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. CXLVIII, NO. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY-FOUR PAGES 75¢ Snow Drifters to add modern sleds to Grand Prix & vintage swap in July 2016

BY EDITH TUCKER (VSCA), a national orga- 1,260 bales of hay hauled safer. local sponsors who sup- contributions as well as [email protected] nization, will hold an ex- into place by 16 men to Both Beattie and Bol- ported the Grand Prix in-kind services. hibition and swap on the make the track’s curves land thanked the many with their direct-dollar Swap, PAGE A13­­­ WHITEFIELD — Lan- grounds of the Lancaster caster Snow Drifters Fairgrounds, site of all president Ken Bolland Grand Prix events. The announced at Friday Club is embarking on or- night’s Grand Prix Ball ganizing tourist-orient- at the Mountain View ed events in two seasons, Grand that the Lancast- Bolland pointed out. The er Snow Drifters are VSCA has held events planning to include mod- in such communities ern sleds in next win- as Waconia, Minn., and ter’s races and events. West Yellowstone, Mont. Displaying and rac- Trail master Shawn ing vintage sleds have Beattie said that last been the focus of both year the Snow Drifters the 2014 and 2015 Grand thanked volunteers for Prix events, designed to the “countless hours celebrate the town’s his- they contributed to toric role as Snowmobile setting up the oval ice City, USA, home of the track, bleachers and all Kilkenny Cup. the other amenities that Without going into go along with preparing detail, Bolland explained for the Grand Prix. that the event would This year, Beattie ex- now feature both snow- plained, his son Tyler machines of the past as had kept track of what it well as the present and takes to get ready for the future. event: 1,580 volunteer In addition, in July hours; 960,000 gallons of 2016 the Vintage Snow- water to make a 14-inch mobile Club of America track, 78 feet wide; and Photo by Edith Tucker WMRHS senior Emily Wild, second from right, wrapped in a white cape, of Whitefield was crowned the 2015 Grand Prix Queen at Friday night’s ball organized by the Lancaster Snow Drifters. She and her date, Ezekiel Ratliff, circled the More than $3 million ballroom floor at the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield before posing for a group photo: second runner-up Meadow Wotton, left, a WMRHS senior, and her date, Cam MacDonald of Profile High School; Ivory Blanchette, a WMRHS junior of Lancaster, and her date WMRHS Spartan Cadet Nick Accardi, also of Lancaster. Points earned on a quiz on Grand earmarked for Prix history, a hand-written essay, and an interview, plus raffle ticket sales determined the rankings. George M. Stevens Insurance donated a $1,000 scholarship for the winner who plans to attend Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. to Rte. 26 projects major in musical theater with a minor in business; $500 for the first runner-up, and $300 for the second. Riff’s Flowers near The Balsams donated the beautiful bouquets. Music was provided by DJ Phil Rivera of WLTN in Littleton. BY EDITH TUCKER that will complement [email protected] both current recre- State’s Wine Week comes to the ational users and the DIXVILLE — More eventual needs of the than $3 million has been Balsams project,” Way slated to be spent near explained. Grande Dame’s Princess Room The Balsams resort on The balance of the and under Route 26, available NHDOT dol- BY EDITH TUCKER starting this spring, lars will be spent on [email protected] according to deputy di- Route 26 upgrades from rector Christopher Way just west of the Cole- BRETTON WOODS of the state Division of brook-Dixville town — Twenty-four people Economic Development. line east to a pavement enjoyed a delicious four- Route 26 is two-lane joint at Spur Road. course prix fixe dinner 22-mile-long highway “The pavement reha- on Wednesday night that runs from Cole- bilitation project, which served by a very atten- brook to Errol; it di- will be undertaken by tive waitstaff in the Prin- vides the resort’s re- NHDOT, was planned cess Room at the Omni maining hotel and other prior to the proposed Mount Washington Ho- structures plus its two Balsams project and was tel. golf courses from the actually delayed one The dinner, which existing, now-shuttered year to coordinate with featured five delicious Wilderness Ski Area. the development,” Way pairings of Domaine Federal funds total- pointed out. “We antic- Bousquet wines from ing $1 million are ear- ipate that both projects Mendoza, Argentina marked to replace an will begin later in the that were introduced by Photo by Edith Tucker existing snowmobile spring of this year. The winemaker Guillame Winemaker Guillame Bousquet of Mendoza, Argentina, and New York City, Food and Beverage “tunnel” located under Balsams redevelopment Bousquet, was the only Director Cedric Pas of the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, and wine broker Nick Sandric of the Perfecta Wine Company of Manchester, each holding a bottle of Domaine Bousquet wine, posed Route 26 with a box tun- is a very high priority event in Coös Coun- for a photo on Wednesday night in the Grande Dame’s Princess Room. nel underpass, 24-foot- project for the state, and ty during New Hamp- wide and 14-foot-high, our ability to coordinate shire’s 10th annual Wine — not listed on the menu single bite-sized hors triguing Brown Butter designed for OHRV use. efforts is a ‘win-win’ for Week celebration. as courses — started with d’oeuvre — and ended Almond Torte. “This is a project the North Country.” The meal’s bookends an “Amuse Bouche” — a with a Dessert — an in- Wine Week, PAGE A13­­­ Budget Committee hearing tomorrow night: two percent increase proposed

BY EDITH TUCKER ceive larger raises: Fire inally proposed $135,000 [email protected] Chief Randy Flynn and to $95,000.” Assistant Fire Chief Budget, PAGE A13­­­ LANCASTER — The Steven Jones, whose sal- Budget Committee, aries were reported to chaired by Dana South- have fallen behind those INDEX worth, voted unani- in similar communities; mously on Monday and town clerk Jean Ole- Business Directory...... B6 night, Jan. 26, in favor son, a step increase. Calendar...... B5 of accepting a proposed “We’ve taken a month Classified...... B7-9 operating budget of to look closely at the Editorials & Letters...... A4 $5,426,303, almost exact- budget, met with de- ly two percent over the partment heads, and Obituaries...... A2 one passed at last year’s scheduled extra meet- Real Estate...... A12 town meeting. ings, and we were able Photo by Edith Tucker Sports...... B1-3 to reduce the budget the Magda Randall of Lancaster has opted for a “soft opening” of the Polish Princess — retail It includes 50-cent- bakery and café — in an exquisitely restored Main Street building. She is now open from per-hour raises, retroac- selectmen sent us by 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, serving butter pastries, quiche, soups, cookies, tive to Jan. 1, for 23 of the $130,000,” Southworth expresso drinks, tea and coffee. Once a working bread oven arrives, French breads, hearty town’s 26 full-time town said. “A $40,000 reduc- ryes and sourdoughs will be available for sale, and the store’s hours will lengthen. On employees. tion was made in pro- Friday Magda welcomed customer Peter Gair of Lancaster. Three other full-time posed Capital Reserve employees would re- Funds, cutting the orig- A2 Obituaries WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 ••• Reginald Hervey Abbott, 88 Agnes L. Brooks, 78

LANCASTER — Reg- was up well before dawn by a son, Stephen Ab- COLEBROOK — Ag- Brooks. inald Hervey Abbott, 88, on most days to handle bott, of Alexandria, nes L. Brooks, 78, of Calling hours were of Lancaster, died peace- several part-time jobs Va.; a daughter, Penny Colebrook, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, fully at the Veteran’s in Lancaster over the Durgin, of Lancaster; on Thursday afternoon, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jen- Administration Medical years, including vari- five grandchildren; and Jan. 29, 2015, at the Cath- kins & Newman Funeral Center in White River ous duties at the Weeks nine great-grandchil- olic Medical Center in Home in Colebrook. A Junction, Vt. on Satur- Memorial Library, the dren. Manchester, with sever- Mass of Christian Buri- day, Jan. 17, 2015. Democrat offices, and In addition to his al members of her family al will be held at 10 a.m. Reg was born in Troy the Siwooganock Bank. parents, Reginald was by her side. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, on Jan. 23, 1926 the son In his spare time, he ran predeceased by his wife Agnes was born in Agnes is survived by at St. Brendan’s Catho- of Hervey Abbott and “Abbott’s Clock Shop” of more than 50 years, West Stewartstown on her children, Norman lic Church in Colebrook Corinne Marotte. He out of his home. Alice, who died in 2006; June 18, 1936, a daugh- Brooks and wife Amy of with The Rev. Craig had been a resident of After “retiring,” he and two sons, Terry Mi- ter to the late Hector Stewartstown, Robert Cheney as celebrant. Lancaster most of his enjoyed working at the chael (U.S. Marine killed J. and Florence (Thi- Brooks and wife Deb- Interment will be in the life. Walmart in Littleton in in Vietnam, 1968), and beault) Benoit, and she orah of Stewartstown, spring at the Stewart- Reg was a proud U.S. the garden shop, and lat- Tracey Lee, who died in was raised on the family Michael Brooks and stown Hollow Cemetery. Navy veteran of World er as a greeter. Reg also 2011. farm in Stewartstown. Stephen Brooks of Cole- Expressions of sym- War II. He served as a did some volunteer work The family requests For many years, Ag- brook, and Diane Mer- pathy in memory of Mrs. motor machinist’s mate for Meals on Wheels that in lieu of flowers, nes was a homemaker, rill and husband Scott of Brooks may be made to on several small war- during the last years of memorial contributions raising her children, but Pittsburg; three sisters, the Autism Society of ships and saw action in his life. may be made to the Viet- later also was a caregiv- Aleda Maurais of Ca- New Hampshire, P.O. the Pacific theater. Reg took great joy in nam Veterans Memo- er in others’ homes and naan, Vt., Rose Breault Box 68, Concord, NH After a brief post-war spending time outdoors. rial Foundation, www. for local elderly people. of Maine, and Irene Jef- 03302; or online at www. stay at Plymouth State He was an accomplished vvmf.org or the Meals on She loved to cook, and fers of Concord; 11 grand- autismspeaks.org. College and then Okla- skier and better than Wheels Association of she was loved to play all children; 17 great-grand- Condolences may be homa to finish an educa- average tennis player America, www.mowaa. types of scratch tickets, children; and numerous offered to the family on- tion interrupted by war, as many local players org. at which she was fair- nieces and nephews. line by going to www. he and wife, Alice (Cry- can attest. In his later At his request, there ly successful. She was She was predeceased jenkinsnewman.com. an), settled in Lancaster years, he particularly were no calling hours or loved to keep up with by two brothers, Leon Funeral arrange- to raise a family. Reg liked hiking Mt. Pros- services. A memorial all the news and cur- and Eddie Benoit; two ments are under the spent most of his work- pect in Lancaster and service is planned by his rent events, and she was sisters, Germaine Caron direction of Jenkins & ing years at P.J. Noyes riding his bike for miles children for the spring. known for her sense of and Palmyra Dube; and Newman Funeral Home Company in Lancaster. near town and in Ver- To offer an online condo- humor. a grandson, Christopher in Colebrook. But as a hardworking mont after crossing the lence, please visit www. New Englander and de- Connecticut River. baileyfh.net. Lawrence Edwin Van Zandt Sr., 58 voted family man he Reginald is survived LITTLETON--Law- husband, Gene; broth- Ella Clough, 87 rence “Larry” Edwin er, Kenny and many BOSCAWEN — Ella all of St. Johnsbury, immediately followed by Van Zandt Sr., 58, of Lit- nieces and nephews. Clough, 87, formerly of Vt., Jasmin Clark, Lau- a Funeral Service at 11 tleton passed away on He was predeceased by Lisbon, passed away on ren Wright, Madison a.m. with Rev. Lyn Win- the evening of Thursday, his brother, Harry Wil- Jan. 26, 2015 at the Mer- Wright, Emma Wright, ter officiating. Burial Jan. 15, 2015. He was liam. Larry will also be rimack County Nursing and Aerin Wright, all of will be in the spring in born in 1956 in Clarion, greatly missed by family Home. Bradford, Vt.); siblings, the North Monroe Cem- Penn. to Claire William friends: Ted and Cathy A native of Littleton, Arthur Cassady and etery. Van Zandt and Maude Barden; Chad Robinson Ella was born on Dec. Lewis Cassady, both of In lieu of flowers, do- Mae Elder. and Josh Couturier, all 3, 1927, a daughter to Lancaster, Michael Cas- nations may be made Larry grew up in Oil of whom went above and Arthur and Amanda sady of Littleton, Velma in her memory to the City with his parents, beyond in recent years. Cassady. She married Lucas of Silver Springs, Edna McKenna Resi- two brothers and sister. Visiting hours were Armand Clough on July Fla., Norma Gilman of dents Funds, Merrimack He never finished high held at Ross Funeral 8, 1945, who predeceased St. Albans, Vt., and Lin- County Nursing Home, school, dropping out and 40, he returned to school, Home, 282 West Main St. her on June 8, 1985. da MacGowan of The 325 Daniel Webster enlisting in the Army obtaining an Associates Littleton on Wednesday, Surviving family Villages, Fla. Highway, Boscawen, NH Reserves where he met Degree in Computer Sci- Jan. 21. A celebration of members include two She was predeceased 03303 or Concord Visit- Frank Drake. Frank ences and in doing so, be- Larry’s life was held on daughters, Winnona by two brothers, Roger ing Nurses Hospice, 30 showed Larry a photo came the first in his fam- Thursday, Jan. 22. Buri- Vachon of Concord and and Allen Cassady, and Pillsbury St., Concord, of his sister, Cherie and ily to graduate college. al will take place in the Edith Clough of Mont- two sisters, Pauline In- NH 03301. Larry started writing let- He had many jobs over spring. pelier, Vt.; two grand- graham and Audrey Bo- Arrangements and ters to her. When Cherie the years, most recently In lieu of flowers, children, Christopher gie. care have been entrusted graduated high school in working for Mobile Med- please root against the George of St. Johnsbury, A calling hour was to the Pillsbury Phaneuf 1975, Larry hitchhiked ical in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Patriots and send dona- Vt. and Tabitha Wright held on Feb. 3, 2015 from Funeral Home and Cre- from Oil City, Penn. to Larry is survived by tions to the ALS Guard- of Bradford, Vt.; eight 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pill- matorium. For more Gilman, Vt. to attend her his wife of 39 years, Che- ian Angels, 33761 Lim- great-grandchildren sbury Phaneuf Funer- information, please vis- graduation. They mar- rie Lynn Drake Van Zan- erlic Lane, San Juan (David George, Olivia al Home, located at 101 it our Web site at www. ried on Christmas Eve of dt; his children and their Capistrano, CA 92675 George, Daniel George, Union St. in Littleton, pillsburyphaneuf.com. that year. wives: Lawrence Jr. or www.alsguardianan- While living in White- and Kate; William Jack gels.com/donate.html. Beverly Bishop Willey, 84 field, Larry took great and Kendra; Jonathan For more information joy from coaching Lit- Zachariah and Ashley; or to send a private note WHITEFIELD--Bev- the age of 72. Raylene and Richard tle League Baseball for five grandchildren, as of condolence to the fam- erly Bishop Willey be- She was a member Bly of Sunapee; Dale many years with his well as his sister, Rober- ily, go to www.RossFu- came an angel on Jan. of the Trinity United and Cindy Willey, friend, Chuck Scheys. At ta Jean Stevenson, her neral.com. 16, 2015, after a brief Methodist Church in Edgewater, Md.; Gary illness surrounded by Whitefield. She was a and Kathy Willey of Marie-Ange Sage, 98 her seven children. member of the Method- Mechanicsville, Md.; She was born April 1, ist Women’s Club and a Randy and Sheri of BURLINGTON, Vt. denton, Fla., Doris Sage 1930 in Whitefield to El- member of the Ameri- Newport, N.H.; Dennis — Marie-Ange Sage, 98, of Shelburne, Vt., Ann mer Bishop and Gladys can Legion Auxiliary. and Sandra of Dalton; of Lake Wallace, Vt., and husband Victor Pe- (Carpenter) Bishop. Beverly was prede- Vicki and Clayton Her- passed away peacefully ters of Vergennes, Vt.; She worked at the ceased by her parents bert of Lisbon and Mi- on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, two sons, Bernie Sage Whitefield Steam Laun- and two brothers, Clay- chael Willey of Suna- at Pillsbury Manor in of Shelburne, Vt., and dry for several years ton Bishop and Clar- pee; 19 grandchildren, South Burlington with Norman Sage and wife then at the Morrison ence (Tinker) Bishop 37 great grandchildren her family by her side. Samantha of Pelham; Nursing Home and Sar- and one sister, Roma and seven great-great She was born a twin, one sister, Rejeane Ma- twell Assisted Living Glines. grandchildren. in Stanhope, Québec, on cAllister of Troy, Vt.; for more than thirty She is survived by A Celebration of Life Dec. 18, 1916, a daughter She was a joyful per- two brothers, Bernard years before retiring at her seven children: is planned for April. of the late Joseph and son who loved to sing Routhier of South Burl- Bertha (Crete) Routhier. and dance, and she espe- ington, Vt., and Maurice Everett Stanton, 87 She attended Our Pre- cially loved a challenge. Routhier of Lakeworth, COLUMBIA — Ever- Stanton. He attended the sentation of St Mary’s There was nothing she Fla.; 16 grand-children, ett Stanton, 87, of Colum- Cone School in Colum- School in Stanhope and wouldn’t do or try…“lais- 13 great-grandchildren, bia, passed away at the bia and later entered the was married to Arthur sez les bon temps rouler” three great-great grand- Northeastern Vermont U.S. Navy during World Sage of Norton on Aug. (let the good times roll); children; and many niec- Regional Hospital in St. War II. He was injured 25, 1936. driving a tractor, racing es and nephews. Johnsbury on Monday in basic training, was re- For 65 years, Ma- on a snowmobile, and She was preceded in morning, Jan. 26, 2015, leased from the military rie-Ange and Arthur re- speed walking were just death by her loving hus- after a long period of de- and returned home to sided in Norton and Lake a few that all will re- band of 65 years, Arthur, clining health. the North Country. Wallace. She primarily member. Her passion in 2001, and eight sib- Everett was born in Everett then worked focused on raising seven was to impart to all to lings. Columbia on May 13, for a time at the Strat- children and helping her learn to appreciate what There are no public 1927, a son to the late Wal- husband with the farm, you have and keep life calling hours. A memo- ter and Wilma (Whiting) Stanton, PAGE ­­­A14 delivering mail, and simple! She was fre- rial Mass and graveside baking homemade bread quently heard to say, service will be held in and donuts sold at local ‘Life is a school and we the summer of which no- grocery stores. People are all here to learn.’ tice will be given. IN MEMORIAM waited for Arthur to A woman of great Expressions of sym- show up with the baked faith, she encouraged all pathy in memory of Mrs. In Loving Memory goods. to trust in God, and with Sage may be made to Charles (Squeak) Frenette Sr. His help there was noth- Pillsbury Manor Home June 11, 1945-February 9, 2012 ing one couldn’t achieve Care, 20 Harborview COÖS COUNTY Another year has passed since you or do. Her favorite song Rd., So. Burlington, VT were taken from us. The memories of COMMISSIONERS was, ‘This is the day the 05403. you and our lives together will be with • Regular Meeting • Lord hath made.’ She Condolences may be us forever. You are deeply and sadly Wednesday, loved people, entertain- offered to the family on- missed by all of us. Our love for you ing, traveling, and espe- line by going to www. will be with us always. February 11, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. cially playing cards. jenkinsnewman.com. She leaves behind Funeral arrange- Love and miss you. Coös County five daughters, Rita ments are under the Lorna Frenette Nursing Hospital Charles Frenette Jr. & Family Martin, Bert and hus- direction of Jenkins & W. Stewartstown, NH Wayne Frenette & Family band Eddie Vargas, and Newman Funeral Home Theresa Sage all of Bra- in Colebrook. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 Coös County Democrat A3 ••• Market value of Col. Town Trust now over $3.8 million BY EDITH TUCKER recovered while still paid: $6,882 (50 percent Recreation Department. sure the Col. Town Committee decided to [email protected] disbursing all earned of the management fee This was due to a change Trust follows the re- change the account in- LANCASTER — This income to the Colonel of the Passumpsic Sav- requested by Col. Town quirements of the Col. vestment management town’s many public rec- Town Recreation De- ings Bank); $444, foreign Recreation Department Francis L. Town Will firm to Passumpsic Sav- reational opportunities partment,” Shearer taxes, $1,259 pre-paid on the handling of the and every year to file ings Bank. at Colonel Town, includ- notes. accrued interest; a $700 year-end ‘sweep’ of all both a Probate Account- “PSB guaranteed a ing its extensive facili- According to the amortization entry; the income earned as of ing with the Probate fee schedule which was ties, are the envy of oth- Will of Col. Town, the agent fees of $5, premi- Dec. 31. Court and a State of NH fixed at .30 percent of er Coös towns, thanks Trust must disburse all um of insurance bond “They requested that Report with the Charita- total assets for the first to the generosity of Col- earned income from div- of $400, N.H. State Re- this income be trans- ble Trusts Unit,” Shear- three years, and then onel Francis L. Town idends and interest, less port Filing Fee of $75; ferred on the first busi- er continued. “Our mis- increased three basis and the Col. Town Trust expenses, for the benefit and N.H. Probate Court ness day of the following sion is to maximize the points each year after which was set up under of the Col. Town Recre- Fee of $65. The $115,246 year to make it easier income available to the for the next five years,” his will. ation Department. balance was disbursed for budget planning,” Col. Town Recreation Shearer recalls. “For As of Jan. 28, the Col. “For almost a decade to the Col. Town Recre- he explains. “Carryover Department while pre- 2015, its management fee Town Trust had a mar- now, the interest rate ation Department. income earned in 2014 of serving and growing the will be fixed at 0.45 per- ket value of $3,809,151, market has been at his- The other 50 percent $4,817 was transferred Trust principal to serve cent of total assets, and reports Doug Shearer, torical lows, making it of Passumpsic’s manage- in Jan. 2015. Total net the needs of future gen- we are in the last year of treasurer of the Col. a challenge to find the ment fee was paid out of income earned for 2014 erations. the original agreement. Town Investment Com- bonds, preferred stocks, principal, as allowed un- was then $112,817. Fifty “Our meetings are “PSB has full dis- mittee in an e-mail re- and other securities der the rules for a Trust percent of the manage- posted at Town Hall and cretionary authority sponse to a telephone with the highest yields,” in New Hampshire. This ment fees for Passump- are open to the public,” on all investment deci- inquiry. . Shearer continued. “In allowed the Col. Town sic Savings Bank totaled he points out. “This past sions with regard to the Looking back histori- addition the Trust must Recreation Department $7,810, and there was fall, we met with the Trust,” he continued. ”It cally, this account ended only purchase securi- to receive an additional $2,734 in miscellaneous Lancaster Budget Com- must follow the Trust 2007 with a market value ties that meet the min- $6,882 in income in 2013. expenses and pre-paid mittee to address any mission statement and of $3,323,726, and then imum rating standards “For 2014, the Trust interest.” questions they had. And policies. The Investment during the 2008 market found in the Commit- ended the year with The Col. Town In- our annual review with Committee meets with crash bottomed out at tee’s investment policy. a market value of vestment Committee Passumpsic Bank in PSB regularly to review $2,805,296. In 2013, the total income $3,798,981,” Shearer re- is made up of six elect- December also included the performance of the “Fortunately, the earned in the Trust was ports. “The total income ed volunteers from the the Col. Town Spending account. We also com- stock market has re- $121,557. earned was $123,361. Town of Lancaster. Committee.” pare its performance bounded since that time From this the fol- For 2014, $108,000 was “Our fiduciary re- It was at the end of and fee structure with and the account has lowing expenses were disbursed to Col. Town sponsibility is to make 2007 that the Investment other investment firms available on a regular basis.” Together churches to fill vacation food bags for 50 LES students In reply to a specif- BY EDITH TUCKER ic question about any [email protected] and Cheese boxes; how best to help in the restrictions imposed LANCASTER — Campbell’s Chicken effort or to contribute by the State of N.H. on Four churches — All Noodle or vegetarian funds for the new pro- funds that are deemed Saints in the Gate of ABC soups; 5-oz. cans gram. municipal funds, Shear- Heaven Catholic Par- of tuna; canned Pasta Carlson also pointed er replied, “The ulti- ish, Assembly of God, meals — either spaghet- out that management mate authority for these Christ Methodist, and ti w/meatballs or ravio- team member Larry funds lies with the Coös First Congregation- li; oatmeal hot cereal Holmes at Shaw’s Su- County Probate Court al-United Church of packets; 15-ounce may- permarket in Lancast- and the State of N.H. Christ — have joined onnaise; single-serv- er is giving lots of help Charitable Trusts Unit St. Paul’s Episcopal ing boxes of raisins; as well as providing a of the State Attorney Church, which re- single-serving packs of place in the store where General’s Office. Each cently has organized a applesauce; and single shoppers can donate receives annual reports food outreach to pub- serving packs of cheese specific goods. to review and approve, lic schools, to develop and crackers. No pea- Senior warden Bruce and both make sure we an ecumenical effort nut butter is being col- Hicks also said that St. follow the wishes of the to provide meals for 50 lected because of the Paul’s has cut anoth- Col. Francis L. Town Lancaster Elementary potential for allergic er $1,000 check for the Will and that there is School children during reactions. Community Cupboard no deviating from those February vacation The logistical efforts Food Pantry, located in wishes.” week, vestry member involved in packing up the basement of Christ Susan Carlson of Guild- and taking the food to Methodist Church on hall announced on Sun- the Lancaster School Main Street that pro- CRAFT ITEMS day during St. Paul’s is being carefully coor- vides food for those liv- morning service. dinated, Carlson said. ing in nearby towns on FOR SALE Lancaster’s Ecu- Parishioners at each both sides of the Con- menical Outreach Photo by Edith Tucker church can inquire necticut River. DO YOU CRAFT WITH will provide “vaca- Susan Carlson of Guildhall, a St. Paul’s Episcopal Church tion totes” later this vestry member, announced on Sunday that five local churches WOOL OR LACE? month with identical are now working together in an ecumenical effort to provide Hot Washed, cold rinsed, February vacation food totes filled with specific foods for 50 WEATHER SUMMARY offerings: Kraft Mac hot dried and steamed students at the Lancaster Elementary School. Week of Jan. 25 - 31 By Dave Haas Press wool pieces from discarded wool clothing. TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: Hundreds of beautiful felted Kick the Habit! smoking cessation High Week...... 28 1/25 Total Week...... 0.47 pieces for your projects. Low Week...... -22 1/29 Total This Month...... 2.39 1 cent a square inch. High 1 Year Ago...... 34 Normal This Month...... 3.13 Also, thousands of yards of Total This Year...... 2.39 course announced at Weeks Medical Low 1 Year Ago...... -14 vintage, handmade, and Normal High...... 25 Normal For Year To Date...... 3.13 Total. Snow This Month...... 21.2 rescued lace. LANCASTER — Wednesday, March 9 techniques; and staying Normal Low...... 1 Record High...... 55 1978 Normal Snow This Month...... 23.9 Weeks Medical Center Monday, March 16 smoke free. Record Low...... -34 1998 Total Snow This Winter...... 49.8 See Jodi at the back door will offer a FreshStart Monday, March 23 For more informa- Degree Days This YTD...... 4887 Normal Snow This Winter...... 52.8 (off the parking lot) of smoking cessation Some of the topics to tion, please call the Degree Days Last YTD...... 4983 Just Interiors course beginning on be discussed include: Weeks Medical Center Avg. Degree Days YTD...... 4945 Note: Melted Precipitation Year 22 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. Begins Jan 1 & Ends Dec. 31z Monday, Feb. 16. understanding why Volunteer Department Note: Degree Day Year Begins July Call 631-5280 or 788-2593 1 & Ends June 30. The FreshStart you smoke; the effects at 788-5221 or 788-5023. course is designed to of smoking on you and help participants be- those around you; nico- come tobacco free in a tine replacement prod- professionally managed ucts; stress manage- and supportive group. ment and weight control Friends of the The course includes six comprehensive class- Paws-a-tive Training es conducted by Margo & Doggie Day Care Whitefield Library Cliche, a certified tobac- Daycare available invite you to a special program to co prevention counsel- Mon., Wed., and Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm a special program to or. The course, held in 7-Week Puppy Class 90 minutes sessions, is Dogs one year & younger th th Celebrate Valentine’s Day scheduled for the follow- Starts Mon., Feb. 16 - March 30 from 6:30-7:30pm with a ing dates: •Private Lessons Monday, Feb. 16 • Behavior Modification Happy Healthy Heart Monday, Feb. 23 • In-home private lessons available Monday, March 2 (603) 788-5588 www.pawsativetraining.com Saturday, February 14, 11am - 1pm at the Whitefield Public Library

Lancaster Apartments Free program Lancaster, NH (donations can be made to the American Heart Assn.) Qualified applicants pay 30% of adjusted annual income towards rent and utilities. Light lunch will be served, catered by Lancaster, 2 br. Immediate Vacancy, All utilities included, rent the Lion & Rose based on 30% of income, non-smoking, no pets. Credit, Criminal & Landlord checks required. For more information & Application call Speakers include Peggy Piette, APRN, EastPoint Properties (603)262-1298 TDD Equipped, Equal Housing Opportunities MSB, NP-C Please write or call: EastPoint Properties Please pre-register by Monday, Feb. 9 5A East Point Drive by calling Valerie Fitchett 837-9169 Bedford, NH 03110 or the library 837-2030 during regular (603)262-1298 (TDD equipped) Mon.-Fri. • 8:00am - 4:30pm hours This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A4 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 ••• Guest Commentary Wholesale electricity prices are down, but for how long?

Editor’s note: The following guest commentary was submitted by Marc Brown, Executive Director of the New England Ratepayers Assocation.

This winter’s wholesale electricity costs haven’t reached the historic levels seen during the 2013-2014 winter, but that doesn’t mean that all is well with New England’s electricity markets. We still have the highest regional electricity costs in the United States and impending capacity shortages will be a chal- lenge to policymakers for years to come. ISO-NE has repeatedly warned that 8,000 MW (25 percent) of New England’s electricity capacity has either retired or is “at-risk” of retiring. The region will be challenged to meet its 2020 Installed Capacity Requirement (ICR) without new resources or the repowering of moth- balled plants. More importantly, ISO’s calculations don’t include Pilgrim (Massachusetts) or Millstone (Connecticut) nuclear plants, which represent an ad- ditional 2,500 MW that some experts have considered to be at risk of closing. How did we get here? Over the past 15 years, New England has implemented short-sighted electricity policies that have led to a hodgepodge of mandates and regulations that favor renewable energy gen- Photo by Edith Tucker eration and state-decreed long-term contracts be- District I state Sen. Jeff Woodburn, left, of Dalton presented both Lancaster Snow Drifters’ president Ken Bolland and trail master Shane Beattie with a Proclamation signed by Gov. Maggie Hassan declaring Saturday, Jan. 31, as Lancaster Grand tween electricity suppliers and renewable electrici- Prix Day during the ceremonies at Friday night’s Grand Prix Ball at the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield. Woodburn ty generators. A significant factor in the premature said the event represents more than a snowmobile race: “It’s us, our history, our community, and our past and our future.” closing of Vermont Yankee nuclear plant was the continued expansion of RPS and the PPAs that ac- company them. Add that to the federal production tax credits that benefit wind farms, giving them a $50/MWh head start on their competitors in the mar- Readers’ Fomru ketplace. This allows them to submit negative bids into the market, artificially depressing prices which Thanks for supporting Brooke Ramsdell provides short-term savings, but ultimately leads to more base load retirements and long-term pain for Scholarship tournament ratepayers. To the Editor: We would like to thank Mike Curtis and Jean Ole- So why have electricity prices not reached the his- On Jan. 24, 2015, the Third Annual Brooke Rams- son who organize this event and for everyone who toric heights of last winter? Two reasons: First, it dell Middle School Basketball Tournament was held makes it possible--the WMRHS Booster Club, the has not been as cold this winter and this has put less at the The Whitefield School and the Lancaster Ele- sponsors, to Mr. Irv Connary, who donated the tro- pressure on electricity demand. Second, and more mentary School, with proceeds going to the Brooke phies, to all the parents who cook and donate food importantly, we have had an increase in liquefied Ramsdell Scholarship Fund at White Mountains Re- and volunteer their time to work at the Tournament, natural gas (LNG) imports mainly due to the inclu- gional High School. Nine girl’s teams and nine boy’s and for all the players and teams who participate—it sion of LNG in the winter reliability program. teams participated in the tournament. A lot of good, is very much appreciated. The Winter Reliability Program was implemented competitive basketball was enjoyed by everyone This Tournament and Scholarship is such a won- last winter (without LNG) and was largely responsi- who attended. derful way to remember Brooke. She loved playing ble for keeping the lights on during last winter’s cold We would like to thank SAU #36, White Moun- sports, and she loved attending school at The White- snap—and has played a similarly important role this tains Regional High School, Lancaster Elementary field School and White Mountains Regional High January. This out-of-market program is designed to School, and The Whitefield School for making this School. Thank you so much. incent oil, natural gas and dual-fueled generators to tournament possible. The Family of Brooke Ramsdell carry inventory (oil) or to contract for fuel (LNG) en- suring that they have sufficient fuel reserves to oper- If your water isn’t contaminated, ate when called upon by guaranteeing compensation for unused oil inventory ($18/barrel) or unused LNG I want to hear from you contract volume ($3/MMbtu). To the Editor: a darkened room with strong and focused backlight- Last summer, New England’s winter LNG strip I am offering a $500 reward to the first person who ing. Examine melted snow water and you will see prices were being offered with the highest forward can show me a New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine horrifying amounts of contamination. This winter, prices—which means that LNG tankers from Trin- drinking water source (private or municipal well, falling “snowflakes” often look like frosty bits of idad chose New England over Europe or Asia. The spring, or town water) that is not visibly contami- dryer lint that spin as they descend. Try aiming a Northeast Gateway, an LNG receiving facility locat- nated with the dust and fibers that jets are spraying 75-watt halogen floodlight (energy saving bulbs don’t ed 13 miles off of the coast of Boston, has provided the on us. work) into night fog, rain, or snow, and you will see region with an additional 1 bcf of LNG this winter Hold a clear glass or jar of your water between large amounts of jet dust in the air. from a facility that has laid dormant since the Spring your eyes and the sun and look carefully through If your water is truly free of particulates, I want to of 2010. The added LNG has led to “crushing” of the the sides of the container. Experiment with different hear from you. I am in the phone book; leave a mes- basis pricing for natural gas at the Algonquin Ter- viewing angles and distances. A magnifying glass sage. minal, which reached a single-day record high last can help. If no contaminants are visible, try stirring, Mitch Perry winter of $73.39, but has barely breeched the $10.00 which puts the dust and fibers in motion. If the sun Dalton mark this winter. We can thank ISO’s changes to the is obscured by jet emissions, examine the water in Winter Reliability Program for the increased LNG supplies, but is this a long-term solution? While Riddle me this… the program has kept the lights on and the influx of To the Editor: er hear about welfare or food stamps running out of LNG supplies have suppressed prices this winter—it I am hoping someone in the Coös County Dem- money? What’s interesting is the first group “worked would be foolhardy to depend on LNG imports as a ocrat circulation subscriber list can articulate how for” their money, but the second has not. Land of Oz long-term solution to future electricity supply short- this kind of public policy and some media reporting accounting principles aside, I am just not able to rec- ages. Should global LNG markets change with other is supposed to work regarding our current govern- oncile that balance sheet. countries like Japan or Korea offering higher prices ment and cultural environment. I ran the questions 3. Why are we cutting benefits for our veterans, we will likely see a return to the volatility that ham- by my current member of the House of Representa- no pay raises for our military and cutting our army mered our electricity markets last winter. tives, Ann Kuster, but only received a vacuous letter to a level lower than before WWII, but we are not Commentary, PAGE ­­­A14 referring me to her Facebook page to see all she is stopping the payments or benefits to illegal aliens. doing for New Hampshire District 2 in Washington, Remember the president’s speech on Obamacare D.C., but nothing regarding these specific issues. and Joe Wilson’s visceral response? 1. 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thought nothing about known Brook, a mile or before the first big cuts. striking out on for Third so above Remote Land- He described travelers of Lake, or Barker Pond, or ing, in Noöne’s Grant. the deep woods stopping Boundary Pond, or Azis- There are, by the way, to converse and boil the cohos and Magalloway nothing but carp there. tea. and beyond. A more discernable Oddly enough, I’d When I’m lucky to remnant of old foot-paths heard about this long see such a place as it can be seen by just about before I’d read Thoreau. was once was, untram- anyone who has the time Stopping to boil the tea meled, not altered in to walk the shore at Lake and who had the time to By John Harrigan any way, I like to envi- Francis Campground, walk and talk were on a sion the trail-travelers of where the Connecticut short list, but the old tim- Columnist yore, before the walking River flows in. In old ers remembered. These bosses, before the books times it had to be the customs were niceties, “Tall Trees and Tough portage path, before set- sadly missing in today’s Editor’s note: Mr. Men” or “Spiked Boots” tlement and farms and world. Harrigan is currently or the cry “Daylight in road-building realities I’ve spent a lot of time taking a brief hiatus as the swamp,” the age-old brought engineers and on the Appalachian he recovers from a recent cry to get the boys in the A to B shorter distances Trail and its offshoots illness. The following logging camps up out of between points. all over the White Moun- North Country Notebook their lice-infested bunks (Before we let this tains, and on the Cohos column was originally and moving to breakfast go, it’s “port-ajh,” the Trail, which goes from published on Aug. 2, 2013. and making daylight in French, not the clumsy the northern slopes of the swamp. English “port-tidge,” the Whites all the way to Second Connecticut What was it truly which sounds like “cot- the Canadian border and Lake is the place to be like before daylight in tage” or “cabbidge” or beyond with the help of at low water. It reveals the swamp? There is lit- “baggidge,” which of our Quebec and Mari- all the history anyone tle record. You can pick course it is, because time friends (guidebook who has the time to up some of the lifestyle hapless souls carrying info is at cohostrail.org). walk its shores can get. from earnest and selec- canoes around rapids And I can’t help won- It is just north of where tive and wonderful read- on portages had to make dering if anyone carries New Hampshire’s last ing, with which I rec- (and still make, believe a pipe, let alone the abili- woodland caribou were John Harrigan ommend two of Robert me) several trips on ac- ty to start a fast fire, and seen, around 1904. I talk- Second Connecticut Lake, just after ice-out, shows the remains Pike’s books, above. count of too much duffel. chew the fat, and take of the first stone and wood dam built for log-drives. ed with a man who had But the traces of the One can only figure that the time for pleasant- seen that. We were in drive, when millions of and keeping it clean (a old paths are almost the Coashaukees, whose ries, and boil the tea. the hospital together. He board feet of long–log kudo on this to the main- gone, and these days you name is the origin of These days someone died there and I, in for spruce, fir and pine were tenance team that Nan- have to have a sense of Coös County, blamed the would call 911 about the some legwork, obviously sluiced down the Con- cee and I met a year ago history, and pick and women, and the wom- fire to boil the tea, and didn’t. necticut River for the at the head of the Fifteen choose your friends and en talked them to death then call the Swat Team, How I wish I’d been mills and house-building Mile Falls, just below the family and relations, right back. coming down helicopter around before the first and other uses far below, Gilman Dam, just above lest you be trampled to (That’s why I hope, in lines hut-hut-hut, to ar- dams went up on the with the best logs usual- Moore Dam Lake). death. Therefore you my dotage, to work with rest you for smoking. Connecticut Lakes. They ly fetching up at Mount Today, at Second can know and say (and anthropologists in the were nothing like the re- Tom, for the lucrative Lake, at low water, write) just so much. Far North on male skel- (This column runs bar-and-concrete dams Massachusetts and Con- which is usually af- One of the oldest foot- etons along portages, left in 13 weekly papers cov- of more modern times. necticut trade. ter the spring release, paths in the territory there by impatient wom- ering the northern two- On First and Second You can still see a a visitor can still see goes almost right by my en). thirds of New Hampshire Lakes, it was a case of vestige of such dams at the lake’s original out- camp, an ancient foot- Thoreau, whose and parts of Maine and pole-driven, board-stop low-water at the First lines. The old books talk path that Bing Judd and writing mostly never Vermont. John Harri- driving dams, meant Lake picnic grounds— about the ancient paths Ron Hughes know about interested me, was par- gan’s address: Box 39, to store water to be re- and many thanks to the to this very place from but almost no others do, ticularly good on such Colebrook, NH 03576, or leased at just the right power company for mak- other places---paths that a path near Nameless topics, as in his “Maine [email protected]) time for the spring log- ing this place available, travelers of the woods Pond, just above Un- Woods” (1838) on travels ...my share!

BY RON PELCHAT lowers? Fareed Zakaria their success, overthrow it should be this: disre- boldened, to increase but the game can teach In the buildup to the of CNN, among others, the dynasty. Maybe we spect breeds contempt. the hate or solidify the us a lot. Who knew? Super Bowl, I was struck feels use of the termi- can learn from the Se- Generalized disrespect resolve. Next week, more of by the similarities of, nology incites more ahawks, take a lesson grows and emboldens So Super Bowl, won why they hate us. and the media’s fasci- hatred, increases the from sports, don’t incite the haters, grows the or lost, Deflategate and nation with, deflategate numbers, causes more the enemy! For the ene- hatred. Don’t give the the media showed us (...my share! Is a col- and radical Islam. Yup! “lone wolves.” Even Dr. my will grow in resolve enemy, their supporters the power of disrespect umn by Ronaldo R. Pel- Follow me here. Benjamin Carson, right and motivation. or those on the fringe and piling on. The Super chat. Send questions or Deflategate, concern- wing conservative and Mostly Seattle, and any extra motivation, Bowl is just a game, ter- comments to rpelch57@ ing the amount of air aspiring US Presidential the Patriots too, were reasons to become em- rorism isn’t of course, gmail.com) in Patriot footballs, and candidate, compared playing nice until it was whether or not Obama, the “bad guys” to our time not to. A couple of among others, is leading founding fathers in the shots over the bow may- us astray by refusing to passion for their motiva- be, but nothing serious. use said terminology tions and willingness to So here’s my prediction, when discussing ISIS, die for their beliefs- just written before the fact, IN THE EAST! SNOW! GROOMING! ISIL, Boka Haram, Hez- thank prudence that our but now being read af- # IN NH! SERVICE! LIFTS! LODGING! ON-MTN. 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This past weekend upon. There is one thing Valley Road near where them shared the same Mother Nature give you it. Many should be hap- was the date of the for sure there is plenty I grew up and they were traditions. Also, the enough materials to py for no matter their Grand Prix Races held of snow footage for the found to be delicious, first graders have col- have to furrow through winter sport it should in Lancaster, and on skidoo’s to be able to go then in the 1960’s it lected 16 and one-half in order to do your job be able to be exercised. Monday the 26th, we anywhere that is legal disappeared. This year pounds of Tab Tops so of saying winter should Mine is trying to keep were presented a Snow to venture on. the Arbor Day Founda- far, for the Shriners be half over? warm! Storm that landed six to This winter, there tion is offering 3 bush- Children’s Hospital. Humor A neighbor wore 12 inches of snow in our has been some fairly es from their Hazelnut They appreciate all Hi, George of 02598; both of his winter jack- area, but much more low temperatures; thus, Project, for research, a the help given by every- are you all dug out yet ets when painting his around us. This was our rivers should be get- method to fight climate one. Many thanks! The from our double dose house last summer. The just the ticket needed ting covered with ice, so change, for health, and Second Grade students of great White Fluff? directions on the paint to give the area the ex- has anyone been notic- the shells are a safe and had a special Commu- It sure is winter now can read, “Put on two tra amount of snow to ing as to how much of efficient fuel to help nity Service that they with no question about coats, for best results.” make a much healthier the rivers are open and lessen demand for wood accomplished and deliv- condition for skidoo’s how much is under ice. and other energy sourc- ered. They made Christ- to perform their many The ice probably is not es. The nuts are rich in mas ornaments in the State reps worried about tasks. The snow lev- very thick at this point, dietary fiber, vitamin E, shape of Christmas el was much slimmer and the ponds and lakes magnesium, potassium, Trees to reinforce their DHHS plans to cut nursing beforehand and snow will be getting ready to and heart healthy vita- author of the month, machines had not been accept Bob Houses for min B. Jan Brett. The Christ- home payments able to run over the people that like to ice As always, there has mas Tree ornaments trails in their condition. fish One lake to watch been much going on at were given to the Nurs- BY EDITH TUCKER likely be partly made Mother Nature must for these little huts is the Jefferson Elementa- ing Home in Whitefield. [email protected] up by federal dollars – have heard the call for Forest Lake on Route ry School. The Kinder- They used them to dec- LANCASTER — State supplemental Medicaid ‘White Flake Fuel’ to 116 just beyond the cen- garten class presented orate their three Christ- representatives — re- payments, called “Pro- adjust the need of more ter of Whitefield going optimism to the school, mas trees throughout gardless of their polit- share” payments. These volume to make good towards Littleton. An- which is one of their im- the facility. This gave ical party — agreed on dollars may not be avail- tracks to run on. Then other place that usually ages of a graduate char- second graders a chance Friday that they are able for some time, how- on Friday, “First Day of receives a few of these acteristic. Their pre- to feel the warmth of worried about what al- ever. the Grand Prix” we had huts is Martin Meadow sentation consisted of a giving of oneself for the most certainly will be a Pro-share payments another Snow Storm, Pond in Lancaster if one story, “Pete the Cat and holidays, and cheering significant down-shift- are not, however, avail- that brought even more would like to see what His Magic Sunglasses,” up the elderly and lone- ing of costs for nursing able for private nonprof- than Monday’s, making they are like. Good luck, written by Kimberly ly. The Third Grade had home residents on Med- it nursing homes even if for even much better fishermen! and James Dean. This is a very special project icaid onto Coös County they care for Medicaid trail conditions for Reminder that the a story about finding — they were Paleon- taxpayers, following residents. the event, this also Jefferson Historical the good in every tologists and dissected commissioner Nick The average cost in made the conditions for Society will not hold a day. Then they present- through rocks (fake Toumpas of the state 2014 for residents on everyone’s machines meeting in February, ed everyone with a vid- ones of cookies) Department of Health Medicaid in both of the into a much more desir- but the first Tuesday of eo discussing the good to find the fossils and Human Services Coös County nursing able amount of snow to March at 7 p.m., they in their day, and “Look- (Chocolate chips). We (DHHS) announcement homes was $16.5 million, run upon. Hope every- will have one at the Jef- ing for the Good”; a big also had to look at the last week to the Legisla- according to county ad- one had the good luck ferson Public Library. thank you goes out to fossils and determine ture’s Fiscal Committee ministrator Jennifer that was anticipated There will be much to Miss Nieman for help- what they were from, that he plans to cut $7 Fish. The average Med- discuss on the upcom- ing with their blue sun- Also they talked about million from expected icaid revenue received LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE ing 2015 Season and glasses! In First Grade life cycles of plants and Medicaid nursing home for those residents was THE STATE OF electing a new slate of Social Studies the focus animals. The students reimbursements. $10.3 million, leaving an NEW HAMPSHIRE Officers for the ensur- was on family tradi- really got involved in Nine of the Coös’ average deficit of $6.2 ing year. We welcome tions for the Holidays. the science. Good work! 10 state reps met as a million. 1st Circuit – Probate Division - Lancaster new members! Everyone shared spe- By golly, the time delegation on Jan. 30 It’s too soon to know Period Ending: 01/15/2015 Have you ever eaten cial traditions that their is here; Phil – the – to formally vote to ac- how a $7 million cut in APPOINTMENT OF Hazelnuts? There was families enjoy. It was Ground Hog, Tuesday, cept the county’s 2014 reimbursements would FIDUCIARIES a real nice bush on the discovered that many of Feb. 2 was the day. Did fourth-quarter finan- affect Coös County. Notice is hereby given that the cial report and to dis- Predicted bad weath- following fiduciaries have been cuss other Coös County er canceled Toumpas’ duly appointed by the Judge of business; only Rep. Bill planned trip to Coös on Probate for Coos County. All persons having claims against Hatch of Gorham was Monday, Feb. 1, where these decedents are requested to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING not on hand. he was slated to visit The exhibit them for adjustment and Each year, DHHS pro- Morrison in Whitefield, all indebted to make payment. Under the provisions of RSA 198:20-c(II), the Northumberland vides rate reimburse- Country Village in Lan- Fraser, Roy Moffett, late of School Board will hold a public hearing to approve the ments to New Hampshire caster, Indian Stream Whitefield, NH. Susan J. Fra‑ nursing homes for resi- Health Center and Upper ser, P.O. Box 181, 28 Earles Way, Whitefield, NH 03598. withdrawal of up to $63,000.00 from the Maintenance Trust dents on Medicaid. Any Connecticut Valley Hos- #314‑2014‑ET‑00257 Fund to replace the Groveton High School bleachers. The money the state budgets pital in Colebrook, and to pay these rates that’s the Coös County Nurs- Henry, Gerald E., late of White‑ field, NH. Liane J. Henry, P.O. public hearing will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 not been spent by year’s ing Home in Berlin, plus Box 163, Whitefield, NH 03598. at 6:00pm in the library of the Groveton High School. end is held over to add to the Moffett House histor- #314‑2014‑ET‑00243 the following year’s pay- ical museum, where Dr.

Dated: 01/15/2015 Terri L. Peterson, Clerk ments. It is those dollars, Moffett’s restored medi- totaling some $7 million, cal offices show what an which Toumpas plans to osteopath’s office looked Town of Stark use to cover other bud- like in the post-WWII Town of Whitefield PLANNING BOARD get shortfalls. era. Public Budget Hearing Public Hearing The reductions in County treasurer state payments to pub- Fred King of Colebrook lic nursing homes will The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Whitefield will Boundary Line Adjustment Payments, PAGE ­­­A11 hold their Public Budget Hearing at the Whitefield Bell Farm Trust – Map 201-32 Glenn & Ronald Lunn – 201-31 Town Office located at 38 King Square on Wednesday, Jefferson Budget Hearing February 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Stark Town Hall The Board of Selectmen will hold a budget hearing The deadline for submission of petition warrant articles February 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office is Tuesday, February 3, 2014. Copies of the proposed to present the 2015 proposed budget. budget will be available at the town office on Friday, Town of Whitefield February 6, 2014. Public Hearing Pursuant to RSA 72:74, the Town of Whitefield Whitefield Board of Selectmen Town of Randolph will hold a Public Hearing on Notice of Public Hearing Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Town Budget at the Whitefield Town Office located at 38 King Square to enter into a voluntary The Randolph Select Board will be holding a Public/Budget Hearing SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #58 agreement with DG Whitefield to make a pursuant to RSA 32:5 on their purposed budget for the ensuing year. payment in lieu of taxes. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015, beginning at 6 PM at the Randolph Town Hall in Randolph, NH. Northumberland-Stark-Stratford Board of Selectmen PUBLIC NOTICE Randolph residents are encouraged to attend. Selectmen Town of Randolph The school districts of SAU #58 announce the following details PUBLIC NOTICE regarding the school budget hearing dates and petitions for warrant articles. Information for the submitting petitions will be available in the WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 15 Preble Street, Groveton, NH 03582 (tel. 603-636-1437). In addition, budgets and warrant articles Public hearings will be held in each of the five WHITE MOUNTAINS will be posted in two public places in each town, according to RSA towns on the following warrant article: REGIONAL SCHOOL 197:7, prior to the meetings and voting dates. Article 12: Shall we rescind the provisions of RSA 40:13 (known DISTRICT BUDGET HEARINGS as SB 2), as adopted by the White Mountains Regional School 2014-2015 School Year Budget hearings will be held at the dates, places, and times listed District on March 10, 1998 so that the official ballot will no longer below. All questions relative to the operating budgets of the school be used for voting on all questions, but only for the election of SUPPORT STAFF districts for the 2015-2016 school year will be discussed at the officers and certain other questions for which the official ballot is 1:1 Paraprofessional for Middle School hearings. The public is urged to attend to receive information and to required by state law? 3/5ths VOTE REQUIRED General Special Ed. Middle School Paraprofessional comment on the budgets at the hearings. 2015-2016 School Year Stratford – Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. – Stratford PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE School Multipurpose Room SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (Further information regarding this position Carroll Town Office – Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6 pm Northumberland – Monday, February 16, 2015 – 6:00pm – Groveton can be obtained by visiting our website High School Library at www.sau36.org under Employment) Dalton Town Office – Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 6 pm PETITIONS FOR WARRANT ARTICLES Submit resume to Any voter may petition for a school warrant article if the petition con- Lancaster School – Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 6 pm Office of Superintendent of Schools ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. tains the signatures of 25 or more voters, or 2% of the school district’s 14 King Square voters. Petitions for all three districts must be submitted to the Office of WMRHS – Monday, February 16, 2015 at 6:30 pm Whitefield, NH 03598 the Superintendent of Schools by Monday, February 9, 2015. (603) 837-9363 Jefferson School – Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 6 pm Web site: www.sau36.org WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 Coös County Democrat A7 ••• A8 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 ••• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 Coös County Democrat A9 ••• Crane’s Snowmobile Museum draws vintage sled aficionados

Photo by Edith Tucker Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster allows visitors to trace the development of snow- mobiles. Its collection includes a motorized toboggan, a 1972 Ski-Doo Elite, a 1963 Trail Bike combination bike and sled, and a late 1950s Boggana snowmobile, built in Winnipeg.

Photo by Edith Tucker Greg Allen of Glen spent almost a year hand-crafting a replica of a 1978 RXL Polaris in his garage, fabricating some parts himself and buying others mostly online from vendors, located in Minnesota and other mid-West states. ON Friday, his brand-new “vintage” machine was voted both “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice” He’d also brought 3 other Polaris machines to display outside of Crane’s Snowmobile Museum on Lancaster’s Main St.

Photo by Edith Tucker (Right) The Kilkenny Cup is on display at Crane’s Snowmobile Museum on Main Street in Lancaster. The shiny silver bowl relects the images of numerous sleds plus the photographer. Our Corner Store announces Valentine bag sale WHITEFIELD — Our Maybe a sweater or a and all the folks coming Corner Store, located at new purse would make in to shop. 4 Main St. in Whitefield, a nice gift for someone One of our volunteers, will be holding a bag sale you love? Cost is $5 a a local nursing profes- Friday and Saturday, bag. Donations of gently sional, will be available Feb. 6 and 7. used clothing and house- on the first Friday each We still have winter hold articles and furni- month – Feb. 6 - from clothes, but even some ture are welcome during 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free warmer weather items store hours. The store blood pressure screen- are now available. You has been blessed with ing at our “Ask a Nurse” will find a nice selection wonderful success over table. Questions about of possible gift items for the past five months other health issues will Valentine’s Day includ- since opening, thanks to also be welcomed. ing glassware, books and donations of community Our Corner Store is puzzles, as well as deco- members, hours worked overseen by an ecumen- rative household items. by willing volunteers, Store, PAGE ­­­A10

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BY EDITH TUCKER tants write. “Nationally, generated by the ref- Wildlife Service should who wrote the report of “the birds and bees.” [email protected] refuges have supported uge versus the private work with the Town of should be present when But, he noted, Umba- LANCASTER — Rep. economic activity but timber harvester, it is Errol to make sure that their work is discussed gog’s headquarters in Wayne Moynihan, a in the county, tourism expected that timber leased camps pay taxes by the delegation, but Wentworth’s Location is Democrat of Dummer, spending has actually tax revenues are about on the fair market value apparently that would closed on Saturdays and came to the Jan. 30 decreased during the $13,900 less than they of the camp. incur an additional ex- Sundays and does not meeting of the county last year (2013) and been would be if the timber “Finally, efforts pense. serve as a visitor center. delegation of state rep- dynamic in years prior. was harvested by a pri- should be made to ex- He said that he did “I don’t want to start resentatives prepared Without refuge visitor vate entity. In terms of plore moving the refuge not believe there was a debate until everyone to discuss the recom- data, combined with the property taxes, the Ref- lands into the PILT pro- unanimity on the re- has read the report,” mendations found in the recent decline in visitor uge Revenue Sharing gram that the National port’s conclusions. Moynihan said. “Coös County Economic spending in the county, (RRS) payments histor- Forests’ use. County treasurer Likely, the delegation Impact Study of Current it is difficult to quantify ically have covered the “In terms of further Fred King of Colebrook, and county commission- and Proposed New Fed- the economic impact of property taxes lost with supporting tourism who served as the coun- ers will hold an evening eral Land,” only to dis- the refuge on the tour- the acquisition of land growth, adding an infor- ty commissioners’ liai- meeting during the third cover that the majority ism industry.” by the federal govern- mative museum similar son to the Boston-based week in April at the Er- of the nine reps on hand “The difference in ment. This has been the to other national parks consultants, pointed out rol Town Hall to discuss had either skimmed the total economic value case since 2009. would attract more visi- that the Refuge employ- both the budgets of the report or had not yet added between reve- “Since that time, how- tors. It would also facili- ees do a good job doing Unincorporated Places read it. Rep. Bill Hatch, nues generated through ever, the RRS payments tate the collection of im- what they are supposed and also the economic a Democrat of Gorham, timber harvesting by have been less than the portant visitor data that to be doing taking care impact report. missed the meeting. the refuge and revenues estimated property tax- could help better quanti- The report is avail- generated by a private es that would have been fy the true economic im- able online on the Coös timber harvester rang- collected on lands owned pact of the refuge on the Police Chief Marcel County website. es from approximately by the Refuge. county. Improved trails The report was com- $22,000 to $111,000. Pri- “There are a number and signage would also Platt draws pension & pleted and published in vate harvesters will tend of recommendations encourage visitors to Spring 2014 at a cost of to harvest more land that could support both the refuge, further sup- nearly $45,000, all taken and at a more intense the refuge’s goals of con- porting tourism in the now is part-time chief from the budgets of the rate than the refuge. servation and the coun- county,” the consultants Unincorporated Places. The variability in the ty’s fiscal solvency. conclude. BY EDITH TUCKER shuttered. “We’ve not discussed value-added estimates is “First, the Refuge County administra- [email protected] Platt said he has been it,” Moynihan said when contingent on whether Revenue Sharing from tor Jenn Fish said she NORTHUMBER- paid at an hourly rate co-chairman Rep. Rob- saw logs are of a higher the Land and Water Con- would print and mail LAND — Police Chief of $23.55 for 40 hours a ert Theberge a Demo- or lower value. servation Fund should copies of the report to Marcel Platt stepped week, plus overtime. He crat of Berlin, called on “Other economic im- be fully funded, and each state rep. down as the town’s full- has not chosen to be cov- him to speak. “There are pacts associated with Revenue Sharing should Coös District 7 Rep. time chief on Friday to ered by the town’s health three or four recommen- the refuge expansion in- be funded to at least 41 Leon Rideout said that become its part-time, insurance plan. dations, and we’ve taken clude negative impacts percent of the approv- the negatives of feder- 32-hour-a-week chief. The police force’s no action.” due to the removal of al formula. This was al ownership outweigh After 22 years-plus only part-time officer The report, under- camps and positive im- the amount analyzed in the positives. “We’re working as a police of- who does not hold a taken by HDR Engi- pacts due to refuge em- the Refuge Comprehen- over what is statutorily ficer, Platt could retire full-time job elsewhere neering’s Boston, Mass. ployee spending. Refuge sive Conservation Plan allowed, but it is not as with his pension as long — Vincent “Sean” Rod- office, was originally employees contribute (CCP). bad in Coös as it is out as he does not work den of Groveton — was proposed to look at the nearly $175,000 in val- “Continued coordina- West,” he said. “But it’s more than 32 hours a selected to attend the Po- impact of all federal own- ue added annually. The tion between the Town been a negative for the week in the same occu- lice Academy in May. ership of land in Coös elimination of camps of Errol and the refuge Errol taxpayers. … We pation from which he Platt started his law County, but it ended up when the refuge ac- should be made to en- should do whatever we has retired. He noted enforcement career in focused on the Umbagog quired properties as part sure that the gap be- can to stop this power that Berlin Police Chief Northumberland in 1992 National Wildlife Refuge of their expansion is es- tween the property tax grab.” The three Repub- Peter Morency also and left in 1994 to join in and around Errol. timated to have resulted estimates for the refuge lican reps whose last draws a pension and also the Lancaster Police “While the expansion in $106,639 to $458,000 in properties and the actu- names begin with “R” holds the chief’s post on Department, where he of federal lands in Coös lost value added each al RRS payments are ful- — Rep. Herb Richardson a 32-hour-a-week basis. stayed for a decade. He County provides the op- year. ly documented. Efforts of Lancaster, Rep. Larry Platt explained in a returned to the N.P.D. as portunity to support the “Timber taxes are to educate the congres- Rappaport of Colebrook, telephone interview he a sergeant in 2004, later tourism industry in the 10 percent of the total sional delegation on this and Rideout — appeared brought this idea for- becoming the chief. county, the magnitude stumpage value of tim- important issue should to be in agreement, ward to the selectmen Asked what he sees of the tourism impact is ber. Based on the esti- also be made. Moynihan said that during the budget pro- as the biggest change not clear,” HDR consul- mate of timber revenues “Second, the Fish and ideally the consultants cess. in law enforcement in The board agreed Coös County over these with the chief’s assess- two-plus decades, Platt ment that this would replied without any hes- not only be good for the itation: “The drug prob- town’s taxpayers, but lem has gotten much also that it would allow worse — prescription the Northumberland drug abuse that’s been Police Department to followed by heroin use be staffed with four full- and addiction.” time police officers, plus Platt and his wife a chief. are raising three young Platt noted that he has children, ranging in always wanted a five-of- age from nine to almost ficer Department to be- three years old. He come the norm, but that doesn’t expect to have belt-tightening has been any empty hours to fill, a necessity ever since noting, “There’s always both Groveton Paper a lot of stuff to do!” Board and Wausau were Store (continued from Page A9)

ical board of directors members who find them- who are affiliated with selves in need of emer- multiple churches and gency assistance. denominations in White- Hours of operation field, Littleton, and Jef- are Monday through ferson. Recipients of Saturday from 10 a.m. to funds will be non-prof- 5 p.m. We are closed on it community service Sunday. For more infor- groups in the area and mation, call the store at individual community 837-8877.

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Photo by Edith Tucker Photo by Edith Tucker Photo by Edith Tucker Butch Roberts Bob Clark Bruce Dunham Three Grand Prix Pioneers honored BY EDITH TUCKER Mountain View Grand: whose derring-do and tion in its early days duced the new Pio- when they competed [email protected] honoring three Grand determination Rose- back in the 1960s and neer Award by saying, for the Kilkenny Cup.” WHITEFIELD — Prix Pioneers — a.k.a. brook described in de- early 1970s. “These are the racers Snow Drifters histo- Warriors of the Win- tail — were all on hand Rosebrook, a news- that set the bar high rian Edward “Midge” ter. to accept a silver bowl paper columnist and Rosebrook Jr. estab- This ground-break- that commemorates mechanic who was de- Payments lished a new tradi- ing trio — Butch Rob- their role in making scribed that evening (continued from Page A6) tion at Friday night’s erts, Robert Clark, the Grand Prix the pre- as “someone who gets Sen. Jeff Woodburn of Grand Prix Ball at the and Bruce Dunham — mier outdoor attrac- things done,” intro- said the cut as envi- Dalton, now Senate Mi- sioned by Toumpas with nority Leader. the concurrence of Gov. Coös District 7 Rep. Risk Maggie Hassan is “not Leon Rideout of Lancast- (continued from Page A5) fair,” especially in the er said that the expanded the odds of everything experience is a market of stocks in their portfo- quently, perhaps once a northern three rural Medicaid program that tanking simultaneously that goes up almost all lios. year or so is a good rule counties of Coös, Graf- the Legislature accepted is slim (although, yes, it the time, then investing After the investment of thumb but it does need ton and Carroll. Further- in its last session had re- could happen). in that market doesn’t portfolio is constructed to be every so often. more, he pointed out, sulted in higher Medic- Over the years, I have feel very risky. But, we such that the portfolio Having an under- since Coös operates two aid administrative costs, met a number of people don’t want to learn our risk is aligned with the standing of investment nursing homes, there is not covered by federal interested in explor- lesson the hard way and investor’s tolerance for risk, how risk impacts “duplication that trans- dollars. ing financial planning watch our portfolio drop risk, then it is just a mat- performance and what lates into dollars and The delegation has and investing. As part in value when our in- ter of reviewing it once an investor’s tolerance cents.” King suggested tentatively set Friday, of our initial meeting, vestments suddenly go a year or so to ensure for risk is should help that some sort of equal- March 20, as its next we have a conversation south. it hasn’t gotten out of make investment deci- ization rate be developed meeting to be held at the about what they think So, the key is to re- line, meaning it hasn’t sions a bit easier. by DHHS, designed to Berlin Nursing Home. their risk tolerance is. view our investments skewed towards a high- spare as much hard- The agenda will include Some folks say they are periodically, assess er concentration of one Cynthia V. Taradash, ship as possible for the acceptance of the coun- comfortable taking a lot where the risks are and type of investment or is a fee-only financial ad- sparsely populated coun- ty’s 2015 budget. of risk with their invest- if we are okay with that the other. If things are visor, holds a Certified ties, such as Coös. The county commis- ments. Others don’t re- level of risk. Stocks are out of balance, then the Financial Planner cer- “One thing you have sioners will next meet ally want to take much riskier than bonds in investments just need to tificate and is the owner is an influential sena- at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, risk at all. After getting that they are more vol- be shifted around a bit to of CVT Financial Plan- tor,” King told delega- Feb. 11, at the county their assessment of how atile and might drop in get them back to the tar- ning. Her web site is tion members, referring, nursing home in West risky they think their value more but they are get allocation of stocks www.cvtfinancial.com. of course, to District 1 Stewartstown. portfolio is, I’ll take a also more likely to have and bonds. 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A12 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 ••• Winter hikers warned: no windbreak atop Mt. Washington BY EDITH TUCKER that had been available [email protected] on the summit removed SARGENT’S PUR- this when a new long- CHASE — Hikers head- planned entranceway, ing to the 6,288-foot designed for summer summit of Mount Wash- use, was completed. ington this winter are The Sherman Adams being reminded by the Building (SAB) that state Division of Parks is operated by Mount and Recreation that Washington State Park Photo by Mike Pelchat The exterior of the Sherman Adams Building atop Mt. there is no longer any continues to be closed Washington no longer has an open shelter or windbreak for open shelter, or wind- from November to April. winter hikers to use be informally. The SAB is closed from break. After consult- Winter hikers are en- Nov. through April. ing with members of couraged to plan their the Mount Washington climbs accordingly and “The weather is al- of Gorham. Photo by Mike Pelchat Commission at its Jan. to be prepared to hike In past winters, an informal shelter temporarily provided win- ways worse in higher For more information 16 meeting, the Division down as well as up and ter hikers a place to rest out of the wind that, unfortunately, elevations, and weather about safe hiking prac- recognized that it needed to turn back when they was also used by some as an unauthorized bathroom. As can change unexpect- tices, please visit: http:// to publicize that a tempo- are become fatigued or planned, however, it was removed when a new entranceway to edly,” points out park www.hikesafe.com. rary makeshift shelter the weather changes. the Sherman Adams Building was completed in summer 2014. manager Mike Pelchat Real Estate

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Wine Week Dessert was quisitely elegant room Swap included the volun- opportunity for racers (continued from Page A1) paired with Domaine that it is. (continued from Page A1) teers, racers, spectators, to compete and for all Bousquet stood up Bousquet’s Pinot Noir. In the hotel’s early Dan Flynn was called EMS, and those who involved to give back to between each course to Bousquet discussed days it was the private out for organizing a traveled from afar as their community and to carefully describe the the aroma and body of dining room of Carolyn number of local fire de- well as thanks for the socialize. wines that he had cho- each wine, the alcohol Stickney, who after be- partments to hold train- sen to have poured that content, the fruits, in- coming a widow when ing sessions in trans- evening, starting with cluding plum and rasp- her husband Joseph died ferring water from the Domaine Bousquet’s berry, as well as the lico- about a year after he Israel’s River to the ice Cabernet Sauvignon rice and tobacco flavors, opened up his fabulous track in minus-zero-de- paired with the first and whether any other hotel then remarried gree weather, saving the course: Octopus and wines had been blended a French royal, Prince town’s water supply. Salmon Tartare. in. The vineyard em- Jean Baptist Marie de For the second year The second course — ploys about 90 people, he Faucigny Lucinge, and in a row, the Coös Eco- a very tasty Black Sea said. became known as Prin- nomic Development Bass with Clam and Sea This reporter ordered cess Carolyn. Corporation (CEDC) Urchin — was paired 10 bottles of Domaine Earlier that af- gave a $5,000 marketing with the family-owned Bousquet’s Cabernet ternoon, Guillaume grant for Grand Prix vineyard’s own Char- Sauvignon at a 15 per- Bousquet signed bottles promotion, directed to donnay. cent discount that she of Domaine Bousquet both local and more dis- The third course, a will pick up and pay for wines at the Littleton tant markets. tender Veal Loin with at a state liquor store. Liquor & Wine Outlet The outstanding con- elegant vegetables and None of the wines before checking in for tributions of Lancast- purple potatoes was served cost over $20 a the night at the Grande er’s Highway, EMS and paired with Domaine bottle, retail. Dame. Fire Department’s were Bousquet’s Reserve Cab- Lots of lighted candles For the last decade, also recognized. ernet Sauvignon. were on the large rect- the New Hampshire The key role of the Fresh Field Greens angular table set with Liquor Commission Lancaster Fairgrounds with a Wild Berry Vin- many wine and water (NHLC) has sponsored was also recognized. Photo by Edith Tucker aigrette made up the glasses, and the Prin- Wine Week during the Mike Kopp deliv- 2015 Grand Prix Queen Emily Wild wins $1,000 scholar- fourth course, served cess Room, often used last week of January ered the invocation; ship with the Mendoza re- as cocktail lounge for and organized all kinds his prayers for safety gion’s best-known wine: parties and receptions, of events, both big and Malbec. was revealed as the ex- small, for the promotion. Budget (continued from Page A1) The Budget Commit- tee plans to more closely scrutinize the cost of the town’s contribution to employees’ health insur- ance as well as the plan offered, now dubbed a “Cadillac” policy under the Affordable Care Act. According to the min- utes of the Jan. 21 meet- ing, town manager Ed Samson pointed out that the current health insur- ance benefit contributes Photo by Edith Tucker greatly to employee mo- Lancaster Budget Committee chairman Dana Southworth rale, which he charac- on hand: $40,000 for a po- hearing in town hall. terized as “good.” lice cruiser; and a grader At the end of the Other insurance pol- to be purchased under meeting, Southworth icy increases, plus the a three-year lease-pur- thanked all the Budget larger required contri- chase plan, with a $95,000 Committee members for butions to the state re- payment due in the first their diligence and civic Photo by Edith Tucker Twenty-four people enjoyed a delicious multi-course dinner with Domaine Bousquet wine tirement system, have year. mindedness. pairings from Argentina on Wednesday night in the elegant Princess Room at the Omni Mount impacted the proposed The town will also Other members in- Washington Hotel as part of New Hampshire’s Wine Week promotion. The six wait staff mem- 2015 budget, Southworth seek funds — likely up to clude: Linda Hutchins, bers choreographed their presentation of each course. noted. $30,000 — to digitize its Joyce McGee, John Budget Committee tax maps. Eddy, Rep. Herb Rich- vice chairman Keith Samson said he had ardson, Rick Bernier, Kopp pointed out that not yet heard wheth- and selectmen’s rep. Da- looking at the revenue er or not a petitioned vid Stickney. side of the balance sheet warrant article seeking On Jan. 26, both the is also very important. $25,000 would be filed other selectmen were EMS’ revenues were up by the Martin Meadow also on hand: Leo Enos by 8.3 percent in 2014. Pond Association whose for the whole meeting; Colonel Town Com- leadership team had dis- and Rep. Leon Rideout, mittee, however, has cussed the possibility about half. apparently not been of the town chipping in Town employees on paying close enough at- that sum toward repair- hand included: Finance tention to that side of ing or replacing its dam Director Michael Na- the ledger, and Samson and outlet. deau, Fire Chief Flynn, Photo by Edith Tucker said its proposed budget A water project and Planning and Zoning Assistant pastry chef Kristen shows “they need to po- a sewer project are both Coordinator Ben Gae- Ni, a Fla. native who made lice themselves.” anticipated, with costs tjens-Oleson, Transfer the Brown Butter Almond Two separate articles to be paid from restrict- Station Supervisor Den- Torte dessert, was introduced will be on the warrant ed funds. Details will be nis Patnoe plus clerk on Wednesday night to guests for capital items, both to discussed at tomorrow Sandra Doolan, taking dining in the Princess Room Photo by Edith Tucker as part of N. 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The ongoing debate England but proposals tance to pipeline expan- gion difficult endeavors. subsidies or any legisla- to that question is yes, on electricity prices has like Kinder-Morgan’s sion coupled with recent This winter’s lesson is tive actions that will in- then their vote on the focused on natural gas Northeast Energy Di- opposition to natural clear. Expanding natural crease costs to ratepay- bill needs to be no. Un- pipeline expansion be- rect Project, which could gas plants in Salem and gas pipeline capacity is a ers. When faced with til that happens we will cause of our growing bring up to 2.2 bcf/day of Methuen, Massachu- must to lower electricity policy decisions our continue to lose jobs to reliance on natural gas natural gas has been met setts and Oxford, Con- costs in New England, as elected officials need to other parts of the coun- for generation. There with fierce opposition necticut is going to make is importing large-scale answer one simple ques- try. For those who dis- have been a number of from residents in both both increasing natural hydroelectricity from tion—will passing this agree, maybe you should pipeline projects pro- Massachusetts and New gas supply and genera- Canada. Both can be bill raise the cost of elec- speak to the thousands posed throughout New Hampshire. Local resis- tion capacity in the re- done without ratepayer tricity? If the answer of out-of-work millwork- ers in Maine or machin- ists in New Hampshire and hear what they have to say. Stanton (continued from Page A2)

ford Plywood Mill and later for the Groveton paper mill. He was draft- ed into the Army in 1952, and served his country with honor during the Korean conflict. Upon returning home again, Everett worked for a time for Cummings Chevrolet and later for Ethan Allen. He retired from the James River Corp. in Groveton in 1989. Everett loved to drive and travel with his wife, and their adventures took them to California, Mexico, the Grand Can- yon and Texas. He loved to tinker on things, and he even remodeled his entire home over the years. He is survived by a daughter, Debra Hew- son and husband Martin Hewson, Jr., of Derby Line, Vt.; a sister, Doris DeLong and her hus- band George of West Stewartstown; and one granddaughter, Jenni- fer Hewson of Nashville, Tenn.; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marion (Adair) Stanton in 2013, and a son, Eugene Stan- ton, in 1973. At Everett’s specif- ic request, there are no public services. A private burial will take place in the spring at the Colebrook Village Ceme- tery. Expressions of sym- pathy in memory of Mr. Stanton may be made to the Alzheimer’s Health- care Services, 610 Sul- livan St., Berlin, NH 03570. Condolences may be offered to the family on- line by going to www. jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrange- ments in New Hamp- shire are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. Correction GROVETON — A press release submitted for publication in last week’s edition of The Coös County Democrat about the Groveton Ele- mentary School getting a new school fence in- correctly stated that Ray Demers, who recently gave $5,000 to the school fence project, lives in Manchester. In fact, Mr. Demers lives in Milan. The authors of the press release deeply re- gret any confusion that may have resulted from this unintentional error.

SNOWMOBILES are everywhere!

Be nice, look twice. Sports Wednesday, February 4, 2015 oös ounty emocrat BPAGE B1 C C D

Photo by John Letson The winner of this year’s Kilkenny Cup at Saturday’s Grand Prix in Lancaster was Al Young of West Monroe, NY. He competed in the 440 Free Air Super Mod. The award was presented by Grand Prix Queen Emily Wild.

Photos by Jonathan Benton It was a beautiful weekend for snowmobile racing at the 51st Lancaster Grand Prix. Lots of trophies to hand out as 240 sleds in total took to the race course across the street from the Lancaster Fairgrounds with riders leaning around corners with competitors from as far away as Indiana.

Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 or Home 837-8834 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B 2 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, February 4, 2015 ••• Lady Eagles fly just ahead of Regional BY JONATHAN BENTON [email protected] LANCASTER — It was a tight game fit- ting for local rivals and former coaching col- leagues. The Regional was leading most of the game, but in the end Groveton defended their home court with a nar- row 53-49 victory on Jan. 26 The first quarter was a close back and forth with the purple hosts just leading 13-12. The usual suspects were shouldering a lot of the offense. Groveton had two scorers, the broad Photo by Jonathan Benton shouldered Abbey Pel- Eagle Cassady Brown faces some pressure dribbling down the court against Spartan Alex Curtis. letier carrying her team with four hoops and Tan- hosts then went on a and Rooney. pull White Mountains to isha Singer helping out 7-2 surge. Danielle Bi- The battle contin- the line. Right after Pel- Photo by Jonathan Benton with two buckets. The lodeau off the purple ued back and forth with letier hit a heavily pres- Corrinna Boggess hits an outside shot against Groveton. Regional relied mainly bench hit a free, Curtis Groveton at a two-pos- sured outside shot to upon three hoops from landed an uncontested session deficit until Ali- give Groveton their first ball handler Alex Curtis shot up the middle and cia sunk another three, lead since the start of the and two hoops from post Eagle Cassady Brown 37-36, with 3:06 left in the game, 49-47. With one man Makenzie Sanborn. landed a layup. The next canto. The score kept minute left the Regional The second canto is four-points in a row was that margin with the worked the ball around where the game got inter- the rest of nice passing visitors in blue still nar- until Fryman had a clear esting with good swings from Groveton. Pelletier rowly ahead 39-38 after shot and it landed to tie. by both teams and fluc- passed out to Singer and three. Groveton did their own tuating defenses. There went inside just as she The fourth quarter breakdown complete was a bit of a three-point- passed the ball back for was still the result of an with a fully blocked Pel- er battle going on early a hoop. Then on a transi- unstoppable force bat- letier passing inside to as Jill Rooney swished tion basket Pelletier re- tling it out with an un- Kiana Martin to retake a shot from behind the turned the favor with an movable object. After the the lead. Then Singer three-point line and assist as Singer sailed up first two minutes there intercepted a pass to Corrinna Boggess was the middle. White moun- was a silence in the scor- keep the ball in purple’s fouled on an outside shot tains stayed just ahead ing as both sides were hands. that dropped for three 28-26 at halftime. looking exhausted most- White Mountains was more for a 21-16 Regional The third quarter ly utilizing their startsrs forced to foul, but soon lead. Groveton followed began with two quick on both sides the whole pressured the ball back up with a cool three hoops from the inside game. Eventually in the on a backcourt turnover. from Alicia Lesperance by Spartans Mariah back and forth White Then as the Spartans to stay in the game and Fryman and Sanborn. Mountains gained a key they surged to the net White Mountains called Brown responded back stop forcing Groveton to at breakaway speed Pel- a timeout. with a three-pointer that chase a five-point gap. letier made a big block Coming out of it caught the Spartans by They were able to pull against Sanborn the Regional changed surprise. The Regional themselves out of it and With 9.1 seconds left things up right away then turned over the ball at the 2:28 mark tied up Lesperance was put to with a quick hoop from a few times giving Singer the game 47-47. the line as the Region- Sanborn inside and another hoop to making Seconds later, how- al forced their seventh Rooney drilled another it a one-point game, 32- ever, Groveton gained Photo by Jonathan Benton Eagles, PAGE ­­­B10 Tanisha Singer drives for a layup against the Regional. three-pointer for a five- 31. Groveton continued their teams seventh to point run, 26-19. to muscle away the ball, With 2:19 left in the but twice in a row the second quarter it was Regional speed bumped Groveton takes the “W” in divisional rivalry then Groveton’s turn purples offense taking BY JONATHAN BENTON point run. He went for to burn a timeout. The two charges by Sanborn [email protected] a another and despite GROVETON — It was the rim ringer Spencer a game that came down Nast set in the rebound. to the wire, but in the Groveton Coach Mark end Groveton held onto Collins called a timeout the win besting White to break up the momen- Mountains 46-45 on Jan. tum the visitors were Candace Lee McMahon Gregg A. Christopher 26, building. From the starting There was a two-min- CPA EA whistle White Moun- ute lull in the scoring as tains won the tip off both teams had trouble with nice ups from Tim- finding the middle of the 105 West Main Street my Voigt. First blood hoop. At 3:35 however, Littleton, New Hampshire would go to Groveton Eagle Corey Gadwah fi- as Daegan Lurvey hit a nally came alive and hit lyaup at the 6:20 mark. three hoops in a row, up 444-1675 Voigt answered with the middle, inside and a three-pointer at 5:35 off a breakaway to give to go starting a five- Groveton the lead 8-5. 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those final minutes be- fore the buzzer, however, the Regional went on an impressive seven-point run to lead 12-8. It start- ed off two frees from Jeff Shepard, an intercepted pass turned into a layup from Lukas Simpson and a three-pointer by Josh Sweet. The run continued for one more free in the sec- ond quarter from Simp- son. Groveton ended up coming back and tying up the game 13-13 at the five minute mark thanks mostly to a cool three from Dylan Rogers. Just under two-minutes later Groveton gained their seventh foul as a team. It Groveton, PAGE ­­­B5 Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Coös County Democrat B3 ••• Lancaster Grand Prix Race Winners Saturday Results Sunday Results 440 Free Air Sport Mod—Brian Daigle of New Boston, NH 120 Stock—Sophie Grondin of Canaan, VT 340 Free Air Mod—Barry McCheyne of Webster, NY 120 Mod—Luke Shannon of Groveton, NH 0-300 Air Cooled Stock—Brian Kochon of Lake George, NY 340 Free Air Mod—Barry McCheyne of Webster, NY Relic Class Single Stock—Scott Bickford of Cicero, NY Jr. 1—Alex Marant of Schyler Falls, NY Singer Super Mod—March Donahue of Holland Paton, NY Jr. 2—Matthew Mason of Stark, NH Single Fan Cooled Stock—Donahue 440 Free Air Sport Mod—Brain Daigle of New Boston, NH Elan 250 Class—Dave Fortin of Lancaster, NH Single Super Mod—Robbie Lacroix of Cannan, NH 600 Open Mod—David Pettinelli of Rome, NY 600 Open Mod—Mike Soucy of Contoocook, NH Formula 500—Dominick Antonucci of Dover, NH Senior Class 440 Fan Stock—Jerry McGee of Whitefield, NH 440 Fan Cooled 1985 & Older—Todd Sesselman of Fort Edward, NY 440 Super Mod IFS—Soucy 440 Free Air Stock—John Altman III of Oswego, NY 440 Free Air Stock—Travis Shields of Ramsen, NY 440 Liquid Mod—Daigle Elan Class 335 Single—David Fortin of Lancaster, NH 340 Super Mod IFS—Ben Urso of Bristol, Conn. Elan Twin/250—Fortin Senior Class 440 Fan Cooled—#750 of Roanoke, IN 440 Liquid Mod—Ben Urso of Bristol, Conn. 440 Super Mod IFS—Mike Souay of Contoocook, NH 440 Liquid Stock—Corey Mason of Stark, NH 440 Liquid Stock 1985 & Older—Andrew Morgan of Williamson, NY Combo Class 340 IFS/440 Leaf—Urso Jr. 2—Cory Coston of Amboy, NY Single Fan Mod—Donahue of Holland Paton, NY Elan Class up to 335cc—Fortin 340 Fan Stock—Chris Marant of Schyler Falls, NY 340 Fan Cooled Stock—Kochon 440 Fan Cooled Stock—Mike James of Frankfort, NY Bomber Class Single Stock—Ken Needham, Pittsfield, Mass. 340 Free Air Mod—McCheyne Single Fan Mod—Donahue 440 Free Air Super Mod—Al Young of West Monroe, NY 440 Super Mod Free Air—Al Young of Verona, NY 340 Free Air Stock—Steve Panelle of Dolgville, NY 440 Free Air Sport Mod—Daigle Single Fan Stock—Donahue Combo Class340 IFS/440 1985 & Older—Urso 0-300 Air Cooled Stock—Brian Kochon of Lake George, NY Formula 500 Class—Dominick Antonucci of Dover, NJ Tigers have too much technique for Matmen BY JONATHAN BENTON [email protected] WHITEFIELD — The Spartans hosted the vis- iting Newport Tigers Wednesday and for the most part the Region- al greenhorns felt the brunt of a rebuilding year, but still put in a solid 39-24 effort despite the loss. Liam Hayden at 120 pounds racked up some points out of the gate as Newport took a forfeit in that weight class. The first good match Photo by Jonathan Benton for the Spartans came at The biggest win of the Newport matches was by Spartan Grady 145 pounds from Grady Walters. Walters. He was trailing 4-1 after the first period after managing a neutral Photo by Jonathan Benton Spartan Jayson Lancaster puts his weight into his opponent from Newport. escape. The second peri- od started in the boxing position and with 1:33 left Walters caught Tiger Matt Hennig in a cradle. Walters attacked like a cobra, bit down for the takedown and slapped Hennig into a cradle for the pin. At 152 pounds Jar- ed Cape didn’t win his match, but didn’t give challenger Tyler Shar- ron the satisfaction of a pin. In the first round Sharron was running a cross body ride and came close to getting a split scissors, but Cape held on and was saved by the clock. Cape start- ed in the top position in the second period and although had better showing was still down 9-1 after two. In the third period Cape came close to catching Sharron in a Peterson Roll, but ended up getting caught in a cow catcher. Cape went the distance falling 14-3. At 160 pounds was a very technical match between Spartan Fran Gesel and Tiger Stephan Nix. Gesel was well con- ditioned and went all three periods like his Photo by Jonathan Benton Spartan Daniel Khuu earns a dominant position against his Newport opponent. teammate Cape. In the third period Gesel came close with a far side cradle, but was overex- tended, got reversed and was unable to comeback Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years from it falling 11-2. At 170 pounds was the dangerous Daniel Khuu WELLS, PUMPS & FILTERS against Tiger Mike Complete Well Drilling Service Tremblay. 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ROBARTS had owned the mill and At one time, Lancast- adjacent house for many Lester and Joe, were the too young to go inside Timothy’s chapel was er had a true suburban years lost “hundreds last owners of the store the dancehall, and his further out. It continues community which be- of hours of work and a which closed in 1954. sister’s voice was loud to be used for special ser- gan when Major Joel considerable investment Joe used to travel to Jef- enough to carry well vices. Students attend- Hemmenway built a mill in machinery” in the ferson twice a week with outside the building. In ed either the Great Rock on the Otter River in the fire, none of which was his panel truck loaded the 1960s, the hospital School (District #15) or early 1800’s. Mr. Hem- covered by insurance. with groceries which he housed a complete hos- the one on Garland Road menway himself lived in Among the equipment sold door to door. The pital in crates in the old (District #7) close to the the house on North Road lost were a three-side meetings of the Grange Dancehall building in intersection of McGary most recently owned by planer, a board saw, an were held upstairs along the case of a nuclear ac- Hill Road. The latter was the Costine family. Ac- edger, and many small with occasional dances cident. the most recently built of cording to the 1861 map tools, according the ac- on the first floor. Orig- and community affairs. The Methodist the schools and boasted of Lancaster, drawn by count of the fire in the inally run by George The Rainbow Dance- church in the village running water and bath- Mr. Costine, there was Coos County Democrat. Stockwell, the store hall was beyond the sent its pastor to the room! Further on Gar- a second mill called the Since the fire depart- served the needs of the Grange Hall, and many small Methodist chap- land Road was one of the Otter Brook Starch Mill ment could do nothing to area before the automo- a young teen was told el in the Grange until local blacksmiths. a short distance above save the building, the de- bile made the village of that they were not to about 1964 when Pastor As the automobile the sawmill. The origi- cision was made to let it Lancaster the official attend its dances. Fred Thiele arrived to find no became more popular, nal mill changed hands burn itself out and save trading center. Stock- Emerson told his fami- one at the church. It was residents of the Grange many times, and on No- on demolition costs. well’s Store also served ly he used to stand out- determined that most of began to rely on the vil- vember 27, 1957 the mill The Grange Hall as the post office before side the Rainbow by the the members had started lage of Lancaster and the was a total loss in a fire. itself housed one of the rural delivery was start- brook to listen to his sis- to attend the church in Grange became the res- Mr. Fred Emerson who community’s two stores ed. The Gray brothers, ter Marian sing. He was the village instead. St. idential area it is today. The Torturer’s Daughter BY ZOE CANNON Becca’s steps slowed phone had been ring- the room was bare ex- “I’m looking for…” keyboard. It only took as she approached Pro- ing off the hook for the cept for a huge metal Becca bit back the name her a few seconds to find cessing 117. The flood- past half-hour, its own- desk with corners that on her lips. No. If she what she was looking lights of the parking er oblivious to Becca’s looked sharp enough to were in her office, she for. She typed in some- lot shone down on her, pleas for her to answer, cut. Behind the desk, would have answered thing else and touched exposing her. Past the to find Heather for her, a dark-haired woman the phone. Anyway, her earpiece. “We have lot, the darkness threat- to fix this. with a headset clipped Becca could imagine a detainee in temporary ened to close in. There Becca reached the to her ear stopped mid- her reaction at finding holding,” she said to was no other source double doors of the en- yawn and jerked up to out about this midnight someone Becca couldn’t of light nearby except trance—and froze. Her face her. walk to 117. Becca was see. “Last name Thom- for the dim glow of the heart thudded against Becca held her breath on her own. as. Her file says she’s streetlamps, nothing her ribcage. and stepped through the “…Heather Thomas,” waiting for a relative to but trees for at least a Heather is in there, metal detector. Its light she finished. “She called collect her. Right, that’s mile in every direction. she reminded herself. flashed green, and one me half an hour ago and the one. Someone forgot The concrete struc- in Heather’s voice, the Heather needs me. of the guards waved told me she was here.” to collect her phone, and ture loomed taller than thought wasn’t all that She pulled the doors her forward. She let her The receptionist’s ex- she called a friend.” A its five stories—maybe reassuring anymore. open and stepped inside. breath out and stepped pression didn’t tell Bec- pause. “No, that won’t because of the invisible Becca took the last The doors slammed up to the desk. ca anything. be necessary. Just con- presence of the under- few steps across the not- shut behind her, the She eyed the wom- “She’s here… some- fiscate the phone.” ground levels, or maybe quite-empty parking noise echoing off the an’s crisp gray suit, and where… she called She turned back to because in a moment lot. The windows of the stark white walls. Se- the desk that gleamed me…” Becca’s voice Becca. “Heather Thom- Becca was going to have upper floors glowed in curity cameras stared like it had never seen a trailed off. I’m not do- as is waiting for her to walk inside. a patchwork of lights, down at her from the speck of dust in its life. ing anything wrong, she guardian to arrive. Are Heather can’t have showing who was work- ceiling. The guards, one Then she looked down told herself. I’m not a you Lydia Thomas?” been arrested. If she ing another late night to either side of the met- at her own clothes, the dissident. Heather’s not She gave Becca a skepti- were a prisoner, they and who was at home al detector, pinned her jeans and wrinkled a dissident. cal once-over. wouldn’t have let her sleeping… or down on to the floor with their t-shirt she had grabbed Which led Becca back Becca considered call. the underground levels. eyes, but said nothing. from her dresser after to the question that had saying yes, but even if But when Becca re- Becca knew that in one Opposite the metal hanging up with Heath- been circling through the receptionist weren’t membered the panic of those dark offices, a detector from Becca, er. She crossed her arms her mind since she had going to ask for proof, around her stomach. gotten Heather’s call. there was no way she The receptionist’s What was Heather do- could pass as Heath- bleary surprise had ing here? er’s… aunt, she remem- vanished, replaced by a The receptionist bered after a moment. stone mask. “Can I help turned away and tapped Aunt Lydia, the one you?” something out on her who always looked at Becca and Heather like being in high school was catching. The receptionist took her silence as an an- Steenburgh Auctioneers swer. “I’m going to have a family owned full service auction and appraisal business to ask you to leave.” since 1972 Becca wanted noth- certified estate and insurance appraisals ing more than to do just professional auction service that. But she couldn’t fully licensed and bonded - members of nh auctioneers association leave and let this place extensive marketing experience and internet presence swallow Heather. “If competitive consignment rates she’s waiting for her also purchasing single antiques or entire house lots aunt to get here, I can wait with her until she Archie H. Steenburgh Joshua W. Steenburgh shows up.” archie@st eenburgh.com josh@st eenbur gh.com 770 Jeffers Hills Road Pike, NH 03780 603 989 5361 “I’m sorry,” said the www.steenburgh.com receptionist, already turning back to her Good news computer. “The policy on the horizon? Daughter, PAGE ­­­B10 Place an announcement in your local paper! Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Coös County Democrat B5 ••• Weekly Groomed trail challenge Calendar gives skiers a chance to try of Events

JACKSON — The Jackson Ski Touring Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday [email protected] to Center staff can groom Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 up to nearly 100 km of sprawling trails through the White Mountains. Generally, it’s an accom- Ongoing Events: plishment for most to ski Weeks Diabetes Support Group – The group them all in the course of meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in season, a month or may- the Weeks Hospital Board Room. The hospital is lo- cated at 173 Middle Street Lancaster, NH. The group is be a week. But on Sat- for diabetes patients, as well as friends and family of urday, Feb. 14, Jackson people with diabetes. Please contact Casey Dowland at XC wants to know how 788-5294 for more information. The Diabetes Support much you can ski in a Group Newsletter can be found at weeksmedical.org. day. The Jackson Groomed Jefferson Historical Society — Open mid-May to Trail Challenge is open mid-October and by appointment on to any skier looking Thursdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. of- to see just how many fering exhibits and a varied collection. For more info: Call Winnie at 603-586-4372. of Jackson XC’s finely groomed trails they can day. A great prize will Village of Jackson, NH. operates under a Spe- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thurs- handle in a 10-hour pe- be awarded to those who The Foundation main- cial-Use Permit with the day evenings at the Lancaster Emergency Medical Ser- riod. are able to ski the most tains 150 km of varied White Mountain Nation- vices (LEMS) Building, 19 Mechanic Street, Lancaster. For the cost of $15 for kilometers, even if they and breathtaking cross al Forest, and with the Weigh - in is 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a meeting at members and $36 for don’t beat the groomers. country ski and snow- cooperation of 75 private 6:15 pm. Parking and entrance at rear of building. Call non-members, individu- The Jackson shoe trails. Founda- landowners, and the Vil- Bonnie at 802-892-6614 for more information. als or teams of two can Ski Touring Foundation tion trails connect with lage of Jackson. More register to attempt to is a community based A.M.C. trails in Pinkham information about the Lancaster AA Meetings — Sundays 9:30 a.m. 3rd ski all 100km of trails be- not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Notch and White Moun- Foundation and its offer- and 11th Step meeting at Weeks Hospital,3rd floor con- ference room. Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m. - 12 & 12 discus- tween the hours of 6 a.m. organization, chartered tain National Forest ings can be found on the sion group, Weeks Hospital 3rd Floor conference room; and 4 p.m. It will be left to maintain trails in and backcountry adventure web at www.jacksonxc. Thursday’s 8:00 p.m. open discussion, at All Saints up to competitors how around the charming trails. The Foundation org . Catholic Church, Main St., Lancaster. Saturday’s 7:00 they want to pursue the p.m. Big Book discussion group, Weeks Hospital, 3rd task of covering as much floor conference room. Ongoing. of the available groomed Safe sitter course offered trails as possible, while North Country Toastmasters now meets Thurs- adhering to the rules set days — North Country Toastmasters, by Jackson XC. Proceeds 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Practice your communication and leadership skills in an easy going, no pressure, sup- from the event benefit at Weeks Memorial Library portive atmosphere. Meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday the Jackson Ski Touring Weeks Memorial Li- program with a medi- sitter who didn’t know at The Beal House Inn, 2 West Main Street, Littleton. Center junior ski pro- brary will be offering cal basis that aims to what actions to take. Open to the public, ages 18 years or older. Please con- grams. Safe Sitter, the com- reduce the number of Students who complete tact [email protected] or call Elaine at 802-473-0120 Starting anywhere prehensive babysitting avoidable and uninten- the Safe Sitter® pro- or go to http://northcountrynh.toastmastersclubs.org they choose, skiers will training program for tional deaths among gram gain confidence for more information. have to navigate Jack- young adolescents (11 children being cared for and learn how, why son’s groomed trail sur- and up). Over 500,000 by young teen babysit- and where injuries can Groveton Weight Watchers meets Mondays at faces. The amount and graduates have com- ters. The program fol- happen so they can be the United Methodist Church in Groveton at 6:30 p.m. location of grooming will pleted the course at lows American Heart prevented. They are Weight Watchers meets Thursdays at the Christ be determined by condi- hundreds of cities Association standards taught infant and child United Methodist Church in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m. tions and the selection across the country. for rescue skills as well choking rescue. They and amount of groomed Graduates are able to as instruction in first also learn how a child’s The Presidential Gem and Mineral Soci- trails is the responsibil- handle emergencies aid techniques from the age affects how to care ety meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. There is ity of the Jackson Ski when caring for young- American Academy of for them, how to pre- a program, raffle and refreshments. Jefferson Town Touring Foundation’s er children and are Pediatrics. vent problem behavior, Hall 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info call Sharon staff. A list of qualify- equally equipped with The nationally-rec- how to run their own O’Neill at 466-2395 or Dave Tellman at 837-9764. ing groomed trails and the tools needed to stay ognized program was babysitting business as a highlighted trail map home alone safely. developed by Indianap- well as issues of online Guildhall Public Library will be open starting Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 – 1:00. Library also open will be available on the Injuries are the leading olis pediatrician Dr. and cell phone safety. Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 – 8:00. morning of the event cause of death in chil- Patricia Keener after To graduate from the and will be updated as dren up to age 5. Safe a colleague’s toddler Safe Sitter® course and Randolph Public Library—Open Monday and necessary during the Sitter® is a well-round- choked to death while Course, PAGE ­­­B10 Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday and ed youth development in the care of an adult Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Groveton (continued from Page B2) Jefferson Christian Church Sunday Services, stayed a one psossesion 8:30 a.m. at the IOOF Hall, across from the Town Hall. game until Keenan Mo- Sunday School offered during these services. Every- one welcome. nahan alleuooped a hhot passing shot from Gad- Coos County Republicans meet on the third wah, 21-18. Thursday of each month at the Water Wheel in Jeffer- With a minute left in son at 7pm. For more info regarding topic and speak- the second Nast pulled ers: contact Eric, 603-348-1140. an old fashioned three- point to knot up the Stark Heritage Center, Now Open Saturdays and game once against, 21-21. Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. through October, Call The Regional stuck to Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881 for other openings. good defense, but ended (Rte. 3 North). Box office open 10AM-8PM. 603-837- 9322. up turning over the ball on an impatient pass un- Winter Soup nights — St. Paul’s Lancaster, every derneath. The score re- Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. mained tied at halftime. welcome. In the second quarter Gage Charron came up Saturday, February 7 big with two hoops. As Burlington Taiko performs traditional Japanese a free throw shooting drumming. Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gor- team the Regional was ham. 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Arts Alliance of Photo by Jonathan Benton Northern NH Members, $5 Students (with ID), $25/ 50 percent going three Spartan Timmy Voigt wins the tip off against Groveton. Family, $20/Family for AANNH Family Members. for six. Save $2/ ticket by purchasing in advance at www. The third quarter be- Gadwah break away and swered with a break- was run down the clock, aannh.org gan with a hoop from two Austin Lesperance away hoop, but then the but Nast made a clutch Lurvey, but the tide then buckets, a midranger Regional started to put steal. Voigt charged Buffet Supper — 5:00 p.m. Kimball Hall, Stratford turned into the Region- and a breakaway, to tie the Eagles to the charity down the court and in Hollow. $7 adults, $3.50 children. Sponsored by the Old al’s favor with a 12-point it up 33-33. In that time stripe. At the 2:15 mark face of Groveton pres- Home Day Committee. run, 33-23. Jacob Wood Monahan was key on the Lesperance pulled a big sure the Regional called set in a layup, Logan El- Groveton defense with steal that allowed Gad- a timeout. The Spartans Friday, February 13 liott hit a three-pointer, two blocks. It didn’t end wah to swish a midrang- had two chances to take Men’s Breakfast Group. Program: “The Great Floods of The North Country.” Presenter: Rueben Ra- a breakaway hoop and until Voigt set in an un- er and give Groveton the the win with an out- jala. Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and Program at 7:30 a.m. Voigt landed a free and der the basket inbound 44-43 lead. side shot and a second A free will donation will be taken at breakfast for the pulled in two buckets, with ten seconds left to After a foul that sent chance off a rebound, Food Pantry in Berlin. All men and women are invit- one off a break and the keep the Regional ahead, Gadwah sliding across but neither landed. ed. Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gor- other off a steal. The Re- 35-33, heading into the the gym floor the Eagles ham. FMI 466-3496. gional was doing a solid fourth. maintained the run with GHS 8-13-12-13 job on their rebound- The fourth quarter a wide open Monahan WMRHS 12-9-14-10 Saturday, February 14 ing and intercepting was a circus with bodies underneath, 43-46. It was Mahoosuc Land Trust and Western Mountains Groveton’s passes. all over the floor rying there at 1:31 to go that Groveton 46 Senior College invite you to Take Your Sweetheart into the Woods on a snowshoe walk in Andover. Rick It looked like the Ea- to maintain possession. White Mountains called Monahan 4-2-10, Gad- Churchill will share his unique insights on the won- gles were going to start The Regional kicked off a timeout. wah 7-2-16, Lurvey 2-0-4, ders of nature. Chili lunch will follow. Meet at the massaging the three- with two hoops in a row Coming out of they Lesperance 2-1-5, Rogers Land Trust office at 9:30 a.m. to car-pool or at Akers point line, but they end- by Lukas Simpson and missed a good opportu- 2-0-5, Guay 1-0-2, Char- Ski barn in Andover at 10: a.m. The barn is located on ed up breaking up the Jeff Shepard with a fade nity at a transition hoop, ron 2-0-4: Totals 20-5-46 Akers Way, off Church Street in Andover. dry spell by charging to away. but Nast was there for a the net at the four-min- The Eagles ended up second chance hoop, 46- White Mountains 45 ute mark. They went on coming back to trail by 45. Elliott 3-0-7, Shepard PLEASE FORWARD CALENDAR ITEMS FOR a ten-point run started just 41-40 off another With 30 seconds left 2-2-6, Nast 3-1-7, Sweet CONSIDERATION FOR THE COOS COUNTY DEMO- with a hoop from Rog- nice alleyoop finished on the clock all the pur- 2-0-5, Voigt 5-2-13, Simp- CRAT AND BERLIN REPORTER TO DEMOCRATA- [email protected] OR CALL 788-4939. ers, a Monahan layup, a by Monahan. Voigt an- ple hosts needed to do son 2-3-7 B 6 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, February 4, 2015 ••• The Coös County Democrat BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Using a back- at the Opera House, 20 NEA Regional Tour- dallion Opera House. ground of thunderous Park Street, Gorham, ing Program, brings Since 1987, Burl- drums, are $12 for adults, $10 assemblies, workshops ington Taiko has been graceful movement for Arts Alliance mem- and performances with mesmerizing audi- and colorful pageantry, bers, $5 for students Sensei Stuart Paton, ences with the power- Burlington Taiko pro- (with ID), $25 for founder and artistic di- ful, spellbinding and vides audiences with families, $20 for Arts rector of the troupe, to propulsive sounds of a unique opportunity Alliance family mem- schools and communi- the Taiko. Burlington for both lively enter- bers. Save $2/ ticket by ties throughout the re- Taiko Group estimates tainment and engaging purchasing in advance gion. Learn more about it has introduced over learning. at www.aannh.org. All the Arts Alliance and half a million people to “Taiko is an excit- those interested are Burlington Taiko’s res- the power of Taiko via ing display of strength welcome to attend; no idency in orthern New public performances, and power through one will be turned away Hampshire, including including feature per- music that enthralls all if they can’t afford the information about com- formances at the 100th ages, from preschool ticket price. munity workshops, at running of the Boston to seniors,” says Ja- The performance is www.aannh.org. Local Band 3 Rivers Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album On Monday, January nity to help them reach call Groove Hop, some summer as part of Lan- make their goal, they do where you’ll find up- 19th, a local band called their goal. blues and jazz, a little caster’s 250th celebra- not receive any of the dates, pictures, video 3 Rivers launched a 3 Rivers consists bit of old time country, tion and again for the pledged funds. In ad- and links to demos on Kickstarter campaign of Gary Rexford on and an occasional dash Lancaster street fair. dition, backers are not soundcloud. They are to raise $2500 in order to drums, Ricci Fitzger- of punk. In other words, Their Kickstart- charged until the cam- hopeful they will make record their first album, ald on acoustic guitar they borrow from an er campaign will end paign has ended and their goal and are excit- River Music in Febru- and bass, and Kyle van eclectic array of genres on February 18th. For only if it is successful. ed to share their music ary at Mojo Recording der Laan on keyboard. to make their own those of you not famil- You can search their with others but they are Studio in Easton, NH. The band started in the unique sound. Each iar with Kickstarter, it’s name at the Kickstarter asking for the commu- They have 13 songs spring of 2014, but their band member writes an all or nothing model. website and also follow nity’s support in order ready to go, and are story goes back much songs reflecting his own So if 3 Rivers does not the band on Facebook to make this a reality. working on album de- further. All three men musical taste, life expe- sign and distribution. grew up in Lancaster rience and ethos. Then Eleven days into their and first played togeth- they work through campaign, 29 backers er in high school in a them over and over till Children’s story time have pushed them to band in the early 90s they aren’t Ricci or Kyle Beginning on Satur- for children aged 4 to 8 ing a story and doing a with a mere $697 of called Soul Kitchen. or Gary songs, but 3 Riv- day, February 7th, the and will be every oth- craft. Please come and reaching their goal. 3 Rivers play a blend ers songs. The band was Northumberland Pub- er Saturday from 10:30 join us. If you have any They are excited about of musical styles includ- one of two bands that lic Library will have a to 11:30. Lauren Tyler questions, please call the the response and are ing indie rock and folk, opened up for Nelson “Children’s Story Time”. from the Silver Snaffels library at 636-2066. looking to their commu- a spoken word style they at the fairgrounds last This program will be 4-H Group will be read- TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

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Shift Supervisor 2nd shift: BA and at least 3 The Gorham High School is seeking a dynamic, New Hampshire years’ experience with client population and 1 year certified Social Studies teacher who is enthusiastic about working supervisory/management experience. Supervises in a small, rural community which fosters high standards and a commitment to provide positive educational experiences for all assigned Direct Care Staff and consumers, assist in students. The successful candidate must be appropriately certified, carrying out the responsibilities of program opera- student centered, possess a positive team oriented attitude, be tions, responsible for medication administration and comfortable in the use of student data and technology and be able to all medical management on shift. This position is a Stay ahead of your teach World History, US History, NH Studies, Civics and Economics. member of the management team and has on-call A Masters in Education or related content area responsibilities. competition through is preferred, but not required. We offer an excellent benefit package for full time Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, certification, employees with health and dental, paid vacation, advertising! It works. transcripts and three current letters of recommendation to: sick and holidays, tuition reimbursement, excellent Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools training, career growth and supportive SAU 20 work environment. Call 1-877-766-6891 123 Main Street Gorham, NH 03581 Please send resume and cover letter to: Review of applications will begin on February 22, 2015 Program Director, PO Box 69, Bethlehem, NH 03574 and continue until the position is filled. or email [email protected] salmonpress.com Visit www.nfinorth.com EOE/AA SAU 20 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. B 8 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, February 4, 2015 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

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Tender CORPORATION Part time position, available immediately Play a well maintained historic Hook and TENDER IS HIRING! Hastings Tracker Organ and a grand piano We are looking for Direct a small enthusiastic volunteer choir Production Staff Send resume to: Interested applicants should fill out their The Gorham Congregational Church, UCC application and send to Charlene Hubbard 143 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 Behavioral Health Specialist at [email protected]. Successful candidates will have High School (603) 466-2136 A Full-time (32 – 40 hours/wk) position is Diploma and at least 1 year of experience [email protected] available at our Corner Medical Primary in the field to be considered. www.gorhamucc.org Care office setting in Lyndonville, VT. These positions are all full time, year round Contact: Rev. Bill Jones FMI Applicant will need to understand the and are fully benefitted! concept of integrating behavioral health in a primary care office setting. This person will also need to have the ability NFI North, Inc. to make prompt clinical assessment of NFI North, Inc. Creating diverse and innovative services for people behavior and mental conditions using NFICreating North, diverse and innovative Inc. services for people assessment tools and provide appropriate NFI North Array of Services, Davenport School an all NFI North Array of Services is seeking a full time girls’ Residential Treatment Facility located in interventions and short term solution Clinical Case Manager for the community based portion Jefferson NH has the following positions: based therapy. Will refer to community of our array of service located in the northern region of therapists as needed. NH. This is a unique position in NFI North’s expanding Direct Care Counselor: Ideal candidates are energetic, service array working with an integrated team that pro- creative, have experience working with adolescents and Masters Level Clinical Social Worker or vides a wide array of therapeutic services to youth and thrive in a team environment. You must be available to families throughout the North Country Community. work evenings and weekends, either possess or be ac- Psychologist only - VT License required. tively working towards a Bachelor’s degree with at least This position will require a flexible schedule and require 12 credits in Human Service field and experience work- If you are interested, please call Carol some evenings to conduct group and family therapy. ing with children/adolescents; shifts available vary. Chmura, Human Resources Manager for

Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree or Clinical Coordinator: This 25 hour position supports more information at 802-748-7525 or equivalent; or Bachelor’s Degree in human service field consumers by providing clinical services including: email [email protected]. with four years’ experience and/or training. completing assessments, treatment planning, individual Preferred candidates will have experience working with and group treatment and report writing. Must have To apply on-line, please visit: juvenile justice or other at risk juvenile populations. a Master’s Degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology or related counseling field. Salary Salary range: $27,000 - $30,000 annually depending based on experience and licensure. www.nvrh.org on education and experience. We offer an excellent benefit package for full time - Employment Opportunities NVRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer We offer an excellent benefits package with health and employees with health and dental, paid vacation, sick dental, paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition and holidays, tuition reimbursement, excellent reimbursement, excellent training and clinical training, career growth and supportive work supervision, career growth and supportive environment. work environment. Please send resume and cover letter to: Program Director, PO Box 209 Please send resume and cover letter to: Jefferson, NH 03583 Program Director, PO Box 209, Jefferson, NH 03583 or or email [email protected] email [email protected]. Visit us at www.nfinorth.com EOE/AA Visit www.nfinorth.com EOE/AA Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Littleton Regional Healthcare has an opening in our Cardiopulmonary Rehab department for a per diem Offering a positive work environment, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical RN. CLINICIAN/THERAPIST - excellent benefits, and a supportive team. We are located in the heart of the White Mountains, The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical RN assumes OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH a beautiful four-season resort region. Northern Human Services responsibility for the nursing care activities of patients in RESIDENTIAL STAFF the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs with White Mountain Mental Health a main focus on nursing assessment, plan of care and White Mountain Mental Heath is the Littleton, New Hampshire location • Full time, 4 day work week, requires working one evaluation of plan. Required skills to perform this job are of Northern Human Services, a highly respected behavioral health orga- overnight per week. nization serving 72 towns in Northern New Hampshire. Position located • Work in group home setting as a part of a dynamic team electrocardiographic interpretation and the hemodynamic in a vibrant small town; the hub of a four season recreational area. assisting individuals with medication administration, responses during the exercise session. This person must activities of daily life, socialization, and recreation have above working knowledge of cardiovascular and • Must be either a licensed clinician in the State of New Hampshire or • Opportunity to make a difference in someone’s pulmonary disease and prevention. The Cardiopulmonary a graduate of master’s degree program leading to licensure. Recent life, while also obtaining valuable human services graduates encouraged to apply. experience and training Rehabilitation RN works closely with the Exercise Specialist • Excellent and consistent supervision, continuing education, and a • Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with two years to develop a realistic, safe and goal directed plan of care. welcoming, competent multidisciplinary team. work experience in the human services field. • This is a mental health generalist position. Applicants should be com- • Salary: $10.39 per hour fortable with a varied caseload within a CMHC setting. Interest in Viable candidates must have a current licensure in the working with children or persons with substance use disorders is a Northern Human Services offers generous benefits. Full State of New Hampshire as a registered nurse. Must plus, as is knowledge of CBT, DBT and other EBPs. time employees receive three weeks paid vacation with be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN • Ability to document in an electronic environment is essential. eleven paid holidays, sick leave, mileage reimbursement, preferred. Three (3) years clinical nursing experience health insurance, and much more! All positions offer NHS offers generous earned time (three weeks year one; four weeks opportunity for advancement in a stable, diverse and (medical-surgical is preferred) and one (1) year experience year two), eleven paid holidays, health insurance, and an agency contri- growing organization. in cardiac rehabilitation and/or pulmonary rehabilitation bution (no match required) to a 403B. All positions offer opportunity for critical care with proficiency in ECG monitoring. Current advancement in a stable, diverse and growing organization. This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and the completion of BLS and ACLS is required. **White Mountain Mental Health is an approved National Health criminal and background checks. This agency is an Service Corps site. Licensed Clinicians may apply for generous Equal opportunity Employer and Provider. Littleton Regional Healthcare offers competitive loan repayment.** Send cover letter and resume to: compensation and a generous benefits package. All positions at NHS require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate Northern Human Services auto insurance, and the completion of criminal and background White Mountain Mental Health Qualified candidates are invited to apply checks. This agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Provider. 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