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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 Serving the North Country Since 1889 [email protected] 75¢ “Follow the breadcrumbs” to the Red Sleigh Inn BY TARA GILES that kept me busy but [email protected] nothing that seemed like LINCOLN — “And a career,” he said. when you want some- Carly, who is from thing, all the universe New Zealand, earned a conspires in helping you degree in Computer In- to achieve it.” The Alche- formation Systems in mist. No truer words are Rhode Island, and was fit to describe the journey headed down the digital that led C.J. And Carly marketing road. Their Best to become the new- paths crossed when Car- est owners of the Red ly began competitive Sleigh Inn. What seemed weight lifting. like an unattainable 'pipe' “When we first met, dream, became a reality we would go on weekend when the couple decid- trips here and there, and ed to simply, “follow the we always chose to stay breadcrumbs.” in Bed and Breakfasts be- A path of twists and cause we liked the feel of turns over the years with them,” said Carly. signs around every cor- “We had talked about ner led the young couple owning and operating a to the place they now call bed and breakfast, but it home. The Courier sat was always something down with the pair at a that we had planned for coffee shop where they retirement,” C.J. Joked. told their story over sand- “That sort of lifestyle wiches and of course, cof- though was really appeal- fee. ing to us.” C.J., who grew up in In 2017, while on their Gilmanton, earned a de- honey moon, they de- gree in Exercise Science. COURTESY cided to stay at the Red “I had different jobs New owners of the Red Sleigh Inn, Carly and C.J. Best tell the story of how they followed the breadcrumbs to their dream. RED SLEIGH INN, PAGE A14 River District celebrates halfway mark in redevelopment Community garden hosts open house BY ANGEL LARCOM Produce from the [email protected] gardens has been dis- BETHLEHEM tributed to Bethlehem — Community mem- Elementary School stu- bers were invited to dents in need, as well as an open house event several other commu- at the newly recreated nity members. community gardens in Cook and Martin ini- Bethlehem on Aug. 4. tiated the garden proj- Spearheaded by Ter- ect in partnership with ry Martin and Martie the SWAN (Supplying Cook earlier this year, Weekend Assistance the Bethlehem Com- Through Nutrition) munity Gardens found Program at Bethlehem a new home near the Elementary School town's ballfields on (BES). The program de- ANGEL LARCOM Elm Street. GARDEN, PAGE A14 Local leaders and regional officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the Littleton Studio School on Ammonoosuc Street on July 30. The event marked the halfway point of the multimillion-dollar Littleton River District Redevelopment Project. BY ANGEL LARCOM [email protected] LITTLETON — Under a blazing afternoon sun Summerfest returns to Bethlehem with high temperatures, BY ANGEL LARCOM ANGEL LARCOM local leaders and regional [email protected] (Left) Children add paint to officials gathered on July BETHLEHEM — The a large community mural at 30 to celebrate the com- the 2018 Summerfest. Held Second Annual Summer- pletion of Phase III of the in Bethlehem on the second fest is scheduled for Sat- Saturday of August each year. Littleton River District urday, August 10. Hosted Summerfest 2019 is sched- Redevelopment Project. by Bethlehem Events, uled for Aug. 10, with activi- The $2 million project is a 501(c)3 non-profit or- ties beginning at 10 a.m. only one of the six stages ganization dedicated to of development that will increasing community setting up ad hoc art ultimately cost eight mil- spirit, tourism, and a galleries and booths at lion dollars in total. boosted town economy. Gazebo Park on Main To date, the redevelop- This festival is the fusion Street. The Bethlehem ment project has raised of Old Home Days and Parade returns to Route more than $5 million. the Bethlehem Artwalk 302 at 2 p.m., followed Phase III, called the Sara- which have been turned by a community dinner nac/Ammonoosuc/Mill into one cohesive, com- and dance at 3 p.m. at Street Reconstruction munity-wide celebra- Bethlehem Gazebo. Project, was funded in tion. "We are thrilled to part by the US Economic Activities kick off at concentrate the hub of Development Adminis- 10 a.m. with vendors SUMMEE RF ST, PAGE A15 RIVER DI STRICT, PAGE A15 Littleton, N.H., 34 pages 79 Main St. Lancaster, NH INSIDE LOCAL INSIDE CALENDAR ...........................B6 LETTERS .............................. A4 Largest maze New CLASSIFIEDS .....................B9-14 LOCAL NEWS ....................... A2 in New England doughnut open for 21st shop offers EDITORIAL ........................... A4 OBITUARIES ....................... A16 season a taste of FROM THE FRONT .... A14 & A15 SPORTS ............................ B1-4 elegance A13 A6 A2 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 Local News Local author publishes tenth novel COURTESY BY ANGEL LARCOM (Left) Local author Marilinne Hurricanes Irma and [email protected] Cooper is a frequent sight Maria, which were ten FRANCONIA at several of the region's days apart," said Coo- — Marilinne Cooper, farmer markets during the per. a long-time resident summer months. She recent- The book's protago- of Franconia and the ly announced the publication nist, Tucker Macken- former Copywriting of “Second Wind,” the ninth zie, finds himself lost Director at Garnet book in her series of Tyler on a boat with an es- Hill, has become a Mackenzie mystery novels. caped ex-con. prolific novelist in Cooper, who spends the last few years. She available for pre-order her winters in Cul- recently announced on Kindle and Cooper ebra, said the giant the publication of recently sat down to storms had a massive 'Second Wind,” the discuss her writing impact on the island. ninth book in her Ty- process. People were cut off ler Mackenzie series. " ‘Second Wind’ from the outside world Digital copies of the takes place on the is- for over a month. She mystery novel are land of Culebra after AURTHOR, PAGE A15 Dalton approves emergency zoning ordinances BY ANGEL LARCOM [email protected] ing issues. Moderator DALTON — One week Christine Ordinetz, in- after an emergency pub- terjected multiple times lic hearing, Dalton voters to keep the conversation once again returned to on-topic. the town offices on July At one point, she said, 30 to cast their votes on "This particular entity is the enactment of emer- simply a wake-up call. It gency zoning ordinances. could be anybody. I'm tell- With a remarkably short ing you, we are not going public hearing session to run a list of dirty laun- and a final count of 154 ANGEL LARCOM dry on one particular to 129, community mem- Campaigners hold signs outside the Dalton Town offices on the company." bers voted yes to emer- evening of July 30. The Special Town Meeting was called by peti- "This is my gift to you, gency temporary zoning. tion in response to a proposed 180-acre landfill near Forest Lake. Dalton," said Swan. "No The emergency town one else has come for- meeting was requested ward with any plan to by a petition delivered to stop a landfill from com- the Select Board on May ing into Dalton. Time is of 20. Jon Swan, the founder the essence. Corporations of Save Forest Lake and and landowners want the man behind the peti- you to wait." tion, spoke briefly at the Swan continued, "If town vote. the landfill company sub- Just like at last week's mits their application public hearing, commu- and Dalton has no zoning, HERE-4-YOUCleaning (businesses & residences), nity members spent most we have no control over errands, and pet care. of their allotted three what happens. The land- minutes on the micro- fill has not come before Need a ride to an appointment? ANGEL LARCOM Grocery store? phone talking about land- It was standing room only at the Dalton Town offices on July 30, the town because they fills and environmental as voters waited to decide if the town would enact emergency don't have to. This zoning Pick up lunch/dinner? impact rather than zon- zoning ordinances. DALTON, PAGE A15 A pet sitter for the weekend, overnight, or just a few hours? Call ahead for more Summer Craft Festival returns to Lincoln info & to schedule! LINCOLN — The Vil- Available beginning lage Shops and Town Green along Main Street May 15 603-991-3387 in Lincoln will burst into color and flavor for the 27th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festi- val on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. More than 100 Juried Artisans will display and sell their traditional American made works; including Fine Jewelry, Pottery, Scarves, Puzzles, Calligraphy, Beaded Jew- elry, Cutting Boards, Soy Candles, Sports Team Clothing, Fused Glass, ture, Ornaments, Sheep- er, Floral Arrangements, Apparel, Children's Adirondack Style Furni- skin Accessories, Leath- Doll Clothes, Wreaths, Toys, Nature Photog- raphy, Wooden Signs, Aroma-therapy, Fleece, Paper Crafts, Photo Art, Pet Accessories, Deco- rative Painting, Engrav- ing, Turned Wood, Folk Art, Baskets, Fine art, Glass Jewelry, Paint- ed Stemware, Magnetic Jewelry, Original Paint- ing and much more. Come sample Special- ty Foods such as Gour- met Oils, Fudge, Lemon- ade, BBQ sauces, Kettle Corn, Pastries, Salsas, Herbal Dips, Finishing Sauces, Maple Syrup, Pickles, Relish, Candies, Chocolate and more. The Lincoln Summer Craft Festival is free ad- mission and held rain or shine. Friendly pets on leash are welcome. Directions: From In- terstate 93, take Exit 32.

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