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Friday, April 28, 2017 Published by The News and Sentinel, Inc.: 6 Bridge St., Colebrook, N.H. 03576 www.northwoodsweekly.com North Country Chamber Players Present ‘An Evening in Paris’ Gala on May 21 The North Country Chamber Players are Zhulla on violin, and French cuisine preparing to welcome spring with a gala expert Executive Chef Nate Varney of the celebration of the City of Lights’ magnifi- Mountain View Grand. All proceeds will cent music and food with “An Evening in support the Chamber Players’ community Paris,” to be presented at the Mountain outreach programs that are offered free of View Grand Resort in Whitefield on charge. Sunday, May 21. Recognized as one of the world’s fore- The event begins at 5 p.m. and features most harpists, Stacey Shames has won top guest artists Stacey Shames on harp, Areta (Continued on Page 8) Elisabeth Von Trapp Performs in Free Concert, May 4 at Lancaster Town Hall The Noyes Free Lecture Fund will pres- “The Sound of Music.” Having sung pro- ent Elisabeth Von Trapp at the Lancaster fessionally since childhood, Elisabeth has Town Hall, in a concert beginning at 7 enthralled audiences from European p.m. on Thursday, May 4. Admission is cathedrals to Washington’s Kennedy free of charge. Center. HOW DOES IT WORK? For Elisabeth Von Trapp, “ the sounds of Inspired by the guitar playing and Norah Frink was fascinated by the robotics demonstrated in the Lancaster Elementary School music “ are part of her earliest memories. singing of her father, Werner Von Trapp, gym by the Technology Students Association during the April 20 STEM Night. Every classroom Born and raised in Vermont, she is the she has carried on the legacy of the inter had to come up with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) project to show what granddaughter of the legendary Maria and (Continued on Page 8) they’ve learned about the world around them. (Arlene Allin photo) Baron Von Trapp, whose story inspired Astronomy Program 2015 FORD TRANSIT Mark’s 2007 CHEVY TAHOE LT to Be Offered May 1 CARGO VAN 4X4 8-cyl., auto., A/C, pwr. group, pwr. seat, at Weeks Library 6-cyl., auto., A/C, pwr. group, keyless Pick of 3rd row seating, 7 passenger, clean truck! entry, only 50,000 miles. Ready to The Friends of the Weeks Memorial work for your business! the Week Sale Price $13,900 Library in Lancaster will host an evening program called “Astronomy for Sale Price $20,900 Everyone” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, 2014 Subaru Outback May 1. Kevin Manning is a gifted 2.5i Premium AWD astronomer, having worked as a consultant 4-cyl., auto., A/C, pwr. group, pwr. seat, with NASA, the Chandra X-ray Obser- heated front seats, Bluetooth, XM Radio, vatory, the Smithsonian Center for clean car & only 41,000 miles. Astrophysics and other ground-based Orginally $22,900 observatories, and has presented his programs nationwide for many years. 2010 FORD F150 Pick-of-the-week Price 2006 CHEVY 2500HD (Continued on Page 8) SUPERCAB 4X4 4X4 W/PLOW 8-cyl., auto., A/C, pwr. group, XTR $18,847 8-cyl., auto., A/C, 8ft. bed, 8ft. Diamond Easter Flower Bulbs Pkg., aftermarket tire & wheel pkg., plow, and yes...original 56,000 miles!! only 36,000 miles! Sought for Fall Use Sale Price $14,900 Sale Price $22,900 at Park St. Cemetery The Whitefield cemetery trustees are seeking donations of Easter flower bulbs, to be planted this fall in a planned remem- brance garden at the Park Street Cemetery. Labeled buckets for tulips, daffodils and hyacinth have been placed in front of the larger cemetery, where bulbs may be YOUR TRUCK AND SUV OUTLET deposited after their blooms have passed. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Online at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday www.schurmanmotorcompany.com Inside this issue: Sunday by appointment Obituaries & Services — Pages 2 Letters – 4 Crosswords, Sudoku — Page 11 Classifieds — Pages 13-15

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two sisters, Iva and Edith; eleven grand- Chet was born in Stewartstown and was children, Tutty, Tori, Bo, Caryn, Jeni, Bill, raised in Errol by his loving parents, the late Bob, Kyle, Nicholas, Chuck and Saman- Mona (Bennett) and Everett Eames. tha; and many great-grandchildren and Chet is survived by his siblings Normand nieces and nephews. Eames, Carlton Eames and Elsie Hall, all of Julia was preceded in death by her Errol; his wife of 27 years, Bonnie (Levins) daughters, Crystal Ball and Vicky Brady, Eames of Goffstown; their children Maureen and by her brother, Frederick Jordan. Eames of Dunbarton, Daryl and Raquel There are no public calling hours. Eames of Manchester, Christopher and Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Satur- Ashley Eames of Pembroke, and Alea Eames day, April 29 at the First Baptist Church is of Manchester; and a grandson, Christian Stratford. Soto. Expressions of sympathy in Julia’s Funeral services were held on Saturday, name may be made to the Coös County April 22 at Phaneuf Funeral Home in Nursing Home, PO Box 10, West Stew- Manchester. Memorial donations may be artstown, NH 03597. made to the Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Council #6617, PO Box 589 Plais-tow, NH ALICE BOND 03865. Alice F. Bond, 92, of Randolph, Vt., and formerly of Colebrook, died on Tuesday THEODORE CLUKAY JULIA BALL night, April 11, 2017 at Gifford Medical Theodore Paul Clukay, 82, of Jefferson, Julia I. (Jordan) Ball of Colebrook, died Center in Randolph. died on April 21, 2017 at the Coös County at the Coös County Nursing Home in West She was born on February 10, 1925 in Nursing Hospital after a long, five year battle Stewartstown on Thursday, April 20, 2017 Stockbridge, Vt., the daughter of with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body dementia. after a brief illness. Benjamin and Evelyn (Mills) Russ. Alice Ted was born on March 23, 1935 in Julia was born on September 7, 1925, and her late husband, Austin White Jr., set- Lancaster to Hilda Nevers of Jefferson. He and was the daughter of Estelle (Blodgett) tled in Rutland, Mass., where she was a was raised and “spoiled” on the Nevers fam- and Cleveland Jordan. She was raised in homemaker. She was later married to ily farm and attended the Jefferson schools. Stratford and was graduated from Frederick Bond, who predeceased her in He was married to Barbara Page in 1953. Stratford High School. 2004; Alice moved to Randolph that year. They had three sons and moved to New During World War II, Julia went to work She had many interests, including York, where he worked on several farms as a in the factories in Manchester making sewing, reading, gardening and knitting. herdsman. After obtaining a degree in black- parachutes for the troops, something she She was a member of the Grange in smithing and farriering from Cornell was always very proud of. She worked for Rutland, Mass. University, he worked private duty and on many different businesses in the North Survivors include her son, Ronald the horse racing circuit. Country, including Brown Company in White and his wife Leslie-Anne of In 1970 he and his family moved back to North Stratford and The Balsams in Randolph Center; three daughters, Judith Jefferson and purchased the Elkins Sugar PAUL HOOD Dixville. Wherever she went, Julia made Ann McCullough and husband David of House. They ran it as the Water Wheel Sugar Paul D. Hood, 82, of Lancaster, died lots of friends with her spunk, sassy per- Bethel, Vt., Carol Evelyn Record of Barre House and Restaurant into the late 1990s. peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Maine sonality and strong-willed nature. and her husband Sam Record of Ted and his son Craig operated T&C Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Julia leaves behind her son, William Randolph; and Patricia Jean Deal and her Logging for over 20 years until Ted’s retire- Paul was born in Lancaster on February “Bucky” Ball of Washington Depot, husband Howard of Essex Junction; a ment. 11, 1935, and was the son of Harold C. Hood Conn.; her daughter, Bonnie Ball and her stepson, Gary Bond of Springfield, Vt.; Ted achieved quite a lot on his “bucket and Bernice Cryan Hood Bailey. husband Gerald Lawton of Colebrook; her two stepdaughters; Gail Bond of list.” He traveled across America and into Surviving family include his loving wife of son-in-law, Mark Brady of New Boston; Springfield and Sheila Goodreau of Canada, sailed to St. Thomas and visited 62 years, Aurore Daigle Hood of Lancaster; Worcester, Mass.; 15 grandchildren and Scotland. Ted loved to spend time hunting, four children, Denise Hood Boynton of several great- and great-great-grandchil- fishing and dancing to the “mule skinner Lancaster, Paul “Skip” H. Hood and partner dren. blues.” He was a town selectman for several Catherine Gray of Lancaster, Dr. Carol J. The North Woods Weekly There are no calling hours. Private fam- years. Hood of Honolulu, Hawaii, and David M. Hood and his wife Susan C. Hood of 6 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576 ily services will be held at a later date at Surviving family members include his the West Hill Cemetery in Williamstown. sons, Bruce Clukay of Windermere, Fla., and Danville, Calif.; a sister, Carol Hood Reed; Tel. 603-237-5501 FAX 237-5060 Memorial contributions may be made to Craig Clukay of Jefferson; granddaughters two brothers, Christopher Bailey and James Bailey; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grand- www.northwoodsweekly.com the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Lindsay Annicchiarico and Carrie Hopps, Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601-0687. and grandsons Chris and Ian Clukay; four children; and many nieces, nephews and Direct-mailed free from Whitefield north Arrangements are under the direction of great-grandchildren; special nephews and cousins. At the start of his career, Paul served in the to Pittsburg, and from Errol to Island Pond, the Day Funeral Home in Randolph, and nieces and two best friends, Bruce Cairns on-line condolences may be left at Army National Guard and as a police officer on newsstands in Littleton & Berlin and Paul Thurston. www.dayfunerals.com. Ted was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; for the Town of Lancaster. He then worked a son, Ted Jr.; and sisters Lois Kenison for 35 years at the Public Service Company Hicks, Pat Hicks and Betty Gainer. of New Hampshire. At the same time, Paul Visiting hours were held on Tuesday inherited Hood’s Atlantic Service Station and evening, April 25 at the Bailey Funeral Hood’s Taxi in St. Johnsbury from his father, Home in Lancaster. A funeral service was and operated both businesses for many years. held on Wednesday morning at the Christ Paul was also a well-known master electri- United Methodist Church in Lancaster, fol- cian and worked many nights and weekends lowed by burial at Hillside Cemetery in as Paul D. Hood, Electrical Contractor. Jefferson. Ultimately, Paul became partners with his Donations may be made in Ted’s memory wife to run Aurore M. Hood Real Estate in Personal Injury to The Nevers Scholarship Fund, White Lancaster. Wills & Probate Mountains Regional High School, White- Paul enjoyed his family most of all. He field, NH 03598. Those who wish to extend also loved bowling, dancing the polka, sum- Criminal Defense condolences on-line may visit www.bai- mers at Ossipee Lake and Lake Seymour and leyfh.net. hunting camp in Maine with his best friends, Social Security Disability and he was an active Snowdrifter for many CHESTER EAMES years. (603) 237-8322 Chester “Chet” Eames, 72, of Goffstown, Visiting hours were held on Thursday died on April 15, 2017, surrounded by his evening, April 27 at the Bailey Funeral 7tf Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian (855) 886-6309 14-17 loving family after a long well-fought battle www.waystackfrizzell.com with cancer. (Continued on Page 10) Friday, April 28, 2017 THE NORTH WOODS WEEKLY Page Three Oblate Associates’ First Commitment Ceremony, May 6 at St. Albert Church A group of dedicated Catholic men and to each religious order. Associates are women from throughout the North most often found in areas of the country Country will make their first commitment where there is no longer a presence of as Oblate Associates of the Missionary Catholic religious sisters, priests and Oblates of Mary Immaculate, in a special brothers. ceremony taking place during the 4:30 Oblate Associates commit to regular p.m. Mass at St. Albert Church on prayer, service to God’s poor, a simple Saturday, May 6. lifestyle, and a community spirit of open- The Oblates served at the Shrine of Our ness to others. They meet quarterly at St. Lady of Grace in Columbia for 92 years Brendan’s Hall with Br. Richard Cote, until it closed in 2014 due to a lack of OMI, who travels from Lowell, Mass., to available younger priests and brothers to advise the group on spiritual matters and to serve at the Shrine. 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SERVICE IS THE FOUNDATION You can attend as many meetings as you OF OUR COUNTRY want and we don’t meet in the summer. You Since the formation of our country, can volunteer for as much or as little as you Americans have always helped each other in want. times of need. There are many great service The bottom line is that we are all busy, but organizations in our country and one of them we pick our spots to help when we can and is the Lions, the largest service organization show up to as many meetings as we can—it in the world with 46,000 clubs and over 1.4 is not a huge commitment. A little bit of help million members. is better than none at all. We also, with more We’re also one of the most effective, as our members, would seek out more service proj- members do whatever is needed to help their ects to undertake. If you have an idea that local communities. Everywhere we work, we will benefit the community, let us know. You make friends—with children who need eye- don’t have to live in Lancaster to join us— glasses, with seniors who don’t have enough our members are from all over the area, to eat and with people we may never meet, including Vermont. where there is a need, there is a Lion. Our We also would like to help start other clubs motto is “We Serve.” in the North Country. We are the northern- The Lions were originally formed to serve most Lions Club in New Hampshire and their communities. In 1925 Helen Keller would like to help form other clubs north and addressed the Lions Clubs International east of us. If you know a group of people MUSICAL ELEMENT Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, and chal- who would like to start their own club, we Art Hammon and Helen Jacobs were among the musical groups who warmed the Earth Day cel- lenged Lions to become “knights of the blind would like to help. ebration, which the windy and rainy weather forced indoors at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in in the crusade against darkness.” Since then, The Lancaster Lions meet at the Welcome Lancaster on Saturday, April 22. (Arlene Allin photo) we have worked tirelessly to aid the blind Center on the first and third Wednesdays of and visually impaired. the month at 7 p.m. You are welcome to join Many people associate the Lions with eye- us and see what we do. For more informa- sight issues alone, but your Lancaster Lions tion, call us anytime at 586-4449. are involved in many more activities. We —Submitted by Lion Gordon Rebello of Weeks Memorial Library work with the schools on recycling. We visit Jefferson the local nursing home, reading to the resi- 128 Main St., Lancaster, N.H. 603-788-3352 www.weekslib.org dents with the supervision of staff. We volunteer at the community cupboard and pick up eggs from local farms for the meal site. Spring is here, and Weeks Memorial Patriotic Story Hour will be held on We provide transportation to and from Library in Lancaster is celebrating the sea- Tuesday, May 23, and the stories will be medical appointments for elders and the dis- son with a new calendar of events. The followed by a craft and special snack. The abled. We collect gently used books and library will be closed on Monday, May 29 Construction Zone program invites partic- magazines for the hospital. We do roadside in observance of Memorial Day. ipants to build and create using a variety pickup, twice a year. We deliver WonderPlay continues at 10 a.m. every of different materials on Tuesday, May 30. Thanksgiving meals for Project Homebound Tuesday for children up to age three, pro- Summer Reading Readiness for children and collect gently used clothing and toys and moting language and movement with fin- in grades K and up meets on Tuesday, distribute them to local agencies. We distrib- gerplays, songs, activity and a story. After June 20. In this special program to kick off ute free books to children, award scholar- each session the children are invited to the summer reading program “Build a ships and collect eyeglasses for repurposing. have a goldfish snack. Better World,” participants will play some We volunteer for the Historical Society and Story hour for children ages 3-5 years is games, receive their reading logs and gear cook for many functions, including the Street held on Thursdays at 10 a.m., and each up for a summer of reading. Fair, Old Tyme Christmas and the Grand week offers books, songs, and a craft Lego Club meets on Wednesdays, invit- Prix. One of our favorite services is going based on a theme. ing children to let their creative juices into schools and day care facilities, and flow and build, and children under age screening children’s eyes. Early screening is After-School Activities seven must be accompanied by an adult. so important in the learning process—if you Advance registration is required for the Friday is Game and Puzzle Day for chil- can’t see, you can’t learn. following programs—all beginning at 3 dren of all ages, who can play a game with We also assist low-income residents in our p.m.—to ensure that enough materials are a friend or challenge themselves to a puz- area with obtaining eyeglasses and hearing AN ANGLED SHOT on hand for all participants. Children com- zle. Children under age seven must be aids, and donating to many of our local Brodyn Cote, assisted by children’s librarian ing to the library from the Lancaster accompanied by an adult. organizations like the Food Pantry and Toys Michael Eareckson, watches his bottle rocket School may take Bus 53 with written per- for Tots. One hundred percent of all dona- take off in the back parking lot of the mission from a parent or guardian. More Teen/Tween Events tions we receive goes right back into our Colebrook Public Library on Wednesday, information is available from youth serv- Every Monday night at 7 p.m. Weeks community. April 19. The library hosted special activities ices librarian Ronnie Zajac, at 788-3352 Memorial Library offers an array of pro- We need you—yes, you! We would like to all week during school vacation. or [email protected]. The library is on-line at grams when teens and tweens can to come do more, but we need more members to help. (Alan Farnsworth photo) www.weekslib.org and on Facebook. to the library, bring a friend, a laptop or “Let’s Paint” begins Monday, May 1 other device, relax and explore what the and continues until Monday, June 19, library has to offer. The library has free inviting children in grades 3 and up to wi-fi, magazines, books, games, puzzles The North Woods Weekly paint on a different surface each week. and more, including snacks. Those inter- The library will celebrate Moms on ested may want to check out the following From Fourth Lake to Israel’s River, from Lake Umbagog to Island Pond Tuesday, May 2 with a special story hour programs. for children in grades K-2. The spring season kicks off on Monday, Published Fridays by Deadlines: Bingo for Books is back, offered on May 1 with Astronomy for Everyone (see The News and Sentinel, Inc. Tuesdays, May 9 and June 6 for children page 1 article), when astronomer and for- Classifieds - 5 p.m. Monday in grades 1 and up. 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PARATROOPERS AWAY WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Off the launch pad were these parachutists dropped by Connor and Ethan McGrath in the fifth PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION grade rooms during Lancaster Elementary School’s third annual STEM Night on Thursday, April 20. (Arlene Allin photo) Child must be 4 years old prior to September 30, 2017 (New Registrants Only) Scholarships Available, Deadline May 1 Whitefield School for Fall Becoming an Outdoorswoman Lancaster Elementary School Several scholarships are available to ing, camping, field-dressing game, hiking, defray the cost of attending New kayaking, rifle, shotgun, nature photogra- Hampshire’s Becoming an Outdoors- phy, outdoor survival, outdoor cooking, Monday, May 8, 2017 Woman fall weekend workshop, and mountain biking, and map and compass. 8:30–11:30 a.m. – No appointment necessary applications must be postmarked by May The fall BOW weekend costs $335, 1 along with a written statement and $35 which includes lodging, all meals, equip- Call 788-4924 or 837-3088 for a registration packet. application deposit. ment and instruction. Details are available Paperwork required: Original birth certificate, most recent Those who wish to apply for a scholar- at www.nhbow.com. New Hampshire’s physical exam & immunization record, proof of residency, and any ship may visit www.nhbow.com, where a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) link to the application can be found under program is co-sponsored by the Fish and court-related custody paperwork. “Upcoming Events/Fall BOW.” Among Game Department (www.wildnh.com) the offerings this year is a special mother- and the New Hampshire Wildlife Please attend the registration in the town in which you live. daughter scholarship. Both mother and Federation (www.nhwf.org). Dalton and Carroll residents should register at WES. daughter must apply, and the daughter Jefferson residents should register at LES. must be age 18 or older. 17 Those who are offered a fall BOW scholarship must also submit the regular Weeks Memorial program registration form, which will be (Continued From Page 4) available on-line as of June 5. Registration for BOW is available on a first-come, program to create a masterpiece with first-served basis. paint and canvas, takes place on May 22. Introducing New Hampshire’s fall Becoming an Card Games on June 5 will bring a night Outdoors-Woman weekend will take place of Rummy, Gin Rummy, Crazy Eights and from September 8-10 at Rockywold Go Fish, and June 12 is Tween Lego Stove Medic Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake in Night. Raspberry Pi will be explored on Holderness. Participants select four ses- June 19, when participants will work to With the closing of Great Bear sions from more than 30 different outdoor assemble and see what these small com- Dennis has decided to open a service skills workshops, including archery, fish- puters can do. and installation company.

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More info: 603-538-1142 or on Eastern company’s postcards, 7 p.m. at • OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec special exhibit highlights the work of Mary www.pittsburgridgerunners.org. Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Presented by Center, Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aer- Horan Carey, a Red Cross nurse during World • Presidential Gem & Mineral Society meets, Colebrook Area Historical Society; admission obics; 9:30 Fusion Workout: 603-237-4019, War I. Admission is free and donations are wel- 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Town Hall. Program, raf- $10. More info: 237-8576. www.northrec. org. come. fle, refreshments. Info: Sharon O’Neill, 603- SATURDAY, APRIL 29 • Senior (55-plus) Meals & Bingo at • AA Lancaster North Country group, 9:30- 466-2395; or Dave Tellman, 603-837-9764. • Penny Sale, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Francis American Legion in Canaan; penny sale last 10:30 a.m. open discussion on 3rd & 11th steps • Colebrook Ski-Bees snowmobile club regu- Xavier Hall in Groveton. Games, prizes, food Wed. of each month. RSVP by 10 a.m. Tues. to (all welcome) at Weeks Medical Center. More lar meeting, 7 p.m. at the Colebrook Country & fun. Drawings begin promptly at 7 p.m. Denise Carrier, 802-266-8895; or Suzanne info: district17_nh @hotmail. com. Club. More info: www.colebrook-ski-bees. MONDAY, MAY 1 Roy, 266-8989. • Jefferson Christian Church Sunday com. • Free yoga with Cat Holm, 4-4:45 p.m. at • Baby Lapsit Program, 10:30 a.m. at Services, 8:30 a.m. at the IOOF Hall, across 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS Grace Community Church, Canaan. More info: Colebrook Public Library (Not taking place from town hall. Sunday school offered. • North Country Toastmasters meeting, 6- Sharon Belleville, 603-388-2427. April 19.). Stories, rhymes, songs for children SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 7:30 pm. at Bailiwicks Restaurant, Littleton. • Free program “Astronomy for Everyone,” up to 24 months & their caregivers. • Stark Heritage Center, Now Open Saturdays Communication & leadership skills; open to 18 7-9 p.m. at Weeks Memorial Library in • Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m. at Colebrook and Sundays from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. through & older. More info: [email protected]; Lancaster with astronomer Kevin Manning. Public Library (Not taking place April 19.). October, Call Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881 call 802-473-0120; visit www.northcountrynh. Appropriate for all ages. More info: 603-788- Fingerplays, games, songs, crafts & stories for for other openings. toastmastersclubs.org. 3352 or weekslib@ ncia.net. ages 2-5 & their caregivers. 2nd SATURDAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 • Yoga with Cat Holm at the Grace MONTHLY EVENTS • Northeast Kingdom Snow Blasters monthly • Free yoga with Cat Holm, 4-4:45 p.m. at Community Church, Canaan, VT at 4 p.m. 1st MONDAY meeting, 4 p.m. at Norton town hall. More info: Grace Community Church, Canaan. More info: (through May). No cost. For more info: call • Playdate for children ages 2-4, caregivers & 802-249-0655 and see us on Facebook. Sharon Belleville, 603-388-2427. Sharon at (603) 388-2497. siblings, 10-11 a.m. at Sunnybrook Montessori • Dalton Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club FRIDAY, MAY 5 • Addiction Recovery Program meeting, 6:30 School, 142B Main St., Lancaster. Activity, meeting, 7 p.m. at Dalton Municipal Building. • Free yoga class with Kathy Frizzell, 10:15 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in snack, story & songs. Info: 603-788-3884. More info: www.daltonridgerunners.com. a.m. at the Colebrook Public Library. Bring Colebrook, hosted by LDS Family Services of • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 meet- • Stratford Nighthawks meeting, 6 p.m. at mat if available; sign up by calling 237-4808. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day ing, 7:30 p.m. at Fredonwarell American Blueberry Hill Café. Info: Candy Livingstone, • Blues & jazz by Mike Goudreau, Rick Saints. Confidential & free, based on 12 Steps Legion Post 17 in Groveton. 603-636-1964 or [email protected]. Erwin & Bob Purington, 7 p.m. concert in of AA for all addictions. More info: Elder and 1st TUESDAY 3rd TUESDAY Great North Woods Committee for the Arts Sister Putnam, 435-720-2856, gregput@live. • Coös Quilters Guild meeting, 2-4 p.m. at • Coös Quilters Guild meeting, 2-4 p.m. at Series at the Colebrook Country Club. Tickets com. Whitefield Public Library. All skill levels wel- Whitefield Public Library. All skill levels wel- $15, in advance at Fiddleheads in Colebrook or come. More info: Jean LaPrade, 603-586-7040. come. More info: Jean LaPrade, 603-586-7040. at the door. More info: www.gnwca.org or 603- THURSDAYS • “Grieving Well” grief support group for • GREAT (Groveton Regional Economic 237-9302 or 246-8998. • Story Hour, 10 a.m. at Weeks Memorial anyone enduring the death of a loved one, 6:15- Action Team) meeting, 19 State St., Groveton, SATURDAY, MAY 6 Library in Lancaster for ages 3-6 with parent/ 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish House, Lancaster. 6:30 p.m. Info: Gloria White, 636-2800. • Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stratford Public guardian. Books, songs, fingerplays & crafts. More info: 603-788-4654. • Relax & be creative with adult coloring, 7 School. Sponsored by Fantastic Fridays; pro- More info: 603-788-3352. 1st WEDNESDAY p.m. at Jefferson Public Library. Colored pen- ceeds benefit construction of pavilion on town • Small and Beginner Farmers Coös County • Aurora Grange #235 meeting, 7 p.m. at the cils, markers & coloring books available, or common. Fund-raising bricks for sale; 50/50 chapter meets, 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Public Grange Hall in Pittsburg. bring own supplies. More info: [email protected]. raffle; door prize; lunch. Library. • Groveton VFW Post 6808 meeting, 7 p.m. com or 603-586-7791. SUNDAY, MAY 7 • Bible Study on the Book of James, 6:15 -7 at the Groveton Legion Hall. 3rd THURSDAY • Acoustic Music Jam, noon-4 p.m. at Robert p.m. in Parish Building at St. Paul’s Episcopal • North Country ATV Club meeting, 6 p.m. at • Lunenburg Polar Bear Snowmobile Club E. Clifford Memorial Bldg., Woodsville. Church in Lancaster. More info: 352-735-1747 Stratford Nighthawks Clubhouse. monthly meeting, Lunenburg Town Hall, Rte. 2 Hosted by Haverhill Recrea-tion; $3 entry fee; or 603-788-7823. at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments light snacks provided. No drums, no horns, no • AA Lancaster group, 8-9 p.m. open discus- 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS served. For more info. lunenburgpolarbears@ alcohol. More info: 747-2839. sion (all welcome) at All Saints Church, Main • Lancaster Lions Club meetings, 6:30 p.m. at gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 St. More info: district17_nh@hotmail. com. the Welcome Center in Lancaster. More info: • Coös County Republicans meet, 7 p.m. at • “North Woods Law: New Hampshire” • Canaan Cheers Al-Anon Group, 7-8 p.m. at lancaster.nhlions.org or on Facebook. the GNW Welcome Center, 25 Canal St., event, 7 p.m. at Rialto Theatre in Lancaster, Grace Community Church in Canaan. 1st FRIDAY Lancaster. Topic & speakers on Facebook. featuring local officers from the show. • Community Cupboard Kitchen Table Free • Umbagog Snowmobile Association meet- • Kiwanis Club of Colebrook meeting 6:00 Admission free; donations accepted for Opera- Meal, noon-1 p.m. at Lancaster Methodist ing, 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, Rt. 26, Errol. p.m. at the Colebrook Country Club, 15 Abe- tion Game Thief. More info: www.nhogt.org. Church Hall. All are welcome. 1st SATURDAY naki Lane, Colebrook. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at • School-age craft time, 10:30 a.m. at 3rd FRIDAY WEEKLY EVENTS Lancaster EMS Building, 19 Mechanic St. Jefferson Public Library. Free program. More • Canaan Historical Society meeting, 3 p.m. MONDAYS Weigh-in 5-6 p.m., meeting at 6:15. More info: info: [email protected] or 603-586-7791. at the Alice Ward Library, second floor. • AA Colebrook group, 8-9 p.m. closed step call Bonnie, 802-892-6614. • Card party at St. Albert’s Hall, in Stewarts- 3rd SATURDAY meeting (must be an alcoholic) at St. Brendan’s • Pathways Pregnancy Care Center, 12-7 town, 7 p.m. • Kids Science Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Church, Pleasant St. More info: district17_nh p.m. Free pregnancy, parenting, family support 2nd MONDAY Jefferson Public Library. Free, hands-on sci- @hotmail.com. services and more. Information/ appointment: • Olive Branch #1 Order of the Eastern Star ence activities with Mrs. Seppala. More info: • Community Cupboard Kitchen Table Free 603-444-3991. meets at Masonic Hall in Lancaster: light meal lookitup@ne. rr.com or 603-586-7791. Meal, 5-6 p.m. at Lancaster Methodist Church • Free community meal at Trinity United at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m. • Lancaster Open-Mic. Music starts at 6 p.m. Hall. All are welcome. Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-6 p.m. 2nd TUESDAY Methodist Church Hall, Lancaster, NH. • Yoga with Cat Holm at the Grace Comm- • Bingo games, 6:30 p.m. at American • Top of the Common Committee meeting, 7 Suggested donation of $3 per person. All types unity Church, Canaan, VT at 4 p.m. No cost. Legion Post 17 in Groveton. p.m. at Alden Balch Memorial Library, of music, and musicians of all ages are wel- For more info: call Sharon at (603) 388-2497. FRIDAYS Lunenburg. More info: visit www.topofthecom- come. Questions? Call or text Lyndall 603-631- TUESDAYS • OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec mon.org or call Chris, 802-892-6654. 4890. • Kiwanis Club of Colebrook meeting 7:15 Center, Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aer- • Connecticut Valley Sno-Riders Snow- a.m. at the Colebrook Country Club, 15 obics; 9:30 Fusion Workout. Info: 603-237- 2nd WEDNESDAY mobile Club meets, 7 p.m. at the Guildhall Abenaki Lane, Colebrook. 4019, www. northrec.org. • Pittsburg Roadrunners meeting, 1 p.m. at town building. New members & guests are wel- • OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec • AA Colebrook group, 8-9 p.m. open discus- the Pittsburg Fire Station. All welcome. More come. More info: John, 802-328-2182. Center, Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aer- sion (all welcome) at St. Brendan’s Church, info: Constance Ouellette, 538-9975. 3rd SUNDAY obics. Info: 603-237-4019, www.northrec.org. Pleasant St. Info: district17_nh@ hotmail.com. 2nd THURSDAY • Town of Lunenburg Historical Society • WonderPlay, 10 a.m. at Weeks Memorial • North Country Castaway Seniors Program, • Canaan Border Riders meeting, 6:30 p.m. at meeting, 2 p.m. at Alden Balch Library, Lunen- Library in Lancaster for up to age 3 with par- 9 a.m.-noon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the Timeout Tavern/Northland Restaurant. burg. More info: 802-328-3040 or www.lunen- ent/guardian. Songs, fingerplays, stories & Colebrook. More info: 603-246-3418. • George L. O’Neil American Legion Post 62 burghistoricalsociety.com. snack. More info: 603-788-3352. • Parent & Children Playgroup 12:30-2:30 meeting, 12 noon at Wilderness Restaurant 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS • “Respitality” social day program for people p.m.at Alice Ward Memorial Library, Park St., (lounge side), Colebrook. Info: 603-237-4440. • Col. Town Seniors Craft Group, 1 p.m. at with early Alzheimer’s and other related Canaan. Info: 802-266-7135. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m. at Cole- Col. Town Community House in Lancaster for dementias, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 475 Whitefield SATURDAYS brook Library. knitting, crocheting, individual projects & Rd., Bethlehem. More info: 603-991-0155. • Bremer Pond Memorial Library (located in • North Woods Addiction Coalition monthly social time. Help available. • Duplicate Bridge at 1 p.m. at the Colebrook Pittsburg School) open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. meeting at Monadnock Congregational Church Country Club, All players welcome. More info. SUNDAYS in Colebrook, noon to 1 p.m. More info: btib- call Wendell 603-759-2614. • Jefferson Historical Society Museum, [email protected]. Page Eight THE NORTH WOODS WEEKLY Friday, April 28, 2017

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prizes in national and international com- “Clair de lune” and “Danse sacree et pro- petitions, and has performed as a concerto fane,” Georges Bizet’s “Jeaux d’enfants,” soloist with the St. Louis Symphony and Camille St. Saen’s “The Swan,” Gabriel Munich Chamber Orchestra, among oth- Faure’s “Sicilienne” and Maurice Ravel’s ers. She has collaborated with many clas- brilliant introduction and allegro for harp, sical and popular stars, including Renee flute, clarinet and strings. Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Placido Domin- The one-hour concert will be followed go, James Galway, Madonna, Stevie by a full sit-down dinner prepared by the Wonder, Tony Bennett and Barbara culinary staff of the Mountain View Grand Streisand, and appeared on numerous Resort under the direction of Chef Varney. recordings and TV broadcasts, including Seating for this special event is limited, “Live from Lincoln Center,” the “Today and tickets cost $75 per person. Those Show” and “Late Night with David planning to attend should call 603-444- Letterman.” 0309 by May 14 to make reservations. The dynamic young violinist Areta A full schedule of upcoming summer Zhulla was recently named “Young Artist concerts and additional information about of the Year” by the National Critics the North Country Chamber Players may Association of Music and Drama in be found on-line at www.whitemountains- Greece, and is a recipient of the Triandi musicfestival.org. Career Grant and the Tassos Prassopoulos Foundation Award. Ms. Zhulla has appeared as a soloist, recitalist and cham- Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert ber musician throughout the U.S., Europe, (Continued From Page 1) Canada and Asia, and is a member of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society. nationally renowned Trapp Family Chamber Players Susan Palma-Nidel on Singers. She began taking piano lessons flute, Allen Blustine on clarinet, Ronnie when she was eight, and by the age of 16 Bauch on violin, Ah Ling Neu on viola she was playing guitar and traveling the FOR THE BIRDS and Chris Finckel on cello will round out back roads of New England performing Lancaster Elementary School seventh-grader Jackie Young displayed her birdhouse the performers. with her siblings at weddings, gospel project that was both predator- and weatherproof, along with a sturdy perch, during the third The evening’s program will highlight meetings and town halls. annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Night on April 20. some of the most beautiful music ever Elisabeth’s concert repertoire ranges (Arlene Allin photo) written, including Claude Debussy’s from Bach to Broadway, and from Schubert to Sting. she has released five self-produced albums, and has performed across the U.S., Austria and Russia. Her Promote Your Business Statewide! music has been featured on National Public Radio, BBC-Radio, Japanese Na- tional Radio and CNN Spanish radio. She Our Summer & Winter Visitor Guides has appeared on CBS’s “Eye on People”, ABC’s “Good Morning America” and Are Distributed All Over New Hampshire BBC-TV. No one leaves an Elisabeth Von Trapp as Inserts in The N.H. Sunday News! performance unchanged, as audiences of all ages are drawn by the promise of her We introduce each guide locally in famous name and awed by the beauty of her voice and musical arrangements. The News and Sentinel, then continue distribution all season long at area hotels, Astronomy Program motels, campgrounds, restaurants, stores, (Continued From Page 1) Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale visitor centers & community events. of the Universe will include a PowerPoint presentation and discuss the total eclipse In addition, 49,000 copies of each guide will to take place on August 21, 2017; this will also appear in the Sunday News (Union Leader): be the first total eclipse of the sun visible in the United States in almost 40 years. Summer Guide — Arrives May 24, 2017 Weather-permitting, participants will go outdoors to view celestial objects in the 20,000 distributed in northern N.H., Vt., & Maine night sky, such as the ice crystal rings of + 49,000 in the New Hampshire Sunday News = 69,000 Saturn and craters on the moon. The program is free and appropriate for all ages. Anyone with questions may con- Winter Guide — Arrives January 10, 2018 tact the library at 603-788-3352 or week- A total of [email protected]. 133,000 15,000 around northern N.H., Vt., & Maine copies! 49,000 in The Sunday News = 64,000 The North Woods Weekly Contact our sales staff for rate information, or visit www.colebrooknewsandsentinel.com 6 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576 Tel. 603-237-5501 FAX 237-5060 Summer Advertising Deadline: May 3, 2017 www.northwoodsweekly.com

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TER NO STRIVING FOR SEAWORTHY IS W! Natalia Schmidt was busy in the kindergarten room at Lancaster Elementary during STEM Night G on April 20, building a boat from Lego blocks. Her craft was a little too sturdy and sank when she RE tried to float it, but she took off a few blocks so it became more seaworthy. (Arlene Allin photo)

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Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on As of press time arrangements were raised in Berlin, later moving to Colebrook Friday at All Saints Church in Lancaster. pending, under the direction of Jenkins & at age 16. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will offi- Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. She worked for a time at the West ciate, and burial will follow at the Calvary Updated information will be posted on- Stewartstown Hospital, and she also resided Cemetery in Lancaster. line at www.jenkinsnewman.com, and a in Massachusetts and Michigan before In lieu of flowers, memorial donations full obituary will appear in next week’s returning to the North Country in 1996. For may be made to the Lancaster Fire issue. six years she was employed at Ames Department Assn., 25 Main Street, Department Store in Northumberland. Lancaster, NH 03584. Those who wish to Lorraine was also a dedicated community extend condolences on-line may visit volunteer, devoting her time to Country www.baileyfh.net. Village Genesis Eldercare and Colonel Town Recreation. Surviving family members include two sons, William James Cox of Jamaica Plain, Mass., Bernard Edward Kenner of Greenwood, Ind.; three grandchildren, Lea, Brett and Cody; her longtime partner David Newton of Groveton; a brother, Paul Leo Bouchard of Groveton; two sisters, Doris Ford and Louise Turgeon of West Roxbury, SELMA MORRIS Mass.; and many loving nieces and Selma Anne “Sally” Morris, 67, of nephews. Orleans, Vt., died on Wednesday evening, Visiting hours were held on Monday April 19, 2017 at North Country Hospital evening, April 24 at the Bailey Funeral in Newport. Home in Lancaster. A funeral service was Sally was born in Lancaster on August held on Tuesday morning at the Christ 14, 1949, and was the daughter of Charles United Methodist Church in Lancaster, offi- and Faye (Emerson) Hodge. She was a ciated by The Reverend Richard Boyden, graduate of White Mountains Regional pastor. Burial will take place at a later date High School and attended nursing school in West Roxbury, Mass. in Berlin. LORRAINE KENNER Donations in lieu of flowers may be made Sally’s life was devoted to caring for ELLEN JORDAN Lorraine Kenner, 76, of Lancaster, died at in Lorraine’s memory to the Oncology Unit others. She worked as a Certified Nursing Ellen P. Jordan, 92, of Stratford, died her home on Friday morning, April 21, at Weeks Medical Center, the Christ United Assistant and was a wonderful caregiver early Monday morning, April 24, 2017 at 2017 after a long illness. Methodist Church in Lancaster, or Country to many, including her own family and the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Lorraine was born in Berlin on January Village Genesis Eldercare Center. friends. She had many interests including Stewartstown, surrounded by members of 26, 1941, and was the daughter of Harold Those who wish to extend condolences crafts, painting, ceramics and staying in her loving family. and Marion (Dion) Bouchard. She was on-line may visit www.baileyfh.net. (Continued on Page 12)

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REXFORD SEPTIC DALTON SERVICE FEEDING TIME Permit No. SES-02-001 Benjamin Thurston, Sun-Nyeo Masson (background), Ottleee Gilbert and Millie Steele watch as SPRING environmental educator Anna Autilio of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science prepares lunch We will be land-applying septage on for a wood turtle during the “Cold Blooded Critters” presentation on Thursday, April 20th at the our private property located at Main CLEAN-UP DAY Alice Ward Library in Canaan. (Alan Farnsworth photo) Street (Route 3) across from Capital Alarm Systems, Lancaster, NH. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Obituaries Operator/Owner: David Rexford (Continued From Page 10) Begin Date: May 15, 2017 Meeting place: End Date: December 2017 Dalton Town Ofﬁce touch on Facebook. Sally also collected among the late Durwood L. and Vina Approx. 250,000 gallons memorabilia of Indian folklore and of the (Little) Perry’s five children. She was Approved permit can be viewed by Volunteers welcome and actor John Wayne, of whom she was a big graduated from Colebrook Academy in fan. Her greatest enjoyment was spending 1940 and Keene Teacher’s College in appointment at 20 Elm Street, encouraged to attend. time with her family. 1944. Lancaster, NH. Please call 788-4170 to Sign-up sheet at Town Clerk's She was a member of the Christ United She started her teaching career at make an appointment. 16-17 Methodist Church in Lancaster. Meredith High School in 1944 and moved Ofﬁce or just show up. 16-18 Surviving family members include her in 1946 to the Lebanon Junior High husband, Michael Morris Sr. of Orleans; School, where she was a beloved home her five children, Rachel Morris of economics teacher for 30 years before Orleans, Jay-Anne Leighton and her hus- retiring in 1976. In retirement, she loved band James of Groveton, Paul Hodge and visiting with and remembering her former his wife Heather of Orleans, Michael students. Town of Whitefield Morris Jr. of Nashua, and Charlene Morris Glenwyn enjoyed golf and homemaking of Orleans; 13 grandchildren and three and was a member of the Alice Peck Day great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cathy Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Lebanon Public Hearing Notice Bishop of Lancaster and Dottie Hodgdon Women’s Club and the local Beta sorority of Guildhall; a brother, Stephen Hodge Sr. chapter. of Groveton; and many nieces and Glenwyn and Alfred E. Stewart Jr. were The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, nephews. She was predeceased by her par- married on July 1, 1951 at the First May 8, 2017 at the Whitefield Town Office, 56 Littleton Road, ents and by three sisters, Charlene Ruth, Congregational Church in Hanover. Virginia Wallace and Mary Kenison. She is survived by her brother, Glenn Whitefield, NH, at 6:30 p.m. to review the proposed water and Visiting hours were held on Sunday Leverne Perry of West Stewartstown; her sewer rate increases for the second billing cycle of 2017. evening, April 23 at the Bailey Funeral cousins, Geraldine Strachan of Bow, Home in Lancaster. A funeral service took Herbert Little of Concord and Doris Klebe Board of Selectmen place on Monday morning at the Christ Jackson of West Stewartstown; and many 17 United Methodist Church in Lancaster, nieces and nephews. In addition to her par- officiated by Reverend Richard Boyden, ents, she was predeceased by her husband, pastor. Following cremation, committal of Alfred, and siblings Dick, Neil and her ashes will take place at 2 p.m. on Harold. Saturday, June 24 at the Summer Street There were no calling hours. Family and STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL 2017-2018 Cemetery in Lancaster. friends are invited to a graveside service at KINDERGARTEN & PRE-K REGISTRATION Those wishing to extend condolences the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lebanon, tak- MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 on-line may visit www.baileyfh.net. ing place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- Call 922-3387 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. GLENWYN STEWART tions may be made to the Lebanon Senior Registration forms will be completed during this time. Please attend Glenwyn Perry Stewart, 95, of Lebanon, Center Meals on Wheels program, 10 with your child. died peacefully at Genesis-Lebanon Campbell Street, Lebanon, NH 03766; or Center on Thursday, March 23, 2017 after to the Lebanon Public Library, 9 East Park Kindergarten – Children must be 5 (five) years old on or before a brief illness. Street, Lebanon, NH 03766. Arrange- September 30, 2017. She was born in Colebrook on Septem- ments are under the direction of Ricker Pre-K - Children must be 4 (four) on or before September 30, 2017. ber 19, 1921, , the oldest and only female Funeral Homes & Crematory of Lebanon.

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12’ Radisson Canoe $650 new, will sell for LYNCH RECYCLING A couple of kittens, prefer tiger type males, but $300 firm. Call 603-246-3059. Ayer Road, North Stratford will look at what you have. Call John at (603) 922-3518 603-246-3014. Clarksville. 20 ft. Round Bale Wagon, $1,500; Open by Appointment Only. BUYING: Ferrous & Non-Ferrous, Fahr K.H. 500 Tedder, $2,000; CASH PAID for: old knives, razors, meat batteries & aluminum cans. Kuhn 440 Tedder, $1,200; cleavers, axes & hatchets, zippo lighters, Clean-Outs (Estate / Garage / Barn) ‘03 Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak, 1,500cc, Massey Ferguson 925 Mower Conditioner, tokens, old toys, old signs, tins & cans, beer tap fuel injected, 20,800 miles. Runs excellent, BUY-SELL-TRADE $1,200; handles, old bottles, police & fire dept. badges, custom paint, Cobra dragster pipes, Mustang New Holland 269 Baler, $1,500; old hand tools, machine & milling tools, old seat, small windshield, leather saddlebags, International 35 Rake, $750; MOOSE ANTLERS $3,000. Call (home) 603-636-1872 or (work) Coleman lanterns, tobacco smoking pipes, old New Holland 56 Rake, $750; Buy or Sell 802-962-3377. books & paper stuff, old advertising items, Farmhand Wheel Rake, $500; “Size Matters” fountain pens, old musical instruments, old WANTED: Used haying equipment. Running, Call Ed Gawle Smokey The Bear stuff, deer & moose antlers, ‘10 Chevrolet Traverse LT. AWD, 70,000 repairable or for parts. Trade-ins welcome! (603) 538-6867 (NH) old hunting & fishing stuff, old military items, miles, V6, charcoal. Very good condition, seats N. Stratford, NH 603-636-2634. (413) 529-2029 (MA) 7, new brakes, runs great. Remote start, stud- old jewelry, old license plates, old photos, post- ded tires, towing pkg. w/traction control. cards, old marbles, old car & truck parts, old Quality used tires bought and sold — Original owner. $12,500. (603) 915-0879. 2017 Maple Syrup soon! Pints, Quarts, 1/2 Gal. wristwatches & pocket watches, old outdoor as available! Gallons by request only. We bottle 312 Carlton Hill Rd., Colebrook. clothing, gloves, hats & boots, old cast iron what Mother Nature delivers. Wood fired, noth- 603-237-5118. cookware, old gun parts, etc. etc. ‘12 Jeep Compass 4x4, 7,000 miles, $13,500 ing but sap & fire! 603-788-2951. Causeway, GIVE ME A CALL AT 603-922-5545 ‘10 Subaru Outback Ltd, 99,000 miles, $8,500. Lancaster. LEAVE A MESSAGE Call 802-356-7225. Samsung cell phone network extender. (SCS-2U01) Boosts your 3G voice & data cov- NORTH STRATFORD, NH 26 Holstein heifers for sale. Due from June to erage. Works like a miniature cell phone tower. ‘97 Ski-Doo 440 Touring, 2-up, very good con- September. Call Robert or Sally at $249.99 new — asking $150. Call dition. $750. Call 603-733-8167. Estate Cleanouts Wanted: 603-331-5073. 603-331-1998. Buying the contents of old barns, garages, homes, out-buildings, etc., what-have-you. ‘98 Ford F250 Light Duty, 4.6L V8, 5-spd. 8-ft. slate pool table — $400. Seasoned Firewood Call Tom P. at 603-631-5668. manual, 4x4, has several new parts. Starts & Fold-up, roll-around pingpong table — $100. does run, will need head gaskets. New tires & $150 per cord (approx. 5 cord available) Must Call 802-277-9801. rims. All wired for Fisher MM snowplow. be able to pick up and carry. Wood located in Wanted: Old Coins $2,000. Call Peter 603-331-3375. Lancaster. If interested, please call Mark at Collector buying any quantity. A few coins or Anderson used pictures window, w/storm win- 603-684-2255. large collections. All types, silver dollars, (1) ‘60 Ford F350 Dump Rack Truck. dow; Picnic table w/four seats; Large shop vac- tokens, etc. Located in Lancaster, NH, willing 10’x7’x3’H bed. Rebuilt or new everything, uum cleaner; old Bolens 14HP lawnmower. Stable aluminum canoe with its own trailer for to travel. Call Tom P. 603-631-5668. Call 603-237-4344. 292 V-8, 4-spd. Parade or work-ready. $8,200 towing with a car or truck. Comes with ball or trade for farm tractor w/loader & power hitch and spare tire for trailer. $500 O.B.O. steering. Cedar fence posts, all sharpened. 6 ft. & 8 ft. Call 603-237-5291, David Hodge. 2) ‘66 PLY Sports Fury III convertable, roller, available. Prices $3 & up. needs restoring, comes w/440C.I. engine w/2 Small electric fence posts. Call for price. Treadmill — FREE for the taking. Call auto trans., $2,500 firm. Scott Nash — 603-237-4244. 3) ‘35 Dodge Coupe, body & extra body parts, 603-482-7771. $$ Waitress Position Available $$ needs lots of help, can be done, I did one. Willing to train right person. $800. Call Bud at 603-237-8488. Firewood — Cut and split. Delivery available. Wood splitter Country Line tractor 3-point. Apply in person at 802-962-3432. Split about one cord of wood, tractor too small. The Spa Restaurant. *BUYING Asking $500 with hyd. hookup, $425 without. W. Stewartstown, NH. SNOWMOBILES, Call 802-673-5916. Waid Hudson, Island Pond, ATVs and Motorcycles. FIREWOOD — Cut, split & delivered. VT. Call 603-538-6963 evenings Free delivery within 20 miles. Busy landscaping / plowing company looking or 802-487-4449 days. Jones Brook Farm, Guildhall, VT. for a motivated individual for the spring/ sum- 802-328-2013. mer/ fall seasons. Could lead to winter work. Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driv- *Le Rendez-Vous* ing record. Call 802-892-6198 if interested. French Bakery & Cafe FIREWOOD — Cut, Split & Locally Delivered. 121 Main Street, Colebrook VT-NH certified firewood dealer. Beans, spices, dried and wild fruits & berries, Long-time supplier. Seeking chef for group dinners at Big Averill organic quinoa, volcano & black rice, bread, Call Gary Downing at 802-892-5544. *RDP LOGGING* Lake. 15 to 75 people per night, approximately chia & hemp seeds, hibiscus (flowers) powder, WOODLOTS WANTED July 28 to August 20. Experience cooking for Sumac, spirulina, Herbes of Provence, Firewood Top Dollar Paid for your trees. groups a must. Contact Tim at Homemade Belgian chocolates, [email protected]. 603-237-5150. Cut & Split No lot too big or too small. Local Delivery Available Call 603-237-4969. (Continued on Page 14) (Colebrook, Columbia, Stewartstown, Pittsburg *Moving — Must Sell: Refrigerator & stove, areas) washer & dryer, upright freezer and chest Call 603-237-4474. freezer. Call 603-331-3600.

Glass-top patio table, seats 4; 1) New 55-gal. barrel stove, just made w/ X- stand, will burn all night, 8 hours, mine does, BBQ Grill w/side burners, only 1 year old. Call $175. 603-237-8095. 2) Money safe, fire proof, heavy, The North Woods Weekly 22”Wx21”Dx32”H, 5 inside compartments, 1 Hammond Organ — $600. Must See! Call Deadline for Classifieds: 5 p.m. Monday lockable, green in color, made by McCaskey 603-684-1023. Rates: Deadline for Display Systems, Galt, Ont., $350. Ads: Monday noon 3) Shenandoah round wood & coal stove, 24” $6 for one week; $6.50 if billed (account-holders only) HOUSE FOR SALE in Canaan, VT. 3 bedrms, Make your ad more round, 36” high, adjustable air inlet, fire brick, $4 per week for two weeks or more, if paid in advance shaker grate, ash pan, $225. 1.5 baths, large yard, walking distance to eye-catching Rates are for up to 30 words; additional words 15¢ each. Call Bud at 603-237-8488. school, church, post office, store, recreational with a border & graphics park w/walking track and playground. New roof, porch and paint in 2014, new furnace in In print and on-line, your classified ad reaches 19,700 customers! 12’ Meyers aluminum boat w/trailer, 30 lb. 2015. Wood stove & oil furnace. $115,000. Call or visit our Web site for display classified pricing. thrust MinnKota motor & battery — both will fit Perfect for a family with children! For more Order classifieds by phone (603-237-5501), by FAX (5060) inside wheel wells of a pick-up. $600. Call information, please call 802-266-3430 or email or e-mail: [email protected] 603-391-6010 or 603-483-5952. 2+5+8+11+14+ us at [email protected]. Page Fourteen THE NORTH WOODS WEEKLY Friday, April 28, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

Taproot Farm & Environmental Education — MUSIC LESSONS— — The North Woods Weekly — Center is looking for responsible, friendly, Guitar — Piano — Voice — Banjo hard-working individuals to fill two part-time Mandolin — Violin / Fiddle Your community news, delivered FREE every Friday positions: Learn how music works! *The Root Seller Markeplace (RSM) Retail Weekly lessons — All levels 6 Bridge St., Colebrook, N.H. • 603-237-5501 • www.northwoodsweekly.com Sales Associate — an hourly, part-time position Guitar Rentals Available from early May through December, but may Roberta’s Studio EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY expand into a year-round position depending 603-331-1628. on funding & budget. Initial hours for this North Country Ford is now hiring a full-time position will be an average of 20-25 hours. Brian Colby Carpentry *Gleaning Coordinator — an hourly, part-time Roofing, siding, additions, decks, doors, Automotive Technician. Looking for an experi- seasonal position from early May through the windows, finishing work, interior or exterior. enced tech to work flat-rate in a fast paced, busy end of October for about 10 hours / week. New construction or remodeling. The positions can be combined for the right 30 years experience. Free estimates. dealership. Pay rate depending on experience and candidate. Taproot is a 501c3 organization Call (home) 802-892-5356 or qualification. Monday - Friday schedule. whose mission is nurturing care for the envi- (cell) 603-348-0983. ronment by educating, inspiring, and connect- Benefits include paid vacation, health ing communities to the land, to their food, and Bud St. Pierre HVAC insurance and participation in our to each other in a holistic manner. Sheet Metal Shop & Fabrication SIMPLE IRA plan. Interested candidates For full job descriptions and hiring process, 295 Gray Road, Colebrook should forward their resumés to: please email [email protected]. No phone Call 603-237-8488. Auto Technician, c/o North Country Ford, calls, please. (EOE) PO Box 468, Lancaster, NH 03584 or C4 AUTOMOTIVE email to: The Rainbow Grille has the following positions 603-237-4422 available: Bartender, Tavern / Cold-Station [email protected] Oil Undercoating 17-19 Cook, Part-time Dishwasher. Apply in person or online at RainbowGrille.com. Cars: $49.95 Trucks: $99.95

COÖS COUNTY NURSING HOSPITAL WANTED: We are looking for a few hard- Fluid Film Undercoating W. Stewartstown, NH working individuals to join our team. Cars: $99.95 BREAKFAST COOK POSITION— Full-time, Trucks: $149.95. RESTORATIVE PROGRAM must have cooking experience and be able to COORDINATOR/STAFF NURSE multitask in a fast-paced environment and pro- Cabinets, bookcases, vanities & more. If you We are seeking a dynamic, organized Registered Nurse to run our active duce quality food. can imagine it, we can make it! 25 years of Restorative Nursing Program. Our ideal candidate would have strong MAINTENANCE POSITION — Full-time, design & building experience. Visit assessment skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine must have experience with construction and interest and concern for geriatric residents. general maintenance. www.gnallen.com or call Jerry at Please apply at: 603-237-8432. Requirements: We offer a great benefit package Tall Timber Lodge including: 609 Beach Road, Pittsburg, NH • Must be licensed as a Registered Cherry Mountain Kennel Nurse in the State of NH. • Flexible Personal Time Call 603-538-6651. • New Hampshire Retirement Boarding, Grooming & Training • Must have at least three (3) years of • Health Insurance 104 Hazen Road, Whitefield, NH experience as a nurse in a health- • Life Insurance Hours by appt. only care facility. • Education Assistance www.CherryMountainKennel.com • Experience with Rehab or Restora- • Accident and Sickness Benefit 603-837-2448. • Longevity Steps tive Nursing Care preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Please submit cover letter and résumé COUNTRY HOME RESTORATION to Kirsten Lyons, DON, Coös County Nursing Hospital **Lawn Clean up, mowing, leaf clean-up, Office & Home Cleaning, Vacation Rental This is a 36-hour/week position that W. Stewartstown, NH 03597 pulling weeds. Colebrook area. Call Management, Painting, Handyman Services & works 3 eight-hour days during the Home Remodel. Larry & Maria Cheeseman, (603)246-3321 603-237-5560. week in Restorative and 12-hour 802-892-1065 www.cooscountynh.us shifts every other weekend as a [email protected]. staff nurse. An Equal Opportunity Employer 17 *Garden Manure available for pick-up or delivery. (Maidstone, VT) F.C. Washburn Carpentry Also — Check out our website "#$$%&'()( ) $*( &'+ *backhoe operator available for weekend proj- www.fcwashburncarpentry.com ects. EPA Lead-Safety Certified *NH-licensed septic installer. From frame to finish. Homes, garages, '$,'-( &(, *Brick walkways & patios. additions, decks, barns, siding, remodeling, Call 802-676-3276. finish work. 201!3 4"1!&#761&')0%&10 603-237-4359 / Cell: 603-631-0102. $&)"3"& )')($20 Looking for a fast- paced, fun job $1!"&02)&(# where you will %($'5"0'2&10'&!1"& '"$ ""&02)& learn new skills? EAB+($& We’re getting ready for a busy Spring, Summer & Fall. "!'$"50&31"'& $0'&11& )1 Call to set up an interview for: B@GAD@CDH@FFGB Cashier, Waitstaff, Food Prep., ! Cook, Bus Person, or Dishwasher BC!)&5 & #(($51 '$)''#8 4449&)'4&9'% 16-17+19 Ask for Tricia @ 603-586-4313 15-18 Friday, April 28, 2017 THE NORTH WOODS WEEKLY Page Fifteen CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED

FIREWOOD STEP BY STEP Colebrook: Large 3-bdrm. apt., 1-bath w/stor- $215 per cord. SCHOOL OF DANCE age area, washer/ dryer hook-ups, fridge, stove, Cut, Split, Delivered Local Offering beginner’s ballet, tap, microwave. Big back yard overlooking ball- CHAIN SAW WORK jazz, hip hop & contemporary. field. 65 Colby Street. $700 / mo. Call Tim at Reasonable Rates. Adult & individual classes available. 603-348-0839. Call for free estimates. Adult & Kid’s Cardio Programs Colebrook — 1st floor office space, newly reno- 603-237-4969. “Ballet Babies / Tappin’ Toddlers Class. Errol — 2-bdrm., furnished on ATV & snowmo- vated, facilities and heat included. $300 / mo. bile trail w/easy access to boat launch, inc. 603-237-4009 or 603-991-3387. Call 603-237-5256, ask for George. FISHER ELECTRIC — Commercial / Residential Accepting all major credit cards. heat, electric, hot water, satellite tv, large living contractor offering a variety of repairs and Find us on Facebook! room, rear deck and big yard. Rates start at $60 services. Fully licensed, insured professional. nightly, $300 weekly, $750 monthly. Call for Lancaster — Professional Office Space. 30+ yrs. exp. No job too small. Call more info at 603-482-0921. Excellent location, 149 Main St. Nearly 3,000 603-538-9155, Old County Lane, Pittsburg, The Country Boutique sq. ft. available as suite of offices (6-8 units), Now accepting donations & consignments. w/conference room. Will consider individual NH. Groveton — West St. 2-bdrm. apt. Heat, hot Gently used men’s, women’s & children’s office rentals too if entire suite is not taken. water, garage & porch, stove, fridge, washer / in-season clothing items. Heat included as well as grounds maintenance Floor sanding, hard and soft wood floors. dryer hookups. Available mid-May. Call Washington Street including lawn care & snow removal. Stairs professionally repaired, sanded & refin- 603-636-1588. Call Geo. M. Stevens & Son. Co. ished. 30 years experience w/all types of wood West Stewartstown, NH 03597 at 603-788-2555, please ask for Jeff to flooring — new to historic. Call Tom P. at 603-331-2757. No. Stratford — 2 bedrm. apt. Heat, hot water schedule a visit. 603-631-5668. included. Call 802-962-3432.

I will haul your junk or unwanted vehicles — Pittsburg — 2 apartments available, both with 2 the older the better. bedrms, 1 bath, washer and dryer. Plowing and Also taking motorcycles, four-wheelers & heat included. $700 / month. Call Jason snowmobiles. 603-538-9501. Call Rusty Edwards Beecher Falls, VT — 1-bdrm. apt., fully fur- 603-237-5676. Stewartstown— Garage Sale, Saturday & nished, all major appliances, all utilities includ- Stewartstown — 1-bdrm. apt., 1 bathroom, fur- Sunday, April 29th & 30th. 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. ed. Call 802-277-7727 for more information. nished or unfurnished, washer / dryer, heat, hot both days. 622 Bishop Brook Road. Furniture, Mac McLendon water, electricity & dish included. $700 / mo. & kitchen “stuff”, bedding, books, etc. Construction, Carpentry & Handyman Canaan — 1-bdrm. 3rd floor, fully furnished $600 security deposit. No pets / smoking. Services. including dishes, linens, etc. Wifi, heat & hot References required. Call 603-991-9886. Carpentry, drywall, windows, doors, painting, CAVEAT EMPTOR: Latin for “Buyer, remodels, sill work, cleanouts, walks, decks, water included. Ref. & background check Beware.” We cannot and will not be responsible roofs. Insured, free estimates. required. Call 802-266-7816 or 802-461-9846. Stewartstown — In town, direct access for for the veracity of advertisements, as it is realis- Serving northern N.H. and Vermont. snowmobiles and 4-wheelers — 1-bedrm. apt. — tically impossible for us to screen them all. The Call 603-733-8167. Canaan, VT — 1-room efficiency apt. Fully fur- 1st floor available. Newly remodeled. Heated. vast majority are just fine, but now and then a nished, includes wifi, cable tv, heat, lights & Starting at $550. Call 603-237-8301. flim-flam slips by — The editor. References, first and security deposit required. Marty’s Final Vinyl telephone. $500 / mo. Sec. dep., references & background check required. Call 802-266-7816 802-277-8090 or 802-461-9846. Answers to Puzzles from page 11 We specialize in Vinyl Siding & replacement windows. Colebrook — 1-bedrm, first floor. Walking dis- Pressure washing available. tance to town. Heat included. Washer / dryer Remember- hook-up, parking. NO dogs. First / last and ref- Vinyl’s Final — Paint Ain’t! erences required. $525 / mo. Call 781-956-3180.

NEED TO RENT A TENT for a Colebrook — 2-bdrm. home on a dead-end graduation, wedding, party, etc? street, 1 full bath w/laundry room & large Call the tent guys: deck. Walking distance to town. 2-car garage Tim 603-662-8639 w/good-sized lawn. $850 / mo. includes water & Jim 603-991-8857 sewer. Call 603-986-3352 with questions. for pricing and availability. Tent size: 20’ x 40’ Colebrook — 3-bdrm., 1-bath farmhouse on 11+ acres. $1,050 / mo. Call for info & application. Robert J. Purcell $30 application fee, ref., background & credit MASTER ELECTRICIAN for all your check required. Call 732-462-0928. household & commercial needs. Service Calls, Panel Upgrades, Generators, Colebrook — In-town, 1-bedroom apt. on sec- New Construction, Remodeling. ond floor. Heat included. No pets. References, Licensed in NH, VT, ME. first, last and security deposit required. Call Robert Purcell, Clarksville 603-237-8301. Call: 866-291-2207 or 603-246-3515. Colebrook — In-town, 1-bedrom apt. on first floor. Utilities included, W/D hook-up. Living room, kitchen, bedroom, newly remodeled. Spring Yard Work Call 603-237-8301. - Rock raking / smoothing driveways. Colebrook — In-town. Two-story, 3-bedroom - Fixing damaged lawns. house. Large kitchen, dining, living, W/D. - Tree removal. First, last, security deposit and references - Brush chipping. required. Call 603-237-8301. - Power broom. - Much more! Colebrook — In-town. Recently renovated, Call for a free estimate. partially furnished 1-bedrm. apt. $550 / month. 603-252-1883. Good for short stays. Stove & fridge, heat, trash removal, parking, mowing & plowing Alcoholics Anonymous in N.H. included. NO pets, NO smoking. Sec. dep. & 800-593-3330 www.nhaa.net references required. Call 603-483-8322. Page Sixteen THE NORTH WOODS WEEKLY Friday, April 28, 2017

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WINNING ENGINEERS The Technology Students Association team from Lancaster Middle School was named Best in State, based on a test and written essay on technology, and an engineering competition that involved creating a mobile machine from a box of miscellaneous materials and moving it along a course. Team members were Hayden Judge, Isaac Fuller and Austin Staley, seen here with the banner. (Arlene Allin photo) starts with a GREAT loan! WorkReady NH Program to Be Offered May 2-25 at WMCC’s Berlin Campus There is still time to register for the National Career Readiness Certificate and four-week, tuition-free session of the WMCC WorkReadyNH Certificate. Your construction-to-permanent financing in WorkReadyNH to be held at the White “Whether someone is just entering the Mountains Community College in Berlin workplace for the first time or they have ONE closing with a low competitive fixed rate from May 2 to 25. The class will meet worked in a field for many years, the class each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and has something to offer,” said program • Ground Up • Land Purchase Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. director Judy Woodward. “The reviews Since 2011, more than 3,000 New from graduates and employers continue to Construction or • Primary Residence Hampshire residents have sharpened their be very positive. Graduates report that the Substantial Rehab or Second Home workplace skills and made themselves training helped them to be better prepared more attractive to employers by complet- for the job search process and to be well ing WorkReadyNH. This valuable profes- positioned for career advancement. sional development training focuses on Employers recognize the value of our soft skills and critical thinking skills, help- graduates and we regularly receive Start building toward your dreams by ing job-seekers, and those seeking career requests for WorkReadyNH graduates to talking with our Mortgage Specialists! advancement, to improve the skills apply for open positions.” employers cite as critical to workplace Registration is required, and those who success. The program helps participants wish to take advantage of this tuition-free improve and document skill levels and to training may call 342-3099 or 342-3007. articulate how their skills match those More information is available on-line at needed for employment or advancement. www.wmcc.edu under the “Workforce Graduates earn two credentials: the Development” tab. Openings Available for Karen Covill Laura McHarg Tira Santaw Alycia Vosinek NMLS #653462 NMLS #835386 NMLS #1507426 NMLS #409087 Vermont Conservation Camps Lancaster, NH Lyndonville, VT Newport, VT St. Johnsbury, VT Youth 12 to 14 years old who want to resource professionals come to the camp (603) 788-4715 (802) 473-7020 (802) 334-1064 (802) 751-4218 learn about Vermont’s wildlife and gain during the week to share information on outdoor skills still have an opportunity to their programs and take campers out for attend one of Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s field activities. Green Mountain Conservation Camps this Conservation Camps open June 18 and summer. continue until August 18, and the $250 “We still have some openings at in the tuition includes food, lodging and equip- one-week camp program at Lake ment. An application form—both on-line Bomoseen in Castleton and Buck Lake in and printable—is available at the Fish & Woodbury,” said Fish & Wildlife educa- Wildlife Department’s Web site, www.vt tion coordinator Alison Thomas, “and we fishandwildlife.com. More information still have openings for advanced course about Green Mountain Conservation weeks available to anyone who has previ- Camps may be requested at fwgmcc@ver- ously completed the basic course.” mont.gov or 802-828-1460. Campers participate in hands-on learn- Vermont’s conservation camp program ing experiences about fish and wildlife is run by the same Fish & Wildlife profes- 10 LOCATIONS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM OF VT AND NORTHERN NH conservation, ecology, forestry, orienteer- sionals—biologists, foresters, game war- passumpsicbank.com ing, safe firearm and archery techniques, dens and conservation educators—who MEMBER FDIC swimming, canoeing, fishing and more in manage Vermont’s fish and wildlife 15+17 an attractive outdoor setting. Natural resources.