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Harlan Keniston
1930 - 2014
NORTH HAVERHILL--Harlan"Bud"
Keniston, 83, of North Haverhill, died
June 24, 2014, at Cottage Hospital,
Woodsville.
He was born in Haverhill, July 13,
1930, a son of Nathan and Mildred,
(Greenley) Keniston.
For several years, he worked at the
former Northeast Square and Dowel in
North Haverhill.
He married Marion C. (LaVoice)
Rockwood on Aug. 6, 1966 and she
predeceased him on Aug. 16, 2009. He
was also predeceased by a sister, Evelyn
Thayer, on March 7, 2013.
He is survived by and a brother with
whom he made his home, Russell
Keniston of North Haverhill; two
stepsons, Dale Rockwood of Byfield,
MA and David Rockwood of Alton,
NH; along with several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
A graveside service was held June
28 in the Pine Grove Cemetery,
SwiRwater Road, Woodsville. The Rev.
David Moore officiated.
Ricker Funeral Home and Crema-
tion Care of Woodsville was in charge of
arrangements. For more information or
to sign an online condolence, visit
www.rickerth.com.
Peter Pierson
1938 - 2014
EAST CORINTH--Peter R. Pierson of
East Corinth passed away June 26, 2014
at his home following a long illness. He
was 75 years old.
Born on Sept. 24, 1938 in Haverhill,
he was the son of John A. and Mable
Luella (Sweet) Pierson.
Peter was a lifelong resident of East
Corinth. He attended Corinth grammar
school and was a graduate of Bradford
Academy.
He served several years in the
Vermont Army National Guard.
Over the years, he was employed at
various jobs including school bus driver
for East Corinth schools, he worked on
various local farms, Tofani Motors and
Pierson's Garage. In later years, he was
self employed as a small engine
mechanic, owning and operating
Pierson's and Sons Small Engine Repair
Shop in East Corinth.
Peter was an avid New England
sports fan of the Boston Red Sox and
Celtics. He also was a race car driver at
Bear Ridge for many years
Besides his parents he is prede-
ceased by his brother, John Pierson; and
an infant brother, Melvin Pierson.
He is survived by four sons Kurt
Pierson and wife Wendy of Burro, Troy
Pierson and Chad Pierson both of
Groton, and Ryan Pierson and wife Liza
of East Corinth; eight grandchildren,
Cole and Jackson Pierson, Sierra
Eastman, Courtney, Page, Cooper
Pierson, and Gracie and Harper Pierson;
a great granddaughter, Brynn Carter;
two brothers, Gone Pierson and his wife
Deanna of East Corinth and Bruce
Pierson of Kansas; a sister, Jonalee Dow
and husband Charles of Colorado; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private family gathering will be
held at the family home at a later date.
There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are by Hale Funeral
Homes and Cremation Care of Bradford
and Thetford. And online guestbook is at
www.halefuneralhomes.com.
CHILD FOOD SAFETY
NORTH HAVERHILLn July 8 from 6
to 8 p.m., a free professional development
opportunity for early childcare
administrators, educators, foodservice
staff and volunteers in the
Grafton County Extension office. There is
no charge for this workshop, but
registration in advance is appreciated. To
register, call (603)787-6944 or write to
deborah.maes@unh.edu.
ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-CRIMINAL DIVISION
CHELSEA--The following cases were heard before Judge William J. Donahue of
the Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division in Chelsea on June 25. All
defendants were released on conditions unless otherwise noted.
Arraignments
On June 19, Charles M. Camp, 45, of Randolph Center pleaded innocent before
Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. to violation of abuse prevention order on June 18. The
arresting agency was Vermont State Police in Royalton. On June 20, Camp again
pleaded innocent before Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. to violation of abuse prevention
order, as well as violation of conditions of release, both on June 19. The arresting
agency was the Orange County Sheriff's Department; he was released on $1,500
bail under conditions including orders not to harass or have contact with his victim,
enter upon certain premises on Route 113 or Will's Store in Chelsea; and to abide
by a 24-hour curfew.
On June 23, Carol Wheatley, 48, of Braintree pleaded innocent before Judge
Robert P. Gerety Jr. to violation of abuse prevention order on June 15. The arresting
agency was VSP in Royalton. She was ordered not to harass or have contact with
her victims or enter upon certain premises in Braintree.
On June 24, Crystal E. Walker, 29, of Tunbridge pleaded innocent before Judge
Robert P. Gerety Jr. to a felony of unlawful trespass on an occupied residence and
resisting arrest on May 21. The arresting agency was VSP in Royalton. She was
released on $1,500 bail under conditions including orders not to harass or have
contact with her victim or enter upon certain premises in Braintree.
James L. Thomas, 46, of Randolph pleaded innocent to vehicle operation with
suspended license on May 24. The arresting agency was VSP in Royalton.
***
Bradley Giroux, 33, of South Burlington pleaded innocent to careless or
negligent vehicle operation (subsequent offense) on May 20. The arresting agency
was VSP in Royalton.
Mark Mattiace, 36, of East Corinth pleaded innocent to vehicle operation with
suspended license on May 1. The arresting agency was VSP in Bradford. He was
released on $1,000 bail.
***
Raymond Chandler Jr., 57, of Lebanon pleaded innocent to a felony of lewd and
lascivious conduct with a child and engaging in a prohibited act on Sept. 1,2013.
The arresting agency was the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. He was ordered not
to harass or have contact with his alleged victim, have unsupervised contact with
minors, nor enter on certain premises in Braintree.
Clinton L. Bell Jr., 32, of Burro pleaded innocent to vehicle operation with
suspended license on May 13. The arresting agency was VSP in Bradford. Bell was
released on $1,000 bail.
Chad G. Spencer, 32, of Orange pleaded innocent to a felony of unlawful
mischiefgreaer than $1000 on May 8. The arresting agency was VSP in Middlesex;
Spencer was released on $1,500 bail ***
Thomas E. Densmore, 56, of Tunbrilge pleaded innocent to "knowingly
permitting his cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, or domestic fowls to go upon the
lands or premises of another, after the latter has given the owner notice thereof' on
April 20. The arresting agency was VSP in Royalton.
***
Blake A. Manning, 23, of Thetford Center pleaded innocent before Judge
Robert P. Gerety Jr. to: felony driving under the influence, third or subsequent
offense; vehicle operation with suspended license; vehicle operation with reckless
or gross negligence; resisting arrest; and simple assault of a law enforcement officer,
all on June 17. The arresting agency was VSP in Bradford. Manning was held at
Northeast State Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury on $25,000 bail. Conditions
of release include orders not to harass or have contact with three individuals.
On June 26, Joshua Porter-Govea, 18, of South Royalton pleaded innocent
before Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. to a felony burglary, unlawful trespass on building
and unlawful mischief ($250 or less) on June 26. The arresting agency was the
Randolph Police Department. He was held on $1000 bail at the Chelsea Lockup;
conditions of release include 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and orders not to enter upon
the premises of the Randolph Recreational Fields.
***
On June 26, Anton Porter-Govea, 18, of South Royalton pleaded innocent
before Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. to a felony burglary, unlawful trespass on building
and unlawful mischief(S250 or less) on June 26. The arresting agency was the
Randolph Police Department. He was held on $1000 bail at the Chelsea Lockup;
conditions of release include 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and orders not to enter upon
the premises of the Randolph Recreational Fields.
On June 26, Sarah P. Blake, 17, of Louisburg, NC failed to appear for an
arraignment for felony embezzlement (,.more than $100) on May 1. The arresting
agency was VSP in Royalton.
***
On June 27, Kevin T. Gallagher, 24, of Peabody, MA pleaded innocent before
Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. to DUI on Dec. 24. The arresting agency was VSP in
Bradford. Gallagher was released on $1,000 bail.
Senteneings
Travis Woodbury, 22, of Windsor admitted violation o fprobation before Judge
Robert P. Gerety Jr. as filed on April 3, 2012. The probation stemmed from
convictions for: vehicle operation with reckless or gross negligence; attempting to
elude a law enforcement officer; and violation of conditions of release, all on Oct.
29, 2011. Woodbury's sentence was all suspended except 66 days. His modified
probation warrant expires on June 25, 2015 and includes orders for mental health
counseling and curfew. Woodbury was held at Southern State Correctional Facility
in Springfield.
***
Brandin Durkee, 26, of White River Junction pleaded guilty to vehicle operation
with suspended license, fourth offense, on June 5. The arresting agency was VSP
in Royalton. Durkee was sentenced to serve 18 to 19 days up to eight hours a day
in a Furlough Community Restitution Program to start on July 1, with credit for time
served.
***
Scott M. Knowles, 50, of Brookfield pleaded guilty to petit larceny, $900 or
less, on May 6. The arresting agency was the Randolph Police Department. He was
sentenced to serve nine to 10 days up to eight hours each day in a Furlough
Community Restitution Program to start on July 8.
Kathryn Kingsbury, 25, of St. Johnsbury pleaded guilty to vehicle operation with
suspended license on May 16 The
.... arresting agency was VSP in Bradford.
She was ordered to pay $427 in frees and
surcharges.
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who lives on Kidder Road said that
it sounds like during practice nights
there are multiple vehicles on the
track despite indications made by
Elms in January that only one car at
a time would be out on the track
during the practices.
Phil Bowman, who said he lives
on Old Post Road, urged the
selectboard to put an article on a
town meeting warrant if there were
going to be additional nights of use
at the track.
"It's punishing to people who live
in West Bradford," he said.
Bob Riley, who said he works at
the track when he stays in the area
during the summer, said the practice
sessions are invaluable in providing
training to young drivers.
"They're racing safer and they're
working on their cars better," he
said. "It's not making [Elms] any
money. It's just an opportunity for a
young kid to learn."
Elms said that one possible
reason for any additional noise may
be that they cut some timber at the
track earlier this year to accomodate
additional parking. And under
questioning by Unkles, Elms said all
the cars at the track are equipped
with functioning mufflers.
Zoning administrator Bob Wing
asked whether the town would be
wise to conduct a decibel study of
the noise generated at the track. He
offered to conduct the study himself
with equipment possessed by the
town's police department.
"At least we would have
something to hang our hat on," Wing
said.
But the selectmen were
unwilling to take any action with two
members absent from the session.
"I can assure you folks we heard
your concerns," Unkles said. "But
we are uncomfortable making any
decision until the return of other two
board members."
Vermonster
In other motorsports venue
permitting news, the selectboard
asked Bradford Police Chief Jeff
Stiegler to draft a conditional permit
that would limit camping on the
Bradford Fairgrounds during the
semiannual Vermonster 4x4 event.
Vermonster show runner Randy
Oakley said that area camping sites
are already full during his event,
which he said attracted
approximately 7,000 people during
its May run.
Oakley said there are about two
dozen to 30 recreational vehicles
that spend the weekend at the
Fairgrounds during the three-day
event held in May and September
each year. Some of those camping
at the fairground are vendors while
others are drivers and participants.
"To eliminate camping down
there would shoot us in the foot,"
Oakley said. "Guys come from
Maine and from Florida. Being able
to stay on site is pretty critical to
our program."
Stiegler said during the last
event, he had some concerns about
the proximity of several RVs to open
fires and there were some additional
public safety issues, although he did
not elaborate on those during last
week's meeting.
Selectboard vice chair Carole
Taylor said she wanted absent
selectboard members Randy Moore
and Lisa Sharp present before taking
any action on a conditional permit.
Alex Nuti-de Biasi can be
reached at editor@jonews.com.
HUNTER ED COURSE
BATH-A hunter education course will be
held at the Ammonoosuc Valley Fish and
Game Club on July 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
July 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on July 27
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be certified, a
participant must attend all three classes
and be age 12 or older. For information, call
David Falkenham at (603)728-8958.
q-hank you to all friends and family for
supporting us through this difficult time. Also a
big thank you to Melissa and Bryan Gould for the
beautiful service.
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Senior scene
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NORTH HAVERHILL--The Horse Meadow Senior Center will be closed for the
July 4 holiday.
There will be no regular cribbage games at Horse Meadow Senior Center for the
months of June, July and August. ,,
On Wednesdays in July, there will be a computer"boot camp. On July 9, the
program will be about computer viruses and virus p.rotection. On July 16, the
program is an Intro to the Internet. Brochures are available at HMSC. Classes are
$5 each or $20 for all five.
Celebrate hat day on July 24. Prizes will be given during lunch fo[,the most
creative, funniest, most glamorous, sportiest and most' Horse Meadow hats.
There are a number of regular weekday activities at the Horse Meadow Senior
Center. On Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, Bone Builders meet at 9:30 a.m.
On Tuesdays, the breakfast coffee shop is open from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the Nifty
Needlers group meets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The writers = group meets at 10:30
a.m. on Wednesdays and there is a Bingo game at 1 p.m. On Thursdays, Barb has
an art class at 9 a.m. Every week day at 11 : 15 a.m., live music will be played. On
Saturday mornings, Zumba classes are held at HMSC.
Almost every day at HMSC, a vegetable, salad and dessert are served along with
the other menu items. On July 3, pot roast is featured; the senior center is closed for
July 4; on July 7, liver, onions and bacon is on the menu. On July 8, chicken salad
over tomatoes will be served. On July 9, spaghetti with meat sauce is on the menu.
For more information, call (603)787-2539.
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BRADFORD---The Orange East Senior Center will be closed for the July 4 holiday.
The next Texas Hold'em Tournament will be held on July 19. There is a $50 entry
fee. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the tournament starts at 6 p.m. This event is a
fundraiser for the benefit of Meals on Wheels.
The senior center's trip to Cape Cod and the islands will take place from Sept.
8 to 12. For information, call Vicky at (802)222-4782. All are welcome to come.
On Mondays at 12:45 p.m., Pam Wilcox leads a knitting club. On Tuesdays at
5:30 p.m. at the senior center, there is a Weight Watchers meeting. A computer class
for users with any level of knowledge meets on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Easy Tai Chi classes are held on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
The East Corinth Cribbage Club will be meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the
senior center. The cost to play is $2 per night and any level player is welcome. A raffle
drawing will be held on the last Wednesday of every month. Call Sally Osgood at
(802)222-5756 for more information.
On July 3, the lunch menu includes meatball subs with peppers and onions and
potato chips; the senior center is closed for the July 4 holiday. On July 7, there will
be quiche, four'bean salad and corn; on July 8, there will be a lunch buffet; on July
9, there will be veggie and bacon subs and potato salad.
For more information on any of the above, call (802)222-4782.
WMNF: Bear activity up this year
CAMPTON, NH--Human encounters with black bears in the White
Mountain National Forest usually begin in late June. This year, a number
of bear incidents have been reported in campgrounds and backcountry
areas.
One report described a bear that was attempting to get into a tent.
Another was about a bear searching the bed of a pick-up truck looking for
food. Bears can quickly become habituated to human food.
According to forest officials, improperly stored food attracts bears to
people who are currently camping at a site and let8 the bear know that it can
find food at that campsite in the future. The bear might return to the site
again. The WMNF is urging campers to keep a clean campsite to ensure
bears and other animals do not forage for human foods. Bears that get too
used to people may have to be trapped and relocated or even killed.
Group to provide free children's books
BRADFORDn July 11 at 10 a.m., Duncan McDougall from the
Children's Literacy Foundation will be visiting the Bradford Public
Library. McDougall will read aloud from books and share his love of
words, reading and writing. Each child who participates in the program can
choose two books to keep from a selection orand-new children's books.
The Bradford Elementary School was one of eight elementary schools
in Vermont and New Hampshire that was selected to receive a 2014-15
Year of the Book sponsorship by CLiF. Each school will receive free
books and literacy programs worth approximately $25,000 in value over
the course of a school year.
BPL Co-Librarian Gail Lavaude, who also serves as librarian at BES,
is encouraging members of the public to attend the event.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
BERLIN,3SquaresVT, formerly known as. the food stamp program, assists
Vermonters with buying food. A family of four earning up to $3,554 a month may be
able to get benefits. Resources such as savings accounts do not prevent qualifying for
the program. Receiving 3 Squares VT also qualifies families for other benefits such as
the school lunch program and telephone payment assistance. For information or to
apply online, visit the Vermont Food Help website or call (800)479-615 I.
JOSHUA AND THE LEADERSHIP TR )N
Read Deuteronomy 31:1-29
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you. Deuteronomy 31.'8
Joshua had been part of the story all along. He had been a slave liberated in the
Exodus. He had been partway up Mount Sinai. He had spied out the land and
supported Moses in numerous crises. He had led the Israelites into battle. He had
wandered in the wilderness with the rest of the nation. He had lived the history and
the covenant and been mentored by the greatest leader in Israel's history.
In today's reading Joshua assumed a new role by taking Moses' place as the
leader &Israel. Three public events marked this leadership transition. First, there
was apublic transfer of authority (w. 1-8). This part of the transition was done by
Moses. The people needed to know that the leadership baton was being passed on
in an orderly, responsible manner. They needed to be reminded again of the sin that
was preventing Moses from entering the Promised Land and to see his faith in
submitting to God' s judgment. The Lord would lead them to victory, no matter which
human leader was in charge.
Second, there were to be public readings of the Law every seventh year, during
the Festival of Tabernacles (vv. 9-13). To this end, Moses entrusted a written copy
of the Law to the priests and Eevites, who placed it in the Ark, at the symbolic center
of the nation's spiritual life. God' s covenant mattered more tfian the gifts or abilities
of any one leader. One leadership transition was less important than passing on a
godly heritage to the next generation.
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Third, therewas apublic commission-
ing service (vv. 14-29). This part of the
leadership transition was done by God
Himself. On this occasion, He taught
Moses a song that warned of Israel's
future rebellion and faithlessness. Even
so, He Himself would keep His promises
and remain faithful and loving to His
people.
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APPLY THEWORD--"Be strong and
courageous" (vv. 6-7) is a theme that
extends into Joshua chapter 1. This is an
excellent theme for any transitibn,
whether it's a leadership transition in a
church or ministry or the transitions that
come our way throughout our lives. No
matter what the circumstances are around
us, we can be strong and courageous
when we know that ultimately God is in
charge.
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This devotion was taken with permis-
sion from the June 2014 issue of Today
in the Word. Today in the Word is
published by Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago, 1L, 1-800-DL-MOOD Y,
www. todayintheword.com.
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