Concord Monitor back issues from November 2004:
An open mind, ANNE HUFF, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... I encourage voters to support the re-election of Mary Trinkley tothe Concord School board. Mary has worked diligently on behalf of the students in ourdistrict. She worked closely with school staff for over 20 yearswhile raising her children. In addition to her ...
A better chance at fair representation, JOHN LENAERTS, Pittsfield - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Redistricting enacted earlier this year improves Pittsfield'schances of electing legislators who will serve the interests of ourcommunity. Previously we were part of District 37 with Allenstown,Epsom and Hooksett - a bad fit in that Hooksett's population exceedsthat of the three smaller ...
A sucker born every minute, JIM RICE, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... A day doesn't pass without Republicans claiming their opponentsare all big spenders. What they do not want to discuss is thenational scam played every payday against every honest taxpayingAmerican. If you are in this group, 100 percent of your Social Securitydeduction goes ...
Hobgoblins, MARION S. FROST, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... 'These are the times that try men's souls."- Thomas Paine, 1776. In 1841, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: "A foolish consistency is ...
Respectful, MICHAEL CAPONE, Canterbury - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... I am writing to encourage the voters of Merrimack County District6 (Andover, Boscawen, Canterbury, Loudon, Northfield and Salisbury)to cast one of your six votes for state representative for FrankTupper. I have had the honor and privilege to have served with Frank as aselectman ...
Be vigilant, RON LITALIEN, Canterbury - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... We the people decide who our leaders will be with our vote, but itdoes not end there. Our leaders work for us, and it is our responsibility to hold themaccountable when they make mistakes or do not perform to ourexpectations. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," ...
A strong voice, DAN JORDAN, Tilton - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Gail Morrison is an able candidate for state representative. Shewill be a strong voice in Concord for the interests of the citizensof Tilton and Sanbornton. She knows state government as a former state employee and as astate representative who served two terms before returning to ...
Always sincere, DAVID J. PALFREY, Franklin - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... I support the re-election of Dennis Reed to the New HampshireHouse representing Franklin and Hill. I have known Dennis for several years.As a member of the FranklinCity Council, he always completed his homework on the issues ...
Basic civics, CATHY O'CONNOR, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... The ballot proposal to amend the New Hampshire Constitution toshut out the judicial branch is absurd. Separation of powers is basiccivics, taught as part of the U.S. history courses in the 10th grade. We all agree that a method of paying for education which is fairto all while ...
Reject hatred, AGNES SUGHRUE, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Think of the message the Democrats are sending our youth with suchan organized campaign of hatred and anger.First, the screaming AlGore, followed by the clenched fist, gritted teeth, anger- and hatred-spewing Ted Kennedy and then the slovenly Michael Moore's lies anddistortions in his ...
Is Bush God?, JOHN GRAHAM, Warner - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... While holding a Kerry-Edwards sign Friday morning across from theBush rally in Manchester, several of us were confronted by a womanwho had crossed the street into our crowd. She wagged her finger, stating that since we were not with God, wewere against God. Before we could respond, ...
Don't be silenced, ANNE H. ONION, Gilmanton - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... If safety is your paramount concern for this election, do not letPresident Bush prey upon your fears claiming to be the only leaderfor this moment. Consider instead that he is the one who resistedhaving a 9/11 commission. Safety questions persist: Where is Osama bin Laden now? Why ...
Perplexing, CHARLES R. POWELL, Henniker - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... John Kerry's efforts to limit the rights of the law-abidingcitizens are well documented. Contrary to Susan Norris's perplexingclaims ("Sane on guns,"Monitor letter, Oct. 25), the record showsthat Kerry has embraced every gun restriction he has ever met. The so-called "assault ...
Vital issues, CHARLES NIEBLING, Boscawen - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Thanks to the Monitor for publishing your Voters' Guide.Too fewvoters take the time to understand where candidates stand on theimportant issues that face our state before they vote.The Monitor isproviding a valuable service. Of particular interest to me was the large number of ...
Deerfield; Officials hope court will let them act fast on land Parcel could be key to vision for town center
Nov 01, 2004; ... DEERFIELD - Hoping to snag a prime piece of real estate while it'savailable, town officials have asked a superior court judge forpermission to hold a special town meeting next month. The property abuts town-owned property on three sides, offeringthe town room for building ...
At our throats, SCOTT D. WELLS, Concord - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Re Mr. Silverberg's letter of Oct. 24: The "small number offanatics" violently opposed to the religious idea of freewill havebeen at our throats for a few centuries longer than the 50 years hecites. His proposed tax on gasoline to offset the treasury's costsamounts only to the ...
Movie schedules
Nov 01, 2004 ... Concord Entertainment Cinemas 192 Loudon Road, 224-3600 Friday Night Lights (PG-13) 9 Ladder 49 (PG-13) 6:45 Team America: World Police (R) 7:15, 9:30 Ray (PG-13) 6:45, 9:40 Grudge (PG-13) 7:15, 9:15 Surviving Christmas (PG-13) 7, ...
Where to vote
Nov 01, 2004 ... Allenstown; Alton; Andover; Barnstead; Belmont; Boscawen; Bow;Bradford; Bristol; Canterbury; Center Harbor; Chichester; Concord;Danbury; Deerfield; Deering; Dunbarton; Epsom; Franklin; Gilford;Gilmanton; Henniker; Hill; Hillsboro; Hooksett; Hopkinton; Laconia;Loudon; Meredith; ...
Kerry to his troops: It's up to you Democrat thanks state backers, asks for big final push
Nov 01, 2004; ... MANCHESTER - Sen. John Kerry delivered a final rallying cry to hisNew Hampshire supporters yesterday, urging a crowd in front of cityhall to carry him to victory with their enthusiasm. Two days before voters here and across the country go to thepolls, Kerry framed the presidential ...
At soup kitchen, a serving of doubt Many won't vote despite strong feelings
Nov 01, 2004; ... His words were blurry, but with wide eyes and swooping hands,Marshall Villeneuve conveyed his fear: that if President Bush wins re-election, he'll stop the small stream of federal money that supportsVilleneuve's fragile independence. "I will be out on the street, I can't read or ...
Richard L. Knapton, HENNIKER
Nov 01, 2004 ... HENNIKER - Richard L. Knapton, 78, of Henniker, died Saturday,Oct. 30, 2004, at Concord Hospital. Graveside services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Henniker NewCemetery in Henniker. Donations may be made in his name to the Henniker Rescue Squad,P.O. Box 91, Henniker ...
Antoinette Desilets, SIMSBURY
Nov 01, 2004 ... SIMSBURY - Antoinette (Mooney) Desilets, 95, of Simsbury,Conn.,formerly of Enfield, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the McLean Homein Simsbury. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at MountCalvary Cemetery in ...
Arthur R. Chaput, ALLENSTOWN
Nov 01, 2004 ... ALLENSTOWN - Arthur R. Chaput, 80, of River Road, died Saturday,October 30, 2004, at his home. Calling hours are tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at thePetit Funeral Home, 167 Main St., Pembroke. Graveside services with military honors will be Wednesday at 11a.m. at St ....
Lorraine A. Bartlett, EPSOM
Nov 01, 2004 ... EPSOM - Lorraine A. Bartlett, 73, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, atConcord Hospital. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. atJ.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 ...
Elmer H. Allen, Concord
Nov 01, 2004 ... Elmer H. Allen, 91, of Concord, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, atthe Havenwood Nursing Home in Concord. Calling hours will not be held. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Havenwood-Heritage ...
Earl J. Hayward, NEW LONDON
Nov 01, 2004 ... NEW LONDON - Earl J. Hayward, Jr., 82, of Route 103A, New London,died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at his home. Calling hours will not be held. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew'sEpiscopal Church on Gould Road in New London. The Rev. Cricket ...
Under Bush, state has broken even on jobs Experts foresee challenges ahead
Nov 01, 2004; ... Since President Bush was elected in 2000, the jobs picture in NewHampshire has changed substantially: One in four manufacturing jobshas been replaced by a job in retail, health care or hospitality. Some factories, especially in telecommunications, have simplyclosed up shop, while ...
Oyster River nips Bow in OT
Nov 01, 2004 ... In a game befitting the closeness of the teams' rankings, fifth-ranked Oyster River (14-4-0) eked out a 1-0 victory over No. 4 Bow(13-4-1) in overtime in yesterday's Class I boys' soccerquarterfinals. With both defenses repelling each other, and both offenses failingto produce ...
Benson, Lynch vary their approach Governor's day less hectic than rival's
Nov 01, 2004; ... Gov. Craig Benson and his Democratic challenger, John Lynch,walked with vastly different gaits along the campaign trailyesterday. Lynch led a busload of supporters through the southern part of thestate, stopping in diners, speaking at a candidate forum inManchester and shaking ...
Exhaustion & elation Viani's goal gives Tide the crown
Nov 01, 2004; ... MANCHESTER - Katherine Buck buzzed circles around the mob, aConcord High field hockey banner flapping from her shoulders likeSuperman's cape. Kristen Veiga bounded from teammate to teammate asif propelled by springs, not cleats. And Eliza Timbas issued bearhugs with the ferocity to knock ...
Hopkinton has something to prove
Nov 01, 2004 ... The Class M girls' soccer final matchup pits the two top teamsagainst one another for the third time this year. Top-ranked Raymond (18-0) hasn't given up a goal in the playoffs,and was rarely challenged during the regular season. Second-seeded Hopkinton (16-2), despite its ...
Bass, Hodes clash on Iraq, Israel, landing federal money
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHUA - U.S. Rep. Charlie Bass and Democratic challenger PaulHodes mixed in a few personal barbs amid their differences on thewar, the economy and federal spending at the Temple Beth AbrahamMen's Club debate yesterday. When they introduced themselves, Hodes, who was two years ...
A new direction, PAUL BLACKFORD, Franklin - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... The ramifications of a second Bush administration cannot beoverrated. Under his regime, given his us-against-them mandate, ourunilateral approach to conquering global terror will continueunabated. The costs associated with his go-it-alone tirade have beennoticeably absent from his ...
Bearsa goal short Mountaineers end Winnisquam reign
Nov 01, 2004; ... MANCHESTER - Len Lavin, Winnisquam Regional High's longtime fieldhockey coach, has never been one to mince words. And he didn't start mincing yesterday, either. "We did a great job to get here, but that's not what our goalwas,"Lavin said. "You want to come out a ...
Perfect ending not to be for Raiders Overtime goal hands Belmont first loss
Nov 01, 2004; ... PENACOOK - It was probably the prefect way to end this game: aspectacular goal to beat a spectacular goalie and complete aspectacular contest. With 10:18 left in the second overtime, the 110th minute of play,Sanborn's Patrick Connelly left his feet to reach back for a ...
News brief - Getting it 'straight'in the voting booth
Nov 01, 2004 ... Getting it 'straight'in the voting booth In New Hampshire you can vote for all candidates in the same partyby marking either "Democratic" or "Republican" in the "straightticket" section of your ballot - but make sure you read thedirections. Straight ticket voting has created ...
Panthers can't derail Engineers Woodsville lays claim to long-awaited title
Nov 01, 2004; ... PENACOOK - For 28 straight years, the Woodsville Engineers madethe state tournament under Coach Mike Ackerman, and for 28 straightyears they'd come up short of taking home the hardware. But in a year of long-awaited championships, No. 3 Woodsville (17-2-1) rolled over top-seeded ...
Crimson Tide can't solve the Cardinal rule BG eliminates Concord for third time
Nov 01, 2004; ... NASHUA - Scott Dunlop is a big Red Sox fan. When a couple of hisplayers went to Boston for the World Series, the Concord boys'soccercoach gave them some money so they could get him a genuine gameprogram. He remembers the heartbreak of '78, '86, and '03, so the names ofBucky Dent, ...
Plane flips, but pilot walks away
Nov 01, 2004; ... GILFORD - A gust of wind overturned a two-passenger Cessna 140airplane as it was landing at Laconia Airport yesterday, the GilfordFire Department said. The private plane landed upside-down in a grassy field next to therunway, Lt. Dave Poole of the fire department said. A male ...
Goodbye, Bob, BARBARA M. WHITE, Wolfeboro - Letter
Nov 01, 2004 ... Bob Smith's Oct. 19 column in the Concord Monitor raised manypoints. Some I agree with. Phone-jamming to stop get-out-the-voteactivities by any political party is reprehensible. But Smith, fromhis exile in Florida, has reached out in bitterness and attacked Sen.John Sununu. If ...
Disputed guide finds way into voters' hands Court order fails to prevent its circulation
Nov 02, 2004; ... Although a superior court judge has recalled the Legislature'svoters' guide endorsing a controversial constitutional amendment,that hasn't entirely stopped its circulation. The guide was wrappedinside at least one candidate's fliers yesterday and was hung at apolling place on ...
Contract may lead to censure on school board One member says another misled the public
Nov 02, 2004; ... BARNSTEAD - One school board member says he will attempt toformally censure another at tonight's meeting because she allegedlylied to residents about awarding a school renovation project. Dan Barraford, who has twice been criticized by fellow boardmember Eunice Landry, said he will ...
Disputed guide finds way into voters' hands Court order fails to prevent its circulation
Nov 02, 2004; ... Although a superior court judge has recalled the Legislature'svoters' guide endorsing a controversial constitutional amendment,that hasn't entirely stopped its circulation. The guide was wrappedinside at least one candidate's fliers yesterday and was hung at apolling place on ...
New teachers Christopher Gaudreau, mathematics; Susan Zoller, Latin I and Latin II; Emily Korrell, grade 6 science and social studies; Ronna Cadarette, grade 7 reading/language arts; Meredith Bell, kindergarten/ first grade special educator; Lissa Chapin, grade 4
Nov 02, 2004 ... Born in Nashua, Gaudreau earned a bachelor's degree in mathematicseducation from Rivier College in Nashua in 1999. He also was theclass valedictorian. He previously worked at Elm Street Junior HighSchool in Nashua from 1999 to 2004. He is the boys' varsitybasketball coach at Bow High ...
Calendar of Events
Nov 02, 2004 ... Concerts Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord - U.S. Navy Band Commodores, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., free. Info: 225-1111 or ccanh.com. Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon - Fry Daddy and Dr. Burma, Thursday, 7 p.m., $10, info: 523-7997. Currier Museum of Art, ...
Movie schedules
Nov 02, 2004 ... Listings are for today only. To confirm show times, call theaters. Concord Entertainment Cinemas 192 Loudon Road, 224-3600 Friday Night Lights (PG-13) 9 Ladder 49 (PG-13) 6:45 Team America: World Police (R) 7:15, 9:30 Ray (PG-13) 6:45, ...
Clubnotes
Nov 02, 2004; ... Veterans Day will be observed Nov. 11 across the country with avariety of events. The Concord Veterans Council has planned an eventat 9 a.m. in the State House Hall of Flags. Council President MichaelGeary will preside over the activities. Charlie Geary, a junior atConcord High School, ...
Birth announcements
Nov 02, 2004 ... A daughter, Corinne Yvette, was born Feb. 6 at the Family Place atConcord Hospital to Jennifer and Shaine Young of Concord. A son, Hennessy Mosher-Goodwin, was born Oct. 15 at the FamilyPlace at Concord Hospital to Mickey Goodwin of Contoocook and ScottMosher of Laconia. A ...
Community News
Nov 02, 2004 ... Allenstown Historical society meeting: The Allenstown Historical Society willmeet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire station. An audiovisualpresentation of Allenstown will follow a short business meeting. Bow Hannah Hopkins is spending the fall semester studying in ...
State creating plan for flu vaccine supply Stock to be distributed to at-risk patients
Nov 02, 2004; ... When the state's shipment of flu vaccines comes in, the Departmentof Health and Human Services needs to know what to do with it. That'swhy officials there are working with private companies, communityorganizations, doctors and hospitals to figure out who has thevaccine and who needs it ...
Bull!, DONNA LEONARD, Canterbury - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... Can someone tell us how to get on the political and charity no-call lists? Okay, I know there isn't any such thing, but there should be! Begging for votes and begging for money by telephone is nothingmore than harassment. These unwanted visitors come into our home,interrupt ...
A true Democrat? Try Andy Jackson, MATTHEW PERRY, Hill - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... I have a problem with the Oct. 31 SundayMonitor editorial "Unitinga nation." It is amazing how you blast Bush and his policies for the wideninggap between the rich and everyone else. If you would take time andresearch, you would see that he is partially at fault. Part of ...
Biased, TERESA HILLIARD, Hillsboro - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... I would like to comment on the write-up Lisa Wangsness, "Gettingit 'straight'in the voting booth" (Monitor, Nov. 1). She mentionsabout voting for Democrat John Kerry but does not fairly name ourcurrent president, ...
Record turnout expected Granite Staters to head to the polls
Nov 02, 2004; ... At last, it is Election Day. Today, New Hampshire voters will cast ballots for president,governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, the state Legislature and dozens oflocal races. Secretary of State Bill Gardner expects a record turnout. New Hampshire is one of five states that ...
Political intrusion, WARREN & PAULA WELLS, Loudon - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... We attended a "concert" Friday night and looked forward to gettingaway from all the political ads and phone calls for an evening.However, upon arriving at the Capital Center for the Arts, the lobbyhad several tables set up with political paraphernalia. Someonerunning for office ...
Lillian Eslick, WILMOT
Nov 02, 2004 ... WILMOT -- Lillian (Wolford) Eslick, 89, of Sugarbush Road, diedSunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at Pine Rock Manor in Warner. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at ChadwickFuneral Home, 235 Main St., New London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ...
H. Hartsle Freebern, KINGSBURY, N.Y.
Nov 02, 2004 ... KINGSBURY, N.Y. - H. Hartsle "Hart" Freebern, 91, of Rock CityRoad, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at the Glens Falls Hospital inGlens Falls, N.Y. Calling hours will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. at CarletonFuneral Home Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, N.Y. Funeral services ...
Carl E. Jewett, BELMONT
Nov 02, 2004 ... BELMONT -- Carl E. Jewett, 80, of South Road, died Sunday, Oct.31, 2004, at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 1 to 2 p.m. in thecarriage house of Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St.,Laconia. Funeral services will ...
Phyllis G. Lehtinen, Concord
Nov 02, 2004 ... Phyllis G. Lehtinen, 76, of Pitman Street in Concord, died Sunday,Oct. 31, 2004, at Concord Hospital. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ConcordHospital, ...
Br-r-r-r-rrring, BETTY CLOUTIER, Concord - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... Will the phone ever stop ringing? I listen to the presidentialcampaigns closely. The clawing, name-calling, back-stabbing,slandering and out and out lying that we get from those aiming forthe presidency has been pretty much neck and neck. But they can't stop there - no-o-ooo. They ...
Gordon L. Bishop, HILLSBORO
Nov 02, 2004 ... HILLSBORO -- Gordon L. Bishop, 76, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, athome. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. atHolt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School St., Hillsboro. Memorial services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary'sChurch in ...
Setting up shop, again Consignment store's new, bigger location allows for more inventory
Nov 02, 2004; ... Somewhere out there, Art Houle knows, there's someone who'slooking for a kerosene-powered blowtorch from the 1940s. Same goesfor the case of empty Coca-Cola bottles he has in the corner of hisshop. And experience has taught him that one day, someone will walkin and snap up the ...
Bonner makes the cut Concord grad earns spot on NBA's Raptors
Nov 02, 2004; ... Toronto Raptors General Manager Rob Babcock called Matt Bonnerinto his office yesterday morning and asked the Concord High graduateif he wanted a job. "I was like, 'Heck yeah, I do,'"was Bonner's response, relayed byphone yesterday. "He (Babcock) said, 'You've worked hard and ...
City keeps condo trash pickup Policy will continue through 2005
Nov 02, 2004; ... Condominium owners and apartment dwellers who get their garbagecollected by the city can rest easy, knowing that their trash willcontinue to be picked up at least through 2005. The city council wasscheduled to vote on a hotly contested proposal to end the service atnext Monday's meeting, ...
Great success, GARY FILLION, Concord - Letter
Nov 02, 2004 ... Concord High School's haunted house event was a great success thispast weekend. The band, orchestra and chorus students are to becommended along with the parents for all the hard work put into it. The ...