www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 28 WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 FORTY PAGES 75¢ Mike Cronin is new Whitefield principal By Edith Tucker Ellen after getting the nod, she with all area schools. [email protected] had said the school’s staff is He left the North Country to ready for the transition. serve for a year as school psy- WHITEFIELD — District “It’s a strong, truly top-rate chologist at the K-8 Auburn Vil- school psychologist Mike staff; they know what to do and lage School. Cronin of Whitefield is the new why they’re at the school,” he He returned in Aug. 2005 to Whitefield School principal. explained. work for SAU #36, and he and his The White Mountains Re- Cronin was raised in Saugus wife, Ann Marie, bought a house gional School District school and North Reading, Mass. A 1987 in Whitefield. Their now-eight- board voted unanimously, 4 to 0, graduate of Malden Catholic year-old daughter, Isabella, is a on Monday night to hire Cronin High School, Cronin graduated WES student. to fill the vacancy created by the in 1993 from UMass Boston as a Cronin earned state certifica- retirement of Ellen Turcotte of psychology major. He earned a tions for both principal and spe- Twin Mountain at a salary of M. S. degree in school psycholo- cial education in 2009 at PSU. $76,469, pro-rated to $73,246, gy in 1995 from Northeastern “I’ve been fortunate to work starting July 18. University. with numerous principals and PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER “I have big shoes to fill,” He worked at SAU #7 in Cole- some 2,000 student evaluation The WMRSD school board voted Cronin said in a telephone inter- brook for two years. Cronin then cases,” Cronin said. “I’ve seen at Monday night’s meeting to view. “For 13 of her 14 years as worked for the North Country the strengths of students and appoint District school psycholo- principal, I was fortunate to Educational Services (NCES) in their struggles and watched gist Mike Cronin of Whitefield to have Ellen as a mentor.” Cronin various schools, including be principal of the Whitefield said that when he talked with Whitefield, becoming familiar Principal, PAGE A14 School, starting July 18. Local tourism off to a strong start By Jeff Woodburn Summer tourism season is off to a strong start. Tourist-related PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Weathervane Theatre artistic director Jacques Stewart outlined the business owners say visitors are seven alternating repertory productions — Legally Blonde, The Music coming and are guardedly spend- Man, La Cage aux Folles, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ing money. All business people (ratedR), Swing Set (WWII Musical Scrapbook), Race, and Boeing, surveyed reported a busy Inde- Boeing — to Wednesday evening’s Business After Hours Mixer hosted pendence Day weekend, which is by managing director Lyn Winter that drew members from the considered the official start of Northern Gateway, Littleton Area, and Franconia Notch Chambers of summer vacation season. Still; Commerce. The season’s final show, “The Best of 2011,” will be pre- weather, gas prices and other sented on Sept. 3. Patchwork Players children’s shows are scheduled economic factors remain con- at 11 a.m. on Fridays. Four guests on hand won door prizes: Abigail Watkins, Wendy Hazlett, Sally Pratt, and this reporter. cerns. Tom Brady, an owner of the Jefferson-based Six Gun City, a western theme park, had a “very good (4th of July) weekend,” which was fueled by expanding their campground and adding package deals that include ad- mission to the theme park. He echoed the Bourassa’s cautious optimism and noted the shaky consumer confidence. “They are not spending like 2006,” Brady FILE PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN said, “if it rains it hurts every- Tom Brady and his talking horse entertain youngsters at Six Gun City in Jefferson. body.” “Optimism reins,“ said Joel Littleton’s Main Street has seen It is along the bustling Main gas prices and sales tax on retail Bourassa, General Manager of much more foot traffic, said Jeff Street that another tourist trend is purchases. the Lincoln-based Inn Season Re- Wheeler, owner of the Village Book evident and that is the predomi- At the Whitefield-based Barron sort, and President of the Local Store, “A lot of people are around,” nance of French-speaking tourists Brook Inn, Beth Cape said business Chamber of Commerce, as long he said, “I’m cautiously hopeful” from Quebec. The strong Canadi- is up and it seems to be coming as it doesn’t “rain,” he quickly about the rest of the summer. Some an dollar has made vacationing in from more far-fetched places – like PHOTO BY LEN MEDLOCK added. He, like other tourism merchants have noted the addition the U.S. very affordable. This adds the West Coast and Italy. She’s also This bald eagle is just leaving its perch near East Inlet Road in leaders, says visitors are drawn Pittsburg. of two pianos to the main street as to an already advantageous situa- noticed an increase in guests com- to value and increasingly out- a positive attraction. tion – Canadians pay much higher ing by motorcycle door natural attractions. “The rental business is off the charts” he said, because “it’s economi- Main Street hopping with everyone shopping Gate of Heaven Parish cal.” The units have a kitchen and thus people can better manage By Maura Annette Chappelle Pastoral Committee favors their spending by “eating-in.” [email protected] The iconic Mount Washing- LANCASTER—From farm building a new church and center ton Cog Railway is experiencing grown vegetables, freshly packed a good season too. Wayne Pres- meats and tote bags made from re- By Edith Tucker Saint Matthew Parishes on July 5, by, one of the owners, reported purposed pet food containers [email protected] 2009, shared with Council mem- their business is up 10-11 percent to… well, everything but the bers his vision of the future on over the previous year. He cred- kitchen sink, Lancaster’s Main LANCASTER — The newly June 29, according to draft meet- its “more capacity and consis- Street had it Saturday morning. formed Gate of Heaven Parish ing minutes distributed in the Ju- tency” from the conversion of The farmer’s market, held Pastoral Council began meeting ly 3 Parish bulletin. their fourth diesel-powered loco- every Saturday from 9 a.m. to last month to work on a plan for MacKenzie “elaborated on his motive to the jump in sales, but noon, is a showcase of the talents, its future. vision by saying that ideally a also the weather and economy. ingenuity and hard work of local Father John MacKenzie, pas- piece of land would be purchased As he looks back, he said “2009 growers and artists. was a poor year, 2010 was aver- This past week right next door PHOTO BY MAURA CHAPPELLE tor of the parish that resulted Two-year-old Eve Alexander and her mother Heather enjoy the lawn at from the merger of All Saints and Church, PAGE A14 age and 2011 is on track for a bet- was a fundraiser auction at the ter year.” Congregational Church where Centennial Park while noshing fresh peas they just bought at the Gomer Powell of Lancaster was farmer's market. The Alexanders are visiting from Maryland. the emcee doing his best to up the Down the road a speck Steve look through the windows in bids from the large crowd gath- Hartman opened the doors to his amazement at the array of items, ered beneath the tent and sur- Riverside Antiques. The shop is Hartman’s opening on a sunny day rounded by wares. rarely open, limiting passers by to is a treat. Just-hired WMRHS science INDEX

teacher is alleged murderer Business Directory ...... B9 By Edith Tucker Police Col. Robert Quinn posted [email protected] on the state Department of Jus- Calendar ...... B8 tice (DOJ) website. He then Classified ...... B10-11 WHITEFIELD — Barry Win- doused himself with gasoline. ters, who was recently hired as a Spodnik, a recently laid-off Dining ...... A11 White Mountains Regional High reading recovery teacher at the School (WMRHS) science Holderness Central School, suc- Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 teacher, is fighting for his life cumbed to her very serious in- from self-inflicted, severe burn juries on July 1 in the burn unit Obituaries ...... A2 injuries at Brigham and Women’s at Brigham and Women’s Hospi- Real Estate ...... A12 Hospital in Boston, Mass. tal. Winters, 60, allegedly mur- A former resident of Franco- Sports ...... B1-5 dered Evelyn “Evie” Spodnik, 57, nia, she taught in a number of SOUTH CHINA SEA- Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Isaiah Briggs, center, from Whitefield, N.H., leads hose with whom he was living at 284 area schools, including Lisbon, team members in fighting a simulated fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck aboard the nuclear- Rowentown Road in Wentworth Bethlehem and Lafayette Ele- powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Sailors participate in general quarters drills sever- by pouring gasoline on her on mentary Schools. Her daughters al times a week to insure the ship's readiness in case of an actual emergency. George Washington is now oper- Wednesday, June 29, and lighting still live in the area. ating in the international waters of the South China Sea. The carrier began its latest patrol on June 12, 2011, her on fire, according to a press Assistant Attorney General departing its forward-operating base of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Onboard are more than 5,500 release issued by Attorney Gen- Sailors from George Washington and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. US Navy photo by Mass Communication eral Michael Delaney and State Murderer,PAGEA2 Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Moore A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Eleanor Lurvey, 83 Harriet Chamberlain GROVETON—Eleanor Lur- Betty Katsock, and her brother, There will be a Memorial Service Episcopal Church, 113 Main Street, ly 16, followed by a reception in the vey, 83, passed peacefully July 2, Thomas Willard. for Harriet Chamberlain at St. Paul's Lancaster at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Ju- Parish Hall. All Welcome. 2011, with her son Mark by her She is survived by her daugh- side. ter Denise Therrien of Berlin, Jean was born on March 28, Elizabeth Shaffer of Springfield Clifford H. Spotholz 1928 in Berlin, one of four Mo., her sons Mark Lurvey of Clifford H. Spotholz, 83, of Blue- Dream Whip, and International Fla- miss him. Cliff’s parents Henry and daughters of Archie and Mary Colchester Vt., David Collins of bird Farm, North Road, Jefferson, vored Coffees. Cliff and Lois en- Edna (nee Menke) Spotholz died (Sweeney) Willard. She was Deering, and Ronald Collins of died peacefully early Thursday joyed traveling in the US and previously. Memorial contribu- raised in Berlin. For a time she Concord, her sister Mary Ellen morning, Dec. 16, 2010. Lois Willis- abroad, posing no problem with tions should be sent to North- resided in Stark and on Lost Na- Thibodeau of Nashua, seven ton Spotholz, his treasured wife of Cliff’s special gift of speaking sev- woods Home Health and Hospice, tion Road in Groveton for sever- grandchildren, six great-grand- 53 years predeceased him in 2007. eral languages. He also spent free 175 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584. al years. After her husband children, numerous nieces and Dr. Spotholz was born in Hacken- time working with his coin and Cards of sympathy may be sent to Wayne Lurvey passed she relo- nephews and her companion sack, NH July 25, 1927. After high stamp collections. In 1995, Cliff and the family in care of 216 North cated to Page Hill Rd in Lenny Perkins of Northumber- school, he joined the Navy and Lois moved to Jefferson. They Road, Jefferson, NH 03583. After Northumberland. She was a land. served in WWII as a hospital corps- were parishioners at St. Paul’s cremation, and in accordance with home health care nurse for over For those who wish, dona- man. A doctor urged him to fur- Episcopal Church, Lancaster. With his wishes, Cliff’s ashes will be 40 years. She took pride in serv- tions may be made to The ther his education, and using the a lifelong passion for plants and scattered where those of his wife ing those she cared for. She al- Autism Society of NH, PO Box GI Bill, he graduated from Dart- gardening, Cliff worked tirelessly Lois were interred. so was an EMT for the Groveton 68, Concord, in honor of her mouth College B.S., 1950, North- in the Memorial Garden for many A memorial service for Clifford Ambulance Corps. Eleanor Lurvey great-grandson Jordan Wood- western M.S. 1951, and the Uni- years. He also served on the H. Spotholz was held at St. Paul’s She loved music, played pi- bury. versity of Illinois at Urbana 1954, Vestry. Family members include Episcopal Church, 113 Main St., ano, had a great voice (love to the American Legion, the Calling hours were held where he earned his PhD in mi- Cassi Williston, his “daughter- Lancaster, at 11 a.m. on Saturday sing and yodel), and loved to Moose, Colonel Town Senior Cit- Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the crobiology. Employed by General niece”, her husband Kurt, and June 9. There was a reception in dance, even trained at a studio izens and the Whitefield Senior Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, Foods – Kraft, he headed the divi- their children, Carli and Abbi, or the Parish Hall following the serv- where Gene Kelly and Fred As- Citizens. Funeral services are pending. sion for research and development Wheaton, Ill.; a sister Ardeth Lang, ice. The following obituary was taire trained. Her love of music Jean was predeceased by her Please go to until his retirement in 1983. Among and her husband Walter of NJ. Of written at the time of his death, carried through her children husband Wayne D. Lurvey and www.baileyfh.net for up dated projects/products he succeeded special note, Cliff’s constant “gold- but due to unforeseen circum- and now to her grandchildren. her son Brian E. Lurvey, her par- information or to send an online in developing are Maxim’s Instant en” companion Molly, whom he stances, we did not publish it at She was a proud member of ents, two sisters-Dottie Russ and condolence. Coffee, Swansdown Cake Mix, called “Miss Excitement”, will also that time. Harrigan's hunch on 4 entrepreneurs complete new class By Edith Tucker program coordinator at the Fam- bricks-and-mortar facilities. [email protected] ily Resource Center in Gorham, Each site will receive $60,000, came to sessions to share their and, over a year, will contribute cougars gets a boost LANCASTER — Four entre- knowledge. to a toolkit of best virtual incu- preneurs, representing three “The Entrepreneur’s Hand- bation practices. These strate- By Jeff Woodburn several local people who have and Game officials aren’t con- businesses, completed a no-cost book, published by the Kauffman gies and solutions will be dis- For four decades, outdoor said they’ve seen one). They are vinced. Ted W. Walski, a wildlife 12-session course on Tuesday Foundation of Kansas City, Mo., seminated via seminars and writer John Harrigan has been large, weighing up to 200- biologist with N.H. Fish and evening in the Northern Com- is the basic text used. workshops to community col- chasing stories about local pounds and very elusive, but it Game, told the Keene Sentinel munity Investment Corp.’ con- Both Dyer and Riviere trav- leges nationwide. sighting of infamous mountain is their tails – that average 2-3 recently, “I understand what it ference room in the former Lan- eled to Kansas City last summer The VIN is supported by the lions. He has compiled thick feet long or one-third of their takes to have a viable popula- caster National Bank. to learn how to use what Dyer Charles Stewart Mott Founda- files of reports that have con- body length-- that is what most tion. I’ve been around 40 years, Vicki DeLalla of North Strat- said is the most highly respect- tion and will also engage the U.S. vinced him that the animal ex- people remember. and I haven’t come across any ford of CNW Creations & Weav- ed entrepreneur’s program. Fast- Small Business Administration ists, but up until now the evi- Three weeks ago, Harrigan’s sightings or data that makes me ing Studio, Jeff Dodge of Landaff Trac has served nearly 300,000 (SBA), the National Association dence was scant. hunch got a boost when a full- believe there’s a native popula- who produces maple syrup and entrepreneurs since 1993, Dyer of Community College Entrepre- “I don’t have one shadow of fledged cougar was killed by a tion.” mows lawns for clients, and Kim said. Entrepreneurs who have neurship (NACCE) and the Na- doubt that there are mountain motorist on the Merritt Park- This attitude irks, Harrigan, Crane of Paige & Kim's Bakery & completed a FastTrac program tional Business Incubation Asso- lions out there,” he said. way in Milford, Connecticut, 90 who for many years was a news- Café in Jefferson, gave presenta- are more likely to take charge of ciation, which will provide addi- Wild life officials are equally miles from New York City. Lead- paper publisher in the region tions in front of their classmates their business and put their busi- tional connections to expand the adamant that they don’t exist ing up to the accident, several (including the Coos County De- as well as facilitator Peter Riv- ness on the fast track. network. locally and have repeatedly de- people reported seeing an ani- mocrat). “They’re in denial,” he iere of Lancaster, Joyce Presby Four other entrepreneurs or nied the possibly of native mal looking strikingly similar to said, “Why can’t they be diplo- ([email protected]) of Bethle- would-be entrepreneurs from In addition to WMCC in cougars, which they insist have a cougar. Tests, which have yet matic? They continue to insult hem, entrepreneurial resource Groveton, Stratford, Jefferson, Berlin, the only one in New Eng- been gone from the area for gen- to be released, should be able people’s intelligence.” consultant at White Mountains and Lancaster attended the pre- land, the pilot colleges include erations. to prove whether the animal (Anyone who has seen a Community College (WMCC) in vious sessions but missed the fi- community colleges in Nebras- These predatory cats are was a domestic pet based upon cougar is invited to share their Berlin, and John Dyer, WMCC’s nal one, either because they did ka, California, Wisconsin, and quite a sight (this writer has diet and vaccinations. experience with Jeff Woodburn Director of Community and Cor- not want to meet the press and Arizona. seen one in a zoo and spoken to Still, New Hampshire Fish at [email protected].) porate Affairs. be photographed or they had Although Bakery & Café co- concluded that their dreams Among the nation’s 1,200 two- owner Paige Matson deferred to were not feasible. year colleges, NACCE estimates The Lancaster Fairgrounds her adult daughter Kim Crane to This FastTrac® program was that 35 business incubators are make the presentation, she par- paid for through the Office for now in operation. With the grow- ticipated in the discussion and Workforce Opportunity of NH ing cost of constructing new fa- hosts Walker Bros. Circus completed the course. Works. cilities plus increased online ac- All three speakers directed White Mountains Community cess, many colleges have turned LANCASTER — The exciting horses, juggling, tons of come- ries for all who attend. their analyses to deciding College has also been inspired to virtual incubation to provide Walker Bros. Circus under the dy, along with an astonishing ar- Take the whole family for whether or not their small busi- and encouraged by the Neil and support, often over long dis- BIG TOP has hit the road for its ray of circus acts. Adults and 90 minutes of fun and excite- nesses were feasible or not. Each Louise Tillotson Fund’s stated tances. all new 2011 North American children will be in awe at the per- ment when the Walker Bros. had done a local marketing goal of increasing entrepreneur- Tour. The production will dazzle formers stunning athletic ability Circus arrives in Lancaster on analysis, looked at pricing their ship on the North Country, Dyer Business incubators assist in and delight adults and children and captivated by the clown's July 21 and 22 at the Lancast- product or service, the likeli- said. the start-up phase of a new busi- of all ages. The list of breathtak- comedic antics. This world er Fairgrounds with show hood of profitability and com- WMCC is involved in another ness, when beginning entrepre- ing acts includes performances renowned international cast times at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. pleted a cash flow projection. exciting initiative: virtual incu- neurs are most vulnerable. Re- such as aerialist, contortionist, guarantees a lifetime of memo- both days. The new-to-the area class is bators designed to help spur search by the SBA and others Adult tickets can be pur- based on FastTrac®, that de- small business growth. shows that 30 percent of start- chased through the website scribes itself as a practical, White Mountains Community ups fail within the first two years Five Questions www.walkerbrotherscircus.c hands-on, entrepreneur-learn- College is one of 10 colleges na- of operation, and roughly half 1. Who partnered with James Ingram on Baby Come To Me? om or at the circus box office ing program designed to help en- tionwide that are collaborating within five years. Community on the day of the show! With trepreneurs hone the skills to develop new models to ex- colleges are often called on to 2. A female donkey is called a what? the purchase of one adult tick- needed to create, manage, and pand the Virtual Incubation Net- provide affordable and easily ac- et two children (14 and under) 3. In Thailand, what is the sacred animal? grow a successful business. work (VIN), designed to nurture cessible guidance and informa- are admitted free with Subject-matter experts, such new enterprises and help them tion. 4. What sticky sweetener was traditionally used as an antiseptic coupon. Children’s coupon as NCIC’s business resource grow. ointment for cuts and burns? can be found at various local manager Dave Keenan, Don “Small businesses are the businesses. For any addition- Crane, CPA, a partner in Crane & Led by the American Associ- lifeblood of many communities 5. It takes light from the sun how long to reach the earth? al information, call 800-528- Bell in Lancaster, and Judy ation of Community Colleges and play a critical role in the eco- 6577. Woodward, financial literacy (AACC) Center for Workforce nomic well-being of the nation,” and Economic Development, the said AACC president Walter G. effort will use community col- Bumphus. “The new Virtual In- leges as pilot sites to create in- cubation Network (VIN) will al- cubation models that go beyond low many more to succeed.”

phone interview that he had Murderer spent about half an hour meet- (continued from Page A1) ing with the then-recommended Jane Young wrote in a Saturday candidate who had already been e-mail exchange that Winters has interviewed by three District em- still not been indicted. ployees. Nothing in his de- SAU 36 Interim Superinten- meanor gave any indication that dent Dr. Harry Fensom said that Winters was likely to allegedly on advice of the District attor- take someone’s life, Fensom ney the science position that said. Winters was hired to fill has been Winters had previously declared vacant so that other worked in Virginia and at Ludlow candidates can be sought. (Vt.) High School, where he de- Winters was fired at the June veloped a reputation for engag- 27 WMRSD school board meet- ing students. ing at a salary of $39,755. A total of 16 candidates ap- Fensom had described the plied for the two available full- four teachers who were hired on time WMRHS science positions June 27 as “really fine candi- and one part-time one, and nine dates, really good people.” were interviewed. All three open- After the DOJ’s press release ings were filled at the June 27 was issued, Fensom said in a tele- WMRSD school board meeting.

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PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Antioch University New England co-facilitators Erin Hunter, left, and Bill Vinton, fourth from left, worked with 23 WMRSD teachers — LES grade 3 teacher David Houle and LES Title I literacy teacher Amy Kopp — plus SAU #36 Interim Superintendent Dr. Harry Fensom, right, at a 5-day Critical Skills Institute during the last PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON week of June. Two more 5-day Institutes are planned for this summer. The Lancaster Highway department replaces a collapsed pipe on Main Street. Collapsed sewer pipe replaced on Main Street WMRSD aims to develop By Jonathan Benton of four other parking spots. The a new sand filtration system and [email protected] pipe that was replaced was six a new, million-gallon reservoir, LANCASTER — The Lancaster feet long and six inches around plus lots of piping through out students’ critical skills Highway Department made short that led from the sewer drain. the town to address pressure is- work of a dangerous section of This was just one more part of sues. The aging town infrastruc- By Edith Tucker the demands of District and state with the Responsive Classroom [email protected] Main Street Thursday, patching a Lancaster’s outdated infrastruc- ture is being addressed, but frameworks and standards, ac- tools she uses daily. growing hole and replacing a col- ture that the town has steadily steadily as she goes. cording to the co-facilitators’ hand- Vinton said, “Be sure to ac- lapsed sewer pipe. been replacing every year and on “If we tried to replace and fix LANCASTER — Twenty-three out. knowledge your success and the Earlier last week a small hole a by need basis, noted Samson. every pipe and road in town in teachers who teach kindergarten “Teachers become coaches, successes of your students. And about five inches around had “A lot of the time we only know one shot it would cost a fortune,” to high school seniors spent a week modeling behaviors, and no longer don’t bemoan making mistakes. opened up in one of the Main something has to be replaced is if said Samson. after they dismissed their students are looked at as gurus who know Mistakes are what make you Street parking spots. If left unat- it becomes a problem,” said Sam- The town infrastructure con- for the summer and attended the everything,” Vinton explained. smarter; success helps you stay in tended and parked upon a vehi- son. “We are always looking for cerning various pipes in town has first of three weeklong summer- “Teachers guide student reflection the game. But when it comes to cle could have literally sunk into grants for such projects.” outlived its life expectancy said time Institutes to learn how to grad- and debriefing processes.” successfully using critical skills, let the street noted Town Manager In recent years the town has Samson and apart from the cost, ually integrate Antioch University When the teachers sat in a cir- your students feel the thrill that Ed Samson. received 4.5 million dollars for knowing where all the pipes are, of New England’s Critical Skills cle to reflect on their own experi- comes from kicking that ball The road crew started in the such projects with half from is also a problem. The most ac- classroom program into their ence in meeting a small-group through the uprights, so to speak.” morning Thursday and had the grants and half low interest loans. curate map that the town has to classrooms. They all received a problem-solving challenge on Vinton explained that the nine job finished and cold patched in The entirety of the funds was to go from of where pipes are laid $500 stipend for their intensive Tuesday, June 28, they said that characteristics of the Critical Skills the matter of three hours. There address issues with public drink- does not encompass the location work. SAU 36 Interim Superinten- they had found that the process classroom are: “Students work as a was only temporarily blocking off ing water, which it did. It paid for of every pipe present. dent Dr. Harry Fensom also partic- does work and that they could feel team; students actively solve prob- ipated in learning the new skills the energy and joy generated by lems; students publicly exhibit disseminated by Antioch’s Center collaboration. their learning; students actively re- LANCASTER Margaret Carr | 788-2260 for School Renewal. The Critical Skills program is flect on what they are were learn- Bill Vinton, a physics and the- designed to help students be en- ing and doing; students focus on Steve and Pattie Kipp of North Cronauer. they visited her aunt, Margaret Carr. ater teacher who chairs the Arts gaged and involved, and that was quality criteria; teacher mediates, Port, Fla. are in Lancaster to visit Norma-Lou Savage and Jerry Sharon Savage and Carol Puga Department at St. Johnsbury Acad- the experience of teachers work- coach and supports the learning her sister, Peggy Brown, at the Lemay from Weare were in town for of Plymouth visited Sharon’s par- emy, and Erin Hunter, who teaches ing to meet a specific challenge, process; targeted learning stan- Country Village Center. While here, the Savage Reunion at the Commu- ents, Gilman and Hazel Savage over carpentry at the River Valley Tech- said LES language arts teacher, dards guide the culture, curricu- the couple is staying with Ann nity Camp on Sunday. While here, the weekend. nical Center (RVTC) in Springfield, Deborah Fogg, who was the 2009 lum and assessment; activities are Vt., served as the workshop’s co- New Hampshire Teacher of the connected; and students take re- facilitators. Year (TOY). sponsibility for and ownership of The Critical Skills Classroom is One classroom teacher added their learning and the classroom a comprehensive model that cre- that the program would work well community.” atively and effectively integrates four powerful teaching method- Sometimes it’s best Representation in Court or Pro Se Assistance ologies — the four pillars — into a    coherent strategy: collaborative to talk things over • • Answers • • Petitions learning; experiential learning •   • Tenant Rights • Wills (based on real-life situations); with a lawyer... • UNCONTESTED DIVORCE • Abusive Bill Collections problem-based learning; and stan- • Consumer Complaints •    dards-driven learning,” Vinton ex- MARK E. 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We accept the “Mellow Yellow” and the “Twist and Shout.” Alumni gatherings are for all, the young, the old, and the Playing Friday- Sunday July 15, 16 & 17 in betweeners. The best part of alumni gatherings is seeing old Double Feature friends, and it is not too late. The HARRY POTTER & Something 44th annual Groveton High School THE DEATHLY after intermission Borrowed Alumni Association banquet and HALLOWS PART 2 weekend are rapidly approaching, (PG 13) (PG 13) and alumni are encouraged to join Romantic Comedy Fantasy in the activities that are planned on July 15 and 16. Movies start at dark • Snack bar opens @7:30 On Friday, July 15, there will be www.northernnightsdrivein.com tours of Groveton High School from 10 a.m. until noon, given by Check us out on the principal Mr. Pierre Couture. Following the tours, there will be MOVIES PLAY RAIN OR SHINE a catered picnic at the Guild Hall and on the Commons in Guildhall, Vt., for classes out of Groveton High School forty years or more. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m., fol- lowed by an afternoon of con- necting with old friends. Many alumni had indicated that they would like to continue the tradi- tion of the picnic that Mary Ellen Taylor had begun at her home, so this will be a first for the picnic at the Guild Hall. The 2011 Groveton High School banquet will be held on Sat- urday, July 16, at the Town & Coun- try Motor Inn in Shelburne. The social time will be held from 4 to 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner, the business meeting, guest speaker, and dancing. Anniversary classes will be recognized. For more information, contact Judy Treamer at 466-5020 or Robin Langley Ashe at (207) 989-0888. A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Editorial READERS’FORUM Lancaster’s advantage is its beauty A way of life In late 2006 we chanced upon The Planning Board should (181 and 185 Main Street), and “will this make Lancaster a better In the North Country—summer (pronounced summa) is a word a small New England town and first decide what it is that makes one of them is a real architectur- place?”; “will tourists want to that just lounges lazily across the lips and is dragged out for as were so captivated by its un- Lancaster, Lancaster. It is the al gem, will be gone forever. stop and spend some time (and long as possible. It is the soft edge of our hardscrabble life here spoiled charm and friendliness unique preservation of historic Lancaster is a lucky town: it dollars)?” Perhaps Lancaster in the North Country. The well-earned rest carries with it a hint that we decided that this was homes, churches, high quality has preserved its past and avoid- needs to look to the model of Lit- of guilt. We know instinctively, what our old neighbor, Robert Frost where we wanted to spend the shops like Simon the Tanner, the ed the brutal architecture and tleton. It too is heavily dependent meant when he said, “nothing gold lasts.” rest of our lives. We bought some Rialto movie theater and munici- mindless destruction that has on tourism and has smartened it- land and using local sources built pal buildings like the old court blighted so many small towns al- self up, buried its electricity ca- Still, we have a lot of summer left and likely a few weeks of the house that we now call home. house: it is not a sprawl of na- ready – and led to empty stores bles and kept its small shops and warm, brilliant autumn. Of course, we’ll have to share it with many So, why the letter? We are tional brands which is starting to and a depleted tax base. Yes, Lan- restaurants on Main Street – but, visitors. I spent some time recently visiting with a group of par- deeply troubled by recent devel- encroach from the end of Main caster needs to look to the future, put its big box stores, strip malls ents who were waiting for a bus-full of Fresh Air children to arrive. opments in this wonderful town. Street with the inevitable unat- but let it be done in a way that is and chain restaurants on the edge The Fresh Air program has been bringing inner-city youngsters to Lancaster is more than a sum of tractive front parking and cheap- sympathetic to its past and learn of town which is handy for the lo- rural areas for 135 years. The host families were anxious to final- its parts, but those parts are be- ly built boxes at the back. If Lan- from the mistakes of others that cals: could Lancaster do the ly meet the urban youngsters that would be under their care for a ing dismantled. Whilst we ac- caster is to preserve its charac- have ripped the heart and soul same? week or two. knowledge that the Crane house ter, and build on its tourist in- from their towns. A new dollar Lancaster needs to do the Conversation bounced around and finally settled on the vast was no beauty, it was part of the come, the Planning Board should store might be a short-term gain, right thing, and look to the long- cultural divide that these kids would soon cross. Many haven’t historic Main Street. We have lost be ready to say enough is enough. but the Planning Board must ask term future of this town and not that, but it appears that worse There seems no reason why JDH themselves: at what cost? What be seduced by mesmerising ventured far from home – a place almost entirely manufactured by may come. On July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Capital LLC/ Family Dollar Store will that dollar store look like in night-time fireflies that turn to the hands of man and so popular and crowded that five people the Lancaster Planning Board will should not expand where it is cur- 12, 20 or 30 year’s time – if it even brown bugs in the cold light of share each square foot (by contrast my little town of Dalton has review Case 743 for completeness rently located – there is a vacant gets to that age? Nothing as won- day. 35 people per square mile). One person, experienced in these mat- and decide on a date for a public store right next door. Or, if it must derful as the buildings it seeks to ters, told me that it is the little things that make the greatest im- hearing for the demolition of two build anew, why not across the displace. Barbara and Michael Rossell, pact on these kids – the lightening bugs against the dark night, the homes and the building of a dol- road at the old Sunoco site? De- For a town that is heavily de- Lancaster endless woods and critters that roam them, and that everybody lar store. This is already a step stroying the heritage of Lancast- pendent on tourism the Planning knows each other and acknowledges it with a wave or a hello. Even too far. er means that these buildings Board needs to think in terms of the wealthier paying guest of the Mountain View Grand finds the nightly bonfires to be their most popular family activity. Rechecking the facts on Northern Pass I don’t mean to overly romanticize the North Country. We have our problems --persistent poverty, habitually poor habits and con- Dear Editor and fellow read- top), then yes, some of the pro- I’m scratching my head over his the project. It also is the place stant brain-drain. I wish many of our culturally deprived young ers: posed towers will be nearly as comments. to go to submit your comments people could take the bus back to New York City, they might bring I had to read Jim Buckland’s tall as this building. If his com- In any case, the proposed (whether pro or con) on the letter to the Editor in the July ment about the width being as towers would stand taller than Northern Pass. There are near- back an appreciation for home and the things that make it special. 6th issue several times, trying long as a football field is refer- most of the highest trees in ly 1500 comments from people But we have something pretty special and quite rare. A poor to make sense out of it. Perhaps ring to the towers themselves, I Coos and Grafton Counties. like you and I who have voiced economy and a rugged, mountainous geography have isolated us he should consider re-writing would say someone either exag- They could possibly be up to their opinion. I would estimate from much of the man-made sprawl that seems to define the more his letter. He said he had heard gerated, or Mr. Buckland misun- three times the height of some that 90 percent are in opposi- wealthy metropolitan areas. The people that live here -- whether that the height of the proposed derstood them. Now the width of the current poles. They will tion to this project. Take some it be a native or newcomer -- are here for a culture, not a career; a towers will be “as high as the of the right-of-way in some certainly not blend in with our time to read the “Scoping Com- way of life, not to accumulate wealth. Ironically, our way of life top of the gold dome on our places could very well be near- landscape. Perhaps Northern ments”, as well as the “Inter- and most basic, enduring landscapes are being eroded in the name state capitol building in Con- ly as long as a football field, Pass will allow us to place a vener Comments”. The Depart- of progress. It is important that we remember-- what makes our cord, and the width as long as a which is 360 feet long. large wooden eagle at the top of ment of Energy is still accepting region special has nothing to do with money, but money has every- football field”. To clarify things, I’m not sure where his each tower (like the one on the our comments, because once thing to do with how we might lose it. the height of the proposed tow- “Google” search led him, but if State House that Mr. Buckland again, The Northern Pass is ers (taken directly from the he found that the “average tow- refers to in his letter) to give bending the rules and getting an There is a rare humanity here that comes from this beautiful, Northern Pass Presidential Per- er height in the existing Public them a more natural appear- extension because they are but beleaguered landscape and the people, who chose to live here mit Application, filed on Octo- Service [of New Hampshire] ance. Now there’s an idea. working on “alternate routes.” for no other reason than absolutely loving it. ber 14, 2010) will be “ranging right-of-way is only 225 feet”, If readers really want to To keep up with what is hap- Jeff Woodburn from approximately 90 feet to that certainly isn’t the case in check out the facts on Northern pening with the eminent domain 135 feet tall”. Also, “typical ex- northern New Hampshire. Most Pass, visit the following website issue, and Northern Pass situa- No benefit from monster towers isting right-of-way (ROW) of the wooden poles that we see from the U. S. Department of En- tion, visit http://burynorthern- widths for the Project vary from in this area range from 40 to 60 ergy - pass.blogspot.com/, or I love being an American and know that Connecticut has a law approximately 150 to 410 feet feet in height. A tower that av- http://northernpasseis.us/in- “Google” “stop the Northern living in New Hampshire “Live against the building of any more wide.” erages 225 feet is about 100 feet dex.asp. This site contains the Pass Facebook page”. Free or Die.” Monster Towers? Northern Pass So, if New Hampshire’s State taller than the already mon- above-mentioned Presidential But sometimes I feel very cyn- Project; that would benefit Con- House in Concord is about 137 strous towers being proposed Permit application and various Terri Parks, Dalton ical about political issues. Like necticut more than New Hamp- feet tall (minus the eagle on by the Northern Pass project. other documents pertaining to exposing children to signs that shire is against the law in Con- say Northern Pass Kiss my _____. necticut. Or having a clown encourage kids Does that make sense to any- to buy junk in a take out box. Or one? Northumberland selectmen oppose Northern Pass having large companies tell us I’m trying to have our Sena- The Northumberland Select- We dismiss the premise of in- have not taken an unequivocal leader of New Hampshire—to half-truths in commercials and tors pass a law against the Mon- board opposes the Northern creased tax revenues from the stand in denying profit-making the opinions and concerns of all advertisements in newspapers. ster Towers here in New Hamp- Pass Project in all its current utilities involved when so many corporations the use of eminent those directly affected by this Northern Pass could get electric- shire. forms. local property owners will be domain to take private property. project is outright disturbing. ity to millions of New Hampshire If you want to help contact We do not want high electric devastated by the resulting de- Town-wide opposition to this And so we add our elected homes but it will not. 80 percent your Senator or Governor Lynch. transmission towers running crease in property values of project was affirmed at our town voice to the fray. or maybe more of the energy will If enough people speak up we can through our town, our county, or what, in many cases, is their one meeting in March. The apparent be going to Connecticut and oth- make positive changes. If not for our state for the benefit of a pri- and only home. disregard by many members of Michael Phillips er states south of the New Hamp- our generation do it for the chil- vate corporation from a foreign We are absolutely dismayed New Hampshire government— Barry Colebank Rob Gauthier shire border. Northern Pass ad- dren. The clown is selling health- country. that politicians at the state level including yourself as the elected vertisements never show what ier options. We can make a dif- they are selling: the big ugly out- ference. dated dangerous noisy Monster A challenge to Northern Pass Towers. And, how many people Vicky Ballentine, Dalton Overhead wires are a 20th They say the cable spools are will be increasing country-wide ate need for the power. This is century technology. Billions too big to be transported over need for non-disruptive trans- a logical place for government Don’t take away my home town have been spent to remove the rights of way. Well, make mission methods. The country investment. Perhaps it could To the Editor: Back in 1957, when my dad, these vulnerable eyesores from two smaller ones. They say does not want to be laced with become a pilot project with tax I was saddened to read the the late I. Parker Gammon, city streets. Today, no residen- blasting trenches is too disrup- wires. benefits for burying the cables. “Democrat” this morning to find bought the Sullivan Drug Store, tial developer strings overhead tive. Well, develop laser tools to Northern Pass should put It can be done, if the goal is that the Family Dollar store I came to town and saw all the wires. Yet Northern Pass in- dig channels. out an RFP for innovative af- set. Promoting the technology wanted to come to Lancaster beautiful Elm trees lining Main tends to deface treasured wild This is an opportunity to fordable methods for burying would be a positive step for the but to tear down the two homes Street. I now understand they lands and existing residential stimulate the development of cables in difficult terrain. country. to put it there. Fine, if they want were taken down to the Dutch property. 21st century tools that will al- Northern Pass may have to de- to come to Lancaster, but why Elm illness that hits a lot of Elm It's time for Northern Pass to low us to transmit power long lay financial gain from the proj- Anita Craven tear down occupied homes for trees. They were never replaced. find feasible technology for distances. As alternative ener- ect while the technology is per- Easton that? Why not tear down Craw- Please don’t allow Family burying transmission lines. gy sources are developed there fected, but there is no immedi- ford’s gas station or the Sunoco Dollar to take more of “My” one beside that? I have noticed home town. Volunteers did amazing things when I’ve come through town Judith P. Baird Amazing things happened tranceways, built porches, re- tion for the supply list. The res- repairing homes it's about re- that they are still empty. Lewiston, Maine north of the Notch during the paired steps, painted houses, idents were amazed to think pairing broken heart. We just week of June 26 through July 2. garages, etc. The larger projects that teenagers from out of state saw people come back to life”. Profile High School was the used two crews. The projects would come here to help them. Friday night was a big night at transformed into a home away done were not neglected items These teenagers paid their own the high school. It was an ap- from home for 390 very special by the residents, but things that expenses for the trip. The re- preciation evening for the work- people. Teenagers and adults they could not do as they aged. cipients were excited to meet ers and the residents. It was un- from various states came to Some things were neglected by their teams. believable to see the interaction Established September 11, 1838 spend the week helping to lack of money, as possibly At the end of the week the between the two groups. The “All the news that fits” transform the lives of our local though the loss of a job or the teams gave their resident fami- teens were so upbeat with their USPS No. 222580 people. They represented 18 dif- high cost of fuel, gas for trans- lies thank you cards and gifts of host families. They had the gym Published every Wednesday at ferent church youth groups portation and higher taxes over appreciation for letting them at the high school rocking with 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 from Florida, Michigan, Penn- the years and living on fixed in- come into their homes and do excitement. The friendships Telephone: (603) 788-4939 sylvania, Boston, Colorado, comes. the repairs. The friendships made were unbelievable. It was Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. Wisconsin, and various other Tony Poekert of New Hamp- made were unbelievable. It was great to see the interaction be- states. shire Catholic Charities was in- great to see the interaction be- tween the generations.the mem- Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Art McGrath III, Editor This originated from “Group strumental with putting this all tween the generations. It ory of that week will be remem- Jonathan Benton, Sports Editor Cares” works, from Loveland together, working for a full year bought the residents out of bered long after the workers re- Reporter, Edith Tucker Co. They do work camps in dif- with the staff from Loveland Co- their homes to visit with the turned to their families. It would Advertising, Bruce Pelletier ferent states each year. They lo. A staff of seven came a week workers . Some of theme joined be so nice if we had more inter- Typesetter, Carla Allen had 65 crews of six volunteers. before to finalize the operation. the groups for lunch and their action with our neighbors and Office Assistant, Cathy Grondin They worked in eight local com- Local people volunteered to do breaks. The conversations were see the young and old helping Editorial Design, Angela Peets munities. They worked on 46 a lot of the legwork, to visit each amazing between the age differ- each other. Advertising Design, Amanda Dunleavy homes in the surrounding areas. home to see what needed to be ences. Distribution Manager, Jim Hinckley They built handicapped en- done. They took the informa- Tony, said “it wasn't about Claire Houghton, Whitefield Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors Previous Letter to the Editor extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, Isn’t it interesting; in my last ond friend, who had traveled was on her way to Dartmouth- want the public to know what P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 letter to the editor, I wrote that down to Dartmouth-Hitchcock a Hitchcock again, she noticed they are doing in secret…isn’t it Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. the Powerline authorities had few months ago, said she saw that every bit of the equipment interesting. Circulation figures available on request. stockpiled Powerline equipment the equipment stockpiled there, was gone. To this I say two Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. along Route 135 near too. However, about a week ago, things: One, the Powerline au- H. Moineau Woodsville, NH and it was very after my letter to the editor ap- thorities are trying to discredit Lancaster clearly marked as such. A sec- peared in the paper, when she my claim and me; two, they don’t JULY 13, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) 2011 Pension Reform Legislation: An evening well spent I, as well as other legislators, than 10 years in the system ): retired workers; Transfers mon- Review of “Legally Blonde” at the Weathervane have received several phone Some types of compensation are ey remaining in the Special Ac- calls, emails, and correspon- no longer included in the pen- count to the Pension Annuity Ac- By Edward Cowan Guys,” sung by a chorus of ers, Melodie Wolford as Paulette, dence from local and state em- sion calculation. Calculation is count; Provides for the recalcu- squealing girls, sets the tone. the older and wise proprietor of ployees regarding clarification averaged over the highest 5 lation of employer rates to re- If you can suspend your dis- And shrieks of “Omigod” are a re- a hair salon, Hair Affair, and on changes to the retirement years of compensation. Maxi- flect the changes in the law. In belief (as we all try to do at the frain that rings out often. Robert H. Fowler, as Kyle, the system. I will outline below what mum benefit limited to 85per- anticipation of future decrease theater), “Legally Blonde,” which Unlike most recent season long, lanky UPS delivery man, are the impact is regarding the pas- cent of the average compensa- to employer rates, provides that opened the Weathervane The- openers, “Legally Blonde” is a delightful. Her swoon-at-first- sage of SB 3. The legislation tion or $120,000, whichever is when the employer rate de- atre’s 46th season last night in play that the Weathervane has sight as he sashays in the door takes affect July 1, 2011. This leg- less. Provisions that apply to creases to the level of the em- Whitefield, is an amusing musi- not performed before. Indeed, as with a parcel is a show-stopper. islation contains a number of re- employees hired after 7/1/2011: ployee rate, the two rates will be cal comedy. Lyn Osborne Winter, the manag- So is their mini-pas-de-deux in forms that affects employees dif- Some types of compensation the same and continue to be The story is absurdist and ing director, explained to a pre- Act II, an amusing moment of faux ferently depending on the num- will no longer be included in the identical through subsequent in- feminist (not that these adjec- view audience Monday evening, ballet. ber of years that they have been pension calculation; all extra crease and decrease; changes tives are synonymous). A bub- “Legally Blonde” the stage play Also funny in my ear was the working in a public sector posi- and special duty pay are ex- the membership of the Retire- bly sorority girl from UCLA, jilted has rarely been performed trial-scene song about a witness, tion. Provisions that apply to all cluded. Calculations are based ment System Board of Trustee; by her boyfriend because she is around the United States since it “Is He Gay?” or European? False employees: on the averaged highest five eliminating legislative members, not “serious” enough for a young opened on Broadway in 2007. In choice? No more hints here. Employee contribution in- years of compensation. Group I decreasing the number of mem- man headed to Harvard Law other words, it is a new work for “Legally Blonde,” originally a creases: Group I (Teachers and state retirees are eligible for full ber trustees and increasing the School who aspires to be a U.S. everyone in the company. novel by Amanda Brown, came State and Local Employees) pension and receive state retiree number of non-member Senator by the age of 30, follows They did well. Katherine to the big screen as a movie in from five percent of salary to health benefit at the age of 65; trustees; Sets the medical sub- him to Harvard, and, before she McLaughlin, who plays Elle and 2001. Laurence O’Keefe and Nell seven percent. Group II (Fire- and are eligible to receive a re- sidy paid to certain retirees at has even earned her degree tri- has returned to the Weathervane Benjamin wrote the music and fighters) from 9.3 percent to 11.8 duced pension with 30 years of current level eliminating any in- umphs in a criminal trial as a de- for a second summer, is on stage lyrics. Heather Hach wrote the percent / (Police) from 9.3 per- service at 60. Group II, the age crease; Grants a $500 ( 1-person fense lawyer. nearly every minute of both acts. book for the film, which also cent to 11.5 percent. Provisions for eligibility increased from 45 ) or $1,000 ( 2-person ) supple- Directed by the Weather- Leggy and athletic, she delivers a stands for the stage version. which apply to vested employ- to 50, years of service increased mental allowance for retirees re- vane’s artistic director, Jacques convincing portrayal of the Cali- Weathervane veteran and ees (minimum of 10 years em- from 20 to 25; eligible for full ceiving a medical subsidy, for FY Stewart, who also did the chore- fornia blonde who learns some stalwart Scott McGowan gives a ployment ): The only change to pension and receive state retiree beginning 7/1/2012; and ography, the Weathervane play- life lessons the hard way, has her strong performance as Callahan, compensation included in the health benefit at age 52.5 and Establishes two study com- ers imbue “Legally Blonde” with emotional ups and downs, and the criminal law professor (who calculation of pension benefit is can collect a reduced pension mittees to continue work on es- spirit and energy, and sing and comes of age before the final cur- briefly reminds one of Kingsfield a limit on the amount of extra with 25 years of service at age tablishing a defined contribu- dance their way to a happy end- tain. in “Paper Chase”). Callahan’s and special duty pay. The calcu- 50. Additional changes: Limits tion plan and disability benefits, ing. Warner Huntington III, the song, “Blood in the Water,” lation continues to be averaged double-dipping by certain un- medical subsidy and COLAs.? That the story of Elle Woods handsome young swain who evokes lawyers as sharks, al- over the highest 3 years of com- classified state employees and is a feminist parable is beyond throws Elle over just when she though the action eventually sug- pensation. Provisions that apply defines the number of hours that Rep. Robert L. Théberge doubt. Ditsy is a co-ed who is thinks he is proposing, is played gests a more benign simile. Mc- to non-vested employees ( less can be considered part-time for Coös, District 4 thrilled to be engaged to a hand- by Thaddeus McCants. It’s a one- Gowan, incidentally, is an actor some young man with prospects, dimensional role and doesn’t who projects his voice most ad- who turns out to be a cad, dis- give McCants much opportunity equately. covers that she has inner re- to display his acting skills. Un- Professor Callahan is assist- The Lancaster legacy sources and her own talents and fortunately, as singers neither ed by Emmett, the Roxbury lad, recognizes how shallow her ex is. McLaughlin nor McCants proj- now a graduate lawyer who as- Dear fellow Lancaster resi- actly this character and pre- amples. And she falls in love with a young ects adequately, something to be pires to a faculty appointment dents: served history. Our town is go- On a personal note, I am sad- lawyer from humble circum- worked on. and who, like Elle, must grapple What is progress? To some ing to be celebrating its 250th dened because I grew up in the stances in Boston’s Roxbury sec- The elegant Anna Lise Jensen with a moral dilemma. As played it’s tearing down two historic birthday in 2014. What will our beautiful old Victorian now the tion, a man of good character. plays Vivienne, The Brunette, the by Francis Kelly, in his second homes to make way for a new town look like in just that short Twin Maples Bed and Breakfast. Note, please, that the protag- nonblonde (read, serious) an- year at the Weathervane, Emmett Family Dollar Store. To others a period of time? I remember when those lovely onist’s given name, Elle, signifies other woman who is Warner’s is a clean-cut young attorney, and it’s preserving and perhaps re- When I graduated from col- twin maples were planted to re- Every Woman in French. new girl friend at law school and he can be heard when he sings. purposing those homes. To still lege, I had many opportunities place our town’s stately elms As for atmospherics, the initially hostile to Elle. others, it’s the relief of finally to live and work elsewhere and that were lost to Dutch elm dis- opening song, “Omigod, You Two of the supporting play- Weathervane,PAGEA6 selling those homes. It’s a for more money than I could ease. I remember how sad the dilemma and, in typical Gemini earn here and, frankly, that’s town was to lose those trees fashion, I understand and em- what I always intended to do. and how they bought and plant- What’sOn Your Mind pathize with all of these views. But my hometown drew me ed replacement maples all over However, my overwhelming back to settle here and raise my town — a plan that showed feeling is one of sadness that family. Lancaster is a wonderful such wisdom and foresight. When Accidents Happen our Lancaster Planning Board community rich — rich in en- On a (probably) selfish note, is poised to approve the plan to dowments, youth programs, I have many cherished memo- By Emily Cowan guilt, depression, isolation, in- as critical and rude. And oth- ability to work, and even sui- er families who are baseball tear down these stately homes theatre and arts programs, a ries from my childhood in that LICENSED CLINICAL to be replaced with a chain wonderful library and a true home. Even then, I recognized cide, in the most severe of cas- fans don’t need to be told what SOCIAL WORKER store. New England downtown. I fear the amazing craftsmanship in es. I think that any advice com- to do. They are quite capable Stores such as the Family that as our town loses its char- the exquisite spiral staircase in ing at this time could only of drawing their own conclu- As you may know, last week Dollar Store can be real assets acter it will lose its future — our the foyer, the beautiful, original sound like blaming the victim. sions. a baseball fan fell to his death to our town. They provide jobs young people. woodwork throughout the Privately, many people do To his great credit, the fan while catching a ball hit into and bargains and keep business I truly understand and sym- house, the wonderful original blame victims. But to suggest did not give advice to parents the stands. He was catching it in town. However, I hope they pathize with the current own- plaster medallions that grace on national television that this about how to stay safe at ball- for his son, who was with him. need not be created by de- ers’ dilemmas and understand many of the ceilings. Surely, this man could have prevented his parks. Instead, he talked about I saw CNN’s coverage of this stroying the historic landmarks that we all have to make some fine example of Victorian crafts- death, is, in my opinion, guar- how closely the father had kept tragedy over the weekend. which are a testament to our tough decisions in the midst of manship still has value. Can we, anteed to hurt his family. an eye on his son, how devot- CNN had arranged an interview rich history and which embody the poor economy, yet, perhaps as a town, respect that and On top of that, think about ed they were to their team, how with the fan who was next to the reasons why Lancaster is the Planning Board and Histori- think creatively of ways to pre- an accident that you had. Most the family had bought the son the father and who tried to the special and unique New cal Society in tandem with citi- serve and perhaps repurpose likely, once you could think a new glove that morning just grab him as he fell. Don Lem- England town we have chosen zens could revisit the issue with these two lovely old homes? clearly, you immediately began for the game, and how much mon, the anchor, asked the fan to call home. I know that our fresh eyes and open minds. I Can we show the same kind of thinking of all the things you they were hoping to catch a question after question about wise town leaders put in place can think of fine examples of old wisdom and foresight that our might have done to prevent it. ball. what it was like to witness this a master plan 30 years ago to homes and buildings that have town has been blessed with for Even if in reality you could not When loss strikes, it’s easy and what this fan’s reaction protect our town from just this been saved and given new pur- nearly 250 years? The legacy have done those things, as you to point fingers and pour salt. had been in the days following kind of thing. In their forward poses. The McKee Inn, Scor- that we leave our children and review what happened, you be- It’s kinder though to react with the death. thinking, they understood that pio’s Pizza, Sally Pratt Realty, grandchildren depends on our lieve that somehow you could love and caring. One question especially ap- what draws people to live in our and the old Courthouse and wisdom and foresight now. have. So to point out to the Emily Cowan, LCSW, is a psy- palled me. Lemmon asked the town and to stop and visit when Lancaster Academy, now Brenda Bray family that perhaps the man chotherapist with a practice in fan what words of advice he they are passing through is ex- Steven’s Insurance, are a few ex- Lancaster could have prevented his Lancaster. She can be reached would give to fans, now that death is pouring salt on a at 788-4614 or emilycowanlc- this terrible accident had hap- wound. Either the family has [email protected]. pened. I found this question already thought of all this and A beautiful day at the seventh Farmers’ Market appalling because of its will have to wrestle for a long LANCASTER — Wow! What a crunchy touch. The leaves can ous driver’s seats, and there was tremendous insensitivity to time with a way not to be an- Answers the family in their loss. When gry at their beloved hus- perfect day we had for our week- be cooked and taste like earthy a festive and excited air espe- 1. Patti Austin accidents happen, people’s band/father/relative for having ly Farmers’ Market. The many cabbage. One can add chunks to cially among the children from 2. Jenny. first reaction can be to blame the accident, or they are not perennial offerings were glisten- soups and stews. We have found five to 85! 3. The white elephant. themselves. In fact, the blame yet able to think about that at ing in the sunlight. Visitors and it enhances other flavors in any Be sure to check for the lat- 4. Honey. that people heap on them- all, and to be told, even indi- local supporters arrived in a dish. est information on our market 5. About 8 minutes and selves can be so overwhelming rectly, what the man should steady stream. No wonder! Our Our craft artists were well website www.lancasterfarmers- 18 seconds. vegetable vendors had a variety represented. The beautiful market.net. as to be crippling. It can cause have done will only be heard of delectable, just-picked items. wooden bowls and utensils, Carrots and sugar snap peas wool for spinning, spectacular were big sellers this week, but Alaskan-related jewelry, and here is a hint for you prospec- stained glass are only a portion tive buyers. Get there early! At of what is offered. An occasion- 9:20 a.m. the variety of goods al visit from our local furniture seemed infinite to this writer — maker was a huge treat for this spinach has probably made its writer. Several small tables, a last appearance, but lettuce con- bench, and a bookcase clearly tinues to look gorgeous and a were the result of a meticulous long way from bolting. and creative artist at work. I can’t resist a short rundown We owe huge thanks to the on the virtues of kohlrabi. A Town of Lancaster and the cross between a turnip and a Weeks Memorial Library for set- carrot, it has a subtle delicate ting up an assortment of town flavor. One can peel the bulb and vehicles for “Big Rig Day.” Chil- chop it into salad for a mild dren moved in and out of vari-

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PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN The gray tree frog A group of Fresh Air children and their host siblings gathered at Forest Lake State Park on Monday. By BOB DURANT hard frosts of fall, 80 percent of their body freezes solid, their eyes COLUMNIST become opaque and their breath- ing and heartbeat pause. By all ap- Fresh Air Children visit Understandably, not many peo- pearances they are dead and feel ple are familiar with the gray tree stiff as a board; however things are frog. During the summer, adult gray not always what they seem. During the North Country tree frogs are usually found in de- this freeze-up, the insides of their cayed logs or hollow trees near cells have been protected by the By Jeff Woodburn has around 50 children this year. North Country nights with little bodies of water, places that few glycerol in their blood, which acts WHITEFIELD – A half dozen Baby Gray Tree Frog on Milkweed There are about a dozen young- ambient light make the stars vis- people casually investigate. Juve- as an anti-freeze, preserving the children from the inner city of Leaf (August 27th) sters in the Littleton –Lancaster ible. As far as her host child’s nile tree frogs are more accessible delicate inner structures that sus- New York City and their host area. The key to being a suc- perspective, stars didn’t exist in but still difficult for the average ob- get the mail. Its color did not match tain life. When above freezing tem- families splashed in the water, cessful host family is to “go with New York City. “The first time server to see due to their protec- the floor, but matched the cream- peratures return in early spring, frolicked around on Forest Lake the flow.” While many families she saw the stars,” Daigle said, tive coloration and small size. I fre- colored siding of my house. Ap- the area outside the cells thaws out State Park’s sandy beach and feel the need to entertain their “she cried.” She also loves to quently find them in the middle of parently, this tree frog climbed up and the gray tree frog is ready to munched on food spread across host children, they get the most take off her shoes and run the day, resting on milkweed leaves the siding with its suction-cupped resume living. a picnic table on Monday out of the simple things. around barefoot. near a small marsh I often visit. limbs, spent some time there, then Today there are threats to the evening. Many of these kids Fresh Air children can be- Brian and Amy Gall, of Bath, Their color matches the green of entered the porch and ended up on well being of our native amphib- come from what they call the come a permanent part of your were first-time host parents. Bri- the leaves almost perfectly. These the floor shortly before I found it. I ians. Some of these are habitat loss, “concrete jungle,” mostly the family, Rodd said. One of her an said, it was a way to give back baby tree frogs are small (about got my camera and photographed road kills, and pollution. The first Bronx and Brooklyn, where life first children is now 28 and ex- to others who are less fortunate. the size of a thumbnail) and hard it on the porch before taking it out- two are obvious so I won’t discuss is very different from here. pecting a child. They remain in Their host child is Chantelle, a to observe unless you are in the side to a wooded area in my yard. them. The issue of pollution, how- They were all part of the 135- touch and she looks forward to 7-year girl from the Brooklyn, habit of carefully studying foliage Before I could photograph it again, ever, is not so widely known. Today year old Fresh Air Program, becoming a Fresh Air grand- she liked going to the fireworks for insects, something most people the frog had changed its color to two of the agricultural chemicals which matches New York City mother. and visiting the Basin in Franco- don’t do. Nearly all my photo- the gray of the porch floor. This that may cause the most threat for children ages 7-12 with host fam- Carolyn Daigle, of Jefferson, nia Notch (although, she said graphs of these frogs have been was an impressive demonstration amphibians are both herbicides. ilies in rural or suburban areas. has hosted a child for the past “the rocks were slippery”). Nine taken on warm afternoons from Au- of how fast gray tree frogs can One is atrazine and the other is Linda Rodd, of Jefferson, has three years. She enjoys the won- year old Xavier said that It is so gust 25 to Sept. 25 in milkweed change color. glyphosate, the active ingredient in been involved with the Fresh Air der in the eyes of the children quite here. patches next to a source of water. You are more likely to hear a “Roundup” and the most com- Program for 25 years – first as when they experience things “There are not so much cars,” I have only see two adult gray gray tree frog than see it. Their monly used pesticide in the United host and then as a local coordi- that are so basic to those who he said. “I love it here.” tree frogs. One June morning, an in- song is a short, pleasing, flute-like States. Roundup is highly toxic to nator, said the Northern Ver- live in a rural area. The dark dividual was on the gray floor of trill lasting about two seconds. I of- Leopard frogs, American toads and mont and New Hampshire region my front porch when I went out to ten use their call to predict the like- Gray tree frogs. Tested in ponds lihood of rain. It has been my ex- and on land over a three week pe- perience that, after the breeding riod, it killed 96-100 percent of the season in May, persistent calling tadpoles and 68-86 percent of the A GUIDE TO THE BEST signals a better than 50 percent land dwelling juveniles. World- chance of rain occurring within 48 wide, amphibians are in crisis. hours. So far this theory has failed More than 1/3 of them are threat- me only once when the tree frogs ened with extinction. Considering called for rain but only a few drops the roles they play in insect control fell. and biomedical research, man During winter, gray tree frogs can’t afford to endanger them. Our REAL ESTATE hibernate on land under logs, well being is linked to their sur- & HOME IMPROVEMENT brush piles and leaf litter. With the vival. Weathervane Paulette, the salon owner, which (continued from Page A5) captures her emergence as a fully IN CENTRAL NH, THE NORTH COUNTRY realized woman in love. Jeffrey Strange designed the The Weathervane will perform spare set for “Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde tonight and on Ju- AND GREAT NORTH WOODS Daniel R. James designed the light- ly 15, 21, 23, 30 (matinee and ing. Costumer Lia Akkerhuis out- evening) and on August 9. fitted Elle with apparel that traced Over 23,000 copies distributed in the August 24th &25th issue her evolution from frivolous co-ed Edward Cowan, a Washington, to confident law school valedicto- DC editor and writer, summers in rian. Akkerhuis came up with a Whitefield and reviews plays for THE COURIER, THE COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT, stunning, multi-colored dress for The Democrat. THE BERLIN REPORTER & THE RECORD ENTERPRISE ______with an additional 4,000 copies distributed to drop-off locations. Legal Notice THE MACMILLIN COMPANY On behalf of the U.S. Army Corps. 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The Jefferson Historical Soci- Pliny Range, and was found a cou- was Kirt Masters and Pat Bacon of It was great to see Tom Walker thank the parade judges, all who shirts with the fire department in- ety held productive meetings on ple of years ago. Restoration hon- Roka Farm on Meadows Road with in the parade with his antique trac- participated in the parade, Vyron signia were also on sale. The fire- June 14 and again on July 5 with a ors go to Charlie Bond of North their tow white mules pulling a tor, with no competition in that for his sound system and march- men wish to thank all who did the list of scheduled summer/fall Road. Thanks, Charlie! wagon with a Civil War scene and category. We hope to see him there ing music, the NH Fish and Game cooking at home and donated events for North Country resi- A very unusual gift arrived from Thaddeus S.C. Lowe with a replica next year. The finale to the parade for supplying the fish, Jean Paul items for the meal, those who gave dents and visitors to enjoy. On Steven Gregg, a collection of ten of his famous balloon Intrepid that was the town’s firemen with all of Couture and Debbie Gray for meas- of their time to set up, cook, serve June 21, with the help of the NH boiler inspection certificates from flew over the war fields giving re- “Snowwhite’s” fleet of trucks and uring the fish, Larry for being the and clean up afterward. If it were Humanities Council and Adam 1956 to 1979, which were neces- ports of progress. Second and crew driving vehicles and walking announcer and all other helpers. not for all the volunteers, the proj- Boyce presenting a program on “A sary for the Waumbek Hotel to third place went to Doc. David in formation. The judges were See you next year. ect would not be possible. Many Fiddler’s History,” many learned function. The two boilers were Haas with a cart containing a bas- David and Pam Couture and Nan- It is ironic that last year, after thanks to all. about fiddlers and violins. It was necessary to run the Hotel, laun- ket and balloon made up as the In- cy Burnett from Massachusetts. the Derby was over, the larges fish Also on Sunday, July 3, in the an interesting and enjoyable dry room, kitchen and other areas. trepid and his faithful dog Kirby in The ever popular Fishing Der- had not been caught, thus children Ante-room at the IOOF Hall, the evening, free to the public. Coming It was also noted that for many the basket as Thaddeus scouting by followed the parade at 11 a.m. remained at the pond to try their JACs held their annual afghan raf- up on July 29, our friends and years Horace Summers of Stag Hal- the war fields, followed by his two at the Fish Pond across from the luck at being the top fisherman, fle with a bake and craft sale dur- neighbors Ben Sears and Brad low Road, a man with one arm, granddaughters, Julia and Alexa, Old Corner Store. Each child com- and someone did catch the beau- ing the breakfast. They also had a Connors will perform a concert tended these boilers. He and his along with their friends as some of peting received a participation rib- ty. Again this year, the grand-dad- successful fundraiser. There were with the theme “You Ought To Be wife Elizabeth (Hurlburt) Sum- the Civil War Patriots. First place bon and winners received fishing dy of them all had not been caught four lucky winners of the afghans, In Pictures” that will bring back mers, formerly of Groveton, lived for Most Patriotic went to Mike gear. Children ages one to 12 years during the Derby, so many chil- Sally Brooks and James Irish of Jef- memories of the radio/movies in the house now owned by Chris Gray and his float “Rest in Peace; along with anyone age 80 or over dren kept their parents at the pond ferson, Frank Bartlett of Littleton, years. There will be a nominal ad- and Lib Milligan. Horace and Eliz- second place went to the jeep with could participate. After being in hoping to become the champion and Janice LaLumiere of White- mission donation to the Ben and abeth lost their first home to fire, Seth Presby and Ray Mardin along the parade with his marching mu- fisherman. That prize fish was a field. The members of the JACs Brad performance, with all pro- then rebuilt the existing one on the with the group of servicemen fol- sic, Vyron took his truck with the sly one and just swam around un- thank Jayne Plica for her great gen- ceeds going to the Historical Soci- same foundation during the years lowing under the command of sound system to the Derby for an- til it found the special select worm erosity of donating all materials ety. of service to the Waumbek. Eliza- Tony Notari. This unit was also the nouncements. Larry Wells was the that took his fancy. He bit onto the and taking the time to make the On August 3, the Jefferson His- beth was the seamstress at the leader of the parade, as there was announcer who called up the dif- one with a little girl attached to the afghans. Also, many thanks to torical Society members will meet Waumbek during this period. no Marshal. In the Most Original ferent age groups to fish and an- other end of that line and nearly those who donated food and craft with the Whitefield Historical So- July 4th celebrations category, first place went to nounced the winners and sizes of dragged her into the pond with items, volunteered time to work ciety members at the Waterwheel Another July 4th has passed Cranes Car; second place went to fish. In the zero to two year old him. After a good battle, and with on the tables and purchased items Restaurant for a get-together and the town of Jefferson saluted the two ladies with their ‘Brims’ in group, the winner was Eddie a little help from her granddad at this once a year fundraiser. The luncheon, followed by a tour of the it in good honor. On Sunday the Cottage Association Car; and Gerges with a 16 inch fish; winner Mark Corrigan, she anchored that next meeting of the JACs will be at Jefferson Museum, then moving evening, July 3, there was a joyful third place went to Andy Total with in the three to four year old group trout onto the shore. There could- Joshua’s Grill on July 21 at 11:30 on to the National Historic District time at the Waumbek Golf Course a group of children. First place for was Ciara Robinson with a 15 inch n’t have been any more thrilled a.m. for a Friendship Feast. on Cottage Road, which includes with a bouncy house for young- Funniest went to the Clukay Fami- fish; the five to six year old winner child than Julia Haas when finally Humor the Waumbek Cottages, for a short sters, refreshments, and, at dusk ly with their float “Phantom of The was Teagan Elliott with a 11.5 inch succeeding in landing her 21 inch Talking of hens reminds me of talk about the area. This day rep- the Annual Fireworks Show over- Opera,” and second place went to fish; seven to eight year old winner Trophy Trout. She hopes to get it an old hen my dad once had. She resents a beginning of efforts to seen b a professional. Two air bal- the group of children in costumes was Brody LaBounty with a 14.75 mounted. Congratulations! would hatch out anything from a bring more communication be- loons were displayed among a from “The Shelter.” In the chil- inch fish; nine and ten year old win- Another part of the July 4th cel- tennis ball to a lemon. Why, one tween area societies and their re- great variety of rockets and ground dren’s category, first place went to ner was Alexa Haas with a 10.5 inch ebration was the Jefferson Fire- day, she sat on a piece of ice and sources. On August 20, the famous sizzles along with two powerful Jacolyn Lowe driving her decorat- fish; and in the 11 to 12 year old man’s good old fashioned Yankee hatched out two quarts of hot wa- Post Card Shwo will take place at “booms” that shook the whole ed 4-wheeler; second place went group, the winner was Jacob Breakfast held on Sunday, July 3 at ter. That doesn’t come up to a club- the Jefferson Town Hall with Joe town and could have been heard to Santa’s Village Baseball Team; LaBounty with a 15 inch fish. The the IOOF Hall from 7 to 11 a.m. footed hen my mother once had. Marshall as coordinator. One item in China. We give the committee and third went to Six Gun City largest fish caught was by Eddie They served the usual menu of They had been feeding her by mis- that will be on display at the mu- that arranged this many thanks for Baseball Team. In the animal sec- Gerges and the smallest was by Lil- homemade baked beans, pan- take on sawdust instead of oat- seum, which has been restored to the beautiful array of colors. tion, first place went to Sheila ly Kenison with a 6.5 inch fish. No cakes, homefries, scrambled eggs, meal. Well, she laid 12 eggs and sat its original status, is the mighty On Monday, July 4, the annual Weir’s two sons with their pigmy 80 or over contestants participat- ham, bacon, sausage, muffins, on them, and when they hatched UFO structure that was part of the parade began at 10 a.m. with floats, goat and second place went to Mr. ed. Congratulations to all the fan- donuts and beverages. It was as 11 of the chickens had wooden Waumbek Arts Festival back in the walkers and animals. The first Wilson with his two oxen from Lit- tastic anglers. Members of he Jef- successful fundraiser serving legs and the 12th was a wood- 1970s, which escaped, flew up place winner of the Best Theme tleton, also Kevin Conway an oxen. ferson Festival Committee wish to about 330 individuals. Mugs and T- pecker. New CEO takes charge at Tri-County CAP BERLIN––There’s a new name vate non-profit 501(c)(3) corpo- tors and a total staff of approxi- crease. agency will continue to be suc- on the Director’s desk at Tri- ration that is dedicated to im- mately 350 employees. Costello replaces Larry Kelly, cessful in these difficult econom- County Community Action Pro- proving the lives and the well be- No stranger to the North who led Tri-County for 27 years ic times. We are facing a number gram (CAP), but the man behind ing of New Hampshire’s people Country, Costello is a native, born and retired earlier this month. of cutbacks from all funding the desk is not new to the agency. and communities. We provide op- and raised in Conway, where he Costello is grateful for the time sources at a time when the levels Joe Costello has served on the portunities and support for peo- currently resides with his wife, Kelly took to ease him into his of services are increasing.” Board of Directors of Tri-County ple to learn and grow in self-suffi- Mattie and family. Costello is al- new position, bringing him on a Current Board Chair, Bill CAP for ten years and has been ciency and to get involved in help- so a graduate of the Community month early to show him the Hatch of Gorham, said of Costel- president and chairman of Board ing their neighbors and improv- College in Berlin. Prior to be- ropes. “At the Board level we had lo, “We feel very fortunate to of Directors for the past seven ing conditions in their communi- coming the CEO of Tri-County been discussing a succession have Joe on board as the new years. He comes to the CEO po- ties.” CAP, he was a commercial banker strategy with Larry for some time CEO at CAP. His background in sition with a working knowledge Tri-County CAP provides and served in the Banking indus- now, as knew he would want to business and finance will be a of its people and programs. some 66 different programs to the try for over 30 years and he retire at some point. Little did I tremendous asset to the CAP or- "Tri-County CAP is a fantastic clients we serve in the northern brings a good understanding of realize Larry’s succession strate- ganization.” organization, made up of a very three counties of New Hampshire. the need for fiscal sustainability gy included me”, Costello said. Tri-County CAP is a multi-pro- dedicated staff that is helping This is accomplished through our to CAP at a time when budgets for "I know I have big shoes to fill,” gram social service agency that people, changing lives," said network of 58 service center non-profits are tight and state and continued Costello, “but with the has been part of the national Costello. “Tri-County CAP is a pri- sights, with nine division direc- federal support is on the de- great staff here at CAP, I know the Community Action Program net- work since 1965. It is headquar- tered in Berlin and offers servic- Dalton Town Square Fair es throughout Coös, Carroll and Joseph L. Costello, CEo, Tri-County Grafton Counties. CAP,Inc. DALTON—The Friends of the event. If you have something you available for public and private to commemorate the 150th an- Dalton Town Hall are seeking would like to contribute, please functions on a year-round basis. niversary of the Civil War. Any- helpers to assist with various call John Bean at 837-3089. The Dalton Recreation De- one interested in loaning their TOWN OF WHITEFIELD tasks at the Town Square Fair, be- There are some spaces left at partment is planning fun activi- treasures for the day can call Ter- ing held on Saturday, July 23. the Flea Market (held between ties for all ages at the Municipal ri Parks (837-9120). Along with WATER DEPARTMENT Helpers can serve food at the the Congregational Church and Office building across the street. the display, we have a popular chicken barbecue, run errands, the old Town Hall). Those inter- While the silent auction is being computer slide show of historic help with the auction or assist ested should call Terri Parks at held inside the old Town Hall, a photos that always bring up in- with cleanup. 837-9120. The Flea Market runs book sale will take place in the teresting conversations among Hydrant flushing will occur We are still accepting dona- from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors can adjoining former library. Anoth- the viewers. tions for the silent auction. Once start setting up at 7 a.m. er area resident has donated a If the weather is cooperative, during the months of again, 100 bales of first-cut hay All proceeds help pay for util- large collection of books, just in several people have volunteered July and August. have been donated to the auction ities and maintenance of the his- time for the sale. to bring their antique or classic by a generous resident. This was toric Dalton Town Hall, which the The Dalton Historical Society cars for the public to admire. You may experience dirty water a popular item at last year’s Friends’ organization is keeping is working on a Civil War display Come and enjoy the day! Guildhall Man appointed to Vermont Arts Council during this time. GUILDHALL, Vt.—Ed Clark ties. land, the former chairperson of photography collective. Whitefield Water Department has been appointed by Gover- Clark is an art dealer and ap- the Board of Trustees of the Clark, who has lived and nor Peter Shumlin to a two year praiser and President of Look Massachusetts College of Art worked in both the United States term on the Board of Trustees of North, an Inuit art gallery deal- and is currently a member of the and Europe, brings diverse man- the Vermont Arts Council. The ing in sculpture, painting, prints Board of Trustees of the Frost agerial level experience in the THANK YOU Council is a not-for-profit state and photographs, with locations Place in Franconia. He is also an arts, banking, government, and arts agency. Its purpose is to ad- in Guildhall and New York City. accomplished fine arts photog- labor relations to the Council. The family of Daniel Ward would like to thank vance and preserve the arts at He is a graduate of Ruskin Col- rapher and co-founder of Col- He has been a full time resident everyone whom sent flowers, sympathy cards, or the center of Vermont communi- lege at Oxford University in Eng- lective Vision, a Boston based of Guildhall since 2004. donations in Danny’s name. We would like to thank all of you who attended his services, TOWN OF WHITEFIELD Town of Whitefield including the vigil held on the bridge in Groveton and showed us just how much Danny was loved by Fire Station Repair Bid Request For Sale all of you. We enjoyed hearing the awesome things he did for others that he never shared with us. The Town of Whitefield is accepting bids on The Town of Whitefield has for sale by sealed bid repairs to the Fire Station. one 1977 Ford C- 800 tilt cab with A 210 hp 3208 We would like to thank Brian and Lorna for The following is a list of items. Cat engine, 5- speed manual transmission, power helping with the food for the vigil; The Emerson steering, air breaks, Dual batteries, 125-amp alterna- and the Soblirous Families for everything they • New Windows tor. Plenty of storage space with 12 large compart- did; Fr. Daniel Deveau for his services; Kathy • New Garage Doors ments located in the 18 foot heated enclosed body. Wiles for the stone, Mr. Tobin and the • Vinyl Siding 175-inch wheel base, front mounted 20,000-pound Groveton High School Band and • Repair the Front Entrance winch with remote. Rear mounted 100-foot booster Terri and Reggie at Armstrong- Charron Funeral Home for all • 24’ by 48’ addition on the back reel and warning lights through out. the compassion and guidance The Town reserves the right to reject any and all This vehicle may be viewed at through this difficult bids received. The deadline for bids is July 18th Whitefield Fire Station 48 Littleton Road time in our lives. at 4:00 p.m. Whitefield NH Danny is going to be deeply missed. Please direct all questions to: THIS IS AS IS, WHERE IS. The Town reserves the Fire Chief James Watkins Thank You, David • Deanna right to reject any and all bids. The deadline for bids Anthony & Hillary • Becca 837-2655 • [email protected] is July 18th at 4:00 p.m. A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Weeks Memorial Library Planning Board accepts Tillotson

The economy is still digging rah Lee Luskin is a novel set in out from the collapse of the mar- Vermont. A bit further to the Corp. applications as complete kets. In “Reckless endanger- west is “Firekeeper, a Narrative ment: How Outsized Ambition, of the New York Frontier” by By Edith Tucker about a decade ago on the edge notch service to our guests,” Greed, and Corruption Led to Robert Moss. [email protected] of the ski slopes that never be- McIver continued. “We believe By Iris W. Baird Economic Armageddon” Among the other recently ar- came a separate parcel; and a great things are on the horizon “Social Skills Training for Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua rived fiction are “Book of Souls” LANCASTER — The Tillotson long, narrow 187.6-acre parcel — for this beloved resort in the com- Children with Asperger Syn- Rosner describe how things got by Glenn Cooper, “Swamplandia” Corp.’s plan to sell The Balsams much of it on the Height-of-Land ing months, but for now, this sum- drome and High Functioning to that point. In “Speaking Freely, by Karen Russell, “Cherished” by Hotel to Portsmouth-based — that includes three now- mer offers us an opportunity to Autism’ by Sarah Williams White a Guided Tour of American Eng- Elizabeth Thornton, and “Once Oceans Properties has inched an- cleared Granite Reliable Power embrace the aura of history, nos- will be a useful addition to the li- lish from Plymouth Rock to Sili- and Always” by Judith Mc- other step closer to fruition. (GRP) wind generation sites. New talgia and decades of memories brary’s collection of books on cone Valley” by Stuart Berg Naught. Two “Highland Guard” Members of the Coös County access roads are now under con- that so many of our long-time children’s (and adult’s) con- Flexner and Anne H. Soukhanov, novels by Monica McCarty are Planning Board for the Unincor- struction to these sites, but the guests hold dear when choosing cerns. take a much longer view, of how “The Hawk” and “The Chief.” porated Places voted unani- right-of-way is still listed as to visit….” Any recipe or device which American language got from A new mystery is “How to mously on Tuesday, July 5, to ac- Hodge Valley Road. AMC White Mountain Outdoor can make life easier for the cook there to here. Murder a Millionaire” by Nancy cept two Tillotson Corp. subdivi- A notation on both maps Centers Director Chris Thayer is welcome. “Slow Cooker – the Eva Gabrielsson, writing with Martin. sion applications as complete at states: “Any buyer … agrees that sent a letter in which he returned Best Cookbook Ever” by Diane Marie Francoise Colomba, says There haven’t been many re- an afternoon meeting in the Coös County is not responsible the Planning Board’s building Phillips falls into that useful cat- “There are Things I Want You to cent additions to the science fic- North Country Resource Center. for any maintenance of any ac- permit, indicating that the reno- egory. On the other hand, “Ad- Know about Stieg Larsson and tion and fantasy collection. How- Board member Jon Frizzell re- cess road and will not provide vation work on the historic AMC ventures in San Francisco: Sour- Me.” “A Living Architecture – ever at this point there are sev- cused himself and stepped away services — emergency or other- Madison Spring Hut in Low & Bur- dough Cooking and Baking” by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Tal- eral. “Demon from the Dark” by from the table to sit in the audi- wise — to these parcels.” bank’s Grant had been complet- Charles D. Wilford will appeal to iesin Architects” in by John Rat- Kresley Cole is one of the “Im- ence. Douglass said that he under- ed on time to reopen on June 2. those with more time for, and in- tenbury. Another book having to mortals after Dark” series. “Dark Surveyor Dave Douglass of stands that the proposed closing The rebuild preserves the 1929 terest in, other kinds of cookery. do with architecture is “Colonial Peril” by Christine Feehan is one Thaddeus Thorne Surveys, Inc., date of The Balsams’ is Thursday, core of the hut, including the Henry Kissinger’s latest book Style: Creating Classic Interiors of the “Carpathian” novels. “No Center Conway explained that Sept. 15. The Balsams’ president stone walls and foundation in a in “On China” a topic on which in Your Cape, Colonial or Salt Box Mercy” bt Sherrilyn Kenyon is a the first two subdivision applica- and general manager Jeff McIver plan developed by LDa Architec- he’s well qualified to speak. For House” by Treena Crochet. “Dark Hunter” novel. “The Trea- tions — #1 and #2 — discussed wrote in a recent mass e-mail to ture & Interiors, LLP, of Cam- most people the Crusades are a Just in time for the summer sure Keeper’ is by Shana Abé. on May 26 that included landfills the Resort’s guest list: “As you bridge, Mass. story from the distant past. In hiking season is the Green Moun- Another of the reprints of the or dumps were withdrawn and may have heard, it is expected Dartmouth College forester the Islamic world of late, they tain Club’s latest “Green Moun- original editions just received is these sites will be sold by the that after 57 years of stewardship Kevin Evans was on hand to pres- have become part of the griev- tain Trail Guide.” Jack Morgan “The Story of King Arthur and Tillotson Corp. as part of The Bal- by the Tillotson family and the ent plans for a new one-story 24- ance against the western coun- and Louis A. Renza have edited His Knights’ from Howard Pyle’s sams’ transaction. Tillotson Trust, The Balsams will by 28-foot two-bedroom seasonal tries. Karen Armstrong puts this “The Irish Stories of Sarah Orne 1916 original. The remaining two subdivi- be sold to Ocean Properties in cabin on Sonotubes some 250 feet all in perspective in “Holy War: Jewett. “ a writer more often as- Added to the selection of sion applications are now sched- September 2011. While this will off the Dead Diamond Road, a log- The Crusades and Their Impact sociated with the Maine coast. travel guides is Rick Steves’ uled to come before the Planning inevitably represent changes at ging road on the 27,000-acre Sec- on Today’s World.” “Into the Wilderness” by Debo- “Great Britain 2011.” Board at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, our historic resort, we are enter- ond College Grant. “The building Aug. 2, at a location in Colebrook ing this time with excitement and is in the middle of the property, to be determined. anticipation. It is too soon to say over one mile from all boundary AMC connects Hiker Shuttle to Application #3 consists of a what changes will be happening lines,” Evans explained. The new long, thin 69.29-acre parcel, north at The Balsams, but we are en- structure will replace a former 2 Concord Coach bus stops of Route 26 in the Unincorporat- couraged by what Ocean Proper- cook shack that once had wheels ed Place of Dixville, that the ties has done with other historic which was used as a cabin but no By Edith Tucker Outdoor Program Centers, at the He also showed off three new Tillotson Corp. plans to separate properties they own and operate. longer meets the Grant’s needs, [email protected] July 8 meeting of the Mount Wash- informational AMC-sponsored out from Lot 1, a 2,880.93-acre They have responsibly renovat- Evans explained. Once the new ington Commission. products: “Passport to AMC’s parcel, to retain as Lot 2 — a fu- ed and revitalized historic hotels cabin is in place, the old building NORTH CONWAY — As part of These two new connections High Huts in the White Moun- ture wind generation site on San- such as the Wentworth by the will be torn down and the debris its “green” effort to promote en- are designed to make it easier for tains,” a compact, easy-to-carry guinary Ridge. Lot 1 would then Sea, The Sagamore and countless be hauled to the Mt. Carberry ergy efficiency and the use of hikers and other outdoor enthu- guide written by outdoor enthu- become 2,811.67 acres. others. landfill. The Board voted unani- mass transit, the Appalachian siasts to reach various trailheads, siast Ty Wivell that can be Access to the Sanguinary mously to approve the requested Mountain Club in cooperation he said. For specific schedules go stamped at each of AMC’s eight Ridge parcel would be over sec- “Change is inevitable, and building permit. with the White Mountain Nation- to: huts to commemorate visits; a tions of the Moose Pond and Tun- over the course of our nearly 150 In other action, the board vot- al Forest (WMNF) has arranged a www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodg- new edition of AMC’s guide, “Best nel Trails and Sanguinary Ridge years, The Balsams has evolved ed unanimously to retain the pilot project connecting its Hiker ing-shuttle.cfm. Day Hikes in the White Moun- Road. from little more than a simple Inn same set of officers for another Shuttle with two Concord Coach The Hiker Shuttle was started tains;” and a waterproof compan- Application #4, includes two to what we believe is one of the year: John Scarinza of Randolph, bus stops just below the Notch- in the 1970s in response to the ion map, the second edition of subdivisions south of Route 26: a greatest destinations in the chairman; Fred King of Cole- es: Lincoln and North Conway, re- gasoline shortage and energy cri- AMC cartographer Larry Gar- 5-acre parcel off Wilderness Road world, with historic features, brook, vice chairman; and Sue ported Chris Thayer, AMC’s Di- sis in the early part of that land’s “White Mountain National off Route 26 on which Thomas 8,000 beautiful acres and world- Collins of West Stewartstown, rector of its White Mountains decade, Thayer said. Forest Map.” and Debra Tillotson built a house class people dedicated to top- clerk. NCIC expertise shifts New England Forest Rally into high gear ERROL — Tim O'Neil knows a nical assistance to help the NEFR cure a $75,000 grant from the US lot about cars and driving fast, but gain more attention in the region. Rural Development Agency, and when it came to shifting a decades- For over 35 years, St. Johnsbury, O'Neil secured another $26,000 old road rally into high gear, he Vt.-based NCIC has played a vital from sponsors. The money was knew he needed more than road- role in economic development in used to provide the NEFR with side service. "It was going to go New Hampshire's North Country business tools: "We hired busi- away," O'Neil said of the New Eng- and Vermont's Northeast King- ness consultants to develop a land Forest Rally, which marks its dom, providing businesses and business plan, we worked with 20th year the weekend of July 15 communities with financial solu- Tim to develop a marketing pro- and 16, including a leg through the tions and expertise. It has led the gram and increased sponsorships small town of Errol, on the Maine way in developing an affordable to help bring in more spectators border, on Saturday. "It was not broadband network to this rural and drivers to the rally," Conway being run like a business and it region, and three years ago, es- said. It seems NCIC’s support and needed to be. It needed some tablished the New Hampshire its resources were the boost the help." Two years ago, O'Neil, who Grand project, aimed at develop- rally needed and in 2010, RallyCar holds five national and interna- ing tourism in northern New named it 'Rally of the Year,' calling tional road rally championships Hampshire. "The New England it "a well-run and well-executed and operates the Team O'Neil Ral- Forest Rally fits in with our New event." With a population of about ly School in Dalton, had a conver- Hampshire Grand mission, which 300, rural Errol is known for its sation with Tom Joyce of North- is to promote economic develop- snowmobiling in the winter and in ern Community Investment Corp., ment through tourism," Conway the summer, draws campers, visi- which led to something akin to fill- said. tors and sportsmen to nearby More than 50 rally race cars are expected to take part in the 20th annual New England Forest Rally the week- ing up with high test gasoline. The rally, now in its 20th year, Lake Umbagog. In the two years end of July 15 and 16, which has legs in Maine and in Errol, NH on Saturday. "When we talked to Tim about the is headquartered at Sunday River that the NEFR has come to town in New England Forest Rally and Resort in Newry, Maine and runs mid-July, local businesses have event that brings in as many, or and can empty out auto parts www.ncic.org. Team O'Neil Rally learned that it had the potential to through several Maine towns, as taken notice. "It had such a high more, people as the 4th." With its stores. We have the roads, we School and Car Control Center was bring in thousands of spectators well as Errol. It is the final round impact in town, we ended up be- miles of logging roads that pro- could develop two, three, four ral- founded in 2000, providing profes- to Errol, we immediately knew it of the RallyCar National Champi- ing a sponsor," said Christina Cote, vide a real challenge to the world lies a year in the shoulder seasons, sional driving training to clients would be a great fit for one of our onship Series and draws some of whose family runs L.L. Cote, a class drivers the event attracts, when there is not much going on. who come from around the coun- missions," said NCIC's Cathy Con- the sport's top competitors. It has sporting goods store. "With an es- Errol is a perfect place to contin- We could bring some economic try and Canada. For more infor- way, who has worked with O'Neil put this corner of New Hampshire timate of up to 5,000 people com- ue developing rally races, O'Neil prosperity to the North Country." mation, visit www.Team- for over two years providing tech- on the map. NCIC was able to se- ing to town to watch it, it is a big said. "We could bring in 6,000 hard- Founded in 1975, Northern Com- ONeil.com. For more information event. We had the highest volume core adventure types, who are munity Investment Corporation on the New England Forest Rally, of gas sales for one day in our his- willing to travel long distances and has offices in St. Johnsbury, Ver- including tips on where to watch, Waystack tory, and we've been here for 25 will spend money locally," O'Neil mont, Lancaster and Plymouth, visit www.NewEnglandForestRal- Personal Injury years," Cote said. "After the July said. "Each team has crew mem- New Hampshire. For more infor- ly.com. Frizzell Law 4th holiday, it's nice to have an bers that need to buy gas and food mation about NCIC, go to Trial Lawyers The Everyman Repertory Theater presents “The 39 Steps” (603)237-8322 • (800)479-3884 at The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center FRYEBURG, Me. — Profession- are available for purchase online “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced who- www.waystackfrizzell.com al theatre company, The Every- at dunit for anyone who loves the man Repertory Theatre, will be www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac magic of theatre. This two-time giving two performances of its or by calling the Box Office at Tony and Drama Desk Award-win- production of Alfred Hitchcock’s (207) 935-9232. The PAC is locat- ning treat is packed with nonstop ~SAU #58~ “The 39 Steps” at the Leura Hill ed at 18 Bradley Street on the laughs, over 150 zany characters Eastman Performing Arts Center Campus of Fryeburg Academy in — played by a ridiculously tal- on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, Fryeburg, Me. Parking is free. ented cast of 4, — an on-stage NOTICE OF MEETINGS August 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece plane crash, handcuffs, missing JULY 2011 $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65 with a juicy spy novel, add a dash fingers and some good old-fash- ______and up) and $10 for students and of Monty Python and you have ioned romance! In “The 39 Steps,” a man with STARK SCHOOL BOARD a boring life meets a woman with $1.00/Pot a thick accent who says she's a Stark Village School Multipurpose Room Perennials spy. When he takes her home, she Tuesday, July 19, 2011 is murdered. Soon, a mysterious GREAT SELECTION &PRICES: Perennials, Blueberry evening of pure pleasure! 6:00pm – Board Meeting organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in The Everyman Repertory The- Bushes, Raspberries, Apple Trees & Much More! atre is a professional theatre com- STRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily a nationwide manhunt that cli- maxes in a death-defying finale. A pany committed to bringing live Stratford Public School Multipurpose Room SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES riotous blend of virtuoso per- theatre to the people of Maine. formances and wildly inventive For more information about this Thursday, July 14, 2011 Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street theatre company visit 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 stagecraft, “The 39 Steps” http://everymanrep.org. 6:00pm – Board Meeting Thank you for supporting family farms amounts to an unforgettable JULY 13, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• Northumberland selectmen oppose Northern Pass, address retirement cost shift By Mike Fournier been a significant cost shift in fund- tirement fund costs over the last six forms each spring. Only about a tioned how Richard Paradis, the cision that the comp time given as Contributing Writer ing retirement for municipal em- months of this year. The employees dozen towns in New Hampshire head of the town highway crew who payment was a proper way to pay ployees and police officers. As of Ju- will also have to contribute signifi- continue to use them. The board also runs his own business, was for the use of the personal vehicle, NORTHUMBERLAND–The ly 1, the state no longer contributes cantly more themselves. felt the town’s assessing firm could paid when he used his own dump that the use of the vehicle was the Northumberland Board of Select- to the retirement fund for those mu- There was brief discussion of a accomplish the goals sought with truck following the extensive road right decision based on circum- men issued a letter last week ex- nicipal employees and police offi- curfew ordinance, but no action was the inventory forms and the town damage over Memorial Day week- stances at the time the decision was pressing their opposition to the cers, leaving individual towns and taken. A brief update on the most re- would save the costs involved with end. The audience member seemed made, and that it actually cost the Northern Pass project. the employees to make up the dif- cent meeting of the transfer station town personnel having to handle satisfied with the board’s explana- town less than if the town had been “We do not want high electric ference. Although they don’t have committee, their second, showed the forms. tion but another audience member billed the going rate for the use of transmission towers running firm figures, the board expects the design issues were the main topic of Under the agenda item "public got a bit testy with the board con- the vehicle. through our town, our county, or town will have to come up with an discussion. The board also voted to matters to be addressed by the cerning the issue. The board re- Staff writer Art McGrath also con- our state for the benefit of a private additional $14,500 to cover the re- no longer send out PA-28 Inventory board," one audience member ques- mained firm in their unanimous de- tributed to this story. corporation from a foreign coun- try,” the board wrote in a letter to state politicians. They said they re- ject the notion that the project will increase tax revenues when instead it will decrease property values. The town voted at Town Meet- ing in March to oppose the project. In a meeting last Tuesday, July 5, a few days before deciding on the content of the letter, the board of se- lectmen addressed several issues. Board member Michael Phillips read a draft letter expressing the board’s displeasure with all current Northern Pass proposals. However, no action was taken at that time as there was a feeling by some board members that the tone of the letter needed to be softened. Board mem- bers indicated they would continue to seek wording that would express their opposition to Northern Pass without damaging possible future relationships within state govern- ment. The board also read a letter drafted and sent to both Groveton Paperboard and Groveton Acquisi- tions, clarifying the board’s position concerning any settlement of back taxes owed the town. The letter makes clear that the offer made a month ago by the town to accept certain lots as payment of back tax- es applies only to 2009 and 2010 tax- es, and does not include 2011 taxes. Board members also briefly dis- cussed a letter from engineering firm Provan and Lorber concerning the upgrades proposed for the Dean Brook Cooperative. Fairpoint has notified the engineering firm that they will not bear the cost of setting new poles to accommodate the re- building of the road through the mo- bile home park. Town and coopera- tive lawyers are reviewing the letter from Fairpoint and exploring possi- ble solutions. Due to action taken by the state legislature this spring, there has

GPT’s No. 9 towel machine shut down temporarily By Edith Tucker [email protected] GORHAM — The Gorham Pa- per & Tissue (GPT) mill faxed out an announcement on Thursday that there would be a temporary shutdown of its No. 9 towel ma- chine, starting on Monday, July 11. The shutdown was planned as part of the gradual ramp-up strat- egy for the mill facility, explained vacationing plant manager Willis Blevins in a Friday morning tele- phone call. He anticipates that the papermakers will be back at work by Sunday, July 24. “We knew from day one that we would be short of orders and that we would have temporary ma- chine shutdowns during at least the mill’s first three months of op- eration.” The temporary shut- downs will affect only some of the called-back workforce of 98 em- ployees. “Those temporarily laid off will be able to draw unemployment compensation,” Blevins ex- plained. After all, Blevins said, mill product customers found other suppliers during the mill’s eight- month shutdown under Fraser Pa- pers, starting on Oct. 13, 2010. The machine was started up on June 22 after it became a Lynn Tilton company in the Patriarch Part- ners’ portfolio. Tilton acquired the mill on May 13, and she came to Gorham on June 10 to celebrate the acquisi- tion. Sales to its “fiber customers,” Blevins explained, are expected to pick up, and each temporary shut- down in the next three months should last a shorter period of time. Then, once the natural gas pipeline is in place on Sept. 19 and operational on Sept. 26 (see relat- ed article on SEC action), produc- tion costs should substantially fall, allowing sales to firm up. Blevins reassuringly said, “The current scenario is following our forecast.” A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Large number of thefts Proposed NU-NSTAR keep Lancaster PD busy merger receives FERC approval By Edith Tucker They are still awaiting ap- The proposed merger was [email protected] By Jonathan Benton worth of food, every ounce, had On July 3 Stephen Daly, 50 of provals from the federal Nuclear sparked by a conversation on a [email protected] been stolen from a freezer in his Hampstead, was driving on North Regulatory Commission and the bumpy helicopter flight taken by LANCASTER — On June 27 garage. Main Street when he stopped to WASHINGTON, DC — The Fed- Massachusetts Department of the CEOs of NU and NSTAR who shoplifting was reported at the On July 7 Lewis Cassady of Lan- let a vehicle turn into McDonalds eral Energy Regulatory Commis- Public Utilities (MDPU). Eviden- were looking at Hydro-Quebec Family Dollar. It was reported that caster reported that over the July and was struck from behind by sion (FERC) issued an order on tiary hearings before the MDPU reservoirs and hydroelectric fa- a woman came in with two small Fourth weekend a chainsaw val- Troy Wilcox, 23 of Brentwood. A Wednesday, July 6, authorizing began on July 6, and they are cilities in Canada that resulted in children and swiped her ued at $400 had gone missing that passenger of Daly’s vehicle com- the merger of and related trans- scheduled to conclude at month’s a proposed high-voltage direct debit/credit card to pay for about he had left on the back steps of his plained of neck pain and was actions between Connecticut- end. Bay State regulators looking current (HVDC) power line to $25 worth of items, but left before residence. transported to Weeks Medical based Northeast Utilities (NU) at the proposed merger are using bring low-carbon electricity to the transaction was completed. On July 8 a theft was reported Center. No other injuries were re- and Boston, Mass.-based NSTAR a new standard that requires the New England grid, later The card was invalid and a num- at the Big Apple in which $200 had ported and there was minor dam- that the two companies proposed mergers to provide a “net benefit named the Northern Pass Trans- ber of household items such as gone missing from the cash regis- age to both vehicles. themselves in Oct. 2010. to the public.” This will likely re- mission (NPT) project. The two laundry detergent, kitty litter and ter. Elizabeth Schaffer of Spring- Public Service of New Hamp- sult in a greater reliance on re- men fleshed out the key elements flip-flops were taken. Matthew Truland of Lancaster field, Missouri reported that her shire (PSNH) is a wholly owned newable “green” energy sources, of the proposed merger in clan- Richard Way of Lancaster re- reported that his 2012 Ford Focus 2001 Nissan was struck while subsidiary of NU. such as wind and solar power. destine meetings at the Publick ported a theft on July 2. He had was vandalized after finding a dent parked at Scorpio’s Restaurant on NU and NSTAR filed their joint If approved by all regulatory House in Sturbridge, Mass. come home after going out shop- on the drivers side about the size July 7. There was minor damage application seeking FERC’s au- authorities, the merger would A copy of the FERC order can ping to find that 51 pills of his pre- of a softball. to the Nissan’s right rear corner. thorization on Jan. 7. create a $17.5 billion energy com- be found on its website: scription medication had gone Jennifer Minichiello, 33 of On June 29 Shawn Rodden, The two New England utility pany — likely the 15th largest in http://www.ferc.gov/docs-fil- missing. Groveton, was arrested on a who runs the Tough Times Pawn companies have received all but the U. S. — that would provide ing/elibrary.asp by selecting Theft from t a bulidn Richard bench warrant for failure to ap- Shop reported attempted wire two of the regulatory approvals electric and gas service to nearly “Docket Search,” entering Docket Way on July 2 reported someone pear, released on $250 cash bail fraud. Selling items on craigslist a required for the merger to take 3.5 million customers in New Eng- number EC11-35, and scrolling had stole his medication had gone and has an August 24 court date. supposedly interested buyer place. land. down to the date: 7/6/2011. out shopping noticed that some of There was an accident at wanted to send a check of $2,500 his civacdin 51 total of, Lancaster. Shaw’s Supermarket on July 1 in to Rodden, have him cash it and Robyn Willey of Groveton re- which the vehicles of then send back the change. Scrap metal theft heads WPD blotter ported a theft on July 7 of about Amy Martin, 39 of Milan, and Tammy Sanborn of Lancaster $100 from her purse that was in By Isaac Caswell nia, was arrested for driving violation was criminal threat- Bonnie Cotter, 57 of Lancaster, reported credit/debit card fraud Contributing writer her vehicle parked on Governors struck each other while trying to on July 1. Sanborn had received a under the influence. Dane is on ening. Collins was arrested Terrace in Lancaster. leave their parking spaces. There call from a bank saying that some- WHITEFIELD — On June 25 $100 PR bail and is to appear again later that day at 11:30 Michael Cotter of Lancaster re- was minor damage to both vehi- one was attempting to use her at 11:10 p.m. Paul McBride, 42 in court on July 27. P.M. for loitering in Whitefield. ported that he arrived home on cles and no injuries were report- card in Amityville, N.Y. for a $500 of Whitefield, was arrested for Amanda Schultz, 30 of Fran- Collins was released on $1000 July 6 to find that about $200 ed. purchase. Theft, stealing scrap metal at a conia, was arrested for driving cash bail and on $5,000 PR Bail. rail yard. McBride was re- on a suspended license. on Collins is scheduled to appear leased on $500 cash bail and is June 30. Schultz has a $100 PR in court on August 10. NOTICE now on $2500 PR bail. McBride bail and has been set to appear On July 3 at 12:15 p.m. Ar- Mortgagee’s Sale of Real Estate is to appear in court on August in court on August 10. ron Bonta, 17 of Littleton, was Notice is hereby given that for breach of the conditions set forth in a certain Mortgage Deed given by 10. Also on June 25 at 11:10 On June 6 at 5:00 p.m. Wil- arrested for driving while in- Emerson & Son, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation, having a place of business at 43 State Street, in the p.m. Marc Ferraro, 42 of son Cushing, 38 of Whitefield, toxicated. Bonta has $1000 PR Village of Groveton, Town of Northumberland, County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03582 Havral, was arrested for theft, was arrested on a warrant for bail and has a court date of Au- (“Mortgagor”), to First Colebrook Bank of 132 Main Street, Colebrook, New Hampshire, 03576 stealing scrap metal from a rail criminal threatening and has a gust 10. In a related note (“Mortgagee”), under date of May 25, 2004, and recorded in the Coos County Registry of Deeds, Volume yard. Ferraro was released for $500 PR bail. Cushing’s court Also on July 3 at 12:15 p.m. 1081, Page 823, and by virtue of a power of sale contained in said Mortgage Deed, the Mortgagee as hold- $500 cash bail and was sched- er of said mortgage, will sell at Public Auction the premises conveyed therein. date is set to be August 10. Jeremy Yeargle, 17 of Lisbon, The foreclosure sale will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011, at the mortgaged premises, at uled to appear in court on Au- Ryan Collins, 27 of Lancast- was arrested for unlawful pos- 43 State Street, in the Village of Groveton, Town of Northumberland, County of Coos, and State of New gust 10. er, was arrested on July 1 at session of alcohol. Yeargle has Hampshire, which premises are more particularly described as follows: On June 24 at 4:03 p.m. 1:37 p.m. on a warrant for vio- a $1000 PR bail and has a court “A certain parcel of land, with the buildings thereon, situate on the southwesterly side of State Street, so- Brendon Dane, 25 of Franco- lating his bail conditions; the date of August 10. called, in Groveton Village, Town of Northumberland, County of Coos and State of New Hampshire, and lying between Rich Street and Central Avenue in said Village, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point which is the intersection of the southwesterly sideline of State Street with the north- westerly sideline of Rich Street in said Groveton Village; thence running S 54° 14’ 13” W, along the north- westerly sideline of Rich Street, 247.04 feet to an iron pin at land of Doherty; thence turning and running N 36° 10’ 55” W, along said Doherty land, 110.3 feet to an iron pin at land of Normandeau, thence turn- ing and running N 55° 11’ 46” E, along a fence line, land of said Normandeau and land of Bennett, 80.56 feet to an iron pin; thence turning and running N 34° 55’ 33” W, along land of Bennett, 105.08 feet to an iron pin in the southeasterly sideline of Central Avenue, 169.47 feet to a point at the intersection of said sideline with the southwesterly sideline of State Street; thence turning and running S 34° 46’ 14” E, along the southwesterly sideline of State Street, 214.03 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.03 acres, more or less. The foregoing description is taken from a plan entitled “Site Plan Emerson & Son, Inc., Rich Street, Village of Groveton, Town of Northumberland,” dated March 30, 2000, prepared by Donald H. Doolan, Licensed Land Surveyor, said plan by reference being incorporated herein. Excepting easements for utility service poles encroaching on the premises as shown on said plan along the northwesterly side of Rich Street. Meaning and intending to convey all and the same premises as conveyed to Emerson & Son, Inc., by the following deeds: 1. From Ralph J. Emerson and James H. Emerson dated January 5, 1965, recorded in Coos Deeds, Volume 503, Page 119; 2. From Dorothy B. Emerson and James H. Emerson dated December 27, 1976, recorded in Coos Deed, Volume 593, Page 601; and 3. From James H. Emerson and Kathleen B. Emerson dated April 19, 2000, recorded in Coos Deeds, Volume 937, Page 259.” SUBJECT TO any and all easements, rights-of-way, water rights, conditions and restrictions of records affecting the subject premises. Terms of Sale: To bid, bidders other than the Mortgagee must place a deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) with the Mortgagee or its attorney before the auction, in cash, certified check, bank check or such other form acceptable to the Mortgagee (“Acceptable Funds”). The successful bidder’s deposit shall become a non-refundable deposit against the successful bidder’s obligation to purchase, and shall be con- sidered reasonable liquidated damages for any default. The deposits placed by unsuccessful bidders shall be returned after the close of bidding. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement immediately after the close of bidding which will contain additional terms and conditions concerning the successful bidder’s purchase. A copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement may be obtained from Jonathan S. Frizzell, Esq., Waystack Frizzell, 251 Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576, legal counsel to the Mortgagee. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in Acceptable Funds within twenty-eight (28) days after the date of sale, time being of the essence. Said premises will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and any liens for unpaid real estate taxes existing at the time of sale, and to any and all other liens, easements, rights, tenancies, and encumbrances which are precedent or may or may take precedence over said Mortgage. Further, consistent with N.H. RSA 479:27-a, the mortgagee reserves the right to sell, and may be selling, the personalty (i.e., business assets) situated on such premises to which the mortgagee’s security interest extends, and which are not perishable within the meaning of N.H. RSA 382-A: 9-611. Mortgagee’s securi- high-performing American hardware stores ty interest is recorded at Volume 1081, Page 841, of the Coos County Registry of Deeds. Reservation of Rights: The Mortgagee reserves the right to: Perras Ace Hardware, ers. In their selection, Perras week, the home center situated (1) cancel or continue the foreclosure sale to such later date as the Mortgagee Groveton, NH was recently se- Ace Hardware was noted for be- between Lancaster and Grove- may deem desirable; lected by the editors of the ing the first Ace dealer in New ton NH, has a separate gift and (2) bid upon and purchase the Mortgaged Premises at the foreclosure sale; Home Channel News as New Hampshire when it opened its party supplies store on the (3) reject any and all bids for the Mortgaged Premises at the foreclosure sale; Hampshire’s Hardware All- doors as Perras Lumber in property as well as a full lum- (4) amend or change the Terms of Sale set forth herein by announcement, written Stars winner. Home Channel 1980. Twenty-one years later, ber and building materials of- or oral, made before or during the foreclosure sale, and such changes(s) or News editors traveled through- the Perras family decided to fering. This past winter, the amendment(s) shall be binding on all bidders; out the 50 U.S. states and se- split the operation into two company used its Facebook (5) assign its rights to purchase said property that may occur as a result of said sale; lected one winner from each businesses, retail and whole- page to keep snowbound cus- (6) sell the Mortgaged premises to other bidders at the foreclosure sale in the event state that were examples of sale, and Perras Ace Hardware tomers apprised of an incom- the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Mortgaged premises in leading hardware store retail- was born. Open seven days a ing shipment of roof rakes. accordance with the terms hereof, in descending order of bids made; (7) accept written bids delivered to the Mortgagee or its Attorney either prior to or at the time of the auction; and, (8) waive the reading of any or all of this Notice at the time of the auction. Moose And Bear Slide Program At Weeks State Park Exclusion of Warranties: The property will be sold “AS IS.” The Mortgagee makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any statement as to the boundaries, acreage, title, tenancies, LANCASTER—Nigel Manley become property manager for tion host for the evening is Joe frontage, access, condition, matters contained in the aforesaid description of the property, or any other mat- will give a presentation, Moose the Forest Society in northern Beliveau. The program will be ter. Bidders responsible for their own title search. The conveyance of the Mortgaged Premises will be and Bear of the North Woods" 7 New Hampshire, where he has in the Great Room of the Sum- made by the Mortgagee and accepted by the successful bidder without any other expressed or implied rep- p.m., July 14 at Weeks State worked for 25 years at the con- mit Lodge of Weeks State Park. resentations or warranties whatsoever. Park. People of all ages will en- servation and education center Come early and bring a picnic The original Mortgage instrument may be examined by any interested party at the FIRST COLEBROOK joy Nigel’s program about at The Rocks Estate in Bethle- supper, or climb the Fire Tower BANK, 132 MAIN STREET, COLEBROOK, NEW HAMPSHIRE, during regular office hours, by appointment. moose and bear in northern hem. for one of the best views north TO THE MORTGAGOR(S): YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE New Hampshire through pic- Nigel is an avid outdoors- of the notches. Weeks State SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH tures, words, sounds, pelts and man, hunter, fisherman, Christ- Park is located on the east side SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN artifacts. Why can a moose mas tree grower, soccer refer- of Route 3, approximately two THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. RSA 479:25, II. Failure to institute such petition and complete close its nose? Do bears hiber- ee, and gives programs and miles south of Lancaster. The service upon the Mortgagee conducting the sale prior to sale shall thereafter bar any action or right of nate? tastings on single malt Scotch Evening Program Series is free action of the Mortgagor based on the validity of the foreclosure. Travel through the life cy- whisky. He is active on many and sponsored by Weeks State Dated at Colebrook, New Hampshire, this 24th day of June, 2011. cles of these wildlife learning boards, such as New Hamp- Park Association, UNH Cooper- First Colebrook Bank, Mortgagee By its attorneys Waystack Frizzell about conservation in New shire Travel Council and Na- ative Extension and Division of By: /s/Jonathan S. Frizzell Hampshire with a Brit who has tional Christmas Tree Associa- Parks. Jonathan S. Frizzell, Esquire fallen in love with the outdoors tion. He holds a degree in agri- All programs are free and 251 Main Street, P.O. Box 137 • Colebrook, NH 03576 of America. cultural management. the public is invited. (603) 237-8322 Nigel says he “got lucky” to Weeks State Park Associa- JULY 13, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A11 ••• North Country Notebook Swamped with mail, no complaints, just a few comments and requests

By JOHN HARRIGAN ---To that end, I particularly do not care about wildlife pictures COLUMNIST from afar, like the images several people sent me of a fawn dropped onto a powerline by an eagle out Housekeeping 101 (or, about West (it happened). There’s plen- letters): ty to see and write about here in This column runs in more than northern New England, and be- a dozen newspapers from Lower sides, jpegs take up a lot of space. Winnipesaukee north to Lower Finally, I have a request, which Quebec, and generates a ton of is that if you have a thought worth mail. If this sounds familiar, it sharing with me, why not share it should, because I’ve written with others? Often I get great let- about it once or twice over many ters in response to this or that col- years. And it’s not at all a com- umn, and upon reading them plaint. One of the many rewards think “Hey, this would make a of writing columns (I write two a great letter to the editor.” And if I week, one here and the other in have the time, I’ll write back and the New Hampshire Sunday say “Hey, how about revising your News) is reader feedback---itself note to me and sending it in to often a source of yet more your local paper where you saw columns. my column?” Some ground rules and sug- This is an easy process, and gestions and requests: it’s free, and it’s a shame to let ---Please make it easier on me good thoughts and observations by including a telephone number and, yes, criticisms, stop with me, in e-mails or ground-mail mis- because sharing perspectives is sives. I’ll never print the number, what it’s all about, and rural and but if I have a question, it’s in- small-town and community mind- valuable. ed papers just love getting letters ---I’m a news guy at heart, so to the editor. It’s one of the few re- it’s a given that if you communi- maining forums for average peo- cate with a news guy it might wind ple to have their say. up as news, or in this case in the I’d write more, but my ’47 Jeep grey world of a column. If you ab- if still all dolled up from the solutely do not want something Fourth, and the sun’s out between conveyed to me to wind up in the thunderstorms, and it’s time for a public domain, please say so, ride. specifically, and I’ll honor it. Oth- (NANCEE HARRIGAN PHOTO) Harrigan and The Jeep, both born in 1947 (the Jeep’s in a whole lot better shape). erwise, no holds barred. (This column runs in 13 week- ---There is no such thing as “Off ly papers covering the northern the record.” That’s the stuff of “Off the record” is inane and flies one with the “h” in Pennsylvania. trary to some assumptions, we cause we can doesn’t mean we two-thirds of New Hampshire and movies. Once I’ve allowed any- in the very face of the profession. On the other hand I very much here in the Far North are on the want to. Opening foreign applica- parts of Vermont’s Northeast King- thing into my cranium, it’s lodged ---In all communications, care about letters from Pittsburg cutting edge of computer tech- tions is a risk no matter how well- dom and northwestern Maine. there. The more accurate stipula- please specify where you live. In (the one without the “h”) in New nology and are entirely able to go protected a system is. If text and John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, tions are “Not for attribution” or general I do not care about com- Hampshire. head to head with the whiz-bang jpegs are not within the text of an Colebrook NH 03576, or hooli- “For background only.” Good munications from Pittsburgh, the ---Please, no attachments. Con- technologies to the south, but be- e-mail, I’m not going to open them. [email protected]) news people honor those, but Dining Entertainment

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NORTH CONWAY — Attorney Paul Fitzgerald, a partner in the law firm of Wescott, Dyer, Fitzger- ald & Nichols PA of Laconia stepped down as chairman of the Mount Washington Commission, a state-sponsored stakeholders’ advisory commission, at Friday afternoon’s meeting in the Obs’ Weather Discovery Museum. In his letter to Commission members and in remarks made at the meeting, Fitzgerald said that he was pleased to have played a long leadership role, especially in light of the Commission’s re- cent accomplishments: comple- tion of the first long-range plan in many decades; resolution of PHOTO BY ZOE ALCANTARA lease issues between the state Standing in front of John’s Archery, the owner John Richard is open for business Wednesday through Sunday PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER 9a.m.-5p.m. and tenants, particularly the Longtime Mount Washington Commission chairman Paul Fitzgerald of Mount Washington Observatory Laconia stepped down from that position on Friday at a Commission (MWOBS) and the state in the meeting held at the MWOBS Weather Discovery Center in North Conway Sherman Adams Building; and a but plans to remain a member until his appointment expires on July 2, Looking to revive the one-sentence legislative change 2014. AMC Deputy Director Walter Graff of Randolph was elected to that resulted in Citadel Broad- serve as the new Commission chairman. Cog co-owner Wayne Presby of casting becoming a full voting Littleton was reelected vice chairman. member of the Commission. local archery business Tim Moore of Citadel was at the case. to serve as a trustee and is on its Friday’s meeting for the first time Fitzgerald acknowledged that Governance Committee. By Zoe Alcantara cause unfortunately there isn’t fore the competition in 2000, as a full voting member. Former he has sometimes been abrasive Appalachian Mountain Club Contributing writer anything around anymore.” Richard had an injury that com- Rep. Martha McLeod of Franco- and has likely irritated most deputy director Walter Graff of Muzzle loaders and ammuni- pletely severed his thumb; three nia now serves as a public mem- Commission members at one Randolph, who was not present GROVETON—Two years af- tion can also be found in John’s surgeries were necessary be- ber, and Rep. Karen Umberger, a time or another. Some of the is- at the meeting, was unanimously ter the closing of Emerson Out- Archery. The standard that fore he continued shooting Republican of Conway who sues have been frustrating he elected Commission chairman. door Outfitters in Groveton, a Richard tries to uphold for his again. serves on the Finance Commit- said, but he concluded, “I’ve en- Wayne Presby of Littleton, one of talented archer and archery products are efficient and af- In the back room of John’s tee, is the appointed House mem- joyed every miserable minute of the co-owners of the Mount manager, John Richard opened fordable. Located in the shop is Archery are a row of trophies ber. it.” Washington Cog Railway, was re- a store of his own located on a mini shooting range for target and another row of plaques, all A number of important issues Fitzgerald was first appointed elected vice chairman. Riverside Drive selling bows, practice. of which Richard won through- remain, however, Fitzgerald not- to the Commission in 1988, but The next Commission meet- fishing gear and tools for hunt- Before coming to Groveton out his mere six years of com- ed: electric power rate discus- cannot recall in what year he was ing is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Fri- ing. five years ago, Richard compet- peting. sions with the state; implement- elected chairman. He plans to day, Sept. 23, at the state-owned Business is “very, very slow,” ed in archery competitions, and Richard said, “it’s difficult to ing the long-range plan; and some continue to serve as one of two historic Tip-Top House. By then, according to Richard but still eventually made it to the World get going, it takes time,” for now changes in the Commission’s en- members representing the pub- according to Mt. Washington continues to be in the store five Archery Competition in Snow- he is staying small and content abling legislation. He noted, how- lic until his current appointment State Park manager Mike Pelchat days a week. “The locals keep shoe, West Virginia where thou- by providing for his town with ever, that it no longer appears expires on July 2, 2014. A past of Gorham, the new propane-fu- me going,” Richard said, “it was sands of archers traveled to his supply of archery, fishing, that the Commission’s existence president of the MWOBS’ Board eled heating system should be in worth putting up the store be- compete. Only 11 months be- and hunting equipment. is threatened, as was previously of Trustees, Fitzgerald continues place. LION’S-BREAKFAST Kids learn “Wonders of Wildlife”

WHITEFIELD—On Thursday, Days of Weeks”. Whitefield, as 14. July 7, Sam Chase, a volunteer well as many communities in the The Festival is coordinated by with New Hampshiree Fish and North Country, is preparing local The Arts Alliance of Northern NH Game’s “Wonders of Wildlife” pro- activities in celebration of the and the Weeks Legacy. There are gram, spoke to the Whitefield 100th anniversary of the Weeks events scheduled throughout the Recreation campers about local Act, the law that helped launch area, now and continuing through conservation and the animals the White Mountain National For- August. For event details, loca- that inhabit northern New Hamp- est. Whitefield is seeking volun- tion and lots of additional infor- shire. Sam was invited to speak teers to aid in the local endeavor mation, please contact aannh.org in preparation for the “White (please call Sue at 837-8778) (323-7302) or WeeksLegacy.org Mountain Cultural Festival: Eight which will culminate August 12- (323-5030) Geocaching and GPS Learn-how Session at Weeks State Park LANCASTER—Are you baffled noon to visit with Sam Stoddard and is retired from both the Uni- or confused by GPS---the global and others on the front porch, versity of New Hampshire Coop- positioning system technology where your questions will be an- erative Extension and the U.S. that has come into general use? swered and hands-on instruc- Army Corps of Engineers. Interested in geocaching, but tion will be given in the use of This program will be con- don’t know how to begin? Did GPS and how to do geocaching. ducted rain or shine. Meet at the you get a new GPS, but haven’t If you have a GPS you may wish front porch of the summit lodge. taken it out of the box? Have you to bring it with you along with Weeks State Park is located on PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Whitefield native and seasonal resident Duncan Alexander, left, of Plainfield, N.J., waits on a rainy July 3 tried this technology, but have the instruction manual. If you the east side of Route 3, approx- for a serving of pancakes from Lions Club member Rick Wright of Whitefield at the traditional all-you- questions about it? Or, perhaps would like to give Sam a “heads- imately two miles south of Lan- can-eat Sunday morning Lions Club breakfast on the Whitefield Common that includes sausages, and you are just curious and wish to up” in advance about your spe- caster. This event is sponsored baked beans. Four more breakfasts are scheduled this summer: July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 24, and Sept. 4. know more about it? ----- Then cific need, feel free to contact by the Weeks State Park Associ- this free informal learn-how clin- him by email: ation, NH Division of Parks, and ic is for you! [email protected] Sam UNH Cooperative Extension. All Come to the park on Satur- has 40 yearsof experience using programs are free and the public day, July 16 between 9 a.m. and and teaching GPS technology is invited. Pat Klinefelter in Fiddleheads “Artisan Spotlight”

COLEBROOK—On Saturday, lands of coastal Georgia, the New Klinefelter is a member of the July 30th, Pat Klinefelter will be on England states and countries she Glynn Art Association, the Jekyll hand at Fiddleheads, 110 Main has visited throughout the world. Island Art Association, the Inter- Street, Colebrook between 10 a.m. Klinefelter is a noted portrait national Artists Association, the to 5 p.m., to offer her paintings for and still life artist who has exhib- Plein Air Painters of New Hamp- sale and to demonstrate her paint- ited her works in Canada and the shire and St. Simons Island, Geor- ing techniques. Pat is a member of United States. She has participat- gia, CRAG, and the Arts Alliance of the Connecticut River Artisan ed in individual, juried and non-ju- Northern New Hampshire. Group (CRAG) and participates in ried art shows. She has studied at Complimentary refreshments PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER their themed exhibits at the Fid- the Mass College of Art and has and raffles will be available. For Nine Randolph Mountain Club summer staffers — trail crew members Megan Carey, left, of Ithaca, N. Y., Lauren Cary of Asheville, N.C., Riley Eusden of South Paris, Me. and Randolph, Alex Leich of North Conway, dleheads gallery. taken a number of classes with not- more information on upcoming plus second-year field supervisor Ben Lieberson of Cambridge, Mass., and Marlboro, Vt., Crag Camp care- Patricia Klinefelter's watercol- ed artists (Peter Granucci, Tom gallery events and Artisan Spot- taker Becca Loeb of Maynard, Mass., and trail crew members Camille Robertson of Williamstown, Mass., ors, oils, pastels, ink and charcoal Lynch, Chuck Parsons and Ken lights, visit Deva Steketee of Orford and Anna Turcotte of Lisbon Falls, Me. — posed for a group photograph at the tra- paintings capture various pastoral Wallin) throughout the United www.fiddlheadsusa.com ditional Fourth of July Tea at the Skye Meadow on Randolph Hill Road in Randolph. settings and scenes from the is- States. Groveton Pool and Rec news Pool hours for free swim are at 636-2300. fet is one hour before the game Monday through Friday from 1 There are still tickets for the and is all you can eat. The game to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat- Fisher Cats game on Friday, Ju- starts at 7:05 p.m. Call the rec urday 12 to 5 p.m. Water bas- ly 22, versus the Portland Sea at 636-1552 with any questions. ketball is Monday and Wednes- Dogs. The price of admission is Crafts for the week of day from 8 to 9 p.m. Adult swim- $20 and includes "Dinner in the the18th are wooden tops, cd ming lessons are available if Den" a buffet that includes fish, sea life book marks, yarn anyone is interested. Contact burger, hotdogs, steak tips, wa- magnets, and on Friday the the pool for further information termelon, drinks etc. This buf- Fisher Cats game.

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LANCASTER — Monday July 25 at Colonel Town Center, Lancaster 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. All present- ing donors will receive a FREE pass to the Lancaster Fair. A14 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• new church. The missions, St. These Masses would rotate the vision to discern the possi- of support for MacKenzie’s vi- severe shortage of priests in the Church Agnes (in Jefferson) and St. monthly — one month at St. bility of finding land and erecting sion: Richard Borawski, Jim Diocese of New Hampshire, that (continued from Page A1) Patrick (in Twin Mountain), Matthew, one month at All Saints. a new parish church and hall.” Brady, John Brooks, George is not only expected to continue somewhere between Lancaster would remain open.” But before the pastor could The Council agreed that the Brodeur, Patty Coutermarsh, Don but also likely to worsen. and Whitefield where a new Current thinking is that a 700- flesh out his ideas of how he minutes of the June 22 and June Doolan, Parish business manager The Parish, he explained to church and church center could seat sanctuary would fulfill cur- would arrange things if substan- 29 Council meetings should be Kathi Marshall, Cheryl Meehan, Council members, does not have be built. Upon completion of the rent and future needs. Meeting tial changes were not made, published so that parishioners Ken McCullock, Tony Poekert, Ed the financial resources to main- new church we would have a space for various church and Council member Gerry Pons of would be aware of “possible up- Quigley, Gerry Pons, Susan Tib- tain its five church buildings, solemn Mass with the bishop at church-sponsored organizations, Whitefield “moved to accept coming changes.” betts, Lorraine Duquette and Fr. which includes Our Lady of the St. Matthew Church (in White- Alcoholics Anonymous, to scout MacKenzie’s vision of building a A parish “town meeting” will MacKenzie. Ann Fabrizio and Mountains Shrine in Bretton field) and a solemn Mass with the troops, would also be needed. new parish church and center. be scheduled after the next Pas- Frank Caruso missed both June Woods. Right now major mainte- bishop at All Saints (in Lancast- Father John warned that if Council member Cheryl Meehan toral Council meeting is held at or meetings and will be brought up nance projects include: a $20,000- er) to close them down, and things were kept as they current- seconded the motion. The deci- near month’s end. to date. plus roof at the Shrine plus foun- process in a dignified manner ly are he would have one Satur- sion was unanimous, with every- Fifteen Council members were The merger two years ago took dation and other work; fixing with the Blessed Sacrament to the day Mass and one Sunday Mass. one voting in favor of accepting on hand for this early indication place in response to an already drainage problems at St. Matthew estimated at $35,000, plus a new floor and windows; and work to be done on the roof and front and sacristy entrances at St. Patrick. These buildings must be in- sured and heated, whether or not BIGBIG DAWGDAWG DADDYDADDY they are used. Business manager Marshall has collated financial information to provide a 20-year record of the total dollars spent on mainte- nance projects in what is now the YearYear EndEnd ClearanceClearance Gate of Heaven Parish as well as on routine operating costs. In their discussion, Council members emphasized that erect- 2011 FORD It’s Extended!!! 2011 FORD ing a new building could help uni- fy a still-fragmented parish. TAURUS EXPEDITION “We’re a brand-new entity; we 0% for Due to it’s huge success need a brand-new place to wor- SEL 60 months XLT 4X4 0% for ship,” said Coutermarsh. avail. 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Parish Council members would THEN DEDUCT next go to Manchester to discuss $29,175 YOUR TRADE!! $45,100 YOUR TRADE!! their tentative plans with the Stock #68417 Right now at Stock #40179 bishop. His permission would have to be sought before any firm Twin State Ford plans could move forward to we have a large build a new church and to sell the two former mother church build- selection of Fusions, ings in Lancaster and Whitefield. The future of the Shrine in Focuses, Escapes and Bretton Woods would likely be a separate topic, since no regular Ford F-150’s, 250’s services — only weddings — are and 350’s and we are conducted there. 2011 FORD “We’re at an exciting time in 2011 FORD F250 which options are being explored ready to deal! and researched,” Marshall said in SUPERCAB XLT 4X4 Plus, because business RANGER SUPERCAB a Friday morning telephone con- versation. “There are a lot of 6.2 V-6 Gas!, Chrome Pkg, has been crazy, XLT 4X4 Total things to consider. MacKenzie is Snow Plow Prep, Remote Start Total Savings very interested in the spiritual $40,165 MSRP Savings we are loaded with $25,990 MSRP $5335 0% for side of planning for the future.” She added that he is going – 500 Ford Retail Cash $5100 used vehicles, – 2,000 Ford Retail Cash 60 months – 1,000 about the task in a very prayerful Ford Bonus Cash – 1,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash avail. way. – 1,000 Ford Commercial Upfit so from now thru the – 1,000 – 1,000 Ford Promotional Bonus Cash MacKenzie has also asked Ford Credit Cash – 835 parishioners to keep Parish Coun- – 1,100 Additional Twin State Ford Discount end of July anyone who Additional Twin State Ford Discount – 500 – 500 Discount in lieu of fuel card promotion cil members in their prayers “as Discount in lieu of fuel card promotion buys a New or Used they move forward in their sup- THEN DEDUCT THEN DEDUCT portive and advisory capacity, Retail Vehicle in stock seeking a fulfilling and Christ-cen- $35,065 YOUR TRADE!! $20,655 YOUR TRADE!! tered future for our parish.” Stock #65767 at Twin State Ford Stock #70310 will get a $500 gas card Principal (continued from Page A1) or an additional discount staff address how best to work of equal value. with students who are chal- lenged as well as those who - Dan Keene, Owner need enrichment. “I’ve been part of making From Newport School In Need of Improvement (SINI) plans and addressed An- Preowned Preowned nual Yearly Progress (AYP) is- sues, both as they affect indi- 2010 FORD FOCUS SEL 2010 JEEP WRANGLER X vidual students and the sys- Auto, Leather, Sport Wheels, WAS $19,888 Soft Top, 4WD, Trail Rated, WAS $23,847 tem,” Cronin said. 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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The 10u Lou Leaver girls fresh from their District Championship win: (front row) Niah Colby, Kennedy Niah Colby kicks up the dust as she steals second against Pitching lightning against Colebrook for the District Blanchette, Sierra Stowell, Haile Hicks, Kaitlyn Nelson, Megan Nelson, McKenzie Treamer, (middle) Colebrook on Sunday. Championship win was Kaitlyn Nelson. Myah Bastian, Makenna Force, Bri Watson, Kylee Bailey, Lydia Beaulieu, Maddy Bean, (back row), Coach Charity Blanchette, score keeper Brennon Colby, Coach Ben Hicks and Manager Heather Bailey. Undefeated Lou Leaver girls take District title By Jonathan Benton popped an infield fly that was seven strikeouts and four walks. the top of the third. On one out overthrow, was left wanting two as solid and it all came down to [email protected] dropped just where the grass Lou Leaver was the home C. Dauphinais drew in a walk, outs later. The bottom of the the bottom of the sixth. On one BERLIN — It all came down to starts in right field to allow in the team and came out into the lead stole her way to third and was fourth was a similar story as out Colby drew in a walk and had the softball titans of the North winning run. in the bottom of the first. On one plated by Siewierski with a triple Makenna Force singled on, stole the fleet feet to steal her way to Country, Lou Leaver and Cole- Kaitlyn Nelson was a matri- out Nelson stole her way to third to deep right field. her way to third and was left third on consecutive pitches and brook in the 10u district tourna- arch on the mound until Kylee before coming home on a well- Lou Leaver scored again in stranded. then came home on a pass ball ment in Berlin Sunday with the Bailey relieved her in the top of played suicide squeeze from bai- the bottom of the third on two Colebrook turned the tide in to tie the game. Then Nelson ladies in blue and white winning the sixth for a total of nine K’s ley. outs. Maddy Bean singled on the top of the fifth with two runs drew in a walk and also stole her in the final inning. and three walks. Throwing for Colebrook could count a total with a hit that bounced over sec- for the lead. After taking in two way to third. Bailey tried to The game was tied 3-3 in the Colebrook was T Siewierski until of three runners stranded on ond base. Then Niah Colby beat walks on two outs T. Siewierski squeeze in the winning run with top of the six with one out and A. Dodier came in to pitch in the base by the end of the second in- the throw to first and extended stepped up to the plate and sent a bunt, but Colebrook didn’t take bases loaded when Haile Hicks bottom of the sixth for a total of ning, two of which were left in to second as Bean came home on in both runners on deep hit to the bait. McKenzie Treamer, who scoring position. Lou Leaver the hit. right field. The Mohawks were had broken her wrist at the be- tried to collect in the bottom of The top of the fourth started soon up to bat again after some ginning of the season, courtesy the second, but their best with a stopped line drive that good defensive play including a ran for Bailey. Force then bunted chance, Hicks, was tagged out Bailey stretched to catch at diving catch from Amaya Dodier onto first to load the bases and trying to steal home. short stop. S. Wharem hit a sin- at short stop. Hicks’ dropped fly brought in the Colebrook tied things up in gle and went to second on an However, Lou Leaver was just final run. Lend Us Your Ears! 25 people over the age of 50 are wanted to test our new WIRELESS hearing technology! HearHear LikLikee Nature Nature Intended!Intended! Don’t miss this opportunity, the offer is totally FREE and there is no obligation. Hearing loss is the third most common problem in America. 31.5 million Americans have hearing loss. This number is projected to increase to 78 million within 10 years. 1 in 3 people over 60 years of age suffer from hearing loss. Hearing Enhancement Centers is conducting an important field study on a new model of wireless open ear hearing aid. It is smaller and more comfortable than traditional hearing aids. We are seeking people with hearing loss to participate in this study. Both current hearing aids users and nonusers are needed. Participants will have 30 days to evaluate this new hearing aid risk free. All lab and testing services are performed at no charge. At the end of the initial trial period, participants may return the aids or be allowed to purchase them at a Amy Watson highly discounted price. Hearing Instrument Specialist Our patients will be allowed to take home the new Open Fit hearing instrument NH #542 for a 30 day trial period without concern for cost, penalty, or purchase pressure.

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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Great North Woods won the Regional title Sunday at the 10u Cal Ripken Championship: Coached by Tim White and Ben Southworth, Managed by Chad Crane, book kept by Roger Brown and game played by Dylan White, Buddy Lachance, Griffin Crane, Riley Corrigan, Brody Haas, Sylas SouthWorth, Sam Call, Garrett Davidson, Hunter Heath, Trae Whitney, Caleb Hartlen, Braxton Brown and Batboy Braden White.

Photo by Jonathan Benton Garrett Davidson steals home against Colebrook in the 10u Regional tourney. Great North Woods PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON slides past Colebrook The boys of Great North Woods accept their awards slapping hands as they go down the line. to final round By Jonathan Benton walk with a pass ball putting and brought in another run. [email protected] them in scoring position. A run Crane made base on balls and LITTLETON — In order for came in for the Mohawks on a steals put runners on second the boys of the Great North Lapierre sacrifice to tie. A base and third. Corrigan then Woods to advance to the final hit from Smith followed by a chipped a two run single that round of the 10u Cal Ripken re- walk for Jon Scherer loaded the bounced over third for the last gional tournament they first had bases priming Cameron Frizell run of the inning. to best the Colebrook boys in a for a two RBI single. Before the In the top of the fourth Smith high scoring 15-9 game. third out run more run came in walked on one out and Scherer Jon Scherer started on the from a Carpino double to right banked a single Frizzell knocked mound for Colebrook and was field to put the score 5-3. the dust of the bat with an RBI lifted by Spencer Smith in the In the bottom of the second double to centerfield and Cor- middle of the third inning. Sylas on two outs Garrett Davidson pino sacrificed in a run. The Southworth started pitching for and White drew in walks and score was 13-7 with GNW in the GNW and was relieved by Brax- stole to put them on second and lead. ton Brown in the top of the third. third. Davidson made a daring In the bottom of the fourth Colebrook scored first in the steal home and Buddy Lachance Sylas Southworth drew in a walk top of the first with Markus brought home another run on an and Call smacked a line drive Lapierre reaching on an error RBI single. Crane was able to double. Smith later tagged and later came home on anoth- beat the throw to first and went Southworth out while he trying er mishandled play. to second as Lachance stole to steal home. Then with White The woodsmen got their re- third. Then a two RBI double at bat a fourth ball got by Cole- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Griffin Crane threw 140 pitches against Colebrook before Braxton Brown relieved him. venge right after in the bottom cracked off the bat of Corrigan brook allowing Call to steal of the first. Dylan White led off as well as an RBI single from home with a single, stole second and Braxton Brown to put GNW up 8- On one out in the top of the came home on a hard Buddy 5. fifth Riff walked on and was sac- Lachance single to center field, Brown came in to pitch in the rificed over to second by Great North Woods which Lachance extended into a top of the third and struck out Lapierre. Then Smith let loose double. Number three-man Grif- three batters in a row. The hits an RBI single. fin Crane then clocked an RBI kept coming for the woodsmen In the bottom of the fifth on double to put GNW in the lead. 10u take Regional Title in the bottom of the third. On one out Corrigan made base on Crane stole third and on a pop one out singles from Sam Call balls, stole second and went to By Jonathan Benton of 12-7. an infield homerun to put up two out tagged up to stomp the plate and Davidson coupled with third on a Braxton single. The [email protected] Colebrook started off in the more runs. putting his team up 3-1. The in- stolen bases put runners on sec- last run for the woodsmen was LITTLETON — Colebrook lead with a run in the top of the Brody Haas laid out a line ning ended with a line drive to ond and third. This gave Call the an RBI double from Southworth. fought their way back for a first from Spencer Smith who drive single which prompted the Dylan Carpino. chance to steal home on a pass The only hit in the top of the chance in the final round of the reached on a fielder’s choice and Mowhawks to lift On one out in the top of the ball. White then drew in a walk six was Colebrook’s swan song, 10u Cal Ripken Regional Champi- eventually came home on an er- Markus Lapierre from the second Shawn Haynes singled and Lachance hit an RBI single, a triple from Corpino who later onship, but the smart money was ror. mound. Lapierre had been pitch- on and Daegan Riff drew in a but an error put him on second stole home. on Great North Woods who won Dylan White led off the bot- ing the whole game up to this their fourth straight game in a tom of the first with a single and point until relieved by Spencer row to take the title with a score went to second on a pass ball. Smith who put on the fire to strike Griffin Crane then drew in a walk out the next two batters in a row on one out and Riley Corrigan had before Hunter Heath wore a pitch THE a base hit RBI. On two outs a sin- to make first. Dylan White then gle from Brody Haas loaded the put GNW in a solid 11-4 lead with bases and a walk forced a run a two RBI double. LAROCHELLE from the steady eye of Sylas Colebrook did their best to Southworth and Corrigan came come back 11-7 in the top of the DENTUROLOGY home on an error. fifth inning. Two walks and a field- The Mohawks expressed their er’s choice loaded the bases like of rolling over with a two run priming Cameron Frizzell to CLINIC rebuttal in the top of the second. knock in three runs on a base hit Colebrook kept their eyes peeled and two outs. 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Photos by Joshua Spaulding The North Country beat Mount Washington Valley 6-1 in the first game of the District five Babe Ruth Tournament in New Durham on Saturday.

PHOTO BY PATRICK CHURCH Great North Woods pitcher Nick Foster fires it home against Gilford Sunday. High scoring affair sends Great North Woods home early By Patrick Church to third base to catch runners Contributing writer stealing. After the game, Coach Ja- LANCASTER — Following Sat- son Foster had good words for his urday’s loss to Northwood in the team. “They did very well for a Cal Ripken State Tournament, young team and stayed right in it”, Great North Woods faced off he said. “We have a whole year Ethan Call of Jefferson trying to steal third in the first inning against Ethan Marshall of Groveton pitching in the final innings against MWV. against Gilford, who lost to ahead of us and are only losing a MWV. Kearsarge, on Sunday. With the few kids, so we have lots of time double elimination format, the los- to get ready.” ing team would be sent home, and both teams battled it out until the end to decide a winner, which was Gilford 19-13. Great North Woods suffers tough opening round loss During the top of the first, By Patrick Church for his team with a ground ball things were looking up for Great Contributing writer single up the middle that would North Woods as the first two Gil- score two. The very next batter, ford batters were out quickly. Gil- LANCASTER — The host first baseman Dylan Andrews, ford batter Phillip Stowe kept the team Great North Woods began drove in the two runners on inning alive with a double to right its 11 and 12-year-old Cal Ripken base on an error by the Great center. Gilford pitcher Cody Good- state tournament in tough fash- North Woods infield. At the end win then helped himself out with ion losing to Northwood 14-2. of the first inning, the score was a single through the middle that Facing a much bigger, stronger Northwood-4, Great North drove Stowe home for the game’s team from Northwood, the Great Woods-2. From there on out, first run. From there, Gilford capi- North Woods squad began the Northwood showed that they talized on errors in the inning, and game in promising fashion. In were the better team on that added two more runs to their to- the top of the 1st inning, Great day. tal until Great North Woods pitch- North Woods catcher Kyle Nel- In the bottom of the second er Jacob Payer ended the inning son got on base with a hard hit inning, Brody Arneson came in with a strikeout. In the bottom of ground ball that snuck between to replace Nick Foster at pitch- the first, Great North Woods near- the legs of the Northwood short- er, but the heavy hitting North- ly got on the board, but catcher stop. Next up came first base- wood squad was able to score Kyle Nelson was stranded on man Brody Arneson, whose eight runs and expand their lead third. high, bouncing single advanced to 12-2. Right fielder Bryce In the top of the second, Gil- Nelson to second. On the very Trombley smacked a double to ford really opened the floodgates same play, a Northwood throw- right center, which drove home and began to score. In an inning ing error allowed both runners two runs. The next batter, catch- that saw two Great North Woods to advance, which put runners er John Boomhower, blasted a pitching changes, Gilford scored on second and third with only line drive triple, which drove in 12 runs, most notably on first one out. From there, Coach Ja- two more. Then, the very next baseman Mason McGonagle’s son Foster elected to play small batter, Will Ohrenberger, grand slam off a knuckleball to left ball and shortstop Derrick Mc- smashed a two-run home run to field. This gave Gilford a seeming- PHOTO BY PATRICK CHURCH Cann bunted for a single and left field. Two more runs would Great North Woods second base- ly impossible lead, but the home- drove in both runs on a North- score in the inning. In the top of man Jake Belanger takes a swing town boys continued to keep their wood overthrow to make the the third, the Great North against Northwood. heads high and chip away. During score 2-0 Great North Woods. Woods bats tried to get a rally the bottom of the second, Jake Be- McCann would be stranded on going, but it was halted as Der- langer walked to lead off the in- third base, however, and the in- rick McCann’s hard line drive to “I’m proud of how the guys start- ning, and Corey Gadwah would fol- ning would come to a close the outfield was caught on a slid- ed strong, and that they kept low him onto base with a fielder’s The Northwood team capi- ing grab by Northwood center- their head in it through the choice that did not result in an talized on walks and errors in fielder Brendan Shaugnessy. In whole game. We had a hard time out. The pair would continue to the first inning, as they would the bottom of the third, North- with pitching, but there were steal their way around the bases throughout much of the game. wood would add two more runs some great hits by the other and Belanger would reach home Though the Great North Woods to their tally, to make the final team. We just need to put in lots on a wild throw, and Gadwah team made some strong plays in score 14-2 in their favor. of extra practice and get ready would reach home on a Cameron the field, they simply could not After the game, Great North for tomorrow.” With the loss, Bosse single. These two runs stop Northwood’s hitting. With Woods Coach Duane Bosse was Great North Woods was slated would be the first of many more the bases loaded and only one optimistic about his team’s to play the Gilford Cal Ripken for Great North Woods. While Gil- out, Northwood third baseman chances for the next game, and team in the losing bracket on ford would score two more runs in Will Ohrenberger came through had this to say about his team, Sunday July 10th at 1:00 p.m.. the third, Great North Woods re- ally turned it on in the bottom of the third. With the score 17-2 Gil- ford at the beginning of the inning, Our June Special Extends into July Great North Woods began to rally. Take advantage of this unique opportunity After a single by Kyle Nelson, a double by Brody Arnesen, and a Make your appointment today! bunt single by Derrick McCann, Great North Woods second base- FREE EXAM AND TREATMENT PLAN man Jake Belanger hit a 2-run sin- with the purchase of a Cleaning and X-rays. gle through the middle of the in- field. 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Week 9 LeBlanc gained ground on the leaders by knocking out Shawn JEFFERSON — Another beauti- Garneau and Mitch Emery 2.5 to ful evening at the Waumbek Golf .5. Rich led the way in this one by Course was the setting for compe- posting a 44 on the evening. Mean- tition of the 9 week of the Cherry while, “Drivin” Dave Cameron and Mountain Golf League. Stoney Ja- Austin “Hop-a-Long” Cassady cobs and Edgar Cormier continue moved into a tie with the Dynam- to hold a slim 1.5 point lead for the ic Duo by sweeping Stetson Hicks top spot in the standings despite and Dan Ireland 3 to 0. Cameron losing to Larry Fellows and Joe and Hicks were in a heated battle, Walker 2 to 1. Fellows was at the both firing 36’s in their head to top of his game, firing a 34 to se- head match up. Other action saw cure the win. In a head to head Eric “Fridge” Larcomb and Alex match up, the second and third Garneau dismantle Austin San- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON place teams, John Loven and Bob soucy and Ricky Berry 3 to 0. The A young group of Spartan athletes start their second series of laps around the soccer field on Friday. Snell, and Brad Lufkin and Ryan “Fridge” was not so cold checking Gooden, battled to a split in their in with 44 to lead the way. Roger match, each earning 1.5 points and Brown and Kevin Hammond knock holding their spots in the stand- off big guns Jeremie Kenison and ings. Gooden was the “Good One” Drew Orblych 2.5 to .5. “Special K” here, knocking down a 39 on the fired a 40 in a losing effort. “Sand- night. Kirby Huntoon and Willie baggers” Gary Watson and “Deek” Stone remained in a tie for the 4th Lemaire were able to handle Josh spot with Ron Demers and Boo Whitcolm and sub Brian Josselyn Matson. Both teams went 2 and 1 2 to 1. Whitcolm was the low man on the evening with Huntoon and in this one, checking in with a 46. Stone taking down Bob Cote and Colt Larcomb and Trevor Gross Claude Lemelin while Demers and surprised Luke Driscoll and Kurt Matson had their way with Ron Al- Christ, beating them 2 to 1. Both media and sub Ed Robinson. Both Driscoll and Christ fired 45’s in a “Cold” Stone and Lemelin were losing effort. The “Dandy Ones” equal to the task, finishing with picked up three points in a forfeit 48’s in their match while Demers over Cody Perreault and Stockton fired a season low 39 to lead the Hicks. Closest to the pin honors way in their match. The “Dynamic went to Ryan Gooden on hole 8 Duo” of Dave Rich and Dave and Austin Cassady on Hole 9.

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One of the most interesting aspects of the program is that it survives entirely through vol- unteer work with fitness guru Jarod Mills heading the team. “We want kids to have fit- ness as part of their lifestyle, getting up early and working out” said Berry. Even with many of the Spar- tans holding down summer jobs the dedication is high in- dicating a strong athletic spirit. As of Friday there were 12 Spar- tans who attended all of the morning training sessions so PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON far: Paul Gesel, Akaylah Glid- Brianne Morneau does vertical den, Keelin Lane, Gillian Mc- jumps as part of the summer Creedy, Emily Sheltry, Timmy training at White Mountains. Voigt, Ben Rexford, Ryan Wilkinson, Rebecca Young, and experience this season in- Sara Brodeur and James Baker. clude Mike Curtis, Jarod Mills, Last year the program was Berry, Jon Going, Zach Bab- engaged a lot more on trying to cock, Ed Wood and Jeanine build overall athletes. They Labounty have now assessed that the Those that haven’t started Spartans need to work more on the training yet can still join in. endurance, specifically running “They can come anytime and and building up their legs. As are always welcome,” said the fall sports season creeps Berry. closer the training will switch The training occurs at the to more biometrics. White Mountains High School Although more volunteer every Monday, Wednesda and trainers are expected to partic- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. ipate so far donating their time until August 12. JULY 13, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• Learn to Fish at Barry Camp Jesse Switser CONCORD – A newly reno- wildlife educator for the N.H. vated North Country camp of- Fish and Game Department. wins at Riverside fers a chance for kids to learn "This is a relaxing outdoor ac- how to fish – or sharpen their tivity they can enjoy all their angling prowess – this summer. lives." To sign up for Barry There's room available in the Camp's fishing week (also Speedway fishing week at Barry Conserva- known as Aquatic Adven- tion Camp in Berlin, which takes tures/"Let's Go Fishing"), go to GROVETON — Lyndonville event. The 04 of Shaw Swallow place July 31 through August 5. http://extension.unh.edu/4H/4H Vermont’s Jesse Switser and the 07 of Rob Isham ran Boys and girls ages 10-16 will Camps.htm grabbed the lead at lap 40 and side by side battling for the have a boatload of fun and be- or contact try’s finest Late Model drivers right front tire of Isham went work with trained Let's Go Fish- [email protected] and went on to win the R&R down collecting Swallow and ing staff and volunteer instruc- or Fireworks/Mason Enterprises both racers took heavy dam- tors. Novice anglers get the ba- (603) 788-4961. The fishing week 100 lap Late Model race dur- age making hard contact with sics, while campers with more is one of five sessions taking ing Riverside Speedway’s the tire wall in turn four. experience have fun exploring place at Barry Conservation Fourth of July Spectacular in Whitefield’s Ben Belanger the finer details of the angling Camp this summer. Barry Camp Groveton Saturday Night. Two took control of the top spot to world. Cost for the week is $475. is a weekly, overnight summer of the most decorated racers take the victory. Jason Keni- "Fishing is a great way for kids camp operated by the UNH Co- in Riverside Speedway histo- son appeared to be one of the to get outside and active, and operative Extension 4-H Pro- COURTESY PHOTO ry, Randy Potter and Russ faster cars on the speedway, this camp week is a great intro- gram and the New Hampshire There's room available in the fishing week at Barry Conservation Camp Clark, brought the North taking second with St. Johns- duction," said Judy Silverberg, a Fish and Game Department. in Berlin, which takes place July 31 through August 5. Country Ford Late Models to burys’ Dean Switser in third. green for their 100 lap event. Kenison won the heat race. Riverside regular Corey Ma- The Budweiser Super Stocks Wood Chips Fly At Pondicherry Wildlife son looked to be very strong had just seven cars for their in the early going, hounding main event. However, the top the back bumper of Potter. By five cars stayed close and bat- Refuge: 2011 YCC Season Begins lap 17 Mason was in the top tled door handle to door han- spot and beginning to lap race dle during the feature. Grove- JEFFERSON —The axe whis- Thursday, we moved into our cars. Lapped traffic got Ma- ton’s young gun Nick Gilcris tles through the air and slices new base of operations, a house son in trouble and Potter re- took home the top spot with into the fallen tree. You swing and property that the Fish and claimed the top spot on lap the #21 of Matt Carbone in the blade in your hands again Wildlife Service recently pur- 30. By lap 40, Switser was giv- second and Trevor Roy third. and another blow falls, this time chased with Duck Stamp funds. ing Potter a full view of his David Allen finished fourth on the other side of the notch The facility will also be used by #25. Caution flew and with and Berlin’s Shawn Hood went that you are carving into the Jamie Savage, the one staffer less than half the race gone, fifth. Roy captured the heat blow-down. You pause to wipe working within the Refuge. It’s Potter and Clark both ducked win. some sweat away from your face expected that the house will al- into the pits to administer Shauna Randall made it and to swat away a couple of so serve Friends of the work to their racecars. Now five straight wins in the Grif- deer flies intent on feasting on Pondicherry volunteers and in- Switser had to fend off chal- fin Family Angel division. your neck. Then you continue terns, among others. Friday we lenges from the #32 of Jeff However, Randall had to hold your assault on the tree. When went back to the Mud Pond Marshall and the #10 of Bryan off the #5 of Tracie Nelson and you finally chop through it, and Trail, working to complete one Mason, and by lap 71, both little sister Jenna Randall to move the log out of the trail that final section of edging and Potter and Clark were back in secure the win. Shawna Whit- it was blocking, you look back ledgepack, working with Jamie the top five. The race stayed comb and Tina Leveille round- and feel a great sense of accom- Savage. Our YCC crew for 2011 green until lap 85. Switser had ed out the top five. Jenna Ran- plishment. Not only have you consists of 4 crew members: three time champion Bryan dall carried the checkers for cut through 14” of wood with Brooke O’Meara-Sayen, Galen Mason on his outside, Act reg- the heat victory. The Twisted nothing but your axe and your Staats, Shauna Randall and Tan- ular on his back bumper in Tea Dwarf car’s top point man, perseverance, you have also ner Nibley, with co-leader Brad Randy Potter, and Marshall Dave Gyger, made a statement made the trail passable again. Arnesen and crew leader and Clark in fourth and fifth. to the Dwarf car division’s This is just one of the many COURTESY PHOTO Reuben Rajala. Work can be dif- Switser looked as cool as drivers as a possible title con- Working for Northwoods Stewardship Center’s Youth Conservation Corps unique experiences that one ficult between weather condi- could be holding the heavy tender in 2011. Gyger got to (YCC) crew in the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge has when working for North- tions and bugs but our team al- hitters at bay. A great battle the front early to carry the woods Stewardship Center’s ways continues on, rain or has been famous for its thriving ects to expect for this year, vis- for the third spot took place checkers. Dennis O’Brien in Youth Conservation Corps shine, and we can look back and as Clark finally got past Ma- his #16 and Bear Lapan in the (YCC) crew in the Pondicherry wildlife presence, especially ited the observation platform at feel good about what we’ve known for its diverse bird pop- Cherry Pond, and then got to son for the third spot. Check- #18 went in the second and Wildlife Refuge. Monday, June done on the trail and how it will ers flew for the young gun as third spots. Sophmore driver 27th marked the start of a new ulation; volunteers and biolo- work cutting a cluster of blow- benefit visitors and the Refuge. gists have documented 234 dif- downs, setting stepping stones Potter, Clark, Mason, and Mar- Kevin Scott Hockman and summer with a full slate of con- There are many new learning ex- shall rounded out the top five. rookie Aric Cole completed servation projects and I am ferent species in the Refuge with and hauling gravel to stabilize periences and you end each day 128 of those species nesting in muddy and wet parts of the Potter and Brett Gervais took the top five. The heat win proud to again be part of the feeling tired but satisfied. This home the qualifying victories. went to Bobby Riley. The Jiffy crew. The Pondicherry Wildlife the area. There is also abundant nearby Little Cherry Pond Trail. year should prove to be both a mammal activity as well, with The majority of Tuesday was The packed house was treat- Mart Cyclones closed out the Refuge, spanning 6,326 acres of rewarding and educational. The ed to a make-up Twisted Tea final race of the night. Jeffer- of mostly wetlands, began as a moose, black bear, white-tailed spent on the Mud Pond Trail, a National Wildlife Refuge System deer, beaver and other mam- handicapped accessible trail Dwarf car feature to begin the son’s Nick Pilotte went to the small tract designated as a mission is to administer a na- evenings’ racing card. The #18 outside from his twelfth place Wildlife Refuge by the New mals making their home in the that will finally be completed tional network of lands and wa- region. A small but growing net- this year. Work there consisted of Bear Lapan got past his starting spot to earn the fea- Hampshire Fish & Game Depart- ters for the conservation, man- dad, Sparky Lapan, on lap four ture win. Cole Kilby, Travis ment and New Hampshire work of trails provides year- of moving bales of straw down agement, and where appropri- round access. The week ending the trail and mulching the and cruised into victory lane. Moulton, Jeff Ainsworth, and Audubon in 1964. It was also de- ate, restoration of the fish, The hard charging Bobby Ri- Chris Caron made the top five. clared a National Natural Land- on July 1 was the first of a 6- edges. Brushing was also done wildlife, and plant resources week season that we have in the around the parking lot and ley finished in the runner-up Jon Savage and Travis Moul- mark in 1972 by the National and their habitats within the spot, with the elder Lapan ton earned heat wins for the Park Service. The Refuge, man- Pondicherry Refuge. Work in- down the trail. Later in the day, United States for the benefit of cludes clearing trails, wildlife we cleared the Colonel Whipple making the podium in the Cyclones. The Riverside fans aged by the US Fish and Wildlife present and future generations third spot. In the Caron Build- were then treated to a fantas- Service as a Division of the Sil- openings, trail building, and Trail parking lot and the start of of Americans. The Northwoods other and conservation proj- the popular Rail Trail, using ing Center and Sign Depot tic fireworks display spon- vio O. Conte National Fish and Stewardship Center, based in Daredevil division, Colby sored by Mason Enterprises Wildlife Refuge, sits in a basin ects. The first week of work is weed whackers. Wednesday East Charleston, VT, is a non- always a bit wearing on every- was spent working on a number Bourgeous won both the fea- and R&R Fireworks. Next week surrounded by the Kilkenny profit organization that pro- ture and heat races. Kyleigh the speedway will host Chap- Range to the north; Presidential one as our bodies get used to of short trails at Cherry Pond vides high quality scientific, ed- the physical labor and hot sun, (Waumbek Link, Shore Path and Gilcris and Matt Kopp fin- man Scrap Metal and Recy- Range to the east; Dartmouth ucational and conservation ished second and third. The cling night. The Late Models Range to the South; and Dalton but our crew has been quite pro- Ramparts Path. We also worked service programs throughout ductive thus far. On Monday we on part of the Colonel Whipple Veterans were led by Tyler will line-up according to the Hills to the West. The area en- New England. Northwoods Austin to victory lane, with fan voting for their heat compasses Cherry and Little took went to Little Cherry Pond Trail (Coos Trail), where many works closely with the US Fish Trail with Dave Govatski, of the blow downs were removed and Dan Benoit Jr., Kristian events. Riverside Speedway is Cherry pond as well as the sur- and Wildlife Service, other agen- Switser, Anthony Lacoss, and a ? mile high banked asphalt rounding boreal forests, Friends of Pondicherry. We got the trail was brushed with clip- cies, organizations, landowners a brief overview of what proj- pers and weed whackers. On Nicole Ouellette rounding out track located just off Brown swamps and wetlands. It long and schools across the region. the top five. Road in Groveton NH. You can The Town & Country Street visit the speedway’s web site Stocks had some great side by at Waynorth goes all the way in 18u state tournament side racing in their featured www.riversidespeedway.com. By Jonathan Benton Freemont had people on base in [email protected] the seventh and eighth, but Chelsea Payer threw out runners ROCHESTER — The Waynorth in both innings. Freemont also had girls streamlined through the 18u runners in the top of the ninth state tournament undefeated this Kaitlin Wood held onto a pop out weekend winning their sixth game to put Waynorth at bat. in a row, three games a day, with In the fateful ninth Hicks drew Freemont being their latest victim in a walk on one out, Payer ground- in nine innings 5-4. ed to third to force out Hicks at Starting on the mound was second. Payer went to second on Mikala Bastian who was lifted by pass ball and then on 3-1 pitch Eri- Becca Hicks in the fourth inning ka hit an RBI single to left for the and then Erika Millett relieved in win. the six for a total of six walks total, Earlier that day Waynorth beat two hit batters and eight strike- the Plymouth 18u team 5-2. Millett outs. Rachel Colbert went the dis- pitched sixth and third innings and tance for Freemont with seven Bastian had the last two outs. All walks and struck out four runners. of the runs were wood scored Kiya Freemont scored two runs in the Dewitt with an RBI single in the first, one in the fourth and one in second inning. Then in the third the fifth. Millett knocked in two runs on a In the first inning Waynorth base hit. In the fifth Emily Wood drew in two walks and Millett knocked in the final two runs with loaded the basses with a base hit. a single. Kali Savage had the big bat to hit In the opening morning a single to bring in both runs. Waynorth beat Rochester 8-0. Mil- Then in the third inning Millett lett went the distance this game led off with a single followed by a for five K’s and walked one batter. CASS INSURANCE INC. base hit from Bastian. Both moved Runs were batted in by Millett ‘Nanc’ & Michelle DrinkingDrinking and and boating boating over from a pass ball and then Sav- (three), Hicks (one), Savage (one) PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 age was not satisfied and brought and Payer (one). Stealing home on gogo hand-in-hand. hand-in-hand. two more runs on the second passballs included E. Wood, who PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. pitch. went three for three. The most im- GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT The next few innings Freemont pressive point was that Bastian hit HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS Boat SAFE and SOBER.. was strong defensively from their a long ball home run to set the third baseman and shortstop who tone.In the pool play Waynorth 802.334.6944-Work had a few outstanding diving beat Plymouth 4-1, Rochester 7-5 802.334.6934-FAX [email protected] stops. In the extra innings and Souheghan Valley 5-2 . A message from the United States Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Movie Reviews Leighton’s movie implosion: Green Lantern By Tyler Leighton person for the job. This doesn’t the audience? Also for having a villain that can was a proposed trilogy, so hope- 3 out of 5 Power Rings Contributing writer necessarily make it a bad, it just Overall this movie almost destroy planets and kill Green fully the next two movies can means that other aspects of the feels like its Green Lantern for Lantern single handedly it never learn from some of the flaws that You’ll Love Over the past few years we movie have to make up for it. Dummies, everything in the sto- really felt like he was ever really were present here and give fans The Acting have been given incredible com- The only problem is that like ry is condensed and honestly a threat. It’s a perfect Green the Green Lantern movie that Almost everything in space ic book adaptations as movie go- everything else in the movie this it would have benefited Lantern movie for a fan that’s 10 they really wanted to see. Go to It’s at least a little funny ers, but for as many that have some of them do and some of from an extra half hour if not or 11 years old, but it leaves the the theater for it, go buy it, go been great just as many have them don’t. more time. The CGI isn’t the best older crowds wanting some- rent it, anyway you do it Green You’ll Hate: been absolute pieces of filth. I have to say I was impressed that I have ever seen but it is al- thing more. Which I suppose is Lantern is at least worth a watch The CGI isn’t always up to par Green Lantern is somewhere in by some of the great perform- so far from the worst, which can the goal of an origin story. This at some point. The Main Villain the middle. There are things ances that were put in by the be said about a lot of this film. is the first film in what I heard It leaves you wanting more about Green Lantern that are cast of Green Lantern. Ryan genuinely cool and interesting, Reynolds was his usual comedic but the thing is there isn’t self, but was able to make a lot enough of that stuff to call it of the crazy stuff this movie great. But anyways why don’t I throws at you seem at least kind talk about actual aspects of the of believable. One of the biggest movie instead of just about it. surprises was Peter Sarsgaard Well to get started the story as Hector Hammond, who when of Green Lantern is that a pris- he is first introduced seems as if oner named Parallax, who feeds he is only there to break up the on fear, escapes from his prison action. Although during the on the planet Ryut in the Lost course of the movie Hammond Sector. When he escapes he De- goes through some serious stroys two planets and every- changes and Sarsgaard is able thing on them and goes after the show why those changes hap- Green Lantern that imprisoned pened. Also there is Mark Strong him named Abin Sur. Lost? Well as Sinestro, who is the strongest this is all in the first five min- Green Lantern remaining. Every utes, so good luck. Abin Sur is time Strong is on the screen he then seriously injured in his en- is fantastic, the only problem is counter with Parallax, and he is that he is criminally underused, forced to land at the nearest as are most of the Green planet so that his ring can be Lanterns other than Hal. Which passed on to another. It just so is a shame since most of the happens to be passed on to Hal movie suffers from Hal not being Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), who is given enough to do. then trained to be the replace- Another major problem with ment for the greatest Green this movie is how it is edited. Lantern that there ever was. Hal Several of the scenes seem as if has to find a way overcome his they were cut prematurely, or as own fear, and a way to save if there were moment that were Earth from being destroyed by left out entirely. For example the Parallax with his new powers. character Hector Hammond in Some of my main problems the source comics is grew up that I found with Green Lantern with Hal Jordan and Carol Fer- were with the story. It feels as if ris, played by Blake Lively, and the writers took pieces of their is still friends with them. This story from some of the other would seem like a detail that is- comic book movies that came n’t very important, but when out in the 2000’s. This wouldn’t Hammond goes through his ma- be a problem if they did some- jor change Hal and Carol are sup- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER thing to change stuff up, but posed to be affected because Howie Wemyss of Randolph, general manager of the Mount Washington Auto Road, drove a 1918 Pierce-Arrow back and forth the Randolph they work just the same as they they remember who Hammond Mountain Club’s traditional Fourth of July Tea at Sky Meadow on Randolph Hill.The classic car, a part of the Carriage Road’s fleet in the 1920s, did in those movies. You have really is. When you take out this is usually on display at the Red Barn Museum, which is open to the public free of charge. The Auto Road is celebrating its 150th anniversary the classic self-loathing super- connection it makes it so the this summer, and the next big event is a Carriage Road Weekend on July 16-17, when for a time the road will be open only to horseback rid- hero with family problems, who characters don’t care that he’s a ers and horse-drawn carriages. of course thinks he’s the wrong different person, so why should

Moose And Bear Slide UCVH Artist of the month Program At Weeks State Park Please join us for a slide pro- “got lucky” to become property host for the evening is Joe Beliv- gram entitled, "Moose and Bear manager for the Forest Society in eau. The program will be in the of the North Woods" by Nigel northern NH where he has Great Room of the Summit Lodge Manley on July 14 at 7 p.m. at worked for 25 years at the con- of Weeks State Park. COURTESY PHOTO Weeks State Park. People of all servation and education center Come early and bring a picnic Beth Marquis, artist ages will enjoy Nigel’s program at The Rocks Estate in Bethle- supper, or climb the Fire Tower of the month at the about moose and bear in north- hem. Nigel is an avid outdoors- for one of the best views north of Upper Connecticut ern NH through pictures, words, man, hunter, fisherman, Christ- the notches. Weeks State Park is Valley Hospital sounds, pelts and artifacts. Why mas tree grower, soccer referee, located on the east side of Route (UCVH). The artist of can a moose close its nose? Do and gives programs and tastings 3, approximately 2 miles south of the month is a col- bears hibernate? Travel through on single malt Scotch whisky. He Lancaster . The Evening Program laborative effort of the life cycles of these wildlife is active on many boards, such as Series is free and sponsored by the UCVH and the learning about conservation in NH Travel Council and National Weeks State Park Association, Connecticut River New Hampshire with a Brit who Christmas Tree Association. He UNH Cooperative Extension and Artisans Group has fallen in love with the out- holds a degree in agricultural Division of Parks. All programs (CRAG) and is funded doors of America. Nigel says he management. WSP Association are free and the public is invited. by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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1911 chase was made from Charles North Country visited by McDowell, who has operated heavy story that caused much the store for the past three and damage. The unprecedented a half years. The business was heat that prevailed throughout once owned and operated by New England, was especially se- Parker Drug, but they gave it up vere in the North Country. The during the war. storm struck the Lancaster area 1971 and crippled telephone service Caption — First of Two Build- for some time. ings under construction at the Governor speaks — The new shopping center in Mount Washington Hotel opens Northumberland will be occu- the season with impressive ex- pied by Giant Stores. The de- ercises in the memory of Mr. velopers also own land way up John Anderson, the late and into the hills for development most lamented manager. of housing. Foundations for ad- 1921 ditional stores shown on the Berlin — Paper mill in up- left. roar! Berlin mayor is fearful of Lancaster — Daniel J. Tru- trouble, ordered strike-break- land has resigned as a trustee of ers to leave. It started in Berlin the Beatrice D. Weeks Memorial last Saturday morning when 87 Hospital after serving on the strike-breakers put in an ap- board for 22 years. Herman J. pearance intending to operate Emery, Jr. has been named to fill the paper mill. They made a out Mr. Truland’s unexpired temporary camp on mill prop- term. He has cited pressure erty, inciting the regular mill from other activities as the rea- workers. It became so intense son for resigning. the mayor ordered the breakers 1981 COURTESY PHOTO to leave; they did so with stone Headline — Power Line on Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) member Pat Klinefelter, who is the artist of the month at the Interpretive Center at the New Hampshire throwing and gunshots. Hold: Now judged 50-50. A pub- Welcome Center just North of Colebrook. Pat and other CRAG members (From left to right Fran Bigney, Chet Annis, Jr, Daniel Duhaine and The stable at the TA Hopkins lic hearing on a proposed 600- Barbara Grant) exhibited their works of art at the first annual Summerfest. CRAG members, who also exhibited, not in the photo are Hans estate became a modern theater megawatt power line from Pitts- Klunder, Bette Guerin and Linda Lomasney. last Saturday afternoon when burg to Monroe has been post- the little folks gave “Cinderella” poned. Officials cite problems to an audience of about 60. in getting the financing of the 1931 $84 million dollar project Grammy-Nominated “Trombone Shorty” and Whitefield — Sheriff George wrapped up, and have “no idea” A. Colbath took advantage of his when a public meeting will be Mississippi blues singer Eden Brent to open KCP series. immunity from speed in giving held. ST. JOHNSBURY — At just 27 jazz album, 2010 and 2011 Best chase last Wednesday evening Vermont and NH are waging years old, Troy “Trombone Male Performer, Big Easy Music to a Massachusetts car that a border conflict, complete with Shorty” Andrews' is the rare Awards, and Offbeat’s selection passed through Whitefield a neutral zone, in which the long artist who can draw both the un- as Best Artist, Best Trumpet, loaded with booze. The car was run promises benefit to no one, qualified respect of jazz legends Best Trombone, Best Album, ultimately seized and 500 bot- least of all the North Country’s and deliver a high-energy con- Best R & B/Funk Artist, and Per- tles of Canadian “Black Horse” many truckers. The first salvo cert capable of mesmerizing in- former of the Year. New York was confiscated. was fired by the VT legislature ternational rock stars and audi- Times lead music critic Jon Par- The Democrat office was when it decided to forgo tradi- ences alike. Acclaimed by audi- eles called Shorty "an unstop- saved by quick action of fire tion and charge NH truckers a ences and critics on five conti- pable force.” Rolling Stone calls fighters. Fire did do consider- $15 fee each time they crossed nents—and nominated for a 2011 Trombone Shorty’s work, able damage to the building and the border. NH retaliated and ef- Grammy for Best Contemporary "Deeply rooted and culturally plant of the Coos County De- fective July 1st, require VT to Jazz Album (“Backatown”), An- omnivorous." Legendary New mocrat last Friday evening, purchase a $40 plate and pay drews is the kind of player who Orleans R & B singer/songwriter where flames could be seen as $15 per entry, except in the so- comes along maybe once in a Allen Toussaint says, “Don’t get far away at the Fair Grounds. called “neutral zone” fifteen generation. Trombone Shorty me wrong. We got it goin’ on in Local fire fighters knowledge of miles on each side of the bor- and Orleans Avenue will kick off New Orleans. He’s just better.” the layout of the building saved der. Kingdom County Productions’ Another New Orleans jazz prodi- it from more extensive damage. 1991 2011-2012 performance season gy, Wynton Marsalis, says: 1941 Gorham — Quick action by a with an exclusive North Country "Shorty possesses the rarest Whitefield may have an air- pair of Jefferson firefighters concert of what New York Times combination of talent, technical port. The Civil Aeronautics ad- stuck in traffic on the way to a chief music critic Jon Pareles capability and down-home soul. ministration has before it, Fourth of July parade, may well calls, “tight funk, power-chord I'm his biggest fan." awaiting final approval, a pro- have saved a 2-family home rock, and slinky R&B.” Showtime posal to shift an extensive im- from destruction in a smoky is 7pm, Thursday, August 25th, at Mississippi blues singer and provement from the Berlin air- blaze. Jefferson Chief Vyron Fuller Hall St. Johnsbury Acade- pianist Eden Brent will open the port in Milan to Whitefield. Lowe and one of his fire crew, my. Reserved seat tickets are August 25th concert. Brent com- There were difficulties in Blake Nason, were waiting their now on sale at the Catamount bines boogie-woogie with ele- Berlin’s ability to secure addi- turn in a long line of cars at the Arts box office in St. Johnsbury. ments of blues, jazz, soul, gospel tional land for improvements to bottom of Gorham Hill when Raised in New Orleans 6th Ward and pop. Her vocal style has been that existing airport. suddenly the first floor win- neighborhood, Tremé, Trom- compared to Bessie Smith, Mem- Advertisement — Special! dows of a nearby house blew bone Shorty got his nickname at phis Minnie, Janis Joplin, and For $1.00 we will thoroughly out of their frames and smoke four years old when he was ob- Aretha Franklin. Brent’s many check and align the front end of came billowing into view. Chief served by his older brother awards include the Blues Foun- your car, saving you many dol- Lowe contacted the Gorham James marching in a street pa- dation’s Pinetop Perkins Piano lars in tire wear. “Where you get Fire Department and Mr. Nason rade wielding a trombone twice Player of the Year (2010), the best service!” Roberts Mo- jumped out of his vehicle and as long as the kid was tall. By the Acoustic Artist of the Year tor Sales, 7 Elm St., Lancaster, ran to help; no one was hurt, as time he was six, this prodigy was (2009), and Acoustic Album of NH no one was home. playing trumpet and trombone in the Year (2009). Special per- 1951 LANCASTER — Maude a jazz band led by his older broth- formances include Washington’s North Stratford — A thief or Woods turns 100, gets Boston er James, himself a renowned Kennedy Center for the Perform- thieves were evidently inter- Post cane. The day after receiv- player known as "Satchmo of the ing Arts. The August 25th Trom- rupted on Friday night or Sat- ing the honorary cane, Mrs. mount Arts Box Office in St. ensure cool breezes and ventila- Ghetto." Not long afterward, Troy bone Shorty/Eden Brent concert Johnsbury. Or by calling tion at Fuller Hall. For more in- urday morning as they were cut- Woods too part in the town’s formed his own band with other is presented by Kingdom County ting into a safe in a feed and Fourth of July parade. (802)748-2600. 24-hour online formation, contact Kingdom musical kids from Tremé. During Productions working in associa- sales are available at Catamoun- County Productions’ producer grain store in No. Stratford 2001 a visit to a small New Orleans tion with Catamount Arts. Tick- owned by Irving Young. Lancaster — Lynn Emery, a tArts.org. Please note that spe- Jay Craven at jcraven@marl- club, U2’s superstars Bono and ets are available at the Cata- cial provisions will be made to boro.edu or (802) 592-3190. Holiday business seemed fourth-grade Lancaster school the Edge happened upon Shorty, very good in this area with teacher, made the trip to Cali- who was then 12. "We walked in heavy traffic and many cabins fornia along with her husband and the place was jumping," the and tourist homes filled to ca- Roger, where she participated Edge recalled. "There was this lit- pacity. in a 2-day Milken Family Foun- tle funk band and we were just 1961 dation National Education Cen- mesmerized by him.” Equally New business to open: The ter conference. She, along with adept on trombone and trumpet, belthook shop, located on Park 154 other teachers from around Shorty has applied the same skill Street, once owned and operat- the country, received awards af- and fierce discipline to his vocal ed by Harry Jones, who invent- ter they were chosen for special instrument. His powerhouse ed both the hook and the ma- recognition by the foundation band, Orleans Avenue, is known chine which produced it, has this past year. for the 200-proof intensity of its been purchased by Clayton “Pe- An infestation of the true devastating live performances, te” Lewis and William Doolan, armyworm has hit Coos and Es- earning an ever-growing follow- who will go into partnership in sex counties as well as areas to ing for its combination of virtu- a shoe repairing and upholstery the south on both sides of the osity, a high-energy, party-down business, to open soon. Connecticut River. “These eat- intensity, and a streetwise, gritty PJ Noyes Company of Lan- ing machines can destroy a feel that defies the stereotype of caster has announced that ef- crop, so everyone needs to the New Orleans jazz musicians. fective Monday morning they check their fields for signs of Together, they bring to light a mu- purchased the Gilman Drug their presence”, says Tim Buob, sical reality of potentially game- Store in Gilman, VT. The pur- a UNH extension agronomist. changing significance, as they prepare to shift the musical land- scape in a thrilling new direction. AVH thanks artist Larry Richards Trombone Shorty has collabo- Androscoggin Valley Hospital on display in June, as part of the rated with Eric Clapton, U2, Dave in Berlin would like to thank local AVH Rotating Art Program. If Matthews Band, Dr. John, the artist Larry Richards for creating you'd like to donate artwork to Neville Brothers, Harry Connick, and donating to the Hospital two the Hospital or are an artist and Jr., Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz, Buck- beautiful works of art: one de- would like to display your cre- wheat Zydeco, Jeff Beck, and the picting St. Anne's Church; the ations for a month in the Hospi- Preservation Hall Jazz Band. His other showcasing the letters tal Cafeteria, please contact Ed- starring appearances include the "AVH" and depicting individuals wina Keene, AVH Volunteer Coor- 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, Jay and nature. Mr. Richards' art was dinator, at 326-5676. Leno. David Letterman, NPR’s On Point and Mountain Stage, Austin City Limits, Bonoroo, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the HBO series, Tremé. In addition to his 2011 Grammy nomination, accolades include Billboard’s number one B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 13, 2011 ••• Clowning and Fun coming to Groveton Weekly GROVETON— Thursday, July ing Michael Zerphy to Groveton for tory humor, Michael blends acting, keep the attention of young and Calendar 28 from 3:00 – 4:-00 p.m. at the St. a family program of clowning and storytelling, physical comedy and old. Free of charge and open to the of Events Francis Hall in Groveton, the fun for all ages. Explore the topsy- live music to delight the young and public. Questions please call Gail Northumberland Public Library’s turvy world of comedy and chaos. young-at-heart. Audience partici- Rossetto, Director Northumber- Summer Reading Program is bring- With his zany style and participa- pation, juggling, and music will land Public Library at 636-2066.

Jodi Picoult comes to the Highlands Inn Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday [email protected] to Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 BETHLEHEM — Bestselling lesbian couple, who are central the event. The Colonial author Jodi Picoult comes to the to her story, would honeymoon Theater event will begin Highlands Inn for an event to after they legally marry, she at 8 p.m. Jodi describes Wednesday July 13 benefit the New Hampshire Free- looked no further once she found the Highlands Inn’s sig- Berlin Jazz Band -Randolph Ravine dom to Marry Coalition. This the Highlands Inn. The High- nature rainbow chairs in House Pool Site-6:30-8:00 P.M. Bring a picnic fundraiser promises to be a spe- lands Inn is a resort especially her book as evidence of cial evening. Jodi and her friend for women that lesbians have the welcoming her pro- dinner and enjoy the smooth sounds of Big Band music Ellen Wilber who recorded the been calling their home away tagonists find at the in the shadow of Mt. Adams and Mt. Madison. (Rain lo- soundtrack accompanying Jodi’s from home since 1983. Jodi Highlands Inn. This in- cation: Randolph Municipal building on Pinkham B latest book Sing You Home will writes: “It hasn’t escaped my spired the title of the be the honored guests at a re- sense of irony that this little cor- event and why donors Road, Randolph). Donations greatly appreciated. ception at the Highlands Inn. The ner of open-minded paradise is able to make a gift to the event continues at Bethlehem’s set in Bethlehem, New Hamp- New Hampshire Free- Thursday, July 14 Colonial Theater where Jodi will shire, that maybe this sleepy dom to Marry Coalition read from Sing You Home and namesake town at the edge of the of $1,000 or more will be WIC clinic, beginning at 8:45 AM at Groveton Ellen will share some music from White Mountains could be the known as Rainbow Chair Methodist Church, Groveton the soundtrack. Jodi will answer birthplace of a new way of think- Sponsors. These special questions from the audience and ing.” (from Sing You Home). The guests will be acknowl- Jodi will be available to sign event “An Evening by the Rain- edged at the reception Saturday, July 16 books afterwards. A selection of bow Chairs with Jodi Picoult” and will receive pre- Painting Outdoors: Oils and Acrylics, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jodi’s books will be on sale at will be held July 25 at 6 p.m. One ferred seating for 2 at the theater by the Village Book may attend the reception at the the Colonial Event. To with Ed Kadunc. Four-week session, July 16 and 23. Store of Littleton. Jodi Picoult Inn for a donation of $50 or more. learn more about being Rainbow Chairs with Jodi Picoult There is nothing like the magical experience of painting tirelessly researches the sub- Advance reservations are re- a Rainbow Chair Sponsor, con- will go to the New Hampshire outdoors. This course will explore varied painting tech- jects about which she writes, quired for this part of the tact Grace Newman at the High- Freedom to Marry Coalition. New niques that can be used in the depiction and interpre- serving her commitment to por- evening. People who attend the lands Inn at (603) 869-3978 or Hampshire Freedom to Marry traying the realities of the lives reception are invited also to at- email vacation@highlandsinn- Coalition is NH’s LGBT education tation of landscapes. To register call the Littleton Stu- that her characters represent. tend the reading. Tickets to at- nh.com. Tickets to An Evening and advocacy organization, lead- dio School 603-444-1066. The quality of Jodi's writing was tend only the reading at the Colo- by the Rainbow Chairs are avail- ing the fight to defend marriage recently recognized when Ellen nial Theater (2020 Main Street, able by emailing vacation@high- equality in New Hampshire. Degeneres bought the rights to Bethlehem) are available for a landsinn-nh.com calling the Inn Those unable to attend are urged Monday, July 18 make Sing You Home into a donation of $10 or more and are at (603) 869-3978 or online at to make a donation to support WIC clinic beginning at 9:00 AM at CCFHS, 54 Willow movie. When Jodi sought to in- available in advance and at the www.bethlehemcolonial.org. All the work of the Coalition at clude a real property where the Colonial Theater the evening of proceeds from An Evening by the www.nhftm.org St, Berlin

Gallery at WREN hosts artist Linda Broadwater Thursday, July 21 Stewart Gates/ NH Small Business Development Cen- BETHLEHEM — The Gallery at who begins each piece with a waters and skiing in pristine entrepreneurial development, ac- WREN Opens with “WATER AND sketch and a photograph in the snow, has shaped her apprecia- cess to markets, Main Street revi- ter (NH SBDC) will be available to meet with entrepre- LIGHT – Watercolors by Linda field, then completes the painting tion for the elements of nature talization, and rural economic de- neurs, by appointment only, for no cost business coun- Broadwater and Photos by Molly in her East Burke, Vt. studio. Af- which are her subjects. The ex- velopment. WREN inspires possi- seling, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Business Enterprise De- Chase” 2013 Main Street, Bethle- ter a career in teaching, she now hibit opens to the public on Fri- bilities, creates opportunities, hem. On Friday July 22 from 5-7 devotes her time to her art, and day, July 22, and will run through and builds connection through velopment Corporation (BEDCO), 177 Main Street, p.m., The Gallery at WREN on is a member of the Northeast Monday, August 15. The Gallery community and is dedicated to Berlin. Call 752-3319 for appointment. Bethlehem’s Main Street will host Kingdom Artisans Guild in St. at WREN is open daily from 10 bringing rural people together to an Opening Reception for its new Johnsbury, VT. Also included in a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- realize better lives and liveli- exhibit, “WATER AND LIGHT – Wa- the exhibit are photographs by tion, please call Local Works Mar- hoods by providing resources, Saturday, July 23 tercolors by Linda Broadwater Ms. Broadwater’s daughter, Mol- ketplace, WREN’s retail market, education, and opportunity. For Yard Sale — St. Paul Lutheron Church, Berlin, 9 – 12 and Photos by Molly Chase.” The ly Chase, a photographer whose at (603) 869-3100. This event is further information, call (603) p.m. Use Norway St. entrance. public is invited to view the work inspiration is found in New Eng- sponsored by Littleton Coin Com- 869-9736, email at wren@wren- and meet the artist. The exhibit land’s diverse natural play- pany. WREN is a nationally rec- community.org, or reach us on will feature watercolors of local ground. Her childhood in North- ognized not for profit that pro- the web at www.wrencommuni- Monday, July 25 landscapes by Linda Broadwater, ern Vermont, swimming in fresh vides and supports strategies for ty.org Yoga Classes with Sarah Doucette, PKYT, for begin- ners, continuing students & visitors. Kripalu Yoga at a gentle to moderate pace. Stretching, strengthening, at- Summer Concerts in the Great North Woods tention to breath, & relaxation. Every other Monday: GORHAM — Summer con- register and for detailed direc- Ukraine, and Scotland. Her per- Gorham Congregational UCC 2:45-4:15 pm, Littleton Senior Ctr., 77 Riverglen Lane. certs kick into high gear with tions call 326-3242 or 466-2865. formances have been broadcast Church, Gorham Next classes July 25.(Please call ahead to register.) the arrival of Ann Labounsky, Dr. Ann Labounsky has earned over the French National Radio 466-2136, not wheel-chair ac- recitalist and improviser of in- an enviable international repu- as well as public radio stations cessible Every Tuesday: 9:00-10:30 am, Whitefield, McIntyre ternational reputation. Kevin tation as a virtuoso performer in the United States. Her recital School Apts. Auditorium, 16 Highland St. (Advance no- Lindsay, Sub-Dean of the New and improviser at the organ, and credits include performances at July 16, Saturday, 10:00 am tice appreciated, but not required.) Phone (603) 837- Hampshire chapter of the Amer- particularly, as a leading Ameri- the Cathedral of Notre Dame and Improvisation Workshop ican Guild of Organists de- can disciple of Jean Langlais. the Basilica of Ste. Clotilde in with Ann Labounsky, at 12:30 pm 9168. scribes "...exciting happenings From 1962 to 1964 Ann Laboun- Paris; the Basilica of the Nation- going on this July in the north- sky lived and studied in Paris as al Shrine of the Immaculate Con- private residence in Jackson, ern part of our state." Well a recipient of a Fulbright Grant. ception in Washington, DC; the co-sponsored by Red Cross Blood Drive at Colonel Town Center, Lan- known and respected teacher As an organ student of André Cathedral of St. John the Divine caster from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. and performer, Head of the Or- Marchal and Jean Langlais, she in New York; Grace Cathedral in the NH Chapter of the Amer- gan Department at Duquesne immersed herself in the French San Francisco; the Cathedral of ican Guild of University in Pittsburgh, Ann organ tradition. In 1964, while a St. Paul in Pittsburgh; and the Thursday, July 28 Labounsky will hail forth a Langlais student at the Schola Cathedral of St. Paul in Saint Organists and Mountain Top Northumberland Public Library’s Summer Program Bastille Day program of French Cantorum, she earned the Paul, Minnesota. Miss Laboun- Music Center will host Micheal Zerphy from 3 – 4:00 p.m. at St. Fran- music, along with an improvisa- Diplôme de Virtuosité with Men- sky is the author of Jean Call to reserve and for in- tion, on Thursday July 14th at tion Maximum in both perform- Langlais: The Man and His Mu- structions: 466-2865 cis Hall, State St. Groveton for a fun-filled program with the historic Hook and Hastings ance and improvisation. Addi- sic, published in 2000 by juggling, music, storytelling, and audience participa- organ of Gorham Congregation- tional study was with Suzanne Amadeus Press, which also July 31, Sunday, 4:00 pm tion. Free of charge, open to the public. al UCC Church, located at 143 Chaisemartin and Marcel Dupré. forms the basis for a DVD pres- Main Street in Gorham. This She was awarded the diploma entation of the life of Langlais, A Bach Family Affair with event is open to the public free with the highest honors at the offered by Mist Media, Inc. Heywood Alexander, Friday, July 29 of charge, with donations ac- organ competition at Soissons Free Public Celebration of the Weeks Act Centennial, cepted at the door. In addition Cathedral. Dr. Labounsky has Music in the Great North Ernie Drown, harpsichords, to the recital on Thursday, performed world premieres of Woods remaining July Events Beth Hilgartner, hosted by The Mount Washington Auto Road on Route Labounsky will lead a Workshop many of Langlais’ compositions 16, features various family activities and educational on Improvisation, open to all and works by American com- July 14, Thursday, 7:30 pm recorder, Linda Alexander, opportunities. For more information on this event, con- area keyboardists, sponsored posers. In addition to extensive flute, The Randolph by the NH Chapter AGO and performances in the United Ann Labounsky, Master Or- tinue to check back to www.WeeksLegacy.org for further Mountain Top Music Center. The States, she has made concert gan Series, Bastille Church, Randolph updates. workshop will take place on Sat- tours of Europe, performing at urday, July 16th, from 10:00 am Sainte-Clotilde in Paris on each Day program of French music For more information: to 12:30 pm in Jackson. This tour, as well as in Brittany, the and Improvisation, www.musicgnw.org, info@mu- Monday, August 1 event is also by donation. To Netherlands, Germany, the sicgnw.org, 603-466-2865 Littleton Studio School invites you to a three-day Art Exploration Camp, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., ages 9+. Three-day Camp, August 1, 2 and 3. Come and explore art in its var- Odds Bodkin Performs “One World, Many Stories” at Weeks Library ious mediums. Each day we will try something new in- LANCASTER — The Weeks zine, Bodkin will perform three thumbs deftly playing the will be available for sale after cluding projects in clay, metal and printmaking. To reg- Memorial Library will host family stories from world cul- African thumb piano, Bodkin the performance, including his ister call the Littleton Studio School (603)-444-1066. renowned storyteller, author tures, self-accompanied on 12- brings the animals of the savan- multiple-awarding winning di- and educator Odds Bodkin for a string guitar, Celtic harp and nah to life. Next, on grand Celtic nosaur trilogy for young chil- public performance of “One African thumb piano. The per- harp, Bodkin deepens the mes- dren, The Odyssey, David and World, Many Stories” on Thurs- formance is appropriate for all sage with an Aesop’s fable: The Goliath, and other audios. This Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28 day July 14, at 2 p.m. The per- ages. Character voices and vo- Wind and the Sun. The tale, with performance is made possible formance is free to the public cal effects add to the fun as Bod- shimmering harp music gently by a grant funded by the Byrne Gem & Mineral Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and will take place at the Weeks kin taps children’s imagina- offers an anti-bullying message. Foundation, CHILIS, the and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the Everett Arena, Memorial Library. Odds Bodkin tions, urges them to participate The final story is a sing-along Cogswell Benevolent Trust, the 15 Loudon Road, Concord. This is Capital Mineral Club’s has performed Off-Broadway at and teaches them an unforget- tale, where Bodkin first teaches Saul O. Sidore Memorial Foun- Lincoln Center, twice at The table refrain to sing during his the audience to sing the “Meow dation, the New Hampshire Li- 48th annual festival, with retail and wholesale dealers, White House, at Harvard, the final story. “One World, Many Chorus,” then launches into the brary Association and the New displays, raffles and prizes. Admission is $5 for adults National Storytelling Festival, Stories” includes three tales for hilarious and absorbing story, Hampshire State Library. For and children under 12 free with adult. FMI: www.capi- and thousands of schools, li- a total performance time of fifty The Tale of the Kittens, from more information please con- braries and colleges nationwide minutes. The Name of the Tree, Italy. In this story, two very dif- tact the library at 788-3352 or talmineralclub.org. and abroad. Called “a consum- an African folktale, brims with ferent sisters experience very email [email protected]. To learn mate storyteller” by The New sounds, voices and a lesson for different outcomes with a fami- more about Odds Bodkin, visit: Wednesday, August 31 York Times and “a modern-day young children about caring for ly of kittens who live deep be- www.oddsbodkin.net, his new Orpheus” by Billboard Maga- others and never giving up. With neath the earth. Bodkin’s CD’s website. Lancaster Fair through September 5 JULY 13, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B9 •••

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Efficiency 2nd flr Apt, with Heat & Hot Water included - $500/mo LANDAFF - Modern, very cute 2 bed- SAU #58 VACANCIES 2011-2012 room with added sleeping or work- Banking Branch Manager - Woodsville, NH space loft, one bath, log cabin style, Laconia Savings Bank is seeking a dynamic, results-driven manager for the Groveton Elementary and High Schools role of Banking Office Manager in our Woodsville, NH location. Our ideal Birch Grove, Gorham NH year round, large porch with great candidate will be outgoing and focused - on both sales and service - with a Senior (62+) Subsidized Housing views, small farm pond, full cement • Part-time Music Teacher true passion for leading their team to achieve results through building Immediate openings for basement. 3 small garages, woodshed, strong customer and business relationships in the community. Stratford Public School (K-8) applications with incomes 3.5 acres, private, oil heat, woodstove The Office Manager is not only responsible for managing the deposit at or below: possible, available soon. No smoking, • Part-time Physical Education Teacher portfolio for the Woodsville office, but will also be visible outside of the 1 Person-$14,600.00 pets negotiable. $1150/month. 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Security Checks Required Stark Village School (K-6) environment. Demonstrated success in business development and portfolio $450.00 per month 603-636-2685 management, as well as knowledge of federal and state banking regula- • Multi-grade Teacher tions and compliance is also required. Frequent local travel to perform EASTPOINT PROPERTIES TWIN MOUNTAIN––3 bedroom • Teaching Principal business calls is required. (603)262-1298 house, two-car garage, full bath, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact TDD Equipped HCO fireplace, oil heat, furnished. Application Deadline – July 15, 2011 effectively across all levels within and outside of the organization are Large home, village location, required. Strong analytical and public speaking skills are also necessary. TAMWORTH - Recently con- available Aug. No pets. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, Please submit your cover letter and resume to: structed 2 bedroom townhouse. $1200/mth. 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PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Both these two fishermen on an unnamed pond on Old Cherry Mountain Road in the White Mountain National Forest in Carroll pulled in brook trout at the same time.