The Messenger â May 15, 2015
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The Messenger â May 15, 2015
Messenger THE “Your Local Weekly Since 1868 Free Our 147th Year A Tradition Worth Keeping” Issue 20 May 15, 2015 New LCHIP Director Representative David Kidder of New London was appointed by Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper to one of two House of Representative seats on the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) Board. A 6 term representative, Kidder is a realtor with a long time interest in hunting and land conservation. Tribute to Dr. King Sutton kindergartners Chloe Conohan, Naimah Wilson and Lulu Carney and their classmates performed a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.--a new play with original music under the direction of Sutton Music Teacher, Nicole Densmore, working with Artists-in-Residence Tom Dunn and Will Ogmundson. New CAR President Madison Snaith of New London was installed as a State President for C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution) during the national conference for C.A.R. held in Washington D.C. This was preceded by a wreath laying ceremony at george Washington's tomb, of which Madison had given the opening prayer. ECRWSS PAID PRSRT STD US Postage Hillsboro, NH Permit #25 Postal Customer Visit us online at granitequill.com Franklin High School Open enrollment Franklin schools could be the first in New Hampshire Facing the loss of Hill and its $615,000 in tuition money to Franklin schools, SAU #18 Superintendent Robert McKenney is exploring the option of open enrollment, a concept unique to New Hampshire. NH law defines open enrollment schools as "any public school, which in addition to providing educational services to pupils residing within its attendance area or district, chooses to accept pupils from other attendance areas within its district and from outside its district.” The 2009 law is also called the “parental choice law,” as it establishes where a parent or guardian can send his or her child to school. According to McKenney, if approved in Franklin, anyone from any district in New Hampshire can apply to have their son or daughter attend any of the open enrollment schools listed.” Franklin's middle school and high school will both have space for new students available this fall and McKenney hopes to have the status of open enrollment established by then. The 24 high school students from Hill already at Franklin High will be allowed to stay and their tuition will cut the deficit to about $300,000. McKenney, who will be leaving in June, said the process with the school board and the city council is in the works. The Franklin School Board has voted to continue plans to become an open enrollment district, and a public hearing on the change is expected for June. If approved, open enrollment would begin July 1st, the same day that McKenney's replacement would start. Bow Police arrest three people on drug charges Bow Police arrested Gregory Davies, 31, of Windsor, James P. Putnam, 28, of Tilton, and Sarah Monette, 25, of Hooksett, at the Hampton Inn on South Street in Bow after being alerted to possible drug activity at the hotel. Officers learned Davies had an outstanding felony warrant, issued by the Concord Police, for the sale of a controlled drug and 5 grams of heroin was found on him. Putnam was in possession of a hypodermic needle and a small amount of heroin “in his underwear,” according to police. Putnam was arrested and charged with possession. Monette was wanted for theft by unauthorized taking so she was arrested. Page 2 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com Golden View Health Care Center Now Offering Three Distinct Levels of Assisted Living The Inn • The Terrace• The Cottage The Inn, The Terrace, and The Cottage feature all private suites with private bathrooms, living areas for visiting with family and friends, dining options featuring fresh, seasonal dishes, comfortable outdoor living space and wireless internet access throughout. Remaining suites are limited. Plus there’s always something to do. Tour and reserve your new home today. Residents can choose from theatre excursions, guest speakers, musical concerts, scenic sightseeing tours and more. Ask us about our spring move-in special! Meredith, NH • GoldenView.org • 279-8111 • Now is time to buy your dock for this Spring! We stock Aluminum Docks! Stop in today for the best savings of the season: Cyr Lumber has it all! “And Always at Great Prices!” 20% Off SALE Located right off Route I-89, Exit 7 — Open 7 days a week! 717 E Route 103, Warner, NH • 603-746-4477 NEW STORE HOURS M-F 7AM-5PM Sat 8AM-5PM; Sun 10AM-3PM Yesteryear Local history as reported in The Messenger May 16, 2014 Franklin neighbor alerts police to possible burglary Goffstown Police Chief comes up through the ranks Man shot in Dunbarton hunting accident Deering woman killed in one car crash May 17, 2013 Weare Police Chief resigns amid department turmoil New London voters approve option on 1941 school building Antrim Selectmen ask SEC to reconsider Antrim Wind denial Work on Francestown temporary bridge begins soon May 18, 2012 Richard Edmunds & Bob Flanders honored No charges against Hillsborough Police Captain Henniker Highway Superintendent's fate uncertain Hopkinton Community Center Committee appointed May 20, 2011 Newport Selectmen adopt resident's suggestion Antrim ZBA continues MetTower hearings Woman shot and killed in Hillsborough Antrim Selectmen deny Planning Board legal fees May 14, 2010 Antrim teen killed in single vehicle accident New Peterborough principal named New superintendent named at SAU #24 Newbury plans for new fire & police stations May 15, 2009 Weare Police welcome Justice Souter back home Bennington man steals car crashes Four men hospitalized after being hit by dump truck Sunapee considers "CODERED" system May 16, 2008 Kearsarge board defeats bus route changes Antrim Elementary School Principal resigns Bradford Elementary hosts Culture Week Peterborough Police make two arrests May 18, 2007 20 Colby-Sawyer graduates salute new president Grant will clean Hillsborough mill site Weare Library warned of flood danger ConVal selects Richard Bergeron as Superintendent May 19, 2006 Panarrello holds off SWAT Team for 4 hours Deering's Ray Petty chosen as Fullbright Senior Scholar Newbury man indicted for sexual assault Bradford burglary brings indictment against 2 men May 20, 2005 Sunapee man sentenced on heroin charges Newbury ballfield may be named after Jack Milewski Sutton's Jack Flynn named "Champion for Children" Russian hotel professionals coming to New London www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 3 Water line delays repairs of Paige Hill Road - who is responsible? Lee Minnich, Goffstown Village Water Precinct Superintendent and Robert Bissonette of 76 Paige Hill Road met with the selectmen to discuss a problem with a private water line under Paige Hill Road. Lee said that the Town was going to be doing construction on Paige Hill Road starting this month, but there is a 2 inch private water line that leads up to a private road which is leaking badly, but there is no meter, so we don’t know how much water is leaking out. DPW Director Adam Jacobs came up to brief the Board on what they knew about the situation. The main concern is the current paving schedule with a potential fracture, and if it’s a public line and it is damaged, there's concern about using public funds on private land. Mr. Bissonnette said he doesn’t believe the line is private because the town has a ROW to fix it. I understand the reason to fix the road. He proposes the Town donate 2 days to dig it up and he pays for the pipe. So the pipe won’t be in the road. He thought it would $1,000 for the pipe and if that gets rid of the problem and he has water (then that would be good). Jacobs estimated 3 days (of work) and a cost of $5,500 to $7,000 so there would be a cost to GVWP and to the Town. Chairman Georgantas explained to Mr. Bissonnette that it’s the Water Precinct that supplies the water not the Town. GVWP owns the line. say you Top Ten NH High Schools US News & World report has ranked the top 10 high schools in NH and area schools dominate that list: #1 Hopkinton High School, #3 Bow High School, #5 John Stark High School, #7 Goffstown High School. do. They have the responsibility to maintain it. Superintendent Minnich told the Board that DigSafe has been called and "we’ll be doing the work on Thursday of digging up the pipe so by next Monday I expect to know." Chairman Georgantas said, "We’ll know that have the legal opinion, so we’ll put it on for next Monday." Lee Minnich, Goffstown Village Water Precinct Superintendent (l) and Robert Bissonette (r). Newport reelects Fratzel, passes budget, airport stays Only 489 of Newport's 3,671 registered voters cast ballots on Tuesday. Incumbent Selectman Todd M. Fratzel was easily reelected, 307-149, defeating newcomer Jake R. Clark. Petitioned Article 11, as originally submitted called for the sale of Newport's Airport, Parlin Field. At the Deliberative Session it was amended to explore the option to study the sale, lease or retention of the airport. Voters defeated it anyway 149-307. By a vote of 371-112, they approved the sale of the Lil’ Red Baron Restaurant after subdivision from the airport property. The $9,490,221 operating budget passed easily, 355-130. Voters also approved $4,000 to set up a Building Maintenance Fund for the Richards Free Library. $5,000 for the Community Alliance of Human Services with $2,000 going for public transportation services, $2,000 for the volunteer driver program and $1,000 for the family services program. The vote in favor was 389-98. Welcome New Readers! This issue of The Messenger is being mailed to you to introduce you to our weekly newspaper which has been published continuously since 1868. On page 13 you will find a list of the locations where you can pick up a FREE copy of The Messenger each Friday or you can read the entire paper FREE on line at www.granitequill.com Send us your news, notices, photos and announcements. We want to be YOUR weekly newspaper! Page 4 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com TAKE YOUR MEDICINE Scientistis and healthcare personnel the world over fear that the malaria parasite will develop resistance to the current frontline treatment against malaria, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs). Therefore, it is especially good news that in several African countries, malaria parasites are succumbing to the formerly used drug chloroquine. The results have just been published in the AmeriBY SARAH CHAPIN can Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene . Chloroquine costs only 25 US cents for a four-day cure, while the current and corresponding ACTs cost two dollars. Chloroquine was a fantastic malaria drug that lasted for 50 years. • • • A new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes. About 40 percent of elderly Americans and as many as two billion people around the world have diets that are deficient in this important but often underappreciated micronutrient. • • • Oral anticholinergic medications for treating a type of incontinence in women is roughly as effective as Botox injections to the bladder, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine, with each form of treatment having benefits and limitations. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence, and older women are more likely to experience it than are younger women. An estimated 15.7 percent of U.S. women experience urinary incontinence. Pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and the structure of the female urinary tract account for this difference. • • • Presented as a service to the community by HENNIKER PHARMACY • 603-428-3456 P.O.Box 718 • Proctor Square • Henniker, NH 03242 Serving the heating needs of Henniker and the surrounding towns for over 60 years. FUELS FUEL OILS • LP GAS 24 Hour Self Service • Gasoline & Diesel Pumps We honor Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover Cards as well as the Ayer & Goss Card. 20 Hall Ave., Henniker • Route 114, Bradford 428-3333 • 938-5335 It was a beautiful day to honor Goffstown mothers, grandmothers and other special women in our lives. Stories, tea, delicacies and outdoor lawn games made this a truly outstanding event at the Library. Missing Newport muskets returned home Chairman Nichols said there used to be three musket replicas in the Civil War Memorial on the Common. He said they went missing in the 60's and due to budgets, they were never replaced. Chairman Nichols said that a member of the Towle School Class of '55, Bruce Maxham, offered to donate whatever needed to be done to bring those muskets back to the Memorial. Between the efforts of Mr. Maxham, Larry Cote, Paul Brown, Ken Dennis, and Sturm Ruger, the muskets will be reconstructed and put in place on Memorial Day weekend. The muskets were on display at the Opera House on May 12, 2015 during voting. Chairman Nichols expressed his appreciation to all. Forum on future of Francestown's Police The Francestown community is invited to attend a public forum on May 20th at 7:00 p.m. regarding the future of the police department and the Town's next police chief. The Board of Selectmen is hosting the public forum at the Francestown Elementary School gymnasium to provide the public with a brief update regarding the current status of the police department and to solicit feedback and comments from residents and taxpayers on a number of police related matters, including: • Important qualities and characteristics of the next Chief of Police; • Priorities in terms of police services, including optimal level of service and coverage; and • Interest in exploring regionalization of police services or increased collaboration with other departments Man dies in Goffstown motorcycle crash A motorcyclist is dead after crashing early Friday morning in Goffstown. Police say the man died at the Elliot Hospital after crashing on Elm Street. His name has not been released because family members are still being notified. The cause of the crash was still under investigation at press time, but police said speed may have been a factor. Newport Town Manager search narrows Newport Selectman Wilmot said that out of 41 applicants for the Town Manager position, they have narrowed it down to 12 applicants that they would be interviewing. He said that interviews would be starting on Tuesday, April 21st and ending on May 6th. He said the Committee would be ready to present the top three Candidates to the Board of Selectmen after this time. www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 5 312 Colby-Sawyer graduates told to celebrate the 'Rougarou' The 312 graduates at Saturday's ColbySawyer College's 177th Commencement ceremony received varied messages from a Grateful Dead song to the bayous of Louisiana. College President Thomas C. Galligan Jr. said he recalled the song “Scarlet Begonias,” by the Grateful Dead. “There is a youthful arrogance to that song,” he said, that the graduates can learn from. “Well I ain’t often right, but I’ve never been wrong, it seldom turns out the way it does in the song. Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” “You won’t always be right," Galligan said, "but if you do the best you can, you will never be wrong.” Galligan also acknowledged the more than 40 Colby-Sawyer students, a number of them graduating seniors, who are from Nepal, where an earthquake struck on April 25. “I have great confidence in the future of your nation and our shared planet,” he said. Michael Jauchen, an assistant professor of humanities, used Louisiana folklore in his commencement address titled, “The Feel of that Ol’ Rougarou,” a mythical swamp monster who walks the bayous of Louisiana, where Jauchen once lived. Translated, it means “the thing that is about to happen.” “What a perfect word for this feeling today,” he said, saying that life has an unpredictability about it each day that the graduating students now face. “A lot of those (unpredictable) things are going to be really wonderful,” he said. “That Rougarou is out there and it’s something to really be excited about. Krista Peace spoke proudly of her classmates in her senior address, saying “Take time to reflect on the excellence we have achieved here.” Colby Sawyer College Graduate Krista Peace takes a selfie with her classmates before giving the senior address at commencement at the college on May 9. Paul Howe photo. Bow staff working on a trio of road & water projects Bow Town Manager David Stack reports that staff continues to work on researching Planning Board approvals and engineering reports to develop a plan with Thibeault Corporation to have the road accepted by the Town as soon as possible. Design work on the Dunklee Road/Route 3A Intersection Project continues. The Town Engineer and Stack met on-site with two project abutters this week to discuss the proposed project design. They have already met with other abutters and the preliminary layout is currently under review by the NH Department of Transportation. Selectman Hunter and Stack met with Grappone representatives this week and toured their facilities in order to see firsthand the damage that is being caused to their water systems due to a high volume of sodium that is leaching into the water wells. They will be submitting a report to the Town detailing the problems. May is One-of-a-Kind Sofa Month Don’t settle for a sofa some other store has in stock. Get the style you want, in the fabric or leather you want, delivered promptly to your home at special order sale prices • Choose from many styles of sofas, loveseats, recliners, sectionals, chairs and sleep sofas • Select from 1000 fabrics • Rest assured with America’s best warranty! BARNS OF BRADFORD - Factory Furniture Store Rte 114 by Lake Massasecum, Bradford NH • 938-2618 MC/Visa • OPEN Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun 11-4 • Budget terms arranged. Page 6 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com Yoouth You Youth ut uth u thh ATV AT ATVV $ 2,499 Stop in or visit us online to see our large selection www.LIVINGSTONSARCTICCAT.com L(603) IVINGSTON’S A RCTIC C AT 464-5454 464 5454 • 123 HHenniker ik Street St t • Hillsboro, Hill b NH Lauren Holland (l) and Chloe Halliday (r) led off the annual Grapevine walk in Antrim. Graduation Cakes, Wedding Cakes, Bridal Shower & Baby Shower Cakes, Pies, Breakfast Pastries, Cheese Cakes, Coffee and Homemade Deli Sandwiches Deering searching for its own identity LUNCH ON THE GO! Take Out or Dine In Party Platters Available 353 Riverdale Rd. • Weare, NH 02381 On the corner of Route 114 and Riverdale (603) 529-6667 www.justlikemomspastries.com 1 Old Coach Rd., Jct. Rte. 13, New Boston, NH Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11-5 or by chance. Checks & cash only. 603-487-2412 Home & Garden Decor • Antiques Folk Art • Jewelry • Candles NEW BOSTON You e or own Hardware omet St H r Stephen J. Young New Boston Center New Boston, NH 03070 SINCE 1995 603-487-2239 Newport's Successful Wheels & Wings The weather was great and area residents enjoyed the Wheels and Wings event at the Newport airport on Saturday. With sixty planes, all types of antique, classic and custom vehicles of the Car Nutz there was something for everyone. Heath Marsden said the event was put on to thank the residents of Newport for their support for the airport at the deliberative session. Attendees were also asked to bring in canned goods for the Newport Food Pantry. Weare men arrested for criminal mischief HARDWARE Mon-Sat 8-5 • Sun 9-3 The Deering Selectmen recently held a goal setting session. Chair Aaron Gill discussed several goals of interest including attracting / establishing a Montessori or Waldorf school in Deering as an alternative to the H-D School noting that many people currently tuition their children to other surrounding public and private schools. He also expressed interest in seeing the Town acquire its own zip code. Mr. Gill presented his research on the process. Gill explained that the Deering Association was also interested in fund raising for the purchase and installation of gateway (Welcome to Deering) signs. He saw the fund raising activity as a means of encouraging citizen participation and building the necessary support for the project. The Board discussed the need to define a focal point for the community and the old Hotel lot was discussed as a location to site a gazebo or pavilion where a farmers market could be established, or where the annual plant sale can be held. Weare Police arrested two men in connection to an ongoing crime spree investigation. Alex Weaver, 18, and Aaron Goudreault, 18, both of Weare, were arrested at approximately 2 p.m. last Tuesday. Weaver was charged with five counts of criminal mischief, one count of criminal trespass, one count of false report to law enforcement, one count of witness tampering, one count of falsifying physical evidence and one count of breach of bail. Goudreault was charged with one count of false report to law enforcement, two counts of criminal mischief and one count of breach of bail. Weaver and Goudreault are being held at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections on cash bail pending arraignment. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may follow. Inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Frank Hebert at 603-529-7755. www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 7 Questions of impropriety delay naming SAU #18 Superintendent SAU #18 Superintendent Robert McKenney's last day on the job is June 30th and the School Board had hoped to have a replacement in place by then. The School Board had interviewed the three finalists, Daniel LeGallo, Jay McIntire and Brian O’Connell and the trio had met with community members at an informal reception at Franklin Middle School. The plan was for the school board to select a new Superintendent last Tuesday, but questions of impropriety have delayed the selection by at least another week. Without naming any specific concerns or individuals who have questions about the search process, School Board member Peter Heath has asked the mayor to intervene through the city manager’s office, saying the top priority is to name a superintendent as soon as possible. Heath had previously told the Concord Monitor that “I personally believe certain (board) members were not satisfied as to the selection committee.” Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield has said he is unsure what authority he has to con5/5/15 duct any review, as the cityxcharter Hillsborough News 3.55" 4.7" gives the school board with the authority to manage the schools. In the meantime, he is seeking guidance from the city’s attorney. If a new superintendent is not in place, As part of a national effort, Hillsboro Post Office letter carriers collected food on May 9th to be donated to the local food pantry. Shown here with the donations that were collected are (l-r) Wendy Nault, Kim Albert, Robin Carbone, Val Seymour and Postmaster Chris Lovell. Absent from the photo are Amanda Bush and Rebecca Bacotti. — FORECLOSURE SALE AT — PUBLIC AUCTION THREE-BEDROOM CAPE WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 AT 12:00 NOON 192 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS RD., WASHINGTON, NH ID #15-142 • Cape style home located on a 5.1± acre lot in a quiet country setting • 1½ story home built in 2003 contains 1,800± SF GLA, 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths & full walkout basement • Home features vinyl siding, metal roof, large deck, and FHA/gas heat • Detached 2-story, 2-car garage, and shed • Private well and septic system • Tax Map 7, Lot 36. Assessed value: $193,800. 2014 taxes: $3,715. Mortgage Ref: Sullivan County Registry of Deeds Book 1606, Page 76. Sale per order of Mortgagee by its Attorneys: Gauthier & MacMartin, PLLC, Milford, NH; Dustin N. Gauthier, Esquire. Terms: $5,000 deposit by cash, certified check, bank check, or other form of payment acceptable to Mortgagee at time of sale, balance due within 45 days. Other terms may be announced at time of sale. All information herein is believed but not warranted to be correct. The Mortgagee does not warrant the condition or existence of any feature described above. For more information, please visit our website NH Lic. #2279 James R. St. Jean A U C T I O N E E R S 603-734-4348 McKenney has said that he is willing to remain in the position for a short term, at a reduced capacity, but he hopes it doesn't come to that. . www.jsjauctions.com TOWN OF DEERING PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Deering, New Hampshire notice is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 80:80 (II), the Town of Deering, by its Selectmen, duly authorized, is accepting sealed bids on the following parcel of land and/ or buildings acquired by the Town by Tax Deed. The parcel is: Map/ Lot # 222-002. The property is located on Fisher Road. Current assessed value for garage/land is $6,200 and $28,100. Parcel is not a buildable lot. Persons interested in purchasing this property shall submit a bid amount, in writing, delivered to the Town Office, 762 Deering Center Road, Deering, New Hampshire 03244 no later than 4:00pm on June 1, 2015. The bid should represent the amount the bidder is willing to pay for the conveyance of the property in accordance with the terms of sale. Bidders are responsible for performing their own due diligence appropriate to the purchase of any real estate. The property is being sold by the Town in an “as is” condition. The Town makes no express or implied warranties of any information contained herein or as to the title, condition of the property, permitted uses under any law or regulation, or any deeded property restrictions. The property will be sold to the highest qualified bidder, subject to satisfactory closing, etc. Terms of sale - certified or bank check – 10% deposit, balance 30 days. Pro Rata Taxes, legal and recording fees to be paid by purchaser at time of closing. (Deed to be recorded by Town). Closing shall be on or before thirty (30) days from bid opening scheduled for June 3, 2015 at Board of Selectmen meeting. Deed by Town will be limited to a Deed with No Covenants. Conveyance will be subject to all easements and rights of way as existed at the time of the tax deeding. Failure to close may result in in sale to the next highest bidder. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject all bids, and/or impose other conditions on the sale on or before the bid opening. Questions should be directed to Russell McAllister, Deering Town Administrator; phone: 603-464-3248 or email: administrator@deering.nh.us Page 8 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com TOWN of HENNIKER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing Notice of the following public hearings to be held by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Henniker, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2015 at the Town Hall. 1. Public Hearing 3rd reading to amend Ordinance 120-12; Violations and Penalties. 2. Public Hearing 2nd reading to amend Ordinance 120 Article V; Operation of Off Highway Road Vehicles. The Henniker Highway Department Crew were recent breakfast guests of the Henniker Rotary Club as the club wanted to thank them for their "over and above" dedication during the past few months. Antrim Community Garden progressing SZL48-22KT • 22 Hp Kohler Engine • 48” Fabricated Deck $ LIBERATE YOUR WEEKEND! 4299.95 FINANCING AVAILABLE TYLER’S SMALL ENGINE www.tylerssmallengine.com 20 Concord St. Antrim, NH • 603-588-6200 • M-F 8-5:30; Sat 9-1 Choose Our Quality Lumber. Why “wood” you settle for less? If you’re interested in quality lumber and unparalleled service, Antrim Lumber should be your choice. Stop in and see us today. Antrim Lumber Co. 78 Smith Road Antrim • 588-2139 HOURS: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-1pm THE Messenger A Publication of Granite Quill Publishers 246 West Main Street • PO Box 1190, Hillsboro, NH 03244-1190 Phone: 464-3388 • Fax: 603-464-4106, E-mail: granitequill@mcttelecom.com www.granitequill.com STAFF: Leigh Bosse: Publisher. Joyce Bosse: Editor. Christi Macomber: Advertising Design. Gail Stratos: Publication Design & Layout, Advertising Design, Production & Website. Deborah Belanger: Account Rep. Mary Yuryan: Account Rep. Wendy Bamford: Account Rep. The Selectmen approved the Antrim Community Garden directly behind Antrim Town Hall. The logs were delivered to build the two 19'x6' garden beds. A HUGE thank you to Dave & Jeanne Cahoon and their friend, Jamie, for cutting, loading and delivering these beautiful trees as a much needed donation to our project! Paul Mercier Sr. and Armond Gerritsen will be notching the logs this week in preparation of putting them together, hopefully by next Sunday at the latest. Arthur & Beth Merrill, Antrim Grange members, will be using their tractor to pick up & place the logs. Joan Gorga has donated rebar to support the logs afterwards. Mike & Anna from Ideal Compost & Grange members from Peterboro Grange have offered to donate some soil and give us a discount price on the remainder of the total 10 yards that are needed. The donations don't stop there though. Rick Edmunds has donated a large box of last year's vegetable seeds that were left over at the hardware store, we have many plant seedlings coming in as donations from community, non-community & Grange members alike when planting time arrives; and we have Jeremy DeLisle working on his end to get funds approved from the New Hampshire Master Gardener's Association grant we were given. Detour for Oak Street Bridge thru 2018 Barton Whitney Road will be used as the detour for all vehicles 6-tons and over for North Newport during the Oak Street Bridge replacement. Vehicles that are less than 6 tons will be able to use Corbin Bridge. Concerns were raised about the wear and tear on Blueberry Ridge Road by heavy trucks. Bill MacDonald a Blueberry Ridge Road resident said the increase in traffic will make a bad road worse. Superintendent of Public Works, Larry Wiggins will ask if the state will pay to make the needed improvements to the road for the detour. The bridge work is slated for 2018 and will go from approximately March – December. Locals chosen by NH Historical Society The New Hampshire Historical Society has elected James L. Garvin of Pembroke, Michael R. Reopel of Hillsborough, and Philip Zea of Norwich, Vermont, as new members to its board of trustees. Trustees elected to additional terms are David M. Sundman of Littleton, William P. Veillette of Amherst, and Bert R. Whittemore of Pembroke. Board officers also were elected, including Joel J. Bedor of Littleton, board chair; David H. Souter of Hopkinton, vice chair; Kurt M. Swenson of Hopkinton, treasurer; and Kathleen A. Belko of New London, secretary. www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 9 Pats Peak Ski Patrollers recognized as tops in the Eastern Region The Pats Peak Ski Patrol has been recognized by the Eastern Division New Hampshire Region of the National Ski Patrol as the 2015 Outstanding Ski Patrol. To be named an Outstanding Ski Patrol, a resort’s rescue team must distinguish itself on multiple levels including its training standards, development of safety procedures, public service the patrol members perform in addition to the rescue during the ski season, to name a few. The New Hampshire Outstanding Student Patroller was awarded to Abi Lent at the NH Region Ski Patrol Awards on April 18th. On April 25th at the Eastern Division Awards Banquet in Albany NY, Abi was selected as the Outstanding Young Adult Patroller for the 2014/2015 season. The names of the past eight winners were included on the plaque. Three of the previous eight winners were from Pats Peak and two place runners up for this award. Eastern Division includes ski patrols from western PA to northern ME. This includes about 1/3 of the total members in the National Ski Patrol. She is now in the running, along with the winners from the other 9 divisions, for the National Outstanding Student Patroller Abi started her Outdoor Emergency Care in 2011. Before that time she shadowed her dad, Steve Lent, who was a Pats Peak Patroller. Abi put in over 120 hours on the Pats Peak Ski Patrol this season. She is the captain of her swim team, a Student Ambassador, Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor. She is also the Vice President of the National Honor Society at her school, is in the Latin Honors Society and is a licensed LNA. PETS Pets are family too The Mutt Hut The Pats Peak Ski Patrol. Where Best Friends Are Found All Breed Dog Grooming t Adop a Pet! 529-5443 wearewag@gsinet.net www.wearewag.org www petfinder c www.petfi nder.com/shelters/NH42.html www.facebook.com/wearewag Alyssa Janelle 86 Prospect St. Henniker Save a Life! Pampering Pets since 1988 603-428-7290 By appointment only. Come Dog Grooming In Hillsborough! 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Weare Family Dentistry has added Medicaid Insurance to our dental services to help our community. • FAMILY-ORIENTED OFFICE Patients of All Ages Welcome • PROMPT APPOINTMENTS Catering to Busy Families • AFFORDABLE FEES & FINANCING AVAILABLE Insurance Friendly Office Please call our office at 529-3511 to schedule an appointment. Your dental needs will be met by our caring staff. Let us help you get back on the road to total body health by addressing your dental concerns. We Care! 210 N. Stark Highway • Weare, NH For an appointment call 603.529.3511 or visit us online at www.wearefamdent.com Nanarao Krothapalli, DMD, MSD General Dentist; Jo-Anne Johnson, DMD, General Dentist www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 11 Kidder re-elected, Academy Building restored, meeting back to March In 2011 New London voters moved the annual town meeting from March to May believing it would increase participation. It did not, so the Selectmen recommended moving the meeting back to March, and voters who rejected the proposal last year approved the article this year by a vote of 155-35. Voters also approved issuing up to $350,000 in bonds to repair the Academy Building, which houses the town officer with excess funds applied to Whipple memorial Town Hall. A committee was established to study the feasibility of adding a K-9 unit to the New London Police Department and an additional $78,775 was approved for the New London Hospital Ambulance to cover increased costs of losing the Newport Ambulance Service for backup. Janet Kidder retained her Selectboard seat for another three years edging out John Wilson 561-436. The only other contested race was for three 3-year terms for library trustees. Winning trustee seats were Wendy Dumis 661, Gordon Terwilliger 514, and Matthew J. Hubbard with 511 votes. Losing his bid for library trustee was W. Lansing Reed with 422. Zoning amendment 1, which changes the definition of a family, passed 772-167; and zoning amendment 2, that would have changed the signage ordinance was voted down 519-424. Rotary Citizen of the Year Bow Police Chief Erin Commerford was awarded a Community Service Award by the Rotary Club at its annual Paul Harris Fellow and Community Awards recognition event held at the Old Town Hall on May 6. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie met with Sullivan County Republicans at One Mile West last Thursday. 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When 600 or so people make the trip to Concord for a public hearing it’s clear that there is a great deal of concern. Now add in the fact that many of them waited patiently to share their thoughts about the House-proposed budget with those of us on the Senate Finance Committee that a hearing scheduled to run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. lasted until a little past midnight. I kept an unofficial tally of what people wanted to talk to us about in an effort to gauge which of the many controversial proposed cuts in the House-passed spending plan generated the most concern. My notes cover comments from 171 individuals. There were at least three dozen more people who came to the microphones I did not keep notes on, either because they came as part of a group who all said the same thing or because I was so impacted by the story shared by the previous speaker that it took me a moment to absorb it and get refocused. Ultimately we heard directly from about 200 people that night. Here’s what they told us. Nearly half of the people who spoke shared concerns about proposed cuts to mental health care. They opposed any reductions to programs serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. They asked for continued funding of aid for families caring in their homes for children born with disabilities and for adults with acquired brain disorders or with dementia. They also asked that the 10 bed crisis unit being built at the state hospital be staffed and opened on time to minimize the practice of holding people having mental health crisis’ in local hospital emergency rooms. Coming in second were requests for increasing state funding of programs to address By District 8 State Senator Jerry Little substance abuse prevention and treatment. More than two dozen people spoke about either their own struggles against drug and/or alcohol addiction, or about those of a loved one. I’m writing this on Mother’s Day evening and know it’s been a particularly hard day for the two moms who came to share heart rending stories of sons who recently died of heroin overdoses. The third most common comments were about funding organizations that provide emergency shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In this case, the request is for grant money made available to local non-profit agencies that provide safe houses for battered and abused women and children. Fourteen people, primarily current students at either UNH, KSC or PSU, asked lawmakers to increase, not just maintain, the state subsidy paid to the University System of New Hampshire. System Chancellor Todd Leach has told us that without such an increase student tuition will go up next year. I’m a UNH graduate. The university system is important to me. I understand how important higher education is to the future well-being of the state and its residents. But compared to the severely handicapped who spoke to us through interpreters, women who shared stories of fleeing abusive relationships and a sea of yellow-shirted substance abuse survivors the well-dressed, well-spoken students seemed comparatively well-off. At least a dozen proponents of Meals on Wheels and ServiceLink spoke passionately for maintaining their current funding levels. A few fewer people came to advocate for the extension of Medicaid expansion. Seven or eight people who work in the restaurant and lodging trades made pitches for maintaining the state’s budget for promoting travel and tourism, while a half dozen asked the Senate to reject the House plan to raid the renewable energy fund. Issues garnering three of four votes of support included approval of a state employees pay raise, not increasing earlyretiree health insurance contribution levels, placing an animal rights activist on the Fish & Game Commission and support for NH Legal Assistance, the non-profit organization that provides legal services to low-income people. Please don’t interpret this article as a prediction of how the Senate might prioritize the state’s budget needs. It’s simply a report on which budget issues generated the most comments during the public hearing last week. Through it all one thing is clear; I’m about to make some of the toughest decisions of my life. Messenger THE Capitol Comments Pick up your Messenger at: Andover: Jake's, Circle K, Diner, Antrim: Antrim Marketplace, Rick & Dianne's, Edmunds Bennington: Albertos, Harris Convenience, General Store Bow: Town Office, Mobil, Chen Yang Li Bradford: Bradford Marketplace, Bank, Post Office, Appleseed Claremont: Hannafords Market Basket Dunbarton: Paige Corner Elkins: Post Office Francestown: General Store Franklin: Hannafords, City Hall, Harvest Barn, Cumberland Farms, Pizza Chef Georges Mills: Jake's Market Goffstown: Sully's, Sawyers, Vicksters, Village Trestle, Shell, Cumberland Farms, China Gormet Grantham: Rum Brook Market, Circle K Greenfield: Harvester Market Goshen: General Store, Lumber Barn Guild: Post Office, Wool Room Hancock: General Store, Fiddleheads Henniker: Harvester, Pharmacy, All In One Market, Henniker Farm Store, Edmunds Hillsborough: Shaws, Post Office, Sweet Expressions, Sue's Diner, JD Foods, Lake Sunapee Bank, Santander, Bank of NH, McDonalds, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, William's Store Hopkinton: Town Hall, Cracker Barrel Jaffrey: Belletetes, Mr Mike's, Dunkin' Donuts Keene: Hannafords, Price Chopper Lebanon: Shaws (2), Price Chopper (2) Newbury: Marzelli's, Bubba's, Post Office Newport: Shaws, Caronis Market, T-Bird, Circle K, Quick Stop New Boston: General Store New London: Hannafords, Colonial Pharmacy, Mackenna's, Jake's Market Peterborough: Shaws, Toadstool, Mr Mike's, Hospital, Dunkin' Donuts, Brady's, Roy's, Nonnies Rindge: Market Basket, Hannaford Sunapee: Mini Mart, Pizza Market, Town Hall Sutton: Vernondale Store, Post Offices Warner: Market Basket, Foothills, Circle K Washington: General Store Weare: Town Hall, Dimitri's, Country 3, Langtots, Coburn's Store Wilmot: Park & Go Page 14 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com Live and Local with Ben Sarro 6 AM 9 AM Dennis Miller 9 AM 10 AM Future Fire Fighters (?) 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Close to Fox Forrest for easy walking or hiking trails, Pat’s Peak for downhill skiing, and near snowmobile trails for winter fun. Hillsboro is an easy commute to either Concord or Keene. $124,500. www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 15 Hillcat Law Enforcement Explorer Post 612 takes 3rd Place at Cadet Challenge The Deering Police Department “Hillcat Law Enforcement Explorer Post 612” earned a 3rd Place Trophy at the 2015 Police Cadet Challenge Weekend. This event is a competition, and the team from Deering faced 17 other teams in head to head competition in eight graded events over the weekend at the National Guard Training Center in Strafford. All told, there were nearly 75 Police Cadets in attendance, as well as more than 20 Advisors and Competition Staff Members. The Deering Competition Team consisted of Cadet Asher Clark, Cadet Tyrell Dugre, Cadet Tyler Davy, and Cadet Jason Carter. Working together as a team, they placed: * 3rd Place – OVERALL COMPETITION * 1st Place – Motor Vehicle Stops (passenger car stop AND commercial vehicle stop) * 3rd Place – Unknown Call Response (Second Degree Assault Investigation) * 3rd Place – Firearms (training simulator with accuracy & scenarios) * 3rd Place – Cruiser Push * 5th Place – Drill & Ceremony (marching) * 5th Place – Obstacle Course Relay Race There were only two Graded Competi- tion areas for which the Deering Hillcat Cadet team failed to place in the Top 5, those being Report Writing (writing a police report about the Unknown Call Response scene), and Building Search. In the Overall Competition, Nashua Team 2 took 1st Place, and Nashua Team 1 took 2nd Place. Nashua is on notice that the Deering Hillcat Cadets from Post 612 will be looking to displace them next year. Goffs- town Team 1 and Raymond Team 1 took 4th and 5th place, respectively, in the Overall Competition. Congratulations to all the Cadets from New Hampshire and Massachusetts that took part in this great weekend of fun, learning, and competition, and WELL DONE to our own Cadets from the Hillcat Police Cadet Post 612 for bringing home the 3rd Place Trophy. L to R; Cadet Tyrell Dugre, Cadet Asher Clark, Challenge Weekend Director Geoff Pinard (Goffstown PD), Cadet Tyler Davy, Cadet Jason Carter. Page 16 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com 11th Annual Choose Franklin Day Celebratio on www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 17 Page 18 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com Boys Sports Grimes Field Hillsborough, NH June 25, 2015 Shows at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Andrew Roberge, #5, for the Hillsboro Varsity Baseball team, slides to third base in Mondays game. Bow beat Hillsboro 7-5. Yanni Galatas photo. BASEBALL Advanced Tickets: $12/adult $6/children under 12 Tickets On Sale at Hillsboro Schools, Sweet Expressions, Red Coat Travel, Hillsborough U-Haul, Cutter Flooring, Tylers Small Engine, Henniker Pharmacy, White Birch Center PRESENTED BY: the Hillsboro Lions Club UNDERWRITTEN BY: Winnisquam 4 Franklin 1: Franklin surrendered all 4 runs in the fourth inning in an otherwise close game. Franklin 11 Hillsboro-Deering 2: The Hillcats jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but 10 errors allowed the Golden Tornadoes to turn this one into a rout. Brendan Frechette pitched 7 IP, with 7 strikeouts, Tommy Pellerin was 3-for-4, with an RBI. Troy Girard had 2 HD hits. Monadnock 8 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Dominic Downs gave up 6 runs in the first two innings, but he settled from there to finish strong. Bow 7 Hillsboro-Deering 5: The Falcons scored 6 runs on 6 hits in the first two innings then held off a Hillcat rally. Jeff Bell was 3-for-4, with an RBI and Evan Vulgamore hit 2-for-3, with an RBI and Jack Corriveau led off with a solo home run for Bow. HD was led by Dominic Downs and Brad Sampson who each had a hit and 2 RBI. Bow 7 Belmont 5: Belmont took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third but Bow cut the lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth, erupting for 6 runs in the sixth. Bow 20 Pelham 0: A 7 run second inning broke it open for the Falcons. Evan Vulgamore was 2-for-2, with a double, intentional walk, RBI, and 3 runs scored. Bow 8 Stevens 0: Evan Vulgamore was 3-for-3 with a triple, while Jeff Bell was 2-for-4, and scattered three hits without walking anyone, for a 58-pitch complete game. Conant 9 Hopkinton 4: Down 2-1 in the second, Hopkinton loaded the bases with one out but failed to capitalize. Hopkinton 9 Gilford 1: Hopkinton scored 8 times before Gilford got on the scoreboard. Stevens 15 Newport 4: The Cardinals got a pair of three-run homers from Ryan Napsey and Brandon Tanguay, and a pitching performance from Bryar Rouillard to take an easy win in the first of two. Newport 4 Stevens 2: In the second game Andrew Houde struck out 15 to hold the Cardinals at bay. Stevens scored its two runs with two outs in the seventh on a pop that dropped between the second baseman and right fielder. Newport 10 Sunapee 3: A five-run seventh inning gave the Tigers the advantage. Brady Bates went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI, while Andrew Houde also had two hits and drove in two runs. Goffstown 12 Timberlane 7 Sunapee 20 Pittsfield 1: The Lakers led 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth before exploding for 14 more runs. Goffstown 9 ConVal 1: Nate Proulx pitched a complete game for the Grizzlies. He surrendered two hits and struck out six. Kyle Perron had three hits and three RBIs. Dylan Skinner, Tanner Putnam, and Nate Proulx each collected two hits. www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The Messenger | Page 19 Boys Sports Lebanon 6 John Stark 5 (8 Inn) The Generals resumed a suspended game from April and ended up defeating Lebanon, 11-10, in 13 innings, and then took the field again and lost to the Raiders, 6-5, in eight. Kingswood 11 John Stark 2: Trailing 3-2 after five, it got worse from there. Cal Loos had an RBI double, while Leif Mailloux and Wesley Lamphere had hits. LACROSSE Goffstown 13 Spaulding 3: Christian Marquis tallied 3- goals and Steve Dubois 4, to lead the onslaught. Goffstown 6 Timberlane 3: Sam Shearin scored four goals and Steve Dubois recorded three goals and three assists. Goffstown 13 Hollis/Brookline 10: Steve Dubois netted 4 goals and 3 assists while teammate Connor Bourque added 3 goals and an assist to lead the Grizzlies. Goffstown 12 Bow 3: The Falcons could not match the undefeated Grizzlies. Hollis-Brookline 5 Bow 4: The Falcons nearly won their first game. Dylan Labranche, Mike Angarella, Ben Podis and Derek Gardner each has a goal for Bow. Bow 7 Merrimack Valley 4: The Falcons scored the last four goals of the game in a come back 7-4 victory over the Pride. Bow 10 Keene 5: The Falcons took a two-goal lead to start the game and set the pace. Ben Podis led the attack with 4 goals and an assist. John Stark 10 Timberlane 9: Timberlane rallied for three goals to trim Stark's four-goal deficit to one in the final four minutes, but the Generals held on. Brody Fredericks led with 5 goals, and 2 assists. John Stark 17 Portsmouth 12: Daniel Medvetz had 6 goals and Adrian McCarthy-Tiella 4 goals to pace the General's attack. Derryfield 11 John Stark 8: The Generals trailed 3-0 early and 7-3 after the first period and never recovered. Ryan Gordon, Jake Blanchette and James Smugereski had 2 goals each. Merrimack Valley 8 Hopkinton 7: It took a last-second desperation save by Pride goalie Zel Kerkel to preserve an 8-7 victory over the Hawks. Hopkinton 9 ConVal 5: Hopkinton took a 5-2 lead at halftime and clamped down on defense to keep the Cougars at bay in the second half. Robbie Ferguson and Liam Flanagan had 2 goals each for the Hawks. Hopkinton 18 Stevens 0: In an even attack, the Hawks scored nine times in the first half and nine times in the second to dominate. Joe Cullinan had 4 goals, and 2 assists. Kearsarge 11 Plymouth 6: Tied 4-4 at the half, the Cougars ran off five straight to take control. Lucas Muzzey and Tom Gallo each had 3 goals. Kearsarge 10, Campbell 4: The Cougars were overpowering this day. Merrimack Valley 16 Kearsarge 2: The Pride jumped out to a 7-1 lead after three innings and never looked back. Bo and Brad Underhill each had 2 hits. Goffstown Hall of Fame Induction May 21 Bill Ruwell and the 1980 Field Hockey team to be inducted into the Goffstown High School Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30pm in the GHS gymnasium. Longtime educator and three-time state champion, girls basketball coach Bill Ruwell will be inducted into the GHS Hall of Fame. All former players and staff members who wish to celebrate this great accomplishment with their former coach and colleague are encouraged to RSVP to blambers@goffstown.k12.nh.us There will be a dinner and awards ceremony, the cost is $20 per guest. The 1980 Field Hockey will be brought back to campus during the fall for a formal induction ceremony centered around one of the field hockey games in late September, early October. Please inquire with Goffstown Athletics Director Steve Fountain at sfountain@goffstown.k12.nh.us Country Service/City Selection • 833 S. 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Here, proper business attire is Bermuda shorts, cricket is the national sport and afternoon tea goes without saying. Highlights: sunbathing on pink sand beaches; golfing a championship course; and exploring forts and historic houses. Hamilton Maggie Girard, #9, pitched for the Hillsboro softball team that beat Bow 7- 6. Yanni Galatas photo. 7-Day Bermuda Roundtrip Boston ms Veendam May 2, 9, 30; Jun 6, 27; Jul 4, 2015 Extended stay — featuring three nights on board in Hamilton. The ms Veendam serves as your hotel for three nights in the capital city of Hamilton, and from the dock you’ll be just a few steps from bustling Front Street. To do: take a ride in a horse-drawn surrey; admire Sessions House, the seat of government since 1815; check out the splendid views from Fort Hamilton; or browse through friendly shops for handicrafts. Book today and enjoy exceptional savings. Spacious, elegant ships • Gracious, awardwinning service • Worldwide itineraries • Extensive activities and enrichment programs • Sophisticated five-star dining For more information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands. BE17382 Call Joyce Today to Book Your Trip! Red Coat Travel 246 West Main Street, Hillsborough, NH 1.800.273.9807 SOFTBALL Franklin 11 Winnisquam 0: The Golden Tornadoes scored their 11 runs in the first three innings and cruised home for the win. Shelby Joyce was 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs, 3 runs scored and a stolen base, Lexi Colpack and Hanne Nichols each had 3 hits. Franklin 9 Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hillcats took a 1-0 lead in first on Melissa Veitch's RBI double, but Franklin responded, scoring 3 in the second, 4 in the fourth and another 2 in the sixth. Hailey Haskins threw a complete game 5-hitter with 7 K's. Monadnock 7 Hillsboro-Deering 0: A tight "D" supported Eliza Randall's one hit pitching with 5 strikeouts. Hillsboro-Deering 7 Bow 6: Each team scored five times in the fifth, but the Hillcats prevailed. Brianna Dumney had 2 hits and scored 2 runs for the H-D, while The Falcons were led by Miki Dowd's home run. Bow 19 Stevens 5: Miki Dowd belted a three-run homer in the third, Kelsey Flynn hit a three-run triple in the sixth and Hannah Perna hit a two-run double in the sixth, as the Falcons dominated. Pelham 15 Bow 8: Miki Dowd had a triple, with walk, 3 RBIs and Kelsey Flynn was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI, but Bow dropped their second straight against a solid Pythons team. Lebanon 14 John Stark 2: Sam Wood, Jilli Killar, Kendall Keim and Gillie McGirr had hits for the Generals. MV 13 Kearsarge 10: Trailing 4-3 in the third, the Cougars gave up 4 more runs to put it out of reach. Ashley Thompson and Samantha Dow each went 3-for-4, Dow with a home run. Trinity 14 John Stark 4: Jackie Kilar and Sara Lyons hit back to back triples in the first inning, but the Generals' offense stalled after that. John Stark 13 Kingswood 12: The Generals took a six-run lead in the fifth on Jilli Kilar’s three-run double, but it took Sara Lyons' walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to close the door in this slugfest. Monadnock 9 ConVal 8: ConVal led from the 3rd inning on and held a 2 run lead into the seventh, but fell to a late rally. Merrimack Valley 6 ConVal 3: The Cougars' lack of experience www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The messenger | Page 21 Girls Sports was evident in this loss. Hopkinton 9 Bishop Brady 4: Trailing 4-3 entering the seventh, the Hawks exploded with hits and a Brady error to bat around and take the come-from-behind win. Alexis Blanchette, Lily Scammon and Kasey Smith each batted 2-for-4. Hopkinton 2 Conant 0: Becca Shatney recorded 9 K's in seven innings. Shatney would score the game’s first run and Lily Scammon's RBI made it 2-0. Newport 18 Stevens 1: Stephanie Carl pitched five innings surrendering 2 hits and 1 unearned run as the Tiger bats came alive, scoring 7 in the first inning, sending 13 batters to the plate. Newport 17 Stevens 3: It didn't get better in the second game, as Samantha McNeel pitched a complete game allowing just one earned run. Newport 5 Sunapee 4: Samantha McNeel dominated the game, pitching a complete game, with only a single earned run on 5 hits, with 5 strikeouts. She also went 2 for 3 with an RBI triple and a run scored. Goffstown 5 St. Thomas 1: St. Thomas had retired the Grizzlie’s first 15 batters before Makayla Fleming hit a bases loaded-double in the sixth, and Hannah Baldyga drove in Nicole Anderson on a sacrifice bunt in the seventh. LACROSSE Kearsarge 9 Lebanon 8: Anya Nowicki made 10 saves and Anna Stowell netted 5 goals as the Cougars handed top-ranked Lebanon its first loss of the season. Kearsarge 15 MV 4: Anna Stowell and Jackie DeAngelis tallied 3 goals each while Eleanor Angus and Leslie Angus netted 2 each. Laconia 17 Bow 5: It was the fifth straight win for the powerful 8-1 Sachems who snapped the Falcons four-game winning streak. Bow 22, ConVal 8: The Falcons controlled both ends of the field, resulting in their fourth straight win, while handing the Cougars their fifth straight loss. Lebanon 12 Hopkinton 6: The Hawks played well defensively but were no match for a tough, one-loss Raider team. Hopkinton 12 Oyster River 8: Hannah Wood tallied 3 goals, while Sierra Schuster and Hannah Bassett added 2 goals each. Hopkinton 12 Coe-Brown 4: Sierra Schuster tallied 4 goals and Hannah Wood added 3 to the attack. John Stark 11 Merrimack Valley 8: The Generals held an 11-6 lead with nine minutes to go. The Pride closed the gap with two late goals. Sam Valcourt, Casey Poirier and Lizzie Brandt each scored 2 goals. John Stark 11 Goffstown 10: The Generals led 4-1 before the Grizzlies rallied to lead 65 at the half. Lizzie Brandt tallied 5 goals and Liz Neal made 8 saves in the final 25 minutes to seal the win. Goffstown 16 Timberlane 12: Sydney Gagon, Sarah Cuddy, and Sydney Dubois combined for 15 goals to lead Goffstown to victory. Hillsboro-Deering High School SPRING SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT Wednesday, June 3 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. HDHS Gymnasium Maple St., Henniker 428-3265 • 56 Main St., Antrim 588-6565 WWW.EDMUNDSSTORE.COM edmundsstore@conknet.com Big May Savings! 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We start at 9am, meeting at Youth Services and Hillsborough Pride PLANT SALE: Goffstown Community Garden Club Offices 61-63 West Main, Hillsboro, NH across from plant sale on the town common at 8am. All money is Eaton's Furniture. We are usually done by noon and used for the beautification of town and scholarships. have a pizza party sponsored by Hillsborough Pride. HENNIKER CONCERT: The Town of Henniker presents We supply gloves and bags and pickup after. So we can Here Comes Summer, a pre-season evening of music plan and avoid duplication of efforts please call Peter beginning at 7pm, Henniker Congregational Church, Brigham at Youth Services (603) 464-5779 or David featuring William Ogmundson in a program of ragtime Fullerton at Hillsborough Pride (603) 464-2953. Differpiano. During the intermission attendees will be ent hours can also be arranged. treated to a sneak preview of the upcoming 11-week Tuesday concert series. Henniker Rotary Club will serve Sunday May 17 coffee and desserts in the Parish Hall. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Antrim Baptist Church NEW ENGLAND STONE WALLS: Kevin Gardner, is a will be offering a free pancake breakfast on Sunday, writer, teacher, tradesman, and a lifelong resident of from 8:30 to 10:00. Menu includes plain and blueberry Hopkinton. He has been a stonewall builder for forty pancakes, sausage, fruit, orange juice, and coffee. years, and is the author of The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls. Tuesday May 19 During his talk, he will build a miniature wall or walls BETTER HEALTH: Learn how to manage your sympon a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon toms with the Better Choices, Better Health workshop bucket The Saturday, May 16 program is sponsored by presented by LRGHealthcare and the Franklin VNA. Hillsborough County Pomona Grange at Antrim Grange Join us for an upcoming free session in the Twin Hall, 253 Clinton Road. The 5:30 p.m. program will be Rivers community. The workshop will be offered on followed by a potluck supper. Program and supper Tuesday’s beginning May 19-June 23 from 1:00-3:00 will be open to all. The Sunday, May 17 program is pm at Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin. Those sponsored by the Antrim Historical Society and will attending the workshops will apply skills for living a take place at the Antrim Presbyterian Church, Main full, healthy life with a chronic condition, learn to set Street, Antrim beginning at 3:00 p.m. weekly goals and develop a practical step-by-step plan HAM & BEAN SUPPER: Coleslaw & rolls, drinks and for improving health and quality of life. Weekly topics homemade desserts. South Newbury Union Church include healthy eating, physical activity, relieving 5-7pm. Adults $10.00. Kids 6-11 $5.00. Under 5 FREE. stress, pain and fatigue management, and more! There is also going to be a basket raffle on Sunday. For more information or to register for this upcomTOWN CLEAN UP DAY: You can clean up around ing workshops, please call LRGHealthcare Education your neighborhood or help us with areas downtown Services at 527-7120. HANCOCK PROGRAM: Fishing Talk at the Library. Don't miss Hope Eagleson at the library on Tuesday, at 6:30pm as she helps us get back to fishing. Topics: The when, where and how - Learn what type of fishing fits with what season, the best places to go and the how to find the fish. She will also address important rules and regulations. This event will be in the Wensberg Room. Light refreshments. We hope to see you there. KNITTING 6-8pm. Bring in your knitting and join us for some conversation. At Richards Free Library. Wednesday May 20 A MATTER OF BALANCE: Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering an eight-week falls prevention program “A Matter of Balance” that helps adults view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The program takes place on Wednesdays beginning May 20 from 2 to 4pm at Smith Memorial Congregational Church, 30 West Main Street in Hillsborough. There is no fee to attend this program and space is limited. To register, call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815 AWARDS NIGHT: Antrim Grange’s annual Community Awards Night will be at 7pm at the Antrim Grange Hall, 253 Clinton Road. Community Citizen, Educator, Police, Agriculturalist, Community Spirit, and Special Recognition awards will be presented to recipients selected by the members of the Grange. All interested and grateful community members are invited to come to this event and help us thank our local volunteers, enjoy some fun and fellowship with like-minded citizens, and sample goodies from the refreshment table. BLOOD DRIVE: American Red Cross Newport High ! FRANCESTOWN Furry Scurry SAVE THE DATE MEMORIAL DAY 2015 Join us 5K RUN/ THURSDAY, FRIDAY, MAY 22 WALK MAY 21ST 2nd d Annual ua for the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce’s Annual SUNDAY, MAY 17 Sunapee Harbor 7:30 AM (Last minute registration) Run Starts at 9:00AM Sorry, no pets allowed. $20 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE; $25 SAME DAY REGISTRATION FEE; KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE •PREREGISTER AT opensignups.com Free T-Shirt for First 100 Sign-Ups! TO BENEFIT THE SULLIVAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY BLACK FLY OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT! The tournament will be held at the Country Club of New Hampshire in North Sutton. Contact the Chamber Office with any questions: (603) 526-6575 chamberinfo@tds.net 1:15 PM AT CEMETERY #3 FRANCESTOWN TURNPIKE SOUTH All area residents are welcome to join in the memorial celebration Bagpipers & Taps Come & honor those who have died in our nation’s service SUNAPEE LIONS CLUB 18th Annual Motor Vehicle Show Antique & Collectible LIONS CLUB SUNDAY, JUNE 28 ‘15 9am-2:30pm • Mt Sunapee, NH off Route 103 Circle, Newbury, NH Food, fun and free chair rides to the top of Mt. Sunapee for all paying entrants. We’ll donate $5 for each motorcycle registered: Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc., Chapter 2 and Red Knights Motorcycle Club — funds to meet the needs of vets and firefighters Entry Fee - Pre-Reg: $15/vehicle by June 1 •• Gate Registration: $20/vehicle • Visitor $5 Contact Jim Currier 603.381.2863 or email: jimcurrier2@comcast.net website: www.sunapeelions.com www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The messenger | Page 23 Events: Community Bulletin Board School In the Gym, 12:30pm-5:30pm. The Lion's Club Lunch provided by The Church of the Epiphany. you haven't been to a Fourth Friday service, this would be a great time to see what it's all about. Please take advantage of this opportunity to thank Pastor Sue and Thursday May 21 Don for all that they have done for us. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING: (AIL) will hold its 16th YARD SALE SIGNUP: Forms needed to participate in annual meeting in Wheeler Hall at the Ware Student Weare’s 21th Annual Town-wide Yard Sale, Saturday, Center on the campus of Colby-Sawyer College. The June 6, 2015, are available to residents of Weare at the event begins with an art exhibit at 3:00p.m. that town office, post office, library, local businesses and showcases original artwork by AIL members and study on www.wearehistoricalsociety.org The forms must leaders. The short business meeting begins at 4:00 be returned to the Weare Historical Society by May p.m. At the conclusion of the business meeting, mem22. The cost to reserve lawn space or get your location bers of the Kearsarge Chorale will perform selections on the map will be from $8 - $15, or $20 for a group of from their spring ’15 concert that was held on April 26, 3 or more. The Yard Sale will be held rain or shine from 2015, in the Sawyer Fine Arts Center at Colby-Sawyer 8am to 2pm. Maps showing locations of yard sales in College. A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will Weare will be on sale for $2 at the Weare Historical follow the Chorale’s performance. The event is free and Society’s Stone Memorial Building in Weare Center, open to the community, but reservations are required June 6 at 8am. For more information call 529-7253. by Thursday, May 14, at (603) 526-3690. BOOK SIGNING: Celebrate The Release of "Welcome BOOK DISCUSSION: between 11am and Noon at To Frost Heaves" by Fred Marple. Join author Fred the Antrim Presbyterian Church, readers will discuss Marple, also known as humorist and songwriter Ken The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. For Sheldon, for the launch of his hilarious new book. Light additional information please call Steve Ullman at refreshments 5-7pm. Monadnock Center Bass Hall, 19 588-2005 or email him at sullman@brockport.edu. Grove St., Peterborough. Free and open to the public. Please join our low-key, informal conversation. Friday May 22 CONTOOCOOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Please join us for a special Fourth Friday Fellowship service at 6pm. This will be the last Friday service before Pastor Sue and Don leave New Hampshire. We are planning a lighthearted night of music, scripture, games, and a drama written especially for Pastor Sue. The meal will be pot-luck, so bring a dish to pass if you are able. Salads, bread and drinks will be provided. If 464-3595 to reserve a space. PLANT SALE: The Wilmot Garden Club (WGC) is holding its annual plant sale from 8am to noon on Saturday, at the Old Firehouse next to the Wilmot Post Office, just off Rt. 11 in Wilmot. Flat mix or match 6 packs will be on sale at the bargain price of 2 packs for $5. Additionally, there will be a large assortment of locally dug and hardened perennials to tempt you after the long, hard winter. All plant material is tagged to be sold at easy-on-the-budget prices. YARD SALE DAY: The Hillsborough Town Wide Yard Sale. For info call David Fullerton at Hillsborough Pride, 464-2953. To get your yard sale location on the maps we pass out send $3 to Hillsborough Pride P.O. Box 1566 Hillsborough, New Hampshire 03244 Tuesday May 26 STARK CONCERT: All are welcome at the John Stark Regional High School Spring Concert at 7pm in the Café. Enjoy a night of music featuring the John Stark Band, Stage Band, Concert Chorus, and Select Chorus. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors. FRANKLIN EVEVT: Franklin City Council will host a community event that will include Rick Hauser, mayor Saturday May 23 of Perry, New York as a keynote speaker, along with a BOOK SALE: Hillsboro - Fuller Public Library's Annual summary of ideas from the April 9-11 Franklin for a Lifetime workshop and the formation of action groups Big Book Sale is coming up on Town-Wide Yard Sale for community members who would like to get inDay from 9-1. We have many donated books and exlibrary books to sell. All proceeds go toward new books volved in the work to follow. There were many recomfor the library. Leah Dunbar will entertain us with live mendations and ideas that came from the workshop, marimba music. If you would like to have your own and decisions have not been made. If you would like to sale table in a high traffic area, the library lawn is the make your views known before May 26, please contact place to be. For a mere $10 you can set up here. Call Choose Franklin, http://www.choosefranklin.org/ d l 2n nua WN An FSTO F RY GOOTA R Car Show New Boston Recreation Summer Basketball Clinic Veterans Memorial at Newbury 2015 MEMORIAL DAY Mon., May 25, 2015 SATURDAY JUNE 6 SPONSORS NEEDED Info., please contact Robin Morrell: rmorrell99@Comcast.net or call 603-623-7300 x 704 9am: Observance at Memorial (Rt. 103, Newbury) 9:45am: Pancake Breakfast at Vets Hall $8 Adult; $4 Child; Tots Free Family Max $20 Pay at the door. Doors open after observance. Let me know when my days are through America, America, I gave my best to you. newburynh.org Weare Historical Society’s 21st Annual Town-Wide YARD SALE Saturday, June 6, 2015 8am-2pm • Rain or Shine! Kids will be introduced to and learn the sport or work on their basketball skills between seasons. June 29 - July 2, 2015 Mon.-Thurs. at the New Boston Central School Gym for a fee of $24. Boys & Girls grade 3-6 play from 8-10am. Pre-registration and payment are required. Register and pay online. 5 Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston, NH 603-487-2880 www.newbostonnh.gov/recreation Page 24 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com Hodgdon hired as new SAU #24 Assistant Superintendent The SAU 24 Board appointed Susan E. Hodgdon Assistant Superintendent of Schools for SAU 24 at their May 11 meeting. Ms. Hodgdon will begin her duties on July 1. Current Assistant Superintendent of Schools Pamela A. Shepard is retiring at the end of this year. Hodgdon comes to SAU 24 from her post as Director of the Southwest NH Education Support Center at Keene State College. The Center provides professional learning, consulting and coaching for PK12 districts across the Southwest region and Keene State College. Ms. Hodgdon is also an adjunct professor at Keene State College. “We are fortunate to be able to hire someone with Susan’s level of expertise. She will be able to hit the ground running and pick up where Pam Shepard so competently managed for the last seven years,” said SAU 24 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark A. Lawson, Owner 288 Beard Road • Hillsboro, NH P 603.478.3987 C 603.344.3987 All Phases of Auto Repair � State Inspections Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles Hillsboro Mini Storage 2 convenient locations — 276 Henniker St. & 485 West Main St. Hillsboro Paint Center 276 Henniker St. Pittsburgh Paints, Olympic Stains, Cabot Stains • Screen Repairs U-Haul Rentals Trucks & Trailers • Boxes & Packing Supplies • Hitches Installed PO Box 1541, Hillsboro, NH 03244 Alan Ager (603) 464-4246 alanager@comcast.net Your ad here 20!! $ Call us today at 603-464-3388 Granite Quill Publishers 246 West Main St., Hillsboro, NH E.H.F. 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I think people do their best work when this is the culture,” said Ms. Hodgdon of her appointment. “I’m looking forward to working with Superintendent Tacconi-Moore and everyone at SAU 24. The organization has an outstanding reputation and I feel fortunate to be here,” said Ms. Hodgdon. A native of Camden, Maine, Ms. Hodgdon, who lives in Milford, NH, brings more than 30 years of experience as an educator to her new position within SAU 24. Residential, Commercial & Construction Recycling Services • Construction, Cleanout • Roll-offs (15-40 yds) • Containers (2-10 yds) Call 938-2282 Serving Hillsboro & Surrounding Areas 24 Jones Rd., Bradford www.naughtonrecycling.com Weddings, Portraits, Sport & Event Photography PAUL HOWE Logging & Land Clearing Whole Tree Chipping David Bourgoine 924-9759 Firewood: $250 green; $300 seasoned Will buy standing timber! 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Stk# 12A11C 2006 SSaturn t IIon-22 4 D Door SSedan d REDUCED $ 4,900 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Including Emissions most cars & trucks 2009 Ford Escape Limited AWD SUV REDUCED 7,400 Fully Equipped, a True Luxury Car. Low Miles. Cream Beige. Stk# 15A16 2007 Chevy 2 WD Silverado Nicely Equipped, Excellent Fuel Economy. Maroon Metallic. Stk# 15A08 Utility Body, One Owner. Dark Green. Stk# 15A11 REDUCED $$5950 5,900 REDUCED $ 6,900 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER 2007 Pontiac G5 Coupe + + 2002 Lincoln Continental REDUCED REDUCED $ 4,600 SERVICE SPECIALS 1997 Chevy C1500 2 WD Pickup SPECIAL! $ 6,500 Nicely Equipped, Low Miles, Clean Car. Silver. Stk# 15A14 The Ultimate SUV! Fully Loaded. Teal Green. Stk# 14A24 REDUCED 4,600 $4950 8,400 $ 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4 Door Sedan 4 Door. Nicely Equipped, Low Miles. Tan. Stk# 14A23 Fully Equipped, Excellent Economy Car. Black. Stk# 15A15 8’ Fisher Min. Mount Plow, Heavy Duty. 2006 Ford Econoline E150 8 Pass. Van 2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX ALL OF OUR CARS ARE VERIFIED THROUGH AUTO CHECK $ 29.95 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2011 Chevy Aveo 4 Door Hatchback, 4 Cyl, Auto., A/C, Low Miles, Economical. Yellow. Stk# 15A07 Fully Equipped, Low Miles. Gray Metallic. Stk# 15A17 REDUCED $ 8,900 REDUCED $ 4,900 2008 Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty 2008 Saturn Vue XR Ext Length Model, Diesel Equipped. 1 Owner. White. Stk# 15A27 Front Wheel Drive, Nicely Equipped, New GM Transmission. Silver. Stk# 14A42 REDUCED $ 9,900 REDUCED $ 8,900 WYMAN’S SALES & SERVICE “Where Satisfaction Is a Tradition Since 1953” 172 West Main St., Hillsboro, NH **Restrictions apply. See Dealer for Details. 603-464-5544 • 800-639-9808 VISIT US AT WymansCars.COM Find us on Facebook Sales: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9-1pm Service & Parts: Mon-Fri 8-5 www.granitequill.com | may 15, 2015 | The messenger | Page 31 Call Ted Today (603) 464-5200 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 FORD FOCUS SE Balance of Factory Coverage Available Only 249 * $ NH STATE INSPECTED a month Only R5009A 4X4, VERY CLEAN!! 159 * $ a month NH STATE INSPECTED! INSPEC 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS Only 169 * $ a month J5035A NH S STATE TATE TA TE INSPECTED! INS NSPE PECT PE CTED CT ED!! ED F1123A Only D5014A 169 * $ a month NH S STATE TATE TA TE INSPECTED! INS NSPE PECT PE CTED CT ED!! AWD ED AWD *Subject to credit approval. Toyota Tacoma, $1999 down, 75 months; Ford Focus, $999 down, 75 months; Hyundai Elantra, $999 down, 48 months; Mitsubishi, $999 down, 60 months The best Vehicle Buying experience You’ll ever have! 75 Antrim Road • Hillsboro, NH 03244 www.HILLSBOROCDJR.com HILLSBORO FORD o u r lo w n e w c a r Page 32 | The Messenger | may 15, 2015 | www.granitequill.com E n jo y ! y a M in y a d y r e v e s e ic pr NEW! 2015 Ford Fiesta SE Stock #15130, SYNC, Spoiler auto, auto Rear Spoiler, MSRP $18605 NEW! or lease for $109.00 per month! Stock # 15327, sync voice system, perimeter alarm, tow pkg, MSRP $30405 or lease for $225.00 per month! Stock #15231, 5spd 5spd, 22.00 engine engine, MSRP $17995 or lease for $105.00 2015 Ford ! W E N Escape SE 2015 Ford Focus S per month! NEW! 2015 Ford Fusion SE Stock #15134, Auto, Sync Sound pkg, MSRP $24270 or lease for $149.00 per month! Our used car prices are UNBELIEVABLE! 2006 CHEVY COBALT, auto auto, great get around car car, rust rust, rot rot, 145k miles miles, AS IS $995 2005 SATURN ION, 4 door, auto, 1 owner, 204k miles, was daily commuter, AS IS, $1295 O.B.O 2001 HONDA ACCORD, auto, a/c, 181k miles, AS IS PRICED......................... $1295 2003 FORD CROWN VIC, former police cruiser, 114k, inspected.......... $2995 O.B.O 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA, SL, leather, power everything, 125k miles, as is $3995 2000 FORD RANGER, ext cab, XLT, 4x4, working plow, 98k miles, AS IS $5995 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, reg cab, 4x4, auto, runs strong, AS IS................. $6495 2005 FORD F250, 4X4, crew cab, 1 owner, 179k miles, sold as is, ONLY $6995 FOCUS, 4 door 2008 FORD FOCUS door, auto auto, 1 owner owner, only 49k miles miles, NEW STICKER STICKER, $7995 2009 FORD ESCAPE, XLT, 4X4, runs great, service here, 134k miles, PRICED RIGHT $8995 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 4X4, luxury, 4 new tires, loaded, 95k miles, WAS $10995 NOW $8995 2014 FORD FOCUS, SE, 4 door, like new, 1 owner, Certified Pre Owned, 6300 miles, ONLY $13995 2006 FORD F150, XLT, Supercab, 4x4, 2 owner, runs great, only 55k miles, $13995 2009 GMC ARCADIA SLE, 4x2, 1 owner, only 13k miles, new inspection NOW ONLY $16995 2012 VW PASSAT, TDI sedan, auto, loaded, leather, roof, 78k miles ONLY $16995 2014 FORD F150 XL, 4x2, Reg cab, 5.0, 15k miles, Ford Certified, NOW ONLY........ $21995 WWW.HILLSBOROFORD.COM 16 Antrim Rd., Hillsboro, NH 800-477-FORD & 603-464-4000 ALL LEASES ARE FOR 24 MONTHS, 10,500 MILES PER YEAR, WITH 1ST PAYMENT AND $3500 CASH OR TRADE EQUITY DOWN. TAXES, TITLE, TAGS AND FEES EXTRA, TERMS ARE ON APPROVED CREDIT. ALL NEW CAR PRICES AND SAVINGS REFLECT ALL FACTORY REBATES/INCENTIVES TO DEALER AND HILLSBORO FORD DISCOUNTS. SOME REBATES MAY REQUIRE FINANCING THROUGH FMCC ON SOME MODELS.