GES Principal Accused of Discrimination

JULY 15, 2010 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE GES principal accused of discrimination

and sex discrimination with Superintendent MCAD in 2005, which was dismissed due to lack of vows to stand probable cause, was included as part of the response to behind Billings Onie’s 2007 MCAD com- BY MEGHAN SIEGLER plaint. It stated that investi- [email protected] gator Jeannine K. Rice found A complaint filed at the that there were at least 15 Norfolk Superior Court in “significant criticisms” Massachusetts against, from parents, students, col- among other parties, Gilford leagues and the administra- Elementary School Princi- tion regarding Onie’s atti- pal Jack Billings is being tude and behavior, and that called “an attempt to dis- Onie’s supervisor,Rabbi Stu- credit his name” by Gilford art Klammer, found Onie to Superintendent Paul DeMi- be “virtually impossible to nico, who stands ready to supervise.” PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES “defend his good name and “The Onies have been re- his good work.” lentless in their pursuit of Sweet summer treats Deborah Onie of Brook- causing personal suffering Gilford kids enjoy their summer days spent playing on the beach and taking swim lessons. What they like most is something their moms call line, Mass., has filed a com- or defaming the character of “Snack Shack Friday,” when they get to indulge in some sweet treats at Gilford Beach at the end of a long week. From left to right with their plaint against Billings, the anyone directly or vicari- Friday goodies are Hayley and brother Kelin Jeffreys, Charlotte Lehr, Addy Wernig, Jenna Pichette and her sister Alli, Sydni and Sophia Lehr, Maimonides School in ously involved with Ms. and Taryn Wernig. Brookline, Mass., and Tim- Onie’s original dismissal or berland CEO Jeffrey Swartz, her inability to be rehired,” the chairman of the school’s Billings wrote in a statement Board of Directors. to the Steamer. Opechee Garden Club tour a perennial favorite Billings is the former gen- Onie filed her first com- eral studies principal of plaint against Billings with BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] Maimonides School, a pri- the Massachusetts Commis- vate Jewish day school. In sion Against Discrimination Folks gathered at Gilford 2007, as principal, he inter- in 2007, which was essential- Community Church last Sat- viewed Onie for a sixth- ly the same as the current urday for lunch and a little grade teaching position at complaint but did not name boutique shopping before Maimonides but did not hire Swartz as a respondent. She hitting the road with their her. withdrew that complaint pri- maps for the Opechee Gar- The complaint alleges or to filing her complaint in den Club’s annual garden that the accused parties “de- the Norfolk Superior Court tour. nied (Onie) employment on on June 24. This year’s theme was account of (her) age and re- In response to the 2007 Country Gardens of Gilford taliated against (her) for pre- MCAD complaint, Billings and the gardens selected viously filing an age dis- and Attorney Michael R. ranged from wooded to crimination complaint Coppock, counsel to Mai- fields, waterside to hillside. against the school in Norfolk monides and Billings, denied Mary and Don Chese- Superior Court on January any wrongdoing, specifical- brough’s wooded location 30, 2006.” ly that Onie was not hired had people in awe of the bor- The complaint says Onie based on her age (61 at the der of myrtle that circled the has suffered damages in the time of the interview) or that lawn and her vast array of PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES form of loss of earnings and she was being retaliated wild and native flowers were Above left: Sandy Hickok, Opechee Garden Club vice president and homeowner on one the club’s summer gar- loss of fringe benefits, as against because of the com- inspiring. A walk through den tours stops, poses with President Carmel Lansia and past president Sandy Gove beside a four-season table well as great humiliation, plaint and subsequent law- the trees brought visitors to setting. Gove created the display as part of a new feature this year, showcasing decorative tables. Above right, mental anguish and suffer- suit she had filed previously a fairy-like garden of astilbe top: Astral heads of allium flowers caught many an eye at the Crowel residence, part of the Opechee Garden ing, and irreparable damage against the school and two spattered with native species Club tour last weekend. Above righ, b ottomt: Beautiful lilies, still damp from a quick summer shower, made to her career. former school administra- such as jack-in-the pulpit. a stunning floral display along a stonewall on Schoolhouse Hill Road, just one of the six stops on the Opechee Onie seeks an award of tors. “You’ve inspired us about Garden Club Tour on Saturday. multiple damages and rea- According to the Brook- what to do with our yard sonable attorneys’ fees. She line Tab newspaper, Onie now,” said one couple as they arrangements in the beds. was at the Crowel House on Sandwich is a lifelong gar- is being represented by her SEE BILLINGS PAGE A9 admired Mary’s natural Another stop on the tour Schoolhouse Hill Road dener whose eye was caught husband, Larry Onie. Larry where everyone admired by the spiky plant. Allium, Onie told the Steamer that some unusual allium. Sarah she said, is related to onion, his wife’s purpose is “just for Zuccarelli of Chapman Wild garlic, and chives and comes Billings to tell the truth.” Bird Sanctuary in Center SEE GARDEN TOUR PAGE A14 “It’s about students and education and what the environment is like,” Larry Onie said. Town employees Onie had taught at Mai- monides for 20 years before her employment was termi- ‘Caught in the Act’ nated in 2004. While some BY LAUREN TINER sources say Onie was let go [email protected] ployees have already been re- as part of a wave of budget To boost morale and to ac- warded for their acts of kind- cuts, Larry Onie said his knowledge town employees ness and their devoted work wife was not rehired because who have gone above and be- to their particular service. she refused to rewrite sever- yond what is required of “We look for someone goal boys’ report card com- them, the Town of Gilford ing above and beyond the call ments upon the demand of PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES now keeps a close eye on good of duty, whether it is a boss the school’s then-principals. Ducks like this one at Gilford Beach are fun to see but waterfowl can also carry a parasite on their feet. The deeds and rewards those who or a colleague who saw so- An investigation done after parasite can penetrate the skin on humans and cause a condition know as “duck itch”or “swimmers itch,” one are “Caught in the Act.” and-so doing something. It’s Onie filed a complaint of age reason why officials discourage people from feeding ducks and geese where people are swimming. Town employees have fairly low key,” said Dunn. been taken by surprise re- He said the employees cently when a fellow employ- who have been caught doing RY RGE •RE U ST State beaches looking good but ee or boss “tattles” on their good are rewarded with a $5 S • O S R C A positive tales and warming Dunkin’ Donuts gift certifi- I T T I V acts involving children, the cate and a write up. Recipi- E

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E M I • summer heat beating down “We can’t test everywhere throughout the summer un- idea toward the end of last things more than anything. on the Lakes Region people that people swim but we do less lab results show bacteria year after receiving similar We’ve had 12 or so people Dr. Hugh’s Dental PC are swarming to local beach- test the popular swimming counts higher than 88 parts suggestions from the Safety since we started, and the 13th Hubert W. Hawkins IV MPH DDS es to seek respite from the re- areas and advise the towns per million. Depending on Committee, which works on will be announced during the 209 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH cent heat wave. With this in- or the beach owners if any how high over the state limit morale issues within the selectmen’s meeting (603) 444-4141 flux of beachgoers and swim- problems are detected,” said those counts are, a beach may town. (Wednesday),” said Dunn. Beautiful Ceramic Crowns mers comes an increase in Program Director Sonya be posted with an advisory, Standards are high to re- The first recipients to ever in One Visit. bacteria entering New Carlson. warning swimmers about port someone who has gone receive the “Caught in the DrHughsDental.com Hampshire’s waters, moni- Some towns like North- the bacterial counts. out of their way for others, Act” award on behalf of the tored closely by the State field monitor their waters SEE BEACHES PAGE A9 although over a dozen em- SEE CAUGHT PAGE A9 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC JULY 15, 2010 Heifetz International Music Institute students to play in Gilford On Sunday July 18, at 3 Italy, China, France and the Jeanne Davis Porter, a mem- demonstrations, and other free will offering will be col- located near the Gilford Vil- p.m. a concert of classical USA who are being prepared ber of the Wesley Arts Com- visual arts to the area over lected for scholarships. A re- lage exit off the Rt. 3 bypass music will be performed at for the concert stages of the mittee, has worked with Dr. the 25 years the group has ception for the students will on Rt. 11A. For more infor- First United Methodist world, gather to learn and Heifetz to make this free con- been in existence. follow in the Fireside Room. mation call Sharon at 528- Church on Route 11A in share at the Heifetz Institute cert possible. Porter stated, The concert is free but a The Methodist Church is 6485. Gilford. located at the Brewster Acad- “This is the fourth year we Performers are young emy. The Wesley Arts Com- have sponsored this concert. concert artists from Heifetz mittee of The First The young musicians are International Music Insti- Methodist Church is pleased very high caliber and we are Man crashes through his garage tute in Wolfeboro. Each sum- to bring these young people fortunate to have this oppor- On Thursday, July 8, the cer Douglas Wall arrived at flipped over,and landed back mer,students from Germany, to the local area to perform. tunity to host them for this Gilford Police Department the scene, he noted there was on its wheels 75 feet away concert.” and Gilford Fire Rescue re- heavy damage to the rear from the house. The Wesley Arts Commit- sponded to a motor vehicle wall of the garage and to the Gilford Fire Rescue Per- tee is an ongoing group that accident on 64 Foxglove Road large deck attached to the sonnel extricated Borden Teenager nearly drowns sponsors and encourages all in Gilford, where Bruce Bor- rear of the residency. and he was transported to sorts of Arts at the church den, 84, drove through the It was reported that Bor- LRGH, where his injuries for the community. They garage of his residence and den’s 2007 Toyota Avalon had were unknown at the time. in Winnipesaukee River have continually brought 100 feet down an embank- gone through the rear wall of Al’s Auto Towing responded LACONIA — While swim- scene, later assisted by the plays, art displays, poetry ment. the garage, dropped 20 feet to the scene and removed the ming with a group of teenage Laconia Police Department. readings, concerts, art When Field Training Offi- straight down the deck, vehicle. family members July 10 at One police officer entered 4:20 p.m., Ramatulia Kanu, the water and was able to lo- 19, of Manchester,jumped off cate Kanu. He performed Gilford PD responds to 269 calls July 6-11 the trestle bridge and experi- CPR until the emergency enced difficulty swimming. medical staff arrived. Police arrested James J. sault. mischief 3 requests for motorist After yelling for help and The victim was transport- Welcome, 27, of Gilford, and Police arrested Spiros G. 7 alarms assistance disappearing under the sur- ed to LRGH and later trans- charged him with simple as- Athanasopoulos, 31, of Gil- 52 traffic checks 7 civil matters face of water for an estimat- ported to the Dartmouth sault. ford, on a controlled drug act 10 motor vehicle 2 disturbances ed 10 minutes, family mem- Hitchcock hospital in Police arrested and and speeding. complaints 8 domestic disturbances bers frantically searched for Lebanon by helicopter. Kanu charged a juvenile, 17, with Police arrested Joshua 15 motor vehicle checks 3 motor vehicle lockouts Kanu until the Laconia Po- remains in serious resisting arrest or detention. Robert Shepard, 30, of Laco- 16 calls for an ambulance 8 requests for contracted lice Officers arrived at the condition. Police arrested Cassandra nia, and charged him with 7 motor vehicle accidents services J. Burdick, 22, Laconia, and driving after revocation or 8 reports of suspicious 5 pistol permits charged her with theft by suspension, driving without persons 1 mental person unauthorized taking or giving proof, and possession 7 larcenies 1 attempt to locate Gilford Public Library transfer, all other larceny of controlled/narcotic 2 alarms – burglaries 1 case of intoxication and simple assault. drugs. 2 car alarms 1 case of possible intoxi- Top Ten Requests Police arrested Mark Ed- 3 attempts to locate cation wards Reynolds, 44, of Gil- 5 reports of suspicious 6 fingerprints 1 shoplifter For The Week of July 9, 2010 ford on a bench warrant and vehicles 4 reports of existing 1 investigation for other charged him with simple as- 2 reports of criminal conditions departments 1. “Deadliest Sea” by Kalee Thompson 8 lost/found items 7 parking summons 2. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg 9 abandoned vehicles 1 brawl Larsson CORRECTION 1 service of paperwork 3 drug cases 3. “Sizzling Sixteen” by Janet Evanovich ● 9 animal complaints 1 DWI possible 4. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett 5 yard sale permits 1 untimely death – threat 5. “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult Last week’s police log er- sault. 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The two will set up shop at Gun- beque and Wiggie’s Sticky will alternate throughout stock, where connoisseurs Ribs. They’ll serve half the day. will devour and vote for racks and full racks, as well “I’ve seen people sit their favorite ribs. All pro- as pulled-pork sandwiches there all day to listen to the ceeds from the event will and barbecue chicken. Tro- Slippery Sneakers,” Bouch- help the Rotary support lo- phies will go to the top three er said. cal charities. This is the Ro- restaurants’ ribs, voted on Aside from music there tary’s sixth Ribfest – an idea by the people. FILE PHOTO will be a dunking booth, they got from the Nashua For anyone who wants to Seven-year-old twins Sierra and Savannah of Laconia eat sticky ribs at last year’s Ribfest. pottery demonstrations West Rotary Club – and it’s join in the festivities with- and handmade jewelry for been growing each year out eating ribs, Gunstock fare, like hamburgers, hot cream. worth of activities aside sale, and artist Larry since its inception. serves up more kid-friendly dogs, French fries and ice There’s a whole day’s from eating, from a classic Frates will be doing carica- tures. Kids’ activities include a bouncy house, model sail- Gilford collectors auctioning off cars, gas pumps and more boats, a petting zoo, cookie The Metz Collection in decorating, rock wall Gilford, often referred to as a climbing, henna tattoos museum, will be offered and, new this year, Dan piece by piece at auction on Grady’s Marvelous Mari- July 24. onette Medley. The fast- Included are wonderfully paced stringed puppet pro- restored, award winning au- duction includes tightrope tomobiles of national recog- and trapeze artistry per- nition. A 1932 Ford Deuce formed by the Eadarg Highboy roadster is regis- Brothers to the country tered in the Smithsonian and western strumming and has been recognized as one crooning of Conway Kitty. of the best roadsters in the Marionette Medley per- United States. Other auto- formances are at 1:30 p.m. mobiles include two Ford and 3 p.m. Fairlane retractable hardtop Boucher said it hasn’t convertibles from the late been confirmed, but 1950s, as well as a very COURTESY PHOTOS they’re hoping to have the unique 1966 customized F- space. At the site of their Dick and Chris Metz’s car collec- Gilford High School Robot- 100 pickup. beautiful home, they ex- tion and other memorabilia will ics team back again this Complimenting the car panded to include multiple be up for auction. year. Last year they collection is a vast array of showrooms to showcase brought their robot, and Petroliana, early gas pumps, their amazing collection. catalogue. demonstrations were popu- pedal cars, jukeboxes and ar- “It is hoped that the buy- “This is one of the most lar. cade and vending machines, ers will cherish these items remarkable collections I Rock’n Ribfest will be all of which have been beau- as we have,” Dick Metz stat- have encountered in over 35 held July 24 from 11 a.m. to tifully restored and repre- ed as he reflected on the vast years,” stated Paul McInnis 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for sent an era of the 1920s-1960s. collection of over 500 items. of the auction company. adults; children 5 and un- The collection represents Also included are baseball “People will be amazed when der are admitted free. many rare models like the and movie memorabilia, they arrive to see this collec- There are additional Rockola Commando jukebox many of which are auto- tion first hand. You do not charges for food, beverages, and many unusual advertis- graphed and well show- need to be a collector to ap- quad ride and some of the ing and promotional items. cased. preciate these items as they children’s activities. Over 20 early gasoline The auction is being con- would be great conversation With the event well-es- pumps are represented and ducted by Paul McInnis, Inc. pieces in anyone’s home or More details about the www.paulmcinnis.com. tablished at this point, “We include many extraordinary of North Hampton and will office.” auction can be seen at Both live and Internet billing just pray for good weather,” examples. take place on-site on Satur- will be available. Boucher said. 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Mazur was actually an Health, which contracts with LRGH to Keep an open mind doctor’s medical license suspended,” employee of Genesis Behavioral provide psychiatric services. The Belknap County commissioners have started their second summer tour of the county’s towns and city,continuing the conversation they Pets of the Week: SANDY and ALEX began a year ago. They were in Tilton last week, The secret life of dogs: gether and continue with where they received a lukewarm response to sev- some dogs travel far and the care they need: regular eral ideas thrown at the Board of Selectmen. wide, others are lucky grooming, keeping those Commission Vice Chairman Edward Philpot had enough to spend practically cocker spaniel ears clean, to repeat numerous times that the commission- their whole lives with one and ensuring Sandy is con- ers were simply passing along thoughts and sug- person, who loves them and fident and happy in her sur- gestions that they have heard from other towns cares for them. Alex, black, roundings. or constituents, as the Tilton selectmen were handsome, energetic, and Hospice placement – no ready to veto every idea he passed along. Those Sandy, elderly, enjoyed such adoption fee – just a perma- ideas ranged from privatizing the county nursing a life until their owner’s cir- nent loving home. Please, if cumstances changed in a you can commit to the needs home to regionalizing juvenile justice services. way that rendered him no of two wonderful dogs, It may well turn out that neither of those sug- longer able to keep his two please contact staff at the gestions is good for the county or its taxpayers. constant companions. New Hampshire Humane But at the same time, these discussions aren’t go- Sandy needs her brother, Society Shelter, Meredith ing to work if town and city officials aren’t will- she is blind you see. Alex Center Road, open Tuesday- ing to open their minds to the suggestions they’re knows he has a job to do, Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and hearing. Philpot noted that in the case of the make sure his sister is okay. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. nursing home proposition, they haven’t even be- We’re looking for a home www.nhhumane.org gun to discuss the details with the company that that will accept them to- has asked to buy it. Unfortunately, they may decide not to pursue those details at all if they keep getting resoundingly negative feedback. But FROM OUR READERS ● aren’t the details worth looking into? Shaving 10 percent off the county budget by privatizing the nursing home might sound really good to tax- Arizona law is fair and correct payers who are having trouble paying their bills. To the Editor: vide any food or shelter or if I have valid driver’s li- in the USA! Luckily there are town boards like Belmont’s, Concerning protecting protection, so their only re- cense, and if the car is legal- Obama seems to believe which met with the commissioners Monday.Bel- our borders, O’Reilly (Fox course is to return to Mexico ly and currently registered. that US laws don’t apply to mont selectmen were receptive to hearing all the News) and Obama have one (or thru Mexico to their That process must also show him or his goons in his ad- common factor: neither will homeland). Don’t waste any if I’m in the US legally. That ministration. For that alone commissioners’ ideas and agreed that looking in- listen! The solution that of our money on helping is all the AZ law requires, ex- he must be impeached, and to any changes that could save money is worth- O’Reilly seeks was well those thieves. actly as we would get treated then fired. Obama is obvi- while. In fact, one of the selectmen suggested demonstrated at the start of Every person in the USA here in NH. If in that process ously opposed to everything working with the county or other towns in the WWII with Japan. In similar must be subject to the same I was found to be illegally in right in the USA, as shown county to find a less expensive health care plan way we should create large identification process as all the US, current law says I regularly by his apologies for for town employees. border compounds, well proof us face anytime we are must be deported unless I can everything good in the USA! Like Belmont, Tilton’s selectmen agreed in the tected from passing into the stopped for any suspected lo- prove otherwise. USA, but easy to get back to cal law or rule violation. If That all seems to me to me Jack Stephenson end that cooperation is key to a healthy relation- Gilford ship amongst county communities and that the Mexico. Put all illegals into my inspection sticker is out absolutely fair and correct commissioners should consider proposals and those compounds, whenever of date I will get stopped, and for all. If you won’t accept they are caught. Don’t pro- will have to prove who I am, that, then you don’t believe suggestions with an open mind. It just took a lot longer to get to that point than in Belmont, where the sentiment seemed to be more “go for it” than MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS “I guess we should look into it, but proceed with By Aimee Kolomick, LCMHC, RPT, Genesis Behavioral Health ● caution.” The Belknap County Commission will continue this conversation in the next few weeks in its Play therapy: what is it and how does it treat trauma? other communities, including Meredith, San- bornton and Gilford. Let’s hope the selectmen in Play is the natural lan- ceptance, and self-efficacy, play, sand tray, dollhouses to safe play abruptly during guage of children. Children the belief that one can de- and art materials. The ther- traumatic play as a way to those towns are as willing to open their minds to are not likely to discuss pend upon himself and is apist provides an environ- regulate and end the play be- new ideas as Belmont’s selectmen. If we don’t what is on their minds, but, capable. ment that allows the use of cause it is becoming over- pursue change, everything will stay the same, or given the chance, will ex- Research shows that trau- materials that are nurtur- whelming. Children also likely get worse in terms of costs and govern- press thoughts and feelings matized children experi- ing, aggressive, real, fanta- move into safe play during mental processes. Town and city officials owe it through their play. Play al- ence the world in a different sy, wild animals, farm ani- exploration. Safe play ac- to taxpayers to look into every possibility to save lows distance from actual way. Their neurobiology is mals, landscaping and oth- tivities are also seen when time and money. And if the details ultimately events and gives opportuni- affected by their experi- ers. The child chooses how there is resolution of the mean more sacrifices than gains, then all deals ty for control and mastery. ences. The to use the materials. The traumatic event. Chronic are off and no harm is done. Like smiling and laughter, “fight/flight/freeze” re- therapist may or may not be abuse and neglect and/or se- play is universal. The na- sponse happens in the inner invited into the child’s play. vere post-traumatic stress ture of play makes play ther- brain and is activated too During a non-directive may result in children being apy an intervention that has easily by any perceived intervention, the therapist “stuck” in working stage Send us your great success rates with threat for children who have uses a technique called play with lack of resolution. children, adolescents and experienced trauma. The “tracking” that is similar to The therapist may decide it families. Young children do pathway to the reasoning the “self talk” we all have in is necessary to be more di- letters! not have the cognitive abili- and decision making part of our head. The therapist us- rective to move the child in- ty to process their thoughts the brain, the outer layer es a running dialogue stat- to resolution if this pattern We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too and feelings through “talk called the cortex, is slower ing what is happening in the goes on too long. congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- therapy,”and older children for them. Their brains are play and reflects the Children experiencing lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us may not be interested in “hardwired” to go straight thoughts and/or feelings of traumatic play have themes know! standard counseling inter- to survival mode. 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The child may move SEE THERAPY PAGE A5 JULY 15, 2010 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Learning cool turtle facts on a hot summer day

BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] oration helps camouflage Nearly 20 children spent them in the water. a hot summer day last week “If you looked up from in the comfort of the Gilford the bottom at them you are Library, hearing some cool looking toward the light so facts about Buckbeak the it is hard to see the light box turtle and a few of her shell. And when you look turtle friends. down in the water they The turtles live at the blend in with the dark gook Prescott Farm Environ- on the bottom of the pond,” mental Education Center in she said. Laconia, and Cathy Duffy, Everyone enjoyed the an- program manager and envi- tics as Bucky crawled over ronmental educator at to meet the other turtles. Prescott Farm, brought They raced across the floor, them to the library for some climbed over one another light reading and show-and- and nudged at some rasp- tell. berries Duffy had brought Duffy began by reading for them to eat. “Box Turtle at Long Pond” She pointed out that tur- by William T. George to in- tles should never be held up- troduce the kids to a day in side down but with two the life of a box turtle. The hands, “like a sandwich.” book also gave them lots of Flipping a turtle on its back turtle facts about where can cause pressure on its they live, what they do and lungs and make it hard to what they eat. As the poor PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES breathe. turtle in the story kept find- Cathy Duffy of Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center reads a story about box turtles before bringing out Bucky the Box Turtle and two The children were then aquatic turtles to show the children at Gilford Library. ing something to eat like invited to make a paper tur- juicy grapes or some wiggly tle of their own. After col- worms, raccoons and other the differences between tur- oring and cutting out the creatures managed to steal tles living on land and those pattern provided, it was it away. who prefer the water. A red- then folded to look just like “Poor box turtle’s not eared slider, not native to a box turtle. Six-year-old having much luck,” Duffy New Hampshire, had long Trevor and his sister Mor- read. claws that amazed the chil- gan were busy coloring but Eventually the turtle dren. The second was a pret- paused to say how much found a meal, burrowed in- ty painted turtle, often seen they enjoyed the day. to some pine needles to sunning themselves on Kathyrn Osbourn said she snuggle up for the night and rocks in lakes and ponds liked learning how to tell it was time for the boys and around the state. whether a box turtle is a boy girls to meet a real box tur- Duffy showed them the or a girl and 7-year-old Sa- tle. dark top and light under- vannah liked seeing the red- “Bucky” had been a pet side on the water turtles’ eared slider and his long whose family brought her to shells and explained the col- claws. the center about nine years

THERAPY (Continued from Page A4) tive and special to the child. Play therapists work with parents in different ways to be sure they are ac- tively involved in their child’s treatment. Parents can be taught to use play Three-year-old Morgan from Gilford peaks into a tank for another look at some water turtles, brought to the therapy techniques to im- library for a program by Cathy Duffy of the Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia. prove attachment with their child. Filial therapy,a specific type of play thera- ago when they could no they will be boys or girls. the state but Duffy told the py, teaches the parent the longer keep her. Duffy held “It all depends on how children that those are usu- basics of non-directive play Bucky up for them to see warm the eggs get in the ally pets that have been re- therapy. The parent and and said she believed Bucky nest,” Duffy said. leased into the wild. She child will initially work to- to be about 30 years old. But, The hinge on the turtle’s cautioned them that this is gether with the therapist she asked the children, is two shells seal up tight on a not a good practice and a and then move toward Bucky a boy or a girl? box turtle to help protect it new home should be found scheduled parent-child time “It’s a girl,” one child from predators. She pointed for unwanted pets rather at home using play therapy called out, pointing out the out they also have thirteen than letting them go in a skills and consulting the brown eyes on the turtle. “scoots” on their top shell world that is not familiar to therapist. They had learned from and each scoot has lines them. Play therapy is only one the story female box turtles that, when counted, can re- Next Duffy brought out of the best practices uti- have brown eyes while veal their age just like the two aquatic turtles and the lized by Genesis Behavioral males’ are red. Duffy told rings of a tree. group had a chance to see Cathy Duffy lets her turtles loose. Health to provide the high- them in New Hampshire Bucky is a three-toed box est quality of care for its this is true for both box tur- turtle from Florida, but clients. For more informa- tles and the less common New Hampshire also has tion about play therapy,con- wood turtle. Another fun the Eastern Box Turtle, ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS: tact Genesis Behavioral fact she revealed was when found generally along the Moving? Summer resident? Just getting back? Health at 524-1100 or visit turtles lay eggs it is not im- coast. Other types of turtles We need your help to continue sending your local newspaper at no cost to our customers www.genesisbh.org. mediately determined if can occasionally show up in located in the coverage area. Please contact us when there is going to be a change to your address. If you are leaving the area, we need to put a stop on your paper until you return. If we don't hear from you, the post office charges us to give us your new mailing information. Since there are many seasonal residents, this can be quite costly. So please show support to your local free paper and call us directly when you have a change of address. The circulation department can be reached by calling 569-8924 or toll free at 1-866-294-0320. Thank you in advance for your help. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER North Country Notebook JULY 15, 2010 A drive to move the air, and thoughts of times past North Country Notebook eyes, a story I’ve heard many a time at various functions and events down below the notches. This tickles me, because the place is for us so familiar, so much like home. All of my siblings and I worked there at some point in our lives, and today, even though we live only seven miles away, just a couple of ridges to the northwest, we make a point of going there several times a year savor the hotel’s flavor and food and hubbub of the dining room. John Harrigan On this day there were a It was an unusually hot lot of people in and on the day for life near the 45th Par- water.I wondered how many allel, about 95 in the shade, people would be on the 18- too hot for even flies to fly.On hole Panorama course far a day when no breeze stirs above, remembering what it flags or trees, there is one was like to caddy there, car- JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTOS sure-fire way to make the air rying doubles on a hot July Above: Aziscohos Dam is an imposing presence along Route 16, its steel and concrete hauled by ox-team a century ago from the nearest rail-head move - get into your truck day, a job on the cusp of be- in Colebrook. Inset: Horse-traffic was still very much in existence when Route 16 was laid out along old trails and footpaths through northwestern and go. ing eliminated by the arrival Maine, hence this watering trough built in 1925 at a roadside spring. Which way? We chose of the electric golf cart. Soon East - hadn’t been that way I left for other jobs like peel- mond was beached for so the possession of Colebrook in a while. I laid out a mental ing pulp and bagging gro- many years until finally get- physician Herb Gifford. I’ve course that would take us to ceries. Fellow caddy Steve ting cut up for scrap, past the held it in my hand. Errol to Rangeley to An- Barba stayed on and rose to place where I helped a sur- After lunch in Rangeley,it dover and back to Colebrook. managing partner. When vey crew rediscover the was south and east down When we make the turn we’re together, which is not Maine-New Hampshire state Route 17 and a stop at Coos off our road on South Hill on- often enough, we never lack line lost in an alder swamp so Canyon, a remarkable chasm to Fish Hatchery Road, we for stories. many years ago, past some of where rocks and sluices have are following the old trail Errol, a town where two the oddest geography in the been polished by eons of wa- used by the Coashaukees roads meet on the Upper An- East, is the Aziscohos Dam, a ter and countless genera- during their seasonal jour- droscoggin, a town many mandatory stop. Construct- tions of kids. neys between St. Francis vil- people somehow seem to ed in 1911, with steel and ce- “We live in northern New lage on the St. Lawrence to have never heard of, was ment hauled from the near- Hampshire,” I said to the eld- the headwaters of the An- jumping, but in these times, est railroad, in Colebrook, it erly lady inside the store, droscoggin. Route 26 follows Errol usually is. In winter was at the time the largest mineral and gift shop, “but some of their old trail today. it’s a major crossroads, gath- steel and concrete structure we pronounce it ‘Co-oss,’” The road twists and turns ering place and jumping-off on the continent (or so local and the lady replied sweetly, along the Mohawk River, point for snowmobiling, and boosters proclaimed). In “Well, we pronounce it named, local conjecture in spring, summer and fall 1980, when the lake was Kooze.” goes, for a battle with a raid- it’s ditto for thousands of drained for repair work on Just like Coos Bay in Ore- ing party of Mohawks from camp-owners and visitors the penstock and dam, arche- gon, I thought, and then re- the west, who attacked an en- flocking to the territory’s ologists discovered, along membered that there’s a Co- campment of Coashaukees woods, lakes mountains and the ancient channel of the has Brook running into the near what has long since streams. Errol’s long periods Magalloway, one of the most Merrimack down some- been called Battle Bridge. of quiet time are gone. The extensive and important pa- where in or near Manches- For the unprepared, the only time I can think of leo-Indian sites ever found, ter, and then there’s a trout The river still tumbles wild and free below the dam and down through sudden appearance of the when the place slows down yielding artifacts more than called coho, and yet we think the rugged landscape of northwestern Maine. massive, sprawling, beauti- enough to take a deep breath 9,000 years old. One, a our slew of “cohos” place- ful and imposing Balsams for what’s next is Mud Sea- mastodon flensing (skinning names stemmed from the re- Best to just enjoy the setting dozen weekly papers covering Grand Resort can be down- son. and cutting) tool, a beautiful- gion’s Coashaukees, an off- and the sound of the water, the northern two-thirds of right startling. Passersby of- On up Route 16, past ly worked piece of jasper-like shoot tribe of the Abenakis. and the squeals of kids hav- New Hampshire and parts of ten can scarcely believe their where the old steamer Dia- stone, was for many years in So one can only wonder. ing a great time down there Maine and Vermont. John in the canyon. Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Reviving old driveways Colebrook, NH 03576, or hooli- or filling cracks (This column runs in a [email protected]) before it’s too late! Unique Designs and Custom-Crafted Consignments Wanted Turn your un-needed items into CA$H. Jewelry in Gold, Silver and Precious Stones Open Accepting consignments for our upcoming Auctions including heavy equip., autos, snowmobiles, ATVs, watercraft, shop equip., hand/power Wed. thru Sat. 10 to 5 tools, lawn/garden equip., building supplies, restaurant equip., and much or by appointment more! We average over 400 bidders at our auctions. We can handle one Cash For Michael D. 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1-800-300-HEAT Laconia www.Fullers.com 524-1421 JULY 15, 2010 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 BRINGING UP BEN AND BABY Meghan Siegler / [email protected] ● Water games: the good, the bad and the ugly Last year, Ben refused to watching, Ben fell into the grab Ben but couldn’t get a shaken, and I probably will be that they should be. It was be- two different lakes, sticking take swimming lessons, so we pool – the deep end, where he hold of him. I watched him until Ben learns how to swim, cause Brandyn and I weren’t his face and head in the water were somewhat surprised had no chance of getting out thrashing about, horrified, understands that he needs an being more cautious that Ben and pretending to swim. I’m that at the first opportunity to himself. and felt an immense rush of adult with him any time he’s fell in the pool, and I’d like to not going to lie – having two jump in a pool this summer, Thankfully the friend I was relief when I saw him come near the water, and starts to think “the incident” will serve young children near open wa- he went for it. Well, he didn’t talking to saw Ben go under up and out of the water, at- exercise a bit more caution as a reminder to keep a close ter didn’t allow for a whole lot jump, exactly; it was more of immediately and ran to him, tached to Brandyn’s hand. when playing in or around eye on both my kids whenever of relaxation in those two a cautious, meandering walk with me trailing closely be- Five minutes later,Ben was pools and lakes. Since all of we’re around water. It’s when days. Being vigilant is a full- down the pool’s stairs – but hind and Brandyn headed to- fine and back to playing (real- those things probably won’t you get too comfortable that time, stressful job, but the joy only at first. He soon warmed ward him from the other di- ly far from the pool this time), gel for several more years, problems arise. of seeing Ben and Eisley up to the idea of going deeper, rection. It took probably three but I was still shaken. Heck, a summer days spent near wa- I’m thrilled that Ben spent splashing around with glee is likely because he was sharing seconds but seemed like min- week later, the very next time ter are going to be nerve the weekend following “the in- worth a trip to the beach or the pool with an older boy utes as my friend first tried to we were near water, I was still wracking – but I would argue cident” splashing around in the pool anytime. who impressively swam the length of the pool and back dozens of times while Ben Washington biographer visits Gilford library clung to the stair rail. In an ef- fort to have more fun – or BY JEAN M. CLARKE dictable, such as his legendary Providence Journal. He has “Make A Splash” Storytime! day-Friday, July 19-23, 9 maybe just to act like a big boy LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT Christmas Day strike at Tren- won two of American jour- We’ll sing songs, listen to a sto- a.m. - 12 noon. Do you like to – Ben started water-hopping Author Gerald Carbone ton, and his foray through the nalism's most prestigious ry and create a craft. Please make waves with your words? toward the deep end. We will visit the Gilford Library fog to nearly drive the British prizes--the American Society join us - no sign-up is required. Do characters, stories and warned him as he proceeded on Tuesday evening, July 20, from the field at Germantown. of Newspaper Editors Distin- Knit Wits, Friday, July scenes swim around in your forward that there was a big to present an overview of his It was an aggressive attack guished Writing Award and a 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. and brain? Then don’t miss the dip in the middle of the pool newest biography “Washing- that helped convince the John S. Knight Fellowship at Thursday,July 22, 6 p.m. - 8 boat! Join Captain of Creativ- and that the water would be ton: Lessons in Leadership.” French that the American Stanford University. He lives p.m. All are welcome for knit- ity Lani Voivod in this week- over his head. We also re- Before he became the “Father Army was worth supporting. in Warwick, Rhode Island and ting and conversation! long camp that will tap into minded him that he can’t of our Country” George Wash- In Washington, award-win- vacations in the Lakes Region. Summer Reading Drop- your imagination and give you swim. ington was the Commander in ning author Gerald M. Car- Join us for an in depth look in Craft, Saturday, July 17, the tools to improve your writ- But he didn’t listen and Chief of the Continental bone argues that it is this sort at one of America’s most in- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stop by the ing. Sign-up required. Cost walked himself right past the Army.In the year 1775, he took of fearless but not reckless, spiring leaders. Program be- Children's Room for a make-it $75. threshold, floundering as a group of men that had no ex- spontaneous but calculated, gins at 6:30 p.m. in the Gilford and take-it craft. Today's craft BabyGarten (Birth - 24 Brandyn pulled him back to perience, no tradition, and no offensive that is the corner- Library’s Meeting Room. will "Make a Splash” with a months), Tuesday, July 20, safety. training, and fought a pro- stone of Washington’s success Programs/Special Events “Go Fish” suncatcher. This is 11;30 a.m. - noon. Help foster We were happy that the in- tracted war against the best, on the battlefield and ultimate Foreign Movie Night, a self-directed craft and young early literacy skills in your ba- cident didn’t scare him most disciplined force in the victory. Thursday,July 15, 7 p.m. - 9 children may need parent's as- by. We’ll sing songs, share sto- enough to get him out of the world, the British Army. Gerald Carbone is the p.m. Join us to watch the sistance. ries, and move to the music. water, and also that he stayed As a leader, Washington in- award-winning author of sev- French film Seraphine (Not Mah Jong, Monday, July No sign-up required. on the shallower end where fluenced every phase of the eral books on the American rated). Based on the life of 19, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. One of the Rocky Shore Seatrek, anyone who can’t swim American Revolutionary War, Revolution including Wash- Seraphine Louis (1864-1942), oldest games in the world – Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. - 3 should stay. But that appar- from beginning to its end in ington and Nathanael Greene, this movie features Belgian Mah Jong – depends on skill, p.m. Take a “visit to the sea” ently wasn’t enough aquatic 1783. His offenses were as bril- and was a journalist for twen- actress Yolande Moreau, win- strategy and a certain degree with UNH Marine Docents excitement for one day: it was liant as they were unpre- ty-five years, mostly for the ner of the 2009 Best Actress of luck. Your choice - Chinese and a hands-on encounter after Ben was out of the pool Cesar. or American style. with a sampling of inter-tidal and dressed in regular clothes ANNOUNCEMENT Open Storytime, Friday, Teen Writing Rapids organisms, such as sea stars, that the fun really started. ● July 16, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Camp (grades 5 - 9), Mon- green crabs and sea urchins. Still playing with the afore- mentioned older boy (around Church auction the pool area despite our First United Methodist for previews. Antiques, fine warnings to stay away from Church will have a live auc- arts and crafts, vacation the edge), Ben missed the ball tion with auctioneer Jerry rentals, services and gift cer- that was thrown to him, and Love at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, tificates will be available. it landed, of course, in the July 28. There will also be a The church is located at 18 pool. In the split second that silent auction, quicksale and Wesley Way in Gilford. Brandyn and I were not food. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Cochran Memor- Howe: Nighswander, Martin & Cormier. “However, this June Everett & Gwendolyn I. Pitou & Milo Pike Fund. Shel- R. Everett & Gwendolyn I. ial, Priscilla C. Colby Memori- Mitchell Professional Associa- marked 55 years of scholar- Cochran Memorial. Aimee B. by T. Howard: John P. Ball Cochran Memorial. Olivia O. al, Rebecca A. Tebbetts Memo- tion Scholarship in Honor of ships awarded to Lakes Region Breton: Jenni Ann Harmon Memorial, R. Everett & Gwen- Searle: R. Everett & Gwendolyn rial. Sarah A. Healy: Leo J. & Arthur H. Nighswander. students. It all started with a Memorial, Everett J. Sanborn, dolyn I. Cochran Memorial, I. Cochran Memorial, Douglas Esther L. Barcomb Fund, R. Meredith A. Imbimbo: R. handful of concerned and ded- Sr.and Viola F.Sanborn Memo- Gilford Rotary Club, Gwen- & Alison Scott Award. Lindsay Everett & Gwendolyn I. Everett & Gwendolyn I. icated citizens with the goal of rial. Christian G. Bua: Annalee dolyn A. Lund Memorial. Julia M. Tebbetts: R. Everett & Gwen- Cochran Memorial. Courtney Cochran Memorial. Samantha promoting and encouraging Thorndike Art Award. Lainie A. Kallmerten: Laconia Eye As- dolyn I. Cochran Memorial. E. Knowles: R. Everett & Gwen- L. Lagace: VFW Nursing scholarship opportunities, as E. Byer: Drouin-MacEslin sociates Award. Nakayla K. Christine E. Vigue: R. Everett dolyn I. Cochran Memorial, Award. Chelsee J. Murphy: Ar- well as simplifying the applica- Award, Gilford Professional LaCroix: R. Everett & Gwen- & Gwendolyn I. Cochran Gilmanton PTA. Megan A. Ko- line Gifford "Piff" Kelley Memo- tion process for local students, Firefighters Local #3517 Schol- dolyn I. Cochran Memorial. Memorial. Sarah V. Watson: rber: R. Everett & Gwendolyn I. rial, Jane G. Lessard Memori- and facilitating the review and arship in Memory of Nicholas Andrew A. Lagace: R. Everett Burton & Dorothy Kellogg Cochran Memorial. Rachel C. al, George H. "Cy" Philbrook & selection process for donors.” Palisi. Kimberly A. Clark: R. & Gwendolyn I. Cochran Trust. Megan L. Wernig: Aaron Morrison: Opechee Garden Barbara E. Philbrook Nursing According to Judi Tucker, Everett & Gwendolyn I. Memorial. Kara E. LeClair: La- T. Francoeur Memorial, Bruce Club, James P. Rogers Fund, Scholarship in Memory of Lil- “Since 1956, nearly $3.9 Million Cochran Memorial. Brittany J. conia Eye Associates Award, L. Shaw & Bruce Scott Shaw Norman C. & Mary M. Vander- lias Watson Philbrook. Sarah has been awarded to over 3,800 Colbath: Penny Pitou & Milo Penny Pitou & Milo Pike Fund. Memorial. Dennis C. Willgo- Noot Award. Tyler P. Murphy: K. Rouhan: Penny Pitou & Mi- recipients – thanks to the gen- Pike Fund, Mallorie Claire Matthew P. Livernois: R. ose: James S. Farr Memorial, Aaron T. Francoeur Memorial, lo Pike Fund, Douglas & Alison erosity of 470 donors, not in- Roux Memorial. Kayla D. Coop- Everett & Gwendolyn I. Stover Family Memorial. John L. Paradise Memorial, Scott Award. Shaw D. Terrill: cluding the thousands who er: R. Everett & Gwendolyn I. Cochran Memorial. Amber C. Entering Sophomores James P.Rogers Fund. Lindsey Lakes Region Rotary Club, have contributed to memorial Cochran Memorial, James P. Matsumoto: Opechee Garden Sarah M. Ayer: Edmond P.& F. Nelson: Alton & Emily Fair- Bruce L. Shaw & Bruce Scott funds or special fundraisers. Rogers Fund. Chelsea E. Cosse- Club, James P. Rogers Fund, Lillian M. Roucher & Claire brother Award, Aaron T. Fran- Shaw Memorial. Lisa A. Vigue: As president of the Lakes Re- boom: Martha Virginia Wood Wilderness Youth Fund. Kia A. Roux Nursing Memorial. coeur Memorial, Douglas & Al- Belknap County Sportsmen's gion Scholarship Foundation Guild Memorial. Benjamin K. Matthews: R. Everett & Gwen- Mackenzie J. Billin: R. Everett ison Scott Award. Christine M. Association, James P. Rogers and donor representative for Craver: R. Everett & Gwen- dolyn I. Cochran Memorial. & Gwendolyn I. Cochran O'Brien: R. Everett & Gwen- Fund. Nathaniel P. Weeks: La- the Michael S. Tucker Memor- dolyn I. Cochran Memorial. Zachary Scott Messier: Alexan- Memorial. Thomas E. Clark: R. dolyn I. Cochran Memorial. conia Eye Associates Award, ial Fund, I am proud of the suc- Alexa W. Davis: R. Everett & der Daniel Rowson Memorial. Everett & Gwendolyn I. Katherine L. Potter: Thomas S. William “Bill” H. Veazey cess of the foundation and so Gwendolyn I. Cochran Memor- Chelsea M. Parent: R. Everett & Cochran Memorial. Christina Fabian Memorial, David Fil- Memorial. Samuel S. Willgo- very grateful to the countless ial. Danielle E. Dean: Aaron T. lion Memorial. Christianna M. ose: B. Charles Smith II Memo- donors and volunteers who Francoeur Memorial, Alexan- Shurbert: R. Everett & Gwen- rial. have made this possible. My der Daniel Rowson Memorial. dolyn I. Cochran Memorial, Entering Seniors congratulations and best wish- Ashley A. DiMartino: R. Lakeport Woman's Club. Ethan Athena A. Adair: R. Everett es to the following 305 college- Everett & Gwendolyn I. Simoneau: Aaron T.Francoeur & Gwendolyn I. Cochran bound students who have been Cochran Memorial. Christine Memorial. Eric E. Walsh: R. Memorial, Gilford Profession- awarded a total of $247,490 in M. Drever: Laconia High Everett & Gwendolyn I. al Firefighters Local #3517 scholarships from 199 generous School Class of 1950, Esther Cochran Memorial, Gilford Po- Scholarship in Memory of donors this year:” Nighswander Memorial, F. lice Relief Association - Officer Nicholas Palisi. Britni Baron: Gilford High School Robert Sleeper Memorial. Za- Kainen Flynn Memorial, Mark Aaron T. Francoeur Memorial. Entering Freshmen ckarie M. Farrell: Jonathan E. Miller Memorial. Sara E. Godek: Opechee Gar- Prezley M. Adair: Laconia- Calley Memorial, James P. Entering Juniors den Club, Norman C. & Mary Gilford Lions Club, Opechee Rogers Fund, Thomas F. Sulli- Evgenia I. Badamshina: M. VanderNoot Award. Garden Club, Wilderness van Memorial. 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Youth Fund. Andrew L. Gilford Professional Firefight- COURTESY PHOTO Douglas & Alison Scott Award. Gwendolyn I. Cochran Memor- Aldridge: Laconia Eye Associ- ers Local #3517 Scholarship in Samantha Bauer: Belknap ial, James P. Rogers Fund. ates Award, Annalee Memory of Nicholas Palisi, Memorial scholarships County Sportsmen's Associa- Alyssa K. Hopkins: R. Everett Thorndike Art Award. Patrick Lakes Region Board of Real- A $2,691.42 check from the Aaron T. Francoeur Scholarship tion, R. Everett & Gwendolyn I. & Gwendolyn I. Cochran R. Altmire: Good Sport Road tors. Brooke A. Guay: Gilford Foundation Inc. is given to the Nathan J. Babcock Memorial Cochran Memorial, James P. Memorial, Laconia High Race Award, Laconia Eye As- Education Association. Kevin Scholarship Fund Inc. The money was raised during the 17th Rogers Fund. Samantha R. School Class of 1910, St. James sociates Award, Nighswander, P. Hackett: Good Sport Road Annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament back Burk: Belknap County Sports- Church of Laconia,Elsie B.Mc- Martin & Mitchell Professional Race Award, James E. Lucas, in March. This $2,691.42 will be awarded as scholarships to men's Association, R. Everett & Carthy Willey Nursing Fund. Association Scholarship in Jr.Memorial, Marilyn Martone Gilford students and will be given in Nathan’s memory. Additional Gwendolyn I. Cochran Me- Laurel M. Jansury: R. Everett Honor of Arthur H. Nighswan- Santaniello Memorial, Douglas award recipients were presented with scholarships in Aaron’s morial. Anneliese Buttinger: & Gwendolyn I. Cochran der. Caitlin R. Andrews: & Alison Scott Award. Tiffani memory during awards night this past spring. Pictured from left to Dr. Joseph W. Gage Memorial, Memorial, Zonta Club of the right are Francoeur/Babcock Tournament Committee Members: Ann Jewett-Steele Memorial, Lakes Region. Stephanie D. Jim Babcock, Virginia Babcock, Thom Francoeur and Parks and Bruce L. Shaw & Bruce Scott Mann: R. Everett & Gwendolyn Recreation Director Herb Greene. Shaw Memorial. Roxey G. Con- I. Cochran Memorial, Lakeport nelly: R. Everett & Gwendolyn Woman's Club. Allison C. Mur- I. Cochran Memorial. Jessica phy: R. Everett & Gwendolyn I. OPEN FOR THE SEASON! M. Giguere: Chester Perkins SEE SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE A13 Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) Description: • 7/16-inch long metallic green beetles with copper-brown wing covers Affected species: • Adult beetles feed on over 300 species of ornamental plants, with roses, lin- dens, crabapples, elms, birch, and maples being favorites. 7 Days a Week • 11am - "till the Wolfe Howls" Contact Mark Liebert (ISA and NH Certified Arborist) for a free pest management consultation. 603.569.1047 soft serve www.wolfetrapgrillandbar.com 32 Suncook Valley Road • Alton Circle • Route 28 South ice cream (603) 279-9950 603-875-1000 • www.RRDeli.com • www.RRKayak.com July 13th - The Paddle Club: Bring canoe or kayak (rentals available for $10) and paddle w/us as we explore waterways. [email protected] UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Call or visit Alton Parks and Rec to register • 875-0109 ([email protected]) or register at the Deli. Sponsored by Alton Parks and Rec Sandy Point Restaurant Open for Dinner & Lunch Daily Dinner Reservations Suggested

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BILLINGS (Continued from Page A1) BEACHES (Continued from Page A1) had filed suit with the Nor- complaint and lawsuit were pletely unaware of that his- Billings wrote in a statement “We make phone calls to up to a week. The itch can be folk Superior Court in 2006 filed, Billings was dean of tory,”Billings told the Steam- to the Steamer. whoever is in charge of the addressed with over-the- alleging age discrimination, students in the upper school er. Billings was hired as prin- beach and provide them with counter medications but the interference with her con- at Maimonides. He became In response to the age dis- cipal of GES in 2009. Larry yellow warning signs to let rash will eventually disap- tract and defamation. A Tab Maimonides general studies crimination allegation, Onie told the Steamer that he people know there is a prob- pear on its own. Carlson said story says that in 2008, a Su- principal July 1, 2007. He in- Billings denied that he was did not believe Billings told lem and it might not be a good washing will help prevent perior Court judge dismissed terviewed Onie July 11, 2007. aware of the ages of any of DeMinico or the School idea to swim there,” Carlson the rash or people should the age discrimination and In his response to the com- the candidates he inter- Board about his wife’s claim, said. simply avoid swimming in contract interference claims plaint, filed Oct. 22, 2007 with viewed. The response to the but DeMinico said that at the From there the inspectors water with ducks and geese against the school, but a jury the MCAD, Billings denied MCAD complaint also states time of his interview, continue collecting samples present. was asked to decide whether that he had any knowledge of that Billings hired four peo- Billings was open and honest every day until the bacteria “That’s why people actions taken by the two the lawsuit. ple for Maimonides; two regarding the complaint that counts return to state stan- shouldn’t feed them at the school administrators con- “He had no contact with were under 40, and two were Onie had filed against him in dards. The results are back beach. You don’t want to en- stituted defamation. On June the complainant in his pre- over 55. 2007. from the lab within 24 hours courage them to stay where 23, 2009, the jury agreed that vious positions with the Evidence provided by “We were very impressed after a water sample is taken people are swimming,” she Onie’s claims that the defen- school, and was unaware of Billings and Coppock to the with him, and he was very and advisories are removed said. dants had made false reports her discrimination claim MCAD included the resumes upfront,” DeMinico said, as soon as a good result is Lifeguards also suggest of misconduct constituted when he interviewed her … and interview forms filled adding that he spoke with nu- found. people towel dry thoroughly defamation. In the claim He could not ‘retailiate’ out by Billings for all the can- merous people from Mai- “We only test for E.coli when getting out of the wa- against Nancy Posner, a for- against her for conduct of didates he interviewed. monides, aside from Billings’ (Escherichia coli) because ter and use lots of sunscreen mer elementary school prin- which he was not aware,” Billings used a standard references, and “they could- there are so many other to help keep the parasite cipal at Maimonides, the ju- Billings’ position statement questionnaire he created for n’t say enough about him.” things that could be present from infesting the skin. ry awarded $10,756 in dam- says. all interviewees, asking Around the same time but E.coli counts are a good Carlson said it is not a ages. Larry Onie said he has them the same questions and that Billings interviewed indicator that there’s a prob- good idea to bring pets to the Onie’s current complaint documentation to prove that rating their responses. Onie Onie, he interviewed anoth- lem with the waters,” she beach either as fecal matter alleges that Billings was Billings did know about the scored a 64, while his top two er former Maimonides said. from them could also cause aware of the complaint she claim, but the documents are candidates scored a 72 and a teacher, Evelyn Berman, for Unlike cyanobacteria, problems with bacteria. had filed with the MCAD in not public records at this 65. The response further ex- a first-grade teaching posi- which causes an obvious “If you do bring your dog 2005 and the subsequent law- point. plains Billings’ reasons for tion but did not hire her. blue-green appearance to the it’s important to clean up af- suit filed in 2006, and that he “At the time I sat and de- not calling Onie back for a Berman later filed a discrim- water, a beachgoer is gener- ter them and keep any feces didn’t hire her because of it. liberated the sixth-grade second interview, including ination and retaliation com- ally not going to notice any away from the water,” she At the time Onie’s first teaching position I was com- her alleged “lack of knowl- plaint with the MCAD. problem with E.coli as it is said. edge of current teaching the- Berman later accused detected in laboratories, but So far the summer advi- ory,” her alleged admission Billings, in a Brookline Tab Carlson said there a few sories have been on par with CAUGHT (Continued from Page A1) that she has not done any pro- story, of lying under oath in signs people can look for that last year with 15 advisories fessional development in his response to her com- might indicate water quality. posted around the state. In town include Tom Aselton of them messages filled with three years and her alleged plaint. Berman ultimately “Fecal matter or a pres- the Lakes Region advisories Gilford Fire Rescue and safety and a coveted tour of statement that her profes- withdrew the complaint but ence of ducks and geese can for Opechee, Bartlett and Danielle LaFond of the Town the fire engine. sional growth is the result of wouldn’t retract the story give you a clue there could be Weirs Beaches were given Clerk’s office. Clairmont of the DPW isolated self-reflection. that was printed in the problems with the water.I al- earlier in the summer but The most recent recipi- was also acknowledged dur- The woman ultimately Brookline Tab. ways say if the water looks have since been removed. ents of the award include Gil- ing the employee barbecue hired for the position was 28 DeMinico said he and the gross then don’t go in.” Beachgoers can check the ford Fire Rescue firefighter for his act, which the anony- at the time of her interview, Gilford School Board are pre- Those other problems state’s Beach Inspection Pro- Nick Proulx and Lieutenant mous nominating group but Billings says she was pared to stand behind could include bacteria from gram website at Nick Mercuri, caught by Fire thought went beyond his call hired because of her educa- Billings should this go to tri- water fowl, which can cause www.des.nh.gov for up-to- Chief John Beland, and Ter- of duty. tional background and expe- al, calling Billings “as ethi- a condition commonly date advisories on cyanobac- ry Clairmont of the Depart- Clairmont is responsible rience and pointed to anoth- cal as the day is long.” known as “duck itch.” Oth- teria and E.coli or call the lo- ment of Public Works, for the renovation of the an- er,older woman he had hired Onie’s complaint will un- erwise known as “swim- cal health official in the town caught by an anonymous tique water pump that now for another position. dergo a discovery process mer’s itch,” it is primarily where they plan to swim. group of employees and citi- stands as the centerpiece at “Just three weeks prior to through the Norfolk Superi- caused by a tiny parasite car- “Swimming in a natural zens. the Potter Hill Triangle Park. interviewing Ms. Onie … I or Court before the court de- ried by aquatic and migrato- body of water can be a lot of Proulx and Mercuri were After receiving the historical hired a special educator who cides whether to bring it to ry birds. A patchy red pin- fun but people should be acknowledged on June 25 at but dysfunctional hand wa- was also let go by the Mai- trial. point rash forms on the skin, aware of the surroundings an employee barbecue for ter pump, Clairmont took his monides School at the same “We stand ready to sup- which will begin to itch with- and never drink the water,” their April 1 act. Both GFR own initiative to find and fab- time as Ms. Onie (in 2004) … port Jack and address it as it in 48 hours and can last for Carlson advised. employees were returning ricate needed parts for the The woman was 58 years old comes,” DeMinico said. “I from inspection in a fire pump to make it functional at the time of her re-hiring don’t see any wrongdoing … truck, and happened to drive again, and then created a and remains a dynamic and I’ve known Jack for a year by a group of children from new base and gave the pump effective member of the now,and I can’t think of a fin- a local day care center. a fresh coat of paint. school’s staff to this day,” er person.” Instead of just waving “People like being recog- back or tooting their horn at nized when they go above the excitable children, they and beyond,” Dunn said. parked the truck and spoke “Some people are shocked COLONIAL SIDING with the children, giving that they have been noticed.” July 23-26 HOME RENOVATIONS & PICK YOUR OWN July 28-31 RASPBERRIES! 7 PM BERRIES Alton Bay 875-2132 ______BERRY FIELDS OPEN AT 9:00 AM MAPLE SYRUP Sunday Matinee PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN Vinyl Siding, Storm Doors, Shutters & Gutters CONTAINERS AND CALL FOR THE July 25 • 2 PM Stand Open LATEST BERRY AVAILABILITY Window/Door Replacement, Kitchen & Baths Erin Murphy, Bo Guyer, Tom Mann, Rodney Martell, Laurie McDaniel Daily ********** Complete Interior & Exterior Remodeling at the Music Clinic, 197 Daniel Webster Hwy., Belmont, NH 10 AM-6:30 PM AT THE STAND AT 10 AM Call 603-677-2777 for information and reservations FRESH PICKED BERRIES Free Estimates Insured References ##### Tickets: $12.50 • $10.00 Seniors ##### 524-7673 ********** Sleeper Hill Rd., Gilford FACE BOOK AS SMITH FARM STAND No Salesman’s Commission Since 1976 Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by ERIC BLAU and MORT SHUMAN, based on JACQUES BREL’S Lyrics and Commentary. 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From July 23 said she immediately liked through 31, the new compa- Simpson and started teach- ny will perform “Jacques ing French and Acting class- Brel is alive and well and lives soon after. ing in Paris,” a popular mu- The building’s upstairs sical review with the trans- hallway eventually caught lated works of French singer- McDaniel’s eye and she saw songwriter Jacques Brel. an opportunity for a jewel The company is the brain- box theater. child of Laurie Woodaman “I’m sort of out to prove McDaniel, a language and that professional level the- acting teacher at the Music ater can be done in a unique Clinic. location,” McDaniel said. The Music Clinic, the Simpson gave the ap- Lakes Region School of Mu- proval for the formation of sic is owned and operated by the Music Clinic Theater Karen Simpson and teaches Company, and named Mc- skills and techniques in Daniel Artistic Director. singing and playing instru- Last fall, McDaniel cast ments to thousands of local “Jacques Brel is alive and children and adults. well and living in Paris” with McDaniel grew up in experienced local perform- COURTESY PHOTO Meredith and has 40 years of ers Bo Guyer, Tom Mann, Cast members of “Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris,” from left to right: Erin Murphy, Bo Guyer,Tom Mann, Rodney Martell, and Laurie experience as an actor, direc- Erin Murphy and Rodney Woodaman McDaniel. tor, producer, lyricist and Martell. singer having worked in arts The new Music Clinic traveled to Paris as a young lyrics whose themes deal “Marieke,” and “If We Only ry.That’s why we cast singers and education in New Eng- Theater has 40 seats and is man to pursue his interest in with war, lost love, death, Have Love” have been per- who are great actors.” land, California and in Eu- air conditioned with ample composing and performing hypocrisy, and “the human formed and recorded by McDaniel will also per- rope. McDaniel has per- parking. music. Brel worked his way values that connect us all.” artists such as Judy Collins, form in the review including formed fifty leading roles in “At this point my focus is through the Parisian cabaret “He had a very short life, David Bowie, Ray Charles singing “Ne Me Quitte Pas” theatres in New England and on the theater program and scene writing songs about but accomplished a lot in his and Frank Sinatra. in French. California, including East we want to attract more stu- the human condition, ulti- life,” McDaniel said. McDaniel said she and her The show opens on July 23 and West Coast productions dents and we also want to mately becoming one of Eu- “Jacques Brel is alive and husband lived for a time in and continues through July of “Jacques Brel is alive and build our audience,” Mc- rope’s beloved stars. He be- well and living in Paris” first France and are both fluent in 31 with no performance well and living in Paris.” Daniel said. came famous for his contri- opened in New York in 1968 French. Tuesday, July 27. All per- She returned to Meredith “Jacques Brel is alive and butions to music and film be- to rave reviews and has be- “I chose ‘Brel’ because I formances are at 7 p.m. with in 1992 and taught school be- well and living in Paris” is fore his death in 1978 at age come a classic staple of love the show; I’ve performed the exception of a Sunday fore working in her husband based on the songs of French 49. American musical theatre. in two productions and want- matinee at 2 p.m. on July 25. Robert McDaniel’s law office singer-songwriter Jacques McDaniel said in a state- Americans Mort Shuman ed to share it with a new au- “Jacques Brel is alive and as a paralegal. She still has a Brel. Born in Belgium to a ment that Brel is recognized and Eric Blau translated sev- dience” said McDaniel in the well and living in Paris” is passion for theater and middle-class family, Brel for his insightful, irreverent eral Brel songs into English statement. “This is not your billed as an adult cabaret due to form the musical. This in- typical musical. It’s a think- to mature language and troduced Brel to an Ameri- ing person’s show. There is themes. Tickets are $12.50, can audience made him pop- no overall plot. Instead, each seniors $10. For information GILFORD REAL ESTATE UPDATE ular. Brel’s classics song has its own dramatic and reservations call 677- “Carousel,” “Sons of,” setting and tells its own sto- 2777. Since the end of the Federal government’s $8,000 tax credit which expired on April 30th, sales of new homes fell 33% in May. This creates a ripple effect, since each new home built, on average, creates the equivalent of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in taxes paid to local and federal authorities, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The impact is felt across multiple industries, from manufacturers of insulation, roofing, lumber and other building materials. On the existing home sale market, 1/3 of homes for sale are in foreclosure. Yet this is a great time to buy since current 30/year mortgage rates are averaging 4.55%. On the Gilford scene, seven homes sold with a total value of $2,726,500 as compared to June of 2009 of 6 homes with a volume of $1,684,760. The million dollar difference can be attributed to one home sold for over one million dollars, and a second one sold for nearly half a million. The current inventory is 167 homes, and 78 condos. GILFORD HOMES SOLD IN JUNE 2010 No. Homes Sold Price Range Avg. Days on Market Avg. Selling Price 2 <200 36 $ 157,000 2 200/300 154 246,000 1 300/400 76 315,000 1 400/500 378 455,000 1 over 1 Million 192 1,150,000

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Classic car enthusiasts gathered by the Castle on Saturday despite frequent rains to show their vehicles that ranged from around 40 to nearly 100 years old. The show is done in col- laboration between the Lakes Region Model A Club, the Granite Region Antique Automobile Club of Ameri- PHOTOS BY ERIN PLUMMER Robert Valpey’s Studebaker truck. ca, and the Profile Automo- Antique cars line up for the Fourth Annual Antique and Classic Car Show. tive League. “I still think this is one of people away. has been learning the reins. “I went all the way to the best car shows in New “We’re surprised that “This show ahs gone from Texas to get it,” Hobbs said. Hampshire,” said Jeff De- there were as many hearty being relatively small to be- He has three other cars in Moura, president of the souls who came out in the ing very large,” Carlson said. his collection, including a Lakes Region Model A Club. rain,” said David Wiley, who “It’s still a fun day,it’s part 1956 Studebaker Skyhawk “It’s gotten bigger. This is Co-Chairs the show with his of the reason we attract so and a 1931 Chevrolet. definitely one of the most wife Karen Wiley. “We cer- many people,” said PAC Pres- His oldest car was the first sought-after shows because tainly appreciate them bring- ident Dave Russell. “They’re car he ever bought, purchas- of the location.” ing their cars in the bad all just good people to con- ing it in 1951 at the age of 17. DeMoura said the show weather.” verse with.” The car has been restored received 116 pre-registra- DeMoura said planning Cars were lined up around twice. tions and the rest was those started in January and saw the lawn for people to look at “I never stopped to think who came in that day. the departure of Granite Re- and their owners to show off. how many years I’ve owned This year saw close to 200 gion-AAC President Jack Paul and Marjorie Hobbs it,” Hobbs said. participants, a significant Armstrong. Willy Carlson of Sharon showed their 1953 Robert Valpey of Center decrease from last year’s 425 took Armstrong’s place and Hudson Hornet. Paul Hobbs Harbor purchased his 1952 A 1953 Hudson Hornet owned by Paul and Marjorie Hobbs of Sharon. cars, though show organiz- while Carlson said Arm- said he bought the car 11 Studebaker truck at a car ers said the rain kept many strong left big shoes to fill, he years ago. show.The truck used to place cemetery monuments in ing through 48 countries and Pennsylvania. Valpey re- putting 148,000 miles on it in SAVE OVER $19,000!!! painted it and built a body on races across Europe, Asia, the back so it could pull a and other parts of the world. trailer. He said he is fond of the “It drives pretty well, car’s line. drives comfortably ay 60 on “I love it, some people YEAR LENGTH MAKE TYPE HP DRIVE/ENGINE PRICE the highway, has good think it’s boring,” Brown brakes, pretty heavy load,” said. 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GARDEN TOUR (Continued from Page A1) in many varieties. The Chesebroughs had several types of allium but one in particular stood out for its sheer size and astral beauty, even when the blooms had gone by. “You don’t see allium like that very often. It’s really lovely,”Zuccarelli comment- ed as she leaned in for a photo. Hundreds of brilliant lilies, hollyhocks, and a variety of countryside flowers bordered lawns at the Crow- el’s house, which were scat- tered with beds of gigantic blueberries, luscious grape arbors and a vegetable garden as well. A black hollyhock at the PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES Russell residence up the Above left: Garden enthusiasts packed the hall at Gilford Community Church to enjoy a luncheon prepared by the Opechee Garden Club as well as some shopping in Sheilah’s Boutique road caught a lot of atten- before heading out to admire the lovely country gardens presented as part of this year’s garden club tour. Above right: People taking part in the annual tour were treated to beautiful tion, too, as the stem of near- country flowers and beautiful views at the six stops along the route, including this garden on Schoolhouse Hill Road overlooking Belknap Mountain and the valley below. ly black blossoms shot up amidst a spray of large white cropped up from the hillside tain where many other like delphinium, hosta, lilies grapes sprouted around the Two lakeside gardens daisies. Fat juicy raspberries overlooking Belknap Moun- species of country flowers, and even rhubarb and more lawn and meadow’s edge. were equally enticing on the tour as they offered vistas of Lake Winnipesaukee with country gardens in full bloom tumbling to the shore- line. Visitors were amazed as they wandered the sloped paths between the flower beds at the Breed-Hill family’s home on Belknap Point Road. The landscaping was dotted with beds of cut flowers, Dwarf Korean Lilac, iris, hydrangea, roses and Rudbeckia, all of which created a stunning framework for views of Mount Wash- ington in the distance. One of the final stops on the tour was a visit to Club Vice-President Sandy Hickok’s home on Belknap Point. There table settings were arranged in the yard and on her stone patio, put together by club members to the theme, “Garden Party.” Chairman for the table setting committee, Judy Ri- ley, said members were en- couraged to create a table set to their own interpretation. “This is the first year we’ve done this, but it’s been very popular and we’ll be doing it again next year,“ Riley said. Former club President Sandy Gove had the unique idea to present four different place settings on her table, each representing one of the four seasons. Chinese New Year with a floral arrangement of blossoms bursting like fireworks, a delicate Spring in Paris setting, Sum- mer at the Beach, complete with sand, Sea Holly, Blue Hydrangea and colorful plastic wine cups, and finally a fall political setting all made for a beautiful and decorative year round display. “I used both elephants and donkeys as decorations in the fall political setting so as not to be biased,” Gove laughed, “and I took snake root and goose-necked loosestrife from my garden and added red roses as part of the floral piece for it.” She explained the red rose is the national flower, making it relevant in the fall table setting theme she created. Back at Gilford Commu- nity Church, a light lunch of chicken salad and Asian garden salads, prepared by the club, was enjoyed throughout the day and people were also able to shop the crafts offered for sale in Sheilah’s Boutique. Handcrafted rugs, scarves, note paper, garden ornaments, frames and pottery were among the many treasures found at the boutique. Approximately 300 people participated in the tour and luncheon this year. Proceeds from the day benefited the Opechee Garden Club’s Evergreen Fund grant program and other scholarship funds presented annually to students pursuing careers in environmental sciences, horticulture and other outdoor-oriented fields of study. B THE GILFORD STEAMER COMMUNITY JULY 15, 2010 National win opens many doors for blues brothers BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] Gilford’s own Michael Vincent and Doubleshot band has won the first ever Granite State Blues Chal- lenge in the youth division and plans to perform in Memphis next winter. The first winners of the new statewide challenge, the band also hopes to sign a record deal in Memphis this year, since many record la- bel producers and scouts will be mingling during their performance. The Blues Challenge, held in New Boston, also gives the band an opportunity to play at a premiere blues festival in August and at this year’s White Mountain Boogie and Blues festival. The three 19-year-old band mates and Gilford High School graduates have been playing together under this name since 2006, and have finally made a step in advanc- ing their musical careers for the better, playing the music that they love best. Lead singer and guitarist COURTESY PHOTOS The Michael Vincent Band of Gilford takes home the Granite State Blues Challenge win in the youth division Mike Vincent and bass play- this year. er Dan McLaughlin have jammed out together since sixth grade, and when their deavors. enough to carry on the tradi- further,” said McLaughlin. friend and drummer Dan He- The band’s favorite classic tion, which is where this trio Since the band’s first gig witt joined them, they knew rock stars, blues legends, and wants to step in. Eric Clap- at Goodfellas, now known as that the band had something experimental sound defines ton is also another favorite the Funky Monkey, the trio special. the band and makes them artist, and the boys said they got hooked and signed up for “We will never lose this unique for their age, since appreciated the fact that he dozens and dozens more gigs band. There is something blues is not typically part of has experimented with dif- over the years, attempting to magical with us,” said Vin- music’s mainstream. ferent genres over the years. make a name for themselves. cent. The Allman Brothers, “Some of our influences They often travel through Michael Vincent, lead singer and guitarist, spent months down in McLaughlin said he Jimmi Henrix, Stevie Ray died early. We are going per- Massachusetts and Maine Mississippi jamming out to blues music and networking for the sake knows what to expect from Vaughn, and Muddy Waters haps where they couldn’t for shows, and the boys said of his band. his band mates and is able to were all influences on the have gone. We are a new gen- that performing anywhere in feed off of them during per- band, although many of eration with the Internet, New Hampshire always feels The band is also looking da to expand their audience, formances or creative en- these artists did not live long and we can take things a step like home. to do a tour this fall in Flori- a goal Vincent has been working toward over the last few months. “I have been playing the Blowing bubbles: Gilford tots get an intro to swimming blues in Mississippi for a year or so and making con- BY DONNA RHODES tacts,” said Vincent. [email protected] He said a lot of his friends There was a lot of appreciate the band’s music, splishin’ and a-splashin’ go- and while audiences in New ing on at Gilford Beach last England are great, blues mu- Friday morning during a sic is a significant part of the made-for-kids swim class history and culture down in called Mommy and Me (and the south and the apprecia- Daddy Too) Go to the Beach. tion for it is overwhelming. Three toddlers, two “It’s part of their culture moms and a nanny all wad- more so than just entertain- ed into the cool waters of ment,” said Vincent, al- Lake Winnipesaukee on a though he enjoys playing hot summer day with life- around home as well. “I guard/swim instructors found that playing in New Alanna Melendez and Jen- England and the northern na Macone to practice their states can give you a piece of new skills, sing a few songs mind. It’s a history lesson for and have a lot of fun. people here.” “It’s all about making Vincent explained that a them comfortable in the wa- lot of people from New Eng- ter, and having the moms or land probably never got the dads with them helps with chance to see Muddy Waters that, too,” said Macone. or Stevie Ray Vaughn play, The intent of the intro- even if they loved their mu- ductory swim class, spon- sic, verse residents from the sored by the Gilford Parks south who feel very connect- and Recreation Depart- ed to their past through this ment, is to take a bit of the same music. fear of the water away while PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES “Music speaks to people,” teaching useful skills to As Abigail Morin practiced floating with her mom Mary, she leaned in close to try to steal a kiss from Sean Ellis as his mom Loreen assisted him. said McLaughlin, which is children up to five years old. The two toddlers were taking part in the Mommy and Me (and Daddy too) Go to the Beach swim class in Gilford. why he and his band mates Singing and swimming enjoy performing so much. seem to work magic in the lesson then moved on to an- ger to get her “motorboat” trieve the neon rings. In the though she might like to “A song can save someone’s water, the instructors said. other warm up song as they revving up and as the song meantime Sean and Abigail steal a quick kiss. life.” Macone and Melendez re- all sang “This is the way we reached the final line, “Mo- were able to be coaxed deep- This is the second year of “With all the troubles in viewed a game plan of songs …” splash our hands, scoop torboat, motorboat, step on er and deeper into the water, the Mommy and Me (and the world,” added Vincent, and activities before the tots our arms and “get our bel- the gas,” she kicked as hard dipping under the surface a Daddy Too) Go to the Beach “we are trying to push the arrived for their class. Since lies wet,” with moms help- as she could. bit as their confidence grew, classes. Melendez said the idea that music is a piece of keeping the attention of tod- ing the children go through “I like that one,” she too. program was designed as a mind. It seems that music dlers isn’t always easy, Ma- all the motions. Next up was called out with a big grin When Melendez and Ma- precursor to Level One les- has faded away.” cone said they try to use some bubble blowing, where amidst the waves she had cone began to sing “Twinkle, sons, easing them gradually Before their big festival songs and games that appeal moms scooped up water for created. Twinkle Little Star” the into learning how to swim. and concert performances in to their little students. them to blow into. Instruc- In the meantime, Jade three youngsters, cradled in The classes are held on Tues- the upcoming months, the “The Motor Boat song tors said this is a fun way to was anxious to work on her their grown up’s arms, day and Thursday mornings band also plans to make a few just puts a smile on their get little ones used to putting newfound underwater stretched out in the lake and from 11:30 a.m. until noon more road trips down south face even if they are a little their faces in the water and skills. When the class moved practiced being comfortable and parental participation is to practice and perform. upset. Waves in the lake can judging from the smile on on to picking up rings from with the concept of floating. required for this age group. Although they realize be a little frightening some- Sean‘s face, it worked. the shallow waters, she “I want to do that again,” Session 1 will wrap up next times are tough, they want to times but they all love that After singing about frogs showed everyone she had no said Sean, suspended in the week but classes will start live off of their music, just song,” she said. and doing other fun water fear. Her instructors were water in his mother Loreen’s up again for children 5 and enough to get by and do what Sean Ellis and his class- activities, the all-time fa- excited to see the progress arms. under as Session 2 begins on they love to do. mates Abigail Morin and vorite Motorboat Song was over just a few weeks. Abigail, on the other July 20 and runs for three “There is this unbeliev- Jade Nicolas of Gilford all announced. “Motorboat” “Jade - Good for you! Do hand, found that perhaps weeks. Cost for the lessons is able history to the blues. waded in and awaited the gives them a chance to lay that again,” Melendez and she liked Sean as much as $25 per session and interest- Blues music won’t die – all day’s lesson last Friday. back in their moms’ arms Macone cheered as the “lit- she enjoyed her swim les- ed residents may register at music is blues rooted. It will Class began with The Hello and kick their feet harder tle mermaid” of the group sons. While floating on her the Gilford Beach from 9 always be underground, but Song as Melendez and Ma- and harder as each verse is ducked completely below the belly, she stretched herself a.m. until 5 p.m. any day of it will never die,” said cone welcome them to the sung. Little Abigail was ea- water time and again to re- closer and closer to Sean, as the week. McLaughlin. B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Community JULY 15, 2010 Comedian Juston McKinney keeps to The Middle

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LUXURY REAL ESTATE ALTON PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS July 20, 2010 The Alton Planning Board will consider the following application on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at a meeting to be held commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall (second floor). If applications are accepted, Public Hearings may then follow. Public Hearings may be held regarding any of the continued applications. The applications listed in this notice are in no particular order.

With 11 Acres of PRIVACY, this unique Panoramic views across Winnipesaukee in Combination of a superbly appointed 2004 home Applications for Public Hearing: Moultonborough WATERFRONT enjoys 598 Wolfeboro, SW exp., protected dock, 3 decks, & a quintessential 1907 church hall in Center Case #P10-10 Map 34 Lot 37-1 ft on Lake Winnipesaukee. Main house + wonderful indoor & outdoor living spaces Harbor offers 5,600sf of living area. Zoned for guest house totals 5,400sf. Incredible w/lake views, Exquisite interior: warm, Amended Site Plan indoor lap pool and painted mural. welcoming, beautifully maintained w/3 flrs of residential & comm/prof. space. It will capture living spaces 3300SF. your imagination with endless possibilities. Richard Saulnier 14 Mt. Major Highway Call 253-9360 $1,495,000 Call 569-3128 $1,395,000 Call 253-9360 $917,000 Application submitted by Richard Saulnier to amend a previously approved site plan to convert a retail space back to an apartment. This unit was orig- inally approved as an apartment, changed to retail and now proposed to convert back to an apartment. This parcel is located in the Residential Home sweet home page Commercial zone. This is a second hearing due to incomplete abutter noti- fication. MaxfieldRealEstate.com Case # P10-21 Map 14 Lot 20 Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the ideal location to explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond. 4 Lot Subdivision MaxfieldRealEstate.com is a true resource for buyers and sellers, and one more reason why Maxfield Real Daniel Weldon East Side Drive Estate is simply the best. Application submitted by Joseph Wichert of Joseph Wichert, LLS, Inc. on behalf of applicant Daniel Weldon to propose a 4 lot subdivision. This parcel was previously conditionally approved for an 8 lot subdivision which never received final approval and has been withdrawn. This parcel is located in the Lake Shore Residential Zone.

Case # P10-22 Map 14 Lot 21 Site Plan Industrial Communications & Electronics Inc. 486 East Side Drive Application submitted by Industrial Communications & Electronics, Inc. to MOULTONBOROUGH - Classic 1820 country ALTON - Looking for a great location for your ALTON - Log-sided Country Home on 14.5 acres propose to construct and maintain a 100 foot monopole wireless facility cape with over 4,000sf in exceptional business. This property is the former Tire at the top of a hill w views. This private year round and six accessory equipment shelters. This parcel is located in the condition, large rooms, new kitchen design, 3+ Warehouse. Price is for land and building only, setting is close to Roberts Cove to launch your Lakeshore Residential Zone. bdrms, new roof and 2 story barn. Private on equipment is negotiable. boat. Barn shed and garden area with room to 68 remarkable acres. expand! $670,000 (2818976) Call 253-9360 $339,000 (4006247) Call 875-3128 $279,500 (4003874) Call 875-3128 Need help? Place your Help Wanted ad this week!

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BARNSTEAD - Great vacations and time for NEW DURHAM- Kick back and relax. Very RUMNEY - PRICE REDUCED - Motivated Immediate Opening relaxation begin here! Nice sandy beach cute 3 bedroom, 4-season chalet with finished Sellers will entertain offers. 3BR cottage, Full Time Year Round Employment with dock and 100’ of frontage. 3 bedrooms, basement, great wrap around deck w/filtered knotty pine, HW floors. Rumney Bible large kitchen and well maintained. views of the mountains. Includes extra build- Conference. Two new Rinnai heaters. New Experience required - automotive ok. Paid vacations, retire- able lot. stove. ment account, health insurance available, and paid life insur- $198,500 (4003467) Call 875-3128 $169,000 (4004878) Call 875-3128 $99,900 (2740391) Call 253-9360 ance. Call or stop in today at: FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS INDEPENDENT MARINE, INC. Bringing People and Vacations Together GEORGIAN COLONIAL in the Lakes Region for over 50 years… 1204 Whittier Highway (Rt. 25), Moultonborough WOLFEBORO *SEASONAL AND Directly across from the Moultonborough Airport YEAR-ROUND RENTALS 476-5580 Please ask for either Jon or Janice. *Pam Toczko @ 253-9360 or e-mail – Elegant Georgian Colonial on 53 very private acres [email protected] bordering the Warren Brook with magnificent views *Jenn Snell @ 875-3128 or e-mail of Lake Wentworth and Mt. Shaw. Great value for [email protected] the right buyer. ALTON RENTALS KINGSWOOD YOUTH CENTER Weekly summer rentals available for $895,000 (2733661) Call 569-3128 Suncook Lake, Winnipesaukee, and Help Wanted : Executive Director Position Merrymeeting lake. Owners please call about our rental program. The Kingswood Youth Center, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization, is seeking applicants for the Executive Director position. Responsibilities LAND include communications and community relations, marketing, fund STRAFFORD- A rare opportunity to own your dream home on 158 acres of LACONIA- Rare opportunity! Covered boat house slips on Lake Town-to-Town development, program delivery, membership enhancement, financial woodland. Conservation easement insures preserving use and land for the future. Winnipesaukee. Amenities include; full service marina discounts, bath & management and strategic planning. Candidates must possess a $250,000 (2833343) Call 875-3128 laundry facilities, power, water, internet, parking, storage, & so much more! strong business and fund development acumen, as well as, strategic Close to all major routes. Starting @ $59,900 Call 253-9360 CLASSIFIEDS ALTON- Eighty Acres in a rural country setting with impressive vista views in all planning and program implementation. Bachelor’s Degree or equiva- directions. Travel 2,500 feet on an improved class VI road to the start of the land. FRANKLIN- In town 0.35 acre parcel priced to sell. Level site on high point located Many recreation uses possible. $179,900 (2828103) Call 875-3128 on dead end street. Ready for your plans. $29,900 (4003250) Call 253-9360 1-877-766-6891 lent experience required. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 and QuickBooks a must. Salary commensurate with experience. 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Please send resume electronically to [email protected]. You can now place your CLASSIFIED LINE ADS ONLINE! 24-Hours A Day • 7-Days A Week Visit: www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com For more information or to place your ads TODAY!

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BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Fiddlehead Farms is not do is showcase local vendors THE BAYSIDER a typical supermarket, as who may not have a store- ALTON — Fiddlehead anyone who has been inside front,” Halstead said. “This Farms is a familiar name to the Alton location can at- is a chance to minimize many who have spent time test. The store is comprised their overhead.” in the Seacoast area of New of a series of different ven- Fiddlehead Farms offers Hampshire. dors, all selling and market- the vendors a chance to re- Now, it is becoming fa- ing their own goods. ally sell their own goods. miliar to many in the Lakes And the core of vendors “It’s a unique opportuni- Region, as the Alton loca- is the same as can be found ty,” Halstead continued. tion is open for business in in the Dover location, par- “They can manage their the former McGrath’s Su- ticularly as the store tries to own product, they price it, permarket location on grow roots in Alton. they sell it. They’re the ex- Route 11. “We have the exact same perts on their product.” The store officially core of vendors and the “It keeps the vendors opened for business on June same products as Dover,” keeping a close eye on it,” 10, but even before the doors said Business Manager Jen- Dick said. opened, General Manager nie Halstead. “But as we get Among the wide variety Thomas Dick noted they to know our customers, of vendors available inside were getting inquiries. things may change.” the Alton location are The “We got a lot of inquiries “We’re always looking to Meat House, Seaport Fish, before we opened,” he said. find the most local people we Butler’s Pantry cheese shop, “Many from people who’ve can,” Dick noted. Terracotta Pasta, Boar’s come to the store in Dover.” “One of the key things we Head Deli, Finnico’s Baker, The Retreat at

PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Erik Holt, general manager of The Meat House’s Alton location inside Fiddlehead Farms, shows off a prime cut Building on the Foundation of beef. The Meat House is a full-service butcher shop.

of Award Winning Healthcare Judy Kay Flowers and more here,’” Halstead said. The deli features Boar’s than 20 other vendors. “Every day we get new Head deli meats and the The management pair customers, even in Dover,” Finnico’s bakery features a pointed out that the store of- Dick reiterated. wide variety of scrump- fers great customer service, Erik Holt, general man- tious desserts and treats. particularly when those ager of The Meat House, The Butler’s Pantry offers selling the products are the noted that the full-service an assortment of different ones who make the product. butcher shop, located inside cheeses and there is plenty “One of the things we of- Fiddlehead Farms’ Alton lo- of produce to choose from, fer is a pleasant service and cation, was the store’s 12th all from vendors in the local hopefully a smile, which is- location in the northeast area. n’t very expensive,” Hal- and there was pretty much And the community has For over 35 years Golden View has served the community stead said. nothing they couldn’t get for welcomed Fiddlehead and will continue to provide the same award winning healthcare services While the Alton location a customer in need of a spe- Farms, according to the and rehabilitation care throughout the construction process. continues to find it’s foot- cial meat order. management team. ing, Dick notes that new “We’re a full-service “Everyone here has been The 32 private room addition will look and feel like a small hotel, combining comfort, customers are coming butcher shop, we custom cut very welcoming,” Dick said. service and state-of-the-art amenities with the finest post-hospital rehabilitation after through the door every day. everything,” he stated. “If “People are pleased to surgeries, as well as the highest quality lifestyle accommodations for our residents. However, that’s even the they went a rib eye two inch- have another option,” Hal- case in Dover, where the es think, we’ll cut it. stead added. Non-Profit Healthcare Community Offering store has been established “And we can order any- Fiddlehead Farms is lo- Assisted Living, Post-Hospital Rehabilitation, for a number of years. thing, be it exotic or any sort cated at 77 Main St. (Route Traditional Care, Memory Support, Short Stay Respite “We still get customers, of game,” he continued. 11) in Alton and is open 9 even in Dover, who say ‘I “Ostrich, alligator, you a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Meredith, NH • www.goldenview.org • 279-8111 didn’t know you were name it.” through Saturday and until The Meat House also 6 p.m. on Sunday. More in- makes all of its own formation on the store can sausages at the Pembroke be found at www.fiddlehead- location and ships them to farmsmarket.com. the other stores, including The Alton location can be the Alton location. reached at 855-2006.

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