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2 The Record Friday, March 3, 2017 What’s Inside
Friday, March 3, 2017 Murder Charge Vol 8, No. 37 Dismissed Bath w Bethlehem w Dalton w Easton w Franconia w Lancaster w Landaff w With a deadline looming, and after agreeing with the Lisbon w Littleton w Lyman w Monroe defense that the mental competency of the accused kill- Sugar Hill w Whitefield w Woodsville er of Celina Cass cannot be restored in time to stand trial, prosecutors on Monday agreed to dismiss his mur- der charge.
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Publisher Todd Smith For Holly Burbank, it’s been a trial by fire. Franconia’s first-ever town administrator was brought Managing Editor Franconia Town on in mid-January, just as budget and town warrant sea- Paul Hayes son was in full swing. [email protected] Admin Settles In See Coverage Page 5 Advertising (Littleton) Sylvie Weber (603) 444-7141 (Ext. 1006) Cyan Fax: (603) 444-1383 After a year of work, the N.H. Army National Guard [email protected] has completed a 4,500-square-foot addition to its ar-
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For Farms, Agritourism In This Issue Makes Ends Meet News Briefs CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — ‘I want to see the Guinea pig,” Page 6 Mason asked. Obituaries “No, Mason, it’s a mini pig, not a Guinea pig,” explained his mother. Page 8 Mason, a 5-year-old boy, and his parents, were spending Get Out the night at our Farm House Inn and wanted to snuggle with Page 10 Tazzy, our mini porch pig. Classifieds Miles Smith Farm is a working pig and cattle farm and Page 15 most of our income comes from selling meat. No matter how hard we work, our sales don’t quite cover farm operations. With a $30,000 yearly hay bill, $12,000 annual electric bill, plus taxes, mortgage, heat and more, we often wonder how we can pay our bills. How do we manage? We brought back a tradition that is just as old as farming: agritourism. Many think that agritourism is a new thing; it’s not. “Agritourism has been part of the fabric of agriculture in New Hampshire for generations. If anything, the increase in attention of late is a revival,” said Josh Marshall, New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation communications direc- tor. Marshall’s great-grandfather settled in Boscawen in 1919, when “you did whatever you could to make a living.” Snow melts and fog rises on the Dow Field playground in Franconia, N.H., His great-grandfather took in summer boarders and passers- on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (Photo by Paul Hayes) by. The children would sleep in the barn, giving up their bedrooms for guests. They did what they had to do to keep on farming. A3
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4 The Record Friday, March 3, 2017 Murder Charge Dismissed In Celina Cass Killing Case a quarter-mile from the apartment she shared BY ROBERT BLECHL with her mother, sister and Noyes. Staff Writer Noyes was admitted to the N.H. Hospital several days before his June arrest and was set LANCASTER — With a deadline looming, to be discharged, defense attorneys Justin Shep- and after agreeing with the defense that the herd and Robin Melone wrote in their motion mental competency of the accused killer of Ce- to dismiss. lina Cass cannot be restored in time to stand Under N.H. law, defendants have 12 months trial, prosecutors on Monday agreed to dismiss to have their competency restored to under- his murder charge. stand the charges against them. If it cannot be Lancaster District Court Judge Paul Desjar- restored, and a defendant is a danger, a court dins, however, did determine that can order an initial five-year com- Wendell Noyes, 53, of West Stew- mitment to the secured state psy- artstown, who had been Celina’s chiatric unit. stepfather, is a danger and signed According to the state’s find- an order committing him to the se- ings, Noyes “is presently not com- cured state psychiatric hospital for petent to stand trial, not restorable a minimum of five years. and dangerous to himself and oth- Every five years, his case will be ers … [and] there is no reasonable reviewed by a probate court, and likelihood he can be restored to Cyan subsequent determinations could competency through appropriate keep him committed for life or treatment within 12 months.” Magenta could at some point, if he is no lon- The state’s determination comes ger deemed a danger, release him Prosecutors dis- after three hearings to determine back into the community. missed a murder his competency – in August, Sep- “Unfortunately, because of his charge against Wen- tember and November – were Yellow Black mental state, we weren’t able to in- dell Noyes, above, in called off. carcerate, but that’s the system we the killing of 11-year- After six months of treatment have,” said Senior Assistant N.H. old Celina Cass, with high doses of anti-psychotic Attorney General Jane Young. “If below. Noyes was medication, “the intensity of his he becomes competent at any point psychotic symptoms improved, but in his life, we can reinstate those found incompetent the paranoid and delusional think- charges.” to stand trial and ing did not,” psychiatrist Albert No members of the Cass family, was committed to a Drukteinis wrote in his report. including her mother, Luisa, were state psychiatric fa- Melone said Noyes “has consis- present in the courtroom for a re- cility for a minimum tently denied he’s responsible for action. of five years. (Courte- Celina’s death.” Noyes, who had been held at sy photos) Had the case gone to trial, Young Coos County jail since his June said the state is confident it has the arrest, was not brought into the facts to prove guilt beyond a rea- courtroom but instead transported sonable doubt. to the state hospital in Concord. On Monday, attorneys also On June 21, Noyes, who also agreed to unseal the 35-page affi- had unrelated 2015 assault and davit for arrest against Noyes that criminal mischief charges dis- alleges he committed the murder missed Monday because of com- based on several pieces of physi- petency, was arrested on a charge cal and circumstantial evidence, of second-degree murder in the among them the type of sand found July 25, 2011, killing of 11-year- in the bed of his pickup truck they old Celina by drowning her in the said was used to weigh down Celi- Connecticut River. na’s body. The girl who had been a student at Stew- State’s Case artstown Community School and a basketball According to an autopsy by Jennie Duval, of player for the Canaan School was last seen sit- the state medical examiner’s office, the cause of ting behind her computer at about 9 p.m. July death was drowning. Duval also noted during 25, 2011, at the apartment at 863 Washington the autopsy there was evidence of abrasions St., West Stewartstown. consistent with sexual penetration. She was reported missing on the following The affidavit for arrest does not note any de- morning by a neighbor. fensive wounds. Her body was found a week later by a N.H. Celina’s body, clothed in a T-shirt and bra, Fish and Game diver 15 feet below the surface was found wrapped in a comforter and blanket of the water at the Canaan Hydro Station Dam, See Dismissed, Page 6 A5
Friday, March 3, 2017 The Record 5 Franconia’s First-Ever Town Administrator Settles In
ment. BY ROBERT BLECHL “I’ll also be looking at ways to streamline the budget process Staff Writer next year,” she said. Burbank brings eight years of municipal government experi- FRANCONIA — For Holly Burbank, it’s been a trial by fire. ence to the job - for three years, she was the clerk and tax collector Franconia’s first-ever town administrator was brought on in for the city of Franklin and for five years was the administrative mid-January, just as budget and town warrant season was in full assistant to the selectmen and town manager in Waterville Valley. swing. “The Waterville job was where I got most of my training and “It’s going great,” she said Friday. “There is a lot to learn and a knowledge about how this all works,” she said. lot to do. I’m hitting the treadmill at full speed.” Franconia’s selectmen - Bernadette Costa, Eric Meth, and John The position of town administrator was created last year, in Lachapelle - have been supportive, she said. September, after several dozen residents at a meeting gave it their “They are very welcoming and open to any ideas I bring to unanimous support and selectmen agreed it would be good for them,” said Burbank. the town. Before becoming Franconia’s town administrator, she was the Burbank rose to the top of a total of 17 candidates and select- communications coordinator for a nonprofit in northern Michi- men unanimously chose her. gan, where she lived with her boyfriend who worked in the Forest Her hiring comes after the Dec. 31 retirement of Sally Small, Service. who had been the town’s administrative assistant for 24 years and Burbank said she enjoyed her time there, but said it’s also nice whose duties through the years came to include those carried out to be back home in her native N.H. and back in municipal gov- by town administrators. ernment. Those residents and selectmen supporting the position of town What she loves about the job, she said, is helping people, solv- administrator say the person in the role can better outline town ing problems and making procedures better and more efficient. policies, pursue more revenue and grants for the town, and allow “And the employees I work with are all great people,” she said. selectmen to better focus on longer range goals. “I’m just loving the job.” After town meeting, Burbank plans to meet with department After town meeting, Burbank will be looking at how she can heads to get a better understanding of what they do and will re- help the town prosper in the years ahead. New Franconia Town Administrator Holly Burbank be- Cyan view town policies and procedures to see if they need improve- “I want to see how we can provide a better future,” she said. hind her computer Friday. (Photo by Robert Blechl) Magenta Yellow Black A6
6 The Record Friday, March 3, 2017 News Briefs
Accused Meth Maker Faces olating the Controlled Drug Act. with a loaded pistol hidden in his waistband. along the road, but saw the officers and abruptly On Nov. 13, the day responders were called He was charged with three Class A misde- turned around and departed the vicinity at a high 30 Years For Exploding Lab out to the residence for the report of the explo- meanor counts each of contempt of court for rate of speed before being pulled over. In Home With Kids sion, police said Silva had salts and isomers to carrying a loaded 9-millimeter handgun, pos- The pistol was reported stolen from the town make the drug, and also had a quantity of it. sessing it without a concealed carry permit, and of Sugar Hill, said police. NORTH HAVERHILL — A North Country In the basement of the home, authorities said contempt of court possessing the shotgun. Silva was arrested again, with bail set at man whose meth lab allegedly exploded in No- they found the lab and said the suspected cause In addition, he faces a Class A felony count $150,000 cash. vember, in the basement of a home where two of the fire was the combustible chemicals used of receiving stolen property for having the pistol children lived, now faces stiff felony counts for to make methamphetamine. while knowing it was stolen as well as a new Town Wants To Make drug possession. For the drug charges, he faces a maximum Class B felony count of possessing another Derek L. Silva, 36, who had been living at sentence of up to 30 years in state prison. quantity of methamphetamine. Zoning Clearer 25 Mann’s Hill Road in Littleton, was indicted Two weeks after the explosion and after post- Littleton police had been at a Perkins Land last week on a special class felony count of at- ing bail, Silva was arrested on charges of violat- Road residence attempting to locate a person WHITEFIELD — With an eye toward its tempted manufacture of methamphetamine with ing the conditions of his bail after being pulled wanted in connection to a domestic violence future, the town of Whitefield is proposing six ingredients and two Class B felony counts of vi- over in his vehicle by police and being found charge when they saw Silva, who was traveling See News Briefs, Page 12
the murder. Dismissed The affidavit states other potential suspects Continued from Page 4 were also interviewed, including Kevin Mul- laney, 29, who is the son of a former boyfriend from her bed that were secured with about 30 of Luisa’s who had been living in the apartment feet of twine. A bag of sand, weighing more with Noyes, Luisa and Celina and her sister. than 50 pounds, was found between her legs, Mullaney, who is currently serving a 6- to and some had spilled out. 10-year N.H. State Prison sentence on unrelat- When a search warrant was executed on ed felony charges, was ruled out, according to Noyes’ pickup truck, police said they seized the affidavit. Cyan three sandbags from the bed, weighing 70 After Monday’s court proceeding, Shepherd pounds each. said the defense maintains Noyes’ innocence.
Magenta Analysis was done comparing the three bags He said the case was thoroughly investigat- to the plastic tube of sand recovered between ed, but added, “There are a lot of open ends.” Celina Cass’ legs, Charles West, detective with In their motion, Shepherd and Melone cite the state’s Cold Case Unit, wrote in the affida- the DNA evidence, including male DNA found on Celina’s underwear that was suitable for en-
Yellow Black vit. It was concluded that prior to Celina’s death try into the DNA index system. there had been four sandbags in Noyes’ truck, “It is fair to say that no DNA testing done on and lab analysis supports the conclusion the evidence found on Celina’s body or the items fourth bag had likely been placed with her of evidence attached to her body when it was body, he stated. recovered implicate Wendell Noyes,” they said. In 2015, there was a renewed effort to iden- Future tify the twine, and investigators said at the time If prosecutors obtain additional information, of the murder there was a Family Dollar store in they would look into the possibility of other Colebrook that sold it, beside the former Lads suspects, said Young. and Ladybugs thrift store where Luisa worked. “The only evidence we have at this point is Luisa told police the twine was consistent against Wendell Noyes,” she said. with string she used for Christmas and seasonal Some defendants committed to the state psy- crafts and it had been kept in Noyes’ toolbox. chiatric unit are never released while others are, Three days before Celina’s body was found, said Melone. authorities said Noyes, when confronted about When asked if Noyes could ever be released inconsistent statements and times, walked out into the community, Sheperd said it’s a possi- of an interview. bility. According to the report, N.H. State Police According to the state’s ruling of law, in the troopers then eyed through binoculars what event Noyes is transferred to another facility or they said was an agitated Noyes as he walked discharged, the N.H. Department of Health and toward Vermont. They said they watched him Human Services is to notify the N.H. attorney stop on the bridge into Canaan, turn north, and, general, who will then notify the Cass family as unaware he was being observed, point upriver well as the law enforcement agency in the com- in the direction where her body would be found. munity to which he is being discharged. When Noyes learned her body had been dis- Monday’s hearing had initially been to deter- covered, police said he dropped to the ground mine if Noyes is mentally competent to stand in front of his apartment and rolled around. trial. It had been scheduled for 11 a.m., but was Although unauthenticated, West wrote in the continued as prosecutors and defense attorneys affidavit that in 2015 a Coos County inmate reached the agreement announced by the judge told police that Noyes, who was also being nearly four hours later. held at the jail, admitted to him he was having Outside the courtroom, Young, when asked sex with Celina, thought she was pregnant and why it took five years for the state to formal- afterward choked her, wrapped her in blankets ly charge Noyes, said prosecutors came to the and dumped her in the river. conclusion in June they had enough evidence to Prosecutors have not disclosed a motive for go forward with a case. A7
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The N.H. Army National Guard is finishing up an addition to its armory in Littleton. (Image courtesy of NHNG) Work Wraps Up On Expanded Armory LITTLETON — After a year of work, the N.H. Army National Guard has completed a 4,500-square-foot addition to its armory in Littleton to prepare for a new era. “Like our other Cold War era armories across the state, they are in need of modernization to meet the demands of today’s NHNG,” said NHNG Lt. Col. Greg Heilshorn. The $1.4 million renovation, paid for through federal dollars, had been planned since 2013. Cyan “Later this spring, when the ground thaws, we’ll begin a site improvement project on the grounds, which will include a parking Magenta lot in the front and side of the armory as well as some drainage work at a total cost of about $500,000,” he said. The addition includes a large, multi-purpose classroom, confer-
ence room and multiple administrative offices as well as a female Yellow Black latrine. Because the armory has been designated a historic structure, the NHNG is working with the town historian to include a gallery of historic photos in the hall that connects the new addition to the original armory, which was built in 1955, said Heilshorn. In recent years, no NHNG unit has been drilling at the armory. “A detachment from the 744th Transportation Company had been drilling there, but it’s to be determined whether it will re- turn or another one of our Army National Guard units will transfer there,” said Heilshorn. “Typically, a small staff works there full- time. The unit would drill there a weekend a month, plus addition training periods throughout the year.” The Littleton armory, also called the Littleton Readiness Cen- ter, is located at 350 Meadow St. near the intersection with Dells Road. — By Robert Blechl
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8 The Record Friday, March 3, 2017 Obituaries
Linda (Charland) Dalglish Lois Charland; Rena and Larry Elliott; June Elliott; Janet and Marcel Caron of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren and seven Linda (Charland) Dalglish, 71 of Littleton, went to heav- Tom McKay; Sally and John Anderson; and many nieces and great-grandchildren. en on February 27, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with nephews who brought her great joy. Linda was predeceased by She was predeceased by her husband: Darcy Pilotte; two pulmonary hypertension. She was in the comfort of her home, her husband Frank Dalglish, brother Arnold (Pean) Charland, brothers and two sisters. surrounded by family. and her nephew Bruce Charland. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday, March 1, Linda was born on August 13, 1945 in Littleton, to her par- Visiting Hours will be Friday, March 3, at Ross Funeral 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield ents, Frank Charland and Ethel (Mc- Home, Littleton Chapel, 282 West Main St. Littleton, N.H. Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield, N.H. A Mass of Chris- Leod) Charland. She was raised in from 6-8 p.m. Fr. Mark Dollard will celebrate a Mass of Chris- tian Burial will be celebrated St Mathew’s Catholic Church, Bethlehem and attended Bethlehem tian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 77 Clay St. 9 Jefferson Rd, Whitefield at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, High School, where she was a mem- Littleton, N.H., on Saturday March 4 at 10 a.m., interment will 2017. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mathews Cemetery. ber of the last graduating class in follow privately. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at 1963. Those who wish make make donations in Linda’s memory to www.RossFuneral.com. She married Donald Ross in 1964 North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St. Lit- at Christ The King, Catholic Church tleton, NH 03561. For more information or to share memories Wanda Jean Langmaid in Bethlehem. Working several jobs and condolences with the family go to www.RossFuneral.com Wanda Jean Langmaid, age 69, of Stannard Mountain Road in her lifetime, Linda spent most of in South Wheelock, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, her employment years at Lakeway El- Betty Mildred Pilotte after a long battle with cancer. ementary School as a special educa- Betty Mildred Pilotte, a longtime resident of Whitefield, Wanda was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Feb. 12, 1948, tion aide, and later as an office assis- Linda Dalgish N.H., passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Country daughter to Chester and Rita (Stuart) tant. Most recently, she was the data Village of Lancaster, N.H. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 with her Howard. She was raised and educat- entry clerk at the North Country Charter Academy. daughters by her side. ed in St. Johnsbury graduating from Linda married Frank Dalglish, on May 11, 2002. They made Betty was born in Stratford, N.H. on Aug. 5, 1928 daughter the Academy. In 1999, Wanda mar- their home in Littleton and enjoyed vacationing in Maine. to Percy and Lena (Hampton) Bushaw. She married Darcy Pi- ried Ronald Langmaid. Linda is survived by her four loving children: Brenda Ross lotte and shared her life with him until his death in 1986. Betty Wanda was a member of the VFW. Jette of Bethlehem; Rhonda Stover of Lancaster; Donald Ross, worked at the Morrison Hospital on the maternity ward taking She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; and Eric Ross care of the babies. She also worked at Norton Pike for 25+ and fishing. and his wife Jennifer of Littleton; her devoted grandchildren: Cyan years until her retirement. After her retirement she enjoyed She is survived by her husband: Michael and Andrew Place; Matthew Ross; Morgan and Quin- babysitting her grandchildren as well as Tyler and Brooke Ronald Langmaid of South Whee- tin Ross; and Emerson Jette; sisters: Jane Grimes; sister-in-law, Ramsdell in their younger years. lock; her mother: Rita S. Howard Magenta Betty loved reading, shopping, dining out and yearly trips to of St. Johnsbury; a son: Les Daniell the Maine coast. and wife, Meghan, of St. Johnsbury; Wanda Langmaid Betty is survived by two sons: Michael and wife Deborah, a daughter: Christine Langmaid and Donald and wife Melody both of Whitefield, N.H. Two daugh- husband, Scott, of St. Johnsbury; a Yellow Black ters: Sandra and husband George Stone of Whitefield, N.H. and step-son: Brian Langmaid of South Wheelock; a step-daughter: Marie Fisher of Littleton, N.H.; a sister: Lorraine and husband Shelly Tanner and husband, Alan, of Sutton; three brothers: Chet Howard and wife, Lynn, of Everette, Wash., Ronnie How- ard and wife, Maybelle, of Landaff, N.H., and Terry Howard and wife, Rachel, of Ocklawaha, Fla.; a sister: Teala Hook- er and husband, Leslie, of St. Johnsbury; four grandchildren: Aaron and Brandon Langmaid, Evan and Anissa Daniell; and See Obituaries, Page 9 Maple Sugar Equipment • Tubing • Fittings • Pre-Heaters BLACK • Storage Tanks • Reverse Osmosis POLY • Wood Fired Arches MAIN LINE SPORTS CENTER • Oil Fired Arches 3/4" – 16¢ FOOT SNOWMOBILE & ATV CLOTHING AND HELMETS • Complete 1" – 22¢ FOOT CAMPING SUPPLIES, FISHING, ARCHERY, Evaporators GUNS, CLOTHING, HARDWARE, ETC. • Vacuum Extractors AVAILABLE AT • Pump Station 500' & 1000' ROLLS ST Extractors SAVE 31 Anniversary THE APPALACHIAN DATE SALE March 31-April 2 SUPPLY “Home of the Bad Guys” STORE HOURS: 8AM-5PM Daily Maple Sugaring Supplies from 25 Main Street, Errol, NH 03579 603-482-7777 • 1-800-287-7700 Dominion & Grimm, Inc. 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brothers Ben Towle of Whitefield, Curt Tow- Obituaries le of Porter, Maine, a sister Darlene Towle of Continued from Page 8 Berlin; and six nephews and one niece. A visiting hour will be held Sunday after- two step-grandchildren: Tanika Allard and Da- noon, Feb. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bailey kota Sylvain. Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service She was predeceased by her father: Chester will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Howard; and a niece: Robin Howard. Sandra MacKillop of Lancaster will offici- Friends may call on the family on Sunday, ate. Burial will be in the spring in Forest Vale Feb. 26, 2017, from 4 to 6 p.m. as Sayles Fu- Cemetery, Jefferson. neral Home, 525 Summer Street, St. Johns- Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more in- bury, Vt. A service of remembrance will fol- formation or to send an online condolence. low immediately after visiting hours. Burial will be in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Carolyn Ann Byrne Cemetery. Carolyn Ann Byrne, 74, passed away on Memories and condolences may be shared Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Cottage Hospital, with the family at www.saylesfh.com. Woodsville, N.H., following an extended ill- ness. Blanche Byrd Maurice She was born Blanche Byrd Maurice, a long time resident in Holton, Maine, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away at River- on Oct. 15, 1942, glen House of Littleton on Monday, Feb. 20, the daughter of 2017, at the age of 98. Lester and Eliza- Blanche was born in Grand Isle, Vt. on beth (O’Malley) Feb. 2, 1919, daughter to John and Ella (La- Defrates. She was rock) Byrd. She graduated from Montpelier raised in Woods- High School. She married Roland Maurice ville and graduated and shared her life with him until his death in from Woodsville 1999. Blanche worked for 30 years at St. Jay High School Class Glove Shop. After their closing she worked at of 1960, and later Cyan attended the Boston Fairbanks until her retirement in 1983. Carolyn Byrne Her grandchildren and great grandchildren Stenotype Institute Magenta brought much joy to her life. It was a source and became a certi- of pride to Blanche that she was born in the fied stenographer. Initially she worked for the Ice melts on Coffin Pond in Sugary Hill, N.H., on Feb. 24, 2017. (Photo by Paul Hayes) Hyde Log Cabin, the oldest log cabin in the former Edes Law Office in Woodsville before going to work for the former Mary Hitchcock
United States. Yellow Black Blanche is survived by four sons: Donald Memorial Hospital in Hanover. Carolyn was Rafus and David Rafus, both of White River the purchasing agent for the operating rooms Junction, Vt., Gary Maurice and wife, Ma- at Mary Hitchcock and later at the Dartmouth rie, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Jeffrey Hitchcock Medical Center when it moved to Maurice of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; a sister: Marion Lebanon. Upon her retirement she had worked Skinner of Lancaster, N.H.; 18 grandchildren for the institution for over 40 years. During and 18 great-grandchildren. that time for a period of 20 years Carolyn She was predeceased by her husband: Ro- drove the commuter “HanoVan” from Woods- land Lionel Maurice; a daughter: Anne Dud- ville to Hanover, picking up hospital workers ley; and five of her six siblings. along the way. A memorial service will be held at Sayles She was a member of the North Country Funeral Home on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 10 Chorus and St. Lukes Episcopal Church in a.m. followed by burial at the Mount Calvary Woodsville, and Cottage Hospital Auxiliary. Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. With her husband Paul, they had been fortu- Memories and condolences may be shared nate to have traveled the world visiting Egypt, with the family at www.saylesfh.com. Sayles Tibet, China, Australia, South America, Afri- Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer ca, and Europe to name just a few. Carolyn Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819. loved taking care of her home and many pe- rennials gardens. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 53 Clyde Towle years, Paul R. Byrne of Woodsville, to whom Clyde Towle, 66, of Lancaster Road, White- she married on Sept. 21, 1963, along with field, N.H., died Monday evening Feb. 20, nieces, nephews, and close friends. 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, She was predeceased by her father, Lester Lebanon, after a recent illness. on Oct. 25, 2000, her mother, Betty on Oct. Mr. Towle was born in Lancaster on June 18, 3, 2003, and her brother, Peter L. Defrates on 1950, the son of Asa C. and Doreen B. (Ball) Oct. 24, 1967. Towle. During his lifetime he had many jobs There will be no calling hours. A graveside primarily working as a woodsman and a team- service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017, at ster. He was employed as a teamster at local noon in the Horse Meadow Annex Cemetery, grand hotels including the Omni Mt. Washing- North Haverhill, N.H. ton and Mountain View Grand and has worked For more information or to sign an online with horses in the logging industry. For a time condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. he was employed at Thompson Manufacturing Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of in both the woodshop and the machine shop. Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. Surviving family members include his A10
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12 The Record Friday, March 3, 2017 proval of permits. It would also align Whitefield’s planning docu- Pons. News Briefs ment with N.H. statutes. “We had a meeting two weeks ago to gauge the interest of the Continued from Page 6 Article 5 seeks to clarify and amend the role of the Whitefield people from the downtown Whitefield project and that meeting Zoning Board of Adjustment with N.H. statutes. went well and they said, ‘let’s go,’” said Pons. zoning-related articles aimed at creating a development guide that Article 6 adds provisions regarding lawfully pre-existing The benefit of the WEDC is that it’s a registered nonprofit that is clearer for developers and town planners alike. non-conforming uses, colloquially called “grandfathering,” to can apply for Community Development Block Grants and other Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the articles permit them to continue but with limitations on enlargement, al- grant funding, he said. during the all-day balloting scheduled for March 14, before town teration or replacement. “It gives us some leverage on what we want to do in downtown meeting. “We really didn’t have anything addressing non-conforming Whitefield,” said Pons. “We want to make it easier for developers to understand the re- uses and we added that,” said Corey. The WEDC, for instance, can be a liaison between the town and quirements and easier for the planning board to enforce the spirit Article 7 seeks to further define accessory dwelling units, com- the Mt. Washington Regional Airport, which is an under-appreci- of the document,” Selectman Peter Corey said Thursday. monly called “in-law apartments,” for the town and specify re- ated asset, said Pons. Amendments involve removing or rewording some confusing strictions and requirements per a new N.H. statute. The organization can also work with the town to develop tax language and making other language more straightforward and Article 8 seeks to clarify and update definitions in regard to credits and can enlist people for events and concerts at the village bringing it in line with N.H. statute. single family home development and more clearly define historic common, he said. “Whitefield has a very unusual zoning ordinance,” said Corey. structures, site build homes, and modular homes. “I’d like to see it centered more toward economic devel- “It’s not the traditional zoning you think of, like in Littleton or As town officials drum up support for the articles, the White- opment,” said Pons. “We are at a point in time where we have Lancaster. It’s modeled on zoning out of Breckenridge, Colorado. field Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), founded in 1983, is enough people, and new people, who want to do something.” It was meant to be more permissive than restrictive.” looking to reorganize in an effort to build a future for the town that Members of the public are invited to WEDC meetings, he said. The current zoning doesn’t create zones, but evaluates every includes more business development and jobs as well as events. proposed development by a set of criteria, he said. The group met Wednesday and will meet again on March 8 to Littleton Man Cut Wrists After “It was adopted in 1992 and hasn’t been changed or modified select its new slate of officers and outline goals. since,” said Corey. “But we are finding it’s difficult to interpret for “Whitefield, I believe, can be a quintessential New England Sunday Nashua Crash the developer as well as for the planning board.” town,” WEDC member Gerry Pons said Thursday. “It has a lot of An effort undertaken in the past year called for changes and things going for it.” The Littleton man who led police on a high-speed chase late clarifications and the end result was the six articles that will go The catalyst for a revived WEDC was the Whitefield Com- Sunday night that ended in Nashua sat in his crashed truck drink- before voters. munity Project, which last year involved several dozen residents ing wine and cutting his wrists before officers got him out, accord- Article 3 asks residents to rename the Comprehensive Develop- working on short- and long-range goals to revitalize the town and ing to N.H. State Police officials. ment Guide the Whitefield Development Code and make amend- make it more attractive to visitors and new businesses. They did not say, however, if the incident was triggered by Some projects, such as new welcome signage on roads into what Littleton police said could have been a threat that the man,
Cyan ments to correct inconsistencies and clarify intent. In effect, it would make the guide more user friendly for property owners and town and new lighting around the village common, were complet- Nicholas Santy, 27, received several hours earlier from Nicholas planners. ed. The five welcome signs, now in hand, will be installed when Gilding, 26, of St. Johnsbury. Magenta Article 4 seeks to create certain permitting exemptions for the weather warms. In addition to felony charges of assault and kidnapping involv- homeowners and would also require the planning board to com- The thinking now was that two groups might not be needed, so ing his girlfriend in St. Johnsbury, Gilding will likely face charges municate better with applicants regarding an approval or non-ap- the community project morphed into a reorganized WEDC, said out of Littleton for allegedly wrecking Santy’s residence. Tensions rose, said police, after Santy admitted to Gilding he
Yellow Black had slept with Gilding’s former girlfriend. After the downstate police chase, in the early morning hours of Monday, Santy was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to Southern N.H. Medical Center. GETTING IT DONE RIGHT Santy faces multiple counts of reckless driving, disobeying a police officer, crossing a median, improper backing up on an in- terstate in Merrimack County as well as charges in Hillsborough County of two counts of reckless conduct, reckless driving, dis- obeying a police officer and resisting arrest. Bail was set at $5,000 cash. Motorists called police at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday to report a
INC. man recklessly driving a Toyota Tundra pickup truck on south- bound Interstate 93 in Concord, N.H. Buying All Metals A NHSP trooper in the area unsuccessfully tried to stop the Steel • Brass • Copper • Aluminum driver, identified as Santy, who reached speeds of 110 mph as he drove along I-93, I-293, and eventually the F.E. Everett Turnpike, Mon.-Fri., 7-4 • April thru Nov. Open Sat., 8-Noon NHSP Troop B Trooper Geoffrey Rogan wrote in the affidavit for 405 S. Main Street, Lisbon, NH 03585 arrest. Phone: 603-838-2860 • www.stockleytrucking.com When he entered Nashua, Santy allegedly swerved toward two “Buying Metal Salvage” non-police vehicles in an attempt to run them off the road, said Rogan. During the pursuit, troopers said they received information from police in northern N.H. that Santy might have been involved THIS SPACE in an unrelated incident prior to driving south. HARRIS By that time, Santy had entered the city of Nashua, where of- COULD BE FLOORING INSTALLATION ficers of the Nashua Police Department successfully deployed CERAMIIC • CARPET spike strips near Exit 5 of the Everett Turnpike. YOURS VIINYL • LAMIINATE The spikes caused his truck to swerve and it collided with the center guard rail and then a bridge abutment before becoming CUSTOM TILE SHOWERS CUSTOM TILE SHOWERS stuck in a snowbank and coming to a rest on its left side near Exit CALL 802-376-3706 3, which was closed for two hours. It was during that time that Rogan said Santy “remained in the 603-444-7141 West Burke,, VT vehicle … cut both of his wrists and appeared to be drinking a Miichaell Harriiss bottle of wine.” For More Information Over 30 Years Experience Over 30 Years Experience Eventually, police were able to remove him from the truck and See News Briefs, Page 13 A13
Friday, March 3, 2017 The Record 13 He is accused of punching Gapa in the face Early Sunday evening, St. Johnsbury police individuals who said this was extremely unchar- News Briefs during a Sunday night argument in St. Johns- said Santy called them asking that a welfare acteristic of him.” Continued from Page 12 bury. check be made on Gilding and his family be- Littleton police received word there might According to an affidavit filed by St. Johns- cause of concerns Gilding and the family might have been a death threat against Santy and had place him in custody, said Rogan. bury Police Sgt. Kevin Barone, the argument be in danger. been looking for him at about the time he drew On Tuesday, Gilding was ordered to be held between Gilding and Gapa was over the issue of Early Monday morning, Gilding was arrest- attention to himself with the high-speed chase without bail by Caledonia Superior Court on infidelity involving Gapa and their friend, Santy. ed by St. Johnsbury police and Vermont State downstate, said Littleton Police Capt. Chris Ty- charges of assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girl- In his report, Barone said, “Santy advised dis- Police, who laid in wait and converged on him ler. friend, Sterling Gapa, before allegedly vandaliz- patch he told Gilding in a conversation over the from two different directions as he left his home Officers are now trying to confirm what hap- ing Santy’s apartment. phone that he had slept with Gilding’s girlfriend. at 154 Carroll Blvd in his Dodge pickup truck to pened in N.H., he said. Gilding pleaded not guilty to felony charges He advised Gilding became belligerent with him go to work. of first-degree aggravated domestic assault, …” St. Johnsbury police subsequently obtained Charges Could Be Dismissed second-degree domestic assault, second-degree Gapa told police Gilding took her and their a warrant for Gilding’s vehicle and said they unlawful restraint and kidnapping “by point- young child at gunpoint to look for Santy at his found a 9-mm handgun inside. In Animal Cruelty Case ing a gun at Sterling Gapa and demanding that 42 Grove St. residence in Littleton, but he was Littleton police this week began assessing the she put their 2-year-old child in a vehicle and not inside. damage to Santy’s apartment. LANCASTER — A Whitefield couple might come with him to New Hampshire and telling She also told police Gilding then searched for An investigation has begun on the Littleton have lucked out after their attorneys and N.H. that he planned on killing her…” according to Santy at nearby restaurants, but then returned to side and Littleton officers need to speak with State Police agreed to dismiss animal cruelty the charges. the residence on Grove Street, wrote Barone. Santy to determine exactly what happened, said charges provided an inspection of the proper- Littleton police this week said Gilding will Afterward, Gilding allegedly went back to Littleton Police Chief Paul Smith. ty that houses the remaining horses shows no likely face charges in Littleton, though on Fri- Santy’s unlocked residence and destroyed the Of the incident in Nashua and Santy’s behav- signs of neglect. day he had not yet been charged with anything. kitchen area, said Barone. ior there, Smith said, “I have spoken to some See News Briefs, Page 14 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cyan MEADOW LEASING Littleton, NH Magenta STORAGE CONTAINER RENTALS Shades • Blinds Phil & Starcy Yellow Black Draperies • Valances • Ground Level 20'-40' New Hampshire & Vermont Slipcovers • Upholstery • Office & Storage Insurance Specialists for Home, Auto, Area Rugs • Pillows Trailers 28'-48' All Recrea�onal Vehicles • Fast & Friendly Home Decor Fabrics 1-800-762-7026 • 603-444-7026 Use email and save $’s! [email protected] 106 Main Street • Littleton, NH • 603-444-7444 Let Us Help You With All Your Storage Needs. 603-823-5250 • P.O. Box 909 • Franconia, NH 03580 THIS SPACE Lahout’s Apartments Sew Much More Littleton and Bethlehem Providing Quality Service Since 1993 COULD BE $545.00-$785.00 DRY CLEANING Studio, YOURS One Bedrooms, CLOSET CLEANING Two Bedrooms SALE! CALL Heat Included, Books, Antiques, Retail Displays, Modern, Racks & More Pet Friendly, Parking 603-444-7141 WE OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:00 and Sat. 9:00-1:00 Washer/Dryer Hookup Walking distance to downtown. ACCEPT 45 Union Street • Littleton, NH • 603-444-6545 For More Information CREDIT www.Sew-Much-More-Tuxedo.com 603-444-0333 or visit our website: www.lahoutspd.com CARDS
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