HE OURIER T SERVINGC THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 www.courier-littletonnh.com [email protected] 125TH YEAR, 31ST ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 75¢ (USPS 315-760) Former LRH JUST HANGING AROUND employees file lawsuit By ART McGRATH in that suit. That person, [email protected] Antoinette Thomas required LITTLETON—Littleton Heinrichs to take notes concern- Regional Hospital (LRH) is cur- ing counseling sessions he held rently the subject of an unlawful in the course of his duties as pas- termination lawsuit by former tor, sessions that were supposed employees. to be kept confidential. The lawsuit, filed by Mark Bisson, a nurse with 20 years Heinrichs and Deborah Bisson experience, alleged in her suit July 29, alleges that both were against LRH that conditions for fired because the hospital admin- the nursing staff were extreme, istration engaged in a pattern of and that while many hospitals intimidation against its employ- are understaffed, LRH was dan- ees who were outspoken, rather gerously so. Many nurses worked than laid off for the economic for 12 hours at a time without reasons given by LRH adminis- even a break, she said. trators. The resignation of a depart- Heinrichs and Bisson were ment head just as she arrived left both part of a layoff on May 19 “the occupational and employee when seven people were cut from health departments in a turmoil.” the hospital staff. Bisson also alleged that, like This was the latest in a series Heinrichs, when she tried to of such suits. In May 2008, for- offer suggestions or opinions she mer nurse Christopher Pollich was told they “were not wel- sued LRH for wrongful termina- come.” Objections she made to tion, citing many of the same using elderly volunteers to shred reasons as Heinrichs and Bisson. important documents, some- In 2007 former nurses Jill thing they shouldn’t have been Davidson and Nina Brown also asked to do she said, were sued for the same reason, citing ignored. patterns of intimidation against Both Heinrichs and Bisson the staff. That suit was settled for are claiming economic damage an undisclosed amount. and emotional distress and are PHOTO BY DUANE CROSS “Since approximately 2002, looking to the court for unspeci- While his Mom guards the tree from the ground, this cub enjoys some playtime in Franconia recently. LRH has engaged in a campaign fied compensation. of intimidation directed at cer- tain employees,” Heinrichs alleged in his suit. “Many of whom are targeted because they Alex Ray completes a $17 million renovation in Claremont refuse to ignore bad or dangerous By JEFF WOODBURN looking for a good deal on a used numerous other properties. wondering if his model isn’t a ful enthusiasm, an eye for detail hospital practices.” Special to The Courier vat fryer at a Portsmouth restau- Ray is an unlikely real estate recipe for disaster, but in the end, and an innate market sense.” They have also been fired for Last spring, amidst the worst rant auction, but instead ended up guru. He is famous for his short- Ray’s passion and true brilliance ‘Gut builder’ doing things “LRH found offen- economic downturn since the coming home with yet another comings—he’s impulsive, erratic, for building shines through. For Ray, real estate develop- sive,” even when it was ethical, Great Depression, Alex Ray, the restaurant—the former Victory disorganized and, his lawyer and You have to understand, said ment is more of an art than a sci- Heinrichs alleged. venerable but quixotic restaura- Restaurant on State Street. builder agree, too nice and honest longtime friend and attorney Jack ence. He doesn’t follow systems, On many occasions teur and founder of the Common It was not an uncommon in a business that counts those McCormack, who cooked with models and, at times, seems to Heinrichs said he tried to share occurrence for the founder of the Man Family of Restaurants, was qualities as weaknesses. Ray in the early 1970s, “He has no defy the old carpenter’s rule to concerns expressed to him by Common Man Restaurant chain. midway through a $17 million SEE RAY, PAGE A15 staff members about bullying but It was, after all, classic Alex Ray. Sometimes he leaves admirers history of failure and has a youth- renovation of a decrepit old mill he was ignored or rebuffed each In fact, since then, he’s also building in the downtrodden city time. acquired at auction the landmark From 1998 to his layoff sever- of Claremont. Bobby’s Girl Diner in New Kelley asks for no budget al months ago, Heinrichs served It was a property where the last Hampton. as the pastor and pastoral care three developers had failed, and ]In 1987, after nearly two coordinator. During a trial of Ray was a long way from home decades of running a small restau- increases this year two former employees who sued and his model of building restau- rant in Ashland and another one LRH several years ago, rants near Interstate 93. This in Lincoln, Ray took his show on Heinrichs testified on their project was by far his largest and the road and began turning run- Says taxpayers need to be kept in mind behalf. In response he claims most complicated—so much so down real estate and poisoned LRH fired him. that he even brought on a busi- properties into unique, eclectic LITTLETON—Steve rule, meaning if the budget goes budget and will be able to keep After the Davidson suit, ness partner. places that house his restaurants. Kelley, the chairman of the up 7 percent in a year in little it down, Kelley said. He said he LRH assigned Heinrichs to Despite it all, Ray was nothing He now sits atop an empire of 17 town budget committee, said over 10 years, it doubles. also thinks the school board and work with one of the defendants close to discouraged. He went restaurants, two hotels and the committee would be looking Kelley said he took an infor- new Superintendent Thomas to keep town and school budg- mal poll of various committee Stephens will be able to do the ets flat next year. members and all agreed to work same with the school budget. OFF TO THE NEXT EVENT This means as much as pos- to keep both budgets as low as “We are masters of our own sible there will be no increases possible. destiny,” Kelley said. “Fourteen in budgets, he said. That will be “It was unanimous that we million dollars is a lot of money, difficult because of contractual come up with town and school I hope to maintain a flat line obligations concerning person- budgets that do not increase budget.” nel, who are receiving automat- town or school taxes,” Kelley One major way to keep costs ic pay increases. said. down will be to try and get per- “No matter what, those go Kelley said he feels more sonnel costs down. While he up,” he said during a School comfortable this year that it will and other budget committee Administrative Unit 84 board be possible to do just that. The members are not looking to lay meeting Monday night, citing town manager is more experi- anyone off, at the same time the what he called the seven to 10 enced dealing with Littleton’s SEE KELLEY, PAGE A15 Board pushing new tech center By ART McGRATH The current Hugh Gallen would have authorized the build- [email protected] Career and Technical Center and ing of the structure. The article LITTLETON—The the nearby Daisy Bronson from the year before authorizing Littleton School Board is pushing Middle School are old buildings money for planning and engi- ahead and planning for the build- and are due to be replaced. neering was a non-lapsing article ing of a new combined Career However, a warrant article to do and was good until 2013 or until and Technical Center and middle just that failed during town meet- the money ran out. school. ing this year. “It was separate and apart During Monday night’s Board Chair Milt Bratz said from this year’s warrant articles,” school board meeting, the board the school district’s attorney said Bratz said. heard a presentation by Chris the board could use any remain- Breadloaf only spent $120,000 ART MCGRATH/THE COURIER Huston of Breadloaf ing funds from a warrant article of the $180,000 slated for that Children from the Littleton Recreation Program go from one event to another during Construction, from Vermont, the from two years ago to pay for fur- purpose, leaving around $60,000, a combined recreation day at Dow Field in Franconia recently. There were partici- firm the board hired last year to ther planning for the project. This board members noted. pants from seven different programs in the area ranging from Littleton to Colebrook. plan the replacement building is despite the failure at town Huston estimated that and present it to the people. meeting of the warrant article that SEE TECH CENTER, PAGE A14

Littleton, N.H., 42 pages INSIDE 33 Main Street LOCAL INSIDE LOCAL NEWS ...... A2 CLASSIFIEDS ...... B10 SPORTS ...... B1 COURT ...... A6 Racers tear up Mill Street EDITORIAL ...... A4 FROM THE FRONT . .A15 course at Top Furniture moving CARTOON ...... A4 SPOTLIGHTS ...... C1 forward with REAL ESTATE ...... B7 OBITUARIES ...... A14 Notch Triathlon LETTERS ...... A4 AREA NEWS ...... A8 B1 expansion POLICE ...... A6 CALENDAR ...... C8 A2 A2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Area News Mill Street furniture expanding Haverhill holding By ART McGRATH Street,” said Skip Gray, who size of the mattress store and That Jazz storefront will give [email protected] owns the store with his wife extends all the way back to Mill the store more room and visibil- town meeting in LITTLETON—Main Deb. “A lot of people think we Street. ity, Gray said. It is a good fit Street reconstruction has not just have bedding…there’s no The two stores total around because at one time the spaces stopped one business from way to visualize what we have 7,500 square feet. were connected. The façade for face of shortfall doing a major expansion. just from Main Street.” Though sales have slowed both is the same as it was the By ART McGRATH made to the budget in order Mill Street Furniture is From Main Street all that is somewhat, either because of the former Woolworth’s store. Tiny [email protected] to decrease appropriations, adding the space next to it once visible of the furniture store, economy or Main Street recon- metal “Ws” are visible on some HAVERHILL—There English said. Those cuts will occupied by All That Jazz, which opened in 2006, is furni- struction, they haven’t been too of the grillwork outside, Gray will be a special town meeting be made during the special opening two holes in the wall ture in the window and a sign bad, Gray said. Adding the new noted. next month to cut tax appro- town meeting. The cuts between its original store and indicating it is downstairs. space now is perfect he said The new space should be priations in order to keep the would drop around .20 from the new location. Upstairs they own a mattress because when the economy open by late August, Gray said. tax rate down. the tax rate, he said. “This will really help us with gallery, SleepSource, which improves, the store will be pre- The Grays also own a furni- During the meeting, to be This type of special town visibility, it’s really hard to get opened in 2004. It is a very pared to capitalize on it. ture store in St. Johnsbury, Vt., held Tuesday, Sept. 15, cuts meeting is unusual and is a just how big we are from our deceptive layout, as the furni- The addition of the 2,800 which opened in the spring of will be made to the down feature of this year’s budget little storefront on Main ture store is more than twice the square feet of the former All 2008. budget to offset the $82,000 passed by the Legislature in in lost revenue when the state June. It allows towns, for the cuts funds from revenue shar- purpose of dealing with budg- Haverhill Police Chief arrested ing. et shortfalls, the right to call Before that happens, there special town meetings this will be a budget hearing Aug. year without the usual proce- Arrested by own department and State Police 17 to review the budget. dure of going to a superior The town also lost around court judge. By ART McGRATH According to information ing Smith and charging him accident on Route 10 while off- $3,000 to $4,000 in funds, “Not a lot of towns seem to [email protected] from the State Police, Smith with drunken driving. which the state paid into the duty. Williams, who was not know about it,” English said. NORTH HAVERHILL— attempted to pull Williams Williams is scheduled to wearing a helmet, was struck by New Hampshire retirement over for speeding. Williams appear in Haverhill District system for town workers. The meetings have to be Haverhill Police Chief Jeff a pickup truck. He was serious- held by mid-September Williams was arrested July 24 tried to flee Smith but was Court Sept. 14 to answer both ly injured and was taken first to Earlier this year, in addition to cutting funds from revenue because the Department of for drunken driving after a brief caught a short time later on charges. Cottage Hospital in Swiftwater Road in Town Manager Glenn sharing, the state decreased Revenue Administration chase during which he tried to Woodsville and then by heli- Woodsville. English said an administrative the amount of money it paid starts setting the tax rates by copter to Dartmouth- elude pursuit. Williams was taken into investigation is being conduct- into that fund by 5 percent. late September to early Williams, 46, who has been custody and charged with dis- ed of the incident and of Hitchcock Medical Center. Town Manager Glenn October, English noted. chief since 2002, was arrested obeying a police officer. After Williams. He said he had no The chief remains on med- English said that $3,000 or Other North Country by a member of his own Haverhill Police realized who estimate as to how long that ical leave pending the investi- $4,000 is being absorbed in towns, such as Lincoln, have department, Sgt. Cecil Smith, they had in custody, the State might take. gation. English said the town the town budget. considered these meetings as who has been acting chief in Police were called to arrest Williams had already been had not received a solid date as The $82,000 of revenue an option to deal with short- Williams’ absence for medical Williams. Trooper First Class on medical leave since April to when Williams might have sharing is another story, how- falls but have made no deci- leave. Seth Cooper responded, arrest- after getting into a motorcycle returned to duty. ever. Cuts will have to be sion whether to hold them. Katrina Swett prepares to run for Rep. Paul Hodes’ seat By EILEEN ALEXANDER informal gathering recently at the Woodburn, who ran her hus- died last year, and she told the of Whitefield. With troops in Coös County Democrat former Woodburn House on the band, Dick Swett’s campaign story of how he came to the both Iraq and Afghanistan, and WHITEFIELD—Katrina Whitefield Common. when he successfully ran for the United States on an academic the death toll rising daily in Swett expects to be a candidate Swett fielded questions on same Congressional seat in 1991. scholarship, with $5 in one pock- Afghanistan, he asked the candi- for Rep. Paul Hodes’ 2nd health care, the local economy, Dick Swett served two terms, et, and the end of a salami in the date: “Why are we in Congressional District seat in the energy, Afghanistan, and veterans 1991-95. Katrina Swett ran other. “Though he came here Afghanistan? It’s 2009. Should with nothing, he found some- we yank those guys out of there?” 2010 election. It’s anticipated that medical care in the very personal unsuccessfully against Charles thing valuable,” she said. “A “I don’t think we should,” Hodes will run for the Senate seat face-to-face meeting with about a Bass in 2002. wide-open country” with many Katrina said. “It’s a very difficult dozen residents from around the She comes from a political now held by Judd Gregg. opportunities. situation…difficult because of the family—her father is the late Swett, a Democrat from Bow, area. Current events, especially the terrain, the culture, it’s a land of Tom Lantos, a long-time made this announcement at an Host for the evening was Jeff U.S.’s relationship with the rest of tribal communities who have a Hampshire by David Van California Congressman. She is the world, are the catalysts that profound aversion to foreign Houten, of Bethlehem, she noted Create Your Own Lunch Special: proud of her Hungarian heritage. propel her to return to public intervention. On the other hand that the economy, climate change Both of her parents were service. “(It’s) reawakened in me we do have the beginnings of a and energy are intricately woven. 1/2 Panini Sandwich or Quiche Slice Holocaust survivors. Her father the desire to jump back into the democracy there. New Hampshire, she said, has a lot of wood, but needs a manu- Cup of Soup & Homemade Cookie LINCOLN CINEMAS IV arena.” “There are a lot of indications Katrina, who holds a Ph.D., that the Taliban and other terror- facturing base. “I agree with you (603) 745-6238 $6.99 PER PERSON w/COUPON currently teaches a course in ist organizations are re-establish- that the North Country has the on Main Street • Exit 32 off I-93 Limit 2 per party. Expires 8-19-09. International Relations at Tufts ing themselves there. They are capability of having an energy Lincoln Center North Shopping Center economy,” she told him. University in Boston, taught pre- still tremendously dangerous. 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Steve Kelley, Town Budget Committee Chairman (See story on Page A1) Upcoming Meetings Group: Town of Littleton Public Hearing Re: Littleton Food Co-op CDBG Project Location: Community Center Heald Room Date: Wednesday, August 5 Time: 3:45 p.m.

Group: Board of Selectmen’sMeeting Location: Community Center Heald Room Date: Wednesday, August 5 Time: 4 p.m.

Group: Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Location: North Country Council, Bethlehem Date: Wednesday, August 5 Time: 4 p.m.

Group: Main Street Public Hearing Location: Community Center Annex Date: Thursday, August 6 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Group: Littleton Conservation Commission Meeting Location: Littleton Senior Center Date: Monday, August 10 Time: 7 p.m.

Group: Zoning Board Meeting Location: Community Center Heald Room PHOTO BY MICKEY DE RHAM Date: Tuesday, August 11 Time: 7 p.m. People and dogs were all having a good time at the annual Hayseed Festival on the Dow in Franconia recently. By the numbers Town Offices: Police: Fire: Over 18 acres added to Pondicherry Refuge Bethlehem (869-3351) Bethlehem (869-5811) Bethlehem (869-2232) By EDITH TUCKER tion at the airport. ture—and the region’s econom- Dalton, Easton, Franconia, Littleton (444-3996) Littleton (444-7711) Littleton (444-2137) Coös County Democrat The Federal Aviation ic development infrastructure Jefferson, Lancaster, Landaff, Lisbon (838-6790) Lisbon (838-2211) Lisbon (838-6712) Administration (FAA) funneled are compatible, Brown Franconia (823-7752) Franconia (823-8123) Franconia (823-8821) JEFFERSON—An 18.5- Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Lincoln (745-2757) Lincoln (745-2238) Lincoln (745-2344) acre parcel of land was donated $93,750 through the town of explained. Monroe, Northumberland, Easton (823-8017) Sugar Hill (823-8725) Easton (823-5531) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Whitefield to Carroll to pay for Speaking on behalf of the Sugar Hill, and Whitefield. Bath (747-2454) Bath (787-6222) the property, which includes Service last Friday by the Jefferson Conservation The Pondicherry Division of Landaff (838-6260) Sugar Hill (823-8415) Ammonoosuc Conservation both wetlands and uplands that Commission, Dave Govatski, of the Conte now totals over 5,500 Sugar Hill (823-8468) Trust (ACT) as part of the mit- are used for a variety of wildlife Jefferson said, “This 18.5-acre Lyman (838-5900) Dial 911 for emergencies igation for wetlands disturbed in species, explained Rebecca parcel of land is excellent habitat acres, including 166 acres pro- Local Libraries association with the construc- Brown, ACT’s executive direc- for the American woodcock and tected by conservation ease- tion of a taxiway at the Mount tor. other wildlife species. Fifty years ment. •Abbie Greenleaf Memorial (Franconia) (823-8424) Washington Regional Airport “We worked with a number ago this was old pasture land, •Littleton Public Library (444-5741) in Whitefield. of entities, including the •Bethlehem Public Library (869-2409) and it is now reverting to ‘shrub- The land on Airport Road, Conservation Commissions of scrub’ habitat. Much of the •Lisbon Public Library (838-6615) both Whitefield and Jefferson •Haverhill Library Association (989-5578) previously owned by Mark ground is really wet and not Doggie Day Care & Training and airport engineers, to identi- •North Haverhill Patten Library (787-2542) Carroll, of Florida, is not far suitable for building, making 2009 Class Schedule available •Woodsville Public Library (747-3483) from the pedestrian entrance to fy a suitable parcel for mitigation wildlife habitat is an excellent 8-wk. Basic obedience classes. purposes that was available from Next class starts Wed., Sept. 23rd •Richardson Memorial Library (823-7001) Pondicherry Unit of the Silvio use for it.” Govatski also serves 6:00-7:00 P.M. a willing seller,” Brown said. O. Conte National Fish and on the ACT board of directors 5-wk. No jumping or pulling class. Wildlife Refuge. The parcel is “We looked at a number of Next class starts Mon., Sept 14th Property Transfers and also is president of the 6:00-7:00P.M. located on the west side of parcels and found that the Friends of Pondicherry. 4-wk. Socialization class Franconia Carroll parcel—already on the Next class starts Sat., Sept 26th Airport Road across from the ACT (www.aconservation- Land & building; $172,200; Stefanie B. Valar to Boone Andrew Hyde; airport beacon near the corner of market and in the FAA’s price 10:00-11:00A.M. July 8. trust.org) works in 16 towns: call for pre-registration & schedule Jefferson near the town lines of range—best fulfilled ACT’s Bath, Bethlehem, Carroll, (603)788-5588 Land & building; $172,200; Victoria Valar to Yellow Light & Christina both Whitefield and Carroll. mission of conserving important Valar Breen; July 8. ACT facilitated and com- habitat.” OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: pleted a complex multi-partner In choosing projects on Land & building; $150,000; John & Maureen Leary to 560 Wells Road deal to meet the requirements of which to concentrate, ACT • Residential & Commercial Realty Trust; July 10. the state Department of seeks to demonstrate that the • Carpet Cleaning DRY • Upholstery Cleaning IN ONE Lincoln Environmental Services goals of enhancing conserva- 563 Daniel Webster Highway; land & building; $2,300,000; Beacon (NHDES) for wetland mitiga- tion—the “green” infrastruc- • Wood Floor Cleaning HOUR! Motel Inc. to Lincoln Inn North Real Estate; July 9. • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Spot and Stain Removal 19 McGee Drive; land & building; $110,000; Federal Home Loan • Fabric Protection Mortgage to Edward Kenney et al; July 10. • Minor Carpet Repair

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be careful 69 Bobby Braddock, country A message to all our hiker friends and songwriter strangers: when you are on the trails this sum- mer exploring the wonders nature has to offer in 64 Loni Anderson, actress New Hampshire, please be careful. ("WKRP in Cincinnati") Week after week, news reports of lost or injured hikers in the state keep popping up, 62 Rick Derringer, rock singer leaving many of us wondering if hikers are being more careless or the rainy weather is playing a 59 Holly Palance, actress part. It might be a little bit of both. According to various news outlets in New England, this June, the amount of rain that fell 56 Samantha Sang, singer was almost five times more than what fell dur- ing the same period last year. And as we all 53 Maureen McCormick, know, we recently finished a rather wet July, actress ("The Brady Bunch") where it can be safely said probably 15-20 or even more of the days had rain. 48 Tawny Kitaen, actress Rain doesn’t just cause bad moods, it can cause slippery terrain as well, especially in the 48 Mark O'Connor, country woods. It is easy to have your hiking boot slip out from underneath you while traversing across musician wet rocks and roots. And rain can carve out sinkholes and ditches where strong footing 47 Patrick Ewing, basketball holds used to be. player This tough, rain-soaked terrain, coupled YOUR VIEWS with hikers sometimes underestimating the 43 Jonathan Silverman, actor length of a trip or taking a wrong turn can lead to dangerous consequences, as was seen with 41 Terri Clark, country singer some hikers already this summer. Who’s telling the truth about Since the taxpayers of New Hampshire often end up paying for the rescues of injured, lost or health care reform? 32 Mark Mulder, baseball disoriented hikers, we think it is fair that on player behalf of the taxpayers, we ask hikers to be more By KATHARINE TERRIE be the only option for cov- insurers dominate the mar- of late Mr. Potter has “seen Littleton erage from which people ket. For health care reform the light,” departed from careful. ON THIS DATE Be more prepared for the terrain and the Part two of two could select. People could to improve access to health Cigna and is speaking out ever-changing weather in the area. If it has buy the public plan, or, if care for residents of the against the nation’s for- (AUG. 5) IN HISTORY: been sunny at your house many hours from here he health reform they want, private health North Country, an alterna- profit health insurers. This during this summer, that doesn’t mean we have legislation currently insurance. It's assumed that tive to the private insurance is what Mr. Potter said 1861 The federal govern- had good weather in New Hampshire. Make before Congress most people who already products currently offered recently about competition. ment levied an income tax for T have health insurance must be available. sure you pack for the possibility of humid calls for a public option. “The industry doesn't want the first time. through their jobs would Wendell Potter, my new weather, as well as cool days and/or nights, as The “government run to have any competitor, choose to keep it. The hero, was an executive with the weather around here changes almost daily. insurance plan” referred to period. They certainly 1864 Union Adm. David Don’t be afraid to turn back just because it public option plan would the Cigna Insurance don't want it from a gov- G. Farragut is said to have by America’s Health be a choice for consumers, Company for 15 years. might hurt your pride that you didn’t finish your ernment plan that might be given his famous order "Damn Insurance Plans. Put sim- offering nonprofit compe- (Cigna was the company hike. It is better to turn back than to risk losing ply, the public option is a operating more efficiently the torpedoes, full speed tition to plans sold by pri- that denied Nataline ahead!" as he led his fleet life or limb. public health insurance than they operate.” The buddy system, or hiking in groups, can vate, for-profit health Sarkisyan coverage for her against Mobile Bay, Ala., dur- program similar to Today Medicare—a also be beneficial as you have at least one other insurers. liver transplant.) He even ing the Civil War. Medicare except that government run health person with you and you can help each other out The need for a choice is helped design the propa- enrollment would be critically important in rural ganda developed to head insurance program—had should something happen. If you prefer to hike administrative expenses of 1884 The cornerstone for alone, leave a detailed itinerary with friends or optional, funding would areas such as Northern off the Clinton the Statue of Liberty was laid around three cents of every loved ones. Don’t rely on your cell phone to come from multiple New Hampshire where Administration’s attempt on Bedloe's Island in New SEE GUEST, PAGE A5 remain in contact with others, plan on it being sources, and it would not only one or two private at health care reform. But York Harbor. out of service in the mountains. These tips aren’t rocket science and are noth- Freedom is not license 1924 The comic strip ing new, but if more hikers were prepared for "Little Orphan Annie" by By JAN EDICK “Live free or die.” We look These ideas apply to the ity. This radius encompass- fast changing weather and wet, slippery terrain, Littleton Harold Gray made its debut. maybe some of these injuries and tragedies with a jaundiced eye on proposed drag strip at the es residences in four towns laws and regulations that southern corner of Dalton, and a state park. I have could have been avoided this summer. ne of the basic 1957 "American impinge on individual free- in proximity to Littleton, personal experience of a The hikeSafe Hiker Responsibility Code, principles of indi- Bandstand," hosted by Dick dom. Bethlehem and Whitefield. similar drag strip in which appears below was developed by the Ovidual freedom is Clark, made its network TV But there is a corollary to Dalton does not have a Manassas, Va., where the White Mountain National Forest and New often expressed: “Your free- debut on ABC. Hampshire Fish and Game for a reason, so use dom to swing your arms individual freedom and that zoning ordinance. sound from the facility is individual responsibility. Development in Dalton is utterly dominated a radius it! stops just short of the end 1962 Actress Marilyn of my nose.” The broad If a citizen of New unregulated beyond satisfy- of one to two miles from Hampshire is to continue to ing limited state permitting the strip during the hours Monroe was found dead in her notion is that none of us has Los Angeles home at age 36. Hiker Responsibility Code the right to willy-nilly act to enjoy the benefits of unreg- requirements. the strip was operating. Her death was ruled a proba- the detriment of others. ulated behavior, then he or There should be no If Dalton had zoning, it ble suicide from an overdose of You are responsible for yourself, so be pre- This is a very, very she is bound by a responsi- argument that a drag strip is possible that a wood lot sleeping pills.. pared: important consideration in bility to behave in such a where Dalton Valley Drags might morph into a gravel 1. With knowledge and gear. Become self New Hampshire. way that regulation is is proposed will have a neg- pit. It is unlikely that a 1966 The album "Revolver" reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, New Hampshire prides unnecessary. To say it ative impact on property similar morph from wood by the Beatles was released. local weather and your equipment before you itself on its individual free- another way, we will remain use, enjoyment and, quite lot or gravel pit to drag strip start. dom. The state motto unregulated so long as we possibly, value, within the would take place. 1981 The federal govern- 2. To leave your plans. Tell someone where you quotes General John Stark, are self-regulating. sound radius from the facil- SEE FREEDOM, PAGE A5 are going, the trails you are hiking, when you ment began firing air traffic will return and your emergency plans. controllers who had gone on strike. 3. To stay together. When you start as a group, the residents of surround- eight minutes, in winter strip proposal. hike as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike Open letter to ing towns are overwhelm- there will be snow machine The surrounding wet- 1992 Federal civil rights to the slowest person. Inland ingly against the proposal. races, there will also be lands will be at a high risk 4. To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the charges were filed against four We have been residents ATV noise, with bright of run-off pollution, not to Los Angeles police officers mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions Permitting of a Forest Lake home lights at night that will speak of the Ammonoosuc can also affect your hike. Know your limitations acquitted of state charges in since 1974, and for 35 years light up the entire sky over River, the Alder Brook and when to postpone your hike. The moun- Supervisor the videotaped beating of we have enjoyed the beauty, the surrounding area, and tains will be there another day. wetlands, and Forest Lake’s Rodney King; two were later 5. For emergencies. Even if you are headed out Dear Mr. Thomas, serenity and tranquility of will bring this peace and long established Loon pop- convicted. for just an hour, an injury, severe weather or a I am requesting your the lake and surrounding comfort to an undesirable ulation and clean water. In wrong turn could become life threatening. consideration for not allow- mountains. end for all. It is also essence, this proposed Drag 2001 Afghanistan's ruling Don’t assume you will be rescued; know how to ing a permit for the pro- The proposal for a Drag assumed our property val- Strip will bring continuous Taliban jailed eight foreign aid rescue yourself. posed Dalton Drag Strip. Strip will bring exceedingly ues will decrease along with exceedingly loud noise workers, including two 6. To share the hiker code with others. The public hearing of July loud noise from 7 a.m.-10 the tax base and potential above 100 decibels, air, Americans, for allegedly 16, 2009 strongly indicated p.m. with races every six- home sales due to this drag SEE LETTERS, PAGE A5 preaching Christianity. 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Box 230, Littleton, NH 03561 • Phone: 444-3927 • Fax: 444-3920 • E-mail: [email protected] THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 A5 Area News Theatre Review The Producers’ is a side-splitting play-within-a-play By EDWARD COWAN with laugh lines and sexual innu- flamingly homosexual speech play-within-the-play, a hoary. times (these WV actors are There was a little clunking and WHITEFIELD—In an endo. and body language are uproari- device that dates back at least to quick-change artists) and credit- scraping but those minor glitch- ambitious and largely successful Evans is skillful at broad, ous. “Hamlet.” The internal play here ed the Weathervane Intern es were probably resolved in the undertaking, the Weathervane basso comedy—and is an excel- Rick Silaj has designed cos- is “Springtime for Hitler: a Gay Program repeatedly. two post-opening performances. Theatre company is performing lent singer. Bray is skillful at tumes that capture the come- Romp with Adolf and Eva at Which is to say, it was a long One hopes that delivery of “The Producers,” this summer, understated comedy and, as I dy— Stewart’s “Nazi” lederho- Berchtesgaden.” show—2 hours, 45 minutes— the show’s big song “Springtime in its “big musical” production of overheard a patron saying at sen, combat boots (unlaced) and The 2001 stage version of with a lot of shuffling by actors for Hitler and Germany,” has the 2009 season. It’s a lot of fun. intermission, steals scenes with steel helmet, the skin-tight “The Producers” set a record for and stagehands of Gibbs come together more effectively The leading actors—William his mobile facial expressions. body-suits of the “Nazi” longevity and won many Tony Murray’s clever scenery and than at the premiere, when it Thomas Evans as Max McLaughlin’s exaggerated Valkyries, prison stripes for awards. Its humor may resonate props, and a lot of dramatic lacked punch and polish. A big- Bialystock, the wiley Broadway Swedish accent is a hoot and she incarcerated miscreants, the ambiguously for playgoers with a coming-and-going as well. The ger stage than the Red Barn’s producer who must accommo- vamps lasciviously without being cream-colored, three-piece suit strong sense of how savage Red Barn theatre on Route 3 in might help. The sardonic humor date geriatric female “angels” on too erotic for the North (jacket always buttoned) that Hitler and his Nazi minions Whitefield has no curtain and no won’t escape anyone who knows his casting couch; Jim Bray as were. Those who remember the proscenium arch, and all of this what the ruins of a defeated, Leo Bloom, the nervous, intro- Country. Stewart, the company’s conveys the uptightness of 1945 newsreels about the camps scene changing—usually done devastated Germany looked like verted accountant with low self- veteran artistic director, gives a Bloom, and the silver-and-gray and ovens (or who have visited behind a curtain in mid-20th at the end of World War II in esteem; Katherine McLaughlin broadly comedic performance as form-fitting gown worn by some), or who lost relatives in century theater—happens in 1945—and for years thereafter. as Ulla, the slinky Swedish Franz, the gangly, neo-Nazi Debris, a drag queen. bombshell; and John Watson playwright in Greenwich The play is a zany farce full of the Holocaust, may experience front of the audience, as North The production is enhanced Stewart as the post-mature Village. wisecracks, a few dirty, and (as did I) a frisson of fear at see- Country theatergoers know. by the creations of choreogra- Hitler youth—all turn in superb, Lou Steele as the effeminate sight-gags, about two New York ing all those black-on-red So, as Act II opens, the audi- pher and dance captain Taryn hilarious performances. and gay theatrical director, characters who scheme to cheat swastika armbands. Only a hip ence is in on the joke when Ulla, M. Herman (some of the interns It helps that Mel Brooks, Roger Debris, and Edward M. their theatrical investors and the Jewish-American like Brooks who has surreptitiously redeco- are swell dancers; notice the who wrote the original 1968 Barker as his sidekick, Carmen I.R.S. by producing an improba- would have dared to turn Hitler rated the Bialystock-Bloom kick-line in prison stripes) and film, and Brooks and Thomas Ghia, also turn in outstanding ble musical calculated to fold and his Brown Shirts into a office, is asked “When did you by the piano of Colin Keating, Meehan, who wrote the book for performances, notably in “Keep promptly and “lose” money. In musical comedy. do it?” and replies, “In the inter- the music director, who tempers the 2001 stage version, have It Gay,” a song with a double other words, the internal At the premiere on July 28, mission.” Give “The Producers” his pedals so as to not drown out given the actors a script loaded meaning. Barker’s caricatures of momentum comes from the managing director Lyn Osborne director Bob Vernon credit for the dialogue and lyrics. Winter told the audience (well letting McLaughlin step out of “The Producers” will be short of a sellout) that they were character for a joke. offered Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 Guest part of “the biggest opening Winter also noted that her p.m., and at 8 p.m. Aug. 11, 14, (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4) As the debate on health care 78 years. In Canada the life night in Weathervane history,” cast was opening without even 20, 28 and Sept. 3. reform continues, please con- expectancy rate is 80.3 years. In now in its 44th year. She was one “technical rehearsal,” that is Cowan, a Washington, D.C. Medicare dollar. The health sider this: According to the France it is 80 years. I chose referring to the cast list posted in a run-through with all props in editor and writer, summers in insurance industry spends Kaiser Family Foundation, the France and Canada because the lobby, which ran to 59 lines, which everyone carries or drags Whitefield and reviews plays for around 20 cents of every premi- U.S. spends substantially more they are always cited by oppo- showed many names several something onstage or offstage. The Democrat & Courier um dollar on administrative on health care than other devel- nents as countries that suffer expenses and profit. So in Mr. oped countries. Despite this the disastrous consequences of Potter’s words, “they [the high level of spending, the their government run health Freedom health insurance industry] don't United States does not appear care systems. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4) In the absence of zoning, Clearly his neighbors do, want to compete against a more to achieve better health out- Frankly I think these data Mr. Ingerson may have a legal expressed eloquently by David efficient competitor.” In other comes compared to other devel- are a better barometer of the Consideration of abutters and right to proceed with his plan. Glover, of Whitefield, and words the public option would oped countries. The infant success or failure of a health neighbors by zoning regulators, However, the absence of zoning quoted in The Courier, “We benefit those who need to pur- mortality rate in the U.S. is 6.4 care system than scare tactics, in addition to state law involv- does not relieve Mr. Ingerson of chase health insurance but not deaths per 1,000 births. In bad information and twisting ing adjoining communities and his ethical responsibility not to don’t want to tell him what to the health insurance industry Canada the infant mortality the truth to suit the desires of the regional planning agency, steal value from his neighbors. do on his land, (but want an...) itself, hence the strong opposi- rate is 4.6. In France it is 4.2. the few to the detriment of would almost certainly result in It remains to be seen identical right to enjoy our tion. Life expectancy in the U.S. is many. such a proposal being rejected. whether he will recognize this. land.” Letters (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4) been nearly as much fun nor done, they rolled up their they must pay the full price of The bill is still at the early Medicare recipients to review would it have been as profitable sleeves and did whatever had to drugs during the doughnut stages of the legislative process their coverage for 2010. noise and night vision pollu- as it was. be done. It was truly a pleasure hole. The bill also incorporates and there is no guarantee it will If you have questions regard- tion, hazardous gas and oil This annual event is set up working with them. an agreement reached with pass the House. Also there is ing your Medicare coverage or materials to the wetlands and each year to raise funds for spe- brand-name drug makers to no guarantee that legislation need help with a Medicare adjacent waters, traffic and Chad Stearns, cial projects. Previous years provide a 50 percent discount from the Senate Finance insurance issue, contact you parking for 500 cars, disruption executive director during the coverage gap. Committee will include the projects have included Main local ServiceLink Resource of our wild-life and specifically Street Reconstruction Littleton Area •Increase Medicare pay- same Medicare reforms. Center. our loon population; these neg- Marketing and exploration of a Chamber of Commerce ments to primary care doctors, Comprehensive health care ative town and resident residual Welcome Center just off of Littleton improving access to doctors reform appears to be imminent effects will seriously alter the Exit 41. This year’s project was who can help people with and consequently there will be Sally Edson, surrounding town’s quiet living the Chamber’s renovation of Medicare manage chronic con- some changes made to the Medicare Specialist of Dalton, Bethlehem, leased space at the Littleton Health care ditions such as diabetes or high Medicare program. It is State Health Insurance Whitefield, and Littleton. Opera House/Town Building. reform and blood pressure. increasingly important for all Assistance Program Lebanon In summary, our quality of This year saw several return- life will be severely diminished ing golf teams and sponsors, Medicare without regard to our resident including corporate sponsors and property values. Your JA Corey/US Cellular, Peabody People with Medicare will denial of this proposal is essen- & Smith Realtors, Passumpsic benefit from a number of pro- tial to the well-being of all resi- Savings Bank, Littleton visions in the recently intro- dent and wildlife. Chevrolet, Crosstown Motors, duced Health Care Reform I appreciate your time and Foto Factory, Mount bill. The new bill will increase consideration you may give to Washington Resort, and Rexel. their access to coverage, and this letter of concern. As everyone knows, any help them better pay for the event, especially a golf tourna- high costs of health care. Sincerely, ment, cannot be pulled off These changes will: James E. Walker Jr. without the help of great volun- •Expand access to low- Norwood, Mass. teers. This year’s golf tourna- income programs for people ment was no different, with with Medicare. With this legis- almost 20 volunteers from area lation, many additional people Chamber golf businesses donating their time with low incomes will be able tourament a to help with this great event. to receive financial assistance to Also very helpful was Trevor pay for their medical and pre- success Howard and his staff at the scription drug costs. Maplewood Golf Club. Their •Phase out the coverage gap I would like to take a hard work showed as every- or “doughnut hole” in prescrip- moment and thank everyone thing went smooth and the tion drug coverage over 14 that participated, sponsored course looked great. years. This will reduce the and volunteered at this year’s Lastly, I would like to thank number of older adults who Littleton Area Chamber of the staff of JA Corey/US skip doses or split pills when Commerce fourth annual Golf Cellular for all of their hard Tournament. Without every- work in helping coordinate this one involved, it would not have event. When work had to be

Annual Gigantic Yard Sale Saturday August 8, 2009 9:00am – 4:00 pm Under the Tent behind Sears Meadow Street, Littleton

Items include furniture, collectibles, toys, etc. No clothing, electronics, exercise equipment or appliances A6 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Police, Court & Area News Vermont man nabbed for drug possession Briefs By ART McGRATH assault. Serer is scheduled to from her company and provid- nile states that a man on a [email protected] appear in Plymouth District ing the first four digits of her motorcycle tried twice to get her ARTS Gallery featuring LITTLETON—A Court Sept. 14. credit card number. Police noted to get on his bike. The juvenile Vermont man was arrested for Kenneth Smith, 19, Monroe, that the first four digits of a ran home and called a parent artists ‘outside the box’ drug possession last weekend. was arrested July 27 on a credit card number are typically who called police. An area LISBON—For the month of August at the Lisbon Arts Steven J. Bartlett, 47, Thornton Police Department a portion of the issuer's identifi- search did not locate the opera- Gallery, we will be featuring an artistic collaborative show titled Concord, Vt., was arrested Aug. warrant for criminal trespass and cation. tor. "Outside the Box!" 1 on Union Street for possession simple assault. Smith is sched- The caller then asked for the Each exhibiting artist will create "something" outside of of a controlled drug and being a uled to appear in Plymouth last four digits of the card num- Troop F their genre. Everyone is invited to a reception to be held at the District Court Sept. 14. ber for verification purposes and gallery Friday at 6 p.m. The ARTS Gallery is located at 28 habitual offender. He was Betty Lackie, 49, Bath, was released on $1,800 bail and is to Ian Severino, 19, Pike, was to see if she qualifies for a lower Main Street in Lisbon. For more information, call 838-2300 or arrested July 29 in Bath for sim- be arraigned Sept. 22. arrested July 29 on Thornton interest rate. Another caller fol- e-mail: [email protected]. ple assault, which occurred in Emily Varona, 33, Littleton, Police Department warrants for lowed up stating that she did not was arrested Aug. 1 on West criminal trespass, simple assault, have enough debt and needed to that town. Black Brook Band Main Street for driving after and riot. Severino is scheduled send money in order to qualify State Police are investigating suspension. She was released on to appear in Plymouth District for a reduced interest rate. The a report of stolen property from performing in Bethlehem Sun. a summons and is to be Court Sept. 14. resident hung up and immedi- two hikers on the Bridal Veil BETHLEHEM—The Black Brook Band will perform arraigned Aug. 25. On July 24 police responded ately reported the incident to her Path in Franconia reported on Sunday at the Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert, Amanda Gibson, 21, to a complaint of attempted credit card company. July 22. held at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Main and Prospect Bethlehem, was arrested for credit card fraud in Woodsville. On July 25 police responded Police are also investigating Streets from 6-8 p.m., rain or shine. The North American & simple assault July 29 in Towle’s A resident received a call from a to a report of a suspicious person the report of an assault in Bath International Country Music Association Traditional Country Trailer Park. She was released person posing as a representative in Woodsville. A female juve- alleged to have occurred July 24. Band winner for Traditional Country Band, N.H. Country on $800 bail and is to be Music Association state winners and Traditional Country Band arraigned Aug. 25. of the year New England Regional winners are just a few Christopher B. Rodger, 22, awards this dynamic New Hampshire group has received. They Dalton, was arrested July 27 on Man sent to jail for Lisbon incident will have everybody dancing. From traditional to rock country, Kittridge Lane on a warrant for By ART McGRATH controlled act for possessing one was found guilty of giving a false the Black Brook Band offers something for everyone. Bring the willful concealment. He was [email protected] Percocet pill was placed on file report to law enforcement June family and enjoy a great evening of music and fun! released on $500 bail and is to LITTLETON—A March for one year without a finding. 14 in Bethlehem. She was fined be arraigned Aug. 25. incident led to nine months in Blakley Robinson, 32, $500, $250 of which was sus- An 11-year-old female was jail for a Woodsville man. Easton, was found innocent of pended. Food for Thought variety arrested July 30 in Parker Christopher Hayes, 38, drunken driving for an incident Travis Trask, 18, Newbury, show fundraiser Aug. 14 Village on four counts of simple Woodsville, was found guilty of May 10 in Easton. Vt., was found guilty of operat- assault and is to be arraigned the following charges stemming Nathaniel Alberts, 26, ing without a valid license in LITTLETON—The Littleton Area Senior Center (LASC) tomorrow. from a March 22 incident in Lisbon, was found guilty of Lisbon July 3 and was fined is presenting a Food For Thought Variety Show Friday, Aug. A 16-year old male was Lisbon: simple assault; false transporting alcoholic beverages $186. 14 at 1 p.m. at the center. arrested July 27 on South Grove imprisonment; violation of a during an incident July 15 in Mohamed Alimi, 32, Admission to the show will be non-perishable food items for Street for taking a vehicle with- protective order and breach of Lisbon and was fined $186. Brighton, Mass., was found local food banks or cash donations to help those same banks. out the owner’s consent and for bail conditions. He was sen- Kayla Bothwell, 19, Vershire, guilty of fishing without a license WLTN’s Phil Rivera and Ben Watermen will emcee the event, driving without a license. He tenced to nine months in jail for Vt., was found guilty of the July 4 in Franconia and was fined which will feature the talent of The Graham Highlanders, Amy was released on $1,000 bail and each charge, to be served con- unlawful possession of alcohol $90. Mitz, Dick Alberini, Alicia Rossemen, Miss Lakes Region, is to be arraigned Aug. 25. currently. for an incident Feb. 28 in Xuefeng Wang, 36, plus many more. For more information, call 444-6050. The Two counts of the fraudulent Angela Aldrich, 24, Lisbon, Littleton. She was fined $360 Cambridge, Mass., was found Senior Center is located at 77 Riverglen Lane. use of credit cards alleged to had a charge of simple assault for and lost her license for 90 days. guilty of fishing without a license have occurred on Meadow an incident March 31 in Lisbon Benjamin Clockedile, 22, July 4 in Franconia and was fined Celebrate Farm Safety Day Street either on July 31 and/or placed on file for one year with- Keene, was found guilty of trans- $90. Aug. 1 are under investigation. out a finding. porting alcoholic beverages dur- Corey Rush, 19, Franconia, at Hatchland Dairy Farm Also under investigation is a Nathan Eastman, 23, ing an incident in Lisbon July 4 was found guilty of violating the NORTH HAVERHILL—Have you ever wondered what’s charge of conduct after an acci- Littleton, was found guilty of and was fined $186. controlled drug act by possessing the proper way to handle horses, cattle, chemicals or chain dent and hindering apprehen- being in a fight by mutual con- Timothy Delafontaine, 30, marijuana May 26 in Littleton saws? Or what the rules are for good fire safety on a farm or sion or prosecution. sent Sept. 10, 2008 on Main Benton, was found guilty of driv- and was fined $420. even for your home? Well, the Grafton County Farm Bureau Haverhill Street in Littleton and was fined ing after suspension while in Chase Tetrault, 18, Lisbon, gives you a unique opportunity to learn the basics of safety dur- Melissa Pelletier, 24, of East $480. Lisbon June 26 and was fined was found guilty of driving after ing the Farm Safety Day, being held in conjunction with Ryegate, Vt., was arrested July Jonathan McConnell, 21, $300. the revocation of his license July Hatchland Dairy Farm’s Open Barn Saturday, Aug. 15, from 23 for shoplifting. Pelletier is Littleton, was found guilty of Ryan Didio, 26, Littleton, 17 in Lisbon and was fined 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in North Haverhill. scheduled to appear in Haverhill the unauthorized use of a motor was found guilty of giving a false $310. Agricultural professionals, UNH Cooperative Extension District Court Sept. 14. vehicle April 18 in Littleton. He report to law enforcement June A charge of criminal mischief educators, local firemen, state employees and Farm Bureau Mark Beaulieu, 38, was sentenced to six months in 14 in Bethlehem. He was fined from July 22 in Lisbon was members will have stations placed throughout the farm to pres- Bradford, Vt., was arrested July jail, five of which were suspend- $500, $250 of which was sus- placed on file for one year with- ent animal, tractor, ATV, food, chain saw, logging, bio-securi- 26 on a Haverhill Police ed. He also received two days of pended. out a finding. ty, fire, and chemical safety for farms and households. Department warrant for simple pretrial credit. Timi Duguay, 41, Lebanon, Robert Rugg, 35, Littleton, Additionally, Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom will pres- assault. Beaulieu is scheduled to He was also found guilty of had a charge of simple assault had a charge of driving after sus- ent educational material for schools and will demonstrate how appear in Haverhill District driving after suspension and was during an incident April 26 in pension for an incident March butter is made. Horse wagon rides and plenty of refreshments Court Sept. 14. fined $600 and received a sus- Lisbon placed on file without a 25 in Littleton placed on file for will be available on site. Granite State Dairy Promotion will John Winot, 18, Mountain pended jail sentence of 10 days finding. one year without a finding on have an ice cream trailer and a local VFW Chapter will provide Lakes, was arrested July 26 on a in jail. Eric English, 17, Littleton, condition he take a defensive hamburgers and hot dogs. Haverhill Police Department Forest Gresser-Baker, 18, St. was found guilty of the unlawful driving course. This event is open to the public; 4-H kids and youth are warrant for operating without a Johnsbury, Vt., was found guilty possession of alcohol for an inci- Desiree Bellio, 25, Littleton, especially encouraged to attend. Call Hatchland Farm at 787- valid license and operating an of the unlawful possession of dent July 3 in Lisbon. had a warrant issued for her 2388 for additional information. unregistered and uninspected alcohol for an incident May 8 in A charge of marijuana pos- arrest for failing to show up for a vehicle. Littleton. He was fined $360 session was placed on file with- hearing to impose a suspended Anthony Serer, 19, North and lost his license for 90 days. out a finding for one year. sentence after she failed to pay Auditions for Talk Haverhill, was arrested July 27 He was also found guilty of Jason Shosa, 26, Littleton, fines from a Dec. 6, 2004 inci- Radio taking place soon on a Thornton Police possessing drug paraphernalia was found guilty of giving a false dent. Department warrant for crimi- and fined $240. report to law enforcement June Brian Coffey, 55, Bartlett, ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt.—Auditions for the St. Johnsbury nal trespass, riot, and simple A charge of violating the 14 in Bethlehem. He was fined was found guilty of driving 60 Players production of Talk Radio will be held Aug. 9-10 from $500, $250 of which was sus- mph in a 40 mph zone in 6-9 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury School Auditorium. For more ® pended. Bethlehem June 9 and was fined information contact Gianna L. Fregosi at (802) 626-3663. Yvonne Shosa, 57, Littleton, $100.

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According to the news New Hampshire Business Review This notice comes amid report, FairPoint President FairPoint Communications frustrations voiced by regulators Peter Nixon said the company’s stock might be delisted from in New Hampshire, Maine and billing services for wholesale the New York Stock Exchange Vermont about continued com- customers have still not reached for noncompliance. plaints by FairPoint customers levels seen before FairPoint According to a company about the quality of service in took over Verizon’s landlines press release, the NYSE noti- the region. earlier this year. fied the Charlotte, N.C.-based New Hampshire Consumer FairPoint purchased the telecommunications company Advocate Meredith Hatfield land-line telephone and on July 24 that its average mar- told the Lawrence Eagle- Internet services from Verizon ket capitalization, over a 30-day Tribune after a two-day status in New Hampshire, Maine and trading period, was less than hearing that FairPoint officials Vermont late last year. In the required $75 million level. still don’t have a plan on how to February, it cut over to a new FairPoint, which was given fix its service problems. computer system, which has 45 days to respond to NYSE’s “They're working toward had led to lingering customer notification, said it plans to this intermediate step called service, billing and technical regain compliance by restruc- business as usual,” Hatfield service problems. turing its current capital struc- said. “That doesn't get them to FairPoint stock closed last ture and other initiatives in where they need to be.” Thursday at 59 cents per share. Lincoln event attracts artisans throughout the Northeast LINCOLN—The Inn rain or shine with free admis- come. Season Village Shops and sion and plenty of free parking. For more information call Town Green along Main The event area will be handicap 332-2616 or visit us at Street in Lincoln will burst into accessible and pets are wel- www.castleberryfairs.com. color, flavor and sound for The 17th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival, Saturday Aug. 8 Go ‘out of the box’ at COURTESY PHOTO and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 9 This is Mickey. He is a very active eight-month-old neutered male kitty. He has a great a.m.-5 p.m. Lisbon gallery Friday personality and would like to go to a great home. For more information on Mickey Over 100 juried Artisans and all of our other cats and dogs, please contact Riverside Rescue at from over 15 states will display LISBON—“Out of the Box” 802-892-5300. and sell traditional American is an extraordinary exhibit at the made crafts including fine jew- Lisbon Arts Gallery by its artists. elry, quilts, fleece, dolls, tapes- Each artist was challenged to try, silk and dried floral, bird present a work done in a non- houses, pressed flowers, pho- Leah Carey offering juried or inexperienced medium tography, metal sculpture, and the results are incredible. primitive and folk art, stained glass and decoupage. Also Certainly creativity has been self-empowerment workshop included will be pewter, unleashed. Come to the recep- tion on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 FRANCONIA—Leah Many of us have learned that supportive environment, you knitwear, candles, furniture, Carey will lead a workshop we are supposed to create our will discover and give voice to painted antiques, wood turn- p.m. and enjoy this wonderful entitled "Giving Voice to the own reality by always "thinking the truth of your deepest self. ing, tile painting, soap, minia- exhibit plus all of their fine works. tures, calligraphy, sports col- Come and meet these dynamic Light Within Your Soul" at positive". But what about the Workshop registration is lages, country woodcrafts, slate, people and decide if you would Neskaya Movement Arts little voices in our heads that $20. For more information doll clothes and accessories, oil like to become one of them. Center in Franconia tell us a different story? Until and/or to register, please call paintings, chainsaw carving Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 7-9 those voices are acknowledged, 823-5828, email If you have questions about PHOTO BY JANET MORIARTY p.m. Carey is a self-empower- they do not disappear. In this [email protected] or visit and much more. A group gathers at the Come and sample specialty the reception or membership, ment coach and workshop workshop, we will work with www.neskaya.com. Walk-ins foods including herbal dips, please contact Kathy Stevens at Lisbon ARTS Gallery. leader who specializes in work- the dark voices in our heads so are welcome. Neskaya spices, roasted nuts, candies, [email protected] or (graciously donated by the ing with individuals and groups that we can move them out of Movement Arts Center is kettle corn and home made Janet Moriarty at 838-6797. Woodsville Guaranty Bank) to discover practical tools that the way and access the light located at 1643 Profile Rd., in jams and jellies. The Arts Gallery is a non- 838-2300. Please visit our web- they can use in "real life". within our souls. In a safe and Franconia. Enjoy live music performed profit Cooperative operating site at daily at the bandstand in the under the sponsorship of the www.lisbonartsgallery.com. center of the Fair. Ammonoosuc Region Arts Come and see what you have The Festival will be held Council at 28 S Main St, Lisbon. been missing. LEONARD D. HARDEN CCRIMINALRIMINAL DDEFENSEEFENSE AATTORNEYTTORNEY MEMBER: National College for DUI Defense •NH Association of Criminal Defense • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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A8 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Area News Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods So far tourist season brings mixed results By EDITH TUCKER of Lancaster, a talented chef who welcomed Oral Kelley, also for- “People are just not spending,” job after all—but it’s proven to be Water Campground, near the Coös County Democrat formerly worked at the Mountain merly of the MVG, on board to Fontaine explained. even more special than even we intersection of Routes 3 and 302, CARROLL—“We’re on View Grand (MVG), is now the serve as manager of both the Although not pleased with the had thought,” explained Ellms. said that his campground business track and dead even with last chef at Shakespeare’s Inn, also on motel and the restaurant. new nine percent rooms tax, she “It’s been terrific!” has been down by about 50 per- year—which was our second-best Route 3, providing a reliable din- It’s been life in the slow lane, said that most of the camp- The ski lift is not running this cent. year,” said Jim Covey, who has ing experience to both those visit- however, at the Ammonoosuc ground’s customers come north summer, however, so the Top O’ “The economic conditions owned and operated the modest- ing the area and living locally. Its Campground, also on Route 3. from Massachusetts and Quad restaurant is not open and plus rain on 50 of the last 60 sized Profile Deluxe Motel on menu features steak and seafood, Weekends have been busy, but Connecticut and expect to pay mountain biking is not available at days—or some such unbelievable Route 3 with his wife Lisa for as well as Italian and Jamaican there are fewer mid-week stays taxes. that elevation. number—have been the big neg- nearly seven years. “We’re right specialties, including pulled than they’d like, said Nancy The fewer overnight stays The nine-hole disc golf course ative factors,” the entrepreneur on track, despite the rainy weath- chicken and pork and spicy chick- Fontaine, who has owned and seem to be attributable to job loss on the ski slopes remains popular, said. The pizzeria and New York- er. Hikers and families have been en soup. operated the place for 14 years and the nation’s staggering econ- and mountain bikes are also avail- style deli that he recently opened omy, Fontaine said. Seven or able at the Mount Washington coming north, and our marketing On Sunday, Yvonne with her husband Dennis. in place of the Quiznos Sub Shop eight of their 75 longstanding sea- Hotel. moves have paid off. We’re very Grunebaum, who became the sole Last year, business fell by 23 franchise have done an “okay” sonal RV-campers have told them “Summertime lift service may pleased.” proprietor after the untimely percent at the Ammonoosuc business, but finding reliable local that they have lost their jobs and run again some day in the future,” An unexpected plus, Covey death of her partner Dale Campground, and so far this help remains a challenge, he said. might not be able to sign another said Ellms, explaining that the Business at the Bretton explained, is that Karen Barrett, Shakespeare earlier this spring, summer it has not picked up. contract unless they are fortunate Resort had determined to put Woods Station, a general store- enough to secure new employ- their energy and efforts into cum-deli-cum-Irving station on ment. developing the highly successful Route 302 adjacent to Fabyan’s Celebration planned for Chris Ellms, director of opera- canopy tour. tions at the Bretton Woods Ski The Four Seasons Motel on restaurant, however, is busier than Area, said that the Mount Route 3 had a slow July, but that his other business enterprise by a Kancamagus Anniversary Washington Resort’s Zip Line followed on a very strong May factor of four or five, Catalano Canopy Tour has taken off in and June, according to owner- said. Beer and wine sales are also a LINCOLN— One of the popularity. Between 300 and 400 operator Lee Hallquist. August plus to profitability there, he most beautiful stretches of people a week—rain or shine— bookings look good, however, he noted. highway in the entire are experiencing the three-and-a- added. Living Water remains an alco- Northeast marks a milestone half-hour ride, which includes July’s lower numbers are due to hol-free campground. this summer and a two-day cel- interpretation by naturalists. Each the weather, he believes. Over the Although there is only four ebration is planned for the 50th day, between four and nine years, he and his wife Robin have miles between his two businesses, anniversary of the opening of groups made up of eight adven- become a preferred vacation desti- customers’ readiness to spend the Kancamagus Highway. ture-seekers pay $110 apiece, with nation for more than 500 families, money is quite different. Fifty- "The story of The an $89 Wednesday-only special all from Below-the-Notches, and-100-dollar bills are mostly a Kancamagus Highway is one available for Coös residents. which provides them with the thing of the past in Twin, but are that has not really been told “We knew people would enjoy backbone of their business. not that unusual at the cash regis- over the years and, as we have it—we did a thorough research Jack Catalano of the Living ter at Bretton Woods. discovered in our research, there was never a celebration of its opening in the summer of Lancaster Street Fair 1959," said Jayne O'Connor, president of White Mountains COURTESY PHOTO Attractions in North A classic Beetle travels Kancamagus Highway prior to Woodstock, which, along with the U.S. Forest Service, is coor- paving. dinating a celebration of the Kancamagus Highway is ends and few, aside from hardy anniversary. "It is very appro- planned for Saturday, Aug. 15, forest rangers and loggers, had priate that, for the half century adding an historic ambiance in seen the wondrous panorama mark of this remarkable road, a setting that is largely offered of the Pemigewasset we do take time and celebrate unchanged since the first Wilderness to the west and the it." motorists passed over the road. Moat Mountains to the east. It will take place from 9 Those planning to attend By the 1930s, the White a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. the festivities either day are Mountain National Forest had From 9 a.m.-noon, there will advised to bring their own been established and the U.S. interpretive programs at the lunches and refreshments and Forest Service had money Lincoln Woods Visitors to fill their gas tanks, as there available to construct a highway Center, the Discovery Trail, are no facilities between that would connect Lincoln the Pemigewasset Overlook, Lincoln and Conway. and Conway and, as it was the C.L. Graham Wangan Ground Up until 1959, when The height of the Depression, Overlook, the Albany Covered Kanc, as it is affectionately laborers were available through Bridge and Blackberry called, was officially opened, the Civilian Conservation Crossing Campground. there was no direct way for Corps. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, motorists to go from Lincoln to By 1942, construction out of there will be exhibits and his- Conway. To make that trip Lincoln was mostly completed, toric house tours at the Russell involved a lengthy journey but work on the road out of Colbath Historic Site near the through two notches— Albany was halted during halfway point in Albany, as Franconia and Crawford—as World War II. well as an official celebration well as the town of Bartlett and In 1955, work pushed past ceremony there from 2-4 p.m. on into Conway. The Kanc's infamous hairpin Vintage cars from the era On either side of the pres- turn just shy of the Livermore will also be a part of the obser- ent-day highway, two roads; town line and the 2,855-foot vance, as a "Kruise the Kanc" one out of Lincoln and the Kancamagus Pass. A year later, PHOTO BY J.B. BROWN Scenic Driving Tour of The other out of Albany, were dead just a one-mile gap remained Kylie Cloutier, 5, right, gets her nails painted by Khaley Styles, 7, at the Lancaster between the two ends of the Street Fair recently. highway and when they were finally connected, the highway FREE Outdoor Wood was considered completed and opened, with no fanfare or cel- Furnace Seminar ebration. Lisbon Main Street holding Over the next five decades, the Kancamagus Highway, Find Out How To Eliminate named for the 17th century annual meeting this week chief of the local Native LISBON—Lisbon Main Your Heating Bills American tribes and the moun- retiring board members Pat Accepted into the New Street, Inc. (LMS) held its tain beside which the road Shaw, Donna Knighton, Jane Hampshire Main Street passes, millions of people have 2009 annual meeting Tuesday Smalley and Wendell Jesseman. Center’s program in 2005, August 6 at 6PM driven over the famed 34-mile during its regular monthly “We are grateful for the LMS has provided leadership road through the heart of the meeting at the Historic Lisbon work of those board members for physical improvements to at our St. Johnsbury, White Mountain National Railroad Station. The Board of who are retiring this year. downtown through business Vermont location. Forest. With no development Directors welcomed four new Without their vision and dedi- and residential façade improve- along its 34.5-mile stretch, The members and thanked those cation, we would not have ment grants and volunteer • Learn how the E-Classic can heat Kanc offers breathtaking retiring this year after serving accomplished what we have. assistance. LMS also organizes your home, shop, pool, domestic panoramic views, particularly two terms on the economic There’s a good reason why several community activities hot water, and more. from the height of land at development organization’s Lisbon chose as a motto: ‘Small including the summer concert • Be energy independent. Kancamagus Pass. board. Town, Big Heart.’ The gener- series, the Lisbon Farmers’ The beauty of the road Nominated to serve on the ous spirit and volunteerism that Market, and the fall Pumpkin • 25-Year limited warranty earned The Kanc a designation LMS board were Janice Fogg, pervades this community is rep- Festival. This year, LMS also available. in 1996 as a National Scenic of Lyman, an employee of New resented by people like those revived the annual Lisbon Lilac • Special seminar purchase Byway from the U.S. England Wire Technologies; who serve on this board,” said Festival. incentives. Department of Transportation. Robert Moore, Lisbon; Board President Roger Gingue. Lisbon Main Street’s activi- At the time, it was the only Members who continued on ties are accomplished through $ * Florence Webb, Landaff; and Save up to 1,500 with the such designation of a road in Rena Woods, of Lyman, and the board, in addition to four volunteer committees: the entire Northeast. For infor- manager of the Lisbon branch Gingue, are Bette Liveston, Organization, Promotion, Federal Energy Tax Credit! mation on the Kancamagus of Woodsville Guaranty Regan Pride, Roger Robar, Economic Enhancement and Highway celebration, visit Savings Bank. They replaced Dawn Schoff, Mark Winter Design. Area residents are Call Today to register. Space is limited! www.TheKanc.com. and Bryson Yawger. encouraged to serve on these Lisbon Main Street, Inc. is a volunteer committees and may WANTED non-profit, downtown revital- learn more about their activities 25th Anniversary Sale ization organization committed by contacting Executive now through August 15th! 10 HOMES FOR to economic development Director Ruth Taylor at the through the preservation of the Lisbon Main Street office at Save up to $2,600! DISPLAY PURPOSES community’s historic assets. 838-2200. ($1,100 Anniversary Sale + $1,500 Tax Credit) NEW FOR NEW STONE WALLS – PATIOS APPALACHIAN SUPPLY INC. 2009 PREMIUM VINYL SIDING 970 Meadow St., Littleton, NH Enhance your property with walls and (603) 444-6336 2009 PREMIUM WINDOWS patios of locally quarried flagstone 4581 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT CALL 1-866-823-2900 HILLTOP QUARRY REMODCO, INC. 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PHOTO BY MICKEY DE RHAM Cooper, right, belonging to Donna Basiliou, of Franconia, meets two giant Newfoundlands at the snack table, during Stephen Huneck's Dog Party last Sunday at Dog Mountain in St Johnsbury, Vt.

PHOTO BY MICKEY DE RHAM A bumblebee enjoys a flower of a milkweed plant at the home of Bill and Suzi Briggs, of Sugar Hill, Sunday.

COURTESY PHOTO Lafayette Center residents and Stephanie Mallick with her horse, Acquittal, from Ghorapani Farm, left. Acquittal put on a horseshow for The Lafayette Center in

Franconia on one of the rare nice days this PHOTO BY J.B. BROWN summer. When the show was finished, The Little Dig finally made its way down Acquittal was able to get up close with Main Street and in front of The Courier offices many of the residents at the center. last week.

PHOTO BY DAVID J. STARR David J. Starr, of Franconia, took this photo from the porch of the Mittersill Inn of the Cannon Mountain Tramway approaching Mountain Station in June.

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Their abduc- Eric Bogosian’s serio-comic recently, “Talk Radio” had a Gianna Fregosi and will be at 7 p.m. Marden will speak tion, often called the “Hill classic about ‘shock-talk’ radio. successful revival on Broadway performed Oct. 1-4 at the St. about her book “Captured! The Abduction”, was adapted into Bogosian’s play was originally with Liev Schreiber in the lead Johnsbury School Betty and Barney Hill UFO another book in the 1960s and produced Off-Broadway in role. Auditorium. Experience.” a television movie starring 1987, where he played the role “Talk Radio” has seven Auditions will be held The book documents the James Earl Jones and Estelle of talk show host Barry available male roles ranging in Aug. 9-10 from 6-9 p.m. at true story of the author’s aunt Parsons as the interracial cou- Champlain and was short-list- age from 17 to 45. There are the St. Johnsbury School and uncle and the world’s first ple. ed for the Pulitzer Prize in three female roles ranging in Auditorium. For more infor- documented alien abduction. Marden, as Betty Hill’s Drama. The following year the age from 25-35. There are also mation or to obtain a perusal Betty and Barney Hill spotted niece and trustee of her estate, play was adapted for film by numerous caller roles that are script, contact Gianna the UFO along Route 3 in has all of the Hills’ papers and Bogosian and Oliver Stone, performed off-stage, which Fregosi at (802) 626-3663. Lancaster and were abducted correspondence. She serves on by the aliens at the southern which seemed to follow their the Board of Directors of the end of Franconia Notch. car. Approximately one mile Mutual UFO Network and as White In September 1961, Betty south of Indian Head, the director of Field Investigator and Barney Hill rode south object descended toward the Training for the MUFON. Mountain toward their home in Hills' vehicle causing Barney to This program is free and Portsmouth when they stop in the middle of the high- open to the public with refresh- School observed a bright light in the way. What happened next was ments served after the presen- Littleton Area Senior Center sky and a disk-shaped object foggy for the couple at first tation. Menu for Aug 5-Aug 12 announces WEDNESDAY— Upside down pizza bake, Greek salad, scholarships Program on White Mountain Jell-O. The Bone Builders will meet at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Music with Charles Micciche on piano at 11 a.m. Bingo with Dora BETHLEHEM—The begins at 1 p.m. White Mountain School is visibility Thursday excited to announce the THURSDAY—Ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, scholarship recipients of the PINKHAM NOTCH— izations to share the research economic factors affecting the applesauce, chocolate cake. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 2009 Day Student On Thursday, Aug. 6, the and knowledge of the university siting of solid waste facilities, a.m. Food raffle takes place as 12:30 p.m. AARP Driving Scholarship Exam. AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor with the people and communi- infrastructure investment and Course from 1-5 p.m. Jodie Clark, of North Center will present “Changing ties of New Hampshire. rural economic development. Woodstock, and Brett Visibility in the White John Halstead, Ph.D., Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. FRIDAY— Egg salad, chips, pickles, salad & dessert. Palmer, of Easton, will be Mountains- How Much is a Virginia Polytechnic Institute before the program. For dinner 50/50 raffle takes place at 12:30 p.m. Sculpture Workshop Clear View Worth?” and State University, is a pro- reservations or more informa- attending WMS this fall. begins at 1 p.m. This program is made possi- fessor and chair of the depart- tion on this program, call the Clark is the recipient of ble by the University of New ment of resource economics at AMC at 466-2727. The pro- The McGoldrick MONDAY—Chicken on a biscuit with peas & carrots, Hampshire Speakers Bureau, the University of New gram is free and open to the tossed salad and rhubarb crisp. The Bone Builders will meet at Scholarship. The which connects faculty and staff Hampshire. His current public. 8:30 and 10 a.m. Women’s Support Group meets at 10 a.m. McGoldrick Scholarship is speakers with non-profit organ- research interests include the Trip/Horsemeadow, S.C. departs at 11 a.m. A Yoga session a full scholarship estab- will be held at 1 p.m. lished in 1991 to honor Linda C. McGoldrick ’55, TUESDAY—Assorted cold cuts, potato salad, baked who was a talented and Fall flower bulb sale underway beans and strawberry shortcake. The Bone Builders will meet dedicated student, alumna, at 8:30 a.m. Cribbage tournament begins at1 p.m. COÖS COUNTY — The grand Dutch master daffodil, sev- Sept. 4. trustee, teacher and admin- Coös County Conservation eral narcissi, hyacinth, muscari, To take advantage of this sale, WEDNESDAY—Fish, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit istrator of The White District annual fall flower bulb Dutch iris, two lily varieties, pur- please call 788-4651, ext. 102 to salad and a cookie. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 a.m. Food Mountain School. Palmer sale is just getting underway. ple allium and peony. New for request a color brochure. Please raffle takes place at 12:30 p.m. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 received the half-scholar- This year we are offering a this year are a blue quamash and a state your name and mailing and 10 a.m. Music with Charles on piano begins at 11 a.m. ship for his exemplary per- slightly larger selection of tulips, blue striped squill. address clearly. You may also formance on the essay exam several varieties of crocus, a very All orders for this sale must be request a brochure by e-mail to and the tremendous poten- interesting small fritillaria, the received by the close of business [email protected]. Horse Meadow Senior Center, Haverhill tial he brings both academi- WEDNESDAY— Summer salad buffet, Bar-B-Q chick- cally and athletically to The en, assorted salads & watermelon. Bone builders will meet at White Mountain School. Lyman Foss to wield gavel at 9:30 a.m. Piano music with Phyllis begins at 11:15 a.m. These scholarships are Bridge/Bingo/Yahtzee begins at 1 p.m. renewable each year, as long as the students remain in Chamber Players auction THURSDAY—Pot roast, red bliss potato, squash, juice good standing. LITTLETON—The annu- Franconia. Returning for another year is and brownies. Music with Marge on accordion and Bud on Congratulations to Jodie al gala North Country The live auction, featuring fiddle at 11:15 a.m. Food raffle. and Brett. the fabulous Chamber-grown Chamber Players (NCCP) in-home dinners, Red Sox tick- The White Mountain White Mountain Boys (and FRIDAY—Batter crusted fish, French fries, corn, cole slaw Auction will be held at the ets, a week in Orlando and School is an independent girl) cooking up great bluegrass and rice pudding. Art class with Barb begins at 9 a.m. The Littleton Elks Lodge, Aug. 6. many other items starts at 7:30 sounds. All proceeds will sup- Bone Builders meet at 9:30 a.m. Music with Jim Southworth boarding and day school in Headlining the evening of p.m. A silent auction, dinner port the North Country at 11:15 a.m. Wagon rides with Dick. Bethlehem, dedicated to laughter and friendship will be and music gets underway at 6 preparing young people for the renowned storytelling auc- p.m. Hundreds of donors have Chamber Players activities, MONDAY—Barbecued pork on a roll, snap peas, corn college studies and life tioneer, Lyman Foss, who grew generously provided an exciting which include their summer chutney and tapioca pudding. Bridge begins at 9:30 a.m. The beyond formal academics. up in Sugar Hill. The major array of choices to bid on,” said festival and a number of pro- Bone Builders will meet at 9:30 a.m. Music with Sweet Jamm Through a robust curricu- sponsor of this year’s event is NCCP director, Joyce grams for local schools. begins at 11:15 a.m. lum and interactive classes, Building Alternatives, Inc., of Petkovich. the White Mountain expe- TUESDAY—Chicken Alfredo over angel hair pasta, rience allows students, in Brussels sprouts, spinach/cottage cheese and coconut custard . grades 9–12 and post grad- Crafts with Laurel begin at 9 a.m. Blood pressure clinic begins ‘County Fair’ in fabrics at 10 a.m. Eben on accordion at 11:15. The Crafty Needlers uate, to own their education meet at 1 p.m. Grief support at 1 p.m. Taste Tester’s Club and become responsible and meets at 1 p.m. innovative young adults. exhibit honors Lancaster Fair Community service, sus- WHITEFIELD—August exhibits. The possibilities are unlimited WEDNESDAY—Hamburger with mushrooms & onions, tainability, performing and at the Old Mill Studio will It might be a quilt with with Fair categories including potato salad, tomatoes & cukes and sherbet. The Bone fine arts and outdoor educa- honor the Lancaster Fair with appliquéd fruits, an oversized (but not limited to) canned Builders will meet at 9:30 a.m. Piano music with Phyllis begins tion are integral parts of the an art exhibit of fabrics and soft sculpture of peas in the pod goods, plants and flowers, at 11:15 a.m. Bridge/Bingo/Yahtzee begins at 1 p.m school’s program. fibers representing Fair or a harvest-themed penny rug. baked goods, livestock and poultry, the midway and con- cessions, Christmas trees, 4-H and the ox and tractor pulls. The public is invited to see the results of this fabric/fiber challenge. The artwork will be on display during most of August, though some of the work will exit early to become part of the Lancaster Fair, which starts Sept. 2. The Old Mill is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.—and whenever the lights are on. The exhibit will open with a First Friday reception Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. It is a chance for the public to meet the partici- pating artists/craftspeople and see the unique artwork they have created. There will be live music and light refreshments. Start the Fair early with this fun display of local artisans’ work. Fabric/fiber artists and craftspeople wishing to share their interpretations should call the Old Mill for more informa- tion at 837-8778. www. NewHampshire LakesAndMountains .com THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 A11 Area News Littleton Area Rotary Club Meet Mya! 37th Annual Lobsterfest LITTLETON–Tickets are organize this spectacular event. agencies.” now available for the Littleton Committee members include The Littleton Area Rotary Area Rotary Club’s 37th Annual Mike Claflin, Carmen Menard, Club and its membership of more Lobster Festival. This year’s event David Wood, Dick Bielefield, than forty business leaders in the will take place at Bretton Woods Kathy Jablonski, Phil LaPlante community provide service to the Ski Lodge in Bretton Woods on and Gail Clark. community. Each year the Rotary Saturday, Sept.19 from 4:30 – 8 Committee chair, Norrine addresses and supports the pro- p.m. Williams stated, “We are so grams for youth, education More than 700 local Rotary pleased to return to Bretton through scholarships and other supporters and friends will enjoy Woods. This space will allow the critical issues that support lobster or steak, steamers, chow- event to grow and will provide a der, coleslaw and baked potatoes spacious, relaxed atmosphere with Littleton and surrounding com- for just $30 per person. Attendees a beautiful view for everyone. The munities. will enjoy the fall foliage and a staff at the Mt. Washington To purchase tickets visit spectacular raffle of gift baskets Hotel and Resort are supportive www.LittletonNHRotary.org or and items donated by local busi- of this event as all of the money contact one of Littleton Area nesses. raised goes back to the communi- Rotary Club members. For addi- This year’s event co-chairs, ty. Each year the event raises tional information, please call Norrine Williams and Kim upwards of $10,000 and supports 444-0216. Butler, are taking the lead to more than 20 area non-profit August is N.H. Eat Local month Coincides with N.H. Farmers’ Market Week CONCORD—Gov. John As part of the N.H. Eat Local Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Lynch has proclaimed the month Month festivities, Lynch has pro- Food and the N.H. Farmers’ of August 2009 as N.H. Eat claimed this week as New Market Association support the Local Month. Each of the four Hampshire Farmers’ Market development and operation of weeks of the month has a theme: Week. It also coincides with the farmers’ markets and other direct “Visit a Farmers Market”, 10th annual National Farmers’ marketing activities for agricul- “Family to the Farm” (visit a Market Week, saluting farmers’ tural producers. Farmers’ markets farmstand or farm), “Share the markets all across America. Harvest” (providing food for Direct marketing of farm offer products such as farm-fresh those in need) and “Looking products through farmers mar- fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat and Ahead” (preserving and storing kets is an important sales outlet dairy products, baked goods, food for the winter). Last year, for agricultural producers nation- flowers and much more. the first week of August was wide. Farmers markets have con- Local farmers’ markets will be declared “N.H. Eat Local Week” tinued to rise in popularity, most- celebrating Farmers’ Market and was marked by local dinners ly due to the growing consumer Week with a variety of events and other events, and more inter- interest in obtaining fresh prod- such as demonstrations, food est is anticipated in this month ucts directly from the farm. The tasting, music, entertainment and COURTESY PHOTO This is Mya. She is a 3-year-old spayed female lab mix. She would love to go to a very long celebration of New number of farmers markets in the more. active home that has no children or other animals. For more info on Mya and all of Hampshire’s farmers and their United States has been growing Ln more about New harvest. steadily, according to U.S. Dept. Hampshire farmers’ markets at our other dogs and cats, please contact Riverside Rescue at 802-892-5300. New Hampshire residents and of Agriculture figures, with over the NH Farmers’ Market visitors, alike, are showing 4,800 farmers markets operating unprecedented interest in local in the United States. Association Web site, food and this month long celebra- New Hampshire has also seen www.nhfma.org Find a list of Historic preservation assistance tion offers a great opportunity to tremendous growth in farmers New Hampshire farmers’ markets feature New Hampshire grown markets, with nearly 80 markets at http://agriculture.nh. gov/pub- to increase in North Country foods. Visit www.nheatlocal.org operating throughout New lications/documents/farmersmar- for event and activity information. Hampshire today. The N.H. ket.pdf. N.H. Preservation Alliance awarded two multi-year grants CONCORD—The New be directed toward investment more in-depth assistance to Hampshire Preservation tools such as downtown tax local efforts to save or revive DHHS joins in celebrating Alliance recently received a incentives and demolition historic properties. That person multi-year grant from the Neil review ordinances or to access will also promote efforts to pre- and Louise Tillotson Fund of state or federal funding sources serve the historic character of World Breastfeeding Week 2009 the New Hampshire for buildings listed with the North Country towns as they Charitable Foundation to pro- State or National Register of adapt to changing economic A vital emergency response vide expanded consultation and Historic Buildings. and social forces. assistance in historic preserva- Currently, the Preservation For more information about CONCORD—The New uations as well as in every day ing Week. In addition, WIC tion for the North Country. Alliance supports a single field the Alliance and its programs, Hampshire Department of life. Breast-feeding also results clinics and hospitals will be Matching funds came from service representative who cov- contact Maggie Stier, New Health and Human Services in healthier babies, as well as holding celebrations for new a multi-year Partners in the ers the entire state. With a sec- Hampshire Preservation (DHHS) is joining state, mothers, and we encourage all mothers and prospective Field challenge grant from the ond person, the Alliance will be Alliance, P.O. Box 268, national and international mothers to strongly consider mothers-to-be recognize the National Trust for Historic better able to respond to Concord, NH 03302 or e-mail public health agencies in cele- breast-feeding.” Breast-feed- healthy choice to breastfeed Preservation, the Otto Fund of requests for assistance, provide [email protected]. brating World and New ing helps keep mothers and their babies. Health care- the New Hampshire Hampshire Breastfeeding babies connected and is nutri- providers and community Charitable Foundation and Make a Great Impression Pressure Wash your Home's Exterior Week 2009, this week. tionally sound. It also protects agencies are also encouraged other donors. Call JT Property Maintenance for a free estimate The theme this year focuses infants from illness, especially to hold events andactivities in The grants will fund a new (603) 837-9603 • (603) 616-5583 on the benefits of breast-feed- from diarrhea and respiratory recognition of World North Country field service Take advantage of our special pricing: ing in emergency situations, illnesses. Breastfeeding Week. 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INSURED and SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERITES Health Director Dr. José 75.3 percent, the six-month Maureen Gilbert-Thibault, The half-time position pro- Call (603) 837-9603 • (603) 616-5583 or email: [email protected] Montero, “however, in the last rate is 46.8 percent and the IBCLC, at the WIC vides direct support to individ- few years New Hampshire has 12-month rate is 23.9 percent. Nutrition Program at 271- uals, organizations and munici- seen its share of flooding and New Hampshire’s exclusive 3858 or The New Hampshire palities who are working to save ice storms resulting in the breast-feeding rate is reported Breastfeeding Task Force at or reuse historic buildings and loss of both electricity and as 35.5 percent at three- www.nhbreastfeedingtask- implement preservation plan- loss of water supply for our months and 9.8 percent at six- force.org. ning. In addition, support will residents. When these things months. do happen; breast-feeding is Gov. 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Photo by Alli Gaulin THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 A13 Area News Postcard show and sale Road Work ahead Aug. 15 in Jefferson JEFFERSON—The other ephemera will be available popular collecting hobbies. Jefferson Historical Society is also and a noted White Postcard dealers from all over hosting the 12th Annual Mountain collector who is seek- New England will be in atten- Northern New Hampshire ing to downsize his collection of dance with many Postcard Show & Sale Saturday, 15,000 White Mt. pieces will be hundreds of thousands of Aug. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at among the dealers. postcards on hand, as well as col- the Jefferson Town Hall and There will be 30+ tables of lecting supplies. As always, food Odd Fellows Hall directly across collectables; a great opportunity and beverages will be available the street. This year's show is for seasoned and there is plenty of free again bigger than the previous collectors to find that special parking. Price of admission is year's, with several new dealers card to add to their collection. $2 and all proceeds will benefit who will have a large number of And for those who are new or the Jefferson Historical Society. area cards as well as cards cover- unfamiliar with the hobby, this For more information, please ing every topic imaginable. will be a great chance to learn contact Joe White Mountain material and about one of the world's most Marshall at 586-7021. Growing Gardens By ARIANNE FOSDICK In April of 2008, I was hired by the Grafton County Cooperative Extension to fill a GEORGE MITCHELL/THE COURIER position whose title “Volunteer Yes the work on Main Street in Littleton continues and goes all night sometimes. Management Program Assistant” I still can’t recite off the top of my head. In laymen Shaheen announces new police terms, I am an assistant to two Cooperative Extension pro- grams; the 4-H Youth jobs across New Hampshire Development and the Master Gardener programs, both of WASHINGTON D.C.— remain safe regardless of the across the city to keep the pub- which bring me into contact U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen state of the economy, and using lic safe,” said Chief David Mara with a comprehensive range of recently announced New recovery dollars to help police of the Manchester Police N.H. residents. Through this Hampshire would receive departments that are facing Department. “This grant is position I have facilitated 4-H $5,131,372 to create 24 new budget crises will help put offi- great news for the Department after school programs, organ- police positions across New cers on the street,” said and for Manchester.” ized gardening workshops, and Hampshire through the COPS Shaheen. “These new, well- Grants have been awarded to provided support from the Hiring Recovery Program paying jobs are one example of police departments in wings as several gardening (CHRP). how we can use recovery funds Alexandria, Alton, Claremont, projects have unfolded. The funding, which is made quickly, while ensuring our Concord, Epping, Franklin, One such hatchling from available through the American communities get the resources Keene, Lincoln, Manchester, Recovery and Reinvestment they need.” the Master Gardener end of Plymouth, Rochester and Act of 2009, will provide 100 The funding provides much things is the project of Master Wakefield. The U.S. percent of funding for approved needed support to state and Gardener interns Marylena Department of Justice Office of Sevigney and Bob Richer, who entry-level salaries and benefits local government budgets, and for three years for newly-hired, will help the nation’s law Community Oriented Policing in collaboration with the Services (COPS) through the Plymouth area non-profit full-time sworn officer posi- enforcement agencies add and federal agency’s COPS Hiring organizations, Communities tions (including filling existing retain the manpower needed to Recovery Program will admin- for Alcohol and Drug-Free unfunded vacancies) or for fight crime more effectively Youth (CADY) and the Whole rehired officers who have been through community policing. ister the grants. Village Family Resource laid off or are scheduled to be “This funding will ensure For more information about Center, began a gardening laid off as a result of local budg- that despite the challenges of the grants or to learn which law project last spring. When et cuts. the economic downturn, we enforcement agencies received Marylena and Bob, armed with “It is our obligation to will have the resources to keep funding, please visit www.cops their initiative, energy and gar- ensure that our communities officers on the streets, working .usdoj.gov. dening knowledge, approached CADY with their proposal they found a very receptive show up for the weekly work- you water and watch, you doubt host. With the Master days and at last report, the gar- that anything will really hap- Gardener’s mission of provid- deners were able to provide the pen, you’re sure that nothing ing research-based gardening neighboring Pemi Bridge will happen and then one day information and grass-roots House with salad greens, you look and you see something enthusiasm and CADY’s mis- cucumbers, zucchini and five small and new and important sion of promoting positive, quarts of snow peas. The gar- and you know with certainty healthy experiences for local den will continue to provide that you had a hand in its cre- youth, this is a glowing exam- summer vegetables such as pep- ation. My utmost respect goes ple of collaboration. Factor in pers, tomatoes, broccoli, pole to you, Marylena, Bob, the the raised garden beds at the beans and green beans. In addi- CADY youth, and the adult Whole Village Resource tion, fall vegetables such as volunteers who have planted, Center just down the road from potatoes and rutabagas are tended, and believed in this CADY and you not only have a planted. garden from the start. centralized location and the I see the growth of this proj- For more information on necessary infrastructure, but ect, from vague idea to lush, this and other Master Gardener also another link to a vital com- green reality as an apt metaphor or 4-H projects, please contact munity resource. for the actual planting of a gar- the UNH Cooperative Despite the general hurdles den: you decide what to grow, Extension office at 787-6944 or of starting any gardening proj- you put a tiny speck of seed in e-mail your request to ect, the belligerent weeds, the the ground despite all the risks, [email protected]. uncooperative weather, the swarming black flies and the specific hurdles of starting such a multi-faceted project, Marylena and Bob were able to procure seeds, compost and manpower enough to reclaim and plant two of the four beds or about 1,400 square feet. 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FOR SALE 1985 RED PORCHE 944 Great Condition. Asking $3,99500 Call Paul at 603-745-8101 or 603-745-3026 A14 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Obituaries Thomas P. Hughes, 65 Kelley Ann Kass, 71 LITTLETON GARDEN CLUB FRANCONIA—Thomas P. LINCOLN—Kelley Ann Diner. Hughes, 65, formerly of Natick, Kass, 71, of Goodbout Road, She was an active member of Mass., succumbed to a battle with Lincoln, died Tuesday, July 28, St Joseph Parish. lung cancer Wednesday July 29. 2009 at Speare Memorial She is survived by her sister M. At his side were two dear friends, Hospital, Plymouth. Sheila Gottardi and husband Holly Haywood and Judy Keefe, She was born in Southbridge, Richard, of Parsippany, N.J., and who lovingly cared for him, as did Mass., Aug. 27, 1937 to Anthony a niece and a nephew. the whole Franconia community J. Golden and Helen (Roycroft) There are no calling hours. during his illness. Golden. She grew up in A memorial Mass was cele- He was born in Natick Mass., Southbridge. brated Saturday, Aug. 1 in St where he spent his first 30 years; A chef, she was a graduate of Joseph Church, Lincoln with the the next 30 were spent in the Culinary Institute of Rev. John MacKenzie as Franconia, where, in between ski- America, New Haven, Conn., Celebrant. Burial followed in ing and a few parties, he was a and also earned an associate Riverside Cemetery, Lincoln. carpenter. degree in hotel management Carlton C. Ham is the funeral Beside his many friends, he SERVICES -- A celebration from the University of director. leaves his sister, Patricia E. of his life will be held at 1:00pm Massachusetts, Amherst. Memorial contributions may Boudreau, of Ashland, Mass., his Saturday August 8th at the home She lived over 15 years in be made to St Joseph Parish, 25 brothers Edward F. Hughes, of of Holly Haywood, Route 117, Florida where she was the chef at Church Street, Lincoln 03051 or Ashland, Mass., A. William Sugar Hill NH, all are invited. a private country club before the Lancaster Humane Society, COURTESY PHOTO Hughes and his spouse Steven A. Donations can be made in moving to Lincoln, where before 62 Martin Meadow Pond Road, The weather is a little iffy these days. The Littleton Patrick, of South Natick, Mass., Tom’s name to the American her retirement she was the chef Lancaster 03584. Garden Club met at Riverglen recently and enjoyed as well as his niece Renee Cancer Society www.cancer.org. and co-owner of the Sunny Day hearing from Mark Breen, meteorologist at the Boudreau Gaffney and her fami- Arrangements and care have Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, Vt. He dis- ly, of Thetford Center, Vt., and been entrusted to the Pillsbury William J. F. Henderson, 82 cussed the vast collection of weather forecasting his nephews Ryan P. Boudreau Funeral Home and Cremation instruments that are at the Museum and discussed and his wife, of Ashland, Mass., Service, Inc. To view an online LINCOLN—William “Bill” He was the manager of sever- weather extremes throughout time and ages. It is Michael M. Hughes, of memorial or to send a message of James Frederick Henderson, 82, al W.T. Grant stores throughout Londonderry and Liam Patrick- condolence, please visit of Lincoln, died July 28, 2009. New England for 22 years, finally reassuring to have him keep the local public updated Hughes, of South Natick, Mass. www.pillsburyfh.com He was born July 8, 1927 in settling in Claremont. He then and informed each day. Breen answered many ques- Lincoln, the son of Edward became the owner of the Western tions from club members. The Garden Club meets William and Gladys Davis Auto store in the same town for the third Tuesday each month. Contact Dorothea Steve Thompson, 58 Henderson. several years. Additionally, he Ruggles for information. LITTLETON—Steve He is survived by his daughter, and his family operated the Thompson, 58, passed away Grace Berglund and her husband Frostop Dairy Bar in Newbury unexpectedly July 29, 2009, at his Kenneth, of Moultonborough; Harbor. He worked until his home. his grandson Raymond Berglund, retirement as a Correctional Support groups offered A native of Littleton, he was of Madison, Wis.; his grand- Officer at the Sullivan County born April 23, 1951, a son to daughter Kristen Menslage and House of Corrections. During at Cottage Hospital Lillian Thompson and the late her husband Keith, of South his retirement, he worked at patients coping with a cancer Wallace Thompson. He attend- Boston, Mass.; his lifelong friend Esersky’s Hardware store in WOODSVILLE-- diagnosis, or undergoing cancer ed local schools and was a lifelong Barbara (Madden) Badasarian; Claremont. Cottage Hospital offers treatment, with emotional sup- resident of Littleton. and many cousins. He was prede- He was an enthusiast of avia- Support Groups for people and He loved the outdoors, deer ceased by his wife Cynthia tion and experimental aircraft, their families, living with such port and information about solv- hunting, bird hunting, fishing, ice (Rynders) Henderson and his owning a Piper Colt plane of his diseases as Diabetes or Cancer. ing their cancer related problems. fishing, and watching bonfires. daughter Nancy Henderson. own. He began taking flying les- Cottage Hospital is committed The group offers a way to con- He enjoyed spending time and He served in the United States sons in the late 1950’s and contin- to offering services to our com- nect with professionals and other visiting with his family and Navy from June 1945 to August ued flying until 2008. He was a munity that provide support, patients who truly understand friends. forever loved. 1949. He served on seven differ- member of the Airport Advisory instruction, comfort and peace how cancer can change our lives Surviving family members SERVICES—Calling hours ent vessels throughout his service, Commission in Claremont dur- of mind. It is important to forever. Patients have shared include his best friend and loving will be this evening, Aug. 5, from traveling throughout the Asia ing his residency there. remember that you are not their poems, journals and paint- wife, Denise, two daughters, 6-8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Pacific region during World War A memorial service was held alone. Attending a support ings with the group and encour- Jessica, and her husband Toni Home, located at 101 Union II. He was an active member of Saturday, Aug. 1 at Edmund group along with other people age each other to ask questions of Wright, and Mindy Thompson Street in Littleton. A Graveside the American Legion-Post 83, in Fournier Funeral Home, 144 living with these diseases is the their providers and keep journals and her fiancé, David Trombley; service will be held Thursday at Lincoln. After serving his time in Main Street, North Woodstock. best kind of support there is. about their experiences. For more three loving grandchildren, 11 a.m. in the Wheeler Hill the Navy, he earned his bachelor Memorial donations can be made The Diabetes Support information regarding this group, Tamra, Joslynn, and Nichol; one Cemetery in Littleton with Rev. degree in History from University to the American Legion-Post 83, Group meets the second please contact Pat Thayer at 747- brother, Butch (Little Lil) and Lyn Winter officiating. of New Hampshire in 1953. PO Box 401, Lincoln. Monday of every month 9156. Paula Thompson, his sister, Arrangements and care have (March – December) at As one of our Cancer Support Carole and Chuck Estey, Allen been entrusted to the Pillsbury Cottage Hospital at 7 p.m. in Group members describes his and Kim Girard, Jo-Ann Funeral Homes and Cremation Gail Chase Hutchins, 94 the Rehab Waiting Room. experience, “The Cottage (Girard) Audette and Scott Friot, Service, Inc. To view an online This support group provides Hospital Cancer Support Group along with many nieces and memorial or to send a message of LEBANON—Gail Chase ried for 54 years until his death in members with various types of has given me my life back. I start- nephews. condolence, please visit Hutchins, 94, died peacefully July 1992. help. The help may take the ed to come to the monthly meet- He will be deeply missed and www.pillsburyfh.com. 24, 2009 at Outreach House in She and her family lived in form of providing relevant ings which gave me an outlet to Hanover, surrounded by the love West Lebanon before moving to information, relating personal discuss my cancer and related of her family. Whitefield in 1952, when her experiences, listening to and problems. I made a few acquain- She was born in Melrose, husband “Hutch” purchased accepting others' experiences, tances and joined the Relay for Mass. Feb. 22, 1915, the daugh- Shurtleff & Noyes Drug Store, inviting guest speakers on some Life team. This has given me a ter of the late Roger Poole Chase which became Hutchins aspect of diabetes care, provid- sense of giving back to the and Ruth Sayward Chase. She Pharmacy. She worked there part- ing sympathetic understanding American Cancer Society for all and the family were proud that time with Hutch until her son and establishing social net- they have given to me”. her dad was a pitcher for the old Roger bought the pharmacy. works. For more information Please visit out website at Boston Braves. She devoted her life to her regarding this group, please www.cottagehospital.org for After graduation from family, friends and community. contact Sue Montague, RD at more information about these Melrose High School, she She was a member of the 747-9313. support groups and other com- worked for several years in Boston Whitefield Community Baptist The Cancer Support Group munity services in our area. for the John Hancock Life Church, serving as clerk, and meets the third Wednesday of Cottage Hospital, located in Insurance Company in the member of the Ladies Circle. She each month at Cottage Woodsville, is a 25- bed, critical Actuarial Department before was a Brownie Scout Leader for a Hospital at 6 p.m. in the access hospital serving the beauti- marrying Wendell W. “Hutch” time. After the death of her hus- Outpatient Conference Room. ful Upper Connecticut River Hutchins, to whom she was mar- band, she moved to Lebanon in This support group provides Valley. 1993, becoming a member of the First Baptist Church there and a Tech Center volunteer at the Lebanon Senior finished, he said. Center. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) Huston said it would be vital In 2005, she moved to Men’s Health Seminar Breadloaf’s bill by the time the that residents understand the Assisted Living at Outreach project is completed would be funds have already been approved House in Hanover. around $573,000, which would for the town to receive reim- A beloved wife, mother, include engineering and con- bursement from the state at a rate grandmother and great grand- sulting fees. of 75 percent. mother, she leaves her three chil- Huston had a project sched- “If the money isn’t used it will dren, son Roger W. Hutchins and ule drawn up, which would Attend a FREE Men's Health Seminar daughter-in-law A. Kay, of be transferred to other projects,” start with revising a mailer pre- Huston said. Dalton, daughter Nancy G. pared for the last vote. The Hussey and her husband Carl, of State Rep. Brien Ward, who On Treatments for Enlarged Prostate mailed would be updated to was at the meeting, confirmed Lebanon, and daughter Wendy send it to the public. R. Michael and husband Gregory, that Laconia would get the & Erectile Dysfunction Information to be presented to money currently slated for of Merrimack; four grandchil- the public would be updated in dren, Matthew F. Hussey, Littleton if the money wasn’t advance of any bond hearings used. Michael S. Hussey and his wife and deliberative sessions. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm Hope, Steven Hutchins and his Ward said he believed the If all goes by Huston’s school board had to do two wife Jennifer, and Jonathan W. schedule, and if the bond vote Hutchins; and a great-grand- things: decide what kind of plan- There will be two topics disussed: passes in March 2010, bids ning model would be used for daughter Elisabeth Hutchins. would be returned by July of There will be no calling hours. this project: hire an architect and • Enlarged Prostate that year, with construction put the project out to bid; a Burial service will be at Park starting in August. The first design-build model, or a con- Street Cemetery in Whitefield students would be in the build- • Erectile Dysfunction struction management project, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. ing by the start of the school which would have one company Contributions in her memory year in the fall of 2011, Huston oversee the project while putting Location: Presenter: may be made to Outreach House, said. each portion of it out to bid. 11 S. Park St., Hanover NH Some work would be likely Hampton Inn Ward also suggested that the Daniel J. Patrisso, MD 03755, to help support their won- to continue while students were board hire a clerk of the works to derful work of truly caring for the in the building, but for the 580 Meadow St. Urologist represent it on site during the elderly. most part the project would be Littleton, NH 03561 project, as there might be con- Lakes Region Urology DEDICATED CEMETERY JOHN B. HANKS flicts between the needs of the SERVICE SINCE 1948 MONUMENTS PROPRIETOR district and the needs of the con- We encourage your spouse or partner to attend as well. tractors. SALES • LETTERING It was also important that the Refreshments will be served. board choose someone well CLEANING • REPAIR respected in the community who was knowledgeable about the THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US FOR THE PAST 60 YEARS project to sell it to the public. Any company hired to plan Space is limited - Call today to reserve your seat: the project would not be able to LITTLETON MONUMENT CO. sell it; it would have to be a local 220 West Main St. 444-5900 Littleton, NH person familiar with the project, 1-866-432-5274 Ward said. THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 A15 Area News Ray Looking for a home (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) old doors, wood floors, exposed structural elements and an array “measure twice, cut once.” of old things that give the eateries Jeff Downing, president of an organic, eclectic, homey feel. Conneston Construction Inc. of During the renovation of the Gilford, who has a long associa- Claremont mill, Ray installed tion with Ray, said Ray’s “a gut hardwood floors that came from builder” who seems to have an the old JFK Coliseum in innate sense of style, location and Manchester. It was a deal in the perseverance to navigate which everyone made out—the through the obstacles that can arena, salvage company and him. engulf a complicated project. “He uses a lot of junk and While most of Downing’s sometimes it’s cost-efficient,” said commercial clients want every Downing. “Sometimes it’s not.” PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN detail worked out on paper in He recalled once when Ray advance of building, Ray seems to Rusty McClear, left, and Alex Ray teamed up to build a bought a bunch of used showers relish the challenge and knows hotel and restaurant in an old mill in Claremont. and toilets that needed to be that the process will ensure that rebuilt and eventually torn out. the result will be a one-of-a-kind different approach, he said. “He’s neighbors chose the pilings McCormack said each of property in a sea of commercial amazingly practical and sees the approach, and their parking lots these projects takes on a life of its “vanilla boxes.” big picture,” McCormack added. are sinking around their build- Michael Coyle, of Sugar Hill, He’s also down-to-earth and able ings. own, and because he generally a real estate and business broker, to make quick decisions. During the construction of the develops properties in more rural, has seen that vision unfold within In the end, Ray’s persistence floating slab, the contractors offbeat locations the entire com- minutes in an abandoned old fac- paid off. He was able to stay and installed a dug well to draw the munity gets involved. tory in Plymouth. The property eventually construct a new build- water from the soils so the foun- The walls are full of old pho- dation could be set. When com- was, as Coyle remembered, ing—a Common Man restau- tos and artifacts that people give rant—with salvaged old house pleted, they began to dismantle “frozen in time” with an enor- to him. “People see him (and his parts that he proudly notes sit “on the well, but Ray stopped them, mous “steam boiler that looked restaurants),” McCormack said, the existing cellar” on the tiny and the well was left in place. PHOTO BY MICKEY DE RHAM like something that came out of “as a repository of their history.” sliver of land that remained. But Back then, he said, “he didn’t Leslie Mulcahy of Rabbit Hill Inn in Waterford, Vt., the Titanic.” Ray is, as he noted, absolutely this left him with a parking prob- know why” but now, some 17 holds this sweet cat who needs a home, but in the After a quick tour, Coyle accessible to everyone, with his lem, so he convinced the state to years later, he’s making plans to meantime, he is trying to be a part of the team at recalled Ray saying, “I like it and home number published in the lease him some nearby contami- use the well water by jury-rigging Rabbit Hill Inn where he sits on the laps of guests for I think I can do it,” and then he phone book. Anyone who knows nated land. The location remains a geothermal operation to help picked up a used paper bag off the him said the last place he’ll be long periods of time. The Mulcahy's were Persons of the Common Man’s most suc- reduce the cost of cooling in the floor and ripped it in half and found is at the corporate office or the Week on Friday, July 31, on ABC NEWS for their cessful restaurant. summer and heating in the win- began to sketch some renderings. any of his restaurants. program of hospitality to people who have been out of ‘Tilting diner’ ter. The other half was used to write With the Claremont project work for over six months. Contestants write about Shortly thereafter, Ray fell for ‘Reverse snob’ up a sales agreement. completed and Portsmouth well their experience of being unemployed to win an all an unlikely piece of swamp land in Succeeding in the restaurant under way, Ray is at home in his Within nine months, the an industrial neighborhood in business may have been good expense paid weekend at the Inn. The spirit of "Giving old farmhouse on a back road in hotel and restaurant were open. Tilton just off Interstate 93. training for Ray, who has a rabid Back" is strong as winners enjoy the generosity of the “What he built was on that bag,” In 1992, after much negotiat- compulsion for efficiency—or, as Holderness. He’s relaxed and Mulcahy's at the high end inn. said Coyle. ing, he convinced paving mogul he said, he “hates waste.” His reflective, but old habits are hard The unsightly boiler, which Milo Pike to sell him his compa- friends call him cheap, and he to break. He’ll soon be on the Kelley many people would have seen as a ny parking lot. He got a three- admits he’ll work for hours fixing prowl for another project, but detriment, became a central part acre lot for $250,000. His builder a $9 clock, but he also spends today, for a moment, he’s looking (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) unions were approached about of the building. Ray knows, back to his high school days in a and lawyer had their doubts— heavily on energy saving invest- seriousness of the economic sit- making voluntary cuts in wage Coyle said, “If something isn’t small North Country town. Downing because the property ments because it makes him feel uation must be more obvious increases, he noted. The unions broke, he doesn’t fix it.” He recalled that a guidance was “too wet” and unstable to good. than they were last year. representing town employees At 64 years old, Ray said that counselor laughed when he told build on, and McCormack He also is well known for his “Everyone wants a good job did agree to wage cuts, the he is motivated by “pride and because of the barren, backwater philanthropy, including turning him that he wanted to “do some- school unions did not. pleasure,” not money, but he also with good benefits but we have location and the uncertainty of one of the nation’s most threat- thing with architecture.” Instead to deal with the realities of the He asked everyone in town seems to be driven by solving the the casual diner market. ened landmarks—the ancestral he became, like many kids in the to think of creative ways to save riddle that can befuddle a build- situation,” Kelley said. “The Ray’s prophetic view of what home of Daniel Webster—into a tourist town of North Conway, a money for both town and ing, and he does it with uncanny town and school can’t just keep the location would become is now substance abuse facility, which is cook. school. innovation and daring solutions raising peoples’ taxes.” legendary. Today the area is funded by his company. But nearly a half-century later, “We as a community have to that Downing says sometimes He said that approach would packed with retail outlets and box Ray regularly gathers new he’s doing what he loves and take this on as a challenge,” “scare me.” not work in the business world. stores, but before that he had to restaurant employees together always wanted. “We’re like toma- He said the town and school Kelley said. “We can’t afford to He also has an inner confi- figure out how to build a restau- and gives them a pep talk about toes,” he said, “we’re either get- dence that comes after consider- must be fair to the citizenry.” send Joe Q. Public a higher tax rant in a swamp. the importance of efficiency. He ting ripe or rotting.” Last year the various town bill.” able thought. “He’s constantly There were basically two asks new hires to guess his profit thinking about this stuff,” options—neither very good—to margin. They respond with 75 Downing said, “he does not have build on the spot: use expensive percent, 50 and so on. He then a hobby. He lives for working.” steel pilings that reach into the tells them: 5 percent (this year it’s Eminent confidence earth in search of good footing or 4.79 percent, to be exact). So, he In 1987, Ray bought a 1950s- build a floating slab that Ray continues, if you break a $1 glass, style Howard Johnson’s restau- described as being “like a raft in a you have to sell $20 worth of rant in Concord that was entan- lake.” He chose the latter. product just to get back to even. gled near two highways, an inter- Unconvinced contractors For Ray, it is not just about section and a river. It was his began to refer to the place—to be money; he wears old clothes, third venture—the Capital City known as the “Tilt’n Diner”—as drives used cars and calls himself Mt. View Rd. Whitefield, NH • 603-837-9300 Diner—and his first foray into a the “tilting diner.” But Ray’s idea “a reverse snob.” He likes physical big market. In time, the state worked, and even though the work and can be found long after www.thespaldinginn.com invaded more and more of his building with an attached 1951 the construction crew is gone, lay- land, ultimately offering to buy steel diner has since moved some- ing brick for a walkway. him out or proceed with eminent what, it has settled uniformly. Then there’s his collection of domain. Later, as the area began to salvaged architectural parts. Each But Ray wanted to stay. He boom, he subdivided the property of his restaurants has a different DINING ROOM: had faith in the location. (at a handsome return). His theme, but the commonality is Leon Kenison, then the com- missioner of the Department of Buy one entree, get the second for 1/2 price Transportation, said that in cases like these all but 2 or 3 percent get (alcohol not included) settled and very few retain owner- Expires 8/31/09 ship. Kenison credited Ray with ris- ing to the occasion. “He’s a nego- tiator,” said Kenison, “and was willing to make some trade-offs. He knew his limits and could rec- Starting Aug 6 ognize ours.” Aprons Galore! McCormack said it is Ray’s personality and reputation that have made cooperation possible. 34 Union Street, Littleton, New Hampshire While many developers would Near the Littleton Opera House prepare for a big fight, Ray took a OPEN SEVEN DAYS 10:00 - 8:00 • 603-444-7797 Karaoke in the pub 8pm – midnight – HOURS – Main dining room – Wednesday – Saturday 5 – 10 Sunday 4 – 9 Free appetizers with purchase of entree Breakfast Saturday 8 – 11 Sunday brunch 9 – 1 Pub Monday – Saturday 12 – 1 am Sunday 12 – 10 A16 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Area News Volunteers Needed for Connecticut River Watershed cleanup SAXTON’S RIVER, Vt.— and the river cleaner.” Connecticut River Watershed Island Sound, anyone interest- of tires and rims. In addition to Cleanup. Volunteers in Vermont and The Connecticut River Source to the Sea Cleanup on ed is encouraged to either sponsors like lead sponsor If you think it would help New Hampshire are needed to Watershed Council (CRWC) Saturday, Oct. 3. From the organize or join a group and NRG Energy Group, some 40 build interest in your group’s “get their feet wet, hands dirty, is holding its 13th Annual Connecticut Lakes to Long help pick up trash in their area civic, school, watershed, scout interest in participating in the of the Connecticut River and service groups joined with Cleanup, CRWC will come watershed. CRWC to make the Cleanup and give a presentation to your “The Watershed Council successful. group about the cleanup. PRESBY holds this cleanup every year as “We’re looking for service To volunteer or be referred organizations like Rotary and a way to get people involved in to a local cleanup effort in your taking care of this wonderful Lions clubs, scout groups, school groups, church groups area or to obtain more informa- CONSTRUCTION, INC. resource. The Cleanups are fun tion about the Source to the Sea and involve people of all ages and watershed associations to Family owned since 1948 Cleanup, call Luis-Schultz at and abilities working together come out and participate on (413) 772-2020 ext 201. Her e- Bringing your dreams to reality to do something good for their Oct. 3. If you are not part of a community and their river,” group, we can try to link you up mail contact is cleanup@ctriv- said David Deen the river stew- with one,” said Christine Luis- er.org or go to www.ctriver.org ard for the VT/NH reach of Schultz, coordinator for the and then click on the Source to the river. Source to the Sea Watershed Sea Cleanup News item. CRWC holds the Cleanup to celebrate how great it is that LOCAL WILDLIFE the Connecticut River is clean- er now than 40 years ago, but unfortunately our rivers are still treated like dumping grounds Offering a variety of services: in some places and we would Land Inspection & Permitting like to do something about it. The Cleanup reminds people Excavation • Concrete Foundations Free that trash hurts the enjoyment Septic System Design • Septic Pumping Estimates of all the people who use the Custom Homes • Modular Homes river. Last year just over 3,000 Sand • Gravel & Loam volunteers hauled in nearly 100 Visit our 1995 Route 117 - Sugar Hill, NH tons of trash from the four- model home! state Connecticut River water- Monday-Friday, 8-4 (603) 823-5298 shed. They pulled all sorts of or by appointment. www.presbyconstruction.com things, including barbeque grills and bicycles and hundreds

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COURTESY PHOTO Reuben Nadeau, left, proudly holds one of "The Rules" he came up with, illustrated by Marty Kelley, N.H. author/illustrator. Kelley made a recent visit to Weeks Jackie’s Memorial Library, which was funded in part by a grant from the N.H. State Library and the Saul O. Sidore Memorial Foundation in memory of Rebecca Lee Spitz. St. Johnsbury citizens organize August 13, 2009 a food alliance ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt.— marketing and providing infra- to pm Would you like to be able to structure such as administrative 11 5 buy fresh food from local farms support, processing, storage WITH LUNCH FROM 11 to 2 throughout the year? Do you and distribution. wish locally grown food was The St. Johnsbury Area more widely available and more Local Food Alliance will be Come to the CRBNA convenient to buy? Do you meeting with town leaders in value Vermont's agricultural late July to discuss the group's Littleton - Meadow Street location landscape? You are not alone. goals and ideas. Based on infor- A group of local citizens mation gleaned from this meet- and say farewell to Jackie and wish have been meeting to form a St. ing the group will continue Johnsbury Area Local Food their work with the University her all the best in retirement. Alliance (St. J. ALFA). The of Vermont to create a survey objective of the Alliance is to that will be sent to farmers, strengthen our regional food food processors, food buyers system and increase food sus- and institutions. UVM is also tainability and security so that providing assistance by apply- all community members have ing for grants to fund the sur- access to affordable, healthy, vey. If you feel you should locally produced food. receive one of these surveys, This group began as a spin- please contact Melissa Bridges off from the Sustainability at the St. J. Food Co-op at Forums held at the Fairbanks (802) 748-9498 or Ted Museum earlier this year. With Hartman at the St. Johnsbury a common passion and interest House (802) 748-1772 or email regarding local food and with [email protected]. inspiration from successful food The survey data will guide the system movements throughout Alliance in their next phase. Vermont, including Hardwick, St. J. ALFA was developed Burlington and Montpelier, the with the intent to evolve into a conversations began. The St. collaborative organization. We Johnsbury region of the are interested in working with Northeast Kingdom may be the everyone concerned with local Monetary donations for Above The Notch last Vermont region to begin a food issues. A public meeting is Humane Society food hub. being planned for the fall. spay and neuter clinics Food hubs have different Citizens will be invited to accepted in Jackie’s name. missions and goals based on become a part of this process their locations. A typical com- and share their perspective on - Jackie’s organization of choice. mon interest is to increase the the St. Johnsbury Area’s Local availability of locally grown Food System. food through collaboration, SECTION INSIDE: Mike Dickerman’s The Beaten Path, B3 SPORTS B www.courier-littletonnh.com LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 SECTION B PAGE 1

17th annual Top Notch Triathlon KING OF THE HILL By CHARLIE LENTZ Piotrow then powered up [email protected] Cannon Mountain to claim his FRANCONIA—Absence first men’s overall title in 1 hour, can make the heart wander, 11 minutes, 33 seconds. Nathan sometimes it makes the heart Buttrick from Boston was sec- beat stronger. Steve Piotrow ond in 1:14:54. looked up and down the start- Piotrow was determined to ing line at the 17th annual Top hold his lead, although being a Notch Triathlon Aug. 1 and frontrunner here was a new noticed the absence of Kris experience. Freeman, a three-time cham- “I’ve been trying for four or pion and the course record five years now, I prefer being the CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER holder. hunter,” Piotrow said. “I get Tony Drapeau gets in a few kicks at practice July 30 at Lin-Wood Piotrow spent previous nervous if I’m ahead. That’s the High in Lincoln. The leading scorer for the Kanc Kicks in the triathlons following Freeman worst thing, someone passes you New Hampshire Soccer Conference’s summer league, Drapeau to the finish atop Cannon on the mountain.” now teams with many players he coached at Lin-Wood High. Mountain. No one passed Leanne “I know about being behind Bernier. The 28-year-old from someone who’s alone up in the Franconia defended her women’s distance,” said Piotrow. “It’s overall crown by clocking a time For the love of demoralizing.” of 1:28:03. Merrimack’s Liz Hall The course was demoraliz- was second in 1:30:18. Bernier the game ing all on its own. It began grabbed the lead early in the with a 6 1⁄2-mile bicycle ride bike race and never surrendered. By CHARLIE LENTZ school nor college need be a last from Franconia Village up to While Piotrow hadn’t won [email protected] stop for soccer addicts. Echo Lake. The first three before, Bernier’s previous success LINCOLN—Will “I’ve been playing since ’93, so miles of the bike route were here gave her confidence. Desjardins can be forgiven for it’s like my 17th, 18th, year on paved, and then switched onto “I didn’t know what to suspecting Tony Drapeau’s been this team,” said Drapeau. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER an uphill trail that led to the expect. I was hoping to defend shadowing him. Desjardins was- The Kicks play in the The Cannon Mountain Tram follows competitors up to the lake. Participants dove right in my championship,” n’t tall enough to reach the cross- NHSC’s Division II North with finish at the 17th annual Top Notch Triathlon Aug. 1 in for the 1⁄2-mile swim. After Bernier said. bar when Drapeau initially a mix of current and former high Franconia. The race included 241 individual triathletes and emerging from the water Although Bernier was disap- coached him in soccer when he school, college, and adult players. 210 competitors in the team event. triathletes then stared at a bru- pointed in her bike leg, she was in third grade. “There’s so many sports you tal 2 1⁄2-mile trek with a rise of reached Echo Lake in first place Drapeau then mentored can’t continue on playing. If 2,280 feet up to the summit of and extended her cushion during Desjardins when played for Lin- you’re playing football and if Cannon Mountain—the total the swimming leg. Wood High Lumberjacks. In his you’re not going to college you climb in elevation from start to “I guess I made my move present duties as goalkeeper for can’t keep playing,” Drapeau finish is 3,320 feet. when I got in the water. I kind of the Kanc Kicks of the New said. “Or if you’re playing base- With a tough course ahead, had a hard time on my bike. I Hampshire Soccer Conference’s ball, there’s not a lot of stuff for Piotrow had one less worry was off my bike four times in the (NHSC) summer league, players between 18 and 30.” without Freeman in field. mud, dropped my swim cap, had Desjardins needs to only look up The Kicks’ roster of roughly Once out on his bike, Piotrow’s field to spy his old coach. two dozen is laden with players quickened pulse coincided SEE KING OF THE HILL, PAGE B4 “I’ve playing with him for from the Lincoln and with increased expectations. awhile. He still coaches us as Woodstock areas. Drapeau said “I’m not getting any we’re playing out here,” “at least 10” played for him at younger,” said Piotrow, 46, Desjardins said. “He loves it. He Lin-Wood High and a few play- from Jackson. loves coaching here.” ers went on to Plymouth State. Piotrow took the lead with Drapeau is the Kicks’ leading “We’ve kept (soccer) strong “about a mile” left in the bicy- scorer this season, one more bit in the North Country. A lot of cle leg. His bicycle of choice of evidence of the long shadow teams have come and gone in was his cyclocross, a road bike he’s cast over the soccer commu- the area,” Drapeau said. “We’ve with knobby tires. He pedaled nity in Lincoln and Woodstock. for the lead on the last part of The NHSC proves neither high SEE LOVE OF THE GAME, PAGE B4 the uphill trail leading to the lake.” “I hit it on the hill,” said Piotrow. “I felt strong on the bike. I knew I was in for a good day.” Piotrow kept his margin CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER through the swim, although it’s Leanne Bernier is just steps CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER not his best leg. away from taking first place Steve Piotrow nears the finish of the Top Notch Triathlon. “It’s nice if you’re confident overall in the women’s division Piotrow claimed the men’s overall title by clocking a finish time in your swimming,” said in the Top Notch Triathlon with of 1 hour, 11 minutes, 33 seconds. The race included a 6 1⁄2- a time of 1 hour, 28 minutes, 3 Piotrow. “I felt good because I seconds. Bernier successfully mile bicycle ride, a 1⁄2-mile swim, and a 2 1⁄2-mile trek up looked back and I had a big defended the title she won last Cannon Mountain. gap on everyone else.” year. Top Notch Triathlon is a family affair By CHARLIE LENTZ She took the plunge for the [email protected] 1⁄2-mile swimming leg in Echo FRANCONIA—It might Lake. Maria covered the 1⁄2- have been easier if Sofia Batten mile route across the water in had asked for a bigger 17:01, placing her 46th out of allowance. But the 9-year-old 70 team swimmers. With mom out of the water, made a tougher request of her CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Sofia’s chance came to hike up parents this summer. How Suzanne McNamara, left, stands with Kathy Robinson after com- the 2 1⁄2-mile trail to the sum- would mom and dad like to pleting the Top Notch Triathlon. McNamara finished last among tackle a triathlon? mit of Cannon Mountain. “To hike up with Sofia was 241 solo competitors but may have enjoyed the race better than all “This was Sofia’s idea,” said of them. her father, Richard Batten, 45. wonderful.This was all her idea, “We weren’t going to do it.” it was not any of our idea,” Sofia figured her family had Maria said. “She said to me at Saving the best for last the right stuff and she wouldn’t one point ‘I’d rather ski down take no for an answer. these slopes than hike up.’It was By CHARLIE LENTZ hours, 10 minutes, 25 seconds [email protected] “My dad rides on his bike 30 hard.” Saturday. Her clocking was miles every morning. I like hik- However, Sofia was FRANCONIA—Suzanne roughly two hours behind Steve ing,” Sofia said. “My mom, she undaunted by the task. McNamara had the best view on Piotrow, fastest overall to the\ loves swimming in the pool.” “I haven’t done this moun- Cannon Mountain at the 17th top in 1:11:33. The Batten Team was born. tain before but I have done annual Top Notch Triathlon. But there is beauty in “My wife signed us up and other mountains,” Sofia said. Not tempted by the sirens of vic- patience and McNamara enjoyed here we are,” Richard said. She had no intention of let- tory, McNamara’s goal was sim- every step of the 2 1⁄2-mile trek The trio hails from Mittersill ting the mountain get the better ply to enjoy the journey. She fin- up the mountain following a 1/2 Village in Franconia and made of her and told herself just that. ished 241st, good for last among –mile swim and a 6 1⁄2-mile its debut Saturday at the 17th “I’m going to do this,” Sofia the solo competitors. bicycle leg. said. “No one’s going to stop At the tape, McNamara McNamara’s friend, Kathy annual Top Notch Triathlon. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER me.” looked down to see no one Robinson, completed the hike Richard has competed solo at The Batten family competed in their first team triathlon at the the Top Notch several times. Sofia had been at the finish behind her. It was as picturesque with her. “Sofia really wanted to be Top Notch Triathlon Aug. 1. Front row, from left, Sofia Batten, of the Top Notch before. But as it gets for the first-time triath- “We rooted each other on,” part of this,” Richard said. “It’s Ana Maria Batten. Back row, Maria Batten, Richard Batten. she took the Cannon Mountain lete. said Robinson, 43, from just a great community event.” tram in previous years to greet “I could stop if I needed to Wyoming, R.I. “You just go out A competitive cyclist, he His clocking was the fifth Sofia,” said Maria Batten, 45. her father when he raced in the take a break and look at all the and finish, do your best. She kept kicked off the Batten Team’s best out of 70 team racers. “My husband’s a very strong solo division. Richard had faith gorgeous mountains, the lakes,” walking so I kept walking.” effort in the bicycling leg. Sofia’s mother, Maria Batten, biker. I like to swim but I’m not his daughter could make it up said McNamara. “Soon as I Robinson completed the hike Richard covered the 6 1⁄2-mile hadn’t raced in years. a competitive swimmer. Once I on foot power this time. caught my breath I could turn in 1:06:04. McNamara hiked to route in 34 minutes, 22 seconds. “I was very nervous because I hit the water it was great. That around and go forward again.” wanted to do a good job for lake is beautiful.” SEE FAMILY AFFAIR, PAGE B4 She completed the race in 3 SEE BEST FOR LAST, PAGE B4 B2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Sports Senior Babe Ruth Fletcher Area all-stars make run at state title named to By KRYSTIN ST.GEORGE the second game Friday by a [email protected] score of 17-0. National made PSU’s BEDFORD—The North seven errors and allowed nine Country showed it can hang unearned runs in the contest. honor roll “We didn’t come ready to play,” with the best in the state recent- PLYMOUTH – said Seaver. ly, as the National Senior Babe Plymouth State sophomore That loss set up a do-or-die Ruth all-star team finished run- Erin Fletcher, a Profile High mode for National the next day. ner-up at the state tournament alumnus, was named to the With a record of 1-1 and a trip held at Riley Field in Bedford. PSU Athletic Director’s to the championship on the line, The team, made up of 16-18- Academic Honor Roll for it again faced off with Central in year-olds from Lisbon, 2008-09 school year. tough contest, taking the game Colebrook, Berlin, Pittsburg and Fletcher is a psychology 5-2. Groveton, won some tight con- major who competes on the Clutch hitting was the name tests en route to a berth in the women’s ski team. To be rec- of the game for National, as it state championship game July ognized, student-athletes scored three times with two 26. must be at least a sopho- gone in the fifth to take the lead It was in the title game the more, attend PSU for at least for good. all-stars met up with the sea- one full year, participate at Merrill got things going, as soned veterans of Concord’s Big least one full year on a varsi- Central elected to intentionally Blue team, who play 30-40 ty team, and have a cumula- COURTESY PHOTO walk him. Marshall then sent a games a season, compared to just tive GPA of at least 3.20. one practice together as all-stars Members of the National Senior Babe Ruth all-star team included, front row, from left, Ryan Call, ball down the first base line, put- for the National team. Luke Merrill, Nate Marshall, Jeff Richer, Bryar King. Back row: Ericson Smith, Eric Fothergill, Kyle ting runners at the corners. A National head coach Ryan Fifield, Tyler Griffin, Curtis Arsenault and head coach Ryan Seaver. Missing from photo are: Cody hit batter loaded the bases, and LeBlanc and Jeff Gagnon. Woodsville Seaver, a 2003 graduate of King smacked a ball to the left Lisbon, said National trailed just “feared” in the tournament. Merrill and the National In the field, catcher Ericson centerfield gap, clearing the sacs student 1-0 to Big Blue until the fourth “We had a little bit of pitch- defense shut out Central for the Smith, of Lisbon, gunned down to give National the 5-2 lead. inning, when some miscues in ing, good fielding and we defi- first time on over 40 games. a runner in the first who was try- Berlin’s Curtis Arsenault attends the field and two hits led to four nitely knew how to play the He struck out six, walked four ing to steal second and then fel- hurled six strong innings, allow- unearned runs. Big Blue added game. Our motivation was and allowed just four hits in low Lisbon teammate Kyle ing just four hits, walking two six more in the sixth to take the there,” Seaver said. seven innings of work. Fifield made a put out at first and and fanning four. Like Merrill leadership championship 11-1. To get to the championship, “He pitched one of the best fired to third base for the double in the first game, he also got “It was pretty painful, we National dug down and used grit games I’ve ever seen,” Seaver play out, with the tag being made some help from the defense. conference were so close to winning that and hard work to get past said, adding that he worked his by Bryar King. Tyler Griffin recovered a INDIANAPOLIS— first game,” Seaver said. If Central twice in the tourney. way out of some jams and got "That is how baseball was loose ball that got away from Billy Hirschmann, of National had won the first one, it National opened the tourna- some help from his fielders meant to be played. We scored him in the sixth and fired to Woodsville High School, was would have forced another game ment July 23 with a 3-0 win over defensively. three unearned runs in the first Smith at home for the tag out. among a group of student between the two teams to decide Central, which consisted of play- National took advantage of inning, but we will take runs any- Call then doubled off a runner at leaders that represented New the championship in the double ers from Londonderry, Derry, two Central errors in the first way we can get them. These two first on a line drive in the sev- Hampshire at the recent elimination tournament. Manchester, Goffstown, Bedford inning to plate the three runs it pitchers were on top of their enth, as Merrill closed the door National Federation of High “Everyone counts the and Milford and had played 42 needed for the win. Merrill and games. I'm glad that we came out for the save. School’s (NFHS) Student Northern teams out every year,” games this season. Colebrook’s Ryan Call drove in on top; Luke had everything "What an incredible ball Leadership Conference in said Seaver, but said this year, he National put Pittsburg High the first two runs with a hit and working tonight. We played a game. We could have folded in Indianapolis, Ind. The stu- said opponents from the south- School graduate Luke Merrill on a walk, respectively, while Nate pretty flawless game,” said those first three innings when dents returned to the Granite ern part of the state knew the mound and Seaver said he Marshall added a sacrifice fly for Seaver. we let up two unearned runs, but State with great enthusiasm National was a team to be was “absolutely phenomenal.” the final RBI. Big Blue shut out the locals in we put together two huge and ideas for the upcoming innings with two outs. We school year. These students scored five runs today with two will be an integral part of a outs. Talk about clutch hitting. new Student Ambassador BK (Bryar King) came up huge; Program coming this fall, and he was clutch all year for me. will be giving a presentation Curtis was locating pitches well at the New Hampshire and was always working ahead Interscholastic Athletic in the counts,” said Seaver, who Association Annual Meeting was proud of his team’s effort in September, highlighting throughout the tournament, the leadership skills and Dedicated High-Speed despite having to travel the experiences gained at the lengthy distance. NFHS Conference.

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Unfortunately, cable Internet can share a connection with other cable modem customers in the neighborhood. © 2009 FairPoint Communications, Inc.All rights reserved. 603-636-2005 Riverside Speedway–Brown Road (just off Rte. 3), Groveton, NH THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 B3 Sports Challenge to hiking law is imminent after hefty fine Fifield helps (First of two parts) Notch Railroad, the aforemen- 1, the “J. E. Henry”–began its 1,100 feet above our starting Rangers top ’ve long been fascinated by tioned J. M. Cooper, who was trip at around 10 a.m. that point and some 1500 feet above the era of the logging rail- representing the Bethlehem- morning “and was soon wind- sea level.” Post 21 at Iroads of the White based newspaper The White ing around the hills and valley The author then goes on to Mountains and much of what Mountain Echo and Tourists alongside the Zealand river, write that the Henrys apparent- Veterans I’ve learned about this half- Register, W. F. Pingree, station whose full banks presented a ly had grand plans for the century or so of lumbering agent at the Bethlehem beautiful sight,” wrote Furber. immediate area surrounding activity can be traced to two the Junction rail station, and the “It was a steep up grade all the Zealand Pond. These included Classic work of two authors whose apparent author, George C. way but the roadbed was excel- construction of a hotel, which works have been published in a Furber of the Republic-Journal. lent and we rode as quietly as on would be accessible by rail dur- TILTON—Lisbon’s Kyle number of great books. Furber wrote that the the best railways. The Henrys ing the summer months. Now I Fifield knocked a run-scor- C. Francis Belcher, the long- Henrys at that time owned have been thorough in their may be mistaken, but I don’t ing double to help the time Appalachian Mountain some 50,000 contiguous acres work, believing nothing was to believe I’ve ever heard of those Durand-Haley Rangers Club official, and Vermonter in the valley and that timber be made by slighting.” plans before as they are not (American Legion Post 66 Bill Gove, are considered the being harvested was being As the train worked its way mentioned in either Belcher’s or from Plymouth) defeat two most knowledgeable indi- transported by rail to the some seven miles up into the Gove’s books, or in the Cooper Concord Post 21 7-2 July 15 viduals when it comes to the Zealand Mills along the valley, stops were made at sever- article appearing nine years in the Veterans Classic history of logging railroads in Ammonoosuc River and to coal al points along the way, includ- later. That this interesting piece played at the Tilton School. the Whites. Belcher’s “Logging THE BEATEN kilns situated close by the ing at Camp 3, where passen- of information has escaped The Rangers struck first Railroads of the White Zealand River. “The annual gers were allowed to “inspect” notice by some of the region’s in the second inning when Mountains,” which came about crop of timber cut averages the quarters of the lumbermen best researchers is fascinating in Seth Shackford from PATH Conway scored all the way after he wrote a series of arti- 15,000,000 feet while 225 car- and to feast on “a bushel of itself and quickly led me to from first on a double by cles on the railroads for Mike Dickerman loads of charcoal are burned raised doughnuts just fried.” believe that Furber’s article has Bubba Scott from Appalachia Journal, is the best and shipped yearly,” wrote “We soon passed through a somehow been overlooked Plymouth. Concord battled overall history of this colorful host of invited guests who Furber. “To do this vast amount long snow shed that has been these many, many years. back in the fourth and took a era in White Mountains joined J. E. Henry and his three of work 275 men are employed prepared for the coming winter, (Next week: Thoreau Falls and 2-1 lead. annals. Gove, meanwhile, has sons, John, George, and then that live in camps located along and up a grade 285 feet to the dinner at Camp No. 5.) The Rangers tied it up penned three separate books on 14-year-old Charles, for the the Railroad, and 200 or 300 mile, rapidly passing other Dickerman is a longtime hik- with one run in the fifth and the logging railroaders, with a day-long adventure. The guest horses.” camps and at the end of about ing enthusiast, award-winning broke it open in the sixth fourth and final tome slated to list included, among others, Dr. The Zealand-bound seven miles reached Zealand columnist, and author or coauthor with a five run rally, which be published in 2010. W. C. Stoddard, of Newport, train–which consisted of one Pond, a small body of water that of nine books related to the White included RBI doubles by Time and again as I’ve R.I., Alvin Mooney, conductor passenger coach (No. 55 of the can with a little labor be made a Mountains region of New Fifield and Sam Macomber undertaken historical research on the Bethlehem branch of Boston and Lowell Railroad) beautiful little lake,” continued Hampshire. He lives in Littleton. from Holderness. Michael projects of my own I’ve come the Profile and Franconia and Zealand Valley Engine No. Furber. “This point is about Larson earned the win, scat- across many of the sources that tering seven hits over seven Belcher and Gove used to piece Lisbon dominates summer baseball league innings and giving up together their respective histo- Concord’s only two runs. ries. This has included maga- By KRYSTIN ST.GEORGE [email protected] Andrew Kelley from zine articles, newspapers Lincoln pitched two score- accounts and stories, and pri- LISBON—The boys from less innings to close out the vately published family histo- Lisbon continue to take their win. ries. It came as quite surprise, baseball seriously. The Rangers play a home therefore, last week, when I This summer, nine players game in Tilton each summer stumbled across an interesting from the town were eager to play to honor the veterans who logging railroad item that, as America’s favorite pastime and come out to watch. Rangers’ far as I can tell, neither Belcher because of the interest, the first General Manager Col. Ward nor Gove have ever cited in Senior Babe Ruth (ages 16-18) Scott coordinated the event their books. team was born in the town. with the New Hampshire Specifically, I’m referring to Coached by Lisbon Regional Veterans Home, Concord an item that appeared in the School graduate Ryan Seaver, the Head Coach Averill Cate, Friday, Sept. 27, 1889 issue of team ripped up the National and Tilton School Athletic the Littleton Republic-Journal League, posting a 14-1 record Director Ken newspaper under the heading, from June 21 to July 15. Hollingsworth. Following “Zealand Valley.” The article, Lisbon finished first in league the game, each player filed by which runs for nearly two full play, ahead of North Country, the veterans in attendance newspaper columns, reports on Conway and Gilford. and shook their hands before the first ever passenger train “We had a very strong and assisting them to their wait- excursion up into the Zealand young team,” said Seaver. He ing van. Valley on logging baron James noted that with just nine kids COURTESY PHOTO The New Hampshire Everell Henry’s Zealand Valley from Lisbon playing, they went Pictured are the members of the Lisbon Senior Babe Ruth team, which took first place in the four- Veterans Home was estab- Railroad. out and recruited Curtis team National League with a 14-1 record this summer. In the front row, from left are, Cody LeBlanc, lished in Tilton in 1890 as Now I’ve read about this Arsenault, Jeff Gagnon and Riley Northrop, Ericson Smith, Dave Tanner, Bryar King, Rollie LaCoss. Back row, Jamsie Myers, the Soldier’s Home for Civil excursion before, because in Bryar King from Berlin to play, Brandon Chase, Jeff Gagnon, Hale Fitzgerald, Andrew Higgins and head coach Ryan Seaver. Missing from photo are Kyle Fifield and Curtis Arsenault. War Veterans. 1898 writer J. M. Cooper as well as Cody LeBlanc from recalled this trip into Zealand Gorham and Peter Wright from games, he also drove in 17 runs in an article appearing in the Woodsville. and had 21 hits to lead the team. statewide Granite Monthly “The commitment by the He was also the top pitcher ATTENTION magazine. In fact, both Belcher kids was unbelievable,” Seaver for Lisbon, hurling 23.2 innings, and Gove cite Cooper’s article said, adding there were 12 16- striking out 30, walking 10, Electrical and Plumbing Apprentice Students in their books. Cooper’s article, year-olds and three 18-year-olds allowing 14 hits and finishing The Littleton Area Apprentice Program will begin Wednesday, September 9, however, was written nine years on the squad, which played just with a 2-1 record and 2.66 2009 at 6:30pm. The first class will begin in the Littleton High School after the fact, and besides fail- five league games in Lisbon, six earned run average (ERA). “He cafeteria, 159 Oak Hill Avenue, Littleton NH. ing to tell readers what year the on the road and added in four was very dominant for us,” said trip actually took place, there more games during the season Seaver. If you would like to be enrolled in either the electrical or plumbing are also several other important for the competition. King hit .419 in 15 games and apprentice program please contact either Mark Fiorentino or Erica omissions and errors which Lisbon’s only loss came Gagnon hit .410, while Lisbon’s Antonucci at 603-444-5186 ext. 135 or ext. 603. Please leave a detailed would not be obvious to the against North Country Jamsie Myers batted.342 and message and someone will call you. Current students will be sent paperwork reader if he or she had not first (Colebrook, Pittsburg) July 8, fellow Lisbon resident Hale in the coming weeks. seen the contemporary snapping a nine-game winning Fitzgerald hit .361. Republic-Journal article written streak. Lisbon’s Ericson Smith was The cost for tuition and books this year is $975.00. just a few days after the train The set back was short tied with Arsenault for the team ride into Zealand. though, as Lisbon closed out the lead in RBIs with 17 and he also According to the Republic- season with five wins. It had 15 hits and 15 runs scored Journal piece, this historic outscored opponents 130-39 this season. excursion took place in late during the season. September 1889, probably on Arsenault led the team in bat- Sept. 22 or 23, and included a ting average, hitting .525 in 13 SEE LISBON, PAGE B14 B4 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Sports King of the Hill (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) Pam Blampied (1:33:36) over winner in 1:39:04. you can’t get too upset if you to go back for it,” said Bernier. “I from Bethlehem grabbed first in Piotrow finally had the best know you did your best.” didn’t feel as fast as I wanted to the women’s 40-49 class, while clocking overall in the field at the Bernier and Piotrow were the be on the bike. The water was a Portsmouth’s Robert Davis Top Notch, which included 241 best of the best this year. But for very nice temperature today so it claimed the men’s 40-49 bracket individual racers and another the 17th straight year everyone felt really good to get in there.” in 1:21:22. Jane Andrew from 210 athletes competing on 70 seemed equal once they reached After the swim, Bernier grew Bow captured first in the teams. Piotrow never minded the summit. stronger scaling Cannon women’s 50-59 division. finishing behind Freeman, an “I pretty much felt I was in Mountain. Franconia’s Richard Monrij Olympian and member of the oxygen deprivation from the “I felt a little slow when I finished atop the men’s 50-59 U.S. Ski Team. But Freeman’s beginning of the race until the started running, by the end of it division in 1:18:56. Franconia’s absence bothered Piotrow even end,” Bernier said. “It feels nice I had my wind,” Bernier said. Cynthia Berlack (2:13:47) was less. to stop and take some deep Ryley Walker from Derby, first in the women’s 60-and-over “I didn’t mind finishing sec- breaths.” Vt., won the men’s 19-years-and division and Franconia’s Charlie ond to an Olympian,” Piotrow under division in Wolcott was the men’s 60-and- said.“To know you did your best, 1:21:29. Jenna Maddock from South Berwick, Maine, took top honors in the women’s Family Affair 19-and-under in 1:37:09. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) Some parts were flat and decided to take on the moun- Emily Tuthill from Plainfield muddy,” Sofia said. tain instead. Richard couldn’t captured first in the women’s 20- “She’s done several hikes The Batten Team finished in have asked for a better ending. 29 division in 1:32:51. William with us this year and she really a combined time of 2:00:5, tak- “It’s wonderful. I’m very McGandy from St. Johnsbury, enjoyed it,” Richard said. “She ing fifth place in the family divi- proud of both of them. Sofia Vt., took first in the men’s 20-29 said ‘Dad, I really would like to sion. The payoff may have been was too legit to quit. I’m so in 1:17:37. Hillary Dudley from do this.’” worth a summer’s worth of proud of the determination she Jamaica Plain, Mass. was the top Sofia ascended the route, allowance. showed to get up here,” said finisher in the women’s 30-39 CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER which rises 2,280 feet in eleva- “I was very happy that I did Richard from atop the moun- bracket in 1:34:50. Kevin Roy Greg Anderson treks toward the peak of Cannon Mountain in the tion, and made it to the top in this,” Sofia said. “People say lit- tain. “Swimming across Echo is from Cranston, R.I., was first in Top Notch Triathlon Saturday. Anderson finished 11th overall 1:09:28. Her time was good tle kids can’t do this. But you wonderful, that’s not easy either. the men’s 30-39 class in 1:19:54. among the men in 1 hour, 23 minutes, 46 seconds. enough for 65th among the can.” I have a lot of passion for exer- team runners. It wasn’t easy. The family could have taken cise. It’s wonderful to see every- “Some parts were very steep. Love of the Game in a movie Saturday. They one else be part of it.” (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) “It’s kind of neat to keep that “I love playing the game. It’s with the rec[reation] league, CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER bond going with them. It’s a spe- fun playing with everyone you third and fourth graders,” Kanc Kicks goalkeeper had this team here for over 30 cial case for me because I started played with in high school, or Drapeau said. “I coached Will Desjardins readies years.” coaching when I was 23,” said against other teams you played (Desjardins) when he was 10 at to block a shot off the Drapeau competed at Lin- Drapeau, now 34. “I knew a lot against in high school,” said the time. I coached him all foot of teammate J.J. Wood High, graduated with the of these kids before that. It’s a Desjardins, 21. “Those rivalries through school.” Bujeaud during practice class of ’93 and he’ll begin his small town. I used to be a camp just come from high school. All The payoff for his commit- July 30 at Lin-Wood 11th year coaching the counselor here in town. So a lot the kids we play against from ment comes in the heat of sum- High in Lincoln. Lumberjacks this upcoming sea- of these kids I’ve coached as lit- Littleton, Lisbon, Woodsville— mer when the seeds he’s planted son. tle kids in camp. Probably the we played them all the way grow deep roots as his former Among the Kicks’ opponents oldest former player I have now through high school, even mid- players return to the pitch. in the D-II North are Littleton- is 24, 25. It’s a very interesting dle school. As we get older and “This team’s been going for Lisbon and Walker Motors, dynamic. I’m glad I can keep older the rivalries are always 30-plus years,” Drapeau said. rather than with just the same tice that can replicate that.” which plays on Woodsville doing it.” there.” “It’s always been there for the kids they see in high school all No substitute for a dedicated High’s field. Rivalries established While winning is nice— Released from coaching high school kids and the kids the time. It makes a huge differ- advocate of the game either. long ago continue to thrive. competing is paramount. responsibilities during the sum- when they get out of high ence. Getting out and playing “It’s just fun to come out “There’s a little banter here “Everybody’s making the mer, Drapeau’s only duty is scor- school, the ones that stay around against other people, better com- here. We play just pickup indoor and there, which is always fun,” same commitment,” Drapeau ing. He tallied 12 goals and the area. It’s nice to have that petition has made them all better all winter long,” Drapeau said. Drapeau said. “That Littleton- said. “We like to get everyone notched six assists during the release.” players. Especially when they go “And then when spring hits we Lisbon team, there’s a lot of kids playing.” regular season. Drapeau said “four or five” back to their old high school come out here, we’re just kicking there from Lisbon that I Desjardins will be a senior at “I’ve been playing since I was current Lin-Wood High players team, everything’s moving a lot around waiting for summer to coached against in high school. Endicott College in Beverly, 4,” Drapeau said. “As long as I have been sharpening their skills slower for them.There’s no prac- start.” They’re all pretty much college Mass. this fall. He relishes the can keep playing I want to keep on the Kicks, reaping the bene- age so I’ve known them through chance to hone his goalie skills. playing.” fits. the years as well.” Desjardins played on Lin- Desjardins was just a young- “It’s instrumental for them to Best for last Through the NHSC, players Wood’s state championship ster when Drapeau first showed become better players,” Drapeau (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) the competition. It’s my first like Drapeau can test their skills team in 2003 and now teams him game’s nuances. said. “They’re playing with bet- triathlon ever,” said McNamara. against players half their age. with his former coach. “My first coaching job was ter players, against better players, the summit in 1:04:53. She com- “I was in it to finish and enjoy it. pleted the bicycle leg in 1:41:50 And be safe and well and just get and swam across Echo Lake in through it.” 23:42. The total vertical climb from McNamara expects to start to finish was 3,320 feet, improve with experience. with 2,280 feet coming on the “I had a little difficulty in the hike up the mountain. She was transition areas so that took me ready for the challenge. about 30 minutes longer than “I’ve wanted to do one for expected,” said McNamara, 46, many years. I just never motivat- from Brant Rock, Mass. “I could ed myself to do it,” McNamara have been further up, but it is said.“Last year, this date, we were what it is.” doing a regular hike on some dif- McNamara often found her- ferent trails and heard about this self in awe of the surroundings as race for the first time because we she hiked up Cannon Mountain. were on the mountain the same “I found I was turning around day. I said ‘Wow, that sounds to look at the view behind us. It’s really cool. so gorgeous,” McNamara said. We should do that next year.’ “Where I think the people in the So here we are.” front of the pack are so compet- McNamara’s first triathlon is itive they’re just thinking about behind her. She expects a differ- getting to the finish line.” ent view when she looks down McNamara wasn’t driven by from the finish in the future. race anxiety. “Next year’s goal is don’t come “Everybody enjoys it for dif- in last,” McNamara said. ferent reasons. I wasn’t in it for

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Village Book in Littleton BUSINESS www.courier-littletonnh.com LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 [email protected] B5 Pecked to death by ducks Coaching on interior finally figured out why we're Companies inadvertently rein- all so tired. We're tired all force this behavior by focusing design is within reach Ithe time because two of our on the wrong things and con- FRANCONIA—The most precious assets, time and fusing tasks with results. North Country region wel- money, are being pecked to When companies try to comes a new interior design death by ducks. measure results, two things coaching business with the Money. Consumers and happen. First, they try to work launch of Inner Vision, based companies are in a downward backwards from the desired in Franconia. spiraling dance. When you’re result and determine what tasks Inner Vision offers the new flooded with information and must be accomplished in order concept of interior design marketing messages, your brain to achieve the result. Second, coaching to area homeowners tries to file each message. When they list only things they can and business that need help your brain senses a large quanti- measure with numbers, believ- bringing their interior design ty of messages about the same ing this to be the most objective and remodeling visions to life. product or service, it starts to way to rate employees. Inner Vision creator and lump everything together and But if I take more customer entrepreneur, Neil Blair, start- reduce it to its lowest common COMPANY calls than anyone else, have I ed the unique design service denominator. Consequently, helped accomplish my compa- this past spring and has already everything looks and sounds DOCTOR ny's goals? Maybe, maybe not. assisted several area home- like a commodity. And how do I know for a fact that cus- owners and restaurateurs by you shop for a commodity? By Annie Bartlett tomer service reps actually hang “coaching” them through inte- lowest price. up on you (and blame it on the rior design projects both big Here's how the pecking Anton in Department A phone system) in order to keep and small. plays out: You need a toaster, so performs a task and sends the their time per call down to their “Most people think of inte- you ask yourself, "Where can I results to Betty in Department goal, because their performance rior design as a luxury and a get the cheapest toaster?" You B. Every day Betty fixes some- review and paycheck depend on complicated, expensive buy the cheapest toaster for $7. thing Anton forgot to do. It's it. Something is very wrong process. Inner Vision’s It lasts a year. Next year the always the same thing, so it's a when that happens. approach is to guide and coach COURTESY PHOTO cheapest toaster is $8 (peck). matter of routine to her. It only Performing tasks is only a you through the design process Neil Blair recently launched Inner Vision in Franconia, a new Then $9, $10, and $11 (peck, takes 15 minutes to handle and part of performing a service. If to help you realize your own interior design coaching business. peck, peck). In the course of five she doesn't mind—after all, it's your company provides a serv- vision. Most people have some down market. area for about five years and was years, you've spent $45 for all in a day's work (peck). Every ice, how your employee per- idea of what they want in a Also, property investors from formerly the Innkeeper and toasters and taken at least 5-10 day equals five days (peck, peck, forms the service is an impor- remodeled room or from a out of state are often attracted to owner of The Bungay Jar Bed & hours of your time to do so peck, peck, peck) times 15 min- tant part of the service. And new renovation project but the more affordable “fixer-upper” Breakfast in Easton. (peck, peck, peck, peck, peck). utes, equals 75 minutes or 1.25 because we're all different, every they have no idea how to get property and a local design serv- “I have learned a lot about But what if you'd bought a hours per week. That's 65 hours employee will perform the same started or how to pull it all ice, such as Inner Vision, can help design and remodeling from per- higher quality toaster for $24, or more than eight days per service differently. together,” said Blair. coordinate remodeling and sonally renovating several older and at the end of five years it year—each and every year Consequently, it's not just okay Also, Blair noted, most design projects for new out of homes in New England and was still working? Let's see, $24 (hundreds of pecks). to use non-quantifiable meas- clients want to be involved in state homeowners who may not Cape Cod,” he said. and one hour of my time to And Betty still has all of her urements; it's imperative. the design process rather than be able to be in the area often or Blair recently completed the research and buy,versus $45 and work to do, so she either spends Challenge. The next time being presented with a com- may be unfamiliar with area total renovation of his current one more thing to do every year. more time at work or delays you feel pecked to death by plete room design and an resources. property, an antique farmhouse in That's a no-brainer. And, if cash doing something else on her ducks, start quacking! When invoice. Picking out the right Though just a few months Franconia. “Clients in this area flow is an issue, then ask your- plate, which means she now someone asks you why you're colors, visiting the flooring or into its new business, Inner deserve thoughtful, affordable, self—do you really need every- feels behind (peck and peck). quacking, tell them what's on lighting store, selecting the Vision has already coached sever- tasteful design input and Inner thing at once? If not, then pri- So, how long might it take your mind. right finishes and fixtures can al area projects involving new Vision is here to provide a variety oritize. Anton to do the task correctly be scary and time-consuming. master bathrooms, interior paint of interior design coaching servic- Time. You can already see in the first place? Maybe five Bartlett is The Company Inner Vision is able to help color selections, and even the es,” Blair added. the time you'd save buying the minutes? It takes Betty longer Doctor, specializing in taking the clients efficiently and effective- makeover of an area restaurant. To learn more about the vari- quality toaster. Maybe you're because she has to interrupt her stress out of marketing for small ly walk through the decision Inner Vision can help with small- ety of interior design coaching thinking saving an hour a year is workflow, find the missing business service professionals. She process and end up with a er project like picking out fabric services offered by Inner Vision, no big deal. But if you multiply information, which was actually is also the author of The design of their dreams. for re-upholstering a chair or contact Blair at innervi- the time you save on each deci- available to Anton, then fill in Indispensable Manager and uses It might seem like a risky selecting a workable color scheme [email protected], 387-3150, sion by the number of purchase the missing information, all her 25 years of management expe- time to start a new business or bigger projects such as working or visit his Inner Vision page on decisions you make in a year, it before she can resume her tasks. rience to help small companies venture like this in the current with your contractor on a major Facebook for current projects, adds up—quickly and scarily. How does this happen? align their goals and employees economic climate, but Blair renovation. ideas and more. The same phenomenon hap- Well, Betty likes Anton and using commonsense management. believes homeowners and Blair has been working in the pens at work. Here the empha- she's a nice person. She inter- She can be reached at annieb@co- businesses will be investing in sis on doing versus thinking and prets correcting Anton as criti- dr.com or visit the blog at com- upgrades and renovations responding is pecking us to cism and criticism is conflict monsensemanagement.word- rather than buying and selling NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION death. press.com to make comments. and Betty doesn't "do" conflict. their current properties in this will be held at Lisbon Regional School Stimulus full-time job total: 234 through June August 20, 2009 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. 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I believe this is not sus- • 75 percent said health-care system, according to a new sur- to reform the current system by tainable.” reform is important for getting vey. holding employers, individuals Timothy Howe of City Fuel the economy back on track. Small Business Majority, a and the government responsible in Manchester said his company • 75 percent said they prefer nonprofit research organization, in making healthcare more faced similar increases. having the choice of a private or in partnership with New affordable. “Our premiums increased 14 public health insurance plan, Hampshire Voices For Health, a In contrast, 8 percent said percent,” said Howe. “We went with 16 percent said they pre- state health advocacy group, they want to replace the current from a PPO to an HMO and ferred private only and 8 percent polled 200 small-business own- system with government-pro- increased deductibles from $500 preferring only a public health ers in a random phone survey. vided healthcare and only 16 to $1,000 to reduce costs.” insurance plan They found that affordability percent want to leave things as Howe, who said, “there really • 57 percent said their com- was the top concern. they are with no government isn’t much competition” among pany has a responsibility to pro- According to those business- involvement. health-care plans, added that he vide health coverage for its es surveyed, the majority—52 “Small-business owners felt there needed to be “some employees. percent—do not pay for any aren't shirking their responsibili- combination of a private and • 50 percent responded that coverage for their employees, ty where health care is con- public system” to cover employ- they believe that businesses that with 48 percent paying some cerned,” said John Arensmeyer, ees. don’t offer health insurance part or all to their employees’ founder and chief executive offi- Congresswomen Carol Shea- should be required to pay some- health insurance. cer of Small Business Majority. Porter and a representative from thing to cover their employees Some 76 percent of business- “They feel a responsibility to Congressman Paul Hodes’s The survey was conducted es that offer health insurance for provide health care for their office weighed in as well, between May 20 and May 29 of their employees said it puts a employees and are willing to do expressing understanding of the 200 randomly selected small- strain on their companies. And their part in fixing our broken plight New Hampshire small- business owners with at least 100 84 percent of those that do not system.” business owners face. employees in New Hampshire CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER offer health care said cost is the At a telephone conference to “The survey did a good job of from phone numbers obtained Charlie Wolcott, right, leads Kyle Bergevine in the main reason they don’t. announce the survey results July reinforcing the stories I’ve from InfoUSA, a commercial bicycling leg of the 17th annual Top Notch Triathlon in Nearly 50 percent of Granite 28, Robert Gogolen, owner of heard,” said Shea-Porter, who vendor of a comprehensive data- Franconia. State small businesses said they EMF Inc., an information tech- added she’d like to see restric- base of all U.S. businesses. want to seem some sort of nology services company based tions on pre-existing conditions A copy of the full report can reform to the current health-care in Keene, said 12 percent of his eliminated. be viewed at http://smallbusi- system with responsibility payroll expenses go to keep his Other survey findings: nessmajority.org/pdf/NewHam Are your final shared by the government, indi- 13 employees covered. • 87 percent of small busi- pshire_research_report_ viduals and the employers them- “Last year, our insurance costs nesses interviewed want to elim- 71409.pdf. expenses covered? By BRAD BAILEY, LUTCF CLF life insurance policy that will Public service supports Lisbon Main Street State Farm agent, Littleton meet your needs. Your life Are you worried about insurance policy can be an LISBON—Public Service how your loved ones will pay important part of your finan- of New Hampshire (PSNH) the expenses incurred at the cial planning. Taking the time has provided Lisbon Main time of your death? While now to review your coverages Street with a $3,000 grant to death is an inevitable part of and benefits may give you the help further the goals of the life, financial questions associ- peace of mind you deserve. local non-profit economic ated with final medical bills, The death of a loved one development organization. funeral expenses and estate can be enough of a physical “Public Service of New settlements should not be. and emotional burden for Hampshire believes the work of According to a 2006 your family. By planning volunteer organization’s like General Price List survey of ahead, you can prevent it from Lisbon’s Main Street program the National Funeral being a financial hardship as is critical to the state’s econom- Directors Association, the well. ic well-being. We make grants average cost for final expenses Visit with your insurance like this to help improve and is $7,000. Preparing for those agent and discuss how a life sustain the capacity of existing costs today could prevent insurance policy can cover organizations that have sub- family members from dealing your final expenses. It will stantial community support and with a financial burden in only take a few moments of participation. And Lisbon cer- addition to coping with the your time, but may go a long tainly demonstrates that sup- loss of a loved one. way toward easing the bur- port,” said Doris Burke, com- One way you can assure dens of those you leave munity development manager behind. COURTESY PHOTO that your final expenses are for PSNH. Presenting a check to Lisbon Main Street’s Board President Roger Gingue and Executive Director covered without placing the Bailey is a Life Underwriter Receiving the grant, Lisbon Ruth Taylor, are Doris Burke, second from right, Community Development Manager, and Sue responsibility on your family Training Council Fellow Main Street Board President Blothenburg, far right, Community Relations Manager, Western and Central Division, both of is to make certain you have a (LUTCF) and (CLF) Roger Gingue said, “The Public Service of New Hampshire. investment of major businesses like PSNH is extremely helpful Hampshire (PSNH) is the ovated Manchester Steam Plant physical improvements to to small organizations like ours. Granite State's largest electric along the Merrimack River. downtown through business They understand that commu- utility, serving more than Lisbon Main Street, Inc. and residential façade improve- nity progress happens incre- 490,000 homes and businesses (LMS) is a non-profit, down- ment grants and volunteer assis- mentally over the long haul, not throughout the state. They town revitalization organization tance. LMS also organizes sev- overnight. Our local business employ more than 1,200 people committed to economic devel- eral community activities successes are part of the larger who work and live in New opment through the preserva- including the summer concert economic landscape, and we are Hampshire, contributing in tion of the community’s historic series, the Lisbon Farmers’ fortunate that PSNH recog- many ways to the communities assets. Accepted into the New Market and the fall Pumpkin nizes the value of all the players, where they reside. PSNH head- Hampshire Main Street Festival. This year, LMS also large and small.” quarters was recently moved to Center’s program in 2005, LMS revived the annual Lisbon Lilac Public Service of New PSNH Energy Park in the ren- has provided leadership for Festival.

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ONE LITTLETON-2 FAMILY HOME OF A KIND HOME Enjoy the extra income from this very nice, well- maintained 2-unit home with hardwoods, tin ceilings, FOR SALE BY OWNER and more. There is a gorgeous wrap-around porch, IN SUGAR HILL attached garage with loft, a big yard and additional unattached extra garages. This home is fully rented Rustic and beautiful, this home was once an with leases that may or may not be vacated with a sale. historic nightclub and has magnificent views of the This home is within 20 minutes of the Littleton White Mts. Original 1880 post and beam Regional Hospital as well as walking distance to construction; your own hardwood dance floor! beautiful Historic Main St., and it is zoned commercial. Home fully renovated in 1998. Call for more details and viewing. Asking $189,500. or best reasonable offer. 603-823-8419 or 8434. Owner would like to sell. Call 603-991-9165, leave message.

ON SITE COUNTRY AUCTION Route 3, Groveton, NH 03582 (6.5) miles North of Lancaster Fair Grounds) Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009 Preview: Noon - 5 day prior to sale & 7 am morning of sale Contents of a 4th generation 17 room farmhouse 120 Cottage St., Littleton, NH (603) 444-1177 Partial listing includes: R.Whiting Grandfather clock, Atlantic Toll Free: 888-646-8673 THE wood cook stove, roll-top desk,Ansonia clock, RCA victrola 334 Main St., Franconia, NH full of albums, marble top furniture, old toys, glassware, tin (603) 823-7700 ware, iron ware, jewelry, bottle collection, old fly rods,‘05 45 Toll Free: 800-646-8673 HP tractor plus attachments,‘71 Corvette T-top, 2000 Ford www.reinholdassociates.com COURIER pickup, workshop tools, farm blacksmith tools, 5 HP com- pressor, buggy, sleigh, snow roller, horse tack & much more! Go to www.auctionzip.com for complete listing or contact We’re Your auctioneer with questions or a flyer Everything goes - No Reserves / Owners moving South Thomas D.Troon & Sons,Auctioneers 603-447-3422 • [email protected] Key Source NH license: 2320 / ME license:AUC832 TWIN MOUNTAIN $159,900 BETHLEHEM $229,000 Overnight camping - no charge Near to Bretton Woods! Only minutes to I-93, Bethlehem TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash or check w/i.d./10% Whether as a mountain and Littleton, this privately sited 2 Buyer’s premium retreat or a family home in bdrm ranch features a new kitchen For Real Estate! a private, wooded, 3 acre w/separate dining area, dual setting, this 2-3 bedroom fireplaces, ultra-spacious liv rm gambrel is sure to please. with party size deck looking at Mt Frplcd living room, new top Washington on the horizon. Lower The FRANK R. MAI, BROKER quality kitchen, spacious level includes walk-in shower, DIAMANTE GROUP RESIDENTIAL LAND COMMERCIAL master bdrm w/private super-sized family rm with walk REAL ESTATE LAND DEVELOPMENT • CONSTRUCTION SERVICES deck and mountain views, out to patio. Separate oversized 2 Copyright (c) 2009 Serving the North Country Since 1982 family rm, and 1.5 baths. car garage, 2.26 acres, spacious Immediate occupancy, lawns, and recently painted great accessibility to all exterior. A truly enjoyable winter recreation. (#4161) mountain retreat! (#4138)

Flip to our Real Estate section for the latest in LITTLETON $119,900 FRANCONIA $25,600 NORTHWOODS ESTATE A 2002 three bedroom, 2 bath, Beautifully maintained 3 residential and commercial real estate listings. Whitefield - Currently being completed is a 2400 sq. ft, Burlington Modular Ranch on a bdrm, partially furnished 12 1 1/2 story, absolutely beautiful, contemporary Log very convenient, yet private 1/3 x 65 Marlette mobile home. Home on 1.25 acre lot. Offering 8 rms. kit/din area w/ acre. One level living is perfect Located in Franconia's Fox beautiful cabinets, granite counters & big loft area for retirement or first time home Hill Lane park, you are an THE COURIER above; huge LR w/ stone fplc; 3brs; 2 baths; lots of buyers. Home includes a master easy walk to town and right glass; attatched 2 car garage. Price should be suite with private bath and an in the center of all the sun- 365 Union St., Littleton, NH 03561 $599,900, however, as the first home in the 174 acre oversized Jacuzzi; eat-in fun-ski-hike activities you 20 lot development, it is offered at a bargin price for kitchen; spacious living room; can think of. Separate some lucky buyer at $395,900. nice deck with awning; perennial shed on lot for storage. Call 444-3927 The Diamante Group is the Exclusive Authorized beds and plantings around the Take a look at this Agent for Northwoods Estates for sale of lots & con- home, and access to local affordable starter home or struction of homes. snowmobile trails. An affordable get-away! (#4153) to place a real estate ad. alternative to renting! (#4200)

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SALLY PRATT REAL ESTATE Owned & Operated by Caouette Real Estate Services Inc. “WE’LL BRING YOU HOME.” ESTATE AUCTION Visit our office at: WWW.SALLYPRATTREALESTATE.COM 133 Main St., Lancaster Sunday, August 2, 2009 • 11:00 am 603-788-2131 LAKEFRONT COTTAGE Pandora’s Box Building at the Fairgrounds, Lyndonville, Vt. This privately situated 2 Selling items from the Lillicrap Estate of Concord VT, a Wheelock downsizing, vehicles from the estate of Durwood Leach bedroom 1 bath cottage is and select additions. located on the west side of Maidstone Lake. Myles Moran Very nice Combback Windsor chair in black paint, sm. Grain painted dome top trunk, 3 section barrister bookcase, Owner/Broker several other nice bookcases, 5 board cradle, 4dr. Country chest, Gov. Winthrop style desk, single drawer turned leg stand, Property features a nice deck, spacious dining/liv- Kevin McNamara 20's wicker rocker and matching chair, wicker plant stand, other wicker pcs., 2 over 3 Empire dresser, 2 dr. drop leaf Empire Sales Associate stand, oak dresser, piano stool, Chippendale style mirrors, Singer cabinet sewing machine, trunks, chairs, stands, king size ing area. Great views from Ron Siekmann mattress and box spring. the deck and living room. (2790447) $259,000 Sales Associate Sampler marked “School of Notre Dame, Dec 3, 1873,” 3 Sawyer prints inc. Mountains, Canoe on Water and Birches, Main Street Old Man of the Mountain Print, Horse and Sleigh print, Lyndonville Sunset Ballroom Ad (Admission 60¢), other art, prints, etc. North Woodstock Sky Champion radio, RCA radio, Buffalo dental bellows, toleware, Disney rubber toys, Fisher Price pull toys, majorette CUTE BUNGALOW Very neat little house all New Hampshire 03262 ethnic toy, noise makers, funky spring jumping shoes, Albany Toy Co. sailboat doorstop, book ends, ice tongues, cast iron ( ) ready to move into. Nice 603 745-2104 including Griswold and others, Remington ammo box, old auto horns, sleigh bells, Gone with the Wind type lamps, pottery, www.mooserealty.com brass and kerosene conversion lamps, oak Regulator octagon wall clock, coo-coo clock, 2 gal. clear glass churn. enclosed porch on the 2 antique wicker baby carriages, 10+ boxes of costume jewelry, old cameras, wooden tripod, Bible box, jars of marbles, front, small room off from sterling and silver plate serving pcs., candlesticks, napkin rings, flatware, Baldwin brass candlesticks, books inc. Zane Grey, the master bedroom could and many more to unpack, vintage clothing and hats, table cloths, white lawn, linens, hankies, handwork and more. serve as a small bedroom. Crocks, jugs, pottery, 30 cups and saucers inc. Shelley and Copeland, child’s blue tea set, wall pocket, depression glass Close to the center of town. (green, pink, yellow and blue), Bristol vases, lemonade sets, porcelain tureens, lots of crystal, punch bowl and cups, cake Low maintenance property. plates, stem ware, candle sticks, ruby dish set, Johnson service for 10, 10 pcs. Copper lustre, Vic. Serving tray with butterflies. (2791432) $49,500 8 lbs. wheat pennies, early pine knife tray, Kennedy Kits Machinist tool box with contents, Farrand rapid rule with box EASY LIVING and instructions mfg in Berlin, NH, Nice bobcat rug, bamboo rods, fishing net. Very well maintained 3 Vehicles: 2002 Chevrolet extra cab 4WD truck 94,000 miles; 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis only 33, 648 miles; 1988 bedroom mobile situat- Ford F350 2WD dump truck 63,828 miles; 2004 Chevy Impala 94,000 miles +/-. ed in a senior park. Beautiful master bath. MATT YOUNG, AUCTIONS Small deck off from the Auctioneers: Matt Young and Reg Lussier carport and a small enclosed porch. (802) 274-0043 (2789961) $39,500 Terms: Cash or Good Check. 6% sales tax. NO Buyers’ Premium.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a nice sale of Estate items and select additions, Contact us for our most recent brochure. an interesting mix with a few surprises and something for everyone. Licensed in NH and VT • Louise Charest Caouette, ABR, Broker Sally Pratt, GRI, CBR, Broker Associate Sale indoors, lunch available to benefit the Northeast Kingdom Skating Club. Rhonda O’Hearn, Sales Associate, Bert Desrochers, Sales Associate

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Cottage Hospital ★ • BSN We have openings for full-time ski instructors for the P.O. Box 2001 Repair or adapt items. Have • Masters preferred or case management credentials 06-07 season. Lots of new programs and groups to Woodsville, NH 03785 603-747-9208 keep you busy all season. If you can’t join us for the For more information contact E.O.E. whole season, we also need ski instructors for our inter- national groups from 2/9 through 2/25. Chief Nursing Officer 603-747-9244 Part-Time Help Wanted your broken TV repaired and Contact us at www.loonmtn.com and click on jobs to complete an application. Submit resume to: E-mail: [email protected] or mail to: LIBRARY ASSISTANT To place your Human Resources To work Tuesday through Friday, 2:30 - 7pm, and Work at Loon for the season’s Cottage Hospital, alternate Saturdays. Interested candidates should P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785 be able to use a computer, communicate effec- turn that old dining table 40th anniversary of great skiing! 603-747-9208 tively with the public, and lift and carry stacks of books. Some college, and prior library experi- E.O.E. ence is preferred. Please send a letter of interest, We still have some openings for the 06-07 season waiting for you. resume, and three references to: Do you want to work in one of the best terrain parks as a Jeanne Dickerman into a coffee table. groomer? How about sharing your passion and knowledge for the Littleton Public Library sport by instructing? Do you want to work with kids? How about 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561 making some snow? We’ll also train you to drive a Loon Shuttle. No phone calls please. Contact us at www.loonmtn.com and click on jobs to complete an application. ★ PART-TIME NIGHT CUSTODIAN Recycle as much as possible. SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS Truck Driver LISBON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Nurse Manager LISBON, NH CLASSIFIED CDL Class A, mechanically NOW HIRING Lisbon Regional School District is seeking inclined. NO overnight. Med/Surg – Peds the following custodial positions: Take all of your aluminum Part-time Deliver, set up and service Challenging position for an RN with strong clinical Part-time Custodian: 20 hours per week, Hostess mobile homes. Mobile home experience and leadership background. to work evenings during the school year experience desirable. • Plan and manage department operations and to work daytime hours during school Server 48 hour - $676.00 a week. • High nurse to patient ratio vacations and the summer. Substitute Custodians: cans, glass bottles, newspa- Fairlane Homes • Substantial nurse autonomy This position(s) Dishwasher would be on an on-call basis as needed. • Positive nurse/physician relationships 800-325-5566 Prior custodial experience is preferred and Front Desk • BSN required, Masters preferred school related experience a plus. Clerk • Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Candidates should be dependable, motivat- ed, and possess good work ethics. pers and more to a recycling DISPLAY AD Apply in person. Submit resume to: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a Route 116 E-mail: [email protected] or mail to: letter of interest, current resume and three t. 302, Littleton Easton Rd. letters of reference to: 603-444-3971 Human Resources Franconia, NH Cottage Hospital Patrick C. Low, Ed. S., Superintendent The Courier center, and buy recycled 823-5542 P.O. Box 2001 White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 365 Union Street Woodsville, NH 03785 262 Cottage Street, Suite 230 EXPERIENCED 603-747-9208 Littleton, NH 03561 Littleton, NH BARTENDER E.O.E. Phone (603) 444-3925 03561 Weekends & Holidays Required Fax (603) 444-6299 items whenever possible. eoe (603) 444-3927 • Apply in Person • HELP Call 603-444-3927 WANTED

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Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union EXPERIENCED LUNENBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT HELP WANTED Has openings for the following positions: 1.0 FTE Grades 1 and 2 Teacher - BREAKFAST CHEF / COOK - SOU CHEF / LINE COOK Come join our team! 1.0 FTE Special Education Paraeducator Both to start with the FY 10 school year. - DISHWASHER A criminal record check is required. Route 116 - EXPERIENCED WAITSTAFF HOUSEKEEPING TEAM LEADER Easton Rd. 2nd Shift Interested applicants should send letter of interest, Franconia, NH Please apply in person or resume, teaching license and three letters of reference to: 823-5542 email: [email protected] Performs a variety of cleaning and housekeeping related tasks in patient and non-patient areas to maintain a sanitary and Jill Peck, Superintendent orderly condition throughout the hospital. Follows an estab- PO Box 255, Concord, VT 05824 lished safety and infection control guidelines. Must be willing E.O.E. to work a flexible schedule. Directs workload and activities for second shift housekeeping staff. eett Qualifications: Housekeeping / Custodial experience is required GG with a strong background in floor care techniques. Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred. lloosstt Littleton Regional Hospital offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Human Resources Department, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561 603 908 SAU 84 ~ LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERVISION OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR LNA PROGRAM

Littleton School District is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with long-term care experience to supervise LNA students for clinical practicum hours during the 2009-2010 school year. Bachelor’s degree preferred and must be approved by the NH State Board of Nursing as an LNA Instructor. $30.00 per hour. Flexible time FULL TIME REPORTER commitment as required, evening and weekends, hours not to in a good book! exceed 60. This position will remain open until filled. IN LANCASTER Copy of Professional certification and letter of interest may be sent directly to: We have an immediate opening Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union SAU 84 ~ Littleton School District for a full-time reporter for the WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT Attn: Bonnie Ash 102 School Street, Littleton, NH 03561 Coos County Democrat. is accepting applications for: [email protected] Beat covers both community news and sports. EOE Applicants should have strong writing experience 1.0 FTE Teacher and be able to generate a high story and photo Grades 3 & 4 Math & Science count on weekly deadlines. For the 2009-2010 School Year. I can Good people skills, evening and weekend avail- Interested candidates should send ability a must. Position offers competitive hourly a cover letter, resume, wage and a flexible schedule. Benefit package dance three letters of reference, includes health and dental insurance, paid per- sonal hours, mileage and expense reimbursement and copy of certification to: how can you keep a kid off drugs? and 401k. Submit cover letter, resume and three Donald Van Nostrand, Principal The truth is, a little of your time can make a lifetime of difference. Because writing samples (max 750 words). Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union kids with something to do are less likely to do drugs. You can help. For more information on drug prevention programs in your community, call or visit: email: [email protected] PO Box 255, Concord, VT 05824 1 877 KIDS 313 fax: 788-3022 A Criminal Records Check is required. www.youcanhelpkids.org Coos County Democrat Office of National Drug Control Policy PO Box 29, Lancaster NH 03598 E.O.E.

SAU 84 ~ LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT Mammograms is seeking qualified coaches for the 2009-2010 school year. CHEER/SPIRIT COACH Save Lives. Part-time from November 16, 2009 through March 12, 2010 Coaching experience, cheering experience in high school level or above and experience working with middle school aged children preferred. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. BOYS SOCCER COACH Part-time from August 7th through October 30th. Coaching experience, soccer experience in high school level or above and experience working with middle school aged children preferred. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY COACH Part-time from August 7th through October 30th. Coaching experience, field hockey experience in high school level or above and experience working with middle school aged children preferred. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. BOYS BASKETBALL COACH & GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH Part-time from December 1, 2009 through February 19, 2010. Coaching experience, basketball experience in high school level or above and experience working with middle school aged children preferred. All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a First Aid/CPR certification a plus. year. Breast cancer found early offers the best chance to VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. Part-time Spring of 2010. Coaching certification and softball coaching experience in high school level or For more information and answers to any of your cancer above preferred. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. questions, contact us any time, day or night. ALL POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and current resume. Bonnie Ash, Human Resources www.cancer.org SAU 84 ~ Littleton School District 1.800.ACS.2345 102 School Street, Littleton, NH 03561-4814 [email protected] Hope.Progress.Answers.® Telephone: (603)444-5215; Fax: (603)444-3015 EOE

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RSVP & The Volunteer Center PART-TIME PLANNING/ZONING Career Opportunities! www.rsvptoday.org/yourworld COORDINATOR – GRANT WRITER The Town of Lancaster a progressive community with a population of For more information, visit our website Are you skilled at building & maintaining 3500 is seeking an accomplished individual to oversee the planning/zoning process and grant writing. www.littletonhospital.org effective community relationships? This includes: or call 603-444-9331 or fax 603-444-9087 • Assisting the Planning Board in reviewing plans and assisting in ISO Coordinator of Volunteers for Haverhill, NH developing goals/objectives for the orderly growth and development. • Reviewing plans and specifications for building construction and area. Recruit, place, and support volunteers of all alterations Join Our Team! ages with a focus on 55+. Work with agencies and • Assisting in preparing and submitting for State and Federal Grants community groups. Strong reading / writing skills, • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships TEMPORARY FULL-TIME with staff individuals, agencies and the community and computer literacy required. Public speaking a • Ability to analyze planning and code enforcement problems This position reports to the Town Manager. This position is 32 hours REPORTER plus. Must be team oriented & also able to work per week. The Courier, the Littleton area’s weekly source for commu- autonomously in the field. 15 hours per week. Discover the advantages of working with the Town of Lancaster. nity news, seeks an eager self-starter to join our news team Deadline: August 12, 2009 Please send your resume to: on a temporary full time basis from September to Town of Lancaster November. c/o Edward J. Samson Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work individu- SEND RESUME TO: 25 Main Street ally and as part of a team, have keen attention to detail, Beth Schibley, PO Box 433, Lebanon NH 03766 Lancaster, NH 03584 exhibit good communication skills in person and on the or email to [email protected]. telephone and have strong writing ability. Deadline for resumes: August 17, 2009 The ideal candidate will also have a flexible schedule for covering meetings and events and be able to set and achieve goals for short-term and long-term stories. Computer and typing skills are also necessary and photog- N O W H I R I N G raphy experience is a plus. Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Krystin St. George, Editor Mittersill The Courier PO Box 230, Littleton, NH 03561 E-mail: [email protected] HELP WANTED Resort BLACK DIAMOND NEEDS: is seeking SAU 84 ~ LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT AM & PM Servers HOUSEKEEPERS AM & PM Dishwashers PART-TIME PRE-SCHOOL Bartenders FRIDAY UNIT CLEANERS PARAPROFESSIONAL Starting July 1st. Year round or seasonal Benefits are health Club membership & HOUSEKEEPING - UNIT INSPECTOR Littleton School District is seeking qualified candidates for a Restaurant & spa discounts. full-time Pre-School Paraprofessional for the 2009-10 school year. CONTACT: (Friday only) 25 hours per week, 5 days per week. Kara Taylor, Human Resources/Payroll Manager Year round position Mountain Club on Loon Salary range is per negotiated agreement. 603.745.2244 x5361 • Fax: 603.745.2317 Apply in person: Qualified applicants are invited to apply directly through [email protected] www.SchoolSpring.com Mittersill Alpine Resort Position open until filled 193 Mittersill Road, Franconia, NH 03580 EOE Are you looking for a stable company that appreciates the work/life balance? Essex-Caledonia Look no further than Interim Healthcare! SAU 84 ~ LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT Supervisory Union BEHAVIOR COACH Is seeking applications for the following position: Littleton School District is seeking a qualified individual with experience promoting positive behaviors among primary through DIRECTOR OF high school-aged students. The successful candidate for this SPECIAL EDUCATION - FTE 1.0 full-time, 2-year, grant funded position will: • Demonstrate the ability to address behavioral issues that Immediate opening. This administrative position We are seeking caring arise among PreK-12 students effectively oversees all aspects of special education in the • Communicate well with students, staff and parents Essex-Caledonia Supervisory Union. RN’s, LPN’s • Be knowledgeable about restorative justice measures and Must possess or be eligible for a VT Special with trach/vent experience incorporate them, to the greatest degree possible, in Education Administrator License. for days, nights and weekends. disciplinary situations • Maintain accurate and current documentation as needed for If interested, please send letter of interest, We offer benefits, supportive office staff, local decision-making and state reporting resume, license and three and flexible scheduling. • Work closely with the Director of Student Services, and other current letters of reference to: school staff and consultants to ensure that a positive, safe Come join our family of caregivers!! and productive learning environment prevails Steve Sanborn, CEO Call Mary TODAY: • Assist students in taking responsibility for their actions PO Box 255, Concord, VT 05824 Tel: (603) 298-7411 Fax: (603) 298-7413 A degree in education, counseling, mental health or E.O.E. or e-mail: [email protected] a related field and 2 or more years' experience preferred. Visit our website: www.interimhealthcare.com This position will remain open until filled. EOE Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume directly Excellent through www.SchoolSpring.com. Banking Job EOE Opportunity THE LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Northway Bank, the largest independent community commercial recognized as one of the Best Schools in NH, LANDAFF SCHOOL DISTRICT exceptional bank in New Hampshire is looking for candidates and located in a year round recreational setting in BETHLEHEM SCHOOL DISTRICT for the following Career opportunity in the Grafton and Coos the White Mountains announces the following County Markets. openings for the 2009-2010 school year: PART-TIME VP/Regional Relationship Manager SCHOOL BUS DRIVER POSITION PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR The ideal candidate, working as part of a team, must enjoy work- FULL-TIME SCHOOL YEAR WITH BENEFITS The Landaff School District and the Bethlehem School ing with the public and possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, District are seeking applicants for a Part-time Preschool sales, business development and customer service skills. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS K-12 Coordinator for the 2009-2010 school year. Experienced candidates looking to share their talents in a chal- $70 per day with degree Landaff Part-time Preschool Coordinator - approximately lenging and rewarding team-based environment are encouraged one day per month to apply. MS/HS SPECIAL EDUCATION Bethlehem Part-time Preschool Coordinator – approxi- At Northway Bank PARAPROFESSIONAL mately 8 hours per week starting in July. Both positions are responsible for development & facilitation • We are a vibrant organization with an active sales culture. TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR HS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR of Individual Education Programs for children ages 3 to 5. • We focus on our customers and provide excellent customer service. Special Education certification is required. Candidates should • We respect, and recognize our employees for excellent performance. be able to work as part of a team, have strong work ethic, be • We actively participate in the communities in which we do business. Interested parties should send a letter of interest, enthusiastic and possess the ability to promote the develop- a resume, three letters of reference to: ment of children. Salary commensurate with experience. Northway Bank offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, Joanne Osgood a positive work environment, and future career growth oppor- Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, tunities. Interested applicants may view Northway Bank Career Lin-Wood Public School current resume, verification of certification and three letters Opportunities and apply online via our website listed below. P.O. Box 846, Lincoln, NH 03251 of reference to: 603-745-2051 Human Resources Northway Bank, Human Resources Department White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 Apply Online: www.northwaybank.com Job Applications are available on our website at 262 Cottage Street, Suite 230 www.lin-wood.org under the “Employment” section Littleton, NH 03561 Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer Phone (603) 444-3925 ~ (603) 444-6299 Women and Minority Applications Encouraged The Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative School District is an equal opportunity employer. eoe

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Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Rental Sharing Automobiles Berlin - One bedroom apartment. Lancaster - 2 bedrm 1st floor apt with Littleton - Two - 1 Bdrm, first floor, utilities included - $850/mo(No Pets) Whitefield - Roommate wanted. LITTLETON - 2006 Kia Rio, auto- Heat and hot water included. HUD ap- screened in porch. Excellent in-town heat incl - Coin op laundry - No pets, $600/mo. includes all, in large Victori- matic, 22,000 miles, a/c & CD proved. $500/month. Call 603-321- location, includes washer/dryer, $575/mo. SUGAR HILL an home on 3 1/2 acres, ample park- player/AM/FM radio,$7,500. Summer 0166. heat/hot water, snowplowing, lawn Please call Herbie @ 1 Bdrm 1st flr apt, Heat & Hot water ing. Walking distance to center of & winter tires. One owner. Call 444- care. No smoking. No pets. Reinhold Associates included - $550/mo(No Pets) town. Call 603-631-0070. 5459. Berlin, NH - Northern Lights Hous- $695/month. Call 520-2172. 603-823-7700 x206. ing: For Immediate Occupancy a cozy BERLIN RENTALS Boats Studio apartment. Rent is $350 a LANCASTER - First week free, LITTLETON - two-bedroom near 1. 179 Park St, 2 Bdrm 1st flr with 1 FRANCONIA - Cottage for rent, newly month with all utilities included. On- ground floor; free heat, hot water. downtown. $700 plus utilities. Call car garage and all utilities included - renovated. Call 603-444-5528. BASS TRACKER Fishing Boat, site laundry, common room & beauti- Fully renovated, well-managed, no 991-9364 $650/mo 17.5’, 50HP outboard, trawling ful rap around porches for tenant use. dogs. 1 bdrm, $425; 2 bdrm $525. Call LITTLETON 155 South St., Two 1BR STARK, NH - NEW 3BR, 1.5 bath motor, includes trailer, ready to Income guidelines do apply. Call 802-274-8561 or 802-274-2094. Duplex, appliances including W/D. apartments available including heat BATH go. $2500. Call 603-279-8837 AHEAD Property Management toll free Nice country setting. 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References, lease and de- Porch, parking. $695 per month. Ref- Rent cottage, $500/mo. no utilities. Call Pe- ter Wright 603-616-9566. MAKE floor, newly renovated. No pets, no posit. $550/month. Call (603) 788- erences. COLDWELL BANKER COVEY smoking. Call 444-0773. 3765. Commercial space for rent - Main REALTORS. 444-6737 Street in Lancaster. Large space with Rooms For Rent Bethlehem NH - Large 1 BR Apt for Lancaster - One bedroom apartment LITTLETON—1 Bedrooms 1st floor, nice visibility, windows, good office FRANCONIA - Private Motel Style rent, $575 per month. Includes Heat, for rent. Quiet neighborhood. HEAT, HOT WATER, trash, included, space. Everything included. Call 603- Rooms w/baths in town, Close to Local MONEY 9 Ft ceilings, tall kitchen cabinetry $600/month, heat and all utilities in- $575/month. 3rd Floor, HEAT, HOT 788-4921 or 978-771-0754. amenities. Utilities included, off street and ceiling fan, fresh paint through cluded. 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No smokers DRY, SHORT WALK TO DOWNTOWN Anthony 617-840-5595 swimming pool, tennis, on golf or pets. 869-2244 AND LOON MTN. NO PETS OR course, available now through April, Bethlehem, NH, Main St., 2BR, 2 SMOKING, 2 PEOPLE MAX, $700 $2500/mo. all utilities included. Must bath, large utility room with W/D MTH, CALL TJ AT 636-2430 be 55 or older. Call 539-1990. hookup, $850/mo. includes heat, hot LISBON: BOYNTON APTS 14 South water, and cable. Call 508-737-0102 Main, 1 & 2 bedrooms starting at Cleaning BETHLEHEM: 1 bedroom apartment $151.38 per week includes stove, re- Prime Storefront Littleton: Main Cleaning Services - 2 CLEAN FOR on Main St., living room, dining room, frigerator, basic heat, hot water and Street Level in the Tilton Opera YOU. Residential and Commercial, W/D hook up, $550 per month in- dumpster. Call John 800-852-8624. Block Building, Main Street Little- fully insured. References. 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FOUNDATION NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY A copy of the 2008 Annual Report REQUEST FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of and pursuant to the statutory power of sale granted in a certain of the Edelweiss Charitable mortgage (the "Mortgage") dated June 15, 2008, by and between Angelica's Seafood Restaurant, LLC (the Foundation is available for "Mortgagor"), having an address as stated in the Mortgage of 2085 Main Street, Bethlehem, Grafton County, State inspection at the offices of H&R The Alpine Village Condominiums of North Woodstock, NH is of New Hampshire, and Connecticut River Bank N.A. (the "Mortgagee"), having an address of 245 Main St., PO Block, 76 Main Street, Littleton, accepting bids for the following contract. Box 500, Charlestown, New Hampshire, which Mortgage is recorded in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds at NH 03561 during the hours of 9:00 Book 3292, Page 0898, for breach of condition(s) of the Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, will a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any citizen may sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, on August 19, 2009 at 11:00AM, the mortgaged premises located at 2085 Main Street, MASONRY FIREPLACE COVERS Bethlehem, NH (the “Premises”), which are located in the Town of Bethlehem, Grafton County, State of New request the Annual Report from Apply copper to protect the exterior bricks Hampshire, together with all rights, easements and other appurtenances thereto and as more particularly bounded Mrs. Barbara Andross Odell at the directly over the fireboxes on 51 masonry fireplaces. and described as follows: above offices of H&R Block within 180 days after the publication of Certain pieces or parcels of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in the Town this notice. Bids must be received on or before August 14, 2009. The of Bethlehem, County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, more particularly described as follows: August 5, 2009 Alpine Village Board of Directors reserves the right to accept LOT #1: Beginning at an iron pin in the northerly line of Main Street, so-called, at the southwest comer of land now or formerly of Gifford; thence running North 78 degrees 55 minutes 8 seconds West along said northerly line of Main or refuse any and all bids. For specifications contact Ernie Street, one hundred fifty-eight and twenty-five hundredths (158.25) feet to an iron pin; thence running North 10 THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Holtzman at 603-745-9067 or e-mail at [email protected]. degrees 3 minutes 56 seconds East along remaining land now or formerly of Frederick E. Aldrich three hundred GRAFTON, SS twenty and forty-two hundredths (320.42) feet to an iron pin; thence running South 83 degrees 25 minutes 25 sec- COURT OF PROBATE onds East along line of Lot 3 of the Aldrich Subdivision one hundred seventy-seven and seven hundredths (177.07) APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES feet to an iron pin at the southwest corner of land now or formerly of Derby; thence running South 14 degrees 24 minutes 19 seconds West along land now or formerly of United Methodist Church ninety-eight and eighty-seven Notice is hereby given that the here- hundredths (98.87) feet to an iron pin; thence running South 12 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds West along line of inafter listed have been duly appointed Town of Bethlehem said Gifford two hundred thirty-five and sixty-eight hundredths (235.68) feet to the point of beginning. Containing by the Judge of Probate for Grafton 1.25 acres, more or less. County. Zoning Board Public Hearing LOT #3: Beginning at an iron pin at the southwest comer of land now or formerly of Derby and at the northeast cor- ROUSSEAU, ARMOND J., late of ner of Lot 1 described above; thence running North 83 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds West along line of said Lot Bethlehem. Pauline Reinhard 17 1 one hundred seventy-seven and seven hundredths (1 77.07) feet to an iron pin; thence running North 83 degrees Hancock Ln., Bethlehem, NH 03574, 25 minutes 25 seconds West along remaining land now or formerly of Frederick Aldrich fifty-eight and two tenths Executrix. Case #315-2009-ET-00346 August 13, 2009 (58.2) feet to an iron pin at the southwest corner of land now or formerly of Reid; thence running North 11 degrees The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing 13 minutes 42 seconds East along land of said Reid one hundred two and thirty-seven hundredths (102.37) feet to MATSUSHITA, Barbara K., late of Sugar an iron pin at land now or formerly of Sanborn; thence running North 11 degrees 22 minutes 53 seconds East along Hill. Kayo R. Matsushita 10 Brentwood for Herb Lahout for a Special Exception of the Zoning land of said Sanborn two hundred three and three hundredths (203.03) feet to an iron pin at land now or formerly Ave., White Plains, NY 10605, Executrix. Ordinance Article V, section B, for multi-family of Greenberg; thence running North 11 degrees 37 minutes 11 seconds East along land of said Greenberg sixty- Mark C. Russell, Esq. P.O. Box 70, development in District 1 zone, located on Maple Street, on seven and twenty-three hundredths (67.23) feet to land now or formerly of Ward; thence running North 13 degrees Littleton, NH 03561, Resident Agent. 24 minutes 50 seconds East along land of said Ward two hundred fifty-nine and seventy four hundredths (259.74) Case #315-2009-ET-00319 August 13, 2009 at 6:15pm, Town Building 3rd Floor. feet to the southerly line of Pleasant Street, so-called; thence running South 74 degrees 39 minutes 5 seconds East GAFFNEY, ROBERT C., along said southerly line two hundred seventy and thirty-five hundredths (270.35) feet to land now or formerly of late of Lisbon. The Town Building has elevator access on the ground level. Rainbow Realty; thence running South 14 degrees 32 minutes 20 seconds West along land of said Rainbow Realty Michael R. Gaffney, 206 Turkey Hills Rd., two hundred ninety-three and fifty-six hundredths (293.56) feet to an iron pin; thence running South 15 degrees 3 East Granby, CT 06026-9402 Executor. minutes 18 seconds West along land of said Rainbow Realty fifty-two and forty-six hundredths (52.46) feet to an Mark C. Russell, Esq., PO Box 70, 125 iron pin at land now or formerly of L and M Realty Trust; thence running South 17 degrees 7 minutes 2 seconds Main St., Littleton, NH 03561 Resident West along land of said L and M Realty Trust and said Derby two hundred forty-nine and fifty-eight hundredths Agent. Case #315-2009-ET-00263 (249.58) feet to the point of beginning. Containing 3.98 acres, more or less. All persons having claims against said Meaning and intending to describe all and the same premises described in the Mortgage. estate are requested to exhibit them for payment and all indebted to make pay- Date, Time and Place of Sale: Subject to the terms set forth below, the sale shall take place on August 19, ment. 2009, at 1:00AM at the Premises located at 2085 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH. Town, County and Street of the Premises: The Premises is located on the Northerly side of Main Street, and Dated at Haverhill on the 24th day of located in the Town of Bethlehem, County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire. July A.D. 2009 BY ORDER OF THE COURT. Location Where Mortgage Instruments May Be Examined: A copy of the Mortgage may be examined by any inter- /s/ Rebecca R. Wyman ested person at Hughes Law Office PLLC, 26 Bank Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 (contact: John R. Register of Probate Hughes, Jr., Esquire). Terms: The Premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, other assessments and liens thereon, and all other liens, restrictions, easements, improvements, covenants, tenancies, rights, encumbrances and mat- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ters of any kind and every nature which may be entitled to precedence over the lien of the Mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of and pursuant to the statutory power of sale granted in a certain The Premises will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Except for warranties arising by operation of law, if any, the con- ALFRED CUNHA, III veyance of all or any part of the Premises will be made by the Mortgagee and accepted by the successful bidder mortgage (the "Mortgage") dated August 1,2003, by and between (the "Mortgagor"), having without any express or implied warranties whatsoever, including, without limitation, any WARRANTY OF MER- an address as stated in the Mortgage of 13 Hedgerose Lane, Bethlehem, Grafton County, State of New Hampshire, CONNECTICUT RIVER BANK CHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, any representations as to and (the "Mortgagee"), having an address of 245 Main St., PO Box 500, the accuracy of any statement contained in the aforesaid description of the premises or the description contained Charlestown, New Hampshire, which Mortgage is recorded in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds at Book 2864, PUB- in the Mortgage. Page 0224, for breach of condition(s) of the Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, will sell at LIC AUCTION, on August 19, 2009 at 1:00p.m., at the mortgaged premises located at 13 Hedgerose Lane (the In order to qualify to bid for the Premises at the public auction, interested persons must present to the "Premises"), which are located in the Town of Bethlehem, Grafton County, State of New Hampshire, together with Mortgagee or its agent at the time of the sale a deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash or by certi- all rights, easements and other appurtenances thereto and as more particularly bounded and described as follows: fied, cashier's, treasurer's or bank check, or other funds satisfactory to the Mortgagee (“Satisfactory Funds”), made payable to the Mortgagee. A certain tract or parcel of land , with the buildings thereon, situated on the northerly side of Main Street, U.S. Route 302, at the comer of Hedgerose Lane, so-called, in the Town of Bethlehem, County of Grafton, State of New The Mortgagee reserves the right to solicit separate or combined bids on all parcels described in the Mortgage Hampshire, being Lot 1 as shown on a certain plan entitled "CLUSTER SUBDIVISION PLAN, NORTHERN PINES, by announcement made prior to or at the sale. Any portion of the Premises not sold at the public auction shall be Hedgerose Lane, Bethlehem, New Hampshire, Property of Christopher Chisholm and Herm Fortier, 6 Fernwood and remain subject to the lien of the Mortgage notwithstanding the sale of any other portion of the Premises. Place, Bow, New Hampshire, SURVEYED OCTOBER 1987, designed May 1989, BY PHOENIX HILL ASSOCI- The successful bidder for the Premises shall be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale satisfactory to ATES, Route 302, Bethlehem, New Hampshire," which plan is recorded in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds Mortgagee at the conclusion of the public auction. The successful bidder shall pay to the Mortgagee on the date of as Plan No. 58 10. the foreclosure sale and in Satisfactory Funds, an additional deposit in such amount as is necessary, if any, to bring Also conveying herewith an easement to enter upon Lots 2 and 3 for purposes of maintaining, repairing, and the full amount of the deposit to ten percent (10%) of the bid price. The successful bidder must pay the balance of replacing drainage ditches reserved in deed from Fleet Bank-NH to Marcel J. Paquette and William C. Boedecker the bid price, in full, in Satisfactory Funds, within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale. Further terms may be by deed dated December 3, 1990, recorded December 4, 1990, at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds, Book announced at the time of the sale. 1890, Page 305. The Mortgagee reserves the right to: (i) cancel or adjourn and continue the sale to such later date as the Mortgagee may deem necessary or desirable; (ii) bid upon and purchase the Premises, or any part thereof, at the The above-described and herein-conveyed premises are conveyed SUBJECT TO a certain Declaration of sale without producing any deposit; (iii) to reject any and all bids at the sale for all or any part of the Premises; (iv) Restrictions, Easements and covenants of Northern Pines, Hedgerose Lane Association, dated September 15, amend or change the terms of the sale set forth herein by announcement, written or oral, made before or during 1989, and recorded in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds at Book 1825, Page 830, and SUBJECT TO the the sale, which such change(s) or amendment(s) shall be binding on all bidders; and/or (v) convey the Premises, Bylaws of Northern Pines, Hedgerose Lane Association, recorded in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds at Book or any part thereof, to any other bidder at the sale should the high bidder default. 1825, Page 840. Inquiries: Inquiries regarding the auction should be addressed to Thomas Hirchak Company, Auctioneer, 1878 Meaning and intending to describe all and the same premises described in the Mortgage. Cady's Falls Road, Morrisville, VT 05661, telephone number 800- 634-7653 or John R. Hughes, Jr., Esquire, Date, Time and Place of Sale: Subject to the terms set forth below, the sale shall take place on August 19,2009 Hughes Law Office PLLC, counsel for Mortgagee, telephone number 603-448-3355. at 1 :00p.m. at the Premises. Town, County and Street of the Premises: The Premises is located on the northerly side RIGHT TO PETITION: TO THE MORTGAGOR, RECORD OWNER(S) OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES of Hedgerose Lane, and located in the Town of Bethlehem, County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire. AND/OR LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RSA 479:25: YOU Location Where Mortgage Instruments May Be Examined: A copy of the Mortgage may be examined by any ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUN- interested person at the offices of Hughes Law Office PLLC, 26 Bank Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 TY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND (contact: John R. Hughes, Jr., Esquire). UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. Terms: The Premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, other assessments and liens thereon, Dated: July 15,2009 and all other liens, restrictions, easements, improvements, covenants, tenancies, rights, encumbrances and mat- ters of any kind and every nature which may be entitled to precedence over the lien of the Mortgage. CONNECTICUT RIVER BANK, NA BY ITS ATTORNEYS, The Premises will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS." Except for warranties arising by operation of law, if any, the HUGHES LAW OFFICE, PLLC conveyance of all or any part of the Premises will be made by the Mortgagee and accepted by the successful bid- der without any express or implied warranties whatsoever, including, without limitation, any WARRANTY OF MER- By: ______CHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, any representations as to John R. Hughes, Jr. the accuracy of any statement contained in the aforesaid description of the Premises or the description contained 26 Bank Street in the Mortgage. PO Box 417 Lebanon, NH 03766 In order to qualify to bid for the Premises at the public auction, interested persons must present to the Telephone: (603)448-3355 7/29, 8/5, 812/09 Mortgagee or its agent at the time of the sale a deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash or by certi- fied, cashier's, treasurer's or bank check, or other funds satisfactory to the Mortgagee ("Satisfactory Funds"), made payable to the Mortgagee. The Mortgagee reserves the right to solicit separate or combined bids on all parcels described in the Mortgage by announcement made prior to or at the sale. Any portion of the Premises not sold at the public auction shall be and remain subject to the lien of the Mortgage notwithstanding the sale of any other portion of the Premises. The successful bidder for the Premises shall be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale satisfactory to Mortgagee at the conclusion of the public auction. The successful bidder shall pay to the Mortgagee on the date of the foreclosure sale and in Satisfactory Funds, an additional deposit in such amount as is necessary, if any, to bring the full amount of the deposit to ten percent (10%) of the bid price. The successful bidder must pay the bal- get ance of the bid price, in full, in Satisfactory Funds, within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale. Further terms may be announced at the time of the sale. The Mortgagee reserves the right to: (i) cancel or adjourn and continue the sale to such later date as the Mortgagee may deem necessary or desirable; (ii) bid upon and purchase the Premises, or any part thereof, at the sale without producing any deposit; (iii) to reject any and all bids at the sale for all or any part of the Premises; (iv) amend or change the terms of the sale set forth herein by announcement, written or oral, made before or during the sale, which such change(s) or amendment(s) shall be binding on all bidders; and/or (v) convey the Premises, history or any part thereof, to any other bidder at the sale should the high bidder default. Inquiries: Inquiries regarding the auction should be addressed to Thomas Hirchak Company, Auctioneer, 1878 Cady's Falls Road, Morrisville, VT 05661, telephone number 800-634-7653 or to John R. Hughes, Jr., Esquire, Hughes Law Office PLLC, counsel for Mortgagee, telephone number 603-448-3355. RIGHT TO PETITION: TO THE MORTGAGOR, RECORD OWNER(S) OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES AND/OR LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RSA 479:25: YOU buff. ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUN- TY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. Dated: July 15, 2009

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17th annual Top Notch Triathlon A ‘TOP NOTCH’ test

CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Competitors start the bicycling leg in Franconia at the 17th annual Top Notch Triathlon Aug. 1.

CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER A swimmer enters the water at Echo Lake for the second leg of the 17th annual Top Notch Triathlon on Aug. 1 in Franconia.

It's never too soon to plan a child's first fishing adventure By DIANNE TIMMINS I see things in a whole new way... We might start there, where N.H. Fish and Game At home in the evening, the stream channel is narrow,and I remember my mom taking when I stare down into my target pool habitats. I'll explain me fishing on Powwow Pond daughter's eyes and she flashes to her the importance of various (Kingston) with my brothers. her full-hearted smile, I can't types of habitats and how each help but think of what it will be one plays a critical role in a fish's CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER We'd purchase worms and head Lewis Chamberlain, right, heads into a corner ahead of Ryley Walker, center, and out for a morning or afternoon of like to take her fishing. I will start life cycle. She will most likely call out as my mom did, with me a biology nerd or something, Michael Brosnan, left, in the 17th annual Top Notch Triathlon on Aug. 1 in Franconia. targeting perch, with the bonus being a hefty smallmouth or warmwater areas like Burns Lake but I will still enjoy explaining largemouth bass. and Forest Lake, both in what I do for work. I remember my brother Whitefield. There's nothing like As my daughter gets older, I'll Kurt's interest fading the fastest sweet success to get a child call on my husband to assist in and brother Jay was not big into hooked on fishing. Start by tar- teaching her how to fly-fish. He worms, but I could have stayed geting sunfish and then moving is the one who taught me, and I all day or night long. If it wasn't into more challenging gamefish am still learning new bits and for the biplane-sized mosqui- like bass, pickerel and pike. pieces each time I go. We can toes, I think we would have. Another area to try is Partridge then take family trips to the We'd also do some fishing on Lake in Littleton, where Fish Connecticut River or the Kingston Lake (Great Pond) and and Game's most recent netting Androscoggin. Perhaps we'll catch sunfish. It has been a long results indicated populations of head south to the Pemigewasset. time since I have angled those both smallmouth and large- The East Branch parallels the waterbodies, but rumor has it mouth bass, above-average sized Kancamagus Highway. It will be they still provide good warmwa- brown bullheads (catfish/horned fun to show her all our favorite ter fisheries. pout), pickerel, pike and, of parts of New Hampshire as she Now it's my turn to pass on course, sunfish. gets older, exploring each lake, the tradition: I'm a new mom Then, I'll get my little girl river and mountain trail in turn. with a 14-week-old daughter. In into brook trout fishing, starting All of a sudden, a coo and recent months, adult conversa- with small streams and moving squeak break my concentration. I tion and thoughts of fisheries into larger rivers. We can head look down to a little chubba with were not a part of my immediate out to the Ellis River in eyes full of glee. "Hi there!" I world. Two weeks ago, I Jackson—or any small headwater exclaim. "I was just thinking of returned to my work as a fish- stream, for that matter. you." eries biologist and Coldwater Electrofishing surveys show that Timmins is a fisheries biologist Project Leader for N.H. Fish Ellis River contains only brook with region 1/Lancaster. and Game. Now that I am back, trout in its headwaters. Lisbon (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3) also got some strong innings season. from Lisbon’s Kyle Fifield and He added that the fans were a Myers drove in 13 runs and Higgins. huge support as well, as the Andrew Higgins 10. Fitzgerald, Fifield allowed just seven hits games in Lisbon drew at least Gagnon and Lisbon’s Riley in 12 innings of work and struck 100 fans. Northrop all scored 12 runs this out 16. He finished with a 2.25 “It was nice to come into the year. ERA. In 10.2 innings, Higgins league and make our presence “The bats were consistent and allowed three hits, struck out 16 felt,” he said. the kids picked each other up and collected two saves. The team also wished to after mistakes,” said Seaver. Seaver said the group was the thank the Zip McBurney Fund While Gagnon picked up the “most fun group” he has coached and the Lisbon Lions Club for second most innings pitched on in his eight years of coaching and making this season possible. The the team this summer, amassing a was ecstatic about the strong organizations donated money to 4-0 record in 22.1 innings, Seaver plays made by his team this the team for the season.

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If you collards and kale pass for the ging a couple of weeks some nurseries, and other have time, enrich the soil gourmet vegetable called behind due to the cool rainy plant retailers carry a few with compost or aged broccolini, and the young spell from which we have cabbage family seedlings for manure to replenish green seed pods of immature recently emerged. fall planting. The only sure micronutrients and give the turnips and all types of mus- No matter. We are now way to have vigorous young plants a strong start. tard are great in stir-fries and enjoying summer weather in seedlings is to grow your You can also use vigorous salads. all its glory and area gar- own, using the same proce- leafy greens to absorb any With broccoli, cabbage, dens are popping to life, be dures you would use in excess nitrogen left behind cauliflower and their close it blooms of Purple spring. As soon as the by spring crops. Space that cousins, hybrid varieties COURTESY IMAGE Coneflower (Echinacea seedlings are three weeks has recently been vacated by generally excel in terms of This pastel of Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch by Purpurea), the bright faces old, move them to the gar- snap beans or garden peas is fast, uniform growth, so this Dianne Taylor Moore of Littleton will be on display at of Black-Eyed Susan den during a period of often a great place to grow is one veggie group for (Rudbeckia Goldsturm) in cloudy weather. You can also heavy feeders such as which the hybrid edge is an WREN starting Aug. 14. flower beds, or cucumbers, try direct-seeding fast-grow- spinach and cabbage family asset. tomatoes, and squash in ing varieties of broccoli, kale crops. When sown into corn WREN vegetable gardens. Keep ’Em Wet However, due to harvest- DUNCAN MCKEE Even short periods of ing of natures bounty for the Seedlings of broccoli and cauliflower, started in drought stress can be prob- table, this is also the time of biodegradable pots, are ready for planting out. lematic in the growth curve Local Color exhibit year that holes appear in the of most fall crops. Dry soil vegetable garden. or kohlrabi. Sow the seeds in stubble, comparatively easy- can wreak havoc on slow- These holes can be uti- shallow furrows covered to-please leafy greens such growing carrots and beets, features work by lized, however, to transform with half an inch of potting as lettuce and mustard are and any type of setback can an otherwise fading veg- soil. Keep the soil moist until great at finding hidden be disastrous for fussy cauli- etable garden into a tapestry the seedlings germinate, caches of nitrogen. flower. Your best defense is area artists of delicious greens, from then thin them. The impor- to install a soaker hose tender lettuce to frost-proof tant thing is to get the plants Try Something New before you set out plants or BETHLEHEM—On tinues to be the still life. She spinach, with a sprinkling of up and growing in time to Many crops for your fall sow seeds. Keeping newly Friday, Aug. 14th at 5 p.m., states, “I enjoy the process mustard added for spice. catch the last waves of sum- garden may not only be new planted beds moist long the Gallery at WREN will of gathering pretty things, As long as seeds germi- mer heat. to your garden, but new to enough for seeds to germi- host an artists’ reception for the very different process nate in late July or early your kitchen, as well. Set nate is easy with leafy greens the exhibit Local Color, fea- of arranging, looking for August, fall gardens can Soil First aside small spaces to experi- such as arugula, Chinese grow the best cabbage, broc- Along with putting food ment with nutty-flavored cabbage, collards, or turnips, turing work of the three the light I want and photo- coli, and cauliflower, and it’s on your table, your fall gar- arugula, crunchy Chinese because the seeds germinate local painters—Littleton graphing, as much as the also prime time to sow car- den provides an opportunity cabbage, and super-cold- quickly, in five days or less. plein air/pastel artist process of painting. A bou- rots, rutabagas and turnips to manage soil fertility, and hardy mâche (corn salad). But beets, carrots, lettuce Dianne Taylor Moore, still quet of double tulips that to harvest in the fall. Filling even control weeds. Rustic Definitely put rutabaga on and spinach are often slower life and portraitist Amy just burst open begged space vacated by spring greens including arugula, your “gotta try it” list: Dense to appear, which means you Delventhal, of Bethlehem, to become the focus of a crops with summer-sown mustard and turnips make and nutty “Swede turnips” must keep the seeded bed and landscape painter painting." vegetables will keep your great triple-use fall garden are really good (and easy!) moist longer. Simple shade Larry Golden, of Portrait and landscape garden productive well into crops. They taste great, their when grown in the fall. Lyndonville, Vt. painter Larry Golden has fall and even winter. SEE ARDENER PAGE broad leaves shade out Many Asian greens have G , C10 While each artist has a been rendering Vermont’s Keep in mind that the height of summer is not the unique style, their work lush backdrop and Maine’s best time to start tender NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER PLAYERS shares similar subject mat- enchantingly volatile coast- seedlings of anything. Hot ter—lush images of north- line for over 35 years. days, diminished rainfall ern New England, both Using acrylic paints, he and heavy pest pressure close-up and distant views. directs his focus around must be considered in a Moore’s dazzling pastel natural shadow and light. sound planting plan, and paintings reflect her appre- Golden received his then there’s the challenge of ciation for working out- Masters of Fine Art from keeping fall plantings on doors, reaching for pastel Pratt Institute in New York, schedule. But you can meet chalk to capture the sea- and names Wolf Kahn as all of the basic requirements sons, mountains, lakes and one of his most influen- for a successful, surprisingly low-maintenance fall garden hiking trails unique to the tial instructors. He teaches by following a few easy North Country. Nature is art at the St. Johnsbury steps. The time you invest the foundation of her work, Academy in St. Johnsbury, now will provide a big which can be described as Vt. reward as you continue to rich, vivid and immediate. The exhibit opens Aug. harvest fresh vegetables Moore received her educa- 14. continues through Sept. from your garden long after tion at Maryland School of 7th and is sponsored by frost has killed your toma- Art, The Chicago Art Connecticut River Bank. toes and blackened your Institute and Portland The Gallery at WREN is beans. GEORGE MITCHELL/THE COURIER School of Art. open daily from 10 a.m.-5 The North Country Chamber Players performed a Bach Family Bash on a Saturday Locally known for her oil p.m. For more information, The Need for Seed night at the Sugar Hill Meeting House. From left are Ronnie Bauch, violin; Miki- portraits and watercol- please call Local Works Start seeds of broccoli, Sophia Cloud, violin; Kendall Betts, French horn; Chris Finckel, cello and Bernard or florals, Delventhal’s Marketplace, WREN’s Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Rose, harpsichord. retail store, at 869-3100. cauliflower and kale favorite genre to paint con- Two rhinos on the planet, both the stuff of nightmares mong the many letters I han- would say, you bettcha. hit the left rearview mirror and rico- heavy monster- dled this week was one from This was back in the mid-‘70s chet into the cab, and have no prob- movie music here) NORTH COUNTRY a reader in the Lakes when I was working full-time as a lem dealing with them. In general, large mandibles. ARegion (Wolfeborough, I think, but roving feature guy for the New the rule is to (a) check your lap, then The Scout had a NOTEBOOK I’ve already answered it and trashed Hampshire Sunday News. For some the seat, and (b) absent any live standard transmis- it so I’ve forgotten) who reminded reason I was intrigued by stinging insect, drive on. If (a) turns sion. I put it in neutral and coasted, By: me about an “Ugh!” column I wrote Sandwich’s road agent, Moose up a very alive, agitated, hostile, looking for a place to pull over. That a few years ago that particularly hit Evans, and went up to do a story on stinger-extended creature, you done, I hopped out and over behind John home. This is not my oft-repeated him—I forget why. At any rate, I freak out, which is the cause of the vehicle, keeping my left hand lament about all of the towns except wound up taking what I’ve always many accidents. tight to control (sort of) whatever Harrigan Moultonborough dropping the thought of as one of the best photos I was maybe five miles east of was thrashing and trying to bite me. “ugh” of old. It’s about a subject that of my entire career, which is a pretty Moose’s house when something hit Now what? We’re talking Bean is just plain “Ugh,” as in “Yuck.” long career and getting longer. It the mirror with a “whack!” that boots here. Obviously the right boot attempts to kill it with a heavy shoe. “I encountered this gigantic, showed Moose, his wife, and his sounded like a one-wood off the tee. had to come off and my trousers I still have dreams about this sec- unbelievable insect,” his letter father standing in the front yard of “Jesus Mary and Joseph, what the unbelted and unzipped and my ond encounter and once in a while began, or words to that effect. their home, along with a huge white hell was that?” I wondered. This is right leg freed for support while I tell the story at an opportune time “Didn’t you write about a similar turkey. Why the turkey was on an expression that has been handed addressed the clear and present around a dinner table at one event experience?” hand and down by generations on the Irish danger on the left. or the other, at which tablemates Well, boy, as Sarah Palin side of my French-Irish lineage. That done, I unlaced the left boot, invariably shudder and utter things I looked down first at my crotch worked my pants down to where like “Ugh! And “Yuck!” (naturally), then the seat, then the the battle raged, steadied myself This fascination with giant man- insisting on floorboard, then all around. with my right hand on the open eating insects apparently runs in the strutting into the Nothing. Perhaps, I concluded, it door, and prepared for the final, family. While writing this I con- picture I don’t ricocheted out, not in. We have desperate move. This involved (a) versed with eldest daughter Karen, know. Moose fea- always been known as a family of letting go of whatever it was, and who now is a hard-bitten newspa- tured legs as thick as optimists. (b) getting my leg out of the pants per editor but once served as a tree-trunks, and his A few seconds later I felt some- with the utmost speed. Korean linguist with the Army. She overall cuffs were rolled thing crawling up the inside of my Out onto the gravel dropped one was in a class session on protective up a good five inches left pant-leg. This was after it had of the biggest, fiercest-looking gear and looked up to see an insect over thick-soled boots. negotiated my 10-inch Bean boot. I insects I’d ever seen. It immediately about two feet long crawling across What a guy. looked down to see a bulge the size turned straight toward me, tank- the outside window. I had business further of an Extra Jumbo Egg moving up like, and opened its huge jaws. Her first instinct was to stand up east on that sunny sum- the inside of my trouser. It was, I immediately realized, a and yell that everyone had to evac- mer day, so I motored along “Don’t freak,” came to mind, and rhinoceros beetle, one of the largest uate, immediately, but she wound quirky, twisting, dipping, then “What the hell do I do here?” insects on the planet, a scarabaeid of up staring in amazement and say- narrow, beautiful, saved- The bulge was now almost to my the genus Dynastes, which just so ing “Gosh, gee,” or something like from-the-improvement-engi- knee. I reached down and grabbed happens to sort of rhyme with that.

COURTESY PHOTO neers Route 113, my arm out the it from the outside, in what I hoped “nasty.” I knew this from once hav- Don’t mess with this guy: One of the window of my ’70 Scout. was a death grip. The bulge pro- ing encountered one in the bath- John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, several species of rhinoceros Now, I’m accustomed to hav- ceeded to thrash and scratch and try room of our apartment in Colebrook, N.H. 03576. E-mail: hooli- beetles, ready for battle. ing the odd bee, hornet or wasp to clench what seemed to be (a little Manchester, which shrugged off my [email protected]. C2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Arts & Leisure Screening of Adoration BETHLEHEM— school that his father placed has toppled over into reality Canadian filmmaker Atom a bomb that failed to deto- as he struggles to come to Egoyan has spent most of his nate in his mother’s carry- terms with a terrible tragedy. career exploring themes of on. Sabine suddenly Bostick’s performance as identity and perception, and becomes close to Simon, Simon is exceptional and he returns to this territory while debate about his thoroughly convincing, and again in Adoration, screening father’s actions lights up the pushes Adoration toward the Aug. 7 and 9-12 at The school, with Egoyan careful- heady heights of Egoyan’s Colonial Theatre. ly steering his film in several best work in Exotica (1994) Simon (Devon Bostick) is unexpected directions. and The Sweet Hereafter a bright high-school student Egoyan is a master story- (1997). A complex and who lives with his uncle, teller who knows exactly thought-provoking work, Tom (Scott Speedman), fol- how to subtly manipulate Adoration works well as both lowing the death of his par- the timeline of Adoration to mystery and engaging ents, Rachel (Rachel keep his audience on their drama. Blanchard) and Sami (Noam toes. Feature movie show times Jenkins). When Simon visits The truth behind the at The Colonial this week are Rachel’s dying father, he death of Simon’s parents Friday and Sunday through learns that Sami may have slowly unravels as the film Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and killed himself and Rachel by progresses, and the juxtapo- Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. deliberately crashing their sition in values between (two-for-one night). There car. In Simon’s high school, Simon and Tom is thorough- will now be a show on his French and drama ly examined. Egoyan clever- Saturday evening. For more teacher, Sabine (Arsinee ly uses Simon’s obsession information about upcoming Khanjian), reads a story with Internet chatrooms to movies, concerts, children’s about a terrorist who tried to give insight into the escala- events and other special blow up an airplane by tion of interest in his false events call 869-3422, find planting a bomb in his girl- declaration about his par- The Colonial on Facebook or friend’s luggage. Simon ents’ past, but he is always visit on line at www. claims the story is about his painted as a sympathetic BethlehemColonial.org. parents, telling the whole character whose fantasy life

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Victoria Fura Local teen teaching peers to knit LITTLETON—Victoria advance. Students may especially amongst college Fura, a junior at White bring in their yarns, needles, students, and Yarn Garden Mountain School and hooks, purchase them at the would like to give local teens COURTESY PHOTO Littleton resident, will be shop, or select from donated an opportunity to learn these Despite a weak economy and threatening skies everyone associated with the fourth teaching teenagers to knit or needles and yarns. Fura is a skills before they head off to annual Colonial Theatre Benefit Golf Tournament went home a winner. All 51 golfers crochet on the first three summer employee of the school. The class is open to who played in an 18-hole scramble format tournament left the Bethlehem Country Tuesday nights in August yarn shop and has been knit- beginner or intermediate Club (BCC) knowing they had all participated in a great event that netted $3,145 to sup- from 5-6:30 p.m. at Yarn ting and crocheting for five knitters and crocheters who port the Colonial Children's programming. Over $5,000 in prizes were awarded for Garden in Parker’s years. She is also giving a would like to expand their best team score, longest drives, longest putts, closest to the hole and as well as an array Marketplace in Littleton. class on making a baby bam- skills. The class is free, but stu- boo sweater. Knitting and wonderful raffle prizes donated by over 30 local business sponsors. The fifth Annual dents are asked to sign up in crocheting have taken off, Colonial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, July 23, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the BCC. In the photo, Bill Donavan, left, accepts the award for low gross team score from Len Reed, which was 18 holes of golf for four at the newly renovated golf course at the Mount Washington Resort. THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 C3 Arts & Leisure

Youth art classes underway at Littleton Studio School LITTLETON—Youth of They will listen to a reading textures for decoration. Aug. 11 and running Carol Pires is offering all ages can find cool classes of When Clay Sings, by Byrd Work can be picked up after through Sept. 8. Kids will “Basket-Making Camp” at the Littleton Studio School Taylor, and then use this it has been bisque fired, use dye and soap, wool and Monday through Thursday, in August. inspiration to create a pot- glazed in the child’s choice rope to focus on different Aug. 10-13, from 9 a.m.- Potter Maria Neal is lead- tery rhythm section. Tuition of color, and fired to comple- fabrics and ways to use noon. Kids can learn to ing two classes Saturday, is $25 and includes all mate- tion. Parents are welcome to them. They’ll create projects weave a wreath, a flag, and a Aug. 8. In the morning, from rials. attend with their children. including felted soap, tie- birdhouse using basket- 10 a.m.-noon, children five In the afternoon, from 1-3 Tuition is $30 and includes dye, fabric beads, a woven making techniques. Tuition years old and up can bring a p.m., children six-years-old all materials. wall hanging, and a draft- is $120 and includes all parent to “Music Makers,” and older can make “Little Lauren Anderson is offer- stopping dog. Tuition is $85 materials. where they will learn simple Plates for Little Hands.” ing a five-week session for and includes all materials. “Personalize It” is taught hand-building techniques to They will use a four to eight-year-olds called Students entering grades by Cecily Yarosh, where kids make a variety of clay rattles slump/hump mold to make “Fabric of Our Lives,” from 3-6 can choose from three can make pottery for them- in different shapes and sizes. their own plates, and create 4-5:30 p.m., starting Tuesday, mixed-media workshops. selves and for gifts. Make a bowl with feet and a mug with a grin, using hand- COURTESY PHOTO SHUHORN BAND building techniques. They A student from a previous will glaze their work, and class at the Littleton Studio try some throwing on the pottery wheel. This work- School works on her project. shop is Monday thru Friday, Aug. 5 and 12, from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon This backpack is just the and tuition is $120, with an right size for school. Tuition estimated materials fee of is $120 for the two weeks, $35. including all materials. Anderson offers a third Young potters (12 years +) popular session of “Where can take a four-week session Art Thou ... Paintbrushes?” in “Handbuilding” with for seven weeks, from 5:30-8 Lilias Ide, from 1-4 p.m. on p.m., starting Friday, Aug. 28 Tuesdays, from Aug. 4 and running through Oct. 9. through Aug. 25. For six weeks, kids will use Participants will learn coil the work of the masters— and slab building tech- Monet, Hockney, Warhol, niques. The class will dis- Wood, Klimt and Cassett— cuss design as it relates to to inspire their own cre- function and aesthetics, and ations. The final session will explore the infinite possibili- be a gallery opening, where ties for surface decoration. students’ work will be hung No previous clay experience and family and friends invit- necessary. Tuition is $95, ed. Tuition is $165 and with a $35 materials fee. includes all materials. For more information and Students entering grades registration, please call the 7-12 can take make a Littleton Studio School at “Student Backpack” with 444-1066. Early registration Carol Pires, Wednesdays, is strongly advised. COURTESY PHOTO The Shuhorn Band is back will be performing live at WREN from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday. A diverse repertoire of tunes appealing to audiences of all ages makes this group like a 'little Big Band' with a modern feel. Be sure to Chamber Players cap off swing by and enjoy the music. Pictured from left are band members, Joseph Hansalik on piano, Kiernan McGuigan on guitar, Jesse Albuquerque on drums, and Jason Shuster on clarinet and sax. season in Sugar Hill

SUGAR HILL—The se quartets are considered to North Country Chamber be among Beethoven's most Players conclude another profound and creative Ms. Senior New Hampshire highly successful season at works. In the last movement The Meeting House in of his Opus 59, No. 2, Sugar Hill this Saturday Beethoven sets a popular to be crowned in November at 7:30 p.m. with the per- Russian folk tune called formance of "Beethoven "Slava." It was later used by MANCHESTER—The most pageant to emphasize the younger generation has consisting of past Queens and Bonanza," a concert featur- Tchaikovsky, Rimsky- 2010 Ms. Senior N.H. Pageant and give honor to women the opportunity to build a contestants in a Senior ing "Rasumovsky" among Korsakov and Mussorgsky. will be held Sunday, Nov. 22 who have reached the “Age of better society. America pageant. She will other masterworks of Tickets for this concert at 1 p.m. at the Derryfield Elegance” (60 and over). It is Our current queen will make public appearances Ludwig van Beethoven, who may be reserved by calling School Performing Arts a search for the gracious lady crown her successor. The throughout the state and will has been hailed as one of the the North Country Cham- Theatre, 2108 River Road, who best exemplifies dignity, winner of the N.H. pageant be a guest at other Senior most influential composers ber Players office at 444- Manchester. maturity and inner beauty of will receive an all expense America State pageants. of all times. 0309. Tickets will also be on Contestants from around all senior Americans. paid trip to the National General Admission for the In 1806, he composed the sale at the door at 7 p.m. the state will be judged on The Ms. Senior America Pageant that will be held in pageant is $12 and advance famous string quartets for This program will be their Philosophy of Life as Pageant philosophy is based Atlantic City, N.J. next year. sales are $10. For further his friend and supporter repeated Sunday afternoon well as their talent and their upon the belief that seniors She will also become a information or tickets please Prince Razumosky, the at 3 p.m. at St. Gaudens poise in evening and a per- are the foundation of Amer- member of the Senior call 361-2224. Russian ambassador. The- Historic Site in Cornish. sonal interview with the ica, and our most valuable America Cameo Club and judges. treasure. will participate in Senior The Ms. Senior America It is upon their knowledge, America and N.H. showcases, pageant is the first and fore- experience and resources that a variety show production

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C6 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Health & Family Health care reform Residents advised to prepare in the North Country WHITEFIELD--North projects that grant makers in for fall flu season Country Health Consortium health care are interested in CONCORD—The is offering “Health Care funding, the latest in federal Health Director Dr. José work, school, and other nh.gov or the Centers for Department of Health and Reform at the State and health care reform and how Montero. “But in the mean- activities when they are sick. Disease Control and Pre- Human Services (DHHS) Federal Level: What does it to stay aware of the process. time we are planning to The symptoms of H1N1 vention (CDC) at www. is encouraging residents mean to Rural New Information concerning begin our seasonal flu vacci- flu are similar to seasonal cdc.gov/H1N1flu; for more of New Hampshire to con- Hampshire?” on Friday, strategic planning within nation campaign as soon as influenza, including fever, information on seasonal flu tinue taking steps to pre- Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to your organization will also doses arrive in New sore throat, cough, stuffy vaccine go to www.dhhs. vent H1N1 (swine) flu and 2:30 p.m. at the Mountain be provided. Hampshire to ensure our cit- nose, chills, headache and nh.gov/DHHS/IMMU- to be better prepared in View Grand in Whitefield. Targeted audiences will izens are protected from the muscle aches, and fatigue. NIZATION/default.htm; case the illness becomes Speakers will include include health and human seasonal strains of flu.” Some patients have also and for information on more severe this fall. Nick Toumpas, Commis- service professionals, New Hampshire residents reported diarrhea and vom- family preparedness visit DHHS has been monitor- sioner, NH Dept of Health municipal and county offi- are encouraged to get a sea- iting and severe illness, www.ready.gov or for a ing the outbreak of this and Human Services; Dr. cials, faith-based organiza- sonal flu vaccine; prepare a including pneumonia and brochure go to www.dhhs. novel strain and there are James Squires, President, tions, community service family emergency plan; death, have been reported as nh.gov/DHHS/DPHS/LIB still cases occurring in Endowment for Health and organizations, United Way cover their mouth with their well. RARY/Brochure/7-makes- communities around the Tom Bunnell, Director, agencies, businesses, legisla- sleeve when they cough or For more information on sense.htm. state and nationwide. Franklin Pierce Law Center tors and community leaders. sneeze; and stay home from H1N1 flu, visit www.dhhs. “The State has been Institute for Health, Law For more information or spending the last several and Ethics. to register to attend, please years preparing for a pos- Those that attend will call Kate McCosham at 837- sible pandemic,” said Cottage Hospital joins effort to conduct learn about the transforma- 2519 ext. 227 or email kmc- DHHS Commissioner tion planned at NHDHHS, [email protected]. Nicholas Toumpas. “Our a cancer survivor needs assessment department especially, as the lead agency for this WOODSVILLE—The state, and will be open their own, or with help. response, has been accel- National Cancer Institute through both the American Let your voice be heard Boys & Girls Club erating our efforts the past (NCI) defines a cancer sur- Cancer Society and the and tell us what you need to few months after the out- vivor as anyone who has Coalition for Cancer survive and thrive as a can- registration coming up break of H1N1 this spring. been diagnosed with cancer; Survivors Web sites. cer survivor. Please contact No one can predict for or anyone who has cared for Cancer patients and those Pat Thayer or Connie Jones Free loaded backpacks filled with sure just how this virus someone with cancer. who care for them are able to at 747-9156 for more infor- might change over time Over 6,000 New complete the survey if they mation. back to school goodies but we want to be as pre- Hampshire residents were are: Please visit our Web site pared as possible to pro- diagnosed with cancer from • 18 years of age or older at www.cottagehospital.org LISBON—The first 55 Mike Ferrant. tect the health of New 1999-2003. Given that 65 • Diagnosed with any for more information about kids to register for the Boys The Boys & Girls Club of Hampshire’s citizens.” percent of these people will kind of cancer type and/or this project and the services & Girls Club's after-school the North Country, now in The Centers for Disease survive five years beyond have cared for someone with that Cottage Hospital can program will receive a free its fifth year, runs a dynamic Control and Prevention diagnosis, thousands of cancer provide for you. backpack loaded with pen- after-school program where (CDC) and other federal New Hampshire cancer • Able to read and write Cottage Hospital, located cils, glue, scissors, notebooks kids choose from a wide agencies are working in patients, families, and care- English, or if unable can use in Woodsville, is a 25-bed, and other school supplies, variety of activities. Music, coordination with vaccine givers can benefit from can- an interpreter, who can help critical access hospital serv- from "Gear for Grades." dance, computers, science, manufacturers to develop cer survivor services. do the survey ing the Upper Connecticut Registration will be held sports, crafts, virtually any- a vaccine for H1N1. It’s New Hampshire has a • Willing to do the survey River Valley. from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, thing the kids decide they'd unclear when doses will Cancer Plan that seeks to using the Internet either on Aug. 15, at the Boys & Girls like to try. be delivered to New improve the lives of cancer clubhouse on Rt. 302 in The Boys & Girls Club is Hampshire, how many, survivors by reducing the Lisbon, behind Evergreen open from 3-6 p.m., Mon- and how many shots peo- many challenges they face. Gymnastics. day-Friday on school days. ple may need to receive. Therefore, Cottage Hospital Laramie Bobar earns Gear for Grades is made There are also field trips The vaccine is still in the is joining other community possible by Citizens Bank, such as ones to the AMC development phase, and it hospitals around the state in certification in PlusTime NH, WZID, and Highland Center, or to is possible the federal gov- conducting a Web-based generous New Hampshire Copper Cannon Camp. ernment may even decide Cancer Survivor Needs Computed Tomography residents. The annual fee for BGC not to use it depending on Assessment Survey, to ask WOODSVILLE—Cottage who conduct medical imag- Bill and Tina Bedor will membership is $75. what the virus does. cancer survivors about what Hospital’s Laramie Bobar, a ing and radiation therapy be on hand to help distribute For more information “We are working hard supports they need in order registered technologist in procedures have completed the backpacks, said Boys & or to register, visit www. to be ready for whatever to survive and thrive. This radiology [RT (R.)] has the prescribed educational Girls Club Unit Director BGCNC.net, or call 838-5954. happens,” said Public exciting project will help recently been certified in preparation, passed the make quality cancer sur- Computed Tomography appropriate exam, and vivor care open and within (CT) by The American pledged to abide by strin- reach to all New Hampshire Registry of Radiologic gent ethics requirements— residents. The four-month Technologists, ARRT. 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◆ Multi-media Art Exploration, 1-4 p.m., fourth School Studio at 444-1066. w/ parent, with Maria Neal. Listen to a read- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 of 4 Thursday sessions, for students in grades ◆ Free concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 8th Strawberry ing of the children’s book “When Clay Sings”, 7-12, with Kristine Lingle. Explore materials, Farm, open to the public at Soldier’s Park, No. then create a pottery rhythm section. $25 ◆ Polar Extremes Vacation Bible School, 9- composition, perspective and color theory and Woodstock, Call 745-8752. tuition includes all materials. Littleton Studio 11:30 a.m., ages 4 through eighth grade, apply them to landscape, still life and portrai- ◆ Music, 7 p.m., East Bay Jazz Ensemble School. Call 444-1066 for more information Lisbon Bible Church, 21 Woolson Road, ture. For tuition and registration information, Concert in the Park, Main Street, Bradford, and registration. Lisbon. For more information, call 838-6184. call Littleton School Studio at 444-1066. Vt. Bring a chair or blanket. Free-will collec- ◆ Bag Lady Series, 1-4 p.m., create your own ◆ The Upper Pemigewasset Historical ◆ Franconia Heritage Museum, 1-4 p.m., tion. Rain location; Bradford Academy tote. Barbara Duplessis, instructor. Museum, now open for the season. Hours of Thursdays and Sundays (and by special Auditorium. Sponsored by the Bradford Registration is $22 plus $8 for pattern. Use operation will be 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday, request), events and exhibits. 553 Main St. Historical Society. For information, call 802- your own fabric and sewing machine. Old Mill 6-8 p.m. every Saturday. Also by appointment. (Route 18), Franconia, for information, call 222-4423. Studio, Whitefield. For more information, call Call 745-8159 for further information. 823-5000. ◆ Music, 7:30 p.m., through Aug. 9, North 837-8778. ◆ Destination Discovery for kids, in August ◆ AARP Driver Safety, 1-5 p.m., Littleton Sen- Country Chamber Players presents the White ◆ Music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Strawberry Farm, from 10 a.m.-noon. Come every week for a ior Center, call Phyllis at 444-6050 for more Mountain Music Festival. For performance Town of Woodstock Free concert Series, new adventure. You’ll discover nature’s information. information and tickets, call 444-0309 or visit Soldier’s Park, North Woodstock. secrets when you get your hands on bones, ◆ Lisbon Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays northcountrychamberplayers.org. ◆ Music, 7 p.m., Cobalt Blue, at the Gazebo in furs and feathers. Fairbanks Museum, 1302 through Oct. 15, The Lisbon Main Street pro- ◆ Film, 7 p.m., East Bay Jazz Ensemble the Dow, Franconia. Bring a blanket, a friend Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 802-748-2372. gram hosts its first season. Any grower or Concert in the Park, Main Street, Bradford, ◆ and enjoy the music. $5 donation accepted. Throwing; 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays through crafter interested in becoming a vendor may Vt. Bring a chair or blanket. Free-will collec- Aug. 12, 3rd of 6 sessions in throwing on the call 838-2200. North Main Street, Rte 302, tion. Rain location; Bradford Academy SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 potters’ wheel, with Allison Dodd. All experi- Lisbon. Auditorium. Sponsored by the Bradford ence levels welcome. For tuition and registra- ◆ Music, 7 p.m., Organ concert performed on Historical Society. For information, call 802- ◆ Littleton Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., tion information, call Littleton School Studio at the Allen Renaissance Quantum Organ by 222-4423. Sundays through Oct. 11, local food vendors 444-1066. organist Caroline Long with guest soloist ◆ Film, 9 p.m., and Saturdays, Woodstock and craftspeople display fine products along ◆ Music, Lisbon Main Street Summer Concert soprano Cecile Eisenhauer. The program will Station, Main Street, North Woodstock. Call with entertainment as a regular feature. Call Series, and every Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., feature selections from Water Music Suites 745-3951. 444-2553 for more information. everything from classic country to modern and Messiah by Handel as well as Bach, John ◆ “Storybook Sundays”, and every Sunday rock, refreshments available for sale, bring a Williams and others. Saint Joseph’s Church, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 through Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Storybook chair or blanket. Lawn of the Shared Ministry’s Church St., Lincoln. All are invited to attend. characters along with storytime to entertain “White Church” (Town Hall if it rains), South ◆ Dalton Town Square Fair, 7-a.m.-4 p.m., the entire family. Volunteers welcome! Call Main Street, Lisbon, Call 838-2200. Pancake breakfast, flea market, silent auc- 745-2135 or e-mail: [email protected]. ◆ FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Contest 5th Annual “As You’ve Never Seen It tion, chicken barbecue and more. Sponsored ◆ Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival, noon Before” photo competition, submissions being ◆ Hand-building with cylinder slabs, 1-4 p.m. by the Friends of the Dalton Town Hall. to 7 p.m., North Haverhill Fairgrounds, North accepted through Aug. 19. Photos must be with Lilias Ide. Learn slab and coil techniques ◆ Kingdom Run, 8 a.m. on the Common in Haverhill. The only Memphis Barbecue from Haverhill or Piermont; Bradford or to create a dinner set. Emphasis on design. Irasburg, Vt. 20K, 10K, 5K run and walk on Network sanctioned BBQ Competiton in the Newbury, Vt. or any town abutting one of these Age 12-adult. $95 tuition plus $35 materials dirt roads in the Northeast Kingdom of Northeast. Competition 10:30 a.m. to approx. four towns. For guidelines, contact Alumni Hall fee. Littleton Studio School. Call 444-1066 for Vermont. Refreshments and prizes. $20 to 3:45 p.m. Great live music. Tickets $12 (2 and at 989-5500 or alumnihall@charterinternet. more information and registration. benefit the Northeast Kingdom Spay-Neuter under free), $10 pre-sale, Call 802-757-2549 com. ◆ “County Fair” exhibit, first Friday opening Program. Contact 802-766-5310 or kingdom- for additional info. reception, 5-7 p.m., quilt/fabric art represent- [email protected]. ◆ Lincoln Village Farmer’s Market, Saturdays THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 ing various fair competitions as created by ◆ Outdoor Market 9 a.m-1 p.m., and through Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m. Call 348-7541 for individuals in the community. Live music and Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., fresh vegetables, arti- more information. ◆ Abbie Greenleaf Library Program Event, light refreshments. Old Mill Studio, Whitefield. san breads, cookies, fresh ground coffee, ◆ Music, 6-8 p.m., Rocky Mt. Way, classic rock Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time for chil- For more information, call 837-8778. plants & seedlings, handmade crafts and and more. Free concert, rain or shine. dren ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs and ◆ Bethlehem Hebrew Congregational, great food. Live music, face painting, juggling, Bethlehem Gazebo, corner of Main Street puppets. Call 823-8424 for more information. Shabbat services, 6 p.m. and Saturday morn- balloon animals and more. Bring the family in and Prospect Street. ◆ Foot Clinic, 1:30-3:30 p.m., North Country ings at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call support and celebration of all things local. Home Health & Hospice Agency (Littleton 869-5465. Main St, Bethlehem. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Office). Call 444-5317 to schedule an appoint- ◆ “Where Art Thou, Paintbrushes”, 5:30-8 ◆ 17th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival, ment. p.m., 3rd of 7 sessions of artwork woodshop 9 a.m. thru 5 p.m., and Sunday. Over 100 ◆ The Support Center at Burch Housey, ◆ Peacham Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m., for kids in grades 3-6, with Lauren Anderson. juried craftsmen will display and sell their Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., through Aug. 18. Thursdays, through October in Peacham, Vt., Kids will talk about well-known artists; their work. Free Admission, rain or shine. Inn Designed to help women look more clearly with fresh produce, berries (in season), crafts work and techniques, then make their own Season Village Shops and Town Green, Main at relationships, exploring choices and deci- and baked goods. For more information, call work reflecting what they learn. For tuition Street. For more information, call 332-2616. sion-making. For information, call Lynda at Barry Lawson at (802) 592-3632. and registration information, call Littleton ◆ Music Makers, 10 a.m.-noon, for kids age 5+ 444-0624. ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS Please contact The Courier about any changes, 444-3927.

Groups—Plymouth Region SOS Group, ◆ Tango & Salsa classes, every Wed., and HEALTH RELATED AND meets 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the EDUCATIONAL karoake every Thurs., Above the Notch month beginning in March at the Starr King SUPPORT GROUPS ◆ (Cannon Mountain View Motel). Tango from Universalist Fellowship. Contact Marcia Literacy program, 7-9 p.m., Mon. and Thurs., N. Woodstock Town Office; call 745- 7-7:45 p.m.; salsa from 8-8:45 p.m.; 729 Main ◆ VanderMast at 764-4352, evenings. Bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m.,1st 9971. St., Franconia. $10 each class; 823-8163; e- and 3rd Tues., at North Country Home Health & ◆ North Country SOS Group, meets 7-9 p.m. on ◆ Toddler Tales, 9:30 a.m., Wed., at Littleton mail: [email protected]. Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; call 444- the second Thursday of the month at the Family Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. ◆ Littleton Squares classes, 7 p.m., Thurs., at 9221 or 444-5317. Resource Center, Gorham. Contact Diane ◆ Pre-school Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Thurs., at ◆ Diabetes Support Group meets on the sec- Bunnell at 752-5984, evenings. SOS is for Littleton Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. Lakeway Elementary School, Union St., ond Wednesday of every month, at the Littleton those who have lost a family member, friend, or ◆ Storytime crafts, 10:30 a.m., fourth Wed. of Littleton; 444-6985. Area Senior Center, from 1 to 2 p.m. co-worker to suicide. every month, includes stories, crafts and ◆ Alumni hall's Conn. River Byway Visitor ◆ Support Center at Burch House, ongoing ◆ White Mountain Dowsers, first Monday of light snack, at Lincoln Public Library, 22 Center, friendly folks in a beautifully restored support group for women and teens; call 444- every month, 6:30 p.m. Learn about body dows- Church Street; 745-8159. ◆ Pre-School Storytime, 1 p.m., every historic venue, open Tuesdays-Sundays 0624. ing, muscle testing and simple energy tech- Thursday, activities and social interaction, at through mid-October, 75 Court Street, ◆ NAMI support group for families living with niques to increase energy and enhance your Lincoln Public Library. 745-8159 or Haverhill; 603-989-5500, alumnihall@ char- mental illness, 7-9 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of each health, $5 donation, at Village Shops at Inn [email protected]. month, at All Saint's Parish House, School Season Resorts-South Mountain, Route 112, terinternet.com ◆ Street, Littleton; 823-5374. Lincoln; call 444-5494 or 726-3874 for more info. Littleton Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., 3rd Thurs., at ◆ New mothers’ group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, every ◆ Spring herbal workshop series, 10 a.m., HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Littleton Community House Annex off Main Wed., Littleton Regional Hospital; 444-9335. every Saturday, material fee may apply, see St.; 444-7760. ◆ Littleton Area Historical Society, open ◆ Breast cancer support group/Rally Round, specific workshop and registration required, at ◆ Pick-up soccer for women, every Monday St. J. Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 802-748- Wed. only, 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appoint- 5-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs. monthly, North Country at 6:30 p.m. at the Dow Field in Franconia Home Health, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; 869- 9498. ment, at 120 Main St. (Community House); through Aug. 10. Dads and daughters also 5441. ◆ Meditation class, Wednesdays 6-7 p.m., 444-5816. ◆ welcome. For more information, contact ◆ Sight Services for Independent Living, breathing techniques and guided meditations. Franconia Heritage Museum, 1-4 p.m., May vision rehabilitation group, 1-3 p.m., 2nd Thurs. Blue Door Loft, third floor, 15 Main Street, through Oct.; Nov. through April open by Kristin Esty at 313-1584. even months, at Community House, Littleton. Littleton, NH. Call Michele Lowry at (207) 289- request; 553 Main St.; 823-5000; check Web ◆ AA meetings: 0009 (Certified in Equine Acupressure and a site for scheduled events and exhibits. VETERANS ◆ Dalton Historical Society, 7 p.m., first • St. Catherine’s Church, Highland Street, Reiki Practitioner). ◆ Rep. of State Vet Council available 1st and ◆ Thurs., at Dalton Town Hall; call 837-9120. Lisbon. Mon. & Wed. 7-8 p.m.; 838-2852. NCHRA meetings. 8-10 a.m., third Tuesday of 3rd Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post, ◆ Sugar Hill Historical Museum, Sugar Hill • Littleton Congregational Church, M-F, noon each month at the Littleton Learning Center, 646 4 Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, and 2nd and Historic, 11 a.m-3 p.m. on Fridays & and Sat., 7:30 p.m . Wed., 8 p.m. ; 444-3376 Union St. Members are $7 and Non-Members 4th Fri. at N.H. Employment Security Office, Saturdays, tours by appointment, Route • Methodist Church Parish Hall, Littleton, are $10. Call NCHRA Chair, Anne Quinn, at Littleton. Call 444-2971 for appointment. Thurs., 8 p.m., 12-step; 444-5567. [email protected] or 444-2464 x 132. 117,Sugar Hill; call 823-7453 or 823-5275 for • Littleton Hospital, Sat., 8:30 a.m., AA 12-step ◆ Intuitive Channeling Group Sessions, 6-9 more info. MISCELLANEOUS p.m., explore the benefits of Intuitive Channeling ◆ Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum, Main study group; 444-9000. ◆ The Dinner Bell Meal will be served at 5 & Reiki in a compassionate and nonjudgmental Street, open daily, July 1-Labor Day, 11 a.m.- • St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, Sun. 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday (except July &Aug.) at All environment, at Neskaya, Franconia; 249-6444. 4 p.m., Meetings held in the Visitor's Center p.m., discussion 7:30 p.m.; 444-2593. Saint's Episcopal Church, 35 School St., • United Methodist Church, Woodsville, Fri., 8 ◆ Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group, 2nd the third Friday of the month at 7 p.m.; call Littleton. All are welcome to this free com- p.m., discussion; 747-3122. Wed. every month, 6 p.m., at the Ammonoosuc 869-3330 or 869-3409. munity supper, which is sponsored by our • Community Baptist Church, Whitefield, Tues., Community Health Center, 25 Mt. Eustis Rd., organizations, churches and schools. 8 p.m.; 837-2469. Littleton. Jackie 616-1468 or Steve 444-2464 CULTURE & RECREATION ◆ Emergency Food Cupboard, 9-10 a.m., ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Tues., at First X9123. each Tues., Thurs.,Sat., 35 School St., at All Congregational Church on Main St., Littleton; ◆ Cancer support group, for cancer patients and ◆ Spanish class every Wednesday from 3 to 4 Saints’ Church, Littleton. 444-3376. their families, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 pm at Wendle's café. 297 Main St., Franconia, ◆ Good Neighbor Food Pantry, 1-4 p.m., ◆ Cloverleaf Drop-In Center peer support out- p.m., at Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, NH.$10 each class. New students always every Tues. & Wed., at Franconia Community reach, 3-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., and 1-9 p.m., Fri. Woodsville; 747-9156. welcome. Please call if interested: Isabel, 823- ◆ and Sat., 241 Cottage St., Littleton; 444-5314. Diabetes support group, for people with 8163 [email protected]. Church of Christ; 823-8421. ◆ ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Sun., at Old Diabetes and their families, 2nd Monday of ◆ Live performances, movies and children’s Friday night suppers, 6 p.m., at Littleton Mill Studio in Whitefield; call 837-2083 for more every month, March-December, 7-8:30 p.m., at events, at Colonial Theatre, Main St., VFW, 600 Cottage St. ◆ info. Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, Bethlehem; 869-3422, www.bethlehemcolon- Littleton Conservation Commission meet- ◆ Littleton Peer Support Group, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Woodsville: 747-9313. ial.org. ing, 7 p.m., 2nd Mon., Littleton Area Senior ◆ Monday thru Friday, 46 Cottage St., Littleton, Childbirth education classes, at Tuesdays ◆ World dance, 6-7:30 p.m., every Wed., 6-8 Center off Cottage St. ◆ tel./fax 444-5344.We are geared around Mental 6:30 p.m., Cottage Hospital Birthing Center, at p.m. every Sun., at Neskaya, 2243 Profile Rd., Ammonoosuc Valley Softball board meet- Health and Recovery.To EMPOWER and facili- 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9145 Call Franconia; all dances are taught, donation $0- ings, 7-8 p.m., 2nd Wed., public session at tate groups.To give tools so you can be self suf- for availability. $10; 823-5828. Littleton High School. ficient. All programs are free. ◆ The Arts Gallery, 28 Main St., Lisbon, fine ◆ Civil Air Patrol, Mt. Washington Flight, 6:30 ◆ Reiki healing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th FOR SENIORS art of the North Country. p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., CAP hangar, Mt. Tues. each month; donation, $15, at Thyme to ◆ Catamount Arts films, 7 p.m. weeknights, Washington Regional Airport, Whitefield. ◆ Heal Herbals, 113 Main St., Lisbon; 838-5599. Whitefield Senior Center Meals, noon, Mon. at Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Sat., 7 and 9 ◆ The Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory ◆ Caregiver Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Highland House and McIntyre Apts.; Wed. at p.m., and Sun., 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-757-5559. Committee Meeting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., held third Thursday of every month at the McIntyre Apts.; Mon., Wed., and Thurs., at McKee ◆ Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday on 1st Wednesday each month, at the North Lyndonville, Vt., United Methodist Church Inn, Lancaster, 837-2424. Alternates Friday Breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Adults $6,Children Country Council in Bethlehem. All meetings (handicap accessible). Call Riverside Life between McIntyre and McKee. $3; Penny Social every 2nd Sunday, 9 a.m.- are open to the public. Enrichment Center at (802) 626-3900 or 1-866- ◆ Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday,Bingo at 6 p.m., doors IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE 926-3900 for more information. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church open at 4 p.m.; Fri., Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; IN THE COURIER. ◆ Survivors of Suicide Peer Support House, School Street, Littleton. Call 444-6541. 444-5795. THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 C9 Arts & Leisure Colonial Theatre Classic film and new music equals a great time BETHLEHEM—On love with his moll, classic silent films. Praised Aug. 8, at 8 p.m., The Feathers (Evelyn Brent), by Roger Ebert as, "The Colonial Theatre will pres- and in command of his best in the world at accom- ent the internationally turf. But when he takes an panying silent films," acclaimed Alloy Orchestra alcoholic (Clive Brook) Alloy works with an out- accompanying the silent under his wing and gives rageous assemblage of film classic Underworld. him a shot at infamy, Weed peculiar objects, as they Directed by the cele- soon learns that no good thrash and grind soulful brated Josef von deed, especially for a crim- music from unlikely Sternberg, Underworld inal, goes unpunished. sources. won an Academy Award Alloy Orchestra is a Performing at presti- for its gripping screenplay. three man musical ensem- gious film festivals and Bull Weed (George ble, writing and perform- cultural centers in the U.S. Bancroft) is a gangster in ing live accompaniment to and abroad (The Telluride Film Festival, The Louvre, Lincoln Center, The Bobar Academy of Motion (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C6) serving the Upper Pictures, the National Paul, Minn., ARRT tests, cer- Connecticut River Valley. Gallery of Art and others), tifies, and annually registers For additional information Alloy has helped revive COURTESY PHOTO more than 250,000 regarding Cottage Hospital SEE ALLOY ORCHESTRA, PAGE C10 Alloy Orchestra Radiologic technologists and any of our services visit across the United States. us on the Web at www.cot- Cottage Hospital is a 25- tagehospital.org or call 747- CROSSWORD PUZZLE bed, critical access hospital 9000. Across 2. Frosts, as a cake 1. Unsophisticated 3. Egyptian Christian 5. Way, way off 4. Patella 9. Reduced instruction set computing 5. Awry 13. Avoiding waste 6. Meeting adequate standards for a 16. With nevertheless the final result purpose 17. Characterized by repetition 7. Battery contents 18. ___ cheese 8. Sack 19. Invalidates 9. ___ v. Wade 20. “Drat!” 10. Not clearly defined 22. Diamonds 11. Remiss 23. British tax 12. Cluster of flowers in which the 25. Birthplace of Solidarity central or terminal flower opens 27. Church part first 30. “Concentration” pronoun 14. Aquatic mammal 32. “Welcome” site 15. Advance 33. Escape, in a way 21. Street urchin 34. Turbulent water with swells of 24. Caught in the act considerable size 26. Apprehend 35. Physical attraction 27. Fishing, perhaps 38. Common Market inits. 28. Bottom of the barrel 39. Top dog 29. Practical application of science to 41. “___ a chance” industry 42. Retreat 44. Earlier in time than 31. Something that remunerates 45. Sean Connery, for one 34. Actor Alastair 46. “___ any drop to drink”: 35. Deception Coleridge 36. It may get into a jamb 47. Telekinesis, e.g. 37. “Beetle Bailey” dog THIS WEEK’S 48. Foreword, for short 39. Unit of measurement for the pro- 49. Unlawfully delivered ball in crick- portion of gold in an alloy PUZZLE ANSWERS et 40. First part 51. Children’s ___ 43. Burgle 53. Costa del ___ 45. Breathing heavily through a con- 54. Heavy, durable furniture wood gested nose 56. Stiff flour pudding containing 47. Flat currants, raisins and citron 48. Accustom 59. Andy’s radio partner 49. Bedouin 61. Aggressive 50. Island rings 64. Eastern music 52. Bring out 65. Small container for holding salt 53. Hindu garment at the dining table 55. MacLachlan of “Twin Peaks” 66. Romantic interlude 57. Genesis event, with “the” 67. Network of intersecting blood 58. Fink vessels, nerves or lymph vessels 60. “Do the Right Thing” pizzeria 68. Exile isle owner Down 62. His “4” was retired 1. “___ Town Too” (1981 hit) 63. Victorian, for one IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Religious Directory Bring your Family to a House of Worship BETHLEHEM LISBON CROSSROADS CHURCH NCUUS (North Country THE CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Praising, Jesus, Preaching The Word, Practicing The Truth Unitarian Universalist Society) (Located behind the Laconia Bank on Elm St.) 1091 Meadow St., Littleton • 444-2525 • Rectory: 837-2724 • All Other Inquiries: 837-2552 BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CENTER LISBON BIBLE CHURCH Held in the Fellowship Room at the All Saints www.CRCNH.org Join us in worship Sunday mornings at 9 a m. Episcopal Church, School St., Littleton Non-Denominational Non-Denominational Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. from July 5 to Sept. 6, 2009 1858 Maple St., Bethlehem • 869-5401 21 Woolson Rd., Lisbon • 838-6184 Wednesday Bible Study: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 4:00 p.m. Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. of Lakewood, OH, Ted Gulick, the Bishop of Youth Group: 6 p.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH Kentucky and Larry Handwerk of Kentucky. Pastor: Steven M. Palmer Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH Anglican • 74 Cottage St., Littleton Roman Catholic Come share in our second hundred years of Pastor: Russ Wing continuous service in Whitefield. BETHLEHEM 603-444-0002 (church) or 603-788-4171 (rectory) High St., Littleton • 444-2593 CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Holy Eucharist: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. HEBREW CONGREGATION Rector: The Rev. Curt Hanners, Ph.D Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. TRINITY 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem Episcopal School Street, Lisbon UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Regular Worship Services and Hebrew School Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., and coffee fellowship FAITH BIBLE CHURCH WHITE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH 25 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield Call 869-5465 for more information Christ-centered • 355 Union St., Littleton 70 Redington St. Littleton, NH 03561 Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. www.bethlehemsynagogue.org Pastor: Rev. Todd Hall 444-2763 (Press 18 for calendar) 603-444-6517 Interim Pastor: Rev. Al Bunnell CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. DURRELL UNITED METHODIST (through Labor Day) Tuesday Evening: Prayer & Praise, 6:30pm Box 728 • 869-2056 Sunday School: (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Check our website for more information: WOODSTOCK/ Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Lifeworks Christian Counseling: Morning Worship and Sunday School www.nhfaith.com by appointment call 444-6517. at Lisbon Regional School Library Pastor: for nursery through fifth grade at 11 a.m. Mac Starring For our weekly Life Groups contact the church for N. WOODSTOCK Pastor Richard Hanson (Nursery, Children’s Church up to age 8) Sunday Evening Study: 6 p.m. in private home more information on times and days. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Pastor: Jim Anan CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH FRANCONIA 6:30 p.m. in private home UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST School St., No Woodstock • 745-3184 Friday: SonShine Club (Oct.-Apr.) up to age 12) 189 Main St., Littleton • 444-3376 Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Tracy Davis, 838-5138 Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NORTH HAVERHILL Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., childcare. Priest in Charge: Teresa Gocha 44 Church St., Franconia • 823-8421 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH Saturday: 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting NORTH HAVERHILL AND WOODSVILLE [email protected] Roman Catholic Monday: 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous PEMI VALLEY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. w/Sunday School Highland Ave., Lisbon • 747-2038 Monday-Friday: Noon AA Meetings in Church Hall UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Choir Practice: 9:30 a.m. Rte. 3, Woodstock • 745-6241 Lord’s Day Mass: 9 a.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m., Al Anon Meeting July: Combined Sunday services will be held Choir Practice: Thurs., 7 p.m. (11⁄2 miles north of Exit 30 Pastor: Reverend Daniel J. Sinibaldi Wednesday: 8 p.m., Big Book AA Meeting at 10 AM in North Haverhill. or 4 miles south of the light at Rte. 118 & Rte. 3) Gather ‘Round Sunday School: Interim Pastor: Dr. Gene Mockabee (all ages) Starts October 5. August: Combined Sunday services will be Wednesdays: Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Good Neighbor Food Pantry Hours: held at 10 AM in Woodsville. Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Tues. & Wed., 1-4 p.m. LISBON-LANDAFF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor: Rev. John Muehlke Jr. Interim Pastor: Bill Briggs 18 Main St. Littleton • 444-5567 • [email protected] Office Hours: M-Th, 1-5 p.m. THE SHARED MINISTRY Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon SUGAR HILL Landaff & Lisbon, U.M.C Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. WOODSVILLE OUR LADY OF Lisbon Congregational, U.C.C. Church Camp for Kids: 10a.m. ST. MATTHEW’S CHAPEL Meeting in the brick church, (Nursery care provided at 10 a.m.) ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Episcopal THE SNOWS CHURCH Main Street, Lisbon, through winter. Monday: Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Rte 117, Sugar Hill, NH Roman Catholic Roman Catholic Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. with child care Wednesday: WOW Worship, 6:30 p.m. 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. in July, Main St., Franconia • 444-2593 and children’s Sunday School Thursday: AA, 8 p.m. Lord’s Day Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; Mass: Saturday at 6 p.m. Prayer Groups: As scheduled Pastor: Rev. Sam Newton August & the 1st Sunday in September Sun. 7:15 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study: Weekly at the Parsonage Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of the month Sacrament of Reconciliation: Pastor: Rev. Lyn Winter LIGHT OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP Morning Prayer: other Sundays Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m. JEFFERSON All are welcome. Refreshments following service. 838-5008 (Parsonage) Advent Christian Church • 45 Lafayette Ave. [email protected] (next to Littleton Water & Light and Littleton Millworks) JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. JOHNSBURY,VT Meeting at the I00F Lodge on Route 2 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and Bible teaching. Non-denominational 752-6215 • Affilated with CCCC LITTLETON Young children attend Sunday School during Rt. 117, Sugar Hill • 823-9908 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) the message; nursery and childcare is available. Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Corner of Cherry St. & Eastern Ave. Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH Men’s & Women’s Encouragement Group: Child Sunday School: 10 a.m. 802-748-2442 Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Infinite Respect - Radical Hospitality Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. All Welcome Weekly Bible Studies 35 School St., Littleton • 444-3414 Wednesday Sing & Study: 6 p.m. Pastor: Ned Wilson Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dean A. Stiles email: [email protected] Pastor Randy DeTrude, 444-1381 Choir: 2nd and 4th Sundays Holy Eucharist: 8 and 10 a.m. Sundays Showing Love - Sharing Jesus Children’s religious education program Godly Play for children and education for WHITEFIELD and childcare available. LINCOLN young people, ages 3 to 12, 10 a.m. Sundays NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Buddist Study & Meditation Group: Food Cupboard: 9-10 a.m., Meets 12 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays. 475 Whitefield Rd., Littleton • 444-1230 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays WHITEFIELD ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev. Brendan Hadash, ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Sunday Morning Praise & Prayer Service: Choir Rehearsal: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays 3 School St., Whitefield • 837-2555 802-748-2442 Roman Catholic 10:30 a.m. Kids Korner (after music) & Nursery provided Dinner Bell Community Meal: 5 p.m., Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Church St., Lincoln • 745-2266 2nd Tuesday of the month Sunday Evening Round Table Bible Discussion: 6:00 p.m. (Nursery services available newborn through age 5) Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month Wednesday Evening Book Study: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Confessions: 4-4:45 p.m. NAMI Support Group: 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Friday Evening Youth Group: 7 p.m. Sunday School: K-Adult, 9-10 a.m. To Reserve Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays For home groups call for time and location Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday nights, 7-8:30 p.m. Your Space Please Call: Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Mon., Tues. & Fri.; 6 p.m. on Thurs. Office Hours: 9 a.m. to noon, Mon.-Thurs. Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open: Biblical Counseling: By appointment - Call 837-2555 Eucharistic Adoration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. The Rev. Kurt Wiesner, Rector Monday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wed. 4:30-7 p.m. Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Sat. of the month, 7:30 a.m. (603) 444-3927 Pastor: Rev. John B. MacKenzie Secretary: Patrick Laurino Pastor: Rev. Ernest Wilkins C10 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 Arts & Leisure Alloy Orchestra (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C9) The Alloy Orchestra is Tickets for the perform- some of the great master- being presented as part ance of the Alloy pieces of the silent era. of the Bethlehem Hebrew Orchestra are $15 An unusual combina- Congregation's (BHC) (Colonial members $12) tion of found percussion Summer Cultural Series. and are available in and state-of-the-art elec- A pre-concert talk at advance at Maia Papaya, tronics gives the Orches- 7 p.m. by Edwin Bethlehem, the Village tra the ability to create Seroussi, Emanuel Book Store, Littleton and any sound imaginable. Alexandre Pro- Wendell’s Delicatessen in Utilizing their famous fessor of Musicology and Franconia or online. "rack of junk" and elec- Director of the Jewish For more information tronic synthesizers, the Music Research Centre of about this or upcoming group generates beautiful the Hebrew University of movies and other live and music in a spectacular Jerusalem will discuss special events at The variety of styles. They can the complexities of Jew- Colonial call 869-3422, find conjure up a French sym- ish musical life in Vienna The Colonial on Facebook, phony or a simple German during the storied 19th follow us on Twitter, or bar band of the 20's. The century fin-de-siécle. visit the Colonial on line at group can make the audi- Under-world will be fol- www.BethlehemColonial. ence think it is being lowed by Sachertorte, org. 2009 LIVE! AT THE attacked by tigers, contact- Kaiser Melange, Apfel- COLONIAL performances ed by radio signals from strudel! a Viennese Cafe are sponsored by FairPoint Mars or swept up in the sponsored by BHC to Communications and Russian Revolution. benefit The Colonial. 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COURTESY PHOTO Gibbs Murray, Weathervane co-founder, is pictured front and center, with AEA actors Katherine McLaughlin, John Watson, Bob Vernon, and Jim Bray, all members of the cast of the musical Curtains, set to open at the Weathervane Theatre Aug. 6. ‘Curtains’ up at Weathervane with another opening WHITEFIELD— thickening plot are all set to sign copies of her published Whitefield’s award-winning music as the audience fol- mystery story “Lethal Leaf Weathervane Theatre adds lows the efforts of homicide Peepers” . . . a book, which another new show to their detective Lt. Cioffi, who sifts includes, coincidentally summer alternating reperto- through the clues and solves enough, mention of a north- ry when Curtains opens the crime. ern N.H. red barn theatre. Aug. 6. The Kander and Ebb Curtains also offers an Curtains is directed and (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the opportunity to see both choreographed by Weather-

Spider Woman) musical, with artistic director Jacques vane alums Victoria COURTESY PHOTO book by Rupert Holmes, Stewart and Weathervane Navarro and Molly Meg Mustard is one of the easiest plants to grow, at almost anytime of the year. The greens are combines tongue-in-cheek co-founder Gibbs Murray Legal, both of whom know delicious in salads. humor with a Broadway join this summer’s rep com- the Theatre and North basic—the show-within-a- pany in this acclaimed Country audiences well; and show. In this case, it’s a Broadway hit. it joins murder mystery backstage There are eight scheduled The Producers and Ain’t Gardener and onstage. performances through Misbehavin’ in alternating (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1) Set in 1959 Boston where August, including a matinee performances – with Blithe covers made from boards ‘a new musical of the Old Aug. 15. And the murder Spirit and Sweeney Todd yet held above the bed by bricks West’ is in pre-Broadway mystery theme is com- to come. do a great job of shielding previews, the opening night pounded on that day, when Information and tickets can the germination zone from offers more than magic North Country author be obtained by calling 837- drying sunshine, or you can when the leading lady col- Susan Howard Solar will be 9322 or logging onto www. shade seeded soil with cloth lapses. Twists, turns, and a on hand between shows to weathervanetheatre.org. held aloft with stakes or hoops. You may still need to water by hand to make sure conditions stay moist, but shade covers can make the difference between watering once a day or four times as often.

Deploy Your Defenses Seedlings attract a long COURTESY PHOTO list of aggressive pests, The lengthening shadows are a sure sign that fall is not far including cabbageworms, away. Now is the time for sowing those fall vegetables. armyworms, and ever-vora- cious grasshoppers. Damage the plants with stakes or which tend to become more from all of these pests (and hoops, and be prepared to troublesome as summer more) can be prevented by raise its height as the plants turns to fall. If the seedlings covering seedlings with row grow. Another solution is to are kept moist and shaded covers the day they go into simply pop flowerpots over for a few days after trans- the garden. Use a “summer- the seedlings for a couple of planting, about 75 percent of weight” insect barrier row days after transplanting. In them should easily survive. cover that retains little heat, most areas, insect pressures or make your own by ease as nights become chilly McKee is a 20-year Master sewing or pinning two in mid-fall, but you might Gardener and is also a Certified pieces of wedding net (tulle) want to keep your row cov- Public Horticulturist. Ques- into a long, wide shroud. ers on a little longer if your tions or comments? Email him Hold the row cover above garden is visited by deer, at [email protected].

Fall Classes Begin August 31