Concord Monitor back issues from August 2007:
Vandalism follows petition; Resident demanding action against drugs
Aug 01, 2007; ... By MADDIE HANNA Monitor staff Larry Berube watches people drifting and drinking alongPittsfield's Main Street at night, and he wants the police and thetown to crack down on it. So last week, he circulated a petition athis restaurant, Zoya's, and collected three pages of ...
Embezzlement drains rehab of $1.3 million; Crotched Mountain fires employee
Aug 01, 2007; ... By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ Monitor staff An employee at Crotched Mountain rehabilitation center hasembezzled nearly $1.3 million from the organization since 2004, thecenter's president said yesterday. "It's obviously bad news," Don Shumway said. The employee ...
Celtics pick up the 'right' third star;
Aug 01, 2007; ... The Celtics' long-term future is compromised, the roster isdepleted, the youth movement is abandoned, and the pressure to winimmediately is immense. So be it. With Kevin Garnett, the Celtics are now serious contenders for theEastern Conference title, perhaps even the ...
Voters ban new signs with electronic displays; Town follows suit after Moultonboro
Aug 01, 2007; ... By WALTER ALARKON Monitor staff Meredith voters yesterday banned businesses from putting up anynew electronic signs, two weeks after residents in nearby Moultonborodid the same. By a 462-172 margin, residents of the lakeside town prohibited thesigns, now seen at two ...
Movie schedules
Aug 01, 2007 ... Listings are for today only. To confirm times, call movietheaters. Concord Entertainment 192 Loudon Road, 224-3600 The Golden Door (PG-13) 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 License to Wed (PG-13) 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Live Free or Die Hard (PG-13) 12:30, ...
Two bloggers give Buckey a big boost
Aug 01, 2007; ... Out of the blue, internet guru Joe Trippi gave a boost toastronaut-turned-Senate-candidate Jay Buckey Monday night. Trippiurged readers of his blog to give Buckey a look, citing Buckey'sbackground in science and technology. "I am really intrigued with Jay and what he has ...
Democrats need a plan to fight war on terror
Aug 01, 2007 ... Democrats need a plan to fight war on terror The only thing the Democratic presidential candidates have tofear, on the eve of the 2008 election, is fear itself - the fear thatthe Republican candidates have already begun to sow in the minds ofvoters. Former New York City ...
A good month; Emily O'Rourke, Concord Boys & Girls Club
Aug 01, 2007 ... A good month The Boys & Girls Club is fortunate to have benefited from twogreat fundraisers in July, and we are very grateful to theindividuals who worked behind the scenes on our behalf. First, we'dlike to thank Luke and Matt Bonner for the "Speakers and Sneakers"event on July ...
He looks ready
Aug 01, 2007 ... Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings last night in histhird rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in positionto rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. Schilling allowed four hits, struck out four and did not walk abatter against the Columbus Clippers. The ...
Good start for champ
Aug 01, 2007 ... Defending champ and 13-time overall winner Dana Harrity shot a 76yesterday in the first round of the women's State AmateurChampionship at Lochmere Golf & Country Club, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead. Harrity, of Abenaqui, is tied with Becky Mangone of Windham ...
A beautiful summer day leads to a tasty summer recipe
Aug 01, 2007; ... The weatherman had told us to expect a stormy Sunday, so when mydaughter Shannon and I awoke to blue skies and sunshine, we decidedto take to the ocean for the day. My son Kellan is spending the week on the Cape, so this was a goodtime for a little mother-daughter ...
Who's counting?
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Big Ten Conference will probably discuss adding one moreschool to its current 11, Commissioner Jim Delaney told the DesMoines Register ....
Bradford Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THE BRADFORD NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE will hold an open meetingtomorrow at 7 p.m. at town hall. SOCCERFEST 2007, a fundraiser to benefit The Bradford NewburySutton Youth Sports Program, will be held today at Warren Brook Parkon Old Warner Road. Games and activities for kids will ...
Boscawen Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THE CONCORD REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION will offer asenior health clinic today from 9 a.m. to noon at ...
Tilton Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... DANIELLE CENTER was named to the dean's list for the springsemester at Clark University in Worcester, Mass., where she ismajoring in English. Center will start her senior year this fall. LINDSAY KURAHARA, daughter of Mark and Cindy Kurahara, earned abachelor's degree, cum laude, ...
Self-defense program to be offered
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Merrimack County Sherrif's Office will offer its RapeAggression Defense System of Self-Defense course Aug. 17 and 18 andAug. 24 and 25 at 2 Pillsbury St. in Concord. The intense, 18-hour R.A.D. program includes physical defenseworkouts, awareness and risk ...
Warner Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... DORY PAULL, daughter of Richard Fisher of Warner and ChristinePaull of Northfield, has been accepted to spend her junior yearstudying abroad at the College of International Studies in Madrid,Spain. Paull is a student at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. MATTHIAS NEVINS, son of ...
New London Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... KEARSARGE AREA COUNCIL ON AGING, 37 Pleasant St., will offer ablood ...
Northwood Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... SENIOR LUNCHEONS are held the first Wednesday of each month at11:30 a.m. at New Hope Church, across from Ridge Road. To RSVP, callMandy at 942-5586, ext. 209. A WATER PLANT IDENTIFICATION SESSION will be held tonight at 6 atthe home of Doris Entwisle on the shores of Harvey Lake ....
Weare Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... ANDREW PERKINS, son of Carole and Paul Perkins, formerly of Weare,and grandson of Edith Chase-Gunn of Weare, earned a master's degreein accounting from Boston College. Perkins will work for Deloitte inthe Boston office. KIMBERLY WALLESTON was named to the dean's ...
Loudon Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THE LOUDON RECREATION COMMISSION will offer Red Cross swimmingclasses for kids 5 and older Tuesday through Aug. 18. The cost is$25, $35 for ...
Webster Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... REBECCA HIBBARD, daughter of Jan Hibbard and Steven Hibbard, willattend Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, where she will major inmass communications. Hibbard is a member of the Class of 2007 atMerrimack Valley High School, where she was active as Valley Vieweditor and business manager ...
Meredith Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THEATER CAMP: The Meredith Parks and Recreation Department willoffer its Theater Camp Aug. 20-24 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. atMeredith Community ...
Salisbury Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... PIECE OF CAKE: As part of the Old Home Day celebration, there willbe a cake auction Aug. 11 at noon on the village green. All proceedsfrom the ...
Sanbornton Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... SOPHIA WEBSTER, a sixth-grader at Sant Bani School, recently metwith Gov. Lynch in Concord, where she was recognized for the prize-winning poster she entered in the Water Pollution ControlAssociation's annual poster contest. AMANDA KIEVIT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kievit, ...
Pembroke Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... BENJAMIN MITCHELL, son of Keith and Laura Mitchell, received theSt. Michael's College Scholarship and Service Book Award. Mitchell isa student at Pembroke Academy. THE CONCORD REGIONAL VISITING ...
Penacook Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... NICOLE GRAINGER earned a bachelor's degree in animal sciences fromthe University of Vermont in Burlington. HEATHER FIELD was named to the dean's list for the spring semesterat the University of New Haven in Connecticut. JESSICA BRYANT, daughter of Cindy and Ray Bryant, will ...
Concord Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... COURTNEY HEATH was named to the dean's list for the springsemester at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Heath ismajoring in psychology. LEAH STACEY was named to the dean's list for the spring semesterat the University of Vermont in Burlington. Stacey is majoring ...
Hillsboro Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THE CONCORD REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION will offer asenior health clinic tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at St ....
Henniker Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... CHILI FEST CONTEST: Applications for the Henniker Rotary Club'sfifth annual Chili Fest Contest are being accepted. Returnedapplication forms should be accompanied by a $15 entry fee. Thecontest will be held Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m ....
Epsom Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... PAJAMA PARTY: Storyteller Miss Margot will read tonight at 6:30p.m. at the Epsom Public Library. Participants are invited to weartheir pajamas and bring along a ...
Sports roundup
Aug 01, 2007 ... Semipro football result The New England Hawks relied on a staunch defensive effort to comefrom behind and upend the Worcester Wildcats, 7-6, in New EnglandFootball League action. The Hawks' lone touchdown came when defensiveend Leigh Zancewicz forced a fumble in the Wildcat ...
Deerfield Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Will offer a summer concertand family ...
Wilmot Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... CAMERON STEESE, daughter of Peter Steese and Cheryl Steese, earneda bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley,Mass., where she majored in English and minored in theater arts.Steese was a member of the College ...
Laconia Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... PUPPET THEATER: The Laconia Public Library will hold a summerreading program "Sesquipedalia" puppet ...
Mountaineers spoil Q-Dogs' party; Loss forces 3-way playoff for 4th seed
Aug 01, 2007; ... By TIM O'SULLIVAN Monitor staff MONTPELIER, Vt. - From the start it was clear this was no ordinaryregular season game at Recreation Field. Hall of Famer Robin Roberts,who played in this park 60 years ago, threw out the first pitch.Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas was on site. And ...
Hopkinton Community News
Aug 01, 2007 ... ELM BROOK PARK will host a bluebird program Saturday at 1 p.m. atthe cabin. For more information, call the ranger station at 746-5859. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS: The Contoocook VFW will host a spaghettiand meatball supper tomorrow from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American LegionHall on ...
Senators put Fisher Cats away early to start series
Aug 01, 2007 ... HARRISBURG, Pa. - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats dropped the openerof a three-game series to the Harrisburg Senators, 10-1, last night. Frank Diaz went 4-for-5 with five RBI to pace a 14-hit attack forHarrisburg (37-73), which snapped a five-game losing skid. Diazdrilled his 13th ...
Long and healthy life of 104 years
Aug 01, 2007 ... Margaret Blood DOVER - Margaret Blood died Saturday, July 28, 2007, at theWentworth Home in Dover after a long and healthy life of 104 years. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 17, 1903, the daughter ofWilliam and Mary Brown. The family moved to Rhode Island in 1908 ...
Avid outdoorsman was also a newshound
Aug 01, 2007 ... Michael R. Young OAK RIDGE, N.C. - Michael Robert Young, 55, died Friday, Dec. 1,2006, at home after a short illness. He was born in Boscawen on Feb. 17, 1951, the only son of Mark andCarrie (MacIntyre). He was raised and attended school in NewHampshire before moving to High ...
Police arrest suspect in bank robbery; Officials say the man was regular customer
Aug 01, 2007; ... By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ Monitor staff The police have caught a man they believe robbed a Bradford bankMonday. According to Bradford Police Chief Jim Valiquet, the police inLynn, Mass., arrested Mark Laspesa, 42, of Warner yesterday morning.Valiquet said that Laspesa was ...
Cruiser battered; woman charged; Officials: She kicked out car windows
Aug 01, 2007; ... By KATE DAVIDSON Monitor staff A Belmont woman faces two felony charges for kicking out thewindows of a police cruiser last week after the police arrested herat an underage drinking party. Elizabeth Ellsworth, 33, of 65 Dearborn St. was arraigned Fridayin Laconia ...
School board head won't run again; Immen has served six years over two decades
Aug 01, 2007; ... By MELANIE ASMAR Monitor staff Concord School Board President David Immen said yesterday that hewill not run for re-election when his term expires at the end of thisyear. Immen, who fellow board members said is extraordinarilydedicated to the board, said the time commitment ...
Giuliani: Health fix to take time; He outlines plans for free-market reform
Aug 01, 2007; ... By JOELLE FARRELL Monitor staff Rudy Giuliani admits that his plan for health care reform won'tprovide immediate relief to the 45 million uninsured Americans. Butif he can persuade even 20 percent of the people already insured byemployers to take a $15,000 tax exemption and ...
We must insist; Diana Richard, Concord
Aug 01, 2007 ... We must insist We hear over and over how the American people are sick of the warin Iraq, the wealthy getting more tax breaks, the lies being told,the lack of health insurance. Democrats changed the politicalenvironment last November, but we have yet to see our ...
When integrity shines; Daniel Walsh, Concord
Aug 01, 2007 ... When integrity shines In response to the July 29 Monitor letter "Tanning booth equallyto blame:" Ms. Mattice falls into the trap of supporting poor moraljudgment and integrity by saying that the salon is to blame for notbuilding the wall to prevent deviant behavior. If Mr ....
Wealthy Kids?; Roy Schweiker, Concord
Aug 01, 2007 ... Wealthy Kids? The Monitor recently endorsed the expansion of the NH Healthy Kidsprogram. I would prefer that this family-divisive middle-classwelfare program be disbanded and replaced with a program that helpsthe truly needy of all ages. The threatened slowdown in spending ...
Mistreated; Rick Watrous, Concord
Aug 01, 2007 ... Mistreated It was with sadness that I read July 30's interconnectedheadlines, "Tuttles' house moved for road" and "Carolyn Tuttle diesat 84." As the stories made clear, the city's treatment of thiselderly couple and the seizing of the their property caused much harmto the Tuttle ...
On our way; Russell Rowland, Meredith
Aug 01, 2007 ... On our way When John Demakowski reaches the Pearly Gates, St. Peter is goingto say, "John, you had it all backward. Evolution is a fact,creationism is a belief. Come in anyway, you're forgiven." Seriously, evolution was never the issue. Organisms and entirespecies can be ...
Two good ones; Nick Jewell, Concord
Aug 01, 2007 ... Two good ones The majority of people are sheep when it comes to politics, whichhas become a farce. What disturbs me most are people who look for apretty face or vote for a candidate solely because of his or herminority status. I can't count the number of times I've heard, ...
Whirlwind; Dick Keller, Bradford
Aug 01, 2007 ... Whirlwind Judd Gregg's comments in "My turn" (Monitor, July 24) parrot theBush-Cheney line to a T. Had the issues been explored prior to theinvasion, he and his mentors might have found the answers far moreclearly. It is now four years later! What do you say now, Judd,another ...
Next: the Anthem; Jim Bolduc, Bow
Aug 01, 2007 ... Next: the Anthem As Rod Stewart croons, "Every picture tells a story." So does theone of my Em at the Quarry Dog game ("Outstanding," Monitor Localpage, July 28). As anyone who attends knows, the competition for foul balls can befierce. Emily has tried the last couple of ...
Withdraw and stay?; John Doyle, Newbury
Aug 01, 2007 ... Withdraw and stay? In All The President's Men, the reporters coin the phrase "a non-denial denial" when someone avoids answering their question. AlbertoGonzales, of course, has taken this to a new low with his "non-answer answer." Meanwhile the Bush administration with its ...
Correction
Aug 01, 2007 ... Memorial services for Joanne Moore, whose obituary serviceinformation was published in yesterday's Monitor, were ...
Movie reviews
Aug 02, 2007 ... 1408 (PG-13) - Suite 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel is supposedlyhaunted, which is perfect for a writer (John Cusack) working on abook about haunted hotel rooms. When he decides to stay the night, heexperiences something out of a Stephen King story. (PG-13 forthematic material including ...
Toll violators could lose their licenses
Aug 02, 2007; ... By WALTER ALARKON Monitor staff Though most of the state's 23,000 people cited for E-ZPassviolations have heeded the warnings and paid their fines, a selectfew - about 300 - have run the tolls dozens of times and haven't paidup, the state Department of Transportation said ....
The rains come in and the phones go out; Verizon customers steamed by service
Aug 02, 2007; ... By SHIRA SCHOENBERG Monitor staff Don't call Christine Miller when it's raining. The Concord psychotherapist said she loses phone service on herVerizon landline every time it rains. "I'm on call 24 hours a day, and I can't call a patient back,"Miller said. "I ...
Calendar of Events
Aug 02, 2007 ... Concerts Aaron Lewis of Staind /Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom / Aug. 29 / 8p.m. / $30-$51 / 929-4100 or casinoballroom.com American Idols Live /Manchester / Verizon Wireless Arena / Sept.22 / $39.50-$72.50 / 868-7300 or ticketmaster.com Boston Pops / Gilford / ...
Swett raises $1.2 million for race against Sununu; Campaign believes she has set a record
Aug 02, 2007; ... By LAUREN R. DORGAN Monitor staff In the race against Sen. John Sununu, most of the attention hasfocused on Jeanne Shaheen, the former governor who narrowly lost tohim in 2002 and who's considering a rematch in 2008. Meanwhile,announced Democratic candidate Katrina Swett of ...
Movie schedules
Aug 02, 2007 ... Listings are for today only. Concord Entertainment 192 Loudon Road, 224-3600 The Golden Door (PG-13) 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 License to Wed (PG-13) 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Live Free or Die Hard (PG-13) 12:30, 3:45, 7, 9:45 Knocked Up (R) 12:30, ...
45-year Penacook resident
Aug 02, 2007 ... Exerina L. Notidis PENACOOK - Exerina L. Notidis, 95, of Brodeur Street, diedTuesday, July 31, 2007, at the Concord Regional Visiting NurseAssociation's Hospice House. She was born in Concord, the daughter of the late William andLydia (Dupuis) Giguere. She attended Concord ...
Calendar of Events
Aug 02, 2007 ... today concerts American band Concert /Claremont / Broad Street Park / 8 p.m. /Free Buskers on the Bricks Sidewalk Entertainment /Manchester / CityHall Plaza / Noon / Free / Danielle Miraglia, folk / 645-6285 ordaniellem.com Free Concert Series /Walpole ...
Contenders once again
Aug 02, 2007 ... Contenders once again Rick Pitino's 2000 admonition remains correct: "Larry Bird's notwalking through that door, fans. Kevin McHale is not walking throughthat door. Robert Parish is not walking through that door." But,seven years later, look who will be walking into the Boston ...
Post office to bear name of slain officer
Aug 02, 2007; ... A U.S. Senate committee unanimously passed a bill naming theHillsboro post office after slain Epsom police officer JeremyCharron. The bill was introduced by Sen. John Sununu and co-sponsored bySen. Judd Gregg, both New Hampshire Republicans, at the request ofthe Hillsboro Board ...
'Bumper crop' at SPCA; 2-for-1 kittie sale
Aug 01, 2007; ... THE CONCORD-Merrimack Valley SPCA in Penacook has a "bumper crop"of kittens. Meow. So with help from the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the shelteris running a 2-for-1 deal, dubbed "Better with a Buddy." As in, buyone adorable kitten for $85 and get the second one free ....