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FISH SMILE, TOOThe Belmont brothers, four-year-old Nicholas four and five-year-old Joseph, said the fish weresmiling for the camera too, displaying their catches at the Otis Shannon Memorial FishingDerby. The event for kids ages 4-12 was held on Sunday, June 3 at Otis Pond behind the Grove-ton Fish and Game Club in Stark. (Arlene Allin photo)

The Kiwanis Club of Colebrook is prepar-ing to celebrate the fifth anniversary of theNH-VT Covered Bridge Half Marathon &Relay, which starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,June 16 in Colebrook’s business park on BillBromage Drive. Events on the 13.1-milecourse are the individual half-marathon, and

four- and two-person relays. Millennium Running is once again provid-

ing on-line registration, which is availableuntil noon on Friday, June 15 at www.run-reg.com. Race-day registration is also avail-able for all events, and details can be found atwww.nhvthalfmarathon.com. Additionalinformation is also available from directorsJulie Riffon, at [email protected], orLaurie Cotnoir at [email protected].

New this year is a partnership with UpperConnecticut Valley Hospital, which will holdits second annual Walk for Health (approxi-mately 3.8 miles) on the same day. The walk

NH-VT Covered Bridge Half-Marathon & Relay to Celebrate 5th Year, June 16

I attended a rural, one-room school formy first two years of education. Thiswould have included 1952-53 term and1954-55 term. I remember all of us inattendance watching out the windows, andseeing the smoke from the LancasterHouse Hotel on Main Street when itburned in 1955.

There were many such schools in thearea at the time, including one in theGrange area and one on Stebbins Hill nearthe village of Lancaster. These neighbor-hood schools were all built to the same or

very similar plans and were easily recog-nized as schools by observing the size,shape and layout of the buildings. The oneI went to was in an area called The Gore.

“Gore” is a triangular piece of cloth orland, and the Gore here refers to a piece ofland once known as Barkers Location,which used to sit between the townshipsof Jefferson and Lancaster and wasannexed by Lancaster around 1819. Oneof the lines went from the current positionon Route 2 near the end of Turnpike Road,

Memories of the One-Room Gore School

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The partnership brings together DHMCendocrinologists Richard J. Comi, MD,and Sushela S. Chaidarun, MD, with CoösCounty Family Health patients using

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OBITUARIES

VICTORIA BEATONVictoria I. (Buteau) Beaton, 92, of

Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018,at her home after a brief illness, surround-ed by her loving family.

Victoria was born April 4, 1926, inMarshfield, Vt. She was the daughter ofGaudias “Joe” and Roseanna (LaRocque)Buteau. Victoria and her nine older siblingswere raised in homes across the NorthCountry, as her family followed lumberingwork provided in logging camps through-out the Great North Woods. She was grad-uated from Lancaster Academy in 1944.

On June 13, 1945 she was married toRobert J. Beaton Sr. and together theyraised three sons, Robert Jr., Timothy andStephen.

In addition to her parents, she was prede-

ceased by her husband, Robert (Bob)Beaton Sr., who passed away on April 6,2017. Victoria began working for her hus-band as a bookkeeper at J.S. Beaton &Sons Plumbing after her boys startedschool, and retired in the late 1970s.

Vickie was a woman of great faith andintegrity, and was a member of the AllSaints’ Catholic Church in Lancaster. Sheraised her three boys in the church andmade sure they were good altar boys.

Her greatest love was her family, andfamily always came first. She was a rolemodel and a source of strength for all herchildren and grandchildren, Wendy,Robbie, Christopher and Alex. Each fami-ly member has cherished stories of timespent with her.

She was a wonderful baker, and an unbe-lievable housekeeper. She loved sitting onher front porch during the summer monthswatching baseball games at the ColonelTown Fields. A few balls always seemed tocome her way and bounce off the house orinto windows.

She leaves behind her three children,Robert J. Beaton Jr. (spouse Linda),Timothy Beaton, and Stephen Beaton(spouse Jayne); four grandchildren, WendyBeaton Boucher (spouse Paul), RobbieBeaton (spouse Karen), ChristopherBeaton and Alex Beaton; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Boucher, TylerBeaton and Zachary Beaton, each the appleof her eye.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat-ed on Saturday morning, June 2 at AllSaints Church in Lancaster, officiated byRev. Matthew Mason, pastor, and followedby burial at Calvary Cemetery inLancaster.

In lieu of flowers, donations may bemade to the All Saints’ Catholic Church inLancaster or the Tabernacle Society of allSaints’ Catholic Church. Arrangements areunder the direction of Bailey FuneralHome in Lancaster, and those who wishmay visit www.baileyfh.net to extend on-line condolences.

COMMITTAL SERVICEFOR CAROL CALO

A graveside committal service for CarolSue (Brown) Calo, of Florida and formerlyof Pittsburg, who died on December 13,2017, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June16 at the Hollow Cemetery in Pittsburg. Areception will follow at the FarnhamChurch Community Hall in Pittsburg.

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GEORGE DELONGGeorge O. DeLong, 89, of Colebrook,

died on Wednesday evening, May 30,2018 at his daughter’s home in WestStewartstown with his family by his side,and after a brief period of failing health.

He was born in Colebrook on May 28,1929, and was the son of the late Georgeand Glenora (Bellville) DeLong. Georgeattended schools in Colebrook and laterserved with honor in the Army during theKorean conflict in the early 1950s.

Upon returning to the North Country,George worked for many years for theBrown Company and later the StratfordPlywood Mill. For a time, he owned andoperated the Shell gas station in Stratford,and he later operated a little restaurant onMain Street in Colebrook. He was able toretire at an early age, and began to buy,refurbish and re-sell properties. He alsoconstructed many homes in the area.

George and his wife enjoyed winteringin Florida for many years. While there, hehelped to build the Epcot Center at DisneyWorld and he later worked as a securityguard at Disney. George was a lifelongmember and former trustee of the TrinityUnited Methodist Church in Colebrook.

George is survived by his two sons,George “Butch” DeLong of Colebrookand Kevin DeLong of Boston; a daughter,Cathy Paige and her husband Robert ofWest Stewartstown; four grandchildren,twelve great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife of62 years, Doris M. (Stanton) DeLong in2016; two brothers, Wayne and CleoughDeLong; and two sisters, Theresa Hodgeand Charlotte DeLong.

Memorial calling hours were held onTuesday evening, June 5 at the Jenkins &Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. Agraveside service with military honorswas held on Wednesday morning at theColebrook Village Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy in Mr.DeLong’s memory may be made to theTrinity United Methodist Church, 28Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576.Condolences may be offered to the familyon-line at www.jenkinsnewman.com.

COMMITTAL SERVICEFOR SHIRLEY FURGERSON

A committal service for ShirleyFurgerson, 79, of Enfield, Conn., whodied on January 21, will be held at 10 a.m.Wednesday, June 13 at the Colebrook

Village Cemetery. The Rev. TiimothyBrooks will officiate.

GRAVESIDE SERVICEFOR HELEN GOULD

A graveside service for Helen M. Gould,92, of Guildhall and formerly ofColebrook and Lancaster, who died onMarch 4, will be held at 2 p.m. onSaturday, June 16 at the Colebrook VillageCemetery. Arrangements are under thedirection of Bailey Funeral Home inLancaster, and those who wish mayextend condolences at www.baileyfh.net.

COMMITTAL SERVICE FOR EDNA HAYNES

A graveside committal service for EdnaOliver Haynes, 90, who died on February16, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,June 9 at the Colebrook Village Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy in Mrs. Haynes’memory may be made to St. Stephen’sEpiscopal Church, PO Box 85, Colebrook,NH 03576. Arrangements are under thedirection of Jenkins & Newman FuneralHome in Colebrook.

WADE HIBBARDWade “Buzzy” Ellis Hibbard of

Pittsburg died in the early morning hoursof May 28, 2018, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer, at peace and sur-rounded by love.

He was born on June 27, 1953 in WestStewartstown, the only son of George E.and Irene (Young) Hibbard. He resided inPittsburg his entire life, and attendedClarksville and Pittsburg schools.

Buzzy was married to his soulmateSusan L. Carpenter in 1975 in Bristol,Conn. He was a devoted husband andfather who especially enjoyed spendingtime with his grandchildren. He was ahard-working, strong and courageous manwho overcame many obstacles throughouthis life.

Buzzy was a man of many talents,known for his skill and knowledge in allaspects of logging along with carpentry,welding, mechanics, and sharpening any-thing from chainsaws to garden shears tolawn mower blades. He was always will-ing to lend a hand.

A true outdoorsman and avid hunter, hefound great enjoyment in the woods,whether working or hunting. It was muchmore than a sport to him; it was a way oflife. He also enjoyed gardening and was

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The conference will kick off at 7 p.m.Friday, with a service on Saturday eveningat the same time. There will be a fellow-ship meal and all are invited to attend at 5p.m. before the Saturday evening service.On Sunday the services begin at 10 and 11a.m. and 6 p.m.

Dr. Edgar Feghaly is a missionary withWorld Wide New Testament BaptistMissions. He planted the Bible BaptistChurch in Haddath, Lebanon, and fromthat base of operations he reaches out toLebanese Arabs and the people that come

from various African countries to work inLebanon.

Dr. Feghaly and his wife Roseann havetwo children, and continue to work active-ly planting churches in the Middle East.Also presenting their work will be mis-sionary Ed Bauman (Puerto Rico) and theBroskie familym who minister in St.Augustine, Fla., working with BaptistsMissions to Forgotten People.

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Twin Mountain Baptist Church PlansMissions Conference on June 15-17

JROTC HIGHWAY CLEANUPThe cadets from the White Mountains Regional High School Army JROTC program participat-ed in their annual Adopt A Highway clean-up project on Friday, May 25, and removed 62 bagsof litter along a three-mile stretch on Route 3 between Whitefield and Lancaster.

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The Connecticut River Artisan Groupwill feature the pottery of Colebrook artistLinda Tase for the next five weeks in itsgallery space at Fiddleheads, 110 MainStreet in Colebrook. An opening receptionwill be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridayevening, June 8 with complimentary wine,beverages, fruit and cheese.

CRAG hosts themed group exhibitsthroughout the year, but also has opportu-nities for individual artists to showcasetheir work. Linda’s pottery will be on dis-play and available for purchase from June2 until July 13.

Linda Tase grew up in Sarasota, Fla.,“mostly on and in the water when I wasn’ton a horse or near the circus grounds,” shesaid. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art

and history from Ripon College in 1971and worked as a potter in Sarasota andLongboat Key, Fla. Linda “moved upnorth, married, and came to Colebrook in1976, spending those years raising a fam-ily.”

In 2012 she found the Littleton StudioSchool and has “reconnected with clay ina big way.” When Linda’s not hangingwith family or on a horse, the studio is hersecond home. “My work is strongly influ-enced by a watery childhood, the animalsI live with and the beauty of the naturalworld,” she said.

More information about CRAG mem-bership and exhibit sponsorships may befound on Facebook or by calling 603-237-9302.

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Past, Present, and MidgeBy Midge Rosebrook

Be So Good, They Can Never Forget You!

On May 19th, at the EasternSnowmobile Racing Hall of Fame induc-tion ceremony in Crane’s SnowmobileMuseum, this story teller and snowmobilehistory buff pointed to a framed quote,asking those who were present to remem-ber these words, “Be so good, they cannever forget you!” and stating, “That’swhy they’re here.”

I then proceeded to read RichardSimula’s memorable and vivid account ofa snowmobile race that happened 46 yearsago and maybe some of my readers caughtit a couple of weeks ago as my guest story.Now 63, Rick never forgot the names ofthose daring young men of so long ago.

I’m using his story as an example just tomake a point, which is that no matter whatwe choose to do in life, don’t we all hopeto make our mark? We’d like to believe,aside from our immediate families, thatpeople will remember us when we’regone.

I’ll use Dick Monahan as an example,

because I know his story so well. Manyyears after he died, his old customers werestill approaching me with emotional sto-ries of how he helped them when theyneeded a hand. To them, Dick was muchmore than a gas station owner, he was anangel wearing blue coveralls. Theyremembered him not as a good businessman, but simply as a good man.

He didn’t start out in life wonderinghow others would remember him afterhe’s gone. Dick had to quit school at 16, asdid many other young men during theGreat Depression, to help their familiesput food on the table. His main concern inlife at the time was trying to get one moreload of pulp to the paper mill before themill yard closed. Then he had to driveback into the woods after dark to load thetruck by lantern light, all by hand, and beready to make another trip to the mill firstthing the next morning.

During World War II, Dick drove a ten-ton wrecker through the battlefields ofFrance and Germany for five long yearsand by the end of that war, he’d had

enough of truck driving. Dick’s dreamwhen he returned home was to have hisown business and to serve the public. Soin 1953, he unlocked the front door to aMain Street Gulf station, and did so everymorning for the next 35 years.

It’s been over 30 years since the lasttime the front door was unlocked atMonahan’s Gulf, but people still tell mewhich Dick’s stories are their favorite.Which brings us back to, “Be so good,they can never forget you!”

To this year’s graduating class, specifi-cally the ones who can’t wait to get the

heck out of Lancaster and never lookback, to further your education, to get thatdream job making huge dollars in a bigcity somewhere, I say good luck andGodspeed. But for those few who, like me,were born lacking the benefit of havingenough grey matter upstairs to chew gum,wear a jock’s jacket and do math at thesame time, Lancaster isn’t such a badplace to be.

But there is one thing I’m going to tellyou right now—you’re not going any-where being a slacker! Just because

MUSICAL PERFORMANCEBrian Bille, Melaney Hibbard (middle) and Kendra Learned entertained the crowd gathered atMohawk Falls in Colebrook on Thursday for Key Club Appreciation Night. (Jake Mardin photo)


On May 13th a wonderful event washeld at White Mountains Regional HighSchool—the sixth annual Brookie’sChallenge. It is such a collaborative, funevent. The students pitch in and volunteerto do what is needed. The weather wasgorgeous, the food was delicious, and thetrail was fast.

The proceeds from this event benefit theBrooke Ramsdell Memorial ScholarshipFund. Scholarships are given annually tograduating WMRHS students who exem-plify excellence and leadership in the ath-letic realm, and assist in building a posi-tive school climate. This is such a wonder-ful way to remember and honor Brooke.She loved being a student at WMRHS andThe Whitefield School, and participatingin sports and all the extracurricular activi-ties.

Special thanks to Stephanie Glidden,who organizes this event; to Chef MattHolland and his culinary team for a deli-cious meal; and to Mr. Michael Berry,principal, and his staff at White MountainsRegional High School who make this

event possible. We would like to thank everyone who

came out and participated in the 5KRun/Walk. The trail is wonderful to walkand run on. It was a great day, and we cer-tainly appreciate all who come and sup-port this event.

We also want to extend a sincere thank-you to the event sponsors, as without theirsupport this event would not be possible:Dalton Mountain Motorsports, TheLantern, Hicks Logging, The CarlislePlace Day Spa, Old Corner Store, Santa’sVillage, Lancaster Dental Care, MountainView Dental, The Mountain View GrandResort & Spa, Pete & Gerry’s OrganicEggs, Fitch Fuel, North Country Ford,Geo. M. Stevens & Son Co., Aylakai,Triangle Dairy Bar, Lufkin’s ServiceCenter, Presby Environmental, NorthtownAssociates, Lancaster Fair Association,Andy & Margo Cliché (NAU-NAARPUQ), and Smokin-T’s.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Brooke Ramsdell’s Family

CARD OF THANKS

2018 BACCALAUREATE SERVICEThe annual ecumenical Baccalaureate service was held at Lancaster Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ on Sunday, June 3, celebrated by Rev. Timothy Brooks of St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch, Rev. Matthew Mason from Gate of Heaven Parish, Rev. Sharon van der Laan of Lan-caster Congregational United Church of Christ, and Rev. Greg Vigne of Community BaptistChurch of Whitefield, with music by accompanist Barbara Roberts. The participating graduates,from left to right, are Matthew Kopp, Kaitlyn Nelson, Brianna Watson, Kennedy Blanchette,Kylee Bailey, Cameron Bosse, Annie Kopp, Mathew Maccarone, Ansen Cassady, Luke Beaulieu,Jacob Labounty, Samuel Call and Jacqueline LaFlam. The service concluded with cake andpunch provided by Lancaster Congregational UCC. (Courtesy photo)

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SHANNON FAMILY EVENTThe Shannon family—Luke Jr., Kormick, Connor and Matt—were at the Otis Shannon Memo-rial Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 3. The Groveton Fish and Game Club organized the event,held on the first Sunday in June at Otis Pond in Stark. (Arlene Allin photo)

In the late 1950s the Groveton Fish andGame Club established a fishing derby foryoungsters ages four to 12. Seventeenyears ago its name was changed to theOtis Shannon Memorial Fishing Derby,and the event is held on the first Sunday inJune at Otis Pond.

Last Sunday, June 3, 80 youngsterscame to fish in three different age cate-gories in 10-minute sessions to catch onefish and have it measured. Then the threegroups start again before awards are givenfor the largest and smallest in each agegroup. Awards are then given to the largestand smallest fish in each age group. Kidscan stay afterward and catch the five-fishlimit set in Fish and Game rules. IvanShannon had seven grandchildren fishinglast Sunday, and a one-week-old in a car-riage at the derby.

Among the four- to six-year olds—oreven younger sometimes—Hunter Burnsof Boomfield, age five, had the smallest at6.5 inches, and the largest was a whooping16-incher caught by Jackson Riff ofGroveton, also five.

In the age 7-9 category with 26 kidscompeting, eight-year-old Miaya Dodgeof Lisbon had the smallest at 6.25 inches,and nine-year-old Lilianna Pelchat ofLancaster had the largest at 9.5 inches.

There were 22 kids in the age 10-12 cat-egory, where the smallest was a 6.75-inch-er caught by 12-year-old Kaden Cloutierof Groveton, and the largest was a 10.5-inch fish landed by 11-year-old SarahBerry of Whitefield.

The Sons of American Legion will hostanother fishing derby on Father’s Day,June 17 on Emerson Road in Stark.

Biggest & Littlest Fish Rewardedin Otis Shannon Fishing Derby

ANIMAL RESCUE’S TOP FUND-RAISERSAbout two dozen dogs of all descriptions and their human entourages took part in Sunday morn-ing’s Strut Your Mutt event in Colebrook, which raised about $2,800 for the Coös Animal Sanc-tuary. Seven-year-old Michael Inkell emptied his personal savings account to contribute $18 andCharlie Young worked to raise $1,088 in pledges. After receiving certificates for their efforts, thepair posed for this photo. (Rob Maxwell photo)

Our Corner Store, situated at 4 MainStreet in Whitefield, will offer a $5 bagsale this Friday and Saturday, June 8 and9. The store has plenty of warm-weatherclothing items and a number of things thatwould make a great Father’s Day gift,including clothing, videos and music,books and sporting goods.

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well known for his giant tomato plantsand many woodpiles at the edge of hisyard.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 42years, Susan; three daughters, KarrieBrown and her husband Jeremy ofLittleton, Laura Day and her husbandMatthew of New Hartford, Conn., andJulie Hibbard and partner Matthew Pike ofFountain Inn, S.C.; eight grandchildren,Margaret, Sawyer and Alice Brown,Cassidy, Chelsey and Abigail Gdovin, andPride and Kenzie Hibbard; his mother,Irene (Young) Hibbard; three sisters, JeanCovill and her husband Dennis, CarolOwen and her husband Jeffrey, and PaulaJordan and her husband Rick; and manynieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his infant son,Peter George Hibbard, in 1982; and by hisfather, George E. Hibbard, in 2008.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s

Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, as Buzzcould not imagine young children having togo through what he went through with thisterrible disease.

A remembrance of life will be held atthe Community Church Hall on MainStreet in Pittsburg from 1 to 3 p.m. onSaturday June 9. There will be no otherservices.

GRAVESIDE COMMITTALFOR NINA RAYMOND

A graveside committal service will beheld at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at theFairview Cemetery in Stratford for NinaB. Raymond, 90, who died on November29, 2017.

Expressions of sympathy in Nina’smemory may be made to the First BaptistChurch, PO Box 28, North Stratford, NH03590. Arrangements are under the direc-tion of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Homein Colebrook.

Obituaries(Continued From Page 2)

SOLEMN PROCESSIONAt 10:15 sharp on Friday morning, May 25, the entire student body and staff at Stratford PublicSchool marched down the hill on their way to conduct Memorial Day ceremonies in Bloomfieldand at the Stratford war memorial park on the common. (Rob Maxwell photo)

RECITING THE PLEDGEKey Club members from Canaan, Colebrook and Pittsburg recite the Pledge of Allegiance dur-ing Key Club Appreciation Night at Mohawk Falls in Colebrook on Thursday. The event offeredan opportunity for the public to learn about service projects the clubs worked on throughout theschool year. (Jake Mardin photo)

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Calendar of EventsUPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 9• Lunenburg monthly Open Mic, 6 p.m. at

Congregational Church building on LunenburgCommon. Adults $3, accompanied kids free.Bring finger food to share; beverages provided.More info: 802-892-6654.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10• Lancaster Historical Society Flea Market &

free guided tours of Wilder-Holton House.Antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted items, books,sporting equipment & more during daytime hours.More info: 603-788-3004.

WEEKLY EVENTSMONDAYS

• AA Colebrook group, 8-9 p.m. closed stepmeeting (must be an alcoholic) at St. Brendan’sChurch, Pleasant St. More info: [email protected].

• Cycle North ladies’ bicycle ride, 5:30 p.m.from Spoke’n’Word on Spring St., Colebrook.Free of charge; wear proper safety gear & obeyrules of the road. More info: Steve Cass,[email protected].

• Community Cupboard Kitchen Table FreeMeal, 5-6 p.m. at Lancaster Methodist ChurchHall. All are welcome.

• Yoga with Cat Holm at the Grace Com-munity Church, Canaan, VT at 4 p.m. No cost.For more info: call Sharon at (603) 388-2497.

TUESDAYS• Weekly Story Hour & activities with “Miss

Kathy” Treamer at Whitefield Public Library,10-10:45 a.m. for children ages 3-5. More info:603-837-2030 or [email protected].

• Kiwanis Club of Colebrook meeting 7:15a.m. at the Colebrook Country Club, 15Abenaki Lane, Colebrook.

• OWLS Program, 8-11 a.m. at the RecCenter, Lynch Rd., Colebrook; 8:30 water aer-obics. Info: 603-237-4019, www.northrec.org.

• WonderPlay, 10 a.m. at Weeks MemorialLibrary in Lancaster for up to age 3 with par-ent/guardian. Songs, fingerplays, stories &snack. More info: 603-788-3352.

• “Respitality” social day program for peoplewith early Alzheimer’s and other relateddementias, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 475 WhitefieldRd., Bethlehem. More info: 603-991-0155.

• Duplicate Bridge at 1 p.m. at the ColebrookCountry Club, All players welcome. More info.call Wendell 603-759-2614.


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

• Christian Bible Study “Let’s Explore God’sWord Together” by Bread of Life UPC, 7-8p.m. at Great North Woods Information Centerin Lancaster. More info: Pastor James Sullivan,603-869-3127.

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

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

• Canaan Seniors (55-plus) luncheon, 12noon at The Northland Restaurant, $8 per per-son. RSVP by 10 a.m. Tuesday to LisetteFauteux at 802-266-7889.

• Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at Cole-brook Public Library. Stories, rhymes & songsfor children up to age two & caregivers. Moreinfo: Michael Eareckson, 237-4808.

• Maker Club at the Colebrook PublicLibrary at 3 p.m. for children grade 3 and up.Contact Michael Eareckson at 237-4808.

• Yoga with Cat Holm at the Grace Comm-unity Church, Canaan, VT at 4 p.m. (through

May). No cost. For more info: call Sharon at(603) 388-2497.

• Cancer Support Group, 6-7 p.m. in board-room at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster.

THURSDAYS• Story Hour, 10 a.m. at Weeks Memorial

Library in Lancaster for ages 3-6 with parent/guardian. Books, songs, fingerplays & crafts.More info: 603-788-3352.


• Small and Beginner Farmers Coös Countychapter meets, 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook PublicLibrary.

• Bible Study on the Book of James, 6:15 -7p.m. in Parish Building at St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch in Lancaster. More info: 352-735-1747or 603-788-7823.

• AA Lancaster group, 8-9 p.m. open discus-sion (all welcome) at All Saints Church, MainSt. More info: district17_nh@hotmail. com.

• Canaan Cheers Al-Anon Group, 7-8 p.m. atGrace Community Church in Canaan.

• Community Cupboard Kitchen Table FreeMeal, noon-1 p.m. at Lancaster MethodistChurch Hall. All are welcome.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets atLancaster EMS Building, 19 Mechanic St.Weigh-in 5-6 p.m., meeting at 6:15. More info:call Bonnie, 802-892-6614.

• Pathways Pregnancy Care Center, 12-7p.m. Free pregnancy, parenting, family supportservices and more. Information/ appointment:603-444-3991.

• Free community meal at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, Colebrook, 5-6 p.m.

• Bingo games, 6:00 p.m. at AmericanLegion Post 17 in Groveton.

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

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

• AA Colebrook group, 8-9 p.m. open discus-sion (all welcome) at St. Brendan’s Church,Pleasant St. Info: district17_nh@ hotmail.com.

• North Country Castaway Seniors Program,9 a.m.-noon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church,Colebrook. More info: 603-246-3418.

• Parent & Children Playgroup 12:30-2:30p.m. at Alice Ward Memorial Library, Park St.,Canaan. Info: 802-266-7135.

SATURDAYS• Bremer Pond Memorial Library (located in

Pittsburg School) open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.SUNDAYS

• AA Lancaster North Country group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. open discussion on 3rd & 11th steps(all welcome) at Weeks Medical Center. Moreinfo: district17_nh @hotmail. com.

• Jefferson Christian Church SundayServices, 8:30 a.m. at the IOOF Hall, acrossfrom town hall. Sunday school offered.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS• Stark Heritage Center, Now Open

Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.through October, Call Dennis Wayne Lunn at636-1881 for other openings.

MONTHLY EVENTS1st MONDAY

• Playdate for children ages 2-4, caregivers& siblings, 10-11 a.m. at SunnybrookMontessori School, 142B Main St., Lancaster.Activity, snack, story & songs. Info: 603-788-3884.

• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 meet-ing, 7:30 p.m. at Fredonwarell AmericanLegion Post 17 in Groveton.

1st TUESDAY• Coös Quilters Guild meeting, 2-4 p.m. at

Whitefield Public Library. September thru May.All welcome, more info. Lois Stiles 603-837-2578.

• Doll Club at 3 p.m. (November - March) atthe Colebrook Public Library. Contact SharonWhite at 237-4808.

• “Grieving Well” grief support group foranyone enduring the death of a loved one, 6:15-7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish House, Lancaster.More info: 603-788-4654.

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

Grange Hall in Pittsburg.• Groveton VFW Post 6808 meeting, 7 p.m.

at the Groveton Legion Hall.• North Country ATV Club meeting, 6 p.m. at

Stratford Nighthawks Clubhouse.1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS

• Lancaster Lions Club meetings, 7:00 p.m. atthe Welcome Center in Lancaster. More info:lancaster.nhlions.org or on Facebook.

1st & 3rd THURSDAYS• Seniors Craft Group, 1 p.m. at McKee Inn

in Lancaster. Knit or crochet individual projects& social time. Help is available & all are wel-come.

1st FRIDAY• Yoga with Kathy. 10:15 a.m. at the

Colebrook Public Library. Contact Kathy at237-4808.

• Umbagog Snowmobile Association meet-ing, 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, Rt. 26, Errol.

1st SATURDAY• School-age craft time, 10:30 a.m. at

Jefferson Public Library. Free program. Moreinfo: [email protected] or 603-586-7791.

• Card party at St. Albert’s Hall, in Stewarts-town, 7 p.m.

2nd MONDAY• Book-to-Movie Club for students, featuring

movies rated up to PG-13 & their source books,3 p.m. at Colebrook Public Library. More info:Kathy Frizzell, 237-4808.

• Olive Branch #1 Order of the Eastern Starmeets at Masonic Hall in Lancaster: light mealat 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.

2nd TUESDAY• Top of the Common Committee meeting, 7

p.m. at Alden Balch Memorial Library,Lunenburg. More info: visit www.topofthecom-mon.org or call Chris, 802-892-6654.

2nd WEDNESDAY• Pittsburg Roadrunners meeting, 1 p.m. at

the Pittsburg Fire Station. All welcome. Moreinfo: Constance Ouellette, 538-9975.

2nd THURSDAY• George L. O’Neil American Legion Post 62

meeting, 12 noon at Wilderness Restaurant(lounge side), Colebrook. Info: 603-237-4440.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m. at Cole-brook Library.

• North Woods Addiction Coalition monthlymeeting at Monadnock Congregational Churchin Colebrook, noon to 1 p.m. More info: [email protected].

• The Chronic Pain Support Group, whichmeets at the Gilman Senior Center, has sus-pended meetings for the winter. Those need-ing extra support during this time may contactDonna Emond at 802-892-1293 or don-nae60@ gmail.com. Meetings will resume inthe spring.

• Presidential Gem & Mineral Society meets,6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Town Hall. Program, raf-fle, refreshments. Info: Sharon O’Neill, 603-466-2395; or Dave Tellman, 603-837-9764.

2nd & 4th TUESDAYS• Senior Lunch Club meets, September-April at

Col. Town Community House in Lancaster. Allarea seniors over 50 welcome. Meals provided byTri County CAP of Whitefield. Sign in at 11:30a.m.; donation requested; lunch served at noon.

RSVP by the weekend prior by calling 788-4807. 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS

• North Country Toastmasters meeting, 6-7:30 pm. at Bailiwicks Restaurant, Littleton.Communication & leadership skills; open to 18& older. More info: [email protected];call 802-473-0120; visit www.northcountrynh.toastmastersclubs.org.

2nd SATURDAY• Northeast Kingdom Snow Blasters monthly

meeting, 4 p.m. at Norton town hall. More info:802-249-0655 and see us on Facebook.

• Dalton Ridge Runners Snowmobile Clubmeeting, 7 p.m. at Dalton Municipal Building.More info: www.daltonridgerunners.com.

• Stratford Nighthawks meeting, 6 p.m. atBlueberry Hill Café. Info: Candy Livingstone,603-636-1964 or [email protected].

3rd TUESDAY• Coös Quilters Guild meeting, 10-3 p.m. at

Jefferson Town Hall. September thru May. Allwelcome, more info. call Lois Stiles, 603-837-2578.

• GREAT (Groveton Regional EconomicAction Team) meeting, 19 State St., Groveton,6:30 p.m. Info: Gloria White, 636-2800.

• Relax & be creative with adult coloring, 7p.m. at Jefferson Public Library. Colored pen-cils, markers & coloring books available, orbring own supplies. More info: [email protected] or 603-586-7791.

3rd WEDNESDAY• Town of Lunenburg Historical Society

meeting, 7 p.m. at Alden Balch Library. Moreinfo: www.lunenburghistoricalsociety.org or802-892-5925.

3rd THURSDAY • Kiwanis Club of Colebrook meeting 6 p.m. at

the Colebrook Country Club, 15 Abenaki Lane.• Coös County Republicans meet, 7 p.m. at

the GNW Welcome Center, 25 Canal St.,Lancaster. Topic & speakers on Facebook.

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

at the Alice Ward Library, second floor.3rd SATURDAY

• Kids Science Saturday, 10:30 a.m. atJefferson Public Library. Free, hands-on sci-ence activities with Mrs. Seppala. More info:lookitup@ne. rr.com or 603-586-7791.

• Lancaster Open-Mic. Music starts at 6 p.m.Methodist Church Hall, Lancaster, NH.Suggested donation of $3 per person. All typesof music, and musicians of all ages are wel-come. Questions? Call or text Lyndall 603-631-4890.

• Connecticut Valley Sno-Riders Snow-mobile Club meets, 7 p.m. at the Guildhalltown building. New members & guests are wel-come. More info: John, 802-328-2182.

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

Col. Town Community House in Lancaster forknitting, crocheting, individual projects &social time. Help available.

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crossed Garland Brook at GeorgePlacy’s mill on Brook Road and on toKilkenny Township near the junction ofGore and Garland roads. My house, andhouses to the east as far as the currentJefferson and Kilkenny town lines, wouldhave been part of Barkers Location, or TheGore.

One-room schools actually consisted ofone room with interior walls of lathe andplaster, a hallway between that room, anda woodshed of similar size. This woodshed was further divided to accommodatetwo outhouses, one for males and one forfemales. The “finished” room was theclassroom, and it contained a large wood-stove—ours was a Round Oak, a popularbrand at the time.

Grades 1-8 were taught by a singleteacher who broke the day into sections soeach of the grades were taught at appropri-ate levels. The lower grades were in thesame room as the higher grades and could-n’t help but absorb some of what wasbeing taught to the older students. Theupper grades were pounded with basics ona daily basis from classes for the youngerstudents. I’m not a teacher, but as a studentI remember it being more efficient thanthe later “one class to one room”approach. We certainly didn’t seem to bebehind when we transferred to biggerschools.

I remember the student body of my sec-ond year as including Johnny Mackillopand Tom Graber in first grade; myself andJim Mackillop in second grade; Cheryl

Mackillop in third grade; RonnieMackillop in fourth grade; Herbie Websterin fifth; Sheila Matthews, PeggyMackillop, Carol Webster, Jane Towle andDonnie Tibbets in sixth grade; and LindaMackillop and Allen Whitehead in eighth.There were probably more whom I haveneglected to mention.

Being the oldest and biggest, it wasAllen’s duty to start and maintain thewood fire and to keep a five-gallon crockwith a spigot in the bottom full of drinkingwater. He was obliged go some distance tothe Webster house next door (which Ithink was later Warren Bartlett’s) with apail to get water. There was no runningwater, and no sink. The building was notheated during non-class hours.

The teacher during my time was AnnGormally, while my elder siblings Bill andEileen probably remember having Mrs.Sunberry as teacher.

Mum and Dad were home to see us offto school in the morning. Each of us got aturn in front of the kitchen stove to have acup of coffee for breakfast and to pull onsocks and boots—these were stored abovethe stove on drying racks and shelves. Wewere then shooed out the door to walk toschool.

We went on Brook Road, to North Road,to Gore Road. Around the junction withBrook Road we would be joined by theGraber and Tibbets group, and at the inter-section with Gore Road met a whole flockof Towle and Mackillop kids. The firstsection of Gore Road was bordered by

fields that soon gave way to a maturehardwood forest called Pratt’s Woods orPratt’s Sugar Place. At the start of thewooded section sat an old farmhouse andbarn on the right and a large sugarhouseon the left. The sugarhouse was in bettershape and almost as large as the house,which was inhabited by George and Glyde(Fanny) Pratt.

At this point in the trip it was often nec-essary to sing, “George Pratt could eat nofat, his wife could eat no lean, andbetween them both they licked the platterclean!” Nice kids, wouldn’t you say? Ithink the original composer had used“Jack Sprat” but we modified it to fit.Warren Bartlett took a very powerful pic-ture of George Pratt that went big-time,portraying George sitting on an old refrig-erator holding his head in his hands whilehis home was being destroyed by fire.

Just past the school on Gore Road was asteep downhill section known as Cuttler’sHill. This road was dirt and made for greatsliding—little salt or sand was used onback roads at the time. The route from theschool back toward home was a muchlonger hill, but for some reason I don’tremember sliding in that direction,although my elder sister Sheila does.

Both Brook Road and Gore Road weredirt roads at the time, while North Roadwas paved, as it is now. That type of roadwas referred to as hot top, black top, hardroad or tar road. It was common when giv-ing directions in those days to includesomething like “turn right off the hardroad and stay on that gravel road until youcome to…”

The trip to school in the morning was allbusiness, but the return trip was anotherthing entirely! George Pratt was very tol-erant of us, and used to turn a blind eye tous drinking out of his sap pails on the triphome after school, but he did take a standonce. Our mob of obnoxious brats were onthe way home (envision the cloud that fol-lowed Pig Pen of “Peanuts” fame) fromschool when a pack of dogs that Georgekept came out from under the barn andhouse to protect their turf!

This alarmed us children, who snatchedup rocks from the edge of the dirt road andhurled them at the dogs, the house, thebarn and anything in that general direc-tion. This was a twice-daily ritual and wasno big gig—that is, until I pitched one thatwent slightly astray and sailed through a

house window. The group of children dis-appeared like fog and immediately forgotthe whole incident. George Pratt, however,did not . The next day when we leftschool, George came out of a field wherehe was hand-raking hay, stopped us andinquired as to who had broken his win-dow. Now I’d like to think that I stood talland confessed, but I suspect my “homies”gave me up. George let us go and workedout a deal with Dad, who must have pro-duced the glass while George installed ithimself.

In the winter, the trip home involvedrunning from side to side of the road tojump into the snowbank, then racing to theother side to do the same. This stretchedwhat was a little over a mile trip (uphillboth ways) into about three miles! Anotherfavorite was burrowing into the snow-banks to create tunnels to hide in. I’m surethat the local snowplow drivers loved that,as it gave them cause to wonder how maybrats they had maimed each day! Therewas probably a pool at the garage.

Upon arriving home we would fuel upboth stoves, light the pot burner that hadrun out of fuel, and have lunch. We alwayshad eggs to fry, as we had five chickens.Five laying hens, times seven days a week,meant 35 eggs per week. Peanut buttersandwiches were another biggie, andsometimes a can of sardines was available.

Like Mr. Pratt’s dogs, we ate what wecould get. I don’t ever remember beingoverly hungry. There seemed to beenough. Two firm rules were to be homein time for supper, and not to eat meals atthe neighbors’ if invited. Nobody neededextra mouths to feed, but they wouldalways offer if you were around at meal-time.

I remember that when I transferred tothe elementary school in Lancaster theyhad tile, waxed floors and all the boyswere required to remove our rubber bootsand spend the day in wool socks. This wasto prevent our feet from sweating anymore than necessary. It made the hallwaywhere the rubber boots were kept aunique, but identifiable area. Boys lovedit, as it was like being allowed to wearskates in the house.

I don’t remember any snow days or colddays—class was held every day, despiteweather.

- Submitted by George Matthews

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begins at 9:15 a.m., and it will start andfinish at the same location as the runningevents. UCVH will provide health screeningactivities at the start and finish area.

Also new this year is USTAF certificationfor the running race, which means the dis-tance of the course has been certified foraccuracy. Running this race will allow com-parison of performance time with other cer-tified courses. The certification number isNH18001JK.

The Half Marathon & Relay features abeautiful, mostly flat, paved, looped coursethat quickly moves from New Hampshireinto Vermont, following Route 102 southalong the Connecticut River until crossing

back into New Hampshire via the ColumbiaCovered Bridge. The course then followsRoute 3 north back to Colebrook and thestart location. Finish line activities includelive bluegrass music, refreshments, mas-sages and the awards ceremony, in whichmedals ae provided to all runners and walk-ers who finish. Short-sleeve wicking T-shirtsare guaranteed to those who register by June7.

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TEAM CELEBRATIONWhite Mountains Regional catcher Jacob LaBounty and his teammates celebrated their 8-0 quar-terfinal win over Conant on Saturday, in which he hit his first varsity home run in his last home-field appearance. (Arlene Allin photo)

The North Country March for StolenChildren will be held on Thursday, June14, in Whitefield, part of a nationwide dayof action opposing the cruel, inhumaneand unjustified separation of immigrantchildren from their parents along the U.S.border. The public is invited to participatein this peaceful, family-friendly march,which begins at 3:15 p.m. across from theDunkin’ Donuts on Route 3 in Whitefieldand continues to the Whitefield town com-mon for an informational assembly.

“We are deeply concerned that childrenof immigrants and asylum-seekers, someas young as 18 months, are being cruellytorn from their parents’ arms at the borderby ICE, Border Patrol, and HomelandSecurity agencies and placed in farawaydetention centers or uncertain foster care,”said organizer Corry Hughes of Jefferson.“This policy is unacceptable to anyonewho cares about children and basic humandecency. It’s heartbreaking.”

The North Country March for StolenChildren also seeks to draw attention to themurder of Claudia Gomez Gonzalez, a 20-year-old asylum-seeker from Guatemalawho was shot and killed by Border Patrol onMay 23. Additionally, organizers are con-cerned about recent Border Patrol trafficstops on New Hampshire’s Interstate 93,many miles from the Canadian border.

The North Country March for StolenChildren is being organized by For thePeople, By the People, a local grassroots

group focused on protecting the environ-ment, peace, human rights, respect andinclusion for all. More information maybe requested by e-mail to [email protected].

‘March for Stolen Children’ Plannedfor Thursday, June 14 in Whitefield

telemedicine to provide follow-upexams. This service will enhance the careprovided to CCFHS patients by minimiz-ing travel costs and providing timelyaccess to specialty care.

“Our patients and their families havebeen asking for a telehealth option forsome time now,” said CEO Ken Gordon.“We’re pleased to offer this new service inpartnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock atour Gorham and Pleasant Street clinics.”

Coös County Family Health Services isa nonprofit, community-based organiza-tion providing innovative, personalizedcomprehensive health care and socialservices of the highest quality to every-one, regardless of economic status. Abroad range of health and social servicesare offered to children and adults includ-ing primary care, pediatrics, women’shealth, behavioral health, podiatry, den-tistry, substance abuse treatment, andservices for survivors of domestic vio-lence and sexual assault.

Telemedicine(Continued From Page 1)

Market season is here, and “Saturdayson the Common” organizers in NorthStratford are looking for vendors to jointhem for the upcoming season. The marketformerly known as Fantastic Fridays hasnow moved to Saturdays, taking placefrom 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting on June30 and continuing through September 1.The event includes weekly live music andother entertainment free to the public, andoffers a variety of goods from fresh pro-duce to food and crafts. The market pro-

vides a place for community groups toshowcase their work, and flea market ven-dors are especially encouraged, asStratford is now home to an antiques deal-er generating a lot of traffic on weekends.

Donations are welcome but there is novendor fee or requirement for seasonalcommitment. More information may berequested from Kitty Kerner at 922-3451,and Saturdays on the Common may befound on Facebook.

Vendors Sought for Weekly ‘Saturdayson the Common’ Market in Stratford

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CLUES ACROSS1. Rated horsepower (abbr.)4. What a cow says7. Snake-like fish8. Spiritual leader

10. Catch12. Car part13. Extremely small amount14. Nucleic acid16. The Greatest of All Time17. Lustrous19. India’s least populated district20. Muckraking journalist Jacob21. Medicine25. S. American plant

26. Small amount27. Dry or withered29. Where construction takes place30. Russian river31. Supervises flying32. “City of Brotherly Love” native39. Greeting at meeting41. Common gibbon42. Type of TV43. Corpuscle count (abbr.)44. Scottish port45. Computer company46. One from Asia48. Former significant others49. Woven fabrics or garments50. One’s sense of self-esteem51. The Science Guy52. Monetary unit

CLUES DOWN1. “The Leftovers” actress King

2. Epic3. Missouri county4. Chinese revolutionary5. Get6. Ancient Greek coin8. Returned material authorization (abbr.)9. Part of the human eye

11. A fisherman’s accessory14. Brazilian state15. Of a wedding18. Prosecutor19. The main constituent of chromosomes20. Advice22. Principles of right and wrong23. Decorate a cake with frosting24. Headgear27. New York art district28. __ Lilly, drug company29. Car mechanics group31. Influential U.S. president32. Quell the anger33. Swiss river34. Personal computer35. Incline from the vertical36. Wild goats37. Assert that someone has done wrong38. Anti-apartheid leader __ Mandela39. Crop of a bird40. “A Doll’s House” playwright44. Autonomic nervous system47. Consumed

Puzzle answers on page 16

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Stratford Public SchoolCELEBRATE EDUCATION

Awards CeremonyPre-K through 8th Grade

Tuesday, June 12th - 6:30 p.m.At the gym.

Please join us in celebration of ourstudents' achievements!

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NOTICE OF TAX SALEThe resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of lands in theTown of Canaan, in the County of Essexand State of Vermont, are hereby notifiedthat the taxes assessed by the said Town ofCanaan for the years 2016 and 2017, anddelinquent water and sewer charges,remain either in whole or in part unpaid onthe following described land and premisesin said town, to wit:PARCEL NO. 1:

Name of Taxpayer: MARTIN DESBIENS

Description of Property: It being all andthe whole of the same land and premisesconveyed by Warranty Deed dated August31, 2009 and recorded in Book 57, Pages236-237 of the Town of Canaan LandRecords from Walter Potz and Joanne Potzto Martin Desbiens.YEAR OR DELINQUENCY ANDAMOUNT OF TAXES OR DELIN-QUENCY, COLLECTOR'S FEES,INTEREST AND COSTS2016 $1,291.642017 $1,025.73

PARCEL NO. 2:

Name of Taxpayer: DUANE SPENCER& JOANNE L. SPENCER

Description of Property: It being all andthe whole of the same land and premisesconveyed by Warranty Deed datedJanuary 5, 2005 and recorded in Book 50,Pages 474-475 of the Town of CanaanLand Records from Victorine Horner toJean Elaine Gagne and Joanne L. Spencer,the interest therein of the said Jean ElaineGagne having been conveyed to DuaneSpencer and Joanne L. Spencer by QuitClaim Deed dated October 4, 2005 andrecorded in Book 52, Pages 90-91 of theTown of Canaan Land Records.YEAR OR DELINQUENCY ANDAMOUNT OF TAXES OR DELIN-QUENCY, COLLECTOR'S FEES,INTEREST AND COSTS2016 $1,554.492017 $1,280.03Water & Sewer $1,463.13

PARCEL NO. 3:

Name of Taxpayer: DANA LYNN TILLINGHAST

Description of Property: It being all andthe whole of the same land and premisesconveyed by Vermont Special LimitedWarranty Deed dated October 19, 2008and recorded in Book 56, Pages 382-384of the Town of Canaan Land Records fromWells Fargo Bank National Association,as Trustee for SABR 2004-OPI MortgagePass Through Certificates, Series 2004OPI to Ramona Dalton and Dana LynnTillinghast, the interest therein of the saidRamona Dalton having been conveyed toDana L. Tillinghast by Quit Claim Deed

dated March15, 2016 and recorded in Book 64, Page54 of the Town of Canaan Land Records,with the exception of that certain ease-ment conveyed by Warranty Deed ofEasement dated July 30, 2015 and record-ed in Book 63, Pages 252-255 of the Townof Canaan Land Records from Dana LynnTillinghast and Ramona Dalton to CanaanFire District #2.YEAR OR DELINQUENCY ANDAMOUNT OF TAXES OR DELIN-QUENCY, COLLECTOR'S FEES,INTEREST AND COSTS2016 $1,461.942017 $2,206.87And such lands and premises will be soldat public auction at the Canaan TownOffice, 318 Christian Hill in the Town ofCanaan, Vermont, a public place withinsaid municipality, on the 26th day of June,2018, as per the following schedule:

PARCEL NO. 1 - 9:30 A.M. PARCEL NO. 2 - 9:33 A.M.PARCEL NO. 3 - 9:36 A.M.

unless such taxes and delinquent waterand sewer charges respectively assessedagainst the aforesaid properties, togetherwith costs, interest and fees, shall havebeen previously paid.

Pursuant to Title 32, Section 5254 (b),Vermont Statutes Annotated, an owner ofproperty being sold for taxes may requestin writing, not less than twenty-four (24)hours prior to the tax sale, that only a por-tion of the property be sold. Such requestmust clearly identify the portion of theproperty to be sold, and must be accompa-nied by a certification from the districtenvironmental commission and the Townof Canaan zoning administrative officerthat the portion identified may be subdi-vided and meets the minimum lot sizerequirements. In the event that the portionso identified by the taxpayer cannot besold for the amount of the unpaid tax andcosts, then the entire property will be soldto pay such unpaid tax and costs.

Taxpayers are further advised of theirright to have a hearing before the Town ofCanaan Board for the Abatement of Taxesin accordance with the provisions of Title24, Section 1535, Vermont StatutesAnnotated. Taxpayers wishing to havesuch a hearing must contact the CanaanTown Clerk to request such a hearing.

Dated at the Town of Canaan, Vermont,this 14th day of May, 2018.

ATTEST: s/ Dencie CunninghamDencie Cunningham, Tax Collector

for the Town of Canaan, Vermont

LEGAL NOTICE

The North Woods WeeklyPublished by The News and Sentinel, Inc.:

6 Bridge St., PO Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576www.northwoodsweekly.com

WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT2018-2019 School YearMS Science Teacher (LES)

Art Teacher (LES)Part-Time Paraprofessional (12 hrs./wk., with medical background

(LNA - minimum) (WES)Title I Teachers (LES/WES)Elementary Teachers (LES)

School Counseling/CTE Secretary (HS)Physical Science Teacher (HS)Special Education Teacher (HS)

Criminal Justice Teacher (.4 FTE) (HS) (anticipated opening)School Psychologist (District)

Paraprofessionals (District-Wide)NH Systems of Care Wrap-Around Services Coordinator (District)

Long-Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher(LES - 8/27/18 to 2/15/19)

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

Substitutes Needed for Teachers, Nurses,Paraprofessionals, Custodians, Cooks

For further information, contact:Roxanne H. Ball, Adm. Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

White Mountains Regional School DistrictSAU #36

14 King SquareWhitefield, New Hampshire 03598

TEL.: 603-837-9363/FAX: 603-837-2326Email: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE!Bev Kettle's Retirement Party - 45 years

at Stratford Public School in Title I.Friday, June 15th at the Stratford Town

Common from 4-7 p.m.Burgers & hot dogs provided. Bring a side dish to share &

bring your own non-alcoholic drink & lawn chair.Come share great memories with Bev!

(Money Tree being organized - if you would like to send a donation,send it to Stratford Public School, 19 School Street, Stratford, NH 03590

in care of Dave Atkinson23-24

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2018 LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUNThis group relayed the stretch from Stratford to Ocean State Job Lot in Northumberland in theannual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Saturday, May 17. From left toright are Brian Beegle of FCI-Berlin, Amanda Dubs, Trooper Michael Bruno, Troop F dispatch-er John Miller, NHSP Sgt. Michael Cote, Staff Sgt. Victor Muzzey, Savanna Muzzey, TroopersDavid Lyon and Garrett Rella, Chris Allen of FCI Berlin, Trooper Shawn Slaney, Luke Roy andMark Dzubek of FCI-Berlin, and Trooper Quentin Gillilland. (Courtesy photo)

ON THE WAY TO THE FINAL FOURGriffin Crane has been a major component in the White Mountains Regional boys’ securing asecond seed and advancing to the final four in the NHIAA Division III baseball tournament forthe first time in 12 years. The Spartans defeated #10 Conant, 8-0 in Saturday’s quarterfinal athome. (Arlene Allin photo)

SCOOTER RIVALSNaydeen Griffin and Nicholas Dodge were off and running as the first racers in a scooter relayheld during a bike rodeo on Friday, June 1 at Colebrook Elementary School. The event celebrat-ed the conclusion of the school-wide “Pedaling Through the Pages” reading program.

(Alan Farnsworth photo)

‘01 Ford F150 Van — 142,000 miles,one owner, $1250 or BRO. Willtrade for pop-up camper or small hardtop camper. Will pay the difference.Call 802-266-7093.

‘02 GMC 3/4-ton truck w/ext. cab — 4x4 withhard tonneau cover. $2,500 Call 603-237-5733.

‘10 Ford F150 XLT with 43,000 miles.$16,995. Call 603-237-5130.

‘12 Harley Trike Ultra — black, 40,000 miles,excellent condition, brand new tires, service alldone. Reason for selling — health issues. Call603-752-5529.

‘15 Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG TRIGL21,687cc SYM 29, 2,000 miles, white & blue,loaded. Can be seen at 19 Cockburn Lane inColumbia. Call 603-359-7064.

‘77 El Camino w/’95 Chevy Caprice 4.3V-8, (yes, V-8) fuel injection, digital dash, auto,dual loud exhaust, G-Frame very good. $2,000firm. Call Bud at 603-237-8488.

‘98 Kawasaki ZG1200 Touring green full-dresser motorcycle. High mileage but runsgreat and is in very good condition. Manyextras. Must sell. Reduced to $1,200 obro. Call802-266-8298 for more details.

**FREE** — Child’s crib (large) circa 1932 —perfect condition — maple finish. A must-havefor your doll collection! Call 603-237-4461,Colebrook.

*BUYINGSNOWMOBILES,

ATVs and Motorcycles.Call 603-538-6963 evenings

or 802-487-4449 days.

1) ‘49 Chevy 3800, 1-ton flat-bed dump. 2166-cyl., standard, nice, decent, 69 years old, newbrakes, etc. 7’ x 7’6” bed w/2’ sides, singlewheels, $4,200.2) ‘86 Corvette, 125k miles on body, 60k onblock, heads done, brakes, transmission rebuilt,close-to-new tires, not show, but good. Newtuneup, etc. $3,800.3) Honda generator, ES 6500k2A used once, 10hrs., like new, electric start, liquid cooled,$3,800 new, $1,800.4) ‘86 Jeep Wrangler, auto trans. from a 6-cyl.engine. $400.

Call Bud 603-237-8488.

2 mountain bikes — 26”, 18-speed, like-newcondition. Asking $50 each. Call603-788-2727, leave message w/phone #.

2011 Ford Taurus SEL, 113,000 miles-mostlyhighway. Books for $9,000. Asking $8,999.Can be seen at the Shrine in Columbia. Call603-237-5221

Canning Supplies — Waterbath canner — like-new, used only once. Includes jars (2 sizes)plus lids and caps, jar lifter, canning funnels.$30 for all. Call 802-892-1216, leave message.

Concrete end benches from Shrine, with orwithout wood — $50 each. Can be seen in frontof main monument at the Shrine in Columbia.Call 603-237-5221.

Ethan Allen entertainment center. $200 OBRO.Call 603-237-0910, leave message.

FIREWOOD$220 per cord.

Cut, Split, Delivered Local603-237-9922.

FirewoodCut & Split

Local Delivery Available(Colebrook, Columbia, Stewartstown, Pittsburg

areas)Call 603-237-4474

Four 225/75 / R16 GoodYear Wrangler ST allseasons on 2010 Jeep Wrangler wheels. $400o.b.o. Call 603-276-0113.

House for Sale by Owner — Canaan, Vt.3 bedrms., dining room, living room, largekitchen, 1 1/2 baths, full cellar w/wood / oil fur-nace, instantaneous propane hot water heater,Toyo Kerosene heater on main floor in entrance/ breezeway. Walking distance to school & park,direct access to ATV / Snowmobile trails. 2 largedriveways, attached 1-car garage. Tool shedand lean-to also. Town water & sewer. Seriousinquiries only please. 802-266-3052.

Just like new 6’ snowblower, 2015 Woodworks.Needs at least 30HP tractor. Made from quarterinch hi-def steel, back blower. $1,500 firm.Call 802-266-7727.

Law Enforcement, BorderPatrol, Prison Guards!

Buy your tactical boots locally.Gord’s Corner StoreRte. 110, W. Milan

Call (603) 449-2236

Organic cow manure compost for sale. $25 peryard or heaping skid steer bucket. Baum FarmS. Canaan on Rte. 102. Call 802-277-4960.

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

603-237-5118.

Spinning Song WoolYarn Shop

Bartlett yarn, Handspun yarnand custom knitting.

Open Sundays 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.and by appointment.

DJ Lee, (603) 246-350033 Wiswell RoadClarksville, NH

[email protected]

Two 9’x8’ wood garage doors with track anddoor openers complete. Asking $100 each. Willnot be available until the first of July. Call603-237-5221.

Two for One‘47 CJ2A Jeep 1960’s Ford Jeep body, 40” ofroom — plenty of room to get in & out. Home-built top, 4-cyl. flat-head motor, nice. 70 yearsold, comes w/1952 Roller for parts. $2,400.Call Bud at 603-237-8488.

Upright Steinway & Sons piano w/bench.Excellent condition, $400. Call 603-788-4171.

Yamaha Music Equipment, in perfect condi-tion. Includes soundboard, 2 speakers, monitor,stands, 2 mics & a portable CD player. Paid$2,050, selling for $1,300.ALSO 2 nearly new, size XL motorcycle hel-mets. $100 each or both for $150. Call603-237-4009.

***Buying Coins — 1 pc. or whole collections.Wanted copper, silver and gold coins. Payinghighest prices. I’m a collector, not a dealer.John 603-246-3014. Also wanted: US papermoney.

*RDP LOGGING*WOODLOTS WANTED

Top Dollar Paid for your trees.No lot too big or too small.

Call 603-237-9922.

Estate Cleanouts Wanted:Buying the contents of old barns, garages,homes, out-buildings, etc., what-have-you.Call Tom P. at 603-631-5668.

Old anvils and other blacksmith tools. The big-ger the anvil the better. Call John in Clarksville603-246-3014.

Two strong backs needed to move refrigerator,freezer and large household furniture, in No.Stratford on June 11 or shortly after. Call603-892-1020.

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CLASSIFIEDS

HOSPITAL ROAD RESIDENCE

RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR

Hospital Road Residence has a full-time (40 hr.) position available with an excellentbenefit package. Learn all the phases of working with individuals with developmen-tal disabilities in both the residential and community settings. Job requires an indi-vidual with patience and understanding and a flexible work schedule (evenings,weekends and holidays may be required). Extensive training offered, great teamenvironment.

Send a letter of interest and resumé or application for employment to:

Cheryl Eastland, Program Team Leader24 Depot Street, Colebrook, NH 03576Tel: 603-237-4204 - Fax: 603-237-5093

All positions at NHS require a valid driver's license, proof of adequate insurance and thecompletion of criminal and background checks. This agency is an Equal Opportunity

Employer and provider.

Applications may be obtained from the Vershire Center or Mental Health Center.22-23


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Wanted: Estates (Complete or Partial)Buying the contents of houses, barns, camps,garages, sheds, etc. Call 802-431-3309.

Wanted: Old CoinsCollector buying any quantity. A few coins orlarge collections. All types, silver dollars,tokens, etc. Located in Lancaster, NH, willingto travel. Call Tom P. 603-631-5668.

Wanted: Pre-1970s soda machines & gaspumps, railroad collectibles, vintage Halloweendecorations, early toys, advertising signs, gold& silver coins, pre- 1900 photography, diaries,maps & letters. Call 802-723-1037.

Your old broken and unwanted gold rings, ear-rings, bracelets, gold necklaces, teeth. CallJohn with anything gold — 603-246-3014.

Assistant Chef — Excellent opportunity to workwith an innovative chef in an exclusive finedining atmosphere. 30-35 hours weekly,Tuesday-Saturday, serving dinner only.$13-$17 hourly, commensurate with experience/ education. Please send resumes [email protected] or inquire at603-331-3190, Parsons Street, Colebrook, NHwww.parsonsstreetnh.com

Available positions:Full-time Breakfast Cook

Full-time Housekeeping PositionWe are looking for hard-working and reliableindividuals to join our team. Great hourly rate

and other benefits.Please apply at

Tall Timber Lodge, 609 Beach Road, Pittsburg,NH.

For more information call 603-538-6651or email: [email protected]

BARTENDING HELP WANTEDGroveton American Legion Post 17 is lookingfor PT / FT bartending help starting immediate-ly. Experience preferred. Must be able to pass abackground check. Pay based on experience.Pick up and drop off applications at 206 StateStreet, Groveton in the downstairs bar. EEO,21+

Buck Rub Pub in Pittsburg, NH has openingsfor a hostess, waitstaff, dishwasher & full-time

experienced cook.Please call 603-538-6935 or email us at

[email protected]

Carpenter / carpenter’s helper — Willtrain, transportation a must. Calldaytime 603-331-1711 and evenings802-266-7872.

Experienced truck driver, CDL required withgood driving record. Call for more info, days603-246-3513, evenings 603-246-3060.

First Run Home Entertainment now acceptingapplications for full-time deli / ice cream clerk.Apply in person at 122 Main St., Colebrook.

Grampy’s Drive-in in Pittsburg is looking for acook / cashier, part-time. Will train. Call413-325-5880, ask for John

Help WantedPart-time or full-time cashier / deli clerk. Mustbe 18 or older & pass background check. Noexperience required. Call Pittsburg TradingPost 603-538-9866. Ask for Tim or Melissa.

Honest, patient, flexible person to manage andclean motel and spend time with a high-func-tioning autistic person. Must be available someweekends. Apply in person at Maurice’s Motel,Canaan, VT.

Landscaping business based out of Lunenburg,Vermont is looking for a hard worker with aclean driving record. Must be 21, could lead toyear-round work for the right person. Call802-892-6198 or 603-631-0519.

Now HiringDishwashers / Prep Cooks, all shifts.Apply in person or email resume to

[email protected] Main StreetColebrook, NH

The Rainbow Grille has the following positionsavailable: Sous Chef and Cold Station Cook.The Rainbow Grille has once again been rec-ognized as the Great North Wood’s FavoriteRestaurant by NH Magazine and has receivedseveral awards for its consistent quality. If youare interested in being a part of our award-win-ning team, please view additional informationand apply online at RainbowGrille.com.

**Lawn Clean up, mowing lawns. Colebrookarea. Call 603-237-5560.

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

Lancaster, NH603-788-3328

Monday / Saturday 6am — 2pmBreakfast & Lunch all day!

Blue Plate Special6am-2pm

Burger & Fries — $5.00Made-to-order home-made breads, doughnuts,

pies, muffins, whoopie pies, etc.

- MUSIC LESSONS — Guitar — Piano — Voice — Banjo

Mandolin — Violin / FiddleLearn how music works!

Weekly lessons — All levelsGuitar Rentals Available

Roberta’s Studio603-331-1628.

All Breed Dog Grooming. 35 years experience.Please call Don afternoons & evenings at603-331-5213.

Brian Colby CarpentrySiding, additions, decks, doors,

windows, finishing work, interior or exterior.New construction or remodeling.

30 years experience. Free estimates.Call (home) 802-892-5356 or

(cell) 603-348-0983

Bud St. Pierre HVACSheet Metal Shop & Fabrication295 Gray Road, ColebrookCall 603-237-8488.

C4 AUTOMOTIVE603-237-4422

Fluid Film UndercoatingCars: $149.95

Trucks: $199.95

Cabinets, bookcases, vanities & more. If youcan imagine it, we can make it! 25 years ofdesign & building experience. Visitwww.gnallen.com or call Jerry at603-237-8432.

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

Hours by appt. onlywww.CherryMountainKennel.com

603-837-2448

COUNTRY HOME RESTORATION — HomeRemodel Contractor, int-ext painting &cleaning, small home repairs, bathroom

remodel.No job too small! Guildhall, Vt and

surrounding areas.802-892-1065

[email protected]

F.C. Washburn CarpentryCheck out our website

www.fcwashburncarpentry.comEPA Lead-Safety Certified

From frame to finish. Homes, garages,additions, decks, barns, siding, remodeling,

finish work.603-237-4359 / Cell: 603-631-0102

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The NEWS and SENTINELis seeking a photographer to cover community & school events

around the North Country on a part‐time, contractual basis.

Suited to a person who is naturally curious, friendly & outgoing;

familiar with the local region; organized & self‐motivated.

Quality camera, reliable vehicle and good English skills required.

Capability to e‐mail photos & captions from home preferred.

Please send a letter of interest to editor

Karen Harrigan with “photos” in the subject line

to [email protected].

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Floor sanding, hard and soft wood floors.Stairs professionally repaired, sanded & refin-ished. 30 years experience w/all types of woodflooring — new to historic. Call Tom P. at603-631-5668.

NEED TO RENT A TENT for agraduation, wedding, party, etc?

Call the tent guys:Tim 603-662-8639Jim 603-991-8857

for pricing and availability.Tent size: 20’ x 40’

STEP BY STEPSCHOOL OF DANCE

Offering: Jazz, tap, beginner’s ballet, hip hop,contemporary. Also “fast beats” cardio classes

Monday & Wednesday evenings.SUMMER DANCE CAMP CLASSES

COMING MID-JULY. COME JOIN US!For more info / details, contact 603-991-3387

T.G.M. Home ImprovementsDecks, Roofing, Siding, Cabinets,

Tile Work, Etc. 40 years experience.603-636-5007

Tuxedo RentalsFrances Sytek

31 Park St. Colebrook, NHPlease call for appointment.

802-751-5000 (Cell)

Canaan — 1-bdrm., fully furnished apartmentincluding dishes, linens, etc. Wifi, electric, heatand hot water included.

On the trails — accessible to fuel, food, etc.Seasonal rentals possible. $800 / mo.

References & background check required.Call 802-266-7816 or 802-461-9846.

Canaan, VT — 1-room efficiency. Fully fur-nished, includes wifi, cable tv, heat, hot water,lights & telephone. $600 / mo. Sec. dep., refer-ences & background check required. Call802-266-7816 or 802-461-9846.

Colebrook — 1-bdrm. apt. in town, near MainSt. Newly renovated. Includes stove, fridge,heat. Rubbish, parking, mowing and snowremoval also included. No pets, no smoking.$595 / mo. Sec. dep. & ref. req. Call603-922-5019.

Colebrook — 1-bdrm. apt. In town, bottomfloor, living rm., kitchen, laundry hookups,heat & electric included, newly remodeled.Deposit & references required. Call603-237-8301.

Colebrook — 1-bedrm., upscale apt. First floor,Colby Street. Appliances, Washer / Dryer, heat,electricity, cable included. $700 per month.Available July 1. Call 603-331-2615. No pets.

Colebrook — 2-bedrm., second-floor apt.Includes garage, snow removal, stove, refrig.,w/d. Large yard on quiet street, tenant paysheat and utilities. No smoking, no pets. $565 /month. Call 603-237-5728 .

Colebrook — 3-bedrm., 1-bath ranch-style homeon a dead-end street. Big yard, deck and 2-cargarage. Open-concept with hardwood floors.$850 / mo., no smoking. Please call603-986-3352.

Columbia — 2-bdrm. apt. Ground floor, 2.5miles from Colebrook on Rte. 3. Heat included.No pets & no smoking. Sec. dep. & ref.required. $700 / mo. Call 603-237-5281.

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 $60nightly, $300 weekly, $750 monthly. Call formore info at 603-482-0921.

Groveton — Immediate one-bedroom upstairsapartment available at Melcher Court. EHO.Rent based on income. Please call StewartProperty Management for an application at603-444-5244.

Groveton — Very nice large 2 bdrm., 2nd flr.apt. on West St. Includes garage and fullyenclosed porch. Heat & hot water included.Has stove, refrigerator and washer / dryerhookups. Call 603-636-1588.

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.

Norton, VT — 108 Marsh Road. 1-bdrm. apt.partially furnished, heat, hot water, TV & elec-tricity included. $520 / mo. NO pets & NOsmoking. Call for details 802-822-5547.

Stewartstown — 2 bdrm. apt., pay your ownheat. Contact 603-237-2485 or 603-443-3311.

Waterfront cottage on Lake Wallace (Canadianside) — 3 bedrms., 2 baths. Call 603-443-3179.

Lancaster — Professional Office Space.Excellent location, 149 Main St. Nearly 3,000sq. ft. available as suite of offices (6-8 units),w/conference room. Will consider individualoffice rentals too if entire suite is not taken.Heat included as well as grounds maintenanceincluding lawn care & snow removal.

Call Geo. M. Stevens & Son. Co.at 603-788-2555, please ask for Jeff to

schedule a visit.

*!*!*!*!*!*HAVING A YARD SALE?PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!!!

Our deadline for classified ads isMONDAY by 5:00 p.m.

******Remember — your ad in our papers will appear

in over 19,000 papersthroughout the North Country and beyond!

Bloomfield, VT — Saturday and Sunday, June9th & 10th, 10am-3pm. 2 sofas, power recliner,rocker recliner, dropleaf dining room table w/2chairs, TV stand, vertical blinds — 2 sets,78”wX72.5”l, kitchen stuff, microwave, misc.household stuff. Rain or shine. 2.5 miles southof Columbia Bridge on Rte. 102, 6.2 milesnorth of 102 & 105 jct. on Rte. 102.

Canaan, VT — HUGE Multi-family yard sale,rain or shine!

Saturday, June 9, 8am — ?,491 Reservoir Road, follow signs.

Household items & decor, primitive decor,Scentsy, Skidoo jacket, name-brand baby / kidclothing $5 / bag — (Girls: Newborn — 12months), (Boys: Newborn — 3 Toddler), TOYS,baby gear, swings, bouncers, Pack n’ Play.Tires, wagon-wheel chandelier, holiday items,costumes, etc.

Clarksville — Packrats Secondhand Store &Mr. Hemon’s Antiques. Stop by and browseour ever-changing inventory. 137 West Road

Open Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm,other days by appointment (603-246-3585 &

leave messge).

Colebrook — Garage Sale, 193 Reed Road.(watch for signs) weekends, 9a.m.-3p.m. Asst.items, Nascar, stuffed animals, books, DVDs,clothes, etc. Call 603-237-4405 fmi.

Colebrook — Saturday & Sunday, June 9th &10th, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. 463 Carleton Hill Road.Something for everyone! Rain or shine. Noearly birds.

Columbia — Estate Sale — Saturday, June 9th,8am-1pm. Foss Residence, 692 Bungy Road,Columbia. (3.2 miles from Rte. 26 up BungyRoad). Indoors, everything must go. All offersconsidered.

Dalton — Clearance Sale at White RoadAntiques. Everything priced to go! Lexingtonsolid mahogany king-sized bdrm. set. Antiques,kiln, vintage clothing, lace, collectibles & fur-niture. 12 White Road. Open Wednesdaysthrough Saturdays, 10am-5pm. 603-548-4547.

Lancaster — Neighborhood sale, Saturday, June16, 8am-1pm. Burnside St., Governors Terrace.Antiques, collectibles, household items.

W. Stewartstown — Starting Memorial Dayweekend & through summer. 1151 US Rte. 3.9am-5pm. Microwave, pressure cooker, MiniMouse toddler bed, baby furniture, clothessizes infant to adult, household items — toomany to list. New items added weekly. Call603-246-8862.

CAVEAT EMPTOR: Latin for “Buyer,Beware.” We cannot and will not be responsi-ble for the veracity of advertisements, as it isrealistically impossible for us to screen themall. The vast majority are just fine, but nowand then a flim-flam slips by — The editor.

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you’ve been told your entire life thatyou’re not good enough for the rest of theworld, doesn’t mean you can’t do some-thing great here at home. But there is acatch. You will need to work harder, workharder, work harder, if you’re going to getahead without a college diploma. (I hopeyou didn’t quit high school.)

Finding a good job without furtheringyour education is uphill all the way. You’llbe on the bottom of every long list ofapplicants. Finding a low-paying job maybe where you’ll start, but here is what will

separate you from the rest. Be the one whodoesn’t watch that clock, wait until theboss has to come up to you and say, “It’stime to go home,” then stay longer andmake him beg you to leave.

Be there waiting for him or her tounlock the door in the morning. Be the onewho’ll volunteer to do that really nasty jobthat no one else wants. Don’t wait to beasked to do something—look around,there are always things to do, especiallyduring slow periods. No matter how longyou’ve been employed with the same

company, never think that you are abovedoing even the most menial job. If a new-bie is busy, pick up the broom yourselfand sweep the floor if it needs it. If yourcompany wants to send you to school,study harder than you’ve ever studiedbefore.

Learn all you can and maybe someday,an opportunity to start your own business,or even a greater job opportunity mayemerge. If you follow my advice, kids,there will be people in high places whowill help you achieve your goals, because

they will have been watching you behindthe scenes right along. How do I know?Because it happened to me.

Thank you, Mr. Kevin Kopp, for believ-ing this gas pump jockey was capable oreven worthy of becoming, at one point intime, a top auto technician for your com-pany, North Country Ford.

Remember to always be kind, be honestto a fault, and set a good example. Be theperson, you’d want others to be. Be sogood, they can never forget you. Goodluck, Class of 2018!

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HAPPY YOUNG FISHERMENClockwise from top left: Mason Samson wasthe first one to catch a fish; mighty pleasedwith his catch was Colin Shannon; andAddie Hamilton had her fish ready to bemeasured. All three participated in the OtisShannon Memorial Fishing Derby, hosted bythe Groveton Fish and Game Club in Starkat Otis Pond in Stark on Sunday, June 3.

(Arlene Allin photos)

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CUPCAKE BOUQUETBeth Sweatt of Marguerite’s Modern Bakes in Columbia displays one of her signature cupcakebouquets during the second annual Dixville Notch Music, Arts and Crafts Festival at MohawkFalls, which drew over 400 people on Saturday, May 26. (Alan Farnsworth photo)

NHS TEAMMATESColebrook Academy’s National Honor Society students took a break from preparations for theirfund-raising dinner last Tuesday evening, May 29 at the elementary school cafeteria to post for agroup photo. From left to right are Michael Zavala, Michaela Fournier, Taylor Siewierski, FalynHaynes, Savannah Howe, Selena Richards, Kelsey Steward, Kendra Learned and Emily Fellows.

(Alan Farnsworth photo)

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