December 1, 2006 - Colebrook Chronicle

FREEThe Colebrook ChronicleCOVERING THE TOWNS OF THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEYFRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006 603-246-8998VOL. 7, NO. 20Tillotson Fund Grants $203,354 To Groups In RegionThe Neil and Louise TillotsonFund, a donor-advisedfund of the New HampshireCharitable Foundation, hasawarded 16 grants totaling$203,354 to several NorthCountry organizations.In this first grant round,decisions were made on grantrequests of up to $15,000.Grants were awarded to or-ganizations throughout CoösCounty in the fields of economicdevelopment, educationand basic needs. Recipientsinclude the Towns of Pittsburg,Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia,the North Country Chamberof Commerce, the UpperConnecticut Valley Hospital,the Colebrook Downtown De-(Continued on page 2)Quebec Official Speaks OutAgainst Passport InitiativeThe North Country Ministerium served a Thanksgiving Day meal at Monadnock CongregationalChurch on Thanksgiving Day. From the left, Irene Bean, Jerry Larson, Joan Chase, Marlyn Neary,Sharon Clough, Rebecca Larson, Donna Castor, Larry Clough, Butch Castor, Nellie Henson, JohnBacon and Talena Richards. Charles Jordan photo.Moose Mountain Drive DesignatedAn Emergency Lane In ClarksvilleBy Donna JordanThe Colebrook DevelopmentCorporation (CDC) held its annualmeeting at the ColebrookHouse this week. The specialguest speaker was FranceDionne, who is the New Englanddelegate for economic affairsfor the Quebec province.Dionne pointed out in hertalk the importance of makingsure that the United Statesand Canadian border remains“fluid” so that citizens andtransportation of product canmove back and forth.Dionne said that she is notin favor of the passport initiativeand spoke out against thepassport initiative at the Senatehearings in Concord last(Continued on page 2)By Donna JordanAfter a public hearing heldon Monday evening, Nov. 27,the Clarksville selectmen votedunanimously to declare MooseMountain Drive as an“emergency lane” according toRSA 231:59-a. This designationgives the selectmen the authorityto continue plowing theroad in order to keep it open forits full time residents.Much controversy has surroundedthe ownership of theroad and how to handle the factthat it serves residents in twotowns—Clarksville and Stewartstown.The residents live ina subdivision created byClarksville resident JoshYoung about 30 years ago.Since then, the town has maintainedthe road for winter plowing.Last year, the town’s then-selectmen held highway layouthearings in February and Aprilto take the road over from Joshand his wife, Sue. The Youngshad signed an agreement with(Continued on page 2)Vermont Agency Rejects11-Town Bid For BroadbandThe 11 most remote ruraltowns in Vermont receivedword yesterday that they arenot to receive a $ 157,000 stategrant to fund a totally wirelessbroadband Internet net-work. The funding for this projectis from Vermont ’s Dept. ofEconomic Development.The Town of Norton appliedin 2005 and was rejected. Dur-(Continued on page 2)France Dionne, the New England delegate for the Quebec provinces,was the key speaker at the annual Colebrook DevelopmentCorp. meeting this week. Kym Lambert photo.ColebrookTax Rate SetOn Saturday night, between alumni games, Stratford High School honored its 1,000 point players over the years by having them seatedon stage, with a few representatives on hand for those who couldn’t be present. The occasion was the unveiling of a new banner recognizingeach player’s achievement. It was a great night for sports fans. For more, see page 20. Charles Jordan photo.By Donna JordanTax rates have been announcedthis week for the townof Colebrook and every portionhas been reduced with the exceptionof the town’s schoolportion, which increased by$1.97. The overall tax rate increased,however. In 2005 therate was $22.91 (plus $1.20 forthe precinct tax) and this year’soverall rate is $23.16 (with thisyear’s precinct rate at 95 cents),an increase of $1.20.2005 2006 Diff.Town 7.47 6.88 -.59Precinct 1.20 .95 -.25County 3.18 3.11 -.07State School 2.23 2.12 -.11Town School 10.03 12.00 +1.97(Continued on page 15)

Page 2 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, December 1, 2006Tillotson Fund(Continued from page 1)velopment Association andmany health and recreationgroups as well (a full list follows).Racheal Stuart, vice presidentof program at the foundation,noted, “The committeeworked hard to achieve a balance.They wanted to addresssome critical basic needs and,at the same time, stay true totheir long-term vision as acatalyst for sustainable development.I think they accomplishedtheir goal with thesedecisions.”Peter Benson, senior programofficer for the foundation’sNorth Country Region,who was also enthusiastic,added, “The Neil and LouiseTillotson Fund is a terrific resourcefor the North Country.These grants will help tostrengthen some of the Foundation’slong-time partner organizationsas well as inspire communityleaders to take on newchallenges. We are excitedabout the partnership.”The following grants wereawarded:Clarksville Freedom Trailsand Recreation Club($14,998)—to build a new connectortrail and provide otherrenovations to existing trailsand structures.Colebrook Downtown DevelopmentAssociation ($14,250)—to stabilize a historic carriagebarn for use by the Great NorthWoods Center for the Arts andthe North Country HeritageCenter.Gorham Community LearningCenter ($15,000)—to supportpre-school teacher trainingthrough college level coursesand other work toward a B.A.degree in early childhood education.North Country Chamber ofCommerce ($15,000)—to purchasea portable stage, a soundsystem and art display racksfor the annual Colebrook MooseFestival.North Country Health Consortium($14,995)—to supportplanning efforts to expand thehealthcare work force in Coösand northern Grafton Counties.Northern N.H. MentalHealth System ($9,576)—forequipment and staff training toimprove early interventiontherapies and developmentalservices for infants and toddlers.Pittsburg School ($7,435)—to provide equipment and instructionto integrate flyfishingand snowshoeing intothe school curriculum.Town of Pittsburg($15,000)—to support a studyto develop a comprehensiverecreation program and designa website for the Town of Pittsburg.Town of Clarksville($14,972)—for restoration ofthe Young Cemetery.Town of Colebrook($15,000)—to develop architecturaldrawings and cost estimatesfor a river walk connectingColebrook's downtown arts,museums and other areas ofinterest.Town of Columbia ($6,000)—to support renovation of thehistoric town hall by providinga 1:1 match for funds from theTown of Columbia.Tri-County Community ActionProgram, Inc. ($10,000)—to purchase basic and variedfood items for food pantrieslocated in Colebrook, Lancasterand Berlin.Tri-County Community ActionProgram, Inc. ($14,100)—to establish a cold weather programfor unsheltered peopleand to teach the Rental 101program for one year.Tri-County Community ActionProgram, Inc. ($15,000)—to develop and implement atransportation system with thelocal communities of the UpperConnecticut River Valley.Tri-County Community ActionProgram, Inc. ($15,000)—to support purchase of a minivanto serve the Tyler BlaineHouse homeless shelter.Two Rivers Ride for Cancer,Inc. ($10,000)—to provide directaid to cancer patients andfor administrative support.Upper Connecticut ValleyHospital ($12,000)—to supporta consultancy to analyze theexisting Emergency MedicalServices, engage stakeholdersand develop a unified plan forthe upper part of Coös Countyin New Hampshire and theborder communities of Vermont.The Neil and Louise TillotsonFund accepts proposalsfrom eligible organizations providingservices in Colebrook,Pittsburg, Clarksville, Stewartstown,Dixville and othertowns in Coös County, as wellas bordering communities inthe U.S. and Canada. Nonprofitsand community groupsworking in the areas of education,economic development,conservation and sustainableforestry, and basic needs andcommunity safety net are encouragedto apply.The fund is particularly interestedin programs that addressthe following goals:strengthen existing institutionsin the North Country, addressgaps in services to meet basicneeds, support and strengthenexisting and emerging communityleaders, strengthen abilityof communities and individualsto impact public policy, preserveand enhance the natural,cultural and social assets of theNorth Country and leveragepublic and private funding.The Neil and Louise TillotsonFund was establishedwith the philosophy and principlesof Neil Tillotson in mind,which the press release issuedthis week indicates are to behumble, be creative and bekind.The next deadline for applicationsis March 1, 2007. Interestedapplicants are encouragedto visit www.nhcf.org foreligibility requirements, applicationguidelines and formsand answers to frequentlyasked questions. For additionalinformation, contact Judy Burrowsat 225-6641 ext. 224 orjb@nhcf.org.CDC Meeting(Continued from page 1)May that were hosted by N. H.Senator John Sununu. Dionnesuggested that if a school in theUnited States can come upThe Colebrook Development Corporation held its annual meeting at the Colebrook House on Nov. 29,with guest speaker France Dionne speaking against the passport initiative. Kym Lambert photo.with a simple system of scanninga student’s thumb to identifytheir allergies or if theyhave paid their lunch bill, thensomething similar can be createdfor border crossings—rather than asking citizens toinvest $100 in a passport. Shesaid that requiring passports,especially for those living alongthe border, is not the answerand cited the example that the19 terrorists on Sept. 11 all hadpassports and it didn’t stopthem.In addition, said CDC memberBeno Lamontagne,“Commissioner George Baldand Gov. John Lynch are reallytrying to focus on relations betweenNew Hampshire andQuebec, and obviously want toopen all the doors that they canto try and encourage more Quebeccompanies to invest here inthe U.S., particularly in northernNew Hampshire. One concernthat I’ve had all along—and she agrees—is that thestate of New Hampshire needsto work at this. Most Quebecbusinesses who consider comingto the states immediatelythink of Burlington, Vt., orPlattsburg, N.Y. They don’teven think about New Hampshire.That’s why I felt it wasimportant to choose her(Dionne) for our annual meeting;it sets the tone for what weare going to try hard to do inthe next couple of years.”Besides the annual elections,several awards weregiven out for partnerships. Onewent to Louise Tillotson, saidLamontagne, “because of hertremendous support for ourbroadband project.” The CDCalso gave one to Rick Tillotsonfor his partnership and helpingwith the broadband project.“There are other partners thatwe recognized as well, includingthe Northern CommunityInvestment Corp., which hasbeen shepherding the broadbandgrant from Sen. Sununu,”said Lamontagne. “We alsogave one to Bill Williams fromCongressman Bass’ office forhis years of service to citizensof the North Country and thelast one went to N.H. DRED fortheir undying support of theNorth Country with economicdevelopment issues.”Moose Mountain(Continued from page 1)the town last year to provedthe town with a proper turnaround at the end of MooseMountain Road, and to clearand cut trees and brush andprovide gravel for the turnaround in exchange for thetown taking over the road. TheYoung’s also agreed to sell oneacre of land to the Town for$1,000. The Town would thenclassify Moose Mountain Driveas a Class V road according tostate statues. By declaring theroad as an emergency lane,selectmen have the legal authorityto plow as they see fit.Residents have been enteringMoose Mountain Drive bydriving through the property ofRoland and Gisele Plante, howeveronly one resident has beendetermined to be able to usethe right-of-way through thePlante’s property. The restwere expected to use Gravel PitRoad. These same residents,however, argued at the publichearings during the past yearthat they were always underthe impression that the entireroad was a Town-owned road.The selectmen had suggesteddeclaring it an emergency laneto buy time until a more permanentsolution could befound. “We’ll have future discussionsabout the road, and alot will depend on the Plantes—ifwe can come to a longtermsolution,” said selectmanPeter Dimmitt.The Plantes, represented bytheir lawyer Tom Dewhurst,have said they would like towork something out with thetown, but that safety is theirbiggest concern. “What hashappened over time is theuseage of the road has increased,”said Dewhurst thisweek. “The idea is to look atpossible solutions—either usingGravel Pit Road or improvingthe current road.”To improve the current road,the selectmen would like to seeit brought up to specific standards,plus the right-of-waythrough the Plantes propertyneeds to be made more clearand perhaps even relocated. Ifit is relocated, costs might includehaving to move their garage(currently, the right-ofwaygoes between their houseand their garage).Clarksville resident LesterBrooks asked the selectmenhow much land does the Towncurrently own on Moose MountainRoad and he was told“none.” Resident Linda Chappellquestioned if by turningone private road into an emergencylane would mean thatother property owners alongother private roads wouldmake the same request. “Forthe short haul, we want to establishthe road as an emergencylane so we can get someplowing services for the winter.”Chappell then asked, “Soyou’re looking to maintain aroad that the Town doesn’teven own? Where in othercases you make people takecare of their own road?” At thatpoint, one of the Moose MountainDrive residents told Chappellthat the Town had beenmaintaining the road and thendiscontinued to do so. “Andthat is the reason why we needto do this for the short haul,”said Dimmitt.No Broadband(Continued from page 1)ing the summer of 2006, Norton’sPlanning Commissioncontacted neighboring towns,asking them to join togetherthis year to apply for a totalregional grant of$157,000. Immediately joiningNorton was Canaan, followedby the seven unified Towns andGores of Essex County. Adjoiningtowns along Routes 105and 102 were subsequentlyincluded in the total regionalapproach to bringing BroadbandInternet to Essex County.Norton Planning CommissionChair Kenn Stransky said,“This is very disappointingnews for all who live, work andvacation in Vermont’s mostrural area. The lack of access tohigh-speed Internet will hurtus economically for many yearsto come as the rest of Vermontcontinues to grow in the 21stCentury.”Charlie Kremer, ProjectManager for the Dept. of Informationand Innovation, saidthat the Essex County towns’application came in numberfive of 13 with the first fourtowns receiving funding. Thosetowns are Concord, Craftsbury,Continued on page 15)

Friday, December 1, 2006 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 3Police And Fire Reports ByBud HikelPITTSBURG POLICEOn Nov. 20, at 6 a.m., ZebLemieux, 38, of Lyndonville,Vt., was operating a 2001Western Star tractor-trailerunit owned by the Mike LemieuxTrucking Co. of St.Johnsbury, Vt., northbound onRoute 3 near the ArnoldGray residence when the emptytrailer slid sideways and strucksome metal guardrails, rippingup several. Pittsburg PoliceChief Richard Lapoint saidthat the roadway was slipperyat the time of the accident andspeed was not a factor. No injurieswere reported, but thetrailer sustained damage estimatedto be around $2,000.That afternoon, at 3:15 p.m.,Gerry Boutin was operating aschool bus owned by the PittsburgSchool District and wasattempting to turn onto BackLake Road from Beach Roadwhen he observed another vehiclespinning its tires whileattempting to make the hill,due to an icy roadway. ChiefLapoint stated that Boutindrove the bus to the center ofthe road when a third vehicle,a 2004 Tacoma operated byNicholas Dennis, 26, ofBurlington, Vt., appeared, goingsouth on Back Lake Road.He saw that he could not goaround the school bus, so hewent between the two vehicles,and in doing so lost control ofhis vehicle, which slid backwardsover an embankment,striking several trees. NeitherDennis nor his passenger-bothof whom were wearing seatbelts-was injured; his vehiclesustained moderate damagebut was able to be driven fromthe scene after being towedback onto the roadway.COLEBROOK POLICEOn Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., HeidiEllis, 30, of Stewartstown wasoperating a 1990 Pontiac in theparking lot of the Family DollarStore when she confusedthe accelerator pedal with thebrake pedal and her vehiclestruck the building, causingdamage to its exterior. ColebrookPolice Chief Steve Cassreported that Ellis was uninjured,and the vehicle sustainedminor damage.On Nov. 22, at 11 p.m., GaryGilbert, 46, of Colebrook wasoperating a 1995 Geo Trackerwestbound on the Titus HillRoad near the intersection ofSkyline Drive when he lostcontrol of his vehicle, whichwent off the roadway androlled onto its side. Chief Casssaid that Gilbert notifiedthe police department aboutthe accident at 2:51 a.m. thenext morning. The incident isunder investigation.On Nov. 28, at 3 p.m.,Wayne Rowell, 39, of Colebrookwas arrested and charged withdomestic violence-related simpleassault and possession of acontrolled drug. He was releasedon $500 personal bailand is scheduled toappear in Colebrook DistrictCourt on Dec. 21.COLEBROOK FIRE DEPT.On Nov. 21, at 11:22 a.m.,department members werecalled to the Indian StreamHealth Clinic on Corliss Roadfollowing a report of a vehiclein the parking lot leaking fuel.Colebrook Fire Dept. InformationOfficer Mike Pearson saidthat absorbent material wasused to clean up thespillage.On Nov. 22, at 9:05 a.m.,firefighters went to the FamilyDollar building on Main Streetafter a motor vehicle struck thebuilding. No action neededto be taken. That afternoon, at5:01 p.m., a call reporting a“flickering light” in anresidence was responded to andInformation Officer Pearsonsaid “a flickering light wasfound.”On Nov. 23, at 3:36 a.m.,department members werecalled to the scene of a motorvehicle accident on Titus HillRoad. Firefighters assisted thewrecker crew and cleaned upthe scene,That afternoon, at 12:36p.m., department memberswent to the Caron residence onRoute 105 in Bloomfield, Vt.,for a structure fire. A nearbygarage was destroyed after acooking mishap, but the turkeywas saved and no injuries werereported.On Nov. 28, at 9:30 p.m.,firefighters went to the MohawkCottages on Route 26 fora routine chimney fire. Thesituation was quickly takencare of, and no damage wasfound.VT. STATE POLICESometime between Nov. 13and Nov. 20, four residences onJackson Road in Averill, Vt.,were broken into and severalitems stolen. Vermont StateTrooper Callie Field said thatincluded in the heists were fouroak dining chairs, a maplerocking chair, two sets ofdishes, a Coleman cooler, cookware,a hand-painted loonlamp, a Ryobi band saw, anThe Chronicle:News You Can UseEvery Friday, Everywhere!L.L. Bean fly rod and reel, canoepaddles, a Honda generator,a DVD player, flashlights,and binoculars. Anyone withinformation concerning theserobberies is asked tocall Vermont State Police at(802) 334-8881.STEWARTSTOWN POLICEOn Nov. 24, at 9:44 p.m.,James Colosi, 20, of Middleton,Mass., was arrested andcharged with driving whileintoxicated and internalpossession of alcohol. He wasreleased on $750 personal recognizancebail and is scheduledto appear in ColebrookDistrict Court on Dec. 21.N.H. STATE POLICEOn Nov. 23, at 5 a.m.,Trisha Gaudette, 20, of Grovetonreported to state police thata window of her vehicle, parkedCourtCOLEBROOKDISTRICT COURTThe Colebrook DistrictCourt met on Thursday, Nov.30, 2006, with Judge Paul Desjardinspresiding.ArraignmentsRobert Cloutier, 67, of Auburn,pled guilty to drivingwhile intoxicated in Colebrookon Oct. 27. He was fined $500,with a $100 penalty assessment,and his license was revokedfor nine months. He mayseek return of his license in 90days if he completes the impaireddriver intervention program.Jonathan Flanders, 21, ofStewartstown, pled guilty tosimple assault against OfficerDavid Radun in Colebrook onNov. 13. He was sentenced to90 days in the House of Corrections,deferred for one year onthe condition that he completean anger management program.He pled guilty to simpleassault, the no contact orderwas removed and he was orderedto attend family counselingevery other week.Sheila Roberson, 45, of Colebrook,pled guilty to drivingwhile intoxicated in Colebrookon Oct. 26. She was fined $500,with a $100 penalty assessment,and her license was revokedfor nine months. Shemay seek return of her licensein 90 days if she completes theimpaired driver interventionprogram. She pled guilty todisobeying a police officer andwas given six months probation.A charge of driving whileintoxicated, second offense, wasnol prossed.Robert J. Rutherford, 61, ofNorth Haverhill, pled guilty toa violation charge of taking anover limit of moose in Dix’sGrant on Oct 26. He was fined$500, with a $100 penalty assessment.TrialsChad Butler, 19, of Colebrook,pled guilty to possessionin Stratford, had been broken.N.H. State Trooper Check Boutotsaid that an investigationinto the criminal mischief incidentis underway.On Nov. 25, at 2:05 a.m.,Lionel Person, 24, of Manchesterwas arrested and chargedwith driving while intoxicatedfollowing a stop for a trafficviolation on Route 3 in Colebrook.Trooper Jesse Sherrillstated that Person was subsequentlyreleased and is scheduledto appear in ColebrookDistrict Court on Dec. 21.Later that morning, at 10:21a.m., Michael Newell, 27, ofColumbia was arrested andcharged with domestic violence-relatedsimple assault.He was released on $25,000personal recognizance bail andis scheduled to appearin Colebrook District Court onDec. 14.By Kym LambertOn Nov. 26, at 1:35 p.m.,Timothy Kay, 39, of Columbiareported an attempted burglaryat his residence. TrooperPaul Rella reported that theincident is under investigation.BEECHER FALLSFIRE DEPT.On Nov. 23, at 12:15 p.m.,the Beecher Falls Fire Dept.provided mutual aid to theColebrook Fire Dept. BeecherFalls Fire Chief Steve Youngsaid that an engine and a crewof five were sent to Colebrookwhile that department wasresponding to a structure firein Bloomfield, Vt.In addition, four medicalemergencies were handled: onNov. 24, at 8:05 a.m., on Nov.25, at 9:35 a.m., and on Nov.26, at 2 a.m., all in West Stewartstown;and on Nov. 26, at 10p.m. in Norton, Vt.of marijuana in Colebrook onSept. 26. He was sentenced to30 days in the House of Corrections,suspended for one yearon the condition of good behavior.Amy Cornell, 33, of Lynn,Mass., pled guilty to criminalthreatening in Dixville on June16. She pled guilty to violationof a protection order in Pittsburgon Aug. 27. Both chargeswere placed on file, with finding,on the condition of goodbehavior for six months. Shepled not guilty to two violationsof protection order in Pittsburgon June 12 and June 14. Thesecharges were placed on file,without finding, on the conditionof good behavior for oneyear to include counseling. Shepled guilty to driving after suspensionin Twin Mountain onAug. 8. She was fined $350,suspended for one year on thecondition of good behavior.Larry Cunnington, 21, ofNorth Stratford, pled guilty tooperating after suspension inColebrook on Aug. 16. He wasfined $100, with a $20 penaltyassessment.Jonathan Flanders, 21, ofStewartstown, pled guilty tofalse report to law enforcementin Colebrook on June 18. Hislicense was revoked for 90 daysto run concurrent to a currentloss of license. He pled guilty topossession of marijuana inColebrook on Sept. 16. He wasfined $350, with $150 suspendedfor one year on the conditionof good behavior, and a$40 penalty assessment. Hepled guilty to criminal mischiefin Colebrook on Sept. 16. Hewas ordered to pay restitution.Curtis Gagnon, 17, of Stratford,pled guilty to simple assaultagainst John Lavasser inColebrook on Sept 23. He wasgiven 30 days in the House ofCorrection, suspended for oneyear on the condition of goodbehavior.Ronald Graham, 29, of Colebrook,pled not guilty to simpleassault against Officer GuthriePeet in Colebrook on Oct. 3.The charge was placed on file,without finding, for one year onthe condition of good behaviorto include continued counseling.Matthew Howe, 21, of Colebrook,pled guilty to operationafter suspension in Colebrookon Sept 10. He was fined $150,suspended for one year on thecondition of no further trafficviolations. He pled guilty to acontempt of court charge forfailure to pay restitution on a2004 sentence, he will resumepayment at the first of the yearand bail proceeds will be appliedto the restitution.Matthew Kulesza, 32, ofColebrook, was nol prossed of acharge of simple assault inColebrook on Sept. 17.Roger Lanctot, 49, of Pittsburg,pled not guilty to violationof protection order in Pittsburgon Sept. 3. He was foundnot guilty. He pled not guilty toviolation of protection order inColebrook on Sept. 6. He wasfound not guilty. He pled notguilty to violation of protectionorder in Colebrook on Aug. 28.He was found guilty and thecase was referred to probationarycourt for pre-sentencinginvestigation.David Richardson, 33, ofBerlin, pled guilty to violationof a stalking order in Columbiaon Aug. 3. He was sentenced to60 days in the House of Correction,suspended except for 21days served pre-trial and fined$500, suspended for one yearon the condition of good behavior.Michael Savard, 20, of Colebrook,pled not guilty to unlawfulpossession by a minor IColebrook on Oct. 3. Thecharge was placed on file, withoutfinding, for one year on thecondition of good behavior toinclude attending weekly AlcoholicsAnonymous meetings.

Page 4The Colebrook ChronicleFriday, December 1, 2006View From The45th ParallelLove Of Sports Lasts A LifetimeWe note the passing this week of Jeanne French ofLancaster. Her interesting obituary reveals her longtimelove of sports. “She graduated from PittsburgHigh School, where she excelled at and developed alife-long love of basketball, making the varsity team inthe eighth grade,” it notes, later adding, “she was adevoted Celtics fan. She truly loved to play basketballwith her grandchildren well into her 70s.” She was 82at the time of her passing.We came to realize again this past week how highschool sports can leave a lasting impression on participants.We attended a special ceremony this past weekduring Stratford’s alumni game, where organizers dida remarkable job of rounding up nearly all the pastschool athletes who scored 1,000 points or more duringtheir high school basketball career for the unveiling ofa new banner. Those past athletes who were able toattend ranged in ages from one who is now in his 50sto a graduate of the Class of 2006. As we heard eachspeak, we realized that this elite group of athleteshave a special lifelong bond to their school. Thousandpointscorer Dale Ramsay, who today lives in Kentucky,said that he enjoys telling his children, who attendschools with hundreds of students in each graduatingclass, how much he appreciates having graduatedin a class of 19 students. Today Ramsay is Directorof Intramural Athletics at the University of Louisville.All over the region this week, past athletes greetedmany of their past coaches and got back out on our localbasketball courts to show that they haven’t forgottenwhat they learned while participating in localsports.Charles J. JordanThe “then” photo shows Colebrook’s downtown in 1869 and comes from the collection of Jerry Moren.All the buildings but the furthest one, the Parsons House, were lost in the fire of July 1, 1871. Seephoto at left.Guest ColumnThis photo from Jerry Moren shows what was left after the firewhich hit Colebrook’s Main Street in 1871.The Colebrook ChroniclePublished each Friday on the 45th Parallel.P.O. Box 263 • Colebrook, NH 03576.Tel. (603) 246-8998 • Fax (603) 246-9918email: nnhmag@ncia.net • web: www.colebrookchronicle.comEditor: Charles J. Jordan; Publisher: Donna Jordan;Reporter/Photographer: Kym Lambert; Police/Fire Reporter: BudHikel; Photographer: Brenda Kenney; Sports Reporter/Photographer:Rebekah Sylvestre; Columnists: Dick Richards, Richard E. Pinetteand Arthur Gould; Typesetting and Advertising Production: ThomasJordan; Advertising Sales: (603) 246-8998; Distribution/Driver:Harry Goodwin.COHOS TREKKER(Editor’s note: The followingis from the fall newsletter ofthe Cohos Trail Associationprepared by Kim Robert Nilsen.)Missing SugarloafMost correspondence wereceive from those who havethrough-hiked or trekked inthe Nash Stream Forest doesnot mention Mt. Sugarloaf(3,701 feet elevation). Mosttrampers bypass the spur trailup to the terrific summit ofthe second tallest peak in NewHampshire north of the WhiteMountain National Forest.Many hikers report somethingabout the fine experienceclimbing The Horn inthe Kilkenny section of theWhite Mountain National Forest.The Horn’s summit is quitesimilar to that of Sugarloaf,and both offer a 360-degreepanorama of remote terrain.While The Horn is just an easy800-foot spur trail off the long,high ridge north of Mt. Cabot,Sugarloaf’s steep path(an old jeep fire warden lane) iswell over a mile long. Oncecommitted to climbing the bigNash Stream Forest summit,the hike is a slog at a wearyangle that never lets up. Butthe final reward is well worththe effort.I first climbed Sugarloaf in1972, when the fire watchcabin was still perched on thesummit ledges and the watchman¹scamp was still standinghigh on the side of the mountain.The watch cabin (therewas no need for a firetower on this exposed summit)has long since been removedand the camp has crumbled.The spring is still potable, andwater is available in allseasons.Hiking the Cohos Trail isn’treally complete without a trekup this big, graceful peak, thesouthern-most mountain in along chain that makes up theso-called Northwest Peaks thatstand along much of the westernboundary of the NashStream Forest. From the topknot,the northern PresidentialRange summits are visibleabove the Kilkenny Ranges andLong Mountain and thePercy Peaks. From this vantagepoint, one can see otherranges, such as the Whitcomband Goback ridges, that fewpeople know exist. Due north,Bunnell Mountain rises at thefar end of the Northwest Peakschain, its blue-black rounddome standing just a little over20 feet taller than Sugarloafitself.It was good to reclimbSugarloaf and to spend timestudying the topographybelow. In the ’70s, there was amodest but steady parade ofclimbers who came to visit thefire watch cabin and chat withthe warden. The cabin log wasfull of entries. When the cabinwas torn down, hiking on themountain declined until theearly ’90s, when interest inlonely, remote peaks awayfrom the crowded White Mountainsbegan to escalate.In the Nash Stream Forest,the Percy Peaks get most of theattention, because of NorthPercy’s dramatic baldpate andbecause of the big crop ofAugust blueberries that carpet(Continued on page 5)

Friday, December 1, 2006The Colebrook Chronicle Page 5Guest Column(Continued from page 4)the summit. There are threetrails now up the Percys, sopeople have their choice ofroutes, and they can even makea loop hike around the taller ofthe two twin peaks. Sugarloafstill boasts just one tough trailup to its heights. But it is wellworth the sweaty pull upthe east flank.The Price Of GasolineThe correlation betweenhiking interest and the price ofgasoline was very apparentduring the 2006 hiking season.Demand for Cohos Trail hikingguidebooks and maps was offby fully one-third from theusual levels. Folks who owninns, motels and B&Bs thatservice CT hikers reported thattheir businesses saw fewer hikersthis season.Most of the Cohos Trailsnakes an hour or two’s drivefarther north than theWhite Mountain National Forest.Some trekkers decided notto drive those extra miles toreduce driving costs.When gasoline approached$3 per gallon, the impact onhiking activity was substantial.Most experts monitoring globaloil output are now warningthat peak global oil output is athand right now. In the next fewyears, global demand willquickly outstrip known suppliesand reserves and pricesare likely to rapidly increasewell beyond the $3per gallonthreshold.Trail Changes For 2007There are a number ofchanges slated for 2007. Pleasemake a note of these if youhave the current maps andguidebook.Cherry Pond AreaThe Slide Brook Trail (theCherry Pond Link of old) willbe closed in 2007 and may beclosed for good because beaveractivity has walled off the trailand rerouting it onto privateland is not a viable option atthis time.To bridge this gap, walkRoute 115 and Route 115Aabout a mile. About a quartermile north of the junction betweenthese to routes, the hikershould look for a bar-gate 100or more feet to the west of thehighway. The gate rises overthe old B&M railroad bed.Walk this bed west and soonyou are back on the route toCherry Pond. Continue northwardby slipping westthrough Moorhen Marsh andaround Cherry Pond and pickingup the Ice RampartsTrail and the Col. Whipple(Continued on page 16)Social NewsBIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTBorn to Craig and Lisa Richardsof Colebrook on Nov. 23,2006, Thanksgiving Day, ababy girl, Shania Radaza. Thepaternal grandparents areDick and Elseia Richards ofCanaan, Vt. Maternal grandparentsare Nolly and IsidraRadaza of the Philippines. Shaniaweighed eight pounds,three ounces. She joins her sixyear-oldsister, Selena.OutdoorsNEW FISHER LIMIT ANDWEASEL SEASON SETNew wildlife rules affectingthe season and bag limits fortrapping and hunting fisherand weasel are now final.New Hampshire trappersshould be aware that the rulesmake significant changes infisher bag limits in much of thestate. For the 2006-2007 fishertrapping and hunting seasons,the bag limit is a total of 15fisher, but no more than 10fisher may be taken from thecombined area of WMUs A, B,C, D, F, G, I1, J2 and K; and nomore than five fisher from thecombined area of WMUs E, J1,L and M. New Hampshire’sopen season for trapping fisheris Dec. 1-31.Fisher are common throughoutNew Hampshire, but recentdata indicates a reduction inbag limits is warranted in certainWildlife ManagementUnits, according to Eric Orff, awildlife biologist and the FurbearerProject Leader for theN.H. Fish and Game Dept. Thefisher’s soft, dark fur is considereda luxury item. Statewide,trappers typically take about500 to 700 animals by trappingeach December. For the 2005-06 season, 519 were taken.Hunting of fishers is allowedfrom Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, althoughfew of these shy animalsare taken by hunters. Allfisher must be sealed by a conservationofficer.Fisher were nearly eliminatedfrom New Hampshire inthe late 1800s and early 1900sbecause of unregulated harvestand habitat destruction (loss offorest). The season was closedfrom 1932 into the 1960s, allowingfor their natural recovery.Fisher populations havefully recovered under Fish andGame's current science-basedmanagement strategies. Fishersrely on small prey itemssuch as mice and squirrels fortheir mainstay.The new wildlife rules alsoset the dates for New Hampshire’sseasons for taking ofweasel. The open season fortaking weasel by traps is October15 through March 31 inWMUs A, B, C, D, E, F, G, andJ1; and November 1 throughMarch 31 in WMUs H, I, J2, K,L and M. The open season fortaking weasel with firearms orbow and arrow remains September1 through March 31.Very few weasels (39 last year)are trapped in New Hampshire.Trapping in New Hampshirerequires a license and completionof a Trapper Educationclass offered by N.H. Fish andGame. For more information ontrapping in New Hampshire,visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/hunt_trapping.htm.Before visiting Santa, whynot come to a specialservice of the “Hanging ofthe Greens” to sing yourfavorite carols and bereminded of the meaningbehind all our holidaydécor. Young and oldwill enjoy thisspiritual journey.Trinity United Methodist Church28 Bridge St. ColebrookService at 10:30 a.m.Sunday, Dec. 3Luncheon to follow. All are welcome.For more info: 237-4031.Home for the HolidaysIn Downtown ColebrookA festive weekend of community spirit & great holiday shopping.FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 LATE NITE MADNESS!5-9 PM—Extended shopping hours and specials, plus: Santa at the FirstColebrook Bank, Carolers strolling along Main Street, Horse-drawn hayrides!Childcare at the gym (for a fee), free “Ring in the Savings” coupons available atthe “Twinkle Tent” by the tree, Hot Cocoa and Cookies.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 SANTA’S WAREHOUSE9-3:30 PM—at Kheops, International. Children’s activities, Santa and Savings!10-2 PM—Annual Bazaar and Tea at Monadnock Congregational Church.SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 SANTA COMES TO TOWN!1-3 PM—Annual Children’s Christmas Party at Colebrook Elementary School Gym.Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Colebrook.Sponsors and partners:Colebrook Academy Key ClubKiwanis Club of ColebrookKheops, InternationalThe Great North Woods Center for the Artswww.colebrookmainstreet.org(603) 237-5011Christmas Bazaar and TeaSaturday - December 2nd10 AM - 2 PM————————Monadnock Congregational ChurchCrafts - Food - Candy - CookiesRaffles - Wreaths - Trees

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Christmas will be next.This year we made it down toDorothy’s brother’s place inCumberland, Maine, for ourThanksgiving dinner. We didn’tgo last year because there wassnow and the roads weren’t toogood. We had a wonderfulThanksgiving dinner and allthe fixings that go with it.Dorothy’s other brother, Edward,lives nearby so all of uswent over to his place for pie,coffee and sweet cider, plus softdrinks. There were 46 of usthere for dinner, includingfriends and relatives. Eight ofour family were there. Whenwe left to come back home itwas raining a little. When wegot up the road about 20 milesthe rain stopped and was goodthe rest of the way.There’s a lot of stories todayabout this view tax. Whoeverthought this tax up should bemade to help the ones he ishurting pay their taxes or beput in jail. The way things aregoing today they will be comingup with a smell tax or a hearingtax. New Hampshire is supposedto be a state where you“live free or die.” I heard astory about one fellow who hadan apple orchard and his viewtax was over $50,000 and it puthim out of business. He losteverything he had. The farmersare wondering if they are goingto lose their farms because ofthis tax.I was just reading aboutbirds. The Greenwing Teal isthe speediest. They have beenclocked at around 60 mph.Still, the grouse are noslouches. They are capable ofdoing 50 mph. The bobwhitecan reach 40 mph. But the timberdoodle rarely hits 25 mphand can stay aloft at just fivemph. In 1936 a wild turkey wasSchool LunchesCANAANDec. 4-Dec. 8LUNCH: (All meals servedwith choice of milk) Mon.: Veg.soup, crackers, sliced turkey onwheat bread, carrot sticks,cookie, juice bar. Tues.: Salisburysteak, mashed potatoes,sliced hot carrots, roll, fruit.Wed.: Chef salad, ham, turkey,egg and cheese, roll, yogurt.Thurs.: Tacos w/let., tom.,cheese and salsa sauce, rice,cookie, fruit. Fri.: Chicken nuggets,sweet and sour sauce,mashed potatoes, corn, fruit.PITTSBURGDec. 4-Dec. 8BREAKFAST: (All mealsserved with milk.) Mon.:Breakfast bar, fruit. Tues.:Cottage cheese, toast, fruit.Wed.: Bagel w/cc/pb, fruit.Thurs.: Cereal, cheese stick,juice. Fri.: Muffin, yogurt, fruit.LUNCH: (All meals servedwith milk.) Mon.: Chickenpatty on a ban, potato puffs,peas, fruit. Tues.: Beef taco,salad, cheese, oranges, jello.Wed.: Tomato soup, fruit,cookie. Thurs.: Ravioli, rollwith butter, corn, fruit. Fri.:School-made pizza, baby carrots/dip,fruit, shape-up.COLEBROOKDec. 4-Dec. 8BREAKFAST: (All mealsserved with milk and juice.)Mon.: Cinnamon roll, juice.Tues.: Waffles (2), juice. Wed.:Cereal, muffin, juice. Thurs.:Pancakes, juice. Fri.: Breakfastsandwich (egg-ham-cheese),juice. LUNCH: (All mealsserved with milk.) Mon.: Spaghetti,bread, gr. Beans, applesauce,colossal cookie. Tues.:Chicken drummies, potato withgravy/bbq, roll, peas, pears.Wed.: Hot dog/roll, fries, salad,Bavarian. Thurs.: Salisburysteak, potato, gravy, rolls, corn,fr. mix. Fri.: School pizza,salad, fresh fruit, shape-ups.STEWARTSTOWNDec. 4-Dec. 8BREAKFAST: (All mealsserved with milk and juice.)Mon.: Waffles, syrup. Tues.:French toast, sticks. Wed.:Round French toast, syrup.Thurs.: Cereal, toast, peanutbutter/jelly. Fri.: Bagles withcream cheese or peanut butter.LUNCH: (All meals servedwith milk.) Mon.: Scallopedpotatos with ham, green beans,fruit. Tues.: Meatloaf, mashedpotato, green beans, jello withfruit. Wed.: Chicken withgravy, mashed potato, mixedvegetables, fruit. Thurs.: Tomatosoup and tuna rolls,baked chips, yogurt. Fri.:Cheeseburger/bun, potatopuffs, corn, pudding.STRATFORDDec. 4-Dec. 8BREAKFAST: (All mealsserved with milk and juice.)Mon.: Cereal, muffin. Tues.:French toast, sausage. Wed.:Scrambled eggs, bacon. Thurs.:Bagel, yogurt. Fri.: Breakfastsandwch. LUNCH: (All mealsserved with milk.) Mon.: Tacosor Barbequed pork patty, salad,fries, pudding and topping.Tues.: Baked chicken, potato orrice, gravy, peas and carrots,cranberry sauce, gingerbreadand topping. Wed.: Tortillawrap (beef and cheese), salad,fries, apple crisp. Thurs.:Chicken noodle soup, grilledcheese or grilled cheese andclocked at 55 mph.There’s a lot of hunters goingby our place every day lookingfor their deer. I saw deer inmy field before hunting seasonstarted. The deer know whenhunting season starts andwhen it is over with. I had afriend who used to feed thedeer. When hunting seasonstarted, the deer wouldn’t comeout of the woods into the openfield to be fed. The next dayafter hunting season was over,the deer came back into thefield looking for food.ham, crackers, fruit cup,cookie. Fri.: Pizza, green beans,ice cream.Senior MealsCOLEBROOKSENIOR MEALSMon. 9:30—11:30Tues. to Fri. 11:30—12:30Friday, Dec. 1: Beans anddogs, biscuit, mixed veg., freshfruit. Monday, Dec. 4: Breakfastat Colby Commons, 9:30-11. Tuesday, Dec. 5: Lasagna,green beans, roll, dessert).Wednesday, Dec. 6: Chickenand vegetable noodle soup,crackers, meat and cheeserolled up, fruit bar. Thursday,Dec. 7: Hamburger, mushroomand onion gravy over mashedpotato, yellow beans, applesauce,pudding. Friday, Dec. 8:Breaded fish patty, rice pilaf,zucchini, assorted desserts.Thursday, Dec. 14: SeniorMeals will hold its ChristmasDinner—Baked ham, scallopedpotato, squash, roll, apple pie.There will be no penny sale,but we will have music providedby Ed Chester and Company.Please call 237-4957 toreserve a seat.

Friday, December 1, 2006The Colebrook Chronicle Page 7It WasOnly YesterdayBy Dick Richards(802) 277-8890POSITIONS AVAILABLEAcademic Behavioral AssistantResponsible for providing academic and/orbehavioral assistance to students at risk.ODE TO TOMMY HUGHESA man is born to makefriends or enemies according tohis behavior or sometimes beliefs.I hope I never judge aman just because of the way hebelieves nor would I care to bejudged likewise. For the past35 years, I have known andbeen friends with one TommyHughes. We often met at thelocal watering hole, thenknown as the Riviera. He likedto shoot the bull and dance inthat order. The girl to becomehis wife, Betty, is a distantrelative of mine. Her grandmotherwas my cousin and hermom was part of our extendedfamily.Over the years, being closeneighbors, we have worked andplayed together. He was onewho was always offering tohelp without his hand out, asthe saying goes. Their son Michaelworked on the farm forus for several years and no oneever hired a better boy to workor one more willing to learn.Scarcely a week went by thatthey didn’t offer to help us insome way. We built fences togetherand he was always tryingto contribute more than hisshare. He was Elseia’s boss for10 years at Ethan Allen andshe often said he was the bestboss ever. He was for manyyears a selectman in our town,which must have been hard tobe objective as his boss wasMarshall Ames, who was thesuper at Ethan Allen and waslooking out for the factory’sbest interest.As time went on, MarshallAmes died and Tommy retired.He had set out the small farmon the Lemington-Canaantown line to trees and has formany years harvested some ofthe best trees around. He had a“cut your own” tree for a decentNorthwoods EchoesBy Richard E. Pinetteprice and made sure his customerswere happy and wouldreturn every year. He also hadmany friends who would find aspecial tree delivered to themat no price.As I sat by his bed at theUpper Connecticut Valley Hospitalhoping against hope thathe would recognize me, whichhe did for only a second, Ifound myself reminiscing of ourtimes together over the yearsand thought I had been on thereceiving end of our friendshipmost of the time. In the pastfew days, many of his friendshave made me aware thatthere were many others whovalued his friendship as we did.When Michael called to tellus he was gone, we knew thatsomeone very special had gonethat was such a part of ourlives and he could never bereplaced. Farewell old friend!Applications are available at:SAU #7, 21 Academy St.Colebrook, NHClosing date for applicationsDecember 6, 2006Pittsburg ResidentsNotice of Public HearingDATE: December 11, 2006 TIME: 5:30 PMLOCATION: Pittsburg Town OfficePurpose: (1) Discuss acceptance of a $15,000 TillotsonGrant awarded through the New HampshireCharitable Trust Foundation. This grant requestedfunds to provide a needs assessment for a townrecreational program, create a web page for theTown of Pittsburg, and create a Pittsburg Chamberof Commerce. (2) Immediately following the publichearing there will be a brief committee meetingto discuss the organization of the three subcommittees.Agendas are available at the town office.PROHIBITIONYEARS RECALLEDTo perhaps a few of the seniorreaders of this column, thewords Prohibition Years carrya very special remembering.For a number of years leadingup to 1933, the sale, use andpossession of alcoholic beveragesof any kind was strictlybanned anywhere in the UnitedStates. The times when theselaws were being enforced wereknown as the Prohibition Era.In the large cities, like Chicago,the enforcing of theselaws resulted in high crimeyears. Even small towns likeErrol and others were not immunefrom some alcoholrelatedactivities, all of a lessserious nature. Since ourneighboring Canada did nothave any prohibition laws, itwas only natural that the illegal“booze” would frequently besmuggled across the lines especiallywith so much of the borderbeing heavily wooded.One of the places close toErrol where a sizeable bootleggingoperation was known tooperate was at the old BrownOwl Camps in Wentworth Location.In one of this writer’sbooks, Northwoods Echoes, thestory is told about the bootlegkingpin who operated thereand was eventually hanged forcommitting a murder that wasrelated to illegal rum running.That man’s name was PierreSt. Pierre and the site where heoperated the illegal alcoholoperation is now the headquartersof the Umbagog WildlifeRefuge.In that same chapter, wealso told of the alcohol-salesrelated double murder whichtook place in the Thirteen MileWoods back in the late 1920s.The victims of a nighttimeshooting had been a Berlin taxidriver, Amedee Lapointe, andhis passenger, who was namedBurns. There were also some ofthe smaller bootleggers whooperated secret alcohol retail“stores” often right from theirhomes. We use the word“secret” a bit reservedly sincemost of these neighborhoodalcohol outlets were generallyquite well known. One couldquite easily learn the locationof an outlet if a special thirstprevailed. The small-time retailerspurchased the alcohol inshiny tin one-gallon containers.They then bottled the alcoholin clear pint or half-pint bottlesfor resale.It was not unusual for thesheriff or the local police toconduct a raid at a suspected orknown neighborhood outlet andto confiscate the “evidence.”After the evidence had beenused in court, it was to bedumped down the drain by thepolice, but it was almost commonknowledge that some of itfound its way to friends of thepolice or city officials as a specialtreat.On a wider scale, there wasthe almost common, althoughillegal, making of homebrew.Some of the homebrew wastruly a fine beverage and wouldhave rivaled some of today’sfinest commercial beers andales. Others were far less tastyand lacking in appearance.Interestingly, though the makingof homebrew was outlawed,the local grocery stores freelyand legally sold the ingredientsfor the making of homebrew toinclude liquid malt and packagesof dried hops. We are notsure as to just what other usecould have been made of thehops. Usually, the homebrewwas made in large five-galloncrock jars and allowed to fermentfor a set period. The productwas then hand bottled andsealed to be set aside for“aging.”Though the making of winewas also illegal, it, too, was acommonplace activity withsome homeowners. Some of thefavorite varieties included wildchoke-cherry, dandelion, potatorhubarb and others. Thiswriter can recall having sampleda bit of potato wine thathad been given to him by afriend and to this day we canattest to how potent potatowine can be.The more daring during theProhibition days sometimesdrove just across the line intoCanada, ostensibly to visit withrelatives or friends, but reallyto get a bit of the “spirits” andto smuggle it back to theStates. The U.S. Customs officersusually searched every carand it was considered a greataccomplishment to get awaywith a couple of small bottles ofthe stuff by fooling the officers.(Continued on page 15)TREE OFLOVEHonor or memorialize yourloved ones this holiday seasonwith a gift of love on theKiwanis Club of Colebrook’sTree of Love located on theColebrook Public Librarylawn.Each red bulb on the tree will be replaced with a clearbulb whenever a gift of love is made. Green tags indicatea gift made in HONOR of a loved one and red tagsindicate a gift made in MEMORY of a loved one.All gift amounts are determined by the donor. Pleasemake your check payable to Kiwanis Club of Colebrook,NH and bring or send it to First Colebrook Bank, 132Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576; Hill’s DepartmentStore, 100 Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576; ColebrookCarpet Center, 48 Parsons Street, Colebrook, NH 03576or Colebrook Public Library, 126 Main Street, P.O. Box58, Colebrook, NH 03576. If you wish an acknowledgementbe sent to the honored person, please include his/her address with the following form.I/We would like to have a special light shining on the“TREE OF LOVE”In honor or memory (please circle) of:_____________________________________From: ________________________________All money raised by this project is used forcommunity purposes - “Young Children - Priority One.”DEDICATION SERVICESaturday, December 16th, 2006

Page 8The Colebrook ChronicleFriday, December 1, 2006Community NewsMOHAWK GRANGEMohawk Grange met onNov. 20, with 10 sisters and sixbrother present. RussellWoodard read the minutes ofthe last meeting. Lynda Gaudetteaccepted canned goods forthe food pantry and said thatBernie Hicks distributed pencilsto the third grade classes inNov. 15. Several Grangers tookthe time to vote.December’s community serviceprojects are games andtoys for RESPONSE and mittensfor the community mittentree. The dictionary projectwent very well and the Grangersenjoyed reading the thankyou letters from the third graders.Lynda Gaudette’s healthreport was entitled “Stuff theTurkey, Not Yourself.” Thebaskets will be made at thenext meeting and Grangers areasked to bring fruits, cookies,candy or nuts. Kim Bennettread about the old goose bonemethod of weather forecastingand shared some sweet potatofacts for her Lecturer's program.The next meeting will be onDec. 4, at 7 p.m. Lynda Gaudetteand Ethel Goodrum arethe lunch committee andWayne Brown is in charge ofstarting the fires.A delicious lunch was servedby Ann Woodard after themeeting.—submitted byLynda GaudetteCOÖS COUNTYNURSING HOSPITALResidents watched a NeilDiamond music video on thewidescreen TV on Sunday afternoon.Special Care Unit residentsplayed games, danced,worked on a scrapbook andenjoyed tea and cocoa at a socialat the beginning of theweek.Terrier volunteers Miss Abigailand Sparky visited secondfloorresidents on Monday.Three-South residents enjoyedaromatherapy visits. FrancisReilly won the Blackout gameat Bingo.There was a wonderful bowlingsocial on Tuesday afternoon.Three-South residentsenjoyed hand massages andaromatherapy visits with staffmembers. Second-floor residentsmade three pumpkin piesfrom scratch on Tuesday nightand reminisced about all theThanksgiving baking they usedto do. The residents donatedthe pies to Canaan’s NEKCAoffice to go into Thanksgivingdinner baskets for local needyfamilies.Second-floor residents lovedsmelling raisin bread baking inthe bread machine on Wednesdayand enjoyed eating ittoasted Friday as they read thenewspaper. Three-South residentsmade and ate maple oatmealbread Wednesday. Therewas a Thanksgiving reminiscingsocial on Wednesday night.The Dietary staff preparedand served a delicious traditionalturkey dinner to residents,guests and staff memberson Thanksgiving. Twelveresidents got together for dinnerin the Multi-Purpose Room.Many gathered to watch Macy’sThanksgiving Day parade onthe widescreen in the morning.Special Care Unit residentshad a tea and crackers socialon Thursday, played footballand read Thanksgiving poemsand turkey jokes. The Three-South staff read aloud to residentson Friday. In the afternoon,Brooke Carvey playedthe piano for her greatgrandmother,Marcelle Labbe,and many others in the Multi-Purpose Room.Elizabeth Washburn and EdCrawford sang and played oldpopular tunes all afternoon onSaturday for residents.CONNECTICUT RIVERART GROUP MEETSThe Connecticut River ArtGroup met at Bessie’s Diner, inCanaan on Nov. 14, 2006.Members present were CindyElkins, Deborah Sargent,Patricia Klinefelter, Judi Calhoun,Rita Lee and BrendaKenney. Also, joining the groupwas guest artist Koni Marcoux,from Coaticook, Que.The meeting began witheach artist describing some ofthe recent events and activitiesthey’d been involved in, andtalking about their latestwork. Pat and Les Klinefelterrelayed information concerningtheir recent meetingwith the Great North WoodsCenter For the Arts and thepossibility of future coordinatedefforts. They also discussedplans by the Arts Allianceof Northern N.H. to createand distribute a visual artsmap and guide, which couldinclude local artist studios andgalleries.Les Klinefelter further discusseda proposal submitted fora Tillotson Grant and discussedthe various activities planned,pending approval of the grant.If approved, funds from thegrant would be used to sponsorart workshops for areayouth; to coordinate and hostan “Art In The Park” exhibitionand demonstration; to host aguest artist seminar; and tocoordinate a plein-air paintingactivity or workshop.The group will plan to meetagain in January. For moreinformation about the nextmeeting or if you’re interestedin becoming a member, contactJudy Calhoun at 237-8882.—Brenda Kenney“NUTCRACKER BALLET”IN BERLIN ON DEC. 9St. Kieran Arts Center isbringing a premier performanceof “The Nutcracker Ballet”to the North Country on Saturday,Dec. 9, for a special 3 p.m.family performance.This beloved holiday classic,to be held at the Berlin JuniorHigh School, will enchant anddelight audiences of all ages.Advanced tickets are stronglyrecommended: $10 for adults,$5 for students and childrenover three. Tickets are availableat the Berlin and Gorhamoffices of Northway Bank, WonderlandBookstore in GorhamThe fourth grade class at the Canaan Elementary School hosted a Native American Festival for parents,relatives and friends on Nov. 21. The students dressed in costume and prepared oral presentationscontaining facts about the Native American culture. A model of a village, a teepee and a pair ofcrafted moccasins were among several items on display during the event. Following the presentations,the students also served their guests samples of Native American foods. Brenda Kenney photo.and Gill’s Florist in Berlin andSt. Kieran Arts Center office,155 Emery St., Berlin.For more information, call752-1028 or visit www.stkieranarts.org.DECEMBER EVENTS ATNORTHWOODS CENTERThe following events areplanned for the NorthWoodsStewardship Center in EastCharleston, Vt., during themonth of December:Nearly Full Moon Snowshoe.Explore the snow-coverednorthern forest by the light ofthe full moon as you ventureout on a guided snowshoe hikeon Wednesday, Dec. 6, at7 p.m. Hot drinks and a cozyfire will await our return. Allages and experiences are welcome.Cost: $10 person, snowshoes$2.Holiday Wreathmaking.Come on Thursday, Dec. 7,from 6:30 to 9 p.m., to learn thesimple secrets and skillsneeded to make a beautifulbalsam wreath. Organizers will(Continued on page 9)During the Native American Festival hosted by the fourth gradeclass at the Canaan Elementary School, Megan Flanagan andFelicia Moaratty displayed a drawing of a corn stalk and describedvarious other vegetables, nuts and berries that were gathered andprepared by the Native Americans. Brenda Kenney photo.Members of the Connecticut River Art Group invited guest artist Koni Marcoux, from Coaticook, Quebec,to join them at their monthly meeting, held at Bessie's Diner on Nov. 14. From the left, Koni Marcoux,Judi Calhoun, Brenda Kenney, Rita Lee, Cindy Elkins, Deborah Sargent and Patricia Klinefelter.

Page 10The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, December 1, 2006Community News(Continued from page 9)at 2:15 p.m. St. Bernard’s isone mile south of AmericanCustoms on Church Hill Road,which is just above the NortonCountry Store.ADAP OPEN HOUSEHelp keep your familysafe. Find out about substanceabuse prevention resourcesthat are available for you andyour family. At this PublicHealth open house, a PreventionConsultant from the Alcoholand Drug Abuse Divisionof the Department of Healthwill be available to answeryour questions. Refreshmentswill be served. It takes place onThursday, Dec. 7, at GraceUnited Methodist Church300 Gale St. in Canaan, Vt.From 1-3 p.m.ST. KIERAN ARTS CENTERPLANS CONCERTBeautiful voices will fill thehall with joy, merriment andgood will when North CountryCommunity Chorus returns toSt. Kieran Arts Center to presentthree spectacular ChristmasConcerts as gifts to thecommunity.The 81-member chorus, directedby Randy Labnon, willperform a mixed and diverseholiday program designed toappeal to all ages, on Wednesday,Dec.13, at 7 p.m., to benefitthe local Salvation Armyand on Friday, Dec. 15, at 7p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2p.m. to benefit the Arts Center.This year’s concert features anopening performance by theBerlin Jazz Band’s Brass Quartet.Admission is by donationand all are welcome.For more than a decade, theNorth Country CommunityChorus has provided a challengingand dynamic opportunityfor local performing artistsand singing enthusiasts to participatein a group singing experienceand to learn increasingchallenging pieces from avaried repertoire of traditional,folk and contemporary songs.After months of weekly rehearsals,their ultimate goal isto share their dedication, loveand passion for what they dowith family, friends, and membersof the community.“This year’s program offersa wonderful assortment of musicalstyles, some classicalpieces, some gospel pieces,some just beautiful pieces, andeven some pieces to keep yousnapping your fingers andchuckling to the music. Wehave something planned foreveryone. This is going to beour best concert yet,” said choraldirector, Randy Labnon.“St. Kieran CommunityCenter for the Arts is honoredand excited to host this specialHoliday Concert Series byNorth Country CommunityChorus. They certainly havedeveloped a rich tradition ofsharing their time and talentswith the hundreds of audiencemembers who look forward totheir annual concerts—whilealso raising funds for two nonprofitcommunity organizations,”said Joan Chamberlain,Executive Director.“The Wednesday night concertwill benefit the SalvationArmy through admission donationsof food, toys or cash contributionsand the Friday nightand Sunday afternoon concertcash admission donations willbenefit the Arts Center’s 2007program fund,” said Chamberlain.Upcoming Arts Centerperformances include a 2007grand opening show by theMontreal’s Time Machine onJan. 14, 2007, and the NorthCountry Talent Showcase onJan. 28, 2007.Season memberships to all20 2007 performances currentlyavailable for $140 and$115. Contact the Arts Centeroffice at 752-1028 or visitwww.stkieranarts.org for moreinformation.NCCRC TO HOSTSWIM MEET ON DEC. 9The North Country CommunityRecreation will host aswim meet with Indoor Recreation—OrleansCounty on Dec.9, from 10-11 a.m. Call 237-4019 for more information.Beautiful late-November sunset on West Road in Clarksville. Thomas Jordan photo.The 81-member North Country Community Chorus returns to St. Kieran Arts Center to present threeChristmas Concerts as gifts to the community. Courtesy photo.Left photo: Great entertainment at the Canaan Senior Dinner recently: Ada Brooks, following in her grandmother Carolyn Brooks "Finger tips,” doing a great job. Rightphoto: Carolyn Brooks with her granddaughter, Ada, and her son, Lee Brooks, of Montana. Billie Brockney photos.

Friday, December 1, 2006The Colebrook Chronicle Page 11SportsAction At Alumni Games Last Friday And SaturdayAlumni player Jason Covill jumped to capture a rebound in thePittsburg boys alumni game on Nov. 26. Brenda Kenney photo.Colebrook girls varsity met the alumni the day after Thanksgiving. Charles Jordan photo.Left photo: The Stratford girls beat the alumni, 36-32. CharlesJordan photo. Right photo: Marcus Chase attempted a shot fromthe corner, and Corey Lord, Travis Rioux and Warren Chase,scrambled for position beneath the net. Brenda Kenney photo.Left photo: The Stratford boys met the alumni on Nov. 25. Charles Jordan photo. Right photo: During the Pittsburg girls alumni game, Marissa Burrill attempted her secondfoul shot, while players from both teams waited for the rebound. Brenda Kenney photo.

Page 12The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, December 1, 2006BusinessOn Nov. 24 and 25, Lemieux Garage in Colebrook held an open house for its newly enlarged showroomand garage. Donna Jordan photo.~SAU #58~NOTICE OF MEETINGSDecember 2006______________STARK SCHOOL BOARD/BUDGET WORKSESSIONStark Village SchoolTuesday, December 5, 2006 – 6:00 PMNORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARDGroveton High School LibraryMonday, December 11, 2006 – 6:00 PMSTRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD/BUILDING COMMITTEE WORKSESSIONStratford Public School Multipurpose RoomWednesday, December 13, 2006 – 6:00 PMFrom the left, on hand for the open house at Lemieux Garage on Nov. 25 were employees ArthurBeauchemin and Fred Gendreau, Pauline Lemieux and her granddaughter, Emily Lemieux, andEmily’s dad, Bob Lemieux. Donna Jordan photo.SAU BOARD/BUDGET HEARINGGroveton High School LibraryTuesday, December 19, 2006 – 6:00 PMChristmas FairAt St. Albert Assumption ParishSaturday, December 2 9-1:30 p.m.At St. Albert’s HallLunch will be served 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Soup and SandwichesFood Table with Meat Pies• Baked Goods • Wreaths• Silent Auction • RaffleFREE Organ RecitalAt theCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH147 Main Street in LancasterSUNDAY, Dec. 3 2 PMOrganists: Joyce Roy, Pat Taylor, Harry HikelAll are invited to attend a celebration of thechurch’s newly restored Estey pipe organ.

Friday, December 1, 2006The Colebrook Chronicle Page 13EducationCLARKSVILLESCHOOL BOARDThe Clarksville SchoolBoard met on Oct. 25, 2006.Present were board membersJudith Roche and Carrie Rancourt;Cheryl Covill, RobertMills and Theresa Lord of SAU7. The meeting was called toorder at 6:05 p.m.Special Reports: TheresaLord distributed copies of thecorrective action plan for theSpecial Education on-siteevaluation of May 2006. Alsoincluded the response from theDept. of Education, giving athree-year approval. The OTperson is overbooked; the hospitalhas been contracted to seeif the school can contract forsome OT time from their staff.School Administrator’s Report:The board reviewed thewritten report from Mark Ekbergfor the Pittsburg Boardmeeting of Oct. 23, 2006.Superintendent’s Report:Robert Mills reported that theSAU 7 Fall Meeting on Nov. 8will be hosted by Clarksville.He discussed refreshments forthe evening.Business Manager’s Report:Cheryl Covill said that the radiofor the school bus has beenordered. She discussed addingto the tuition expendable trustfund. The transportation contractruns out in June and shewondered if the board wouldlike to put the next contractout to bid or discuss extendingthe W. W. Berry Transportation.The policy for PaymentProcedures—Payroll (PolicyDGA) was reviewed for a firstreading. Audio and Video Surveillanceon School Buses(Policy ECAF) was reviewedfor a first reading. Regardingthe tax rate, the school portionis $16.70; in March 2006 it wasanticipated to be $17.78 perthousand.Unfinished Business: Theboard discussed a request toattend Canaan Memorial HighSchool. By policy, the boardmust wait until all three membersare present in order tovote on the request.The board voted to go intononpublic session at 6:54 p.m.and returned to public sessionat 7:20 p.m.The meeting adjourned at7:21 p.m.COLEBROOKSCHOOL BOARDThe Colebrook School Boardmet on Oct. 17, 2006. Presentwere board members John Falconer,Daniel Smith, GregPlacy, Ray Gorman, MichelleHicks and Marcel “Mike”Ouellet; Principals Mary Jollesand Priscilla McGuire; RobertMills and Cheryl Covill of SAU7. The meeting was called toorder at 7 p.m.Hearing of the Public: Theschool board and administratorstoured Colebrook Academyto inspect the condition of thefacility.Colebrook Elementary PrincipalMary Jolles reported thatthe community birthday calendarsales went very well. TheKiwanis Halloween Party willbe Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m. TheMohawk Grange is donationpersonal dictionaries to thirdgrade students during NationalEducation Week.Colebrook Academy PrincipalPriscilla McGuire reportedthat the N.H. Auto EducationExpo is being held at the ManchesterArmory on Oct. 25. TheSchool-To-Work programwould like to take some studentsto Manchester. Theboard voted to approve thefield trip to Manchester. PatAllen received an award fromthe American Cancer Society.She received the Sandra C.Labaree Volunteer ValuesAward for increasing participationin the daffodil program.There has been a request towaive the Introduction to Technologyrequirement for a studentwho has transferred toColebrook and has alreadytaken carpentry and exploratorytechnology classes. Theboard voted to approve thewaiver due to the student takingtechnology courses at theprevious high school. Therewas discussion about theschool’s responsibilities whengetting off the bus in the morningand leaving school grounds.Superintendents’ Report:Robert Mills requested authorizationthat a drug dog bebrought into the schools at anytime during the school year.The board voted to authorizethe use of a drug dog. Millsdiscussed a teleconference heldon Oct. 2 regarding Internetsafety and the need to informparents. Mills nominated thefollowing coaches: junior highgirls’ basketball, Nancy Calland Katie Keazer; junior highboys’ basketball assistant;Craig Bedard; assistant varsitygirls’ basketball, MarianneRossitto, volunteer junior varsityboys’ basketball assistant,Roger Griffin. The board votedto approve the coaching nominationsas recommended. TheSpirit Squad’s potential memberswould like to meet withthe School Board at the Nov. 7meting. Mills discussed a requestfrom the town clerk toput up a sign on the schoolproperty line on Dumont Streetstating “No Campaigning BeyondThis Point.” The boardvoted to authorize the placementof the sign, but only onelection days, by a 5-1 margin(Ouellet).Business Manager’s Report:Cheryl Covill reported on theTillotson grant process, sayingthat a committee will selectfrom the letters of intent whichgrant proposals they want tosee developed for consideration.The fire marshal's office willinspect Colebrook Academy onOct. 24. Budget request formsfor 2007-2008 are out to thestaff members.New Business: Regardingpolicies, the board discussedthe Facility Maintenance Plan.The building committee is stillworking on it. Animals in theSchools policy was discussedfor a first reading. Audio andVideo Surveillance on SchoolBuses Policy will be on theNov. 7 agenda for a first reading.Payment Procedures PayrollPolicy was recommendedby the Policy Committee andreviewed for a first reading.The N.H. School Boards Associationdelegates Assembly willbe Saturday. The board thenvoted to go into nonpublic sessionat 9:18 p.m. and returnedat 9:49 p.m. The Superinten-Continued on page 14)Blueberry HillInn & CaféSmall Private Parties“Your home away from home”WE WILL BE OPEN CHRISTMAS MORNING 7 AM-NOON484 US RT 3 Stratford, NH 03590Breakfast & Lunch HOURSThurs.—Sat. 6 a.m.—2 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. to Noon“Ring in the Savings” December 4-11, 2006A "Shop Colebrook" promotion of the CDDA Main StreetUse or receive a "Ring in the Savings" coupon for specialsat these Participating Businesses:Aime's Card & Gift: 15% off Storewide.Any Blooming Thing: Receive a$5 Gift Card with $35.00 purchase.Colebrook Feeds: 10% off allin-store items, excluding feeds.Creative Natives:20% off all in-stock"Candles by Prettie."Dostie's Furniture:15% off any one in-stock item.Ducret's Sporting Goods: 10% offstorewide (excl. firearms & ammo).Hicks Hardware: Receive a $5 giftcertificate with $50 purchase.Hills Department Store: 25% offreg. priced merchandise.Jaime's Boutique: Receive a $10gift card with $50 purchase.Just For You Day Spa: $15 for "Softer,Smoother" hand treatment.LaPerle's IGA: Save $2 on$30.00 purchase.LazerWorks: Receive a $5 gift cardwith $50 purchase.Lin-Jo Creations: 20% off allCraft & Sewing supplies.Mostly Muffins: $.50 off muffinand small coffee.MEMOS of NH: 20% off all books.North Country Community Rec Center:1 Free Swim.Northern Tire: $10 off purchaseof a Remote Car Starter.The Old Appletree: Free gift withpurchase of $25 or more.Spare Time Pizza Pub: 10% off any menuitem; or 10% off bowling gameand shoe rental.Call the CDDA at (603) 237-5011 for more informationN.H. 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Page 14 The Colebrook ChronicleFriday, December 1, 2006Education(Continued from page 13)dent nominated Timothy Noyesto be employed as a custodian,which was approved by theboard. The meeting adjournedat 9:50 p.m.STRATFORD PUBLICSCHOOL NEWSOur school website is up andrunning with several new categoriesof information availableto the general public. This includesa Community BulletinBoard where general town informationcan be posted bytownspeople. Submissions canbe sent to: spswebmaster@sau58.k12.nh.us.The Weight Watchers community/schoolgroup haswrapped up the 12-week ses-sion. It is anticipated to beavailable again after Christmas.Community members arevery welcome; the meeting isheld on Mondays at 3 p.m. inthe Multi-Purpose Room ofStratford Public School. Pleasesee the school’s website for informationin the CommunityBulletin Board.As of this date, we have 149students enrolled at the school.At the present time, we stillhave 40 students enrolled fromVermont.School pictures were retakenon Nov. 13. We expect totake delivery of the pictureswithin the next week and willbe sending them home shortlythereafter.Students in the 11th gradeSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #7School Board Meetings in DecemberMon., Dec. 4th 4:45 p.m.Tues., Dec. 5th 7:00 p.m.StewartstownCommunity SchoolColebrookElementary School LibraryMon., Dec. 11th 6:30 p.m. PittsburgSchool Conference RoomWeds., Dec. 13th 3:00 p.m.ColumbiaSAU Conference RoomMon., Dec. 18th 7:00 p.m. SAU #7 Budget HearingStewartstown Comm. SchoolMon., Dec. 18th 7:30 p.m. PittsburgSchool Conference RoomTues., Dec. 19th 7:00 p.m.Weds., Dec. 20th 6:00 p.m.ColebrookElementary School LibraryClarksvilleClarksville Town Hallparticipated in the pilot administrationof the high schoolNECAP tests in Reading,Mathematics, and Writing duringthe time span of Nov. 14-17.Heather Boudle Carter fromthe UNH Extension Service isconducting nutrition workshopswith elementary gradestudents for the next severalmonths.The Driver Education coursebegan on Nov. 1 and will beending the week of Dec. 19.Students in Grades 1-4 eligiblefor the Stratford PublicSchool Effort Honor Roll weretreated to a field trip to Skatey-Cat in Milan.Approximately 15 studentstook part in Peer MediationTraining at the town hall onNov. 15. Our students werecommended by the facilitatorfrom Mountain View Mediation,Inc. “The students wereextremely well behaved, wellmannered, and respectful. Itwas such a pleasure workingwith these young adults. Yourschool and their parents shouldbe very proud of them,” saidJane Vaillancourt.The Drama Club presentedtwo, one-act plays on the eveningsof Nov. 16 and 17;“Steak Night” and the“Cinderella Syndrome.” Castmembers included Sonja Hand,Kelly Kostka, BrandonWashburn, Ashley Gaudette,Kristin Orlacchio, AmandaScott, Zachary Mason, BrookeSayen-O’Meara and MeghanHakey. Lighting and stagecrew members included KellyMason, Nicole Orlacchio, AlexCouture, Ben Hook and JohnNugent. Thank you to everyonewho attended and helped outduring the Drama Club’s performances.Senior citizens of Stratfordwere treated to a wonderfulThanksgiving Dinner on Friday,Nov. 17. Diane Holman,the school’s Family and ConsumerScience teacher and selectedstudents served approximately25 members of the community.The first basketball action of06-07 occurred at the AlumniGames on Saturday, Nov. 25.“Thousand-Pointers” (alumniwho had scored 1,000 points intheir high school basketballcareer) were presented withplaques and a banner listingall the names of the honorees.The banner has been hung inthe Stratford gym.The official Varsity basketballseason begins on Dec. 11with away games in Colebrook.The first Junior Varsity gameswill be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5in Pittsburg. Good luck to allthe players and coaches!On Thursday, Dec. 7, studentsand staff members ofStratford Public School will bemaking wreaths for variousbusinesses in town.The regularly scheduledDecember School Board Meetingwill be held on Dec. 13, at 6p.m. A Building CommitteeMeeting will also take placethat evening prior to the boardattending to the regular SchoolBoard business. All communitymembers and interested partiesare invited to attend.Second Quarter Progressreports will be sent home onFriday, Dec. 15. These progressreports must be returned to theschool by Thursday, Dec. 21.The Winter Concert willtake place on Wednesday, Dec.20, at 7 p.m.The National Honor Societyis conducting a Holiday DecoratingContest for the StratfordSchool Community. To registeryour house decorations to win aprize, please call Krista Eastonat 922-3387. Judging will takeplace on or about Dec. 19 andthe winner will be announcedat the school’s Winter Concerton Dec. 20.—submitted byStratford Public SchoolTell ThemYou CareWith A CardOf ThanksIn TheChroniclePUBLIC NOTICEVermont Agency of Natural ResourcesDepartment of Environmental ConservationSolid Waste Management ProgramApplication Request for the Certificationof the Canaan Transfer Station and Recycling CenterPublic notice is hereby provided of the application of the Canaan TransferStation and Recycling Center for certification of a Solid Waste facilitylocated on Route 102, Canaan. The application requests that the facilityreceive certification for 5 years of operation. The Facility is a transfer stationfor municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. The Agencyof Natural Resources is presently reviewing the application forconformance with the Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules.Draft Findings of Fact and a draft certification will next be developedand issues for public review and comment. Public comment on anissued draft certification will be considered and a final certificationissued should be the application and proposed facility continue tobe found to conform to the Rules and requirements of the Agency.The application is available for review at the office of the Canaan TownClerk during regular office hours and at the Agency Solid WasteManagement Program Office in Waterbury, VT, between8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.Questions regarding the application and written requeststo be placed on the mailing list should be directed to:Dennis FekertSolid Waste Management Program103 South Main Street, WaterburyVT 05701-0404(802)241-1493

Friday, December 1, 2006The Colebrook Chronicle Page 15In RecognitionNo Broadband(Continued from page 2)Marlboro and Walcot.The Essex County townsplan to continue their searchfor funding, working with theirlocal, state and federal legislators,as well as the VermontBroadband Council.Tax Rates(Continued from page 1)The entire increase was inthe town’s school portion. Townofficials report that this is thesecond year in a row that theselectmen have held back onraising their budget so that thetown portion could be reducedto provide tax relief to propertyowners.EchoesJULIE RIFFON IN 2007LEADERSHIP CLASSLeadership New Hampshire,an organization thatselects, trains and builds anetwork of leaders for the stateof New Hampshire, announcesthat Julie Ann Riffon of Colebrookhas been chosen as oneof 35 individuals for its Classof 2007. These individualswere selected through a highlycompetitive process to participatein the organization’s intensive10-month program,which began in September.Riffon is the Director ofCare Management at UpperConnecticut Valley Hospital.She holds a Master’s Degree inSocial Work from Boston Universityand is a licensed SocialWorker in New Hampshire andVermont. She serves on theboards of the Upper ConnecticutValley Community Coalitionand the Tillotson NorthCountry Foundation. As anEMT-B, she is also active inEMS-North and ColebrookAmbulance Corps and a memberof the Granite State CriticalIncident Stress DebriefingTeam.This year’s Leadership NewHampshire class marks the15th year of the statewideleadership development program.Since 1992, more than450 talented leaders formaround the state have participatedin the program. LeadershipNew Hampshire graduatesinclude senior executivesin some of New Hampshire’smost prestigious corporations,government officials, entrepreneursand non-profit executives.Leadership New Hampshiregraduates serve on manycorporate and non-profitboards, on state commissionsand hold elective office.Each year’s class of associatesattends 12 seminar daysheld around the state. Each ofthe sessions provides an indepthexploration of a topic ofgreat importance in NewHampshire, including juvenilejustice, education, culture andarts, community leadership,government and politics,healthcare and economic opportunities.Leadership NewHampshire is one of 14 initiativesproposed in the Governor’sCommission on NewHampshire in the 21st Centuryto identify emerging leaders fortaking on leadership roles instatewide issues and developinga network of informed leaders.For more information, visitthe organization’s website atwww.leadershipnh.org or contactthe office at 226-2265.Be Sure ToPick UpTheChronicleAt YourFavoriteLocalNewsstandEveryFriday!(Continued from page 7)It has been 70 years sincethe Prohibition laws were repealed,but there may be ahandful of readers who willrecall some of the activitiesfrom that era, as we have describedthem.

Page 16The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, December 1, 20068:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.purchase of current frames.Guest Column(Continued from page 5)Trail (Cherry Pond Trail onolder maps) on out toWhipple Road.Trails in the area are muchimproved thanks to a WhiteMountain Regional HighSchool student crew and tovolunteers from the RandolphMountain Club.Clarksville Bog AreaThe old impoundment holdingback Clarksville Bog has beengated off to prevent passage. Atthis writing, we do not havepermission for an alternateroute to pass around this problem.We hope to resolve thissoon, so stay tuned.Map RevisionsHave your furnacecleanedby a certified professionalfrom Norm’sHeating and Refrigeration.24 Hour ServiceWe are working on the new2007 Cohos Trail maps rightnow and hope to have themready by the new year. Theywill be a bit more detailed, particularlyregarding what to doat critical junctions along theroute.—Kim Robert NilsenThe Cohos Trail AssociationWOWEvery Square Inch OfEvery Single Page,Every Page WithEvery Story,Every PageWith Every AdOf The Colebrook ChronicleIS AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE!www.colebrookchronicle.comMary Nugent, Optometric AssistantSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #58Northumberland-Stark-StratfordPROPOSED 2007-2008 BUDGETESTIMATED REVENUESUnreserved Fund BalanceTOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (E-Rate)ESTIMATED EXPENDITURESCurriculum DevelopmentSchool Board ServicesSAU #58 ManagementOther Executive Management Services (Includes E-Rate)Fiscal ManagementOperation and MaintenanceTransportation ManagementSalary and Benefit PoolTOTAL EXPENSESMINUS ESTIMATED REVENUES$36,640.30$2,500.004,665.00$207,055.59$88,728.00$160,259.14$11,701.86$27,390.87-0-$502,300.46$36,640.30PROPOSED BUDGET$465,660.16April 1, 2004EqualizedEvaluationValuationPercentADM2005-2006PupilsPupilPercentCombinedPercentTotalDistrict ShareNorthumberland$129,187,578$52.90%389.565.35%59.13%$275,335.81Stark$63,429,24225.97%80.513.51%19.74%$91,925.27Stratford$51,576,72021.12%12621.14%21.13%$98,399.08

Friday, December 1, 2006 The Colebrook ChroniclePage 17ObituariesLurline G. LurveyLURLINE G. LURVEYNORTH STRATFORD—Lurline G. (Smith) Lurvey, 93,a resident of the Coös CountyNursing Hospital in WestStewartstown for the past severalyears and formerly ofNorth Stratford, passed awaypeacefully Wednesday afternoon,Nov. 29, 2006, at the UpperConnecticut Valley Hospital,surrounded by her lovingfamily.She was born on March 6,1913, in Bartlett, the daughterof the late Frank and Gertrude(Stillings) Smith.She married her late husband,Leland Lurvey, on June12, 1931. She raised her familyand cared for her home whileworking for both the BrownCompany as a splicer operatorand Allied in North Stratford.She also was employed as achambermaid for the NorthernComfort Motel in Columbia.She enjoyed reading, tending toher gardens, word puzzles andanimals, particularly dogs.She also served as a past memberof the Pythian Sisters ofNorth Stratford. Her greatestjoy was spending time with herfamily, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by fourdaughters, Cora Hemenway ofSun City Center, Fla., StellaStillings and husband Ralph ofRochester, Pat O’Neill and husbandEd of Middletown, Del.,and Lillian Noyes and husbandColin of North Stratford; 16grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren;and two greatgreatgrandchildren.She is preceded in death byher parents; her loving husband,Leland Lurvey; a brotherLeverton “Buddy” Smith; and asister, Cora B. Smith.Calling hours will be held onSaturday, Dec. 2, 2006, from 1-2 p.m. at Jenkins and NewmanFuneral Home in Colebrook. Afuneral service will immediatelyfollow at 2 p.m. at thefuneral home, with The ReverendLarry Clough officiating.An interment service will beconducted in the spring at theFairview Cemetery in NorthStratford.Expressions of sympathy inher memory may be made tothe Alzheimers Association ofNew Hampshire and Vermont,10 Ferry St., Suite 427-B, Concord,NH 03307. Condolencesmay be offered to the familyonline by going towww.jenkinsnewman.com.Local arrangements are underthe direction of Jenkinsand Newman Funeral Home ofColebrook.RAYMOND A. LEWISCOLEBROOK—RaymondA. Lewis, 73, of MonadnockVillage in Colebrook, passedaway at his home on Tuesdaymorning , Nov. 28, 2006.He was born on Sept. 3,1933, in Amity, Maine, the sonof the late Almen and Elizabeth(Beck) Lewis.He served honorably in theU.S. Army during the KoreanWar, from June 7, 1951, toAug. 24, 1954. He worked atnumerous jobs, including drivingtruck for C. Bain, workingfor Meineke Muffler in Lowell,Mass., owning his own loggingcompany in 1982 and workingfor the Massachusetts TransitAuthority during the “Big Dig”construction in Boston. He wasa member of the DAV GraniteState Chapter #2 and will bemissed by his many friends andfamily members.He is survived by two children,Stephen Sordiff andBetty Lewis, both of Lowell,Mass.; a step-daughter, RoseStoria of Lowell, Mass.; twosisters, Jenny Goodine andJuanita McKissick, both ofMiddleboro, Mass.; two grandchildren,Brandon Lewis andShilo Autumn Lewis, both ofLowell, Mass.; and his goodfriends, Robert J. White andPhyllis J. Bender of Stewartstown.He is preceded in death byhis parents; his former wife,Mary Lewis; his companion ofseveral years, Hazel LaMarche;a brother, Harold Lewis; twosisters, Dorothy Kitchen andPauline Lewis; and two grandchildren,Jammie Lewis andShannon LaRose.At his request, there will beno calling hours. A gravesideservice with Military Honorswas conducted on Thursday,Nov. 30, 2006, at the N.H.State Veterans Cemetery inBoscawen. The Reverend DavidKeller officiated.Expressions of sympathy inhis memory may be made tothe Make-A-Wish Foundationof America, 3550 North CentralAvenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ85012-2127. Condolences maybe offered to the family onlineby going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.Local arrangements are underthe direction of Jenkinsand Newman Funeral Home ofColebrook.JEANNE B. FRENCHLANCASTER—Jeanne B.(Young) French, 82, of FirstStreet in Lancaster, passedaway early Wednesday morning,Nov. 29, 2006, at theWeeks Medical Center in Lancasterafter a courageous battlewith cancer.She was born in Colebrookon Dec. 2, 1923, the firstchild of Stewart Young andHilda (Brown) Young. Shegraduated from Pittsburg HighSchool, where she excelled atand developed a life-long loveof basketball, making the varsityteam in the eighthgrade. In 1943, she marriedBertram French. In addition tobeing a wife and mother, shehad a few jobs at differenttimes, but will be rememberedbest as a dedicated volunteer atthe Country Village HealthcareCenter in Lancaster where shegave nearly 25,000 hours ofservice.Even when the fruit was tooripe at the center, she wouldtake it home and bake individualmini-fruit breads for eachof the residents to havethe next day. In recognition ofher volunteer work, she waspresented with the New HampshireGovernor’s Award forVolunteerism.Her other hobbies includedher daily walk of four to fivemiles, playing Bingo andscratch tickets, ice skating andshe was proud that shenever drank, smoke or drove acar. She was a Sunday Schoolteacher at the MethodistChurch in Lancaster and shewas a devoted Celtics fan. Shetruly loved to play basketballwith her grandchildren wellinto her 70s.She will be remembered as aloving wife, mother, grandmother,aunt and friend tomany. She leaves behind twodaughters, Charlotte Underwoodand husbandRobert of Farmington, Maine,and Mary Lou McConnell andhusband Peter of Scarborough,Maine; one brother, ArnoldYoung and wife Lou of Pittsburg;two sisters, VanessaMerrill and husband Gerald“Pat” of Pittsburg, and NancyCovell, of Eliot, Maine; fourgrandchildren, Dana Underwoodand wife Melissa of Wilton,Maine, Lisa Bird and husbandFrank of Gorham,Maine, Julie Land and husband,Timothy of South Portland,Maine, and CarieAnne Gay and husband Daniel,of Dayton, Maine; six greatgrandchildren,Tristan, Aiden,and Caitlin Underwood of Wilton,Maine, Noah and JonahBird of Gorham, Maine, andCameron Land of South Portland,Maine, as well as numerousnieces, nephews and cousins.She was anxiously awaitingthe arrival of greatgranchildnumber seven, LilahGay, within a week’s timeof her passing.She is preceded in death byher parents; her loving husband,Bertram French in 1994;one sister, Geraldine Merrill ofManchester; and a grandson,Robert Carlton Underwood.At her request, there will beno calling hours. Services willbe held at a later date at theconvenience of the family. Expressionsof sympathy in hermemory may be made to theCountry Village Center Residents'Recreation Fund, c/oAnnie Brooks, P.O. Box 441,Lancaster, NH 03584, the SalvationArmy, 121 Cedar St.,Manchester, NH 03101 or tothe Multiple Sclerosis Society,NH Chapter, 27 HarveyRoad, Bedford, NH 03110.Condolences may be offered tothe family online by going towww.jenkinsnewman.comFuneral arrangements areunder the direction of Jenkinsand Newman FuneralHome of Colebrook.As many know, for the past yearLarry Pryor has served as aconsulting funeral director while livingin central Vermont. As ofDecember 1 st , Larry will no longerwork in this capacity withour funeral home.We thank him for his past serviceand commitment to the familiesof our community, and we wishhim well in the years to come.The Staff ofJenkins & Newman Funeral HomeThird AnnualCelebration of MemoriesChristmas ServiceSunday, December 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.Jenkins & Newman Funeral HomeThe Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home is sponsoring aspecial program of hope and remembrance.A “Celebration of Memories” is a candlelight servicethat touches on the understanding of feelings of griefduring the holiday season, whilecelebrating the life of a beloved familymember or friend who has died this pastyear. A holiday keepsake will be preparedfor each family and will be displayed onthe Christmas tree in the funeral home.We present this program to express ourcare and support of the families in ourcommunity. We hope that you will joinus at the funeral home on Sunday,December 3 rd at 7:00 p.m.The Chronicle Has A PlaceFor Your Social Items.Send weddings, engagements,anniversaries and birthannouncementsto:The Colebrook ChronicleP.O. Box 263Colebrook, NH 03576.

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