March 16, 2012 - Colebrook Chronicle

photo: Joe Daley, Jr., stoked the fire as the syrup began to process on Monday afternoon. RightLeftA classic New England scene, Sally Hodge’s aluminum sap buckets handed down to her by herphoto:Britni WhiteByunseasonably warmAnof weather in Februarystretchone of the earliestpromptedhigh-quality performancesThethe Great North Woodsfor the Arts isCommitteeto the North Countrybringinginto the spring with themovesthis week of theannouncementever for the maple sugaringstartsseason in the North Coun-Over the past couple weeks,try.with maple syrup produc-talksfrom small to large anders,to seasoned, have shed anovicemore light on the historiclittletime that they practicepasttwo concerts, both schedulednextto take place at the Til-Center in Colebrook overlotsonnext couple of weeks.theof the top fiddlers inOneAmerica accompanied byNorththeir families.withHodge and Dave Jack-Sallyout on East Colebrookson,are in their second year ofRoad,syrup production. In amapleon page 9)(Continuedwell-known Maritime troubadourawill be hitting town onMarch 26, at 7 p.m.Monday,Prince Edward Island’swhenWood and Gordon Bel-Richardon page 6)(Continuedphoto: Prince Edward Island fiddler sensation Richard Wood will be in concert in Colebrook at 7LeftMonday, March 26. Right photo: Sagapool will introduce local audiences to their brand of Worldp.m.,annual business ofThetown and schooltransactingwere put before votersaffairsweek. Here are our reports,thisTown of Colebrook hasThea new Town Manager tohiredDonna Caron, who isreplacethis year after workingretiringthat position for over 12inyears.incoming Town ManagerTheBecky Newton, who currentlyisas Town Administratorworksthe Town of Grantham.forhad worked in townNewtonservices in Lan-administrativebefore moving to the positiocasterin Grantham over twoago. She brings experienceyearsoverseeing water, sewer,setting tax rates, ad-highway,on page 3)(Continuedof students in Colebrook’sParentsHead Start programnotified on Monday morningwerethat the school would befor the week; this abruptclosedcaused many to be con-closureabout the facility.cernedChronicle contacted Alli-TheMorgan, the director of thesonHead Start programs in the17northern counties in thethree(Head Start is under thestate.of Tri-County Cap ofauspicesMorgan wanted toBerlin.)to parents for theapologizephone calls and ex-suddenthat they probablyplainedhave handled the closingcouldlittle better than they did,ashe said, there was nohowever,COLEBROOKMEETINGTOWN30 articles on the townWiththis year, the annualwarrantColebrook Kiwanis Layperson of the year is Francoise BohanTheShe is surrounded by, from the left, Tal, Seth and Mau-(center).(Francoise’s daughter) Blanchard, Pat Beauregard (also herreenCourtney and Justin Blanchard. Sarah Cummingsdaughter),have to do some reconfiguring“Wein the classroom, mov-some things around, and weingsome staff reconfiguring—havejust wasn’t flowing right duringitthe day for the kids,” she“We looked at all the kidssaid.the classroom and asked,inwould work best for them?whatalso want to change someWeresponsibilities and we feltjobwas better to close for theitrather than go throughweekreconfiguring when classthatin session.” She said thewasis expected to reopen byschoolbeginning of next week.thewill make sure the staff“Wein touch with parentsgetsshe said, in an effort toagain,”Colebrook’s Largest Circulated Weekly NewspaperFREEThe Colebrook ChronicleCOVERING THE TOWNS OF THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEYFRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 603-246-8998VOL. 12, NO. 36Results From Annual N.H. Town And School Meetingsfollowed by results:(Continued on page 2)Becky Merrow Newton NewColebrook Town ManagerMaple Sugaring Had Early Startgrandmother, decorate the trees of East Colebrook Road. Britni White photos.Becky Merrow NewtonNext Two GNWCA Shows: Top P.E.I.Fiddler And World Music’s SagapoolColebrook’s Head StartProgram Closes For Weekphoto.Music when they appear in town on Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. Courtesy photos.(Continued on page 3)cause for alarm or concern.

19, 20 and 21 allArticlesraising funds for thepassed,of the Colebrook PublicsupportThe selectmen saidLibrary.the building’s roof replacementthatwill be an expensive un-so an additionaldertaking,was added to a fund$5,000last year for that purpose.createdAppropriations of $25,336renovations of the children’sforwere said to be offset bysectionfunding.grantcrowd swiftly approvedThefor funding of therequestsCemeteries in Arti-Colebrook22 and 23, and also theclessum of $224,352 for thetotalDispatch Center.ColebrookThis included costs for aantenna repeater and increasesnewin electricity bills.Equipment was theSafetyof Article 25, with a re-topicfor $11,792 to be raisedquestbetter equip responders oftoin light of theemergencies,Mag incident. OuelletBlackthat half of this will besaidfunded, and the othergranttown budgets, andministeringan extensive backgroundhasin grant writing andworkingdevelopment.projectvery excited about“I’min Colebrook,” Newtonworkingthe Chronicle this week. “Itoldworked there when Ihadfor the Colebrook DistrictworkedCourt, so I’m very familiarthe town.” She also haswiththroughout Coosfamilyshe said. “HavingCounty,in Colebrook, I’m famil-workedwith the community andiarpeople. They are very nicethevery dedicated to theirandthey volun-community—andshe said. “It’s very tightknit.teer,”said she can’t waitNewtonmove to the area. Her jobtostarts on April 30.officiallyreally has it going“Colebrookright now,” she said. “Withongreen space project, andthea pilot project on themaybeheating, there are somedistrictprojects,” she said.noteworthyhave a vibrant arts and“Youscene going on rightcultureAnd that’s a draw. It’s anow.for tourists and it’s gooddrawthe community as well.”forof her favorite annualOneis the Northern TireeventsRun, she said.Mudwork in grantNewton’sis extensive for thewritingshe has worked in. “I’vetownson water and sewerworkedand I’ve done a num-projectsof FEMA grants—that’sbermy specialty,” sheprobablyShe had worked on onesaid.grant in Lancaster thatFEMAa five-year project, for awasbox culvert. “It was a pre-stonemitigation project andhazardI was done, FEMA askedwhenproject,” she said. “Thatthewas all about persever-projectShe also worked on aance.”of grants for the Lan-numberPlay and Learn Center.casterGrantham, Newton wrote aInfor the town’s soccergrant“We got $100,000 fromfields.one,” she said. “But I wantthatpoint out, all of these projectstoteam projects—many ofwereincluded multiple grantthemYou would have onewriters.doing the CDBG, andpersonelse doing the matchingsomeonegrants,” she said.offered her appreciationNewtonto outgoing Town ManagerCaron. “She has done aDonnajob for the town of Cole-greatShe accomplished a greatbrook.while she was there. I wishdealwell in her retirement.hera fantastic person,” sheShe’ssaid.Colebrook’s annual TownAtthis week. SelectmanMeetingHolt explained the hiringBobto voters, saying that aprocessof six—which in-committeeSelectmen Bob Holt andcludedGorman, Town ManagerRayCaron, plus three townDonna(Cindy Hicks, Emilyresidentsand David Brooks) narrowedKatzthe 15 applications forposition. Holt said those 15thenarrowed down to the topwereafter the first meeting offivecommittee. “The goal of thethewas to get down tocommitteecandidates. We did that,twoboth of those candidatesanda unanimous decision bywerecommittee,” said Holt. Itthethen that Holt and Gormanwasthe number one candidate,chosewhich was Becky Newton,he said that a conditionalandwas signed with hercontractweek. lastTown ManagerCurrentCaron will be staying onDonnaa short while to help Newtonforinto the role. Newton,adjustHolt, “has an extensivesaidand we have struckbackgrounda very good deal with her,”upexplain why the schoolfurtherclosed for the week. Thewasshe said, hasreconfiguring,in the planning stages for“beenand I will apologize toawhile,parents. I guess it wasn’ttheexplained,” she said. “Wefullyat individual classroomslookthe time,” in order to makeallshe explained. “This ischanges,only classroom goingthea reconfiguration rightthroughnow.”and staff wereSupervisorsto be at the schoolexpectedthe week workingthroughoutthe changes. The classroomonbe rearranged for whenwillreturn to the school.studentsit does reopen, parents“Whenstudents who attend theofwill be very satisfiedschoolthe changes,” said Morgan.withCap receives federallyTri-Countyadministered fundsthe Administration forthroughand Families pro-ChildrenThere are 19 students ingram.school building, which isthe(3 and 4 year olds), andPre-K10 in a home-basedanotherthe morning of March 8, at around 11:30 a.m., a call came into the Bury Fire Dept. for a buildingOnat 1050 Rte.214. Chief Russell Perkins and his department were quick to the scene where theyfirea house on fire. After a quick check they found that no one home. The department requested afoundtanker and men from nearby Cookshire-Eaton Fire Dept. A tanker and men were dispatched towaterscene but, due to strong winds, the fire was out of control. The department secured the scene andthefurther damage to the surrounding buildings. Corey Bellam photo.preventedACCIDENTSNOWMOBILELAKE UMBAGOGONLittleton woman was injuredAin a rollover snowmobileon Lake Umbagog Saturdayaccidentafternoon, March 10,2 p.m. N.H. Fish andaroundofficials said thatGameO’Neill, 49, was ridingMyriamSunday Cove in theacrosspart of Lake Umbagognortheastwhen she lost control ofsnowmobile she was operatingtheand crashed on the ice.suffered serious but nonO’Neillthreatening injuries in the-lifeMembers of her ridingaccident.provided initial first aidgroupvolunteers from Erroluntilcould respond with theirRescuetracked ATV toemergencyO’Neill across most oftransportlake to the boat launch offthe26 in Errol where aRoute(Dartmouth-HitchcockDHARTResponse Team) heli-Advancedwas staged.copteraccident occurred in theThesection of the lake, butMaineRescue, the closest emer-Errolresponse team, was dispatchegencyto render aid. A mem-of O’Neill’s riding groupberhelp by ridingsummonedthe lake to Paradiseacrosswhere he was able to lo-Pointa resident who dialed 911.cateFish and Game Conserva-N.H.Officers and Errol Fire alsotionin the rescue.assistedDHART helicopterTheO’Neill to Dart-transportedHospital formouth-Hitchcocktreatment.furtherACCIDENTSNOWMOBILEPITTSBURGINapproximately 1:45 p.m.AtSaturday, March 10, Conser-onOfficers responded to avationaccident involvingsnowmobileSaturday afternoon, Rick Loveren, 42, of Manchester, wasOnsouth bound on Corridor 143 in Pittsburg. Loveren losttravelingof his snowmobile in a corner and struck Denise Camden’scontrolthen he struck Camden Lawrence’s snowmobile, caus-snowmobileextensive damage to both Camden's and Loveren’s snowmobilesingLoveren was cited for unreasonable speed. Courtesy photo.son Camden, 19, of Manchesterandwere travelingon Corridor 143.northboundLoveren, 42, also of Man-Rickwas traveling southchester,on Corridor 143.boundin a corner andsnowmobileDenise Camden, causingstruckdamage to her sled, thenminorCamden Lawrence’sstruckcausing extensivesnowmobile,to both Camden's anddamagesnowmobiles. NoLoveren’swere reported. Lovereninjuriessummonsed for operating awasat an unreasonablesnowmobileACCIDENTSNOWMOBILECOLUMBIAINapproximately 2:30 p.m.AtMarch 10, a call came inon911 to Colebrook dispatchfroma snowmobile crash hadthatin Columbia on trailoccurrednear the crossing of Mar-sevenHill Road. Larry Brochu,shallof Rochester was operating49,snowmobile south when hehisover a hillcrest on thecameand lost control on thetrailside. No one else wasotherin the crash. The 45thinjuredEMS and ColebrookParallelboth responded and arrivedFireon scene at 2:57 p.m. TheParallel EMS transported45thto Upper ConnecticutBrochuHospital where he wasValleyfor his injuries. Thetreatedinjuries are not clear atspecifictime, however they are notthisthreatening.lifeN.H. Fish and Game offi-Ainvestigated the scene ofcercrash and cited Brochu fortheto reduce speed and stayfailingthe right at a hillcrest.toPARALLEL EMS45THBlood Pressure and Vial ofAclinic was held in Pittsburg.LifeA large box of non-food items collectedperishablethe 45th station was donatedatthe Catholic Church foodtoon page 20)(ContinuedFriday, March 16, 2012 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 3MeetingsPolice, EMS Reports(Continued from page 2)half of the money will come(Continued on page 5)Town Manager(Continued from page 1)he said.Head Start(Continued from page 1)Loverenlost control of hisspeed, resulting in an accident.snowmobiles on Corridorthreein Pittsburg. Peter Law-143rence, 46, his wife, Denise, 46,Head Start program.to go to their New Englandmeconference in New-regionalport, R.I., to be a speaker about

there anything more reassuring than the comingIsspring? We already had a sample of it last weekendofthe return of Daylight Savings Time—things arewitha bit brighter, the days are longer, and lookinglookingwe may even see temperatures that are near 70aheadat some point.degreescourse, our front yard needs a bridge at this pointOfcross, as water is rapidly filling in where the whitetohad been. And there’s no way to keep from trackingstuffmud everywhere we go, looking at the footprintson the carpet you’d think that Bigfoot just stoppedleftby.soon the birds will be around again in abundanceButand we’ll rediscover all those yard projects weforced to abandon last fall. And those poor beleagueredweresnowmachines, which didn’t get as much use asfolks would have liked this past winter, will bemanyup for another season and out will come the lawnputmowers.we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves. ButMaybething is sure, the calendar says that next Tuesdayonethe first day of spring. And that’s just fine to us.isBox 263 • Colebrook, NH 03576.P.O.(603) 246-8998 • Fax (603) 246-9918Tel.editor@colebrookchronicle.comemail:www.colebrookchronicle.comweb:Charles J. Jordan; Publisher: Donna Jordan;Editor:Britni White;Reporter/Photographer:Reporter/Photographer: Liz Carney;SportsPhotographer: Tina McKenzie;SportsCorrespondent: Corey Bellam;CanadianEditor: Thomas JordanVideoColebrook Chronicle (founded 2000) is published by JordanTheestablished 1985.Associates,early windmill in Colebrook: Fayone Cavanaugh of Colebrook provided the Chronicle with thisAntaken over 60 years ago on upper Pleasant Street, looking in the direction of the ColebrookpictureClub and Hicks Hill beyond. It shows in the left, foreground, a water windmill which wasCountryon land belonging to her grandmother, Linnie Prince.situatedto the Editor:Letteram writing to invite allIblood donors in Canaaneligiblesurrounding areas to giveandgift of life at the upcomingtheCross blood drive at Ca-RedHigh School on Tuesday,naan3. Aprilblood drive is open toThepublic in addition to thethefaculty and staff atstudents,school. We are hopeful thatourtowns will unite for the firstthedrive at Canaan Highbloodin many years and makeSchoola very successful effort for theitcommunity.join us from 12:30 to 5Pleasein the school gymnasiump.m.give blood for patients inandThere are patients amongneed.every day who depend onustransfusions to survive.bloodis used for cancer pa-Bloodundergoing treatment,tientsprocedures, prematuresurgicalpeople with blood disordersbirths,and for many other life-conditions.threateningencourage blood dona-Tothis month, Subway hastionswith the Red Crosspartneredprovide a coupon for a freetosix-inch sub to all pre-regulardonors. Coupons aresentingat participatingredeemablerestaurants and areSubwayredeemable for cash andnotnon-transferrable.students are eager toOurmembers of the Canaanhaveteam up with themcommunitymaking sure blood suppliesinplentiful this spring. Poten-aredonors can call 1-800 REDtialor visit redcross-CROSSfor more informationblood.orgto make an appointment toorLynchDebbiePrincipalPublic SchoolsCanaanVt.Canaan,flock of turkeys visited the home of Canadian correspondent Corey Bellam this past week. CoreyAphoto.BellamISLANDBIGHANDSCHANGESForest Society has successfullyThetransferred ownershipBig Island in Lake Umbagogofthe Umbagog National Wild-toRefuge. “The process haslifeslow, but we are nowbeento announce that it willhappybe completed,” reads asoonfrom the Forest Society’sstatementwebsite.statement goes on toThatthat the Forest Societysaytransfers land it owns torarelyorganizations, “but inothercase it just made sense. Wethisthe Island in the earlyacquiredbefore the existence of1980sRefuge. Today we believethelong-term stewardship oftheisland will be best servedthehaving the Refuge’s on-sitebyon page 20)(ContinuedFriday, March 16, 2012Page 4The Colebrook ChronicleView From The45th ParallelThe Way We Were...Just Ahead—SpringLettersCharles J. JordanHow Many Ways CanYou Contact Us?1.Email us ateditor@colebrookchronicle.com2. Write us at The Chronicle.P.O. Box 263, Colebrook, NH 035763. Call us at 246-8998Toll Free 1-866-246-8998donate.OutdoorsThe Colebrook Chronicle

last year’s balance. Thefromapproved.townfor grant work wasMoneyin Article 26, to theapprovedof $113,800. Yet, the granttuneare said to reimburserevenuesamount. The article includedthisa recreation grant forother grants ($1,300),$500,$112,000 for the RoaringandHazard Mitigation toBrookcare of the washout prob-takeexperienced there.lems28 was the secondArticleto be defeated at thearticleIt regarded a prop-meeting.tax break for farmers toertypreserve local jobs, foodhelpand open spaces forproductionThe selectmen didrecreation.recommend passage of thenotas they didn’t want thearticle,taxpayers to have tootherup the difference. Others,makealso had nothing againstwhofelt the same.farmers,meeting wrapped upTheelection results, recogni-withof town employees and ationpetition reading. Julespublicwas announced to takeKennettseat of Mike Ouellet on thetheof selectmen. Selectmanboardpraised Ouellet for theHolthe has put in, his contributionstimeto the board and initia-of programs without raisintionstaxes. April Hyde was rec-for her State of NHognizedOperator of theWastewateraward, and Donna CaronYearesteemed for her service aswasleaves the position of townsheafter years of work formanagertown. thethe new town managerThenannounced: Becky Merrowwas(see related story).Newtonfinal matter of businessThea petition to prevent highwaselectric transmissionvoltagelines from passingpowertown above ground.throughwas read aloud to the au-Thisby Julie Moran, adiencePass opponent. AsNorthernmissed the deadline to getshepetition submitted as athearticle this year, shewarrantasked for a show ofsimplyto determine who was inhandsof the petition. A ma-supportvote resulted, with manyjorityto show their stancestandingthe matter. She asked thatonselectmen go to the sitethecommittee to voiceevaluationtown’s feeling on the sub-thein order to help preventject,Northern Pass from gettingtheColebrook, unless buried.throughCOLEBROOKMEETINGSCHOOLJohn FrizzellColebrook’sas the moderator at theservedSchool District Meetingannualat the Colebrook Elemen-heldSchool cafeteria on thetaryof Thursday the 8th. Aeveningcrowd of parents,considerablestaff members and tax-schoolgathered to hear thepayersboard present the pro-schoolbudget and warrant articleposedfor the 2012-13 schoolThe whole meeting wentyear.smoothly, with little inputveryaudience members.fromwarrant articles easilyEightthat night. Article 3passedfor the sum of $85,000 tocalledapproved in order to performbefinal renovations on thetheballfield, with $18,000athleticbe drawn from the AthletictoTrust Fund andExpendableto be raised from$67,000The board claimed thattaxes.was the current bal-$18,274of the fund. School boardanceBrian LaPerle statedmemberwould be the final of threethisof construction on thephasesfields, which originatedathletic2007. Phase 3 must be com-inby the summer of ’13 inpletedto receive $51,000 inorderaid for the project, hebuildingThe crowd agreed to gosaid.with the presented plan.aheadmany teachers are goingAsretire in the next few years,toJohn Falconer madewhichthe next three articlesclear,with the establishment ofdealtSeverance Benefit Fund, inato ease the taxpayers’orderto come up with retirementneedbenefit funds over astretch of time, ratherlongerall at once. “A lot ofthanare the same age,” heteachersFive teachers are retiringsaid.next June, he said, andbyare set to retire at thethreeof school year 2014. Theendof $208,654 is needed tosumthe severance packages,coverthe next four years, heoverstated.board member Fal-Schoolexpressed the idea of puttinconeraway half of the amountand half the nextnow,He said, “We should addyear.it each year, so we have atobit of a cushion.” There-littlethe fund was established,fore,was approved to be$24,23530th “end-of- school-year”Junebalance, and $25,000 wasfundto be raised throughvotedthis year, and addedtaxationthe fund.tobig vote was to approveTheproposed budget oftheGreg Placy spoke$6,860,455.the article, noting that thetohas been working ondistrictsaving measures such ascostreduction of three supportthemembers, restructuring ofstaffof the classroomassignmentsstaff and office staff,supportreduction of out of districtandplacements.highest increases in theThewere due to the sitebudgetdiscussed inimprovements3; plant services involvingArticlerises in fuel and electricthe addition of a speechprices;jumps in regularpathologist;costs; a rise in vocationaleducationtransportation costs; thefor more health servicesneedincreased rates for the ser-andincreases in studentvices;for occupational therapy;needsalso increases in the officesandthe superintendent and theofpartially due to theprincipal,of a wide areaimplementationnetwork.significant decreasesThefrom a reduction in Titlecameprogram funding (reflected on1revenue side); transportationthefor special programs,will now be provided inhousewhichand costs will be sharedColumbia; a reduction inwithbond debt of $17,355; atheof $60,496 due to thesavingsfood management con-newand a drop in costs fortract;education programs, asspecialalternative education programanwill now be in-house,the help of restructuring.withschool board also toldThecrowd of their continuedthein the schools. On theprogresslevel, a new mathelementaryis being imple-curriculumthere have been improvementmented;on student mathreading scores; and a preschoolandprogram and full dayare being developed.kindergartenPrincipal Mary JollesCESthat restructuring ofnotedis going smoothly, evenclassesit is difficult. ShethoughMrs. Gooch for her successpraisedwith the 2/3 grade combi-Friday, March 16, 2012 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 5Meetings(Continued from page 3)(Continued on page 10)transferred into it from the—Britni White

take center stage.sherthe following week, onThenApril 3, at 7 p.m., theTuesday,ensemble Sagapoolremarkabletheir brand of World Musicbringto town in a show unlikeever seen in the regionanybefore.to our partnership“Thanksthe Skye Theater inwithwe are fortunate toMaine,these two memorablehavebooked at the Tillotsonnightssaid Charlie Jordan,Center,”of the GNWCA. “GetPresidentfor two remarkablereadythat you won’t soon forget.”showsWood has impressedRichardaudiences all acrossas well as in the U.S.,Canada,and Japan as aEurope,of the Celtic Fiddle,”“Masterfirst set the fiddle worldhavingfire as a youngster. Today asonadult he has counted amonganCANAAN19-23MarchMon.: Oven bakedLUNCH:dog, pasta salad, bakedcornTues.: Sweet and sourbeans.brown rice pilaf,meatballs,beans, dinner roll, birthdaygreencake. Wed.: Macaroni androot vegetables, zucchinicheese,muffins. Thurs.: ChickenCOLEBROOK19-23MarchMon.: Cereal.BREAKFAST:Waffles. Wed.: CinnamonTues.:Thurs.: Pancakes. Fri.:stick.bagel. LUNCH: Mon.:Pizzaand cheese, bread,Macaronifr. mix, cookie. Tues.:broccoli,steak, rice pilaf, roll,Salisburyapplesauce. Wed.: Hotcorn,fries, salad, Bavarian.dog,Deli rolls, salad,Thurs.:Fri.: French breadpeaches.fruit, salad, which cake,pizza,GROVETONELEMENTARY19-23MarchMon.: Oven bakedLUNCH:dog, pasta salad, bakedcornTues.: Sweet and sourbeans.brown rice pilaf,meatballs,beans, dinner roll, birth-greencake. Wed.: Macaroni anddayroot vegetables, zuc-cheese,muffins. Thurs.: Barbecuechinirice w/blackbeans,chicken,salad. Fri.: Nobroccoli/carrotschool.Twain on “Late NightShaniaDavid Letterman" andWithMorning America,” as“Goodas an appearance at Car-wellHall with Irish legendsnegieChieftainsThe“Prince Edward Island’sCalledBow shredding FiddlingRichard is one ofSensation,”most extravagant perform-theof the violin to hit the tourersin decades. He leavescircuitbreathless.audiencesup with him takes aKeepingaccompanist and he hasspecialit in his musical partnerfoundstage, the multi-talentedonBelsher. Gordon’s gui-Gordonand story vocals addtarworkown dimensions to Rich-theirshow.ard’swill just barely beTheretime to catch yourenoughbefore Sagapool comesbreathColebrook eight days later.tois a Montreal-based en-Herethat defies description:sembleEastern European, jazz,Gypsy,Man-have been used toouche—allthe group, but if Saga-describeis one thing it is divergent,poolup styles that can putservingGROVETONSCHOOLHIGH19-23MarchMon.: Oven baked cornLUNCH:pasta salad, baked beans.dog,Sweet and sour meatballs,Tues.:rice pilaf, green beans,brownroll, birthday cake. Wed.:dinnerand cheese, root vegetables,Macaronizucchini muffins. Thurs.:chicken, rice w/Barbecuebroccoli/carrot salad.blackbeans,Pizza, salad.Fri.:.PITTSBURG19-23MarchMon.: FrenchBREAKFAST:sticks. Tues.: Scrambledtoastsausage. Wed.: Cereal,eggs,square. Thurs.: Bagel.muffinBreakfast bar. LUNCH:Fri.:Beef ravioli, Ital. bread,Mon:Veg., fruit Tues.: Bakedmix.rice pilaf, roll, peas, pine-ham,Wed.: Chicken parm.,apple.broccoli, cookie. Thurs.:fries,cheese soup, Ital. bread,BroccoliJell-O. Fri.: Pizza, carrotfruit,STEWARTSTOWN19-23MarchMon.: WaffleBREAKFAST:Tues.: Bagel. Wed.: Scone.sticks.Pancake, sausage. Fri.:Thurs.:LUNCH: Mon.: SloppyCereal.salad, string cheese. Tues.:Joe,soup, tuna roll, chips,TomatoWed.: Ham slices, mashedbar.gravy, roll, carrots.potato,audience into a dreamtrancetheand then suddenly withof powerful musical energy.burstsIts members are as di-as the music they haveversewith band membersassembled,from Quebec, Hungary,comingand elsewhere havingItalyschooled in music conservatoriesbeenand European streetcorners.are now on sale forTicketsshows at Fiddleheads,theseMain St., in Colebrook, and110the door on the night of theatshows.coming later in April isAlso,much-anticipated return oftheApril Verch bluegrass band,thewas the first GNWCA-whichshow which packedsponsoredTillotson Center last year.theis set to take the ColebrookAprilstage on Monday, Aprilat 7 p.m. Look for more on30,show in coming weeks.thisinformation on theseForother GNWCA shows, callandor 246-8998, or you237-9302visit the organization’scanSTARK19-23MarchMon.: Oven bakedLUNCH:dog, pasta salad, bakedcornTues.: Sweet and sourbeans.brown rice pilaf,meatballs,beans, dinner roll, birthdaygreencake. Wed.: Macaroni androot vegetables, zucchinicheese,muffins. Thurs.: Barbecuerice w/blackbeans,chicken,salad. Fri.:broccoli/carrotSTRATFORD19-23MarchMon.: Oven bakedLUNCH:dog, pasta salad, bakedcornTues.: Sweet and sourbeans.brown rice pilaf,meatballs,beans, dinner roll, birthdaygreencake. Wed.: Macaroni androot vegetables, zucchinicheese,muffins. Thurs.: Barbecuerice w/blackbeans,chicken,salad. Fri.: Nobroccoli/carrotColebrookMealsSeniorCommonsColby9:30 to 11:00Mondays11:30 to 12.30Tues.-Fri.March 16: Chicken NoodleFri.,meat and cheese roll,Soup,pears. Big Ed Chestercrackers,be at Colby Commons singingwillsome Irish tunes afterMon., March 19: Breakfastlunch.at Colby Commons at 9:30;at Monadnock Village,Breakfastat 11. Tues., March 20:dog and beans, winterHotveg., fruit. Wed., MarchblendStuffed peppers, Italian21:veg., Mandarin oranges.blendMarch 22: Pennies andThurs.,casserole, carrots, snick-potatoFri., March 23:erdoodles.croquettes with gravy,ChickenPage 6The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Two Concerts(Continued from page 1)classical/experimental,website at www.gnwca.org.his personal appearances withLunch Menusrice w/blackbeans, broccoli/carrotfajitas,salad. Fri.: Homemadepizza, Caesar salad.Pizza, salad.school.choc. sauce.sticks, fruit, pudding.Senior MealsChicken patty, hashThurs.:corn. Fri.: Hamburg stro-brown,ganoff, noodles, peas, Jell-O.mashed potato, green beans,

Children’s Stage Adventures Tour Team including Kaitlyn Glover (fourth from left) as Titania.Thegroup brought Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Dream” to Pittsburg School last week.TheDuke’s Court, from the left, Patrick Carlson, Garrett Lassonde,TheIan Johnson, Isaac Umlah, Shelby Owen.photo: Robert Prehemo was one of the Rustics. Right photo: Front, Cleb Pfaff was “Puck” andLeftAllard was “Oberon” Back, Fairies Delaney Daniels, Baylee DeWitt and Brittany Hicks.Pierrein elementary grades at Pittsburg School took part in the Children’s Stage Adventures playStudentsweek after only 14 hours of rehearsal.lastThe Colebrook Chronicle Page 7Friday, March 16, 2012North Country Photo Album“Midsummer Dream” in PittsburgPhotos by Angela Wheeler

ON VT.RANCOURTHONORS LISTTECHNICALTechnical College announcesVt.its President andList Academic Scholar’sDean’sthe 2011 fall semester.forRancourt of WestPaulinehas been namedStewartstownthe Dean’s List.tobe recognized on theToList, students must beDean’sa degree; carrying atseeking12 credit hours; and mayleasthave received a failing ornotgrade in any subjectincompletethe semester. TheduringList criteria run from aDean’sto 3.9. 3.5SCHOLARSHIPSTEACHERAVAILABLEAREto become a teacher?WantDelta Chapter of DeltaTheGamma Society International,Kappaan organization ofeducators, both activefemaleretired, announces that itandawarding a $750 scholarshipiscoming June to a femalethiswho is entering thegraduateof education. The scholar-fieldwill be sent directly to theshiplady’s college upon suc-youngcompletion of the firstcessfulThose eligible mustsemester.from one of the followinggraduatehigh schools: GrovetonSchool, Colebrook Academy,HighPittsburg High School orVt. Applications areCanaan,in the guidance officeavailableBINGOSUPERMARKETwill be a SupermarketTherefundraiser for theBingoChem-Free gradua-WMRHSvent on Friday, March 23,tionat 6 p.m. (play timestartingat 7 p.m.). This eventstartshelp raise money for thewillwith baskets of nonChem-Freegrocery items as-perishableHot and cold refreshmentsprizes.will be available, plus aand a 50/50 drawing.raffleevent will be held atThisWhite Mountains RegionaltheSchool gymnasium on Rte.HighHIGHGROVETONNEWSSCHOOLHigh School StudentGrovetonCouncil will be sponsoringannual Talent Night activitiesitson Friday, March 23, at 7in the Ryan Memorialp.m.Admission is freeGymnasium.children under age five, $2forsenior citizens and studentsforbring your student ID)(please$3 for all others. Proceedsandadmission will benefit thefromStudent Council. LightGHSwill be availablerefreshmentspurchase during intermis-forwhich will benefit the Seniosion,class.purpose of Talent NightTheto compete for “prom points.”ispoints are accumulatedThesethe year, as thethroughoutcompete in various competitions.classesThe 11th and 12classes are accumulatinggradepoints to decide who willthesecrowned King and Queen atbeprom, and the ninth andthegrade classes are competingtenthfor Prince and Princess hon-Students will be performingors.and choreographed lipskitsThere will be an opensyncs.category, and this year’stalentcandidates in both thepromand Junior divisions willSeniorasked to compete against onebein “candidateanother(In the past we havegames.”the toilet paper wrap, thehadtoss, balloon popping relaysgrapeand more.)Student Council is alsoThea change collectionsponsoringto benefit Ron Pelchatfundraiseruntil Friday, March 30.money collected will helpTheMr. Pelchat in his fight withaidThe class that collects theALS.money will also win an icemostsundae party, which willcreamcelebrated by all class mem-bewho have contributed tobersfundraiser.thewill be availableContainerscharitable donations in theforof a designated advisorclassroomduring the school day. Thecandidates are decoratingpromboxes for any mem-collectionof the community thatberslike to contribute to ourwouldfor Mr. Pelchat asfundraiserenter the Talent NighttheyThe change that isevents.in these boxes will alsoplacedcounted for prom points, sobeof the community canmembersto the class that theycontributelike to see get crowningwouldon prom night (and/orhonorsice cream party).thetravelling Michelangelo Art Exhibit graced the halls of Colebrook Elementary SchoolAweek. Art Instructor Michele Johnsen read aloud to classes about the Italian artist'sthisand work. First graders listened to the historic art lesson on Tuesday, while gazing atlifelarge banner outside of the school cafeteria, which depicted his paintings found in thetheChapel, and a few famous sculptures that he crafted in his lifetime. Britni WhiteSistinephoto.K-Kids of Canaan School have been spending the past month raising funds for their Pennies forThefundraiser. Donation boxes were placed at area businesses, and children sold individualPatientswhich were hung up in the form of paper pennies stretching along the length of the elementarypledges,school wall. The organization raised over $700 in funds. Thomas Jordan photo.Night will be a greatTalentof fun competition and wenightany and all members ofinvitecommunity to attend.theSCHOOLSCANAANIN RESIDENCEARTISTand Gentlemen, BoysLadiesGirls…YES! Theater pre-andan Artist Residency Prograsentsat Canaan Schools from26-30, 2012.Marchfive-day physical theaterThewill integrate circusprogramstory creation, teambuild-skills,and drama with studentsing,K-8. The residency willGradeswith an informalconcludeShow, to take placeVaudevillein the gym.p.m.Theater is comprised ofYES!and wife duo, BrenthusbandMaya McCoy. They areandtouring professional entertainersworldbased in Greensboro,Their programs, have appearedVt.in schools, colleges, thea-summer camps, parks andters,programs, festivals, fairs,receven the Vermont Statehouse.andand Brent believeMayathat all people all havestronglypotential to become anythingtheand everything theyof. Visit YEStheater.comdreammore information.forstudents at Stratford Public School recently participated in a Math-athonSeveralto benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A total of $984 wasFront row, from left: Conner Douglass, Bennett Brooks-Avery, Adam-raised.Howland, Kylee Lachance. Middle row: Jessa-Marie Bedard, Issac Lewis,JohnNoyes, Ruby Come, Kayla-Rose Howland. Back row, from left to right:JasmineLesperance, Robert Howland, Elizabeth Noyes, Tylor Chapple, JesseAustinPage 8The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Education3 in Whitefield.of each school.on Friday, March 30, at 6:30King. Missing from photo: Erik Lynch. Courtesy photo.

to their place, they explainedvisithow they began andthey are at now. Lastwherethey collected hundreds ofyearof sap, and boiled overgallonswoodstove to produce theaThey said it was a goodsyrup.and they began in March.yearyear they have 109 treesThiswhich they began intapped,Jackson statedmid-February.they are using inexpensivethatblue bags on some trees,plasticHodge added her grand-andold fashioned aluminumother’sbuckets to other trees forold-time nostalgia.thatand Jackson alsoHodgea new wood fired evaporatorhavethis year that produces aof syrup eachgallonThey are excited to gethour.the full swing of the mapleintoHodge canned theseason.in mason jars last year,syrupwill now add plastic pintandquart containers to herandShe and Jacksonofferings.stated that their syrupbotha special, natural taste to ithaskeeps customers comingthatMany people stop to takeback.of her buckets liningpicturesColebrook Road, she said.Eastvisit to another syrup producingAsite on Wednesday, theshowed how things change7th,operations grow lar-asFrances Gray was visitingger.Joe Daley, Sr., up to thewithsugar mill on Sims HillDaley’sin Lemington, Vt. GrayRoadthat he has 400 taps upsharedSouth Jordan Hill. He trans-onhis collected sap into afersplastic storage tank inlargeback of his pickup to bringtheback to boil in his garageitnear the Columbia CoveredlocatedBridge. Gray said that hehoping to boil the next day.wasDaley, Sr., has been sug-Joesince about 1974. Beforearinghe said his father used tothat,in an old shack furthersugaron the hill, though it was onupmuch smaller scale thanahe does now. Ten yearswhatDaley added on to his existingago,sugar shack and pur-a new large evaporatorchasedHe now has 2,000 taps instand of maples, or sugarhisas they say, and at thebush,had boiled one barrel alreadytimefrom the warm temps inmid-February.said this is the earli-Daleyhe has ever drilled theestas they usually begintrees,operation in March. Ittheirwarm days and cooltakesfor the sap to flow, henightsand they stop when thesaid,begin to bud, right on intotreesJoe’s son, Joe, Jr., andApril.three-year-old named John,hishelp out, along with plentyalsofamily friends. It is a multigenerationoffamily tradition onHill. Joe, Jr., even put upSimsold-fashioned buckets this100for his son to enjoy. Onyearday of the visit, Joe, Jr. andthewere exploring the sugarJeanon a tracked six wheeler.bushhave quite a systemTheyon their hillside,establishedwith tubing linescrisscrossedto the tapped trees,hookedrun down to the sugarthatwhere the sap flows intomill,stainless steel collection tank.athe sap is filtered andHereawaiting it’s time to betested,to the evaporator where itsentbecome syrup, once cookedwillDaley said that theydown.at least 1,000 gallons ofneedcollected in order to startsapbut can have up toboiling,Generally, he stated, it2,000.40 gallons of sap to producetakesone gallon of syrup, andyou start boiling, you haveoncesee the whole processtoOn the 7th, he testedthrough.sap’s sugar content, andtheit would take about 45-46saidof that particular batchgallonsmake one gallon of syrup.tosaid, ideally, they like toHethe sap on the day it runs,cookin the early season when itbutstill quite cold, the sap willisa little longer so you cankeepa larger batch tocollectWhen the evaporator isboil.and running, they can makeupgallons per hour. When15-20syrup is ready, it is bottledthe190 degrees, which will suffi-atseal and keep the liquidcientlyDaley sells hisindefinitely.wholesale in 15, 30 and 40sapstainless steel bar-gallonIt is another process torels.the syrup for retail, hebottlecommented.and Daley said theGrayof the sap changessweetnessthe season goes on,asThey have both learned atoo.deal about sugaring overgreatyears, and enjoy it verythethough it is a lot of workmuch,a long-term investment.andDaley has a wood-firedwith wood that heoperationon his land, and he mustcuts15-20 cords per year.throughtroubles he has en-Someare when moosecounteredbetween the maples,walkthe tubingbreakingThen a scavenger huntlines.be undertaken to find themustline. Pipes have alsobrokenknown to freeze in thebeenshack, when it gets chillysugarthe hill.onthe N.H. Dept. ofRecently,sent in some interestingAgriculturefacts about the maplethroughout theproductionThey noted that, “It’sstate.there are over 300estimatedoperations in the statemapleproduce at some level forthatcommercial market. Add tothethe number of backyardthisand the total easilyproducersCommercial operationsdoubles.range from as few as 50,as many as 30,000toAnnual production oftaps.syrup in New Hampshiremaplehas averaged over 93,000over the last fivegallonsAlso, “the value of theyears.”crop in 2009 was approximatelymaple$5 million.”elaborated on the mostTheyways that sap is nowcommonjust as Daley is doing.collected,“More than 90 percent ofsap used to produce maplethein New Hampshire issyrupthrough the use ofgatheredtubing, which signifi-plasticlowers labor costs, improvecantlysyrup quality and helpsmaintain their costproducersagainst competitionpositionother states and Canada.fromsystems help someVacuumto boost sap flow onproducersflow days.”lowmodern-day technique:Another“Use of reverse osmosisvessels for collecting sap have their pros and cons as they are only about 40 each, can be foundNewerby their bright color, yet sway in the wind, sometimes causing punctures and loss of sap. Sallyeasilyand Dave Jackson are trying them out on East Colebrook Road, as they are in their second yearHodgesugaring. Britni White photo.ofremove as much as 70 percenttoof the water from maplebefore it goes to the evaporator,sapgreatly lowering per-fuel costs in maple syrupgallonReverse osmosisproduction.may be very costly,equipmentthe costs are rapidly recov-butin energy reduction.” Theeredutilize this type ofDaleysin their sugaringequipmentpractices.the process develops,Aslearn from their mis-producersand improve. “New technologtakesin the development ofVISIT TOASPIRITSKINDREDup East ColebrookDrivingyou will notice a stretchRoad,sap collecting bucketswhereblue bags hooked to mapleandline both sides of thetreesPulling into the accom-road.driveway will bringpanyingto Kindred Spirits, a smallyoustore run by Sallycountryand Dave Jackson. NotHodgedoes the couple produceonlysyrup, but a wealth ofmapleproducts. They also sellotherlocally made goods, inotherof supporting their community.hopesmay not think theyYoudraw many people beingwouldout in the country, butwaySpirits is busy yearKindredmore so in the summer,round,customers from nearattractingfar. Many come back timeandtime again for the productsandhave come to know andtheythat may only be found atlovespecial little homestead.thissaid they wanted toHodge“kindred spirits” up here,bringkeep the country way ofandThey offer fair prices andlife.homemade goods andqualityHodge said she grows ancrafts.garden with potatoes,extensivespouts used to actuallysmallerinto the trees, allows thetapto heal more quickly attreesend of the season. Thesetheor micro-spoutsmini-spoutscontribute to higher qual-alsosyrup because there is lessityfor contaminationopportunitythe sap with the smallerofopenings.”spoutpress release from theADept. of Travel and Tour-N.H.also reported that GovernoismJohn Lynch kicked off thisMaple Experienceseason’sthe annual Tree Tappingwiththey pick the vegetablesandcustomers request themwhenensure peak freshness. Shetohas high bush blueberries,alsoapple trees from whichandproduce cider. The twotheythat they like to mix insaidcrab apples when makingwildunpasteurized, handpressedtheircider, which gives it aflavor.“zesty”are another hot itemEggsthey offer, and Jacksonthateven keep up with thecouldn’tfor his homemadedemandthis past fall. They alsosalsalambs and meat rabbits,raisesell live for butchery. Insidetoshop they offer items likethegoat’s milk soap and lo-localaprons, local cookbooks,tion,many of Jackson’s woodenandAs he is a giftedhandicrafts.he crafted doorscarpenter,colorful stained glass windowswithset inside to serve as theto their quaintentranceHe makes Yankee door-shop.(wooden knockers), elaboratbellsbirdhouses, 3-D dinosaurand he also fills orderspuzzlesmake wooden picnic tablestooccasion. Jackson hopes tooninto crafting gazebos soon,getwell. asis truly a unique placeItheld this year onceremony,8th in North WoodstockMarchFadden’s Sugar House. Thisatthe eighth time he hasisa maple tree for thetappedDirector Gail McWil-ceremony.Jellie, of the Division ofliamDevelopment said,Agriculturalannual maple tree tapping“Theceremony is a sure sign ofand we are looking forwardspringto another great produc-season in the GranitetionState.”Hodge shows off her newSallyfired evaporator that shewoodusing this year to produceissyrup. Britni Whitemaplethat shows how you can hap-live off the land with thepilyof hard work and skillfulhelpHodge has grown uptalent.and enjoys her activefarmingJackson, also a musicianlifestyle.in the band Fergusonrevels in the simpleBrown,of life. Their immacu-pleasuresview of the mountainouslatetops of the placecountrysidecall home and work, all intheyone.Friday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 9Maple Sugar(Continued from page 1)sure to have enough tomakethrough the sugaring sea-getson.On average he goesTownphoto.equipment permits producersherbs, peppers, greens, etc.,—Britni White

Students numbers arenation.so joining classes isdropping,in the coming years,expectedPrincipal Jolles.saidat the meeting, LisaAlsoand Michele JohnsenKennyrecognized as Louise TillotsonwereFellowship Fund recipi-and Jolles was praised forents,15 years in the office of theheras she will retire atprincipal,end of the school year. Intheto replace Jolles, a committeeorderwill be created to decidea new principal, consistingonequal parts staff, schoolofmembers and communityboardsaid Greg Placy.(parents),nine years on theservingboard. He, too, will re-schoolat the end of the year. FurthermoretireRay Gorman wasfor his nine years as apraisedboard member, andschoolKeazer for threeDottieAn acknowledgement ofyears.many years of food servicethea “hats off” to Nickiinvolvedfor her 40 yearsWashburn,cooking in the kitchen.spentthe high school level,Onscores were said to bewritingand curriculum offeringsup,be expanding with newwillon personal finance,classesscience, business,consumereducation and careers.technologyStaff recognitions con-as Mary Trask was saidtinued,have received the secondarytoeducation teacher ofphysicalyear award from NHAH-theship and award in Entrepre-from the ConsortiumneurshipEntrepreneurship Educa-fortion.efforts wereReorganizationdiscussed, summarizingbrieflyfact that the districts havethea consultant, funded byhiredTillotson Foundation, andthemeetings are ongoing.committeeThe agreed upon outcomethis point is that each communityatwill retain a K-5The Steering Committeeschool.hopes to gather input fromcommunities through athesurvey and meetingspublicwill be forthcoming.thatfollow up phone call onAto Superintendent ofMonday7 Robert Mills made clearSAUthe decision to add on tothatCES building in order tothehigh school students ishousehold. This act was originallyonplan may make a differencetionin what direction thewill head in. The townschoolto determine if they wantneedsput money into the Academytonot, he said, and the afore-orpublic surveys willmentionedto decide this. Superin-helpMills stated that aftertendentpay off the bond, Phase 2theysaid to take place. AskedwasJules Kennett at the meet-byBusiness Administratoring,Covill reported theCherylbond to have a principalschool’sbalance of $1,950,000, withlast payment due on July ofthe2016.NORTHUMBERLANDMEETINGTOWNopened on TuesdayMeetingwith a recognition of Po-nightChief Marcel Platt as Employeliceof the Year for 2011, andBarry ColebankSelectmanmutual aid and allthankedwho helped on thevolunteersof the old town garage firedaya few weeks ago.just10, a petitioned war-Articlearticle calling to disbandranttown’s budget committee,theby a ballot vote of 107passedto 81 no. Of the larger war-yesarticle amounts to berantvoters raised $459,342raised,the water department,forfor the sewer depart-$352,281and $1,823,819 for thementoperating budget. By ageneralvote, they approved collectingballotan additional fee of $5every motor vehicle registration,forwith the fee going intotown’s Road MaintenancetheReserve Fund estab-Capitalin 2009. Voters did notlisheda petitioned warrant arti-passthat called for adopting anclerequiring high volt-ordinancetransmission lines to beageand within powerundergroundrights of way.lineannual school meetingThescheduled for Tuesday night,is20, at 7 p.m.MarchSCHOOLCLARKSVILLETOWN MEETINGSAND30 voters attendedAboutannual Clarksville Schooltheon Tuesday evening atMeetingClarksville Town Hall. Allthearticles were passed inwarrantmeeting that lasted about 12aVoters approved aminutes.of $525,506. Whilebudgetwas an increase oftherein regular education,$55,598was a decrease of $17,317therespecial education.inTown portion of theThefollowed, with votersmeetinga general governmentapprovingbudget of $157,715, of$122,105 comes from thewhichfund balance. Theunreservedapproved a highwayalsoof $140,000. Selectmenbudgetthat taxpayers canexplainedto see the town portionexpecttheir property tax bill to remainofaround the “zero” range.were many questions onThereincrease to the ambulancetheand voters were told byfundscontact Michael Dionnelocalthe number of runs thethatmade were downambulanceyear, plus the ambulancelastonly collecting roughly 30isof what they bill out.percentrest goes to bad debt,”“TheDionne.saidpassed an ordinanceVotersarticle, brought in bywarrantthat calls for any fu-petition,electrical transmissiontureto be underground withinlinesestablished power line rightanway or a power line corridor.ofpetitioned warrantAnotherwhich was seeking aarticle,ordinance for arights-basedenergy future andsustainableself government,communityvoted down, after it tookwasRoger Sylvestre 15Moderatorto read the lengthyminutesThe meeting wrappedarticle.at around 8:30 p.m.upSCHOOLSTEWARTSTOWNTOWN MEETINGSANDMonday evening, overOnvoters approved a petitioned60article to send a studentwarrantwho will be entering thegrade to another schooleighthin the fall. School boarddistrictwere noting that themembersschool meeting usuallyannualpulls in around a dozenonlyand they felt the largevoters,was in direct responseturnoutthat petitioned warrant arti-tocle.article was brought toTheschool board by the student’stheparents and included allnecessary signatures inthefor it to get on the schoolorderwarrant. The finalmeetingwas by paper bal-vote—which39 yes and 24 no tolot—wasthe student to eithersendColebrook or Canaan,Pittsburg,Vt. The petitioned war-article reads: “To attendrantin Pittsburg, ColebrookschoolCanaan, Vt., to see if theorwill pay tuition if theTownis down to one studentenrollmentin the 8th grade.” Sallywho is the mother of theBiron,read a statement to thestudentexplaining why she andvoters,husband submitted theher“We have been taxpayersarticle.in Stewartstown for 18she said. “The largestyears,”of the taxes we all payportionto the operation of schools.goesoperation of schools is theTheimportant service ourmostprovides. We want totownsure our daughter makesmakemost of that opportunity.”thestudents inStewartstownseven and eight are in agradesclass and taught bycombinedteacher. Biron said thatoneand her husband felt theirsheas the only eighthdaughter,student among a largergradeof seventh graders,groupbe missing out on gettingmightbest possible education fortheage, and it would be moreherto transition into highdifficultthe following year.schoolmember Lisa Young ex-Boardherself from the schoolcusedso that she could talk asboardparent in response to theaarticle. “We still needwarrantteacher; we will not betheany savings by tuition-makingthe child out,” she said.ingwhat happens when other“Andgraders move intoeighthYoung explained thattown?”winter, some parents hadlastfor eighth graders to beaskedout and the requesttuitioneddenied by the school boardwaswe could not prove“becausethis school could not meetthatacademic needs of our children,”theshe said. “We have awho is highly qualifiedteacherboth of the subjects that isin(for seventh and eighthneededWhen there are only sixgrade).in a class, that’s prettykidson page 19)(ContinuedPage 10The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Meetings(Continued from page 5)—Donna Jordan—Britni WhiteNorthumberland’sTownAcademy mathColebrookBob Keazer was recog-teachernized for teaching 12 years andPhase 2 of the town’scalledto renovate the school sys-plantem, but he said the consolida-CA Principal JoannePERD.also got a scholar-Melanson

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photo: Kindred Spirits is the name of Sally Hodge’s country shop on East Colebrook Road. The beautiful doors, crafted by D ave Jackson, open to shelves of homemadeLeftand goods inside. The couple said that they really pick up business when the warmer weather arrives. Middle photo: Joe Daley, Sr.'s brother, Paul Daley, was on handcraftsSENIORS NEWSCANAANWednesday, Yvette andOnBeloin, and Fred CunninghamCollettewere guests of theSeniors. The 50/50 winnersCanaanwere Lisette Fauteux andDurno. Bingo was playedAlicethe winners were RogerandPauline Jalbert, GeorgetteRoy,Pierre and Germaine Tur-St.Therese Rougeau won thegeon.game.Blackoutweek (MarchNextCarolyn’s Friends will be21)the seniors, whichentertainingalways a joy. The menu williscorned beef, cabbage, potato,bebread and vanilla pud-carrots,For your reservations, callding.Carrier at (802) 266-Deniceor Suzanne Roy at (802)8895on or before Tuesday266-8989LEGIONAMERICANPOST 47NORTHLANDSaturday evening aOncorned beef supper wasgreatand served to memberscookedguests by Richard and Ra-andHurley and Patty Seale.chelmonth’s supper committeeNextbe Jimmy Marshall andwillHurley.RichardGRANGEAURORANEWS235Grange 235 held itsAurorameeting on Wednesday,regular7, 2012, with MasterMarchGray in the chair.Lindseyguest were in attendance.oneHank Brimacomb wasSisterto attend due to recentunablesurgery. The Februarykneehad to be canceled duemeetinginclement weather.tohis Agriculture report,ForAmey read a letter aboutRoyin New Hampshire andfarmingneed to have farmers pro-thethemselves more. Annmotealso reported that she hasGraya book titled Charliereceiveda Cloak from John andNeedsAmey; the book isCindy-Louto be used in theintendedto promote agricultureschoolthe Agriculture-in-the-throughprogram. Roy AmeyClassroomreported that we will see aalsorise in beef prices in thebigmonths.comingPeterson reported onAmberupcoming Key Clubmanyin her Youth report. TheeventsClub recently elected newKeyand will be holding itsofficerson page 13)(ContinuedPage 12The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Community Newswatch the sap boil on Monday afternoon. He is a regular helper at their sugar mill on Sims Hill Road in Lemington, Vt. Righ t photo: The Daley family has been makingtosyrup from their sugar bush on Sims Hill Road in Lemington, Vt. since 1974. Their sugar mill now contains a large stainle ss steel evaporator and a sophisticated proc-mapleessing system. On Monday they were busy producing their third batch of syrup for the 2012 season. Britni White photos.morning.Three brothers, six sisters and

colorful mural that draws students in to the Colebrook ElementaryTheSchool art room, seems to invoke creativity uponon April 4. Amberinductionreceived special recognitionhasher work at the Poore Farmforpast summer.thisGrange membersAurorabe bringing food and per-willcare items for PACS tosonalupcoming April 4th Grangethemeeting.Evarts, Lecturer,Chipa game about presidentsplayedher program. Steve Ellis,forCarlin and Laurel AmeyGraceprizes. Grangers sangwonBattle Hymn of the Republic”“Thebefore turning theover to guest, Selectman,meetingSteve Ellis. Steve did agood job explaining theverywarrant articles forupcomingtown meeting. He also recognizedthethe fact that GrangerEvarts has agreed to beEddienew town moderator andthebeen undergoing traininghasthe job. foryou notes from PittsburgThankSchool and StewartstownSchool third gradersCommunitywere read. Aurora Grangepresented these studentshadtheir own dictionarieswiththis year.earlierby—submittedSENIORCOLEBROOKNEWSMEALSfrom SeniorGreetingsMeals.will be having ourWeDinner and also be cele-Easterour March birthdaysbratingThursday, March 22, atnextwill be here this Friday,Chester16, to play some IrishMarchafter dinner. Dinner ismusicat 11:30 a.m. On Tues-servedMarch 20, at Fuller Townday,we will be celebratingHallbirthdays there and onMarchMarch 21, at EchoWednesday,we will celebrate theirValleybirthdays. Senior MealsMarchalso serving breakfast at MonadnockisVillage on Mondays ata.m. This Monday, March 19,11breakfast burritos (scrambledisand cheese in a soft tortilla)eggswith salsa on the side,fries, and fruit. Pleasehomeup in the Community Roomsigncall Cindy at 237-4957.orcare and thanks forTakeby—submittedSenior MealsColebrookMEAT RAFFLEANNUAL28 AT LEGION POSTAPRILof the American LegionSons47’s Annual MeatSquadronwill be taking place onRaffleApril 28, 2012, at theSaturday,Legion Post in Canaan,AmericanVt., from 7-11 p.m. Therebe entertainment for thewillThis is our main fund-evening.for the year and the proceedraiserenable us to keep ouraward that we presentgraduationeach year to Canaan andgraduates funded.Pittsburgare 10 meat packagesThereof two Delmonicoconsistingpackages, two sirloin stripsteaktwo shrimp packages,packages,boneless pork loin packages,twoporterhouse steak packageoneone beef tenderloin pack-andThe tickets are sold at 25age.on page 14)(ContinuedFriday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 13Community Newssight. Britni White photo.(Continued from page 12)reading!Ann M.G. GrayCommons. The meal willColbyham, mashed potato, vege-betable and apple pie. Big Ed

per chance and you cancentsas many chances as youputon a ticket along withwantthem to which pack-assigningyou want the chances to goageThere will be door prizeson.that night, along with adrawnand another special meat50/50,being raffled just forpackagenight. thatare tickets availableTheremembers of the Sons andfromthe following locales thatfromallowed tickets or havehavethere who have tickets:membersin Canaan, American Le-Post, DTM, Across thegionFamily Restaurant,BorderLanes; in Stewartstown,Wayne’sLittle Clipper; in Cole-Mostly Muffins, Brooksbrook,Diamond Peaks.Chevrolet,buy some chancesPleasesupport an organizationandlast year donated overthathours of community ser-1,200to the local community andviceand enjoy night out andcomewin some meat for thatmaybebarbeque of the summer.firstCOUNTYCOOSHOSPITALNURSINGis focusing on theEveryoneof spring. Denniscomingthe maple trees outtappedof the building thisfrontOn the inside of theweek.“think Spring” andbuilding,up” decorations are“greeningup. Colorful spring flow-goingpussy willows and greeners,for St. Patrick’sdecorationsare brightening up theDayResidents are start-hallways.to talk about and plan theingand they planted slipsgardenhouse plants that stafffrombrought in. In themembersCare Unit (SCU), residentsSpecialdiscussed “what springme of” and worked onremindsspring collage. They madeaeternity knots from clayCelticfabric shamrocks to hangandthe windows and on theinwalls.theme of the MarchThebash was maple. Resi-birthdayhelped make maple oatmeadentscookies, a maple cakemaple icing and a loaf ofwithoatmeal bread.maplePichette offered KaraokeDonto his faithful fans thisand music socials and aweekof Name that Tune weregamethroughout theenjoyedThe residents of thehouse.enjoyed an Elvis movieSCUa sing-along.andResident Council metTheweek. The checks werethisand sent out for lastwrittenscholarship winner, Gab-year’sCummings, and a donatiorielleto the Kiwanis Club ofThey discussed allColebrook.things that Kiwanis does inthecommunity and doing atheraffle in order to raisemaplefor Seniors Aid Newmoney(SANF) fund drive.Hampshireupcoming basket weavingThewas discussed. Most of theclasspresent were eager toresidentsand they discussedparticipateCormier and the Elliot Brothers played a lively Country Music and Bluegrass show on Friday night at the Tillotson Center i n Colebrook.J.P.Serving as Cormier’s last U.S. performance after 30 years of touring on the road, it was a very special occasion. J.P., center,jokes and got the crowd into it, while all three showed off their amazing, lightning-fast musical talents throughout th e evening.crackedThe show was sponsored by the GNWCA, in conjunction with the Skye Theater of Maine. You can see an interview with J.P. c on-just before the Colebrook show, as well as highlights of the concert in the Video News of the Week atductedBritni White photo.www.colebrookchronicle.com.Resident Rights 10 and 11.overWoodard and Clara El-Elvashared the Blackout BingosonResidents came up withvictory.200 words starting with theoverP in the Mystery LetterletterSCU residents playedgame.worked on a group cross-cards,puzzle game, madewordplayed lucky wordrhymes,and unit Bingo.gamesa Remember When ses-Inresidents talked about thesion,of different sayingsmeaningsreminisced about old remedies.andSCU residents reminiscedBarbie dolls.aboutexercised with aResidentsof horseshoes and didgamestretching. SCU residentssomebean bag toss and wentplayedwalks. forVINTAGE RACEFINALSEASON SATURDAYOFGreat North Woods VintageTheSnowmobile Race Seriesby LaPerle’s IGAsponsoredwill host the final race ofPLUSseries this Saturday, Marchthe2012, in Pittsburg. This will17,the last race of the five racebethe only race series of itsseries,in the Northeast.typethis is the last race in theAsall racers are competingseries,the coveted top spot for theforin all the classes so theyseasonbe crowned the series cham-canThere are multiple classespion.upon the engine size forbasedmanufactured prior tosledsthat are fan cooled or free1974and are single or twin cylinder.airFarr Road track has easyThevia automobile and snow-accessIf arriving by automobilemobile.travel US Route 3 North toLake Road (Granite StateBackEquipment is located onPowercorner), take a left and thentheright on Farr Road. If arriv-aby snowmobile, the race isingTrail 142.onare qualifying heats,Therenecessary, and the racesasat 10 a.m. and continuestartthe day. There is athroughoutper person entrance fee and$5will be availablerefreshmentsthe day.throughoutfurther information, con-ForKeith Landry at 538-7702tactgo to the race website atorwww.thegreatnorthwoodssnowmobilerace.com.GRANGESTRATFORDMarch 5, two brothersOnfive sisters met for theirandmeeting at the FullermonthlyHall. The opening songTown“When Irish Eyes Are Smil-wasPat Allin read the minutesing.”the previous meeting.ofDeLalla reported thatVickiHampshire sees studentNewfor in-home care for seniors.moneyThe Grangers read theannual report together.Stratfordand mittens were distributedHatsfrom the Grange onJohn Pepau’s Lecturer’sMonday.program pertained toPatrick’s Day with readingsSt.Lynda Gaudette, June Flu-byFrances Pepau, Pat Allin,ery,DeLall and MasterVickiLovering.Robertclosing song was “MyTheIrish Rose.” The nextWildis April 2 with lunchmeeting11 a.m. and meeting at noon.atprogram is Grange MonthTheGRANGEMOHAWKMarch 5, four brothersOnnine sisters met for theirandmeeting. Annmonthlyread the minutes ofWoodardprevious meeting. Lyndathereported that she wasGaudettevolunteer for the AmericanaAssociation in herHeartneighborhood.Hyde’s health reportMichellewas “How to age proof yourReducing factors likebrain.”diabetes, smoking andobesity,physical activity could preventlowcases of Alzheimer’s. Seeknew skills, eat a heartfriendlyoutdiet, get a social lifeabove all, check for a deficitand,of Vitamin B12 in your diet.Neary reported thatMaryAnnyouth want to join thetwoGinger Jannenga readGrange.letter that she wrote to sendaour representatives from thetopertaining to the sup-Grangeof agriculture in NewportAnn Woodard readHampshire.letter from National Grangeaa letter from Sandra Rien-andpertaining to the N.H.deauon page 15)(Continuedthree songs as a combination group at the end of their folk night performances on WednesdayPerformingat the Colebrook Country Club , from the left, Mark Hanlon, Tom Jordan, Michele Johnsen, HazePage 14The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Community News(Continued from page 13)may contact HavenYouJr., by leaving a mes-Haynes,sage at (802) 266-7833.and start seedlings.drop yearly, sincenumbersand that the federal gov-2001,ernment wants to increaseother future activities and wentand George Jacques. The folk night concert completed the Great North Woods Committee forSmithArts Winter Warmers concert series at the Colebrook Country Club for this season. Charles Jor-thedan photo.

musician David Killam offered a piano concert as entertainment for the OWLS group,ExperiencedWiser Livelier Seniors), as they enjoyed tea and goodies at Le Rendezvous French Bakery in(OlderAlliance WorkshopPreservationon April 5. Pre-is required beforeregistration1. Contact NHPA at 246-AprilMaryAnn Neary’s Lecturer’s7186.program was TV triviaquestions.next meeting will be onThe19 with Michelle HydeMarchBrad Brooks on the lunchandBrad Brooks is incommittee.of making the fires. Rus-chargeand Ann Woodard servedselland ice cream puffssandwichesGROUP TO VISITMISSIONIN AUGUSTGROVETONis growing at theExcitementUnited MethodistGrovetonas it anticipates theChurchof a mission grouparrivalThe mission group ofBlackadar.or 12 men and women have10to come to Groveton atagreedpoint in August to providesomecraftsmen willing toexperiencedtheir time and guidancedonatehelp the congregation andtovolunteers, give ourothera much needed facelift.churchhope to be able toOrganizersmaterials necessary toprovidethe sanctuary, replacepainttile flooring and clean,wornand paint the outside ofrepairGroveton church. They willthea place for these folks toprovidefor two weeks, along withsleepfor that period of time.mealsanyone is interested inIfin a little of their time,pitchingwill be more thanorganizersfor the help. As timethankfulthey will put togetherapproaches,grocery lists, and mate-lists for any contributionsrialthis and surrounding com-thatmight be willing tomunitiesThey will be providingmake.ON HISTORICWORKSHOPPRESERVINGBUILDINGNorth Country’s buildingsThehave fascinating stories toabout how the area wastelland how early resi-settledmade a living from thedentsrivers, and fields. Asforests,pressures and neweconomicthreaten todevelopmentthe character of Cooschangepreserving historicalCounty,is a major factor inbuildingsvibrant down-maintainingand stabilizing propertytownsvalues.Director Gina Jeffers instructed yoga classes on Monday at the North Country Community RecreationPoolCenter; just one of the activities that about 60 Colebrook Academy students got to take partthanks to SADD, (Students Against Drunk Driving). The local high school club hosted the initiativeinentitled, “In the Great North Woods, We Have Better Things to Do,” supported by funds from theCountry Health Consortium. Other activities included water volleyball, ultimate FrisbeeNorthnoodle races, board games, lunch-time trivia and a healthy lunch made by Kristin Brooks'(outside),Saturday, March 10, the Kiwanis Club of Colebrook presentedOnLayperson of the Year award to Francoise Bohan at St. AlbertitsN.H. Preservation AllianceTheis offering a workshop onStarted with Your Historic“GettingBuilding” on April 5, fromp.m. at the Colebrook6:30-8:30Society to addressHistoricalconcerns. Participants willthesehow to tell a building’slearnby researching its historystoryidentifying its character-andfeatures. The workshodefiningwill address preservationcosts, and the potentialstrategies,benefits of listing on theor National Register ofStatePlaces.Historicwill receive resourceParticipantsinformation on effectivestrategies forpreservationbarns, businesses, orhomes,landmarks such ascommunityand schools.churchescost to attend the workshopTheis $20 ($15 for members ofsocieties and thehistoricalPre-registration beforeGrange)29 is required. To register,Marchcontact NHPA North Coun-Field Services Rep, Yvonnetryat yln@comcast.net orNanasi,The N.H. Preservation246-7186.Alliance’s North CountryServices program is madeFieldby grants from the NeilpossibleLouise Tillotson Fund of theandCharitable Founda-N.H.and the National Trust fortionPreservation.HistoricPITTSBURGRUNNERSROADPittsburg Road RunnersTheits monthly meeting onheld14. Denise Welsh ofMarchdescribed how shePittsburgstained glass windows.makesis an amazing artist whichShePittsburg Road RunnersTheits monthly meeting onheld14. Denise Welsh ofMarchdescribed how shePittsburgstained glass windows.makesphoto.Courtesya photo album of herviewingShe also explained,creations.by piece, what it takes topiecea stained glass windowmakeDenise said that manyhanging.her creations are done in aofDenise shows her wares atkiln.fairs throughout the yearcraftthe North Country.inRoad Runners meet theTheTuesday of the month atsecondp.m. at the Pittsburg Fire1All women are welcomeStation.come. The next meeting willtoheld in May. For more information,becall Jane Kirk at 538-Friday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 15Community NewsColebrook on the afternoon of Thursday the 8th. Britni White photo.(Continued from page 14)numbers and contactphoneas soon as that informa-peopletion is made available.Church in West Stewartstown. Sarah Cummings photo.after the meeting.headed by former pastor John7460.the Road Runners witnessedhome economics class. Britni White photo.

FESTIVAL INMAPLEMARCH 24LUNENBURGMarch 24, The Top of theOnCommittee will spon-Commonhe seventh Lunenburg MaplsorFestival to celebrate Lunen-rich sugaring heritage.burg'sorganizations andVariousthroughout thesugarmakershave joined the event totowna day of free and affordableprovidefun for families, historyand lovers of all thingsbuffs,maple.Lunenburg PrimaryThesituated above theSchool,Common off Route 2 onTownMill Road, will serve asBobbinhub for the Festival. Therethecan enjoy homemade mealsyouthe day, sign up forthroughoutfree door prize, pick up aahunt, and a map andscavengerto the local sugar-directionsthat are open for visitorshousesthe school, from 8 a.m.-Atyou will also have the7p.m.,to peruse art andopportunitychronicling thephotographsof sugaring, and localhistoryas they have carried onfamiliestradition over generations,thefree maple recipessampledonated and served bybaked,Lads and Lassies 4H Club.thecan have your youngerYouparticipate in a coloringvisitorscontest sponsored also spon-by the Lads and LassiessoredClub. There’s plenty more.4Hspecific times during theAtthese additional activitiesday,available at the school andarelocations for your enjoy-nearbyment.10 a.m. to mid-Fromvisitors, with maps inafternoon:can take self-guided tourshand,participating localthroughto visit with sugar-sugarhousespurchase maple syrupmakers,weather permitting, watchand,being made.syrup12 noon to 2 p.m. stayFroenjoy a luncheon offeredenergized,by the Old Home DayThey will provide aCommittee.of homemade soups,choicebreads and a maplehomemadefor $5.desserta fitting end to an excitingAsfrom 4:30–6:30 p.m., theday,of the Common CommitteeTopoffer a spaghetti dinner,willmeat and meatlessincludinghomemade bread, greensauces,beverages, maple puddingbeans,cake with vanilla iceCosts: $7 adults, $3.50cream.12-4, under age 4 free (takeagesavailable).-outyou’d like more informationIfwww.topofthecom-call Chris atmon.org/7.html,892-6654 or Loretta at(802)photo: The Chronicle’s Canadian correspondent Corey Bellam took this photo was taken aroundLefta.m. on Friday, March 9 close to the Beecher Falls border (Canada side) The sun made the snow8:30OF ERRORS”“COMEDYPERFORM IN ST. J.TOhis new production ofForComedy of Errors,” director“TheBelknap turned to the anticsIanCharlie Chaplin for inspira-ofSo don’t be surprised if yoution.glimpses of The Littlecatchidentity, where twomistakenof identical twin brothers,setsat birth, repeatedlyseparatedpaths, to hilarious effect.crossNew York Times says thisTheproduction “Exploits thenovelmoments as well as thesmallones. Slight shifts in tonebigbolster the wit, while smart tim-makes the puns far funnier.”ingCounty ProductionsKingdompresent “The Comedy ofwillat 7 p.m., Wednesday,Errors,”21 at Fuller Hall, St.MarchAcademy–in a spe-Johnsburylive performance by two ofcialnation’s leading Tony AwardthePage 16The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Around The Regioncovered hills come alive. Corey Bellam photo. Right photo:visit(892) 328-3040.(Continued on page 17)Tramp in Shakespeare’s take ofNo Local Television News? Maybe You Haven’t Checked OutThe Weekly Video News Of The WeekProduced By Your Friends At The Colebrook Chronicle...

troupes, The Guthrie-winningand The Acting Com-TheaterThese companies alsopany.last year for KCP’scollaboratedSt. Johnsbury productionpopularof “Romeo and Juliet.”Belknap directed lastDirectorplay and the recent ac-year’sNew York productionclaimedThe Lover and the Poet star-ofKevin Kline and MerylringStreep.Comedy of Errors” is“Theshortest playShakespeare’shis most farcical. A majorandof the plays humor derivespartslapstick, puns and wordplay.fromThe story involves a se-of wild mishaps caused byriesconfused identities–andtheto wrongful attacks, aleadingseduction, an arrest, andnearof infidelity, theft,accusationsand demonic posses-madnessShakespeare sets all thission.in one day and exploresactionrecurring theme across hisablending tragic situa-work:with comedic resolutionstionsslapstick.andproduction of “The ComedyTheof Errors” is presented byCounty ProductionsKingdomin association withworkingArts. Tickets areCatamounton sale at the CatamountnowBox Office in St. Johnsbury—byArtscalling (802) 748-or online at CatamountArts.com.2600Special supportfrom Lyndon State Collegecomesand The National Endow-for the Arts. A daytimementof Shakespeare’s “Juliusshowwill also be staged atCaesar”a.m. on March 21 for area10school students. More informationhighis also available byKingdom Countycontactingproducer Jay CravenseriesINREGIONSHOWANGUSEASTthe weekend of March 10On11, the Saint-Louis-De-andCounty Productions will present “The Comedy of Errors,”Kingdom7 p.m., Wednesday, March 21 at Fuller Hall, St. Johnsburyatin a special live performance by two of the nation’s leadingAcademy,Tony Award winning troupes, The Guthrie Theater and TheMarch 2, Grant Taylor and his wife, Mayotta, celebrated theirOnwedding anniversary. This couple seldom misses a dance or66thparty. Grant said when they got married 66 years ago he hadcardin his pocket and after 66 years he is up to $20. Grant is very$10known for his singing and of course his story telling. Coreywellphoto.Bellamthe left, Beth Hartwell, Ann Crawford, Robert Woolerton, Leta Dustin (on piano) and Dave BessantFromat the Bulwer Irish Music night. Corey Bellam photo.Friday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 17Around The Region(Continued from page 16)Acting Company. Courtesy photo.Business Directory(jcraven@marlboro.edu).France church in East Angus(Continued on page 18)E-mail:nash99@myfairpoint.net

the Sawyerville Hotel old music jam, Rejeanne Vachon and David McBurney perform. RejeanneAtpart in the jam in the afternoon and was asked back for the later show. Corey Bellam photo.tookan art show that featuredhostedclose to 20 of the region’sdisplaying their workartiststhe public to see and buy.forshow gives the artists aThisto show their work andchanceto the people. The showtalkattended by many localwasand art lovers.artistsof the most unique dis-Onewas Jocelyn Huppe ofplaysThis artistCookshire-Eaton.mirrors with butterfliesmakesthe glass. He told thebetweenthat he has approximatelyChronicle1,700 different butter-in his collection and enjoysfliesthis type of art work withdoingThe Chronicle is going tothem.visit his collection one ofgodays and photos will follow.theseWe also spoke to some ofhardworking people whothethis artful weekendorganizedwe were they were veryandwith the turnout.satisfiedMUSICOLD-TIMESAWYERVILLEINwas drifting throughMusicSawyerville Hotel on thetheof March 10. The OldafternoonAssociation held a jamMusicin the afternoon. Thesessionhighlight of the afternoontruewhen the Sawyerville Hotelwasowner brought out her lap-and hooked it direct to atopto her 89-year-oldwebcamwho lives in her homemotherMagog. Etta Vinceletteinmom) enjoyed every(Carole'sof the show that themomentput on for her. Mrs.musicianseven sang alongVincelettethe musicians and itwithmade her day.reallymain show of the dayTheoff around 7:30 withkickedand Carlyle McBurney,DavidNugent, Dave Bessant,DaleLittle, Brian Lowry, JanArtGrant Taylor and oth-Graham,which made it a night toersfor all. These veryremembermusicians put on atalentedthat kept all dancing andshowtheir toes all evening.tappingSawyerville Hotel has be-Thevery famous for thesecomewhich draws hugeshowsfrom the region—therecrowdseven some people whowereup from the Colebrookcameto listen and dance.regionIRISHBULWERNIGHTMUSICthe evening of March 9Onsound of Irish music was intheair in the hamlet of Bulwer,theIt was the annual IrishQue.put on by the Eaton CornernightMuseum Society.action all kicked off atThecommunity center at 7:30thewith Master of Ceremoniesp.m.Lowd welcoming all toScottspecial evening of old IrishthisEaton Corner Mu-favorites.President Charles Buryseumspoke about the museumalsothanked everyone for comingandto the show.high energy show featuredTheJan Graham, David andMcBurney, Grant Taylor,CarlyleBruce Patton, Wayne Nut-Courtney and Cordellbrown,Jackie and Ken HymanDrew,with Don Atkinson, RichardalongGoodhue, Leta Dustin, AnnRobert WoolertonCrawford,others. The show was aandmix of old-time Countrygoodand Irish tunes. The hallMusicpacked with people whowascouldn't help but tap theirjustsing and have a good timetoes,true Bulwer style.inwrapped up with Grantnightsinging “O Canada”TaylorJan Graham on piano.withbrought the evening to aThiswith everyone headingclosewith fond memories ofhomenight in Bulwer amongtheirfriends.DERN TO STAR INBRUCECRAVEN’S NEW FILMJAYAcademy AwardnominatedTwoactors will star inCraven’s new featureJayfilm, “Northern Bor-lengthslated to start principalders,”March 21 in Marl-photographyVt. Bruce Dern will playboro,lead role of hard workingthefarmer, Austenno-nonsenseSr., and GenevieveKittredgeAcademy Award-nominated actors will star in Jay Craven’sTwofeature length film, “Northern Borders,” slated to start princi-newphotography March 21 in Marlboro, Vt. Bruce Dern, left, willpalthe lead role of hard working no-nonsense farmer, AustenplaySr., and Genevieve Bujold, right, will play his fiercelyKittredgewife, Abiah.independentwill play his fiercelyBujoldwife, Abiah. Also,independentTony Award nominee Jessica2010Hecht will play Liz Kit-James, oldest Kittredgetredgeand suspected bankdaughterrobber.Borders” is Cra-“Northernfourth and final filmven’son a novel by HowardbasedMosher. It is being producedFrankthrough an innovativebetween Marlboropartnershipand Craven’s non-profitCollegeand performing arts company,filmKingdom County Productions.Borders” tells the“Northernof ten year-old AustenstoryII, who is sent to liveKittredgehis grandparents whosewithrelationship iscontentious“the Forty Years War.”calledHoward Mosher’s“Likestories, “Northern Borders”otheris deeply rooted in char-and place, a kind ofacterwestern” that creates“Vermontenchanted and rough-hewnanworld,” said directorfrontier“In it, family mysteriesCraven.deep and an older genera-runresists change.tionthan for any film I’ve“More“Northern Borders” dependsmade,on essential partner-said Craven, “betweenships,”and students, partici-mentorscolleges, and the localpatingOur budget is verycommunity.and people are comingtightwith vital and generousforwardof cash, labor,contributionsfood, art supplies,clothing,props, period cars, andloanedmore. This is a style ofmuchthat resembles afilmmakingraising. Many people arebarnin.”pitchingthat end, two “NorthernTopublic fundraisingBorders”are scheduled for April,eventshelp generate needed supporttothe project. Actor Bruceforwriter Howard FrankDern,director Jay Craven,Mosher,assorted other cast andandwill attend. The first willcrewheld on Tuesday, April 3 (6-bep.m.) at the Brattleboro Mu-8The second event will beseum.on Monday, April 9 (6:30-heldp.m. 0 at the Main Street8:30Performing Arts Cen-Landingin Burlington. For moreteror to attend eitherinformationcontact Linda Little atevent,357-4616 or write to(802)Linda@KingdomCounty.com.more information aboutForBorders” or to offer“Northerncontact Jay Cravensupport,to the East Angus Art Show earlier this month look over so of the many works on display.VisitorsBellam photo.CoreyPage 18The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Around The Region(Continued from page 17)—Corey Bellam—Corey Bellam(jcraven@marlboro.edu).—Corey Bellamshow also featured manyTheand jokes that kept eve-storiesryone laughing all evening. The

one-on-one education.muchthere’s only one child inWhenclass, that’s also one-onone.theI think if we are going toany advantages to onegiveit’s unfair not to give thatchild,advantage to all of thesameGiving this for onechildren.we are setting a hugechild,and we need to beprecedentfor that.” She urgedpreparedpassing of an amended arti-thewhich asked to send allcle,and eighth grade stu-seventhto another school. Thisdentswas voted down.amendmentvoters agreed to sendWhileone student to anothertheif there happens to beschool,than one student enteringmoregrade in Stewartstown ineightfall, then all students willtheeighth grade in Stewartstown.attendIf the one studentgo to another school, thedoesboard was directed toschoolthe funds from the TuitionuseTrust Fund.Expendablevoters approved an overallTheschool district budget offor the next school$2,280,553which included a threeyear,increase for the SAUpercent(which serves the townsofficePittsburg, Clarksville, Stewartstown,ofColebrook and Columbia).Town Meeting on Tues-Atvoters approved a budgetday,$818,228 and passed a peti-ofwarrant article callingtionedan ordinance that all futurefortransmission lineselectricalbe placed undergroundmustpower line rights of way.withinarticle was on many townThethis year and waswarrantsas a way of showing theviewedNorthern Pass transmissionproposedline project that thereheavy opposition.isJordan—DonnaSTRATFORDMEETINGSCHOOLMonday night yearlyTheSchool District Meet-Stratfordwent by in a flash, lasting aing20 minutes from start tomereMike Lynch tried out thefinish.of moderator for thepositiontime and did a fine job atfirstAll 10 warrant articlesthat.with little discussionpassedthe small crowd.fromroutine Articles 1, 2First,3 were quickly approved.and4 raised one questionArticlea resident, as it called forfromthe salaries andincreasingof teachers’ salaries, asbenefitsforth in the collective bargainingsetagreement reachedthe Stratford Schoolbetweenand the StratfordDistrictfor $2,141 to be raisedaskedthe 2011-12 appropriationoverthe 2012-13 year, and thenforadditional $11,895 for eachanthe next two years afterofthat.of SAU 58SuperintendentLadd addressed the is-CarlThe voter wanted to knowsue.there was such a vast in-whyappropriated for the twocreaseyears. He respondedfollowingthe costs are associatedthatan agreement from thewithfor a step increase,teachershappens to be a larger stepandthe 3rd and 4th year.for5 was then pre-Articleasking for a three-yearsented,to be adopted for theextensionand StratfordNorthumberlandAgreement. Superin-TuitionLadd spoke about thetendentIt was said that the cur-article.tuition rate is $12,831, andrentestimated to be $13,600 nextisYet, years two and threeyear.unknown tuition rates ashavenow, since they are tied to theofper pupil, normally deter-costby the state. He explaineminedthat the tuition rate willgenerally lower because theybesending the students toareTwenty-one studentsGroveton.sent to Groveton Highwerethis year, and 25 areSchoolfor next year.projectedaudience member asked ifAnwere significant savingstherecutting the high schoolfromteachers and class-students,from Stratford this year.roomsschool board responded thatThewere minimal, due tosavingsand low funding. Yet,inflationcommented that he believedLynchthe tax rate dropped 41Another taxpayer saidcents.the cost per student is go-thatdown, so they are headed iningright direction. The boardtheclear that vast savingsmadenot originally projected inwereinitial plan, but somethingtheto be done about the lowhadof students in Gradesnumbers9-12.general operating budgetThe$2,157,048 then passed inof6 without discussion, asArticlethe motion to raise $25,000didthe High School TuitiontowardFund, for the pur-Expendableof unanticipated tuitionposeThe latter was labeledpayment.Article 7 and was approvedasbe funded from the June 30thtofund balance availableunreservedfor transfer on July 1.8 asked for $25,000 toArticleplaced in the Special Educa-beExpendable Fund, alsotionas Article 7 was said tofundedThis raised discussion frombe.crowd, as the expendituresthespecial education programsforservices showed an increaseandofficials listen to voters questions at the annual Clarksville School meeting, held on TownSchoolday. From the left, Moderator Bob Martin, School Board members Al LeBlanc, Carrie Ran-MeetingJudith Roche, School Clerk Tammy Purrington, and from SAU 7, Business Manager Cherylcourt,and Superintendent Robert Mills. Charles Jordan photo.Covillof $56,871.97, which Ladd at-to placement and alsotributedloss of about $47,000 in reve-afrom the state.nueadditional $25,000 wasAncalled for in Article 9 inthento be placed in the Build-orderMaintenance Expendableingfunded as Articles 7 andFund,were proposed to be. The8asked if there were anycrowdyet for the vacant topplansof the Stratford schoolfloorThe board said that itbuilding.petitioned off and they haveisplans for it yet, as theynothe space off in order toclosedsome savings in heatingrealizeAt this, the article wascosts.and no further discussionapproved,was warranted for Arti-10. The meeting promptlycleadjourned.TOWNSTRATFORDREPORTMEETINGvoters began theirStratfordTown Meeting with aannualof silence for town secretarymomentPatty Summers, whoaway just a few weekspassedafter a battle with cancer.agothen approved a warrantVotersarticle raising $664,260 fortown’s operating budget.theArticle 10, submittedWarrantpetition, asked to dissolvebyStratford Police Dept. and totheall equipment by Dec.dispose2012. Selectman Larry Ladd31,that, if the departmentexplainedwas dissolved, there wouldhave to be a budget for policestillcoverage. One of the peti-Jayne Lytle, explainedtioners,she wanted a discussion onthatthe department, notdissolvingshe wanted it closed.becauseresident said he felt itAnothera witch hunt, and anotherwasit would be a “bigsuggestedto close the police de-mistake”By a paper vote, thepartment.failed, with voting inarticleof the article and 55favoragainst.did approve a newVoterordinance that any fur-townoverhead development oftheror DC high voltage trans-AClines within the bordermissionof the Town of Stratfordto be approved by theneedand all such future electri-townlines must be placed withcalline rights of way. Select-powerTim Brooks told votersmanlast year the town sentthatto show their opposition towordhigh voltage transmissionaproject (the Northernlinesand felt that it would bePass)to show that voters felt theniceway this year. There weresamein favor of passing the article37and one opposed.RESULTSELECTIONClarksvilleJudy Roche, 39,Selectman:Blanchard, 20. Treas-LindaAnne Sullivan, 56. Moderatorurer:Roger Sylvestre, 53.Colebrook gym filled up fast on Town Meeting night this week. The Tuesday event brought up a good amount of discussion fro m theTheof resident taxpayers. Britni White photo.crowdFriday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 19Meetings(Continued from page 10)—Britni White(Continued on page 20)Teachers’ Association.They

Agent: Laurent Rancourt,RoadSupervisor of the Checklist:56.Drown, 53. CemeteryPatriciaAllen Vasques, 38.Trustee:Moderator: Roger Sylvestre,School52. School Clerk:Purrington, 55. SchoolTammyTammy Purrington,Treasurer:School Board: Carrie Rancourt,56.55.ColebrookMike Ouellet,Selectman:Jules Kennett, 188. Supervisor117;of the Checklist: Michael293. Trustee of the TrustBiron,Albert Ferns, Jr., 262.Funds,Trustee: Lisa Kenny,LibraryPlanning Board: Daniel293.232; Stephen Brungot,Lyons,Cemetery Trustee: Daniel204.253. School Board: PeterLyons,162. School Treasurer,Weiner,Boire, 270.GaetaneNorthumberlandBarry Colebank,Selectman:votes. Library Trustee:244Frizzell, 261. BudgetSallyMark Robinson,Committee:Budget Committee: Uldric177.3. Supervisor of theBernard,Jodi Paradis, 267.Checklist:Moderator: BarrySchool256. Treasurer: MelodyColebank,Barney, 272. Board of Edu-Nancy Merrow, 222.cation:PittsburgBrendon McKeage,Selectman:206. Moderator: Eddie208. Town Treasurer:Evarts,McComiskey, 210.CatherineAgent: Keith Robinson,RoadClaude Bissonnette, 26.194;of Welfare: BrendonOverseer206. Library Trustee:McKeage,Rae Judd Chase, 202. SupervisorKimof the Checklist: Helen216. Trustee of TrustLord,David Covill, 177.Funds:Treasurer: DeborahSchool215. School Board:Cross,Prehemo, 141; JohnMegan118; Chris Egan, 162.Amey,StewartstownAllen Coats, 97.Selectman:Charles Chalk, 104.Moderator:Agent-East Side: RobertRoad97. Road Agent-WestBrooks,Bruce Owen, 101. Treas-Side:Sharon Leicht, 105. Overseeurer:of Public Health and Wel-Lisa young, 93. Auditors:fare:Carney, 92; JeanBrenda98. Planning Board:Lawton,Owen, 103. SupervisorDanielChecklist: Jean Lawton, 102.ofCommittee: RobertBudgetStratfordSelectman-threeRheaume, 76; Vicki De-Robin29. Selectman-one year:Lalla,Brooks, 95. Town Treasurer:TimAmanda Scott, 97. Ceme-Trustee-three years:teryGoulet, 94. TownCharlesDawn Frost, 95. LibraryClerk:Josephine Harding,Trustee:Supervisor of Checklist:96.Martineau, 96. TownClaireMichael Brauer, 61.Moderator:Clerk: Darlene Curley,SchoolSchool Treasurer: Wendy94.98. Board of Educa-McMann,years: Daniel Smith,tion-threeBoard of education-one89.We did not include theNote:write-in votes.manythis week.pantryfollowing is the activityThefor March 4-10.reportMarch 4, at 11:36 p.m.,Ondepartment responded totheCounty Nursing HospitalCoosWest Stewartstown for ainemergency. The patientmedicaltransported to UCVH.wasMarch 5, at 5:15 a.m., theOnresponded todepartmentfor a transfer to Andro-UCVHValley Hospital. At 9:43scogginthe department respondeda.m.,UCVH for a transfer totoMedical Center.WeeksMarch 6, at 11:39 a.m.,Ondepartment responded totheVt., for a medicalLemington,The patient wasemergency.to UCVH.transportedMarch 7, at 9:20 a.m., theOnresponded todepartmentfor a transfer to ConcordUCVHHospital.March 8, at 3:15 p.m., theOnresponded to Colebrookdepartmentfor a medical emergency.patient was transported toTheUCVH.March 9, at 8:18 p.m., theOnresponded to Stew-departmentfor a medical emergencyartstownThe patient was trans-to UCVH.portedMarch 10, at 2:14 p.m.,Ondepartment responded tothefor a snowmobile acci-PittsburgThe ambulance was cancelledent.while en route. At 2:30the department respondedp.m.,Columbia for a snowmobiletoThe patient was transportedaccident.to UCVH. At 6:40 p.m.,department responded tothefor a transfer to DHMC.UCVHpatient was diverted toTheRegional Hospital. AtLittletonp.m., the department responded11:11to Littleton Regionalfor a transfer toHospitalDHMC.manage this land alongstaffthe other Refuge lands allwithit. aroundexisting camp sites“Theto the state and managedleasedby the Lake UmbagogPark will continue as willStateone campsite lease held bytheOnaway. The Service willCampthe rest of the islandmanagefor its wildlife habitat,primarilyjust as the Forest Societyhas.principal reason this“Thehas taken so long istransactionthere was a title defect inthatdeed that could not be successfullyourcured through theprocesses. The mutuallynormalsolution is for theapprovedFish and Wildlife ServiceU.S.do a ‘friendly taking’ of thetoin order the cure thepropertydefect.”titlephoto: Mike Lynch served as the moderator at the annual Stratford School District Meeting thatLeftplace on Monday night for a brief 20 minutes in the school's gym. Right photo: John Frizzelltookas the moderator at the annual Colebrook School District meeting held last Thursday, the 8th,servedthe Colebrook Elementary School cafeteria. The meeting went smoothly, with little input from theatStewartstown, Joan Coats and Brenda Carney count paper ballots following a petitioned warrantInasking to send the town’s one eighth grade student to another school district. Donna JordanarticlePage 20The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Meetingsyear: Tom Allin, 86.Police, EMS(Continued from page 19)(Continued from page 3)audience of teachers, parents and taxpayers. Britni White photos.Outdoors(Continued from page 4)photo.Ladd, 95.years:The North Country Connects With The World!Wherewww.colebrookchronicle.comthe annual Stewartstown School District meeting, from the left, Moderator Charlie Chalk andAtmembers Katie Collins, Lisa Young and Philip Pariseau answer questions about a warrant arti-Boardcle. Donna Jordan photo.

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E. MAURAISALBERTVt.—AlbertLEMINGTON,Maurais, 76, of Lemington,E.died peacefully on SundayVt.,March 11, 2012, at themorning,Connecticut Valley Hos-Upperin Colebrook after a 20-pitalstruggle with lymphaticyearcancer.was the beloved husbandHeLucille (Renaud) Mauraisofwhom he shared 53 yearswithmarriage. Albert was born onof24, 1935, in Berlin, theMayof 10 children to theyoungestEdouard and OdillalateMaurais. He was(Jacques)in Berlin and graduatedraisedNotre Dame High Schoolfrom1954. He was married to hisinLucille Renaud, on Junelove,1958. 28,1963, Albert and LucilleIntheir young family tomovedwhere he began aColebrook,working in plumbing andcareerretiring in 1998. Alheating,the outdoors and he en-lovedhunting, fishing, hiking,joyedsnowshoeing, gardening,biking,berry picking. Family,andand the local restau-friendswere the lucky recipientsrantsproduce from his gar-ofAlbert will always be rememberedens.as a loving husband,grandfather, brother andfather,outdoorsman.remarkableis survived by hisAlbertLucille Maurais of Lem-wife,his five children, Richarington;Maurais and wife RomaineWinston-Salem, N.C., RobertofRoland Maurais of New-andVt., Paul Maurais andport,Laurie of Gorham, andfriendMaurais and husbandRachelFriedman of SanStephenCalif.; his grandchildren,Diego,Friedman, Lydia Fried-AndreaElise Friedman, Mia Mauraiman,and Spencer Maurais; hisMarie Dupuis, Jeannesisters,Maguerite CoulombeNadeau,husband Lucien, GilberteandFlorence Roy, ThereseRoy,and husband Romeo; asGodinas many nieces and neph-wellAl is also leaves behind aews.special friend and constantveryhis dog Little Bear.companion,is predeceased by hisHeAlphonse Maurais, andbrother,sisters, Irene Langlais andhisMaurais.Blandineare no public callingThereA memorial Mass will behours.on Saturday, March 17,heldat 11 a.m. at St. Brendan’s2012,Catholic Church in Cole-The Rev. Craig Cheneybrook.officiate. A committal ser-willwill be held in the spring atviceBrendan’s Cemetery.St.of sympathy inExpressionsmemory may be made tohischoice of the Orleans/one’sVNA Hospice Inc., 46EssexRoad, Newport, VTLakemonor to the Shrine of Our05855;of Grace, c/o Rev. RobertLadyU.S. Rt. 3, Colebrook,Levesque,03576. Condolences may beNHto the family on-line byofferedto www.jenkinsnewman.com.goingarrangements areFuneralthe direction of JenkinsunderNewman Funeral Home,andColebrook.DUPUISMILANIEGROVETON—MilanieDu-86, of 26 Main St., Grovetonpuis,died on the evening of Mon-March 12, 2012, at herday,after a brief illness. Herhomehusband, Leon G. Dupuis,lovingand children were at herside.and raised in BerlinBornparents Roman and ElizabethherLitvin predeceased Mi-She was born on Sept. 23,lanie.1925.and after high schoolDuringwas an avid ice and rollersheIn earlier years, she andskater.husband skated and didherdancing with theirballroomShe worked at Newfriends.grand hotels untilHampshire’smarried. After marryingshethey settled in GrovetonLeon,she devoted her life towherehusband of 61 years andherchildren.fivewas a communicant ofSheFrancis Xavier Church andSt.past member of the DaughtersaIsabella. Milanie frequentlyofher time to supportvolunteeredchurch events and ac-varioustivities.life was spent as aMilanie’sShe loved to knithomemaker.crochet and was proud toandscarfs, and mittens for allmakegrandchildren and great-herShe was especiallgrandchildren.proud to make baby blan-for the baptisms of herketsAlthoughgreat-grandchildren.loved craftwork, playingshecard games, and readingfamilyher greatest passionsmysterieslife were travelling with herinand family, and beinghusbandfamily as much as possi-withShe enjoyed attending allble.her children andactivitiesparticipated in;grandchildrenmaking an effort to bealwaysors.last few months of herThewere spent with her husbandlifeand children. She fre-discussed her joy of lifequentlyfortune to have lived soandShe was a wonderful, caringlong.and loving mother. Holi-were always special withdayslatest Christmas being atheone bringing 23 children,typicalgrandchildren and greathome.grandchildrenwill be remembered asShea loving wife, mother,beinggrandmother, great-sister,aunt and friend.grandmother,surviving are her sonAlsoand his wife Diane ofJamesson Daniel and hisBarrington,Wanda of Ocean City, Md.,wifeNancy and her hus-daughterGilbert Major of Andoverbandson Gary and his wifeMass.,of Amherst Mass., andElenaPeter and his wife Julie ofson10 grandchildren; fourMilford;grandchildren; hergreatRobert Litvin of Berlin,brotherElizabeth Forestall ofsistersand Mary Jewell of Virginia;Berlinand many nieces andHer brothers Williamnephews.Peter, John, Alexander,Litvin,Michael Kluchnick andandVera Barbin predeceasedsisterMilanie.mass of Christian BurialAbe celebrated at St. FranciswillCatholic Church on Sat-XavierMarch 17, at 11 a.m..urday,Daniel Deveau will offi-FatherVisiting hours at Baileyciate.Home, Lancaster, willFuneralheld on Friday, March 16,be6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An in-fromservice will be held atternmentSt. Francis Xavier Ceme-thein the spring.teryfamily would like toThethe staff of NorthwoodsthankHealth and Hospice andHomeDeveau.Fatherin her memoryDonationsbe made to the St FranciscanChurch, P.O. Box 247,XavierSt., Groveton, NH 03582.Statego to www.bailey-Pleasefor more information orfh.netsend an online condolence.toDICKSONCATHERINEPITTSBURG—Catherine93, of Pittsburg, andDickson,of Canterbury, diedformerlyon March 11, 2012,peacefullyher loving family by herwithside.in Boscawen on Nov.Born1918, she was the daughter13,Sabin and Jane (Supry)ofand Penacook andCanterburya graduate of the MargaretwasGeneral HospitalPillsburyof Nursing, Class ofSchool1940.her husband, Richard,Withmade their home in Canterburytheyfor 37 years, where sheon many town boardsservedcommittees. Her interestandthe history of Canterburyinin a published manu-resultedof her memories growingscriptin Canterbury entitled AsupHeard Tell. Catherine wasI’veactive in many charitablealsonon-profit organizations.andand her Husband wereShesnowmobilers and are consideredavidthe founders of theSno-Shakers snowmobileN.H.Catherine served asclub.of N.H. SnowmobilePresidentand was active inAssociationPittsburg Ridge RunnerstheClub. She receivedSnowmobileHonors from theNationalCommunity in-Snowmobilemembership in the IroncludingBrigade and in 2003 wasDogas “One Who Made AchosenIn The First 25DifferenceOf Snowmobiling” byYearsMagazine. SheSnowmobilealso inducted into thewasHall of Fame.Snowmobilingis survived by two children,SheKaren Dickson of Pitts-and George Dickson ofburgdaughter-in-lawColorado;Dickson of Canterbury;Kathrynnine grandchildren,Lacoy of Virginia, CoreyKeithof Colorado, MarkDicksonDickson of Gilford, Erin Dick-of Alton, Ryan Dickson ofsonLauren Dickson ofLaconia,Caitlin Carr of Manchester,Concord,Jonathan Dickson ofand Karen Lee Dickson ofBowand 10 great-Massachusetts;as well as numerougrand-children,nephews and nieces.was predeceased by herSheof 54 years, Richard,husbandRichard, Jr., her greatgranddaughtersonHaley Lacoy,parents and her brothers,herGuertin and JamesSabinGuertin.will be a celebrationThereher life at the CanterburyofHall at 2 p.m. on Sun-ParishMarch 18, 2012. There willday,a similar event for her Pitts-beand snowmobiling friendsburgthe Ridge Runners club-atat a date to be determinehousein June of 2012.lieu of flowers, memorialInmay be made tocontributionsParkinson’s Disease Foundation,thethe Canterbury UnitedChurch or a charityCommunityof your choice.ON ZELLACORRECTIONKENNEY OBITUARYMAEthe obituary publishedInweek for the late Zella Maelastof Colebrook, whoKenneyaway at the age of 88 onpassed7 in West Stewartstown,Marchand Newman FuneralJenkinswishes to correct oneHomeIn the surviving rela-detail.section, her sister-in-lawtivesincorrectly named as Mar-wasKenney. It should begaretCrawford.MargaretFriday, March 16, 2012The Colebrook Chronicle Page 23ObituariesAlbert E. MauraisMilanie DupuisCatherine Dicksonthere to support their endeav-Guertin. She attended school in

COUNTRY GIRLSNORTHBASKETBALLVARSITYUpdatePlayoffMarch 9, the VPA var-Ongirls’ basketball quarterfinalsitywas underway. The num-one seed Twinfield Trojansberthe eighth seed Ca-eliminatedEagles, 49-16. The Trojannaanadvanced to the semifinalswhere the girls eliminatedrounda fifth-seeded Chelsea on12. Twinfield will faceMarchnumber two-seed Proctor atthechampionship game on Saturday,theMarch 17 at 12 noon at49, Canaan 16TwinfieldQuarterfinalMarch 9, the CanaanOnwere eliminated by theEaglesTrojans. Canaan’sTwinfieldNoyes led the team withCaseypoints and Rebeccasixhad four. TheMarchesseaulttime the two met in regularlastseason was with devastat-consequences of a blowouting90-18 so this game was goingofbe a challenge for the girls.toknew that the last time we“Wethey had beaten usplayedbad,” said Head CoachprettyMarchesseault, “So weReneeto go into the game in adecidedstall. The plan was tocompletethe ball as long as wekeepand to keep the ball outcouldtheir hands.”ofgirls had a much betterThethis time around downshowing15 at the half, 23-8. “Weonlyout of the locker roomcameand we managed to getstrongscore back down to 10,”theCoach Marchesseault, “butsaidoffense was more than wetheirhandle. I am very proudcouldhow well we played com-ofto the last time. We wereparedhappy with our perform-veryWe decided early on as aance.that we wanted to maketeamyear a memorable one consideringthisit is our last season forto play basketball before theusop next year and it was.”coVARSITYBOYSBASKETBALLDatesPlayoffMarch 10 at the Ply-OnState University, themouthvarsity boys’ champion-NHIAAgame was underway betweeshipthe number one seededPanthers andMoultonboroughnumber two-seeded Little-theCrusaders. The Pantherstonthe Crusaders 54-50defeatedSCORESBASKETBALL9-14MarchGirls QF, March 9,VPA2012:49, Canaan 16TwinfieldBoys Final, MarchNHIAA10:54, Littleton 50Moulton.Page 24The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 16, 2012Sportsbe crowned this year’stoDivision IV boys’ bas-NHIAAketball champions.Barre Auditorium.—Liz CarneyREAD THECHRONICLENumbers That YOU Need!And a price that you can afford!Call The Colebrook ChronicleAt 603-246-8998