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Commitment,
Responsibilities
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2018 Page 3
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Moose In Peril. As Moose Populations Decline,
Hunting Permits At Historic Low. See Page 5
2 The Record Friday, August 3, 2018
What’s Inside
Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 Lancaster Vet To
Vol. 10, No. 7
Honor Servicemen
Bath w Bethlehem w Dalton w Easton
w Franconia w Lancaster w Landaff w On Saturday, a Lancaster man will continue his ef-
Lisbon w Littleton w Lyman w Monroe forts to honor the 30 active duty military members
Sugar Hill w Whitefield w Woodsville and one military dog killed in 2011 in Afghanistan
and do his part to raise money to fund research and
treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Milder and shorter winters continue to decimate moose
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Page 10 A pedestrian in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in
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Page 12 truck on West Main Street on Mon- crosswalk at the Country Village Road intersection, when she was
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Lancaster Veteran Prepares To Honor 30 Servicemen Killed
“This is my seventh time participating in
BY ROBERT BLECHL
the event, twice at the main event in Wash-
Staff Writer
ington D.C., once in Concord and this will
be the fourth event in the North Country,”
LANCASTER — On Saturday, a Lancaster
said Percey, a retired Air Force veteran who
man will continue his efforts to honor the 30
moved to Lancaster five years ago from Vir-
active duty military members and one mili-
ginia. “I am hopeful this will become a big-
tary dog killed in 2011 in Afghanistan and do
ger, more visible event and welcome anyone
his part to raise money to fund research and
who would like to participate for all or part
treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
of the route.”
Called 31 Miles for 31 Heroes, it is a 31-
This year, John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041,
mile rucksack walk that will take place in lo-
in Lancaster, has sponsored the local event
cations across the nation and world to honor
and will provide logistical support for anyone
the lives of those who died on Aug. 6, 2011,
participating, he said.
when a Chinook helicopter was shot down by
“All funds raised will benefit The 31 He-
enemy fire in Afghanistan.
roes Project, a non-profit which serves to im-
The incident is considered the worst loss
pact the lives of our nation’s heroes and their
of life in a single incident during the Afghan-
families, while remembering the fallen,” said
istan campaign.
Percey. “It also raises money and awareness
Killed were 17 Navy SEALs, five Naval
for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic
Special Warfare members, three U.S. Army
stress disorder research.”
Reserve personnel, two Army servicemen
Percey — who carried an 8-foot pole with
from the Colorado National Guard, three
an American flag on his walks — and other
Air Force servicemen, and one U.S. military
participants carry two bricks in their military
working dog.
ruck sacks, one to represent the lives of our
Also killed were seven Afghan National
fallen and the other to represent the burden
Army commandos, who had been working
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with the U.S. military, and one Afghan civil-
Periodically, they will stop to read the bi-
ian interpreter.
ographies of the fallen warriors and raise a
The rucksack walk event was created to
drink (of water) to their memories.
FILE PHOTO BY ROBERT BLECHL
celebrate the lives of the fallen heroes, honor
John Percey on Aug. 6, 2017, accompanied by a small group, walks along Route 3 in their sacrifices, and support their families. Percey’s fund-raising page to help fund re-
search for PTSD and traumatic brain injury is
Lancaster for a local 31 Miles for 31 Heroes ruck walk to honor the 30 servicemen and Leading the local event from Lancaster to
at www.classy.org/fundraiser/1386844.
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As Moose Populations Decline, Hunting Permits At Historic Lows
have simply not evolved with.” about one per square mile in the Northeast King- vest needed to reduce the herd from four to five
BY ROBERT BLECHL
In New Hampshire, the moose population is dom, a proposal they’ve offered to the depart- per square mile. We really needed to increase
Staff Writer
hovering between an estimated 3,300 to 3,500 ment’s board of directors. permits.”
animals, about half the historic high of more “We’re hoping if we see a reprieve of the tick The state did — until the population showed
Milder and shorter winters continue to deci-
than 7,000. population at one moose per square mile, we signs of struggling.
mate moose populations in New England.
Going into the 2018 hunting season, hunting will at least be able to carry that density on the “When we got down to 400 [permits], we
The killer has been the winter tick, parasites
permits in New Hampshire will be at a mere 51, landscape,” he said. “And yet we are aware the were hoping to keep it there,” said Alexander.
that are attaching themselves to moose — some-
down from the high of 675 about 10 years ago. times are changing with the climate, and ticks “We had about 4,000 moose in the state, and
times in the tens of thousands — and sucking the
In Vermont, the estimated moose population may thrive better at lower moose densities.” 400 permits would result in about 240 moose
lifeblood out of them, killing calves that can’t
is about 1,650 animals, with the greatest concen- Optimal Densities And Goals harvested.”
sustain the blood loss, and making it harder for
tration in the Northeast Kingdom. That current The hope in both states, though, is that as But updates in moose mortality data for Ver-
cows to bear calves.
statewide population number is down from a moose densities decline, the winter tick impacts mont VFW were reviewed, and that reduced the
In the last decade, moose populations in Ver-
high of up to 5,000 animals in the mid-2000s. will also decline as moose stabilize at a lower permits to about 375 in 2013, then 260, 220 and
mont and New Hampshire have plummeted, and
Although last year there were 80 hunting per- density. 160 in succeeding years, and 80 last year, to the
this autumn, as a consequence, moose hunting
mits in Vermont (with 32 animals taken), this Biologists in both states are working to find current 13, he said.
permits in both states will be at historic lows.
year there will be just 13 for the entire state, and that sweet spot of the best number of moose per Last year was the first time it was bulls-only
As of now, said one moose biologist, the fu-
the entirety of those in a 630-square-mile area square mile, one that will lead to less winter tick hunting throughout Vermont, said Alexander.
ture looks grim.
the Northeast Kingdom and for bull moose only, outbreaks, allow moose to have sufficient vege- The one-time New Hampshire population of
“This whole thing is being driven by climate
said Cedric Alexander, lead moose biologist for tation, and make it safer for human drivers be- 7,000 moose was not only too high for social as-
and our climate is changing and not in a way
the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. cause of fewer moose crossing roads. pects, but also for the amount of available veg-
that’s conducive to moose,” said Kristine Rines,
That’s down from a historic high of about Vermont first opened its moose hunting per- etation, particularly in the Connecticut Lakes
lead moose biologist with the N.H. Fish and
1,200 Vermont moose hunting permits in the fat mit lottery in 1993 with 30 permits. region, said Rines.
Game Department. “This is a whole new ball
years, he said. “When we got up to 200 permits for the first Reducing the permits to 51 is not so much
game. If we have drought in the fall consistent-
“We used to get 100 tons of moose meat every time in 1999, we couldn’t believe it,” Alexander. based on actual moose numbers, but on the
ly, moose might be able to stabilize for a while
year,” said Alexander. “The moose had done so well. Five years later, state’s goals for the population and cutoff levels,
at this level, but if temperatures continue to rise
Going forward, that will be far less, and the we were up to 800 permits and that was when at which hunting permits would be suspended if
and winters get shorter, we will be host to a large
VFW is aiming to keep moose at a density of we recognized we were nowhere near the har-
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BY PAUL HAYES
and the breakdown lane was closed until further
The Driver Education Instructor Certificate program will prepare individuals to be- Staff Writer
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come a certified driver education instructor in the State of N.H. The courses review The state Department of Transportation will as-
rules of the road along with the methodology of how to present the material in a LITTLETON — One person was injured after
sess the damage and determine what repairs are
manner appropriate for student learning. a commercial vehicle struck a highway overpass
needed.
on Monday afternoon.
The driver of the vehicle, former N.H. State
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News Briefs
Bath Community Effort not to mention the positive contributions they make and a revived trail will help save that money as well In addition to the AMC and high school student
to the recreational trails on our public lands,” said as encourage health and fitness, said DeLucia. crew, a community volunteer day was held Saturday
Revives Trail DeLucia, who has been orchestrating the annual AMC has a split season through its partnership that drew about 25 residents, mostly families and
partnership since 2011. with NH-JAG, spending the first four weeks of the village school children, who also put in time with
BATH — Sweat, muscles, and determination Kelly Mulligan, WHS NH-JAG youth specialist, summer in Berlin and the last four in Woodsville. AMC toward the effort, continuing on the stairs, fill-
– those, and above all, a passion to improve their said, “Working with AMC gives them a great work The NH-JAG students work for federal mini- ing with gravel, and stabilizing steps.
town, is what it takes to revive a community trail. experience to put on their resume.” mum wage, $7.25 per hour, with money from the “We wanted a day for the community to get in-
The Appalachian Mountain Club, Woodsville There was a functional trail at the location de- federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. volved, “said DeLucia, who has two boys at Bath
High School students, the Bath Village School, and cades ago, but it had become so eroded and over- “In two weeks they’ve gained so much working Village School, one in fourth grade and one in kin-
area residents have teamed up to revive the long-ne- grown that it was no longer safe to use, said DeLu- as a team and working as individuals,” said Mulli- dergarten, also pitching in.
glected trail in the heart of town that runs from the cia. gan. The weekday crew also includes AMC trail crew
village school to the library and Bath common. That old trail is now being opened up, and im- Working in the heat, sometimes rain, and with leader Ben Chase and WHS para-professional Marc
Once completed, the path on a hillside that will proved with 6-by-6 pressure-treated lumber stairs bugs as company makes for a lesson in perseverance Larrivee.
have about 100 new wood steps will provide stu- that will be back-filled with gravel, he said. for the students, and the overall effort helps improve The project has been made possible by numerous
dents and community members with a safe walking On Monday, the AMC and WHS NH-JAG crew communication and foster a strong work ethic, said grants, foundations, donations and partners.
path between the school and the central village and that began working several weeks ago was about DeLucia. “We try to find local projects where there is a
provide an alternative evacuation route from the two-thirds of the way through completing the steps. Smas, who views it as a extension of sorts of her need, ” DeLucia said. “This is one we’ve wanted to
school as part of the school’s emergency evacuation They put in six hours a day, Monday through wood shop classes, said said it takes careful and dil- do for a few years.”
plan. Thursday. igent work to make each step as perfect as possible.
“We’re on the home stretch,” Alex DeLucia, trails The project is expected to wrap up next week. Carbee, who has been part of the NH-JAG pro-
volunteer programs manager with the AMC, which The five WHS NH-JAG students working on the gram for three years, said, “I enjoy this because of
Littleton Rep. Poised To
partners with the New Hampshire Jobs for Ameri- trail are senior Keagan Carbee, sophomore Becca the new experience.” Chair N.H. Demographic
ca’s Graduates (NH-JAG) for summer trail-building Smas, sophomore Chris Moody, senior Kevin Cad- Although he’s helped build trails before, this Study Commission
programs, said Monday. “It’s getting to be quite a react, and junior Josh Ray. project is novel because of the materials the crew is
staircase.” “It’s awesome,” said Bath Village School Princi- installing on it, he said. A Littleton state representative is poised to be-
That partnership offers Berlin and Woodsville pal Bernice Burroughs. “I went up the road and said, The trails program is also an opportunity for stu- come chair of New Hampshire’s new commission
high school students summer employment oppor- ‘Wow.’ They’ve done such a great job in a short dents who didn’t realize there are careers in the out- on demographic trends, which will be tasked to find
tunities in conservation and trail stewardship, and amount of time. Those kids work hard. The trail will doors, said DeLucia. solutions to reverse a declining working-age popu-
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the program provides paid summer work for un- provide us with safe access to the community. I’m Carbee had been one of those students. lation and a future drag on the economy if the trend
der-served youth in both communities. really excited.” “Up until now, I’ve been wanting to do some- continues.
“This is often the first real job the students have Even to take village school students from the thing along the lines of gaming and animation,” On Friday, state Rep. Erin Hennessey, R-Little-
held and the students get a lot out of the experience, school to the library down the street had cost money, he said. “Now, I’m looking at something along the ton, who is expected to officially become chair next
lines of forestry. I really enjoy the outdoors.” month, is looking for state residents with economic
Mulligan said the two goals for the students who experience interested in joining the commission as
quality for the NH-JAG program are to graduate governor appointees.
high school and be in a job or in college or vocation- In recent years, more awareness has been brought
al school for a chosen career path. to the issue of the state’s increasingly older popula-
“We work together to make sure those goals hap-
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News Briefs force.”
The report shows a significant aging trend between now and 2035,
when the population of those over 85 could increase by 123 percent
meeting, when resident and Whitefield business owner Bob Stiles
suggested getting it into the hands of the WEDC because nothing is
happening with it.
Continued from Page 8
and those 65 and older by 82 percent, if the demographic trend con- If action is taken, the town could own it and would have to make
tion – it is among the fastest aging states in the nation – and difficulty in tinues. something happen with it, and some members of the WEDC could
retaining younger residents and attracting new residents. During the same time period, if demographics stay the same, the push to create jobs, Stiles said in the meeting minutes.
“There is more talk about it now, which is good to see,” she said. population of residents between 55 and 64 will decrease by 26 percent, Selectmen were notified June 26 that the action under the EPA was
Once in place, the commission that will begin meeting regularly in those between 45 and 54 will drop by 19 percent, those 35 to 44 will complete, said Board of Selectmen Chairman Peter Corey.
September will consist of four state representatives, one state senator, increase by just 15 percent, those 25 to 34 to decrease by 3 percent, and If the town took take the property by tax lien because its property
and six governor appointees, as well as a state demographer, who will those between 15 and 19 drop by 6 percent. taxes are in arrears, it would own it, the good and the bad, and with the
fill a position created in House bill calling for the position and will Because the pressures will also build nationally, competition be- many liabilities, some currently unknown, said Corey.
work in the state’s Office of Strategic Initiatives. tween states for labor force growth will become increasingly intense, The 5.8-acre property with a 48,000-square-foot-building at 87
Hennessey was prime sponsor, and state Sen. Jeff Woodburn, D-Dal- Hennessey said in the report. Brown St. is owned by Reginald Abbott and assessed at $204,570.
ton, co-sponsor, of House Bill 1817, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu last Discussions have also begun about diversifying the state and wel- Abbott currently owes a little more than $67,000 in back taxes on
month. coming more people with different ethnic backgrounds as another way the property, according to town tax records.
The bill formally establishes the position of a state demographer and to build a strong working-age population, she said. Abbott acquired the property in 2013, after it became temporarily
a commission on demographic trends and requires state agencies to “A lot more people are thinking about it now,” said Hennessey. bank-owned following a decision by former owners Adam and Kyle
plan budgets carefully and prepare them with 10-year current services Tager, who bought the Brown Street Furniture business in 2008, to shut
cost projections. down operations, citing insufficient cash and working capital.
The responsibilities of the state demographer will include develop- Brown St. Furniture Building The property has not been generating tax revenue for the town and
ing demographic projections and working with the U.S. Census Bu- A Quandary For Whitefield has become a burden on the other taxpayers, said Stiles.
reau. Corey, however, said if the town owns the property, it is responsible
The commission will work with the demographer to develop long- WHITEFIELD — Selectmen are considering what to do with the for securing the building and footing the cost to tear it down.
term net migration goals, review and recommend programs and legis- former Brown Street Furniture building, which has been vacant for a The town, though, could take the property under N.H. RSA 155,
lation designed to meet those migration goals, and monitor the success half decade, is deteriorating, has been the target of vandalism, and, said under which it would notify Abbott it is a public safety hazard and he
of the programs. one resident, is not generating revenue for the town. would be required to raze or repair the building, and if he doesn’t, the
In short, the commission seeks to ensure the state’s economy and tax A recent chemical removal action was completed to the standards town could have it torn down or repaired and put a lien on the property,
bases stay strong and are not eroded and services are not burdened in of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meaning EPA environmen- he said.
the coming decades. tal objectives have been met in regard to leftover chemicals in some Under the statute, the owner of any property taken by a municipality
In November, a report of the N.H. Demographic Study Committee, barrels inside the facility, which is currently held by a private owner. has up to three years to buy it back.
authorized by legislation signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in June 2017 That, however, doesn’t satisfy the selectmen about contamination
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was issued. that could be in the ground and doesn’t answer questions about un- See News Briefs, Page 14
In a summary, Hennessey, chair of the committee and lead author foreseen costs under a town ownership, Selectmen Stan Holz, also
of the report, said, “If nothing else changes, New Hampshire’s econ- the board’s representative on the Whitefield Economic Development Your Community Health Partner Since 1975
omy will erode as the state’s prime working age population declines, Corp., said Friday.
in some regions precipitously. As important, our state’s finances will “We don’t want to step into quicksand right now,” he said. “It’s the
experience a severe strain as the need for elderly services surges and uncertainty of situation that makes us hold back right now.”
growth in the state’s tax base is constrained by declines in its labor The property went to a discussion at the July 9 Board of Selectmen’s
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Get Out
To submit for this calendar and 85th Annual Craftsmen’s Hazen Rd., Peacham. http://peachamhis-
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caledonianrecord.com/calendar/ COMMUNITY ee Resort, 1398 Route 103 , Newbury. ENTERTAINMENT
news@sullivancreative.com, 603-224- Chicago: 8 p.m., Weathervane
St. Johnsbury Farmers Mar-
Friday, Aug 03 3375. http://www.nhcrafts.org. Theatre, 389 Route 3, Whitefield. http://
ket: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pearl Street, Pearl Arts & Entertainment In The North Country
Disney’s The Little Mermaid: wvtheatreplayersnh.org.
Street, St. Johnsbury. https://sites.google.
COMMUNITY 8 p.m., Weathervane Theatre, 389 Route MUSIC
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Fridays on the Common: 3, Whitefield. http://wvtheatreplayersnh.org.Summer Concert Series:
Lancaster Farmers Market: 9 RANKY TANKY AT THE COLONIAL
12-6 p.m., Lunenburg Common, Route 2, a.m.-12 p.m., Centennial Park, Lancaster. MUSIC 5-7 p.m., Mountain View Grand Resort,
Lunenburg. Diane, 802-892-1154. http://www.lancasterfarmersmarket.org/. Charleston, S.C., based Mark 209 Concert Aug 6th: 101 Mt View Rd, Whitefield. https://www.
Indoor Performance: 7:30 p.m., White Mountain Flower quintet Ranky Tanky come to 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Baptist mountainviewgrand.com/summer-con-
Bread & Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd., Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Town Hall, Fran- the Colonial Theatre at 8 p.m. Church, 27 Jefferson Road , White- cert-series.htm.
Glover. http://breadandpuppet.org. conia. on Friday, Aug. 3, performs- field. Office, cbc1816@myfairpoint.net, Southern Uprising Tour: 5
ENTERTAINMENT Bethlehem Farmers Market: ing timeless music of Gullah 6038372469. http://cbc1816.church. p.m., Bank of NH Pavillion, 72 Meadow-
Patchwork Players Present: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., WREN Bethlehem, 2011 culture born in the southeast- brook Ln., Gilford. http://www.banknhpa-
11 a.m., Weathervane Theatre, 389 Route Main Street, Bethlehem. http://wrenworks. ern Sea Island region of the Tuesday, Aug 07 vilion.com.
3, Whitefield. http://wvtheatreplayersnh.org. org/programs/farmers-market/. United States. For more info
Decorative Fire: 7-8:30 p.m., Littleton Historical Museum: visit bethlehemcolonial.org.
COMMUNITY Thursday, Aug 09
Centennial Park, Lancaster. Shape Note/Sacred Harp
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Littleton Area Historical
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Theatre, 389 Route 3, Whitefield. http:// littletonnhmuseum.com. North Country Chamber Theater, 753 Heights Rd., Glover. http:// Peacham Farmers Market: 3-7
wvtheatreplayersnh.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC Disney’s The Little Mermaid: COMMUNITY Resort, 101 Mt View Rd, Whitefield. http:// ENTERTAINMENT ley-Hazen Road, Peacham. https://www.
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9th Annual Sunrise Ascent
Presents the Anderson Jazz Route 3, Whitefield. http://wvtheatreplay- Mariachi Flor de Toloache: 793 Main St, Bethlehem. Charlene Virge, Un-Common Concert Series:
on Mt. Washington: 12 a.m., Mt.
Trio: 5-6:30 p.m., Bethlehem Hebrew ersnh.org. 4 p.m., Dog Mountain, Spaulding Road, cg_v@roadrunner.com, 603-444-5126. 6 p.m., Whitefield Bandstand, King’s
Washington Auto Road, Route 16, Great
Congregation Sanctuary, 39 Strawberry MUSIC Saint Johnsbury. http://concerts.levittamp. Our Town: 8 p.m., Weathervane Square, Whitefield.
Glen. www.adaptivesportspartners.org.
Hill, Bethlehem. Bethlehem Hebrew Con- org/stjohnsbury. Theatre, 389 Route 3, Whitefield. http:// Black Bear Behavior: 7-8 p.m.,
Justin Hayward: 7:30 p.m., The Littleton Farmers Market: 10
gregation Synagogue, http://www.bethle- Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth. August First: 6-8 p.m., Bethlehem wvtheatreplayersnh.org. Weeks State Park, 200 Weeks State Park
a.m.-1 p.m., Riverglen Lane, Riverglen
hemcongregation.org. Gazebo, Corner of Main and Prospect. Road, Lancaster. Weeks State Park, sma-
http://flyingmonkeynh.com. Lane, Littleton. http://littletonfarmersmar-
Friday Night Concerts on the North Country Chamber ket.com/.
Todd Rundgren: 7:30 p.m., The Wednesday, Aug 08 sciencels@yahoo.com, 603 788-4004.
Porch: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Littleton Com- Players: 7:30 p.m., Sugar Hill Meet- Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth. ENTERTAINMENT
The Grasshopper Rebellion COMMUNITY
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gmail.com, 603-444-5711. http://Littleton- northcountrychamberplayers.org/. Bread & Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd., atre: 9:30 a.m., Rialto Theatre, 80 Main
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CommunityCenter.org. Dark Star Orchestra: 8 p.m., Glover. http://breadandpuppet.org. Monday, Aug 06 11:30 a.m., Cooley Jericho Community St., Lancaster. http://www.lancasterrialto.
Ranky Tanky: 8 p.m., Colonial Jay Peak Resort, 830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay. Forest, Easton. com.
2018 Summer Poetry Series: COMMUNITY Littleton Historical Museum:
Theater, 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem. http://jaypeakresort.com. 3 p.m., Brownington Congregational Monty Python’s Spamalot: 8
https://bethlehemcolonial.org. Summer Concerts in the 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Littleton Area Historical p.m., Weathervane Theatre, 389 Route 3,
SPORTS Church, Brownington. Park: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Court House Park, Museum, 2 Union Street, Littleton. http://
DJ & Karaoke: 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Whitefield. http://wvtheatreplayersnh.org.
26th Annual Top Notch Tri- MUSIC Main St., St. Johnsbury. Susan Gallagher, littletonnhmuseum.com.
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Sarkis: 3-4 p.m., Court Street Arts, 75 http://stjohnsburyband.org. in Vermont: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Peacham
roadrunner.com, 603-444-5126. Court St., Haverhill. www.courtstreetarts.org. ENTERTAINMENT p.m., Colonial Theater, 2050 Main Street,
athlon.html. Library Community Center, 656 Bayley Bethlehem. https://bethlehemcolonial.org.
World Premiere By Young Local Playwright Addresses Tough Questions
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Colonial Theatre To Feature patterns in Robber Flies. During the process of her research, she also Smith and John Prine.
began to document the beauty of insects with photography. This exhibit is part of the free First Friday events in Bethlehem,
Ranky Tanky Aug. 3 Though many are adverse to insects, these creatures play several which include Rek.Lis Brewing, The Maia Papaya, WREN, and oth-
The historic Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem, NH is pleased to necessary ecological roles without which we could not survive. Re- er locations. In the spirit of community, everyone is invited to grab
present Ranky Tanky, a unique voice in American music, Friday, cently, the media has directed attention to the plummeting global bee a First Friday Punch card at WREN before visiting all of the other
August 3. Ranky Tanky released their eponymous debut on Oct. populations, however, these are not the only important insects that opening receptions. Completed punch cards can be redeemed for a
20th, 2017. By December of that year, the group had been profiled are facing extinction. free order of chips and salsa at Rek.Lis Brewing on the same evening.
on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and their album soared to Larcom says, “Through my undergraduate research, I realized the If interested in learning more about the events at 42 Maple, call 603-
the #1 positions on the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon Jazz Charts. immense unexplored beauty and diversity of the insect world. In my 575-9077 or visit the website at www.42maple.org.
Afropop Worldwide described their album this way, “without a work, I aim to merge fine art and biology in a way which challenges
doubt one of the greatest gifts of the year, an incredible piece of preconceived notions of beauty and comfort and brings attention to Ericka Cushing and Alburrito’s
work overflowing with authenticity.” the hidden worlds around us.”
“Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!” For this photo series, Larcom chose to reverse the relative scale At Rockin’ the Park, Friday 8/3
“Gullah” comes from West African language and means “a people of insects, allowing the viewers to observe them in a new way - one The final Rockin’ the Park concert of the summer at Centennial
blessed by God.” In this spirit, this Charleston, SC based quintet which nearly humanizes them in an effort to demonstrate their beauty Park in Lancaster will feature the soulful, haunting sounds of singer/
performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern and importance. songwriter Ericka Cushing and her band. Ericka hails from Thornton
Sea Island region of the United States. From playful game songs to 42 Maple also welcomes singer/songwriter, Ricky Golden, to the and is a staple at the festivals and music venues of central and north-
ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, stage on Friday night. Golden grew up in the Northeast Kingdom but ern New Hampshire. She is currently recording an album, whose first
the musical roots of Charleston, SC are “rank” and fertile ground has lived, studied, and traveled near and far, and has kept a keen eye tracks will be out later this summer. For food, tasty south of the bor-
from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. out throughout his journeys for elements to apply to his art. Orig- der fare will be available from Alburrito’s Mexican food truck. Food
South Carolina natives Quentin Baxter, Kevin Hamilton, Charl- inally a fine artist versed in both classical style as well as his own is available for purchase starting at 5:30 pm and the band plays from
ton Singleton, and Clay Ross first came together in 1998, fresh impressionistic realism, he has taken his thoughts on postmodernism, 7:00 to 8:30.
out of University, to form a seminal Charleston jazz quartet. Now, avant gardism, Dadaism, and existentialism and applied them to the Rockin’ the Park takes place each Friday in July through August 3
united by years apart and a deeper understanding of home, these modern age, expressed now in the form of song, Golden describes his in Centennial Park in Lancaster as a celebration of local music, local
accomplished artists have come together again, joined by one of the brand of music as a swirling assorted mix of the genres folk, punk, food, and community. Rockin’ the Park is put on by Taproot Farm &
low-country’s most celebrated vocalists Quiana Parler, to revive a indie, alternative, rock, anti folk, avant punk, and epic-dream with in- Environmental Education Center, a Lancaster non-profit organization
“Heartland of American Music” born in their own backyards. fluences from such songwriters and artists the likes of John Lennon, focused on healthy food, healthy environment, and healthy commu-
Tickets are available at Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury or www. David Bowie, Greg Brown, Kurt Cobain, Muse, Ben Harper, Elliott nity. Rain location will be the Lancaster Town Hall.
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Obituaries
Sherry K. Pinard Besides her parents she was predeceased by five brothers, Dean, 01701.
Sherry K. Pinard, 79, of Pleasant Street, Littleton, N.H., died at her Reid, James and Dale and Robert in infancy, along with two sisters For more information or to offer an online condolence, please visit
residence, late Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving fam- Gloria Canaryo and Lois Webster. www.rickerfh.com
ily. A graveside service with be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is in charge
Born March 2, 1939, in Island Pond, Vt., she was the daughter of the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, followed by a reception at the of arrangements.
James and Kathleen (Foster) King. She attended local schools there American Legion.
and on Oct. 10, 1961, she married Royce Donations in her memory may be made to the Pine Hill Singers, Joseph A. Dubey Sr.
“Pete” Pinard, in Bennington, Vt. The cou- C/O Judy Abbott 60 Bishop Road, Littleton, NH 03561. Joseph A. Dubey Sr., 68, passed away on July 24, 2018, at The Hos-
ple lived for a time in St. Johnsbury, later Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in pice House of Concord.
moving to Lancaster, N.H., where they made Lancaster. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to He was born March 22, 1950, in Littleton, N.H., to Arthur J. and
their home until Royce’s death in 2003. send an online condolence. Hazel Dubey. He was a long time employee of Lotta Rock Dairy, Inc.
Sherry worked several jobs throughout Joseph’s hobbies included hunting, trap
her life, mostly as a clerk for Public Ser- Willard Earl “Bill” Newton Sr. shooting and golf.
vice of New Hampshire. In earlier years she Willard Earl “Bill” Newton Sr., 77, of Winchester Drive, Monroe, He is survived by his daughter Tammy
served as a high school basketball official. N.H., died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at the Jack Byrne Center in A. Dale and husband Jeffrey of Landaff,
More recently she was a member of the Pine Lebanon, N.H. N.H.; son Joseph A. Dubey Jr. and wife
Hill singers and while living in Lancaster she Bill was born in Littleton, N.H., on May 6, 1941, to James and Ruth Dorothy of Littleton, N.H.; stepsons Kyle
attended the Congregation Church, where Sherry Pinard
(Celley) Newton and graduated from Little- and Corey Baker of Littleton and Plymouth,
she served as a Deacon, the junior choir director and a chorus member. ton High School, Class of 1959. He was in Minnesota. Joseph is also survived by three
Reading and knitting were her favorite past times, but time spent the U.S. Navy from 1963-1967. brothers: Arthur, Roland and Victor Dubey;
with friends and family were precious to her. For many years, Bill worked as a me- four sisters: Mary Louise, Bette, Albertha
Survivors include her four children: Kimberlee Spaulding and her chanic for Von’s Auto in Littleton. He was and Jo-Ann; six grandchildren: Jordin, Troy
husband Michael of Littleton and Kasey Grisham and her husband, also employed as the custodian for the Mon- and Bethany Dubey; Adrienne and Michael Joseph Dubey Sr.
John of Littleton, Kregg Pinard and his wife, Kristianne of Bethlehem roe Consolidated School for nearly twenty Pitts of Epping; Heather and Troy Cunningham of Freedom, N.H., and
and Kory Pinard and his wife, Kristin of Kingwood, Texas; along years. Cathlin Lord of Lisbon. Joseph was predeceased by his youngest son
with nine grandchildren: Benjamin, Jason, Adam Meghan and Tyler Bill belonged to the Littleton VFW Post. Daniel W. Dubey and wife Dina Baker-Dubey.
Spaulding, Chandler and Hailee Grisham, Cody and Syndey Pinard; He enjoyed NASCAR, woodworking, and A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, July 30, 2018, at
and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother Brian working on classic cars. Along with his wife, 1 p.m. at the Shared Ministry, 49 Main Street, Lisbon. In lieu of flow-
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King and sister Gayle Currier. Edna, he did quilting and together, they dis- Willard Newton Sr. ers, donations may be made to The Shared Ministry, 71 Grafton Street,
played their quilts and participated in local craft fairs. When his sons Lisbon, NH 03585 or a charity of your choice.
were young, he coached Little League baseball and served as the score-
keeper for many grade school basketball games. Michael Allen Kimball
Bill is survived by his wife, Edna (Sanborn) Newton of Monroe; Michael Allen Kimball, 59, of North Haverhill, passed suddenly
three sons: Kenneth Newton and wife Adrian of Auburn, N.H., Bob on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at DHMC, fol-
Newton and wife Kerry of Merrimack, N.H., and Willard Newton Jr. lowing a motorcycle accident.
of Winooski, Vt.; four grandchildren: Nathan, Kaitlyn, Angelina, and Michael was born on Jan. 16, 1959, to
Andrew; three siblings, Betsy, Edna, and Vaughan; and several nieces, Richard and Marylin Kimball. Mike lived
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He was predeceased by two siblings, Jim and Jeannette. time with his family the most. He was a
OPEN HOUSE Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Ricker
Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, NH.
The funeral service will be on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. at
hard working man and loved his job at
Freudenberg/NOK Sealing Technologies
ACHS-Littleton Ricker Funeral Home, with Melissa Gould serving as the Funeral Cel-
ebrant. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery.
in Bristol, N.H. Michael passed the time
building bird houses, puttering around the
yard, being in the flower gardens, making
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice Michael Kimball
Saturday - August 18th or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA
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