Gilford Steamer and Bryant Had Initially Come Newspapers in 1999 with Five Baysider

MARCH 4, 2010 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Five candidates in the running for Budget Committee BY LAUREN TINER ates in information technolo- the Meadows Advisory Midwest, attended high [email protected] gy and said he has worked Board. school in southern Minneso- In the five candidates run- with computers for 40 years. Corry also volunteered a ta and finished his education ning for the three open Bud- He is currently employed few hours a week to the Gil- at Luther College with a four- get Committee seats, voters with NSS Corp and deals ford school system when his year degree. will see some new and old with software for the bank- son was in school, got in- He began working as an faces. ing industry, and Corry said volved in his kids’ sports pro- airline project manager and his job allows for flexible grams, and volunteered at started a similar job when we Mark Corry hours. He has a background Gunstock. He said that mov- made his way to Gilford, but Corry has been a resident in accounting software, in fi- ing to a rural setting years af- his career took a different of Gilford for 21 years and nancing, and numbers. ter living in a more urban turn. He decided to run his has seen his son and two step- Corry said he has decided community has helped him own company, which pro- children make their way to run for the Budget Com- to appreciate a smaller town, vides Web sites to 17 states through the Gilford school mittee again this year, and which is more readily acces- throughout the U.S. PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER system. Corry said ever since stands behind his reasons for sible to its residents. Dormody said he finds it David Horvath Mark Corry he moved to a smaller town, running last March. “It is so anonymous in a important to be involved he has felt compelled to get “I’ve gotten more involved big city. When things are within the community, and involved in the community. with the town and what is go- smaller, it is easier to get to feels he can contribute to the Budget Committee mem- ing on,” said Corry, who know people, and it is a much Budget Committee. bers appointed Corry to sit in makes it a point to attend se- nicer place to bring up kids,” “It is important for every- on the remainder of Bill lectmen meetings as well. “I said Corry. one to be as involved as they Phillip’s term in 2009, and thought it was about time to can. It is important that the Corry decided to run again contribute to the process. I’ve Dale Dormody particular community main- now that the remainder of been volunteering since I Incumbent Dormody just tains some balance,” said this term has ended. Corry moved down here.” finished his first three-year Dormody. ran for a seat on the Budget Corry said now that he can term on the Budget Commit- The Budget Committee Committee last March as work from home, he has de- tee. He has been a resident needs to continue its “politi- well, and came in fourth out cided to put his extra time to for 10 years, along with his cal balance,” added Dor- of seven candidates looking good use and also serves on wife Katherine, the Gilford mody. He said committee to fill the three open posi- the ZBA as an alternate mem- Library director,and their 14 members have always been Dale “Channing” Eddy Dale Dormody tions. ber. He also lives near the and 16 year-old sons. questioned on who is a true Corry received his associ- Meadows and participates on Dormody grew up in the conservative or not, and although Dormody considers his experience will be a ben- himself to be politically con- efit because he already un- servative, he said it has been derstands the process and County urged to find alternative dispatch funding methods noted that he tries to keep an has gone over each depart- BY LAUREN TINER county services. was then informed that the ter, they suggested that the open mind during budget ment and school budget mul- [email protected] Over the last few months, current county system is not county either refund the season, and that balance is tiple times during his term. Selectmen did not receive the board has looked for ways equipped to serve the town town or charge the towns essential. He said that sometimes com- the response they were hop- to cut high health insurance and that regionalizing coun- that use the services. Since Dormody has al- mittee decisions made the ing for from the Belknap spikes and considered hand- ty-wide dispatch services The commissioners re- ready served three years on County Commissioners, ing the Gilford Police De- would become a lengthy cently responded to this ini- the committee, he said that SEE BUDGET COMM. PAGE A9 they said last Wednesday partment’s “midnight shift” process. tial letter, and did not satisfy night in discussing alterna- over to Belknap County’s dis- The selectmen said they the board with their answer. tive forms of funding for patch services. The board would stand behind the coun- “Tax bills are not assessed Lacrosse club makes ty sheriff and their own based on the level of individ- deputy and chief if they did ual services provided,” stat- not feel comfortable trans- ed the commissioners. “This final push for support ferring over dispatch servic- often results in the taxpayer BY LAUREN TINER Since then, the number of [email protected] es, but they were unhappy to paying for services they are players has reached about 70, learn they are paying for not assessing at any given Dan Kallmerten helped but so have the needs. services that are not readily time, but rather everyone start up the Gilford lacrosse The requested money available to them, as they are contributes, based on prop- program seven years ago, would be spread between the to nine out of 11 other towns. erty value, to the greater and he stands behind a citi- four existing teams for ne- The board wrote a letter to good of the whole.” zen petition asking that the cessities such as coaches, ref- county commissioners, in- The commissioners said School District help raise eree fees, and transportation. forming them that Gilford they would be willing to pro- $17,603 to fund the program’s Kallmerten said the district pays over 16 percent on dis- vide the same services to the basic needs. covers these basic costs for patch services they cannot town of Gilford, as they do Kallmerten, a coach and other GHS sports teams, and use, and that this percentage for other towns, “after a plan director of the local lacrosse he feels it is time for the adds up to about $90,000 a program, said he initially year. In the selectmen’s let- SEE DISPATCH PAGE A3 started up the club in 2003. SEE LACROSSE PAGE A8 Fourth graders open up shop on Village Market Day

BY LAUREN TINER ford may have possessed dur- job, decide what tools were their turn will soon come. [email protected] ing the Colonial Period. needed, and dress the part for Godbout said GES has Gilford Elementary After the field trip a few Village Market Day last Fri- held Village Market Day for School fourth graders chan- weeks back, students were day morning. Third grade about seven years, and that neled their inner 1800’s ap- then encouraged to pick students were invited to the children do a lot of prepa- prentice trades last week for their own apprenticeship out browse around the market, annual Village Market Day,a of 21 options, research their and ask questions, now that SEE MARKET DAY PAGE A9 showcase of the knowledge COURTESY PHOTO the students pick up during David Cutler the Colonial craftsmen unit. The entire fourth grade class, 80 students in all, filled Salmon Press co-owner four GES teacher’s class- rooms, teachers who have been working with their studies in Duxbury home dents on their Colonial unit Salmon Press co-founder porter and Mountain Ear for over a month or so now. and co-owner David S. Cutler (Conway) were purchased Teachers Katie Bryant and died Sunday, Feb. 28, after a later. The Rochester Times Mary-Beth Godbout, along seven-month battle with can- was sold, but three other ti- with Pam Hayes and Linnea cer. Mr. Cutler and his busi- tles were launched, includ- Lindsey, helped coordinate ness partner, John Coots, ing the Winnisquam Echo, Village Market Day. launched Salmon Press Gilford Steamer and Bryant had initially come newspapers in 1999 with five Baysider. Mr. Cutler, who up with the idea to combine titles: The Meredith News, graduated from the Holder- part of the fourth grade’s Plymouth Record Enter- ness School, loved New unit with a field trip to his- prise, Granite State News, Hampshire and spent a con- torical houses, on behalf of Carroll County Independent siderably amount of time in the Thompson-Ames Histor- and Rochester Times. The the Granite State. A full obit- ical Society, to listen to PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER Littleton Courier, Coos uary appears on page A10 of speakers talk about various Fourth grader, Mckenzie Wright, depends on the help of her fellow milliner so that she can create the final County Democrat, Berlin Re- this week's newspaper. craftsmen trades that Gil- dresses for her costumers as a local seamstress. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC MARCH 4, 2010 Proposed 50-foot wetland buffer prompts debate Planners say Conservation Commission’s petitioned article ‘needs work’ BY LAUREN TINER member Lee Duncan said needs to be an understanding ly pollute the surrounding drainage and “make sure the that need three or more meet- [email protected] this proposal to be necessary, from the general public, water. He added that the ter- wetlands are functioning ings to discuss, and then vote The Conservation Com- because it would help keep since it is not widely known rain in Gilford poses a prob- correctly.” on. This proposal is a lot mission has put forth peti- outside contaminants from how buffers work.” lem as well, since the lakes, “There is a long-term im- more significant,” said Ayer. tioned warrant Article 10, leaking into Winnipesaukee Conservation Commis- mountains, and hills “have a pact from an environmental Ayer said the board was asking that the existing Arti- through streams and other sion member Diane Hanley tendency” to contaminant and economic standpoint. If not “comfortable” approving cle 15, that establishes the contributory water sources said this issue has been a the water quickly, if no fil- we don’t take care (of the wa- the proposal, and added that wetlands district ordinance, as a result of nearby human point of discussion for sever- tering system is put into ter), development won’t be it could have a potentially be replaced with regulations activity. al years, but she finds these place. necessary because people heavy impact on property that include a 50-feet wetland “It has gotten to the point needs have not yet been ad- “Those areas we asked won’t want to come down owners. buffer – standards not every- where phosphorus levels are dressed by the Planning them not to develop in are here anymore,” said Duncan. “It is hard to know what one can agree on. very high. This could be se- Board. much better off in their nat- Although phosphorus lev- the impacts could be. There This protective buffer set- rious, and change the phos- “We got the information in ural state,” said Hanley. els on Winnipesaukee have was a lot of material and not back would be adjacent to phorus level,” said Duncan. January,yet the director does “When you get close (to wet- become a growing concern enough time to review it. The wetlands under certain con- “By putting in a buffer (as a not support this,” said Han- lands) it makes a difference throughout the Lakes Re- board would like to look at it ditions, and would allow for result of the suggested wet- ley.“I feel this is a necessary in how much salt gets in the gion, the Gilford Planning more closely,” said Ayer. certain uses and activities by land ordinance) this allows step to take and a it is good water. Buffers are common Board hesitated to support “There was concern ex- special exception applica- us to filter out contami- for economical habitat. Peo- around the state. People de- this particular wetlands dis- pressed with lots of build- tions. This proposed ordi- nants.” ple come out here to be out- veloping areas have most trict ordinance, which pro- able areas becoming un- nance would also create stan- Duncan said the phospho- side.” likely already dealt with poses to remove the existing buildable.” dards for mitigation, erosion rus levels in Gilford were doc- Hanley added that pro- these regulations.” district wetlands regulations Ayer said the buffer alone and sedimentation plans. umented to be about 4.9 in tecting the water now with Hanley said the proposed and replace them with new appears to be the biggest is- Although members of the 1998, and that as of last year, the proposed 50-foot wetland amendment also grants the ones. sue and draws the most at- Conservation Commission the levels are encroaching on buffer setback would soften Conservation Commission Town Planner John Ayer tention. He added that the feel that this proposed ordi- 7.0. Although the state phos- the impact that the DES ability to give variances, and said Planning Board mem- proposed ordinance also nance replacement would phorus level is 8.0, Duncan could have if they decided to that this is built into the or- bers shared some concerns. does not allow for “relief” or help save valuable water re- said the state would start tak- become involved with the is- dinance to work as a “safety The document submitted by “grandfathering,” and that sources that are being ing action after 7.2, and that sue. net.” the Conservation Commis- these regulations would harmed by rising phospho- the Department of Environ- Duncan said that most Duncan used a residential sion was rather sizeable, he “take” without offering com- rus levels, the Planning mental Services will soon be- “quality areas” in Gilford are driveway as an example and said, and could not be fully pensation for setbacks. Board did not recommend come involved if levels con- already developed, but that said the commission would digested in the course of one “The board is not against the adoption of this amend- tinue to increase. new, more miniscule proper- still allow someone to put in meeting. the general purpose, but they ment. “There is an educational ties on the verge of being de- a driveway, buyujut they “Usually, we have had think this needs more work,” Conservation Committee issue,” said Duncan. “There veloped could still potential- would first check for proper much smaller ordinances said Ayer. What do you want to do with the ice rink? Gilford Public Library The Gilford Parks and We are looking to gage the as programs that could be shoes, Volleyball and Dog Top Ten Requests Recreation Department is so- interest on some potential run out of the facility during Obedience Classes. liciting input from the public programs the department is the “off season.” We also wel- Input on these ideas as For The Week of March 1, 2010 regarding future use of the looking to run on the ice dur- come additional suggestions well as any additional sug- Arthur A. Tilton Ice Rink. ing the winter season as well for new programs. gestions can be communicat- 1. “Kisser” by Stuart Woods Some of the potential pro- ed by emailing the Gilford 2. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett grams we are considering for Parks and Recreation Direc- 3. “Split Image” by Robert Parker the future are, during the tor Herb Greene at 4. “The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake Hoffman asked to winter: Curling, Broomball, [email protected] or by 5. “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez PeeWee Hockey calling the Parks and Recre- 6. “Ford County” by John Grisham League/Pick-up Games and ation Office at 527-4722. We 7. “The First Rule: Joe Pike Novel” by Robert Craig leave Candidates’ Community Skate Parties; look forward to hearing from 8. “Dear John” by Nicholas Sparks and during the off-season: you. 9. “Worst Case” by James Patterson Night, then arrested Archery Instruction, Horse- 10. “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin Joseph Francis Hoffman, not directed towards him, 80, of Gilford, was escorted and refused to stop interject- GPD responded to 212 calls from Feb. 23-March1 out of Candidates’ Night last ing until he was gently re- Monday evening, after moved from GHS by a Gilford GILFORD POLICE LOG speaking out of turn and dis- policeman. ● obeying the moderators. On Hoffman’s drive home Police arrested Destiny D. with stalking. ed registration. 2 larcenies Hoffman was asked by Gil- from Candidate’s Night, only Mullen, 19, of Gilford, NH Police arrested Jeremy R. 1 alarm – burglary ford High School student minutes later Monday and charged her with ob- Brown, 30, of Belmont, NH, 4 reports of suspicious ve- 2 attempts to locate council members to step evening, Hoffman was ar- structing a report of crime and charged him with driv- hicles 5 reports of existing con- down from the podium sev- rested and charged with driv- or injury,and simple assault. ing while intoxicated. 8 alarms ditions eral times after his speaking ing after revocation or sus- Police arrested Donna Police arrested Robert 36 traffic checks 2 reports of shots fired time expired, and later an- pension, and driving with a Marie Reslewic, 46, of Bel- Sullivan, 52, of Marshfield, 2 motor vehicle com- 11 abandoned vehicles swered a question which was suspended registration. mont, NH, and charged her Mass., and charged him with plaints 2 burglaries in progress simple assault. 30 motor vehicle checks 1 911 hang-up Police arrested Joseph 14 calls for an ambulance 3 services of paperwork Enjoy Sunday Brunch, 9 am - 1 pm Francis Hoffman, 80, of Gil- 1 report of harassment 3 animal complaints The Best Sunday Brunch You’ll Ever See! ~ $15 per person ford, NH, and charged him 15 motor vehicle accidents 3 calls for the fire depart- Featuring Prime Rib, Eggs Benedict, Jumbo Shrimp, Salad Repertoire, with driving after revocation 4 reports of suspicious ment Omelette Station, Homemade Breakfast Items ... over 50 items served! or suspension, and suspend- persons 23 road/weather reports 17 requests for motorist assistance 2 civil matters 5 domestic disturbances 1 disturbance 1 motor vehicle lockout 1 report of a juvenile 1 request for contracted service 2 assaults 1 pistol permit 1 shoplifter 1 in pursuit 1 other department re- ferred to 2 other department inves- tigations 1 road block/stop all traffic NNeeeedd aa NNeeww KKiittcchheenn?? 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He worked in the semi-conductor sense’ to the table sector in California, and in his later years he became the vice BY LAUREN TINER own laws, regulations, and [email protected] president of sales and mar- zoning ordinances. keting at a $1-million compa- Joe Hoffman, a Gilford “I run every year to make ny he later helped take public. resident for 40 years, has the town a better place to live Tomlinson said he used to again decided to run for se- in. I would make sure there commute from California to lectman, a seat he’s sought is no discriminating treat- Gilford while in a worldwide many times but has yet win. ment to everyone, and that it PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER sales and marketing position, Hoffman served in the Ko- is an unbiased environ- Conrad Hanf Derek Tomlinson Donald Pangburn and he finally decided Gilford rean War and part of WWII. ment,” said Hoffman. “I do BY LAUREN TINER Conrad Hanf our children to succeed.” would be an ideal location to Afterward, he started a ca- try to be active in the com- [email protected] Hanf became a full time settle down in and raise his reer at Transway Interna- munity and try to get down School Board Chair Margo resident of Gilford after vaca- David Pangburn children. In prior years Tom- tional and worked his way up to the facts. Just facts, no em- Weeks has decided to give up tioning in the town for years Pangburn has lived in Gil- linson spent most of his child- to manager.He then took col- bellishments to avoid chaos her seat and run for a spot on with his wife of 20 years and ford since 1992 with his wife hood in northern New Hamp- lege courses in accounting and discrimination.” the Board of Selectmen, but his son and daughter enrolled and three children in the Gil- shire, after living in Canada and finance. He said his Hoffman said he wants to one incumbent is hoping for at GES and GMS, and decided ford school system. Before- until the age of 6. daughter Kate Hoffman enforce laws and regulations another term. this was the right place to hand, Pangburn was a sum- Tomlinson said he origi- picked up on his financial that he feels are already in raise a family. mer resident, yet he said his nally ran for a seat on the skills and is now director of place, yet are not being rein- Rae Mellow-Andrews It was the town’s school sys- wife’s family settled in the School Board years back after Alpaso Energy. His son Eric forced enough. He said the Andrews, a resident for 39 tem itself that drew Hanf and town almost 200 years ago. sitting on the Budget Com- Hoffman now works as a town would be “better off en- years, lives with her husband, his wife to Gilford. He said the Pangburn is a general con- mittee for three years, where worldwide coordinator for forcing their own laws.” who works for Gilford Fire “academic standards” for tractor and builds multi-mil- he became more familiar with DHL. “Town and state officials Rescue, and her daughter,cur- their two young children is set lion dollar homes on the shore the school budget and wished Hoffman said he is also have a consistent pattern, re- rently enrolled in the seventh sky high, since they find edu- of Winnipesaukee, a job he to become involved with the proud of his granddaughter, flecting a conscious, reckless grade. cation at a young age to be cru- said has given him the ability GMS building project years Kristen Hoffman, who disregard for the U.S.and the Andrews is also an on-call cial. to manage people different back. scored herself a full sports New Hampshire constitu- person for the fire department Hanf, the youngest of seven trades. “I saw what was going on scholarship to college, and tion,” said Hoffman. “Mil- and a registered nurse. She re- siblings, grew up in Maine “Sometimes you have to with the middle school proj- that he and his wife Priscil- lions of people have given ceived her bachelor’s in nurs- with parents who taught him swallow your pride to make ect,” said Tomlinson. “I said it la, who have been married their lives to this document. ing and healthcare adminis- the importance of a “strong things work, and in this case, seems like this is a good thing for 54 years, are proud of I have two brothers who did tration, is currently an educa- work ethic.” He said that the it is for the needs of the chil- for me to do. To get involved their entire family. during WWII.” tor at LRGHealthcare, and has small community he grew up dren,” said Pangburn. and get a say.” Hoffman has seen the Hoffman said because of worked as a paramedic at the in was similar to Gilford, since In his opinion, he said the The GMS project involved town change drastically his financial background, he fire department for 28 years. it is a small rural town, yet a current educational system reconstructing the high throughout the last few feels that he would be able to Andrews said she will be the community-oriented town as has “failed” the children of school and building a new years, and although he loves face the tough economy, and longest staying on-call person well, that Hanf said he would the U.S.A., and that he wants middle school, once designed the town of Gilford, he says that he has done his research when Chief Jim Hayes retires like to contribute to. to do anything he can to help for open space. Tomlinson he doesn’t agree with all the and acted as his own attor- this spring. Hanf received his BS and and serve the families of this said the older design proved development on Lake Win- ney before. Although Hoff- Andrews also sits on the his MBA with a concentration country, starting with educa- to be somewhat distracting to nipesaukee. man has a background in fi- state EMS government ap- in business, computer science, tion. students, and he helped the The first thing Hoffman nance, he said he also brings pointed board and is president and engineering. He is cur- Pangburn said this is not a School Board market their said he plans to do if he takes “a degree in common sense” of the Lakes Region Rotary rently the director for ARC political agenda for him, but a new building design idea and a seat on the Board of Se- to the table. Club. She said she wants to Advisory Group, an interna- concern for the education of explain why this reconstruc- lectmen is enforce the town’s run for one of the two spots on tional analyst and consulting children as a whole. He re- tion was necessary. He added the School Board this year to firm located outside of ferred to NECAP testing that the GMS building project DISPATCH (Continued from Page A1) bring a little change to the sys- Boston. He said he has worked scores, and said that on an in- was a success, and a worth- tem. at ARC for almost 11 years, and ternational level, children while investment for the tax- for implementation and sess the overall regional proj- “I think there is time for that he has taken on senior from the U.S. did not score as payers. funding is secured.” ect or to seek out funding in some change, and for commu- managing positions for other well as students from foreign Tomlinson added that he “The commissioners sent a different manner. nication to improve,” said An- companies as well. countries. He pointed out that chose to move here as well for us a letter back, saying they “These services are pro- drews. “I hear a lot of com- With two young children, we have some of the finest in- the School District’s reputa- didn’t want to give back a re- vided by the county for other ments that communication Hanf has coached an array of stitutions in the world, yet not tion, which he feels has refund. We asked them to ei- towns. The sheriff is saying needs to get better between the youth sports programs in- all the top students are from cently lived up to his reputa- ther stop charging us, or give the service has reached its school and the parents. We cluding soccer,basketball, and the U.S.A. tion. He said the board is now us a refund,” said board capacity,” said Benavides. have the tools, but they could baseball. He and his family are He said perhaps this coun- looking for more innovative Chair Gus Benavides. “Why “My impression is there will be used better.” also involved with the Gun- try is “over confident” at times ways to “raise the bar on edu- doesn’t the county charge be no refund, and that they Andrews said the board’s stock Ski Club. when it comes to education, cation” with what they can af- other communities to reduce will still look at regionaliza- focus should focus primarily Hanf said he wants to run yet they need to assess their ford, and be careful not to “mi- the town’s costs not using the tion, but as a study stand- on the children and their edu- for School Board to raise the current education system. cro-manage” activities. service? It is only fair to Gil- point.” cation. bar on education for children. “Children are a priority, “Now the board is more ford taxpayers, who can’t Benavides said the sher- “I think we need to focus on “I am a strong advocate for and we can return education like a board of directors. I even utilize the service.” iff, the police department, the children’s education and fostering higher-level educa- to them, and make them the have been an executive of a Benavides said this re- and the board would have to what is good for them because tion for children,” said Hanf, brightest and best throughout company before and can give sponse still remains an issue agree to participate in this they are our future. Some- who describes himself as a the world,” said Pangburn. input in these areas,” said to the town, and he feels it is potential one to two-year re- times we lose sight of what is “fiscal conservative.” He also addressed his con- Tomlinson. “A balance needs not right for Gilford to be pay- gionalization study,although important,” said Andrews. Hanf said he is not inter- cern with mathematics and re- to be generated between ath- ing for services they cannot in the meantime, the board She added that she was al- ested in “micro-managing” cent NECAP scores, and finds letics, academics, and the participate in. He said the will continue to push for also a graduate of the Gilford the school system, but instead that more modernized teach- arts.” board will continue to “en- ternative funding methods. school system and has “histo- wants to focus on the impor- ing techniques are not suffi- Tomlinson said he feels the courage” the county to as- ry in the town.” tance of education, and strate- ciently helping students ac- board is achieving this, but to Andrews said her back- gies to strengthen it. quire math skills. Although accomplish and acquire every- ground in nursing and her ac- “My emphasis will be to this is a changing world, Pang- thing that the School District PLEASE SUPPORT quired EMS skills would make help represent citizens in lo- burn said math should be needs on a budget, other her fit for a position on the cal education decisions and taught, plain and simple, just means are needed, such as the GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL School Board. She said there policy,” said Hanf. “I will help as it was hundreds of years Gilford Educational Endow- are conditions where commu- guide decisions that preserve ago. ment Fund Tomlinson and LACROSSE nication is vital in her line of fundamental community others will launch shortly as a work, and that these skills ideals, while fostering higher Derek Tomlinson separate, non-profit entity. could work as an asset to the academics and other pro- Tomlinson has served on VOTEVOTE YESYES board. grams in athletics and art.” the School Board for six years Caswell Construction • MICROBLASTING Andrews pointed out that Hanf said times are diffi- and has been a resident for 14 *4 Lacrosse Teams for 1 Cent she has served almost 30 years cult for school systems such as years, along with his wife and • FAST EFFICIENT SAFE ROCK REMOVAL • HOUSE JACKING SPECIALIST with Gilford Fire Rescue and Gilford, yet it is important to three children currently en- *1/3 of all Spring Athletes play Lacrosse that this proves she is a dedi- continue to “refine” educa- rolled in the Gilford school Demolition Sitework Sand and Gravel (Male & Female) cated person who sticks with tional curriculum, profession- system. Styrofoam Block Foundations her duties once she has com- al resources, and facilities Although Tomlinson has We do it all! *Article supported by School Board, mitted to them. “that offer opportunities for already served two terms on Cell: 603-651-9540 Budget Committee, Superintendent and Principal VOTEVOTE YES YES ONON ARARTICLETICLE 44 Thank you for your support. 603 524-4635 Athletes, Parents, Coaches Patios Walls Veneers Fireplaces Granite Work Excavation Cultured Stone and Lacrosse Fans Paid Political Advertisement A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION MARCH 4, 2010 EDITORIAL FROM OUR READERS ● ● Vote no on wetlands buffer ordinance Cast your vote To the Editor: nance was written without give up “buildable” land on and developers that treat sur- As a Civil Engineer and input from the Planning their lots, consequently de- face water prior to it leaving With a mainly uncontroversial ballot this not as a selectman or Plan- Board or Town Planner. valuing them. This, in turn, a site. Many of these are test- year,Gilford residents may think they don’t need ning Board representative, I There appears to be very few may effectively cause a lowed and approved by the NH to head to the polls Tuesday.But they should. am asking you to vote NO on exceptions that will be al- ering of the assessed value Department of Environmen- It’s fair to say that none of the articles on this Article 10 of the Town of Gil- lowed under the new rules, for those lots affected. Fur- tal Security and the UNH year’s warrant won’t have the same impact on ford Warrant on March 9. Al- and the only way to be ex- thermore, the shrinking of Stormwater Center. Some though I do not disagree with empt from its consequences buildable land will cause are applicable to single fami- the town as the big-money articles its seen in the the need to protect our wet- is by appealing to the Zoning projects to be downsized, ly lot use if necessary. recent past, like the proposed police station, or lands and the surrounding Board of Adjustment, there- which again lowers the There are too many ques- the Saltmarsh Pond property.But there are oth- lakes and streams, I find this by making the ordinance too amount that a built out proj- tions in the current petition er issues to consider, including the races for petition article, however well subjective. No list of ap- ect can be assessed at. In both as to what activities are al- intentioned, to be too restric- proved activities is included cases, the taxpayer feels the lowed, if any, within the School Board and town offices. tive in its establishment of a in the article as published. final effect of decreased as- buffer under the petition ar- While we’re not endorsing candidates this “water resources conserva- Since its submission, sessments with increased ticle. year, we’d like to point out a couple of things tion district applicable to all there is already concern be- property taxes. The major threat to the that might help you make up your minds, and other zoning districts” and tween two sides and their In order to build on an ex- quality of our wetlands and perhaps encourage you to vote if you weren’t only “allowing certain uses lawyers over the extent of isting lot, a landowner may water bodies is phosphorous and activities by special ex- vested or grandfathered now have to hire a soil scien- from detergents and fertiliz- previously inclined to do so. First and foremost, ception.” rights in previously ap- tist or wetland scientist to de- ers according to State several incumbents are running, including Se- My reasoning is as fol- proved subdivisions not yet termine the wetland bound- sources. The petition article lectman Gus Benavides, and School Board and lows: built out, halting develop- aries before they site their does not appear to address Budget Committee members. There are also can- The petition was submit- ment until this article is act- house, adding to their con- this problem. didates who have held relevant positions in town ted at the last minute, which ed upon at the polls. In the struction costs and restrict- While I applaud the efforts did not allow the Planning meantime, developers can- ing the use of their land. of a small group of petition- that may portend their work in a different posi- Board appropriate time to re- not sell property or construct No consideration has been ers, I feel that the Article 10 tion. Margo Weeks, for example, has served on view and consider the rami- projects based on plans made given in this petition article should be defeated and en- the School Board for years, so you can look at fications such a petition and projects financed prior for “engineered” solutions to courage the voters of Gilford her voting record and service history as indica- would bring to land owners. to this petition article. water quality. There are cur- to vote NO. It should be noted that the Because of the all-encom- rently many engineered J. Kevin Hayes tions of her future conduct as a selectman. In Gilford proposed language to be in- passing nature of the article, products currently available many of these cases, the question you want to cluded in the Zoning Ordi- it will force landowners to to contractors, engineers, ask yourself is, “Did this person serve our town well during their term?” Vote yes on wetlands buffer ordinance We’re not saying that incumbents, or those with previous town board experience, should To the Editor: nate to live here where all of the town to enact and en- lands ordinance been enact- New Hampshire law au- our wetlands and water re- force. Relatively few of our ed years ago. automatically re-take their seats. Rather, we’re thorizes a municipality to es- sources are of such extreme wetlands in Gilford are des- The numerous values in pointing out that these candidates have track tablish a conservation com- importance not only for us, ignated as "Prime." Suffice it providing wetland buffers records, and the best way to decide whether mission “for the proper uti- but also for all who are de- to say that we would not have have been well recognized by they’re deserving of the seat is to look at those lization and protection of the pendent on tourism. as many problems as we have Lakes Region towns, includ- natural resources and for the A wetlands buffer is sim- today with pollutants run- ing our neighboring towns of records and see if their beliefs stack up with protection of watershed re- ply a protected strip of land ning directly off parking lots Laconia, Belmont, Gilman- yours. If so, you’ve got your candidate. If not, sources of said city or town.” adjacent to a wetland so that into our brooks, or soil ero- ton, Alton and Meredith. To perhaps it’s time for someone new. By unanimous vote on pollution and sediment can sion caused from develop- say the very least, this ordi- And that brings us to our second point: do Jan. 5, the Gilford commis- be filtered out before it reach- ments right up to or very nance is way, way overdue. your research. It’s too late to go to the Candi- sioners wholeheartedly en- es the wetland itself; be it a close to the wetland edge if a The proposed Article 10 for a dorsed the Wetlands Buffer brook, river, marsh, vernal wetlands ordinance had been wetlands buffer ordinance is dates Night forum, which was Monday, but it’s Ordinance, which will be vot- pool, etc. Wetlands have a in effect many years ago. a bare-bones approach to the not too late to contact your candidates, or read ed on under Article 10 on multitude of other impor- Those deltas you see in Conservation Commission's their profiles in the Steamer. It’s important that March 9. There are numer- tant functions as well, in- Lake Winnipesaukee at the strong desires and obliga- you know the goals and promises any candidate ous reasons that this article cluding improving water mouth of Poor Farm Brook tions to our constituency to is making prior to checking the box next to his needs to be passed. quality, storing floodwaters, at Ellacoya State Beach, or in protect our wetland's re- Gilford is the only town in and protecting our wells and Sanders Bay at the mouth of sources. Please vote yes on or her name. the Lakes Region without a aquifers. While the State reg- Gunstock River,or the plume Article 10 on March 9. Thank Finally, just because there aren’t any huge wetlands buffer ordinance! ulates buffers adjacent to Gil- from Gilford Beach nearly all you. capital projects on the warrant this year doesn’t That statement alone should ford's lakes and around our the way across to Governor's send a red flag that some- "Prime Wetlands," it does not Island under flood conditions Everett McLaughlin mean there’s no need to make some decisions Gilford Conservation Commission that will financially impact you and the com- thing is wrong, especially require buffers for all the rest certainly would have been re- since all of us are so fortu- of our wetlands. That is up to duced had an effective wet- munity. There’s a lacrosse article, outside agency articles, and zoning articles, among others, that will affect the town’s character and Hoping Gilford finds CAP worthy of support pocketbook. It’s your right, and your duty,to cast To the Editor: the expense of maintaining seeking help in their time of discount on their electric bill your vote. As voters go to the polls on the office so that, when resi- need. All of the private funds because of the work of the March 9, Community Action dents experience a hardship donated to our agency are area center staff. $14,000 was Program, Belknap/Merri- and find themselves in need used exclusively for assis- spent weatherizing 7 Gilford mack Counties, Inc. is asking of basic needs such as food, tance. No administrative homes and $1,119 was pro- the voters of Gilford to sup- shelter or fuel, the area cen- costs are provided, therefore vided to residents facing a Send us your port article 25 in the town ter staff will be there to help we ask for the city and towns utility shutoff. Without the warrant and appropriate them access resources for to share, with other federal CAP area center these resi- $8,762 to support the local these basic life sustaining el- and state funds, in the sup- dents would have sought as- letters! area center office located in ements. port of the area center so that sistance from the town wel- Laconia. Last year CAP pro- CAP works in partnership staff will always be available fare office and local tax dol- grams provided Gilford resi- with local town and city wel- to assist families and indi- lars for assistance which the We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too dents with $586,470 of servic- fare offices to assist residents viduals in need. town is required by law to congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- es. This request is not for any in need using resources oth- Last year the staff visited provide. CAP provides other lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us social service program but er than local tax dollars. We 53 homebound elderly resi- resources and not local tax know! solely for the operations of are awarded contracts by the dents to provide nutritious dollars to help the town meet Send your letters to: the area center.Staff salaries State of New Hampshire to meals-on-wheels. They pro- its legal commitment. are the major budget ex- administer programs to provided over 100 residents with I hope the residents of Gil- Gilford Steamer pense. vide basic necessities to New almost 1,000 meals from the ford find the work of the staff 5 Water Street The area center serves the Hampshire residents. We are emergency food pantry.Over of Belknap/Merrimack Meredith, NH, 03253 residents of the city of Laco- also entrusted with grants 300 Gilford households were Community Action Program nia and the five surrounding from many businesses and provided with $355,635 in Fu- worthy of support from their Our fax number is 279 3331. towns. We ask the city and individuals to provide need- el Assistance and over 200 town. E-mail us at [email protected]. each town we serve to share ed assistance to residents Gilford households receive a Judy Scothorne Gilford resident We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Benavides a proven conservative To the Editor: me the town has the equip- I see Gus at many events talk- He also realizes we are in I would like to endorse a ment it needs to provide qual- ing with people. What better tough economic times. Gus proven conservative for Gil- ity service. It also shows he way to know what taxpayers Benavides has my vote. ford Selectman Gus Bena- has good people skills by get- concerns are. His last three vides. With the endorsement ting an endorsement from a years proves he has the best Ronny Bean Gilford Established May 6, 2004 of both the Firefighters and department that he negotiat- interest of the people and em- Published every Thursday at Public Works that also tells ed with to lower their COLA. ployees of the town at heart. 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Genesis provides life-saving services Fax: (603) 279-3331 To the Editor: Hampshire in 2008 after near- These issues are growing Genesis provides a signifi- Rich Piatt, Publisher I wish to call attention to ly 30 years of practicing pe- in importance as the current cant amount of charity care Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor the important and potential- diatrics in an impoverished financial crises challenge and truly needs the support Lauren Tiner, Reporter ly life-saving services pro- inner-city Philadelphia families further.Dr.Pete Har- of the communities it serves. Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant vided by Genesis Behavioral neighborhood. I have been ris, my mentor (and pediatri- I sincerely urge Gilford vot- Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager Health to residents of the startled to find that the chil- cian), founder of the Genesis ers to vote yes on Warrant Ar- Email: [email protected] greater Lakes Region, and in dren and families I care for Behavioral Health, was a pi- ticle 26 at the polls on March Classifieds: [email protected] particular, the Town of Gil- here are severely challenged oneer in providing quality 9. Circulation figures available on request. ford. by issues related to behav- behavioral health care. Such Kelley Jean White, MD Gilford Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. A native of Gilford and ioral health, alcohol and oth- services are poorly covered USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., graduate of Dartmouth Col- er substance abuse, and se- by insurances and are sub- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: lege and Harvard Medical vere and chronic mental ill- ject to steadily decreasing re- Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. School, I returned to New ness. imbursement rates; thus MARCH 4, 2010 Community Commentary THE GILFORD STEAMER A5

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Join me in voting for Gus Honor those who continue to serve To the Editor: the best interest of his com- attitude and action and does To the Editor: showing a steady downward are also several environmen- Join me on March 9 and munity. not take his role as selectman I want to thank the citi- trend in the budget for the tal issues that need contin- vote Gus Benavides for Gil- In my experience Gus goes for granted. Simply put, Gus zens of Gilford for giving me past five years and negative ued attention: coal tar, milford selectman for another to great lengths to ensure treats the honor of being the privilege of serving on growth for the past two years. foil, and the town well. The term. that his decisions are based elected selectman as his op- the school board for the past People often say one must bottom line is we need to I am fortunate to have had on facts and he is not intimi- portunity to continue giving nine years. Looking back, we be crazy to serve on town manage all our resources, in- the pleasure to serve with dated making decisions on back and to serve the com- built a new middle school, boards and committees. It cluding tax dollars, wisely. Gus Benavides for two years tough and controversial is- munity he loves. Gus exceed- created suitable learning does take time but it is the re- There will be other issues and know that he is honest, sues. Gus does not react to ed our expectations of a se- space in the high school, and al pleasure of living in a that surface over time, and professional and dedicated to outside pressures and influ- lectman during his last term gathered a strong, experi- small town, even though we my approach has always being a Gilford selectman. ences. but please let his reputation enced leadership team. An- don’t always agree. Now I been to gather as much in- Whether the issue at hand Being a selectman is not speak for itself. I know that other significant accom- would like to serve the com- formation and options as pos- is large or small Gus takes prestigious or envious; in- Gus will continue represent- plishment was the high munity in a different capaci- sible, listen to input from the every decision seriously and stead it is difficult, selfless ing us well and that he is tru- school achieving full accred- ty, on the select board. citizens, and make decisions is always considerably pre- and trying at times. However, ly and fairly serving in the itation status with commen- While I don’t have a set of in the best interest of the pared and well researched. I have never heard Gus com- best interest of the taxpayers dation. preconceived ideas for the town and taxpayers. Above Gus is extremely thorough in plain or witnessed a situa- of Gilford. Of course, none of this town, I believe some impor- all, I believe people should be weighing the pro and cons of tion where he shirked away would have been possible tant issues will need to be treated fairly and with re- each decision while continu- from any of his responsibili- Connie Grant without the support of the (re)addressed in the coming spect. Gilford ously considering what is in ties. Gus is positive in both taxpayers. As a member of year or two. A primary one I would appreciate your the municipal budget com- is the police facility.We need vote for selectwoman. As a mittee for the past three to find a workable solution at military veteran, I believe Support Genesis at the polls years, I have worked closely a price the taxpayers can af- that the least we can all do as To the Editor: psychiatrist and master’s- lectively, are only asked to with the school board, lead- ford. This will be challeng- citizens is vote at each and As the residents of Gilford level clinician round the provide one-quarter of the ership team, and municipal ing given the current eco- every election cycle. So prepare to go to the polls on clock, providing the commu- total deficit. The town’s con- budget committee to bring nomic outlook and we will please, to honor those who March 9, I hope they will con- nity access to services at any tribution is based on its pop- forward fiscally responsible need to review carefully how continue to serve, please vote sider and support Genesis time. However, Emergency ulation, because Emergency budgets. We have been able we finance this and other on Tuesday, March 9. Behavioral Health on Article Services is an uncompensat- Services is available to all to maintain the quality of ed- needed capital improve- 26. We are asking the voters ed service for community residents at any time. In fact, ucational programs while ments in the future. There Margo Weeks Gilford to raise and appropriate mental health centers such 37 Gilford residents utilized funds for Emergency Ser- as Genesis. This means that Emergency Services be- vices, a critical safety-net Genesis is required by its reg- tween July 1, 2008 and June Background makes me well qualified program available to all resi- ulations to provide the serv- 30, 2009. During this same dents of Gilford, regardless ice, yet receives no compen- time period, 150 Gilford resi- To the Editor: colonel with 28 years of serv- tant in the conduct of a Town of their ability to pay. Should sation other than Medicaid, dents sought treatment from My name is Dennis Corri- ice. I then joined the Depart- Meeting where strong opin- any resident experience a insurance reimbursement or Genesis Behavioral Health, gan and I am a candidate for ment of Justice as Chief of ions on either side of an is- psychiatric or mental health payments from the clients. and the agency provided moderator in the Town of Staff to the Deputy Attorney sue must be allowed but at crisis, or if the community Often, this service is utilized $13,217.58 in charity care to Gilford, where I have lived General. the same time managed in a should require support in the by individuals who do not Gilford residents. with my wife Phyllis for 13 This background makes congenial manner to main- wake of a tragic event, Gene- have insurance, nor do they The Gilford Budget Com- years. I have two children me uniquely qualified for the tain decorum. sis staff is available day and have the resources to pay for mittee and the Board of Se- and five grandchildren. I am position of moderator. I was As an attorney I have of- night to offer evaluation, their treatment, resulting in lectmen have recommended an attorney who has spent a trial judge responsible for ten led and participated in treatment and resources. a revenue shortfall for Gene- funding Genesis Behavioral over 40 years in public serv- decorum in the courtroom meetings governed by Emergency Services is a sis of approximately $400,000 Health, and, as a Gilford res- ice. I currently serve on the while allowing each side to Robert’s Rules of Order. I am program not unlike the serv- each year. ident and president of Gene- Gilford Planning Board and present their views. I was an schooled in Federal and State ices provided by our police This is why Genesis asks sis’ Board of Directors, I the Capital Improvements appellate judge where conge- Election Laws. and fire departments: emer- all of the towns we serve to hope that the citizens of Gil- Program Committee. niality was key to forming a I would be grateful to all gency staff have to be paid to support Emergency Ser- ford choose to do the same. Upon graduating from majority view not only on the who would vote for me on be on call 24 hours a day,sev- vices. We do not ask for, nor Thank you for your sup- Rutgers School of Law and ruling but also on the lan- March 9 to be moderator. en days a week whether they do we receive, any funding port. admission to the bar, I be- guage to be used in the Dennis Corrigan are responding to a crisis or from Belknap County for our Ann Nichols, President came an Army Judge Advo- Court’s opinion. These char- Genesis Behavioral Health’s Gilford not. Our Emergency Ser- Emergency Services pro- Board of Directors cate (JAG) and retired as a acteristics are most impor- vices program is staffed by a gram. All of the towns, col- and Gilford resident Support Gus Benavides for selectman ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS: To the Editor: helps to reduce your taxes. port the town and its em- Moving? Summer resident? Just getting back? I support Gus Benavides In my interactions with ployees in his decisions. We need your help to continue sending your local newspaper at no cost to our customers for another term as your Gil- Gus during the budget Gus is also a strong pro- located in the coverage area. Please contact us when there is going to be a change to your ford Selectman. Gus has process and on committees I ponent of open and trans- address. If you are leaving the area, we need to put a stop on your paper until you return. If demonstrated fiscal conser- have been pleased with his parent government. we don't hear from you, the post office charges us to give us your new mailing information. vatism by working hard to approach regarding issues Please join me in voting 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 keep the town budget flat for for the town. The voters can for Gus Benavides. department can be reached by calling 569-8924 or toll free at 1-866-294-0320. Thank you in the last two years, which be assured that Gus will sup- Richard Hickok, Gilford advance for your help. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Community Commentary MARCH 4, 2010

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Voting record proves fiscal conservativeness Cast your vote for Gus To the Editor: year I have recommended an lease agreement with the It has been my priority To the Editor: select board does a very good As you may know,I am cur- extremely lean town budget School District cost taxpayers over the last three years to In the past three years, Gus job of making informed deci- rently seeking a second term with very little growth in per- $3,600 a year. This proposal have an open and transparent Benavides has done a good job sions. as your selectman. As the sonnel and spending. Each will save tens of thousands of local government. Listening for all of us in Gilford. He It is also comforting to March election draws closer, year, the town spending was dollars in taxes in the years to to the voices of each and makes a point of talking to the know none of the board mem- your support of my candida- less than anticipated and over come. every citizen has been a ma- taxpayers, finding out what bers have an agenda: just what cy is critical in ensuring that $500,000 was returned to the As a selectman, I negotiat- jor goal for me throughout people are thinking, and is best for Gilford. We have a a proven fiscal conservative Undesignated Fund Balance. ed with the Town Department these last three years. Too of- weighing those thoughts in Town Administrator who is reelected. I am and have al- In my second year, the Board of Public Works Union and ten, local government forgets his decisions. knows his job and does it well. ways been committed to keep- of Selectmen required the Fa- successfully reached an that its mission and goal must From the coal-tar issue on Our town is in good hands. ing local government's size cilities Planning Commis- agreement where: 1. Cost of be to meet the needs of its res- Liberty Hill Road to the con- I have always been of the and spending to a minimum sion who is responsible for Living Adjustments were idents in the best and most ef- cerns regarding the fragile en- opinion, “if it ain’t broke, and I am dedicated to contin- recommending construction eliminated and replaced with ficient manner. To this end, vironment at Sawyer’s Mead- don’t fix it.” ue my mission of an open and options for the Police Station, merit raises 2. Merit increas- we now have selectmen's ows, Benavides has shown Cast your vote for Gus Be- transparent government. to create a detailed blue print es were reduced from a maxi- meetings at night for your that he is a “big picture” guy. navides on March 9. It has been my passion and of the project, which resulted mum of 5 percent to 4 percent convenience, selectmen's As a matter of fact, our whole John Goodhue, Gilford pledge to make each and in a savings to the overall and 3. The Union agreed to meetings are recorded and every Gilford family the cen- project of over $100,000. Dur- give up Sick Pay bonuses, televised on the Cable Public tral focus when every deci- ing a transitional process in which save the taxpayers over Access channel, the Town CAP deserves funding sion is made. our Finance Department, a $23,000 a year. Check Register or Manifest is To the Editor: ford households in their elec- While everyone running full-time position was By being respectful, hon- posted on line for viewing With the elections coming tric assistance program, the for office states that they are changed to part-time result- est and listening to their without any formal request in Gilford on March 9, I am 8267 meals provided to Gil- fiscally conservative, my voting in tens of thousands of needs, I am happy and proud required, and public work writing to urge the voters of ford residents in their meals ing record and budgets are dollars in reduced wages and to say that the American Fed- sessions are conducted before Gilford to vote “yes” on the on wheels program, and rent proof. I have been committed benefits. eration of State, County and policy changes are made. warrant article to support deposit guarantees provided to reducing spending which In my third year, we pro- Municipal Employees, Local In these critical economic the Community Action Pro- for low-income Gilford reduced taxes while main- posed the use of the "Old Li- 534 which represents the Gil- troubling times that face gram. renters. taining efficient and effective brary" facility to the School ford DPW Union employees every Gilford home, it is vital As the Gilford Welfare Di- Without CAP’s support, town services. District for the yearly lease and the Gilford Professional that the Town reelect a true rector, I can testify to the Gilford taxpayers will be pay- As your selectman, each price of only $1. The previous Firefighters IAFF Local 3517 proven fiscal conservative to great assistance that the CAP ing higher taxes to fund an ALTON BAY EXCAVATION have decided to endorse my represent you. agency provides for Gilford even higher cost of Gilford “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” candidacy. Words can not ex- Thank you for your sup- residents. I work very close- welfare assistance. I ask the • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation press how I grateful I am to port and vote on March 9. ly with this agency to net- voters of Gilford to support • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells these town employees for work Gilford residents in the CAP agency for humani- placing their confidence in Selectman Gus Benavides need to obtain the support of tarian reasons and to help • Foundations Gilford 603-520-5341 me. CAP’s various programs, lower Gilford property taxes. especially the 647 Gilford res- Thank you. idents in their Fuel Assis- Erika Johnson Gilford Welfare Director School Night Specials at tance program, the 205 Gil- PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS

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To the Editor: ings. This has given me a well munity needs, a good school Citizens of Gilford, I rounded look at the govern- district, recreation opportu- would like to introduce my- ing bodies in Gilford. nities, town infrastructure self. I am Mark Corry and I Last March I ran for Bud- and a reasonable tax rate. am running for re-election to get Committee for the first The various town and school the Budget Committee in Gil- time. I finished fourth in a district department heads, ford. I have lived in New field of seven for three open boards and committees have Hampshire for over 35 years seats. In July a position be- done an excellent job in keep- and have been a resident of came available on the Budget ing costs to the Gilford tax- Gilford for 21 years. Committee due to the retire- payers low and I would like to I have had two children go ment of one of the current help in this ongoing process through the Gilford school members. I applied to fill the of preserving the excellent district and currently have a open position and was ap- qualities of Gilford. son in Gilford High School. pointed to finish the out the I have worked in the tech- I have always been inter- remainder of the term. I now nology section of the ac- ested in volunteering. While have the experience of serv- counting and financial in- the older children were in ing on the Budget Committee dustry for over 25 years and school, I volunteered with during the review of the am familiar with dealing the town soccer program and town and school district’s with numbers. at the Gunstock Ski Club. I budgets. While on the Budget I am now working out of have also volunteered at the Committee I served on the my home and my e-mail ad- elementary school and with sub-committees reviewing dress is published on the the Cub Scout and Boy Scout the town’s technology,fire de- town’s Web site so that the programs. partment and public works citizens of Gilford can con- Several years ago I got department and the school tact me with their questions very interested in the work- district’s technology and and comments on the budget ings and functioning of our high school budgets. and budget process. town’s government and be- Gilford is a quality com- I would appreciate your gan attending the Board of munity that any family vote in the upcoming Budget Selectman, Budget Commit- would be happy to live in. It Committee election. Photographer presents ‘30 Images’ tee and School District meet- has all the attributes a com- Mark Corry, Gilford BY JEAN M. CLARKE the Lakes Region to let peo- Programs/Special Events LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT ple know they need not trav- Celebrate Dr. Seuss Kevin J. Sperl, local pho- el to get good images.” Using Drop-in Storytime, Friday, tographer and publisher of the photographs he took for March 5, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 We endorse Benavides Lakes Region Spirit Maga- the “30 Days” project, Sperl’s p.m. Join us for a special Sto- To the Editor: Board of Selectmen. Bena- standing of the issues that zine, presents “30 Days – 30 presentation will cover dif- rytime in honor of Dr.Seuss’ The elected officers of the vides has done a commend- come before the board, and Images: Photography in the ferent aspects of photogra- birthday. We’ll share some Gilford Islands Association able job during his past term fully deserves to be re-elect- Lakes Region” at the Gilford phy including the technical, birthday cake and a few of have unanimously voted to and has been an effective ed. Public Library on Tuesday, compositional and artistic our favorite stories. endorse Gus Benavides for chairperson as well. He has March 9, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. approach to each image. Family Matinee, Satur- re-election to the Gilford shown a thorough under- Gilford Island Association For 30 consecutive days, Taking photographs in day,March 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 starting on Jan. 22, Sperl set your own backyard can be p.m. Join us for a morning out to take a single image cap- fun and rewarding. Come matinee featuring “Horton turing a special event, person learn some photography ba- Hears A Who!” in honor of or place in the Lakes Region. sics that you can use in the Dr.Seuss’ birthday. Bring the “My motivation was sim- next 30 days and beyond to whole family and we’ll sup- ple,” said Sperl, “to express capture the beauty that is ply the popcorn. my visual interpretation of right outside your doorway. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER North Country Notebook MARCH 4, 2010 Give me room for scanning the paper, and then running-room for reaction

North Country Notebook wouldn’t say that if you were a working man,” he gested that when two mid- replied. This to a guy who dle-class couples ride in a bailed boats and emptied car, the owners of the car chemical toilets and worked are likely to sit in the front, on farms and dropped out of with the second couple in college and worked at the the back. When two work- Beecher Falls factory and a ing-class couples go for a lumber yard in Milford be- drive, the men are likely to fore bamboozling a job at a sit in the front and the newspaper in Nashua. Sil- women in the back.” ver spoon? Right. Now,to say that I was tak- My father Fred was well en aback at this doesn’t do known for dragging justice to the thought of be- strangers home for supper. ing taken aback. My back It could be a guy hitch-hik- was up against the kitchen ing home from the Groveton wall. mill or a kid hitching home Why? For the same rea- from the service or just John Harrigan son I’m always (a) confused, some college student on the One of my favorite things and (b) indignant whenever lam. It made no difference. KAREN HARRIGAN PHOTO Colebrook, in more balmy times, from the plateau on Hicks Hill, with (Vermont’s) Mount Monadnock in the to do (along with splitting TV talking heads refer, Many times I was the first background. kindling, hiking into camp, blithely, to “working class” one to get to the telephone, playing pitch, pushing snow or “middle class” or “blue which was a wall affair dur- around with a tractor) is collar” or “white-collar” ing my early years, with a Before I wrote this, I will not abide anything to do to Chicago so particularly laying out the New York neighborhoods. Where do crank. Mabel, the operator, thought about all the places with “class,” mostly, no stuck in my craw: Times on the kitchen count- these definitions come would get the call from I’ve lived in---Colebrook, doubt, because our parents “Empty brick warehous- er before dawn, when the from? What do they mean? wherever Dad was, and, as Clarksville, Amherst, had such a visceral reaction es and mill buildings line rest of the house is asleep. When my siblings and I she’d always say,“patch him Nashua, Manchester, Lan- to such pretensions. We the tracks in a corridor,rem- This is after I’ve taken care were kids, there was always through.” “Essie?” I’d hear, caster,Jefferson, and on and were brought up believing nants of industry long gone. of fires and let the dogs out, good conversation around my father mistaking my on. Not in one single case what we’re all in this thing Locals can still sign up for which at this time of the the supper table. Note “sup- high-pitched, pre-pubes- could I begin to differenti- together, striving for the the military, but the train year immediately want to per.” The noon meal was cent squeak for my moth- ate as to what might be greater good. Call it opti- doesn’t stop here any more.” come straight back in. dinner, and something you er’s. And then, “Tell your “working class” or “blue col- mism. Okay, maybe even Talk about class, or the The headline that caught might take to work in a pail mother I’m bringing home lar” neighborhoods, let gullibility. lack of it. my eye in the issue of Feb. was lunch. My grandfather one more for supper,” he’d alone the actual people. We were also, and are, a 17 said “What’s Hot on This Carl carried a lunch pail to say. Stick your hand out, and I’ll military family, with roots (This column runs in a BBC Podcast? The Siege of work as he strode off down Everything was on the shake it. Pull me out of a current and long past ex- dozen weekly papers cover- Munster (1534-35).” the hill in Lisbon to his life- table at the table. We could ditch, and I’ll pull you. You tending into the Army,Navy ing the northern two-thirds First, I’d forgotten all long career with the Boston talk about just about any- know you’re welcome on and Air Force (two kids now of New Hampshire and parts about the siege of Munster, and Maine. What was he? thing that wasn’t prurient. our land, we know we’re on active duty). Which is of Maine and Vermont. John which I’d encountered in “Working class?” To me he Politics and press were welcome on yours. What’s why this line from a Boston Harrigan’s address: Box 39, high school history. If you was just my grandfather, a prized subjects. Only two “class” got to do with it? Globe review of Amtrak Colebrook, NH 03576, or look it up, it makes pretty great guy working hard, day things stick out in my mem- To this day I cannot and service from South Station [email protected]) good reading. There is more in and day out, pounding ory as being verboten. One about Munster (bad mis- spikes and setting ties and was gossip, which my par- LACROSSE (Continued from Page A1) spelled joke coming here) bending rails and inhaling ents absolutely abhorred, than cheese. coal dust, in a world where and the other was anything lacrosse team to seek help for sports teams. tially great season with a lot But what really caught everyone, one way or anoth- smacking of class. funding as well. This would “We took it (funding) upon of strong junior and senior my eye in the Times piece er, worked. To this day I too abhor be an annual, ongoing appro- ourselves at first and tried to players, hoping to make it to was a paragraph on a BBC One of the worst insults gossip, having spent my fair priation. do it in a responsible manner, the playoffs. radio program called I ever endured came on a share of time, deservedly,at “Personal equipment can since this will be an ongoing Although at the final hear- “Thinking Allowed,” which day when I stopped at a lo- the whipping-end of it, but be very expensive, about $300 commitment,” said ing the Budget Committee focuses on things contem- cal convenience store and if there is anything in the to $400 at entry level. More Kallmerten. “The petition approved the petitioned war- porary and whimsical. A re- encountered an old neigh- stream of mind and conver- advanced players can spend asks for $17,000 to support rant article in a 6-5 vote, some cent episode dealt with bor from Park Street grow- sation and behavior that I two to three times that four different teams. That is members still have an issue ”The sociology of car being-up years. “Beautiful cannot understand and re- amount,” said Kallmerten. a little over $4,000 per team.” with the article at hand, and havior.” snow,” I said by way of fuse to listen to anything There have been continu- Kallmerten said “much feel this is not the year to And here was the rub, or greeting, and it was, float- about, it’s the presumption ous efforts to raise money, has been made” about the make such a commitment, the nub. “One inquiry sug- ing down in big fluffs. “You of class. said Kallmerten, who wants $17,000, and that some feared based on the economic times. to continue offering scholar- the tax rate would go up, al- They also question why ships to help with uniform though he pointed out the funds were not requested FRED FULLER OIL CO. costs. He said some players rates would increase by one years ago when the sport was could not afford to partici- cent, and that the overall sanctioned, or why the pre- pate otherwise. budget has already been re- sented lacrosse program FULLERFULLER Kallmerten said he decid- duced. budget was not as clear-cut ed to submit a citizen peti- “We are asking for a pen- as it could be. tion warrant article this year ny for the kids. 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BUDGET COMM. (Continued from Page A1) MARKET DAY (Continued from Page A1) year before may alter or af- “Things can get dicey in “The current board has ration to create their own apprenticeship would entail. Niskala. “Everyone would fect a budget in the next year, this economy, but we have served well and I wish to con- presentations. “A horn smith makes stuff use the candles in the village, and that this prior under- managed to keep costs under tinue that tradition. This has “The students chose an ap- out of horns from cow or ox- including me.” standing can be helpful. control,” said Eddy. made Gilford an enjoyable prenticeship and learned en,” said Degarmond. “It She added that she would Last budget season, the place to live,” said Horvath. how to research reliable looked like something fun I need tools such as a candle committee faced a relatively David Horvath “It is an affordable town, and sources, take notes, and put could learn about.” rod, a wick, a knife, and a pot level budget, said Dormody. Horvath, a taxpayer and the community has a lot to their information into non- Degarmond explained to make her candles from “My credit goes to the homeowner in Gilford for 23 offer.” fiction writing or a poem,” that a horn smith used tools scratch. town and school administra- years, is running for a seat Horvath added that he has said Godbout. “Each child such as a saw, a comb vice, Fourth grader Emily tion staff that developed this on the Budget Committee for something to offer the town has a different job, and some and an “awl,” similar to a Mooney dressed the part and from the ground up and the first time. Horvath lives as well with his background, made their own tools as needle, to make holes in but- set up shop as the milliner came to the committee with with his wife of 33 years and since he has always dealt well.” tons. These tools were also during Market Village Day. a tight, responsible budget,” his two sons. with money or budgets in Hayes said the children used to make products in- “I picked this trade be- said Dormody. He has a background in some shape or form. are not only learning about cluding a comb for hair, but- cause my mom just taught He said keeping a good re- engineering and construc- “I am working towards the Colonial Period, but ac- tons to keep a shirt together, me how to sew. It is fun for lationship between the Bud- tion project management, a town fiscal management,” quiring new learning skills spoons, cups, and a powder me,” said Mooney. get Committee, the town, and career he first worked to- said Horvath. “The project during this day-long event. horn used for gunpowder, She explained that the the schools is essential to ward back in Pennsylvania manager is responsible for “They use creativity and said Degarmond. milliner would design the maintain a lean budget since while taking night classes budgets and deadlines.” problem solving. We encour- Two fourth grade stu- dresses, and that a seam- team effort is needed to out west. Horvath then fin- Although the budget still age the kids to think it dents, Micaela Niskala and stress would make them. brainstorm ways to save ished up his education in the may be a tight squeeze next through. It’s not about the Kelli Vieten sat next to each Fortunately,fourth grader money while retaining effi- New Hampshire University year, Horvath said it is im- product as much as the other thanks to their crafty Mckenzie Wright chose the ciency. Dormody used town system. portant to maintain town as- process behind it. They are apprenticeships. Vieten said trade of a seamstress, and sat employees’ increased contri- Horvath just completed sets as well. usually in a small group, but she decided to become a pot- next to Mooney for the day. bution to their health insur- his term as president of a lo- “We need to focus priori- now they are getting inter- ter because she likes to work The girls explained that both ance rates as an example. cal neighborhood associa- ties to the right places, ver- view skills,” said Hayes. with clay, and make her own trades would utilize tools Although coming up with tion, which includes 44 sus spending money on friv- “They are all so clever. They creations. such as needles, an iron, long-term budgetary solu- homes, and said that he olous things,” said Horvath. always surprise us.” “I would use a potter’s cloth, scissors, beads, and tions is necessary, Dormody served as an advisor for the “We can’t let things run to Fourth grader Jakob De- wheel, a kiln, a brick oven, buttons. said it is important to focus association for over six the ground, whether they are garmond took on the job of a and make pots, trays, jars, Throughout the day, third on the details at hand on cur- years. He said he has not run roads, equipment or people. horn smith for Village Mar- pans, and cups,” said Vieten. graders and parents toured rent budgets as well. for any other particular com- We need to treat people ket Day, and made sure to do Niskala said she chose to the market, learned new missions or committees be- right.” all his research and make his become a chandler because it facts, and admired the work Dale “Channing” Eddy fore, but that he can bring a He said that it is impor- tools ahead of time for his sounded like a creative job as of the fourth graders and Eddy has lived in New fresh perspective to the Bud- tant to fix certain problems presentation. He said he well. their teachers who devoted Hampshire for most of his get Committee. before they become bigger liked the sound of what this “I thought it would be this month to their Colonial life and spent his last 20 He is also part of the problems or cost the town particular Colonial Period crafty,and I like crafts,” said craftsmen studies. years in the Lakes Region. Greater Laconia Babe Ruth more money, such as a hypo- He received his degree in association and said he has thetical leak in the library electrical engineering at the been involved with sports roof. Horvath said that he University of Connecticut. throughout his residency in could contribute to the com- Eddy said he follows a line Gilford. mittee not only with his of hard workers, including As for his decision to run budget and people manage- his father, who was a busi- for one of the three open ment skills, but because he is ness man and consultant, seats on the Budget Commit- a fresh face with no prior ties and his mother, once the di- tee, Horvath said he has tak- to the Budget Committee. rector of a rehabilitation en a good look at the town medical center. and feels that the committee Philip “Pat” Labonte did When his parents retired, is doing just fine, but he not return calls for comment they decided the Lakes Re- would like to contribute to its and did not attend Candi- gion would suit them well. efficiency. dates’ Night. Eddy also has one son who attends Gilford High School, and lives with his wife of five years. Eddy is a current member of the Facility Planning Committee, which has helped to plot out the future renovation of the town hall and police station expan- sion. He has also run for a spot on the Board of Select- men for the last two years, and said he didn’t do half bad on his second try,but he sup- ports the current chair of the board and has decided not to run this year. Eddy said he has decided to run for the Budget Com- mittee instead and said it is the duty of the committee to ensure that town needs are met. Eddy describes himself as “frugal” and said he is a firm believer that a committee member’s job is to spend on necessities. “For the most part, we should make sure all the town’s needs are covered and focus on what we need to have, versus what we want to have,” said Eddy. 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In the first In 1972, Mr. Cutler left the Street, founder of Mariner Mr. Cutler was the son of in David Cutler's life came at sometimes tenuous years of security of his position at The Newspapers and publisher of John Henry Cutler and Rober- not yet 7, when over a bridge The Clipper's existence, the ob- Ledger to found The Marsh- the Duxbury Clipper,died Sun- ta Sumner Cutler. He and his game at a neighbor’s home, his servant young Mr. Cutler was field Mariner with $1,000 in va- day, Feb. 28, after a seven- twin sister were born on the parents let themselves be pub- absorbing every aspect of the cation pay and a small invest- month fight against cancer. Fourth of July, 1943 in Olathe, licly goaded into promising to newspaper business in the ment by his partner, Michael He died surrounded by his Kan., where his father was sta- start a respectable newspaper most intimate and practical Stearns. The Mariner was in- family in his favorite spot – a tioned with the Navy. In 1945, in Duxbury. Nineteen days lat- way. augurated on April 13, 1972 and fire-placed living room framed the Cutlers settled in Duxbury er, on May 11, 1950, the inaugu- In September 1957, Mr. Cut- immediately became Marsh- ler entered the class of 1961 at field's paper of record, richly Holderness, a boarding school chronicling the town’s births, in Plymouth, where he was deaths and much of what hap- David Cutler captain of both football and pened in between. baseball. He went on to Colby Two years later The Nor- now publish one daily and 23 College in Maine, where he well Mariner appeared, and weekly newspapers across was again captain of the foot- over the next dozen years pa- three states with nearly 100 ball team. Upon graduating in pers sprouted in Scituate, Co- full-time employees. 1965, Mr. Cutler went to work hasset and Pembroke, eventu- Mr. Cutler had no formal at The Patriot Ledger as a beat ally spreading as far north to training in business, account- reporter covering the towns of Braintree and south to Ply- ing or "human resources” and Abington, Whitman and Rock- mouth. While the growing often boasted that he’d never land. Fifteen months later, Mr. company eventually pros- taken a journalism course, yet Cutler requested and was pered, there were days when he grew into all these roles, granted a three-year leave-of- David’s primary meals were never forgetting the business absence to join the U.S. snacks he pilfered from his was, and is, always about peo- Marines. own vending machines. Along ple. In the end he was beloved In January,1967, he went on the way he learned a few les- by those people who had active duty and entered Offi- sons about the business side of worked so closely with him cer Candidate School in Quan- the newspaper business – over five decades and three tico, Va.After six more months among them to avoid carrying states. of advanced training, Lieu- company checkbooks around Mr. Cutler was a voracious tenant Cutler was sent to Viet- in a green garbage bag, as they reader, especially of history, nam, where he became com- were once tossed in the dump- biography and politics. He was mander of a company sta- ster by a diligent cleaning a brilliant conversationalist tioned near the Demilitarized woman. who could hold his own with Zone. On a night in March 1968, When Mr. Cutler sold the the assorted presidential can- Mr. Cutler was pinned down company to Capital didates who came calling in while trying to rescue one of Cities/ABC for $8 million in New Hampshire every four his men. A North Vietnamese 1989, Mariner Newspapers years. He was passionate sniper bullet went through boasted 17 community week- about fishing, tennis and a both legs. There was every lies and 95 full-time employees. good game of chess. chance that he would bleed to The sale came with a five-year For all the native competi- death before daylight. But one contract to continue to run tiveness that fired the newspa- of the men pinned down with Mariner Newspapers. He perman, Mr. Cutler's greatest him applied a tourniquet. He would now learn something passion was his family. The survived the night and was res- about the corporate world - love and support of his wife cued by helicopter after sun- which in the end reminded and children during his final rise. For his valor he received him too much of military serv- illness enhanced his natural a Purple Heart and was later ice in a stateside post to be to inclination to look at death promoted to captain. his long-term taste. As was with equanimity. Early in his Mr. Cutler's beat reporting said in Roman times, better to illness he said to an old friend, had impressed his editors, and command a village than be “My life's work was my family, when he returned to The Pa- number two in Rome. and I've succeeded.” triot Ledger in 1970 he was ap- A fruit of the Capital David Sumner Cutler pointed the paper's State Cities/ABC period was the re- leaves his wife, the Reverend House reporter. For the next spect Mr.Cutler had for his im- Catherine Cullen, of Duxbury; two years he plied the halls, mediate corporate boss, John sisters Margaret Chandler of covering the administration of Coots, who, by and by,had had Maryland and Gail Cutler of enough of “Rome;” and the Pembroke; sons Josh S. Cutler LOW Entrance Fees two decided to become part- of Duxbury, Benjamin D. Cut- ners and purchased a group of ler of New York and Jonathan and NO Entrance Fees six struggling newspapers in M. Cullen of West Roxbury; Worcester County. With his daughters Carolyn M. Cutler Now Available! partner focused on the busi- of Georgia, Rebecca W. Cutler ness side, Mr. Cutler found of Duxbury and Amanda C. For the first time ever, qualified himself in the familiar role of Benard of Hingham; as well as new residents of Taylor community publisher, but this seven grandchildren. Community can take advantage of time the challenge was one of Visiting hours were March turn-around artist. 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B THE GILFORD STEAMER COMMUNITY MARCH 4, 2010 Winter carnival sledding derby saved by snow BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] diner and Tyler Mckinney. Joey Blake entered “JDB With unpredictable Racing,” Cameron and Abby weather moving through last Jarvi drove “The Ice Cream week, the Parks and Recre- Truck,” and Jared Bettez cre- ation Department tried its ated “The Mystery Ma- best to hold as many winter chine.” Christopher activities as possible, and ul- Weimann entered the “The timately the snow fell hard Mad Platypus,” Michael and enough to create great condi- David Hart entered “DTD,” tions for the annual box sled Ben Gardiner and Billy Mck- derby. inney mastered “The Bul- Last Wednesday proved to let,” and Reese Jacques cre- be the perfect day for a snow- ated the “Air-O-Fame.” storm by the sledding hill in Johanna Morris, Gaelya Gilford, where children lined Glavach, and Camryn Dem- up with their homemade box biec took home the most cov- sleds to see just how fast they eted award, the biggest wipe- Children were more than ready to try out their creative homemade card- could fly. Although the con- out, for their sled “The Nick- PHOTOS COURTESY OF HERB GREENE board sleds at the annual derby on the sledding hill last week. ditions were a little mushy, le Shnickle Mobile.” 1 “The Ice Cream Truck” arrives just on time for the annual sledding and not all the sleds made it, Greene said the commu- derby held by the Recreation Department during Winter Carnival last Wednesday, although the weather was more fit for snow cones, rather the kids still had a blast play- nity ice skating party last than ice cream cones. ing in the snow. weekend and the sledding Parks and Recreation Di- derby went smoothly and rector Herb Greene said the had a great turnout, al- shoe activities were planned with humid air instead, as a sledding derby is always a fa- though the remaining events to be held beside the Gilford result of the precipitation. vorite Winter Carnival activ- became a challenge to hold Elementary School, al- The snowman building ity among the kids during because of the rainy weath- though the school was closed contest was planned to be school vacation. This year,17 er and higher temperatures. down and parking was not al- held for last Friday as well by participants showed up to “Unfortunately, the lowed, said Greene. Gilford Village, although no the derby and 11 entered in weather has played an im- The ice rink also saw a few one entered the event, said their personalized box sleds. pact on our Winter Carnival problems, and curling activi- Greene, most likely because Entry categories included activities. Aside from the ties were canceled as well of the drizzly weather and most original use of card- skating party last Friday and since the ice on the rink is the melted snow. board, most creative sled de- the sled derby yesterday, we weather permitting, and the Winter Carnival gives the sign, fastest sled, biggest have not had much luck,” top layer began to melt, cre- kids something to look for- “dud,” and biggest wipeout. said Greene. ating “standing water.” For ward to over school vacation, Entries included “A Day in He said that family snow- curling events to continue and the Recreation Depart- Paradise,” by Cloe Boucher, shoe activities and broom- last Friday, the weather ment works hard to plan win- Some participants got really creative with their entries, including the “DKB Construction” by Dae- ball on the ice rink were both would have had to drastical- ter activities each year, but “Mystery Machine” by Jared Bettez who painted his sled bright, groovy gan Boucher, and “The Tor- postponed and then canceled ly drop overnight, although Greene said it is not uncom- colors. pedo” entered by Roy Gar- due to weather woes. Snow- the department was faced mon to face obstacles such as Locals get by just fine during winter vacation BY LAUREN TINER and said they are not both- Hampshire’s vacation last ema was completely full dur- [email protected] ered much by the vacation week. ing vacation time, as well as When school is out and the crowds. “We ski every weekend, the stores, which “seemed snow is flying, children and “I think it is a great thing. but today was slow and slop- busier than usual.” their families are anxious to I don’t mind the kids, I like py out,” said Steve McLavey. “We have seen some kids. hop on the freshly powdered kids. And now they have that “I have noticed the holiday We went to Concord and slopes at Gunstock, get a bite community center over weeks were busy, then it got there were a lot of kids there, to eat at Patrick’s Pub, and there,” said Roger Martin. really slow. It’s good. Then and on the streets,” said hit all the popular shopping He said that he and his we can ski a lot.” Twombly. spots. wife are true locals who en- He said he wasn’t sure if it She said that since she is Longtime Gilford resi- joy the views and the small- is was the weather keeping a local, she has already vis- Some homemade cardboard sleds held up better than others at the dents think of this northern er things in life, such as en- visitors at bay, although he ited all the “tourist spots,” derby last Wednesday afternoon during a snowstorm, but either way, the town as their home, yet to joying a day together or stop- did not attribute it to the and that she tends to do her kids still had fun sliding down the sledding hill in the freshly powdered others, such as the “weekend ping by the library, places economy since he said Gil- own thing during vacation snow. warriors” of Massachusetts where large crowds of visi- ford is an ideal place to visit time. and other areas of New Eng- tors are not as likely to travel. in such circumstances. “Let them have the tourist this during the winter operated, these are the vari- land, Gilford can be quite the Some locals feel that the Gilford resident Judi Cott trap places,” said Twombly, months, or any season for ables we have to deal with seasonal tourist spot, which unpredictable, rainy weath- said she found school vaca- who clears a path for winter that matter. running outdoor programs,” can cause traffic and conges- er last week had something tions within the last few vacationers. “Although it is frustrating said Greene. tion for locals just trying to to do with the calmer winter weeks to be positive for the Gilford resident Rod that the weather has not co- make their way to the gro- vacation time, since locals town but was not as im- Bachmann said he tends to cery store. love to ski and snowboard at pressed with the weather. steer clear of winter vaca- There is an upside to win- Gunstock as well, yet there “I think (vacation) is great tion time as well and does ter vacation though; when were only a few days when for the economy, but last not seem to end up in the Local artist creates tourists make their way to the slopes were completely week (Mass. vacation) was same spots as many out-of- Gilford for some winter fun, covered as a result of all the better than this week weath- town families with a busy businesses begin to flourish. rain, which turned snow in- er wise,” said Cott. agenda planned. Ramblin’ Vewe’s new logo Plus, locals find their own to “mush.” Cott’s friend Ann “I think it is positive in niches and manage to avoid Steve and Jackie McLavey Twombly said they made terms of the economy. I the stresses of incoming visit their home in Gilford of- plans all week long, but haven’t personally found tourists. ten and said they felt the im- thanks to the weather, they anything negative about it, Connie and Roger Martin pact of Massachusetts’s only made it out a few times. but it is probably annoying of Gilford have lived in the school vacation two weeks Both Cott and Twombly did for skiers,” said Bachmann, Lakes Region for a while now ago, more so than New notice that the Gilford 8 Cin- who added that he tends to stay away from local attrac- tions anyhow. Resident Susanne McKenna said she and her family were enjoying their own school vacation, and although the weather hasn’t been so promising, and per- Local artist Marcia ter's equivalency in Fine haps attracted less visitors, Haughey,has designed the lo- Arts at Plymouth State Uni- her kids still found plenty of go of the Ramblin’ Vewe versity.She works out of her indoor activities. Farm to be used by the Board studio at her home in Laco- “I haven’t been impacted of Trustees for activities at nia, happily accepts commis- one way or another by out- the farm. sions, and her work can be of-staters,” said McKenna. “I This lovely rendition cap- viewed at www.marcia- can imagine the Recreation tures the mission of the con- haugheyart.com. Department has a lot of out- servation trust, and depicts Ramblin’ Vewe Farm was door activities planned, but the beauty of the farm and established as a conserva- it feels like a rainy spring. surrounding forest and hills. tion trust through the vision We had more ski time The logo pictures the two and generosity of Dick and planned, but we can always breeds of sheep, Suffolk and Betty Persons in the hope come up with other things to Targhee, raised on the farm that this property will condo.” with a backdrop of autumn tinue to be an example of McKenna joined in a craft foliage and the Belknap sound farming and forestry with her daughter at the li- Mountain rising in the back- practices, as well as provid- brary while her two sons ground. ing recreational and educa- played at the Gilford Youth Haughey is well known in tional opportunities for resi- Center on a few rainy vaca- the Gilford community, hav- dents of Gilford and sur- PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER tion days. ing taught art to hundreds of rounding towns for genera- Winter Wonderland “Even when Gunstock is students in the Lakes Region. tions to come. For more in- not available, I am glad to re- Haughey retired last year to formation on Ramblin’ Vewe The Lakes Region turned into a winter wonderland last Wednesday, as a winter whiteout blasted through surrounding towns, and although it made traveling a bit harder, it made for recreational fun, and the snow col- lax and have time away from spend more time painting Farm, go to www.ramblin- lected on trees made for a pretty sight. school,” said McKenna. and has acquired her Mas- vewefarm.org. B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Community MARCH 4, 2010 Youngsters test their skiing skills in Midget Slalom BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] weather last Wednesday, he ski racing as well, and he place, Olivia Kennan took nough took second, and Tes- first, Nicole Turpin took sec- After 24 years, the Midget said he was pleasantly sur- hopes that she will help him second, and Ava Lien took sa Tanner took third. Dylan ond, and Bethany Tanner Slalom at Gunstock remains prised to see more entries carry on this tradition. third place. In the boy’s 2-3 Welch took first in the boy’s took third place. For the a popular event, offering than ever this year. Seventy “I hope to see this race go group, Lincoln Nyquist took category, Mason Rice took boy’s oldest age group, young kids a fun, free chal- children signed up for the on for more years,” said first place. second, and Mitchell Berry Thomas Inwood won first lenge during winter vaca- event in all, and about 50 or Buttinger. Emily Charleston took took third. place, Colton Workman won tion. so children were still able to In the girls 2-3 age group, first place in the 4-5 age In the girls category ages second, and Kyle Rivard won Every year young skiers participate. Linnea Nyquist took first group, while Riley McDo- 6-7, Zoe Zimmermann took third. from the ages of about 3 to 7 “We usually average line up on Cannonball with about 45-50 people. I thought smiles on their faces in an- we may have less with the Wavemakers qualify for New England Regional Competition ticipation for the annual snow, but we had more peo- race, said Klaus Buttinger, ple show up. It was well over LAKES REGION — The Kayla Phelps finished who helps organize the race what we expected in all – a Lakes Region Wavemakers strong taking third place in every year. great turnout,” said traveled to White River Junc- the 200 Free and 100 IM. She Buttinger, a Gilford resi- Buttinger. tion, Vt., to compete against also will be moving on to the dent, said the event started He said that the young 10 teams from Vermont and Age Group Competition af- years back under a different children not only look for- New Hampshire. Swimmers ter qualifying in the 100 IM. name, during Penny Pitou’s ward to this big event every who participate in this meet For the Men, Matt Fogar- time when the ski-slopes at year, but that a lot of them must reach a minimum qual- ty swam into fourth place in Gunstock were still in use. continue on with skiing com- ifying time in their events. the 50 back and dropped an He said the initial race began petitions afterward and have Overall most swimmers impressive time of -4.11 sec- in the 1960s and lasted for a made real achievements in who participated had an ex- onds in his 100 back. while. When the ski school the winter sport years later. cellent weekend trying their The 13/14 Females have moved back to Gunstock, “We have hooked a lot of best to improve to their per- had a strong showing this Buttinger became involved kids on ski racing. A lot of sonal best times. Among the year from two swimmers, with ski racing and started them have continued on, and top performers, 9-year-old Kersten Dirrane and Char- up the event again. they all started with the Molly Quinn, who just re- lotte Pitts, who continue to “Real young kids had no midget race,” said Buttinger. cently joined the team and make great strides with their good race. I wanted to give Not only does the compe- swimming competitively, strokes. Kersten Dirrane COURTESY PHOTO kids a taste of it,” said tition give children the con- qualified for eight events and qualified for nine events and Top left - Whitney Paine, Elizabeth Law, Courtney Leach, Ian Shaw, Buttinger. fidence to continue on with placed within the top four po- finished in the top four posi- Jimmy Collis, Antony Hubbard, Ashley Brunelle, third row - Coach Lora, The children are placed their skiing endeavors and sitions with each swum that tions for all of them. She Coach Lynne, Katie Gingrich, Jordan Lovely, Charlotte Pitts, Rebecca into three different age skills, said Buttinger, but it weekend. She took first place grabbed first place in the 200 Cook, Kayla Phelps, Kersten Dirrane, Sarah Sundius, Coach Brian, sec- groups for fairness. gives them self confidence. in the (9/10) 100 Breast stroke Fly and 2nd in the 400 IM, 200 ond row – Clara Bates, Hunter Hinxman, Ben Jaques, Brad Cronin, Derek He said he tries to avoid “The best thing is to see and qualified in the 100 Back, Free and 100 Free. She will Achenbach, Kalee Tinker, Matt Fogarty, Dan Fogarty, Justin Tinker, Dan an entry fee every year, be- the little guys at the podium 100 IM and the 100 Breast for continue onto the Age Group Ellis, Coach Dave, fourth row - Olivia Morea, Eric Phelps, Anna Stankes, cause he wants the children with their trophies,” said the New England Age Group meet with qualifying times Laurel Gingrich, Ella Pitts, Molly Quinn, Elizabeth Nix, Camille Pollack, Emma Gilman, Cyndal VanSteensburg, Grace Zhou, Coach Al. (Not to have fun with the race. In- Buttinger. “The kids and meet coming up in February. previously made. Pictured: Sarah Cook, Kendra Copithorne, Maggie Hess, Mary Howe, stead, Buttinger seeks help their parents just love it. For the 11/12 Females, Re- Charlotte Pitts finished in Braden Little, Natalie Paine, Julia Salamanca, Ian Shaw, Julia St. Amand, from Gunstock and other Families always come to becca Cook was flying high, first place in the 100 Fly and Nick St. Amand, Matthew Sundius, Hannah Willcutt and Rachel Willcutt) sponsors such as Cantin watch. It is quite the show.” taking first place in the 100 made the Age Group cut. In Chevrolet and Pike Indus- Buttinger said the over- IM, 200 Free, 200 and 100 her remaining events she tries. He said Lakes Region whelming support the Backstroke. Impressive sec- swam into second place in in the 200 Back and she too Cronin (13), Dan Ellis (10), businesses also offer a hand Midget Slalom at Gunstock ond places were made in the the 200 Fly and 200 IM and will move on to the 13 & Old- Katie Gingrich (12), Laural or a few giveaways during still receives from local busi- 200 IM 100 Free and 50 Fly. third in the 400 IM. er Age Groups. She contin- Gingrich (8), Hunter Hinx- race day as well. nesses and from families is a Out of the 10 events Rebecca Our 17-year-old ladies, ued to swim strong in the 200 man (8), Ben Jaques (11), Although Buttinger,along good sign that this competi- qualified for and swam, she Whitney Paine and Maggie Free, 400 IM and 200 IM. Mag- Braden Little (8), Jordan with Gunstock employees, tion will continue on for finished with qualifying Hess, made great cuts to gie had impressive wins in Lovely (13), Olivia Morea (9), prepared for a low turnout years to come. He added that times for Age Groups in six their personal best times. the 50 Free and 200 Breast. Elizabeth Nix (10), Natalie because of the unpredictable his daughter is involved with of them. Whitney Paine grabbed first Other swimmers who hit Paine (9), Eric Phelps (8), El- the water, some making im- la Pitts (7), Julia St. Amand pressive time cuts were, (12), Matthew Sundius (11), Derek Achenbach (12), Clara Sarah Sundius (13), Cyndal Bates (10, Ashley Brunelle VanSteensburg (7) and Grace KNOW SOMEONE (14), Sarah Cook (14), Brad Zhou (9). NOT GETTING THE STEAMER?

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Marine Patrol Officer Trainee $14.69 per Hour – Full-Time Seasonal Position Winnipesaukee Livery BARNSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The New Hampshire Marine Patrol is NOW hiring for the position of Marine Patrol Officer Trainee & 91 Maple Street for the 2010 summer season. Marine Patrol is the primary state agency responsible for ensur- Center Barnstead, NH 03225 ing safe boating on the State’s waterways. Testing Dates will be held on March 13, 27 and Airport Express April 10, 2010 at 8:00 am at NH Police Standards and Training in Concord. (603) 269-5161 Minimum Qualifications: AIRPORT • REGIONAL • LOCAL • FULLY INSURED Education: Completion of high school, G.E.D. or equivalent. Experience: No experience required, however, experience in operating power or sail boats is KINDERGARTEN/GRADE ONE REGISTRATION desirable. Seeking Professional Driver. License/Certification: Current Red Cross Multi-Media First Aid Certificate or its equivalent as Professional appearance a must. Also needs determined by the Chief or Deputy Chief, Marine Patrol Section. Within six months, applicant must successfully complete requirements to be certified as a part-time police officer by the valid drivers license. Registration/screening for Kindergarten students will be held at New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council unless already certified and certifica- the school on April 13, 14 and 15, 2010. tion is still in effect. Must possess a valid New Hampshire Boating Education Certification at Call 569-3189 for Details the conclusion of Marine Patrol training and a current driver’s license at time of application. Special Requirements: Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1.Must be a least eighteen (18) years of age on date of appointment. 2.Must be in good physical condition; applicants selected for employment must submit a physi- 30, 2010, will be eligible to attend kindergarten in September cian’s statement of health prior to employment. 3.Must be able to pass a 50 yard free style swim test or have a current certificate of swimming 2010. Please contact us at 269-5161 ext. 0 at your earliest ability containing this requirement. convenience or by April 1, 2010. 4.Must be willing to accept employment in assigned geographic location. 5.Must pass written, navigation performance, and physical aptitude and agility examinations administered by the Division of Safety Services. Screenings for students entering grade one in September 2010 6.Must successfully complete specified in-house Marine Patrol training. Please forward completed applications by March 26, 2010 to: who are not currently enrolled in kindergarten at the Barnstead NH Dept of Safety – Human Resources Elementary School will also be held at the school April 13, 14 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305 or [email protected] and 15, 2010. If you have a child who will be six years old on or Applications are available at admin.state.nh.us/hr For Recruiting and testing information contact Marine Patrol Headquarters at (603) 293-2037 before September 30, 2010 who is not currently enrolled in our EEO kindergarten, but you plan on enrolling for grade one, please contact us at your earliest convenience or by April 1, 2010 at 269-5161 ext. 0. THANK YOU Appointments will be made as calls are received. for browsing The Town-to-Town Classifieds!

Place Your Classified Line Ads ONLINE! 24-Hours A Day • 7-Days A Week www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Just For Fun MARCH 4, 2010 MARCH 4, 2010 Community THE GILFORD STEAMER B7 Seeking nominees for Bothamley featured in Busiel Gallery Unsung Hero Award LAKES REGION — Jeri toes — as well as public build- Bothamley paints the beauty ings such as Glastonbury LACONIA — Nomination The Schmitt UnSung Hero school assembly held in his of the Lakes Region, but trav- Audubon Center, First packets are now available for Award honors New Hamp- honor. Sanfacon was recog- els to other venues to work Church of Christ in Hartford the Annette P. Schmitt Un- shire resident, the late An- nized in 2008 for his volun- on landscapes and coastal and Longmeadow Library, sung Hero Award, presented nette P. Schmitt, who left a teer contributions with the scenes en plain air. Mass. Ten years ago, Jeri be- each year by the Lakes Re- generous bequest to support Boys & Girls Club of the In her studio, she creates gan coming back to NH and gion United Way. This award programs and projects that Lakes Region; Wendy French impressionistic paintings of transitioning from murals to honors an individual who improve the lives of children of Tilton, in 2007 for her work flowers from her garden, of oils on canvas. More recent- has shown a long-standing and families in Belknap with 4-H youth; and the late still life arrangements, and ly,she has studied with John commitment to children and County and the State. Over Dave Tryon of Tilton in 2006, finishes pieces begun out- C. Traynor of southern New COURTESY PHOTO families in Belknap County the past several years this for his tireless efforts with side. Her inspirations are the Hampshire and Colin Page of Work by Jeri Bothamley through behind-the-scenes fund has been the primary re- youth in the Winnisquam Re- interaction of color with coastal ME. cated on the bottom floor of activities without any expec- source for sustaining a num- gional School District. Past light, and the impact that it A Laconia resident, she is the Busiel Mill, and is “just tation of recognition. ber of comprehensive sys- honorees also include Dawn has on the way one views the involved in the Artist’s Loft, about eye level with the Win- Eligible candidates in- temic changes in Belknap McCartney of Barnstead in world. Laconia Art League and the nipesaukee River that flows clude those who volunteer on County and Carroll Coun- 2005, for her efforts in her Jeri pursued formal arts Laconia Design Collabora- only inches away from the behalf of children and fami- ties, including juvenile jus- community; Paul Plimpton training at Michigan State tive. She is currently pleased gallery windows,” said Bus- lies or non-volunteer indi- tice practices, the Belknap of Belmont in 2004, for using University, attending gradu- to present a one-person show iel Mill Manager Joe Adrig- viduals who provide excep- County Citizens Council on his skills and interest in ate classes there and at the at the Busiel Community nola. “We have a charming tional service to children and Children and Families, and sports to encourage boys and University of Connecticut. Room and Gallery, One Mill space here that we are families beyond the scope of the introduction of Commu- girls in the Lakes Region; and After teaching art, her focus Plaza, Laconia, from Feb. 29 pleased to offer to artists and their employment. nity Justice principles Deb Williams of Laconia in moved to full time art prac- through April 2 with an open- share with the community.” The 2010 recipient will be throughout the two-county 2003, for her volunteer work tice. In the Northeast, her ing on Sunday, Feb. 28, from The Busiel Mill Commu- announced by Retired Fami- region. with youth in Laconia. murals in oil appear in over 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friends and nity Room and Gallery is ly Court and Special Justice Over the past years, previ- Nomination Forms are a thousand private resi- the public are invited to at- open to visitors from 9 a.m.- Willard Martin in May. The ous winners of the Schmitt available at www.lruw.org,or dences. Other venues over tend, view the paintings and 5 p.m. on weekdays and oth- winner will receive an indi- Unsung Hero Award include by calling Kathy Calvin at the years have included celebrate the hanging of er times by appointment. vidual award and his or her Jean and John Provencal 527-9182. Completed Nomina- restaurants — Black Eyed these recent works. Artists interested in display- name will be engraved on a (Gilmanton), Matthew tion Forms are due by Sally’s, Pasties French The Busiel Mill Commu- ing their work in this gallery plaque that hangs in the Unit- Tetreault (Laconia), Leo San- Wednesday, March 31. Restaurant, and Hot Toma- nity Room and Gallery is lo- should call 527-9176. ed Way offices. Additionally, facon (Gilford), Wendy a monetary award will be French (Tilton), Dave Tryon made to a favored charity of (Tilton), Dawn McCartney the winner. (Barnstead), Paul Plimpton Says Judge Martin, “This (Belmont), and Deb Williams HAPPY BIRTHDAY! award is designed to ac- (Laconia). knowledge the efforts of The Provencals were hon- Belknap County residents ored in 2009 following servic- who go the extra mile in es at the Gilmanton Commu- Don’t forget...it’s time to have your bringing positive changes to nity Church while Tetreault the lives of families.” was recognized during a CAR INSPECTED If your birthday is in March 3/31 your car inspection is due by:

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COURTESY PHOTO Rock of Ages Central NH Skating Club announces Kylie Duarte and Colin Grafton, U.S. National Championship fourth place finishers, as the guest skaters for the Rock of Ages Skating Show. The show will be held at Laconia Ice Arena on March 20 at 7p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $8. Tickets at the door are $10. Children 5 and younger are free. For more information, please contact [email protected].

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