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FREE Colebrook’s Largest Circulated Weekly Newspaper The Colebrook Chronicle COVERING THE TOWNS OF THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 603-246-8998 VOL. 15, NO. 51 Historic Stark Bridge Reopened After Renovation By Thomas Jordan The covered bridge in Stark, a key element of the most photographed scene in New Hampshire, has formally reopened after over a year of restoration work. A ceremony on Saturday afternoon brought over 300 people to the picturesque site. (Continued on page 2) Man’s Death Brings Authorities To Columbia By Charles J. Jordan Shortly after 12 noon on Wednesday, police, fire and rescue personal were called to the home of David Oldham just off Route 3 in Columbia, north of Blue Mountain Variety Store, for what was originally called a car fire with possible entrapment. (Continued on page 2) Police, with weapons in hand, on site at a Columbia residence where a man’s body was discovered on Wednesday. Charles Jordan photo. Clockwise from top left: Reconstruction has completed on the historic Stark Covered Bridge, with a rededication ceremony last Saturday. Cecile Eich and Sue Croteau cut the ribbon on the bridge. Beatrice Tuttle, Stark’s oldest citizen, was the first to walk on the bridge with her son, Dennis Lunn. A large crowd was present during the ceremony and later admired the work done. Charles Jordan photos. Four North Country Hospitals In “Home Stretch” On Affiliation Over the last two years, the four hospitals in the New Hampshire North Country have been planning an affiliation to help them deal with the challenges they face as small, rural, commu- nity hospitals in a healthcare environment that is in the midst of significant change. The Boards and leadership of Berlin’s Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Littleton Regional Healthcare, Colebrook’s Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and Lancaster’s Weeks Medical Center announced that they have all approved a formal Affiliation Agreement to create a common parent organization that will (Continued on page 2) In Canaan: NEK Looks To Future By Angela Wheeler On Tuesday night, June 30, residents of the Town of Canaan gathered at Canaan Memorial Schools in the gymnasium for a brain storming session held by Vermont Council on Rural Devel(Continued on page 3) Cork Boat Sets Sights On Connecticut River By Thomas Jordan With the summer season underway, it’s a common sight to see canoes and kayaks headed to the lakes in Pittsburg. A slightly less common sight was seen this past week when Pan van der Laan of Lancaster set sail aboard a boat made of wine corks. Dubbed the “Conncorki,” the catamaran-style vessel was something that had been bobbing in Pan’s head since the late 1990s. “I read an article in Ocean Navigator Magazine describing a trip down the Duoro River in Portugal, in a cork boat,” he explains. “This was created by John Pollock, who started collect(Continued on page 13) “Conncorki” sets sail on Lake Francis in Pittsburg. Courtesy photo. Clinton To Be In Gorham’s Parade At Monday’s press conference: UCVH Interim Chief Administrative Officer Peter Gosline, Weeks CEO Scott Howe, AVH CEO Russell Keene, Littleton Regional CEO Warren West. Charles Jordan photo. If you needed any indication that we are on the verge of another election year, this week the leading contender for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President, Hillary Clinton, is scheduled to take part in Gorham’s July 4th parade, which gets underway at 2 p.m. Pan van der Laan in his workshop, with his impressive catamaran with pontoons made entirely of wine corks. Courtesy photo. Page 2 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Stark Bridge (Continued from page 1) The ceremony honored the memory of Jim Eich, former Stark selectman and champion of the bridge’s restoration. Eich, who passed away in 2013, was remembered fondly by those who spoke during the ribbon cutting ceremony, being praised for his good nature and his work towards pursuing an essential grant for the preservation work on the bridge that now bears a plaque in his name. After a flute solo of the national anthem by Alexandria Tichy of the New Hampshire National Guard, the ceremony was opened by Bridge Committee Chairperson Wayne Saunders. “I just want to thank my committee members,” he said, “because it’s a lot of work to pull something like this off, and they all work extremely hard.” He also thanked the Stark Fire Department, who assisted with food for the day, the local church for providing their grounds for the event, and the local road agent for assistance with the ceremony. “It’s been a community event, basically, to plan this. I think that’s what this event really is about.” Opening remarks were made by former selectboard member Everett Frizzell, who spoke on the value and history of the original bridge, which dated back to the 1850s. He shared the fact that the bridge has a junior twin in Alaska, after winning the interest of a covered bridge fan by a gentleman working on a housing development near Anchorage in the mid-nineties. “It looks very close to this bridge here, it’s just a mini one,” he said, smiling. “You probably would have to drive your Volkswagen or Cube car across it.” He thanked everyone involved in the project. “I’d like to welcome all of you here to this commemorative event, the reopening, and what I like to think of as the rebirth of the historic Stark Village Covered Bridge, which sits here gracefully on the shores of the Upper Ammonoosuc River, with a background of the Stark village and the picturesque Devil’s Slide. It is a most attractive sight.” Jason Ross, Senior Structural Engineer of HEB Engineers in North Conway, was in charge of the project for the engineering firm. He spoke about the passion that the selectmen exhibited in saving and preserving the bridge, a project that had been a big part of the past five years for Ross. They worked with the town to put the bridge into the N.H. Dept. of Transportation’s municipal bridge program, with N.H. DOT providing 80 percent of the funding for the restoration. This, in addition to the $904,000 grant that the town received for the project, was something Ross felt was an exciting step forward for the project. A poem by Stark’s Katherine Farwell Emery was read, inspired by her love for the state, and students from the Stark Village School led the audience in singing “America The Beauti- Left photo: The discovery of a body at the David Oldham property in Columbia on Wednesday brought a steady stream of law enforcement to the scene. Right: Firefighters tape off access to the road leading to the home and scene as an investigation into the Columbia death got underway. Police were expected to make an announcement regarding the case sometime on Thursday. Charles Jordan photos. ful.” State Senator Jeff Woodburn, Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, and State Representative Wayne Moynihan all gave remarks at the event. “It is always remarkable to me when the members of a community come together and agree to put their own money into the pot, and do something that is for the common good of their neighbors or for the larger community,” said Moynihan, the geographically closest representative to the bridge with a nearby residence. “This site in Stark has become the symbol of New Hampshire.” Commander David Kenney of the United States Navy spoke, sharing humorous reactions by folks noticing him, a Navy member in full uniform, moving inland towards Stark, noticeably away from the ocean. He talked about Eich, a four-year Navy veteran back in the 1960s, and praised his civic service to the town of Stark after returning home. “It’s about giving back, and clearly, this is what Jim Eich was all about, leaving an impact that will be here for years to come.” Following the remarks, Jim Eich’s widow, Cecile Eich, and Town Clerk Sue Croteau officially cut the ribbon to open the bridge. Those present were welcomed to cross the bridge after a symbolic first walk by 95-yearold Beatrice Tuttle, the Stark holder of the Boston Post Cane. Man’s Death (Continued from page 1) But within a short time, that situation was changed to a crime scene as authorities reportedly found a vehicle along the road into the Oldham residence with its airbags deployed and a body outside of the vehicle. The press was not allowed further up the road, as it was deemed during the early afternoon to be a crime scene. The presence of law enforcement on the scene carrying assault rifles at their side indicated the serious nature police were taking the ongoing investigation. Authorities were trying to determine if this was a case of suicide or homicide. By Wednesday afternoon, N.H. State Police were indicating that there appeared to be only one individual involved. At that point evidence was indicating a likelihood of suicide, although no official determination had been ruled pending further investigation. Police did tell the Chronicle is that the public was not considered to be in danger. By presstime, information was still minimal from N.H. State Police, which released the following statement at 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday: “New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster and State Police Colonel Robert L. Quinn announce that they are investigating a suspicious death on Route 3 in Columbia, New Hampshire. The name of the deceased is not being released pending family notification and autopsy results. The investigation is ongoing. No additional information is anticipated to be released at this time.” At the scene we spoke an acquaintance and close friend of the family of David Oldham, who owns the property, and were told that the family believed it was Oldham’s body found on the property–although the Colebrook Chronicle was unable to receive official confirmation of this. We were told that family members had been attempting to reach Oldham earlier in the day and expressed concern and drove to the scene, discovering on the road into the property a vehicle with its airbags deployed and a body not far away, near a fire pit. This source also told the Chronicle that the Oldham house was in disarray. “We didn’t know if he had done the damage himself or if it had been ransacked,” we were told. Because of the unusual nature of the scene, police immediately had it taped off and a full-scale investigation began. As of late Wednesday night, WMUR TV–which used Colebrook Chronicle video filmed earlier in the day and sent reporter Stephanie Woods to Columbia for the late night newscast, reported: “State Police and the Attorney General’s office have been on the scene all day alongside Route 3 in Columbia, and they are investigating a death that they say was suspicious. Earlier today, they say that one man did die. They’re withholding the name until they can notify the family and his next-of-kin. They’re saying that this is suspicious. Earlier today, Colebrook Police, Attorney General’s office and State Police surrounded a private residence where the death allegedly occurred, and they do continue to investigate right now. We spoke to State Police earlier tonight, and they said that the autopsy will take place tomorrow, and pending those results, they will release more information, as well as the identification of the man who died. Again, they are calling this death suspicious, and we are waiting on more details here.” Hospitals (Continued from page 1) serve communities in the North Country. Its name will be North Country Healthcare. “This preserves access to highquality, personal health care for people in the North Country and positions us to meet future challenges,” said Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Interim Chief Administrative Officer Peter Gosline in an official press release. “All of the Boards of the hospitals have thoroughly reviewed, negotiated and approved the affiliation agreement. We are now ready to submit it to the NH Attorney General’s Office for its review.” added Littleton Regional Healthcare CEO Warren West. During a press conference at the Mountain View Grand hotel last Monday, we spoke with Greg Placy of Colebrook’s Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, who felt optimistic about the organization. “As you’ve seen over the last few years, we’ve started sharing specialists with other hospitals. This only opens it up wider to us, to provide us the ability to provide better quality, and maybe even some more specialists that we don’t currently have. We may also be sharing some of our services with other hospitals as well. “This is a step forward,” he added, “because if we remained four independent hospitals, we would remain competing with each other, rather than working with each other to provide a better North Country healthcare system.” North Country Healthcare will become the parent organization of the new four-hospital health system. Under the arrangement, each of the hospitals will exchange some autonomy to enable joint development of a highly coordinated health(Continued on page 3) The chief executives of the North Country’s four hospitals, seated, with representatives from their individual boards standing behind them, signed the latest documents for the North Country Healthcare affiliation agreement. Chrles Jordan photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 3 On Tuesday night, June 30, residents of the Town of Canaan gathered at Canaan Memorial Schools in the gym for a brain storming session with USDA Rural Development members. Community members were given the opportunity to speak their ideas to help boost opportunities and support the quality of life for Kingdom residents. Pictured at the right is Ben Doyle, a Community and Economic Development Specialist with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), speaking to the group of Canaan residents to try and get a picture of what it is the community would like to see done to help it prosper and boost opportunities. Angela Wheeler photos. Hospitals Canaan Meeting (Continued from page 2) (Continued from page 1) care network that will improve quality, increase efficiencies and lower the cost of healthcare delivery in the North Country region. During Monday’s press conference, it was explained that this is a unique arrangement, and should this succeed, it would provide a model for other similar programs. While there will be a new board and management for North Country Healthcare, each hospital’s current Board of Trustees will continue its community oversight role, and, in coordination with the new parent organization, establish strategy and set direction for each hospital. It could be a possibility that the individual hospitals would operate without individual CEOs under this program. “Whether this affects Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital or not, I’m not sure,” said Placy. “We do still have our own hospital board, and we must vote on things as well as the parent, in order for changes to go forward.” “Each hospital will maintain its own board of trustees or directors and maintain control of its own endowment and charitable assets,” emphasized Weeks Medical Center CEO Scott Howe in the press release. The Affiliation Agreement will now be delivered to the N.H. Attorney General’s Office and its Division of Charitable Trusts for review and approval. As part of the review process, community information meetings will be held in each hospital community to outline what the agreement entails and answer any questions people may have. The meeting dates and locations will be announced later this summer. It is anticipated that if the approvals are obtained, North Country Healthcare will be operational in early 2016. “It’s a tribute to the spirit of cooperation that makes the North Country and its people special that each organization and its board could find the common ground needed to make this work,” said Androscoggin Valley Hospital CEO Russ Keane. More information on the North Country Hospitals Affiliation may be found at www.northcountryhealth.org. opment (VCRD) with USDA Rural Development members. Community members were given the opportunity to speak their ideas to help boost opportunities and support the quality of life for Kingdom residents. There have also been meetings held in Hardwick and Newport with the final meeting being held in Lyndonville, Vt. The Town of Canaan has just recently received help from these organizations with the building of the new Wastewater Treatment Facility. These investments are part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help rural and Tribal communities that have the greatest need for assistance, the USDA is targeting capital and technical assistance to small businesses and development organizations to help stimulate more businesses and development organizations to help stimulate more business activity in areas that are struggling economically. Planners say that this will help revitalize these small, remote rural communities and create muchneeded jobs for local residents. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) programs. Rural Business Enterprise Grants help small and emerging rural businesses. Rural Business Opportunity Grants promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. The grants are being awarded in areas designated as (REAP) zones. REAP zones are areas that are considered economically distressed due to factors such as poverty, geographic isolation, declining populations or economic upheaval,such as the closing of a major job provider, like Ethan Allen. Designating rural Canaan, Vt., as a definite REAP zone. The 2014 Farm Bill extends all current REAP zones through 2018. Information supplied at the meeting stated that “The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont's rural communities. VCRD is a dynamic partnership of federal, state, local, nonprofit and private partners. Actively non-partisan with an established reputation for community-based facilitation, VCRD is uniquely positioned to sponsor and coordinate collaborative efforts across governmental and organizational categories concerned with policy questions of rural import.” The last chance to have your voice and opinion heard as to how this grant money should be used for the Town of Canaan will be on Aug. 6, 2015, at Lyndon State College in Lyndon, Vt. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact VCRD by calling (802) 223-6091, by email at [email protected], or by visiting www.vtrural.org. Police, EMS Reports NORTHUMBERLAND POLICE On June 22, at 10:13 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reference a vehicle driving erratically, vehicle was located on Route 110 and stopped. The driver, 54-year-old Mark Crowley of Marlborough, was subsequently arrested for Driving under the Influence. He was booked and released on PR bail with a court date in the Lancaster Court for July 6. GROVETON AMBULANCE During the week of June 2228, Groveton Ambulance responded to two medical calls in Groveton Village, two medical calls and one fire standby in North Stratford, and one medical call in the town of Stark. Groveton Ambulance provided Emergency Medical Ser- vice support to the Speedway 51 Races and Blessing of the Bikes in Groveton, and the Stark Covered Bridge dedication in Stark. In the same period Groveton Ambulance performed one transfer from the Child Advocacy Center in Groveton to Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) in Berlin. Northumberland police and rescue were called to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Route 3 on Monday. Tammy Thivierge photo. This vehicle went off the road in Northumberland on Monday. Police and rescue were called to the scene. No further information was available at this time. Tammy Thivierge photo. Page 4 The Colebrook Chronicle A Story Well Told We know that there will be those in the community who do not wish to relive the events of Aug. 19, 1997. We understand. As a person who has spent our entire adult life documenting both the good and the bad that you encounter as a journalist, we look back at the events of 18 years ago through the prism that still seems surreal. We found ourselves right in the middle of an unfolding drama, which we witnessed from the inside, and yet we still find it hard to realize it really all happened, here in Colebrook, even though we saw it. And in a week when once again we see law enforcement pour into our region as they did on Wednesday–this time to investigate an untimely death in Columbia– we long ago have come to expect that not all news is sunshine and roses. In the current issue of Yankee and in his forthcoming book, writer Richard Carey has done a masterful job sensitively telling the story of that long ago summer day when the world seemed to close in all around us and we found solace in doing what we each felt most qualified to do. For this editor, we remain glad to have been there to be able to help my fellow skilled journalists and be a part finishing the work Dennis had begun that day. We still miss our friends we lost that day. Charles J. Jordan Friday, July 3, 2015 Editor Charlie Jordan was a fairly young whippersnapper when he took this photo 43 years ago, during Colebrook’s Fourth of July parade on July 4, 1972. It shows the float entry for the Colebrook Future Farmers of America Alumni, which as the sign indicates was marking “40 Years of Progress.” Campaign SENATOR AYOTTE BRINGS CAMPAIGN TO COLEBROOK On Tuesday evening U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) officially kick-off her reelection campaign in Manchester. The next morning she visited the North Country, appearing at a town hall-style meeting at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook, where she took questions from the public. After the event, she spoke with the Colebrook Chronicle in this exclusive interview. You can see the entire interview in this week’s Video News of the Week at www.colebrookchronicle .com.) CHRONICLE: This is the day after your announcement that you’re running for re-election. AYOTTE: I am. I officially announced yesterday, so I wanted to get up to the North Country right away and have an opportunity to have a town hall meeting up here. I’m going to go over and visit the new operation VA Health Clinic. I think the North Country is such an important part of our state. I love the beauty of the North Country, and the people, so I’m so glad to be here today. CHRONICLE: After four years in Washington, what have you learned during that time? How do you prepare for that kind of position? AYOTTE: One thing I’ve learned is that, just like anywhere else, in Washington, getting to know people as people and relationships matter in terms of how you treat other people. I had that experience as Attorney General, because I originally worked under a Republican governor, and then I worked under a Democrat governor. So I realized that just taking that same experience (Continued on page 5) Editor: Charles J. Jordan; Publisher: Donna Jordan Associate Editor/Video Editor: Thomas Jordan Reporter/Photographer: Angela Wheeler Reporter/Photographer: Samantha McMann Canadian Correspondent: Corey Bellam Sports Photographer: Tina McKenzie U. S. Senator Kelly Ayotte takes questions during a town hall-style meeting at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook on Wednesday morning. After the event, she spoke with the Colebrook Chronicle for the interview above. Charles Jordan photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 Campaign (Continued from page 4) was the way to try to work with other people to get things done in Washington. I think what you find out in Washington is that there’s a lot of team meeting on both sides, but you’ve got to break out of that and find out what people are interested in. Even people that you have very different philosophies with, there are areas where you can find common ground, and I think that’s how you get legislation done in Washington. CHRONICLE: Are you seeing progress in bipartisan efforts, working across the aisle? AYOTTE: I think we are. This year, just getting the Senate operating better, getting votes for anyone who wants to offer an amendment on a vote. We’ve certainly voted a lot more this year, so we’ve been able to get bipartisan “doc fix” done, some trade legislation, a bill on veterans’ suicide, trafficking, a bill to review the Iran negotiations, so there’s some things we’ve been able to get done. I think there’s a lot more to do, but we’ve seen some steps in the right direction. I think the key is, again, focusing on, “Okay, what is it I agree with this person on that we need to get done for the country,” as opposed to always focusing on what you disagree with someone on. CHRONICLE: As you go into the thought of running again, what are some of the things that are hanging in the balance now that you really want to be a part of? AYOTTE: There’s a lot hanging in the balance. I wake up every day with a sense of purpose of wanting to get things done for the country, because we have such a great country, and such a great state, and I see some great challenges before us. I think it’s time for us to come together and have a bipartisan large fiscal agreement for the country that addresses the $18 trillion in debt, and makes programs like Medicare and Social Security sustainable. That’s going to take people to work across the aisle, and it’s going to take some courage, and I want to do that. I have two children, and if we don’t do that, then we’re going to be passing along a country that’s severely in debt. The other issues that I’ve been working on is, I think, sometimes in Washington, I don’t know, maybe they didn’t work in a small business, but they do things that make it harder for small businesses. So to be that voice for New Hampshire’s small businesses in Washington, cutting through red tape and bureaucracy, making it easier, making sure that people think about what it’s like. My husband is a small business owner, so I know what it’s like out working every day for him, so I want to make sure I bring that perspective there. And then, of course, our veterans–this is something that’s been a priority for me from day one, making sure they get the benefits they’ve earned, the health care access here in New The Colebrook Chronicle Hampshire, because too often our veterans are having to go long distances. And then terrorism, and making sure we protect the country, stopping those that want to harm us. Making sure that the country remains safe and that means supporting our military and what they need. CHRONICLE: How do you keep the balance between domestic and international concerns? AYOTTE: I think you have to start with the building blocks, so if you look at our prosperity, our freedom–without security, you can’t have prosperity or freedom. So there is a basic investment we have to make to make sure we have a strong military, that we remain safe. What I think we need to be doing also is being very thoughtful and careful about what our engagements are. Making sure that if we send our men and women in uniform to another area of the world, that there is a strong plan for success, that it really is something we should do to protect our country versus other people’s interests, and that there is a way to have a path that they can come home. So, to me, that’s if we do have situations where there is potential to get embroiled in conflict, it’s thoughtful analysis and being very careful about what we engage in. But there’s no doubt that without a strong military and good intelligence, our adversaries are going to try to take advantage of us. CHRONICLE: How do you feel about the large Republican presidential field right now? AYOTTE: I think that in New Hampshire we can do a real service to the nation, of our role in the First in the Nation Primary and vetting candidates. The town hall meeting I did today in Colebrook, I want to see those candidates out doing the town halls, and I think that will show the people of New Hampshire who the strong candidates are. We have a very important role, when you see the number of candidates on the Republican side, I think our role becomes even more important in winnowing down this field through the vetting that we do at Town Halls, at the VFW halls, at the diners, at the local businesses, on the Main Street. That, to me, makes New Hampshire even more important in this process. CHRONICLE: How can people find more information about you? AYOTTE: For information on my campaign, it’s KellyForNewHampshire.com. There’s a new video that you can take a look at. Obviously, I still have a lot of work to do as a Senator for New Hampshire, so if you have a question on that side, my website is Ayotte.Senate.gov. That’s for official business, and also I send out each week a newsletter from that site about what we’re doing at the Senate. Read The Chronicle Online For Free At www.colebrookchronicle.com Page 5 Page 6 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Media Left: The cover of the current July-August 2015 issue of Yankee magazine, which includes information about the article in the coverline “A Day This Small Town Will Never Forget…” Right photo: Among the five photos taken by Charlie Jordan in the Yankee article is this picture Jordan took in 1992 of Dennis Joos interviewing presidential candidate Pat Buchanan and his wife in the Sentinel’s newsroom. YANKEE ARTICLE RECALLS AUG. 19, 1997 It was a bright, sunny summer day in 1997, yet it is remembered by all who lived through it as Colebrook’s darkest day. It was the day that a malcontent named Carl Drega went on a shooting rampage in Colebrook and before it ended with Drega’s own death in the woods of Brunswick, Vt., four beloved local people were killed, Judge Vickie Bunnell, newspaper co-editor Dennis Joos, and Scott Phillips and Les Lord of the N.H. State Police. The complete story of that day and how the town was ripped apart, only to slowly work to heal itself is about to burst back onto the scene with the upcoming publication of Richard Adams Carey’s long-anticipated account of the drama, In The Evil Day, to be published in book form this September by University Press of New England. To preview the book, Yankee magazine has published in its current July-August 2015 issue, expected on newsstands this week, a portion of the book focus- ing on how the News and Sentinel, with the aid of others, completed putting its issue together that night under the most trying of circumstances. It was an issue nearing the final stages when co-editor Dennis Joos was killed just outside the back door by Drega shortly after the Columbia man had gunned down Vickie Bunnell, Scott Phillips and Les Lord. Yankee’s editor Mel Allen decided to focus on the newspaper angle and edited it into a 5,000-word piece from Carey’s book text. The result is titled “The Hardest Deadline,” which is described on the opening page of the magazine article this way: “When horrific violence came to a small New Hampshire town, the staff of the weekly newspaper had to somehow get the issue out and let the community know what had happened, even though their editor and close friends were dead.” Yankee asked Colebrook Chronicle editor Charlie Jordan to assist in illustrating the article for two reasons: Jordan had long been associated with Yan- kee, having written for Yankee from 1971-1982 and working as an editor there from 1982-1985, having established close friendships with Yankee. But also Jordan worked closely beside Sentinel Publisher John Harrigan that fateful night with Sentinel staffers and people from the community to finish the paper that Dennis Joos had begun with co-editor Susan Zizza earlier that day. Jordan, who had worked at one time with Harrigan at the Coos County Democrat, happened to be at the nearby library when the shootings occurred and took most of the photos at the scene that day. Author Rick Carey said of the Yankee excerpt from his forthcoming book, “There were so many acts of courage on display that day from people who, during that morning, had no idea so much would be demanded from them. The job of these journalists returning to their desks and publishing this story was one such act, and the first public affirmation that hatred and gun violence would not and could not destroy this community.” Business The Dollar Tree store in Northumberland is nearing its opening as the company is conducting interviews with potential employees this week. Charles Jordan photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle North Country Photo Album Historic Stark Covered Bridge Reopened Photos by Charles Jordan Over 300 were in attendance for the rededication. Alexandra Tichy performed “The National Anthem” on flute. The bridge honors former selectman Jim Eich in a plaque. Photos lined the bridge, including a copy of the Colebrook Chronicle story when restoration work began last year. Former Stark selectboard member Everett Frizzell gave opening remarks at the event. Stark Elementary School students led the audience in singing “America the Beautiful.” Page 7 Page 8 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Community News Left photo: This past weekend, June 26-28, was the 39th Annual Great North Woods Ride In and Blessing of the Bikes. This year's event was held in Groveton, at Speedway 51, after several years of being held at the Shrine of our Lady Grace in Columbia. This year's event featured live music, a race on Saturday night, several vendors including Wilkins Harley-Davidson from Barre, Vt., and a Biker's Rodeo. Right photo: This year's Blessing of the Bikes was sponsored by the Groveton Catholic Parish St. Francis Xavier and was led by Father Daniel Nassaney, OMI (at right) and Father Henri Delisle, OMI (left). Angela Wheeler photos. POORE FARM OPEN BARN CELEBRATION SUNDAY The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum on Route 145 in Stewartstown is celebrating its founder J.C. Kenneth Poore’s 130th birthday with the annual “Open Barn and Birthday Celebration” and with a reenactment by the American Mountain Men of the Trappers and Traders era, on Sunday, July 5. On Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5, the North East Company, the local chapter of the American Mountain Men (http://www.mtmen.org), will be back this year in force to have a historic encampment at the Poore Farm for two days. Come see the American Mountain Men, their traditions and way of life and how our nation’s greatest, most daring explorers and pioneers lived and survived alone in America’s vast wilderness using only what nature had to offer. Visitors can see firsthand what life was like on the frontier and how the guns of the era work. In addition, on Sunday, July 5, Harold Boydston will be on hand playing authentic western Cowboy music on mandolin and guitar. Period dressed reenactors, including Hope Carpenter, will be on hand again this year demonstrating weaving, spinning and soap making. Audience participation is encouraged. Try a drop spindle or another 1800s (Continued on page 9) This year at the Great North Woods Ride In and Blessing of the Bikes a Biker's rodeo was held on Saturday afternoon. Participating in this year's Slow Ride were Corey and Peter Mardones, Ken Cayer, Doug Cunningham, Chad Gowitzke, Mark James and Karl Porcello. Angela Wheeler photo. The second event of the Biker's Rodeo was the Board Ride in which Peter Mardones took second place, Ken Cayer took third place and Mark James took first place riding his bike carefully along top of thin boards for the longest distance before going off the side. Angela Wheeler photo. A Weight Toss competition was also held as part of the Biker's Rodeo on Saturday. Coming in first was Peter Mardones (right), in second was Andrew Chainey (middle), and third was Ken Cayer (left). Angela Wheeler photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 9 Community News (Continued from page 8) craft. Lady Beefheart will be on hand to demonstrate brain and egg tanning animal hides, and Albert Cloutier will be back again, crafting axe and hatchet handles out of White Mountain Ash. The Homestead is a significant historic and cultural North Country destination. Do not miss this opportunity to view the many displayed artifacts, meet the volunteers, directors and enjoy some old-world demonstrations. Free birthday cake and lemonade will be served. All are welcome. The Poore Farm Museum will be open for the celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation with a suggested minimum of $8 per adult. Accompanied children under 12 are free. The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/ settlement documenting one families life from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. The feeling one gets when entering the homestead is to step back in time to one that existed prior to rural electrification of the northernmost regions of New Hampshire. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SET FOR COLEBROOK The fifth annual Summer Music Camp will be held from Aug. 14-20, at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. The free daily program is for area music students entering Grades 6-12, who will be part of their school chorus and/or band. It includes music lessons, group rehearsals and other musical activities led by professional instructors from local schools. A concert is planned for Aug. 20. More details will be shared soon. For pre-registration or questions, contact Sharon Pearson at Prelude619@ myfairpoint.net or 915-0879. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT TIMEOUT TAVERN On Thursday, July 16, a Business After Hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Timeout Tavern Sports Bar and Grille (at the Northland Restaurant) in Canaan, Vt. Business community members are welcome to join in this free networking event that is co-hosted by the North Country Chamber of Commerce. The business will be showcased and its history will be shared by the current and past owners. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. The deck will be open for the enjoyment of the guests on this summer evening, and trivia games will start at 6:30 p.m. for those that want to stay afterwards. Please RSVP by contacting Britni at the Chamber office at 237-8939 or info@chamberof thenorthcountry.com. Responses are appreciated by the 14th. CASA EVENT PLANNED FOR COLEBROOK CASA of NH is in the midst of planning for its second annual signature community event in Colebrook. North of the Notches ATV and Brewfest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bear Rock Adventures. This event has the feel of a country fair with activities including hayrides, demonstrations, vendors, food, live music, ATV grass drags, live entertainment and a craft brewfest. New this year, organizers are inviting community members to take the stage and show off their talents. If you are interested in applying for time on stage, contact Jen Buteau at 237-8411 or email her at [email protected]. Acts can be composed of an individual, group or business. Performances might include music (singing, instrument), dance, martial arts, juggling, magic, animal tricks, or demonstrations encouraging the crowds to participate e.g. Zumba, Yoga, belly-dancing. They are open to ideas, so be sure to contact them soon. To learn more about CASA of NH visit www.casanh.org. CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE AT THRIFT SHOP As special summer treat, the Groveton Thrift Shop at 9 State St. will have a 50-percent-off sale of its large inventory of Christmas items. Here savvy shoppers will find everything required to avoid crowding the Christmas season with frantic trips to expensive malls. Not only are decorations and gifts included in the sale, but other bargains are available at the usual “can’t be beat” prices. Recently a loyal “Snow Bird” pulled up in a truck with a load of donations that had been accumulating in the family’s garage throughout the winter. Many of those items flew out the door as quickly as they could be priced and shelved. Others, including golf clubs, a car seat and other children’s equipment remain. In addition, a number of “downsizers” have provided the Shop with glassware, flatware, dishes and cooking equipment. Anyone undertaking a first apartment or wanting a change of style will find the current stock enticing. Children will be delighted by the assortment of games and toys, books and puzzles that will help sharpen their minds and prepare them for the challenges of the next school year. Excluded from the sale are the case of jewelry and hand knits as well as the pillows and a rack of brand new clothes. In case of questions, call the Thrift Shop at 636-2026. The Thrift Shop operates Wednesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and summer Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon. It will be closed on July 4. –submitted by Alice B. Poole The 39th Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Great North Woods Ride In was held this year at Speedway 51 in Groveton after several years of being held in Columbia at the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. Events played all throughout the weekend starting on Friday, June 26 and running until Sunday, June 28. Angela Wheeler photo. COOS COUNTY NURSING HOSPITAL On Father’s Day residents on all floors enjoyed played a Gone Fishing Game in the morning. A delicious roast beef dinner was enjoyed by residents and their guests. In the afternoon, an exhibit of anything on wheels was enjoyed in the Family Room. Jackie Blakley made and decorated a beautiful wedding cake for the Wedding Reception Cocktail party. One layer of the cake was chocolate and the other was a white cake. The yummy white frosting was decorated with pastel petunias. The room was decorated with wedding dresses, pictures, a ring bearers and a flower girls outfits, a cake topper and other wedding items. Ice cream was served along with the cake to our wedding guests. Residents reminisced about their own weddings while sipping on their favorite beverages. A group reminisced about the days when the ice man would deliver ice and making homemade ice cream. A story was read about the ice man and residents shared some of their own stories. June birthdays were celebrated with a Summertime Birthday Bash. Residents were served berries and cream and reminisced about picking and cooking berries. In the Special Care Unit (SCU), residents made summer flowers, had fun making lighthouses from clay pots and garden decorations from tin cans. They enjoyed their bird sensory and fabric sensory programs. Bev Gebhard was the lucky winner of the Blackout Bingo game. Residents in the SCU played a summer word game, Letter Switch and Unit Bingo. Residents exercised with a Stretching Group and a Chair Chi program. Judy and Sally entertained on Friday afternoon to an appreciative audience. A watermelon was carved into the shape of a pig. The pig was filled with chunks of watermelon which were served at a social on the patio along with traditional slices. COMFORT COUNTRY AT FANTASTIC FRIDAY NEXT Fantastic Fridays got off to its sixth season last week on the common in North Stratford. Patrons enjoyed the music of Manika Druke, a teenaged singer/guitarist from Lancaster. A variety of delicious, fresh goodies from the gardens and kitchens of local vendors were offered, as well as many handcrafted and flea market items. This week the band Comfort Country will entertain the crowd from 4:30-7 p.m. on July 3. The band is made up of well known artists Lee Baker, Tim Berry, Joanne Gilman and Suzan Shute joining in harmony singing, playing lead and rhythm guitar, mandolin and bass. They perform a wide variety of country tunes from Patsy Cline to Patti Loveless and Lefty Frizzell to Zack Brown. They add in some doowop 1950s, a little gospel and bluegrass to make for an enjoyable time. GOTHARD SISTERS COMING NEXT TUESDAY The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts will present Irish step champions The Gothard Sisters in a return trip to Colebrook on Tuesday evening, July 7, at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Partner sponsorship for the show is provided by Granite Bank. The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance trio from the Pacific Northwest. The three sisters perform and record new Celtic arrangements of well-known traditional tunes and songs, as well as their own original compositions from their six recorded studio albums. As champion Irish dancers who have competed overseas multiple times at the World Championships, they include the visual elements and the exciting (Continued on page 10) Page 10 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Community News (Continued from page 9) rhythms of Irish step dancing into tightly choreographed, highenergy variety shows. The signature sound of the Gothard Sisters’ recording (their album “Story Girl” was awarded Album of the Year in 2011 by Celtic Radio) blends the freedom and lyricism of traditional folk forms with the discipline gained from years of training as classical musicians and the competitive world of Irish dance. Greta Gothard is trained classically as a violinist; she started playing at the age of five and has performed as a youth symphony member and a soloist in such venues as Benaroya Hall in Seattle and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. As an Irish step dancer, Greta competed at the The talented three Gothard Sisters from the Pacific Northwest return to Colebrook for a spirited concert filled with Celtic tunes and dancing next Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. The show, held at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook, is presented by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Partner sponsorship is provided by Granite Bank. Tickets are $15 and now on sale at Fiddleheads. Courtesy photo. World Championships of Irish dance four years in a row as a soloist and a team member on a figure choreography that placed second in the world. Greta now plays guitar, keys, Cajon and several more instruments and sings backup vocals to help round out the sound of the Gothard Sisters. Willow Gothard also learned to play the violin at an early age, following the footsteps of her older sister. Willow has always enjoyed the influence of Irish and Celtic music and other dance music. This led to, among other things, a very successful competitive Irish dance career in which she placed in the top five several times in the Western Region and competed in solos, recalling at the World Championships in 2009. During this time, Willow’s interest in traditional Irish music grew and subsequently she began writing her own tunes. Solana Gothard was trained as a classical violinist starting at the age of three. Solana has (Continued on page 11) Two members of N.H. Fish and Game visited with community members at the Stratford Grange on Saturday, June 27, to get help and input for their 2015 Wild Life Action Plan, that comes out every 10 years. Pictured is John Kanter a Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Coordinator and Jillian Kilborn, a Regional Wildlife Biologist. Angela Wheeler photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 11 Community News (Continued from page 10) always followed in the musical footsteps of her older sisters. Having studied violin with teachers and mentors from an early age, Solana also found herself drawn to singing and vocals as well as her violin playing. Putting her vocal talents to use as the lead singer of the Gothard Sisters, Solana has also added Bodhran, pennywhistle, Cajon and various percussion instruments to her repertoire. Solana is also an accomplished Irish dancer--she was the youngest dancer from the Pacific Northwest ever to qualify for the World Championships at the Western Region Championships in 2006. The Gothards will be bringing with them their brand-new CD, “Mountain Rose,” which features 12 tunes ranging from “Queen of Argyll” to the ever-popular “St. Anne’s Reel” done in the inimitable Gothard style. These three sisters were a hit when they first played in Colebrook and, with a new album to promote, they will once again please the crowds. The show will start at 7 p.m. and advance tickets are available for $15 at Fiddleheads on 110 Main St. in Colebrook or at the door on the night of the concert. For more information on this and other GNWCA shows, visit www.gnwca.org or call 237-9302 or 246-8998. ISHC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING SPEAKERS The Board of Directors of Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC) invites the community to ISHC’s 2015 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. The event is being held at the Spa Restaurant and Outback Pub in West Stewartstown. A reception starting at 5 p.m. will be followed by a 6 p.m. buffet. A suggested donation of $18 from those who are able to make a donation is appreciated to help offset the cost of the evening. This year, ISHC has two dynamic presentations by Dr. Sean Boynes, Director of Interprofessional Practice of DentaQuest Institute and Deborah Amdur, Medical Center Director, White River Junction VA Medical Center. Dr. Boynes will speak about the importance of integrating oral health into the scope of comprehensive primary care services. Amdur’s presentation will focus on the importance of accessibility and high quality primary health care to Veterans. Dr. Sean G. Boynes is a Dentist Anesthesiologist who received his D.M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a three year residency in anesthesiology from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He currently serves as Director of Interprofessional Practice at the DentaQuest Institute, Expert Advisor for Safety Net Solutions and Senior Dental Advisor for CareSouth Carolina. Prior to his current position, Dr. Boynes was Director of Dental Medicine at CareSouth Carolina, a federally qualified health center in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. He has authored or coauthored over sixty publications relating to dentistry, public health, pharmacology, or anesthesiology. He is owner and Chief Consultant of Dental Medicine Consulting, a consulting firm that assists organizations and programs with quality eval- uations, chart auditing, and integrating dental and medical disciplines. Dr. Boynes has been recognized by many organizations and the National Health Service Corp recently featured him as one of the 40 top clinicians for their 40th Anniversary Celebration and the National (Continued on page 12) Page 12 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Community News The Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield opens its 50th season on Saturday night, July 4, with an opening night performance of “Bubble and Squeak,” where the audience will get a chance to meet, see and hear the professional acting company and interns who will be appearing all summer long in multiple roles. The first full performance opens on Tuesday, July 7, with “Fiddler on the Roof.” Left photo: “Oleanna” is a thought-provoking drama by noted American playwright David Mamet. A two-character tour de force with AEA actors Nathan Brisby and Claire Neumann starring as professor and student. Talk-backs between cast and audience are planned following each performance. Middle: The music is hot and the guys are cool: “Smokey Joe’s Café” opens July 9. With AEA and professional actors Robert H. Fowler, John Wilkening, Daniel Belnavis, Sam Dowling, and Jacques Stewart–and a bevy of lovely ladies–singing the best of Leiber and Stoller pop hits. Right photo: “Fiddler On The Roof” which starts July 7. With North Country resident Peter Gair as Tevye, and a whole village of professional performers, including three of his daughters portrayed by Claire Neumann, Crystal Sha’nae, and Elizabeth Doyle. Schedule and ticket info at www.weathervanetheatre.org or by calling 837-9322. All shows begin at 8 p.m. The season will continue through August with four more shows added to the rotating repertory: “Into The Woods,” “Lend Me A Tenor,” “The Full Monty” and “Floyd Collins.” (Continued from page 11) Children’s Oral Health Foundation lists him as a Dentist of Distinction. In addition, he remains an active clinician providing services to special needs populations in South Carolina. Amdur was appointed Director of the White River Junction VA Medical Center in December of 2012. As Director, Amdur oversees operations for a 74-bed acute care hospital and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics that provide a full range of primary, secondary and specialty care. Amdur leads a staff of approximately 1,000 employees providing care to over 24,400 Veterans in a two state catch- ment area. The White River Junction (WRJ) VA is closely affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine (formerly Dartmouth Medical School), the University of Vermont College of Medicine, as well as multiple nursing and allied health affiliations. The facility also supports a large research and residency training program. Prior to her current position at WRJ, Amdur was Chief Consultant for Care Management and Social Work Service with overall responsibility for five national programs in the Department of Veterans Affairs: National Social Work, Caregiver Support, Family Hospitality, Post Deployment Care Management, and the VA Liai- son Program. Amdur holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University, St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. To attend, RSVPs are required. Contact Gaetane Boire at 388-2432. Visit Indianstream.org for more details on the event. Lisa and Scott Dissler were on hand helping out at the Stratford Penny Sale this past weekend. The sale was held in the school's gymnasium. Angela Wheeler photo. Kathy Roth and Amy Tessier were selling the tickets used to bid on each of the items at the Stratford Penny Sale. Angela Wheeler photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 13 Left photo: A group of helpers worked hard on Pan van der Laan’s “Conncorki,” a boat of his creation made entirely of wine corks. Right photo: Setting sail on the maiden voyage at Martin Meadow Pond. The trip was a success, and the crew has their sights on the Connecticut River. Courtesy photos. Cork Boat (Continued from page 1) ing corks as a youngster, and who built a tightly packed, heavy, well-designed ship. In comparison, our construction project has been light weight and capricious.” Construction on the Conncorki began several years ago, through the combined efforts of Pan, Tom Southworth, and Bob Fink, with assistance from the Wilco Direct metal fabrication shop in Littleton. “Collecting large quantities of wine corks is a lot of fun. In addition to gathering a few corks ourselves, I recruited friends and colleagues to help out. As a medical practitioner, I asked my patients to save corks (in moderation, of course!) We were blessed by the staff of two Boston establishments, the Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro, and Cheers/Hampshire House; both contributed vast quantities of corks,” noted Pan. Cork is also viewed as a favorable and versatile material, being easily recycled. Pan explained that cork is harvested from oak trees that grow primarily in Portugal and Spain. “The 6.6 million-acre cork forest is a biodiverse area that depends on an active and traditional cork industry for it’s survival. In comparison, synthetic corks are not biodegradable, and have a heavier carbon footprint, as do aluminum screw caps.” Pan also welcomed the challenge of the project. “There were no plans. We wanted a large enough platform to sleep on (if need be), and to entertain our grandchildren. A catamaran seemed to be the logical solution. Two hulls were constructed, using lightweight wood frames, holding fine mesh fish nets containing many thousands of corks. The hulls were bolted together, but had to be disassembled to move them out of the workshop in the barn.” The vessel saw a successful maiden voyage crossing Martin Meadow Pond on June 21, and the crew has their sights set on the trailerable portions of the Connecticut River. “Our plan for Conncorki is to travel down the Connecticut River, hence the boat’s name. The Connecticut is New England’s longest river, 410 miles from source to sea, and is a wonderful asset to the region.“ Last week, the Conncorki began to tackle the journey with a visit to First Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg. “It was quite windy on the First,” said Pan, “but the boat sailed well. We got pretty damp.” Lake Francis followed, a milder experience, and the crew of the Conncorki is ready for the long journey ahead. Page 14 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Around The Region The grand-prize winning Fishing Derby float in Bury’s Canada Day parade was a sight to behold. Corey Bellam photo. CANADA DAY IN BURY The small town of Bury, Que., was a-buzz this past weekend, as it was the famed 88th Canada Day celebration for that town. This draws people from all over the Eastern Townships and far beyond to a weekend of pure family fun. The fun all kicked off on Friday evening with a children's baseball game in Memorial Park and an Amateur Hour taking place under the huge tent which included from the smallest of little tykes right up to the adults all singing their hearts out. The true highlight of the evening was when 10 year old Leanne Bilodeau took the stage. This young lady has been very sick, but she wanted to compete, so mom and dad along with many family members were there to cheer her on. She sang (Continued on page 15) A very proud Leanne Bilodeau along with her new guitar she won with her singing at Bury’s Canada Day. She is pictured with Jodi Davis, organizer of the event. This young lady is a true fighter, and the community is very proud of her. Corey Bellam photo. While strolling along the streets of Bury, we came in contact with a group that included four generations. Johanne Lapointe, Catherine Doughery, and Gisele Lapointe were joined by Tyler and Alyssa in front. Corey Bellam photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 15 Around The Region Students from Sawyerville Elementary were thrilled to take home the first place trophy after nailing the win at the Bury track meet this year. Corey Bellam photo. Grant Taylor takes a quiet moment at the Cenataph to remember his good friend Herbie Rowell, the newest addition to the stone. This year, retired Col. Jack Garneau gave the traditional salute from the float during the Canada Day parade, and WWII veteran Grant Taylor, 94, received it in honor of all the fallen. Corey Bellam photo. Some of the many proud Bury Legion members during the Canada Day festivities. Corey Bellam photo. (Continued from page 14) her heart out and won in her class. The prize for this was a guitar donated by Plav-Audio. Leanne was shocked but she strutted up to the stage with a happy tear in her eye. Saturday was the big day. It all started at 7 a.m. with a Fish- ing Derby at Pope's Pond just as you enter Bury. The children were all fishing for “that big one” that lurks the pond. After that, the day just kept getting better. At 10 a.m., the music started at St. Paul's Rest Home with David Mc.Burney and Friends. Then it was off to have a piece of straw- berry shortcake at the Bury Armory, a true Bury tradition. At noon, the parade came down Main St. to a cheering street lined with people. The parade was filled with floats, clowns, horses, horse drawn wagons, and the Bury Legion Branch 48 marching and riding on a float. When the parade was over it was time to head into Memorial Park for all sorts of activities to include minnow races, woodsman competition, children’s games, petting zoo, music under the tent plus so much more to keep both young and old busy. Then around 10 the sky came alive with a wonderful fireworks display that amazed everyone. The band Night Train played into the early hours . This pretty much brought Bury Canada Day to a close and all headed home to the comfort of their beds. –Corey Bellam WHIP-POOR-WILL AND SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT On July 9, at 7 p.m. Pamela Hunt of New Hampshre Audubon will present a slide program entitled "The Whip-poor-will" which will be followed by a short "Sounds of the Night" field trip for those interested. The whippoor-will was once familiar across much of New Hampshire. Today it is rare except in a few scattered locations. Pam Hunt is an expert on whip-poor-wills. She will show this interesting bird of the night and talk about its conservation, natural history and ecology, and the research conducted to better understand this unusual species. Pam is an avian conservation biologist with N.H. Audubon. She became interested in birds as a youngster when an uncle took her birding. She has degrees from Cornell, Univ of Montana, and a PhD from Dartmouth College. She coordinates and prioritizes bird research and monitoring in N.H. (Continued on page 16) A recent visit to the Uplands Museum drew our attention to these bowls by Rick and Dick Tracy of Lennoxville. Corey Bellam photo. Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Around the Region (Continued from page 15) She is also active in dragonfly monitoring and mapping. The program will be in the Great Room of the Summit Lodge of Weeks State Park and will begin at 7 p.m. Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Weeks State Park is located on the east side of Route 3, approximately two miles south of Lancaster. The "Sounds of the Night" field trip led by Pam Hunt will begin at the summit lodge at the Park immediately following the 7 p.m. indoor slide program on whip-poor-wills. The group will travel in cars to a local site known to be used by whip-poorwills where we hope to hear them singing at dusk. Later we will go on to other sites to discover and learn about additional sounds of the night. The trip is expected to last two to three hours, weather permitting. The Evening Program Series is sponsored by the Weeks State Park Association, NH Division of Parks, and UNH Cooperative Extension. They would like to say thanks to the local business supporters who make the Weeks State Park summer events possible. All programs are free and the public is invited. THE WOOD BROTHERS AT THE COLONIAL The Colonial Theatre with the support of Mascoma Savings Bank will present The Wood Brothers Friday, July 10. When Oliver and Chris Wood were growing up in Colorado, Oliver taught his younger brother Chris to play the bass. Thirty years later, The Wood Brothers are still making music together, and the result is electrifying. Chris and Oliver have joined forces with multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. Together, the trio shuffles between bluesy country and swampy funk with their dialedin harmonies, spunky acoustic guitar, virtuosic upright bass, and jangling percussion. The Wood Brothers draw on their many timeless influences (Robert Johnson, Willie Nelson, Charles Mingus) while always staying grounded in their own fresh sound: playful and warm, with a little brotherly mischief thrown in for good measure. From early in their childhood in Boulder, CO., Chris and Oliver were steeped in American roots music. The brothers bonded over bluesmen like Jimmy Reed and Lightnin' Hopkins, but their paths, musical and otherwise, would diverge. Oliver moved to Atlanta, where he played guitar in cover bands including King Johnson, a hard-touring group that would release six albums of blues-inflected R&B, funk and country and spent years as blues great Tinsley Ellis's guitarist. Chris, meanwhile, studied jazz bass at the New England Conservatory of Music, moved to New York City where he formed Medeski Martin and Wood, which over the next two decades would become a cornerstone of contemporary jazz. After pursuing separate musical careers for some 15 years, the brothers performed together at a show in North Carolina and decided they needed to play together. General Admission tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $35; Colonial, Catamount Arts and St. Kieran’s Community Center for the Arts members $29. Tickets are available in advance while they last at Maia Papaya Cafe, Bethlehem, The Littleton Food Coop, or Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. The doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. performance with refreshments on the patio. For more information about this or upcoming live events find The Colonial on Facebook by going to Facebook.com/BethlehemColon ial, follow The Colonial on twitter (@ColonialNH), visit the Colonial online at www.BethlehemColonial.org or tune in to Bethlehem’s own community radio, WZNC, broadcasting from atop the historic Colonial Theatre at 99.9 on the FM dial. This evening of great Americana music is made possible with additional support from New Hampshire Public Radio, The Cold Mountain Café, The Wayside Inn, The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and The Colonial’s presenting partner, Catamount Arts. Steve Wilson, Jim Wark, and Jeff Cheal, holding a check for $1,400 raised for the benefit of the Huntingville Ballpark, which is in need of repairs after being destroyed in the recent Coaticook flooding. Corey Bellam photo. The Phaneuf Sisters, Melissa, Patricia and Nathalie, served up spaghetti at the benefit supper for the Huntingville Ballpark, organized by Anita Goyette. Corey Bellam photo. Hilary Paintin and Melissa Chapman out horsing around at the Canada Day parade in Bury. Corey Bellam photo. Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 17 Business Directory JP FRAMING JEFFREY PETTIT 603-237-5039 Stewartstown, NH Additions • Garages • Houses • Camps Page 18 The Colebrook Chronicle Classifieds For Sale Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Heat your entire home and hot water. EPA Qualified. Call today, 1-800-295-8301. (603) 2378301. 9/25 Buying snowmobiles, ATVs and motorcycles. Call (603) 538-6963 or (802) 334-1603. TFN Le Rendez-vous French Bakery & Café 121 Main Street, Colebrook Flageolets, beans, Cardomom, dried fruits, Goji berries, wild dried blueberries, mulberries, etc. Organic quinoa, volcano rice, black rice, chia seeds, hibiscus (flowers) powder, rubbed sage, hemp seed, spices, sumac, Herbes de Provence, homemade Belgian chocolates. (603) 237-5150. Dachshund woven basket by the Danbury Mint. Still in original packing. 12x12x7. $40. Call (603) 636-1304. 7/3 1999 Pontiac Montana Van, 7 passenger with removable rear seats for more cargo space. Power sliding door rear audio controls, cloth interior, cold a/c, 3.4 liter V-6, 121k, good condition, great family vehicle. $2,700. Please call (603) 252-1883, Stewartstown, N.H. 7/3 2005 Ford Taurus wagon SE model, automatic, V-6, cloth interior, power windows/locks/mirrors, cold a/c, rear seat that folds flat for more storage, 120k, very good condition, no rust, good tires, title in hand. $3,495. 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Call (603) 246-7107 or (603) 331-1772. 7/17 Shop Tools—Delta Shapers, 10” Radial arm saw, 2 HP dust collector, scroll saws, wood lathe, concrete saw, 18” drum sander, ceiling dust collector, Duraspin screwgun, flooring nailer, sawzall. Call (603) 538-7084. 7/17 1993 Ducati 900SS—new: tires, chain and sprockets, valve adj., fluids. 19k. Cover and luggage incl. $3,500 obro. (603) 246-9681. 7/17 Services Music Lessons: Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Dulcimer, and Voice. Children ages 5-8 for $60/month, includes instrumental rental. All other students, $75, instrument rental $15. Roberta’s Studio, (603) 331-1628. TFN Would like to haul your junk and unwanted vehicles. Call Rusty Edwards. (603) 237-5676. 7/31/15 Wanted Top dollar paid for junk cars and trucks. Also, steel, batteries, aluminum cans. Call (603) 636-1667 days or (603) 636-1304 nights. 10/30 Farm Fresh !**NORTH COUNTRY**! **MARKETPLACE & SALVAGE** 104 Colby Street, Colebrook 603-631-1221 http://www.marketplaceandsalvage.com/ Open: Tues.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-2 Offering Local Produce, Meats & Products Expanded Salvage Section! FARM FRESH EGGS! Fresh Produce Arriving Daily! TFN For Rent Groveton--3 bedroom house, 1 baths, eat-in kitchen, wrap-around porch, living room, dining room, 1-car garage. $750 per month. Call Tony, (508) 335-7037. 7/10 Firewood Cut, split, delivered. Free delivery within 20 miles. Jones Brook Farm, Guildhall, Vt. (802) 328-2013. 12/31/15 Help Wanted 115 positions - Temporary/seasonal work field packing and field harvesting broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower, lettuce, and cabbage. From 7/11/2015 to 10/26/2015 at Smith's Farm Inc., Presque Isle, ME. Three months of previous experience required in the job described. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. $11.26/hr or current applicable AEWR or applicable piece rate depending on crop activity. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed ¾ of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, or NH Works Centers, 151 Pleasant St., Berlin, NH 03570-0159. Provide copy of this ad.ME Job Order #143308. 7/3 Dance Classes Step by Step School of Dance offering beginner’s ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop. (Kids and adults classes.) Individual and group classes available. For schedules and pricing, call (603) 237-4009 or 991-3387. TFN Monuments Cemetery monuments sold new, installed, cleaned, death date engraved. Dana Nordberg, (603) 3312942. 8/7 Yard Sales Packrats Secondhand Store & Mr. Hemon’s Antiques We offer an eclectic mix of antique, vintage, and gently used items. Open Saturdays 10 to 5, Sundays 10 to 3, weekdays & evenings by appointment. 137 West Road; Clarksville, NH 03592. Check out our Facebook page for updates to inventory and hours. Garage Sale—July 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Frances Haynes, Hughes Road, Colebrook. Rubber stamps and papers to make greeting cards, scrapbooking and craft supplies, picture frames, 3-ring notebooks, kitchen table and 4 chairs, odds and ends. No early birds please! 7/3 Gigantic Yard Sale at the Baldwin Building, 1569 Main, St., in beautiful downtown Pittsburg, Sat., July 4, 9-2, rain or shine. Fantastic values and treasures galore. 7/3 Free Free hay—about 10 acres. You cut two or three times per season and take free. Located on Rte. 102, Bloomfield, Vt. Tel. (603) 329-6827 or (603) 339-0837. 7/10 Friday, July 3, 2015 The Colebrook Chronicle Obituaries RAYMOND P. FOREST PITTSBURG–Raymond “Butch” P. Forest, 68, of Pittsburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2015, after a long struggle with declining health. He was born in Nashua on April 19, 1947, a son to the late Raymond and Rita (Carrier) Forest. He was raised in Nashua, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. For most of his adult life, Ray was a long-time chef at Nashua’s oldest restaurant, “The Modern” which closed in 2001. He enjoyed his retirement years in Pittsburg where he was known to many for his snowplowing and lawn mowing. He is survived by his daughter, Kymberly Lagios and husband Greg of Center Ossipee, and by his partner, Diane Cunha, of Pittsburg, as well as several cousins. There are no public calling hours or services at this time. An interment will occur at a later date in Nashua. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in N.H. are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. REGINALD H. AND ALICE ABBOTT SERVICE LANCASTER–A graveside service for Reginald H. and Alice C. Abbot will be held Thursday afternoon July 9, at 4 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster. Military honors will also be conducted in Mr. Abbot’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence. Page 19 Page 20 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, July 3, 2015 Sports SPEEDWAY 51 Speedway 51 in Groveton, owned and operated by Joey Laquerre, will be hosting the Granite State Pro Stock Series in the Twisted Tea Firecracker 151 on Saturday, July 4. The speedway's regular divisions will also run. Racing events start at 5:30 p.m. Also on the schedule, is a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Show.