April 21, 2006 - Colebrook Chronicle
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FREE The Colebrook Chronicle COVERING THE TOWNS OF THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 603-246-8998 VOL. 6, NO. 40 Dan Shallow Leaving As Pittsburg Principal In June By Donna Jordan Pittsburg School Principal Dan Shallow has notified the school board that he will not be renewing his contract at the end of the current school year. Shallow took over the position of principal on July 1, 2003, replacing Dr. Frank Mel- laci. Prior to his Pittsburg position, Shallow had been principal at Errol Consolidated Schools (for two years) and was headmaster at Colebrook Academy for four years. He was Pittsburg’s Social Studies teacher when he was hired as (Continued on page 2) FM Radio Tower Planned On Savage Mt. In Stratford By Donna Jordan Jackman Holding Company, LLC, of McLean, Va., filed a construction application on March 10, 2006, with the FCC for a full-power commercial FM radio station, with the antenna to be located on Savage Mountain in Stratford. The company noted in its application that the site is in a remote, unpopulated area and, due to the minimal environmental impact of the proposed facilities, the company does not anticipate any zoning or other issues concerning use of the site. (Continued on page 2) Jeff Brooks Also Did Well: Herr Of Canaan Finishes 75th In Boston Marathon Matthew Riendeau, Spencer Smith and Marcus Lapierre stand guard over a blue Easter Egg at Saturday’s Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt at Our Lady of Grace Shrine in Columbia. For more photos, see page 10. Donna Jordan photo. Columbia’s Brenda Tibbetts Is Author Of New Gardening Book By Kym Lambert Brenda Tibbetts of Columbia has published a book, Gardening in the Great North Woods: A Guide for Cold Climate Gardeners. In the foreword of the book she notes that the initial idea started when she first moved to the area from Bethlehem and wondered, “What will grow in a Zone 3 garden?” This led her to the Master Gardener Program through the Coös County Coop- erative Extension and to joining the Colebrook Garden Club. Tibbetts has been gardening for over 30 years and passed her passion for growing things to her three daughters and (Continued on page 13) By Rebekah Sylvestre David Herr of Canaan, Vt., ran in the Boston Marathon on Monday, placing 75th overall, in a field of 22,000 runners. He placed fourth in the 40-andover division, being the first American in his division. The weather was ideal for running on Monday, observed Herr. His time for the race was 2:34:54, which, said Herr, was about normal for him. Another local, Jeff Brooks of Colebrook, placed 1,133 overall, a respectable finish and near the head of the 22,000 pack. Brooks has had a love of running since high school and be(Continued on page 2) David Herr at the finish line of last year’s Dixville HalfMarathon. Rebekah Sylvestre photo. Minutemen Returning To Pittsburg This Weekend By Charles J. Jordan Pittsburg will again be the gathering point this weekend for members of the national Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, which first set up border watches along the Pittsburg and Canadian boundry on April 8. Ron Oplinus of Exeter, who serves as the director for the group here in the state, said in a phone conversation with the Chronicle on Wednesday that “we are definitely planning to be in Pittsburg on Saturday and may also be there on Sunday, depending on how many members I have come north.” (Continued on page 2) Ladd Is Appointed To Stratford Selectboard The cover of Brenda Tibbett’s new 60-page book, Gardening in the Great North Woods: A Guide for Cold Climate Gardeners. By Donna Jordan Stratford selectmen have appointed Larry Ladd to fill the vacant seat once held by Steve Allen, who resigned Town Meeting night. (For a few weeks after Allen’s resignation, former Selectman Tim Brooks filled the vacated seat.) Ladd was approached by interim Selectman Tim Brooks during a recent re-vote held at Fuller Town Hall following Town Meeting. “He said to me, ‘I think you would be a good (Continued on page 2) Page 2 Shallow (Continued from page 1) principal, having filled in that position as necessary. Shallow and his wife, Virginia, own a log home rental business on Lake Francis called Our Place Up North. He told the Chronicle in July 2003, “I think you’ll see we’ll be here for a long while.” The Chronicle was unable to reach Shallow as it is school vacation week. Radio Tower (Continued from page 1) The company anticipates one bay antenna on a 10-meter pole with the antenna at eight meters above ground using a solar cell. The coverage area would reach as far south as Whitefield, east to Berlin, west to Lyndonville, Vt., and north to Derby Line, Vt., and Pittsburg. The station’s channel will be 254. The owners of Jackman Holding Company, LLC, are A. Wray Fitch III, who has a 49 percent interest in the company, and Elizabeth Fitch, who holds a 50 percent interest. Wray Fitch is also a 33.3 percent member of the Fairfax LPTV in Fairfax, Va., and a 49 percent member of Sebago Broadcasting Company (WCTG) in Chincoteague, Va. Elizabeth Fitch is a 51 percent member of Sebago Broadcasting Company. Herr (Continued from page 1) gan training seriously for the Boston Marathon when he qualified for that race after participating in a Portland, Maine, marathon last fall. Herr had been convinced by Brooks, who is a friend, to run in the Boston Marathon when the event was less than three weeks away. Herr qualifies every year to run in the Boston Marathon, but the idea of running in the city has never appealed to him. It was a combination of things which finally had Herr saying yes. Herr, who is a Language Arts teacher at Colebrook Elementary, began considering the possibility because the race took place during school break. The lack of snow was also a factor in Herr’s decision. He is an avid cross-country skier and races throughout the winter. With the snow gone and school out, Herr was convinced by fellow runner Brooks to enter the marathon. “It was a relatively easy marathon,” said the Vermont runner, although he admitted that "Heartbreak Hill" was a little difficult. Also, he found the crowd distracting. Used to running in rural marathons, he prefers the woods to the city streets. In Boston, the people lined the streets and, Herr said, “everyone was cheering, it was hard to concentrate...in some ways it was kind of good, but I guess I kind of prefer not running in the city." The biggest race Herr had ever run in prior to Boston con- Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle tained 1,500 people. Imagine the busiest day at the Lancaster Fair and then imagine everyone at the fair running in the same direction trying to beat the next person to a finish line. That image presents an idea of how many people were in the Boston Marathon last Monday. Herr’s wife Terrie was unable to attend the race, but her friend was tracking his progress online throughout the race. She was kept up to date and found out the results minutes after he crossed the line. She said she never worries and it was “interesting to see how he was going to fare.” “The race itself was fun,” said Herr. When asked if he would run it again the reply was, “Right now, no. Maybe some day.” Minuteman (Continued from page 1) Oplinus told the Chronicle two weeks ago that his group normally sets up at undisclosed locations (to avoid attracting protestors, as the group encountered last year during an event in the Derby, Vt., area). He said that members bring binoculars and set up lawn chairs at various locations, watching for anything suspicious, which they then report to U.S. Border Patrol. He reiterated this week that members, who are all civilians, are not instructed by the organization to in any way impede anything they see, just merely report it to the proper authorities. Members are encouraged to bring cameras, he said, in case they need to photograph anything they see which looks unusual. When asked what Minutemen saw during their April 8 visit to Pittsburg, Oplinus said, “We didn’t see anything—but that’s good. We realize that there’s not a lot of traffic up there, not like there is at the Mexican border.” Nevertheless, he said that he has heard that there have been “over 500 illegal aliens” who were apprehended crossing the border from Canada into Vermont and New Hampshire over the past six months alone. “For each one caught, three got by authorities,” he said. He readily admits that he and other members don’t expect to see much at the Pittsburg border, but he said that their bigger hope is that their presence will bring attention to what he sees as the bigger problem: the porous nature of the U.S. borders. The Chronicle asks Oplinus if the thrust of his organizations is to give authorities a heads up on possible terrorists. He said that is only part of the picture. “It’s not one particular issue,” he said. He said that the bigger problem along the northern border is drug trafficking. Those problems are left to U.S. Border Patrol to handle. Members of the Minuteman Civil defense Corps focus on human trafficking. “These people come here without any money or insurance and when they get sick they go to our emergency rooms,” he said, leaving U.S. taxpayers to pick up the bill. “We do feel sympathetic for T.J. Rossitto has finished repainting the Town of Colebrook’s backhoe. “It looks brand new,” said Public Works Director Kevin McKinnon. Donna Jordan photo. these people,” he said. “There are a lot of people who want to come here to find a better way of life. But they are breaking the law. They are being brought in by people called ‘coyotes’ all along the Mexican border.” Oplinus said that if these people encounter members of the Minuteman organization at their outposts, “we’ll give them water, whatever,” but members then are instructed to contact authorities and report the encounter. “If they (the illegal aliens) stay here, they may be used and abused by their employers,” companies which routinely hire illegal aliens to fill the low-paying jobs many Americans will no longer take. “And,” said Oplinus, “because they are here illegally, they won’t seek out (social) services” and are more susceptible to employer abuse. The Chronicle asked Oplinus if his group has targeted any of the U.S. companies which hire and thereby encourage these illegal aliens in the first place. He said that he is aware of Minutemen setting up observation posts across from companies to report to labor authorities what they see. Minutemen have also been known to hold up signs protesting the practice at such alleged workplaces. Larry Ladd (Continued from page 1) selectman,’” said Ladd. “So I talked about it with (Selectman) Vicki DeLalla and she suggested that I attend a couple meetings to see if it was something I would like to do.” Ladd was sworn in on Monday, April 10, filling the position about half-way through the meeting. He has had experience serving on public boards, including 17 years on the Stewartstown School Board. “I kind of missed the school board meetings and thought I’d look at the town politics,” said Ladd. “I find that the school board and selectmen meetings run just about the same. I’m looking forward to working with Vicki and (Selectman) Betty MacDonald and going with what is in the best interests of the town.” In other news, Steve LaFrance of Horizons Engineering met with the Stratford selectmen this week to discuss how to next proceed with the Hollow sewer project. At a special meeting held after Town Meeting to reconsider a warrant article, voters rejected a $550,000 plan to install septic systems for 27 homes in Stratford Hollow. LaFrance told the selectboard that it appears agencies involved in funding for the project are willing to meet and get the project reworked. “It sounds like we can still do something for the low income homeowners, which is really what this was about in the first place,” LaFrance told the selectmen. One issue which needs to be addressed with the funding agencies is the money the town received from a CDBG grant, which was awarded, explained LaFrance, based on a certain number of applicants and a certain number of beneficiaries. Also, the voters had approved raising $80,000 in 2004 to be used for a specific purpose toward the sewer project and, said Selectman Vicki DeLalla, “That purpose has changed.” In addition, LaFrance said, “Some of the properties that may have been eligible for the new systems when we first took the survey in 2001 have changed and some people have moved. Not everybody will be able to get a system because their lots are too small, and others, while they have a problem with their existing systems, won’t be eligible for the low-income funds.” LaFrance said that it would be “a plus” if every homeowner in Stratford Hollow had their own system “so they won’t be on a town system anymore.” The selectmen voted to return property to its original owner which had been taken by eminent domain for use in the Hollow Sewer Project. “Our town attorney said we should act on that very soon because there may be a suit brought in response to that taking,” said Selectman Betty MacDonald. “Right now,” said LaFrance, “I can’t think of any reason you’d want to keep it.” In the end, said MacDonald, “The possibility of having a townmaintained, town-operated system just isn’t going to be possible. It’s important for people to realize we are working on this and moving ahead as fast as possible.” LaFrance noted that “the design we had was nothing more than a pump station on each property and a leach field on one property. Now we’re talking about a leach field on each property, so now you’ll have to have a perk test for each system just like you would for any new system.” County STATE SEEKS $1 MILLION FOR BERLIN WORKERS Gov. John Lynch announced this week that the state has applied to the U.S. Dept. of Labor for a $1 million National Emergency Grant (NEG) to assist 250 laid off workers from the Fraser Papers pulp mill. The state’s Workforce Opportunity Council has applied for the grant. “New Hampshire state government is committed to doing everything possible to assist workers affected by the planned closure of the Fraser pulp mill. A National Emergency Grant would provide critical assistance to workers to help them with re-employment and job searches,” Gov. Lynch said. Dick Anagnost, Chair of the Workforce Opportunity Council, said the funds would be used to support activities at a Worker Assistance Center that was established by the Council for workers and their families. Approximately 250 workers from the pulp mill will end their job on May 6. The NEG funds will be used to offer a variety of re-employment, job search and career counseling services, said Anagnost. In addition, workers can access job-training funds from the federal Trade Act. Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 3 Police And Fire Reports N.H. STATE POLICE On April 12, at 7:41 p.m., Miranda Sweatt of Stewartstown reported that another identified female had threatened her life, a criminal threatening offense. Trooper Paul Rella said that the incident is under investigation. On April 13, at 11 a.m., James Gadwah, 45, of Colebrook was arrested on an existing arrest warrant for failing to appear. Trooper Jesse Sherrill stated that Gadwah was released on bail. That evening, at 8:07 p.m., Jeremy Boisvert, 32, of Bloomfield, Vt., was arrested for driving while intoxicated, speeding, and unlawful possession of alcohol. Trooper Rella reported that Boisvert was released and was scheduled to appear in Colebrook District Court on April 20. At the Big Apple Mobil in Colebrook, like everywhere else around the North Country, prices for gasoline are beginning to surpass the $3 per gallon level. Charles Jordan photo. WOW Every Square Inch Of Every Single Page, Every Page With Every Story, Every Page With Every Ad Of The Colebrook Chronicle IS AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE! www.colebrookchronicle.com COLEBROOK FIRE DEPT. On April 18, at 7 a.m., a crew of five, along with one engine, responded to a call for mutual aid from the Stratford Fire Dept. Colebrook Fire Dept. Information Officer Mike Pearson said that the unit was turned around en route, as the fire in Stratford ended up not being a serious one. COLEBROOK POLICE Hyralee Moren, 28, of Colebrook was recently arrested and charged with conduct after an accident. Colebrook Police Chief Steve Cass said that Moren was released on a summons and was scheduled to appear in Colebrook District Court on April 20. On April 17, Robert McKinnon, 38, of Colebrook was arrested and charged with Business OCEAN STATE JOB LOT PLANS MOVE INTO AMES Though the Rhode-Island retailer and the plaza’s owner have declined to confirm that the sale is complete, Ocean State Job Lot has placed a help wanted ad in the Berlin Daily Sun seeking employees for a store in Northumberland. It have also listed the location on its corporate website, saying that it will be opening this summer. In September 2005, in the Lancaster Herald, the chain first confirmed its interest in opening a branch in the former Ames Department Store in Northumberland. The ad notes that there are immediate openings at a minimum $9.25 an hour rate (more based on experience) for Section Merchandise Managers and an Operations Supervisor. There is an $8.50 minimum for for a Visual Merchandiser and $7.50-$8 minimum for Secondary and Primary Front End Supervisors. The company offers 100 percent company-paid health coverage after one year (full-time only), and a 401 (k) plan, vacations, and other benefits. One may visit the company website at www.oceanstatejoblot.com Their website notes that the store will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sundays from 9-8. The company began as a single-store operation in 1977, in North Kingstown, R.I. Its website notes, “The idea was to sell brand-name, first-quality products at great prices… That’s still the goal today.” The company now lists 80 store locations on their website, five of which, including Northumberland) are in New Hampshire. The others are located in Peterborough, Ossipee, Walpole and Woodsville. All are in former Ames stores. Thirty-six are in Massachusetts, 15 in Rhode Island, one in Belfast, Maine, with the remainder in Connecticut. The store merchandise typically consists of a variety of manufacturers’ overruns, overstock, goods that have undergone packaging changes, and areas where store buyers have determined that “holes” exist in the marketplace. The typical store, according to the company website, carries 4,000 items, including clothing, housewares and decor, electronic equipment, lawn and garden supplies, stationery, sporting goods, pet supplies, speciality foods, etc. The stores offer their customers discounts from 50 to 90 percent on merchandise. Ocean State projects sales in excess of $350 million in 2006. The company is ranked as the 137th largest discount retailer in the United States by the trade journal, Discount Store News. When an Ocean State Job Lot store opens, it usually hires about 50 people and then grows from there, its website indicates. The former Ames store is currently being used for storage by the Wausau Paper Co. —Gene Ehlert domestic violence-related simple assault. He was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and was scheduled to appear in Colebrook District Court on April 20. BEECHER FALLS FIRE DEPT. Beecher Falls Fire Chief Steve Young reported a fairly Court By Bud Hikel quiet week for his department, with three medical emergencies handled: on April 13, at 9 p.m. in Beecher Falls, Vt.; on April 14, at 3:20 a.m. in Norton, Vt.; and on April 17, at 5:18 p.m. in West Stewartstown. If It’s Friday, You Must Be reading The Chronicle! By Kym Lambert COLEBROOK DISTRICT COURT The Colebrook District Court met on Thursday, April 20, 2006, with Judge Paul Desjardins presiding. Arraignments Jeremy S. Boisvert, 32, of Bloomfield, Vt., pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in Stratford on April 13. He was fined $500, with a $100 penalty assessment and his license was revoked for 9 months. He may seek return of his license in 90 days if he completes an alcohol intervention program. He pled not guilty to related charges of transportation of alcohol in a motor vehicle and speeding 67 miles per hour in a 50 miles per hour zone. Both these charges were placed on file, without finding, for six months on the condition of good behavior. Randy R. Boucher, 24, of Berlin, pled not guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle including speeds up to 70 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone and crossing the yellow line in Errol on March 26. Trial date was set for May 11. Francis W. Fuchs, Jr. 32, of Downsville, N.Y., pled guild to operating an OHRV with a suspended license in Errol on Dec. 29, 2000 and pled guilty to failure to appear in court on Jan. 9, 2001. He was fined $200, with a $40 penalty assessment. Crystal Amanda Harding, 23, of Stratford, pled not guilty to simple assault against Donald Chapman in Stratford on March 18. Trial date was set for May 18 and $500 personal recognizance bail, with the condition of no contact, was continued. Robert McKinnon, 38, of Colebrook, pled not guilty to simple assault in Colebrook on April 17. Trial date was set for June 1 and $1,000 personal recognizance bail, with the conditions of no contact, no possession of a firearm and no excessive use of alcohol, was continued. Hylaree Moren, 28, of Columbia, pled not guilty to conduct after an accident in Colebrook on March 19. Trial date was set for May 18. Dustin Poulin, 18, of North Stratford, pled not guilty to road racing in Colebrook on April 10. Trial date was set for May 18. Steven Woods, 32, of Colebrook, pled not guilty to driving after suspension of license in Colebrook on April 9. Trial date was set for May 18. Hearing Joshua Morgan, 19, of Springfield, Vt., waved probable cause hearing on a felony charge of criminal threatening against Dustin Poulin in Colebrook on April 6. He was released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail pending his trial in Superior Court. Trials Kayla Correau, 19, of Berlin, pled guilty to disobeying a police officer in Colebrook on Dec. 17. She was fined $500, with $250 suspended and a $50 penalty assessment and her license was suspended for 90 days. She pled guilty to a related charge of driving after suspension of license. She was fined $250, with $150 suspended and a $20 penalty assessment and her license was suspended for 90 days to run concurrent with the above. She pled not guilty to possession of a drug in a motor vehicle. This charge was placed on file, without finding, for one year on the condition of good behavior. COÖS COUNTY GRAND JURY The Coös County Grand Jury indicted the following: Alan Bullock, 51, of Amherst, was indicted on April 10 for the allegedly issuing bad checks between Nov. 25 and Dec. 6, 2005, to Sibgo Tree of Colebrook for payment of $5,400 in merchandise, knowing that there were insufficient funds in his checking account to pay for it. This is a Class A Felony. Arraignment will be held at the Coös County Superior Court on April 27. Charles LaVallee, 37, of Colebrook was indicted on April 10 for allegedly possessing a controlled drug with intent to distribute. The charges state that on Feb. 9, police found LaVallee to have not more than one ounce, but less than five pounds of marijuana, including adulterants or dilutants with the intent to sell or dispense it. This is a Class B felony with up to $10,000 fine if found guilty. Arraignment will be held on April 27 at the Coös County Superior Court in Lancaster. —Charlotte Sheltry Page 4 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 View From The 45th Parallel David Herr crossing the finish line during last year’s Dixville HalfMarathon. Rebekah Sylvestre photo. Congratulations To David Herr On His Remarkable Run In Boston Bud Hikel of our staff was the first to call to tell us about it. Bud has run in his share of marathons over the years and asked, “Did you see how well David Herr did in the Boston Marathon? It’s pretty incredible.” David came in 75th in the Boston footrace. The more we thought about it, the more David’s level of achievement seemed indeed incredible. The Canaan runner bested some 22,000 other runners, with only 74 runners from around the world outpacing him to the finish line on Monday. For his part, David’s comment on the event was, “It was fun.” And the other local runner in the race, Jeff Brooks of Colebrook—who convinced David to run in the Boston race—turned in no small accomplishment himself, outdistancing some 95 percent of the runners in the race, by our rough estimate. Jeff placed 1,133 overall. Congratulations to both men for great finishes during the Boston Marathon! Charles J. Jordan The Colebrook Chronicle Published each Friday on the 45th Parallel. P.O. Box 263 • Colebrook, NH 03576. Tel. (603) 246-8998 • Fax (603) 246-9918 email: [email protected] • web: www.colebrookchronicle.com Editor: Charles J. Jordan; Publisher: Donna Jordan; Production/ Paginator: Susan Zizza; Reporter/Photographer: Kym Lambert; Police/Fire Reporter: Bud Hikel; Sports Reporter: Rebekah Sylvestre; Columnists: Dick Richards, Richard E. Pinette and Arthur Gould; Billing: Sharon Leicht; Advertising Production: Rebekah Sylvestre; Advertising Sales: Joseph Burchard (237-9873); Distribution/ Drivers: Rick Rodrigue and Harry Goodwin. The Colebrook Chronicle (founded 2000) is published by Jordan Associates. All subscriptions are mailed by First Class Mail at a rate of $1.25 per week, 12 weeks for $15, 24 weeks for $30, 40 weeks for $50, 52 weeks for $65. We now accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. Here’s another fine 100-year-old post card from the collection of Gene Beauchemin of Pittsburg. The card, which carries the date of Dec. 25, 1906 and the handwritten inscription “A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Aunt Addie,” shows the view looking downriver along the Connecticut River between Beecher Falls and Canaan. The view, which has little changed over the past century—right down to the old railway bridge still in place—was easy to match up earlier this week. Town COLEBROOK PLANNING BOARD March 15, 2006 Chairman Mike Ouellet called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Board members present were Edward Carrier, Kevin McKinnon, Sandra Riendeau, selectman representative Larry Rappaport and alternate John Jolles. Others present were Anthony Biron, Perley Davis, William Whitaker, Mrs. O’Neil, Joanne Hill, Bruce Lyons, Colin Sutherland, Marie Josee Vaillant, Tim Wheeler, Dana Masters and Neal Brodein. Driveway Permit William C. Weir, Jr.— Driveway access off old Route 3 (Jeffers Road) on to property currently owned by Connecticut River Drivers Trust (R7 Lot 48). Public works Director McKinnon had viewed the site and recommended the placement of a 20-foot 12-inch culvert. Approved. Building Permits Anthony Biron—24-foot-by24-foot garage to be built on his property at 48 Route 26 (U9 Lot 2). Approved. Jay H. Weir—55-foot-by-60foot addition to existing pole barn located at 679 East Colebrook Road. Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; conditional on receiving the additional amount owed for a commercial permit. Rappaport seconded the motion and all present agreed. Approved. Sign Permits William C. Weir, Jr.—36square-foot sign, stating “Weir Bros Landscaping…,” to be placed on the property currently owned by Connecticut River Drivers Trust in the lower right-hand corner just beyond the state 75-foot rightof-way. Approved. Timothy and Leah Wheeler—2-foot-by-4-foot sign, stating “Wheeler Motors” to be placed above the door and win- dows on the front of the building located at 169 South Main St. Approved. Timothy and Leah Wheeler—3-foot-by-6-foot sign, stating “Wheeler Motors” to be placed facing Route 3 on the side of the garage at 169 South Main St. Approved. Edward Carrier removed himself from the board. John Jolles was asked to sit in for him. Rick Nadig—2.5-foot-by-9foot sign, stating “Home Entertainment Rentals…,” to be placed on the roof of the porch on the building located at 2 Pleasant St. The sign will be perpendicular to the road and illuminated. McKinnon noted the sign would advertise pizza, subs, and deli; however, the site plan approved included ice cream sales and movie rentals only. Discussion ensued over whether approving the proposed sign would give an impression of approval for run(Continued on page 5) Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 5 Town (Continued from page 4) ning a pizza shop, without the approval of a change in site plan. Jolles moved to table this application until Nadig came before the board to explain the sign’s intent. He further moved that, if no response is received within 30 days, this sign permit will be automatically denied. Tabled for 30 days. Subdivision Public Hearing Carrier Family Irrevocable Trust—Dana Masson presented a boundary-line adjustment and two-lot subdivision of the property owned by the Carrier Family Irrevocable Trust on Route 26, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R8 Lot 4 and U10 Lot 2S. He explained that the boundary-line adjustment would add U10 Lot 2S to the larger parcel of R8 Lot 4. The subdivision would then create Lot 1 equaling 2.45 acres, with the remaining acreage staying with R8 Lot 4. Lot 1 will be a building lot and state subdivision approval has already been obtained, along with a driveway permit from the State of New Hampshire. Abutters O’Neil and Davis had no objections to the boundary line adjustment and subdivision. Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented; Jolles seconded and all present agreed. Carrier returned to the board. Eleanor and Albion Lyons— Dana Masson presented a twolot subdivision of the property on Diamond Pond Road, owned by Eleanor Lyons and Albion Lyons, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R1 Lot 7 and R2 Lot 33. This property is currently over 300 acres (and has two different tax numbers due to Diamond Pond Road dividing it.) The subdivision would create two parcels which do not meet the 4:1 ratio. Masson explained that this subdivision is being completed for estate purposes and the land will remain in agricultural use. Town of Colebrook subdivision regulation 7.03(g) states “No lots subdivision shall be permitted where ratio between the narrowest longest dimensions exceed 1 to 4.” This proposed subdivision would create two lots where the dimensions would be greater than 1 to 4. Larry Rappaport stated if the plan was approved and presented with a waiver granted for the 1 to 4 ratio, the notation “nonbuildable lot” would need to be indicated on the plan. He further stated, the other option would be to deny the subdivision and the Lyons could ask for a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Lyons agreed that they do not want the notation “nonbuildable lot” on the plan. Riendeau made a motion to deny the subdivision as presented; Carrier seconded and all present agreed. Denied. William H. Whitaker—Neal Brodein presented a design for a two-lot subdivision of Whitaker’s property, bordered by Piper Hill Road and Aldrich Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Map as R6 Lot 29. The subdivision proposed one lot to equal 3.34 acres and one equaling 3.33 acres. Currently there is a house and mobile home on this property. Brodien explained that the state subdivision approval, due to under five acres, had not been received to date. A request has been sent in for prior designs of (Continued on page 14) Page 6 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 Remember When... By Arthur Gould We Come To You!! 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A premier screening of Jay Craven’s new film adaptation of Howard Frank Mosher’s novel, called “Disappearances,” Director Craven gave a brief synopsis of the past 10 years of development of the film leading up to its filming during a six-week period in April and May 2005. They gave away free magazines that told about the movie as well. Author Mosher signed the magazine we had and so did Director Craven and the young actor who was in it, Charlie McDermont. Of course, the real reason we all went to see the film was to see how our vintage cars actually fared in the final cut. They cut out a lot of the good scenes. This was supposed to (Continued on page 13) Official booklet issued for the new motion picture “Disappearances,” in which columnist Arthur Gould’s Model “A” played a part. School Lunches CANAAN April 24-28 LUNCH: (All meals served with choice of milk or juice.) Mon., April 24: Steak and cheese on a bulkie bun, tater tots, veggie sticks, apple crisp w/whipped topping. Tues., April 25: Calzone, tossed salad, peaches. Wed., April 26: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, crackers, cookies, fruit. Thurs., April 27: Salisbury steak, mashed potato, corn, roll, fruit. Fri., April 28: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread, fruit. COLEBROOK April 24-28 BREAKFAST: (All meals served with milk and juice.) Mon., April 24: Blueberry scone. Tues., April 25: French toast sticks. Wed., April 26: Cereal, muffin. Thurs., April 27: Waffles, sausage link. Fri., April 28: Poptart. LUNCH: (All meals served with milk.) Mon., April 24: Spaghetti, bread, gr. Beans, applesauce, peanut butter ck. Tues., April 25: Teriyaki dippers, roll, carrots, potato/ gravy, pears. Wed., April 26: Cheeseburger/bun, potato stix, salad, pudding. Thurs., April 27: Chicken nuggets/BBQ, roll, peas, potato/gravy, peaches. Fri., April 28: Grinders (ham, cheese, turkey, pickles), salad, fresh fruit, butterscotch bar. PITTSBURG April 24-28 BREAKFAST: (All meals served with milk.) Mon., April 24: Breakfast bar, fruit. Tues., April 25: EM, yogurt, fruit. Wed., April 26: Bagel, cc/pb, fruit. Thurs., April 27: Cereal, toast, juice. Fri., April 28: Breakfast pizza, fuit. LUNCH: (All meals served with milk.) Mon., April 24: Chicken patty, bun, pot. Puffs, gr. Beans, fruit. Tues., April 25: Salisbury Mon-Sat: 9-5 Sun 10-5 steak, m. potato/gravy, peas, cookie. Wed., April 26: Chop suey, garlic bread, m. vegetables, fruit. Thurs., April 27: Teriyaki dippers, rice pilaf, corn, Texas sheet cake. Fri., April 28: French bread pizza, salad/dressing, fruit, pudding. 31Perras Rd Northumberland NH 03584 Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle It Was Only Yesterday Page 7 If It’s Friday You Must Be Reading The Chronicle! By Dick Richards (802) 277-8890 WILDLIFE A snowstorm in April is not that unusual, but since we had very little in March we had gotten used to the bare ground. It has snowed hard since before noon. As we live at the foot of the mountain, as I have mentioned before, we have occasion to see a variety of wildlife. Deer and turkeys and the all too common crows and smaller bird varieties are bold enough to steal food I put out for the feral cats that live in our barn. Skunks are often present to make life interesting, along with coydogs, woodchucks, and, I think, fisher cats. Which reminds me, Elseia’s nurse brought over from her home on Bishop Brook, “The Old Andrew Maconell, George Parrish, Mary Hunt, Jimmy Keysar Place,” some pictures she had taken of a fisher robbing her bird feeder. This is unusual, as I understand fishers are nocturnal. The photos appeared in last week’s Chronicle. The day before yesterday I saw a pair of bobcats walking along the bank of Willard Stream. Only once before have we seen one come near the barn in the daytime. This was many years ago. One came down the upper field and crossed the bridge east of our house. I guess someone got the deer that have for several years called the woods around Willard their home as we have not seen them this spring. Someone got at least one of the moose last fall. The wild turkeys came between the house and barn and migrated north and east. We have not seen them since. They are talking of replacing the temporary bridge on Willard Stream. When and if this happens, the wildlife will again, of course, move back up the mountain and we won’t see them. When they put the temporary bridge in, our yard became a cul de sac for thousands of cars, trucks, etc., that had to turn around and go west to the Connecticut River Bridge and east to Colebrook before going north on Route 3. We felt for those people, many of who lived between here and Canaan. Some hardy souls crossed the stream below the bridge and made it up out of the little field that had been destroyed by the flood. The road between here and Canaan is the worst I remember it being in the 34 years I have lived here. The huge trucks with heavy loads of logs take this route, probably to avoid N.H. DOT, which would perhaps weigh them up across the river. Our farm no longer pollutes Willard Stream or the Connecticut River east of us since for several years we have had no cattle. They used to go under the bridge to the pasture in front of our home. I can only speculate as to the trouble we would have caused the State if we had been milking a herd while they were replacing the bridge, etc. Since the cows are long gone, they are not a problem. The baseball season has started and once again we will live and die with our beloved Red Sox. At least they have started out on the right foot, but to have the hated Yankees so blatantly hire our centerfielder and ordered him to cut his hair and shave his beard—I hope he stumbles and our Coco Crisp excels. By Richard E. Pinette other lakes, there was no water current to carry them along the 11 miles of lake water to the next river on their way to the mills at Berlin. The “boom” or raft of logs contained from 3,500 to 5,000 cords of logs and it was closed and chained together to hold the logs. Now, a large steampowered towboat, in this case one named The Frost, hooked a large steel cable to the raft of logs to start towing the massive load across the often windswept lake. The steam-powered towboat was a squat and sturdily built boat up to 90 feet in length and with a beam (width) of over 20 feet. It was powered by a steam engine and special gear works that operated two huge paddle-wheels, one at each side of the log tow-boat. The paddlewheels were powered independently of each other to provide not only propulsion, but also to assist with the turning of the boat. Also powered by the steam engine were two powerful winches or steel cable drums containing nearly a mile of steel cable and several feet of anchor cable. The towboat crew consisted of two captains (to operate in two shifts around the clock), two firemen to tend to the Canaan, Vermont Openings for Apartments Rent is 30% of income for eligible persons Applications available. Subsidized by H.U.D. Call Henri at 802-266-8119 (Business) Or 802-266-8218 (Residence) Car Batteries, Toys, Gifts, Fiber Optics Lamps WE SELL PHONE CARDS! Northwoods Echoes ICE OUT CALLED TOW BOATS TO ACTION In the years of a bygone and never-to-be-seen-again era in this Northland, this was the season when large log-towing boats were in full operation on the Androscoggin Lakes above Errol after the long-awaited “ice out” at the big lakes. The task of the big tow boats and the crew members who manned them was indeed a formidable one. Already, millions of logs had poured into the lakes from the swollen woodland streams and as the logs had floated long distances from the remote winter lumber camps. From as far away as the Canadian border, the logs had been carried by the swift flowing waters from the spring thawing and snow melt. Thousands more cords of the pulpwood logs were to follow. Having traveled a great distance already, the logs would temporarily rest at the head of a lake to await the next leg of their transportation. As they reach the head of the lake, the logs were corralled by a giant floating chain made up of long boom logs secured end to end by short boom chains. As the logs rested at the head of the big Mooselookmeguntic Lake and Greenhill Elderly Apartments DAN′S Glass And Mirror steam boilers, two engineers, a cook and a motor tender boat operator. The crew lived on board while working six-hour shifts around the clock. The crew’s quarters were on the first deck along with the wheel house. The captain’s quarters were on the upper deck. When The Frost finally arrived at Upper Dam after 22 hours of towing the giant boom of pulpwood logs across the lake, the boom of logs was opened and the logs were sluiced through the dam and into Richardson Lake, which is on a lower level. When the boom had been emptied, the string of 40-foot-long boom logs was again taken in tow by a smaller boat to be pulled back up the lake where it would again be used in making up another giant raft. It could be mentioned here that the big towboats did not actually tow the heavy booms of logs. Instead, the towboat steamed ahead of the giant raft of logs for nearly a mile, then stopped to anchor. Once solidly anchored, the steam winches pulled the boom along by a steel cable until it was close to the towboat. The process was repeated over and over again (Continued on page 14) Daniel Dionne Route 3, Clarksville, NH Business 246-8996 •Residential and Commercial Glass •Auto Glass •Garage Door Sales and Service •Garage Door Operators •Screen and Window Repair •Mirrors Radiant Heat Outdoor Wood Furnaces Furnace Installation Furnace Repairs Bathrooms Water Pumps Electrical Showroom 24/7 Emergency Service Quality Work Shop and Compare 13 Parsons St. Colebrook, NH 03576 603-237-8301 Retirement Party for Melanie Gray to celebrate 35 years of teaching At the Colebrook Country Club on Saturday, May 13, 2-5 p.m. Speeches start at 3 p.m. $12 per person (includes gift and hors d’oeuvres) Checks made out to CEA. RSVP to Marsha Biron at Colebrook Elementary School 27 Dumont St. 603-237-4801 Colebrook, NH 03576 H. 237-5711 Let us know if you wish to speak. Page 8 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 Community News PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON CONN. LAKES PLAN The N.H. Fish and Game Dept. will present a draft of the Connecticut Lakes Natural Area Stewardship Plan to the public at an open house on April 28, 2006, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pittsburg Fire Station on Route 3. The open house is not a traditional public meeting, but an informal opportunity for Fish and Game staff to share information with the public and for people to provide feedback. The department will also make a formal presentation of the draft document to the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Citizen Advisory Committee at its meeting on April 29, at 10 a.m., at the Pittsburg Fire Station. The Connecticut Lakes Natural Area (CLNA) Stewardship Plan is a requirement of the Conservation Easement held by the Nature Conservancy, which deeded the property to Fish and Game in December of 2002. Once it is approved, the Stewardship Plan will serve as the guiding document for the management of the 25,000-acre natural area in Pittsburg and Clarksville. N.H. Fish and Game welcomes input on the draft at both the open house and the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Copies of the draft Stewardship Plan will be available for public review at the Pittsburg library and on the Fish and Game website on or before April 24. cover pest problems, fertility management and related apple growing topics. A representative from NRCS-USDA will also be present to discuss wildlife habitat and other costshare programs available for landowners. “If you have a woodlot with tall, standard size trees that you’d like to see brought back to productive life, this program is for you,” organizers say. The workshop is on Saturday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Weeks State Park, Route 3, Lancaster. No registration is required. Participants will be gathering at the parking area at the top of the hill across from the Route 3 entrance. Be prepared for woods-walking, broken trail conditions. For more information, please call 788-4961. Sponsored by Coös County Conservation District, Weeks State Park Association, and UNH Cooperative Extension. HEAD START RECRUITS FOR 2006-07 The Groveton and Colebrook/Pittsburg programs are currently recruiting for the 2006-2007 program year. Head Start is a comprehensive family based program that not only focuses on preschool education, but also health, nutrition and students with special needs. The program is free to eligible families who have children age 3-5. In addition to classroom activities, the children attend field trips to local areas as well as have visiting teachers, artists and other come to do social programs. Breakfast and lunch are provided at Head Start, as well as transportation in most areas. Head Start children are better prepared for public school after their experiences in the program. Recent studies have proven that children who attended Head Start are better adjusted, happier and successful in their lives. The Groveton program Clem and Deb Berry, former CEO of Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and former director of the North Country Community Recreation Center, were given a farewell reception at the Colebrook House Inn on Friday, April 14. Among their well wishers were Reginald Maxwell and Joan Walsh. Kym Lambert photo. serves Groveton, Stratford, North Stratford, Stark, Guildhall, Maidstone and Bloomfield. The Colebrook/Pittsburg programs serve Canaan, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Lemington, Pittsburg and Stewartstown. For more information or to complete an application, call the Groveton Area Head Start at 636-2625 or the Colebrook/Pittsburg programs at 237-8190. game at Bingo on Tuesday. Special Care Unit residents exercised with horseshoes, a ball toss and bowling this week. Some residents went out for rides. Diners’ Clubs met for lunch on the second floor twice this week. Second– and third-floor women enjoyed manicures and visits with staff members. Two residents were delighted to eat WILD APPLE PRUNING lunch with friends and play DEMONSTRATION Bingo at the American Legion COÖS COUNTY This year’s annual Cooperaon Wednesday. Wednesday tive Extension Pruning Day afternoon, residents put toNURSING HOSPITAL will take a walk on the wild Miss Abigail, our Westie gether three Easter baskets side. Organizers plan to disvolunteer, visited first-floor filled with candy and toys and cuss large apple tree care and residents in her Easter outfit donated them to the Canaan how-to release them from an on Monday. Residents made NEKCA office for the children’s overgrown woodland site. Bill and sent Easter cards and lis- Easter egg hunts. Lord, UNH Extension Fruit Fr. Craig Cheney and Rev. tened to a Daniel O’Donnell Specialist Emeritus, will be music video in the afternoon. Rebecca Larsen conducted an leading the demonstration and John Finson won the Blackout ecumenical Easter prayer service for residents of all faiths on Thursday morning. Gloria Parkhurst played hymns at the service and many stayed afterward for coffee, maple coffeecake and Passover cookies. Three students from Canaan’s Key Club came on Thursday after school to play cards with residents. Three-South residents enjoyed coffee at a social and then ate supper together on Thursday. Staff members paid reading visits on the second floor on Thursday night. Tal Blanchard came on Friday afternoon to sing hymns and play his guitar for residents and made Easter so meaningful for them. Many residents sang along. The Dietary Dept. served a delicious traditional ham dinner on Easter Sunday to staff members, residents and many visitors. There was an “eggsighting” social in the MultiPurpose Room in the afternoon. All kinds of eggs decorated the room. Residents Dr. Peter Moran and his family were at the Berry’s farewell reception last Friday, where they were played a guessing game with able to meet some of the community members. From left: Kevin Oh, Mark Moran, Dr. Moran and eggs, ate deviled eggs and Julie Moran. Kym Lambert photo. chocolate peanut butter eggs, as well as reminisced about how they celebrate Easter when their children were small. Three residents went to the Easter service at Colebrook’s Methodist Church. VIRTUOSO ACCORDION CONCERT IN LITTLETON Back by popular demand, accordion virtuoso Gary Sredzienski will perform “Music from America's Past” at the Littleton Area Senior Center at 12:45 p.m., Monday, April 24. Sredzienski will play memorable tunes that will have his audience humming, clapping, and singing along. The performance is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Senior Center and the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire. There is no charge for the concert; a $2 donation is requested for the congregate lunch that precedes it. Gary has an amazing repertoire of songs from the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. In addition to continuous solo performances, he has performed with the Lublin Polish Song and Dance Ensemble of Haverhill-Boston, the (Continued on page 9) Gary Sredzienski Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 9 Community News Last Friday, members of Girl Scout Troop 2645 drew potential cookie buyers with chants in front of the Monadnock Congregational Church. Kym Lambert photo. (Continued from page 8) Birka Scandinavian Dancers of Hamilton, MA, Ballet New England, Voices from the Heart Women's Chorus, and the retro ’60s rock-and-roll band, The Serfs. Gary also has a collection of thousands of old recordings and sheet music. “He is amazingly talented and extraordinarily energetic,” says Frumie Selchen, director of the Arts Alliance. “We're very excited about bringing him back to the North Country, where he has a growing number of fans.” For information about the performance, call the Senior Center in Littleton at 444-6050. CRAFTS WORKSHOP AT FAIRBANKS MUSEUM The Institute for Traditional Crafts will launch its first series of workshops at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium on Saturday, April 22. The Institute for Traditional Crafts is a partnership of the Museum and the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild, both based in St. Johnsbury. Courses and workshops will be offered throughout the year that focus on traditional skills and knowledge of northern New England. Many of the artisans and experts who demonstrate at the Fairbanks Festival of Traditional Crafts, now in its 31st year, will share their passion for their craft through the Institute. For more information about the Institute for Traditional Crafts, visit www.fairbanksmuseum.org. “BLUE MASS” SERVICE APRIL 29 Our Lady of Grace Council 3028 and Assembly 2317 Knights of Columbus of Columbia will be sponsoring a “Blue Mass” service on April 29, 2006. This service will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Brendan’s Church, 28 Pleasant St., in Colebrook. All Coös County law enforcement and fire departments personnel, along with their families, are invited to attend. Today we are honoring these people who literally put their lives on the line in service to the people in our communities everyday. All police and fire personnel are asked to wear their uniforms if possible. All religious denominations are cordially invited to attend. If you have any questions, call Marty Hewson at 538-9562 HEAD START RECRUITS FOR 2006-07 The Groveton and Colebrook/ Pittsburg programs are currently recruiting for the 20062007 program year. Head Start is a comprehensive family based program that not only focuses on preschool education, but also health, nutrition and students with special needs. The program is free to eligible families who have children age 3-5. In addition to classroom activities, the children attend field trips to local areas as well as have visiting teachers, artists and other come to do social programs. Breakfast and lunch are provided at Head Start, as well as transportation in most areas. Head Start children are better prepared for public school after their experiences in the program. Recent studies have proven that children who attended Head Start are better adjusted, happier and successful in their lives. The Groveton program serves Groveton, Stratford, North Stratford, Stark, Guildhall, Maidstone and Bloomfield. The Colebrook/Pittsburg programs serve Canaan, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Lemington, Pittsburg and Stewartstown. For more information or to complete an application, call the Groveton Area Head Start at 636-2625 or the Colebrook/Pittsburg programs at 237-8190. . VT. SENATE CANDIDATE COMING TO CANAAN U.S. Senate Candidate Rich Tarrant invites members of the public and their families to a complimentary “meet and greet” lunch. It will be held on Friday, April 28, at noon at Bessie’s Diner, 166 Gale St. in Canaan, Vt. Organizers ask that those planning to attend the free luncheon RSVP to 1800-204-1928. Social Summer Ann Guilmette BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Jeremy and Ann Guilmette of West Stewartstown, N. H. are pleased to announce the arrival of their second child, first daughter, Summer Ann Guilmette. She was born on April 4, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. Summer weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and measured 18 inches long. She joins big brother Caleb Guilmette. Maternal grandparents are Melvin and Linda French of Pittsburg. Paternal grandparents are Patricia Guilmette of St. Albans, Vt., and Ramon Guilmette of Swanton, Vt. Maternal great-grandfather is Otis French of Pittsburg. Paternal great-grandmother is Charlene Underwood of St. Albans, Vt. The Girl Scouts had weather on their side, as the sun shone down on their cookie sale last Friday. Kym Lambert photo. Page 10 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 North Country Photo Album Rain Doesn’t Deter Big Turnout For Easter Egg Hunt Photos by Donna Jordan Left: There was a huge turnout for the Knights of Columbus’ Easter Egg Hunt this year, creating long lines of parents signing up their children. Right: Instead of Easter bonnets, Emma and Nicole Corriveau wore their Red Sox hats. Waiting for the start of the Easter Egg Hunt, parents visited while children scoped out the eggs. The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 Page 11 Outdoors ice v r e S FREE TANK INSPECTION TRUCKERS/LOGGERS CALL For A Quote On Your Trucks/Logging Equipment and General Liability. AND Garage Coverage, Homeowners and Personal Autos. CASS INSURANCE, INC. P.O. 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LEARN TO LIVE WITH BLACK BEARS The unfortunate recent news from Tennessee of a six-yearold girl being killed and her mother and two-year old brother mauled by a black bear may have some New Hampshire residents feeling a little nervous about the Granite State’s 5,000 bears. Although bears should be treated as unpredictable wild animals, there is no need to be alarmed, says N.H. Fish and Game Dept. Bear Project Leader Andy Timmins, because bears generally avoid humans. Black bears in New Hampshire rarely show aggressive behavior towards humans; the last time a person died from a bear attack in New Hampshire was more than 200 years ago. “People don't need to fear bears, but they should keep their distance and treat bears as unpredictable wild animals,” said Timmins. “The surest way to prevent property damage and reduce concerns over human safety is to keep your yard—or campsite—free of attractants including food, garbage, birdseed and pet foods. You may need to take additional steps to protect items that can't be removed. For example, dumpsters should have a locking metal top that prevents access by bears, and beehives and livestock should be protected with an electric fence. To avoid bear-related conflicts, prevent bears from visiting and, most of all, from getting in the habit of finding food on your property.” Feeding bears is not only a bad idea, it may be illegal under a rule that went into effect in 2005. The law prohibits the purposeful or inadvertent feeding of black bears following a determination by Fish and Game that the feeding increases the likelihood of human injury or property damage. Spring is a critical time when bears are out and about, looking for food. During late March and early April, bears leave their dens and begin feeding heavily on any available food to replenish fat reserves depleted during the long winter denning period. During the denning period, bears typically lose 25 percent of their body weight; a lactating female with newborn cubs may lose as much as 40 percent. The greatest nutritional stress on a bear comes one to two months after they come out of their dens. Homeowners should take action to reduce the chances of a bear visiting their home. Avoid encounters with bears by taking a few simple precau(Continued on page 12) Mark W. Hunt ♦ 603-538-7452 P.O. Box 214 ♦ Pittsburg, NH 03592 ♦ Commercial ♦ Residential ♦ Fire Alarm ♦ Security ♦ Card Access ♦ Testing ♦ Let us protect your investment with 24-HOUR MONITORING. ♦P r e v e n t FROZEN pipes & FLOODED basements. ♦ Save heating costs. 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Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 12 STRATFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION (by appointment only) On Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., preschool registration for children entering kindergarten in September 2006 will be held at the Stratford Public School. In order to attend kindergarten children must be five years of age by September 30, 2006. Please bring with you a copy of your child’s birth certificate and completed immunization record. To schedule an appointment please call Tricia Perras at 922-3387 on or before Tuesday, May 9, 2006. TOWN OF COLUMBIA The Columbia Planning Board is starting the process of re-writing the Town’s Master Plan and is looking for interested townspeople who would like to be part of this process. If you are interested, please plan to join us at our first meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office. If you are interested but can’t attend the meeting, please call and give your name to Marcia so that you can be informed of future meetings. Columbia Planning Board NOTICE TO ALL COLEBROOK DOG OWNERS Every dog four months or older must be registered by its owner prior to April 30th each year. No license shall be issued until the person registering the dog produces a certification that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. Please be sure to bring in your rabies certificate! The fees are as follows: Male or Female $9.00 Spayed/Neutered $6.50 Dog aged 4 months and younger than 7 months $6.50 First Dog Owned by Senior Citizen $2.00 Late Fee after June 1st $1.00 per month WARNING: Failure to comply by June 1 will make you liable for a penalty of $25.00, Plus the licensing fee and late charges. (RSA 166:13) Sheila M. Beauchemin Town Clerk NOTICE Town of Clarksville DOG LICENSES Licenses for all dogs over three months old must be obtained by APRIL 30, 2006. Rabies certificate must be presented at time of licensing. FEE SCHEDULE: Male or Female: Neutered or Spayed: Puppies/3-7 months: Owner over 65 (one dog): $9.00 $6.50 $6.50 $2.00 An additional late fee of $1.00 per month will be charged after May 31. FAILURE TO LICENSE: Civil forfeiture of $25.00 will be imposed after May 31 for any unlicensed dogs. I will be at the Rabies Clinic on April 29, 2006 at the New Pittsburg Fire Station from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to license Clarksville dogs. SEE YOU THERE! Thank you. Hélène L. Dionne Town Clerk Outdoors (Continued from page 11) tions: —Stop all bird feeding by April 1 or as soon as snow melts. —Clean up any spilled birdseed and dispose of it in the trash. —Secure all garbage in airtight containers inside a garage or adequate storage area, and put garbage out on the morning of pickup, not the night before. —Avoid putting meat or other food scraps in your compost pile. —Don't leave pet food dishes outside overnight. —Clean and store outdoor grills after each use. —Finally, never intentionally feed bears. These steps will help to ensure that your backyard does not become attractive to bears and other wildlife, which is important for two reasons: it prevents property damage by bears and keeps bears from becoming nuisance animals. By minimizing bear/human conflicts, we can coexist with these magnificent animals even as New Hampshire becomes more developed. There is some truth to the adage that “a fed bear is a dead bear.” Once they get used to relying on human food sources in your backyard, some “nuisance” bears may need to be destroyed. For more information on preventing conflicts with black bears, visit www.wildlife.s t a t e . n h . u s/ Wi l d l i f e / S o m ethings_Bruin.htm. If you have questions about bear-related problems, you can get advice by calling a toll-free number coordinated jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Wildlife Services and the N.H. Fish and Game Dept.: 1-888749-2327 (1-888-SHY-BEAR). PROPOSED FRESHWATER FISHING HEARING SET Freshwater anglers should note that the N.H. Fish and Game Dept. will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2007 fishing rule changes on Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Fish and Game headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord. The department is propos- ing to amend the fishing rules for 2007 to: —Eliminate the 15-inch minimum length for rainbow trout in Silver Lake (Harrisville) and Nubanusit Lake (Hancock/Nelson); and from April 1-Sept. 30, increase the combined daily limit for rainbow trout and lake trout taken from these two waters to four fish, of which no more than two fish may be lake trout. —Open the season for flyfishing ponds, as well as the section of the Connecticut River from the dam at Second Lake to the logging bridge on the Magalloway Road, to yearround fishing through open water; no ice fishing. —Clarify the rule on hooks used for the attachment of bait. The complete fishing rulemaking notice form, with original and proposed rule language, may be found at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ L e g i s l a t i v e / N o t i c e s _ s u mmary.htm. Written comments on the proposed changes may be submitted by May 15, 2006. To send comments: e-mail to [email protected] (specify “Comments on Fishing Rules” in subject line); fax to (603) 271-1438; or mail to Executive Director, N.H. Fish and Game Dept., 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301. FLY-FISHING-ONLY, TROUT PONDS OPENING Fishing in New Hampshire’s designated trout ponds and flyfishing-only ponds opens this year on Saturday, April 22, offering anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the Granite State’s most scenic surroundings. These ponds are managed specifically for trout, and fishing is allowed from opening day through Oct. 15. “These trout ponds are often the best waters in a given area for a variety of reasons. Excellent habitat, low species competition and the fact that these ponds are closed to ice-fishing allows these waters to be managed for the trout fishing enthusiast,” said Don Miller, a Fisheries Biologist for N.H. Fish and Game. While trout ponds are found throughout New Hampshire, many of the most popular are found in the White Mountain, Monadnock and North Country regions. Ponds managed for trout may be stocked with a variety of different-aged fish. Fish and Game stocks 53 remote trout ponds with fingerling brook trout via helicopter each spring, offering anglers a wilderness experience. Chapin Pond in Newport, Cole Pond in Enfield and Coon Brook Bog in Pittsburg, all fly-fishing-only waters, are just a sampling of these delightful ponds, where fingerling brook trout often grow to 8-10 inches by their second fall in the pond, and it's not unusual to pull in brookies 15 inches or more. Trophy fish in these areas are brook trout that live to three or more years old. Clough Pond in Loudon, Dublin Lake in Dublin, Saltmarsh Pond in Gilford and Lucas Pond in Northwood are a few good early season hotspots (Continued on page 15) TOWN OF STRATFORD RABIES CLINIC North Stratford Fire Station Saturday, April 22, 2006 9-10:30 a.m. RABIES $10 DISTEMPER $14 Dogs Must Be Licensed By April 30th If Dog Is Over 3 Months Old The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 Arthur Gould (Continued from page 6) take place back in 1932 in the days of Prohibition. The lead actors were Charlie McDermont, Kris Kristofferson, Luis Guizman and Rusty Dewees, and author Mosher. I didn’t see very much of our Model “A” in the movie, but at least my name was shown with the rest of the car owners. From the fall and winter 1936-1937 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog you could buy connecting rod wrenches for 35 cents or a main bearing wrench for 75 cents that was as high as they went. The other wrenches they had went for 25 and 35 cents. When I was growing up, they didn’t use bad language in the movies and they didn’t use bad language in the books. They wrote the same as they do today. It’s getting so they use a lot of bad words on TV. They don’t seem to care that little children are watching and listening to what they say. Then they wonder why their kids get into so much trouble when they get older. The Mohawk road is getting a lot smoother now. There’s a big hump in the road just before you get to my place. It’s so high the car drags when we go over it. Someone said they were thinking of renaming the Government Woods Road and calling it Tin Can Alley because there’s so many cans beside the road and in the ditches. Gardening Book (Continued from page 1) their children. All her grandchildren love to garden and she noted that one, who is seven years old, has become fascinated with the texture of leaves. Brenda and her husband, James Tibbetts, are awaiting their eighth and ninth grandchildren to be born in May, “Right at the height of planting season,” she noted. As to why she developed this love for gardening, Tibbetts said, “I really think it comes from a desire to be outdoors and gardening gives me permission to be outside. I love the smell of the outdoor air, I love the wind and I love working in the dirt.” Now that she has taken to writing, she noted, she now has something to do in the winter months as she thinks about being back in the garden. She was inspired to write by the Master Gardener Program and the knowledge she was gaining from other gardeners in the area. It began as a project of collecting information from the other gardeners, with a questionnaire. She then realized she needed to put some sort of an introduction with it and from there grew the book. The book includes the questionnaire, as well as the answers it gave. There are also lists of things people are growing here, with introductions to each part, including vegetables, herbs, annuals, biennials and perennials. She discusses preparing the garden from the first step, in- cluding noting the importance of testing soil ph, something she discovered the value of only after moving here. She discusses mulching methods and the way various locations, even on one piece of property, can make a difference in what can be grown in this region. All this is geared specifically toward what she explains is usually referred to as Zone 3 by the Arnold Arboretum Hardiness Zone chart or 4A or 3B by the USDA. Either way, she notes, it comes down to the fact that this region has 90 to 100 days average growing season. Not only does she share what she has learned in her studies and experience, in a way even the most confused beginner can understand, but she also lists various resources throughout the book for those who wish to explore more or who need sources of seeds, plants and gardening products. Although Bethlehem isn’t that far, Tibbetts says that she really did notice a huge difference in what she could grow, and how, when she moved here, especially as her land is very open to the wind. Gardening in the Great North Woods is 60 pages, spiral bound, and sells for $13. Brenda is mostly selling books out of her house, as well as preparing to get copies to those who answered the questionnaire, but she is looking to market it locally as well. It will be on sale at the June Garden Club plant sale. Page 13 School Administrative Unit #7 PRESCHOOL VISION & HEARING SCREENING Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:00-11:30 am For all 3-5 year-olds No Charge Colebrook Congregational Church (beside the Colebrook House Inn) TOWN OF PITTSBURG RABIES CLINIC When: SATURDAY, April 29, 2006 Where: Pittsburg’s New Fire Station Unisex Hair Salon th Ear n to ere Dow tmosph A to own s At D h Price t Ear Fish Pond Road, Columbia Hours Open 6 days a week by appointment Time: 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Cost: Rabies $10, Other $14 Clarksville and Pittsburg Town Clerks will be available for licenses Please have all pets on a leash or in a pet carrier!!! The Colebrook Chronicle Page 14 The Kennel That Cares We offer a safe and secure place for your pet while you are on vacation. We have been a boarding kennel for 28 years. Up to date vaccinations required. Heated year round facility! 237-4385 [email protected] NOTICE Crabapple downs is not CLOSED! I have not “gone out of business” we have been a boarding kennel for 28 years. We are still a boarding Kennel. We have simply separated ourselves from The North Country Humane Society and the new H.S. group has moved from my buildings to their own on Rte. 3 in Columbia-South. Arlene Mills, Owner/Operator Crabapple Downs THE CHRONICLE CAN NOW BE READ ONLINE! VISIT US AT WWW.COLEBROOKCHRONICLE.COM Planning Board (Continued from page 5) septic system. Rappaport made a motion to accept the subdivision, conditional to state approval of both septic systems. Carrier seconded the motion and all present agreed. Conditional Approval. Subdivision Conceptual Design Marie Josee Vaillant— Vaillant presented a conceptual plan for a subdivision of her property. Discussion ensued as to whether the access would be from Aldrich Road, Town Line Road or Angel Road. Br ad Mon tague—Dan a Blais questioned a subdivision of Montague’s land at the foot of Carlton Hill Road. This lot is long and narrow, bordering the Mohawk River. It was noted that the floodplain line goes through the property on the other bank of the Mohawk River. The board suggested FEMA mapping or a certificate of elevation would be necessary with any subdivision. Bills Larry Rappaport made a motion to pay the News and Sentinel invoice for $110 and the invoice from Jordan Associates Colebrook Chronicle for $20. Carrier seconded and the motion passed. New Business Because of the new temporary sign regulation, area churches have asked if they needed to complete a temporary sign permit for the sign put out three days in advance to advertise church suppers. The board felt sandwich signs fall under existing regulations and, therefore, do not need a permit. Friday, April 21, 2006 A complaint was received stating Karen Mercier was telling the employees at Dr. Kay’s office that they could not park behind Dr. Kay’s office anymore. The Planning Board felt this was a civil issue between the two parties. The following applications for a certificate of occupancy were reviewed and signed: Raymond J. Champage, doublewide home, Harry’s Way; Kellianne and Darren LaValley, a frame home, Carlton Hill Road. Old Business The board reviewed the fee schedule as proposed in February. Rappaport brought up the fact that residential permits could be for habitable space versus nonhabitable. Rappaport made a motion to change the Residential Permit fee to .05 cents per square foot with a minimum of $25. Commercial Building Permits would be .10 cents per square foot with a minimum fee of $50. Rappaport further moved to accept the remaining fee changes as presented. Carrier seconded and all present agreed. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Echoes smaller Alligator towboat, which was highlighted in the popular book We Took To The Woods. From Pondy Dam, the logs were sluiced into the lower section of the Rapid River to float down to the head of Lake Umbagog. Here, the logs were gathered into large booms one more time to be towed across Lake Umbagog by the long remembered Steamer Diamond which was based just above the Errol Dam for many years. The logs then flowed freely down the Androscoggin River to the mills at Berlin. Some of the floating logs had actually traveled 100 miles by water before reaching the paper mills at Berlin. In the process, many problems and difficulties had been encountered and overcome before the vast amount of pulpwood logs would arrive to feed the hungry mills at the City That Trees Built. If This Is Friday You Must Be Reading The Colebrook Chronicle! (Continued from page 7) while crossing the length of the lake. At Richardson Lake, the logs were again “boomed” and then taken in tow by the steamer Rowell, named after a boat captain who had designed many of the features on the big log towboats. That steamer released its booms of logs into Rapid River at Middle Dam and the logs floated to Pond in the River, where they were again taken in tow by the Public Notice Time is running out… Enroll in Medicare Part D TODAY! Medicare Part D Enrollment Sessions Meet with a trained Medicare Counselor to enroll in your plan. To set up your enrollment appointment, call 603-237-4971 x 209 Mondays-Fridays between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. A Critical Access Hospital On March 10, 2006, Jackman Holding Company, LLC, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a construction permit for a commercial broadcast radio station in Stratford, N.H. A. Wray Fitch III and Elizabeth B. Fitch are the members of Jackman Holding Company, LLC. The application proposes a new FM station on Channel 254A transmitting from a 10 meter tall antenna at 0.143 kW. The transmitter will be located at 44º 43’54” N 71º 32’ 10” W. A copy of the application can be viewed at: http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/ prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context= 25&appn=101119042&formid=301&fac_num=166038. NOTICE Bylaws of the Town of Colebrook, NH municipal cemeteries state that the cemeteries will be cleared of all flowers, artificial or natural and wreaths, on May 10th of each calendar year. Cemetery employees begin there spring clean up the second week of May. In order to make sure no arrangements or containers are removed in error please pick them up by May 7th, 2006 as any remaining will be disposed of by cemetery employees. Per order of Colebrook Cemetery Trustees Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Outdoors Game. This year, get out and catch a memory in New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us. (Continued from page 12) for trout anglers. Ponds further north, like Long Pond in Benton, Echo Lake in Franconia and the Hall Ponds in Sandwich generally “heat up” a week to 10 days later because of elevation and harsher climate conditions. “Trout are prized by anglers because they are challenging and elusive to catch and are one of the ‘rites of spring,’” Miller said. “Whether your passion is a multi-colored brook trout, a leaping rainbow or the determined fight of a brown, there is a New Hampshire trout pond for you.” For a list of trout ponds and fly-fishing-only ponds in New Hampshire, as well as a description of special rules that apply to certain ponds, consult the 2006 New Hampshire Freshwater Fishing Digest, available online at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/ fishing.htm or from any Fish and Game license agent. Annual fishing licenses cost $35 for New Hampshire residents (age 16 and older) and $53 for nonresidents. For the first time ever, this year New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day fishing license for just $10. One-, three- and sevenday licenses are also available for nonresidents. Buy your fishing license online anytime at www.nhfishandgame.com or pick one up from local Fish and Game license agents statewide (also a good source of information on local hotspots). Kids age 15 and under don’t need a license to fish in New Hampshire, so be sure to bring them along for the fun. Each year, more than 267,000 anglers fish in New Hampshire—taking advantage of 263 lakes and ponds and 1,473 miles of rivers and streams stocked by Fish and CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE NOT IN STATE New Hampshire’s deer population once again showed no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD), based on monitoring data gathered during the 2005 hunting season. N.H. Fish and Game Deer Biologist Kent Gustafson recently received results from a federally certified veterinary diagnostic laboratory which indicate that all the deer tissue samples taken during last fall’s hunting season tested negative for CWD. Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disorder that is fatal to white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk and moose. The World Health Organization has concluded that there is no evidence that people can become infected with CWD. During the fall 2005 deer hunting season, N.H. Fish and Game collected heads from hunter-killed deer across the state for testing. A total of 402 tissue samples were tested. The monitoring is part of a nationwide effort to identify areas with CWD; as a result of these efforts, more than 1,400 deer have been tested in New Hampshire since 2002. A nationwide effort is underway to prevent further spread. This effort includes collecting annual samples of deer tissue as part of ongoing monitoring and surveillance efforts and restricting the transport of potentially infected animals or tissues. People who make hunting trips to the 16 CWD-positive jurisdictions listed above can help keep New Hampshire CWD-free by closely following the regulations on bringing home deer, elk or moose carcasses. For example, you can bring back only deboned meat, antlers, upper canine teeth Education PITTSBURG SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 3RD QUARTER High Honors Grade 12: William Jeralds, Katie Rancourt. Grade 9: Travis Rioux. Grade 8: Marcus Chase, Tyler Foote. Grade 7: Brooke Judd. Honors Grade 12: Melanie Gray, G r e g o r y H a y n e s , E r ic a Hibbard, Christine Howland, Cassandra Hunt, Jamie Leduc, Lindsey Judd, Jaimee Kenney. Grade 11: Jacob Kuncio, Harold Lassonde, Rachel Marsan, Michael Motiejaitis. Grade 10: Brian Dixon, Nicole Jeralds, Shawn Kelly. Grade 9: Dezarae Corliss, Kenneth Robidoux, Theodore Sierad. Grade 8: Ashley Desrochers, Jennifer Jameson, Hunter Judd, Ariel Laughton, Danielle Nonamaker. Grade 7: Whitney Covill, Matthew Jeralds, Jacob Joyce, Jade Marquis. Effort Honors Grade 12: Melanie Gray, G r e g o r y H a y n e s , E r ic a Hibbard, Christine Howland, Cassandra Hunt, William Jeralds, Jamie Leduc, Lindsey Judd, Katelyn Rancourt. Grade 11: Lincoln Judd, Harold Lassonde, Michael Motiejaitis. Grade 10: Alec Biron, Stephanie Crosby, Brian Dixon, Nicole Jeralds, Shawn Kelly, Rebecca Marquis. Grade 9: Aleesha Benoit, Travis Rioux, Kyle Sackett, Theodore Sierad. Grade 8: Marcus Chase, Ashley Desrochers, Tyler Foote, Jennifer Jameson, Jensen Judd, Ariel Laughton. Grade 7: Whitney Covill, Matthew Jeralds, Jacob Joyce, Brooke Judd, Zack Kenney, Jade Marquis. Grade 5: Zonya Allen, Sapphire Barrows, Mikova Marquis, Emma Probasco, Nicole Varney, Timothy Reemer. and/or hides or capes with no part of the head attached. Antlers attached to skull caps or canine teeth must have all soft tissue removed. For a fact sheet with frequently asked questions about CWD, visit the N.H. Fish and Game Dept. website at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ w i ld l if e/ C WD _Q an dA . h t m . Additional information on the disease can be found at www.cwd-info.org. Page 15 R. BROOKS EXCAVATING and HOUSE RAISING ● Excavating & Site Work ● House & Camp Jacking for New Foundations ● Septic Design/Installation/Repair ● Licensed Water Well Contractor ● Processed Gravel & Loam ● Roads & Ledge Pac Driveways Page 16 Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle SCRATCH & DING SALE THOUSANDS OVER 50 NEW NISSAN & GMC CARS, TRUCKS, VANS SUVS & ONE 350Z with power roof $19,480 MSRP $ 2,500 Rebate $ 3,200 Scratch & Ding $13,780 Your Price Or Lease For $199 39mos 12,000 miles a year 2.55 with 16in. wheels $21,835 MSRP $ 1,750 Rebate $ 3,400 Scratch & Ding $16,685 Your Price Or Lease For $199 39mos 12,000 miles a year $28,345 MSRP $ 500 Rebate $ 5,100 Scratch & Ding $22,745 Your Price Or Lease For $227 39mos 12,000 miles a year $30,925 MSRP $ 5,100 Scratch & Ding $25,825 Your Price Or Lease For $299 39mos 12,000 miles a year $22,230 MSRP Buy for Only $15,999 $23,930 MSRP $ 500 Rebate $ 1,000 Conquest $ 3,200 Scratch & Ding $ 500 Trade Assistance $18,730 YOUR PRICE $20,095 MSRP $ 1,500 Rebate $ 3,000 Scratch & Ding $15,595 Your Price Or Lease For $210 39mos 12,000 miles a year $34,225 MSRP $ 2,750 Rebate $ 4,900 Scratch & Ding $26,575 Your Price Or Lease For $368 39mos 12,000 miles a year $35,040 MSRP $10,000 Scratch & Ding $25,040 Your Price $38,830 MSRP $10,000 Scratch & Ding $28,830 Your Price $27,730 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 3,700 $29,065 MSRP $ 1,500 Rebate $ 6,000 Scratch & Ding MSRP Rebate Conquest Scratch & Ding $18,730 YOUR PRICE $21,656 YOUR PRICE $34,900 MSRP $ 2,000 Rebate $ 1,500 GMC Finance $ 7,500 Scratch & Ding $ 750 Trade Assistance BUY FOR $23,150 Family Dealerships Gorham, NH 03581 1-800-862-2762 603-466-3356 Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Obituaries ARTHUR PETER BOLTON, JR. COLEBROOK—Arthur Peter Bolton, Jr., 71, of Colebrook, passed away early Monday morning, April 17, 2006, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Bolton was born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Cecilton, Md., the son of Arthur P. Bolton, Sr., and Lillian (Taylor) Bolton. He drove truck most of his adult life and retired from Tillotson Healthcare Corporation of Dixville in 1997. He loved reading and helping others, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Bolton is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hope (Sanders) Bolton of Colebrook; two daughters, Darlene Ricchiuti and husband Jim of Newark, Del., and Linda Haynes and husband Tim of Berlin; a son, Larry Bolton and wife Cathy of Colebrook; two sisters, Patricia Blanchfield of Massey, Md., and Joyce Barczak of Wilmington, Del.; and a brother, Billy Bolton of Northeast, Md. His beloved grandchildren are Natalie Bramble of Elkton, Md., Nicole Robinson of San Diego, Calif., Justin, Rachel and CJ Bolton of Colebrook, Makayla and Garett Haynes of Berlin; and one greatgrandchild, Ashley Niland of Elkton, Md. Bolton is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Bolton; a granddaughter, Sherry Bramble; and a sister, Nina Jo Almoney. Calling hours were held on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, N.H. Division, 360 Route 101, Unit 501, Manchester, NH 031026800 or the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer Fund, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, First Colebrook Bank, Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home of Colebrook. BEVERLY J. WITHAM RAYMOND—Beverly Josephine Witham, 59, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Wakefield from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born on Aug. 15, 1946, in Derry, daughter of Mildred (Estes) Braley and the late Albert Braley. Witham grew up in Londonderry and attended the local schools there. She married John Witham and together they settled and resided in Deerfield for the next 40 years while they raised their children. Witham worked for many years in child daycare, initially out of her home privately for many years, then as an associate teacher with Kids Around the Klock in Deerfield and Blocks to Books Page 17 N.H. Lic. #3244C Tel.: (603) 246-7173 Fax: (603) 246-3367 24-Hour Service Pager: (603) 549-2730 for the past two years in Raymond. The Withams had lived in Raymond for the past two years, but were currently in the process of moving to Bridgeton, Maine, where they were in the final process of opening their own candy store called Miss Bev’s Candy Shop at their home. Beverly was a natural when dealing with children, she loved doing for others and being in the company of babies. She was an avid Kenny Rogers fan. She is survived by her loving h u s b a n d o f 4 2 years, John F. Witham of Raymond, two sons, Mark Edward Witham of Pittsfield,, and John Peter Witham of Raymond, one daughter, Jennifer Jeanne Barker of Manchester, six grandchildren, Amy Rose, Zoey, Elijah, Noah, Lynne, and Gary, one greatgrandson, Zeke, her mother, Mildred Braley of Stewartstown, one brother, Clarence Weare of Chester, two sisters, Darlene Farrin of Londonderry, and Wanda Nite of Stewartstown, numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 21, from 6-9 p.m., at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 2 Epping St., Raymond. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m., at the Providence Baptist Church, Route 27, Epping. Reverends Jay Witham, Red Densmore and DeLisa Little will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Annex Cemetery, Bridgeton, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations m a y b e m a d e in h e r memory to the National Children’s Leukemia Foundation, 7316 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Maine, died on April 14 at Readington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine. Gladys was born on April 27, 1920, in Kennebunk, Maine, a daughter of Hartland and Daisy Wildes Hutchins. She was a past member of Rebekahs. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her family. Gladys’ husband, Victor M. Bryant, predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Ray Bryant of West Stewartstown; daughters Alice Williamson of Kingfield, Maine, and Joanne Watts of Harmony, Maine; brothers Lester Hutchins of West Kennebunk, Maine Ralph Hutchins of West Kennebunk, Maine, Robert Hutchins of Colorado and Kenneth Hutchins of West Kennebunk, Maine; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were held on April 18 at Bibber Memorial Chapel in Kennebunk, Maine, where a Rebekah Service was conducted. A funeral service was held on April 19 at the Kennebunk Baptist Church on Main Street in Kennebunk. Pastor Tim Hutchins officiated. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in West Kennebunk, Maine. Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel of Kennebunk, Maine. GLADYS MAE BRYANT ATHENS, Maine—Gladys Mae Bryant, 85, of Athens, Tell Them You Care With A Card Of Thanks In The Chronicle You can email The Chronicle at [email protected] WE INSTALL PLUMBING, HEATING & TOYO M & F SUPPLY INC. 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Includes heat and water. 603-538-7082. 4/28 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, heat included. 802-266-8280.4/28 You Can Email Us At [email protected] ■ Varsity Baseball Coach Deadline: Until filled. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference. Please state why you wish to pursue position in your letter of interest. SAU#58 Sherwood Fluery, Superintendent of Schools 15 Preble Street Groveton, NH 03582 Ph: 603-636-1437 Fax: 603-636-6102 EOE Northern Human Services Part-Time Administrative Assistant The Mental Health Center is looking for someone to answer phones, greet consumers, handle various administrative tasks, work on computer projects and provide office coverage in our Colebrook and/or Groveton offices up to 14 hours per week. Must have excellent phone etiquette along with MS Office skills and ability to work under pressure with many interruptions. Respect for confidentiality a must! Application deadline April 28, 2006. Office Manager The Mental Health Center 55 Colby Street Colebrook, NH 03576 -EOE- STARK SCHOOL DISTRICT PART-TIME SECRETARY The Stark Village School is seeking a secretary to work 35 hours per week for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year. The hours will change to 20 hours per week for 190 days for the 2006-2007 school year. Good secretarial, computer (including data base and word processing), organizational, and “people” skills are required. Confidentiality is a must. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 letters of reference to: chuck Witters, Principal, Stark Village School, 1192 Stark Highway, Stark, NH 03582 (tel. 603636-1092). Deadline: Until filled. EOE SAU #58 VACANCIES 2006-2007 Groveton High School ■ Family and Consumer Science Groveton Elementary School ■ Kindergarten 1-on-1 Paraprofessional Stratford Public School ■ Science ■ Kindergarten 1-on-1 Paraprofessional Applicants must be certified (NH certification preferred). Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and certificate. Pleas state why you wish to pursue position in your letter of interest. SAU #58 Sherwood Fluery, Superintendent of Schools 15 Preble Street Groveton, NH 03582 Ph: 603-636-6102 Fax:603-636-6102 EOE Friday, April 21, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 19 Sports SUGAR HOUSE BREAKFAST Sunday, April 23 At St. Albert Parish Hall 8 a.m. — Noon Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, French Toast, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee Students pose with their instructors after receiving new belts. From left, instructor Lynn Mathieu, Nate Goudreau, Katie Bunnell, Johnathon Whiting, Master Renald Mathieu. Photo courtesy Nancy Chase. Bruce Katz, DDS Main Street Colebrook, NH 03576 PHONE 237-8919 24th These toddlers were sporting smiles and a new belt after testing at Mathieu’s Martial Arts Center. From left, instructor Lynn Mathieu, Ayva D’Aiello, Emmitt Lambert, Cameron Frizzell, Destiny Keysar, Riley Royal. Photo courtesy Nancy Chase.. Pick your own Discount !!! Let Us Your Spirits Professionally Installed Lift Kits And Auto Accessories All New Spring & Summer Merchandise On Sale Roxy ● Billabong ● Union Bay ● Element ● Etnies ●Shorts ● Shoes ● Tanks ● Sandals ● Bathing Suits ●Purses….. EVERYTHING!!! Maureen’s Boutique 2000 Jeep Wrangler with 6” Full Traction Rock Crawling Kit and 35x1250 R15 Cooper Disc STT on 15x10 American racing AR-23 Rims. 146 Main Street Berlin, NH Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-4 Page 20 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21, 2006 Sports Pittsburg’s Tadd Sierad was down and ready for the pickoff at first base in the season opener in Groveton. Arlene Allin photo. CANAAN BASEBALL PREVIEW Canaan’s Varsity Baseball Team has a promising season ahead of it. Canaan is 2-0 already this season. The Eagles made one error per game last Saturday in Cabot. Alain Westover struck out eight players in Canaan’s first game, while Connor Daley struck out 10 in the second game. Last year’s seniors were Cody McGibbin, John Thibeault and Ryan Vincent. This year’s seniors are Alain Westover and James Day. Joining Westover and Connor Daley on the mound this season will be Zack Daley and Jake Smith. —Rebekah Sylvestre CANAAN SOFTBALL PREVIEW Canaan’s Varsity Softball team should fare well this year. Coach Larry Fuller is pleased with a talent-filled team. “We will be 500 this year,” said Coach Fuller. The team graduated Katie Daley last June. This year, the Eagles have six 12-graders who are ready to step up to the plate. Jasmine Fuller, Julie Patenaude, Lyanne Vigneault, Kathleen Rodrigue, Jade Hann and Claudia Marquis will be the leaders this season. Coach Fuller believes the seniors will push the underclassmen’s skills and also take their own game to the next level this season. The Eagles played Cabot on Saturday at home and won each game. Last year the Eagles made it to State Champs and Coach Fuller is confident this year they will go far. “They’ll do pretty well, they have the talent, they should go a ways,” he said. The team has a strong foundation with its hitting, fielding, catching and pitching. Kaitlyn Pariseau will be on the mound this year. Pariseau will be joined by Karissa Doyon and, possibly, Jasmine Fuller. Canaan has started the season with two injuries. Abby Young has been practicing with the team after coming off knee surgery. Danielle Harris will be joining the team as the season progress after her battle with illness. With the weather warming up the team is now able to practice outside. The team is looking forward to great season. —Rebekah Sylvestre A Critical Access Hospital Scholarship Information The Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital “Health Care is a Great Career” Scholarship has been established to promote and improve health care in the great North Woods communities by providing financial assistance to graduating seniors and/or community residents of demonstrated ability who desire to further their education in the health care field. Seniors and community members eligible for this scholarship must be pursuing a health care curriculum, be of good character, and demonstrate continuing academic success. The amount of the scholarship is $500.00-$1,000.00 depending on the number of applications received. The scholarship will be payable to the individual upon presentation of a paid invoice and transcripts after the successful fall semester. Dave Caron Appliance And We believe that effective recruitment of potential employees will come about through close cooperation between the high schools, the community and the hospital, thus every effort will be made to insure close cooperation and coordination. Stove Shop A selection committee will review all applications and will choose the recipient(s) based on the individual’s response, their potential abilities, their academic record, and financial assistance needs. We will be moving to our new location around the end of July. Watch for our Grand Opening! A growing need exists for talented and caring health care providers. To help meet this need we want to provide the opportunities for those who have the passion to do jus that. Students/Community residents who believe they qualify for this scholarship should complete a scholarship form by May 1, 2006. Please call Sue Perkins at 603-237-4971, extension 203 to obtain a scholarship form. Rte. 3, 2 1/2 miles north of the fairgrounds-Groveton, NH 03582 Soon to be next door to the fair grounds. Phone/Fax: (603) 636-2129
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