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www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES 75¢ Budget Maple syrup-making likely in February Committee By Edith Tucker [email protected] resists efforts LANCASTER — Sugarmaker Dave Fuller of Lancaster started to fully fund “catching some sap” — 500 gallons — on Friday, Feb. 17 in a sugarbush off Route 2, he explained Police on Saturday in his busy retail shop where he and his wife Patti Department sell supplies for other sugarmakers, maple syrup and candies, By Mike Fournier and hard-to-find northern New Contributing Writer Hampshire gifts. NORTHUMBERLAND – De- If the weather turns out to be spite encouragement from audi- as predicted, Fuller says he will ence members at the Feb. 15 pub- probably be boiling by the end of lic hearing on the proposed 2012 the week — well before Leap Year town budget, members of the Day — at Fuller’s Sugarhouse on PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER budget committee resisted ef- Main Street. Sugarmakers across the North Country are getting ready for what forts to restore full funding for “The earliest I’ve ever boiled appears will be a record-breaking early sap run. Dave Fuller of Fuller’s the town’s police department. before was just barely in Febru- Sugarhouse in Lancaster sold Steve Tilton of Groveton, who operates The two and one-half hour ary — and that was just once,” Tilton’s Sugarhouse with his wife Brenda, some tubing and other equip- meeting, attended by less than he said, noting that he and his ment on Saturday. 20 townspeople, generated little family have kept good records. discussion on most of the pro- “If we do make syrup — and as by the tree,” he said. “About half said. posed budget, but saw much of always that depends on the my customers who have vacuum When Fuller was asked what the one and one-half hour public weather — it will be the earliest pump systems use them to pro- kind of sugaring season lies hearing portion concentrated on we’ve ever made it. Back in the long the viable lifespan of tap ahead, he predicted, “It will be the proposed elimination of 70s we expected to be making holes.” early and fast.” three of the town’s four full-time syrup some time between March An old rule of thumb was that There’s a sharp rise in the police officer positions. 15th and 23rd.” a quart of syrup could be made number of maple sugarmakers in Budget committee members Technology has played a role from the sap collected from each northern New Hampshire. were challenged on the cuts by in allowing sugarmakers to be tap, Fuller pointed out. For those “There are 50,000 to 60,000 new Police Chief Marcel Platt, selec ready for the sap to flow, Fuller who use the CV adapter, the new taps in the Colebrook area on tboard and budget committee said. Plastic check-valve (CV) rule is that a half-gallon (two both sides of the Connecticut member Rob Gauthier, fellow se- adapters, developed by scien- quarts) of syrup can be made, River, including Lemington, lect board member Barry Cole- tists at the UVM Proctor Maple PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER with some getting close to three. Canaan, and Pittsburg” Fuller bank, Town Clerk Min Kennett, Research Center in Underhill Sugarmaker Dave Fuller of Fuller’s Sugarhouse in Lancaster holds a “This means that sugarmak- said. “There’re two or three in- and several other audience mem- Center, Vt., and produced by check-valve adapter, left, in his right hand, and a stubby spout in his left. ers can pay off their bank loans,” vestors looking potentially to put bers. Budget committee member Leader Evaporator in Swanton, Fuller who both sells the device and uses it says that installing a check- Fuller said. in 15,000 taps, and, of course, I’d Al Rossetto, who had made the Vt., potentially allow new fresh valve allows sugarmakers to be ready if the sap runs early. Today’s rules for large-scale like to supply them with all their original motion to cut the police and clean tap holes to last about sugaring are: embrace technolo- equipment.” department, defended the com- 12 weeks, double the span of time cy,” he said. Each one costs 35 of sap being collected, Fuller ex- gy; don’t decide when to tap by Fuller smiled happily as he mittee’s action, despite accusa- of regular taps. “Sugarmakers cents and must be replaced plained. “There’s a little ball in- looking at the calendar, and be continued, “There are a lot of tions the committee had been now can be ready when maple every year, but installing them side the CV adapter that does not ready. “Taps with CVs can be put maple trees up here, and there’re less than forthcoming in its de- trees are coming out of dorman- can result in double the amount allow any sap to be reabsorbed in in the middle of January,” he Maple, PAGE A17 liberations concerning the police department and admitting they had failed to invite anyone from the department to their meetings to defend the proposed budget. Following the public hearing portion of the meeting, the last hour was devoted to finalizing the numbers for the warrant articles and voting to recommend (or not) each of the individual articles. An attempt to amend Arti- cle 14 by increasing the town’s operating budget by approximately $85,000, proposed by Rob Gauthier, failed. Budget committee approval of the proposed $1,801,267 operating budget then barely gained approval of the committee on a 5-4 vote. Committee members recommended voters not approve Arti- cle 15, a petitioned article seeking to add $355,002 to keep the police force at full strength. Se- Funding WMRHS CTE Center upgrades is a political process lect board members had also recommended that voters not ap- By Edith Tucker planned. It would a “first” for the [email protected] prove that article. The budget Legislature could pay 75% of costs upfront Granite State. committee also recommended WHITEFIELD — A nearly two- CTE Director Lori Lane ex- that voters not approve Article year-long effort lies ahead if tendent Dr. Harry Fensom. “It plus some CTE Advisory Com- percent of the capital cost a year plained that students in CTE 19, a $25,000 appropriation for state and District monies are to will be beneficial to our entire mittee members and CTE teach- from now on March 12, 2013. programs become better stu- the equipment capital reserve be secured to upgrade the region.” School board chairman ers gathered in the cafeteria on By then the school board will dents who are prepared to take fund, Article 27, a $52,000 appro- Paradice Career and Technical Greg Odell of Dalton said the Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, to given its stamp of approval to the next steps in their lives. priation for the purchase of a Education Center at White board is 100 percent behind the learn of the opportunities and the CTE’s program of studies, “Over the last four years, be- one-ton truck for the highway de- Mountains Regional High project. obstacles that lie ahead in the which could include two new tween 85 to 90 percent of our partment, and Article 30, seeking School. Elected officials — five Coös quest for state monies. The state programs: marketing and heavy program completers continue $39,633 for various charitable or- “The project’s impact will go County state reps, Sen. John Gal- could pay up to 75 percent of equipment operation and main- their education beyond high ganizations. All three of the arti- well beyond the White Moun- lus, Councilor Ray Burton, four the proposed project’s capital tenance. school,” Lane reported. “Forty tains Regional School District WMRSD school board members, costs. The Army JROTC program percent of these students con- Budget, PAGE A17 (WMRSD) boundaries,” ex- and two Lancaster selectmen — District voters will be asked could become a part of the CTE tinue their education at the four- plained SAU 36 Interim Superin- Leo Enos and Leon Rideout — to approve a plan and paying 25 program in June, if all goes as CTE Center, PAGE A18 INDEX

WMRSD school board selects design-build option Business Directory ...... B6 By Edith Tucker Harry Fensom pointed out that state Department of Education for the proposed Arthur T. addition to the existing CTE cen- Calendar ...... B5 [email protected] Paradice Regional Career and ter and renovations to WMRHS. a major plus of a design-build (DOE). WHITEFIELD — The WMRSD Technical Education Center proj- The board turned down the process is that voters would In June, the board will vote Classified ...... B7-9 school board voted unanimously, ect, send out Requests for Pro- idea of sending out RFPs for the know the maximum price of a to finalize the renovation plan. 6 to 0, on Monday night to have posals (RFPs) to some qualified traditional design-bid-build project, giving certainty in this In July the DOE will begin to Dining ...... A15 George Brodeur Sr., coordinator architectural firms to design an process. important area in which there present this plan to state Leg- Brodeur explained that both are likely to be some unknowns. islative committees. Editorials & Letters ...... A4 Under Brodeur’s timeline, The school board intends to he and the appointed volunteer Obituaries ...... A2 Community Committee whole- proposals will be due back from ask that the WMRSD have ac- heartedly believe that the design- RFP applicants on Friday, March cess not only to CTE funding of Real Estate ...... A16 build process results in a better 23. The Community Committee up to 75 percent but also that value. will discuss them on April 4 and building aid monies be made Sports ...... B1-4 “You get more bang for your choose three semi-finalists. The available for the work that buck,” Brodeur said. “You’re “Final Three” will make presen- should be done to upgrade and working with people who know tations to that Committee and renovate existing spaces at WM- construction costs and guaran- the school board on April 11, RHS. “The building is tired,” tee a maximum project price; and the finalist chosen. Pons said. there are few change orders and The board will approve the “We’re going to ask for the very few, if any, contingencies.” finalist on April 23 and submit same level playing field as oth- SAU 36 Superintendent Dr. an initial renovation plan to the Design-build, PAGE A17 A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Antoine Pinard Dorothy Baker TAVARES, Fla. — Antoine came “snowbirds,” driving to FRANKLIN — Dorothy “Dot” Tom and Gerri Barrows. She later al nieces and nephews; and a sis- Pinard, better known as “Tony,” Tavares every fall to enjoy the Baker died on Feb. 13, 2012 at the moved to Oklahoma for a couple ter in law Charlotte Blodgett of died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2012, in sun and warmth and back to New Mountain Ridge Nursing Home in of years and then moved to Lancaster. the hospital in Tavares. His Hampshire every spring. Tony en- Franklin. Franklin. Her parents died previously, beloved wife of 57 years, Helen, joyed attending the annual class She was born on August 8, Dot leaves a daughter Mary as did her husband Edwin Baker; was at his bedside, as was his reunions of Whitefield High 1930, in Stratford, the sixth child Eva Baker of Franklin; two grand- four brothers, Ellsworth, Everett, daughter Joanne Pinard-Evans of School and becoming acquainted of Erastus and Mary (Silver) Blod- daughters, Linda Mae Knudson Ralph and Leslie Blodgett; and a Sandown, N.H. and his son John with all of Helen’s classmates. He gett. She attended Stratford and companion Warren Sargent sister Pauline Tobyne. Pinard of Manchester, N.H. enjoyed country living and all the schools and became one of the and Clarice Ramsdell and hus- A committal service will be Tony was born on Feb. 24, wildlife that passed through his original “crew” at the Lancaster band Travis of Lunenburg, Vt.; held in the spring at the Summer 1932 to Napoleon Pinard and yard. Diner, working as a waitress for three great-grandchildren; sever- Street Cemetery. Rosa Bourque Pinard of Man- In addition to his wife Helen, chester, N.H. He attended St. daughter Joanne and son John, Theresa’s School and St. There- Tony leaves three grandchildren, Ruth A. Beattie sa’s Church in Manchester. He en- Justin Evans of Sandown, N.H. Antoine Pinard WOODSTOCK, Vt. — Ruth Al- as Methodist Lay-Preacher for tie and John S. Beattie; 10 grand- joyed assisting the priest as an al- and Amanda Pinard and Jessica ice Hafford Beattie, 96, died the congregations in North Strat- children; 22 great grandchildren; tar boy for 12 years. Pinard of Manchester, N.H.; three peacefully in Woodstock on Jan. ford, Stark, Milan, West Milan and two great-great grandchildren He met his wife to be, Helen into space. brothers, Fernando Pinard and 25, 2012, with her daughter and Errol, N.H. and numerous cousins, nieces Jordan of Whitefield, N.H., when Upon his retirement, after 33 wife Theresa of Litchfield, N.H. sons by her side. She was an avid sports enthu- and nephews. he worked at Bee Bee Shoes, years at Lockheed Martin, Tony and Marcel Pinard and wife Lor- Born in Groveton, N.H., on siast her entire life, fishing, play- Ruth’s loving husband David where she was working as a re- and Helen purchased an old raine of Manchester, N.H. and Feb. 22, 1915, she was raised in ing and refereeing basketball, and P. Beattie died in 1995. ceptionist. They were married on house, built at the end of the Louis Pinard and his wife Elaine Groveton and graduated from playing golf with her family and In lieu of a memorial and Sept. 4, 1954 at St. Joseph’s Cathe- 1800s, in Whitefield, N.H. It was of Bedford, N.H.; two sisters, Groveton High School in 1933 as friends well into her mid 80s. church service, there will be an11 dral in Manchester, N.H. They at- once called the “Old School Theresa Pinard Blais and hus- President and valedictorian of Ruth was devoted to her family a.m., August 11, 2012 graveside tended Blessed Sacrament Parish House.” He enjoyed working on it band Leon of Laguna Woods, her senior class. and attended as many children service at the Ridgewell Ceme- and taught CCD classes together. and turning it into a charming Calif., and Rose Anna Harrington After graduating in 1936 from and grandchildren’s sports and tery in Guildhall, Vt. Antoine became a leader for the country home. This was Helen’s of Pinardville, N.H.; and many lov- Plymouth Normal School, Ply- school activities as possible Ruth’s family recommends Blessed Sacrament Cub Scouts beloved hometown and many rel- ing nieces, nephews and cousins. mouth, N.H., Ruth became a high- while enjoying traveling with her those wishing to donate memori- and Boy Scouts for 10 years, earn- atives and friends were there. Family members who died ly respected, dedicated high husband, David. She was an avid al gifts to please consider the ing the prestigious award of Mer- Tony and Helen joined the Mt. previously include Tony’s par- school Business Teacher, serving reader and always looked for the Alzheimer’s Health Care Services, it for outstanding achievements Washington Grange and the ents, Napoleon and Rosa Pinard in schools at New London, White- challenge of a tough cross-word NCEP, Attn: Director, 31 Pleasant with the Scouts. Whitefield Historical Society, do- of Manchester, N.H.; two sisters, field, Stratford and Groveton, puzzle. Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or Grove- Eventually, Tony was hired at ing volunteer work. For five years Georgette Pinard Pelletier of Man- N.H. until her retirement in 1976. Before returning to NH in 2004 ton United Methodist Church, 3 Sander’s Associates in Manches- they were members of the White- chester, N.H., and Rita Forcier of She was an active member of for home care and assisted living, Church Street, Groveton, NH ter, N.H. and was later transferred field Senior Citizens Club, helping Pinardville, N.H.; one brother An- Delta Gamma Sorority. Ruth lived for several years in Sun 03582. to Lockheed Martin in Nashua, to run a thrift shop. Tony was dre Pinard of Manchester, N.H. As a life-time member of the City Center, Florida where she en- Arrangements are under the N.H., working on government elected President of the club, Beyers funeral home in United Methodist Church, Ruth joyed the warm weather and the direction of the Bailey Funeral projects including planes and and, when membership dropped Tavares, Fla. was in charge of all was deeply involved with church comfort and camaraderie of Home, Lancaster. Go to www.bai- outer-space equipment, which he down to five, they donated the arrangements. No memorial serv- activities including youth activi- many close friends. leyfh.net for more information or thoroughly enjoyed. He had the balance of the club’s money to ices are planned. Burial will even- ties and teaching Sunday School. Ruth leaves her daughter Car- to send an online condolence. honor of meeting Alan Shephard the Caleb Group in Whitefield. tually take place in St. Mathews During the late 1950s she served la B. Bucklin; sons Ross H. Beat- of Nashua, N.H. the first astronaut For 11 years, the couple be- Cemetery in Whitefield, N.H. Laura M. Green Lawrence S. Wright WAXAHACHIE, Tex, — Laura be with her family. othy Towle of Orlando, Fla. and LANCASTER – Lawrence S. In his spare time he enjoyed go- A son Jeffrey Wright, four Marie “Jim Dandy” Green, 88, died She was a member of the Red David Towle of Waxahachie; a Wright, 91, died on Saturday ing to his favorite stops to so- brothers and two sisters died pre- at Baylor Medical Center on Feb, Hat Humdingers Chapter and brother Raymond Reynolds of morning, Feb. 18, 2012, at the St. cialize over a cup of coffee. viously. 5, 2012. loved getting dressed up and go- Wyoming; 12 grandchildren and Johnsbury Health and Rehabilita- Family members include his Visiting hours will be held Sat- She was born to Carl and ing out with the girls. She was a seven great grandchildren. tion Center. wife of 60 years, Mary L. urday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 Pauline Reynolds on Oct. 23, 1923 member of he Waxahachie Senior Laura’s remains will be placed Lawrence was born in Lunen- (Brainard) Wright of Lancaster; p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in in Portland, Me. Citizen Center. in the Summer Street Cemetery in burg, Vt., on July 16, 1920, the son three daughters, Deborah Dubois Lancaster. A service will be held Before retiring, Laura was a Laura leaves her husband Lancaster in the Towle family of Clayton E. and Leona V. (Car- of Jefferson, Nancy McVetty of immediately after at 1 p.m. at the binder of books. She lived in Lan- Ralph; daughters Linda Cloutier plot. bee) Wright. He was raised on the Dalton, and Marcia Parkhurst of funeral home. A private burial will caster, N.H. for approximately 70 of Waxahachie and Pauline Glid- family farm in Lunenburg and Columbia; two sisters, Dorothy follow in Summer Street Ceme- years prior to moving to Texas to den of Whitefield, N.H.; sons Tim- resided there until moving to Lan- Kulisek of Oregon, and Muriel tery. caster in 1968. Cloos of Ohio; eight grandchil- Go to www.baileyfh.net for For his entire life he worked as dren, Jennifer, Mark, Amy, more information or to send an Michael W. Beattie a self employed logger and truck Christopher, Eric, Phillip, Jeffrey, online condolence. LANCASTER – Michael W. Beattie of Lancaster; his son driver. He also owned and oper- and Ashlynn; and five great- Beattie, 68, died Friday morning Shane Beattie and wife Trina of ated his own trucking company. grandchildren. February 17, 2012, in Lancaster at Lancaster; two daughters, Sandy his brick house on Main Street. Belanger and husband Marc of Mr. Beattie was born on Octo- Whitefield, Kricket Ingerson and ber 29, 1943, the son of Stanley J. husband Mitch of Jefferson; and Beattie and Addie E. (Hillier) seven grandchildren, Adrienne, Five Questions Beattie. Mercedes, Tyler, Benjamin, Mike was a lifetime resident of Spencer, Katherine and Gracie. Lancaster. He served as select- He was predeceased by his par- 1. What insect's larvae did New Hampshire hope to reduce by man for 18 years and was also a ents and a sister Susan Beattie longtime member and Assistant Carpenter. importing mummichogs, swallows and bats? Chief of the Lancaster Fire De- Visiting hours will be held partment. He was a charter mem- Monday, February 20, from 4:00 2. How many karats is pure, unalloyed gold? ber of the Lancaster Snow to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Drifters where he served as chair- Michael W. Beattie Home, Lancaster. A Mass of 3. Whose best-selling books include When You Look Like man of the Snowmobile Grand Christian Burial will be celebrat- Prix and was Trail Master for 8 Ward Agency, the Lancaster Colo- ed Tuesday morning at 10:30 at Your Passport Photo It's Time To Go Home? years. For many years he served nial Mart, the Detour Truck Stop, All Saints Church, Lancaster. on the Board of Directors at Si- WLGW Radio Station and his long In lieu of flowers donations wooganock Bank. time running construction busi- may be made in his memory for 4. In Ancient Rome, what animal was the symbol of liberty? He was a Communicant of All ness. the fire department and ambu- Saints Church, Lancaster. He also enjoyed hot rodding, lance corps of Lancaster at Lan- 5. What divides Alaska from the rest of the USA? In 1966 he started Beattie En- hunting, snowmobiling, auto rac- caster Fire Department Assn., 25 terprises which constituted sev- ing, and going to camp. His great- Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. eral businesses including owner- est enjoyment was spending time Please go to www.baileyfh.net ship of Riverside Speedway for 14 with his family. for more information or to send years. Other business included Surviving family members in- an online condolence. JEFFERSON the startups of a Montgomery clude his wife Sally (McLaughlin) CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE 586-7972 Commercial dryer fire confined to laundry room By Edith Tucker ported Fire Chief Randy Flynn in gine, making a total of six pieces $18,000, reported Capt. Steven Dr. John M. Markey [email protected] a Monday morning telephone of fire equipment in the lower Jones in a telephone conversa- LANCASTER — A commercial call. By then motel guests as well parking lot. The Dalton Fire De- tion. 40 - Years Chiropractic Experience dryer caught on fire on Saturday as those attending a ground-level partment sent equipment to cov- Evacuees were able to come Board Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation night in the ground-level laundry banquet had been evacuated. er the Lancaster firehouse. back inside the building in about room at the Cabot Motor Inn on As soon as two 911 calls came Some 45 firefighters were on 45 minutes. Route 2, sending smoke billing in, a “first alarm” was called into site, Flynn said. Most of their ef- The motel’s central fire alarm out of a third-floor vent-gable. area fire departments, the chief forts were devoted to ventilating annunciator panel worked exact- The first crew from the Lan- said. The L.F.D. dispatched two smoke-filled staircases and vents. ly as designed, and there were no caster Fire Department that was pieces of apparatus, with White- Damage is estimated to be in injuries to either guests or fire- toned out at about 7 p.m. doused field, Groveton, Jefferson, and the $20,000 range, since commer- fighters. the flames with a water hose, re- Lunenburg, each sending an en- cial dryers sell for $15,000 to Steve Bissonnette, AAMS LEGAL NOTICE 100 State Street • Groveton, NH 03582 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NOTICE OF MEETING Financial Planning & Investment Management Full Funeral $4,929.00, includes: COÖS COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff, Embalming, Visitation, Funeral Service, Transportation (within 30 miles), Hearse, Guestbook LPL Financial The Coös County Delegation will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Package, Obituary in Local Weekly Newspaper, 20 ga. 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www. NewHampshireLakesAndMountains .com FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 ••• Mike Beattie remembered for Mike Kopp raising funds for his “never give up attitude” Scott Firefighter Stairclimb By Jeff Woodburn the local fire department, bank [email protected] trustee and charter member of the By Edith Tucker $930,000 for blood-cancer re- [email protected] LANCASTER - Long-time civic local snowmobile club. Beattie was search and patient services. and business leader Michael Beat- also the chairman of a major re- LANCASTER — Mike Kopp is On Saturday, 285 adults paid tie died on Friday. He was 68-years- gional snowmobiling event -- the raising money for the Leukemia $10 each to enjoy a vast array of old and had be sick for some time. Grand Prix, which attracted as & Lymphoma Society by partici- desserts, including cookies, For 18 years, Beattie served as many as 16,000 people to Lancast- pating on Sunday, March 11, in cakes, puddings, and pies, at the a Lancaster selectman and was a er to watch top-level racing. In the 2012 Scott Firefighter Stair- Benefit Buffet at Paige and Kim's serial entrepreneur -- owning busi- 2011, he took part in a video inter- climb. It will be his third such ef- Bakery at the Skywood Manor in nesses as diverse as a racetrack to view about the Grand Prix, which fort. Jefferson, owned and operated a radio station, Montgomery Ward is available at www.WhiteMt- At 788 feet of vertical eleva- by Paige and Kim Matson, moth- to convenience stores. Friends like News.com. tion, the Columbia Center (for- er and sister of his wife Sharon. Midge Rosebrook, of Lancaster, re- Rosebrook said Beattie leaves merly Bank of America Tower) in Children enjoyed the goodies called Beattie’s “tenacious” spirit his community with an example of downtown Seattle, Wash., is the without charge. second tallest building west of Kopp, who serves as Assis- and “never give up attitude.” Mike Beattie honor and community service. In 1966, 23-year-old started “Mike left us with the bar set so the Mississippi River. There are tant Lancaster Fire Chief in the PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Beattie Enterprises and eventually long time running construction 69 flights of stairs with 1,311 Lancaster Fire Department, was high,” he said, “(that) we can't even Assistant Fire Chief Mike Kopp of it consisted of Riverside Speedway, business. In time, Beattie divested steps to climb before reaching toned out shortly after 7 p.m. to see it, let alone reach it.” Rose- the Lancaster Fire Department a Montgomery Ward store, the Lan- of many of these businesses. the observation deck that over- respond to reports of smoke brook added, the community will was photographed on Saturday caster Colonial Mart, the Detour A native of Lancaster, Beattie looks the city. Not only must par- coming out of a third-floor gable miss his “wisdom, guidance and evening at a fundraiser for the Truck Stop (now Munce’s), WLGW always found time to be part of his ticipants walk these stairs in the window at the Cabot Motor Inn most of all, his wit.” A full obituary Scott Firefighter Stairclimb held Radio Station and of course his community. He was a member of is on page 2. quickest time possible but they on Route 2 (see related story) in also they must be fully dressed Lancaster. Kopp has chronic my- at Paige and Kim’s Bakery in the in their turnout gear and breath- logenous leukemia that was di- Skywood Manor in Jefferson. ing only from their SCBA, the agnosed in June 2009, that he is Kopp had just put on his jacket in Facebook aids, overwhelms tanks of oxygen that they wear able to keep under control with order to respond with other fire- when going into a fire. a once-a-day chemotherapy drug fighters in the room to a report of Last year, the timed 2011 in pill form along with regular smoke billowing from the top Scott Stairclimb in which Kopp blood counts. floor of the Cabot Motor Inn in local law enforcement participated raised a record Lancaster. By Jeff Woodburn [email protected] LITTLETON – Law enforcement officials are learning that social me- UNH Coop. Ext. educators dia sites like Facebook are a double edge sword – helping with investigations but also dragging them in- will become Field Specialists to many petty name-calling disputes. By Edith Tucker es but will have more time to de- take positions elsewhere. On-line, interactive social web [email protected] vote to his two current statewide “We lost 23 positions, allowing sites are increasingly playing a ma- LANCASTER — Change is responsibilities: 4-H shooting us to absorb a $1.7 million cut,” jor role in all aspects of life – con- coming to the Coös County Of- sports and Barry Conservation Barker said. “But the process was necting people to each other and fice of UNH Cooperative Ex- Camp in Berlin. random. Now we have a statewide leaving a vivid public trail of every tension, explained 4-H Youth A new 10-hour-a-week 4-H Club plan that calls for adjustments de- utterance and photograph. Development educator, Coun- field specialist will be added to signed to meet both county and “People put too much informa- ty Office Administrator, and the Coös Coop. Ext. staff in order state needs.” tion” out there, said Berlin Police spokesman Larry Barker. to provide 4-H clubs with a high- UNH President Mark Huddle- Detective Nathan Roy. Some of it is This Facebook photo of Michael Glidden with an fawn led to his convic- “Educators will now be des- er level of support, traditionally ston has informed Dean Pike that embarrassing and other illegal. tion on an illegal possession charge. ignated as UNH Coop. Ext. delivered. since Cooperative Extension took “Its part of the evidence. It’s Field Specialists and will no His wife, Heidi Barker, will split a big hit in 2011 that it would not good evidence.” said Littleton’s all. Glidden’s Facebook profile is and only accessible to accepted longer be known as ‘educa- her time — 80 percent on Nutri- be asked to do so again this year. prosecuting attorney Aliza Anavri, public and the photo with the fawn friends, but many people don’t do tors,’” Barker said. tion Connections; 20 percent on “I see that as a big vote of con- it helps “prove motive and intent.” remains on it, possibly because it. John Pike, the Dean and Di- Youth and Families — to make her fidence in the University’s out- The younger generation is more Glidden is incarcerated on other Cyber bulling has increasingly rector of UNH Cooperative Ex- position a hybrid. reach arm,” Barker said. casual with sharing personal infor- convictions and unable to remove disrupted schools, agonized chil- tension whose in the Durham County forester Brendan Strafford County, which cut its mation and even incriminating ban- it. Whitefield Police Chief William dren and adolescents and occu- headquarters, published a Prusik will also split his time: 60 county budget last year to elimi- ter on the Internet, which is in the Colborn said he doesn’t routinely pied administrators who are re- plan on Friday, Feb. 17, outlin- percent forestry and 40 percent nate Cooperative Extension, is public domain. All personal com- scan postings, but does use it when quired by law to investigate. Re- ing a new configuration for Ex- community and economic devel- now proposing to bring it back. munication records – including he has a suspect of an alleged cently, White Mountains Regional tension operations, Barker opment. “People just didn’t understand telephone, text messages and e- crime. He is using it “more and High School was accused of ignor- said in a Monday afternoon “I’m very encouraged that the how many services were at stake mails -- are available and can be ob- more,” he said. A few years ago, a ing a bullying charge (one the phone call. “There are still uniqueness of Coös, its geo- and much they would be missed,” tained by law enforcement officials local gun store was robbed of sev- school vehemently denies). But, some unknowns, but I think graphical isolation and its big Barker said. “Here in Coös, Ex- with a proper court approval. This eral guns and, he said, we “got a big still it illustrates the varying legal the plan is good for us here in challenges are recognized in this tension educators — field spe- is rare – in part because more eas- break from Facebook” that led to a standards between school rules Coös and that we’ve been plan,” Barker said. “I think it will cialists — know how much our ily accessible social media sites conviction. and criminal law. treated very fairly.” allow us to meet the needs here work — and that of the volunteers provide police and the general pub- Social media is used more Police report that they are get- The work of Field Special- and to also be more efficient. who work with us — is valued.” lic with so much information. broadly than to snoop on people, ting more complaints stemming ists across the state’s 10 coun- “Unknowns remain, of Consider the case of two young said Prosecutor Anavri . She knows from unkind comments made on ties will be divided up into four course,” he said, adding, howev- men who were accused of pos- of police officers who have used to social media sites. “We get a lot of program teams to allow for er, that he anticipates no changes SOMETIMES IT’S BEST sessing a fawn – a young deer in Lit- simply communicate with people calls,” said Lancaster Police Chief some regionalization and to in the 1.75 Full-time Equivalent TO TALK THINGS OVER tleton recently. Michael Glidden, 20 and to seek clues on a tough case. John Gardiner, and they will say, encourage the development of (FTE) frontline support staff: Lyn- WITH A LAWYER... of Lisbon, and Michael Rothney, 19 More sophisticated people, Anavri someone “said this about me on more specific expertise: Youth da Bloom and Carolyn McQuis- of Littleton, both pleaded guilty to said, have skirted the court-or- Facebook.” In most cases, he said, and Family; Food and Agricul- ton. MARK E. YOUNGHOLM charges and were fined $248 on Jan. dered non-contact stipulations by “We really have no legal basis. ture; Natural Resources; and The reconfiguration and ATTORNEY AT LAW 10. The investigators were aided posting information on a third par- That’s a civil thing.” Civil cases are Community and Economic De- changes are a result of the state by Glidden’s posting on his Face- ty’s site knowing full well the in- typically disputes between people, velopment. Legislature cutting UNH’s budget 603-444-1787 book page with a photograph of tended person will get the message. whereas criminal crimes are viola- In Coös this will mean that by 48 percent in 2011. In response, the fawn sitting on his lap. The col- The pressure is mounting for tions of state law brought by the Steve Turaj will be part of the Cooperative Extension encour- AFFORDABLE OPTIONS lared neck was key said Fish and people to be more discreet, sites state and are punishable by jail Food and Agriculture team, Budget Rates & Payments aged early retirements, and some No Charge for Initial Consultation Game Conservation Glen Office Lu- are being monitor by parents, time or a fine. spending the bulk of his time educators and staff resigned to cas, who handled the case. schools, employers and some are “It’s more than we can handle,” in Coös but also providing his Lucas said his department re- asking potential employees to log Gardiner admits. Police Depart- expertise in Grafton and Car- ceived a tip from someone who saw into their sites and display their ments use to more regularly deal roll counties. the posting. “I jumped on-line” he previous posts. “People are get- with harassment by telephone. It’s As Field Specialists target said and pursued the case. Lucas ting smart to it,” said Roy. It is pos- called “unwanted contact” or certain areas, they will be bet- admits that he was surprised by it sible to make one’s page private “crank call” and it is considerably ter able to focus on current re- harder for an individual to protect search, bringing it out into the themselves against such aggrava- field, Barker pointed out. LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY tion. Today with the Internet, it’s “Field specialists from other By Dave Haas much simpler and Berlin Police De- counties will also come to Week of February 12 to February 18 partment’s Roy reminds callers to Coös,” he said. his department asking them to in- Barker will continue to pro- TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: vestigate unfriendly comments to vide countywide Youth servic- High Week...... 43 2/16 Total Week ...... 0.12 “just block them” from their page. Low Week ...... 0 2/5 Total This Month ...... 0.41 High 1 Year Ago...... 53 Normal This Month ...... 1.68 THE BOUTIQUE at 101 Low 1 Year Ago ...... -13 Total This Year...... 2.77 Normal For Year To Date ...4.36 Normal High ...... 30 Total. Snow This Month...... 3.4 WINTER SALES Normal Low ...... 2 Normal Snow This Month..14.7 THROUGHOUT THE STORE! Record High...... 61 1981 Total Snow This Winter...... 34.2 Record Low...... -38 1979 Normal Snow This Winter .59.3 Warm Alpaca & Organic Cotton Socks Degree Days This YTD ...... 5011 and Fleece Leggins Degree Days Last YTD...... 5681 Note: Melted Precipitation Avg. Degree Days YTD ...... 5743 Year begins Jan. 1 and ends Hand Lotions from Dec. 31. On February 12, Candles 1979 the temperature fell to & Note: Degree Day Year begins minus 40 degrees, the all time Gift Sets July 1 and ends June 30. record low in Lancaster. 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Each of us can imagine with hor- F PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER ror our worst moments being rebroadcast word-for-word North Country elected officials — Rep. Herb Richardson, left, of Lancaster, Sen. John Gallus of Berlin, Rep. Marc Tremblay of Berlin, Rep. Evalyn possibly with photos or video for the world to see—forev- Merrick of Lancaster, Rep.Yvonne Thomas of Berlin, District 1 Executive Councilor Ray Burton of Bath, and Rep. Bill Remick of Lancaster — turned er. out on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to familiarize themselves about why the WMRHS’s Career and Technical Education facilities and equipment need to be updat- Across the board people put “way too much informa- ed as well as their role in securing state funds for this effort. In a little over a year — March 2013 — District voters will be asked to approve the tion” out there, said Berlin Police Detective Nathan Roy. project. In a complex process the state will be asked to kick in capital funds upfront to cover up to 75% of the renovation-and-construction costs. We agree and have – like the police and prosecutors used it – as an investigative tool mostly to look into a specific crime. Some swash-buckling criminals totally incriminated READERS’FORUM themselves by providing the details of their crime. But it’s not just that; all of us need to think twice before we hit the send button or better yet -- follow Ben Franklin’s advice to Vote yes on Rights Based Ordinance turn our tongue three times before speaking – four when To the Editor: sary for the construction of unsustainable en- Ordinance addressing a communities issue angry. On Tuesday, March 13 at Town Meeting, ergy systems, or land acquisition necessary has stopped that activity so far. No sludge, no Missing from this medium is reflection (how will this the voters of Lancaster will be asked to de- to engage in the operation of unsustainable water with drawls, no long wall coal mining, cide on whether they support a Rights Based energy. See Section 2 (e) for a full list. no toxic waste dumps etc. message be received and what impact will it have?) and Ordinance (RBO) based on the health, safety 5. The Ordinance is legal. Town residents 8. Does this give a town the right to do any- empathy (is it a friendly kidding or would I say this in pub- and welfare of residents to a sustainable en- have the right to introduce the Ordinance. It thing? No, remember this is only about a sus- lic?). If that’s not enough, think selfishly, how will I explain ergy future. Its title is “The Town of Lancast- exercises our right to self govern as stated in tainable energy future and no other issue. It that to a potential employer – if I get the chance? er’s Right to a Sustainable Energy Future and the NH Constitution in Articles 1, 8 and 10. does seek to firmly establish our rights as cit- Not long ago the Democrat did not publish a contro- Community Self Government Ordinance.” We, the people, are the source of all govern- izens of NH and the US in having a say in what We ask that you vote “yes” on the Ordi- ing authority. By prior decisions in the past happens to us. How important are your rights versial letter to the editor about a bullying incident choos- nance. 100 plus years, the people’s right to self gov- to you? ing instead to write a story and Facebook readers took us After two public hearings and three open ern has been usurped by large corporations 9. Note that if someone wants to drill for to task on the social media site. It gave us a small taste of meetings with the Town Select Board, the Lan- in the courts. The Ordinance is an attempt to gas or use the energy resources in Lancaster the what teens face everyday, when people say unrea- caster Planning Committee for the Ordinance level the playing field against the wealth and or transmit such energy across our borders, soned things online they wouldn’t dream of saying in per- finds that many people in the town need more power of corporations to make decisions for the Ordinance will give the residents of Lan- son. information and may misunderstand what the us. caster the right to meet, plan and decide what Ordinance will and won’t do. 6. Will the Ordinance be challenged in the is best for our health, safety and welfare and This problem seems to be more generational. Young Here are some points that have come up courts? Over 120 towns have passed similar then vote on it. people, who have grown up in a technological age where in conversation with town voters that we feel RBO’s on specific issues; 4 in New Hampshire, 10. How will the Ordinance be enforced? communication has always been instant and exhibitionism we would like to address. 3 in Maine and the others throughout the Simply town officials or a resident can go to more popular than privacy, are learning some hard les- 1. The RBO addresses sustainable energy country. Several have been challenged. In no the Court house in Lancaster and file an ac- sons. Sadly, it is happening in a less forgiving and more only. It does not prohibit any other activities cases has the town had to pay out significant tion in equity at the Coos County Court. Any including gas stations, oil companies, a bio- amounts of money. We will be working with a judgment to the town will go towards restora- troublesome time -- where college is becoming less acces- mass plant at Weeks, small hydro and others. constitutional lawyer (Thomas Linzey) at no tion and payment of court fees to the town. sible; more than half of all 18-24 year-old are unemployed This is written in the Ordinance under Section charge who is with the non-profit Community We ask that you take the time to read the and good jobs are hard to find; police prosecute most 4 (e). Environmental Legal Defense Fund ordinance and discuss it with friends and every legal indiscretion and most everything is part of the 2. The RBO does not prohibit landowners (www.celdf.org) and he will provide consul- neighbors. The planning committee will be public domain. from legal uses of their land. There are al- tation and briefs to our town counsel if that happy to answer any questions you have. Just ready state and federal regulations that de- did happen. You must decide if the threat of call 788-3734 or email infonorthcountrypow- termine that. a lawsuit will prohibit you and the Town of [email protected]. Photo Contest 3. It establishes a Bill of Rights, which rec- Lancaster from following our constitutional ognizes and secures the civil and political right to self governance. Valerie Herres Editor’s note: the photo contest submission deadline for it’s rights of Lancaster residents. 7. Will the Ordinance stop the activity it Lancaster final week has been extended to this Friday at noon; email sub- 4. It prohibits the land acquisition neces- addresses? Every place with a Rights Based missions to [email protected] Letters Policy Waggin’ Tales The Democrat welcomes letters to the editor. The Readers’ Fo- Adopt a new pet into your family today rum is there for you to express your opinion on local news and issues important to the community. 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North Country Notebook Whether nearby jaunt or a trip to camp, it depends on the privilege of open land someone’s house for group overnight parking or camping. It This last recreational pursuit lunch. does not allow meddling with is perhaps the most indicative of It reminded me of the cross- gates and fences or taking a all regarding landowner-recre- country ski trails I’ve had off and short cut across a field and tram- ator relations. In a system that on from my house, one a rela- pling crops, although these has become a model for other tively easy, relaxing loop, anoth- things do in fact happen. snow-belt states, New Hamp- er that was as good two-hour Put right down to basics, the shire has more than 7,000 miles workout, and a third a half-day tradition and the laws it has of groomed trails, 80 percent of trip that required, of course, a spawned allow people to enjoy which are on private land, trailside lunch. landowners’ property as long as thanks to an intricate---and jeal- Often, on these longer out- visitors treat the land and the ously safeguarded---relationship ings, we had a group, and lunch landowner with respect. between landowners, riders, By JOHN HARRIGAN was a fun, communal affair, with Would that it were that sim- and the dozens upon dozens of COLUMNIST skis stuck upright in the snow, ple. Whenever I write about this snowmobile clubs and volun- sitting and eating places tram- subject, I hear from landowners teers that keep trails maintained pled down, and passing snow- with horror stories about visi- and marked and, above all, fos- hance encounters with mobilers often stopping for a tors’ abuses---only a few, to be ter good landowner relations neighbors you might visit. This kind of thing is even sure, but that’s a few too many. and inform and educate riders otherwise see just more fun in mid-February, when Imagine what you would think or on trail manners, rules and reg- long enough for a wave the snow-pack is settling and the do if a visitor in your home dis- ulations. on the road are always sun, climbing ever higher in the respected your hospitality. It’s We recently organized one of Ca treat. This occurred the other sky, can make things downright the very same thing. our classic mid-winter trips into day at the gym, where a resident balmy for a mid-day pause. In his article, George relayed camp. All during the trip, on of the hill just south of mine was I was thinking of my neigh- some figures on land ownership, snowmobiles and then snow- pulling his boots on to back out bors’ outings, my own wander- access and economics that are shoes and then on foot at camp, into the slush and mud. ings, and the travels of many good reminders of our great we were guests on someone We discussed, of course, (a) others hither and yon as I was good fortune of open land. New else’s land. And where I live, my how the winter had been so far reading George Bald’s fine piece Hampshire, the second most land is open for neighbors’ use (not much snow, for sure, but on open land, versus posted forested state in the contiguous and enjoyment, and their land is cold and windy, which is why so land, in the winter issue of the U.S. (84 percent), has 4.8 million open for mine. many people have gone through New Hampshire Timberland acres of forested land, 76 per- How fortunate we are to live their woodpiles so fast) and (b) Owners’ Association publica- cent of it under the stewardship in a place with such a tradition, the coming of spring, which de- tion, Timber Crier. George, who Snowshoes, pack basket, mukluks (and even a fur hat), ready for the trip of private or corporate owners. I invariably think when I’m strap- spite the naysayers is not all that has been an occasional visitor to camp. (John Harrigan photo) Forest-related recreation and ping on skis or a pack or snow- far off. Mike was eager to make on my front porch, is the com- tourism generate more than $4.3 shoes, and how diligently we all the transition from snowshoes missioner of DRED, the state’s ry and necessity, but still, for ed. This precious unspoken and billion for the state’s economy. must work to preserve it. to mountain bike. department of resources and someone from a decidedly dif- unwritten invitation comes, of The enjoyment of private Like a couple of other near- economic development. ferent environment it can be a course, with certain restrictions land is a big financial booster in (This column runs in 13 weekly neighbors, he’s been keeping George had taken a recent real eye-opener. and responsibilities. It does not spring, summer and fall, but per- papers covering the northern two- busy on assorted snowshoe trip out west for a wedding, on In New England, particularly automatically include motorized haps is most evident during win- thirds of New Hampshire and parts trails, meandering courses that which he drove past miles and in the northern tier, there is a use. It does not allow you to ter, when more than 6 million of Maine and Vermont. John Harri- take them through woods and miles of land posted with “No strong tradition of open land, build a hunting shack or pound people come here for a host of gan’s address: Box 39, Colebrook, overgrown pastures and frozen Trespassing” signs. Now, there meaning that people can assume nails into a tree for a tree-stand activities ranging from cross- NH 03576, or [email protected]) beaver flowages and fields and are reasons for this, most in- that they have the privilege of without the owner’s permission. country skiing to ice fishing to even, now and then, back to volving culture, tradition, histo- trespass unless otherwise post- It does not automatically allow snowmobiling. Doppler on Wheels on-site 3 times at Whitefield airport By Edith Tucker field for three long blocks of time County Airport, just north of the closer view with fine-scale de- PowerPoint presentation, she al- in the prairie states. The scien- [email protected] with 15 juniors in his 14-week- campus, and Jay Peak in Jay, Vt. tails of a storm than do standard so included photographs of tists’ sustenance in these re- LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Profes- long Remote Sensing class, al- The National Science Foun- radars some of the mind-numbing down mote areas included Oreo and sor Nolan Atkins of Littleton, lowing them to see how weather dation funded the visit, includ- (http://radar.weather.gov/in- time involved in waiting for a Nilla cookie snacks and fast food who earned his Ph.D. in Atmos- radar works in the “real” world, ing Dr. Kosiba’s time to teach dex.htm). random event to take place out restaurants. pheric Sciences at UCLA in 1995 to map optimal deployment both faculty and students how Both Dr. Kosiba and Prof. and chairs that discipline’s de- sites to measure precipitation to maximize their work with the Atkins worked in 2010 on the partment at Lyndon State Col- rates, and how to operate the in- DOW to gather and interpret da- Vortex2 project to gather more lege (LSC), introduced Dr. Karen struments to collect the best data. detailed information on torna- Kosiba from the Center for Se- ta. There are about 100 students dos, asking fundamental ques- vere Weather Research Students worked in two-hour in LSC’s Atmospheric Sciences tions such as what the winds are (www.cswr.org) in Boulder, Co- shifts, using the DOW unit from Department that has four full- like inside them and what caus- lo. to a small gathering of facul- 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Feb. 10-11 time and four part-time faculty es them as part of an effort to ty and students on Thursday af- and Feb. 11-12. They had also members. improve forecasting. ternoon. The following day was worked at the same site a week Radar measures how heavy The effort included multiple the last one of a three-week vis- earlier. the precipitation is inside a DOWs and many other mobile it of a state-of-the-art Doppler on “The airport with its wide storm, and the “Doppler” part of instruments, including remote- Wheels (DOW) weather radar open view to the north and west it provides added information controlled airplanes, a.k.a. un- unit, which Prof. Atkins is a very good place to gather about the flow of winds inside a manned aerial systems, and arranged to have on campus for data,” Atkins explained, adding storm, including speed. The about 150 scientists, including the Department to use as an ex- that its south side is a good spot radar can tilt up and down, so it students and graduate students. periential learning tool. to see how topography affects can see both “straight out” and Dr. Kosiba has appeared on The professor went out into precipitation. at an angle, allowing a “3-D” “Storm Chasers” and in the IMAX the field to the Mount Washing- He and his class also drove schematic to be created. film “Tornado Alley.” During her ton Regional Airport in White- the DOW to both the Caledonia Mobile radars allow a much fascinating data- and video-filled Cadet Jacob Lewis commands JROTC Battalion By Cadet Lieutenant Joseph Dami Army JROTC program. The na- cal elementary schools. In addi- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER tionally accredited JROTC cur- tion, the JROTC program has six Professor Nolan Atkins of Littleton, who chairs the Atmospheric Sciences In a Change of Command cer- riculum is designed to teach high teams (Drill, Raider, Marksman- Department at Lyndon State College, introduced Dr. Karen Kosiba of the emony held at the White Moun- school students the value of citi- ship, Color Guard, Leadership, Center for Severe Weather Research Center of Boulder, Colo., on tains Regional High School, zenship, leadership, service to and Academic), which compete Thursday afternoon for her lecture on tornado research using several Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Amy the community, personal respon- against other JROTC programs Doppler on Wheels (DOW). Thanks to National Science Foundation fund- Belanger relinquished command sibility, and a sense of accom- located throughout New England ing, a DOW was available from Jan. 30 to Feb. 17 for faculty and stu- of the Army JROTC Spartan Bat- plishment; while instilling in and nationally. dents to use. talion to Cadet Lieutenant them self-esteem, teamwork, and Colonel Jacob Lewis on Feb. 15. self-discipline. Students earn an Cadet Lewis is a second year elective credit for taking JROTC JROTC cadet and attends school and also have the option of re- at Littleton High School. Referred ceiving their Physical Education to as “sending students,” stu- credit. Additionally, cadets can dents from Littleton, Groveton, receive up to 16 college credits in Profile, and Lin-Wood High Leadership through a program Schools may also participate in with Adams State College. The the JROTC program at the WM- Cadet Lieutenant Colonel JROTC Spartan Battalion is one RHS. Jacob Lewis is the first non- Jacob Lewis of only two Army programs in the WMRHS cadet to command the Cadet Lewis has been accepted state of New Hampshire. The battalion in the 16 year history of to Norwich University where he cadets participate in numerous the unit. Jacob is an honors stu- will pursue a commission as a US community service projects in- dent and recent graduate of the Army Officer and a degree in cluding American Red Cross American Legion Boy’s State pro- Criminal Justice beginning this blood drives, the Adopt a High- gram. In addition to his JROTC fall. way program, Memorial Day cer- commitments, he has a part time Over 300,000 students across emonies, Veteran’s Day parades, job at Bailiwicks in Littleton. the country participate in the and flag education classes at lo- Amy Brooks seeking Champlain Early Childhood Master's Degree STEWARTSTOWN — Amy (Burlington, Vt.) Master's in Ear- tion for the Education of Young Brooks of Stewartstown has ly Childhood Education (M.Ed.), Children (NAEYC) Annual Con- joined the Champlain College a program combining challeng- ference in Orlando, Florida last ing online classes with a low res- November. Participants attend- idency requirement to deliver ed workshops, presentations, Answers an accessible, high quality grad- and keynote speaker including uate-level education for practic- textbook authors and leaders in 1. The mosquito's. ing early childhood educators early childhood education. 2. Twenty-four. and administrators across the Champlain students were able 3. Erma Bombeck. country. to network with 12,000 other 4. The cat. Brooks and her fellow class- Early Education graduate stu- 5. British Columbia. mates attended their first residents from across the country. dency at the National Associa- A6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 •••

This is a conceptual drawing of the site and Dollar General store proposed to be located on part of an 8.8-acre PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER parcel on Route 3 North in Whitefield. The sketched-in “trees and shrubs” are not yet planned, and the row of Engineer Chris Nadeau of Nobis Engineering of Concord provided details of the 9,100-sq.-ft. Dollar General nine parking spaces on the northwest edge, no longer included. discount store proposed on Route 3 North in Whitefield to the Planning Board on Tuesday night, Feb. 14. Dollar General provides details of proposed store By Edith Tucker division: three single-family lots sight line to 405 feet for those Frank Lombardi were also on chitectural drawing of the pro- wrappings that would be gener- [email protected] for residential use; Family Dollar; driving in the 30 m.p.h. zone up hand. posed building, which includes ated from the store’s once-a-week WHITEFIELD — “The ‘Gener- and another potential retail the hill from downtown. “To the Since the building will not two short walls of split-block delivery of good in a 70-plus-foot- al’ in Dollar General is because space, approximately 10,000 north of the site, the speed limit need to have a sprinkler system, with metal paneling for the re- long tractor-trailer. the 9,000-store chain sells gener- square feet in size. Access to all increases to 50 m.p.h.,” Nadeau only a one-inch-line will be remainder. Nadeau said that there would al merchandise — and not be- of them would be provided with explained. “If northbound driv- quired that will be bored under In response to the question, be two 10-foot dumpsters on site: cause it carries goods that sell one shared driveway on Route 3 ers are starting to accelerate to a the highway. “Why Whitefield?” Nadeau one for trash, one for recycling. for a dollar,” senior project man- with one entrance lane and two faster speed that the 30 m.p.h. The total investment would be replied that the backbone of Dol- Duncan Nevers questioned as- ager Chris Nadeau, P.E., of Nobis exit lanes. limit, despite the 10 percent $1 million-plus. The store would lar General’s business is small ru- pects of the traffic study, picking Engineering of Concord told the Conley Associates of Boston, grade, there are adequate sight be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and ral and agricultural communities up concerns and criticisms made Planning Board on Tuesday Mass. and Killington, Vt. com- lines for safe stopping sight dis- employ between 10 and 15 em- that provide a strong market in by realtor Betsy Hutchings of night. “It competes with Wal-Mart pleted a traffic study based on tance (as it’s called) for a speed ployees, some part-time. The size which the chain can undercut Lancaster. When Nevers asked if but with shorter commutes.” data collected from Thursday, up to 48 m.p.h.” and style of its roadside sign has Wal-Mart prices. Dollar General would be willing Some changes have been Feb. 2, through Saturday Feb. 4. Because the town’s sewerage not yet been determined, al- Dollar General prides itself on to modify its standard design, made to the proposed plan to The firm applied a 1.11 factor in- treatment plant has discharge though the drawings that Nadeau being “the nation's largest small- Nadeau replied he would find out. build a 9,100-square foot store — crease in traffic volumes to ad- problems, the state has imposed presented show a single pylon. box discount retailer” that pro- Betz explained to the engineer the smallest that Dollar General just for the season, based on a moratorium on new connec- Landscaping plans have also not vides simple and hassle-free what additional information the builds and operates — on a 2.33- three years of NHDOT rural high- tions, but will consider applica- been made. shopping for “a carefully edited board would need, preferably be- acre parcel Route 3 North (Lan- way data at “Group 2” locations. tions on a case-by-case basis. The The outside lighting design assortment of the most popular fore its March 7 work session, caster Road), across from Stiles The developer moved the pro- state Department of Environ- has also not been determined, al- brands at low everyday prices. open to the public but not a pub- Fuel, Nadeau said. The proposed posed driveway 30 feet to the mental Services (NHDES) will de- though there is a possibility that Jerry Hite, former manager of lic hearing. The chairman sug- development now requires sub- north in order to increase the termine whether or not the Dol- LEDs with 100 pinpoint lights will Shaw’s Supermarket in Lancaster gested that Nadeau also be in lar General store can be hook up. be used. Any lighting will have and now of Shaw’s in Tilton, and touch with the fire and police Chairman Ed Betz said that downward shielding, and most Monica Blessing said that they chiefs to see if they had ques- TOWN OF WHITEFIELD since the retail store would only would be automatically turned were concerned that their Whis- tions or concerns or foresee any SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST on average have five employees off a half-hour after closing, pering Pines house on Mirror particular impacts. on site at most times it would like- Nadeau said. Lake, accessed off Route 142, Likely abutters would be noti- The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on ly only use about 150 gallons of Cuhaci & Peterson (C&P) Ar- would be adversely affected. fied and a public hearing will be Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. water a day. Planning Board chitects-Engineers-Planners, of “This is a New England town,” held on Tuesday, March 20. at the Whitefield Town Office, located at 38 King Square, members Everett Kennedy and Orlando, Fla., produced the ar- Hite said. “This building has a dif- Nadeau said that Dollar Gen- for corrections to the checklist ferent façade from those down- eral stores are good community for the March 13th Town Meeting. ~SAU #58~ town; it’s bland! It doesn’t look citizens that try to “give back”: NOTICE OF MEETINGS ~ MARCH 2012 like a barn; it looks like — a box.” grow the property tax base, pro- Supervisors of the Checklist ______Hite was also concerned about vide decent jobs, and sponsor Colleen Malone • Barbara Jones • Alan Ingerson ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETINGS the amount of trash and plastic town sports teams and activities. VOTERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to meet in their respective school districts at the FORECLOSURE NOTICE UNDER POWER OF SALE MORTGAGE dates, places, and times listed below for the purpose of acting on the school district TOWN OF STRATFORD warrant articles for the 2012-2013 fiscal year: Notice is hereby given that for breach of conditions set forth in a Mortgage Deed from MICHAEL A. BURKE, formerly of Dalton, New Hampshire, now of 15518 Fisher Road, Town of Stark – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. – Stark Fire Station. Supervisors of the Checklist Cleveland, County of Cuyahogo, and State of Ohio, 44111, to Lancaster National Bank, former- Stratford ly of 1 Middle Street, Town of Lancaster, County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03584, – Monday, March 12, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Stratford Public School for the Town of Stratford will be in session on which Mortgage is dated June 4, 2004, and recorded in the Coos County Registry of Deeds, Gymnasium. Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Volume 1083, Page 827, given to secure the payment of a Promissory Note of that same date, Northumberland – Tuesday, March 20, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Groveton High School, by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage, for the purpose of foreclosing said at the Fuller Town Hall. Mortgage, Passumpsic Savings Bank/Northeast Home Loan, LLC, successor-in-interest to Ryan Memorial Gymnasium. Lancaster National Bank will sell at public auction on March 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the premises located at 334 Forest Lake Road, Town of Dalton, County of Coos, and State of New This will be the last chance to make any additions or Hampshire, 03598. The Sale shall be conducted on the property. Said premises are more particularly described as follows: corrections to the Checklist until Town Meeting Day. A certain parcel of land, with the buildings thereon, situate on the northeasterly side of the TOWN OF CARROLL Forest Lake Road, so-called, in the Town of Dalton, County of Coos, and State of New Claire M. Martineau • Bona L. Ladd • Jayne D. Lytle Hampshire, bounded and further described as follows: SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST Supervisors of the Checklist BEGINNING at an iron pin in the northeasterly side of said Forest Lake Road, said iron pin marking the southerly corner of the parcel herein described and the northwesterly corner of land of Dufour; The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Thence running northwesterly along the northeasterly side of said Forest Lake Road seven Saturday, March 3, 2012 between 11:00-1130 a.m. hundred seventy-five (775) feet, more or less, to an iron pin at the westerly corner of the par- TOWN OF NORTHUMBERLAND cel herein described and the southerly corner of land of the Andrew Hennessey Estate; at the Carroll Town Hall in Twin Mountain to register Thence turning and running about North 65° - 30’ East along a spotted line between land NOTICE herein described and said land of the Andrew Hennessey Estate three hundred sixty-eight and new voters for Town Election. nine-tenths (368.9) feet, more or less, to an iron pin in a stone wall at land of Johnson; SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST Thence turning and running about South 39° East along a spotted line three hundred seventy-four and two-tenths (374.2) feet, more or less, to an iron pin in the southwesterly line of a Supervisors of the Checklist will meet fifty (50) foot road; Josephine Cabral Sabrina Rines Jane Connell Thence turning and running about South 71° 30’ East across the said road fifty (50) feet, Saturday, March 3, 2012 more or less, to an iron pin; Thence on the same course five hundred and seventy (570) feet, more or less, to an iron pin From 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the line of said land of Dufour; at the Town Office - 10 Station Street Thence turning and running about South 65° West along a spotted line between land herein described and said land of Dufour eight hundred twelve and three-tenths (812.3) feet, more or For additions and correction to the checklist. less, to the iron pin at the point of beginning. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) The parcel of land above described and herein conveyed are shown on a certain Plan entitled Supervisors of the Checklist “Plan of the Property of Wayne Ruggles, Forest Lake, Dalton, N.H., R.H. Marshall, Land Shelly Deblois Joanne Paradis Terri Charron Surveyor, June 1973 – Original survey as Plan Estate, redrawn Jan. 1974, Additions – Nov. Course Offering 1976,” said Plan recorded in the Coos County Registry of Deeds in Pocket 3, Folder 3, Plan 2. Also conveying and excepting certain rights-of-ways and subject to certain covenants, all as The Twin Mountain Fire Department Association will being more particularly described in a Quitclaim Deed to the Mortgagor herein from Michael A. Burke and Jean H. Burke, dated November 4, 1986, recorded in the Coos County Registry of be hosting an Emergency Medical Responder Deeds at Volume 699, Page 457. course at the Twin Mountain Fire Station starting in TOWN OF STARK NOTICE REQUIRED BY R.S.A 479:25 the beginning of March and continuing until the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SER- beginning of April. There are still several openings VICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO Covered Bridge ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. available. If interested please contact: Said premises will be sold subject to all outstanding taxes or other liens and encumbrances Jeff Duncan at The Twin Mountain Fire Department Rehabilitation Project which may be entitled to precedence of the said Mortgage. The property will be sold “AS IS.” The Mortgagee makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any state- at 846-5545 or [email protected] as soon ment as to the boundaries, acreage, frontage, or other matters contained in the aforesaid Public Informational Session description of the property. as possible. TERMS OF SALE: The Selectmen and HEB Engineers will host a A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or other form of payment agreeable to the Mortgagee, will be required to be public meeting for the Stark Covered Bridge delivered at or before the time a bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written memorandum of sale, immedi- Rehabilitation project on: ately after the close of bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid upon delivery of Public Notice the Foreclosure Deed to the purchaser within forty-five (45) days of the sale date. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the Town of Jefferson sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or dur- Wednesday, February 29, 2012 ing the foreclosure sale and such change or changes will be binding upon all prospective bid- ders. Board of Adjustment at 7:00 p.m. The certified original Mortgage may be examined by any interested party at the The Law Office of John Riff, 104 Main Street, Suite 4, Lancaster, New Hampshire, during its normal busi- at 7:30 P.M. ness hours, with questions directed to Attorney John “Jay” L. Riff, IV, at (603) 788-5599. on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Stark Town Hall DATED this 17th day of February, 2012. at the Town Office, Jefferson Town Hall, Jefferson, NH PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK/NORTHEAST HOME LOAN, LLC This meeting will include a brief presentation BY ITS ATTORNEY John L. Riff, IV, Esquire Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing about the bridge and the current status project. P.O. Box 229, 104 Main Street, Suite 4, Lancaster, NH 03584 (603) 788-5599 before the Board of Adjustment to consider an application The Board of Selectmen encourage attendance from Lina Lauze, PO Box 432, Twin Mountain, NH who is and input from all interested parties. applying for a Special Exception in compliance with Article III, Section 2 of the Land Use Ordinance. The applicant proposed to establish a home-based business to provide childcare. The property is located at: 62 Sunset Paradise Road, Jefferson NH also knows as Map 18, Lot 3H This application is on file for public inspection at the Jefferson Town Office. Signed, Kim Perry, Chairman FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A7 •••

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It is with deepest sympathy to and will be missed very much. all the Kenison family that we ac- May everyone have fond memo- knowledge the death of one of ries of Squeak. the former North Country mem- Jefferson Elementary School bers of the “clan,” Leon Kenison Are you a person who likes to of Bow. Leon was the first child of help school children out? If so, Coleman and Hilda (Smith) Keni- then mark your calendar for a son, one time residents of Jeffer- fun-filled evening with the Jeffer- son. Leon and his first wife, Lin- son Elementary students on Fri- da, in the 1950s lived in the ell day, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Jef- part of his parents’ home by the ferson Elementary School. The junction of Route 115-A and school’s Family Bingo Night will Route 2, center town. The ell jet- take place and each game will ted out from the east side of the have a winner for children and Kenison house toward the high- one for adults. The winner will re-

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER way of Rte 115-A. During their ceive a gift certificate or useful CTE business teacher Lori Spencer teaches a Media and Publications class on Tuesday, Jan. 31, in which students work on the 2012 WMRHS stay at this location, there was a item. Anyone who would like to Yearbook and learn In Design software. fire in Leon and Linda’s part of donate to the cause, which will the building. Today, there is a benefit the children’s playground large truck garage positioned on and materials for other school part of the area of this ell. For activities, can contact PTA Sec- 150th Anniversary of the Morrill Land-Grant Act those residents who have lived in retary Danielle Oakes, or get Jefferson well before the 1950s, more information at the school, Ed. note-The following article was Most of what Lincoln thought three Land-Grant Colleges in my ident Buchanan. Representative that ell was also the home of on the PTA Facebook page or on supplied courtesy of the New Hamp- on this subject is contained in a own lifetime it's one to which I feel Justin Morrill of Vermont, a some- “Hub” and Annie Ingerson. Leon the district website at shire Farm Bureau Federation and speech he gave to Wisconsin farm- a special attachment. time farmer/merchant, was its lead- was the director in the develop- www.sau.36.org. This is really a appeared in that organization’s pub- ers in 1859. Fertile material for quo- The year beginning 1862, was a ing sponsor. He himself had never ment of highway projects includ- community fun night, so come lication. tations, one line is particularly dark time for the Union cause. had a chance for a formal college ing bridges, municipal highways, and enjoy. telling: "No other human occupa- Their disastrous, humiliating defeat education. Much of the Act's sup- right of ways, and the environ- On Thursday, Feb. 9, it was By Steve Turaj tion opens so wide a field for the at the First Battle of Bull Run had port came from the expanding ment materials and research ac- the 100th day of school and stu- Clear thinking is a rare skill in profitable and agreeable combina- occurred just six months earlier. states and territories in the west, tivities of the same. He covered dents were asked to bring in 100 turbulent times, yet our history tion of labor with cultivated March would see an indecisive with those in the south standing in the whole North Country and pieces of something for the oc- provides noteworthy examples. thought, as agriculture." As Presi- naval engagement between the USS opposition. The secession of these N.H.D.O.T. workers in our area casion. Each child made up his How, what develops that ability? dent a few years later, in 1862, he Monitor and the CSS Merrimac. It southern states and an amendment were under his supervision. This own 100 item display of items Abe Lincoln's early years were would sign three pieces of legisla- was followed soon after by horrific to the Act - educational institutions was a giant job and his family can such as paperclips, thumbtacks, anything but promising. Growing tion that, as one biographer ob- casualties at the Battle of Shiloh. it established would teach military well be proud of his accomplish- pieces of paper, toothpicks or up on small, hardscrabble farms serves: "transformed American Meanwhile, the North's dishearten- tactics as well as agriculture and ments. other items, with a count of 100. along the edge of the frontier, "an farming." The first established the ing Peninsular Campaign in Virginia engineering- is said to have aided Our deepest sympathy goes This was a fun school date to see axe put into his hands at once," Department of Agriculture - Abe marched on to eventual failure on its passage. out to the family of Charles what each child decided to use proverbial nights spent reading by chose a farmer as its Commission- the second of July. It was on that Copies of the Morrill Act are “Squeak” Frenette who died on for his or her 100 count display. firelight would discourage many of er. The Homestead Act followed - rather inauspicious day that Lin- widely available. One good place to Thursday, Feb. 9, after a lengthy Valentines us today. Instead, those experi- the symbol of American self-re- coln signed the Morrill Act into law. look is at the USDA's National Agri- illness. When Squeak’s family Did you know that one billion ences helped define his belief in the liance and opportunity. The final The Morrill Land-Grant Act had cultural Library. Its brevity is strik- moved into Jefferson, well over Valentine’s Day cards are ex- importance of both education and was the Morrill Land-Grant College been proposed years earlier but ing, roughly two pages long. Yet it half a century ago, they chose to changed in the United States American agriculture. Act. Having been associated with was vetoed (in 1859) by then Pres- Morrill, PAGE A17 purchase a set of buildings with each year? Valentine’s Day is the a filling station that was located number two seasonal card-send- on the property where Mary ing occasion of the year, second Property tax likely to increase by 7.1% Gross’ home is now located. Af- only to Christmas. Amazingly, ter several years at this location, women purchase about 85 per- By Edith Tucker debt service costs by reducing cost the town an unexpected machine to stamp metal corner [email protected] Squeak’s parents moved the fill- cent of all valentines and parents the amount of money being ap- $6,745. pins in the Randolph Hill Ceme- ing station across the road, onto receive one out of every five RANDOLPH — Selectman propriated into various trust The selectmen have decided tery. the corner of the Cedric Phelps valentines given. I was glad to Michele Cormier, a CPA, reported funds, lowering that cost by to no longer employ a lifeguard. The cost of Gorham Ambu- Road, to become their retirement find this out, as it explains why I to two dozen town residents at $60,000 by dropping from The trio reported that town coun- lance coverage, based on a three- palace. This place was pur- only received valentines from my Thursday night’s budget hearing $120,000 to $75,000. sel Bernie Waugh has advised year average, has increased by chased by Ray and Alice Mardin four children. Dear old Dad that her best “guesstimate” is The selectmen have received that posting that no lifeguard is $1,600, up from $5,600 in 2011. who, after a few years, took down couldn’t find the “Valentine Spir- that the town tax rate will in- approval for an estimated $98,611 on duty at any time reduces the The short-rise Town Hall ele- the filling station structure and it,” I gather. crease by 44 cents — a rise of 7.1 FEMA project, necessitated by town’s liability. vator, designed for wheelchairs, built a ranch style home in its Humor percent. Both board chairman Tropical Storm Irene that severe- A new copier, located in a needs a new $450 battery. place, which today is still occu- There was an old fellow who Ted Weir and John Turner sup- ly damaged the town-owned Town Hall corridor, will be pur- Roadside mowing is estimat- pied by a Mardin family member. could not read or write and he plemented her comments and ex- Ravine House Pool dam and road- chased, and the selectmen rec- ed at $5,000, a little less than dou- Squeak worked for the NH De- went to a bank to cash a check. planations. way on the Moose River. FEMA ommend that $9,000 be spent on ble the 2011 actual expenditure. partment of Transportation for The bank teller asked him to sign The greatest impact on the will pay 75 percent and the town’s a scheduled revaluation under a Androscoggin Valley Regional the Groveton and Jefferson Pa- the check. He said, “I can’t write.” 2012 tax rate is due to paying 25 percent required match will be contract with Avitar Associates Refuse and Disposal District trol Sections. He retired from the She told him to put an X on the some $84,000 in additional debt taken from an existing Recre- of New England, spreading the (AVRRDD) representative Ray Groveton Highway Department a check. He put a big X on it and service costs because of the Ran- ational Trust Fund. A swale, de- cost over two years. The legal Aube, who serves as that board’s stretch ago and joined his wife then a little x next to it. The teller dolph Hill Road reconstruction signed to allow for high water budget, which also includes sur- vice chairman, agreed to have an Lorna in making many different said, “I understand the big X, but and repaving project plus contin- overflow, will be included in the veying costs, remains at a recom- informational flyer available at kinds of pickles. He was a jolly what is the little one for?” “Oh,” uing to make principal and inter- project. According to FEMA, a mended $7,500, because of some the March 13 town meeting, de- person to keep company with he said, “I’m a junior.” est payments on the town munic- complete fix would have cost as landowner actions to reduce signed to encourage townspeo- ipal building (town garage-fire- much as $350,000 and the select- property assessments, especially ple to increase their participation house) off the Pinkham B Road. men opted for a make-do fix. on seasonal camps without heat. in the recycling program, thereby TOWN OF NORTHUMBERLAND The selectmen had presented fi- Two or three taxpayers point- Fuel costs are on the rise, with reducing landfill tipping costs. nancial impact charts when these ed out that it is because of gov- almost half the nearly $13,000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING two large projects were over- ernment programs like FEMA that cost of maintaining general gov- TOWN OF February 27th, 2012 whelmingly passed at earlier the nation is burdened with debt. ernment buildings attributed to 6:00 p.m. town meetings. An earlier summer storm also fuel. JEFFERSON Once the state has signed off destroyed the Pool raft and re- The cemetery trustees have 10 Station Street on the Hill Road project following quired other repairs, all of which asked for $1,000 to purchase a Town Office Meeting Room an official inspection, the town PUBLIC HEARING will receive a $500,000 check from To hear questions and comments regarding an article on the the state DOT, allowing it to repay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The public is invited to attend Town Warrant presented under the provisions of RSA the loan the town borrowed for TOWN OF CARROLL a hearing to be held on 261:153 asking voters to consider the collecting of an addi- the $1.5 million project. The state February 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm tional $5.00 on motor vehicle registrations to be placed in a has already paid $500,000, and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT in the Selectmen's Office for fund for the purpose of Municipal Transportation town’s total cost will be $500,000, Improvements. Thursday, March 8, 2012 the purpose of reviewing a plus assuming all future mainte- proposed amendment to the at the Carroll Town Hall - Twin Mountain, NH Board of Selectmen nance cost. Previously, the state Town's Mandatory Recycling Town of Northumberland maintained the road in the sum- Ordinance. mer, and it was a town responsi- The Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider a ****This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.**** bility in the winter. Over the Special Exception for Hunt Properties, LLC, Map 207, Lot 36, years, however, the state did less Route 3 South #0675, Twin Mountain, NH 03595. The pur- and less summer work, leaving pose of this Special Exception, concerning Article 303.3 of ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL the road in very poor shape. the Zoning Ordinance, is to expand on the apartments. Edward Fenn School ~ SAU #20 ~ Gorham, New Hampshire The selectmen recommend This is zoned R-B. mitigating the impact of higher The Edward Fenn Elementary School, a Kindergarten through Grade Five School in Gorham, ATTENTION New Hampshire, is seeking a highly qualified passionate educator to join their staff as the STARK RESIDENTS Building Principal on July 1, 2012. The school, which is located in the heart of the White Please note the new date and time of Mountains, has a current enrollment of 194 students. the Annual School District meeting: TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 The successful candidate will have: 6:00PM – STARK FIRE STATION • administrative certification from the State of New Hampshire, or the ability to become certified in the State of New Hampshire. Full Service Auto Repair • a minimum of 3 – 5 years of elementary classroom experience. TOWN OF • a passion for education and the ability to lead, inspire, and challenge a team of dedicated, CARROLL SERVICE SPECIAL well-qualified, and enthusiastic teachers. • demonstrative evidence of community based involvement within the learning environment. • excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. BALLOT LUBE, OIL * $ 99 Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: COUNTERS & FILTER 19 • analyzing, sharing, and using school and achievement data to develop and implement the NEEDED *Non-synthetic, non-diesel oil up to 5 quarts. school improvement plan. Must present ad for special pricing. • working with teachers, parents, students to ensure appropriate programming for all students. Anyone wishing to help • identifying and supporting staff training needs. count the ballots • attending evening and weekend student activities, parent and other meetings as required. on the evening of ASE CERTIFIED For consideration as a candidate for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, NH Tuesday, March 13, 2012, certifications, administrative degrees, and three current letters of recommendation to please contact: TECHS Superintendent Paul Bousquet by March 16, 2012 Carroll Town Clerk’s Office for more details. • AAA Agent Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools Hours: • 24-Hour Wrecker Service School Administrative Unit #20 Mon-Thurs 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • We service all Makes & Models Email: [email protected] • Phone: (603)466-3632 x5 • Fax: (603)466-3870 Monday night • Free Local Pick-up & Delivery Applications are due by March 16, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Telephone #846-5494 Call Luke or Tammy at 788-5576 for an appointment. SAU #20 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Granite Reliable Power Network of mental health clinicians receives wind farm officially online 2nd year support By Edith Tucker [email protected] By Edith Tucker curriculum was completed indi- DUMMER — The Granite Reli- [email protected] cated a need for case consulta- able Power (GRP) LLC wind farm CONCORD — An additional tion as well as on-going training officially went online on Wednes- $5,000 in federal funds that will and technical assistance. day, Feb. 15. allow Dr. Kevin Becker of Con- “In this second phase of the “In the lingo of the electric cord to provide technical assis- project the Department will fo- utility industry, it achieved com- tance, training, and case consul- cus on assuring that the profes- mercial operation,” and “has of- tation for the work of a Network sionals who have been enlisted ficially been accepted by the of Trauma Informed Mental into the Network receive the nec- New England ISO,” explained Health Clinicians that was creat- essary support to deliver high- Julie Smith-Galvin, Director of ed last year was approved at the quality and specialized services,” Communications & Stakeholder Feb. 8 meeting of Governor and Delaney explained. “While the Relations of the U.S. Operations Council. The Network was creat- training the Network received of the Brookfield Renewable En- ed a year ago to fill what had been will provide them with the foun- ergy Group in an email exchange. a gap in the training of North dation and knowledge base to GRP filed an application with Country and other rural area serve homicide co-victims it is the state Site Evaluation Com- mental health providers. understandable that they will mittee (SEC) on July 15, 2008, for Nearly a year earlier, on Feb. seek support and guidance from a Certificate of Site and Facility 16, 2011, a contract for up to an experienced trauma specialist to construct and operate a re- $10,000 was awarded Dr. Becker as they begin to deliver such newable energy facility — 33 so he could develop a training services. wind turbines — each with a curriculum and assist in estab- “Having been involved in the nameplate rating of three lishing a Network to provide psy- recruitment, selection, curricu- megawatts (MW), for a total chological trauma services to lum design, and training compo- nameplate capacity of 99 MW, on family members of homicide vic- nents of the program thus far, Dr. two privately owned forest tims (co-victims) and other trau- Becker is uniquely aware of the tracts: the Phillips Brook tract PSNH COURTESY PHOTO ma victims. needs and abilities of the Net- This aerial photo, starting at the bottom — south looking north — shows the first 12 GRP turbines that run and the Bayroot parcel. “This item is part of a com- work members. “Additionally,” along Fishbrook Ridge, the next 6 along Owlhead Mountain, the next 8 along Kelsey Mountain, and the last The Application was accept- petitively-awarded grant initia- Delaney pointed out, “his expert- 7 along Dixville Peak. ed as complete on August 14, tive to help train our mental ise in the field of psychological 2008. health community on trauma-in- trauma and its impacts on indi- On July 15, 2009, exactly a two area watersheds: on the nacelle, attached to the top of megawatt-hours (MWH), suffi- formed counseling,” explained viduals, families and communi- year after the application was west, the Phillips Brook and its the tower, houses the turbine’s cient to meet the needs of about state Attorney General Michael ties makes him a valued choice filed, a certificate of Site and Fa- tributaries drain to the Upper main mechanical components. 40,000 homes. On Feb. 2011, the Delaney in an email exchange. as a consultant in this next phase cility was issued. Ammonoosuc River and then in- The overall height of each tur- state SEC approved the transfer “The North Country is heavily in- of the project .” The turbines are placed in to the Connecticut River in bine is approximately 410 feet. of the wind farm’s Certificate of volved, and the United States “The Network project has groups or “strings” along the Groveton; and to the east, sever- The GRP project also includes Site and Facility from the original hopes to use our pilot initiative been very successful,” said Sandi ridgeline roughly forming the al tributaries feed the An- a maintenance building and lay- developer, Noble Environmental as a model to bring to other Matheson, Director of the boundary between the two droscoggin River as it flows down yard, interconnection Power of Essex, Conn. to Brook- states.” state Office of Victim/Witness As- parcels: on Dixville Peak in south through Berlin and then switching station, a collection field Renewable Power, a Cana- Dr. Becker was originally se- sistance. Dixville; Mount Kelsey and Owl- east through Gorham and on in- line, and an electrical intercon- dian company that is a 75 per- lected through a Request for Pro- Kevin Becker, PsyD, is a li- head Mountain in Millsfield; and to Maine. nection line. cent owner, and Freshet Wind En- posal (RFP) process to assist in censed clinical psychologist and along an unnamed ridge, some- The V90 turbines, manufac- The entire facility, including ergy LLC of Lyme, a company developing the Network by pro- senior partner with Organiza- times called Fishbrook Ridge in tured by Vestas Wind Systems, lines and station, is some 14.5 housed in the same building as viding technical assistance, train- tional Resilience International, a Millsfield, located to the south are approximately 262 feet tall miles in length. Wagner Forest Management, that ing and to develop a standard- global crisis consulting firm. For- and east of Owlhead. and support a nacelle and a ro- GRP expects the wind farm to owns the remaining 25 percent. ized trauma informed core cur- merly with Marsh Crisis Consult- This ridgeline also divides tor with a 295-foot diameter. The annually produce 300,000 riculum for the providers inter- ing, Becker worked with Ambas- ested in participating in the Net- sador Paul Bremer advising gov- work ernments and both public and As a result, the Department, private organizations on how Public invited to discuss future of statewide rail along with Dr. Becker, developed best to prepare for crisis. He a substantial four-day core cur- served for 10 years as Director of By Edith Tucker The Rail Plan will include both riculum for the selected 28 men- The Trauma Center in Boston, a [email protected] At 6 p.m. on March 8 at Berlin City Hall freight and passenger rail initia- tal health providers. Becker at- research and treatment facility BERLIN — The third and final tives. Discussion will include Pan tended and participated in all of specializing in psychological public meeting to hear public future. holders plus research on rail Am Railways, New England Cen- the trainings and even instructed trauma. Dr. Becker has assisted comments on draft recommenda- HDR, Inc., is serving as the freight shipping, HDR profession- tral RR, and the St. Lawrence and some of the modules. A needs as- organizations after major disas- tions for the state’s rail system is Plan consultant, and Ron O’Ble- als have identified a set of specif- Atlantic Railroad, as well as pas- sessment done when the core ters. scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nis will be the presenter that ic recommendations that would senger service, including Am- on Thursday, March 8, at Berlin evening, according to Carol Mor- improve New Hampshire’s rail trak’s Downeaster and the poten- City Hall. ris, president of Morris Commu- network and support its eco- tial for expansion of tourist pas- This meeting — along with nications of Kennebunkport, Me. nomic contributions to the state. senger rail services, including the Despite the weather, earlier ones on Feb. 29 in who is the point person for Comments from the public are Conway Scenic and Hobo Rail- Portsmouth and on March 5 in NHSRP Outreach. encouraged and can be made by roads. skiing is good Nashua — is designed as an op- HDR is a global employee- attending a meeting and/or going Material developed to date, in- portunity for the public to learn cluding presentations and meet- By Jeff Woodburn decades, reports that snow fall owned firm providing architec- to www.nh.gov/dot/org/aerorail- [email protected] more about the rail system and ture, engineering, consulting, transit/railandtransit/rail- ing reports, can be viewed at this winter is nearly half of what then to comment on these rec- construction and related servic- plan.htm www.nh.gov/dot/org/aerorail- LINCOLN – Over the next two we typically get. This year 34.2 ommendations. es through various operating Questions and active discus- transit/railandtransit/rail- weeks schools throughout New inches of snow have fallen in Lan- The state Department of companies with a total of over sion on the draft recommenda- plan.htm. The Plan is slated for England close for February vaca- caster, 59.3 inches is the norm. Transportation (NHDOT) is in the 7,800 professionals. tions will be encouraged at the completion at mid-year when it tion, local ski areas are counting But ski areas have learned to live process of updating the New Administrator Christopher planned public forums. The up- must be accepted by NHDOT. on many of them to come north without much snow and make do Hampshire State Rail Plan “Kit” Morgan of the Rail and Tran- dated Rail Plan will identify rail’s Questions on any of the meet- to go skiing and ignore the warm with what they got and build on (NHSRP) in order to examine ex- sit Division of NHDOT will also be role in the regional transporta- ings and their purpose can be di- weather and reports of little that with what they make them- isting strengths and weaknesses on hand. tion network and its effect on the rected to Morris, Rail Plan Public snow. February school vacation selves. “There’s been a big step of the state’s rail system and to Based on meetings with rail- state’s current and future econo- Outreach at either 207-329-6502 is “extremely important,” said Al- up in grooming,” Pearce said, of make recommendations for the roads, shippers and other stake- my. or [email protected]. ice Pearce, President of Ski NH, a course, colder mountainous ter- North Woodstock-based trade or- rain get and keep their snow ganization that jointly promotes longer than other areas. 20 of the state’s ski areas. The worst weather, Pearce In loving memory of It’s been a bad year for all out- said, is frigid cold weather, which THANK YOU GLORIA J. COVELL door winter recreational indus- is what hurt the January Martin tries because the perception has Luther King holiday weekend. 30 Thank-you to Normandeau Trucking December 24, 1946–February 18, 2011 been worse than the reality. It’s degrees is ideal, she said, and and crew and all those who helped called the “back yard” syndrome what’s in the forecast for the next in any way with the moving of the Pearce said, “It’s been going on few weeks. for years.” Ski NH is trying to get This week, February 19-25, is Groveton Thrift Shop to 9 State Street. the word out in more southern vacation for Massachusetts, Con- Thank-you also to Susie Batchelder and areas that “it’s not spring here necticut and Rhode Island and 25 (White Mountains region) yet,” percent of New Hampshire’s Perras’ for their donations. and there’s plenty of snow and schools. Next week, February 26- the skiing is good. Even 450 kilo- March 3 is school vacation for the It is appreciated!!! meters of Cross Country ski trails rest of NH’s schools. The finan- are open. cial impact of skiing is huge – 85 Still, the region has had a mild percent of all money spent dur- Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name. and largely snowless winter. ing ski visits is spent outside the In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. Dave Haas, who gathers local ski areas in nearby communities. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. weather from his home in Lan- Last winter, 2010-11 was banner For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. caster for the National Weather year for the ski areas with more You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. Service and has local weather than 2.3 million ski passes issued. And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. records dating back for many Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. 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[email protected] Attorneys admitted in NH, ME, MA, OH association with Catamount Arts. www.KingdomCounty.org FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• St. Matthew’s drainage project to start this spring By Edith Tucker stalled as part of the Whitefield [email protected] Public Library renovation and ex- WHITEFIELD — Beattie Enter- pansion project. In a “win-win” prises of Lancaster won the con- arrangement, the church gave tract to complete an extensive the library an easement with the drainage project at St. Matthew understanding that it could use Catholic Church on Jefferson the system itself. Road (Route 116), one of the five About a third of the existing churches that make up the Gate parking lot behind the stately of Heaven Parish. church will be excavated for the The work will likely begin in project, Pons said. The goal is to late April and take two to three keep water away from the build- weeks to complete, said Gerry ing, since its somewhat porous Pons, point person for the Parish “rubble” foundation has cracks Council. The project’s expected and voids. cost is $52,000. This work should solve the ex- Lines, drains and catch basins isting problem of dampness, will be installed in accordance Pons said. with a plan drawn up by Horizons Once the drainage work is Engineering of Littleton, Pons ex- done, the torn-up pavement will plained. Some plugged drains will be replaced and a topcoat put also be cleared. down over the remainder so that

The new drainage system will the parking lot will have a uni- COURTESY PHOTO tie into the system on the form appearance. church’s front lawn that was in- Stark Village School student recognition On Feb. 10, the Stark Village School held their second quarter Student Recognition for High Honors and Honor Roll. Pictured, front row (left to right) are Dayna Randall (High Honors), Pearl Styles (High Honors), Jacob Jewell (Honors), Katherine Bushey (Honors), Shayne Holmes Whitefield Community (Honors), Katrina Holmes (Honors), Kaleigh Higgins (Honors), Aaron Gilman (Honors), and Jacob Cookson (Honors); Back row from left to Recreation offers new right are Zachary Cookson (Honors), Levi Bushey (Honors), Lydia Cross (High Honors), Shy Henry (Honors), and Searra Fysh (Honors). activities for seniors Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule at McIntyre Colonel Town Senior Citizens On Jan. 24, The Colonel Town Lorraine Donovan entertained sent. Ronny Martin and Evelyn Lunch Committee, Minnie White, By Becky Matthews auditorium on the last Saturday of WHITEFIELD — There is much Senior Citizens met with 21 mem- the group with Karaoke and Bennett told their usual jokes. Lorraine Kenner, Marion Kellner every month at 2 p.m. sprang from bers in attendance. The Lord’s singing — a wonderful job, and The 50/50 drawing was won by and Lois McGee. The decorated I have taken for granted…so I'd no- this need. And, with the support of ticed over the past few years. The Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance thanks. Lisa Martin, $13. The birthday tables with a Valentine’s theme the Town of Whitefield, the Senior were recited. Pat Woodard won On Feb. 14, The Colonel Town cake winner was Ted McGee and were beautiful and enjoyed by senior population of our commu- Site Committee and the North nities is a quiet and often unno- the 50/50 drawing of $11. The Senior Citizens met with 26 mem- Connie Cardinal and new mem- all — a job nicely done. Thank Country Senior Meals-Senior Cen- Luncheon Committee was John bers in attendance. The Lord’s ber Dorothy Finch won the draw- you. Our next meeting will be on ticed group of people. They have ter, the goal of social opportunities experienced happiness, sorrow and Sandy McKillop, Marion Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance ing for the large chocolate chip Feb. 28 with Brad Brooks and for our older community members Kellner and Reta Gibson — a were recited. A moment of silent Valentines cookies. Friends providing entertain- and tragedy — perhaps many is becoming larger. times over. Their memories en- very well done job. Thank you. prayer and then prayer by leader The group welcomed two ment. We’ll see you all then. Beginning this month there will Evelyn Bennett offered her usu- followed in memory of deceased new members, Dorothy Finch compass events which span multi- be activities for those age 50 and tudes of decades, and their lives, al joke to to help the laughter of member Edith Chessman. The and Bill Potter. Welcome, and we — submitted by Secretary older to be held at the McIntyre the group. Brad Brooks and secretary’s report was given. hope you both find our group a Ronny Martin as well as those they loved, have School Apartments auditorium been impacted by events many of Friends will entertain the group There was no treasurer’s report pleasure and fun to be with. A from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday, on Feb. 28. Our new member, due to the treasurer being ab- special thank you goes to our us may have never experienced or Wednesday and Friday. remember. Each of these days will boast a I have, in recent years, become meal offered by North Country Se- quiet enough in my own life to take nior Meals. A preliminary schedule Morrison residents to raise funds for NH Food Bank notice of and come to care deeply offers exercise from 9 to 9:30 on WHITEFIELD — Did you The Morrison want to raise $500, rison from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the wonderful food that will be of- for those who have been on this Mondays followed by games such know that last year the New but need the help of family and The Bake Sale will be held from fered. All proceeds from the proj- journey of life longer than I. There as Scrabble, cards, etc. from 9:30 to Hampshire Food Bank dis- friends in the community. The 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, ect will be donated to the New is a compassion I had failed to 11 and crafts of any sort from 11- tributed more than 6.5 mil- Resident Council will have a Soup March 17, in the lobby of The Hampshire Food Bank. sense in my younger years as well 12. Lunch will be served at noon to lion pounds of food? This and Sandwich day and a Bake Sale Morrison. Donations of soup, For more information call Deb- as an acknowledgement of the old- be followed by a movie hour from year they expect this amount to raise money for this project. sandwiches, and baked goods are orah May, Activities Director, at er generation and their experi- 1 to 2. Wednesdays, similarly, will to increase to approximately The Soup and Sandwich day will needed. Community members 837-2541 or email her at recther- ences, beckoning me to join others have exercise from 9 to 9:30 fol- 7.5 million pounds. Current- be held on Thursday, March 1, in are also invited to stop by on [email protected]. to help make a difference. lowed by games from 9:30 to 11 ly, the Food Bank distributes the main dining room of The Mor- March 1 and March 17 to sample Lonely to some might imply the and crafts from 11 to 12. After a food to 417 agencies, which need to get out more or change noon lunch, Bingo is scheduled to have had a 40 percent in- one's plans for the night. For the begin at 1. crease in demand over the older members of our community Fridays will begin with break- past year. The Food Bank, a it may mean something far greater. fast at 9, games to follow from 10 New Hampshire Catholic Loneliness for some stretches to 11:30, exercise from 11:30 to 12 Charities agency, notes that endlessly. The statistics for de- noon and crafts from 12-2. 1 in 10 New Hampshire resi- pression seem quite high for the For those who plan to attend, dents go hungry every day. older population and, if thought feel free to bring a game you like to The Morrison Nursing about, is really quite understand- play or a craft you are working on. Home Resident Council will able. I, as an active person, may If someone wants to attend but again this year participate in choose to spend time alone, but does not wish to participate in the the Seniors Aid New Hamp- when the choice is not your own, scheduled activities, they are wel- shire project that is raising when there is no option and it is come to sit and visit others or re- money to benefit the New something you face each day, it can lax while sipping a cup of coffee or Hampshire Food Bank. This be quite overwhelming and de- tea. project began about five pressing. The above schedule is subject years ago with a nursing On this journey with my older to change in tune with the desires home in the southern part of friends I have tried to listen to what of the group on hand. There is a $3 the state that said, “We want could be helpful to ease this bur- suggested donation for the meal to help.” This nursing home den for them and have been fortu- for ages 60 and over, $5 for those then challenged all nursing nate to know many others who under 60. The activities are offered homes participating in the support and work toward this at no cost. Senior Aid New Hampshire same goal. If there are any questions project to raise money as The Variety Show that is held at please call me, Becky Matthews, at well. the McIntyre School Apartments 837-2826. This year, the residents of

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“The City that Trees Built” Plans for a new downtown streetscape A12 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Munce’s stores sold to Mass. holding company By Jeff Woodburn ruptcy for nearly a year, have Couche-Tard Inc., which owns the Each store is being held in a Tedeschi Food Shops Inc., a they plans to upgrade the stores [email protected] been sold to CMRK, a Massachu- Circle K stores. But it appears separate holding corporation Rockland, Mass. chain, has an- to make them brighter, more con- LANCASTER– A dozen of setts real estate investment hold- that this company is trying to un- that corresponds with the indi- nounced that they have acquired sumer friendly and increase the Munce’s Konvenience stores, ing company with ties to the con- load these stores not operate vidual property’s address. All 12 six of the southern most stores in selection of food. which have been tied up in bank- venience store giant Alimentation them. properties are secured by a $2.5 Lincoln, Warren, Tamworth and Munce’s Superior Petroleum million mortgage supplied by the two in Plymouth. The rest – Products of Gorham filed for Commerce Bank and Trust Com- which are spread throughout bankruptcy last March and has pany, of Worchester, Mass., ac- Coos County in Berlin, Lancaster, shed its 12 convenience stores Arsenault pleads guilty cording to documents filed at the Gorham and Groveton – are and gas stations. The company Coos County Register of Deeds closed and negotiations are on- plans to refocus on its core fuel office. The actual cost for the going. deliver business. to second degree murder properties was $3.9 million. Tedeschi Food Shops said By Jonathan Benton vitation on Nov. 5, 2011. Arsenault Ron Shallow where he surren- [email protected] fired upon on the three with a 20 dered to police without incident. LANCASTER — The man gauge shotgun and set their vehi- After the transport to the Cole- known to many simply as the cle on fire. Jessie Parker, then 25 brook police station Arsenault Pittsburg shooter pled guilty to of Littleton, and Tanya Rancloes, waived his Miranda rights and the murder of Justin Flanders, 21 30 of Colebrook, were able to es- gave police a possible motive for of West Stewartstown, and two cape to the road and were picked his actions. He claimed that the counts of second-degree assault up by a passing motorist, but victims, Rancloes in particular, Wednesday at the Lancaster Su- Flanders body was found in the had been stealing and pressuring perior Court. burnt out vehicle. The New prescription drugs from his girl- Judge Peter Bornstein sen- Hampshire Chief Medical Exam- friend, Kelly Dumont, and was tenced Kenneth Arsenault, 51 of iner's Office cited a gunshot trying to put a stop to it. Pittsburg to 30 years to life on the wound to the chest and severe Arsenault had called Rancloes murder charge and a consecutive burns as the cause of his death. before the incident inviting her to sentence of 3.5 to seven years on The manner in which Arsenault purchase Suboxone at his resi- one assault charge and a concur- emblazed the vehicle was never dence. Before the victims’ arrival rent 3.5- to seven-year term for a fully determined, noted Senior Arsenault collected his shotgun second assault conviction. Assistant New Hampshire Attor- along with a few slugs from the Arsenault ambushed Flanders ney General Jeffery Strelzin. kitchen and waited in his shed for and his two associates when they Arsenault was later appre- the ambush. drove up to his house upon his in- hended that day at the house of

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COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Groveton staff members, Kim Hockmeyer, Tim Brooks, and Lori The Groveton High/Middle School chorus posed for a picture with choral director, Tabitha Paquette, after caroling for the students at the Bailey, were busy making popcorn for the students as they enjoyed a Elementary School. holiday movie.

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Groveton first graders, Madison King, Gabriel Dupuis, and Adrianna Webster, plan their strategy as they get During math, Groveton first grade teacher, Claire Senecal helps Adrianna Webster as she measures and ready to race their car during a math activity, which taught the students about finding the median, making counts to see how far her car went. The students found the median, made a table, and then used the infor- a table and graphing. mation to make a graph. Science Night and inquiry learning By Becky Colpitts and learning to happen. gen2/LIS506LEB/best_practices/b room. Father and son launch their ter, success is evident — car rolling Development Center, Inc. of On Science Night, Friday, Jan. The method used at the Science enefits.shtml), there are many be- car down the ramp for a series of down the hall using only rubber Waltham, Mass. and teaches after- 13, 2012, the conference room at Nights is called inquiry based fits to this type of education some test runs. The sister carefully band power! In all this commotion, school professionals and 4-H lead- the Grafton County Extension of- learning. Inquiry-based learning is of the which include: highly moti- records the distance by counting learning is evident as friction, drag ers inquiry-based science pro- fice is filled with families on a mis- an approach that uses scientific vated students, long term reten- the tiles in the floor. After each run, and torque are investigated. These grams to use with youth. sion to construct a car using only thinking process and discovery to tion of information, deeper under- adjustments are made to see if the are ideas that learners can build Anyone who would like to join a cardboard rectangle, 8 paper learn and explore skills and knowl- standing and development of in- car will travel even farther down on and use in other areas of life. 4-H or would like more information plates, 8 rubber bumpers, 2 - 12" edge. terpersonal and team skills. the hallway. 4-H is using inquiry-based about the next science night on dowels, 1 brass fastener, masking Learners use their own curios- Science Nights have been hap- The next challenge is to attach learning in their Science, Technol- Feb. 10 should contact the Grafton tape and scissors. The first chal- ity as a guide to delve into the pening once a month since Octo- a rubber band to the car. Groups ogy, Engineering, and Mathemat- County Extension Office at 787- lenge — make a car out of the avail- learning experience. Inquiry is ber. Knowledge gleaned from pre- are given a rubber band, paper ics curriculum. A wide range of 6944. To find out more about all of able materials. The question — learner centered. As stated in the vious experiments is used and ap- clips and another brass fastener. topics sparks curiosity, from ro- the programs visit on the web at How far will the car travel down a article, 4-H Science in Urban Com- plied to the new challenges pre- Discussions arise on how the rub- botics to agricultural science. UNH http://extension.unh.edu/Coun- ramp? 4-H youth facilitator Griffin munities (urban4hscience.rut- sented. Teams are, most often, ber band could be used to make Cooperative Extension is in the ties/Grafton/Grafton.htm or like Zuk set forth the challenge. Sonia gers.edu/practices/4h-science/in- family groups. Parents and chil- the car move. How is the rubber third year of a NPASS (New Prac- them on Facebook at UNH Coop- Zuk, 4-H leader, and Becky Colpitts, quiry-based.html) "Inquiry re- dren work together on the chal- band attached? After many at- tices in Afterschool Science) grant. erative Extension - Grafton County. Volunteer Management Program quires action on the part of the lenge using child-led ideas, adult tempts, frustrations, then laugh- The grant is with the Educational Assistant, served as additional fa- learner: a search for information, a led ideas, and the merging of all cilitators. pursuit of knowledge, the explo- ideas to test and provide solutions Our job was to provide materi- ration of phenomena in order to to the challenge. The air buzzes als for this science experience, cre- better understand the world." with questions within each team. ate a safe physical, cognitive, and In an article on inquiry-based "How?" "What would happen if...?" emotional environment, ask open- learning called A Collaboration be- "What is your idea?" Inquiry learn- ended questions instead of giving tween School Media Centers and ing is messy, loud, lengthy, and oh answers and step back to allow the Classroom Teachers so much fun judging by the smiles process of exploration, discovery, (courseweb.lis.illinois.edu/-dafa- and excitement permeating the A14 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Way guilty of attempted theft Sunapee man killed in early from Lancaster Pizza morning snowmobile By Jonathan Benton and one count of operating with- Michael Hicks, 28 of Groveton, accident in Stewartstown [email protected] out a valid license was placed on pled guilty to driving after revo- LANCASTER — Christopher file without finding. Way was also cation and was fined $620. STEWARTSTOWN — New Way, 19 of Dalton, pled guilty to found guilty for operating with- Loren Locke, 20 of Groveton, Hampshire Fish and Game Con- reckless conduct, operating without a valid license in Lancaster pled guilty to acts prohibited and servation Officers are currently out a valid license, attempted on December 11, 2011 and fined driving after revocation. Locke investigating a single vehicle theft and disobeying an officer. In $124. was fined $534 of which $100 was snowmobile accident that Lancaster on November 26, 2011 Michael Bryant, 17 of Dalton, suspended on the condition of claimed the life of Mr. Jason Way tried to siphon gas from the pled guilty to conspiracy to com- one-year good behavior. Montambeault, 36, of Sunapee, truck of Lancaster Pizza owner mit burglary in that he agreed to James Nadeau, 57 of Lancast- New Hampshire. Kosta Koxarakis and put Officer drive Cameron Alfieri to the resi- er, pled guilty to driving without At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Patrick Carr of the LPD in danger dence of Thomas Cyr and Tanner a valid license and was fined $124. the morning of Feb. 18, 2012, Mr. of bodily injury. Carr command- Drummond. Bryant was sen- Stephen Russo, 30 of Montambeult was riding snow- ed him to stop, but Way contin- tenced to the HOC for 30 days Brunswick, Vt., was found guilty mobiles with two friends in the ued driving down a narrow alley which was suspended on the con- of disorderly conduct for engag- Piper Hill area of Stewartstown. way at Carr. Way was sentenced dition of one-year good behavior. ing in a fight in a public place and Mr. Montambeult was last seen to the House of Corrections for 30 A charge of issuing bad checks was fined $310. Two counts of by his riding companions cross- days and was fined $1,304 of to Munce’s Konvenience against simple assault against Samantha ing a field, heading in the direc- which $870 was suspended on the Robert Goulet, 54 of Berlin, was Russo and resisting arrest were tion of his camp. In the following condition of one-year good be- placed on file without finding on placed on file without finding on hours, Mr. Montambeult’s havior. An additional charge of the conditions that he pay a the condition of one-year good friends became more concerned misuse or failure to display plates $65.59 restitution and be on good behavior. Additional charges of when he did not show up at the was placed on file without find- behavior for a year. simple assault against Whitefield camp, but believed that he may ing. In a separate case Way pled A charge of theft of services police officer Blaine Hall and ob- have gone to visit family at an- guilty to disobeying an officer and against Christie Bradley, 27 of structing the report of a crime other camp. reckless operation for acts com- North Stratford, for not paying were dismissed. Shortly after sun up, friends mitted in Groveton on December $150.44 of work done by D & S Au- Joseph Tito, 19 of Lancaster, reached out to a cousin of Mr. Montambeult’s body off of Trail Police with NH Fish and Game 16, 2011. His driving privileges to was placed on file without find- pled guilty to unlawful posses- Montambeult, who was staying 21A approximately 2 miles from Conservation Officers arriving were revoked for 60 days, sen- ing on the condition of one-year sion of alcohol and was fined at a neighboring camp with the camp. at approximately 9:30 a.m. The tenced to 30 days in the HOC good behavior. $372. Additional charges of mari- some friends. Searching the area Authorities were notified of accident is still under investiga- (consecutive to 11/26/2011 case’s Tiffany Enderson, 21 of White- juana possession and driving near the camps on snowmobile, the accident shortly before 9 tion, but speed and alcohol both sentencing) and fined $1,120 of field, pled guilty to unlawful pos- with an open container were Mr. Montambeult’s cousin locat- a.m. Beecher Falls (VT) Fire and appear to be contributing fac- which $500 was suspended on the session of alcohol and fined $372. placed on file without finding on ed an accident scene and Mr. Rescue was first on scene, State tors. condition of one-year good be- An additional charge of criminal the condition of one-year good havior. Additional charges of hav- trespassing was placed on file behavior. ing an unregistered vehicle and without finding on the condition misuses of plates were dismissed of one-year good behavior. Hudson, Mass. woman Groveton police news injured in snowmobile crash By Jonathan Benton an incident involving some Juve- police someone had shot out two PITTSBURG — At approxi- Fish and Game Conservation Of- son of Hudson, Mass. was oper- [email protected] niles. Police spoke with staff windows in his truck while it was mately 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 19, a ficer responded to Trail 142 just ating a sled when she failed to GROVETON — On Feb. 13 at about the matter, which is being parked in his driveway. Police call came in from 911 to Cole- north of the Hall Stream Con- negotiate a corner at the end of about 10:10 a.m. Police took a re- investigated. found upon arriving to investi- brook dispatch that a snowmo- nector Trail junction. “DHART” a downhill straight stretch of port from Anne Swanson. Anne On Feb. 15 about 9:00 p.m. po- gate that the windows appeared bile crash had occurred on Halls Dartmouth Hitchcock Air Re- the trail. As the machine left the reported some items missing lice responded to a reported As- to have been hit with a pellet or Stream Trail in Pittsburg. A male sponse Team responded to the trail it carried Chiasson into from an apartment building in sault at a residence on the Old BB gun. Police collected the nec- caller, who was not involved in call as well and arrived at a land- some trees where minor dam- Berlin where she once lived and Village Road. Police spoke with essary information. The investi- the crash, made a cell phone ing zone only a few hundred feet age was done to the machine, believed they may be somewhere those involved in the incident gation into the matter is ongoing. call to 911. The caller relayed from the scene at 4:03 p.m. however she appeared to have in our town. Ms. Swanson was di- and took statements. No charges On Feb. 17 at about 8:30 p.m. through 911 that there was a fe- DHART Helicopter left the scene a broken right leg. The investi- rected first report it to Berlin PD have been brought at this time, police responded to the area of male with a leg injury. Pittsburg with the victim at 4:18 p.m. and gation to the cause of the crash and we would investigate further pending further investigation. 31 Main Street and took a report Fire and EMS, 45th Parallel EMS transported her to Dartmouth is still under way, however al- from there. On Feb. 16 at about 4:10 a.m. from Wendy Armstrong. Ms. Arm- along with Pittsburg Police De- Hitchcock Medical Center. cohol was not a contributing On Feb. 13 police responded police were called to the area of strong said someone had shot partment and a New Hampshire 51 year old Jennifer Chias- factor. to many alarm activations at the Winter Street for a report of some one of her windows out with a BB former business of Munces on the people going through cars. Police or Pellet gun. Witness reported Lancaster Road. All calls were re- found foot prints in the area seeing a dark colored station wag- County jail to collect DNA samples sponded to and found have been around some of the cars. on in the area about the time of the result of people pulling on the Northumberland Police were as- the incident with numerous oc- door, believing the business was sisted by State Police. Police did cupants inside. Anyone having of some convicted inmates open. follow the foot prints finding two any information pertaining to this By Edith Tucker vide upcoming on-site training, out, “It is clear that our Correc- On Feb. 14 on about 11:30 am sets. Police have talked with one incident is asked to call the po- [email protected] as well as postage-paid CODID tions Department sets the bar police arrested Roxanne Adjud- possible suspect in the incident, lice. Police believe both incidents WEST STEWARTSTOWN — collection kits which are quick high, and staff members de- tant for operating while her priv- and look to talk with another as are connected. All convicted felons and sexual and easy to use and require no serve thanks for making this ap- ilege to do so had been suspend- the investigation into the incident On Feb. 18 at about 9 a.m. po- offenders housed at the Coös medical training.” parent to each and every per- ed. This came as result of contact continues. Police urge residents lice responded to additional County jail will soon be required Praise was also received by son who visits.” on the side of the road after stop- to lock their vehicles after being Alarms at the former Munces. Po- to provide a DNA sample for in- Hamelin and his staff. Hamelin also informed the ping; vehicle had damage to the parked for the night. lice found it was again the result clusion in CODIS — Combined Former Concord Police Chief commissioners that the sched- passenger side mirror along with On Feb. 16 about 12:10 p.m. of someone pulling on the door. DNA Index System — database, Robert Barry, now employed by uled “go live” week for the new a broken windshield, which leads police responded to 14 High On Feb. 18 at about 6 p.m. po- as state law mandates. The data- Primex, commented after his Archonix XJail jail management to the inquiry. The vehicle was Street to take a report of a theft lice responded to Route 110 for base, accessible by all 50 states, Jan. 25 inspection of the Cor- system begins on Monday, found to be uninspected. Ms. Ad- from David York. Mr. York said he someone hitting a deer. Police is designed to provide inves- rections facility with his co- March 5. Archonix technicians judtant was processed and re- was expecting some items talked with John Orlowski of MA. tigative leads for unsolved worker Rick Alpers, that the fa- and trainers will be at the coun- leased on a summons pending through the mail earlier in the No injuries or damage to the ve- crimes, explained Superinten- cility, staff, and operation ty facility all week to ensure a court. week. Mr. York upon checking hicle was reported. dent Craig Hamelin of the Coös showed a high level of profes- successful transition. “This will On Feb. 14 about 3:15 p.m. po- with the Post Office learned the On Feb. 18 at about 7:30 p.m. County Department of Correc- sionalism that is not the norm include three separate 3-hour lice took a report of Theft from items he was looking for had been police respond to a report of a tions to the county commis- in many other facilities. staff training sessions on Mon- Foula Taliadoras of Hillside Ave. delivered on Monday, having not dirt bike riding in the area of Rich sioners on Feb. 8. “He particularly noted that day,” he said. “Cutting over to It’s suspected that the event took received them called Police. Po- Street. Police later spoke with “Since New Hampshire be- the cleanliness and order of the the new system” will take place place sometime the day before lice gathered necessary informa- some juveniles about the inci- gan participating, it has had facility is outstanding, as well as the following morning plus being discovered. The case is cur- tion from Mr. York. An investiga- dent. over 178 investigations aided the staff’s appearance and en- more staff training. The rest of rently being investigated. tion into the matter is ongoing. If On Feb. 19 at about 11:26 p.m. within the state due to matches ergy,” Hamelin said, adding that the week will include imple- On Feb. 15 about 9:45 a.m. po- anyone has any knowledge or police responded to 14 High arising from CODIS searches,” Barry had recorded these ob- menting software features, us- lice responded to burglary alarm may have been in the area of High Street for a reported Criminal Hamelin said. “The N. H. State servations in a letter. ing the system, and addressing at the former Munces. Police Street in the late afternoon on Threatening. Police upon arriv- Police Forensics Lab will pro- Hamelin proudly pointed any technical issues. found to be someone again trying Monday and saw anything is ing talked with Ms. Skillin one of the door believing the business urged to call Police. the tenants in the building. Its al- was open. On Feb. 17 at about 7:52 p.m. leged that another tenant in the On Feb. 15 about 1:00 p.m. po- Robert Dowland of Prospect building was upset over an Senate passes snowmobile and lice went to the High School for Street Groveton, NH reported to arrangement they may have had. Police took statements from those involved and it remains un- OHRV reciprocity legislation der investigation. CONCORD — The state Maine and Vermont,” said Gallus. der similar regulations. Maine Senate today passed Senate “A recent ‘reciprocity weekend’ and Vermont currently do not, in- Bill 366, legislation granting in the North Country showed that stead requiring riders registered snowmobile and OHRV regis- when riders from neighboring in New Hampshire to also registration reciprocity to riders states use our trails they are also ter their vehicle in the state they from Maine and Vermont. Sen. likely to eat at our diners, shop in are visiting. John Gallus (R-Berlin), the our stores, and fill up at our gas “We hope this legislation legislation’s prime sponsor, stations. I see no reason why New would encourage our neighbors expects the legislation will Hampshire would not welcome to the east and west to open up help many North Country these visitors and the increased their trails to our riders in the businesses and have a posi- commerce with open arms.” same way we have to them,” com- tive impact on the region’s Under current law, snowmo- mented Gallus. economy. bile and OHRV registration reci- SB 366 now heads to the “We are happy to open up procity only extends to those House of Representatives for con- our trails to properly regis- states that also allow New Hamp- sideration. tered snowmobiles from shire snowmobilers to visit un-

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(603) 788-4244 • (800) 479-3884 Now in Lancaster – 149 Main Street FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A15 ••• Statewide conference on teaching writing to be held on March 31 NORTH CONWAY — “Inside daily basis; how to find and ex- SAU 9 teachers, employees or the Writer’s-Reader’s Notebook” tend writing ideas; how to frame parents; registration for those is the focus of the annual feedback that helps writers move outside SAU 9 is $55 before statewide “Write Now!” confer- their writing forward; how to en- March 10, $65 after, with dis- ence on the teaching of writing courage writing from, and about, counts for Arts Alliance mem- on Saturday, March 31, at Ken- reading; assessing the Writer’s- bers, faculty/staff at Arts Alliance nett High School in North Con- Reader’s Notebook and final writ- member schools, and college and way. ing; and extending the uses of a graduate students. Morning cof- Presented by SAU 9 and the notebook. fee and brunch are included in Arts Alliance of Northern New Rief teaches 8th grade at Oys- the fee. Heinemann books will be Hampshire, the conference fea- ter River Middle School in available at the conference at 30 tures nationally known author Durham, and is an instructor in percent off list price, and there and outstanding New Hampshire the University of New Hamp- will also be door prizes and raf- educator Linda Rief, who will ex- shire's Summer Literacy Insti- fles. plain how the Writer’s-Reader’s tute. She is a national and inter- Staff development and contin- Notebook has been crucial to the national presenter on issues of uing education credits are avail- work she and her students do as Author and consultant Linda Rief adolescent literacy. She is the au- able, and graduate credit may be both writers and readers. thor of numerous books, includ- available. The notebook gives students high-stakes testing, is passionate ing 100 Quickwrites (Scholastic A conference brochure and a place to collect and develop about the need to keep the focus 2003) and Inside the Writer's- registration form can be down- their thinking and their voices on children and learning, not on Reader's Notebook (2007), pub- loaded at www.aannh.org, where and supports Rief’s unshakable test scores. lished by Heinemann, and for five online registration is also avail- belief that students’ voices need “At a time when educators are years co-edited with Maureen able. Contact the Arts Alliance at to be heard as they wonder, ques- overwhelmed and stressed with Barbieri Voices from the Middle, [email protected] or call 323-7302 tion, argue, reason, change their mandates that drain the joy, the a journal for middle school teach- for information and registration. minds or affirm their thinking. energy, and rigor from learning ers published by the National Early registration is appreciated. The notebook provides a struc- and teaching, we have to Council of Teachers of English. The Write Now! Conference on ture that gives consistency in strengthen our resolve to do In 2000 she was the recipient the Teaching of Writing is de- Victory Baptist Church celebrated its second anniversary on Jan. 14 form and function for students as what is basic and right for chil- of NCTE’s Edwin A. Hoey Award signed to inspire and support ed- by having a special service and dinner to commemorate the event. learners and for their teachers. dren,” she said. “We need to al- for Outstanding Middle School ucators, as well as administra- Pastor Dan Boyce invited Pastor David Becker from Charlestown The conference takes place low, encourage and teach the Educator in the English Language tors, writers, parents, and every- Bible Church to be the guest speaker. An international dinner was from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the reading and writing that focus on Arts. Her classroom was featured one interested in the teaching of enjoyed by all who attended. Victory Baptist Church of Whitefield Lloyd Auditorium at Kennett, wonder, curiosity, and a love of in the series Making Meaning in writing across the curriculum. was started to reach the people of Whitefield and the surrounding with registration and book sales learning. It is in our notebooks, Literature produced by Mary- The Arts Alliance, a nonprofit towns with the message that they can have victory and peace in beginning at 8:15 a.m. The con- and their use with students, that land Public Television for Annen- working to promote, support and their lives only through Jesus Christ. The church meets in the ference is dedicated to the mem- we capture the voices, the be- berg/CPB. For three years she sustain cultural life throughout McIntyre School Apartments on Sunday mornings and Wednesday ory and legacy of Donald Graves. liefs, the feelings, the thinking of chaired the first Early Adoles- northern New Hampshire, is nights. Anyone having questions can call Pastor Dan at 846-5400 Heinemann books will be sold at real writers and readers.” cence English/Language Arts funded in part by an operating or view the church on Facebook. a 30 percent discount through- Specific topics addressed will Committee of the National Board grant from the New Hampshire out the day. include how to introduce for Professional Teaching Stan- State Council on the Arts. Rief, recently featured in a Writer’s-Reader’s Notebooks to dards. New York Times article about students; how to use them on a There is no registration fee for United Way of Northern New Hampshire and Granite United Way merge CONCORD and BERLIN — The tives all with the ultimate goal of to work out of the Berlin office im- Granite United Way continues to success of the 2010 merger of four creating lasting change and having mediately. grow and United Ways in the state independent New Hampshire Unit- a significant, positive impact on “As we all know, there are many continue to work together to gen- ed Ways that led to the formation the community. individuals and families in need of erate and invest more dollars in lo- of Granite United Way was so en- Considering the challenges not- assistance in our community. Ide- cal programming,” says Granite couraging to the Board of Direc- for-profits continue to face, this ally, this will allow us to not only United Way Board Chair, Cathleen tors of the United Way of Northern merger is extremely timely. “Re- better serve them, but to increase Schmidt. New Hampshire (UWNNH) that ductions in funding, decreased en- the number we are currently serv- Granite United Way is an expe- COURTESY PHOTO they recently voted to also become dowments and an increased need ing,” says Rolanda Duchesne, rienced and trusted organization White Mountain Karate 2nd Class part of the organization. As of Feb. for services are all stressing our UWNNH Executive Director. Duch- dedicated to leveraging the re- 1, Granite United Way will now not-for-profit safety net. As an or- esne will remain with the organi- sources of investors and volun- Pictured, from left, are Sensei Rex Surridge; Katie Watson, green serve over half a million residents ganization in a leadership role, zation working with program part- teers to create lasting change by belt; Haley Watson, green belt; Rachel Ball, brown stripe; Miles in New Hampshire and Vermont United Way knows that by coming ners and leading the community addressing the underlying causes Wharton, 2nd degree brown; and Katie Desautels, green stripe. and cover nearly 75 percent of the together we can build upon our in- investment work in the region. Ad- of our community’s most pressing state’s geographic territory. The dividual strengths to better additionally, a member of the former needs. Granite United Way is com- current United Way office on Main dress the needs in our communi- United Way of Northern New mitted to improving the lives of in- Street in Berlin will remain open. ties,” said Patrick Tufts, President Hampshire Board of Directors will dividuals and families by support- The addition of the United Way and CEO of Granite United Way. represent the region on the Gran- ing programs in the areas of edu- Meet Smokey! of Northern New Hampshire to the In its first year, Granite United ite United Way Board. cation, income and health. Gran- Smokey is a male all gray cat, organization was a logical step in Way has seen many accomplish- United Ways in New Hampshire ite United Way works with over approximately 3 years old. He has creating various efficiencies that ments; raising more money, have a history of working together 1,000 companies, 22,000 investors been at the shelter since January will improve program offerings streamlining various initiatives to develop programs and initia- and thousands of volunteers every 2011. He is a little shy at first but and maximize donor dollars in the and decreasing their cost of doing tives that impact the entire state year to make our communities a is very friendly once he warms up communities served with all business. Extending the organiza- including its 2-1-1 NH information better place. to you. He loves to play with his toy fundraising and fund distribution tion’s service area to the north- and referral service, volunteer in- Granite United Way serves the mouse and dinosaur in his cage. remaining local. In addition, each ernmost parts of the state allows come tax assistance preparation Southern (Manchester, Derry, For more information on Smokey regional office will have the added for increased program offerings, sites and literacy partnerships Salem), Merrimack County, North or any other cat at the shelter resource of utilizing one another greater fundraising acumen and with local schools. Country and Upper Valley Regions please call Leslie at Paws N Claws to further develop strategic better technology. There are plans “As a United Way donor and vol- of New Hampshire and Vermont, Pet Rescue 846-5011. fundraising campaigns and initia- to hire a fundraising professional unteer, I am excited to see that as well as Windsor County, Vt. Dining& Entertainment OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK White CHALET ING YOU SINCE 1 Mountain SERV 980 BREAKFAST & LUNCH East Milan Rd. Berlin, NH 752-5517 OPEN AT 6:30 EVERYDAY! PRESENTS

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There is a 3-bay garage with welder, 20-ton press, air jack, transmission jack, Yes____ No____ Do you have at least one smoke detector on $169,000 (4126821) Possible Short Sale Op- 2-post hoist, tire machine, spin balancer, hyd upstairs workshop and storage area, and 5 more $84,900 each floor of your home? portunity. acres available. $299,000 (4120760) jacks,office equip. and more. (4132119) Yes____ No____ Do you test these smoke detectors at least This +/-23 ACRES runs parallel to the Upper Am- JEFFERSON: +/- 7.13 ACRES in a rural setting. Red 30 ACRE parcel, private location w/good potential once a month to make sure the battery is working? monoosuc River (opposite side of street) with approx- Brook Road has been completed to the Town of Jeffer- views, road frontage, and an old maple sugar grove. imately 2175’ of road frontage There are nice views son specs and each owner will be deeded an undivided Protected by easement, it includes a 4-5 acre building Yes____ No____ Do you have at least one fire extinguisher in of the river, Percy Peaks and part of the interest. PSNH has set utilty poles on the road. Buyer is envelope where a SFH can be built. A wonderful place Kilkenneys.The land is entirely wooded with both responsible for power from the road to their site. This lot for home and recreation. $55,000 (4072780) your home and understand how to use it? hardwood and softwood. $49,900 (4042257) has been perc tested and a septic plan is on file. Direct access to snowmobile trails, hiking, sking and much 25.11 WOODED ACRES located in Jefferson near hik- Yes____ No____ o you have your heating system or furnace 295 ACRES, in Guildhall, VT w/outstanding views. more. $23,900 (4114570) ing, the National Forest, and with direct access to main- checked at least once a year by a competent service company? Entirely wooded w/young growth, traversed by trails tained snowmobile trails. Primarily young hardwood including a VAST snowmobile trail. The land rises 17.5 ACRES situated at the base of Cherry Mtn.on Route with good regeneration after harvest, this land has Yes____ No____ Do you keep combustible items away from across several terraces to Round Mtn, w/multiple sites 115 in Jefferson. Entirely wooded with young hardwoods, good view potential, great access and several sites for heating units? for a camp or cottage. A lovely year round brook flows and mixed growth where bordered to the south by the your home or camp. $79,000 (4075997) along the southern boundary. $239,000 (4093301) National Forest. Across Route 2, bordered by the 4000+ acre Conte Wildlife Refuge. Outstanding views possible 304.8 ACRES consisting of two parcels; one 138.82 Yes____ No____ Do you teach your children never to play with 22.43 ACRES of softwood forest on gentle slope to the west, north and east, including Cherry Pond. acres, the other 166 acres. There is an established For- matches or cigarette lighters? above open meadows, with view of Conn. River Valley $69,900 (4075980) est Stewardship plan for each lot. There is soft and and NH mountains. Gravel town road not maintained, hardwood timber value. Access to property is from a If you answered “no” more than two times, your home needs to with easy access from Rt. 2. Electric and phone at 19.73 ACRES in a private rural location yet still only min- class 6 (unmaintained) road. Property offers many uses be safer against fires. Make sure that if a fire does occur, you roadside. Great location. Only $45,000 (2737084) utes from downtown Lancaster. Land is in current use. including hiking, hunting, snowmobiling or ATV. follow the planned escape routes. Have more than one route in Deeded protective covenants. $98,650 (4038407) $299,000 (4109311) case one way is blocked. Everyone should have a standard meeting place once outside the home. You can also obtain free stickers from the fire department which PETER W. POWELL REAL ESTATE indicate where each bedroom is located so firefighters can find children and others needing assistance. For more information on 603-788-4848 • 86 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 • www.pwpre.com fire prevention, contact your local fire department. FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A17 •••

PHOTO BY SHIRLEY BERUBE Piebald deer sighting On Feb. 1, 2012, Shirley Berube took this picture right from her dining room window. The Piebald deer COURTESY PHOTO is a very unusual deer to see it was exciting to catch him on camera. Notice how the other deer is look- Dictionaries donated to Stark third graders ing right at the camera and saying “Cheese.” On Feb. 14, Frances and John Papau visited the Stark Village School to deliver dictionaries for third graders, donated by Stratford Grange No. 238 and Laura P Johnson Library in cooperation with “The Dictionary Project of NH.” Pictured below is third grader Katrina Holmes receiving her dictionary from Littleton Food Co-op partners with Frances Papau. Ammonoosuc Habitat for Humanity LITTLETON ‘ The Littleton Habitat and the other local non- Fundraising efforts are sup- Joey Sweatt joins Bean Group Food Co-op is pleased to name profits we’ve worked with ported by a grant from the Neil COLEBROOK — Bean Group What this means for you is that Habitat for Humanity Am- through the Partner program.” and Louise Tilloston Fund of the extends a very warm welcome to Joey is an active agent, plugged monoosuc Region its February Working with local families, New Hampshire Charitable Foun- Joey Sweatt. Joey is a true North in and very connected to today’s Partner of the Month. As the Co- volunteers, and businesses, Am- dation. A group of Ammonoosuc Country Native and a 1997 grad- market. This is important be- op’s Partner, Habitat will receive monoosuc Habitat has complet- Habitat supporters has also uate of Colebrook Academy in cause it means you will be work- all donations collected at the ed houses in Whitefield, Littleton, pledged to match all funds raised, Colebrook. Joey joins Bean ing with someone who is familiar checkout canisters through the and Bethlehem. The organization up to $25,000, through March 31. Group after working previously with the inventory and knowl- month, as well as $1 from every is currently raising funds to con- For more information on Habitat with Re/Max Northern Edge Real- edgeable about the current mar- Co-op pizza sold during Pizza and struct a home this summer in Lan- for Humanity Ammonoosuc Re- ty. He is an extremely hard work- ket conditions. His sales volume a Partner Night on Feb. 17. caster and is seeking a partner gion, including how to volunteer ing Realtor® and is completely statistics are proof that he is an Ammonoosuc Habitat is the family for that project. or apply to become a partner fam- dedicated to his clients and cus- excellent marketer of properties local affiliate of Habitat for Hu- Families are selected based on ily, visit www.ammonoosuchabi- tomers. as well as a great negotiator work- manity and is dedicated to im- need, ability to pay, and willing- tat.org or call 616-2515. Joey’s passion for providing ing for your best interests. proving the lives of local families ness to partner with Habitat. Am- Member-owned Littleton Con- superior customer service com- Joey works with both buyers in need of affordable housing. monoosuc Habitat will hold pub- sumer Cooperative Society, Inc. bined with his tough negotiating the top-producing agents serving and sellers and would be happy Habitat relies on volunteer labor lic information meetings for strives to serve the North Coun- skills has positioned him as one Coös County, N.H. and Essex to work for you. To contact Joey and donations of money and ma- prospective homeowners in Lan- try of New Hampshire and North- of the top-producing Realtors in County, Vt. During the year, Joey today, call 833-9922 or send him terials to build houses, which are caster Feb. 13 and in Littleton east Kingdom of Vermont by pro- the North Country. His sales vol- completed almost 40 transac- an email at joey.sweatt@bean- sold to partner families at no prof- Feb. 22. viding a broad range of high qual- ume in 2011 placed him among tions in Coös and Essex Counties. group.com. it and financed with affordable, “Thanks to donations from ity food products, offered at a fair no-interest loans. Ammonoosuc friends and the labors of a dedi- price, with outstanding service. Habitat’s region includes 12 cated group of volunteers, along Located at the intersection of towns in Coös and northern with a variety of contributions Cottage Street and Route 302 (ex- Grafton counties. from business and community it 41 off I-93), the Littleton Food “We’re happy to be partnering partners, we’ve completed three Co-op is open daily, 8 a.m. to 8 with Habitat for Humanity this homes in our affiliate area,” said p.m. All are welcome to shop the month,” said Co-op Manager Ed Ammonoosuc Habitat president Co-op, member or not. For more King. “Part of our mission at the Chuck McLure. “During the next information or to become a mem- Co-op is to participate in foster- several years, we hope to build ber, visit www.littletoncoop.org. ing a strong, healthy community, homes in Coos and Grafton coun- and that’s a goal we share with ties on alternating years.”

Morril County historians who know the jects relating to agriculture." Out- story of our own "College Grants" reach, "to persons not attending or (continued from Page A7) during the late 1700s. Unique to resident in said colleges," putting gets to the task at hand quite effec- this Act was the dramatic shift in at- knowledge and research to work; tively: "An ACT Donating Public tention from the 'classical' educa- its goal has been described in many Lands to the several States and Ter- tion of earlier institutions to the ways. Extension's first -successful- ritories which may provide Col- more practical sciences recognized test would be helping farmers meet leges for the Benefit of Agriculture as being most necessary to a grow- the urgent food production needs and Mechanic Arts." Each state ing country. By doing so it, "opened brought on by World War I. Surely would be apportioned 30,000 acres opportunities to thousands of farm- they'll be more stories to tell by of public land for every senator and ers and working people previously Smith-Lever's Centennial in 2014. representative in Congress. Money excluded from higher education" - The foresight of Lincoln, Morrill, derived from the sale of this land ourdocuments.gov. and so many others, in those 'worst would finance at least one college In the years ahead other Land- of times' has not gone unrewarded, in each state where the "leading ob- Grant type legislation would follow. Land-Grant Colleges remain the ject" was to teach branches of One specifically tied to all of them foundation of our education sys- learning related to agriculture and is the 'Smith-Lever Act of 1914': "To tem. American agriculture is an en- the mechanical arts. Provide for Cooperative Agricul- during positive example, in a trou- Land was of course a readily tural Extension Work between the bled economy. On the 150th an- % % available resource in a country just Agricultural Colleges". Its purpose niversary year of the Morrill Act, to beginning to open up its western was, "To aid in diffusing among the let's talk more, together, about how 30 50 OFF lands. The use of land grants to people of the United States useful we continue on. fund education is familiar to Coös and practical information on sub- on Selected Inventory when they did their CTE proj- broken in July. Design-Build ects,” Fensom vowed. In other action, the board vot- ALL EIGHT LOCATIONS (continued from Page A1) In March 2013 the WMRSD Dis- ed to approve both the 2012-2013 trict will vote on the proposed WMRHS program of studies and er high schools in the state were CTE project. WMRSD 2012-2013 calendar. IN LITTLETON & LINCOLN! given — including Laconia — If it passes, ground would be VISIT US AT WWW.LAHOUTS.COM Budget School chem-free graduation cerning curbside garbage pick- fund, the Cal Ripken baseball pro- up, also received a thumbs-down (continued from Page A1) gram, and the community Christ- from committee members and se- cles had received approval from mas organization. Passage of all lectmen had recommended ap- SALE CONTINUES THRU APRIL 1ST the board of selectmen. three of those articles had also proval of neither of those two ar- The committee also recom- been recommended by the board ticles. AT ALL EIGHT LOCATIONS! mended voters turn down arti- of selectmen. cles funding the Groveton High Articles 38 and 39, both con- AAAAALITTLETON AAAAA Maple return (on their investment).” brook. Main Store North Face Patagonia Warehouse While Fuller chatted, a num- Both New Hampshire and Ver- (continued from Page A1) ber of area sugarmakers stopped mont will hold Maple Open House Union St. Main St. Union St. now very few factory jobs. Those in to buy supplies, including Weekend on March 24 and 25. AAAAA AAAAA looking to make a living here can Bernie and Laurie Labounty of The Lunenburg Maple Festival LINCOLN buy land with a sugarbush and Lunenburg; Steve Tilton of Grove- (www.topofthecommon.org) will Main Store Concept Shops Summit Shop brand-new equipment and get a ton; and Jim Reynolds of Cole- be held on Saturday, March 24. Main St. Main St. Main St. 245 Union St., Main St., www. Littleton, NH Lincoln, NH NewHampshireLakesAndMountains 603-444-5838 603-745-6970 .com A18 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• CTE Center my. day’s workplaces. let for our students’ work,” Lane today’s workplace demands,” ment of Education (NHDOE) em- “Our CTE facilities are dated “We want a facility that would said. Lane said. phasized the collaborative na- (continued from Page A1) and its equipment aging,” Lane allow us to better simulate the “Our animal science class- The idea is to create a CTE fa- ture of the legislative and execu- year college level, 40 percent go continued. “Built in 1985, the ‘vo- current needs of industry,” she room has no capacity to conduct cility that would be a communi- tive branches of state govern- onto to two-year degree pro- cational wing’ has not had any said. labs with microscopes to exam- ty resource. “We truly believe ment plus that of the local com- grams, and the remaining 20 per- facility upgrades in nearly 27 The culinary arts classroom ine tissue samples,” she said. that is project is an opportunity munities that would be involved cent enlist in the military or go years. and kitchen have no place to “Our mechanics shop doesn’t for our greater community,” Lane in bringing the project to onto certificate programs.” “Probably the biggest change serve meals to a crowd, so Dis- have a customer service area said. “It is our full intention to ex- fruition. The Paradice CTE Center of- is the infusion of computer tech- trict wrestlers has to be dis- that would allow students to pand our relationship with White WMCC president Kathy fers business, horticulture, me- nology into every program we of- placed that evening to another learn the public side of that busi- Mountains Community College Eneguess, who also introduced chanical technology, computer fer. When the wing was added, location and the WMRHS cafete- ness. (WMCC) to bring adult education four key members of her staff networking, engineering, natural computers were just becoming ria used to accommodate the “Our renovation project will opportunities here.” plus two adjunct professors, said resources, and culinary arts, part of the instructional experi- CTE dinner. “We need to have a address our instructional needs CTE State Director Lisa Dan- that the college is committed to plus the Future Educators’ Acad- ence.” Now computers and com- space that would allow us to reg- by giving us the space to teach ley of the Bureau of Career De- assisting in every way possible. emy and Mountain View Acade- puterized technology rule in to- ularly serve as a production out- both the skills and content that velopment of the state Depart- WMCC’s territory stretches north from Route 25, the east- west highway that runs from Piermont to Freedom, she said. Councilor Ray Burton said, “the time has come” for WMRSD’s CTE project to be funded and built. 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SPORTS Wednesday, February 22, 2012 BPAGE B1 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT Groveton girls rally in Lady Spartans take second half against Woodsville second at Nordic State Meet By Jonathan Benton By Jonathan Benton [email protected] [email protected] GROVETON — It was a close WHITEFIELD — It was a sea- shave between the Lady Eagle son fraught with little snow hosts and the visiting Engineers on time than in past years, but the Feb. 13, but Groveton was able to White Mountains girls’ Nordic come together in the second half team rallied for a Runner’s up for the 37-26 win. finish to the State Meet on Feb. “I was happy with the second 15. half we just didn’t seem into it of- The Regional girls placed fensively that first half,” said Grove- second in both the freestyle and ton Coach Tim Hasksins. “I thought the classical races for a com- defensively we matched up with bined score of 738. White Moun- the people we wanted to match up tains was only second to the with. Our girls did an excellent job Bow girls who won the meet on Kinder while she was in there PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON with 781.5 points. The boys’ and Beatrice didn’t score in the sec- Lady Eagle Seniors were recognized with their families on Feb. 13: team placed fourth overall and ond half.” Caroline Hall and Shauna Randall qualifying for the Meet of Cham- Both teams took their time get- pions on Feb. 25 was Jackie ting their engines started in the first Kleinschrodt, Monique Gassek, COURTESY PHOTO period. Sadie Conroy started for Jessica Schanlaber and Ethan Lady Spartan upperclassmen Kelsie Schanlaber, Jackie Kleinschrodt Groveton and had the first and on- Call. and Monique Gassek holding the Division 3 runner’s up plaque after ly hoop for the first four minutes of “All the girls skied at their the Nordic State Meet on Feb. 15. the game. Woodsville kept trying to best on the day,” Said WMRHS hit a perimeter shot and on the Coach Chad Carter. “The girls’ eighth try Engineer Tiarra Beatrice team worked extremely hard hit gold with a three for the lead. It this season and they were re- was a back and forth game, but warded with a great result.” Woodsville was getting twice as In the Freestyle race Jackie many shots off. The tempo picked Kleinschrodt led the Spartan up in the final three minutes with pack in fifth with a time of 15 Eagle Makenna Burke hitting two minutes and 43 seconds. The hoops, but the Engineers still clung Lady Spartans also had three PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON to a two-point lead. Eagle Sadie Conroy puts up the first hoop of the game against Woodsville. girls in the top 15: Jesssica Engineer Chrissy Valliant start- Schanlaber (10th, 16:50) Kelsie ed the second quarter with three- Schanlaber (13th, 17:16) and point surge and the Eagles tem- Monique Gassek (14th, 17:21). porarily took the lead on a six-point For the boys’ team Ethan run from Burke (4pts) and Conroy Call pulled out all the stops to COURTESY PHOTO (hoop). Beatrice kept the three- land second place in 12 minutes Nick Barker works his way through the course at the State Meet point line warmed up and and 31 seconds. The next four Woodsville ahead 14-12 heading in- Spartans to cross the finish line to halftime with her second field pulled in places within the top goal in the final seconds. Groveton 20: Nick Barker (13th, 13:41), had a lot of trouble trying to cut Ben Higgins (17th, 14:54), Jake through Woodsville’s defensive Nelson (18th, 15:02) and Hunter zone. Lamphere (19th, 15:15) as well The tone shifted in the third as strong showing from Cody quarter as the Eagles scored the Lanpher (25th, 17:51). first seven points of the canto start- “All the athletes set person- ing with a tying basket from Becca al and team goals at the begin- Rogers assisted by Caroline Hall. ning of the season,” said Carter. Woodsville’s only point maker this “We revisit those goals about canto was Steph McDermott who mid season, and reflect on the kept her team in the game with a season at the end. We, as a hoop and a three tying the score 19- team, met many of our goals. COURTESY PHOTO 19 with 2:15 left on the clock. The PHOTO BY TYLER BURT We are in the process of making Groveton’s Makenna Burke pulls in a rebound against the Engineers on Feb. 13. Jessica Schanlaber was one of the few Nordic Spartans to qualify for Lady Eagles would rally, however, improvements and following the Meet of Champions. with a hoop each consecutively free throw line, however, as GHS 6-6-13-12 through with those improve- from Burke, Talia Bedell and Jena Woodsville fell into foul trouble and WHS 8-6-5-7 ments for next season.” was Abby Call (18th, 20:40). 19:40) Wheelock right up to the buzzer. Groveton wasn’t far behind them. In the Classical race Klein- In the boys’ classical the two “The classical race was in “Another big key for us tonight The Eagles hit eight foul shots and Groveton 37 schrodt repeated her placing frontrunning Spartans finished the morning and conditions was that Makenna and Caroline re- the Engineers sunk five that quar- Conroy 3-2-8, Wheelock 1-0-2, Ran- again (5th, 17:28), but this time in the top 15 and within 10 sec- were tough to wax for,” Carter. bounded really well underneath,” ter. The game slowly went downhill dall 0-2-2, Burke 6-6-18, Hall 0-1-1, Monique Gassek (9th, 18:28) onds of the other: Call (13th, “The boys classical results were said Haskins. “Woodsville has some for Woodsville as starter Sam Bedell 1-0-2, Rogers 2-0-4: Totals joined her in the top ten. The 15:20) and Barker 14th, 15:30). not what we wanted them to be, big girls and we worked to keep Thurston fouled out with two min- 13-11-37 Schanlaber sisters finished In the top 20 were Higgins (17th, but that is all a part of skiing. them off the offensive boards.” utes left to go and the Eagles rode within seconds of one another 15:57) and Nelson (19th, 16:38). Their effort, however, was out- The purple hosts rode a six- out the win. Woodsville 26 J. Schanlaber (12th, 18:50), K. In the top 25 rounding out the standing in the afternoon skate point lead into the fourth quarter Groveton was 50 percent from C. Kinder 1-2-4, Beatrice 2-0-6, Schanlaber (13th, 18:52) and WMRHS roster were Lamphere event with Ethan Call taking 2nd and the Engineers reacted with an the charity stripe hitting 11 for 22 Rutherford 0-1-1, Thurston 1-0-2, finishing strong in the top 20 (23rd, 18:37) and Lanpher (24th, overall.” aggressive full court press. It soon free throws while Woodsville was McDermott 3-2-9, A. Valliant 0-1-1, became a game played out on the 58 percent going seven for 12. C. Valliant 1-0-3: Totals 8-7-26

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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Spartans Cassie Boggess and Jackie Lowell battle Berlin for a 50/50 ball.

COURTESY PHOTO Spartan medal winners at the D3 wrestling State Meet Saturday: Paul Gessel (4th place), Carson Cape (3rd) Carleton Kleinschrodt (1st) Nick Brundle (2nd) and WMRHS Coach Jarod Mills. Top Spartan finishes at Wrestling State Meet By Jonathan Benton “The biggest thing was we having fourth seeded Carson performances. [email protected] wrestled tough,” said WMRHS Cape finish third and winning a There were also solid per- WHITEFIELD — The White Coach Jarod Mills. “I thought the couple matches to get there at formances from Paul Gesel, who Mountains Matmen performed kids were pretty gritty and had 182 lbs. Cape was not able to fin- came away with a fourth place better then expected at the Di- to fight through quite a few ish out the wrestling season last medal and Cody Brownell who vision 3 State Meet this past Sat- tough situations including year due to injury. was close to a top four finish. urday with four of the boys walk- about four overtime matches.” At 195 pounds Nick Brundle Brownell went in undefeated, ing away with medals. It was no surprise to those fa- worked his way upsetting the upset the number three seed in The Spartans were seeded miliar with veteran Carleton second and third seeds to take the first round, but fell in the PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON ninth as a team out of 17 Kleinschrodt’s style of wrestling second place. Brundle, Cape next few matches in overtime. Spartan Brianne Morneau surges across the midcourt for another attack schools, but in the end they per- that he would handily take first and Kleinschrodt will be com- Coleton Hogan and Andrew on the Mounties net on Feb. 14. formed better then expected to place in the 126 pound division. peting at the upcoming Meet of Force had a tough day with both take fifth place as a team. A nice surprise, however, was Champions due to their stellar showing a 1-2 record. Regional upsets Lady Eagles fly high in claw vs. paw battle By Jonathan Benton Nate Smith. more baskets and St. Hilaire two. five including a three-pointer, Mounties’ Senior Day [email protected] It truly seemed like an ele- Halftime commenced with Pike would foul out this quarter. GROVETON — In an offen- By Jonathan Benton Bergman (on the buzzer). mental battle of earth vs. air as Groveton in a five-point lead 32- The Eagles’ starting five would [email protected] sive give and take game between the Eagles had the height ad- 27. sink nine out of 15 foul shots in- The Regional started off the purple and blue, the Eagles and vantage as well as the rebound- In the third quarter the Ea- cluding Burt hitting five out of BERLIN — The 21st slotted La- third quarter with a 12-point run the Huskies on Feb. 14 the vic- ing chops, but the Huskies had gles put a stop to golden boy six shots with two hoops apiece dy Mounties celebrated their Se- thanks multiple steals and offense tor would ultimately be Grove- the on the floor court speed. In Lambertson, who wasn’t al- from Sean Irving, Marshall and nior Day on Feb. 14, but were from the silent tiger that is Bennett ton 65-57 after riding out a nice order to pull one past the visi- lowed to drop a single shot the Smith. strongly inundated by the visiting as well as teammate Payton Cur- surge in the second quarter. tors Groveton realized they rest of the second half. Even so third seeded Lady Spartans 60-16 tis. Bennett would end up with five In the first canto Gorham would have to slow them down Gorham one-upped Groveot EAGLES 13-19-10-23 in the their last game of the regu- more hoops and Curtis two this stayed ahead by Groveton by and the best way to do so was n14-10 as St. Hilaire picked the HUSKIES 14-13-14-16 lar season. quarter. For the Mounties Alison just a one-point margin (14-13). cover slack for four more hoops. Also “We shot the ball very well so Groupil was able to sneak in for a Huskie stand by Hunter Lam- The second quarter was on the same note Smith was kept Groveton 65 that made the game one sided,” basket at the 2:50 mark and bertson rocked out three bas- when the hosts worked both the off the scoreboard, but the oth- Marshall 5-1-12, Irving 4-2-10, said White Mountains Coach Gary Williams went to the line for one kets and two hoops apiece came perimeter and the inside with er four starters tested their met- Burt 3-5-12, Guay 1-0-2, Jeness. “So our biggest thing is we foul shot keeping their team from off of Jake St. Hilaire and Michael five scorers while Gorham stuck tle for at least a hoop each in- Smith 8-4-18, Bedell 5 -1-11: just have to decide how good being shutout. Turgeon. The Eagles shared the to scoring on the inside. From cluding two baskets from Burt. Totals 26-13-65 we’re going to be and we need to The final quarter saw the best ball more spreading their scor- the box Smith pulled in three The final canto Groveton put take a second to realize who the matchup between the two teams, ing across their starting five hoops and Bedell had two as one over Gorham with strong Gorham 57 other teams’ good players are.” but White Mountains still out with at least two points from well as a three from Ethan Mar- showing at the foul line. Al- Pike 2-0-5, Lambertson 4-0-8, White Mountains came on scored Berlin 13-8. Wood scored each including a three off of shall. The Huskies stuck to the though postman Turgeon pulled Jensen 2-3-7, St. Hilaire 9-0-18, strong with the press and break- her third three-pointer of the game Tyler Burt and two hoops from post with Turgeon landing three in seven points and Patrick pike Turgeon 9-1-19: Totals 26-4-57 aways giving them the first 13 and Bergman landed two more points of the game. The mood did- hoops for the Regional. For the n’t break for Berlin until 35 sec- Mounties the final quarter was the onds left on the clock when Jillian Tao of Erin Holt their only scorer Weeks Medical Center first hospital in the United Williams banked an outside shot that canto who worked the out- with two guards on her. In the final side for three field goals including States to install the latest digital mammography System seconds Spartan Kaitlin Wood two-three pointers. LANCASTER — In its mission ables extraordinary detail of po- image transfer that results in a minutes. “Weeks is committed banked a three burying the Moun- White Mountains was 50 per- to provide the most comprehen- tential abnormalities, such as higher efficiency image capture. to providing our patients with ties deep 16-2 after the first buzzer. cent from the foul line hitting three sive diagnostic imaging technol- microcalcifications and tumors, This process also produces im- the highest quality digital mam- The first canto was a very clean out of six free throws while Berlin ogy, Weeks Medical Center has for a more accurate and reliable ages with less noise and the po- mography,” says Scott Baxter, game without any fouls for the first was 25 percent going one for four. recently added the most ad- diagnosis. These high quality tential to reduce dose, while de- Director of Radiology. “We are five minutes and Spartan Bry Ben- The Spartans ended their season vanced mammographic imaging images enhance visualization of livering high performance and proud to be the first hospital in nett pulled in seven points. 16-2 the best record the school has technology available today for breast tissue and allow for bet- reliable digital mammography. the country to install this state- For the rest of the game White enjoyed since 1999, noted Jenness. the early detection of breast can- ter differentiation between nor- The special ergonomic design of of-the-art system and it gives us Mountains would boast double cer. Weeks is the first hospital in mal and abnormal. The new the system reduces discomfort the latest tools for the early de- digits while Berlin was held to no WMRHS 16-12-19-13 the United States to install the technology eliminates the use of for women during the examina- tection of breast cancer.” more than three points for the first BHS 2-3-3-8 Aspire HD Full Field Digital Mam- Thin Film Transistors which are tion. The chest wall pads reduce For more information, con- three quarters. mography (FFDM) system from currently used in typical digital the pressure of contact on the tact: Scott Baxter, Weeks Med- In the second canto Bennett White Mountains 60 Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. mammography systems. By chest wall which improves posi- ical Center, 173 Middle Street was defensively relentless under Boggess 2-0-4, Curtis 4-0-8, This new FDA approved sys- eliminating the transistors, this tion stability. It is also faster and Lancaster, NH 03584, 788- the basket barely letting up a Morneau 2-0-4, Lowell 1-0-2, Cou- tem offers image clarity that en- new technology creates a direct shortens the procedure by ten 4911 Berlin layup and sucking numer- ture 2-1-5, Bennett 9-1-19, Wood 3- ous rebounds. The only shot to 0-9, Conway 1-1-3, Bergman 3-0-6: drop for the red hosts was a three- Totals 27-3-60 pointer off the hot hands of Miri- am Arsenault. The Spartans pulled Berlin 16 in a hoop each from Cassie Groupil 1-0-2, Holt 3-0-8, Boggess, Brianne Morneau, Bren- Arsenault 1-0-3, Williams 1-1-3: nah Couture, Bennett and Totals 6-1-16 FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B3 ••• Protect lakes - even when they are hidden beneath the ice By: NHDES and NH Fish and Game um products are used for a variety Wood blocks can float around the of things during a day of ice fishing, lake, causing navigation hazards to Although they may be shroud- including fuel for heating, power boaters during the open water sea- ed in several inches to several feet augers, all-terrain vehicles, snow- son, and ropes and tie-downs can of ice in the winter, lakes are still mobiles and more. Petroleum, if get wrapped around propellers or susceptible to many sources of pol- spilled in the lake, can be toxic to swimmers’ legs, causing equip- lution, from natural sources but al- aquatic life. Petroleum can also ment damage and harm to public so from a variety of winter activi- trigger algal blooms that harm wa- safety. Also, fires directly on the ice ties that take place on them. One ter quality. are discouraged. Wood ash left af- of the most common activities ter a fire contains high levels of involving lakes in winter is ice Live Bait: Live bait, though reg- phosphorus and other nutrients fishing. In New Hampshire, ice fish- ulated, can occasionally contain and minerals that are harmful to ing is a very popular non-native species or carry lake health. Phosphorus, in par- pastime to wile away the winter pathogens that are dangerous to ticular, encourages the growth of days. Some hardy souls trek but to aquatic life. Never dump bait on unwanted aquatic plants and algae face the elements with little shelter the ice or down a hole in the ice. in New Hampshire’s waters. Even other than a thick pair of overalls Carry it off the lake and dispose of small amounts of this ?nutrientÇ and a jacket, others set up camp on it in the trash. can cause large increases in growth the lake and use it like a second of these organisms, resulting in re- home. Whether you call them bob- Human Waste: If you?ve got to duced clarity and aesthetic values houses, shanties, or ice houses, go...Please don?t go on the ice or of lakes and ponds. Build fires in a these structures allow ice anglers down a hole in the ice. Human fire-safe container that can be com- refuge from the elements while par- waste contains pathogens and bac- pletely removed when the fire is ticipating in an exciting winter time teria that are harmful to humans out, or on approved shoreline ar- activity. Some bobhouses are and animals alike, and nutrients eas where it is safe to do so, rather staked out in one particular loca- PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE that are harmful to lake health. than on the ice. State laws help to Mark Lufkin led the Spartans in the Slalom race at D3 State Meet. tion all season, while others are de- Find a cozy spot in the woods protect the quality of lakes by reg- signed for mobility, allowing an- (without blatantly trespassing) or ulating pollutants that could pose glers the ability to move from lo- a nearby bathroom to take care of problems to the overall health of a cation to location. On some of the personal needs. lake or pond. It is unlawful for any larger lakes in New Hampshire, person to put or place, or cause to clusters of bobhouses are erected, General trash: All types of trash be put or placed into a surface wa- forming their own type of season- are generated during a day of ice ter of the state or on the ice over al communities. Whether you pack fishing, including bait containers, such waters, or on the banks of light or bring a lot of creature com- food wrappers, beverage contain- such waters, any solid waste or forts with you, it?s important to ers, spent fuel cans and more. Car- hazardous waste, including but not take care with your ice-fishing gear ry out what you carried on the ice, limited to bottles, glass, crockery, ? so that you don?t inadvertently and dispose of it properly. cans, scrap metal, junk, paper, harm the lakes you rely on for the garbage, tires, old automobiles or big lunker fish. Here are some of In addition to the more “dis- parts thereof, trees or parts there- the common items used during a posable” items listed above, bob- of, or similar litter. Like hiking and day of fishing on the ice, or gener- houses themselves may be camping, ice fishing should be a ated while spending a day on the propped up on blocks or supports “leave no trace” activity. For the ice, and the problems they can to prevent the structure from freez- health of our lakes and ponds, pose for water quality and aquatic ing into the ice. Rope or cable tie- when you pack up at the end of life: downs are sometimes added to at- your winter adventure on the ice, tach the bobhouse to the ice to please take a moment to look Lead-based tackle: prevent the structure from moving around and make sure the ice is as State law prohibits the sale and during heavy winds. These items (or more) debris free than when use of lead sinkers weighing 1 must not be left behind when you you claimed your spot for some ounce or less and lead jigs less than remove a bobhouse from the ice. fishing fun. 1 inch long along their longest ax- is. Small lead tackle such as ® PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE sinkers, sounders or jigs can be Nate Accardi rounds the gate at the Gunstock State Meet. lost through the hole and sink to the lake bottom. During the open water season loons and other wa- terbirds can pick these up when $ Spartan Downhillers they swallow small pebbles from 125 the bottom, causing lead toxicity and death. 900 Peak Amp, 12 Volt end season at State Meet Plastic jigs and tube baits: www.cloreautomotive.com These can float around the lake Jump Starter By Jonathan Benton Leading the Lady Spartans in got one run out the Slalom race: and wash up on beaches, causing • 300 cranking amps. [email protected] the Giant Slalom race was Baille Csigi (36th, 50.84-2nd run), Ahern hazards to barefoot shoreline visi- • Automatic recharging. SOR ES2500 WHITEFIELD — The White Knecht (33rd, 1:46.01), but about (41st, 51.81-1st run). The Regional tors or wildlife. They can also be Mountains Alpine crew brought half a second behind her was regu- leader in the top 40 would be Lufkin swallowed by a variety of birds and $ their already short season to a lar front runner Beth Gadoury (39th, 1:55.81). Also finishing other wildlife. 159 close at the Division three State (34th, 1:46.62). Rounding out the strong was Hampton (49th, 2:11.14) Meet last week (Feb. 13-14) at Gun- girls team roster kicking up pow- and Accardi (52nd, 2:18.89). Petroleum Products: Petrole- 1500 Peak Amp, stock with the boys’ team finishing der were Molly Galasyn (51st, 12 Volt Jump Starter 10th and the girls’ team 11th over- 1:58.35) and Briana Perry (56th, all. The Gilford Golden Eagles 2:14.74). • 400 cranking amps. would sweep both races. In the girl’s Slalom race the on- SOR ES5000 • Automatic recharging. In the Giant Slalom race leading ly White Moutains finisher with two the Spartans was Kalman Csigi successful runs was Perry (52nd, $ 99 tucking into the 32nd slot with a 2:57.60). The other three Regional 79 combined time from two runs of a girls had respectable first runs, but www.cloreautomotive.com minute and 30.34 seconds. 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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Spartan Dylan Belanger staves off Berlin pressure down the sideline on Feb. 14. Tyler Labounty takes his chances with an outside shot against the Mounties. Andrew St. Cyr tries to cut his way to net on Feb. 14. Spartans fall to Berlin amidst Arsenault’s new record By Jonathan Benton off on an 18 point surge speed Belanger to get on his horse and cent from the foul line hitting sev- White Mountains 35 Berlin 67 [email protected] bumped by only a hoop from Joe score two hoops (one hoop per en for 14 while Berlin was 80 per- Glidden 2-0-4, Rexford 0-2-2, Be- Giannos 2-2-6, Morrissette 2-2-6, BERLIN — The North Country Burbach. The record breaking yell). Drouin would add five more cent going 12 for 15 langer 2-0-4, Hartshorn 1-1-3, En- Bacon 3-1-7, Lapointe 1-0-2, Gal- rivals battled it out on Feb. 14 shot would come at the tail end points to the Mounties including nis 4-2-10, K. Doolan 1-0-2, R. lagher 1-2-4, Drouin 5-0-12, with Berlin proving why they are of the quarter on foul shot. With a three-pointer putting the score WMRHS 6-8-9-12 Doolan 3-2-8, Burbach 1-0-2: To- Heath 2-0-4, Arsenault 7-5-20, the top seeded team in Division 28 seconds left Dimitri Giannos 39-14 at halftime. BHS 26-13-14-14 tals 14-7-35 Aldrich 1-0-2, Lamphere 2-0-4: three overturning the Spartan went up for a false layup and The third quarter saw the Re- Totals 26-12-67 hosts 67-35. passed back to Arsenault who gional improving despite being The talk of the gym, however, was put to the line and lit up the without the Villanueva brothers was Senior Curtis Arsenault gym with his second free throw. who are still on the injured list. Weeks Memorial Library breaking the Berlin High School Berlin would end the quarter in White Mountains saw some play all time point record this game a commanding 26-6 lead thanks from the line with three foul and short biographical sketch- Leah Pearlman. Among the new set by Reggie Marquis in 1970. to 12 points from Arsenault and shots, a hoop each from the es in “Shaker Your Plate; Of fiction is “Snow Angel” by Mary The previous record was 1,433 four points each off of Giannos, Doolan boys and hoop from Riley Shaker Cooks and Cooking.” Balogh. Also new are “The Talk points over Marquis’ basketball Zack Bacon and Jake Drouin. Hartshorn. Berlin spread their “The Summer Garden” by Sher- Funny Girl” by Roland Merullo, career and Arsenault came out of There were a lot of second scoring across six players as well ryl Woods is another of her “Home Front” by Kristin Han- the game with a 1,443 career to- chance shots on both sides of as another three off of Drouin. By Iris W. Baird Chesapeake Shore novels. It nah, “Death of Kings” by tal. In Marquis’ day Berlin played the court, but Berlin would bury The fourth quarter saw the Northern New Hampshire is- makes a pleasant counter to the Bernard Cornwell, and “Taken” in class L and there were no more of theirs. closest play of the game, but n’t usually considered to be more serious guides. Along with by Robert Crais. Other new nov- three-pointers. Berlin’s offensive ferver died Berlin still on top by two (14-12). grape growing country, but of the bicentennial of Charles els are “Lunatics” by Dave Bar- In the first quarter of the game down in the second canto, but Arsenault laid out three more recent years a combination of Dickens’ birth there’s a new bi- ry and Alan Zweibel, “Salvage Berlin took off with three easy still advanced over White Moun- cutting layups and Dustin Heath slightly less severe weather and ography by Claire Tomalin, the Bones” by Jesmyn Ward, points from Arsenault on a tains by five more points (13-8). setup two baskets. For the Spar- improved hardy varieties has called, of course, “Charles Dick- “Catch Me” by Lisa Gardner, and layup/foul within the first 20 sec- Doolan did his part for the Re- tans Johnny Ennis came out of opened up the possibilities. So ens, a Life.” Kitty Ferguson has “By the Waters of Manhattan” onds. Spartan Reed Doolan regional with four more points and his shell for eight points and off in response to recent requests as her subject “Stephen by Charles Reznikoff. turned fire with a hoop and it be- it seems that when WMRHS the bench Brody Glidden pulled the library has added a couple Hawkins, an Unfettered Mind” “Christmas Kisses” is a col- came a back and forth game. Coach Zak Babcock shouts “41” in two hoops. of new guides. “The Grape Grow- which chronicles the achieve- lection of short novels by Chris- That is until the Mounties went that would be the cue for Dylan White Mountains was 50 per- er, a Guide to Organic Viticul- ments of a most seriously dis- tine Cameron and others. ture” is by Lon Rombough, and abled man. Another biography In the suspense and thriller “The Healthy Grape, a Begin- of sorts is “Thinking Small: the field are “The Fear Index’ by ner’s Guide to Growing Grapes Long, Strange Trip of the Volk- Robert Harris, “Raylan” by El- February Chamber Mixer Rescheduled and Making Wine” is by P. Sharp- swagen Beetle” by Andrea Hiott. more Leonard, and “left for ley. “The Ultimate Guide to “Ventures and Adventures: Dead” by J. A. Jance. “If Fried Genesis Healthcare/ Country Village had to reschedule their Chamber Mixer for this Wednes- Growing Your Own Food” is by Memoirs of a Vermont Busi- Chicken Could Fly” by Paige day, February 22 from 5 -7 p.m. Come and enjoy "For the Love of Chocolate". Monte Burch, and for those who nessman” is by John A. How- Shelton is a new mystery. Three hate to have to put aside the land. “Settled in the Wild” by Su- books by Ridley Pearson are gardening urge in the cold sea- san Hand Shetterly is about life “The Art of Deception”, “Killer son there’s “The Year-round in rural Maine. Former Presi- View,” and “Probable Cause.” Vegetable Gardener” by Niki dent Bill Clinton reflects on the Two by John Katzenback are Jabbour. Some of the finest New current American economy in “The Madman’s Tale,” and “The Hampshire gardeners have been “Back to Work” Why We Need Analyst.” “Ojibwa Crafts” is by the Shakers. Stephanie Donald- Smart Government for a Strong Carrie A. Lyford. son describes their philosophy Economy.” The Dalai Lama of- The Norsemen, Myths and in “The Shaker Garden – Beauty fers insights into fields “Beyond Legends” is by H. A. Guerber. through Utility.” Sister Frances Religion: Ethics for a Whole “Made in Czechoslovakia” is by A. Carr of the last Shaker com- World.” And the Dummies are at Ruth A. Forsythe. “The Hand- munity in Sabbaday Lake, it again. “Facebook for Dum- spinner’s Handbook” is by Bette Maine, offers a book of recipes mies” is by Carolyn Abram and Hochberg. FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• Weekly A Century in Coös Calendar Compiled by Cathy Grondin of Events 1912 ment in a gallon of gasoline. The started shortly after midnight, in the story, partially criticizing Vital statistics — The Town of fumes ignited and Miss Christine last Wednesday. John LaFond is the Groveton Fire Department in Lancaster showed 64 deaths, 51 was enveloped in flames. Her credited with discovering the the way the fire was handled. Mr. births, and 29 marriages for the mother threw her arms around blaze and notifying the owner. Barnett claims there was not year 1911. The marriage record her and extinguished most of the Dense smoke hampered the Cole- enough water to fight the fire, and shows that Cupid tried to beat his flames. She had slight burns on brook Fire Department as it insufficient hose in the truck. He Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday record of last year and barely her head and face but her hands fought the blaze in sub-zero tem- states the department ignored a [email protected] to failed for the tables of last year and arms were badly burned. peratures. Both the building and brook closer to his house which Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 show exactly the same number of its contents were badly damaged. he thinks could have been used. marriages. Likewise coincidental Whitefield — A car driven by He also states that with two Wednesday, February 22 was the comparison of births for Mrs. Harry Whitcomb of Gray- 1962 trucks his house might have been Genesis Healthcare/ Country Village had to 1910 and 1911 with 1911 falling stone Lodge, Whitefield in which 1,240,000 for Cannon Ski Area saved. reschedule their Chamber Mixer for today from 5 -7 one youngster short of the previ- she was driving with her daugh- — The large sum has been asked p.m. Come and enjoy "For the Love of Chocolate". ous year. Sixty-four deaths is not ter Mrs. Almond Whitcomb, was by Russell Tobey, Director of Colebrook — For three days a record for Lancaster but shows struck on the Lancaster-White- Recreation Division for a two-year this week the northern part of the Thursday, February 23 a tremendous increase over the field Road by a truck and turned expansion of Cannon Mountain county will go to the dogs. With Bethlehem — Marketing Your Business Using Facebook Workshop years 1909 and 1908. over. Mrs. Whitcomb extricated Ski Area. A public hearing was the starting gun Thursday morn- at WREN from 10:00 – Noon. herself and went up the road to held at Franconia Town Hall on ing at 10:00 a.m. on the Country Town of Milan News — C. E. where Road Agent Wesley Hillier Friday, before the request goes to Club golf course a three-day Saturday, February 25 Phillips is in rather poor health and his men were at work. The re- the governor and council. This ex- dogsled mail run will take four or DALTON — Baked Bean & Ham Dinner — 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the this winter. Albert Gould has diph- turned to the accident scene and pansion will take two years. The five teams from Colebrook to Er- Dalton Municipal Building, homemade beans, salads and desserts. theria, as does a young son of helped to get the younger Mrs. first phase will include two high- rol, north to Pittsburg, and back Adults: $8.00; children under 12: $5. Sponsored by the Friends of the James Rabideau; there are also Whitcomb out. Neither woman capacity double chair lifts and to Colebrook; a total of approxi- Dalton Town Hall. several cases on Oak Hill. Mrs. was badly injured; the driver got one T-bar. Four new trails will al- mately 150 miles. The mail run Sarah Bean is not well. Mr. and away unknown. so be proposed to be built. will benefit the Easter Seal Asso- Monday, February 27 Mrs. William Yates are in Dummer ciation, which is the pet charity of Winter Day Camp: The NorthWoods Stewardship Center, East working for Mrs. Hattie Sias. Mrs. 1942 Ellen Buell was crowned the NH Snowmobile Association. Charleston, Vermont Monday-Thursday, through-March 1, 9:00 a.m. — Ada Twitchell of Berlin has been The Reverend Thomas White- Whitefield Carnival Queen in her 3:00 p.m., $125 (scholarships available). Winter wonderland awaits visiting in town this week. side, age 83, who for 40 years was hospital bed — It was a rather 1992 during school vacation! We'll explore the snowy habitat, making our an active member of the NH and unglamorous setting for a coro- Columbia — A Lancaster man own snowshoes and ski tracks as we follow those of other winter crea- 1922 Maine Methodist conference, nation when a in-hospital cere- was killed in an early morning tures. We'll explore winter ecology, test our winter survival skills, and The Bay State Artesian Well died Sunday in Mass. where the mony placed a crown on Ms. snowmobiling accident on Satur- learn about the world around, above, and below us. Pick-up Thursday Co., of Concord has solved the family had recently made their Buell’s head, as the newly ap- day when he ventured off the trail at 10:00 a.m. Optional indoor campout on Wednesday. Call 802-723- puzzle of adequate water supply home. Mr. and Mrs. Whiteside and pointed Carnival Queen. She is and struck a cable stretched 4705. for farmers off the main pipeline their charming children were held thought to be doing well, at this across a private driveway. Larry of the precinct. The company is in high esteem while Mr. White- point though. Welch, age 43, was traveling with Tuesday, February 28 now installing a well to be used side served the Lancaster a group of five other snowma- High School Orientation for upcoming eighth graders in the library jointly by the Heald-Johnson- Methodist Church as pastor. 1972 chines near the intersection of of the Berlin High School at 6:00p.m. All parents of eighth graders are Moore farms on the Jefferson Photo Caption — Roxie Emer- Gray Road and Bungy Road, head- encouraged to attend. Road and the operations are be- Victory fund still growing — son is pictured with the medium- ing north on the Bungy Loop Trail ing watched with interest. This Treasure Walter Sargent of the sized bobcat that was shot by when the accident occurred; Mr. Wednesday, February 29 well is now 162 feet deep and it Victory Fund trustees, an- Warren Bartlett (the cat, that is) Welch was traveling fifth out of Berlin- Book discussion — a the White Mountains Community Col- was necessary to drill through a nounced that cash receipts for in his yard in East Lancaster on sixth place in the line, but the oth- lege Fortier Library, at 7:00 p.m. Suzanne Brown will lead a discussion great boulder. These wells have the Victory Fund totaled yester- Saturday with a .22. The state ers went around the private drive- of Louise Dickinson Rich’s “We Took to the Woods” as part of the solved the water supply problem day $14,119, with an increase of pays $15 bounty for these beauti- way. Lt. Jeff Gray states the cable Forests and Mountains series which is funded in part by the New of many communities and now almost $400 for this week. This ful animals. might have been difficult to see at Hampshire Humanities Council and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Whitefield is on board too. Harri- record is a splendid one and a night… of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation – North Country Region, son Atwood is in charge of the credit to Lancaster residents. Starting today, a sports feature and co-sponsored by the Berlin Public Library and White Mountains work being one in Lancaster and of The Coos County Democrat 2002 Community College Fortier Library. he is pleased to tell farmers more 1952 will be a syndicated column by Joel Weber, a freshman at the about this work. Gerald Houley, age 56 of Grove- Leo E. Cloutier entitled, “With University of Maine at Farming- Friday, March 2 ton, a State Highway worker was Malice Toward None.” Cloutier, ton, was placed on the Dean’s List BERLIN — Whitney Ministries invites you to come for a time of wor- George J. Christie, former pro- killed in an accident. Mr. Houley, extends his syndicated sports col- with honors for the semester. Joel ship, biblical teaching, and fellowship on at 6:00 p.m. at 26 Exchange hibition agent connected with the a highway patrolman, was in- umn to the Democrat after more is the son of Lynne Geller of Lan- Street, Berlin. Info call 682-8994 federal department in this State, stantly killed on Monday after- than 30-years as a reporter, sports caster and Art Weber of Newton, resigned because he believes pro- noon when a plow which he was editor, columnist, and sportscast- Mass. His grandparents are Fred Saturday, March 17 hibition can never be enforced. driving was struck by a logging er. During his newspaper career, and Patti Sullivan of Lancaster. He Groveton Fire Station — Rabies Clinic 1:30 – 3:30. Mr. Christie was stationed on the truck. Mr. Houley was plowing dating back to 1933, Leo, as a is the co-builder of the twig house border and had a hard time with north in Stratford Hollow when an sophomore in high school, start- at Sullivan Greenhouses. Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper — to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day rumrunners. A bullet finally sent empty logging truck of Canadian ed out as sports editor for the at the Durrell Methodist Church, 2057 Main St., Bethlehem NH from him to the hospital at Colebrook. registration, attempted to pass Berlin Reporter. Over the years Birth announcement — Cathy 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Supper with all the trimmings, breads, desserts, cof- the plow truck he was driving and Leo has also been sports director and Wade Register of Tucson, fee, tea and green punch. $8 adults, $5 children age 10 and under. 1932 struck the end of it, causing it to and sportscaster for WMUR-TV. Ariz., are the proud parents of Sa- Stratford — Girl badly burned turn over. George McMann, who vannah Rita born January 19, join- Saturday, May 5 by gasoline flames! A near tragedy was also in the cab, was not bad- 1982 ing her 3-year-old brother Hunter. Jefferson Fireman Association —Is holding its annual soup, chow- occurred at the home of Nora Mc- ly injured. Northumberland — Fire victim Maternal grandparents are Don der and chili cook-off, on at the Jefferson Fire Station from 5 – 7:00 Mann late Wednesday afternoon disputes information — Lost Na- and Sue Saucier of Jefferson; ma- p.m. The cook-off is open to all cooks from beginners to professional. when Mrs. McMann lighted a lamp A large grocery store owned tion resident Dean Barnett, whose ternal great-grandparents Rita We welcome business to enter their specialties. There is a separate at the kitchen range while a few by the W. R. Barnet Company in house was destroyed in a fire on and Bob Poulin of Port Orange, category for children. Come have a fun night and help a good cause. feet away at the sink, her daugh- Colebrook suffered damage esti- February 11, called the Democrat Fl., Ruth Saucier of Manchester For more information contact any member of the Jefferson Fire De- ter Christine was washing a gar- mated at $15,000 in a fire which last week to correct inaccuracies and Al Saucier of Jefferson. partment or Bill Jones 603-837-2264 or [email protected]. From Your Commissioner… Cheshire County Commons Farm and Food Hub When Cheshire County built is an ambitious project to re- gregation, storage, and distri- Visit the District’s website The Small & Beginner Farm- stock pass-on that are geared its new jail facility in Keene, us- make the site of the county jail bution; food production, farm www.cheshireconservation.org ers of New Hampshire annual especially for people of any age ing inmate labor at the county as the Cheshire County Com- service and supply businesses; and look under ‘Recent News.’ meeting drew a good crowd in or career stage who are getting farm in Westmoreland was no mons Farm and Food Hub. Or- farmer and/or community edu- Meanwhile, Tiffany and Dale Plymouth last Saturday. Those started in farming, or farming longer practical, and the dairy ganizers are seeking businesses cation; forest products indus- Briggs will be hosting the New who remember the birth of this on a small-scale. For more in- herd was sold last year. The site interested in getting in on the tries. For more information con- Hampshire Farm Bureau Annual organization may find it hard to formation see the website in Westmoreland—where the ground floor of this develop- tact Amanda Costello at the Summer Picnic at the farm in believe it is celebrating its 15th http://beginner Farmers.org/ or county farm and nursing home ment which aims to support en- Cheshire County Conservation August. That event always anniversary already. With about call Kate Kernan at 603-876- and assisted living facility are trepreneurs and collectively District, 11 Industrial Park Dri- draws a big crowd, especially 200 members located through- 4562 or [email protected]. located, along with the old strengthen and advance the ve, Walpole NH 03608, phone with the stump speeches by out the state, SBF-NH offers pro- county jail facility—consists of agricultural sector of the re- 756.2988 x.116 or email Aman- candidates in an election year. grams including education, Lorraine Merrill, several hundred acres of ac- gion. The Cheshire County Farm [email protected]. equipment sharing and live- Commissioner tively managed woodland, 52 and complex is just13 miles acres of prime farmland soils, west of the cultural center of nature trails, and more than a downtown Keene, and just 10 February vacation weeks offer midwinter fun & mile of frontage along the Con- minutes from Interstate 91 on necticut River. Although the the Vermont side of the river, adventure at NH ski resorts: Mid-winter conditions, county decided to get out of the and 12 miles from downtown dairy business, there was Brattleboro, Vt. The former jail special events, and lift ticket deals await guests. strong support for maintaining will be redeveloped as a mod- vital agricultural use of these ern, one-of-a-kind 35,000 The slow snow start of the meters of trails available. and Play with giveaways, games et rates, are valid any day, and resources. Proposals for leas- square-foot facility offering of- 2011-12 ski season is now a dis- "It's very easy to look out your and more at Gunstock on Febru- are fully-transferable so they can ing the farm were invited, and fice space, conference room, tant memory with a deep base of window at home and assume that ary 18. King Pine at Purity Spring be shared with family and last spring county officials classroom, food processing and snow statewide. The upcoming the ski areas may not have much Resort will host Retro Day and a friends. Many ski areas also have leased the farm and dairy facil- storage area, loading dock, and February school vacation weeks snow, which really is an unfortu- Scavenger Hunt on February 19. daily lift ticket specials, dis- ity to a young family—Dale and more to businesses and organi- offer kids and families of all ages nate misconception. Thanks to The Mountain Dew Vertical Chal- counts for buying online in ad- Tiffany Briggs of Sullivan. The zations. The vision is for a hub an opportunity to enjoy the fun cooler temperatures, we've re- lenge family-friendly race series vance, family deals and much Briggses, who have operated bringing together government, part of winter along with special tained much of the natural snow visits Black Mountain, Crotched more. Visit SkiNH.com for full de- their Bo-Riggs Cattle Company organizations and businesses events at the state's ski resorts. that has fallen and ski areas have Mountain, and Mount Sunapee tails on all of these February va- black Angus operation for a and that will be mutually sup- Thanks to intense snowmaking spared no expense utilizing mod- over the holiday break. Live mu- cation offers. Ski NH is the number of years, are excited to portive to promote innovation, efforts over the past three ern snowmaking technology to sic and auctions are part of the statewide association represent- be able to pursue their dream of profitability and long-term sus- months, New Hampshire's ski ar- pile the snow deep over the past Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event ing 38 alpine and cross country dairy farming. They purchased tainability. Business incubation eas have made the most of a win- few months," stated Alice Pearce, at Pats Peak on February 25-26. resorts and more than 200 lodg- bred heifers, and are now milk- and business development edu- ter that has brought below-nor- Ski NH's president. Vacation New Hampshire's ski areas also ing and guest service properties ing 30 young Holsteins. Their cation and networking will be mal snowfall totals to most of the weeks allow families to enjoy continue to offer a wide variety of in New Hampshire. For more in- goal, Tiffany says, is to fill all 62 provided by Keene’s Hannah United States. Although many time together and take advantage year-round attractions for formation on ski areas, lodging stalls in the comfortable tie- Grimes Center. Elected county New England residents have bare of the fun part of winter in New guests. Among the non-skiing ac- packages, and updated winter stall facility built in the late leaders envision a public and ground in their yards, most of England. Ski areas realize that tivities offered are mountain events at Ski NH resorts, call Ski 1980s. Plans for re-use of the private partnership to foster New Hampshire has natural snow and offer a variety of activities to coasters, zip line rides, canopy NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887- former jail facility have been de- success for current and future on the ground and alpine areas entertain everyone. Special tours, giant swings, dog sled and 5464) or visit the Ski NH website veloped through a year-long agricultural and food-related have enhanced natural snowfall events are scheduled through the sleigh rides, ice skating and much at www.SkiNH.com. For statewide study by Land For Good, The businesses in the region. They with hundreds of hours of snow- week including fireworks dis- more. Although it may be con- media relations assistance, visit Monadnock Conservancy, and are seeking letters of interest making. As a result, not only are plays, family ski races, après ski sidered a holiday period at re- the New Hampshire Division of the Cheshire County Conserva- by March 31, 2012. Businesses the downhill conditions surpris- entertainment for adults and sorts, many discount offers are Travel and Tourism's media room tion District, with extensive could include—but are not lim- ingly good, most of New Hamp- kids, and much more. For a com- still available. Ski NH's Anywhere, at http://visitnh.gov/media/ or public participation. The result ited to—food processing, ag- shire's cross country ski areas plete list visit SkiNH.com. Among Anytime Lift Ticket Packages of- contact Mr. Tai Freligh at 603-271- are also open with over 450 kilo- the offerings are Disney's Get Out fer $11-$21 off of holiday lift tick- 2343, option #2. B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Northwoods Home Health & Hospice offers community Grief Support Groups LANCASTER — Northwoods the greatest losses that can oc- Corliss Lane in Colebrook. Home Health & Hospice is cur is the death of someone you Northwoods Home Health & pleased to begin offering a grief love. Other losses include the Hospice also offers a monthly support group, Living with Loss, loss of your health or the health Grief Support Group in Lancast- which is open to everyone. As a of someone you care about; the er facilitated by Mary Bates MS, continued commitment to be- end of an important relation- CT, Patient Care Coordinator. reavement services for both ship, such as a marriage; the “It’s a place where you’ll find family members of hospice pa- loss of a job or a much-loved pet. caring people who understand tients and for the community at Grief is a normal, healthy re- the issues you face,” explains large, Living with Loss will pro- sponse. Healing from a loss in- Mary. These meetings are held vide a safe and supportive envi- volves coming to terms with the at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s ronment for people to explore loss and its meaning in your life. Parish House at 113 Main Street and express their feelings and Living with Loss meetings will in Lancaster the second Tues- emotions related to their grief consist of helpful information re- day of each month beginning at and loss. “We invite all commu- garding the grief process as well 7:00 p.m. These support groups nity members to come, share as providing a time for discus- do not require a registration or On February 14th Frances and John Pepau visited the Stark Village School to deliver Dictionaries for 3rd and receive support from others sion and sharing. Beginning on RSVP. They are free and open to graders, donated by Stratford Grange No. 238 and Laura P Johnson Library in cooperation with “The who are experiencing or have ex- Tuesday, March 20, Living with the public no matter how recent Dictionary Project of NH”. Pictured below is third grader Katrina Holmes receiving her dictionary from perienced similar challenges as- Loss will meet every third Tues- or long ago the loss. For more in- Frances Pepau. sociated with grief and loss,” of- day from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the formation, please contact fers Cherish Brachtel, MSW, Pa- Community Room at Indian Northwoods Home Health & tient Care Coordinator. One of Stream Health Center 141, Hospice, at 1-800-750-2366. THE COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT BUSINESS DIRECTORY Builders Carpentry Chimney Cleaning Electric

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WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Shipping and Customer Service Associate 2011-2012 School Year R N New Hampshire Natural Dental Products Company I G Teaching Staff up more sales! P.J. Noyes Company of Lancaster, New Hampshire recently acquired Dental Herb Company, an established, nationally- ¢ Chemistry/Physics Teacher known marketer of professional strength all-natural oral Advertise in hygiene products. We seek an experienced and energetic indi- (until June 18, 2012) vidual to lead our Shipping team and perform Customer Submit resume to The Service duties. Office of Superintendent of Schools ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. Coös County We are currently planning a move of our business operations 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 from Florida to Lancaster. The successful applicant will lead (603) 837-9363 • web site: www.sau36.org Democrat our Shipping team in Lancaster on a full-time basis after the 79 Main Street transition is completed in April 2012. After the move is com- Lancaster, NH 03584 plete, the primary responsibilities will include packing customer shipments, working with database and shipping software, product preparation, and general warehouse duties. 603-788-4939 Secondary responsibilities will include taking customer orders over the phone, entering and processing orders in our order system, and other tasks as assigned. This individual will be responsible for the entire customer ship- ment process. Applicants must possess a positive personality WHITEFIELD and a long record of dependability. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software are required. Attention to POLICE DEPARTMENT detail, the ability to multi-task, and total commitment to customer satisfaction are critical. Applicants must be able to lift a Position Available 50 pound box and be willing to drive a forklift. A high school diploma is required, college coursework is desired. Experience Full-Time Patrol Officer with shipping is required, and customer service experience is beneficial. Send resume and letter of interest electronically to jobs@den- The Town of Whitefield is accepting applications talherbcompany.com. No phone calls please. for the position of full-time Police Officer. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently full-time certified. Salary will be com- mensurate with experience. Resumes may be sent to: Chief William H. Colborn SEEKING 7 Jefferson Road ACCOUNTING GENERALIST Whitefield, NH 03598 Ideal candidate will be experienced with ledger post- The Town of Whitefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ing, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconcilia- tions and (GAAP). The candidate should also be proficient with Quickbooks, MS Office and willing to work in a team environment. This position may require some local traveling. The position is full time with benefits. Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union Please submit all resumes via email to Jennifer is seeking applicants for the 2012/2013 school Fortier, Human Resources Specialist at jen.forti- year for the following positions: NorthCountry Manor [email protected]. Please use posting #OF02 An Assisted Living Home for Seniors when referring to this opening. EOE 1.0 FTE - Speech Language Home Care and Personal Attendant Pathologist Small assisted living home in Littleton, NH seeks an all around assistant. Duties include personal care, light cleaning, serving meals and laundry. Applicant .6 FTE Occupational Therapist must be organized, diligent, respectful and conscientious. to work with students from ages 3-21. Vermont licensure is required. 30-40 hours/week, $10.00-$12.00/hour to start Applications due by March 7, 2012 depending on experience. Opportunity for advancement. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume, Friendly and caring work environment would be ideal for licensure and 3 current letters of recommendation to: retired moms or LNA seeking a less institutional path. Unique opportunity for the right person. Jill Peck, Superintendent ESCU PO Box 255 Application by mail only; please send resume to: Concord, VT 05824 NorthCountry Manor A criminal record check is required. 71 School Street WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT E.O.E. Littleton, NH 03561 2011-2012 School Year No phone call please. COACHING POSITIONS Lancaster Elementary School ¢ MS (Grs. 6-8) Track & Field Coach ¢ MS (Grs. 7/8) Girls’ Softball Coach Whitefield Elementary School ¢ MS (Grs. 7/8) Girls’ Softball Coach Submit resume to Attn: Todd Lamarque, Athletic Director – Lancaster School Nurse (RN/LPN) 51 Bridge Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 • (603) 788-4924 ATTN: Janet Steinert, Athletic Director – Whitefield School Coos County Family Health Services has the following 34 Twin Mountain Road, Whitefield, NH 03598 • (603) 837-3088 White Mountain Mental Health nursing positions available: web site: www.sau36.org 36 Hour Staff Nurse (RN/LPN) position with Alice McLane, Positions Open Until Filled FULL TIME POSITION APRN at our Gorham clinic (Benefits are available) EOE & Per Diem Nursing (RN/LPN). CHILDREN’S CLINICIAN Flexibility and desire to work in a fast paced medical office environment a must. FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY Clinician to work with children and families, as part Applications are available on the web at of a community mental health center staff, in www.coosfamilyhealth.org northern New Hampshire. Full time position offers an exciting opportunity to help make positive Please submit completed application, cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department changes in the lives of children and families. The Coos County Family Health Services ideal applicant must be independent, creative, 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH 03570 CNC Programmer Needed possess strong clinical and organizational skills, no later than February 29, 2012. and be able to effectively collaborate with other • Applicants must have excellent Programming skills For more information, please contact [email protected]. child and family serving systems. EOE • Knowledge of Lathes and Milling Machines • At least 5 years experience in cutting metal chips Agency offers supportive environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Master’s required; license • Troubleshooting and programming experience in mental health discipline preferred. Experience THE TOWN OF CARROLL • Mechanically inclined with children and families a plus. • Understand and Identify parts from POSITION AVAILABLE Please send resume to: blueprints/CAD drawings • Competitive wages and insurance package Northern Human Services FINANCIAL CLERK White Mountain Mental Health • Presently taking resumes Part Time - 18 to 30 Hours (no weekends) Attn: Human Resources 2 years experience in accounting & payroll, knowledge of If interested please send resumes to: 29 Maple Street BMSI software and excellent customer service preferred. Mike Currier - Operations Manager PO Box 599 Littleton, New Hampshire 03561 Download application from Town Website: 162 Rotobec Drive, Littleton N.H. 03561 wwwtownofcarroll.org 603-444-2103 • Fax 603-444-0327 Full time employees receive generous vacation and or pick up at Selectmen’s Office. E mail [email protected] sick leave, eleven paid holidays, health insurance, Applications must be received by 3 p.m. March 7, 2012. and many other benefits. Position offers opportunity for advancement in a stable, diverse, Town of Carroll Patronizing Our Advertisers and growing environment. 92 School Street, PO Box 146, Twin Mountain, NH 03595 EOE Helps Make The Community Strong This agency is an equal opportunity provider and employer. B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ••• Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! 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