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Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 Election 2016 Vol 8, No. 21 WHITEFIELD A BELLWEATHER: For the past quarter century, Whitefield has gone to the winning Presidential Bath w Bethlehem w Dalton w Easton candidate: Obama in 2012 and 2008, Bush in 2004 w Franconia w Lancaster w Landaff w and 2000, and Clinton in 2006. Lisbon w Littleton w Lyman w Monroe On Tuesday night the town chose Donald Trump, 563- Sugar Hill w Whitefield w Woodsville 472. See Coverage Page 4 HASSAN, SUNUNU, WOODBURN WIN: Com- www.caledonianrecord.com plete results from the U.S. Senate, Congressional, Guber- natorial, State Senate, State House and Executive Council Races. Publisher See Coverage Page 6 to 8 Todd Smith Managing Editor Paul Hayes [email protected] Advertising (Littleton) Sylvie Weber (603) 444-7141 (Ext. 1006) Fax: (603) 444-1383 [email protected]

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Bath Man Arrested In Kayak Theft Spree In This Issue Owners of seasonal camps can breathe a little easier after a Bath man accused News Briefs of stealing thousands of dollars in kayaks and canoes in Ryegate and Groton and Page 11 the Mountain Lakes area of Haverhill was arrested by Lisbon police. Police will now be issuing arrest warrants for several other suspects in a case Obituaries they said is most likely drug-related. Page 19 As the arrests pend, however, police say there are more victims of theft who Get Out likely don’t yet know they are victims. Page 14 Thomas Harris, 25, was arrested Saturday on felony charges for allegedly Classifieds stealing about $5,000 worth of merchandise during the first weeks in October, Lisbon Police Chief Scott Pinson said Monday. Page 22 Other items stolen include a generator in Ryegate and a chainsaw from the Wells River Fire Department, he said. “The chainsaw was stolen from a fire scene in Wells River from one of our suspects I haven’t arrested yet,” he said. The eight watercraft - most of which were stolen from camps around Tick- lenaked Pond in Groton and Mountain Lakes - were sold to Nightingale Pawn Shop in Lisbon. What helped lead to the arrests, said Pinson, was an ad placed on craigslist.org. “One of the victims found his kayak for sale on craigslist from a guy who buys items from Nightingale and flips them on craigslist,” said Pinson. “When we got over there, there was a number of kayaks they still had in their possession, and some of the others we received from the guy selling them on craigslist.” One-year-old Sarah Brown peeks out of a voting The seller did not buy them from the pawn shop knowing they were stolen and booth while her mother, Briana Lennox, fills out her he does not face any charges, said Pinson. ballot in Whitefield, N.H., on Tuesday, Nov. 8. (Photo “Each kayak on the lower end runs $300 to $350 apiece,” he said. “There are two Field and Stream kayaks that retail at $600 apiece. The generator is worth by Paul Hayes) about $1,500.” See FYI, Page 3 A3

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4 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 Swing Town: Whitefield Continues To Be Bellweather In Presidential Elections staunch Republicans, and there are people in Woodburn learned growing up in Whitefi eld. It ers are independent minded and they will look at BY PAUL HAYES town who are staunch Democrats, but if you look shaped his bi-partisan approach to politics. you as a person.” Staff Writer at the voter list, the vast majority are undecided,” “I don’t dwell on our diff erences,” said Wood- — — — — — — said Selectman Peter Corey. “I think that evens burn, who defeated Republican challenger Dolly On Tuesday morning, as voters began stream- Whitefi eld remains The Predictor. things out.” McPhaul by a 10 percent margin. “I always felt ing into the C.D. McIntyre Building to cast their For the past quarter century, Whitefi eld has “It’s very interesting that there are so many I could approach anybody and have a discussion ballots, another election was taking place in a gone to the winning Presidential candidate: undecided voters. And those people will vote for with them — and that I could win them over.” second fl oor classroom of the Whitefi eld School. Obama in 2012 and 2008, Bush in 2004 and the candidate they feel will better serve them, Meanwhile, 50 yards away, Republican U.S. Students in the K through 8 school were con- 2000, and Clinton in 2006. whether it’s Republican or Democrat. Maybe Sen. Kelly Ayotte pulled into the Cumberland ducting a mock election. For President, they se- On Tuesday night the town chose Donald that’s the reason why Whitefi eld is, maybe, a Farms to meet with voters 15 hours before the lected Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton by a Trump, 563-472. predictor of who the winner is going to be.” polls opened. 125-102 margin. There’s no doubting why Whitefi eld has the — — — — — — Anticipating a down-to-the-wire race against Eighth grader Andrew Cook chose Trump, uncanny ability to choose Presidential candi- The night before the general election, Demo- Democratic challenger Gov. Maggie Hassan, calling it a diffi cult decision. dates from either party, election after election. cratic state Sen. Jeff Woodburn sat in his apart- Ayotte was depending on North Country voters “I was going to vote for Hillary because she It’s the independents. ment overlooking King’s Square, working his who subscribe to the state’s Live Free or Die talks more about education, and education aff ects Independent voters account for more than one- phone and making a fi nal pitch to undecided and motto. It nearly worked: Ayotte went on to lose me more. But Trump is more about immigration third of the town’s nearly 1,500 registered voters. Republican voters. by just 716 votes, a razor thin .1 percent margin. and safety, so it was a hard choice, to decide be- “Certainly there are people in town who are Reaching across party lines is something Said Ayotte, “I think that New Hampshire vot- See Swing, Page 10 Local Presidential Election Results CLINTON TRUMP Donald Trump carried almost COOS Carroll 213 (45%) 245 (51.8%) all of eastern Coos County. He Clarksville 68 (39.5%) 95 (55.2%) won Northumberland, a com- Colebrook 359 (35.2%) 593 (58.2%) Cyan Columbia 109 (31.8%) 219 (63.8%) munity that had voted Dem- Dalton 192 (38.8%) 280 (56.6%) ocrat the last ve Presidential Magenta Jefferson 216 (36.1%) 357 (59.6%) Lancaster 657 (41.5%) 841 (53.1%) election cycles, and perhaps Northumberland 387 (39.1%) 539 (54.4%) longer. Pittsburg 121 (25.6%) 343 (72..7%)  Yellow Black Stewartstown 95 (27.1%) 231 (66%) Stratford 132 (49.6%) 126 (47.4%) Hillary Clinton performed Whiteﬁ eld 472 (42.4%) 563 (50.5%) GRAFTON strongest in the Pro le School Bath 211 (39.4%) 292 (54.6%) district towns of Bethlehem, Benton 72 (38.3%) 105 (55.9%) Bethlehem 796 (55.2%) 573 (39.8) Easton Franconia and Sugar Easton 118 (61.1%) 65 (33.7%) Hill, where she received a com- Franconia 483 (65%) 233 (31.4%) bined 61 percent of votes. Haverhill 785 (37.3%) 1,186 (56.4%) Landaff 105 (42.5%) 127 (51.4%)  Lisbon 262 (37.5%) 395 (56.5%) e closest margins of victory Littleton 1,239 (43.8%) 1,436 (50.7%) Lyman 126 (40.3%) 169 (54%) were in Piermont (+4 votes, Monroe 173 (35.4%) 291 (59.5%) Clinton), Stratford (+6, Clin- Piermont 179 (50.6%) 175 (49.4%) Sugar Hill 237 (56.3%) 159 (37.8%) ton), Landa (+22, Trump) and Carroll (+32, Trump). Exit Poll: N.H. Voters Weigh Trust, Temperament Democrat Hillary Clinton led among wom- ASSOCIATED PRESS en, younger voters and college-educated Many voters in New Hampshire ap- voters, while Republican Donald Trump peared to be skeptical of both major-party held a lead among men and non-college ed- presidential candidates as they went to the ucated voters. polls on Tuesday, refl ecting the tone of a About 6 in 10 voters held unfavorable long and often bitter campaign, according views of both Trump and Clinton. About to an exit poll conducted for The Associat- 6 in 10 also considered neither candidate ed Press and television networks by Edison fully honest. Research. New Hampshire, with a largely white In the tight race in the Granite State, population, has only four electoral votes See Exit Poll, Page 9 A5

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AYOTTE CONCEDES US SENATE RACE TO HASSAN N.H. Statewide Results PRESIDENT 300 of 300 precincts - 100 percent CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican U.S. and for the greatest country on Earth.” Sununu defeated Democrat Colin Van Ostern in x-Hillary Clinton, Dem 346,816 - 48 percent Sen. Kelly Ayotte conceded defeat to her Dem- Hassan had claimed victory hours earlier, tell- the governor’s race, Democrat Carol Shea-Por- Donald Trump, GOP 345,379 - 47 percent ocratic challenger, Gov. Maggie Hassan, on ing cheering supporters outside the Statehouse ter ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta in Gary Johnson, Lib 30,352 - 4 percent Wednesday, ending what for months had been that she was confi dent she’d maintain a lead the 1st Congressional District, and Democratic Jill Stein, Grn 6,243 - 1 percent one of nation’s most closely-watched contests. once all the votes were counted. U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster defeated Republican Rocky De La Fuente, ADP 672 - 0 percent The secretary of state’s offi ce showed Hassan “I am proud to stand here as the next United Jim Lawrence in the 2nd Congressional District. GOVERNOR with a lead of 1,023 votes out of 738,420. Ayo- States senator from New Hampshire,” she said. The Senate race attracted attention from the 300 of 300 precincts - 100 percent tte, who was elected in 2010, off ered her con- The tight race between Hassan and Ayo- start given the stakes, and interest intensifi ed x-Chris Sununu, GOP 353,427 - 49 percent gratulations to Hassan on Wednesday afternoon. tte was viewed as one of half a dozen contests after Donald Trump became the Republican Colin Van Ostern, Dem 337,141 - 47 percent Max Abramson, Lib 30,959 - 4 percent “This is a critical time for New Hampshire and around the country that would determine which presidential nominee. After months of saying U.S. SENATE our country, and now more than ever, we need party controls the Senate next year. But by late she supported but wasn’t endorsing him, Ayotte 300 of 300 precincts - 100 percent to work together to address our challenges,” she Tuesday night it was clear Republicans would rescinded her support in October and said she x-Maggie Hassan, Dem 353,978 - 48 percent said. “The voters have spoken and now it’s time offi cially retain control regardless of New would write in vice presidential nominee Mike Kelly Ayotte, GOP (i) 353,262 - 48 percent for all of us to come together to get things done Hampshire’s outcome. Pence instead. Aaron Day, Ind 17,614 - 2 percent for the people of the greatest state in this nation Further down the ballot, Republican Chris Ayotte, a former attorney general, argued that, Brian Chabot, Lib 12,918 - 2 percent unlike Hassan, she had been willing to stand up U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 1 to her party’s leadership. She cast herself as an 113 of 113 precincts - 100 percent independent, bipartisan senator while portraying x-Carol Shea-Porter, Dem 161,765 - 44 percent Hassan as a rubber stamp for Democrats and a Frank Guinta, GOP (i) 156,953 - 43 percent hypocrite for taking credit for a state budget she Shawn O’Connor, Ind 34,356 - 9 percent initially vetoed as governor. Robert Lombardo, Lib 6,796 - 2 percent But Hassan, a two-term governor, brought up Brendan Kelly, Ind 5,996 - 2 percent Trump frequently, arguing that Ayotte showed U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 2 bad judgment in supporting him for as long as 186 of 187 precincts - 99 percent she did and put political calculations ahead of x-Ann Kuster, Dem (i) 173,945 - 50 percent principle when she changed her position. On Jim Lawrence, GOP 158,696 - 45 percent John Babiarz, Ind 16,817 - 5 percent Cyan Wednesday, she said she will work with Trump when doing so serves New Hampshire’s inter-

Magenta ests and will stand up to him when it doesn’t. “We know that this election exposed very se- member what unites us as Americans and how rious divisions in our country, and it’s up to all we can make progress together.” of us — elected leaders and citizens — now to Hassan will be the second woman in U.S. come together and focus on our common chal-

Yellow Black history to serve as both governor and senator. lenges and our common opportunities,” she said. New Hampshire’s other U.S. senator, Democrat “Our work going forward is going to be to re- Jeanne Shaheen, was the fi rst.

Local U.S. Senate Results HASSAN AYOTTE Maggie Hassan carried Nor- COOS Carroll 227 (47.2%) 240 (49.9%) thumberland by a 23-vote mar- Clarksville 78 (45.6%) 85 (49.7%) gin, despite the town’s support- Colebrook 415 (40.3%) 569 (55.2%) Columbia 124 (35.8%) 213 (61.6%) ing Republican Donald Trump Dalton 209 (41.4%) 274 (54.3%) in the Presidential race. Jefferson 243 (40%) 349 (57.4%)  Lancaster 689 (42.6%) 866 (53.5%) Northumberland 482 (48.7%) 459 (46.4%) Kelly Ayotte fared best in Pitts- Pittsburg 144 (30.3%) 322 (67.8%) Stewartstown 124 (35.7%) 212 (61.1%) burg (67.8 percent), Landa Stratford 150 (55.4%) 98 (36.2%) (67 percent), Columbia (61.6 Whiteﬁ eld 531 (46.5%) 557 (48.7%) GRAFTON percent) and Stewartstown Bath 213 (38.8%) 314 (57.2%) (61.1 percent). Benton 79 (41.6%) 105 (55.3%)  Bethlehem 754 (52.1%) 616 (42.6%) Easton 115 (58.7%) 74 (37.8%) e closest margins of victory Franconia 447 (60.7%) 278 (37.8%) were in Clarksville (+7 votes, Haverhill 774 (36.2%) 1,238 (57.9%) Landaff 62 (28.4%) 146 (67%) Ayotte), Carroll (+13 Ayotte), Lisbon 290 (40.4%) 383 (53.4%) Northumberland (+23 Hassan) Littleton 1,250 (42.9%) 1,541 (52.9%) Lyman 131 (40.6%) 182 (56.3%) and White eld (+26 Ayotte). Monroe 165 (33.4%) 299 (60.5%) Piermont 207 (52%) 172 (43.2%) Sugar Hill 227 (53%) 189 (44.2%) A7

Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 7 Republican Chris Sununu Elected Governor Of New Hampshire CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Chris who believes that when New Hampshire people litical interests,” he said. “We need to move our know that means always looking out for people.” Sununu defeated Democrat Colin Van Ostern on do it the New Hampshire way, we do it better than state forward and do it in a bipartisan way, and I Tuesday to become New Hampshire’s next gov- anyone else,” he said in a recent debate. ernor and the nation’s youngest at 42. Van Ostern argued that the resort suff ered un- Sununu, whose father, John H. Sununu, served der Sununu’s management, while Sununu said Local Governor Results as governor in the 1980s, will replace Democrat- Van Ostern’s short time at Southern New Hamp- ic Gov. Maggie Hassan, who ran for U.S. Senate shire University and Stonyfi eld Yogurt hardly VAN OSTERN SUNUNU Sununu carried the largest after two terms in Concord. He will be the state’s make him a business leader. COOS fi rst Republican governor since Craig Benson, Joan Wills, 84, a lifelong Democrat from Con- Carroll 217 (45.1%) 248 (51.6%) local communities including who was elected in 2002 and served a single two- cord, switched allegiances and voted for Sununu, Clarksville 78 (46.7%) 85 (50.9%) Littleton (+175 vote margin), year term. saying she picked him because she felt he would Colebrook 409 (41%) 542 (54.4%) Haverhill (+445) and Lancast- Both Sununu and Van Ostern are younger than keep taxes low, “not because he’s got the name.” Columbia 111 (33.3%) 210 (63.1%) the current youngest governor — South Caroli- “I’ve never voted Republican and today I went Dalton 193 (39%) 263 (53.1%) er (+118). na’s Gov. Nikki Haley — and both were hoping all the way,” she said. Jefferson 236 (39%) 337 (55.7%)  to make the leap from the governor’s Executive Van Ostern came to New Hampshire to work Lancaster 697 (44.1%) 815 (51.5%) Council to the governor’s offi ce. The fi ve-mem- on U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s campaign in 2002 Northumberland 416 (43.2%) 485 (50.4%) Van Ostern won White eld by ber council approves state contracts and nomina- and later worked for presidential candidates John Pittsburg 133 (28.7%) 320 (69%) a 35-vote margin, despite the tions, though Sununu and Van Ostern spent much Edwards and John Kerry, U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster Stewartstown 129 (39.1%) 191 (57.9%) of the campaign criticizing each other’s day jobs. and the New Hampshire Democratic Party. More Stratford 144 (53.9%) 106 (39.7%) town voting for Republicans Sununu, now in his third term on the council, recently, he worked as a brand manager at Stony- Whiteﬁ eld 540 (48.6%) 505 (45.5%) Trump for President and Ayotte previously worked as an environmental engineer fi eld Yogurt and as the chief marketing offi cer at GRAFTON and as a business consultant. In 2010, a group of Southern New Hampshire University’s College Bath 222 (41.3%) 295 (54.8%) for U.S. Senate. investors led by his family purchased the Wa- for America, a nonprofi t college that partners with Benton 68 (37%) 107 (58.2%)  terville Valley ski area, and Sununu has worked businesses to allow workers to earn degrees with Bethlehem 762 (53.7%) 565 (39.8) there as general manager and CEO. little or no debt. Easton 132 (68.4%) 54 (28%) e closest margins of victory He frequently described himself as a “stake- Van Ostern said he would focus on attracting Franconia 463 (63.4%) 249 (34.1%) were in Clarksville (Sununu, holder” in the key issues facing the state and said young people and new businesses to the state. He Haverhill 759 (36.3%) 1,204 (57.6%) Cyan he’d focus on maintaining the state’s tradition of also said that on issues ranging from funding for Landaff 107 (43.3%) 132 (53.4%) +7 votes), Piermont (Van Os- Lisbon 287 (40.8%) 370 (52.6%) local control in education, health care and other Planned Parenthood to expanding Medicaid, he tern, +9), Landa (Sununu, Magenta issues. has sought to connect people to the policies be- Littleton 1,290 (44.6%) 1,465 (50.6%) “We can keep going down the path of big gov- hind his positions. Lyman 136 (43.6%) 165 (52.9%) +25), Lyman (Sununu, +29), ernment programs, of making them permanent “For me, this is about focusing on what’s best Monroe 164 (34.1%) 301 (62.6%) and Stratford (Van Ostern, and losing control, or we can elect a governor for people and getting past the old, outdated po- Piermont 191 (48.8%) 182 (46.5%) Sugar Hill 242 (57.5%) 166 (39.4%) +38). Yellow Black Republicans Poised To Fully Control State House CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republicans have Crafting the next state budget will be the fi rst wrested back control of the New Hampshire State item on the agenda when the new two-year term House for the fi rst time in a dozen years, winning begins in January. Sununu will get fi rst crack at back the governorship and keeping majorities in the budget, which must be balanced by law, before both legislative chambers. sending it to the Legislature. Morse said he looks “I think everyone’s excited to get the campaigns forward to helping Sununu craft a budget “that behind us and really get down to work,” gover- lives within its means and is balanced.” nor-elect Chris Sununu said Wednesday. As for other priorities, Sununu promised to do The GOP will hold a slim majority in the state more to fi ght the state’s opioid and heroin crisis, Senate and a wider one in the House. It’s the fi rst to court out-of-state businesses and to put a 90-day time since 2002 that a Republican has won the gov- moratorium on new business regulations. The fate ernorship, giving the party a mandate for control in of the state’s Medicaid expansion plan, which pro- Concord. vides health insurance to roughly 50,000 low-in- That means laws expanding gun rights, local come people, is uncertain with Sununu in charge. control in education and other conservative issues Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley said GOP are more likely to pass into law after facing outgo- lawmakers will focus on stemming the tide of drug ing Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan’s veto pen for addiction, improving mental health services and the past two years. Hassan is heading to the U.S. those for people with developmental disabilities Senate after narrowly defeating Republican incum- and fi xing problems at the state’s Division for Chil- bent Kelly Ayotte. dren, Youth and Families. House Speaker Shawn Jasper and Senate Presi- Sununu is at odds with some in his party on abor- dent Chuck Morse expressed confi dence at Repub- tion. He favors abortion rights and said Wednesday licans’ ability to make positive change in Concord. he’ll continue to do so as governor. But he also said “I think people saw Republicans do know how he supports so-called fetal homicide legislation and Unique Furnishings to provide a responsible, responsive government,” is against late-term abortions. & Accessories Jasper said. “I’m really enthused and excited about Sununu struck an optimistic chord about his abil- that.” ity to work with lawmakers, saying he’d be a “good 106 Main Street | Littleton, NH Still, a GOP sweep doesn’t mean party unity. listener” for Republicans and Democrats alike. Tele. 603-444-7444 Jasper is facing a challenge to his speakership, “It’s not just my agenda that I’m trying to throw while Morse said he’s not expecting any. down on the table,” he said. A8

8 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 North Country: Woodburn Reelected To State Senate, Kenney To Exec Council

BY ROBERT BLECHL 2 of 2 precincts - 100 percent 5 of 5 precincts - 100 percent Staff Writer N.H. Local Race Results x-Herb Richardson, GOP (i) 1,229 - 61 percent x-Skylar Boutin, GOP 1,364 - 53 percent STATE SENATE Cathleen Fountain, Dem 777 - 39 percent Susan Moore, Dem 1,203 - 47 percent DISTRICT 1 COOS DISTRICT 5 GRAFTON DISTRICT 3 In the topsy turvy 2016 election, the term 39 of 39 precincts - 100 percent 4 of 4 precincts - 100 percent 6 of 7 precincts - 86 percent “down-ballot races,” and how they could be im- x-Jeff Woodburn, Dem (i) 13,922 - 55 percent x-Edith Tucker, Dem 1,423 - 59 percent Vicki Schwaegler, GOP 1,202 - 53 percent pacted by the presidential race, became part of Dolly McPhaul, GOP 11,587 - 45 percent Alan Balog, GOP 972 - 41 percent Susan Ford, Dem (i) 1,087 - 47 percent DISTRICT 2 the American vernacular. COOS DISTRICT 7 GRAFTON DISTRICT 15 27 of 27 precincts - 100 percent When it was over, some North Country Dem- 10 of 10 precincts - 100 percent 7 of 8 precincts - 88 percent x-Bob Giuda, GOP 15,363 - 54 percent ocrats in the N.H. Senate and N.H. House of x-Troy Merner, GOP 3,527 - 57 percent x-David Binford, GOP 2,372 - 57 percent Charlie Chandler, Dem 13,040 - 46 percent Representatives kept their seats, but many Re- Doug Grant, Dem 2,692 - 43 percent Rachael Booth, Dem 1,825 - 43 percent STATE REPRESENTATIVE publicans rode a GOP tide. GRAFTON DISTRICT 1 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 COOS DISTRICT 1 2 of 2 precincts - 100 percent 115 of 115 precincts - 100 percent Among those Democrats bucking the trend 10 of 10 precincts - 100 percent (2 to be elected) x-Joseph Kenney, GOP (i) 72,970 - 53 percent was state Sen. Jeff Woodburn, D-Dalton, the x-John Fothergill, GOP (i) 1,800 - 46 percent x-Erin Hennessey, GOP (i) 2,103 - 28 percent Michael Cryans, Dem 65,561 - 47 percent N.H. Senate minority leader who has now se- x-Bing Judd, GOP 1,371 - 35 percent x-Linda Massimilla, Dem (i) 2,070 - 28 percent cured a third Senate term. Ed Schoenly, Dem 722 - 19 percent Mike Gilman, GOP 1,938 - 26 percent 2 to be elected. Woodburn, whose Senate-1 district encom- John Dotski, Dem 1,286 - 17 percent COOS DISTRICT 4 passes all towns in Coos County and northern GRAFTON DISTRICT 2 Grafton County, netted 13,922 votes, or 55 percent of the vote, versus 11,587 votes, or 45 percent, for Republican challenger Dolly McPhaul, Country and the state.” ed to the council seat after the November 2013 N.H. House Races - Grafton of Sugar Hill. On Wednesday afternoon, McPhaul said, “I’m death of longtime Councilor Ray Burton. Ken- In Grafton County, state Rep. Erin Hennessey, In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, disappointed, but gave it the best I could. The ney defeated Democrat Michael Cryans, of Ha- R-Littleton, and state Rep. Linda Massimilla, Woodburn said, “I’m honored and gratified by people spoke, and that’s what I wanted.” nover, in a 53 percent to 47 percent vote. In all, D-Littleton, each mustered 28 percent of the the solid margin of victory and the trust that McPhaul said she was happy to see support in Kenney landed 72,803 votes and Cryans 65,352. vote for another term. Hennessey enters her sec- the voters of the North Country have placed Errol, Pittsburg, Stewartstown and Clarksville. It was the third time that Cryans, a 19-year ond term and Massimilla her third. Cyan in me. This was a tough campaign [and] I was “Those towns really meant a lot to me,” she Grafton County commissioner, went up against The two-seat Grafton-1 House district rep- up against a strong Republican wave … While said. Kenney, who was first elected to the Executive resents the towns of Littleton and Bethlehem.

Magenta elections are about conflict, government is about One Republican winning one of the region’s Council in a special election in March 2014 and Coming up short was Grafton-1 Republican compromise. My door and heart remain open to bigger races was District One Executive Coun- reelected in November 2014. Kenney now be- candidate and former state representative Mike work with everyone to get results for the North cilor Joe Kenney, of Union, who was first elect- gins his second full-term as councilor. See North Country, Page 9 Yellow Black A9

Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 9 ECONOMY MATTERS She also led among voters who believed she lead among voters who described themselves Exit Poll Asked which of four issues — the econo- cared more about them than he did. as angry with government, while Hassan was Continued from Page 4 my, foreign policy, immigration and terrorism —————————— leading among those who said they were more — was most important to them in this elec- SENATE RACE satisfied with the way things were going. yet was considered a key battleground state tion, about half said the economy. Those vot- The exit poll also pointed to a gender and —————————— that was visited by both candidates during the ers tended to break for Clinton, as did those education gap in the hotly-contested U.S. The exit poll of 2,800 New Hampshire vot- closing days of the campaign. who identified foreign policy as a top concern. Senate race between incumbent Republican ers was conducted for AP and the television Some other highlights: Trump held an edge among those who identi- Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic Gov. Mag- networks by Edison Research in a random —————————— fied immigration or terrorism as top concerns. gie Hassan. Hassan led among women voters sample of 45 precincts statewide. Results MINDS MADE UP On the question of immigration, Trump vot- and those with college degrees, while Ayotte were subject to a sampling error of plus or About 6 in 10 voters said they made up ers were far more likely to favor deportation was ahead among male voters and those with- minus 3 percentage points; it is higher for their minds about the candidate they planned of immigrants in the country illegally, while out college degrees. Ayotte also held a wide subgroups. to vote for before October. If so, those voters those who support a path to citizenship were were not largely influenced by the presidential far more likely to be Clinton voters. debates, or other major developments such as —————————— the release of the “Access Hollywood” tape in CHANGE vs. EXPERIENCE which Trump made vulgar comments about New Hampshire voters who considered the women or the FBI’s letter to Congress con- need for change in the country critical in their cerning Clinton’s private email server. Clinton decision about whom to vote for clearly broke led Trump among voters who said they had for Trump, according to the exit polls. Clinton made up their minds before October. led among those who considered experience 2523 Portland St., St. Johnsbury, VT and judgment to be the most important factors. —————————— 802-748-5430 • 1-800-594-1362 Let us know what you are looking for … we will find that vehicle for you at a GREAT PRICE! districts. North Country N.H. House Races - Coos Continued from Page 8 In the race for the two-seat Coos-1 House dis- AUTOSAVEROUTLET.COM

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10 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 — — — — — — Across the street from the Village Gun Store, Whitefield polling station on Tuesday. Swing Whitefield is a community that sits on the bor- walking to the polling station to cast their vote, No matter their politics, they shared the same Continued from Page 4 der of Coos and Grafton Counties. were 23-year-old Dan Noyes and 24-year-old motivation: To stop the opposing candidate. It has a foot in the cultures of both. That might Rebecca Sweeney. Both supported Clinton. One first-time voter was 18-year-old Bailey tween education and the safety of the country.” help explain the political diversity of its popu- “Trump just kind of seems like a racist, and Hatch, a political science major who has watched Classmate Leilani Heng went with Clinton. lation. not a person who would be a fit leader,” said the Presidential election closely and voted for One big reason: She was turned off by Trump’s Josh D’Agnese is the owner of The Village Noyes. Clinton. She said, “I did not have respect for persona. Gun Store in King’s Square and is also a military “And everything he’s said lately, I just can’t Donald Trump and the things that he said.” “He kind of seems like one of those loud, an- veteran who served three tours in Iraq and Af- [vote for him],” Sweeney said. Another was 29-year-old Chris Carr, who noying people,” she said, adding that the choice, ghanistan. In be- Meanwhile chose Trump because he felt Clinton was tainted “wasn’t really difficult, I wanted a Democrat tween customers 59-year-old Scott by scandal, adding that, “this election seemed a because they help poor people and needy peo- — business has “Some of us have known each Marshall, clad in lot different to me, more important than the other ple, and Republicans, they kind of help the rich been brisk in the a vintage Sovi- ones have seemed to me.” people.” election leadup other for eight years, so we’re et Union hockey Meanwhile, 27-year-old Andre Irons of Jamai- Cook said discussions over the Presidential — D’Agnese on fine with each other’s opinions. jersey, was leav- ca looked on from his back porch, located next candidates sometimes led to disagreements, but Tuesday said he is ing the polls after to the McIntyre Building, where he watched the never boiled over into arguments. The key was someone who val- But people who are adults don’t casting his vote parade of voters coming and going. the connection between the students. ues tradition, faith really know each other, so they for Clinton. He arrived in July to work at the Mountain “We talk about it one on one,” he said. “Some and family. “The most im- View Grand Hotel. He has never voted in an of us have known each other for eight years, so He displayed are more hostile to each other.” portant thing for election and viewed politics with a skeptical eye. we’re fine with each other’s opinions. But people Donald Trump me is the Presi- “To me politics is manipulating people, in who are adults don’t really know each other, so campaign signs — Andrew Cook dent is going to be general,” he said. they are more hostile to each other.” in his store win- the one to appoint He might not like politics, but he likes people. In a typical year, parents might influence stu- dows. Supreme Court In the midst of an election where tensions have dents’ choices. But this year, according to histo- “Too many good people fought and died for justices,” Marshall said. “Equal rights for wom- run high and immigration has been a hot-button ry teacher Andrew Munroe, many parents in the us and for that flag. Unfortunately there’s a lot of en, Roe Vs. Wade, is very important to me. I be- issue, Irons said he came to America to make same household are splitting their votes between people that want to take us, as Americans and as lieve a woman has the right to choose.” new connections and see the world from a differ- different candidates. a country, and change us into a totally different He added that, “I don’t think Clinton is the ent point of view, outside of Jamaica. That makes for tough decisions. When her country.” best candidate by any means. But I certainly The experience has been invaluable, he said. “If Hillary becomes President, I truly believe don’t want Trump in there. People say he speaks “Since I’ve come here, I’ve met people from

Cyan class voted, Skye Hatfield was the last one to cast her ballot. America won’t be the America it once was, or his mind, but that’s not what a President does. all over the world,” he said. “It’s very important, “It was a tough decision,” Hatfield said. “I was intended to be. They want to change our val- He’s not who I want representing my country.” because you can sit down and talk to someone, Magenta didn’t know which to choose. Donald Trump is a ues, the way we look at things, the way we act. — — — — — — you can teach them and they can teach you. It’s a little rude. But Hillary Clinton is too.” That’s how I really look at it.” Around 80 first-time voters registered at the learning process for everyone.” Yellow Black A11

Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 11 News Briefs

All-Female, All-Democrat proud to serve with Jeanne Shaheen,” Hassan young Capitol Hill staffer. On Wednesday, she the country heal and move forward together,” said Wednesday. called New Hampshire’s Democratic sweep in she said. Delegation In N.H. During the presidential race, Republican the congressional races a “historic and bright Shea-Porter, who became the first woman CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire nominee Donald Trump’s comments about light” for Democrats, independents and mod- elected to Congress from New Hampshire in will send four female Democrats to Washing- women, including in a 2005 recording in erate Republicans across the country, but said 2006, beat Guinta on Tuesday in their fourth ton next year, achieving another first in a state which he bragged about using fame to force she also respects the results of the presidential match-up. She said the U.S. must work to- known for electing women. himself on them, prompted Kuster to talk race. gether to heal the divide from the bitter race Carol Shea-Porter defeated Republican in- publicly about being sexually assaulted as a “Nov. 9 is the day to come together and help See News Briefs, Page 17 cumbent Frank Guinta in the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster survived a challenge from Republican Jim Law- rence in the 2nd Congressio- nal District, and Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan ousted Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte. New Hampshire’s other U.S. senator, Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, wasn’t up for election. The results mean New Hampshire will have the nation’s first all-female, all-Democratic congressional delegation. “I think it’s a big deal. I think what we need in Wash- Cyan ington is more people with

the skills to bring people to- Magenta gether,” Kuster said. “Look, if you can raise toddlers and deal with teenagers, you can deal with Republicans and Yellow Black Democrats in the United States Congress, and that’s something we have the skills for and look forward to put- ting to work for the people of New Hampshire.” According to the Center for Women and American Poli- tics, 104 women will serve in the next Congress: 21 in the Senate and 83 in the House. Congress currently has 76 Democrat and 28 Republican women. The new party break- down will be 78 Democrats and 26 Republicans. In 1999, New Hampshire became the first state to have a female governor, Senate president and House speaker at the same time. Ten years later, it became the first state to have a female majority in its state Senate. In 2013, it became the first state to have an all-female congressional delegation, though that dis- tinction only lasted two years. Shaheen was the first woman in the country to serve as both governor and U.S. Senator — Hassan will be the second. “I am honored to be elected to the United States Sen- ate, and I’m going to be very A12

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Magenta TOP RIGHT: Littleton goalkeeper Quintin Ross comes out of net to break up an Epping scoring chance during the second half of the Division IV championship at Southern New Hampshire Uni- versity in Manchester, N.H., on Saturday, Nov. 5. Epping won, 3-0. TOP RIGHT: Colebrook goal- Local Teams Finish keeper Brooke Lawson intercepts a Sunapee corner attempt during the Division IV championship at Jim Fitzgerald Field in Laconia, N.H., on Sunday, Nov. 6. Sunapee won, 6-0. BOTTOM RIGHT: Yellow Black Littleton’s Cooper Paradice heads a ball upfield during the Division IV championship. BOTTOM LEFT: Colebrook’s MacKenzie Scherer, right, heads the ball with Sunapee’s Hannah Cooney Season In Finals defending during the Division IV championship. A13

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TOP: Littleton’s Jean Rodriguez, center, and Cy Kezerian, right, go up for a head ball on a corner kick during the first half of the Division IV championship at Southern New Yellow Black Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H., on Saturday, Nov. 5. BOTTOM: Colebrook’s Adrienne Laperle, right, and Sunapee’s Jessica Parsons battle for possession during the Division IV championship at Jim Fitzgerald Field in Laconia, N.H., on Sunday, Nov. 6. A14

14 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 the chances of having an automobile crash for Friday, Nov 11 drivers age 50 and older. The class is open to all COMMUNITY drivers. For more information and to pre-register Growing Stronger: 9 a.m., Good Living Senior Get Out (required), call Trish Bermon at 802 525-3891. Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. Improve Arts & Entertainment In The North Country Trish Bermon, [email protected], 802 strength for seniors. 802-748-8470. 525-3891. http://aarp.org/drive. Exercise class: 9-10 a.m., Orange East Senior Quarter Auction to Support the Gillman THE FELLERS Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. School 8th Grade Trip: 3 p.m., Gilman Middle Acorn Club Storytime: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. Fiddler Patrick Ross and “The Logger,” aka Rusty De- School, 2720 River Road, Gilman. All proceeds Johnsbury Athenaeum Children’s Room, 1171 wees, have created a rugged classic country song list. They go to the Gilman Middle School 8th Grade Class Main St., St. Johnsbury. Stories, songs, craft, and a will be accompanied by studio musician Pete Wilder at trip. Isaac Vars, [email protected], (802) snack. Contact Adele West-Fisher, Youth Services Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall on Saturday at 7 p.m. 793-4447. Librarian, for more information. Adele West-Fish- Twilight Players 5th Annual Dance Recital: er, [email protected], 802-748-8291 . Dine in or take out. One sitting. Reservations need- tain and delight. By donation. All Saints’ Episco- 7:30-9 p.m., Alexander Twilight Theater, 1001 http://www.stjathenaeum.org. ed for dine in or take out. Audrey, 802-626-9416. pal Church, [email protected], 6034443414. College Road-Lyndon State College, Lyndonville. Winnie the Pooh Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 1 Spaghetti Buffet Supper: 5-7 p.m., First United http://www.allsts.org/. Come join us for an evening of jazz, modern, tap p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, Methodist Church, 18 Main STreet, Littleton. To and lyrical dance numbers. Admission is by do- St. Johnsbury. Winnie the Pooh is celebrating Na- benefit their homeless ministry. Veterans -$5. All Saturday, Nov 12 nation. For more information, contact 802-626- tional Animal Shelter Appreciation week by host- others -$8. Debbie Alberini, debbie75@roadrun- 3663. Gianna Fregosi, [email protected], COMMUNITY ing a sleepover for stuffed animal friends! For more ner.com, 603-444-5567. 8026263663. Breakfast at the Lakeview Grange: 8-10 information, contact Scott Davis, sdavis@stjathe- MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT a.m., Lake View Grange, Corner of West Main St naeum.org, 802-745-1393. http://www.stjathenae- Elisabeth von Trapp Concert: 7-9 p.m., All “Into the Woods”: 2-5 p.m., Fuller Hall Audi- and Garland Hill Rd, West Barnet Village. Charlie um.org. Saints’ Episcopal Church, 35 School Street, Lit- torium, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. St. Johns- McAlpine, [email protected], 8026333014. Harvest Black Forest Ham Supper: 5 p.m., tleton. From the family whose story inspired The bury Academy Theatre will present Stephen Sond- Walden Community Craft and Book Fair: 9 Sheffield Town Hall, 3210 Vt Route 122, Sheffield. Sound of Music. An evening that is sure to enter- heim’s fairy tale musical. Advance sale, reserved a.m.-3 p.m., Walden School, Walden. The Walden seating tickets are available at Catamount Arts, PTA will be hosting its 3rd annual craft and book 802-748-2600. Adults:$10; Srs and Students: $5. fair. Proceeds of the craft event will benefit the William Vinton, [email protected], 802- Walden Family Fund and the proceeds of the Scho- 535-8019. http://www.stjacademy.org. lastic Book Fair buy books for each class room at Cyan the Walden School. Contact Jodine at 535-5444 if Sunday, Nov 13 you have questions. Jodine Meyers, jodinemom- COMMUNITY Magenta [email protected], 8025355444. AARP Smart Driver Course: 12:30-4:30 p.m., FREE Red Cross Babysitter Training: 9 Barton Public Library, 100 Church St, Barton. This a.m.-4 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 Main highly effective defensive driving course (which Street, Hardwick. The Red Cross will be holding a free babysitting course for 11- to 15-year-olds at

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Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 15 The Fellers Performing Classic A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ Country Music At Alumni Hall Littleton High School and the LHS players will present four per- Over the past three years Patrick Ross has been supporting, formances of their production of “A Seussification of A Midsum- “The Logger,” aka Rusty Dewees, as a side musician for his blue mer’s Night Dream” on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. collar stand up tours. During that time they have created a rug- Performances on all three dates will start at 7:30 p.m. A Satur- ged classic country song list. Now’s your chance to hear Rusty’s day matinee performance (great for family) will start at 1:30 p.m. DINING baritone voice and rhythm guitar blend seamlessly with Patrick’s Tickets may be purchased at the door. fiddle and harmony vocals. They will be accompanied by studio The original comedy, which includes cases mistaken identity, musician Pete Wilder at Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall on Sat- meddling fairies, mismatched lovers, and a play within a play, was urday at 7 p.m. written by William Shakespeare between 1590 and 1597. The show will feature Ross on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, cello It is considered one of the “classic” Shakespeare plays and al- & and voice. Dewees will bring a more subtle style of comedy to most every classical theater troupe includes in in its repertoire. entertainment guide the stage as the focus will be on the musical arrangements more The Bard’s most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in than the jokes. The songs of Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of CALL 603.444.7141 Charlie Daniels mixed with fiddle tunes like The Orange Blossom the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh Special will be broadened by Five-Time Emmy Award Winner, bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told Pete Wilder on bass, voice and guitar. in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare’s magi- Topic of the Town cal tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it. Billy Brigston and Bright Sun Kitchen will open for dinner FAMILY RESTAURANT starting at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.patrick- The play runs approximately an hour and a half, not accounting 30 MAIN STREET rossmusic.com or reserved by calling 603-989-5500. for wayward barbeloots, errant fairies, and intermission. Conces- Gift “Where People Certificates Never Leave sions will be available during the break on a donation basis. LITTLETON Hungry” Patrick Ross and Hot Flannel 603-444-6721 Available Bethlehem’s White Mountain School Everyday is Senior Discount Day 60+ 10% Perfoming At Tillotson Daily Lunch – $3.99 Blue Plate Special (tax included) Flannel. Hot. Put those two words together, and you’ve got the Presenting Arab Music, Dance, Culture BETHLEHEM, N.H. — On Friday, Nov, 11, The White Moun- Wednesday is Buffet Night – 5 pm jarring juxtaposition of an adjective designed to scintillate, and tain School will present an evening that explores the rich culture, dance www.thetopicofthetown.com a material so homespun it’s downright humble. 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RESTAURANT & PUB Fifth generation, Vermont born fiddle player, Ross fronts the Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian drummer, DJ, composer and group. He has performed at both The Kennedy Center and The for folk dancer. The performance will take place in the Lovejoy Chap- OPEN DINNER Library Of Congress. Guitarist Doug Perkins and bassist Ty- el at The White Mountain School, 371 West Farm Road, Bethle- Wednesday through Saturday Yellow Black ler Bolles tour with the drummer from the band Phish. Adam hem,. The performance is free and open to the public; however, Buchwald will be the mandolin player on Nov. 19. U.S. National Join Us for Thanksgiving donations will be gratefully accepted. For info, contact Becky Banjo Champion (1990) and Grammy nominated mandolin player Beno at [email protected] or 603-444-2928 x300. Call 603-837-2400 For Reservations (2012), Matt Flinner, recently moved to Vermont from Nashville, Tenn. His credits also include an album with actor/banjoist Steve Booking Holiday Parties & New Years Eve Martin. www.innatwhitefield.com Guildhall Cabin Fever Concert Series Continues The Guildhall Cabin Fever Concert Series will feature two per- Advertise formers at the next monthly show on Saturday in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Here Aron Swift is a regular performer at the Lancaster open mic and has become a very popular musician in the area. With his strong voice and ability to switch between instruments from guitar to banjo and CALL: fiddle, he is a multi-talented man. Swift shares a variety of styles from country to rock and comes to (603) us from the 45th Parallel area of Beecher Falls, Vermont. Another gentleman musician well known for his sense of humor 444.7141 as well as thoughtful gospels Meredith Boemig provides a sincerity to life’s songs. Travelling to us from Woodsville, N.H., Meredith will be playing guitar and singing some favorites from the bluegrass and country genre and, no doubt, telling some of his popular jokes. He will be joined for the evening by multi-instrumentalist Ron Howard. Perfect …AND ALL YOU DID Plan for an outing of entertainment and bring a friend or two, or Parents five, to St Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 113 Main Street in Parents WAS BRING THEM TO Lancaster N.H., the temporary home of the Guildhall Cabin Fever PLAY LASER TAG … concerts. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a 6:30 show time starting with a open mic session. Light refreshments will be available and donations accepted at the door. Mark your calendar for the second Saturday of each month through the winter months and don’t miss the opportunity to hear some of the area’s amazing musicians. Mom & Dad LHS Players Performing of 2014 Book your blast now! ‘The Seussification of A16

16 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 Line Dancing class: 10 a.m., Orange East Se- Get Out nior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. Continued from Page 14 Mah Jongg: 1 p.m., Good Living Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. mation, please visit the library website or call the Author Talk - Melanie Finn (The Gloaming): library. Diane Grenkow, jeudevineyouthlibrarian@ 7-8:30 p.m., Cobleigh Public Library, 14 Depot St., hardwickvt.org, 802-472-5948. http://www.jeude- Lyndonville. Melanie Finn will join us to discuss vinememoriallibrary.org. her novel “The Gloaming.” Cindy Karasinski, ck- Sunday Meditation: 10-11 a.m., St. Johnsbury [email protected], 802-626-5475. http://www.co- Shambhala Center, 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. bleighlibrary.org. Meditation instruction available. Caroline De- ENTERTAINMENT Maio, [email protected], 8027489338. http:// Non-Fiction Discussion Group: Bury the st-johnsbury.shambhala.org. Chains: 6:30 p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 MUSIC Main Street, St. Johnsbury. A non-fiction book dis- The Don Campbell Band: 2 p.m., Tillotson cussion group - “Bury the Chains: Prophets and Center for the Arts, 14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook. Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire’s Slaves,” Country crossover and American rock. http://www. by Adam Hochschild, a narrative of the struggle tillotsoncenter.org. to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. Now Playing Newport presents: 3-4 p.m., Refreshments will be served. Christian Collins, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 44 Second Street, [email protected], 802-745-1390. http:// Newport. The Newport Area Community Or- www.stjathenaeum.org. chestra’s Wind Quintet in Concert. jim mckimm, [email protected], 802-334-7365. http://www. Wednesday, Nov 16 nowplayingnewport.com. COMMUNITY Monday, Nov 14 Knit-Wits knitting group: 10 a.m., Good Liv- ing Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. Squirrel Nut Zippers Revived for Hot Tour COMMUNITY 802-748-8470. Tai Chi: 8:30 a.m., Good Living Senior Center, Free Open Sew: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., One Stitch Two Plymouth, N.H. — Flying Monkey Perfor- fired up. I’m not trying to re-create something. 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8470. Stitch , 81 Main Street - Outback, Littleton. Bring mance Center presents Squirrel Nut Zippers on I’m trying to create a new chapter. And I want

Cyan Exercise class: 9-10 a.m., Orange East Senior your machine and project. Be social, get feedback the Plymouth stage on Friday, November 18th to have a fun, multi-generational experience in Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. on your work, and help each other. Open sew is a at 7:30pm. Known for vintage sounding hot the concerts.” Free Open Sew: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., One Stitch Two jazz and swing music, the Zippers led the swing But Mathus wants to make one thing very

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Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 17 number of employees. of May 31, 2017, said Coos County House of Corrections Super- News Briefs Both get many services, including the monthly Business Af- intendent Craig Hamelin. Continued from Page 11 ter Hours networking event, said Gendreau. “He was minimum classification and was working at his as- The current LACC membership hovers between 250 to 260 signed outside detail at the Coös County Recycling Center when between Trump, now the president-elect, and his Democratic members, down from nearly 290 member early this year. There he walked away,” said Hamelin. rival, Hillary Clinton. are also about 25 retailers on Main Street who aren’t members Authorities on Monday did not immediately have a motive as to “Our country has just endured a difficult campaign, but we but who are nonetheless reaping the benefits of the LACC, said why Bernier allegedly walked away. must move forward together and work with each other to re- Gendreau. Responding to search the immediate area were NHSP troopers, store the American Dream,” she said. “I am grateful to the vot- While some new members join, others drop off because they a NHSP K-9 unit, U.S Customs and Border Patrol agents, and the ers of New Hampshire’s First District for electing me again to don’t see the value and ask why they should remain a paying Colebrook Police Department. serve the good people of our district. Since the beginning, I’ve member when they already benefit from having a chamber of He was not considered to be dangerous, said NHSP Troop F Lt. worked to represent ‘The Rest of Us.’ That was our message commerce in their community, she said. Commander Gary Prince. during this campaign, and I am looking forward to working for But being a member relieves some of the financial burden on After Thursday’s incident, however, Bernier has found himself the rest of us in Congress. other members and keeps the chamber providing its services, with another criminal charge. she said. “He will be charged with escape as we move forward,” said New Chamber Leadership Amid While there have been member drop-offs in the past, Gen- Prince. Financial Struggles dreau does not recall it being as severe as this one. The offense he will be charged with will be a Class A misde- LITTLETON — In the face of financial difficulties, Littleton Still, she does not feel it is a cause for concern. The goal meanor, he said. Area Chamber of Commerce has dismissed executive director now is to bring before the people and the business community In New Hampshire, Class A misdemeanors are punishable by a Mollie White. the value of being a chamber member, she said. maximum sentence of 12 months in county jail. The chamber’s board of directors voted to let go of White in “We are very active behind the scenes,” said Gendreau. “If no physical force was used by the actor and no persons other late October, according to a spokesperson, and Jessica Bunker Anyone with question regarding the leadership change can than the actor sustained bodily injury as a result of the escape, the was appointed interim executive director. contact Gendreau at [email protected]. offense is a class A misdemeanor,” said Prince. In a statement, chamber representatives said, “We appreciate NHSP: Coos Jail Escapee After Bernier was declared on the loose, authorities said he the hard work and passion Mollie has brought to our Chamber has ties to the Berlin-Gorham and Bethlehem areas in the North and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Turns Himself In Country and might have contacts in St. Johnsbury. The Chamber has experienced a drop-off in membership, A day after a jail inmate allegedly walked away from a Coos and Littleton Town Meeting voters rejected a $30,000 appro- County House of Corrections work detail, he turned himself in to priations request, which have combined to create a near-term police in Lyndonville. Brendan Bernier, who is currently being held at the Northeast

fiscal dilemma, said LACC President Carrie Gendreau de- Cyan scribed as minor. Regional Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury, is now awaiting Gendreau called the current situation a blip and said going an extradition hearing. forward the chamber will reach out to the community’s busi- On Thursday, Bernier left House of Corrections custody and Magenta nesses to let them know of the importance of the chamber, had last been seen at the recycling center in Stewartstown. He which she said works to strengthen new and established busi- turned himself into Lyndonville police on Friday, said New nesses and direct visitors to those businesses, to the benefit of Hampshire State Police officials. both LACC members and non-members. Bernier had been serving a one-year sentence for driving after Yellow Black “One of the things we have struggled with, and it’s probably being certified a habitual offender and had a tentative release day an issue every chamber has had to deal with, is to create value so the members pay their dues and feel like they are not only contributing to the community they live and work in,” said Gendreau. “It’s creating the value of being a chamber member. The chamber is the go-to place, we get calls all the time, and it’s important for us to be able to fund it.” The mission of the LACC is to promote business, with a large focus on year-round tourism. LACC representatives said their first priority is their members. To continue offering events and promoting a welcoming BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER Littleton Main Street, they said the board had to take a difficult George Glidden – 91 Years Old – Nov. 20 look at the chamber’s budget and make necessary cuts. c/o 169 Hall Road, Dalton, NH 03598 Annual membership costs for individuals are $30, down Happy Birthday – Love, Eric & Jackie from $50. Annual memberships for businesses vary from $200 to $1,000, depending on the size and type of business and the

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Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 19 Obituaries Sister Yvette Beloin FCSCJ Thérèse. She is survived by three brothers: Gérard She loved to garden and to sew, crochet, knit, sister Leona Camillucci. (Sr. Marie-Emmanuel) of Coaticook, Qc, Ernest of East Hereford, Qc, and needle point, and created elaborate wedding cakes. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the 1932 – 2016 George of Coaticook, Qc and 1 sister : Léonie of Her artistry was most evident in her many paintings. NH Disabled Veterans, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, Sr. Yvette Beloin (Marie- Emmanuel, a Daugh- West Stewartstown, N.H. and the Sister of her Reli- She was a long time member of the Advent NH 03086 in her memory. ter of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed gious Community. Christian Church in Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the away after a recent change in her health condition on A prayer service will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. Littleton and served as Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium. Nov. 9, 2016 at Holy at Mount Sacred Heart. Her Mass of Christian burial their treasurer for many For more information or to send a message of con- Cross Health Care, will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. years. dolence, please visit our website at www.pillsbury- Manchester, N.H. at at Mount Sacred Heart, Littleton N.H. Her burial She is survived phaneuf.com. the age of 84. Sr. Yvette will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, New- by her five children: Tasha Ann Hart was born on Sept., 11, port, Vt. Shirley Austin of Li- Tasha Ann Hart, 28, the expectant mother of Jason 1932 in East Hereford, Memorial donations in Sr. Yvette’s name may be tchfield, N.H., her two Samuel Longmoore, of Leighton Hill Road, Wells Co Compton, Quebec. may addressed to Daughters of the Charity of the sons, Jason Austin and River, Vt., both died unexpectedly on Wednesday, She was the daughter Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove Street, Littleton Jesse Austin; Donald Nov. 2, 2016. After a long struggle, Tasha has now of Emmanuel Beloin NH 03561. For more information or to share memo- Herbert and his wife found her voice, again. and Rosa Adam. ries and condolences go to www.RossFuneral.com. Elaine of Topsham, Tasha was born in Berlin, Vt., on March 3, 1988, Sr. Yvette professed Edith Mary Herbert Maine, and their two to Larry W. Hart Sr. and Deborah (Boucher) Hart. her vows with her Reli- Edith Mary Herbert, age 86, of 897 Profile Road, children, Brian Herbert Edith Mary Hebert She was a graduate of Blue Mountain Union School, and Jennifer Herbert; gious Congregation on Sr. Yvette Beloin Bethlehem, N.H., died Nov. 6, 2016, at her home class of 2006. Over the years, Tasha has worked for July 18, 1953. During after a long illness. Edith was born in Framingham, Michael Herbert and his wife Margaret of Goff- Clark’s Trading Post in North Woodstock, N.H., her 63 years of reli- Massachusetts, on May 24, 1930, to Archie and stown, N.H.; Carol Herbert of Bethlehem, N.H., and as an LNA at The Atkinson Residence, New- gious life, Sr. Yvette served in various missions of Gladys Daine. Edith moved with her parents and and her children, Jeremy Herbert, David Schultz, bury, Vt., Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, St. the U. S. Province in Champlain and Morrisonville, siblings to the Farm on Monroe Road in Littleton, Stephen Schultz and Micheline Schultz; James Johnsbury, Vt., and Rowan Court Nursing Home, New York, in Newport and Burlington, Vermont, N.H. She graduated from Littleton High School. Herbert of Twin Mountain, N.H., and his children, Barre, Vt. and Colebrook and Littleton, New Hampshire. Soon after graduation she met and later married her James Herbert Jr., Julie Herbert, Trisha Herbert, and Tasha enjoyed singing and cooking. As a student Sr. Yvette dedicated her life of ministry in teach- husband of almost 60 years, Joseph Herbert, who step-children Laurie Lavin, Ralph Lavin and Randy at BMU, she played softball and later joined a co-ed ing, care of boarding students, work with the elderly passed in 2009. Lavin; along with many great-grandchildren. She league. She was always ready to lend a helping hand is also survived by sisters Dorothy and husband in an assisted living facility and in administration. After graduating from high school Edith worked to those in need. Tasha loved her children and being Cyan Whatever the call, she committed fully to that ser- at the Littleton Saving Bank. A few years later she Francis Corum, Winifred and her husband Chris home with her family. vice, giving generously and whole-heartedly to the Bradshaw, Marilyn and her husband Robert Sterns, decided to take work at the Littleton Hospital as She is survived by her mother, Deborah Hart Magenta needs before her. Sr. Yvette also had a great love of Ward Clerk and Nurse’s Aide. She started working Norma Evanoff and Irene Wells; and many nieces of South Ryegate, Vt.; her father, Larry Hart and nature and all creation; she took to the care of gar- nights at the hospital when Joe wanted to start his and nephews. Edith is predeceased by her husband dening with passionate interest. own plumbing business. Her days were spent as the Joseph Herbert, her brother Arnold Daine and step See Obituaries, Page 20 Sr. Yvette was predeceased by her parents, sev- company bookkeeper. She was also a loving and en brothers: Léon, Amédée, Louis, Eugène, Alcide, dedicated mother, sister, aunt and friend. Yellow Black Arthur and Roger and two sisters : Marie Rose and A20

20 The Record Friday, November 11, 2016 John Arthur McCormack John is survived by his six children Karen & health. Obituaries John Arthur McCormack, 93, formerly of Rich Dennis Maguire of Stratford; Kevin & Vicki Mc- Bill was born on Aug. 18, 1929, and grew up in Continued from Page 19 Street in Groveton, died peacefully Oct. 26, 2016 Cormack of Sequim, Washington; Ann & Kim Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of Elva (Leathers) at Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewart- McCormack-Getty of Englewood, FL; Judi & Ivan and William D. Crooks, Sr. He was a U.S. Navy May Edson of Randolph Center, Vt.; her two sons: stown where he had been a resident since 2012. Shannon of Groveton; Beth & Brian Styles of Lan- transport pilot serving during the Korean War and Carson Johns and Timothy “Timmy” Longmoore, He was born on May 20, 1923 in Lancaster, N.H. caster; and Christie & Robert Perras of Groveton; stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI. After active duty, he both of Wells River; to James and Irene (Miller) McCormack. John grew thirteen grandchildren Tina Maguire Deblois; Lisa served in the Navy Reserve until 1960, retiring as a her fiancé, Samuel up in Groveton and graduated from Groveton High Maguire Wheelock; Jason McCormack; Christo- lieutenant commander. He earned a degree in elec- Longmoore of Wells School in 1941. He joined the US Navy; served pher McCormack; Kate Shannon Hickey; Luke trical engineering from the University of Colorado, River; her siblings: from 1943-1946 and traveled the world on the USS Shannon; Matt Shannon; Erik Styles; Sarah Styles; Boulder, and moved to Connecticut with his wife, Cindy Boyce of Wells Core. He was a proud veteran of WWII. He was a Patricia Perras James; Nick Perras; Bobby Perras; Catherine Mary (Tetzlaff) Crooks, where they raised River, Nancy Vaughan member of the Groveton American Legion, Post and Josh Perras; twenty great-grandchildren; two their family. He worked in electrical engineering at and husband Tristan of #17. John returned to Groveton after the Navy and sisters Maxine Byrne and Myrle & Harry Brown Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and General Dynamics Groton, Vt., Jim Bob he married Marjorie A. Driscoll on April 18, 1949; of Texas; one brother-in-law Eddie Driscoll of Lan- and in electronic systems sales until 1970. Hamlett and Samantha they raised six children together; they were married caster and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill and his family enjoyed vacations in Ver- of Randolph, Tanya for 64 years before Marjorie’s passing on August 1, He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Mar- mont during the 1960s Moulton and husband 2013. jorie (Driscoll) McCormack; an infant son and a and relocated to West Scott of Woodsville, John worked at the great-granddaughter Jewelya Perras. Burke in 1970. He Larry Hart Jr. of South Tasha Ann Hart paper mill in Groveton Burial of cremains will be May 20, 2017 at 1 p.m. owned Stony’s, a cloth- Ryegate, Daniel Hart in the print shop, and in the Northumberland Cemetery. ing and sporting goods of Haverhill, N.H., and twin sister Tamara Hart then went to Stinehour At the family’s request, memorial donations may store in Lyndonville, Thompson and husband Ryan of Danville, Vt.; her Press as the head press- be made to either the Coos County Nursing Hospital and was later em- paternal grandfather Lawrence Hart of Topsham, man where he was Memorial Fund; PO Box; West Stewartstown, NH ployed as a production Vt.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles known as “Mr. Letter- 03597 or the American Legion Post #17; 207 State manager by Mardon and a great nephew along with the Longmoore fam- man” and retired Sep- St.; Groveton, NH 03582. Industries and Vermont ily. She was predeceased by her brother in law Brian tember 15, 1985. For directions to the services or to send the fam- Aerospace Manufac- Boyce. He had many inter- ily your condolences via the online register book, turing in Lyndonville. please visit, www.armstrongcharronfuneralhome. Bill always looked for- Memorial contributions may be made to Caledo- ests, golfing, fishing, William Crooks, Jr. nia Home Health and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, basketball and base- com. ward to annual trips to Florida with his partner Cyan St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. ball. He was a great William Donald Crooks, Jr. For more information or to offer an online condo- golfer and was one of John McCormack William Donald Crooks, Jr., 87, of Pittsburg, Jane Paquette, gardening in his yard, woodworking, lence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. the North Country’s N.H., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at helping neighbors with their landscaping, and cele- Magenta Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of famous basketball referee duo of McCormack and the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center brations with family and friends. Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. Emery. John was a lifelong RED SOX fan. with family by his side after a period of declining He is survived by his loving extended family, See Obituaries, Page 21 Yellow Black GETTING IT DONE RIGHT

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Friday, November 11, 2016 The Record 21 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donna graduated from Nashua High School, er, John Dumais and wife Cathy of Litchfield, N.H.; Obituaries Beecher Falls Vermont Fire and Rescue, Beecher class of 1974. While living in Nashua, Donna wait- several nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts. Continued from Page 20 Falls, VT 05902, and Two Rivers Ride for Cancer. ressed at Priscilla’s Restaurant and several other There will be no calling hours. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. restaurants around the area. She married Greg S. A private burial will including his partner Jane Paquette of Pittsburg, Crooks may be made to the Beecher Falls Fire & Bronson on June 26, 1976. They moved to Landaff be held at the conve- NH; his three children: Charles Crooks and his Rescue, c/o J. Charest, Factory St., Beecher Falls, from Nashua in 1986. Donna served two separate nience of the family wife Kathleen Brown of Jamaica Plain, MA, Mark VT 05902; or to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o times as the Landaff Town Clerk and Tax Collector. in the Landaff Center Crooks and his wife Linda of Lyndonville, VT, and R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. She enjoyed cooking, baking, keeping her home, Cemetery. Anne Amadon and her husband Timothy of Skow- Condolences may be offered to the family on-line and sewing. Donna and Greg made many memories In lieu of flowers, hegan, ME; grandchildren Jamie Crooks, Jessica by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. while relaxing on the porch, sipping a cup of coffee. memorial contribu- Williams and her husband Justin, Jennifer Ward Funeral arrangements are under the direction Her life revolved around her family as a devoted tions may be made for and her husband Preston, Katy Crooks, Christopher of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, wife, mother, and grandmother. her grandson, Sawyer Davis, Stephanie Kenny and her husband John, and N.H. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jill Fenoff J. Fenoff Fund, c/o Lucas Davis; great-grandchildren Kain and Kara Donna Jean Bronson on Sept. 3, 2016; and her sister, “Snookie” Ledoux Woodsville Guaranty Crooks, Charlotte, Emma, and Maddelyn Williams, Donna Jean Bronson, 59, Landaff, N.H., passed and also her husband Peter Ledoux. Savings Bank, 63 Cen- and Tenley Davis. He is also survived by his sister away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at the Grafton Coun- Donna is survived by her husband of 40 years, tral Street, Woodsville, Donna Bronson Charlene Crooks of Houston, TX, several nieces ty Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., following Greg Bronson of Landaff; a daughter, Tracy Fillion NH 03785. and nephews, and the family of Jane Paquette, who a courageous battle with Alzheimers. and husband Greg of Littleton, N.H.; a son-in-law, For more information or to offer an online condo- loved their Uncle Bill. He is predeceased by his par- Donna was born on Dec. 15, 1956, in Nashua, Todd Fenoff of Bath, N.H.; three grandsons, Blake lence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. ents, his sisters Patricia Goode and Nina Brattain, N.H. to Richard and Hannelore (Roschmann) Du- Fillion, Chase Fillion, and Sawyer Fenoff; two sis- Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of and the mother of his children, Catherine Crooks. mais. ters, Sandy Degnan and husband Bill of New Lon- Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. don, N.H. and Rosemary Gearty of Landaff; a broth- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cyan

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Friday,23 November 11, 2016 TTheHE R Record ECORD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 23 North Country First Responders Awarded For Service

BY ROBERT BLECHL Staff Writer

BRETTON WOODS — Three area first responders were recognized for their decades of service to their communities during the annual North Country Public Safety Foundation awards dinner Friday at the Mt. Washington Hotel. Awarded the 2016 law enforcement officer of the year was Tom Andross, of Lisbon, who is the communications director and special deputy sheriff for the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department. Retired Monroe fire and police chief Maynard Farr was awarded the 2016 EMT of the year. Newly retired Gorham Fire Chief Rick Eichler was awarded firefighter of the year. “Tonight’s recipients are the unsung heroes are who dedicated to public ser- Tom Andross, communications director for the Grafton County Sheriff’s De- vice and the betterment of their com- partment, received the 2016 NCPSF law enforcement officer of the year munities,” said retired N.H. State Police award. Andross is flanked by NCPSF President Allan Clark, left, and his wife, Troop F Lt. Commander Todd Landry, Sharie Andross. (Photo by Robert Blechl) Cyan Cyan who chairs the NCPSF awards commit- PRESBY tee. “Each has been chosen for their self- who address the needs of others, watch cult in recent years, she said. CONSTRUCTION, INC. less acts.” out for the safety of friends and neigh- In northern N.H., first responders un- Magenta Family Owned Since 1948 Magenta Andross, a police officer for more than 244 Main Street • Franconia, NH • Phone: 603-823-5298 • Fax: 603-823-8114 bors, [and] care for those in distress derstand the importance of mutual aid 30 years and 2006 Grafton County em- while never expecting praise or recogni- and have cultivated a spirit of working HELP WANTED ployee of the year, secured grant funding tion …” together, said Ayotte. • Tow Truck Drivers to purchase the Grafton County Mobile In accepting his award, Farr, with The nonprofit NCPSF, founded in Yellow Black

Yellow • Experienced CDL Drivers Command Unit and is a founding mem- emotion, said, “Thank you. I do appreci- 2006, provides financial and other assis- • Carpenters • Painters ber of the N.H. Telecommunicator Emer- ate it and I like what I’m doing.” tance to those first responders and their Full-time and part-time year-round position with competitive wages, paid gency Response Task Force. Eichler, with more than 33 years in the families in need. vacations, holidays and 401K benefits. Apply in person Black Presenting the award for Andross was fire service and a state fire academy staff “This foundation is so important to APPLY NOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM retired Woodstock Police Chief Douglas instructor for more than 20 years, has support those who serve us,” said Ayotte. Moorhead, who said Andross is regard- instructed firefighting classes from Fran- “You are there on the nights, the week-

APPALACHIAN ed as a leader in the state by his profes- conia to Pittsburg. He was also among ends, the holidays. When we are inside STITCHING Appalachian COMPANY sional peers and is committed to keeping those in the effort to construct the Ray- with our families, you are outside keep- Stitching communities safe. mond S. Burton fire and EMS training ing us safe.” Company, LLC “I personally consider his daily intel- academy in Bethlehem. In a letter read by NCPSF President 90 Badger Street • Littleton, NH ligence briefings invaluable,” said Moor- Attending Friday’s dinner that drew Allan Clark, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, tel. (603) 444-4422 • fax (603) 444-7766 head. some 400 people, mostly first responders D-NH, said first responders in the North Farr has been involved in EMS, fire and their families, were several dignitar- Country travel many miles and put in and police service for more than half a ies, including N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan much time and Friday’s dinner recogniz- HELP WANTED century and was the fire chief of Mon- and U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH. ing them “is a reminder they are never Appalachian Stitching Company, LLC is seeking roe for 35 years, while serving as both “To the North Country Public Safety truly alone.” applicants for the following position: fire and police chief for the town for 19 Foundation, thank you for everything Receiving the NCPSF President’s Woodworker years. you do to strengthen your communities Award from Clark was N.H. Fire Mar- 2 positions to be filled in a busy woodworking shop. Duties could include “As such, [he] is eminently qualified and public safety in the North Country,” shal Bill Degnan, who Clark said is will- milling, machining, sanding, finishing & packing. This is a production to receive any of the three awards pre- said Hassan. “This room is full of dig- ing to share his passion for fire service, environment with occasional custom side jobs. Previous experience is presented here tonight,” said retired Franco- nitaries, people who make a difference works to continually improve the service ferred but we will consider training on a trial basis. nia Fire and EMS Chief Bill Mead, who every single day.” across the nation, is dedicated to fire-life NO PHONE CALLS. Please apply in person, ask for Jodie. presented Farr with the EMT award. Hassan also thanked the families of safety issues, and has strengthened fire One of the nation’s best manufacturers of finest quality leather goods – Farr has enhanced training and first responders for their commitment to safety through fire prevention. HANDMADE IN THE USA equipment for the fire department, led their communities and said first respond- Degnan has made a significant differ- the effort to establish the town’s FAST ers in the North Country “reflect the very ence in the lives of those in the North squad, worked to build up the police de- best of the human spirit” and “set the Country and “his actions have kept all of partment and remains dedicated to his standard for the rest of the state.” us safer given the sphere of influence in community, including serving as FAST Ayotte said, “As we look at what’s his career,” said Clark. squad chief, fire warden, and maintain- happening around our country, we are Since 2006, the NCPSF has distribut- ing his skills on the Woodsville Ambu- constantly reminded of the importance ed more than $1 million, said Clark. lance, said Mead. of public safety officers. We’re constant- “[First responders] know that the “His personal acts and deed have ly reminded of how difficult and danger- foundation has their back, and most saved many lives,” said Mead. “He tru- ous the job is.” importantly, the foundation is there for ly represents those unsung heroes in life That job has become even more diffi- their families,” he said. A24

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