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N.H. Fish and Game ConservationOfficer Glen Lucas of “North WoodsLaw” fame will speak at a special programat Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster,taking place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.

CO Lucas will share stories from hiscareer and answer questions about thework for which he and his fellow officers

are responsible for the state. The programmay be of particular interest to young peo-ple considering a Fish and Game career.

All are welcome to attend this freeevent, which is sponsored by the Friendsof the Weeks Memorial Library. Questionsmay be addressed to library staff at 603-788-3352 or [email protected].

Fish & Game CO to Talk at Weeks Library

NEWEST MEMBER OF 1,000 POINT CLUB AT GHSGroveton boys’ basketball coach Mark Collins congratulates senior Josh Wheelock after hebecame the 21st Eagle to reach 1,000 points during the fourth quarter of Monday’s preliminaryround win over Farmington. Wheelock finished with 30 points to help lead the Eagles to the quar-terfinal round. (Jake Mardin photo)

What goes better with pure Vermontmaple syrup than homemade doughnuts?Whether plain or raised, frosted or not,doughnuts are a staple of the sugaring sea-son.

The Top of the Common Committeeinvites bakers of all ages, with residence inany state, to participate in their doughnutbaking contest. The contest is part of theday-long activities at the Lunenburg 15thMaple Festival, to be held on Saturday,March 21, and replaces the pie contest ofprevious years.

Entries should be brought to theLunenburg Primary School the morning of

the festival. Judging will begin at 10:30 andthe entrant need not be present. A first-placeprize will be awarded in each of the five cat-egories and of those five winners, a best ofshow entry will be chosen for a grand prize.

The contest is open to bakers of all ageswith residence in any state, and only oneentry per entrant will be accepted.Doughnuts can be entered in one of five cat-egories: Raised Unfrosted; Raised Frosted;Plain; Sugar-coated Plain, and PlainSugarless. “Plain Sugarless” means nosugar used to make the dough. All unfrost-ed doughnuts may be dusted with sugar.

Doughnut Contest Joins Lineup This Year at March 21 Lunenburg Maple Festival

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North Country Home Health & HospiceAgency will offer free hospice volunteertraining for anyone who is interested inbeing involved in the hospice program, orwho would like to learn more about end-of-life care and issues of death and dying,for personal or professional reasons.

Amy Michaud, MSW, will facilitate thecourse, which will be held at AVHomecare in Berlin on Wednesdays inApril—the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th—from noon to 4 p.m. The range of topicswill include the history and philosophy ofhospice, perspectives on death and dying,self-care, communication and listeningskills, signs of impending death and com-fort care, grief and loss, and care of spirit.

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FREEMAN HARTWELLFreeman W. “Hoot” Hartwell, 78, of

Horse Cave, Ky., died on February 26,2020.

The Columbia native was born on May18, 1941 and was a son of the late Wesleyand Beulah Jackson Hartwell. He was pre-deceased by a grandson, Bryan Hodge.

Freeman is survived by his wife of 53years, Beverly Jeffers Hartwell; two daugh-ters, Claudette Wethington (Casey) and

Mildred Ricker (Vernon); seven grandchil-dren, Bryana Brown (Nick), CharlotteKeezer (Frank), Courtney Keezer (Kam),Thomas Knapp (Wulfgang), Tyson Ricker(Taylor), Zackary Ricker (Kimberly) andCheyenne Ricker (Cobrin); two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hodge and KyleeNorris; four sisters, Betsy Lynch, PhoebeJohnston, Linda Thiebault and RomanaWasher; two brothers, Anthony Hartwell(Lorrene) and Brian Hartwell (Fran); andseveral nieces and nephews.

Freeman was a member of the VFW inColumbia, Ky., and was proud to haveserved his country in Vietnam as a soldier inthe Army, from 1963-69.

After returning from his tour Freemanmet his loving wife, with whom he wasblessed to share 53 anniversaries as theydanced and celebrated their amazing lifetogether with their family and friends.

Freeman was proud to be a dedicatedemployee of Tillotson Rubber Co. for a totalof 29 years. At Foster-Miller Inc, a U.S.-based military robotics manufacturer inWaltham, Mass., he was highly recognizedfor his ingenuity as an engineering techni-cian, a job that once again took him to dif-ferent parts of the world.

Freeman was a devoted member of theAssembly of God and will be rememberedfor his time serving his community, singingand picking on the guitar with his fun-lov-ing comrades.

Freeman left a lasting impression and willmostly be remembered for the uncondition-al love he showed to his family and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday evening,February 28 at Faith Assembly of God inSmiths Grove, Ky., where a memorial serv-ice took place on Saturday morning.

Arrangements are under the direction ofHardy & Son Funeral Home, and those whowish may extend condolences on-line atwww.hardyandsonfuneralhomes.com.

DORIS POTTERDoris Frances (Larton) Potter, 90, of

Deerfield and formerly of Lancaster, diedat her home in Deerfield on Saturday,February 29, 2020.

Doris was born on June 19, 1929 inLynn, Mass., the daughter of Walter Henryand Edith Doris (Sweeny) Larton. Theymoved to Lancashire, England, whenDoris was a year old. She was graduatedfrom St. Bernadine’s Catholic School andthen moved back to the U.S. at the age of

ELIZABETH A. DOBSONElizabeth Ann Stoughton Dobson of

Rockville, Md., beloved mother, grand-mother, sister, aunt and wife, died onFebruary 25, 2020.

Betty was born in Lancaster on March21, 1932 to Carroll and Kathleen BernierStoughton. She spent her childhood inLancaster as one of five siblings. Beingthe daughter of the school headmaster,Betty took a special responsibility on hershoulders. She was a star student athleteand had an avid love for dancing at ForestLake.

After graduation, she enrolled in thenursing program at Massachusetts GeneralHospital and became a registered nurse ofthe famed MGH. While at school, on ablind date, she met her future husband andthe love of her life, Chuck, who was anAir Force second lieutenant attendingMIT for meteorological training.

He graduated and was sent to NewMexico, and for a year they continuedtheir romance, commuting betweenBoston and New Mexico, where shejoined him after her graduation. Theywere married in September of 1953.

Betty had a full nursing career, workingat a variety of hospitals and assignmentsas they moved for Chuck’s career. Herlongest assignment, and most passionatework, was for Planned Parenthood inSewickley, Pa., where she counseledwomen on family planning.

She will be remembered for her smile,her laugh, and her dancing. She hostedparties, bridge games and school activi-ties, and was always active and willing to

DAVID FOYDavid Thomas Foy, 71, of Newport, Vt.,

and formerly of Groveton, died at the VAHospital in White River Junction, Vt., onTuesday, February 25, 2020 after a long ill-ness.

David was born in Morrisburg, Ontario,on May 15, 1948, and was the son ofAlbert J. and Marie Judith (Tremblay) Foy.He was a resident of Island Pond as a childand was graduated from the North CountryUnion High School in 1967.

David served in the Army during theVietnam era, and upon returning home hemoved to Guildhall. He moved to

take on challenges. In her last ten yearsshe valiantly battled Alzheimer’s.

She is survived by Chuck, her husbandof 66 years; four children and their spous-es, Dave and Ceil McCloy Dobson ofEnglewood, Fla., Julie and Chet Thaker ofPotomac, Md., Kathy and Jeff Ix ofBoston, Mass., and John and KathyDobson of West Chester, Pa.; twelvegrandchildren; a brother and two sisters;and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday morn-ing, March 2 at the Bailey Funeral Homein Lancaster, followed by a Mass ofChristian Burial at All Saints CatholicChurch in Lancaster with Fr. MatthewSchultz officiating. A reception for friendsand family was held afterward at theMountain View Grand Clubhouse.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe Alzheimer’s Association chapter ofone’s choice or to a favorite charity.

Those wishing to extend condolenceson-line may visit www.baileyfh.net.

Groveton in 1991 and relocated toNewport in September of last year.

Before retiring, David headed theReceiving Department for James Riverand Wausau Papers for many years. Hewas a member of the Groveton AmericanLegion Post 17, a dedicated hunter andfisherman, and an avid Red Sox andPatriots fan.

David is survived by his wife of 26years, Paula (McLean) Foy of Newport,Vt.; children Diane Moore and partnerRich Kenny of West Charleston, Vt.,Richard Foy of Shelburne, Vt., Lora Foy ofGuildhall, Kristina Palazzolo and her hus-band Mike of Groveton, Michelle Petrinand her husband Kris of Biddeford, Maine,and Benjamin Cardinal and partner AuroraLaFond of Roxbury, Vt.; thirteen grand-children; two great-grandchildren; themothers of his children, Nicole McDuff ofPittsford, Vt., and Valerie Foy ofGuildhall; his siblings, Margaret Morrill ofNewport, Vt., Fred Foy and his wife Ginaof Morrisville, Vt., George “Tony” Foyand his wife Sue of Island Pond, CharlieFoy of Plant City, Fla., and KathleenFitzgerald and her husband Matt ofWilliston, Vt.; and many nieces, nephews,great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents andby a grandson, Kris Thomas Palazzolo.

Memorial calling hours will be heldfrom 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 7at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Homein Groveton, immediately followed by afuneral service at the funeral home with Fr.Daniel Deveau, pastor of the St.Marguerite d’Youville Parish, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donationsmay be made in David’s name to TheFallen Outdoors, an organization that facil-itates hunting and fishing trips for service-men and women, at www.thefallenout-doors.com.

Those who wish to send condolences viathe on-line register book may visitwww.armstrongcharronfuneralhome.com.


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By Jake MardinColebrook Feeds and Garden Center is

now Colebrook Feeds Farm and GardenSupply and is now under new ownership,after Chris and Joyce Brady of Columbiapurchased the business from Mike andAngela Rodevitz on February 21.

The Rodevitzes bought the store nearlyeight years ago from longtime ownersJohn and Connie Angevine. The businesshas been under the Blue Seal banner sincethe Angevines purchased it in 1989, andbefore that it was under the ownership ofthe Legrand and Jacques families.

Chris and Joyce and their two sons, Earland Jacob, started CJEJ Farm in 2000, andin 2015 they added The MeatHouse, afarm store that offers the farm’s own eggs,beef, pork, chicken and turkey, along withproducts from other farms such asHatchland Farm.

Mike and Angela started talking aboutselling the business last spring and eventu-ally listed it with Ray Davis Real Estate.Sales associates Wayne Frizzell and KimHamel worked with them on it, and afteronly 15 days on the market they had abuyer in the Bradys.

Mike said he and Angela are looking fornew ventures now that their childrenVictoria and Alex have moved away. Mikewill pursue a career in professional bassfishing, something he did when he wasyounger. He expressed gratitude to thestore’s patrons for all their business, andsaid that they’ve made a lot of friends andwill miss it.

“We’re excited for the new owners,” hesaid. “They’ll do well. They have a lot ofexperience in farming and a lot ofresources.” He also thanked Wayne, Kimand Ray Davis Real Estate for their workin making the sale happen.

Chris said the new store is a part of theexpansion of the farm business and said heand Joyce are excited to manage it. “Westill want to supply the same good qualityitems there’ve always been, and add to it,”he said. The Bradys will add maple sugar-ing supplies to the store’s offerings, andbring in their own meat and milk productsfrom the farm. They also plan to offerlocal farms a chance to buy bulk fertilizer,and provide a spreader for them to use.

Chris and Joyce Brady of CJEJ FarmComplete Purchase of Colebrook Feeds

The next Travel Night, set for 7 p.m. onMonday, March 9 at Weeks MemorialLibrary in Lancaster, will feature thewooden churches in eastern Europe.

Local architect and builder DanaSouthworth will highlight these splendidstructures and cultural delights in a regionwhere once proud and regularly visitedtimber churches and synagogues are com-ing back into regular public view. He

points out that there is a reawakening offaith and architecture in this dynamic cor-ner of the world, and will share photo-graphs of many of the structures in thisspecial travel night.

All travel nights are open and free to thepublic. Questions can be addressed to thelibrary staff at [email protected] 603-788-3352.

Wooden Churches of Eastern EuropeTopic of March 9 Travel Night at WML

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The North Woods WeeklyFrom Fourth Lake to Israel’s River, from Lake Umbagog to Island Pond

Past, Present, and MidgeBy Midge Rosebrook

LETTERS TO THE EDITORLetter to the Editor: Some more food for thought: On March

10 citizens in five towns will have somebig-money articles to vote on in the SAU36 White Mountains Regional SchoolDistrict ballot. In particular are Article 2for the CTE and redesign at a local cost ofover $6 million; Article 3 for the enlargedoperating budget, where a “no” vote willsave $300,000; and Article 11 for the one-time adequacy payment, whose trickywording makes it unclear that a “no” votewould return over $860,000 to the townsfor tax relief, as it would do.

On the nearly $13 million project at thehigh school—with half to be paid by localtaxes for basically the same programsalready in place—please understand that ifapproved, the estimated tax impact whenthat first payment is due would be for thatproject alone, and would not include theoperating budget. In other words, the proj-ect debt alone will increase taxes by anestimated 71 cents per $1,000 for Dalton,69 cents for Lancaster, 62 cents forWhitefield, 52 cents for Jefferson, and 28cents for Twin Mountain.

The operating budget cost will be addedto that project debt amount and at thistime, there is no way to determine whatthe cash flow requirements for the schoolsare going to be, only that it will be more.In these uncertain times, caution is need-ed. To go $6 million in the hole does notprotect the future. That’s a 20-year debtburden when technology advances aremoving at the speed of light.

I’ve been a part of tremendous changesin the business of newspapers alone. Theupdates now will be way outdated longbefore the debt is paid. If we commit tosuch a heavy debt load for that length oftime, we likely will be unable to pay forthe needs of students down the road.Businesspeople report that for kids bornafter 2010, their jobs don’t even exist yet.Can we afford to be short-sighted?

With dipping student populations, whywould larger administrative office spacebe included in this plan? The number ofstudents involved now in the CTE pro-

grams varies so widely, depending onwhere you look or whom you talk to, thatthe reliability of any those numbers is inserious doubt.

A surprise was that the student popula-tion at the high school is down to 349, andapparently the 18-year-old students eligi-ble to register and vote are being urged tosupport this project. This brings to ques-tion how many of them will be around topay the bills.

Neither do town plans seem to includeany major taxpayers moving into the dis-trict. Planning on any return of contin-gency money isn’t wise, either, since his-tory says that has never happened. Sowhere is all this money going to comefrom? Taxpayers are about tapped out andonce the debt is taken on it has to be paid.Remember that towns and counties havetheir ever-increasing budget needs for tax-payers to fund as well.

Also puzzling and appalling is whysome issues at the high school were notaddressed sooner. For examples, if thenurse’s station has room for only one cotat a time, make more space. It’s abouthealth. If the greenhouse shouldn’t beattached to the building and it’s creatingsome sort of mold that makes some peoplesick, take it down. If a washing machine isin the middle of the special educationroom and obviously a problem, move it.Not that it would be simple, just neces-sary, with some good old New Hampshire“live free or die” resourcefulness.

However, using these types of issues asleverage for debt projects simply exposesproblems with the district’s oversight sys-tem. Board members, please take note.

In these uncertain times, let’s avoid adebt burden that shackles the ability in thisdistrict to afford to prepare students prop-erly in a fast-moving world of innovativetechnology advances and still pay forescalating operating costs. Again, how themoney is spent is as important as howmuch money is available to spend.

Arlene AllinLancaster

Franconia Notch RideJust when you thought it might be safe

to turn to page four and read a Midge storyabout something other than snowmobil-ing, well, sorry to disappoint. But we’restill friends, right? So please, you need notread any further and have a nice week.

But for those who remember what it waslike, or for those who still know what it’slike to get up early and load up a snowmo-bile for a day out on the trail, here’s a storyfor you.

On Saturday, February 29, my friendMarc Belanger delivered sled #25 to ourHill Street home after doing some final“adjusting” to fit my riding stance. As youmay remember, this ol’ storyteller tooksome hot laps at the Lancaster SnowDerby about a month ago, and relayed toMarc that the handlebars should be raisedslightly, so he took it back to his workshopand added some height to them.

Another good friend Ray Lacasse—whom I’ve known ever since he firstaccompanied his father Ray Sr. intoDick’s Gulf station for boat gas and littleRay was big enough to swing a fishing rod

over the side of his dad’s boat—picked upsled #25 and me at the house last Sundayto go down to Lincoln for the secondannual Vintage Sled Ride through beauti-ful Franconia Notch.

I wore my made to look-alike factoryracing suit and helmet for the occasion,but instead of bringing mittens, I opted forgloves. The reason was, my mittens arebrown and (don’t laugh, ladies, you do itall the time), my suit is black, and the mit-tens just didn’t match. So I grabbed myblack gloves to look cool. Only “cool”turned to extremely cold halfway throughthe trip, and I froze my fingers off!

When we unloaded at the Whale’s Tailparking lot, the temperature was a brisk 10degrees. Couple that with a brutal windout of the north, and right then I realized Ishould have gone with the brown mittensand some hand warmers shoved inside.

After we pulled the sleds onto the snow,we stood around waiting for what seemedlike hours, but suddenly things began tomove and everyone got in line. I’d esti-mate there were somewhere between 75and 100 vintage machines of many differ-ent brands. Although most of those sleds,outside of the four remaining companies,are no longer being manufactured, theircollectors are keeping them in superb con-dition and only three machines had to pullover due to a breakdown during the entiretrip up into the notch.

Ray’s machine is a 1976 Polaris TX 440that had only something like 900 miles onthe odometer when he purchased it, but hehad Young’s Hot Rod Restoration up inPittsburg do a complete overhaul. Theengine is slated for rebuild at some pointin the future, but it ran like a top all daylong, fouling only one spark plug, which Iblamed on running too cold a heat rangeplug for the outside temperature.

The trail we used was the summer bikepath, and it was as smooth as silk, whichmay be why the group’s trailmaster decid-ed to set a pace well over the posted 25m.p.h. speed limit. We really didn’t get toenjoy much of the scenery, as I estimatewe were going 50 m.p.h. in places. As theboth of us were caught up in the middle ofthe pack, we did our level best just to stayup with the leaders and not hold up thosebehind us. Let me rephrase that—I did mylevel best to keep up, but Ray was tight onmy tail the whole time.

Folks, this was the very first time I’dever ridden on a groomed trail! This for-mer wrench-turner had hung up his Polarishelmet for the final time in 1979, neverenjoying the groomed trails of today.

Ray, on the other hand, has continuedriding for years, by updating himself withthe latest modern snowmobiles. Whatseemed like a walk in the park for him wasa white-knuckle trip for me, as we werewhizzing past huge trees and bouldersinches from the sides of the trail! Plus,don’t forget that my fingers were frozen tothe handlebars midway through!

When we reached the turnaround point,my gloves quickly came off and wereplaced on top of the warm engine, as weremy poor hands. The circulation ain’t whatit used to be.

On the return trip my hands had thawedout, the feeling had returned and it was a

good lesson learned. As my old grandfa-ther used to say, don’t dress for looks,dress for comfort.

Upon asking Ray about not catchingmuch of the scenery as it blurred by, helooked puzzled and said, “I was enjoyingthe scenery all the way in and backMidge.” Here’s the problem, folks—I’mnot the same age as the number on mymachine anymore. This trip took me backto when I was 25, though. If my body did-n’t think so, my mind certainly did.

I want to thank the good Lord that I haveso many friends who made this possible. IfI start to list them all by name, I’ll forgetsomeone. But you folks know who I’mtaking about and they know it, becauseI’ve told them so.

—Midge may be contacted by e-mail [email protected], or by postat 17 Hill Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

READY TO HIT THE TRAILThe author takes delivery of his #25 Polarisfrom Marc Belanger, who heightened thehandlebars so Midge was set for the annualvintage ride through Franconia Notch.


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together to form the Jefferson LibraryBuilding Committee. The town had justvoted to turn down the offer of a buildingdonation as not being a suitable location,but it was obvious then—as it had been formany years and still is today—that the lit-tle one-room schoolhouse was also notsuitable for the many uses of a functioninglibrary.

That committee worked diligently forseveral years developing plans for a newlibrary. Many ideas were explored, landwas purchased and a building fund estab-lished. Residents continued to add moneyeach year at town meeting to a library cap-ital reserve fund.

But as the years went by the reality ofthe Jefferson School closing became moreand more apparent. Many residents startedto believe that it was inevitable that thebuilding would become available in thenear future and that the town should seri-ously consider taking ownership of it as away to address several needs in town,including a home for the library.

In June of 2017 the school did indeedclose, and residents voted at a specialtown meeting to accept the building fromthe school district.

Today the building sits empty while thetown administrators do their due diligenceto ensure that we move forward thought-fully and in a fiscally responsible manner.They have strived to provide residentswith information and options on how bestto use the building in the future.

It is important to note that the $2 millionrenovation figure, which understandablyshocked so many at one of the presenta-tions last year, was only one option out offive. Continued planning and discussionsby the selectboard have resulted in a muchmore modest proposal to be presented attown meeting.

Today the library is still in need of anenergy-efficient, safe, stable, functionalbuilding. A location with running waterand restrooms, parking, a safe entrancethat doesn’t require crossing Route 2, andwith room for meetings and activities. Aspace that is accessible to everyone and apleasure in which to visit and spend time.

There is money earmarked in the capitalreserve fund for the library relocation andthe needs of the library have been welldocumented over the years. It is time tomove forward. The acquisition of the for-

mer school building is an opportunity forJefferson and can be a catalyst for com-munity development. I encourage peopleto attend town meeting on March 10 tojoin in the discussion.

Respectfully,Debbie Dubois

Jefferson

Dear Editor:When I was a reporter, I really enjoyed

interacting with students in the region’shigh schools. I met a lot of great kids, andthey deserve our support through a strongeducation system. Certainly, educating ouryouth must be a cherished societal value.

Unfortunately, lower taxation does notseem to be a societal value anymore. Thebond that would raise $6 million in localproperty taxes for what is essentially aremodeling project at the high school goestoo far when considering the tax base forthe school district’s five towns.

We cannot attract or retain young fami-lies when housing is taxed out of theirprice range. Data I received fromLancaster, Whitefield and Dalton shownearly $2 million in currently delinquentbills for property taxes and town serviceslike sewer and water. Dozens of bank-owned houses are another result of hightaxation.

Approval of all proposed items for theschool district this year would add morethan $300 in taxes for a $200,000 home inWhitefield, and $180 to a home of thesame value in Lancaster. These increasesare for a school district with considerablyfewer students compared to a decade ago.Vote against Article 2. Saving neighborsfrom bankruptcy and foreclosure has tobecome a societal value our elected offi-cials embrace.

Darin WippermanLancaster

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are welcome and encouraged.The writer’s name and town of

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Calendar of Events


— UPCOMING EVENTS —FRIDAY, MARCH 6

• Ham & Bean Supper, 5 p.m. at FarnhamMemorial Church Community Hall in Pittsburg,hosted by United Methodist Women & Men.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7• Game night at the Rec Center in Colebrook,

4:30-6:30 p.m., families & individuals welcome.Takes place every other week. Info: 237-4019.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8• Free presentation by N.H. Fish and Game

Conservation Officer Glen Lucas, 3 p.m. atWeeks Memorial Library in Lancaster. Moreinfo: [email protected] or 603-788-3352.

MONDAY, MARCH 9• Grief Group session, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at

Colebrook Public Library. Part of free seven-week series with Jolen Aubin, MSW, hosted byNorth Country Home Health & Hospice. Moreinfo: 603-444-8324.

• Travel Night featuring wooden churches ofEastern Europe, 7 p.m. at Weeks MemorialLibrary in Lancaster, presented by DanaSouthworth. More info: 603-788-3352 orwww.weekslib.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12• Tea & Talk at the Tilly, 11 a.m. at the

Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Relaxed discus-sion about Colebrook history, sharing pictures &telling stories. Coffee, tea & light snacks avail-able.

• PBS Indie Lens Pop-Up Series Film“Bedlam,” 6 p.m. at the Tillotson Center inColebrook. Psychiatrist Ken Rosenberg exam-ines stories of people struggling with mental ill-ness; discussion to follow. Free admission. Moreinfo: 237-8576.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13• Carriage Lane Players present “Hot

Flashes—Revelations of a Dangerous Age,” 7p.m. at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook for ages16 & up. Tickets $20, sold at Fiddleheads, theTilly, www.carriagelaneplayers.weebly.com or603-348-1671. Discounts for OWLS members.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14• Carriage Lane Players present “Hot

Flashes—Revelations of a Dangerous Age,” 2 &7 p.m. at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook forages 16 & up. Tickets $20, sold at Fiddleheads,the Tillotson Center, on-line at www.carriage-laneplayers.weebly.com or 603-348-1671.Discounts for OWLS members.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15• Colebrook Recreation Dept. Mother-Son

Bowling Day, noon-3 p.m. at Strike Zone PizzaPub. Cost $20 per couple & $5 for each addition-al son, includes small pizza, drinks & bowling.Register: call Corrine, 237-4836.

• Relay for Life bowling party, 1:30-3:30p.m. at Berlin Bowling Center (please note cor-rected date). Two hours of bowling, pizza &

soda, $12. More info: Kathy Metz,[email protected] or 512-490-8787.

• Free presentation “Brewing in NewHampshire: An Informal History of Beer in theGranite State from Colonial Times to thePresent” by historian & scholar GlennKnoblock, 2 p.m. at Weeks Memorial Libraryin Lancaster. Sponsored by LancasterHistorical Society with support from NewHampshire Humanities.

• Carriage Lane Players present “HotFlashes—Revelations of a Dangerous Age,” 2p.m. at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook for ages16 & up. Tickets $20, sold at Fiddleheads, theTilly, www.carriagelaneplayers.weebly.com or603-348-1671. Discounts for OWLS members.

MONDAY, MARCH 16• Grief Group session, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at

Colebrook Public Library. Part of free seven-week series with Jolen Aubin, MSW, hosted byNorth Country Home Health & Hospice. Moreinfo: 603-444-8324.

• “Riverdance” 25th Anniversary Show filmedlive in Dublin, 6 p.m. at the Tillotson Center inColebrook. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for stu-dents.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17• Crafternoon, 3-4 p.m. at Colebrook Public

Library for grades 3 and up, crafting works of artto display in the Youth Services Room. Moreinfo: Melissa or Chris, 237-4808.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18• Career, College & Job Fair, 4-7 p.m. at

Colebrook school gym, hosted by North CountryChamber of Commerce. Colleges, military, pri-vate & public sector employers promote season-al, part-time & full-time employment, education-al opportunities. More info: www.cham-berofthenorthcountry.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19• Nicholas Rowley of UNH Cooperative

Extension presents Cold-Weather Farming freeprogram, 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Public Library(downstairs, via back entrance), presented bySmall & Beginner Farmers of New Hampshire’sCoös County Chapter.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20• Concert by Folk Duo Hungrytown, 7 p.m. at

the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Admission$10 for adults, $5 for students. Provided byTillotson North Country Foundation grant.

— WEEKLY EVENTS —MONDAYS

• Free classes: yoga at 9 a.m., strength & toningat 9:45, at Great North Woods Center for the Artsin Columbia. More info: Becky Bunnell, 802-962-5077. Donations to GNWCA welcome.

• Snowshoe trek, weather permitting, starts 10a.m. at the Rec Center in Colebrook & follows theRiver Walk. Info: 237-4019.

• Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Gaming for youth,3-4:30 p.m. at Alice Ward Library in Canaan.More info: 802-266-7135, www.aliceward.org.

• Bingo, 6 p.m. above Lunenburg Town Halloffice. Cash prizes, refreshments available.

• North Country Narcotics Support Group, 6-7p.m. at the Monadnock Congregational Church(downstairs) in Colebrook.

• AA Colebrook group, 8-9 p.m. closed stepmeeting (must be an alcoholic) at St. Brendan’sChurch. More info: district17_nh @hotmail. com.

TUESDAYS• Kiwanis Club meeting 7:15 a.m. at Colebrook

Country Club, 15 Abenaki Lane, Colebrook.• OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec Center,

Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aerobics. Info:603-237-4019, www.northrec.org.

• Respitality social day program for thosewho have early stage dementia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

More info: Patricia, 603-991-0155.• Bone Builders peer-led OWLS bone strength-

ening class, 10-11 a.m. at the Rec Center inColebrook. Info: 603-237-4019,www.northrec.org.

• Contract Bridge, played at 1 p.m. at theColebrook Country Club, All players welcome.More info: Dennis Lunn, 636-1881.

• Crafts for a Cause, 2:30-4:30 p.m. atColebrook Public Library. Crafters of all ages& abilities welcome to participate & to learn.

• St. Paul's Tuesday Soup, 5-6:30 p.m. at St.Paul's Episcopal Church in Lancaster.

• Coös Animal Sanctuary meets, 5 p.m. atColby Commons in Colebrook. More info:Sharon Leicht, 603-246-7717.

• Parent & Child Aquatics, 5:30-6:15 p.m. atNorth Country Community Rec Center inColebrook, for parents & children 6 mos.-3 years.Admission $10. More info: 237-4019.

• Bingo at American Legion Hall in Canaanwith $500 Blackout Bingo, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS• OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec Center,

Colebrook; 8:30 water aerobics. More info: 603-237-4019, www.north rec.org.

• Free Pilates class, 9 a.m. at Great NorthWoods Center for the Arts in Columbia. Moreinfo: Becky Bunnell, 802-962-5077. Donations toGNWCA welcome.

• Fran’s Fit-4-Evah Workout for strength andagility, 9:30 a.m. at NCCRC, fee $8. More info:237-4019.

• Activities for babies & preschoolers atColebrook Public Library: Baby & Me StoryTime, 10:30-11 a.m.; free play, sensory explo-ration & creativity, 11-11:30 a.m.; Preschool StoryTime, 11:30-noon. More info: Melissa, 237-4808.

• Canaan Seniors (55-plus) lunch, noon at TheNorthland Restaurant, $8 per person. RSVP by 10a.m. Tuesday to Lisette Fauteaux: 266-7889.

• Minecraft Club for youth, 3-4:30 p.m. at AliceWard Library in Canaan. More info: 802-266-7135, www.aliceward.org.

• Bingo at American Legion Post 41 inWhitefield; doors open at 4 p.m., games start at 6p.m. Hot meal & baked goods for sale. All 18 &older welcome; info about Legion & Auxiliarymemberships available, but not required to play.

• Nondenominational social hour, 6 p.m. atFirst Baptist Church in North Stratford.

• Weekly Prayer Service, 7 p.m. atIndependent Baptist Church in WestStewartstown.

THURSDAYS• Play group for children up to age five, 9-11

a.m. at Alice M. Ward Memorial Library inCanaan. More info: 802-266-7135.

• Free yoga class, 9 a.m. at Great North WoodsCenter for the Arts in Columbia. More info:Becky Bunnell, 802-962-5077. Donations toGNWCA welcome.

• Bone Builders peer-led OWLS bone strength-ening class, 10-11 a.m. at the Rec Center inColebrook. Info: 603-237-4019,www.northrec.org.

• Pathways Pregnancy Care Center, 12-7 p.m.Free pregnancy, parenting, family support serv-ices. More info/appointment: 603-444-3991.

• Adult rock painting, 1-2 p.m. downstairs atColebrook Public Library. Supplies provided.

• LEGO Club, 3-4 p.m. at Colebrook PublicLibrary for ages six & up, or younger with adult.New LEGO challenge each week. More info:Melissa, 237-4808.

• Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Gaming for youth,3-4:30 p.m. at Alice Ward Library in Canaan.More info: 802-266-7135, www.aliceward.org.

• Free community meal at Trinity United

Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-5:30 p.m.• Colebrook Cribbage Cohorts meet for nine-

game tournaments at the Colebrook CountryClub, 6:30 p.m. sharp. All cribbage players arewelcome. More info: Stanley Mullins, 788-2603; or Annie Laughton, 237-4034.

• Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m. at GraceComunity Church in Canaan. Support for fam-ily & friends of alcoholics.

FRIDAYS• Yoga with Kathy. 10:15 a.m. at the Colebrook

Public Library. Contact Kathy at 237-4808.• OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the Rec Center,

Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aerobics.More info: 603-237-4019, www.north rec.org.

• Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 8-9 p.m. atMonadnock Congregational in Colebrook.

• Colebrook Alcoholics Anonymous group, 8-9 p.m. open discussion (all welcome) at St.Brendan’s Church, Pleasant St. More info: dis-trict17_nh@hot mail.com.

• Fran’s Fit-4-Evah Workout for strength andagility, 9:30 a.m. at NCCRC, fee $8. More info:237-4019.

SATURDAYS• Bremer Pond Memorial Library (located in

Pittsburg School) open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.— MONTHLY EVENTS —

1st TUESDAY• Grieving Well Grief Support Group meets,

6:15 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church ParishHouse in Lancaster (brown house behind thechurch). More info: 631-6311.

1st WEDNESDAY• Aurora Grange #235 meets, 7 p.m. at the

Grange Hall in Pittsburg.• North Country ATV Club meets, 6 p.m. at

Stratford Nighthawks Clubhouse.• Sons of American Legion meeting, 7 p.m. at

Post 47 in Canaan. Info: Dennis, 802-266-3619.1st THURSDAY

• North Country Survivors of Suicide LossSupport Group meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. at WeeksMedical Center in Lancaster. First-timers contactRichard, 603-219-8912, or Sara, 603-631-5629.

2nd MONDAY• Whitefield VFW Post 10675 meets at 52

Faraway Road in Dalton, 7 p.m.2nd TUESDAY

• Lancaster Homeschoolers activities for allhomeschoolers, pre-school to high school age.Hiking, swimming, games, crafts & field trips.More information: [email protected] and on Facebook.

• Top of the Common Committee monthlymeeting, 7 P.M. at Alden Balch MemorialLibrary in Lunenburg. Visitors welcome. Moreinfo: 802-892-5925 www.topofthecommon.org.

2nd WEDNESDAY• Stratford Nighthawks meeting, 6:30 p.m. at

Blueberry Hill Inn—Restaurant and Camp-ground, Stratford. More info: Candy Livingstoneat 603-636-1964 or clivin8148@aol. com.

• Pittsburg Roadrunners monthly meeting, 1p.m. at Pittsburg Fire Station. More info:Constance Ouellette at 538-9975.

2nd THURSDAY• North Woods Action Coalition monthly

meeting at Indian Stream Health Center (confer-ence room) in Colebrook, noon-1 p.m. Moreinfo: [email protected].

• George L. O’Neil American Legion Post 62meeting, 5 p.m. at the post (2nd floor), 9 PleasantSt., Colebrook. Info: Skip Covell, 246-7717.

• Canaan Border Riders meeting, 6:30 p.m. atThe Northland Restaurant.

• Pittsburg Ridge Runners monthly meeting,7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. More info: 603-538-

THE CALENDAR OF EVENTSis open to not-for-profit

community groups, schools, churches and clubs;

we do not accept items thatpromote for-profit businesses.

Organizers of these events areasked to keep an eye on their

listings to ensure they areaccurate and up to date.

Send new items and changes to Karen Harrigan: editor@

colebrooknewsandsentinel.com.

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1142 or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.• Presidential Gem & Mineral Society

meets, 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson town hall.Program, raffle & refreshments. Info:Sharon O’Neill, 603-466-2395.

3rd SUNDAY• Lunenburg Historical Society monthly meet-

ing, 2 p.m. at Alden Balch Memorial Library.Visitors welcome. More info: 802-892-5925 orwww.lunenburghistoricalsociety.org.

3rd TUESDAY• Cohos Historical Society meeting 6 p.m. at

the Train Station in No. Stratford. • GREAT (Groveton Regional Economic

Action Team) meets at 19 State St., Groveton,6:30 p.m. Info: Gloria White, 636-2800.

3rd WEDNESDAY• Colebrook Clinic by Northwoods Home

Health & Hospice, even-numbered monthsat NCCRC. Free blood pressure check &medication assistance; foot care at reduced$15 fee. Appointments: 800-750-2366.

• Northern Coös Democratic Planning

Calendar of Events(Continued From Page 6)

Committee meets, 7 p.m. at ColebrookPublic Library.

3rd THURSDAY• Veterans’ assistance available for pension

claims, housing, food, loans, fuel, 9:30-2:30 atN.H. Office of Veterans Services, 118 Main St.,Suite 2A (above Hicks Hardware) in Colebrook.More info: Krystal Letourneau, 603-486-8290.

• Kiwanis Club meeting 6 p.m. at ColebrookCountry Club, 15 Abenaki Lane, Colebrook.

• Coös County Republicans meet, 7 p.m. at theGNW Welcome Center, 25 Canal St., Lancaster.Topic & speakers on Facebook.

3rd FRIDAY• Canaan Historical Society meeting, 3 p.m. at

Alice Ward Library, 2nd floor.3rd SATURDAY

• Great North Woods Riders ATV Clubmeeting, location & time on Facebook andat www.greatnorthwoodsridersatv.org.

4th TUESDAY• Lancaster Homeschoolers activities for all

homeschoolers, pre-school to high school age.

Hiking, swimming, games, crafts & field trips.More information: [email protected] and on Facebook.

4th WEDNESDAY• Pittsburg Historical Society meetings, 6

p.m. at the old town hall, May through Oct.More info: www.pittsburg-nh.com.

— TWICE-MONTHLY EVENTS —1st & 3rd MONDAYS

• Mohawk Grange meets, 7 p.m. at the Grangehall on East Colebrook Rd., Colebrook.

1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS• Piecemakers Quilt Group, 1 p.m. at

Trinity United Methodist Church in

Colebrook. All abilities welcome; work ongroup projects or bring your own. More info:Sylvia, 237-5758; June, 237-4013.

1st & 3rd THURSDAYS• Col. Town Seniors Craft Group meets, 1 p.m.

at Col. Town Community House in Lancaster forknitting, crocheting, individual projects & socialtime; help is available.

2nd & 4th FRIDAYS• Stratford Grange winter meetings in lower

level of Fuller Town Hall. BYOD (bring yourown dinner), 5-6 p.m.; meeting starts 6 p.m.Check Stratford Grange 238 on Facebook forchanges due to bad weather.

(Editor’s note: This item was publishedlast week with the wrong date,.)

The Relay for Life of North Countrycommittee and team members will kickoff the 2020 season with a bowling party,taking place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. onSunday, March 15 at the Berlin BowlingCenter. Everyone is welcome to gettogether, have some fun and raise a littlemoney to help strike out cancer.

The cost is $12 per person for two hoursof bowling, pizza and soda; the BerlinBowling Center is donating 50 percent ofthe cost to the Relay For Life event. Therewill be a 50/50 drawing and prizes for bestand worst scores of the day, and those whowear purple get a door prize.

This will be the first time that the relay-ers are back together again since the Juneevent, and it’s a great opportunity to get

information on forming a team or joiningthe committee. The 2020 event will beheld on June 20 at the LancasterFairgrounds, and this year’s theme isStayin’ Alive “Disco”vering a Cure.

Relay For Life helps communitiesacross the globe celebrate the lives of peo-ple who have battled cancer, rememberloved ones lost, and fight back against thedisease. More information about the NorthCountry event is available from KathyMetz at 512-490-8787 [email protected].

Information about the American CancerSociety and all the ways that it can helpmay be found at www.cancer.org or bycalling 800-227-2345. Relay For Life ofNorth Country is on-line at www.relayfor-life.org/northcountrynh and on Facebook.

Date Correction:North Country Relay for Life BowlingParty on Sunday, March 15 in Berlin

WHITEFIELD AUXILIARY UNIT RECOGNIZEDFive members from Whitefield American Legion Auxiliary Unit 41 attended the District 8winter meeting on February 29, held at Post 20 in Woodsville. The unit was awarded posses-sion of the Juanita F. Merrill Trophy for District 8, in recognition of having the greatest num-ber in attendance. Five Whitefield members attended, and the unit has 135 percent paid mem-bership. Pictured from left to right are Sandra Lambert, Virginia Morgan Stephanie Hughes-Cross, VP Nancy Holmes and Judy Fitts. (Courtesy photo)

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21. Doris lived in Lancaster until mov-ing to her daughter’s home in Deerfieldfive years ago.

Before retiring in 1990, Doris worked asa machine operator for CampbellEnvelope Company in Stratford for 40years.

She was a professional mother andgrandmother; well known for her home-made pastries and doughnuts. She enjoyedcrocheting and making ceramics. She willalways be remembered for her feistinessand her British accent.

Doris is survived by six children,Leonard Potter and his wife Deborah andLeona McKearney and her husbandArthur, all of Stratford, Debra Couture-

Doolan and her husband Michael ofDeerfield, Linda Lloyd and her husbandRicky of Ashboro, N.C., John Smith ofWhitefield and David Brochu of Thorassa,Fla.; thirty-four grandchildren and numer-ous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Bernadette Dionneof Naugatuck, Conn.; daughters-in-lawMuriel Potter of Wilsons Mills, Maine,and Lorraine Potter of Stratford; andnumerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Linwood PotterSr.; four sons Linwood Potter Jr.; LeroyPotter and his wife Nannie, MichaelPotter, and Rainey Allin and his wifeSharelle; and three brothers, Alvin,

Norman and Jackie Larton.Memorial calling hours will be held

from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 atthe Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home inGroveton, and a funeral service will fol-low immediately at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donationsmay be made in Doris’ name to either theChild Advocacy Center of Coös County, 3State St., Groveton, NH 03582; or theRiverside Rescue, Inc., 236 Riverside Rd.,Lunenburg, VT 05906.

Those who wish to extend condolencesvia the on-line register book may visitwww.armstrongcharronfuneralhome.com.

SALLY WENTZELLSally S. Wentzell of Colebrook died

early on Sunday morning, February 23,2020 at her home, surrounded by the fam-ily she loved and who loved her dearly.She was one day shy of her 86th birthday.

She was born Sally Morrison Swail onFebruary 24, 1934 in West Stewartstown,and was the only child of the late Dr. ClarkE. and Doris Whittemore Swail (Trask).She had an idyllic childhood growing upon Parsons Street in Colebrook and wasgraduated from Colebrook Academy in1952. After graduation she attended a nurs-ing training program in Boston before

returning to Colebrook, where her first jobwas as a nursing assistant at the same hos-pital in which she was born.

In 1955 she was married to HaroldWentzell, and they started a life of farm-ing, first on Titus Hill and later settling onthe former Scott Farm on Reed Road,where they lived for many years raising afamily. Harold and Sally both loved todance and they both dearly loved theirfamily time, which included snowmobil-ing in the winter and boating and picnick-ing on the many lakes of northern NewHampshire and Maine in the summer. Inparticular, they loved spending time everysummer on Lake Mooselookmeguntic nearRangeley, Maine.

In the early 1960s, Sally embarked onwhat would eventually be 52 years of serv-ice to and employment with the Town ofColebrook, where she went on to meetmany people at both the local and state lev-els. She started as a part-time bookkeeperfor the town and worked for UpperConnecticut Valley Hospital in CentralSupply before going to work full-time forthe town.

She filled many roles in her many years,as secretary to the board of selectmen, taxcollector, overseer of welfare and townadministrator before becomingColebrook’s first town manager, a positionshe held until she retired. She worked asthe clerk of court for the ColebrookDistrict Court and she was also a bail com-missioner for many years.

She worked as the coordinator for thedispatch center for the Colebrook policeand fire departments, and her knowledgeof town history was instrumental in assist-ing the State of New HampshireEmergency Services during implementa-tion of the 911 emergency services system.

After retirement, she was the town’s firstwoman elected selectman and she was alsoeventually elected as a Colebrook ceme-tery trustee, a position she held until herdeath. She was also a volunteer at theUpper Connecticut Valley Hospital formany years and was a member of its Boardof Overseers.

Sally’s strong personality and laughter (Continued on Page 11)

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NOTICE TO THE VOTERS

OF THE

WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Annual Meeting (2nd Session)

The White Mountains Regional School District’s Annual Meeting(2nd Session) to elect officials and vote on warrant articles(WMRHS renovation and CTE redesign project/bond; operatingbudget; 2-year support staff collective bargaining agreement; andappropriations into capital reserves and trust funds) by official ballotwill be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at your respective pollingplaces as follows:

White Mountains Regional School Board

Carroll Town Hall 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Dalton Municipal Building 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Jefferson Town Hall 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.Lancaster Town Hall 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Whitefield C. D. McIntyre Building 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON, NH

There are openings on the Jefferson Planning Board for a regular member as well

as alternate members and the Board is asking for any Town of Jefferson citizen

who is interested in serving to contact the Jefferson Town Office at 586-4553,

any current Board member, or the secretary at [email protected]. Or

come to a Board meeting to observe and meet the Board.

The Planning Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

They consider applications for subdivision of land, boundary line adjustments,

and voluntary mergers of lots. Work is also continuing on the town’s Master

Plan, revisions to the Land Use Ordinance and the Subdivision Procedures and

Regulations.

If you are concerned about the development of the town and its environs in general which

will create conditions favorable to health, safety, convenience, and prosperity, please consider

volunteering for appointment to the Planning Board.

Obituaries(Continued From Page 10)

won her many friends around the state inall levels of government. One never had toworry where they stood with her, becauseher forthright manner made it abundantlyclear. Her likes were strong and her dis-likes were just as strong, and there wasn’tanything she wouldn’t do for those sheliked.

Sally was predeceased by her husband,Harold, and siblings Jannice Baker andClark Swail Jr.

Sally was proud of her many accom-plishments but none more than her family.She and Harold had three daughters who

survive her: Stephanie (Bruce) Lyons ofEast Colebrook, Jadean (John) Barthelmesof Hopkinton, and Alicia (Norman) Boireof Colebrook, and her “adopted” children,Millard Crawford and Virginia Early ofColebrook. She is also survived by eightgrandchildren in whom she took great joy:Stephen (Kate) Lyons of Warwick, R.I.,Jennifer (Justin) Frizzell of Colebrook,Kimberly (Ethan) Casavant of Essex, Vt.,Dana (Jon) Mullins of West Milan, Sarah(Adam Manley) Barthelmes of Chester,Kathryn (fiancé Adam Colberg) Bar-thelmes of Saint Paul, Minn., Daryl(fiancée Lisa Colavito) Boire ofChichester, and Trevor (Bridget) Boire ofRoslindale, Mass. She is also survived byher beloved great-grandchildren, Kellyand Graydon Frizzell of Colebrook, Orionand Avery Casavant of Essex, Vt., Wesleyand Delaney Mullins of West Milan, Johnand Cole Manley of Chester, and RowanBoire of Roslindale, Mass.

At Sally’s request, there will be no call-ing hours or funeral. A service will be heldat the Errol Congregational Church onMarch 15, and a graveside celebration oflife will take place in the spring at theColebrook Village Cemetery, a place sheloved dearly and where she spent manyhappy hours tending the graves of variousfamily members and friends. Memorialcontributions can be made to the charity ofone’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under thedirection of Jenkins & Newman FuneralHome in Colebrook, and condolences maybe offered to the family on-line by goingto www.jenkinsnewman.com.

Notice ofSubmission of Application/Public

Hearing on Proposal Legal/Public Notice

BeforeThe Whitefield Zoning Board

of Adjustments

Notice is hereby given in accordancewith RSA676:5 & 676:7 that an applica-tion(s) described below will be submittedto the Whitefield Zoning Board on

Monday, March 16, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.at the Town Offices located at 56 LittletonRoad during a regular meeting of theBoard.

Public Hearing(s):

Variance:

#2020-001: Owner/Applicant –Morrison Hospital Assoc. – 7 TerraceStreet, Tax Map 103 Lot 114: who is/arerequesting a variance to place a gazebocloser than the allowed 25’ setbacks(Article XIII- Absolute Criteria for allDevelopment: Site Design Standards –6.29: Setbacks) of the Development Code.

Any other business as may legally bebrought before the board.

Upon a finding by the Board that theapplication meets the submission require-ments, the Board will vote to accept theapplication as complete and a public hear-ing on the merits of the proposal will fol-low immediately.

Should a decision not be reached at thepublic hearing, this application will stayon the Zoning Board agenda until suchtime as it is either approved or disap-proved.

Available information may be viewedat the Whitefield Town Office, Mondaythrough Friday during regular businesshours. Should you wish to arrange atime to view the file or if you need assis-tance to attend this meeting contact theTown Office at (603) 837-9871.

Per order of the Whitefield Zoning Board

Frank Mai, Chairman

Cold-Weather Farming Topic ofSBFNH Program

The Small and Beginner Farmers ofNew Hampshire’s Coös County Chapterwill host a free presentation on coldweather farming at 6:30 p.m. ThursdayMarch 19, in the basement meeting roomof the Colebrook Public Library.

The presentation will be conducted byNicholas Rowley, the new University ofNew Hampshire County ExtensionOfficer in Coös County. This presentationwould be an excellent opportunity to meetNicholas and get to know what the CoösCounty Extension Office can do to helparea farmers. The public is welcome to allmeetings, and all Coös County SBFNHchapter events can be found on theirFacebook page.

PUBLIC NOTICE

YOUNG AUTHORS’ PRESENTATIONKid’s Connection in Jefferson celebrated the writing process by participating in a young authors’program on February 20, where they presented their writing projects and got to experienceencouragement from seeing their work in print. In front, from left to right, are Alyana Whipple,Molly Savage and Brilynn Whipple; in the back are Connor Perry, Joshua Ford, Ben Hicks,Alexis Hicks, classroom assistant Emily Kopp, Aiden Whipple, Rowen Qualter, Lily Sentz,teacher Bonnie Hicks and Isabella Ford. (Courtesy photo)

The Mohawk Grange in Colebrook is put-ting together a cookbook, and welcomesrecipes from northern Grange members inStratford, Colebrook and Pittsburg, localfarm families, sugaring operations, old log-ging camps, and recreational camps fromdays gone by and recent times. “We wouldlike it to be diversified,” said organizer SallyHodge, “from haying time tonics to meatpies and bread pudding.”

August 1 is the deadline to submit recipesand other items, which must be sent in digi-tal format to the Colebrook Copy Center, [email protected]; proprietor

Darlene Smith may be reached with ques-tions at 603-237-0999. Old photos are alsowelcome, and may be sent to Ms. Hodge at348 East Colebrook Road in Colebrook; shemay be reached at 603-331-5073.

“We would like pictures of family mem-bers, barns, horses at sugaring, farming orlogging camps, along with old-time sayingsand stories, and histories of the MohawkGrange from our local neighbors,” Ms.Hodge said. The committee hopes to have itpublished before the annual Mohawk GrangeChicken Pie Supper in early October.

Mohawk Grange Seeks Recipes, Photosfor Cookbook to Be Published This Fall

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25. Surrenders30. Dog with long, silky coat and droop-ing ears31. Sun up in New York32. Lead alloy33. Eastern Asian plant38. Rapid deployment force (abbr.)41. Japanese warrior43. Festivity45. Interruptions47. Nonsense (slang)49. Data mining methodology (abbr.)50. Calvary sword

55. French river56. Global business conference (abbr.)57. Afflicted59. Con man’s game60. No (Scottish)61. Jewish spiritual leader62. Fish63. Camera term (abbr.)64. Impudence

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$4 per week for two weeks or more, if paid in advanceRates are for up to 30 words; additional words 15¢ each.

Order classifieds by phone (603-237-5501), by FAX (5060)or e-mail: [email protected]

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!!PRICE REDUCED AGAIN!!Breathtaking river-front home on 25 acres inthe heart of the North Country. 3 bedrms, 2baths, kitchen includes SS appliances andgranite countertops, 2,580 sq. ft. Tons of

natural light, views of mountains and rollinglandscape. Excellent location, private setting,

close to town. Attached garage.Great NEWLY REDUCED Price — $220,000.

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‘00 Ski-Doo MXZ700, black, studded track andin excellent condition. $1,500 FIRM- call

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‘03 Arctic Cat, 4-stroke, 660, 2up, 2,300 miles;and ‘05 Arctic Cat, 4-stroke, 660 Turbo, 3,250miles. Good condition. $4,800 for both. Call

603-237-5794 or 603-331-5282.

*BUYINGSNOWMOBILES,

ATVs and Motorcycles.Call 603-538-6963 evenings

or 802-487-4449 days.

Bentley electric guitar w/case & a Marlboroamp. Asking $175. Call 603-636-2851.

Blake’s Electronics, etc.23 Union St., Whitefield, NHacross from Dunkin’ Donuts.

Receivers, tuners, cassettes, CD, DVD players,speakers, surround-sound systems, car audio &accessories, guitars, amps, MP3 players, iPods,

misc. cords. A few good bicycles left.Credit cards accepted.

Tuesday through Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sun.10am-2pm

CLOSED on MondaysCall Eric at 603-991-2242.

Firewood: cut split and delivered. Taking ordersfor now, spring and summer delivery. $230 per

cord or $225 per cord for two cord load inColebrook area. Delivery charge may apply

outside of that area. Will deliver from Pittsburgto Berlin. Pricing outside of Colebrook areadepends on delivery location. Call or text

603-728-9245.

First Crop Hay.Call 603-331-5073

Free: 24” Zenith color TV. Call Linda237-5501.

House for sale. 379 Titus Hill Road. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 2,100 sq. ft. Call 603-237-8301

for more info.

Lakefront lot. Old cabin removed — transferable permit to rebuild. Access

via state road. Electric and phone utilitieson site. Recreational opportunities abound.Waterfront — a wise investment. $129,000.

Call 360-918-1786.

Quality used tires bought and sold — 312 Carlton Hill Rd., Colebrook.

603-237-5118.

Two glider-rockers and 2 ottomans (w / newcushions)- $160 for all. Call 802-277-5289 and

ask for Theresa.

Always BuyingAll types of coins,

tokens, paper money, etc. U.S. & foreign. Lancaster Coin Shop

52 Main St.Call Tom P. 603-631-5668.

Antique Estate Cleanouts Wanted:Buying the old contents of barns, garages,homes, out-buildings, etc., what-have-you.

Call Tom P. at 603-631-5668.

Looking for a 3-4 bdrm. house to rent or rent-to-own with hot water and heat @ $800 month-

ly. Preferably in Groveton or Lancaster, NHarea. Looking to move ASAP. Please contact

with any information 603-922-5202.

Wanted:Old guns and gun parts, operational or not.Also, gold ammo and reloading supplies.

Knives and old military items, helmets etc.Located in Lancaster, NH. Call Tom P.

603-631-5668.

CLASSIFIEDS

GSIL is seeking compassionate, dependableindividuals to assist consumers in their homes

with personal care, light housekeeping, groceryshopping, errands, etc. We offer flexible sched-uling with opportunities to work full time, parttime, or just a few hours a week if you’re justlooking for a little extra income. Experience

with personal care is helpful, however, trainingis provided. Please contact Ashley at

603-568-4930 for more information. * A back-ground check is required. GSIL is an EOE.

Help Wanted- Experienced Bartender Server-full time. Must be reliable. Applications avail-

able at Black Bear Tavern, 151 Main St.,Colebrook, NH.

Part-time breakfast cook position available.Apply at Tall Timber Lodge, Pittsburg — call

603-538-6651 or send resume to:[email protected]

Plumbing & Heating InstallerExc. salary & benefits, exp. required. Call or

send resume to:Colebrook Plumbing & Heating, Inc.13 Parsons St., Colebrook, NH 03576

603-237-8301

EMPLOYMENTReceptionist / Office Assistant

Immediate clerical opening in Lancaster.Responsible for phones, email, copying, filing,scanning, and other general office duties. Musthave strong organizational skills, responsiblework ethic, professional phone manner andsolid experience with Microsoft Office soft-

ware. Full-time entry-level position with bene-fits. Equal opportunity employer. Send resumeand references to c/o News & Sentinel, Box 39,

Colebrook, NH 03576.

SEASONAL GREENHOUSESeeking Hardworking, Motivated Individual

Who cares about Plants for this Spring!Send Work History to:

[email protected] Mail: 268 Elm St., Lancaster, NH 03584

The Rainbow Grille has the following positionsavailable: server, bartender, part-time dishwash-

er. The Rainbow Grille is recognized as theGreat North Woods Favorite Restaurant by NHMagazine. If you are interested in being a partof our award-winning team, please view addi-

tional information and apply online atRainbowGrille.com

White Mountains Regional School District

2019-2020 School YearCoaching Staff

• Varsity Golf• Assistant Track Coach (HS)

(Please contact Kerry Brady, AD – 837-2528)

2020-2021 School YearProfessional Staff

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness Coordinator (WES/LES)

All applicants must apply on Schoolspring.comPaper applications will not be accepted.

For further information, contact:

Roxanne H. Ball, Adm. Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools/Human Resources

White Mountains Regional School District

SAU #36

14 King Square

Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598

TEL.: 603-837-9363/FAX: 603-837-2326

Email: [email protected]

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**Rent Me!!To do odd jobs in & around your home that just

never get done. Not a contractor, just a plain,retired handyman. Low rates.

Don, 603-237-2427.

**Sylvia’s Lunch Break**257 Summer Street

Lancaster, NH603-788-3328

Monday / Saturday 7am — 2pmBreakfast & Lunch all day!

*March Special*Two Eggs, Toast & Coffee

$4.99Made-to-order

homemade breads, doughnuts, pies, muffins,whoopie pies

— CRABAPPLE GROOMING — “The Groomer That Cares”

All breed dog groomingPlease call or email for appointments

603-237-4385 (evenings)[email protected]

Also, feel free to follow us on Facebook!

— MUSIC LESSONS-For the Common Person!

Guitar — Piano — Voice — BanjoMandolin — Violin / Fiddle — Harmonica

Individualized lessons — All levelsROBERTA’S STUDIO

802-624-0159

AFFORDABLE CARPENTER for all yourbuilding projects: New kitchens, baths; win-

dows & doors. Siding too. For all your interiorrenovation needs and home repairs. Lunenburg,

Lancaster, Littleton and surrounding areas.Fully insured. 35 years of exp. Call603-991-4023 for a free estimate.

BRIAN KINGSLEYPAINTING & INTERIOR REMODELING

All aspects of interior painting, staining,polyurethane finishes, wall paper removal &hanging, sheetrock installation, mud & tape,carpentry, doors, windows, molding, etc. Call

603-788-4407 or 603-631-1763.

Bud St. Pierre HVACSheet Metal Shop & Fabrication

295 Gray Road, ColebrookCall 603-237-8488.

C4 AUTOMOTIVE603-237-4422

Woolwax UndercoatingCars: $199.95

Trucks: $299.95

Cabinets, bookcases, vanities & more. If youcan imagine it, we can make it! 25 years of

design & building experience. Visitwww.gnallen.com or call Jerry at

603-237-8432.

Cherry Mountain KennelBoarding, Grooming & Training104 Hazen Road, Whitefield, NH

Hours by appt. onlywww.CherryMountainKennel.com

603-837-2448

COUNTRY HOME RESTORATIONPlumbing, painting, drywall, floors, trim, decks,

kitchens & baths, fire & water damage, elect-water heaters, property checks, handyman, etc.-

NEK VT & NH(802) 892-1065

[email protected]

DALTON HOME MAINTENANCEGeneral home repairs & maintenance, light car-pentry. Replacing fixtures, safety modifications

and more. Over 30 years of experience inbuilding and maintenance trades. Fully insured.Free estimates. Dalton, Whitefield, Lancaster,Littleton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem and nearby

areas. Call Brian at 1-603-991-2538.

Floor sanding, hard and soft wood floors. Stairsprofessionally repaired, sanded & refinished. 30years experience w/all types of wood flooring

— new to historic. Call Tom P. at603-631-5668.

Justin Tyme Woodworks& Property Maintenance

Plowing ServicesCall Josh for a free estimate!

1-603-331-5935

Colebrook — For sale or rent — a fully furnished3-bedroom 2-story home on 1+ / -acres locatedat 56 Route 26. Monthly $1,200 plus utilities.Please call 603-237-8301 or email colebrook-

[email protected]

Colebrook — South Main Street. New Paint,new flooring, new cabinets. Heat, Hot Water &

Electricity. Call 802-277-8670.



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NURSE MANAGERCoös County Family Health Services is seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager to oversee

nursing services at our 3 outpatient clinics in Berlin and Gorham, NH.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily oversight of nursing department operations.• The hiring, training & evaluation of nursing department staff.

• Address complaints and resolve problems.• Assists the organization’s Chief Operating Officer to develop and maintain

department standards, policies and procedures consistent with state and federal regulations.

Applicant must be licensed in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse, have 5 years ofnursing experience (outpatient preferred), supervisory skills and experience, strong

computer skills, flexibility & desire to work in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.

Full benefits package includes:Health and Dental Insurance

Health Reimbursement AccountFlexible Spending Account

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance401k MatchEarned Time

CCFHS is a HRSA Nurse Corps-approved site.

Please submit application, cover letter & resumé by April 1, 2020 to:Human Resources Department

Coös County Family Health Services54 Willow Street Berlin NH 03570

An Equal Opportunity Employer

OFFICE HELP WANTEDLooking for an office person with accounting/Bookkeepingskills in our Lancaster office ASAP.

Duties include, but not limited to assisting in AccountsPayable, scheduling trucks, acquiring permits, monitor truckscale, data entry, monitor phones and emails and assist theController and the Owner. Must be extremely detail orientedand able to multi-task. Construction, logging, trucking and payroll experience helpful.

Send resumé and cover letter [email protected]

Cook Tri-County CAP

Head Start Colebrook Area Program

Requires skills in cooking in quantity, the ability to managefood services, complete neces-

sary records and work with youngchildren and their families.

This is a full-time, up to 30.5 hrs./wk., and

up to 40 wks./yr. position. Salary is $10.71/hr.

Benefits package with paid schoolvacations and sick leave

as accrued.

Interested candidates please applywith a letter of introduction to:

Tri-County Head Start, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, NH 03570

or email [email protected]és will be accepted until the

position is filled.EOE

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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUEDColebrook, NH- Monadnock Village

Apartments: Immediate Vacancies — One bed-room apartments for seniors age 62 or older

and for a Person Living with a Disability. Onsite laundry, smoke free, includes heat, hotwater, electric, on sight mail delivery and a

community room. Rent is approximately 30%of income.

Contact AHEAD Property Managementat 800-974-1377.

Applicants must income qualify.Equal Housing Opportunity.ISA www.homesahead.org

Errol — 2-bdrm., furnished on ATV & snowmo-bile trail w/easy access to boat launch, inc.

heat, electric, hot water, satellite tv, large livingroom, rear deck and big yard. Rates start at $60

nightly, $300 weekly, $750 monthly. Call formore info at 603-482-0921.

Groveton, NH- Immediate Vacancy — StudioApartment. For Seniors (age 62 or older) and

People Living With Disabilities. Rent is 30% ofincome and includes all utilities. Propertyincludes community room, on-site laundry

facility and delivered mail. Smoke free.Contact AHEAD Property Management

at 800-974-1377.Applicants must income qualify.

Equal Housing Opportunity.ISA www.homesahead.org

Jefferson, NH- 1-bdr. apt. on 2nd floor for rent.Available as of 03/15/2020. $625.00 per month,includes heat, trash collection and satellite serv-ice. Recently painted. Near ski mobile trail andPondicherry Preserve. Large shared yard with

views. 1 year lease, first month, securitydeposit and references required. Call (603)991-0990 or email lovejoy [email protected].

Lancaster, NH — McKee Inn: ImmediateVacancies — One and two bedroom apartmentsfor Seniors (age 62 or older) or Persons LivingWith a Disability. On-site laundry, smoke free,

includes heat, hot water and electric and onsight mail delivery. Rent is approximately 30%

of income.Contact AHEAD Property Management

at 800-974-1377.Applicants must income qualify.

Equal Housing Opportunity.ISA www.homesahead.org

Northumberland — Rooms for rent. $150 / week(plus tax) for one person. $250 / week (plus tax)for couple. Everything included. Lic.#062735.

Call 603-636-5007.

Stewartstown — in-town, 3-bedrm, 2nd floor,living room, kitchen, 1 1/2 bath, washer &

dryer hook-ups, stove, refrigerator, heat includ-ed. Starting at $750. Call 603-237-8301.

WhitefieldNORTH OF THE NOTCHES, LLC

Offering renovated cottages with full kitchenson Mirror Lake, next to Grandma’s Kitchen

in Whitefield.$95 / night, $380 / wk,

$950 / month (plus utilities if monthly).Call 978-480-0844

Whitefield, NH-Highland House:Immediate Vacancies — One and two bed-

room apartments for seniors age 62 or olderand for a Person Living with a Disability. On

site laundry, smoke free, includes heat, hotwater, electric, on sight mail delivery and acommunity room. Rent is 30% of income.Contact AHEAD Property Management at

800-974-1377.Applicants must income quality.

Equal Housing Opportunity.ISA www.homestead.org

-Littleton — On the Riverwalk -Office, Studio, Workshop space.

320 — 3,000 sq. ft.From $375 / mo. Heat and elec. inc.

Tannery Marketplace, 111 Saranac StreetCall 603-991-0495.

CAVEAT EMPTOR: Latin for “Buyer,Beware.” We cannot and will not be

responsible for the veracity of advertisements,as it is realistically impossible for us to screen

them all. The vast majority are just fine, butnow and then a flim-flam slips by — The editor.

Full Time Community Integrator Position*Generous Benefits package

We are a nonprofit agency that continues to expand!We are increasing our workforce to provide direct support to adults who have a

developmental disability, to live meaningful lives in our community. You will support individuals in work and volunteer settings and help to develop social connections withinthe community. We currently have an opening in our Colebrook and Groveton office.

We offer competitive wages, mileage reimbursement, employee uition assistanceand a generous vacation and sick time benefit package.

Applicants must have at a minimum High School diploma/GED required.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance andthe completion of criminal and background checks. This Agency is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, and Provider.

If you are interested, you can submit a resumé or pick up an application at:

Vershire Center24 Depot St., Colebrook NH 03576

Or call: 603-447-8248 for more information.

JOB OPENING

Northern Human Services

Case Manager

Northern Human Services Colebrook/ Groveton has an opening for a CaseManager to provide case management, skills training and supports to primarily

adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position with great benefits.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field is required. Prior experience withmental illness and/or knowledge of area resources would be helpful. Strong

organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Please send resumé and letter of interest by Friday, March 13th to:

James Michaels MS, LCMHC, MLADC

Director of Behavioral Health

[email protected]

Mental Health Center

55 Colby Street, Colebrook, NH 03576

(603) 237-4955

Town of Errol

Employment Opportunity – Immediate Opening

Financial Administrator

Part time – 20 hours per weekResponsibilities: Working closely with the Board of Selectmen,town employees and elected officials to meet the financial needsof the town.

Qualifications: Organized, ability to work independently and aspart of a team, ability to multi-task, working knowledge of Mi-crosoft Word and Excel, knowledge of BMSI software preferredbut not mandatory.

To apply:

Email resumé to: [email protected] mail resumé to: Town of Errol, PO Box 100, Errol, NH 03579

Applications accepted until position is filled.Please contact the Town Office with questions at 482-3351.

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SHANEBEATTIE

VOTE

I am a candidate for selectman for thetown of Lancaster and would

appreciate your vote on March 10.- Shane Beattie Paid Political Advertisement

Shane Beattie, Lancaster, NH

Answers to Puzzles from page 12

and provided primarily by nurses whospecialize in end-of-life care; however,volunteers, social workers, clergy, homehealth aides and homemakers are allessential contributors to the care and well-being of the patient and their loved ones.

North Country Home Health andHospice is an affiliate of North CountryHealthcare, which serves all of Coös andthe northern part of Grafton counties.More information is available on-line atnorthcountryhomehealth-hospice.org.

Hospice Volunteer Training(Continued From Page 1)

The plain, plain sugarless, and unfrostedraised doughnuts do not have to featuremaple syrup or maple sugar as an ingredi-ent—the idea is to make something thatgoes well with maple syrup. Frosted dough-nuts must include maple syrup or maplesugar as an ingredient, in either the dough-nut, the frosting, or both. The doughnut,including any frosting, must be made fromscratch by the contestant.

Entries must be registered the day of thefestival, between 8 and 10 a.m. at theDoughnut Contest registration table at theLunenburg School. Entries must consist ofsix doughnuts on a plate (paper is fine) in aplastic bag that is recloseable, along with anenvelope containing the complete recipeused to make the doughnuts and the baker’sname, address and phone number.

The recipe does not become property ofthe TOCC, but will be reviewed as part of

the registration process. If the entrant doesnot want the recipe to be included in afuture booklet of contest recipes, it will bereturned when registration is complete.

Questions may be directed to Gary [email protected] or 802-274-6836.

Doughnut Contest(Continued From Page 1)

1,000-POINT SCORERThe White Mountains Regional High Schoolboys ended the regular season with two roadgames, and senior Jackson Curtis scored his1,000th varsity basketball point at Newfoundlast Tuesday, February 25.

(Arlene Allin photo)

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