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“Your Local Weekly Since 1869 A Tradition Worth Keeping” THE MessengerFree Our 151st Year Issue 37 September 11, 2020 We Will Never Forget See “The Light Of Freedom” Guest Editorial on page 10. Firefighters from across New Hampshire came to honor their fallen brother. Goffstown Firefighter remembered Captain Steven Tower - a true Hometown Hero Firefighters from across the doing and where he was going,” state gathered in Goffstown on said his friend Bill Hilliard. “He Saluting American Workers Saturday to celebrate the life of didn't want to catch the biggest Our country’s economy flourishes be- Capt. Steven Tower, who died fish in the river or the pond. Steve cause of two factors which compliment after suffering a medical event wanted the other person to catch each other: The incentives of capitalism during a physical ability test. it. And that's where Steve got the and the talent and productivity of the At a funeral service steeped in deepest satisfaction, watching the American worker. tradition, Tower was remembered other people soar,” said Steven as someone whose life was dedi- Miller, a retired member of the cated to seeing others shine. Goffstown Fire Department. “Steve was at his best when he At the heart of Tower’s love was training the men and women of fishing or fire service was a gift of the fire service,” said Goffstown for teaching others. “But you see Fire Chief Brian Allard. the magic that happened when “There is no doubt in my mind we weren't looking is that when that there were firefighters here today that Steve was helping you, mentoring you, being a didn't know Steve, but they knew of him and friend and getting you to try new things, he was because of that, they wanted to come and honor actually really teaching you those life lessons,” his life,” said State Fire Marshal Paul Parisi. Hilliard said. Postal Customer Postal US Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT Hillsboro, NH Hillsboro, PAID Permit #25 Permit ECRWSS Visit us Tower is remembered as a loving husband, “Please let us all take a piece of Steve's online at father, son and uncle, and as a selfless leader yearning to make a difference in this world granitequill.com with a passion for the outdoors. “The way Steve with us,” Miller said. Speakers at the service fished is the way he lived his life. He was always urged people to live the way Tower did: To treat sure-footed, he knew himself, what he was others the way you want to be treated. PAGE 2 | THE MESSENGER | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 | WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM WHAT YOU NEED. HOW TO DO IT. New London • 526-2800 Be ready for Fall Clean-up! ClarkesHardware.com WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 | THE MESSENGER | PAGE 3 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: A line from Wendell Barry's poem Questionaire reads, "State briefly the ideas, ideals, or hopes / the energy sources, the kinds of security / for which you would kill a child." How would Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris answer that ques- tion since abortion is definitely killing a child? It would be nice if one of the debate moderators would ask that question, but they won't. It would be too enlightening. Jeannine Aucoin, Henniker **************************************** Dear Editor: I was at the Hillsborough polling location for 10 of the 12 hours it was open observing the voting procedures on behalf of the Greater Hillsborough Republican Town Committee. I was very impressed. Covid 19 precautions necessitated a new set up and new voting procedures, not only for poll workers, but for the voting public as well. The procedures were efficient, the social distancing and mask requirements were practiced with very little interrup- tion or complaints, and the safe guards put in place to prevent inaccuracies in voting were superb. The count was complete within 30 minutes of the polls closing. I did not personally know everyone that worked the polls, but without exception the opera- tion was smooth, everyone was cordial and very professional. Special thanks to Debbie MacDonald, Hillsborough Town Clerk, Joyce Bosse, Supervisor of the Checklist, and Moderator Leigh Bosse for an excellent operation on behalf of all Hillsborough citizens that chose to vote. I can't imagine a Democrat, Republican, or unenrolled voter that would not have been pleased and impressed. Nice job by all. 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BARNS OF BRADFORD - Factory Furniture Store - 938-2618 Rte. 114 by Lake Massasecum - Bradford, NH • MC/Visa/Disc • Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun 11-4 • Budget Terms Available PAGE 4 | THE MESSENGER | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 | WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM Local history as Yesteryear reported in The Messenger September 13, 2019 Superintendent Lorraine-Tacconi Moore to retire in June Convicted Warner felon faces several new charges Plan NH Charette recommendations released Colby-Sawyer ranked in top 10 of area colleges September 14, 2018 No injuries reported in Kearsarge school bus accident Personnel decisions dominate Henniker Select Board meeting Antrim-Bennington Lions Club hosts Candidates Nights Bradford Police capture escaped fugitive September 15, 2017 Hillsborough man killed, wife injured in Bow crash Bradford man injured in Dix's grant UTV crash Driver killed in head-on at Antrim/Hillsborough town line NEVER FORGET Historic Mural saved at New London 1941 building demolition September 9, 2016 9-11 Remembrance Shane O'Keefe resigns as Newport Town Manager Wayward orange flamingos returned to Weare Tilton Selectmen delay purchase of police cruiser Man pursued from Northfield to Concord Davis & Towle Group, Inc. Sunapee Assisted Living September 11, 2015 Proctor Square, Henniker 1250 Rte. 11, Sunapee Franklin City Council reinstates curfew 428-3238 800-491-3238 763-0566 Skimmers hit Goffstown ATM at Shaws Plaza davistowle.com Bellows-Nichols Bow Police seeking repeat offender Monadnock Paper Mill, Inc. Insurance Peace Pole dedicated in New Boston Bennington 588-3311 10 Main St., September 12, 2014 Central Concrete Corp. Peterborough Major heroin bust in Newport Jct: Rt. 114 & 202, 924-7155 40 year old Antrim molestation charge brought forward Henniker 428-7900 26 Main St., Antrim Hopkinton has second EEE case Hilltop Heating 588-3600 Deering tire stations "cluttered, disorganized, dirty" Deering Center Rd. 27 Main St., Hancock September 13, 2013 Court gives Azmys a November 15th deadline Deering, NH 464-5311 525-3342 Greenfield School awarded $4,500 grant Ayer & Goss, Inc. www.bellowsnichols.com Girl Scout Council to sell Antrim's Camp Chenoa 4 Hall Avenue, Henniker The Messenger Sturm Ruger to receive $15 milllon to open NC plant 428-3333 246 West Main St. September 14, 2012 Red Coat Services Hillsboro, NH 464-3388 Moving tribute to Hopkinton Fire Chief Rick Schaefer Realty • Homes • Travel Route 77 Motors Prison inmate arrested for five Sunapee burglaries 603-464-4467 711 Concord Stage Rd. Several vehicle break-ins plague Henniker Police The Mutt Hut Weare 529-7700 Vandals hit mailboxes in Bradford, Henniker & Hillsborough 86 Prospect St. Henniker September 16, 2011 Henniker 428-7290 Crushed Stone Masons honor Wieglemans as Community Builders Premier Dental Care 44 Bradford Rd., Henniker Superintendent Virginia Irwin given $50,000 payoff Dr. Charles R. Puleo, DMD 428-7756 Bradford Masons honor Peter & Mary Beth Fenton 64 Myrtle St., Hillsboro 14-year-old wins Newport Apple Pie Contest 464-5580 September 10, 2010 Two injured in Peterborough crash Coming up: Halloween Hopkinton pay-as-you-throw system salvaged TO INCLUDE YOUR BUSINESS CALL 464-3388 New England College awarded $650,000 grant Dunbarton break-in solved WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 | THE MESSENGER | PAGE 5 Smith Memorial Church seeking community support for major renovation The infrastructure at Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church, like many 150 year old buildings, has not kept pace with the needs of the modern world. The old, two- zone, steam radiator heating system served the church well, but it was time to bring it into the 21st century with a new energy efficient, seven-zone, hot water system with the help of a local company, Christenson Plumbing and Heating, at a cost of approxi- mately $200,000. For this, the church is soliciting sup- port from greater Hillsborough people and enterprises. WHY? Smith Church is not only a church serving its members, but also the wider community. Most likely a majority of folks in Hillsborough have entered the church building at some point for many of its outreach services. Neighbors may have visit- ed for a life event or a special service such as Baccalaureate or ecumenical holiday service. Child Center, Family Promise (a ministry gram for all ages. None of these groups are Many have enjoyed Harvest Suppers, the for homeless families in the region), teen exclusive to Smith Church membership, but famous Cookie Walk, senior exercise group, bag and backpack outreach, and the visiting rather welcome and encourage participants meditation, movie nights, whist gatherings, nurse. Smith Church has a long-standing from greater Hillsborough. Smith Church Open Door Coffee House, and prayer shawl reputation for its excellent musical offerings is truly at the heart of our community, a group. Smith Church is utilized by the Meals for both adults and children, including the community that will truly benefit from on Wheels program, Girl Scouts, Women/ handbell choir which has played at Carnegie this upgrade to its heating system and the Infant/Children program (WIC), Parent- Hall, as well as its unique youth group pro- warmth that will ensue.