Concord Monitor back issues from November 2008:
Too much to handle? ; AP classes find mixed reception from high schoolers
Nov 01, 2008; ... With their college-like rigor and near-universal recognition,Advanced Placement classes are the pinnacle of academic achievementfor many teens, but interest in them is erratic at Concord HighSchool. Psychology and calculus drew dozens of students this fall,while other subjects - history, ...
Shea-Porter, Bradley vie for veterans' votes ; Both have ties to military community
Nov 01, 2008; ... Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter and Republican challenger JebBradley both think New Hampshire should have a full-service veteranshospital, something the other 47 contiguous states have. They'veboth worked to get troops in Iraq and Afghanistan the gear they needand to allow more ...
Brooks's musical skill on display ; Lawyers seek to spare him death penality
Nov 01, 2008; ... Defense lawyers continued yesterday to make John "Jay" Brooksmore than a calculating murderer, telling jurors that Brooks playsthe trumpet well and once tipped a waitress generously because itwas her birthday. Brooks's defense team is hoping that sort of character evidencewill ...
Movie schedules
Nov 01, 2008 ... Listings are for today only. To confirm times, call theaters. Red River Theatres 11 Main St., Concord, 224-4600 The Duchess (PG-13) 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15 Religulous (NR) 1, 3:30, 6 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 9 A Man Named Pearl (NR) 2, 6, ...
Officer: Car was wiped of fingerprints
Nov 01, 2008; ... A Manchester police detective testified yesterday said hebelieves someone wiped down a car that Michael Addison used withaccomplices in a string of October 2006 crimes, to remove evidence. Detective Richard Brennan told jurors in Addison's capital murdertrial that when the police ...
Now you know
Nov 01, 2008; ... A LOCAL NONPROFIT hopes to recruit 100 men by next summer torepresent the interests of abused or neglected children involved inlegal proceedings. CASA of New Hampshire hopes to increase itsvolunteer pool and to provide positive male role models for childrenin need. CASA stands for "court ...
Thought for the day
Nov 01, 2008 ... "We are witnessing perhaps, I believe, one of the greatestcomebacks since John McCain won the primary." McCain campaign manager Rick Davis This just in: If New Hampshire's parents vote the way childrendid this week, Tuesday will be a big day for Democrats. Students inschools ...
McCain, Palin stand up for life
Nov 01, 2008 ... The preamble to the U.S. Constitution states in part that allpeople have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit ofhappiness, and that this right is given to us by our Creator. Yet in our country, on a daily basis, some estimated 4,000 unborncitizens are legally killed by ...
Not afraid to get wet
Nov 01, 2008 ... 'Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow . . ." We normally associatethis quote with our dependable postman. After Barack Obama's speechin Chester, Pa., last week, we may associate this quote to him andhis presidency, if elected! The contrasts between the Obama and McCain campaigns were ...
Real working people should vote Obama
Nov 01, 2008 ... A lthough I don't agree with Barack Obama on all his policies,he's still 100 percent better then John McCain and anyone in theRepublican Party. I'm sick of hearing McCain, Sarah Palin, John Sununu, Jeb Bradleyand the rest of the Republicans say Democrats are going to raise ...
At last, 'Cats unveil their potent offense ; DeSimone breaks tie, gets revenge in third
Nov 01, 2008; ... DURHAM - Dracula was in attendance at the Whittemore Center lastnight. So was SpongeBob SquarePants, Minnie Mouse, a couple ofFrench maids and each of the Original Six. But of the hundreds of costumes among a crowd comprising aHalloween sellout, it was the cloak that came off that ...
Unfair to Sgambati
Nov 01, 2008 ... I received a mailer today that makes me question the ethics ofGreg Knytch, a candidate for state Senate. The mailer unfairly portrays our incumbent senator, KathySgambati, in a negative light with tactics that do not belong inlocal politics. In addition to picture and name ...
Franklin 39, Fall Mountain 6
Nov 01, 2008 ... Senior Nick Gosselin threw three touchdown passes to key theGolden Tornadoes' 32-point second quarter as Franklin stayedundefeated at 8-0. Gosselin had a pair of touchdown passes to Travis Ericson and oneto Abe Muniz in the pivotal quarter, which followed a ...
Monster effort for Giants' backs ; Brady trio combines for 33 carries, 162 yards and 2 TDs
Nov 01, 2008; ... There was a three-headed monster at Memorial Field last night asBishop Brady (3-4) and Bow (1-6) clashed in a Division V footballHalloween duel. The monster's method of attack? Well, that was downright scary. Green Giants' backs Tom Ilaria (18 carries, 55 yards, TD), ...
No. 1 Gilford 3, No. 8 Hillsboro-Deering 0
Nov 01, 2008 ... Gilford (17-0) showed no lag after its first-round bye, shuttingout H-D (9-7-2) in impressive fashion in the quarterfinals. The Golden Eagles scored all three of their goals in the firsthalf, capitalizing on tallies from Megan Pleeter, Chelsea Crockettand Rachel Petrozzi on their ...
No. 2 Campbell 3, No. 7 Hopkinton 2, OT
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Hawks fought hard and outshot the Cougars, but Campbellscored 2:30 into overtime to advance to the semifinals. Hopkintonfinishes the season at 10-5-3. Hopkinton's Heather Scammon opened the scoring 7:20 into thegame, but Campbell responded a minute later and then added ...
No. 3 Hanover 3, No. 6 Bishop Brady 0
Nov 01, 2008 ... A 2-1 overtime loss to the Marauders at the beginning ofSeptember should have been enough to not only motivate the GreenGiants, but give Brady enough confidence to pull off a mildquarterfinal upset. Unfortunately, the Giants "never got off the bus," according toBrady Coach Rich ...
Tim Chrysostom
Nov 01, 2008 ... Because of an editing error, the questionnaire for TimChrysostom, a candidate for the Legislature for Merrimack CountyDistrict 6, was omitted from the Monitor's 2008 Voters' Guide.Chrysostom's answers are printed below. Age: 41 Town: Canterbury Party: ...
A clear choice
Nov 02, 2008 ... How come there is no more media coverage of the war on terror orthe war in Iraq? Because we are winning and seeing tremendoussuccess on both fronts. And why are we winning? Because John McCainhad the courage to stand, ...
A vet for Obama and Shaheen
Nov 02, 2008 ... Forty years ago I came home to Concord from Vietnam. I have threewonderful children, a terrific daughter-in-law and a beautifulgranddaughter. I retired from a job I thoroughly enjoyed and now Ihave the honor of serving my community as a city councilor and ...
3 good choices in Bow, Dunbarton
Nov 02, 2008 ... The towns of Bow and Dunbarton, Merrimack County House District13, are thrice blessed this year. Three state representative seatsare open, and three very credible candidates need your votes. Eric Anderson, representing this district currently, is on theHouse Finance Committee and ...
A run to remember
Nov 02, 2008 ... Henniker's Heather Searles, running for NHTI, captured the USCAAwomen's cross country individual national title. Searles's time of24 minutes, 44.17 seconds in the 6K race was 18 seconds ahead of thesecond-place runner. With only minutes to go in the race at Glen Maury Park in ...
Are you better off today than two years ago?
Nov 02, 2008; ... The next Congress will be called upon to address some of the mostpressing challenges of our time. Our economy is a mess, we are nocloser to energy independence, and Washington continues to beplagued by special interest politics. The choice we make on Tuesdaywill impact all generations to ...
As advertised, Wildcats defense up to the task ; Five interceptions, two for TDs, make up for ugly game
Nov 02, 2008; ... DURHAM - During the week, Alex Grinch advertised for playmakers.Yesterday the ad was answered. "We get tip sheets every week and our position coach, CoachGrinch, put on the sheet, 'Playmakers wanted,' " University of NewHampshire defensive back John Clements said. "It's ironic how ...
Bergeron-Niewiarowski
Nov 02, 2008 ... Michelle Bergeron and Joseph Niewiarowski Jr. were married July26 at United Congregational Church in Norwich, Conn. The receptionwas held at River Ridge in Griswold, Conn. The bride, daughter of Bruce and Nancy Bergeron of Lebanon,Conn., works for the U.S. Postal Service. The ...
Blais-Mercier
Nov 02, 2008 ... Tina Blais and Matt Mercier of Boscawen announce theirengagement. Blais, daughter of Scott McClintock of Tilton, works for EJPrescott Inc. in ...
Big change
Nov 02, 2008 ... In a few days we have the opportunity to bring about real changein our nation. We can eliminate the Rovian negative smear politics and restorecivil political discourse to our national scene. We can confront thehealth-care crisis, competently deal with the emerging globalfinancial ...
Business calendar
Nov 02, 2008 ... DRESS FOR SUCCESS NEW HAMPSHIRE will host a whiskey and winetasting benefit TODAY from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Common Man restaurantin Concord. The cost is $30. Info: dressforsuccess.org/newhampshire. BNI GRANITE REFERRALS will hold a meeting on growing yourbusiness TUESDAY from 8 to ...
Business notes
Nov 02, 2008 ... THE MASIELLO GROUP, one of the top 100 real estate and homeservices companies in the United States, has signed a 15-yearfranchise agreement to operate as Better Homes and Gardens RealEstate The Masiello Group. Headquartered in Keene, the brokerage has30 offices, including one in Concord, ...
Business people
Nov 02, 2008 ... ANNE SCHEER of Concord has joined Devine Millimet's Labor,Employment and Employee Benefits practice group. Scheer will focuson labor relations and employment issues and will practice out ofthe firm's Concord office. LEILA DAL POS of Bow has joined Bingham McCutchen as an ...
Carter-Cusano
Nov 02, 2008 ... Glenda Carter and John Cusano were married June 14 at WestCongregational Church in Concord. The Rev. Bill Daniels performedthe double-ring ceremony. Pianist and singer Daniel Carter, brotherof the bride, performed at the ceremony. The bride was given inmarriage by her ...
Causeway's cool cut a cycling pleasure ; Wheels find water during twig season
Nov 02, 2008; ... Cyclists are rarely surrounded by water when they pedal. Butnorth of Burlington, Vt., it is possible to ride into striking LakeChamplain and hear the water slapping against huge blocks of marble.New York's Adirondacks line the western horizon while Vermont'sGreen Mountains hold court to ...
Cheaper option
Nov 02, 2008 ... The GOP has spent about $23,000 hiring a makeup specialist forSarah Palin. Now that's really putting lipstick on a pit bull ....
Celts have nowhere to go but . . . up? ; This optimist says champs will improve
Nov 02, 2008; ... The pessimists will talk about the age of the Big Three. The lossof James Posey. The cliche of bull's-eyes on backs and thecomplacency a ring on hand might bring. They'll mention injuries andthe fickle nature of playoff series, where one hot, or cold, handmight end a season. To ...
Cooley-Howard
Nov 02, 2008 ... Sarah Savage Cooley and Levi Howard were married Aug. 9 at SouthCongregational Church in Concord. The Rev. Carlos Jauhola-Straightof South Congregational Church and the Rev. Joseph Nwachukwu of AllSaints Anglican Church in New Jersey co-officiated at the ceremony,which was followed by an ...
Creating a year-round bird haven ; Diverse plantings will lure more birds
Nov 02, 2008; ... After an appearance by a black bear mother and cub at our birdfeeder this spring, we'll be waiting until colder weather arrivesbefore putting out the feeders this fall. The birds don't seem tomind since there are plenty of leftover berries, rosehips, and tree,flower and weed seeds, and ...
Democratic voters have spoken
Nov 02, 2008 ... On Monday a letter writer asked that voters in Merrimack CountyHouse District 5 reject Barbara French. A simple reading of theletter shows that the writer has an ax to grind, a bias againstFrench regarding the proposed biomass plant in Henniker. From the biomass debate, the writer ...
Education is a sound investment
Nov 02, 2008 ... A tax is a sum of money levied by our government for the supportof services or facilities. Teachers teach because of their love forkids and their desire to impart accurate information. Our standardsof living requires "adequate" teacher compensation, "adequate"services for all students, ...
Concord Crier
Nov 02, 2008 ... Penacook Middle school will host book fair this week Merrimack Valley Middle School will have a Scholastic book fairtomorrow through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the schoollibrary. The book fair will be open for family night Wednesday until8 p.m. - The Friends ...
Deschenes-Plodznik
Nov 02, 2008 ... Romeo and Carlene Deschenes of Brewer, Maine, announce theengagement of their daughter, Renee, to James Plodzik, son ofStephen Plodzik and Joan Plodzik of Concord. Deschenes attended Schenck High School, graduated from SaintAnselm College and earned a ...
F. Lee Herman ; Former Concord resident
Nov 01, 2008 ... BLOOMINGTON, Ill - F. Lee Herman, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 27,2008. A one-time resident of Concord, he was employed as the actuaryfor the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (now known as ConcordGroup Insurance) until he was employed as actuary at State FarmInsurance Co. in ...
June Gain ; Enjoyed bowling, dancing, gardening
Nov 01, 2008 ... BOSCAWEN - June V. Gain, 91, of Merrimack County Nursing Home,died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at Concord Hospital after a briefillness. June was born in Baldwin, Maine, on Nov. 17, 1916, to George andPhobe Sargent. She lived in Maine and New Hampshire throughout her ...
3 election ideas
Nov 01, 2008 ... Mercifully, Election 2008 is drawing to a close. Most of ourheads have been swimming with all the political spin. This morning I listened to NHPR's "The Exchange," because I feelmore grounded after listening to the thoughtful, varied remarks ofNew Hampshire listeners. After the ...
FCC plan bad for rural cell phone users ; Lost revenue will limit spread of towers
Nov 01, 2008; ... This has been a difficult year for all of us, as we have watchedthe stock markets sputter, housing values plummet and banks crash.Too many Americans are struggling to make their mortgage payment andwonder how they will be able to afford to retire. Many people arewondering if regular ...
Hands off!
Nov 01, 2008 ... I am so disappointed with the folks in Concord who are taking mycampaign signs. I am running a fair campaign, just trying to get my name outthere and meet the residents who live in my voting district. I havenever done or said anything negative against any other candidate inmy ...
Lynch has earned a third term as governor
Nov 01, 2008 ... That New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has only a token opponent inRepublican state Sen. Joe Kenney is a testament to the good job he'sdone as governor for the past four years. He deserves a third term. Inside the State House, Lynch has done many things right, made afew mistakes and ...
One play away from payoff ; Pride's postseason dreams end in OT
Nov 01, 2008; ... HANOVER - This one is going to hurt for a while. Just a two-point conversion stop away from clinching its first postseasonfootball berth in team history, Merrimack Valley smothered theHanover offense. All but one player. Marauders tight end Parker Sutherland released from the ...
McCain's life is an open book
Nov 01, 2008 ... This letter is to the voter still undecided between John McCainand Barack Obama. McCain's life is an open book. It is a life of service to hiscountry and of making hard calls despite enormous personal andpolitical consequences. In contrast, Obama has no significant personal, ...
In muddy season, Lynch stays clean ; Low-key governor widely, wildly popular
Nov 01, 2008; ... In the middle of a nasty campaign season, Gov. John Lynch is onepolitician getting plenty of love. "I think he's great," said Carol Ennis of Northwood. "I prettymuch stick with the Republican ticket, but he'll get my vote." Lynch, a two-term Democrat, appears quite comfortable ...
Soccer champs
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Beaver Meadow 1 team (Purple) defeated the Kimball Team(Pink), 3-1, in Concord Recreation's Division 3 girls' soccerchampionship game. Kiersten Klose (two) and Brittany Munnell scoredfor Beaver Meadow. Members of the championship team are: (front ...
Stark girls pull off OT upset
Nov 01, 2008 ... The John Stark girls' soccer team is not your prototypical 10thseed. For one thing, the Generals finished the regular season at avery respectable 11-5. For another, they knocked off No. 7 St.Thomas, 3-2, in overtime on Tuesday in the first round of the ClassI tournament. Throw in ...
Stark girls pull off OT upset
Nov 01, 2008 ... The John Stark girls' soccer team is not your prototypical 10thseed. For one thing, the Generals finished the regular season at avery respectable 11-5. For another, they knocked off No. 7 St.Thomas, 3-2, in overtime on Tuesday in the first round of the ClassI tournament. Throw in ...
Tournaments
Nov 01, 2008 ... Cross country State Meet of Champions At Mines Falls, Nashua South START TIMES: Girls, 2:30 p.m.; Boys, 3:20 p.m. AREA TEAM QUALIFIERS: GIRLS - Merrimack Valley: Brianna Tevnan(6th in I), Bridget Tevnan (18th in I), April Poquette (23rd in I),Mckenzie Haney ...
Tide's effort isn't about to stop ; Goal-line stand caps blowout win
Nov 01, 2008; ... MANCHESTER - The game was firmly in hand - a 36-6 Concord leadwith just over a quarter to play - so one late touchdown byManchester Memorial wasn't going to change anything. A moment toexhale wouldn't be all that bad, would it? Not for the Crimson Tide defense. Not last night. And ...
Elect Danforth to state Senate
Nov 02, 2008 ... During the last election there was a lot of hostility towardPresident Bush, so many Democrats, on straight-ticket voting, wereswept into office. Unfortunately a lot of good and dedicatedRepublicans lost their seats. One such person was James Danforth of Andover. When Danforth ...
Elect Williams
Nov 02, 2008 ... If you voted for Ralph Willette, vote for Eric Williams! I ran for the Concord School Board last year. I thank all of youwho voted for me. While campaigning for Eric Williams this year,many of you asked me to run again. Eric and I have been involved in Task Force II relative to ...
Election '08: friends, feuds and the fear factor ; Intense campaign is straining relationships
Nov 02, 2008; ... This election is a friendship destroyer."Barbara - a no-nonsense woman not given to extremist rhetoric or even toexaggeration - was one of a dozen or so people gathered in acomfortable West End living room to watch one of the presidentialdebates. She spoke with a mixture of ...
Falcon boys shot down in shootout ; Upset-minded Bow falls to Oyster River
Nov 02, 2008 ... During a preseason jamboree the Bow boys' soccer team, normally apowerhouse, didn't score a single goal in four halves. The Falconsthen started the season 2-5. They crawled into the tournament as theNo. 13 seed. But the Falcons upset No. 4 Hollis-Brookline in the first round,1-0, ...
Fiscal conservative
Nov 02, 2008 ... New Hampshire is the last bulwark of conservative fiscal valuesin New England. We must take a stand and peel back the tax-and-spend impulses of out-of-touch politicians. We need Andy Sanborn asstate senator representing District 7. I've had the privilege of knowing Andy and his ...
Falcon boys shot down in shootout ; Upset-minded Bow falls to Oyster River
Nov 02, 2008 ... During a preseason jamboree the Bow boys' soccer team, normally apowerhouse, didn't score a single goal in four halves. The Falconsthen started the season 2-5. They crawled into the tournament as theNo. 13 seed. But the Falcons upset No. 4 Hollis-Brookline in the first round,1-0, ...
For U.S. Senate, our vote goes to Shaheen
Nov 02, 2008 ... The campaign for the U.S. Senate between incumbent RepublicanJohn Sununu and former Democratic governor Jeanne Shaheen, a rematchof their 2002 contest, pits two of the state's smartest, mosteffective politicians against each other. But without a littlehistory you might never know ...
Forget write-in; vote for city Democrats
Nov 02, 2008 ... To those voters who may be considering writing in Liz Hager forstate representative in Concord Wards 5, 6 and 7, I urge you toreconsider. Though she served us well during her tenure as staterepresentative, a write-in vote for Hager will only split theDemocratic vote and will more ...
Good to the last cast ; Fish were biting as season winds down
Nov 02, 2008; ... Die-hards were living it up on the Merrymeeting River in Altonlast Sunday. High water was the silver lining in the cloud that has dominatedso much of the 2008 season. On the small river that flows north intoAlton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, high water seems to trigger silver-sided ...
He's earned it
Nov 02, 2008 ... I was first impressed by John Sununu's vision and foresight whenI traveled to Washington, D.C., in 2007 to persuade Sens. Sununu andJudd Gregg to reform the farm bill. This legislation provides agricultural subsidies, in excess of$15 billion annually, for U.S. farmers. The results ...
Hollywood memories
Nov 02, 2008 ... Barack Obama is nothing more than Henry F. Potter in FrankCapra's classic movie, It's A Wonderful Life. John McCain, on theother hand, is looking more and more like George Bailey. As for Sarah Palin, she is reminiscent of Grace Kelly in HighNoon. Some even see her as Teddy ...