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APB: Spineless Suncook Vandals Smash Car Window Overnight

MertzMHz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT

I have another APB to issue, albeit a bit late:

It has come to my attention that my buddy’s orange Scion XD had its rear window smashed-out last week. It happened sometime overnight between Tuesday 10/28 and Wednesday 10/29, right here in Scumcook Village. It appears that nothing was stolen from the vehicle, but a major nuisance nonetheless.

So, I am asking any ‘Straight out of Pembronx” readers who may have seen anything suspicious around that time last week to come forward with any info which may prove helpful. The vandalism occurred downtown in the ‘bronx, specifically in the area of Front and Main Streets near the Emerson Mills Condominium building.

If anyone is able to offer information leading to the arrest of the criminal/s responsible, I will personally donate $25 to a charitable cause of that person’s choosing. This will allow any tipsters to remain anonymous if they desire.

It is up to us, the citizens of Pembroke and Allenstown, to keep our community safe and free of vandalism. These acts of vandalism, theft and drug dealing are further depressing our collective property values, shaking our community’s sense of security, and challenging our patience. Please contact the Pembroke or Allenstown Police immediately upon witnessing any form of suspicious activity. Seriously, do it for the greater good.

And if any would-be thieves are reading this, be afraid, very afraid – the next vehicle you break into may be surveilled by a nightvision camera. Or maybe even by a few armed, angry dudes. And I promise you that we won’t call the cops…

Pembroke Police Arrest Logs: October 1 to October 31, 2009

MertzMHz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:20:00 GMT

PEMBROKE POLICE DAILY LOGS

TO PROTECT AND SERVE

OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO OCTOBER 31, 2009

Officers responded to 1,101 calls for service, including the following arrests:

FRIDAY OCT. 2

9:20 a.m.-Pembroke St., Officers Nickerson and Hanson served arrest warrant for Merrimack County Sheriffs Office on Corey Miller, 17 of Pembroke St. Pembroke, Miller was transported to the PD, processed and released to Merrimack County Sheriff;

5:20 p.m.-PD, Officer Cunha served arrest warrant for simple assault and disorderly conduct on Tyler Hutchinson, 17 of Fifth Range Rd. Pembroke, Hutchinson was processed and released on PR bail, Hutchinson is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

SUNDAY OCT. 4

3:17 a.m.-Route 3, received report of suspicious subjects, Officer Bergeron responded to investigate, placed David Banning, 20 of Canton Circle Concord under arrest for unlawful possession of alcohol, Banning was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Banning is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 10, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.

Officer Bergeron also placed Justin Parmenter, 21 of Renarl Ave. Pembroke under arrest for acts prohibited and prohibited sales of alcohol, Parmenter was also transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail Parmenter is also scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 10, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

7:51 p.m.-Front St., received report of suspicious activity, Sgt. Gaskell responded to investigate, placed Joshua Simard, 21 of Houle Ave. Allenstown under arrest for theft, Simard was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Simard is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

TUESDAY OCT. 6

11:30 a.m.-PD, Officer Cunha served arrest warrant for simple assault and criminal trespass on Matthew Knapp, 30 of Depot St. Pittsfield, Knapp was processed and released on PR bail, Knapp is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 10, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

WEDS. OCT. 7

10:41 p.m.-Academy Rd., Officer Cunha and Sgt. Gaskell initiate motor vehicle stop, placed Mohamet Kamara, 20 of Devans MA under arrest for outstanding bench warrant for Manchester District Court, Kamara was transported to the PD, processed and released;

FRIDAY OCT. 9

7:15 p.m.-Broadway, received report of domestic dispute, Sgt. Gaskell and Officer Cunha responded to investigate, placed Steven Beauregard, 23 of Broadway, Pembroke under arrest for simple assault x 2, Beauregard was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Beauregard is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 10, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

MONDAY OCT. 12

6:25 p.m.-PD, Officer Allen served arrest warrant for false report to law enforcement x 3 to Sara Harrison, 43 of Pembroke St. Pembroke, Harrison was processed and is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on December 1, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

TUESDAY OCT. 13

1:25 p.m.-Pembroke St., received report of domestic dispute, Officer Hanson, Det. Sgt. Shea and Lt. Gilman responded to investigate, placed Amanda Martin 23 of Pembroke St. Pembroke under arrest for simple assault, Martin was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Martin is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on December 8, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

9:11 p.m.-PD, Officers Allen and Xenakis placed Kevin Amyot, 39 of Bridge St. Ext. Pembroke under arrest for 2 outstanding bench warrants, Amyot was processed and released;

THURS. OCT. 15

10:00 a.m.-Route 106, Det. Sgt. Shea and Officer Xenakis initiated motor vehicle stop, placed Terasa Asselin, 30 of Sheep Davis Rd. Pembroke under arrest for outstanding arrest warrant for Amherst PD, Asselin was transported to the PD, processed and released to Amherst PD;

SUNDAY OCT. 18

7:35 p.m.-PD, Sgt. Gaskell and Officer Xenakis placed Alicia Mullavey-Rix, 23 of Pembroke St. Pembroke under arrest for outstanding bench warrant for Concord District Court, Mullavey-Rix was processed and released;

8:05 p.m.-PD, Officer Cunha placed Chad Gokey, 32 of Fourth Range Rd. Pembroke under arrest for two outstanding bench warrants, one for Concord District Court and one for Hooksett District Court, Gokey was processed and released;

WEDS. OCT. 21

7:27 p.m.-PD, Officer Cunha served outstanding arrest warrant for 2 counts of conduct after an accident to Margarita Vigneau, 18 of Center Hill Rd. Epsom, Vigneau was processed and released on PR bail, Vigneau is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 24, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

THURS. OCT. 22

2:17 a.m.-Route 3, received report of suspicious motor vehicle, Officer Bergeron responded to investigate, placed Christopher Demicco, 27 of Pembroke St. Pembroke under arrest for carrying weapons (switchblade), Demicco was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Demicco is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 24, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

7:30 p.m.-Broadway, Officers Allen and Cunha placed Katherine Hutchins, 23 of Broadway, Pembroke under arrest for outstanding arrest warrant for Allenstown PD, Hutchins was transported to the PD, processed and released to Allenstown PD;

SUNDAY OCT. 25

12:03 a.m.-Glass St., received report of suspicious subject, Officer Allen responded to investigate, placed Jonathan Annis, 35 of Turnpike St. Allenstown under protective custody, Annis was transported to the PD, processed and released;

MONDAY OCT. 26

9:11 a.m.-Broadway, received report of suspicious activity, Officer Bergeron responded to investigate, placed Larry Edward, 27 of Broadway, Pembroke under arrest for outstanding bench warrant from Hooksett District Court, Edward was transported to the PD, processed and released;

Pembroke Police Arrest Logs: September 1 to September 30, 2009

MertzMHz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

PEMBROKE POLICE DAILY LOGS

TO PROTECT AND SERVE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Officers responded to 1,214 calls for service, including the following arrests:

THURS. SEPT. 3

12:30 p.m.-Glass St., Officer Cunha placed Michael Silver, 32 of Main St. Pembroke under arrest for outstanding bench warrant, Silver was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment at Hooksett District Court;

SUNDAY SEPT. 6

5:35 p.m.-Front St., Officer Nickerson served outstanding warrant for Hooksett PD for the charge of receiving stolen property on Donna Servitelli, 33 of Front St. Pembroke, Servitelli was transported to the PD, processed and released to Hooksett PD;

TUESDAY SEPT. 8

6:00 a.m.-Front St., Lt. Gilman served outstanding warrant for possession of controlled drugs x 2 on Jonathan Williams, 27 of Main St. Stewartstown, NH, Williams was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Williams is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

WEDS. SEPT. 9

9:41 p.m.-Pembroke St., Officer Nickerson investigated suspicious activity, placed Sean Hunter 30, of Pembroke St. Pembroke under arrest for possession of controlled drug, unlawful dealing in prescription drugs and falsifying physical evidence, Hunter was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Hunter is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

SUNDAY SEPT. 20

9:51 p.m.-Route 106, received motor vehicle complaint, Officer Allen and Sgt. Gaskell responded to investigate, placed William Allen, 57 of Dawson Ave. Manchester under arrest for DWI, Allen was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment at Hooksett District Court;

TUES. SEPT. 22

8:31 p.m.-PD, Officer Allen served arrest warrant for receiving stolen property on Amy Loeser, 23 of Granite St. Hooksett, Loeser was processed and released on PR bail, Loeser is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

WEDS. SEPT. 23

2:00 p.m.-Pembroke St., Det. Sgt. Shea served arrest warrant for Duty to Report on Khamphet Mounsamlouath, who was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Mounsamlouath is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

SUNDAY SEPT. 27

9:58 a.m.-PD, Officer Hanson served arrest warrant for conduct after an accident to Kenneth McGarr, 45 of Dearborn Rd. Pembroke, McGarr was processed and released on PR bail, McGarr is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

9:37 p.m.-Broadway, received report of domestic dispute, Officer Allen and Sgt. Gaskell responded to investigate, placed Joanne Johnson, 35 of Broadway Pembroke under arrest for simple assault, Johnson was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Johnson is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

7:51 p.m.-Front St., received report of suspicious activity, Sgt. Gaskell responded to investigate, placed Joshua Simard, 21 of Houle Ave, Allenstown under arrest for theft, Simard was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Simard is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on October 27, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

TUES. SEPT. 29

12:55 p.m.-PD, Officer Cunha served arrest warrant for issuing bad checks on Richard Cybenko, 24 of Ella Court Rochester, NH Cybenko was processed and released on PR bail, Cybenko is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on November 3, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

Pembroke Police Arrest Logs: August 1 to August 31, 2009

MertzMHz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT

PEMBROKE POLICE DAILY LOGS

TO PROTECT AND SERVE

AUGUST 1, 2009 TO AUGUST 31, 2009

Officers responded to 1,440 calls for service, including the following arrests:

SAT. AUGUST 1

8:43 p.m.-N. Pembroke Rd., Officer Allen initiated motor vehicle stop, placed William Morel, 38 of Crescent St. Pittsfield under arrest for driving after suspension and criminal mischief, Morel was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections on cash bail, Morel was subsequently re-arrested on new charges of acts prohibited and falsifying physical evidence, Morel was held at Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment;

SAT. AUGUST 8

7:00 p.m.-Broadway, received report of suspicious activity, Officer Cunha investigated, placed Jared Jensen, 23 of Broadway Pembroke under arrest for second degree assault x 2 counts, Jensen was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment;

FRI. AUGUST 14

11:35 p.m.-Route 28, Sobriety Checkpoint, officers placed Donald Gosselin, 23 of Wood Cote Rd. Epsom under arrest for DWI, Gosselin was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Gosselin is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 15, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.

SAT. AUGUST 15

12:16 a.m.-Route 28, Sobriety Checkpoint, officers placed Stephen Bradford Clifton, 25 of Webster St. Allenstown under arrest for driving after suspension, possession of controlled drug, and possession of drugs in a motor vehicle, Bradford Clifton was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Bradford Clifton is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 15, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

2:15 a.m.-Route 28, Sobriety Checkpoint, officers placed Norman Vallee, 40 of Province Rd., Gilmanton under protective custody, transported to the PD and later released;

MON. AUGUST 17

2:43 a.m.-Nadine Rd., Officer Bergeron initiated motor vehicle stop, placed Daniel Paradis, 48 of Sherwood Dr. Hooksett under arrest for DWI, Paradis was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Paradis is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 15, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

Officer Bergeron also placed Melissa Driesse, 35 of Broadway, Pembroke under protective custody, Driesse was also transported to the PD, processed and later released;

SAT. AUGUST 22

9:26 p.m.-Memorial Field, Old Home Festivities, the following arrests were made:

Officer Allen placed Jonathan Folsom, 18 of River Rd. Bow under protective custody, Folsom was transported to the PD, where he was processed and later released,

Officers Allen and Nickerson placed Corey Miller, 17 of Pembroke St. Pembroke under arrest for possession of controlled drug, Miller was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Miller is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 22, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

Officers Allen, Hanson and Adinolfo placed Barry Scheffer Jr., 19 of Foster Rd. Canterbury under arrest for disorderly conduct, simple assault and unlawful possession of alcohol, Scheffer was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Scheffer is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 22, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

SUN. AUGUST 23

12:18 a.m.-Turnpike St., Officers Allen, Adinolfo and Hanson placed Timothy Constant, 46 of Prospect Mountain Rd. Alton under arrest for aggravated DWI, DWI, failure to obtain NH driver’s license, Constant was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Constant is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 22, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

2:45 p.m.-Buck St., received report of unwanted subject, Officer Cunha responded to investigate, placed Cherryl Hutchins, 55 of Buck St. Pembroke under arrest for default of bail conditions, Hutchins was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment at Hooksett District Court;

WEDS. AUG. 26

4:25 p.m.-Buck St., Chief Lane and Officer Allen placed Alexander Veseskis-Esch, 20 of Pine St. Pembroke under arrest for driving after suspension, revocation for default, license prohibitions, unregistered motor vehicle, Veseskis-Esch was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Veseskis-Esch is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 22, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

THURS. AUG. 27

8:35 p.m.-PD, arrest warrant for conduct after an accident was served on Joseph Allen, 17 of Rosedale Lane Pembroke, Allen was processed and released on PR bail, Allen is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 29, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

10:30 p.m.-Route 106, Officer Allen spoke with suspicious subject, placed Harry Donovan, 43 of Airport Rd. Concord under arrest for outstanding bench warrant for Hooksett District Court, Donovan was transported to the PD, processed and transported to Merrimack County House of Corrections pending arraignment at Hooksett District Court;

SAT. AUGUST 29

7:15 p.m.-PD, arrest warrants for indecent exposure, harassment and disorderly conduct were served on Jeffrey Gelinas, 17 of Donna Dr., Pembroke, Gelinas was processed and released on PR bail, Gelinas is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 29, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

11:01 p.m.-Academy Rd., Officer Allen received motor vehicle complaint, responded to investigate, placed Christopher Horrocks, 31 of Buck St. Pembroke under arrest for DWI, Horrocks was transported to the PD, processed and released on PR bail, Horrocks is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 29, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

SUNDAY AUG. 30

6:47 p.m.-PD, arrest warrant for disorderly conduct and simple assault was served on Corey Clark, 17 of Deerfield Rd. Allenstown, Clark was processed and released on PR bail, Clark is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 29, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

MON. AUGUST. 31

6:50 p.m.-PD, arrest warrant for disorderly conduct and simple assault was served on Jacob Collinge, 17 of Front St. Pembroke, Collinge was processed and released on PR bail, Collinge is scheduled to appear at Hooksett District Court on September 29, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.;

Hooksett Old Home Day battles the weather

Hooksett Editor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:05:00 GMT

By Dan O’Brien

Not even a strong gust of wind could topple the high spirits of Old Home Day participants on Donati Field on Saturday, Oct. 10.

At about 1 p.m., the wind blew a large, inflatable bounce house completely upside down as about 20 small children played inside. Parents and volunteers with horrified expressions rushed to it searching for young kids and attempting to upright the inflatable device. While some kids looked a bit spooked, not a single child was injured.

High winds became an issue throughout the afternoon, nearly knocking over the police department’s tent as well. But most kids and adults alike didn’t let the blustery conditions blow away their spirits.

Town Administrator Carol Granfield, who was wearing a T-shirt that read, “Hooksett: Voted 66th best place to live in America,” referring to the ranking by Money magazine this past summer, said she was impressed by the turnout.

“This is awesome. It’s beyond my expectations,” said Granfield, attending her first Old Home Day since becoming the town administrator in the spring. “It’s a great family event and it’s a great day for everyone to get out and enjoy the festivities.”

Carmen Perron of Hooksett said she has brought her 7-year-old son, Damian, to Old Home Day since he was 1. “He likes to see his friends. He’s a little social butterfly,” Perron said. “It’s very family oriented and you get to see people you haven’t seen in a while.”

Damian appeared excited as he was being strapped to bungee cords before jumping off a trampoline about 15 feet into the air. “Jumping very high was awesome,” Damian said afterward.

Among the dozens of tables set up by volunteer groups and area businesses was one manned by Manchester Central High School’s Key Club, a community service group that gets sponsorship from local organizations, including the Kiwanis Club. The students conducted face painting for younger children and sand art.

“It’s really rewarding,” said Jayne Kelly, 16, of Hooksett, president of the Key Club. “You can tell they’re happy when they leave.”

Other notable activities included a “Guitar Hero” contest inside the Town Hall building and the town’s food pantry holding an open house at its new location, which is also inside Town Hall.

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta is Oct. 17, 18

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT

By SARAH LEBRUN

Giant pumpkins return to Goffstown on Oct. 17 and 18 for the annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta. According to Robbie Grady, Goffstown Main Street director, more than 5,000 people attend this event annually.

The weekend is packed with various events, including a giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin catapulting, live entertainment, pumpkin decorating, and of course, the giant pumpkin regatta.

Last year’s weigh-off winner was Geoff Peirce of New Boston, with a pumpkin weighing in at 1,295 pounds.

“The giant pumpkin growers have had kind of an iffy year (this year) because of the rain in June,” said Grady. “But the end of the season turned bookout well for them.”

Each year, giant pumpkin growers also donate gourds to the Main Street program for the regatta.

“It’s very generous of them to give us pumpkins,” said Grady. “We sure to appreciate it.”

Last year’s regatta winner was Chief Patrick Sullivan of the Goffstown Police Department, who will defend his title in this year’s contest.

Sullivan said his strategy for winning the race was speed. “You have to keep your eye on the prize first,” said Sullivan, “then go back and fight the water fight.”

Sullivan was also confident he would win the race again this year. “You would think the fire chief would have a better chance (of winning) with the water he deals with all the time, but he’s not so good with the water,” Sullivan laughed. “I’ll win!”

Besides the Police Department, other regatta partcipants include Rob Bennett of Neighborhood News, Chief Richard O’Brien of the Goffstown Fire Department, selectmen Chairman Scott Gross of the Goffstown Board of Selectmen, Main Street President Karen Henderson, Kimberly Peace of the Goffstown Conservation Commission, Mike French of the Rotary, Brian Hanson of Granite State Environmental, Mike Lee of Mountain View Middle School and Lori Davis of the Goffstown Lions Club.

Other events this year include a New England Patriots cheerleaders meet and greet at NY Pizza and Calzones, where Patriots cheerleaders will sell and sign their calendars.

Goffstown Main Street will also offer free pumpkin masks at the Main Street booth. Attendees will be able to take their masks to various places around the village will they will be able to decorate it.

Goffstown’s Great Talent is also back for its second year of competition. Those wishing to compete may sign up until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Main Street booth.

There will also be a raffle for a quilt made by Marion Hooper of Goffstown. People can buy tickets at the Art Happens booth near Town Hall for $1.

Weekend schedule
Saturday:
• 8 a.m. – Flea Market at St. Matthew’s Church
• 9 a.m. – Giant pumpkins arrive on the common, booths open, art show-off at Town Hall, art and flowers at Apotheca
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Art Happens on Main Street
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Open House at Masonic Lodge on Mountain Road
• 10 to 10:30 a.m. – Doggie costume contest at Glen Lake Animal Hospital
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – pumpkin painting at Ace Hardware, holiday decoration close-out sale at the vestree
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fire station open house
• 11 a.m. – NHGPGA State Weigh-off on the common, Main Street chicken barbecue on Mill Street
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pumpkin cook-off drop-off at popcorn stand
• Noon – Announcement of prince and princess on the common, concert featuring Jim West at Relevant Church on Depot Street
• Noon to 4 p.m. – Live music by John Erlman at NY Pizza, pumpkin catapults on Mill Street
• Noon to 2 p.m. – pumpkin carving at Patrick’s Country Restaurant on High Street
• 1 to 2 p.m. – Meet the artists at Town Hall
• 1 p.m. – Concert featuring Terry Barton at Relevant Church on Depot Street
• 1:30 p.m. – Pumpkin seed spitting contest on the common, cook-off tasting at the popcorn stand
• 2 p.m. – Giant pumpkin boat building on Mill Street, concert featuring Paul Lavoie at Relevant Church on Depot Street
• 2:30 p.m. – Goffstown’s Great Talent on the common
• 3 p.m. – Concert featuring Paul Nelson and Ed Karjala at Relevant Church on Depot Street
• 4 p.m. – Concert featuring Dan and Jeni Klardie at Relevant Church on Depot Street
• 5 p.m. – Booths close
• 5 to 8 p.m. – Turkey dinner at Goffstown Historical Society on Parker Station Road – tickets required

Sunday:
• Noon – Giant pumpkin drop on Church Street, booths open
• Noon to 3 p.m. – Pumpkin games on the common, art show-off at Town Hall
• 12:15 p.m. – Pumpkin catapult finals on Mill Street
• 1 p.m. – Shopping cart race on Mill Street
• 1:30 p.m. – Pie-eating contest on the common – pre-register at Main Street booth
• 2 p.m. – Mini-pumpkin race on Mill Street – buy your tickets at Main Street booth
• 2:15 p.m. – Little red wagon kids race on Mill Street
• 2:45 p.m. – Arrival of pumpkin prince and princess
• 3 p.m. – Giant pumpkin regatta

Criminal Justice?

mogabe — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Is this the curriculum at our "universities"; if you don't like the law, break it?

Dateline 9/24/09; Union Leader Tabloid headlines how youngsters are smoking pot in public while the cops ignore it!

Is this the message we want to send to the next generation; police only enforce the popular laws? Isn't it bad enough that our Federal Government plays to the mob, while ignoring their real jobs? Would you hire Jason Hart as a prosecutor?

I hope not, he's an idiot with a willing "news" paper enhancing his stupidity. Add to that the influence that this headline and accompanying picture will have on the High-Schoolers seeing it, and you have a conspiracy of police, city, newspapers and drug dealers stealing (dumbing down) another generation's minds.

Will the police do their jobs, or has the Keene City Council become the new arbiter of justice?

Does Parsells do them proud? Does Parsells think pot is good for kids? He is the biggest problem in the story. (Is he looking for political hay, or just the picture-in-the-paper?) He knows why we have judges who can alter sentences, reduce bail and expunge records by Judicial Review when prudent (or politically correct). Unfortunately, it IS a given lately that they seem to be more lenient to the most depraved, as shown on the same page...

All the more reason to prepare for the anarchy coming to a town near you.

No longer can we depend upon our governments to protect us from gangs, drug dealers and child molesters. Soon, more of the "Gitmo Gang" will be freed to continue their Jihad against us Infidels. Today, the baby killers are provided money and cover from our so-called leaders to prey upon our daughters and grandchildren, in and out of the government schools. Soon I will not be allowed to write these opinions and my radio will go silent. The churches will continue their attempts to serve God and man by accepting money and "protection" from the government and remaining silent, as they did in 1930's Germany.

Protect your homes, neighbors and the children, yourself.

Teach the children the truth.

If you have two coats, sell one and buy a sword.

Keep your eyes open, your mind clear, your powder dry and your boots near!

Bedford Olde Towne Day celebrated

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:53:00 GMT

By Jillian Jorgensen

Olde Towne Day brought out the crowds on a Saturday that afforded perfect weather and plenty to do.

This year the funds from the event will go to the Our Promise to Nicholas Foundation, the Bedford Bobcats Special Olympics team, and the Stand By Me program at Ross Lurgio School.

The day offered activities, food, live performances, contests and even a petting zoo of animals from the Joppa Hill Educational Farm.

Anna Kilburn, 7, fed grass to a dwarf goat named Moose.

“He’s actually new to the farm,” Shannon Durning, 25, a farm volunteer from Nashua said. She said the animals are always around volunteers and love people. “They’re all so friendly,” she said.

At the Brophy Wealth Management booth, Chrisann Dalton helped youngsters play Plinko -- a popular Price is Right game -- for prizes such as a candy.

“This is cool. It’s fun,” she said. “This is our first year.”

Beverly Thomas worked at a booth promoting the Bedford Village Common, a public park being built on Route 101.

“We’re kicking off our brick fundraiser,” she said. People interested in buying bricks in the park had been signing up for information throughout the day, she said.

“There’s been a lot of enthusiasm with the park,” she said.

One of the most popular booths was Bedford Community Television’s “Be A Star” booth, where people could tape a 30-second TV spot to be broadcast.

“It’s been going great. We usually take the studio to each one of the groups,” station manager Bill Jennings said, but this year they decided to open it up to everyone at the event. “We’ve had a lot of kids coming and they’re having a great time, and their parents are getting a kick out of it,” he said.

Casey Mullen, 12, Regina Flynn, 12, and Abby Guerra, 12, all students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, recorded a message together.

“We wish you could be here today, because we’re having a lot of fun at Olde Towne Day. So be a star!” Flynn said into the camera during one practice run.

The girls did not let the fame go to their head.

“It was pretty cool,” Mullen said.

Tom Hall won the Apple Pie Baking Contest with his “Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie,” winning a gift certificate to Macy’s. The blue ribbon winner in the junior division was Moe Russel, with Kayla Girard taking second place. Hall won the senior division with Julie Andrews in second place.

Food was provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, T-Bones, Gloria Jean’s Coffee, Weathervane, Outback Steahouse and The Meat House in Bedford, and from the Red Arrow Diner, Fratello’s and Amigos Mexican Cantina in Manchester.

Winners of the Bull Frog Bounce were all Bedford residents.

First place went to Sheri Milom, who won $100. Second place went to Kerri Crowley, who won $75 and third place went to Brian Fox, who won $50.

JamFest is Sept. 26 at Field of Dreams

Salem Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Salem’s Field of Dreams park will celebrate fall with an afternoon of bands and barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 26.

JamFest will run from noon to 5 p.m. It features local bands George & Company, The Clay Tiles, threeplay and others.

Admission is free to Jam- Fest and food is available for purchase. Families will enjoy a barbecue, games, entertainment and raffles, including a special chance to unlock a treasure chest full of surprises.

Field of Dreams is located on Geremonty Drive in Salem. Parking is limited at the park but ample parking is available across Geremonty at the District Court lot, or at Town Hall and Salem High School lots. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

This event and all Field of Dreams 2009 concerts are made possible through generous support of local sponsors TD BankNorth, Pat’s Key ‘N Lock, Enterprise Bank, Salemhaven and Pentucket Bank.

Other contributors are Salem Lions Club and Canobie Lake Park.

A rain date of Sunday, Sept. 27, noon to 5 p.m,, is set. For more information about JamFest 2009 and all Field of Dreams programming, see www.fieldofdreamsnh. org or contact board president Ross Trecartin at 233- 4455.

Pelham Old Home Day

Salem Editor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:14:00 GMT

The 103rd annual Pelham Old Home Day celebration will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 19, on the grounds of the First Congregational Church. This year’s theme is Unity in the Community.

Proceeds of the event go to benefit the Nashua Soup Kitchen, Pelham Food Pantry, Pelham Good Neighbor Fund, Lazarus House, Bridges, Nobody’s Children, Church World Services, Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam International, Mercy Corps and Heifer International, just to name a few.

Schedule of events:
8:30 a.m. – 5K road race and walk to benefit Nashua Special Olympics.
9 a.m. – Grounds open, with food tent, country store, craft booths, kids’ games, white elephant table, hourly raffle drawings and more.
9 a.m. – Women’s fellowship country store opens.
9 a.m. – Victor Spaulding Memorial Auction reading of the rules.
9:30 a.m. – Auction begins.
10 a.m. – Penny sale with raffle and theme gift baskets.
11 a.m. – The Legionares, Sue Howard’s jazz band.
Noon – Dance Concepts demonstration
12:45 p.m. – Dog fashion show, featuring Raggmopps.
1:30 p.m. – O’Halloran Irish Dancers.
2:15 p.m. – Family Martial Arts demonstration.
2:30 p.m. – Grand Parade, featuring floats, bands, clowns classic cars, horses and more.
More onstage entertainment.
3 p.m. – Pelham’s Got Talent contest.
3:15 p.m. – Penny sale winners posted.
4 p.m. – Dave Hardwick and Friends, folk rock music..
4 p.m. – 18th annual Pretty Pie contest prize winners posted.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m – Chicken barbecue dinner and takeout, with corn on the cob, salad, rolls, homemade pies and more. Adults, $7; children, $4. Takeout dinners are $7.
5 p.m. – Pelham Old Home Day quilters raffle, drawing on stage. Prize is a 1930s sapler queen size quit. Tickets available at the country store booth.
5 p.m. – Grand prize raffle drawing, on stage. Tickets may be purchased at the Old Home Day raffle booth. Prizes include a Nintendo Wii and other great prizes donated by local businesses.