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. CXLVII, NO. 51 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY-SIX PAGES 75¢ Millsfield camp owners on Bayroot lease lots object to tax bills

BY EDITH TUCKER cussed at the public bud- Reliable Power (GRP) to [email protected] get hearing on Friday, receive payments to off- Dec. 12. set any increase in their WEST STEWART- A contingent of Mills- taxes on land and build- STOWN — The effect field camp owners who ings that are entirely in of the Granite Reliable lease lots from Bayroot their own name. Power wind farm on LLC, came to the hear- Long before the wind property taxes in the ing and had one of their farm was permitted and Unincorporated Place of number – Emile Croteau built, he recalled, some Millsfield is on the coun- of Berlin — serve as lease camp owners had ty commissioners’ agen- their spokesman. gone on a trip arranged da this morning (Dec. Croteau explained and guided by then-GRP 17) at their public meet- that he was speaking for employee Pip Decker to ing at the Berlin Nurs- camp owners who had see a working wind farm ing Home at the request not signed or, until re- in upstate New York. of Commissioner Rick cently, even heard of the After that bus trip, they Samson of West Stewart- secret agreement that a concluded that a wind stown. dozen property owners Millsfield was dis- had signed with Granite Millsfield, PAGE ­­­A12

Photo by Edith Tucker A quarter of the 24-member state Senate, plus District 1 Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, right, a Republican of Wakefield, posed before dinner on Monday, Dec. 8, in front a Christmas tree at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods after touring sites in Coös County earlier that day: District 15 Sen. Dan Feltes, left; tour host District 1 Sen. Jeff Woodburn; District 2 Sen. Jeanie Forrester; Majority Leader and District 22 Sen. Chuck Morse; District 17 Sen. John Reagan, and Dist. 9 Sen. Andy Sanborn. Senators from both parties tour Coös sites with Sen. Woodburn

BY EDITH TUCKER Democrat of Concord. been for some time, and [email protected] Senator Nancy Stiles, a the place is overcrowd- Republican of Hampton, ed, Woodburn said. BRETTON WOODS was only able to stay for The total number of — Second-term state the daytime tour. inmates that day was 673. Senator Jeff Woodburn It was an opportunity Of these, 580 were me- of Dalton, who was re- for everyone to see “on- dium-custody inmates cently elected minori- the-ground” examples and 54, minimum-secu- ty leader of the Senate that illustrate issues rity. Thirty-nine were Photo by Ben Gaetjens-Oleson Democratic caucus, that legislators must reg- inmates in Close Custo- Lancaster Rotary member Tyler Rancourt of Lancaster, vice president of the Herbal Dental invited his colleagues ularly address: health dy — a restricted hous- Company of Lancaster, presented Patricia Foster, center, and Sierra Lamphere with their to visit District 1 for a care, education, econom- ing level one step higher Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) certificates. Sierra and Patricia, both students daylong tour on Mon- ic development and the than medium custody, at WMRHS, were chosen from among several applicants to attend the multi-day RYLA day, Dec. 8, followed by state corrections system, generally short term for Conference at Lyndon State College. The students recently reported to Club members on an evening reception, Woodburn pointed out what they had learned at the student leadership program. dinner and overnight in a telephone interview. Tour, PAGE ­­­A12 stay at the Omni Mount The group toured the Washington Hotel. Northern New Hamp- Five senators were shire Correctional fa- WMRSD school board & support able to spend the night cility in Berlin, built to at the Grande Dame: house 500 male inmates Majority Leader Chuck to start but designed staff reach contract agreement Morse, a Republican of with common facilities Salem; Finance Com- adequate for 1,000. The BY EDITH TUCKER contract from July 1, and dental insurance would also go into effect mittee chair Jeanie site could accommodate [email protected] 2015, to June 30, 2016. costs and the District, 85 if voters approve this Forrester, a Republican double the number of Voters will be asked percent. proposed contract. of Meredith; Sen. John precast concrete cells, WHITEFIELD — The at the March 10, 2015, In contrast, under the Step increases would Reagan, a Republican allowing another 500 in- WMRSD school board school meeting to vote current one-year teach- also be granted to those of Deerfield; Sen. Andy mates to be incarcerated voted unanimously, 7 “yes” to approve $135,616 ers’ contract, school- who are on steps, and Sanborn, a Republican there. to 0, at its Monday, Dec. under an-as-yet-unnum- year employees pay 12.5 a 2.5 percent increase of Bedford; and Sen. Bunks are set up in 8, meeting to approve a bered warrant article. percent — an increase for those employees “off Dan Feltes, a first-term the gym as they have one-year support staff One significant from five percent two step.” change would apply only years ago and 10 percent Additional steps to Unit B employees who last year. Teacher con- would also be added to work 30 hours a week for tract talks had not been certified speech assis- an academic year. concluded when this was tants and non-certified ‘Tis the season… If voters approve the written. speech assistant-com- contract, these employ- Administrators and puter assistant sched- ees’ cost for medical and Central Office employ- ules. A registrar’s sti- for early deadlines dental insurance would ees, all year-round em- pend would be deleted. drop to 20 percent from ployees not represented The proposed $135,615 LANCASTER despite this change in tion on the 30th will the current 30 percent, by a union, now pay 15 increase would be made — With the holiday our usual publication be Tuesday, Dec. 23 at and the District’s cost percent of their medical up as follows: salaries season in full swing, schedule, the submis- 4 p.m. Once again, any would rise to 80 percent and dental insurance of administrative assis- there will be some sion deadline for any submissions received from the current 70 per- costs and the District, 85 tants and secretaries, changes in our publi- press releases, letters after 4 p.m. on the 23rd cent. percent. $6,712; salaries of main- cation schedule over to the editor, and obitu- will be held for publica- Year-round employ- A new salary sched- tenance-custodians, the next few weeks aries intended for pub- tion in the next avail- ees, however, would ule for support staff — a $16,475; salaries of para- that readers and adver- lication that week has able edition. continue to pay only 15 one percent increase to professionals, $34,884; tisers should bear in also been moved up a For information percent of their medical the 2014-2015 schedule — salaries of cooks, $5,144, mind. full business day, to regarding the holiday and the additional cost Due to the fact that Friday, Dec. 19 at noon. deadlines for display for health insurance, our offices, located at Any submissions re- advertising, please $72,401. 79 Main St. in Lancast- ceived after noon on contact our Sales Rep- er, will be closing at the 19th will be held for resentative, Bruce noon on Christmas Eve publication on Dec. 30. Pelletier, at 788-4939 INDEX (Wednesday, Dec. 24) We will also be on or bpelletier@salmon- and will remain closed an accelerated publi- press.com. Business Directory...... B6 through Friday, the cation schedule for the For information on Calendar...... B5 26th in observance of week of New Year’s Classified deadlines, Classified...... B7, B9 Christmas, that week’s Eve, when the Demo- please call 1-877-766- Editorials & Letters.....A4-5 edition of The Coös crat will be hitting the 6891 or e-mail jumbo@ County Democrat will streets on Tuesday, salmonpress.com. Obituaries...... A2, A15 be arriving on local Dec. 30. Due to the clo- The staff of The Real Estate...... A14 newsstands and in sub- sure of our offices over Coös County Democrat Sports...... B1-3 scribers’ mail boxes a the Christmas holi- thanks our readers for Courtesy day earlier than usual, day, the submission their cooperation with The calm before the storm on Tuesday, Dec. 23. deadline for any press our accelerated sched- Rep. Leon Rideout of Lancaster and Rep. Brad Bailey of To ensure that the releases, letters to the ule, and wishes one Monroe chat on the floor of the New Hampshire House of production of our Dec. editor, and obituaries and all a very safe and Representatives on Dec. 3 before the contentious vote for 23 issue runs smoothly intended for publica- happy holiday season. Speaker of the House. A2 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 ••• Kathleen G. Belanger, 74 Patricia Allen, 72 CANAAN – Kathleen drea Germond of Bel- COLEBROOK — Pa- called “Spirit of the Mo- G. Belanger, 74, of Ca- lows Falls, Vt., Annette tricia Allen (neé Doo- hawk.” Pat was a mem- naan, passed away on Barratt of Lebanon, dy), 72, of Colebrook, ber of the Education As- Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Tenn., and Trena Lucas passed away peacefully sociation on local, state, the Springfield Hospital of Richmond, Va.); 13 late Wednesday morn- and national levels, as in Springfield, Vt., after grandchildren; and 12 ing, Dec. 10, 2014, at her well as the Teacher of a prolonged period of ill great-grandchildren. home with her family by English Association and health. At Kathleen’s re- her side. the Association of Sec- She was born on quest, there will be no She was born in ondary Curriculum De- March 26, 1940, in Mont- calling hours, and the Keene on Dec. 5, 1942, velopment. She was also pelier, Vt., a daughter family will have a pri- a daughter to the late a member of the Catholic to the late Kenneth and vate service at the Cole- Robert E. and Mildred Women’s group in her Evelyn (Pecor) Kriplin. Kathleen Belanger brook Village Cemetery K. (Jelley) Doody. Pat Patricia Allen parishes. For more than 35 dren. in the spring. was the beloved wife of service for Lions Inter- She leaves behind years, Kathleen’s ca- She is survived by Condolences may be the late Paul F. Allen, national as an ambas- three daughters, Kath- reer was as a licensed her husband, Rob- offered to the family on- former Superintendent sador in Switzerland, leen (Kevin) Wood- practical nurse. In her ert Belanger, of West line by going to www. of SAU 7. participation in Project worth of Clinton, Md., free time, she was an Stewartstown; a son, jenkinsnewman.com. Educated at St. Jo- TEACH at Leslie Col- Barbara Jean (Victor) avid horseback rider, Randall Farnsworth Funeral arrange- seph’s School in Keene lege in Massachusetts, Beauchemin of Hudson, and she loved to cro- of Baltimore, Vt.; five ments in New Hamp- and Our Lady of Monad- being published in The and Susan M. Allen of chet. Many of her joys daughters (Carol Glid- shire are under the nock in Jaffrey, Mrs. Enterprise, a poetry Colebrook; her mother, and pastimes were den of Charlestown, direction of Jenkins & Allen received her bach- journal, and in The Writ- Mildred Doody of Keene; spending time with her and Rayelene Glidden Newman Funeral Home elor’s degree at Keene ing Teacher. Listed in four grandchildren children and grandchil- of Baltimore, Vt., An- in Colebrook. State College and was Who’s Who of American (Samantha & Abigail given awards of excel- Teachers, Mrs. Allen Beauchemin, and Lily Barbara Jane Benoit, 74 lence from the English also served on the New & Lindsay Davis); two GROVETON — Bar- Barbara is survived at the St. Francis Xavi- department, the Dorothy Hampshire State Depart- brothers, Robert (Leigh) bara Jane (Hall) Benoit, by her husband of 53 er Church in Groveton Potter English Fund, the ment of Education Com- Doody, Jr., of Marl- 74, of Graham Street, years, Lawrence Ben- with Fr. Daniel Deveau, American Association of mittee on Curriculum borough and Michael Groveton died peaceful- oit of Groveton; their pastor, officiating. In- University Women, and Development for state (Jennifer) Doody of Ft. ly at her home on Dec. daughter, Sharon Beno- urnment will be at the the Journalism depart- testing and on the state Worth, Texas; a sister, 7, 2014 after a lengthy it of Groveton; two sib- family’s convenience in ment. She earned her Emergency Planning Kathleen O’Reilly of Dal- illness with her loving lings, Dorothy Cook of the spring of 2015 in the Master’s degree summa Committee. She created las, Texas; as well as sev- family by her side. West Rutland, Vt. and Northumberland Ceme- cum laude from the Uni- self-sustaining summer en nephews and nieces. Born on April 1, 1940 Addison Hall of Nor- tery. versity of Maine in Oro- programs in both Maine It was Pat’s wish that in Groveton, one of thumberland; and nu- In lieu of flowers, me- no. and New Hampshire and her funeral services not ten children of Clifton merous nieces, nephews morial donations may be While at Orono, and in Canaan, Vt., and for disrupt anyone’s holiday R. and Nellie E. (Mer- and cousins. made in Barbie’s name in collaboration with the Association of Sec- busyness. Therefore, chant) Hall, Barbara She was predeceased to either the American Dr. David Rosen of the ondary Curriculum De- memorial calling hours was a lifelong resident by her parents and sev- Heart Association, 7272 University of Maine at velopment. will be at the Jenkins & of Groveton. She was en siblings (Bruce Hall, Greenville Ave., Dal- Machias, Pat created the Pat also initiated the Newman Funeral Home a graduate of Groveton Ullalee Vance, Cliftene las, TX 75231 (https:// Downeast Drama Festi- “Students Against De- in Colebrook on Thurs- High School, class of “Dinah” Cass, George donate.heart.org) or the val for area high schools. structive Decisions” day, Jan. 15, 2015, from 1958. Hall, Herbert Hall, Lot- American Lung Associ- As curriculum coordi- group at Colebrook 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial Barbara worked for tie Flanders and Nellie ation; 55 West Wacker nator for K-12 in Wood- Academy, which was Mass will be held the many years as an enve- Meehan). Dr., Suite 1150, Chicago, land, Maine, she wrote instrumental in erecting next morning, Friday, lope maker for Diamond Calling hours were IL 60601 (www.lung.org/ successful grants for cul- the Scenic & Cultural Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at International and Camp- held on Sunday, Dec. 14, donate). tural enrichment of the Information Kiosk on St. Brendan’s Catholic bell Envelope Co. She 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the To send the family curriculum. Her work Route 3. She expanded, Church with The Rev. was a member of the St. Armstrong-Charron Fu- your condolences via experience also included catalogued, and donat- Craig Cheney as cele- Francis Xavier Church neral Home in Groveton. the online register book, a position as Society Edi- ed The Foxfire project brant. Interment will be and a very active mem- Mass of Christian burial please visit, www.arm- tor of the Keene Evening to the Historical Soci- in the spring at St. Bren- ber of the church. The was held on Monday, strongcharronfuneral- Sentinel where she was ety of Colebrook. Mrs. dan’s Cemetery. church was her life. Dec. 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. home.com. in the press room when Allen was a finalist for Expressions of sym- the teletype announced Teacher of the Year in pathy in memory of Betty-Anne Sunderman, 94 the assassination of JFK. Maine and a nominee for Mrs. Allen may be made LANCASTER - Bet- ber of the White Moun- to think the Whitefield She taught at Keene Disney Teacher of the to the Paul F. & Patri- ty-Anne Sunderman, 94, tain Garden Club and the Rescue Squad and Dr. High School, Mahar Re- Year. She was named cia D. Allen Memorial of Whitefield died after Sugar Hill Historical Mu- Benson and the nurses in gional in Orange, Mass., Volunteer of the Year Scholarship fund, c/o a short illness on Fri- seum. She was very ac- the emergency room and Quabbin Regional and in 2007 by the American 1st Colebrook Bank, 132 day December 12, 2014 at tive each summer on the ICU at Weeks Medical Ruggles Lane in Barre, Cancer Society, and was Main St., Colebrook, NH Weeks Medical Center. altar guild of the chapel Center. “We will always Mass., Woodland High the recipient of several 03576. Mrs. Sunderman was of the Transfiguration in be grateful to her care- School in Baileyville, yearbook dedications. Condolences may be born on September 13, Whitefield. During the givers.” Maine, and at Colebrook Her journalism class ran offered to the family on- 1920 in New Rochelle, year she was a regular Arrangements are Academy in Colebrook. a school store and vend- line by going to www. New York, the daughter parishioner at St. Paul’s under the direction of She was an adjunct En- ing machines, using the jenkinsnewman.com. of Dorothy (nee Douglas) Episcopal Church in Bailey Funeral Home, glish professor for the proceeds to purchase a Funeral arrange- Davis and George Moul- Lancaster. Lancaster. Please go to White Mountains Com- printing machine. For ments are under the ton Davis. A daughter of the http://www.baileyfh.net munity College for 25 over 20 years, they pub- direction of Jenkins & Betty attended the American Revolution on for more information or years. lished a student-gener- Newman Funeral Home, New Rochelle schools and both sides of the family, to send an online condo- Her professional ac- ated magazine of poetry, Colebrook. graduated from Smith she is survived by her lence. complishments included short stories, and art College, Northampton, husband, Irwin “Win” Mass. in 1942. She mar- Sunderman; two daugh- John Michael Kauffmann, 91 ried Lieutenant Irwin ters, Anne (Mark) Patter- YARMOUTH, Maine tered in crew. Ohio Canal and the Cape John achieved his life’s Sunderman USNR on son of Saratoga Springs, — John Michael Kauff- From 1944-46, John Cod National Seashore. greatest dream: the per- Oct. 14, 1944. After WWII N. Y. and Laurie (Ran- mann, 91, died peacefully served as a diplomatic In Washington, John manent conservation of they lived in Westfield, dall) Atcheson of Green- at his Yarmouth, Maine, courier in Africa and Eu- helped forge a singing the woodlands around N. J. and Greenwich, wich, Conn.; a grandson, home on Nov. 16, 2014. rope. After World War group of Princeton and Christine Lake. At the Conn. After vacationing Stephen Patterson and Born in Champaign, II, he prepared a history Yale graduates, known same time John contrib- in the White Mountains his partner, Stephanie Ill., John grew up in the of his Princeton class- as The Eight (and later as uted to the founding of a since the 1920’s they Knapp of Vero Beach, Washington, D.C. area mates’ contributions to The Augmented Eight). local heritage center cel- moved permanently to Fla. and spent summers at the war effort. The group still sings in ebrating the people and Whitefield in 1983. There will be a private the family’s camp, Wa- He reported at the the Nation’s Capital. history of Stark. Beside Mrs. Sunderman service for the family. In- terside, at Christine Washington Star and In 1972, the Park Ser- the fireplace at Water- worked as a volunteer ternment will take place Lake in Stark. He grad- wrote for National Geo- vice relocated John to side, he played the gui- for the hospital auxilia- in the spring in New Ro- uated from The Choate graphic, including an Alaska to study areas tar and sang well loved ry guilds in New Jersey chelle, New York at the School in 1941 and went August 1959 cover story under consideration for songs, such as a crowd and Connecticut. More Davis family plot. on to Princeton Univer- about California’s great designation as national favorite of his own com- recently, she was a mem- The family would like sity to graduate cum sequoias. He joined the parks, monuments and position, “Therapeutic laude in the class of 1945. National Park Service reserves. His work con- Beer.” At Princeton, he was a as a planner, assisting tributed to the passage of John was a member member of the Charter in the establishment of legislation permanently of boards and organiza- Club and active in the- national parks includ- conserving more than tions including the The ater and music, and let- ing the Chesapeake and 100 million acres, and Wilderness Society, the his home on Kershner National Parks and Con- The gang at Caron’s Stove Shop would Avenue in Anchorage servation Association, LocaL ExpEriEncEd became a meeting place and American Rivers; like to express our gratitude for the Record Bankruptcy attornEy for conservationists and Washington’s Cosmos students. Club, Metropolitan Club, Year we experienced and sincere Atty. Stanley Robinson is designated as a His 1973 book, “Flow and Chevy Chase Club; Federal Debt Relief Agency by an act of East: A Look at Our the Alaska Conserva- appreciation for our customer’s patience Congress and has proudly assisted consumers North Atlantic Rivers,” tion Foundation; and, in celebrated rivers and Maine, the North Yar- during the 2013-14 pellet situation. seeking debt relief under the canoes, and the people mouth Academy, College US Bankruptcy code for over 30 years. who work to conserve of the Atlantic, Cumber- We wish all a them. In 1980-81, John land Club, Maine Coast 603-286-2019 • [email protected] enrolled at the Yale Heritage Trust, Natural Merry Christmas and a School of Forestry and Resources Council of Environmental Studies, Maine, Friends of Aca- Happy New Year!! During the month of December... whose Dean designated dia, and the Forest Soci- Your donation of pet food him Honorary Alumnus ety of Maine. Caron’s Stove Shop will be closed 12.25-12.28 & 1.01-1.04 will be donated directly to in 2012. John moved to A memorial service Riverside Rescue Shelter Mount Desert Island in will be held at 1 p.m. on in Littleton. Maine to co-publish the Feb. 21, 2015, at the Con- Caron‘s stove shop Bar Harbor Times. In gregational Church in 1992, John published his Yarmouth, Maine. Ser- Right Next to the FaiRgRouNds second book, “Alaska’s vices will also be sched- LOOK FOR THE FLAMING SILO! Help us help them... Brooks Range: The Ulti- uled in Washington, by bringing your donation to Littleton Area Veterinary mate Mountains.” D.C., and Stark (ned- 484 maiN st., laNcasteR, Nh • 788-2299 • m-F 9-5 sat 9-1 Emergency Service at 59 West Main Street in Littleton, NH. In the latter 1990s, [email protected]). WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Coös County Democrat A3 ••• Seeking & using expert advice pays off for Fuller’s Sugarhouse

BY EDITH TUCKER they’re the people who I’d ‘shoot from the hip’ and the margins. She’s van or by using a com- do deliver and respond [email protected] got us to where we are when making business brutal about getting it mercial delivery service. quickly to customers’ today and without them decisions; I didn’t go to right, but that’s what It ordinarily works out needs,” Dave added. LANCASTER — Dave we’d be in deep trouble.” business school. Mollie I’m paying for. Our con- to be cost effective to use “Having a business and Patti Fuller have Fuller’s Sugarhouse gave me some choices, tract ends this June, and the company van when coach has forced me to grown their business, employs between seven and I selected Ann Con- it’s been a revelation to making deliveries in- really look at each thing Fuller’s Sugarhouse, and 10 people. nor in Keene. “We have work with her. state, but that’s not true we do to make sure it pretty steadily since “We like to keep the conference calls and go “When we started everywhere. pays for us to do it,” he they built the sugar- same employees, year though the figures, each the business we often “Sometimes we gain house at 267 Main St. after year, as much as working on our own just copied the prices business just because we Fuller’s, PAGE ­­­A12 some 15 years ago, using possible, although right computers, and we de- charged by other guys. timbers recovered from now a couple of longtime scribe and discuss any But no more! When we Babe Smith’s bowling al- workers are leaving to problems that either one set the price of our ma- ley and restaurant. retire or are taking on of us finds and then look ple syrup, say, we have “We realized a cou- additional family re- for a resolution. to take into account ple of years ago that we sponsibilities,” Patti ex- “It’s very challeng- everything, including didn’t know whether plained. ing and often painful,” overhead and some inev- we were as profitable as “I sat down with Dave admitted. “She’s itable waste. we could be,” explained Mollie White, business now set up templates for “Being more profit- Dave Fuller who co- resource manager at everything we do here: able means understand- owns the business with Northern Community wholesale, retail and ing costs,” he said, not- his wife. “We can we Investment Corporation equipment. Ann’s work ing that it is cost that only pay our employees (NCIC), and after she is specific to our oper- controls the decision as a living wage if we’re as looked at our books and ation, and I’m learning to whether syrup and profitable as we can be. talked with us, she rec- to really understand other products should be We feel a responsibili- ommended that I work the cost of everything, delivered to customers ty to our employees — with a business coach. as well as the markup in Fuller’s own delivery

Photo by Edith Tucker TCCAP seeks $10,000 from Coös Dave and Patti Fuller decided about a year-and-a-half-ago to take advantage of the services offered by the nonprof- it Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) in order to increase the profitability of their business, Fuller’s to treat addiction, heroin use up Sugarhouse in Lancaster. Following a detailed discussion with NCIC business resource manager Mollie White about the chal- lenges they face, Dave took White’s advice to work intensely BY EDITH TUCKER and Colebrook in Coös, “There’s a real prob- with a business coach. Earlier this year they also hired a mar- [email protected] as well as in locations lem getting people en- keting consultant that NCIC itself regularly uses. The results in Carroll and Grafton rolled,” he said. More have already been impressive. WEST STEWART- counties. She noted that drug counseling ser- STOWN — Kristy Leten- funding shortfalls are vices are also needed for dre of Tri-County CAP’s also due to federal cuts. those on probation or pa- Division of Alcohol and Long-term, she said, role, the county attorney WEATHER SUMMARY other Drug Services ex- the agency would re- said. Week of Dec. 7 to Dec. 13 By Dave Haas panded on the remarks quire that the treatment The other new pro- she had made earlier at specialists they employ gram — the 45th Parallel TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: the Oct. 8 commission- will have to be licensed EMS-Helping Hands — High Week...... 38 12/10 & 12/11 Total Week...... 0.89 ers’ meeting at Friday’s to meet a “higher bar” of that was seeking a spot Low Week...... -7 12/8 Total This Month...... 1.72 county budget hearing qualifications, attained on the county’s list of High 1 Year Ago...... 35 Normal This Month...... 1.47 Photo by Edith Tucker justifying asking for through professional de- supported programs to Low 1 Year Ago...... -9 Total This Year...... 39.62 Kristy Letendre of Tri-County Normal High...... 31 Normal For Year To Date...... 43.02 county dollars for treat- CAP’s Division of Alcohol and velopment. enable it to buy a $35,000 Normal Low...... 11 Total. Snow This Month...... 8.3 ment programs. other Drug Services spoke at This will mean that van to take veterans Record High...... 60 1998 Normal Snow This Month...... 9.0 Letendre made the Friday’s county budget hear- insurance companies and possibly others to Record Low...... -25 1989 Total Snow This Winter...... 24.0 case to the county del- ing to explain why county could to be tapped to distant hospitals from Degree Days This YTD...... 2408 Normal Snow This Winter...... 15.2 egation that TCCAP’s taxpayers are being asked for cover treatment costs, the county’s northern Degree Days Last YTD...... 2518 Avg. Degree Days YTD...... 2559 Note: Melted Precipitation Alcohol and Drug pro- the first time for an appro- under the Mental Health reaches was withdrawn priation — $10,000 — in Note: Degree Day Year Begins Year Begins Jan 1 & Ends Dec. 31 gram should be added Parity and Addiction Eq- earlier in the week. July 1 & Ends June 30. the county budget to offset as a new program to uity Act combined with state and federal budget cuts, other the county already the Affordable Care Act especially in light of the rise supports with a $10,000 in heroin use in the state, (ACA). This will provide Address – 491 Main St. appropriation in 2015, including rural areas. a long-term, sustainable similar to the agency’s approach to funding, Le- Gorham, NH 03581 North Country Transit ment had cut the dol- tendre explained. Phone #603-752-1248 ($27,000) and Long Dis- lars available. She also In 2015, both Coös Hours – 8am to 8pm tance Medical Transpor- explained that county and Carrol are being Monday thru Saturday tation ($6,000) programs funds would be used to asked for $10,000 appro- 8am to 6pm on Sunday and North Country Se- offset the clients’ portion priations, and Grafton, nior Meals ($18,200). of treatment expense. $13,000. She had pointed out In her more detailed County attorney John two months ago that presentation on Fri- McCormick confirmed the drug and alcohol day, Letendre said that Letendre’s contention 3-DAY MEAT SALE program had historical- residential treatment that Coös has a her- ly been funded by the services are offered at oin problem but said DECEMBER 19TH, 20TH, 21ST state’s Bureau of Drug Friendship House in that there are not now & Alcoholic Services Bethlehem and satel- enough treatment slots but the state Health & lite treatment services available, even when Human Services Depart- in Berlin, Lancaster court-mandated. Country Fresh Bone-in Center Cut Pork Roast ...... $1.77/lb. USDA Inspected Family Pack Bnls Chicken Breast ...... $1.77/lb. Parking prohibited on state roads Country Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin ...... $2.47/lb. during maintenance operations USDA Inspected Boneless Prime Rib Roast...... $6.97/lb. USDA Inspected Family USDA Inspected Family USDA Inspected Choice A reminder to recreation visitors in the White Mountains Pack Fresh Chicken Pack Top Round Streak Family Pack Stew Meat REGION — The New structing snow remov- couraged to park in des- Drumsticks $4.47Per Pound $4.97 Per Pound Hampshire Depart- al or highway mainte- ignated parking areas. $.97 Per Pound ment of Transportation nance operations.” USDA Inspected Choice USDA Inspected Choice USDA Inspected Family Top Round Roast (NHDOT) reminds resi- The issue has arisen Pack Fesh Chicken Thighs $4.47 Per Pound Family Pack Beef dents and visitors that in the White Mountains Cube Steak Paws-a-tive Training $1.17 Per Pound no parking is permit- Region where some hik- & Doggie Day Care USDA Inspected Choice $4.97Per Pound ted on state-maintained ers heading for recre- USDA Inspected Family Family Pack Boneless roads during snow re- ation in the mountains Daycare available Pack Boneless Sirloin Tip Steak USDA Inspected Choice moval operations. have hindered winter Mon., Wed., and Fri. Chicken Tenders $4.97 Per Pound Bottom Round Roast 7:30am - 5:30pm New Hampshire maintenance opera- $2.47 Per Pound $4.97 Per Pound State law (RSA 262:32) tions by parking on the •Private Lessons USDA Inspected Choice allows for the towing of side of state roads. 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Gold Level: Silver Level: Bronze Level: Lancaster Dental C&S Logging North Country Firewood Ingerson Transportation Hicks Logging Shaws THESE BLOWOUT PRICES WILL Josselyn Sports Turf Tender Corp. Old Corner Store Passumpsic Savings Bank LAST THESE 3 DAYS ONLY!! Save-A-Lot Food stores is not responsible for typographical errors. A4 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 ••• Guest Commentary Costs to ratepayers keep piling up, but who is listening? Editor’s note: The following guest commentary was submitted for publication by Marc Brown, Exec- utive Director of the New England Ratepayers Associ- ation, the non-profit dedicated to protecting ratepayers in New England. It is encouraging to read that PSNH CEO William Quinlan believes the cost of burying the Northern Photo by Edith Tucker An exuberant ribbon-cutting ceremony, with Project Rescue Notre Dame activist Lorraine LeClerc, center, wielding the Pass Project may be on the low-end of estimates. scissors, AHEAD executive director Michael Claflin, on right with microphone, serving as emcee, and Berlin Mayor Paul However, ratepayers need to be mindful of two im- Grenier, center, second row, standing, thanking everyone for all their over-the-top efforts for more than a decade was portant points: (1) Underground transmission line held on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15, at the Grand Opening of the 33 single-bedroom units at the Notre Dame Apartments projects with the capacity and voltage of Northern in Berlin, which, starting in early January will offer independent living with optional supportive services to those 62 and Pass have never been done before anywhere in the over, without any requirement that previously have lived in the Androscoggin Valley. The maximum income for a single world, making estimates open to doubt (and when occupant is $24,650 a year. has any project come in under estimates?); (2) Re- gardless of the accuracy of the estimates, burying transmission lines still represents billions of dollars in additional costs to be borne by ratepayers. We eaders omru will all pay more to cover the additional billions in R ’ F burial costs, whether through higher-priced Power What happened to shame? Purchase Agreements or day-ahead market rates. To the Editor: How does a US Senator from California release The net result is that ratepayers will pay for all this Shame is defined as, “a painful feeling of humil- information jeopardizing intelligence and military political pandering. iation or distress caused by the consciousness of personnel abroad with no regard for their safety? No Elected officials who have repeated the “bury the wrong or foolish behavior.” shame! lines” mantra need to answer as to why they are so In the not too distant past, we had a culture where- How do elected officials say one thing at one point willing to let ratepayers pick up the tab for billions in by someone did something ‘wrong’ (yes there were in their over-extended careers and then completely additional costs for burying Northern Pass through standards then too…) they paid a price, experienced lie about it after the fact? No shame! higher electricity rates. And yet many of these same a consequence, and made an amends to the person Finally, what happened to respect for the law, and politicians have condemned the $200 million in addi- aggrieved. That is no longer the case, and we see the by extension, respect for law enforcement officers? tional costs for the scrubber at Merrimack Station. consequences of that deficiency now. You got it—no shame! Right now, that $200 million is looking like a bargain Why do some individuals think that setting fires, This isn’t an original question or idea on my part for PSNH’s ratepayers, as PSNH currently has some looting, and vandalizing are ok and should bear no by any stretch. As a society, we must revisit these of the lowest rates of any utility in New England and consequence? No shame! questions and more, to re-learn that sometimes we, is lower than nearly all competitive suppliers as How can a reporter for the Rolling Stone maga- as a people, need to take it upon ourselves to call in- well. Yet while complaints persist about the scrub- zine perpetuate a flat out lie about a fictitious rape dividuals out on their inappropriate actions. Failure ber cost overruns, another $3 billion (or more) in story? No shame! to do so leads to a quiet acceptance of the unaccept- transmission line costs is demanded for Northern What makes so-called civil rights leaders think it able. Pass approval. is OK to create and perpetuate a false narrative in Thank you, These two things may not seem to be related, but race relations in America, causing grave harm to the Ken Mills they are. They highlight the fickle nature of elected strides the nation has made in the last 50 years? No Twin Mountain officials and their myopic and sometimes hypocriti- shame! cal stances on energy projects and policy. How can government officials who claim to be looking out Northern Pass is a bad real estate deal for ratepayers’ best interests when it comes to the To the Editor: State permits are years away from being granted “prudency” of scrubber costs simultaneously call for Northern Pass plans to lease the ROW owned by and the end approval is far from certain. Northern burying transmission lines that will raise electricity PSNH. Hydro Quebec will pay a user fee to Northern Pass states that it will get all its permits in mid 2016. rates? Protecting ratepayers shouldn’t be subject to Pass. The Caledonian Record stated on November 8 Others feel that Northern Pass may never get the the whims of elected officials. It should be a policy that Northeast Utilities, parent Co of PSNH, would approvals required to enable actual construction to priority. Unfortunately, hypocrisy isn’t limited to receive $9.5 billion over 40 years, or $237,500,000 a start. scrubbers or transmission projects. year. A portion of that money will be paid for the There are several other competing projects that Renewable Portfolio Standards cost ratepayers lease of the ROW owned by PSNH. The initial lease want to deliver Hydro Quebec power to the New billions of dollars throughout New England and pol- term is for 40 years. Hydro Quebec would pay all the England Grid. These include the Northeast Ener- iticians know it, but they remain intent on protect- construction costs, estimated at $1.4 billion, for the gy Link in Maine, the New England Clean Power ing special-interests (and donors) at the expense of construction of monster metal towers, some 135 feet Link in Vermont and the recently announced Maine ratepayers. The same is true for the Regional Green- tall, from Clarksville to Deerfield; a distance of 187 Green Line in Maine. All of these competing projects house Gas Initiative (RGGI), a policy whose allow- miles. (Environmental Impact Statement filing, May are based on underground and/or underwater utili- ance “proceeds” approach $2 billion, paid through 2014, 2.2 as proposed) ty lines, no towers. higher rates, of course. This Northern Pass project will negatively im- It is time to move on and focus on the opportunity Other policies like net metering and energy effi- pact property values, destroy the tourist business in presented. There can be a good real estate deal. There ciency result in shifting costs from one set of ratepay- the North Country and negatively impact the liveli- is an alternative for the people of New Hampsire. Hy- ers to another (yes, you are paying for your neigh- hood of many North Country people. There are few dro Quebec can lease the State owned ROW and con- bors’ solar panels) and our elected officials have little positive aspects of this NP project. The one winner, struct their own underground utility system and pay care about the impacts. A colleague has accurately PSNH gets lots of “rent” money, while there will the State of New Hampshire lease money every year. stated that these policies are passed with the unin- be thousands of losers...the people who live in New The State can offer Hydro Quebec a better real estate formed consent of ratepayers because most ratepay- Hampshire and have their lives negatively affected. deal by “renting” the State ROW consisting of State ers don’t know that they are paying for them. That is This NP lease project is a bad real estate deal for the Route 3, Clarksville to Franconia, then I-93, Franco- the Johnathan Gruber justification for energy poli- people of New Hampshire. nia to Concord, then I-393 to the Deerfield converter cy. Ratepayers are too stupid to understand how the The recent foreclosure of the Owl’s Head Resort station. (Environmental Impact Statement filing, politicians are sticking it to them. property (18 hole golf course and unsold lots and May 2014, alternative 2.4) To their credit, there are legislators throughout land) is a result of the negative impact of this NP There are many ways to evaluate the value of New England who have expressed real concerns that project. Buyers do not want to look at 135 foot elec- the HydroQuebec lease payment for the owner of businesses will follow Verso Paper Mill in Bucksport, tric utility lines. PSNH denies that the NP easement the ROW. Here is a simple one. The rental value is Maine in closing the doors and sending 500 workers had any effect on the real estate values. Ask any real based on the following...Northern Pass spent about to the unemployment line. They are worried that estate broker in Coös and Grafton County about the $40 million for 40 miles of ROW in Coös County, large manufacturers will move or expand to states effects of the NP project. The negative influence of about $1 million/mile. This establishes a land val- like the Carolinas (i.e. Sturm, Ruger & Co.) where in- these towers above the tree line is a nightmare for Letter, PAGE ­­­A12 Commentary, PAGE ­­­A12 property owners. Few people want it. Federal and Looking for information about New Hampshire To the Editor: postcards, used license plates, facts, products, etc. Ladies and gentlemen, I am a student at Cascade from your state, it would be greatly appreciated! Christian Schools, and I am writing a report on the Thank you very much, Established September 11, 1838 state of New Hampshire. Bella “All the news that fits” We are responsible for gathering as much infor- Cascade Christian School USPS No. 222580 mation as we can about our state. If any of your read- 6019th Ave. S.E. 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heard it, in the dimness downtown to the Upper of sleep), and most cer- Connecticut Valley Hos- tainly just before the pital for my next-to-last school bus made its run, physical therapy session as is always the case. (two new knees). By the time I’d gone And my thought, as I out at 6:30 in the morn- pulled into the hospital ing and spent a solid and parked, still a lit- hour of shoveling out tle bit hot and sweaty, around doorways and was “After all that, By John Harrigan barn doors and the out- who needs PT?” But, of door furnace so neigh- course, I did. Columnist bor Dennis Boudle could catch everything with (This column runs in When they were little his plow, and then gone a dozen weekly newspa- and we were on a truck back out to clean up here pers covering two-thirds trip, the kids would sing and there with a shovel of New Hampshire from a little ditty, something and taken a look at the Concord to Quebec and like “Our house, in the road, which the town parts of northwestern middle of the street, our crew had again fresh- Maine and the Northeast house, it just can’t be ly plowed and sanded, Kingdom of Vermont. beat, our house, a mort- my only concern was Write to campguyhooli- John Harrigan gage we can’t meet,” and whether I’d have time [email protected], or P.O. The road, plowed and sanded, leading to the turn to home. on and on. I just had to to change clothes and Box 39, Colebrook, NH put my hands over my and sanded too, “Only trying to get er and chains, good for shave before heading 03576.) ears and rock. not just for me from my barnyard to the pushing and moving ma- On the way home but all of you.” road,” is my standard re- jor snow banks later in toward the end of last This will be no se- ply. the winter but not really week, two days after the cret to people who live Which means this. If great for plowing. …My Share anticipated Armaged- in rural and small-town I’m going to get stuck, During last week’s don of a Northeaster had America, but there it’s not going to be on alleged super storm, in By Ron Pelchat gift. No, not a box of Life proved, as most often, to seems to be an assump- South Hill Road, a town which I got around ten Taking a two week Savers, maybe a home- be much less than fore- tion among people in ur- road perhaps a soft nine- inches of heavy mois- break from Islam for the made card, do a spe­cial casters had predicted, I ban and suburban Amer- iron shot from my main ture laden snow, no big holidays. Next up, “Who chore, give a real hug, thought about applying ica (and Big Media) that barn. It’s going to be in deal (hey, it’s winter), was Mohammad?” But visit the sick or elderly those lyrics in this way: every little snowstorm my own barnyard, even the town plow crew rum- for now, have a wonder- on Christmas. “My commute will result in paralysis. though, if I have to, I can bled by in the early eve- ful holiday season! And 7. Remember, there is sure a beaut, “Did you get stuck?” deploy a fairly big farm ning, again in the middle here’s a Christmas wish is a Christmas spirit road’s plowed someone will e-mail me. tractor with bucket-load- of the night (I think I list from me to you. whether religious or not. Ten things I hope you 8. Teach your child, do on and around Christ- and remember your- Residential property owners respond mas! self, that not everyone celebrates Christmas as 1. Please, please don’t a holiday. Teach them to camp owners’ complaints drink and drive! about at least one dif- 2. See Christmas ferent culture, and why. BY EDITH TUCKER said, rumors are flying writes. “Does that mean man Burnham “Bing” through the eyes of a Better yet learn one cele- [email protected] that there is at least one that they were not legal Judd of Pittsburg, the child, any child! bration that culture cele- other agreement out in signing that PILOT vice chairman Paul Gre- 3. Watch “It’s a Won- brates and why. MILLSFIELD — Elec- there that has remained agreement? nier of Berlin, and then- derful Life” for you, 9. Make Christmas a tions official Wayne confidential. “In the absence of HB clerk Tom Brady of Jef- “The Polar Express” for fam­ily day, the whole Urso, a year-round res- “From my perspec- 1590 being fixed by me, ferson. Rick Samson of your kids and “A Christ- day and try to keep the ident, homeowner and tive, the camp owners what would the taxes be West Stewartstown was mas Carol” for both. Christmas spirit each voter in Millsfield who ought to be thanking for the camp owners?” not yet a commissioner. 4. Watch all three to- day of the year. serves as that group’s their lucky stars for Urso continues. “I was Urso also points out gether! 10. Always read the spokesman, responded what I did regarding expecting a tax bill of that these commission- 5. Read “Twas the direc­tions! to several questions left the tax situation,” Urso $30,000 to $50,000 a year ers did so without asking Night Before Christ- Merry Christmas! on Sunday on his an- writes. for my home (without any of the Millsfield resi- mas” to your children swering machine by re- “House Bill 1590, as that bill). So what would dents if they objected to a the night before Christ- (...my share! is a col- plying by e-mail on Mon- filed, would have sent all that translate into for wind farm in their back mas. umn by Ronaldo R. Pel- day morning. of the wind farm money a camp? Undoubtedly yard. 6. Be sure your child chat. Send questions or The questions fo- directly to the County, those camp owners bene- It was these same gives at least one “spe- comments to rpelch57@ cused on the complaints with no mention of that fitted from my fixing HB commissioners who cial and meaningful” yahoo.com) that camp owners are money ever stopping in 1590 before passage.” used the wrong valua- making in that Unin- the Millsfield designat- But, Urso says, it’s tion figure that resulted corporated Place, now ed account,” Urso points important to understand in the tax fiasco, he adds. FINANCIAL FOCUS that they realize that a out. where the blame really “In short, let’s set the dozen residential prop- ”I didn’t notice any of belongs. “It wasn’t the record straight,” Urso Check Out This erty owners signed a the camp owners work- residential property writes. “The Millsfield Year-end Financial confidential agreement ing with Rep. Marjorie owners who invited the residents did nothing with then-wind farm de- Porter (a Democrat of wind farm into Mills- wrong. They tried to Checklist veloper Granite Reliable Hillsborough) as I did, field. It was the county protect themselves from As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress Power, later bought out to remove that language commissioners who in- county government. The you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that cer- by Brookfield Power and from the bill when it was vited the wind farm in camp owners have it tainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, whether that agreement before her committee. by signing the Payment wrong. They did noth- you may want to make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 has reduced the tax bur- “HB 1590, as filed, of Lieu of Taxes (PILT) ing to help themselves, on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015. Here are a few such moves to consider: den that they were con- would have made it ret- agreement.” and probably did them- • Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isn’t an “end- cerned about. roactively legal for the The commissioners selves harm by helping of-year” move because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to Urso attached a commissioners to sign who signed the PILT to elect the county gov- your Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the better. You scanned copy of his re- the PILOT agreement agreement on March 12, ernment people who are can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older) for cently received tax bill in the first place,” Urso 2008, were then-chair- in office.” 2014. If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have on his property, listed until April 15 to contribute to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA or as having a value of a SIMPLE plan. In addition to helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer you some tax advantages — so if you $205,260. The municipal haven’t established a retirement plan yet, consult with your financial and tax amount is (minus) tax professionals — $9,015.16, based on • Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since no municipal tax rate; you purchased them, you can sell them before 2014 ends and use the tax loss to offset some capital gains you may have earned in other in- school, $203.21, based vestments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 on a $0.990 rate; state of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. And for a loss greater tax, $566.53, based on a than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. If you still liked the investment that you sold at a $2.760 rate; and county loss, and you want to keep it in your portfolio, you could repurchase it, tax, $11,560.42, based on but you’ll have to wait 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” a $56.320 rate. rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments This brings the Ursos’ held outside your employer-sponsored retirement account; you can’t take a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or similar plan. total tax bill to $3,315. • Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix. You may be able to adjust the “In my case, assum- investment mix in your 401(k) as often as you like. So when evaluating ing that Brookfield holds your 401(k), make sure your holdings aren’t concentrated in just a few investments, and try to determine if your portfolio is still appropriate for up its end of the bargain your risk tolerance — not too aggressive or too conservative. Also, if (the payment due under your plan offers a “Roth” option, consider taking advantage of it — with the agreement) would a Roth, you won’t be able to deduct your 401(k) contributions from your cover my taxes,” Urso taxes, but once you retire, you won’t be taxed on your withdrawals. • Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes states. “That being said, in your life in 2014 — new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc. — some tax bills are higher you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that than mine, and some are it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you have the correct benefi- lower. It would be totally ciaries in place. By making these and other moves, you can say a fond farewell to inaccurate to report that 2014, knowing that you’ve done what you could to help bolster your the agreement covers the financial position — for 2015 and beyond. Millsfield residential tax Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate bills for all residents.” planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult Urso also responds your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your straight on to the camp situation. owners complaints. He notes that they could Gary P. Puleo • Financial Advisor 40 Canal St., Lancaster, NH 03584 have organized much 603-788-4575 • [email protected] like the residential This article was written by Edward Jones for use property owners did, as by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. the timberland owners Paid Advertisement could have. In fact, he A6 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 ••• Coös County Family Health Services awarded $52,256 under ACA program BY EDITH TUCKER tween 2012 and 2013, in- prey Health Care, Inc. in [email protected] dicating a significant im- Newmarket, $61,283. BERLIN — More than provement in patients’ Ammonoosuc Com- $486,000 in Affordable health; and $31,105 for munity Health Services Care Act funds were being a health center in Littleton was awarded awarded to 10 Granite quality leader, indicat- $29,804 in a single catego- State community health ing it’s among the top 30 ry, health center quality centers, all of which are percent of all health cen- leader. proven leaders in areas ters that achieved the The Indian Stream such as chronic disease best overall clinical out- Health Center in Cole- management, preven- comes and demonstrat- brook was awarded a tive care and the use of ing its ability to focus on total of $36,924 in two Electronic Health Re- quality in all aspects of categories: EHR report- cords (EHRs) to report clinical operations. er ($15,000) and health quality data, Health and Only one center in the center quality leader Human Services Sec- state — the Manches- ($21,924). retary Sylvia Burwell ter Community Health “These ACA funds re- announced on Tuesday, Center — was named a ward and support those Dec. 9. national quality leader health centers that have The Coös County for exceeding national taken steps to achieve Family Health Services clinical benchmarks the highest levels of clin- of Berlin received a total (Healthy People 2020 ob- ical quality performance of $52,256, the third high- jectives and health cen- and improvement,” ex- est dollar amount in the ter national averages) plained Health and Re- state. for chronic disease man- sources Administration The Coös-based agen- agement, preventive (HRSA) Administrator cy received funds in care, and perinatal-pre- Mary Wakefield, Ph.D., Courtesy photo by Edith Tucker three of four categories: natal care, for which it R.N., in a prepared state- White House guests $15,000 for being an Elec- received $29,705 under ment. tronic Health Record re- that single category. Learn about the Af- Jefferson native Lawrence “Larry” Brady, who serves as Staff Director of the House porter; $11,105 for being The two community fordable Care Act and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and his daughter, Anne Brady, founder a clinical quality “im- health centers that re- Community Health Cen- and principal of ‪Chelsea Creative Solutions, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based fundraising and event-planning firm, were photographed together in the Blue Room at the annual White prover” for demonstrat- ceived the highest dollar ters: http://bphc.hrsa. House Congressional Christmas Ball. Anne Brady is a granddaughter of Jefferson’s Boston ing at least a 10 percent awards are Manchester gov/about/healthcenter- Post Cane holder, Eleanor Brady, co-founder of Six Gun City. improvement in clinical Community Health Cen- factsheet.pdf. quality measures be- ter, $81,614, and Lam-

Photos by Edith Tucker Books brought to Groveton by Children’s Literacy Foundation

Children’s Literacy Foundation executive director Duncan McDougall, left, engaged Groveton Head Start students by reading aloud three short books and leading them in singing songs on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Northumberland Public Library. Thanks to a CLiF Rural Libraries grant, the library received $2,000 in brand-new hardcover books, all selected by town Library Each Groveton Head Start student was able to pick out a Director Gail Rossetto. This was their first trip to the library in this school year. brand-new book to take home for to read and re-read. Most youngsters immediately sat down to look at the illustrations and to enjoy ownership of a high–quality age-appropriate book. Head Start teachers Tricia Fox, Ashley Gaudette, and Amelia Cameron accompanied the youngsters, as well as Robin Scott, Northumberland School District library-media specialist.

Groveton Elementary School students from kindergarten to grade 2 gathered to listen to storyteller Duncan McDougall, stand- ing, read aloud to them on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11. GES library para-educator Heather Burkham of Lancaster stands Head Start student Blake Collins showed this photographer behind the table, and classroom teachers sat with the youngsters. An hour later students from grades three to five had the some of the colorful drawings of sea life in the book he same experience, but with books chosen for older children. CLiF donated $500 worth of brand-new books to the school library. selected for his own home book shelf.

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The Carroll Budget Committee, in compliance with R.S.A. 40:13(c), hereby notifies the voting public of a Budget Hearing to be held at the Carroll Town Hall, Twin Mountain, on MEN’S NIGHT OUT Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Thursday, December 18 • 5-8pm at 7:00 p.m.

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BY EDITH TUCKER [email protected] WEST STEWART- STOWN — As it now stands, the commis- sioners’ recommended budget would lead to a 9 percent increase in the dollars to be raised from Coös taxpayers. The estimated money to be raised from county taxpayers in 2015 is now Photo by Edith Tucker listed as $15,692,719; this County administrator Jennifer year (2014) that number Fish used a PowerPoint pre- is only $14,339,928. sentation at Friday’s Coös Substantial chang- County budget hearing to Photo by Edith Tucker es in two key estimates present the commissioners’ All three county commissioners — vice chairman Paul Grenier, left, chairman Tom Brady, and clerk Rick Samson — were at could change this sce- recommended budget. Friday’s public hearing on both the proposed 2015 county and Unincorporated Places budgets. nario, however, making officials call the recom- now in effect. operates at capacity. ments are also in the its at the Berlin Nursing facility that call for the mended budget a “work- There is no 53rd week Grenier noted that ap- capital outlay budget, Home. measure. County tax- ing document.” payroll in the coming proximately 200 employ- as the first ones bought Rep. Robert Theberge payers are hard pressed First, the year-end year as there was this ee are employed at the a decade ago now need of Berlin and Commis- to pay the taxes that are surplus — the amount year, and there is no West Stewartstown com- to be replaced. These sion chairman Tom necessary, he said, and by which the coun- bonded debt, because in plex, that includes the back-saving beds have Brady of Jefferson had should not be asked to ty’s income exceeds its 2014 the remaining dol- nursing home, jail and lowered workers’ comp suggested to Nursing pay for anything not spending — is now con- lars to pay for the West House of Corrections, claims and helped to Home administrator needed. Furthermore, servatively listed in the Stewartstown nursing and county government control the cost of buy- Louise Belanger, RN, Rappaport said, routine- commissioners’ 2015 home addition were en- functions. If that were ing insurance. BS, that it would be a ly filming everyone — recommended budget as tirely paid off. to change, he said, the The commissioners proactive step to install visitors, residents, and only $2 million. The commissioners economy in the county’s plan to continue to work these cameras and she employees — in an un- The actual surplus have already given em- most northern towns on changing the budget’s recommended to the warranted invasion of used in the 2014 budget ployees a 1.5 percent cost would take a big hit. estimated numbers to delegation that they be privacy. was more than double of living (COLA) raise, The budget appears to more solid ones to down bought and installed. The next regular del- that — $4,127,722. step increases as speci- include very few discre- what taxpayers must to Laura Mills the coun- egation meeting is set at An informed estimate fied on salary schedules, tionary items. The Ber- pay in county taxes. ty nursing home in West 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. of the size of the coun- longevity steps and sick lin Nursing Home has In earlier action at a Stewartstown does not 30, at the Forests and ty’s surplus will only be pay in the coming year. budgeted to bring back short delegation meet- believe however that Lands building in Lan- made in the days follow- New Hampshire Re- the over-bedroom-door ing, the state reps vot- cameras are needed at caster. Theberge invited ing the close of the coun- tirement System in- call lights at a cost of ed in favor, 9 to 1, with that facility. Youth and Family edu- ty’s books on Dec. 31. creases will rise from $42,000 at the request of Rep. Larry Rappaport of Rappaport during a cator Larry Barker to Second, projected rev- 10.77 percent to 11.17 per- residents and their fam- Colebrook voting “no” later hearing break said speak to the delegation enues are truly a “guess- cent for Group 1, made ilies. to transfer up to $5,000 that he had voted “no” about the changes made timate,” Commissioner up of active employees. “The new lights are from the 2014 budget to on the purchase, because recently to the operation Paul Grenier of Berlin Health insurance pre- more ‘home-like,’” said buy security cameras there have been abso- of UNH Cooperative Ex- indicated. miums are guaranteed nursing home adminis- for all entrances and ex- lutely no issues at the tension. The proposed 2015 to rise no more than 9.6 trator Louise Belanger. county budget of percent. West Stewartstown $34,163,660 is only up by Unlike any other is not, however, seeking $22,653 — a mere .07 per- county in the state, Coös to bring back this hospi- cent increase over the operates two nursing tal-style amenity. 2014 approved budget homes, neither of which Electric bed replace- EYE associates OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND

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Courtesy photo by Edith Tucker adults & children. County Delegation The whole 10-member county delegation of state representatives posed for a photograph Visit us at one of these locations: after meeting on Monday morning, Dec. 8, in Lancaster for its every-two-year organiza- tional meeting and elected 2 co-chairmen — Rep. John Tholl, fifth from left, a Republican Monday, Wednesday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday of Whitefield, and Rep. Robert Theberge, a Democrat of Berlin — here flanked by: Rep. at our NH location at our VT location John Fothergill, M.D., left, Republican of Colebrook; Rep. Herb Richardson, Republican Littleton Regional Healthcare 1290 Hospital Drive, Suite 5 of Lancaster; Rep. Yvonne Thomas, Democrat of Berlin; and Rep. Bill Hatch, Democrat 580 St. Johnsbury Road, Suite L St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 of Gorham; plus Rep. Larry Rappaport, Republican of Colebrook; Rep. Leon Rappaport, Republican of Lancaster; Alethea Froberg, Democrat of Berlin; and Rep. Wayne Moynihan, Littleton, NH 03561 802-748-8126 Democrat of Dummer. 603-444-2484

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BY EDITH TUCKER Coös County Sheriff’s committee. Richardson and all five Democrats, [email protected] Department. A Vietnam has previously mainly the Androscoggin River CONCORD — Rep. veteran who served in served on the House La- Valley communities. John Tholl, Jr., a Repub- the Air Force, he is Adju- bor, Industrial and Re- Jasper named former lican of Whitefield, was tant of American Legion habilitative Services. House Speaker Gene asked by House Speaker Post 41 in Whitefield, In the last biennium, Chandler, a Republican Shawn Jasper of Hudson where he recently spear- when Democrats were of Bartlett, as his Deputy to be part of his leader- headed the successful in the majority, Rep. Speaker. ship team by chairing effort to secure a Cold Robert Theberge, a Dem- “During our upcom- the House Criminal Jus- War-era tank for display ocrat of Berlin, chaired ing caucus on Dec. 17 tice and Public Safety in front of the Post, ded- the House Municipal (today), we will begin Committee, a standing icated on Veterans Day and County Government to develop our agen- committee. in a ceremony with U.S. Committee, and Rep. Bill da from the ground up File photo File photo Tholl, who retired Sen. Kelly Ayotte as key- Rep. John Tholl of Whitefield Rep. Herb Richardson of Hatch, a Democrat of through an exchange of from the New Hamp- note speaker. chairs the House Criminal Lancaster is vice chair of the Gorham, was vice chair- ideas from within our shire State Police after Tholl was recently Justice Committee. House Science, Technology & man of House Ways and caucus,” Jasper said in 23 years, has served on elected co-chair of the Energy Committee. Means. a prepared statement. the Criminal Justice county’s 10-member del- Theberge, who serves “We have been given Committee during sev- egation of state repre- asked Rep. David Welch, ardson of Lancaster to as co-chair of the dele- the opportunity to lead, eral previous terms. He sentatives. a Republican of Kings- serve as vice chairman gation, now laughingly and I look forward to also served as Dalton Po- When asked about ton who was a longtime of the House Science, refers to Coös County’s getting to work on the lice Chief in the past and the appointment to a Criminal Justice chair- Technology and Energy political split as repre- issues that really matter continues to be involved chairmanship at Fri- man, to be vice chair- Committee. Rep. Robert senting the Kilkenny Di- to the people we all were with the Department. day’s county budget man. Introne, a Republican of vide: all five Republicans sent to Concord to repre- Tholl is also an on-call hearing, Tholl said he is Speaker Jasper also Londonderry, was asked represent the Connecti- sent.” part-time Deputy in the very pleased that Jasper asked Rep. Herb Rich- by Jasper to chair the cut River Valley town More than $1.1 million in grants awarded by Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund CONCORD – The Neil identified three priority into compliance with the owners Cooperative. general operating sup- related article). and Louise Tillotson areas for grant making: National Fire Protection New Hampshire port to pursue forest “These investments Fund has awarded 14 education, economic Association standards. Small Business Develop- and energy-related ini- represent the promise grants totaling $1,160,282 development, and basic Carsey School of Pub- ment Center at the UNH tiatives benefiting Coös that Neil and Louise through its competitive needs and community lic Policy at the Univer- in Durham received County and surrounding Tillotson made to their application program. safety net. sity of New Hampshire $35,000 to provide North communities. beloved North Country,” Grants were awarded Grant awards were in Durham, NH received Country businesses with Northern Human said Richard Ober, presi- to municipal, education- made in this round to the $127,652 to support its technical assistance. Services in Conway re- dent and CEO of the New al, and nonprofit organi- following organizations: Tracking Changes in the North Country Coun- ceived $110,000 to pro- Hampshire Charitable zations across northern Ammonoosuc Com- North Country research cil in Bethlehem re- vide high quality early Foundation. “A promise New Hampshire and munity Health Services project that examines ceived $121,704 (over two intervention mental of stronger communities bordering communities in Littleton received the experiences and at- years) to provide match health services to fam- and a thriving economy in Vermont and south- $80,000 (over two years) titudes of Coös County funding for a full-time ilies and children up so every resident has the ern Quebec. The Neil to provide operating sup- youth and young adults. regional sustainabili- to age six throughout opportunity to succeed. and Louise Tillotson port for its dental and The City of Berlin re- ty director to support Coös County. Univer- We are honored to stew- Fund of the New Hamp- oral health program, the ceived $33,240 to support North Country munici- sity of New Hampshire ard the vision of Mr. and shire Charitable Foun- first program of its kind ongoing department col- palities and businesses - Cooperative Extension Mrs. Tillotson.” dation, is one of the na- in the North Country. laborations to increase in advancing regional in Durham received The next application tion’s largest permanent Appalachian Moun- the efficiency of city op- sustainability and ener- $201,969 (over three deadline is Wednesday, rural philanthropies in tain Club (AMC) in erations. gy goals. years) to study the po- Jan. 7, 2015. Interested the country, distribute Boston, Mass. received Coös Coalition for Northern Community tential for developing applicants are encour- $3 million in grants ev- $100,000 to support the Young Children and Investment Corporation dairy beef enterprises in aged to visit www.nhcf. ery year. The Fund was continuation of educa- Families in Berlin re- (NCIC) in Lancaster re- Coös County. org/tillotson for eligi- established in 2006 with tional programs in Coös ceived $78,800 to sustain ceived $75,000 to support Women’s Rural En- bility requirements, ap- a bold vision: to serve as County for youth (pre-K and strengthen a coor- its Business Resource trepreneurial Network plication guidelines and a catalyst for the region through 12th grade) and dinated system that en- Management program (WREN) in Bethlehem forms, and answers to to move toward sustain- program evaluation. courages optimal child which provides techni- received $40,417 to pro- frequently asked ques- able community and Beecher Falls Volun- development . cal assistance to area vide match funding to tions. For more infor- economic development teer Fire Department New Hampshire Com- businesses. purchase a building at mation, contact Jean in CoöCounty and sur- in Beecher Falls, Vt. munity Loan Fund in Northern Forest Cen- 177 Main St. for its op- Clarke at 800-464-6641, rounding communities received $16,500 to pur- Concord received $65,000 ter received $75,000 in erations in Berlin (see ext.1238 or [email protected]. in the U.S. and Canada. chase new turnout gear to improve safety and In pursuit of that vision, for its firefighters and economic conditions at the Tillotson Fund has bring the department the Colebrook Home-

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Well, folks, here we ion, on the three acres week, but your corre- powdered wit; one ounce rience of age in a clean, together with sweet ar- are, just one week before of maintained Victori- spondent was unable to dry humor; two table well furnished room. Sift gument and bake in a St. Nick will be coming an skating park along attend it; we are sorry. spoons sweet temper; out and throw away the lodge of truth. The fin- down our chimneys; their magical Emerald There have been too one and a half pints rip- envy, hatred and mal- ished product will serve that is, if eh can manage Lake. During the sleigh many things going on, pling laughter; one wine ice which they contain, a needy community, some of these new fash- ride, bells are jingling all at the same time. The glass common sense; two and in place thereof add feed the hungry, nourish ioned ones. I’m sure he’ll and music chimes in the Kindergarten class had a quarts milk of human friendship, love, charity, the sick and relieve the find a way to leave all background, where you project of “Turkey Trou- kindness. The use of a forgiveness and self-for- distressed. There will your presents by Christ- see the beautiful snow- ble.” The students read buttermilk glass of com- getfulness. Spice with be more left over when mas Eve. capped mountains that the story of “Turkey mon sense will improve powder of wit and dry all have cared for than Last Sunday, our surround the farm. This Trouble,” which tells the the mixture. If none humor. Pour in rippling there was at the begin- children gave Rupert very popular holiday story of a turkey disguis- available, use an addi- laughter, common sense ning. Double this recipe and myself a terrific event takes place Fri- ing himself so he won’t tional amount of human and milk of human kind- as needed and our Lodg- surprise as Dec. 18 is Ru- days and Saturdays, be- get eaten for Thanks- kindness. Mix enthusi- ness and flavor with es will grow again. pert’s 80th birthday. We ginning the Friday after giving dinner. The stu- asm of youth and expe- sweet temper. Work well found ourselves down in Thanksgiving and end- dents, along with their Jackson, having a sleigh ing the weekend before families, then disguised ride with our children Christmas. It’s worth their turkeys so the and their spouses at the just going to see what farmer would not recog- “Nestlenook Farm” on the park is like. Then all nize him. Each family the Glen Ellis River, a 10 of us went over to the did such a great job mak- place we had driven by Red Fox restaurant to ing all so proud of their hundreds of times but join with a grandson, his disguises, and received never paid any attention partner and their son to a great job congratula- as to what it was. What a enjoy a four-generation tion. In second grade, winter wonderland this dinner together. they are doing an Au- is, for there are Austri- The JAC’s cancelled thors study of Jan Brett, an sleigh rides, which their meeting of Thurs- reading several of her is what we enjoyed that day, Dec. 11 due to the fiction books to practice carried all ten of the weather and that the our Common Core stan- whole party at once, IOOF hall was prepared dards. Many are based with two Belgian hors- for a luncheon meeting. upon her visits of many es drawing it around a The items that were col- climates and cultures. Courtesy trail that is made spe- lected to give to the Food They will be learning cial for one’s tour. It Pantry in Lancaster will how Christmas is cele- Christmas sale was a brisk, clear day be delivered shortly to brated around the world. On Dec. 6 during their Christmas Sale, Groveton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17, with a small breeze that them, the Christmas Af- They will decorate a Jan President Sally Frizzell presented Diana Wiggett with a Certificate to thank her for 30 years made a true winter ride ghan raffle will have its Brett Christmas tree, for her commitment for the enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, like what grandmother drawing to see who the and have a class book ex- both at home and abroad. In the Picture is Membership Chairman Bonnie Knapp, Diana Wiggett and Unit President Sally Frizzell. would have enjoyed for four lucky winners are, change, then have a day “Over the River and and get the Afghans de- of Christmas tradition Through the Woods” for livered to the winners, baking. a family gathering way and all the members back in the 19th Centu- wish everyone a very Humor ry. The farm is a Story Merry Christmas and a For Christmas, Lodg- Land park, giving one Happy New Year. The es should be very busy the holiday magic of The next JAC’s meeting will with vacationers to en- Miracle at Nestlenook be Jan. 8, 2015 at noon joy the snow that we Ledges, for it holds a at the IOOF Hall to start have acquired so far this beautiful arched bridge our new year, hopefully year, so here is a recipe all decorated with a on a high note for our for a good lodge, as envi- huge garland and a su- coming year. If anyone sioned by Thomas Wild- per wreath in the cen- would like to join us, ey in 1817 — four pounds ters of the sides of the please call Deane (Ar- Experience of age; four bridge. Under the bridge deane) Rines for a reser- pounds Enthusiasm runs water that as soon vation for lunch at 837- of youth; two pounds Courtesy as there is 15 inch thick- 2045. Friendship; two pounds VFW Scholarship ness of ice, you would The Jefferson Ele- Love; one pound Charity; Mike Curtis (left) and Paul Cummings, representing VFW John W. Weeks Post 3041) find many, many ice mentary School held one pound Forgiveness; Congratulate Ezekiel Ratliff, a WMRHS student from Whitefield on entering the VFW skaters having a jolly their Christmas pro- one pound self-forget- National Scholarship Contest Voice of Democracy. Photo by Julie Pebbles. time, in a timeless fash- gram one evening last fulness; one half-ounce

Photo by Edith Tucker Something for everyone at the Jefferson Christmas Festival

Kate Savage of Jefferson and her daughters — 8-year-old third-grader Ainsley, left, and six-year-old first-grader Kayleigh — staffed the Jefferson Elementary School PTA gift-wrapping table for a shift at the Jefferson Christmas Festival on Dec. 13 at Town Hall.

Kurt Masters, left, and Pat Bacon of Roka Farm in Jefferson had a flat tire on their wagon’s rear set that had to be repaired during the Jefferson Christmas Festival. Rosemary Sullivan, middle, and the Savage family sat so their weight was over the intact wheel. The couple’s Amish mules, Fred, left, and Ben, took it all in stride.

These 7 four-month-old Alaskan huskies, a.k.a. “mutts,” are all from a litter out of Juneau, sired by Cinco, according to musher Sean Pfau of Muddy Paws Sled Dog Kennel in Jefferson. The kennel held an off-site Open House, including a sled dog ride, as part o the Jefferson Christmas Festival. A majority of the kennel’s 115 adult dogs were born in-house, Craig Clukey, who has volunteered to set up and feed although some are “rescues.” The owner’s plan to move “Stubby” Phillips affectionately patted his Huttlinger draft wood to the bonfire at the Jefferson Christmas Festival, to new quarters at the east end of Valley Road near the ponies, Turbo, left, and Duke, nearly hidden, during a hay adds another log. He stuck the brush “whips” that he’s cut Randolph town line will likely not take place for another break at the Jefferson Christmas Festival. The team also in the snow behind the fire so that youngsters could toast year or so. worked the previous week at Old Tyme Christmas in Lancaster. marshmallows. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Coös County Democrat A11 ••• Lancaster celebrates an Old Tyme Christmas All photos by Jonathan Benton

The Lancaster Floral Design and Garden center roast marshmallows and made s’mores during Old Tyme Christmas.

You’re never too old to sit on Santa’s lap shown by Shye-Ann Fennell and Arianna Woodward at the Lancaster Motor Inn during Thursday’s Old Tyme Christmas.

Wyatt Parsons and Tristan Scott snag some free apple crisp handed out at Passumpsic Bank during Old Tyme Christmas. Makenna and Madisyn Amadon making Ginger Bread cookies at the Lancaster Welcome Center.

Jacqueline Pelletier, Sue DeGelan and Janet Dubreuil selling cookbooks, quilts and knit hats/ scarves to raise money for the Country Village Nursing Home at Old Tyme Christmas. Jennifer Frenette and Elaine Frennette with Lil’ Cane Co. chair making company sold and show- cased their work at the Lancaster Town Hall during Old Tyme Christmas.

David and Marion Hannan with Out of the Woods woodcarvings selling their wares at the Megan Ramsay and Mercedes Belanger sell their arts and crafts inside the Lancaster Town Hall Colonel Town Old Tyme Christmas craft fair. during Old Tyme Christmas.

Admission was free at the Rialto Theatre for fans to check out the Epic Season band putting on a Christmas concert Thursday. A12 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 •••

Fuller’s net is up; we’ve become Dave and Patti, who Letter money received from tate deal. It’s time to say (continued from Page A3) more profitable.” are both reticent and (continued from Page A4) Hydro Quebec every goodbye to the PSNH About eight months self-deprecating, would ue of $1,000,000/mile for year can be used for ed- ROW and welcome the concluded. “I have a ago, Dave and Patti also never have written them- the ROW. Assuming ucational expenses and new State of NH ROW. much better business decided to hire a mar- selves: “Industry experts the ROW is 170 miles, can lower all local prop- We need to support the sense than I had before; I keting firm and selected agree: Best in NH — Best (alternative 2.4a of the erty taxes. Distribute hard working folks in knew the maple produc- president-creative direc- in the World.” EIS) the ROW land val- this large sum of money State government who tion side but not really tor Pam Sullivan of Sulli- “When I questioned ue is $170 million. As- to every school district are working for this the business side. Ann’s van Creative of Concord, Pam about it, she said, suming the rent value on a per student basis, transformation...we set benchmarks, and she whose work they’d seen ‘Let me do my job!’” Patti is 20 percent of the land no means testing and no need to let Hydro Que- holds us to them. through N.H. Grand and explained. “That they’re value, the NP lease pay- political criteria need- bec know that we can “She’s helped me be NCIC. doing their job is pay- ment could be $34 mil- ed. Bow students would work with them and more strategic,” Dave “She developed sys- ing off for us. Pam even lion a year. This could get the same amount of give them a better real continued. “She’s shown tems for us to make the came up one day to the be $34 million a year in per student money as estate deal...one that me how to compare dif- sales process better, and Lancaster Fair to work income to the State of students in Franklin. can be approved and ferent aspects within she’ punched up the web- there in our shop and to New Hampshire. This The NP lease money embraced by the people our own business and site,” Patti said. “Our meet customers.” may be a conservative comes in and the money of New Hampshire. now I won’t put as much ads look crisper and Dave concluded, “We estimate on the rental/ immediately goes out to Ken Mosedale energy into developing more enticing, and she’s had a poor July but an lease value of this ROW the school districts. Franconia those that won’t be — placed them in Holiday outstanding August, to Hydro Quebec. This Here is A good real es- can’t be — as profitable Gift Guides and places who knows exactly why, as other areas. that are producing re- but this year we’d al- Tour CEO Scott Howe said town. “As a consequence,” sults. We now have some ready met our goals for (continued from Page A1) that Medicaid expansion “We had lunch at the he reported, “the gross radio ads.” the year in early Decem- disciplinary infractions. and the Affordable Care Stark School in SAU 58 at Fuller’s Sugarhouse Sullivan has come up ber.” Staff totals 155 at Ber- Act have combined to that now has 26 elemen- is down this year but its with a statement that lin: 97 are uniformed reduce the number of tary school students,” corrections officers and patients who have no in- Woodburn said. “Con- 58 non-uniformed em- surance, increasing both versation ranged from ployees. the facility’s revenue the Common Core stan- Commentary come close to filling an icies and their cumula- Rehabilitative ser- stream and preventive dards to the North Coun- (continued from Page A4) 8,000 MW hole and those tive economic impacts. vices to reduce the like- health care. try’s falling enrollments prescriptions have de- They need to clear the lihood that inmates will The senators also to the inefficiency of dustrial rates are nearly livered results like the path for new energy return to prison is not at spent time at the bringing lunch in.” half that of those in New recent rate hikes by projects that could re- the desired level, Wood- Groveton mill site with Woodburn not only England. They know electricity suppliers. lieve New England rate- burn said. Overcrowd- owner Bob Chapman of thanked his colleagues that high electricity Are we happy with the payers from needlessly ing means that the situa- Milan, who discussed for coming but also the rates will have ripple ef- current status of high sending billions of dol- tion for both officers and the hopes that he and many people who helped fects on local economies. electricity prices, dwin- lars out of our economy inmates is not what was many others who focus organize the tour and The important question dling base load power every year, and let these anticipated in 2000 when on economic develop- those who gave presen- is “What will they do options and reliability projects move forward the state-of-the-art facili- ment have for redevelop- tations plus Managing about it?” concerns? Have elected as inexpensively as pos- ty was opened. ing areas on both sides Director Steve Hilliard A quarter of New officials and advocates sible. Otherwise, some The senators also vis- of Route 3, bringing and his staff at the Omni England’s electricity of subsidized renewable New Hampshire politi- ited Weeks Medical Cen- well-paying jobs to the Mount Washington Ho- capacity (8,000 MW) has energy delivered on the cians may get their way. ter in Lancaster where once prosperous mill tel and Resort. retired or is facing re- promise of lower prices? Northern Pass will be tirement and our grid Can anyone show a path “buried,” Hydro-Quebec Millsfield surer Fred King of Cole- both said, Bayroot’s wel- will be reeling from to 8,000 MW of power will get an ample return (continued from Page A1) brook. coming attitude to snow- electricity shortfalls. using efficiency and so- on its investment, PSNH farm in Millsfield and In a Sunday afternoon mobiles, ATVs, fishing, Elected officials’ pre- lar panels? The answers will get its lease pay- Dixville, both Unincor- phone conversation, hunting and other recre- scriptions have includ- to all these are a clear ments and ratepayers porated Places (UPs), Croteau said his was for ational pursuits would ed energy efficiency, “no.” will unnecessarily pay would not only be good $680 but that they ranged be replaced by a bureau- demand response and We need our elected billions of dollars once for Coös County but from about $600 to $1,200. cratic and regulatory ap- other “behind-the-me- officials to stand up for again. would also reduce U.S. Bill Demers of Ran- proach. ter” energy sources. ratepayers by carefully dependence on oil from dolph who owns a camp Furthermore, Cro- These solutions can’t reviewing current pol- the Middle East. on leased Bayroot land teau said at the hearing, “Every barrel of for- received a bill that to- he believes that Bay- eign oil we can save is taled $500-plus, he said root is now considering a good thing,” Croteau in a Sunday afternoon whether to sell “half the said. “So we decided to phone call. mountain” to The Bal- go along, and we helped Timber taxes have sams’ investors to use (Pip) out. We did not ordinarily covered the as part of developing an know that GRP had UP’s modest expenses. large-scale high-end re- made a separate deal Both Croteau and sort. with 12 landowners, Demers emphasized in If that does happen, who’ve already received their phone conversa- then camp owners say payments (under the tions that they concerns would face even high- agreement). Everybody on not focused on their er valuations on their else was left out; it wasn’t own tax bills, but rather camps that might be all-inclusive. There’s on those that the timber well beyond their ability something wrong with company must have also to pay. the whole thing.” received which they fear The camp owners Croteau explained will greatly increase have also asked that that earlier in the week their lease payments. manager Tom Mapletoft he and other camp own- Or, worse in their view, of Brookfield Renewable On select guitar purchases with your ers had received proper- Bayroot could feel forced Power — GRP’s succes- Synchrony Financial credit card made between ty tax bills — many for to sell its timberlands to sor — to attend the com- the first time —mailed the federal government. missioners’ meeting. to them by county trea- If that happened, they Commissioner Sam- son sternly pointed out on Friday that he was not a commissioner at the time when the com- mission voted unani- mously to support the wind farm project or when all three signed an (603)788-4244 (855) 886-6309 annual payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) agree- ment of $465,000 a year for 10 years, with an op- tion to renew. $1399

Best wishes for the holiday season from the Residents and Staff of 57 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561 Coös County Nursing Home VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.northernlightsmusic.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Coös County Democrat A13 ••• HHS awards grants in Sen. Woodburn ­encourages Affordable Care Act funding to high school students to New Hampshire health centers become Senate pages

WASHINGTON, D.C.­­- showing a significant centers received funding REGION — North an actual Senate Ses- and ideas with them. -Health and Human Ser- improvement in the in this category for ap- Country Sen. Jeff sion, this providing a Throughout the Sen- vices Secretary Sylvia health of the patients proximately $120,000. Woodburn is inviting firsthand learning ex- ate Session, Pages will M. Burwell today an- they serve; 8 New Hamp- “These funds reward interested high school perience regarding the sit in “front row” seats nounced $486,363 in Af- shire health centers re- and support those health students to consider role of the legislators inside the Senate Cham- fordable Care Act fund- ceived funding in this centers that have tak- applying for the New in state government. ber, where they can ob- ing to 10 health centers category for approxi- en steps to achieve the Hampshire Senate Page Student Pages will be serve the live floor de- in New Hampshire to mately $76,215. highest levels of clini- Program. asked to assist the Sen- bates and the legislative recognize health center Electronic Health Re- cal quality performance “Being a page in ate Clerk’s Office, and process in action. quality improvement cord reporters received and improvement,” said the Senate is a unique other staff members, Interested high achievements and in- funding if they used Health and Resources opportunity to learn with a variety of duties school students should vest in ongoing quality EHRs to report clinical Administration (HRSA) about and participate that will contribute to contact the Senate Clerk improvement activi- quality measure data Administrator Mary K. in state government,” the ultimate creation at the Senate Chamber ties. New Hampshire on all of their patients, Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N. said Woodburn, a for- of new laws that will 107 North Main St., Con- health centers receiving a key transformational In New Hampshire, 11 mer high school civics govern the State of New cord, NH 03301 271-3420 awards today are proven step in driving quali- HRSA-supported health teacher. Hampshire. In addition, (phone), 271-3545 (fax) leaders in areas such as ty improvement for all centers operate more While taking part in students will have an SenateClerksOffice@ chronic disease manage- health center patients than 51 service delivery the Senate Page Pro- opportunity to meet leg.state.nh.us or Sen. ment, preventive care across the nation; eight sites that provide care to gram, students will be their own Senators and Woodburn at jeff.wood- and the use of Electronic New Hampshire health nearly 70,884 patients. active participants in possibly share thoughts [email protected]. Health Records (EHRs) to report quality data. “This funding re- wards New Hampshire health centers that have a proven track record in clinical quality improve- ment, which translates to better patient care and it allows them to expand and improve their sys- tems and infrastructure to bring the highest qual- ity primary care ser- vices to the communities they serve,” said Sec- retary Burwell. “With these funds, health cen- ters in New Hampshire will continue to provide access to high quality, comprehensive primary Christmas Dinner Buffet and preventive health Thursday, December 25, 2014 • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm care to the patients that need it the most.” Soup Two local area New Kale & Kielbasa Soup Hampshire Health cen- ters receiving these Confetti Cheddar Soup funds are being recog- Saturday, January 3rd nized for high levels of Bread quality performance. Doors Open 7:00 pm • hot & cold hor’doeuvres 7:00-9:00 Christmas Braid Bread, Christmas Stollen, Ammonoosuc Com- Dancing & Show 9:00-12:30 Cinnamon Buns $15 advance, munity Health Services, COME DANCE IN THE NEW YEAR WITH Inc. in Littleton re- $19 at door if available (last year we had to Salad ceived $ $29,804 in grant New England’s BEST turn away 200!!) Cranberry & Pear Tossed Salad awards. Coös County Tickets Available at Bob’s Green Bean & Red Onion with Balsamic Family Health Services, Dance Show Band Market in Berlin or by calling Inc. received $57,209 in White Mountain Chalet Last Kid PicKed at 752-5517 grant awards. Credit Cards Accepted Entrée Health center quality Sure to be a sell-out! 21 & older, ID’s requires Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce leaders received awards Slow Roasted Ham with Cider Honey Glaze if they were among Coming!Coming! Sat. Jan 27th - Back in Black Worlds Greatest tribute to AC/DC the top 30 percent of (show has sold out 19 years in a row!) Tickets on sale now at Bob’s Vegetarian Entrée all health centers that Sat. Dec 27th. - D.J.Graphix - Hip Hop, Rock and top 40 ! Veggie Loaf with Portabellas & Yogurt Sauce achieved the best over- $7/per ticket 21+ 8 pm to 12 am all clinical outcomes, All ages $6/per ticket 4pm to 7pm Vegetables demonstrating their ($2.00 off if you give a nonperishable item as part of the nights proceeds are going to the local food bank) Sweet Potato Hash ability to focus on quali- Wild Rice Pilaf with Sun Dried Cherries & Almonds ty in all aspects of their Join us Sunday, January 25th for our annual BRIDAL SHOW!!! Broccoli with Sugared Baby Carrots clinical operations; 10 Thousands of dollars in wedding services to be given away! New Hampshire health centers received funding Desserts in this category for ap- German Chocolate Cake, Gingerbread Cheesecake, proximately $260,442. Almond Raspberry Torte, Eggnog Trifle, National quality lead- Chocolate Covered Strawberries ers received awards for exceeding national Exercise Your Brain. Ask AMC stAff About our upCoMing progrAMs! clinical benchmarks (Healthy People 2020 R ewspaper objectives and health ead The N . center national averag- Studies show that reading keeps the mind sharp. Give es) for chronic disease your brain a boost. Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH,03575 management, preven- 603-278-HIKE (4453) • www.outdoors.org tive care and perinatal/ Subscribe to the newspaper and expand your mind with a world of information. prenatal care, demon- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Call 603-278-4453 ext. 0 strating the critical he oös ounty emocrat $28 Adults • $14 Children • Discounts for AMC Members role that health centers T C C D Call 866-294-0320 to renew your subscription. Does not include 9% NH Meals & Lodging Tax play in promoting high- er quality health care nationwide; one New Hampshire health cen- ters received funding in this category for approx- imately $29,705. Clinical quality im- provers received awards if they demonstrated at least a 10 percent Night at the Museum: improvement in clin- Secret of the Tomb PG ical quality measures between 2012 and 2013, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies PG-13 Buckle Up! • THE VOICE • playing until 1:00 a.m. – a 7-piece classic rock band **WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR • STRAIGHTAWAY • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th** Rock trio in the lounge Seatbelts save lives.

A14 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 ••• Ring the bells! Christmas cantata to benefit Wounded Warrior Project, Dec. 18 LITTLETON--Sep- sions of seasonal classics songs as performed by Wounded Warrior tember Rain, a group like “Go Tell” and “Joy to Gardner and other band Project® (WWP) serves of local musicians are the World” and “It Came members, Lee Baker of veterans and service pleased to present, “Ring Upon a Midnight Clear” Whitefield, Scott Ryder members who incurred the Bells”, a cantata-con- for which audience and Kemp Schanlaber a physical or mental in- cert that re-tells the participation is sought both of Lancaster. jury, illness, or wound, beauty and wonder of and welcomed. “It’s fun Baker, a former mem- co-incident to their mil- the timeless Christmas when the audience par- ber of the U.S. Armed itary service on or after story. This Thursday ticipates”, Gardner said; Forces (Air Force), was Sept. 11, 2001 and their night, Dec.18, the group “There is a little singer an inspiration for Sep- families. will perform at Cross- in every one of us and it tember Rain to donate For more informa- roads Church on Route provides an opportunity proceeds of Christmas tion, please visit sep- 302 in Littleton, starting for personal expression CD sales and voluntary temberrainnh.com in- at 6:30 p.m. and reflection upon the offerings to Wounded cluding directions to “Ring the Bells” com- greatest story ever told.” Warrior Project during Crossroads Church. bines original songs Another local resi- the 2014 Christmas con- Courtesy Photo written by Lori Jo Gard- dent, Jennifer Clough, cert season. Wounded (Left to right): Lee Baker, ner with both tradition- provides eloquent narra- Warrior Project is cel- Kemp Schanlaber, Scott al and re-arranged ver- tion to complement the ebrating its 10th year. Ryder and Lori Jo Gardner. Real Estate

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TO VIEW THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES VISIT... Diamante Group Real Estate North Wind Realty Lisa Hampton Real Estate www.diamantegroup.com www.northwindrealty.com www.lisahamptonrealestate.com - www.pwpre.com Peter Powell Real Estate Dotte Scott Real Estate Exit Realty Trailblazers www.dscottre.com www.ExitRealtyTrailblazers.com Remax Northern Edge - www.teamner.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Coös County Democrat A15 ••• Frances Dorothy Tetreault, 82 ATLANTIS, Fla. husband Jim, Stacey New Deputy County — Frances D. Tetreault, Dubois and husband age 82, passed away on Mark, Melissa Collins, Nov. 25, 2014, at JFK Tricia Koxarakis and Medical Center in At- husband Chris, Jeffrey Attorney started work lantis, Fla. She was the Tetreault and Derek beloved wife of the late Orrino); nine great Richard A. Tetreault. grandchildren (Kay- Frances was born lah Ravagno, Marissa on Monday on May 9, 1932 in Jack- Ravagno, Hailee Col- man, Maine; she was lins, Kiara Koxarakis, BY EDITH TUCKER Texas State University instead recommending the daughter of the late Keaton Koxarakis, Re- [email protected] in San Marcos. He grad- that the 2015 budget in- Eugenie (Champagne) Frances Tetreault ese Dubois, Brianna LANCASTER — Felix uated in 2000 from the clude hiring an assistant and Willie Poulin. She where she spent many Cutter, Hadley Dubois Tarango, who has been a Franklin Pierce Law county attorney for half was a long time resi- winters. and Brayden Cutter); sole practitioner for the Center in Concord, now a year for $23,000, start- dent of North Stratford, In addition to her two sisters, Anita King last four years in private the University of New ing on July 1. where she attended parents and husband, of North Stratford and practice in Peterbor- Hampshire School of McCormick said that Stratford Public School. Frances was preceded Rose Morris of Goff- ough, took up his duties Law. if the court system were She was employed by in death by two sisters, stown; and one brother, on Monday as Deputy McCormick said that to be shifted to Nadeau’s the Brown Co. and sev- Denise Curtis and Rita Joseph (Tippy) Poulin County Attorney, filling he had reached a budget plan, then the workload eral area restaurants. Platt, and a brother, of Glastonbury, Conn.; the post vacated by his compromise with the of his Office would in- One of Frances’ Larry Poulin. several brothers and predecessor, Stephen county commissioners. crease greatly. greatest joys was spend- Frances is survived sisters-in law and nu- Murray, who left the Originally he had hoped He avoided speculat- ing time with family by one son, David Te- merous nieces and state. to hire a full-time assis- ing as to whether or not and friends — never treault and wife Lisa of nephews. Tarango spent nearly tant attorney — a third this would reduce mu- missing an opportunity Groveton; two daugh- A memorial service a decade working as an lawyer — at a salary of nicipal police budgets, to get together. She was ters, Shirley Orrino at Sacred Heart Parish assistant county attor- $46,000 to ready his Office by reducing the need for an active member of the and husband Domen- with interment to fol- ney in Travis County, for the “Felonies First” police officer prosecu- Sacred Heart Parish in ic of Foxboro, Mass. low at Fairview Cem- Texas (in which Austin initiative now sought tors. North Stratford and the and Debra Bernard of etery, both in North is located), including by Superior Court Chief When asked about Pointe Overlook Social Nashua; six grandchil- Stratford, will be held prosecutorial experi- Justice Tina Nadeau. how the office was func- Club in Lantana, Fla., dren (Karen Cutter and in the late spring. ence and working with Her proposal is that the tioning, he replied that a form of jury selection Superior Court — rath- it was very busy but that Evelyn Julia Miller, 88 now being introduced er than Circuit Court the part-time support HILLSBORO, Ore. ly challenging decades. (wife Carol) Miller, and in New Hampshire, — would be recognized staff that he shares with — Evelyn Julia Mill- She was uncommonly Janice and (husband county attorney John as having first jurisdic- the Victim-Witness Ad- er, known as ma, mom mellow and understand- Darryl) Farley. She is McCormick explained at tion. Her goal would be vocacy Program is work- and Gram, died peace- ing, almost to a fault. also survived by her Monday’s county budget to have three-quarters ing well. McCormick fully in her apartment She rarely got angry sister, Doris Tetreault hearing in West Stewart- of felony level cases re- noted, for example, that at Rosewood Park Re- and acted out. But on and brother, Robert and stown. Because of the his solved within 90 days, 90 almost all the closed cas- tirement Home in Hill- those rare occasions (wife Ginny) Tippitt. qualifications, the coun- percent within 180 days es are properly filed and sboro, Ore. from con- she got your complete Evelyn was pre- ty attorney offered his and 98 percent within a no longer piled up on the gestive heart failure on attention very quickly ceded in death by her new hire $58,000 a year, year — far speedier than floor. Nov. 22, 2014. She was and got her point across parents, Ellen Morgan more than he’d original- today’s norm. The commissioners’ a loving, gentle and car- very clearly. She was and Robert Tippitt; sis- ly budgeted. But since the state recommended 2015 bud- ing woman who gave the greatest of human ters, Vernie LeMay, Tarango, who speaks legislature has not yet get for the County Attor- wonderful hugs. beings, and treated ev- Sarah Newton, Alice Spanish, earned a B.A. discussed or approved ney’s Office is $342,400, She was one of nine eryone in her circle of DaCunha, Lucy Allen, in both history and polit- this proposed change, up from the approved children born to Ellen influence with great Lorraine Tetreault and ical science in 1994 from the commissioners are 2014 budget of $304,050. Morgan and Robert Tip- respect. Everyone who brother Warren Tippitt; pitt. was near and close to husband John (Dusty) Evelyn was born in her held her in great Miller; daughter, Shir- Groveton, and spent admiration. Even the ley Miller Esquivel and WREN buys 177 Main St., Tillotson the majority of her life staff at Rosewood said son, Wayne Miller. in Groveton and Nor- on many occasions She has many, many thumberland. She was how much they appre- relatives, and grandchil- Fund awards matching grant married to John (Dusty) ciated her demeanor dren, and we hope they BY EDITH TUCKER per said. In 2009, WREN be- Miller for 55 years (until and pleasant attitude. all sign the online guest [email protected] Mayor Paul Grenier gan a feasibility study his death in 1997), and She had several major book. Mom especially, BERLIN — It was explained at Friday’s to explore the possibil- they had seven chil- health concerns and wanted to thank Sally only a half hour before budget hearing how de- ities of a satellite office dren. didn’t make it the fore- and Leo Frizzell for all Marilinne Cooper, exec- lighted he is that WREN in Berlin as part of its Mom’s love was her front of her day to day their love and kindness utive director of WREN secured the matching long-range vision to rep- family and she was a living. Instead, she just over the years. She (the Women’s Rural En- Tillotson grant. licate WREN’s model in very hard worker. She forged ahead with the knew that her life was trepreneurial Network), “I’ve been very sur- Bethlehem for economic chopped wood, hauled rest of life. She learned better because of you! was due in a lawyer’s prised and pleased — in development in a com- water, washed laundry so much about life, from A graveside service office on Friday, Dec. 5, fact, I guess you’d say, munity where there had by hand in addition to just living, and passed for Evelyn [and son to write a check to buy I’ve been floored — by been a series of disheart- doing all the cooking, it on to those who were Wayne] will be held in the building at 117 Main the very positive activity ening mill and factory baking and housekeep- lucky enough to have the Ridgewell Ceme- St. from Paul Charest and energy that WREN’s closures. ing with the smallest of spent so many quali- tery, Guildhall, Vt. on that she got word that brought to Main Street By 2010, WREN budgets! Evelyn also ty times with her. She Saturday, July 18, 2015 the Neil and Louise Til- that’s not part of the reg- launched the Berlin Lo- did house cleaning for will continue to live on at 11 a.m., with a memo- lotson Fund had award- ular retail scene,” Gre- cal Works Farmers Mar- elderly clients in the in the hearts and mem- rial immediately follow- ed the nonprofit orga- nier said. “It’s brought ket and opened a Main neighborhood because ories of all of those she ing at the Town Hall in nization $40,417 as the a lot of people to down- Street office for classes, she did not learn to drive touched so profound- Guildhall, Vermont. We much-needed 20 percent town.” workshops, one-on-one until she was in her late ly and will be greatly hope that you will join match for the $161,670 He admitted, howev- tutorials and the WREN ‘40’s. She was hired by missed at all of our fu- us to celebrate our won- grant awarded earlier er, that having another BETA program. Lancaster Hospital in ture family gatherings. derful mother, grand- by the Northern Border nonprofit organization Under WREN coordi- the housekeeping de- Mom also loved trav- mother, friend and our Regional Commission that doesn’t pay any nator Laura Jamison en- partment and worked eling with family and brother Wayne. (NBRC) to create an property taxes in a City ergetic and enthusiastic there from March 1973 was blessed with many Please sign the online entrepreneurial train- where nearly half its management, the Farm- to April 1990 – 17 years! trips to Canada, the Pa- guest book at: www. ing center and “maker properties are tax-free is ers Market not only has Mom loved playing cific Northwest, Florida armstrongcharronfu- space” for artists and a bit of a concern, he ad- brought an infusion of cards, reading and sew- and Europe. neralhome.com crafters in the City’s mitted. customers to the stut- ing. She was the “glue” Evelyn is survived Donations may be downtown. Cooper said there tering downtown econ- that held our family by her children, Ali- made to a charity of “Now that we own would be a “soft” opening omy but also provided together over several cia Miller, John Mill- one’s choice in the the building, WREN in mid-March 2015, after much-needed market ac- very difficult, financial- er, William (Bill) and Groveton area. WORKS will have a which the building’s fa- cess to help area artists permanent presence on cilities will be open to and entrepreneurs. Dana Masters, 59 Main Street where area members frm noon to In 2012, WREN moved WEST STEWART- dealing in vehicles in and Chris of Pittsburg, residents can get tech- 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, its Berlin office to the STOWN — Dana Mas- 1996, when he started and Dennis and his wife nical assistance, attend Thursdays, and Fridays Congregational Church ters, 59, of West Stewart- working at Berlin City, Marianne of Goodview, classes, and have access and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that TRI-County CAP stown, died peacefully and later worked at Lew- Va.; and countless cous- to computers and the In- Saturdays. purchased, expanding in his sleep on Monday, is Ford in Colebrook ins, nieces and nephews. ternet as well as studio A Grand Opening is its services and provid- Dec. 8, 2014. until it closed in 2008. He was preceded in space — for clay, and set for on June 11. ing more ongoing events Dana was born on He returned to working death by his father, Rus- other materials, plus 3D A part-time office per- that appealed to resi- May 10, 1955, in West with many of his friend- sell, and a brother, Peter. printing,” Cooper said. son will be hired for 20 dents of the Androscog- Stewartstown to Rus- ly co-workers at Berlin At Dana’s request, The two grants, to- hours a week. gin Valley and beyond. sell and Verna (Hall) City in 2010. there will be no calling taling $202,087, include Grants will be sought Jamison can be Masters. He grew up in Dana enjoyed fishing hours, and the family money for needed equip- to help older citizens reached at 723-1004 or Monroe, where his fa- with his brother Chris, will hold a private ser- ment, including technol- learn to use technology, at LocalWorks@gmail. ther worked until trans- hunting, and going to vice. In lieu of flowers, ogy. from Smartphones to iP- com. ferring to the First Con- camp with the Perry donations may be made “We went way out ads, Cooper said, “We’re necticut Lake dam when Pond boys. He loved to a college fund estab- on a limb in arranging calling the idea “No Se- Dana was in high school. spending time with his lished for Dana’s grand- to buy the building that niors Left Behind” — a He was a 1973 graduate of family, especially his son, Landon, at the First day,” she said, noting takeoff on “No Child Left Pittsburg High School. little buddy Landon. He Colebrook Bank, 132 that when WREN signed Behind,” but without the After graduation, he was a former member Main St., Colebrook, NH a purchase and sale tests. worked many odd jobs and Past Master of Eve- 03576. agreement in early July WREN, according to throughout the North ning Star Lodge #37, F. Condolences may be it was contingent on its its website, is continual- Country, from serving in & A.M. offered to the family on- getting the NBIC grant ly seeking new ways to the Dining Room at The He is survived by line by going to www. and a 20 percent match strengthen and support Balsams, to trimming his wife of 31 years, Re- jenkinsnewman.com. from a then-unnamed the North Country’s and cutting Christmas becca (Cross) Masters; Funeral arrange- foundation. Work on small-town economies, trees during the holiday daughters Katie of Mon- ments in New Hamp- the building’s Pleasant to encourage the devel- season, and eventually treal, Québec, and Sar- shire are under the Street fire escape and opment and patronage took up full-time work at ah and her son Landon direction of Jenkins & the back porch has al- of hometown businesses the Beecher Falls Divi- of Beecher Falls; his Newman Funeral Home ready been completed, and to actively urge its sion of Ethan Allen. mother, Verna of Pitts- in Colebrook. and some classes and ac- communities to spend He shifted careers to burg; brothers Jeffrey tivities have begun, Coo- their dollars locally. FOR SCHOOL BUSES! A16 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 ••• Union Bank offers six ways to avoid holiday shopping scams MORRISVILLE, Vt credit and debit card chief executive officer of *Monitor your ac- mation that could lead to banking from a public – In the wake of recent transactions are con- Union Bank. count. Use online and fraud. Wi-Fi network. data breaches, shoppers ducted safely every day, Union Bank offers mobile banking to keep *Limit large sums of *Shop safely. Before should be on high alert it’s important that con- the following tips to help an eye on your transac- cash. Even though we’ve making an online pur- while purchasing their sumers are aware of the consumers keep their in- tions, especially during seen financial crime mi- chase, make sure the presents this holiday potential for holiday formation safe whether the holidays. If you don’t grate from physical to website uses secure tech- season. scams,” said David Sil- shopping in the store or use these electronic tool, cyber, customers should nology. When you are at “While millions of verman, president and online: at least diligently review be careful not to carry the checkout screen, ver- your bank statement. Ei- around large sums of ify that the web address ther way, notify the bank cash when shopping. begins with https. Also, right away if there’s any Credit and debit card check to see if a tiny fraudulent activity. issuers will general- locked padlock symbol *Beware of phishing ly make you whole if appears on the page. scams. During the hol- there’s fraud against *Read the site’s priva- idays, criminals will your account. If cash is cy policies. Though long create a fake email for a stolen, your money is and complex, privacy deal that’s too good to be gone. policies tell you how the true. If you click on any *Secure your Internet site protects the personal links within the email, connection. If shopping information it collects. If you may be download- online, make sure you do you don’t see or under- ing malware onto your so from a password pro- stand a site’s privacy computer or you may be tected Wi-Fi network. policy, consider doing asked for payment infor- Never access online business elsewhere. Sports Wednesday, December 17, 2014 oös ounty emocrat BPAGE B1 C C D Groveton boys chop down Woodsville

Photo by Jonathan Benton Photo by Jonathan Benton Daegan Lurvey looks for an opening down the right lane against Woodsville. Austin Lesperance shoots a three-pointer on Friday.

BY JONATHAN BENTON before the buzzer to give In the final minute, Thornton and Ryan Ol- [email protected] purple the 11-9 lead after however Gage Charron sen wide open to take the WOODSVILLE — It one. hit a big layup and Gad- lead 35-34. was exciting action at The Eagles took off wah swished a three up Groveton finally re- the Woodsville gym Fri- with even more inten- the middle to lead 23-18. grouped and pressured day with enough acro- sity in the second quar- The last shot went to up the ball for two back- batics and foul calls to ter and were only speed Jaret Bemis to leave the to-back uncontested necessitate a circus tent bumped by fouls: a nice Engineers trailing 23-20 buckets from Lurvey. with the Eagles lasting charge taken by Skylar at halftime. Woodsville contin- out in the end Clough and a contested The third quarter ued to dish it out to Be- For the first minute layup that Pushee got a kicked off with another mis who hit one more Groveton brought the in- free from. three pointer from Gad- three-pointer, but two tensity and Woodsville Just two minutes into wah, but Bemis returned hoops in a row driven in was more conversvative the second Woodsville fire with one as well in by Gadwah and Lurvey and that seemed to work fell into 7-5 foul trouble. just the first minute. gave purple the 42-38 ad- for them as a fouled Dan Things were looking It was 30 seconds later vantage heading into the Abrahamsen gave the good for the visitors un- that Bemis struck with final canto. green hosts the lead. til the game came to a another outside shot to The fourth quarter At 6:46 to go, howev- screeching halt as an shorten the margin 26- led off with a break- er, Eagle Corey Gadwah injured Atkinson helped 25. away by Lurvey for a was faulted at the three- off the court. He landed After Guay sent in a free and there was soon point line and hit all hard while dishing out rebound and Pushee slid a Gadwah three-pointer three to give purple their a block that knocked the in a shot from the post to push Groveton ahead first lead of the game, 3-2. cushion off the wall. the tide turned into the 46-40 with six minutes to Same Pushee reeled the Coming out of it pur- Eagle’s favor. Gage the go. lead back in with a hoop, ple stayed out of the En- finshed of some clock- The Eagles would but Daegan Lurvey soon gineers reach until 2:10 work passing with a keep Woodsville at that landed a free to tie. The to go. Over a thirty sec- hoop. He then sent an in- arms length for the Photo by Jonathan Benton action went back and ond period Pushee land- tercepted pass to an open rest of the game. At the Ben Atkinson goes up to the hoop before coming out of the forth with the score ty- ed two frees and set in Rogers underneath. four-minute mark both game with an injury in Woodsville. ing again, 6-6, at 3:44 to a second chance basket Woodsville couldn’t teams fell into 7-7 foul go. to retie the game 18-18. hang onto the ball called trouble and the game Chris Guay at 1:02 to go. ing in coast-to-coast and In the last few sec- Groveton would turn- a timeout at 4:19. would soon bounce be- Groveton did a solid Lesperance pulling a onds Lurvey finished up over the ball 16 times Three quick mental tween the foul lines. job maintaining pos- nice momentum turning a break from Austin Les- compared to Woods- error hoops in a row hap- Sitting down with their session until the end as steal. perance and then Les- ville’s nine for the first pened in Woodsville’s fa- fifth was Charron at 3:19, well as some nice plays perance drilled a three half. vor that left Lloyd, Eric Abrahamsen at 3:17 and including Gadwah driv- Chop, PAGE B10 Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season Fireside Hearth & Leisure hopes you have a chance to gather around cozy, care-free warmth this holiday season. Let us help you bring captivating warmth into your home with $200 savings on any Harman pellet stove, insert, or central heating system. www.firesidehearth.net

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Photo by Jonathan Benton The WMRHS girls Cross Country team unveiled their Championship Banner at a Special banquet on Sunday. Groveton girls let off some steam against Woodsville

BY JONATHAN BENTON letier drove in for two fore intermission, how- [email protected] frees for Groveton’s last ever, Martin made up WOODSVILLE — lead of the first half, 5-4. for a previous play faux The Lady Eagles had For the next four min- pau and landed a three the deeper bench and utes Groveton would be to make the score 23-19 Woodsville had more denied from the basket at halftime. size, but in the end foul and Woodsville went Pelletier started in trouble did the Engi- up 11-5 for the first half. the third quarter and de- neers in as big purple The Eagles were outre- spite a d return to offen- took the bout on the road bounded and allowed sive form by Woodsville 41-37 too many second chance she made a noticeable The first quarter saw shots. dent in her team’s defen- a lot of play from the free For the first half En- sive rebounding. Even throw line and Cassady gineers so she and the rest of the Brown drew first blood Groveton got back Lady Eagles had trou- ten seconds in with the on track with a quick ble dealing with Woods- first of the game. shot from singer out to ville’s size, namely the The Engineers hung Brown just 40 seconds goliath Kinder sisters. in there pressuring for in. Kiana Martin got on Maggie Kinder hit two the foul line. A shot from the court for purple and hoops in a row out mus- Photo by Jonathan Benton Tanisha Singer under- added another outside cling the Groveton de- Tanisha Singer makes a cut past an Engineer. neath kept purple ahead netter to come back 11-9 fense to push the gap 29- 3-2 and then Abbey Pel- at 6:10 to go. 23 at four minutes to go. The fouls continued A minute 30 seconds to grow on both sides. left Pelletier gained her Purple’s historic lead third foul and hit the score, Pelletier, had two bench again. Groveton and came out with three pushed back with four minutes left in the sec- frees in a row from ond quarter. Eventual- Brown and singer, 29-26 ly in the second canto at 1:00. Lily Kinder had Singer got fouled giving the last shot of the quar- the guest their seventh ter from the outside, foul of the half to trail however, as a final play just 15-14. by Groveton was denied Woodsville hung with underneath. Available at the... the mill town kids and The fourth quarter Jax Jr. Cinemas got the best of a Groveton kicked off with a bang Ticket Booth or at the Exit 41 Travel Inn break. Near the buzzer from the Groveton cor- Woodsville had widened ner as Singer started off the margin by seven. Be- with a three, Bree Mosh- er tied up the game 31-31. Photo by Jonathan Benton That was the turning Alicia Lesperance hits some much needed frees against Woodsville Friday. ® of the tide their seventh foul of the pressured the ball away 37 lead. At 2:54 left in the second half. from Lesperance, but There until the end game purple had a little Pelletier gained her she gave one last for- was a intense game more breathing room fourth at 1:54 and al- ward push on it giving of keep away with for strategy and pulled a lowed M. Kinder the Mosher the opportunity Groveton maintaining nice ring around the ros- chance to tie it up 37-37 to pick it up for a layup. their composure. ie play to cut underneath with two frees. Groveton was look- Groveton 41 that earned Woodsville The Engineers then ing to make those frees, Singer 2-5-9, Brown but gained an edge off of 1-2-4, Lesperance 2-1-5, Engineer mistakes. The Pelletier 2-2-6, Mosher TH COUN green hosts were forced 3-0-6, Martin 4-0-9, Bilo- OR TRY to foul in the final min- deau 1-0-2: Totals 15-10-41 N ute. Singer went back to Woodsville 37 GASTROENTEROLOGY the line at 40.2 seconds Clough 0-3-3, Martin that sent M. Kinder to 1-0-2, L. Kinder 3-0-6, M. the bench with her fifth Kinder 7-2-16, Page 4-2- Howard S. Mitz D.O. and landed one for a 40- 10: Totals 15-7-37

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BY JONATHAN BENTON [email protected] Last Year’s Finish: The Regional girls had a record of 11-11 and fell in the second round of the playoffs to Fall Moun- tain. Coach: Gary Jenness returns for his ninth year as head coach of the Lady Spartans assisted by Brent Covell and Ol- ivia Colborn in their first year. Graduation Losses: Kayla Bosse, Olivia Con- way, Keelin Lane and Kaitie Wood Returning Athletes: Senior Jill Rooney, Ken- zie Sanborn, Lily Stine- hour; Juniors Alex Cur- tis, Corrinna Boggess and Mariah Fryman. Newcomers: Seniors Katherine Belanger, Bail- eigh Stillings; Freshmen Kaitlyn Nelson, Amaya Dodier, Makenna Force and Brianne Watson. Outlook: The Region- al girls graduated two of their lead scorers both on the inside and perimeter shooting and look to a dif- ferent, but experienced Photo by Jonathan Benton crew. This year’s team The Lady Spartans varsity basketball team of 2014: (first row) Kaitlyn Nelson, Jill Rooney, Lily Stinehour, Alex Curtis, Amaya Dodier, Baileigh Stillings, (back has four girls who started row) Corrinna Boggess, Katherine Belanger, Mariah Fryman, Makenna Force, Bri Watson and Kenzie Sanborn. some or all of last year’s varsity experience from Gary Jenness. “We have son with Lily Stinehour night out. Starters will Makenna Force depend- games, Jill Rooney, Lily last year. pretty good team speed so injured and do not know come from: Jill Rooney, ing on what we need for Stinehour, Mackenzie “We will not be very hopefully we can cause when she will return. We Alex Curtis, Mackenzie that night. We hope to Sanborn and Alex Curtis tall so will have work at defensive problems look to improve as the Sanborn, Mariah Fry- improve and get into the The six returning play- boxing out and defensive and get some fast break season progresses and be man, Corrinna Boggess, play-offs and take it from ers have quite a bit of rebounding,” said Coach points. We start the sea- competitive night in and Katherine Belanger and there.” Sen. Woodburn encourages high school students to become Senate pages North Country Sen- a page in the Senate is Pages will be asked to inside the Senate Cham- ator Jeff Woodburn is a unique opportunity assist the Senate Clerk’s ber, where they can ob- inviting interested high to learn about and par- Office, and other staff serve the live floor de- school students to con- ticipate in state govern- members, with a variety bates and the legislative sider applying for the ment,” said Woodburn, of duties that will con- process in action. New Hampshire Senate a former high school civ- tribute to the ultimate Interested high Page Program. “Being ics teacher. creation of new laws that school students should While taking part in will govern the State of contact the Senate Clerk New Hampshire. In addi- Jordyn Buck was one of the Senate Page Pro- at the Senate Chamber twelve, male and female soc- gram, students will be tion, students will have 107 North Main Street cer players in the State of NH active participants in an an opportunity to meet Concord, NH 03301 603- to receive the James "Skip" actual Senate Session, their own Senators and 271-3420 (phone) 603- Reagan Award from the NH this providing a first- possibly share thoughts 271-3545 (fax) Senate- Soccer Officials Association. hand learning experi- and ideas with them. [email protected]. The award is given out to soccer players who exemplify ence regarding the role Throughout the Sen- nh.us or Senator Wood- sportsmanship and character of the legislators in state ate Session, Pages will burn at jeff.woodburn@ while participating in NH high government. Student sit in “front row” seats leg.state.nh.us. school soccer.

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BY: ROSALIND LADD last of which was not re- of the Inhabitants of the more than fourteen and he asked her father for It is easy to become tired until 1957. In 1870 District, as [it is] very under twenty-one who her hand in marriage, nostalgic as we think a graded elementary desirable there should are unable to read and he was told, “You can’t about the one room school was organized in be, in order to have the write.” marry my daughter. school houses in earli- town and in 1896 there Teacher useful and the Some of the earli- You don’t have an edu- er days of Lancaster. It were 398 pupils. school profitable.” est settlers had a deep cation.” Luckily, he in- can seem romantic to Lancaster Academy Overall, though, the respect for education. herited some property picture young girls and was chartered in 1828. schools were success- There is a story told which enabled him to at- boys, maybe barefoot in It began life in the old ful, as evidenced by this about Richard Clair Ev- tend Dartmouth College, summer or bundled up court house, then on comment at the end of erett, the first lawyer to graduating in 1790. He in layers of warm sweat- Main and Bridge Street, the 1831 report: [the reside in Lancaster. At went on to study law in ers, Jackets, hats, boots, but was moved several er, much to be regretted Committee is] “happy the age of 17 he came to Albany, New York, and and hand-knit mittens, times after that. In 1844 that in this District the to add that they can find Lancaster and worked then settled in Lancast- walking a mile or more there were 93 students, past winter, there was none in these districts as a hired man. He fell er in 1793 and married to school. Before les- paying tuition of $3.50 a not that harmony and four years of age and un- in love with Persis Wild- Persis, who had waited sons began, one child term. In 1895 the town good feeling between der fourteen who have er, daughter of Major eight years for him to would have to bring in voted to maintain a high the Teacher and some neglected school, or any Jonas Wilder, but when complete his education. firewood for the stove, school, and the Academy another would go to the and high school merged. nearby farm and carry When it occupied the A Century in Coös back a pail full of drink- building near the Wild- ing water. The youngest er Cemetery, with sepa- Compiled by Cathy Cardinal-Grondin children looked forward rate entrances for boys to lively spelling bees and girls, the lower floor 1914 cently brought no in- and was recently pro- 1974 and playing Fox and had grades 1-4 and the L. F. Moore is the dictments against Wade moted to Corporal. Wilbur Schurman Goose at recess. Academy was upstairs, first local firm to install Lane for shooting Henry Ross Standard re- autographs a copy of his But – would we want with grades 5-12. Chil- a cash carrier system. Colby in Whitefield or ceived a message that book, “I Remember” for to recreate the ear- dren who lived on farms During the past week at against Elmore Barnes, Santa Claus will be at his his grandson, Michael ly school experience? far from town boarded this progressive house, who accidentally shot home next Wednesday at Kopp at a publication Teachers had to provide with families in town in six stations have been Thomas Whitney of Lan- 2:00 p.m. He invites all party held at the Demo- separate lessons for first order to attend the high installed and a cashier’s caster; both men were children to attend. crat. graders to eighth grad- school. desk has been erected in mistaken for deer. The Rialto Theatre Mrs. Gertrude Pea- ers, with not much time The high school cur- the center. plans their annual Chil- slee of Guildhall an- for individual attention. riculum was rigorous; Mr. Sullivan, and em- 1934 dren’s Party; special nounces that at the Lan- Books were shared and all students learned Lat- ployee of the Balsams Re- A big sled dog race is films will be shown for caster Fair next year the writing materials very in as well as English, sort, discovered several booked for the Lancaster the children. There is no New England Hereford limited. Girls had the Mathematics, French, articles of his wardrobe Carnival in January. At cost, just bring a canned Association will pay $10 opportunity to go to History, Geography, missing. With the help least 10 of the best dog good for the Weeks Hos- to each junior exhibitor school for both 3-month Rhetoric, Chemistry, of Police Officer Kelley, teams in New England pital Food Drive. that shows a Hereford sessions, but boys who Astronomy, and Phi- he tracked Mr. Kenney will be on hand for the heifer in one or more of were needed to work on losophy. It should be to Colebrook where he event. 1964 the open classes. the family farm attended noted that in the 1800’s, was apprehended and Lancaster Academy The Jax Theatre in Ed Clark, general only the winter session. people did not respect Mr. Sullivan was able to lost its first game of the Colebrook was pur- manager of the Mount On the coldest days, the a line between church retrieve his goods. Mr. season to Groveton, los- chased by Mr. and Mrs. Washington Cog Rail- teacher kept a pail of and state. According Kenney was allowed to ing its first start in the Charles Hughes. This is way, has accomplished snow to rub on ears and to the Lancaster Town return to his home in basketball league. the first time this enter- the almost impossible by fingers so they would History: “The students Canada without arrest. prise has been locally creating the first small not thaw out too quick- were required to visit The Democrat an- 1944 owned. work train unit for the ly. And the dash to the the old meeting-house nounces that it will con- Friends of Mr. and William Styles of 109-year-old railway. outhouse, with its Sears on Sundays and listen tribute .15 cents of ev- Mrs. Chester Marshall Groveton was hon- Last week Mr. Clark and or Montgomery Ward to the sermons, and on ery dollar received for gather to help celebrate ored as the first coun- crew-member, Roger pages, could be mighty Monday morning make subscriptions to the Red their 25th wedding anni- cilor-elect for the first Sanders, made the trip cold. Remember, too, a report of them a part Cross Relief fund for the versary. district for New Hamp- from the base station to that corporal punish- of their school duties.” month of December. Lt. Douglas McAl- shire. About 200 people the summit in 29 min- ment was allowed. (p.418). lister of Guildhall was attended the testimonial utes. The first recorded Members of the 1924 among those killed in dinner at the Thayer Ho- school master was an School Committee vis- There is a health situ- a bomber crash at Fort tel in Littleton. 1984 Englishman who came ited each school twice a ation affecting the Lan- Worth Texas. He is a A 300-pound safe Suzie Page of WMRHS to Lancaster from Bos- year and made a report caster Hospital. Scarlet graduate of Groveton stolen from Bailey’s was chosen as the Spar- ton in 1782 and boarded to the town. In 1830 they fever has presented af- High School. Department Store in tan team representative with different families visited 5 schools, with fecting two recovering Groveton was found in to play in the second each week. In 1790 the class size ranging from patients. While this did 1954 the Ammonoosuc River. annual Vermont – N.H. town voted 36 bushels the smallest with 16 not require the closing Lloyd Sherman of It was found just below a field hockey game to of wheat for the school scholars to the largest, of the hospital, it was Lancaster was recently bridge near Daniel Tru- be played in Plymouth. and in 1794 the first log with 50. The report was thought best to hold cited for 16 years of ser- land’s summer home in She was chosen with the schoolhouse was built. positive about all the off on admissions until vice to the State Police Stark. help of her coach Nan- By 1861 there were 15 schools, with this one completely disinfected. cy Colborn as one of the rural school houses, the exception: “It is, howev- The Grand Jury re- hardest working stick handlers. ABC’s Good Morning 11 Riverglen Lane 9 Remick Lane 383 Main Street America arrived at the Littleton, NH Bretton Woods, NH Franconia, NH Lorrainy Marchessault 603-444-1294 603-259-0210 603-823-5700 Christmas Tree Farm in South Canaan capturing for the United States au- dience the wreath-mak- ing and tree operations.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Coös County Democrat B5 ••• Weekly Calendar Victoria Cimino named Director of NH of Events Division of Travel and Tourism Development CONCORD — On Tourism will only con- setts Office of Travel December 3, Governor tinue to expand New and Tourism. Her back- Maggie Hassan and the Hampshire’s reputation ground also includes Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday Executive Council unan- as a popular year round work with New York [email protected] to Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 imously confirmed Vic- vacation destination.” City-based Redpoint toria Cimino as the new Cimino has more than Marketing PR, Inc. and Director of the Division 13 years of experience Boston-based Connel- of Travel and Tourism providing communica- ly Partners. Cimino Development (DTTD). tions solutions, counsel received a Bachelor of As Director, she’ll guide and creative direction to Science Degree in Busi- Ongoing Events: DTTD in its mission of both government agen- ness Management from Weeks Diabetes Support Group – The group developing and promot- team,” said NH Depart- cies and private sector Keene State College. meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in ing New Hampshire as ment of Resources and organizations. She has “It is an hon- the Weeks Hospital Board Room. The hospital is lo- a domestic and interna- Economic Development served as Communica- or to serve the state in cated at 173 Middle Street Lancaster, NH. The group tional travel destination (DRED) Commissioner tions Manager for the this role,” said Cimino. is for diabetes patients, as well as friends and family to increase visitation, Jeff Rose. “She brings New Hampshire Divi- “Tourism is an incredi- of people with diabetes. 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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thurs- day evenings at the Lancaster Emergency Medical Services (LEMS) Building, 19 Mechanic Street, Lan- caster. Weigh - in is 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a meeting at 6:15 pm. Parking and entrance at rear of building. Call Bonnie at 802-892-6614 for more infor- mation.

Lancaster AA Meetings — Sundays 9:30 a.m. 3rd and 11th Step meeting at Weeks Hospital,3rd floor conference room. Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m. - 12 & 12 discussion group, Weeks Hospital 3rd Floor con- ference room; Thursday’s 8:00 p.m. open discussion, at All Saints Catholic Church, Main St., Lancaster. Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. Big Book discussion group, Weeks Hospital, 3rd floor conference room. Ongoing.

North Country Toastmasters now meets Thurs- days — North Country Toastmasters, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Practice your communication and leadership skills in an easy going, no pressure, supportive atmo- sphere. Meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at The Beal House Inn, 2 West Main Street, Littleton. Open to the public, ages 18 years or older. Please contact RESPONSE [email protected] or call Elaine at 802-473-0120 Debra Haynes, RESPONSE to Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Director and Adele Woods, Coos County Family Health or go to http://northcountrynh.toastmastersclubs. Services Chief Executive Officer, gratefully received a $1,000 donation from the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program. The funds are to be used to furnish RESPONSE clients with gift cards to purchase gifts and personal items for themselves and their children org for more information. during the holiday season. Funds are derived from the collection of no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories, in any condition, that are donated to Communications Stores nationwide. Groveton Weight Watchers meets Mondays at the United Methodist Church in Groveton at 6:30 p.m.

Weight Watchers meets Thursdays at the Christ Top of the Common in Lunenburg United Methodist Church in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m.

The Presidential Gem and Mineral Soci- announces Gingerbread Bazaar winners ety meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. There is The Top of the Com- each awarded a personal candies) – Hannah Bris- burg. Additional awards a program, raffle and refreshments. Jefferson Town mon Committee is pan pizza donated by Piz- tol with a guess of 158. by skill level in the Open Hall 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info call Sharon pleased to announce the za Hut of St. Johnsbury. The Gingerbread Cre- category: Leah Shatney O’Neill at 466-2395 or Dave Tellman at 837-9764. winners of the Ginger- The winners are: Con- ation Contest entries – antique Christmas pin bread Bazaar free door nor Reynolds and Darby were outstanding! Peo- donated by Judy Young Guildhall Public Library will be open starting prizes and contests. Con- Peters (ages 4-6 with 12 ple’s Choice winners: and ½ pint maple syr- Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 – 1:00. Library also open gratulations everyone! cookies), Reilly Bristol Joan Vars – Traditional up donated by Al & Lo- Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 – 8:00. The free door prizes (ages 7-9 with 16 cook- category, awarded $15 retta Pitt, Evelyn Mod- were awarded as follows: ies), and Hannah Show- Gift Certificate donated er, poinsettia stocking Randolph Public Library—Open Monday and Larry Vars - $30 Gift Cer- alter (ages 10-12 with 15 by Riff’s Flower Shop of holder donated by Judy Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday and tificate donated by Coun- cookies). Tim Egar, the Lancaster, Ginger White Young, Ginger White, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – noon. try Fixin’s of Northum- 13-adult group winner – Cookies & Crackers cat- votive Santa donated by berland, Sandra Fuller with 21 cookies, was egory, awarded $10 Gift Judy Young. Jefferson Christian Church Sunday Services, and Bruce Couturier – awarded a breakfast do- Certificate donated by Each winner also re- 8:30 a.m. at the IOOF Hall, across from the Town small pizzas donated by nated by Sylvia’s Lunch North Country Family ceived a gingerbread Hall. Sunday School offered during these services. Lancaster House of Pizza Break of Lancaster. Restaurant of Groveton scent candle donated by Everyone welcome. of Lancaster. Counting jar winners: and a recordable photo Aunt Sadie’s of Lunen- Some great cookie small jar (19 candies) - greeting card donated by burg. Coos County Republicans meet on the third stacking attempts were Connor Reynolds with a Larry & Lorraine Odell, Upcoming events Thursday of each month at the Water Wheel in Jef- made by visitors of all guess of 18, medium jar Andy Bouchard – open sponsored by the Top of ferson at 7pm. For more info regarding topic and ages! The winners in (29 candies) – Dexter and category, awarded $20 the Common Committee speakers: contact Eric, 603-348-1140. the categories ages 4 Griffin Lawson with a Gift Certificate donated can be found at www. through age 12 were guess of 10, large jar (173 by Trina’s Deli of Lunen- topofthecommon.org Stark Heritage Center, Now Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. through October, Call Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881 for other open- ings. (Rte. 3 North). Box office open 10AM-8PM. 603- 837-9322.

Winter Soup nights — St. Paul’s Lancaster, ev- ery Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. welcome.

Wednesday, December 17 Berlin Water Works — Next regularly sched- uled meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the 55 Willow Street con- ference room. Public is welcomed to attend and it is handicapped accessible.

Groveton High School will be presenting their annual holiday concert and art show at 7:00 p.m. in the Ryan Memorial Gymnasium. The concert in- cludes performances by the Junior and Senior band as well as the chorus. Art work created by students in grades k-12 will also be on display. The concert is free and open to the public and donations are accept- ed at the door.

Saturday, December 20 Lancaster Farmers’ Market: Lancaster Town Hall, 25 Main St.,9:00 a.m. -noon. Vegetables, fruits, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, crafts. 788-3391, me- Sunday and Peter Quayle were two of the 18 children who attended the Weeks Memorial Library’s Gingerbread Construction [email protected], https://www.facebook. program. The program was made possible by the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 1, who supplied all the tasty materials to build the fabulous houses. Calendar, PAGE ­­­B10 B 6 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, December 17, 2014 ••• The Coös County Democrat BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Berlin High School Vacancy School Administrative Unit #3 – Berlin, NH

The Berlin School Board seeks qualified candidates to apply for the position of Berlin High School Principal to begin July 1, 2015. Berlin High School currently has an enrollment of 436 students, grades 9-12. The school is a Regional Career and Technical Education Center for students to access career ready programs.

The High School Principal reports to the Superintendent of Schools and a 5-member School Board. The position requires familiarity and knowledge of current day educational standards and proven school administrative experience or responsibility in your current position and a willingness to be committed to the position. The Principal communicates and is expected to work closely with all constituencies regularly. Their constituencies are SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #20 students, parents, staff, administrative colleagues, community groups and city government as well as neighboring districts. NOTICE OF VACANCY

Berlin, NH (pop. 9,612), is an outdoor person’s paradise situated just north of New Hampshire’s White Mountains along the Androscoggin River. It provides quick access to some of New England’s best hunting, fishing, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR hiking, climbing, boating, snowmobiling, ATVing and skiing/snowboarding. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or SAU #20, comprising the districts of Dummer, Errol, Gorham Randolph university and be certified by the NH Department of Education. Salary is Shelburne Cooperative and Milan, is seeking an Information Technology commensurate with area districts along with an excellent benefits package. Director who will be responsible for the development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology program for the school systems and the continued support of the SAU #20 1:1 initiatives. Please submit resume and a copy of the district application This individual provides leadership in identifying hardware and software no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 8, 2015 to: purchases, ensuring that they are consistent with the school systems instructional technology plans and state technology guidelines. The Human Resources employee works collaboratively with the other members of the school Berlin Public Schools -SAU #3 system central office staff and school building staff to use technology. An 183 Hillside Ave. individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and Berlin, NH 03570 verbal, is preferred. This position requires a strong working knowledge email [email protected] of the following items: Microsoft Server 2003/2008 environment, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft SQL 2008, Microsoft XP & Windows 7 client management, Please visit our website for our application Microsoft Exchange 2007, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Group www.sau3.org Policy Deployment, TCP/IP & Wireless networks, Google Apps, Budget Management, and Student Information Systems (MMS preferred). Equal Opportunity Employer Please submit a letter of interest, college transcript, 3 current references, and a resume to: you’ll be Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools S.A.U. 20 on 123 Main Street Gorham, NH 03581 THE Applications will be accepted until 4:00p.m CLASSIFIEDS Monday, December 29, 2014

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