Community News: New Hampshire

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”} — Hiker rescued on Mt. Chocorua

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}TAMWORTH – Authorities say a 19-year-old hiker was successfully removed from Mount Chocorua on Monday evening.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Officials say 911 received a call from a hiker needing assistance around 7:15 p.m.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Jonathan Miller, 19, from Dover, New Hampshire, stated he was unable to walk. He complained of being wet and cold, had lost consciousness, and needed assistance. His 911 coordinates placed him on the Liberty Trail approximately 2.25 miles from the trail head on Paugus Road in Tamworth.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded. His condition had improved, he was given warm clothing, food and water, and a headlamp. He was able to walk back down to the trailhead with the conservation officers.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Miller had made a full recovery by the time he was back at the trail head.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Miller stated that he was hiking with two companions, who left the area due to the inclement weather and late time of day. Miller’s two companions were in front and he quickly lost sight of them. Miller’s condition deteriorated and he said he lost consciousness and was unable to walk.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Miller was reunited with his two hiking companions at the Liberty Trail parking area and he returned to his residence in Dover. No further information is available at this time.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}- — Summer youth programs scheduled

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}HOLDERNESS — Registration opens June 2 for the free youth day program, Exploring the Outdoors, being held this July and August at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}This program gives boys and girls ages 10-15 the opportunity to learn about New Hampshire’s wildlife and its identification, habitat, and “signs” such as tracks and scat. Students will spend a short orientation period in the classroom and the rest of the day exploring Owl Brook’s diverse habitat—and the wildlife that make their home there.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Due to current COVID guidelines, we will not be offering our usual program choices as in the past.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Pre-registration is required and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Enrollment is limited to 12 participants per day so please register early. Register at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/hunting/owl-brook.html and click on “youth hunting skills” to select the session you would like to attend.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Day programs will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 13 and ending Aug. 5. Tuesdays will be for youth age 10-12, and Thursdays will be for youth age 13-15.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}To learn more about Owl Brook, visit www.huntnh.com/hunting/owl-brook.html.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Activities at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center are made possible by Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife, and marine resources and their habitats. Visit www.huntnh.com for more information

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}- — Catholic schools implement choice for mask use

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}MANCHESTER — David Thibault, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Manchester, announced this week that all Catholic schools will implement a “parent choice” mask policy for the next academic year.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}“Our Catholic schools have been open for in-person learning since August 2020,” said Thibault. “We led the way in our decision to return to the classroom, and our students are thriving. With a year of in-person learning under our belt and the positive trends in our state’s COVID statistics, the time is right.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}“We will continue to work with leaders in our Catholic schools to ensure the health of our faculty and staff, students, their families, and the community at large,” said Thibault. “This includes continuing our COVID mitigation efforts including air purifiers in classrooms, cohorting students, and more. As we prepare for the next academic year, we remain committed to operating safely and responsibly, with a high level of flexibility should unforeseen circumstances arise. Our guidelines are still being finalized but we intend to return as close to pre-pandemic operations as possible.”

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Parents interested in learning more about these updated guidelines, or how to enroll their child in one of the 18 Diocesan Catholic schools, can visit www.nhcatholicschools.com

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”} — School News

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}NEWPORT — Newport High School has announced the names of the valedictorian, salutatorian and class essayist of the Class of 2021, as well as the full complement of the top students. They include:

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Jenna Maheu, valedictorian; Mia Caccavaro, salutatorian; Matthew Jachim-Gallagher, class essayist;

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Eliza Bates, Jagger Lovely, Madison Miller, Cassandra Raineault, Abigael Rasmussen, Bryce Willey and Amanda Woodsum.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}POTSDAM, N.Y. — SUNY Potsdam recently recognized seven students for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College’s 2021 Learning and Research Fair. The recipients included Rachel Grohbrugge of Grantham, New Hampshire.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}The fair was held in a virtual format this year to accommodate students and faculty studying and working remotely, and featured more than 40 student projects.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Top research projects were recognized with awards. The Ram L. Chugh North Country Research and Public Service Awards was among them. Grohbrugge, second place, for “Bear Carebook: Development of a Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Assessment.”

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}GROVE CITY, Pa. — Sarah Ball of Meriden, an English major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Sarah is a 2019 graduate of Lebanon High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ball (Heather) from Meriden.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}CHARLESTON, S.C. — Anthony Intrieri, of Meriden, recently graduated with a Artium Baccalaureatus in Classics and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of Charleston.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Intrieri was among more than 1,400 students who received degrees.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}LEBANON — Willem J. Ells, of Lebanon, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Corporation winner for 2021. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study. Ells received the National Merit American University Scholarship. Ells’ probable career field is politics. Ells attends Lebanon High School.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”} — Claremont Fire Log

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}Here is a sampling of calls the Claremont Fire Department responded to in recent days:

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 23

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}9:08 a.m. responded to Spruce Avenue for a fire alarm.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}9:16 a.m. E3 responded to Central Street for an unknown problem.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}2:23 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Sullivan Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}10:56 p.m. E4 responded to Federal Street for a public assist.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 24

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}12:13 a.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Elm Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}8:01 a.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Bond Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}11:25 a.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Chestnut Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 25

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}1:20 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Broad Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}2:17 p.m. E4 responded to Cornish, mutual aid, for a structure fire.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}4:55 p.m. E3 responded to Broad Street for a motor vehicle accident.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}6:24 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Pearl Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 26

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}1:57 p.m. E4 responded to Second Street for a tree on wires.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}5:20 p.m. E4 responded to Factory Street for wires down.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}5:22 p.m. E3 responded to Puckershire Avenue for wires down.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}8:34 p.m. E4 responded to Paddy Hollow Road for a tree on wires.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}10:29 p.m. E3 responded mutual aid to Unity.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 27

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}6:55 a.m. E4 responded to Factory Street for an alarm sounding.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}9:05 a.m. Crews responded outside for a CO problem in a vehicle.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}12:42 p.m. L2, E4 responded to Sullivan Street for a box alarm.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}7:48 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Broad Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 28

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}7:47 E4 responded to a medical call on Charlestown Road.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}May 29

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}1:39 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on South Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}5:20 p.m. E4 responded to Washington Street for a motor vehicle accident.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}5:37 p.m. E3 responded to Broad Street for a motor vehicle accident.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}7:21 p.m. E4 responded to a medical call on Pleasant Street.

{p style=”margin-bottom: 0in;”}11:59 p.m., E4 responded to a medical call on Beauregard Street.

{div}{div id=”Signature”}{div}{div id=”divtagdefaultwrapper” style=”font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;” dir=”ltr”}{span style=”font-size: small;”}{span style=”font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;”} {/span}{/span}{/div}{/div}{/div}{/div}{/div}