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e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!1 Chamber’s President’s Awards Ceremony e-Ticker News held; page A3 [email protected] of Claremont www.facebook.com/etickernews February 3, 2020 www.etickernewsofclaremont.com Wilmot Selected Slapshots, Flying Pucks — and Joy as New Police Claremont Firefighter Prepares to ‘Face Off for Children’ Chief in Newport By Eric Zengota By Phyllis A. Muzeroll e-Ticker News e-Ticker News CLAREMONT, NH—There are few sweeter sounds to a hockey player than the roar of fans NEWPORT, NH—The Town of Newport, NH, at a last-minute game-winning goal. has announced the appointment of Brent W. Sweetest, however, is when those sounds echo throughout a game where all the proceeds Wilmot as its benefit sick children. next Chief of Michael Snide knows those the Newport sounds very well. A firefighter Police Depart- who’s been with the Clare- ment. Wilmot mont Fire Department for six currently holds years, he’s raising funds to the rank of play on Team Fire in the an- Deputy Chief in nual CHaD Hockey Battle of Claremont. He the Badges. The game will be replaces Chief at SNHU arena in Manchester James Bur- on March 13. roughs who Their opponents will be, as has retired af- always, Team Police. It’s a fun ter some 26 rivalry, remarks Snide, “and years of ser- all for good. Last year’s game vice to the de- was the best. It was back and partment. forth all along, but Fire scored Wilmot is ex- Brent Wilmot the winning goal with only 5.6 pected to as- (File photo) seconds left.” sume his duties Proceeds from donations with the Newport Police Department on March and ticket sales are used to 2. help CHaD kids with critical Wilmot moves on to Newport with extensive services such as support career experience as a professional in law en- when they are in pediatric in- forcement. Included are some 15 years of ser- tensive care and manage- vice to the City of Claremont and that Police ment of chronic illnesses. “It’s Department where he has risen steadily an eye-opener to see where through the ranks and currently holds the rank the money goes,” says Snide. of Deputy Chief. “It helps buy supplies for Michael Snide In addition to Wilmot’s professional creden- birthday and holiday parties, (Eric Zengota tials, he has earned both a Bachelor’s Degree (Continued on page A18) photo) (Continued on page A6) e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!2 crash. Blonstein was driving a commercial Join us at Saint-Gaudens NHP in the Visitor Truck-Car Collision Takes Freightliner box truck north bound when the Center ~ we'll create Valentine's Day cards, Life of Claremont Woman vehicles struck in a side collision, which forced crafts and gifts. Great for families: materials, Brodeur's vehicle off the roadway. Blonstein light refreshments and inspiration included! on I-91, Hartland was able to stop the truck he was driving in the Pre-registration is recommended. To register breakdown lane north of the crash scene. or learn more call (802) 457-3368 x222 or Initial reports of a crash on I-91 Hartland Mile There was another vehicle reportedly stopped email us at [email protected]. Marker 61.2 around 7:18 on the morning of in the breakdown lane at the time of the colli- More information can also be found on our Jan. 27 indicated there was a single vehicle sion with the driver door and rear hatch open, website: https://www.nps.gov/saga/index.htm. involved in a rollover in the median, reported which presented an immediate hazard, said the Vermont State Police late last Monday af- authorities. THURSDAY, FEB. 6 ternoon. While troopers were en route to the Due to the involvement of a commercial ve- WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY! scene, a member of state police from the Bu- hicle in the crash, the Vermont Department of The Friends of the Meriden Library present reau of Criminal Investigations stopped and Motor Vehicle Inspectors were contacted to an event to raise money for the Meriden Li- rendered assistance. An operator involved complete an inspection of the vehicle. Blon- brary building project, 5-8p.m., at Salt Hill Pub, stopped and called 911. They reported that the stein was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Lebanon. vehicle involved in the rollover had struck their Complaint for failing to maintain the lane of Raffle and silent auction, including 2nd row vehicle, said the VTSP. travel, with an accident and fatality resulting. Celtics tickets and a week of lodging for six in Windsor Fire Department and Ambulance The New Hampshire Medical Examiner and Costa Rica. responded and transported the operator from the Windsor County State Attorney's Office Salt Hill will donate 10% of all food proceeds the passenger vehicle, which had rolled over in were also involved with this investigation. An during the event. the median, to the hospital for serious injuries. autopsy was ordered to determine the cause Come for dinner, or just stop by to support The operator was identified as Natalia of death and is pending. Once the autopsy, the Meriden Library and a love of reading and Brodeur, age 57, of Claremont NH, who died of crash investigation and commercial vehicle in- community. her injuries at Dartmouth. spection are complete, the reports will be sent This is a family-friendly event - everyone is Bart Blonstein, age 64, of Vernon, CT, was to the Windsor County State's Attorney for re- welcome. identified as the other operator involved in this view for possible criminal charges. Questions? Email friendsofthemeridenli- Anyone having information or who witnessed [email protected]. this crash are asked to contact Cpl. Mark e-Ticker News of Claremont LLC Busier, or Sgt. Eric Hudson, at the Royalton is published Mondays Barracks at 802-234-9933. This crash remains under investigation. Index Phyllis A. 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As family violence prevention specialist at Turning Points Net- work, in 2019 alone Naugler Stevens High School principal Pat Barry supported presents Clara Avery with the Model Youth more than Award. Avery, a college-bound senior at SHS, 260 families Courtney Porter presents the Nonprof- is a member of several community service or- at critical it Organization of the Year Award to ganizations and an accomplished athlete who times in their Robin Wittemann, executive director of has been named Outstanding Academic Ath- lives. She is also an educator in the TRAILS Baby Steps Family Assistance. Through lete on three separate occasions. (Transitional Re-Entry and Inmate Life Skills) a robust referral network, the organiza- program at Sullivan County House of Correc- tion provides clothing, food and toi- tions. letries for those in need, as well as baby blessing baskets for families with new- borns. Courtney Porter, Citizen of the Year, receives her award from Derek Ferland, county manag- er for Sullivan County. Porter is the school social worker for SAU6 and president of the New Hampshire School Social Workers Association. As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Claremont, she supports their youth programs, Key Club at Stevens High School and Mayor Charlene Lovett presents Clay Adams, Builders Club at Claremont president of Mascoma Bank, with the Business Middle School. Porter also of the Year Award. The bank, founded in 1899, volunteers at a number of uses “business as a force for good,” and makes Claremont’s nonprofit organi- positive contributions to local communities, zations. such as the recent installation of air condition- ing in Claremont’s Fiske Free Library. e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!4 Commentary Rep. Brian Sullivan, a Democrat. The bill is being studied by the House Labor, Industrial, & Rehabilitative Services Committee, which is NH House Happenings chaired by Rep. Sullivan. By Rep. John Cloutier Rep. Sullivan is also the prime sponsor of at least two other House bills. First, House Bill 1118, which would establish a six-member leg- Introduced Legislation Covers islative study committee to study air quality in public school buildings, and how to improve such air quality for the benefit of school students.