“Your Local Weekly Since 1868 A Tradition Worth Keeping” THE MessengerFree Our 146th Year Issue 9 February 28, 2014 Citizen of the Year The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce officially honored David Lantz (r) as its Distinguished Citizen of the Year during their Annual Banquet last Thursday night. Lantz, who owns MJ Harrington’s Jewelers was recognized for his time and energy spent in making the Newport area a better place. Lantz said he was Patricia Hamel was inside the house when the roof collapsed, but escaped without injury. honored. The Chamber also voted Steve Smith (l) of WCNL as its new president. Smith was also master of ceremonies for the event. Henniker roof collapse Luckily no injuries but family left homeless A Henniker family is homeless after the it crack and it just went," he said. "The roof roof of their home caved in under the 30 just collapsed." inches of snow, that weighed nearly one Hamel was standing in the driveway ton, which was more than Carl Hamel's roof when the roof collapsed, but his wife Patricia could bear. No one was injured when the roof was inside the house. He said everything the caved in, but the house is no longer suitable family owned is damaged. He said it's a total Games Downunder to live in. The Hamel family lived in the loss because he does not have insurance. Three hundred US high school track home for 32 years. Members of the community have come athletes have been invited to Australia Hamel was preparing to clear snow from forward with financial donations and for Games Downunder. Of those 5 are the roof when he heard a noise. "I could hear clothing. from NH with 3 from Hillsboro-Deering. Ian Robie (l) will enter throwing events while Hannah Murdough ( c) and Ed Andersen is New London's new Police Chief Brehna Savoy ( r) will enter running The New London Selectmen have utilized where candidates were interviewed by events. A recent Spaghetti Supper announced that Edward G. Andersen has a board of law enforcement officials; a citizens raised almost $700 for the "Track Trio", been appointed Police Chief tile Town of committee and finally by the Selectmen. but more is needed. Look for future New London. Andersen began his career in Andersen was selected as the person best events to help defray the cost. law enforcement in 1997 when he was sworn able to lead the Department based in large in as patrolman for the New London Police part on his demonstrated commitment to Department. He rose through the ranks and the citizens of New London over the past 16 Postal Customer Postal US Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT Hillsboro, NH Hillsboro, PAID Permit #25 Permit was named Acting Chief in April 2013. The years. The Selectmen look forward to working ECRWSS Visit us online at Board spent several months conducting a with Chief Andersen as he assumes his new granitequill.com search for the permanent police chief and had role. The Board will announce the date for several well qualified candidates interested in the swearing in ceremony when it becomes serving. A three step interview process was available. PAGE 2 | THE MESSENGER | FEBRUARY 28, 2014 | WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM Antrim Lumber Local history as Choose Our Quality Yesteryear reported in The Messenger Lumber. Why “wood” you March 1, 2013 settle for less? 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Antrim • 588-2139 Newport's Mark Christensen resigns-paid settlement HOURS: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-1pm Weare man arrested in Florida after being Googled Warner Legionnaire is District 5 Commander March 4, 2011 TYLER’S SMALL ENGINE Jesse Levine says "thank you and goodbye" Sales and Service Woman upset with Francestown Police New hearing on Antrim zoning changes ATV's OKed on Henniker Class VI Roads February 26, 2010 Henniker may see taxes up 18.4% New proposal for Bio-Energy facility New London ponders recycling options Bradford awards bridge repair bids 20 Concord Street, Antrim, NH 03440 • 603-588-6200 February 27, 2009 www.tylerssmallengine.com M-F 8-5:30; Sat. 9-1 New Director at White Birch Community Center Pot misdemeanor becomes cocaine felony Deering has its own "Bridge to Nowhere" Hopkinton Superintendent resigns February 29, 2008 NEC Vice-President arrested for shoplifting Money missing from Bennington Library Hillsboro Police issue rabies warning Antrim woman sets power lifting record Serving the heating needs of Henniker March 2, 2007 and the surrounding towns for over 60 years. Antrim man caught in cyber-sting Greenfield girl killed-brother injured NEC students survive icy plunge into Contoocook River Kearsarge school officials admit mailing error BIA names Hopkinton woman director March 3, 2006 FUELS Henniker candidates forum generates heat Colby-Sawyer announced new President Bennington woman charged with Nashua thefts Jim Rymes granted permission to expand airport FUEL OILS • LP GAS March 4, 2005 24 Hour Self Service • Gasoline & Diesel Pumps 744th Transportation Company returns from Iraq Weare event benefits fallen soldiers We honor Visa, MasterCard, American Express Hopkinton High School dumps aptitude test & Discover Cards as well as the Ayer & Goss Card. Quick action quells danger at Bennington mill February 27, 2004 20 Hall Ave., Henniker • Route 114, Bradford Hillsboro says "Thank You" to Dr. Richard Douglass Mardi Gras Winter Dance for kids 428-3333 • 938-5335 World Day of Prayer March 5 WWW.GRANITEQUILL. Mistrust apparent between Warner SelectmenCOM | FEBRU andARY 28, Fire 2014 | TDepartmentHE MESSENGER | PAGE 3 The Warner Selectmen discussed the three cost scenarios for the proposed fire these meetings that each group is feeling station: unsupported. The Board is taking this Town can wait another 5 years. Bingham • $2.7 million is the base construction; very seriously and is looking at many said the Fire Department is planning on complete construction on the first floor angles in order to be able to discuss it at doing at least one information session, and limited completion on the second Town Meeting. Carson does not feel the they are waiting to see what the Board floor; the elevator would also be installed. recommends in regards to the bond. • $2.4 is for less construction on the second floor. The elevator would only have the shaft and mechanical room, no walls on the second floor but the mechanic’s would be installed and blocked off. • $2.9 million is for the full complete construction. When Selectman Clyde Carson asked if this cost includes a pellet boiler, Administrator Jim Bingham said no, that would add another $100K. Carson does not want to see the Town take another shortcut on energy efficient heating. Bingham said the design does include radiant heat on the first floor in the bay area. Carson said there are still questions regarding the site selection, and Hartman does not feel that the Department of These hardy souls defied the harsh winter with a snowshoe hike. Environmental Services who approved the permits looked at the long-term erosion Henniker Chamber Commerce hosts snowshoe hike problem on the site; DES only determined that there will be no impact to the existing On Saturday, February 22, twenty- wetland area on the property. two Henniker Chamber of Commerce House, Dr. Belson MD, Deb K LLC and Selectman Karrick wondered if the members, family and friends enjoyed Sea Glass Yoga & Wellness Center. Fire Department is taking this seriously, an evening of snowshoeing and Scott and Cathy Dias graciously to which John Leavitt said that he found networking. hosted a snowshoe trek through the Karrick's comment interesting because Henniker businesses represented woods towards Pats Peak followed by he has heard the same from the Fire included Scott Dias Custom Building, pizza in their home. All, including two Department, are the Selectmen taking Coldwell Banker J Hampe Associates/ Michie (third generation) children, it serious. Bingham said they have Cathy Clement Dias, Michie finished the entire loop. recognized that, since the fall there have Corporation, Moonlight Electric, Bill Additionally, Deb Kreutzer from been 3 or 4 meetings and it was said at Marko Builder, Intervale Farm Pancake SnowXu® demonstrated her newly patented collapsible snowshoes. � A Tradition Worth Keeping” “Your Local Weekly Since 1868 � THE “Your Local Weekly Since 1868 A Tradition Worth Keeping” � Issue 27 � July 6, 2012 Free � Our 144th Year THE Welcome New Readers! Free � Our 144th Year � Issue 28 � July 13, 2012 This issue of The Messenger is being mailed to you to introduce afternoon for Popsicles and Puppets in the Park. Here you to our weekly newspaper which has been published Several kids came out to Butler Park on Thursday e Big Green Monster Puppets! Come for more fun they are in front of the Library Limo with their hand-madChurch on Sawmill Road from 10a.m. to 11a.m. on to the Bizarre Bazaar at Hospitalthe Ladies Auxiliary Day Aug. Sale 4that the Monument dedicated Saturday July 14th! The Deering Heritage Commission "Laughter is the Best Medicine" is the theme of this year's New London conducted a moving patriotic cer- Henniker Rotary Club President Joyce Bosse thanksnks past DisDistrict Governor Joe Prat Hospital Day and parade on Saturday, t for his presentationreseeseenntttaationationtiot onn tottoo emony in dedicating the town's new the Club. Joe spoke of his recent climb to the summitmmit of Mt EEverest to bring attention to and raraiseisi funds for continuously since 1868.