June 10, 2021 Gilford, N.H

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 GILFORD, N.H. Golden Eagles battle, but fall in Division III finals BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor HUDSON — It wasn’t the results that the Gil- ford girls’ tennis team was looking for, but the experience of playing in the Division III finals was something that coach Herman Defregger hopes will serve the team well in the coming years. The Golden Eagles dropped an 8-1 decision to Littleton on Friday, June 4, at Alvirne High School in Hudson, bringing the season to a close. “We got them to experience what I knew was coming,” said Defregger. “You can’t prepare players for this, you have to experience it. “We’ve seen teams Joshua Spaulding The Gilford girls’ tennis team finished as the Division III runners-up, falling to Littleton in the finals. that play the ball less the drama out of the ping an 8-2 decision in the Alyssa Craigie dropped a Local trainer precise, but today shows championship match ear- third spot while Avery 9-8 decision (7-3 in the tie- what tennis is all about,” ly on. Kathryn Osborn Marshall fell by an 8-4 breaker) at number one. creating partnerships the veteran coach contin- was first off the court score in the fourth spot in In doubles play, Gil- ued. “Our goal was to get with an 8-3 loss in the the lineup. ford got its lone win at to the semifinals, it’s been sixth spot, with Alexa Next off the court was number one, where Crai- between people a long time, so to be in the Leonard dropping an 8-1 Alyssa Gosselin in the gie and Kulcsar finished finals is unbelievable.” decision in the fifth spot. second spot, dropping an with an 8-2 win. Leonard and service pups Littleton took all six Ashley Kulcsar was 8-2 decision and in the and Marshall dropped a singles matches to take next off the court, drop- closest match of the day, SEE TENNIS PAGE A12 BY ERIN PLUMMER named Luna to Norah [email protected] Boissonnault at a spe- Service and emo- cial presentation at the tional support ani- Meredith town docks. GHS honors senior athletes mals, who save lives Norah and Luna and make life easier are just one of over 43 for so many people, are partnerships between being trained right in human and dog that Gilford thanks to the started at Gilford’s work of a trainer with Golden Guardians. a passion for animals Gilford’s Golden and helping people. Guardians combines For the past seven Weston’s passions for years, Kaarla Weston working with people has been working to and animals. train service and emo- Weston’s interest in tional support animals working with animals for people of all ages started when she got with a wide variety of a golden retriever in medical conditions. fourth grade. Recently she started She studied Human working with a Straf- Services Administra- ford girl who has type tion and Community 1 diabetes and was able Psychology and has a to get a dog thanks to a background in devel- Erin Plummer Meredith-based effort opmental services. She Gilford High School’s senior athletes were honored at a special breakfast a week before graduation. by the family of Man- combined her back- cy Grier, whose life ground with her love BY ERIN PLUMMER Senior athletes were school. future. These kids are was changed by her for dogs into Gilford’s [email protected] invited to a breakfast in “Were obviously just backbone of what we do own diabetic alert dog. Golden Guardians, a Gilford High School the cafeteria on Wednes- want to do something here because they do it Weston joined Man- business she started in honored its senior ath- day, an event to honor that’s a little bit special,” all: both in the classroom dy’s family in present- 2014. letes with a special senior athletes and all said Athletic Director and certainly athletics ing a golden retriever SEE GUARDIANS PAGE A10 breakfast and some spe- the work they have done Rick Acquiliano. “We and we’ll miss them.” cial recognitions. both in sports and in the hope to grow this in the Acquiliano praised the students for their abilities to play sports, Graduation kicks off end of year events many of whom are playing multiple sports a BY ERIN PLUMMER as well. The school year year, and be successful [email protected] will tentatively end for all academically and con- Gilford students are students around June 21 tinue the work they do getting ready for the end and 22. in their families and the of the school year with Gilford High School community. Gilford High School’s seniors will have two “If someone were to graduation this week- last big celebrations be- ask me what’s Gilford end, leading to the start of fore moving onto their all about, I would show summer vacation around futures. them you,” Acquiliano June 21 and 22. The Senior Awards said. GHS seniors will be Night is scheduled for He praised the stu- graduating on Friday and June 10 at 6 p.m. in the dents for how they con- fourth and sixth graders GHS auditorium. Seniors duct themselves on the are getting ready for their who are invited to the field and in the class- moving on celebrations event will be able to bring room. four guests. He also noted how the File Photo (Right) Gilford High School’s Graduation will take students missed out on a graduation will take place place on Friday, June 11 lot of school milestones this Friday, and will return at Bank of New Hamp- last year because of the to Bank of New Hampshire shire Pavilion. Seniors pandemic and students Pavilion. SEE GRADUATION PAGE A10 SEE ATHLETES PAGE A11 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 What’s new at the Gilford Public Library? After a crazy end of to welcome Miss Megan Baby Storytime, 10:30 day. Can't make it? No recognized along with Public Library outdoor May with new hires and onto the library team. a.m. problem, pick up and celebrating our 2021 grad- amphitheater. Bring changing roles, we have She will be joining Miss Join Miss Megan for a make at home. *Avail- uates. An event not to be whatever equipment you reached the calm be- Jill on the first floor as a storytime fun with your able while supplies last. missed. need (we have speakers fore our summer frenzy. new Children’s Librar- baby. *Preschool-4th French, 4-5 p.m. and a microphone) and Mark your calendars for ian. Stop in and say hi! Wednesday, June 16 Thursday, June 17 Open Mic Night, 5:30-7 come perform a short set. June 8 at 6:30 p.m., when We can’t wait to see how Check out an Expert, *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. p.m. Not a performer? Come we’ll be inviting guest this summer shakes out 10 a.m.-noon 1000 Books Before Kin- Calling all musicians, to watch and have a nice virtual speaker Steve and we couldn’t be more Father’s Day Craft: dergarten Graduation, poets, comedians, sto- night out. Performers: Hale of Open World Ex- excited to share our pro- Personalized Puzzles, 10:30-11:30 a.m. rytellers, spoken word please email gilfordli- plorers to talk about the gramming with you all. 10:30 a.m. If you are currently authors, dancers and [email protected] to sign breeding season of tons of Come and join us and a 1000 Book Before Kin- more! Do you have a tal- up for a time slot. We backyard birds. Classes & make a personalized puz- dergarten participant ent and want to show it can't have the event with- A few weeks later, on Special Events zle for your favorite guy join us for a celebration. off? Join us for an open out performers! June 25 at 10:30 a.m., the June 10 - June 17 in your life for father's All participants will be mic night at the Gilford library and the Gilford *Sign up required Neighbors are inviting Opechee Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale June 12 at Laconia Public Library the State of New Hamp- Thursday, June 10 shire Division of Parks *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. LACONIA — The and Recreation for a pre- French, 4-5 p.m. Opechee Garden Club sentation about the di- Friday, June 11 will be hosting a Plant versity of our state park Bridge, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Bake Sale on June 12 system and cost-savings Preschool Storytime, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain available to our patrons. 10:30-11:30 a.m. or shine, at the Laconia In the Children’s Join Miss Jill for a fun Public Library, 695 North Room, we’re also grind- filled storytime! Registra- Main St., Laconia. ing out the last details tion is required as space “We are expecting of Tails and Tales, our is limited. over 200 perennials, 2021 Summer Reading Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 grown locally by Gar- Program. There will be p.m. den Club members, to a kickoff party for kids *Advanced Conversa- be available,” said Judy and families on June 23rd tional German, 2:30-3:30 Robertson. “We have a with ice cream, dancing, p.m. nice assortment to fit Courtesy face painting and more! *Lower Intermediate most needs.” Left to Right: Randy Brough, Director Laconia Public Library; Hollis Thompson, Opechee Garden We would like to thank Line Dancing, 4-5 p.m. “It’s the perfect oppor- Club President; Judy Robertson and Linda Belcher, Plant Sale Co-Chairs; Barbara Sargent and the Friends of the Gilford tunity to purchase plants, Ginny West, Raffle Co-Chairs; John Moriarty, Chairman Laconia Public Library Trustees. Absent Public Library for their Monday, June 14 to fill in, or expand your Carmel Lancia, Bake Sale Chair. fundraising efforts and *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. flower beds,” added Lin- are preparing homemade Wagon with dimensions cial support to the Lakes continued support of the Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. da Belcher. “We are able baked goods. measuring 39.5 by 21 by Region Scholarship library that allows us to Tuesday, June 15 to offer perennials, along “We have some of the 26 inches. The heavy duty Foundation, Loon Pres- provide such a slate of *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. with a selection of herbs, best bakers in our Club,” frame allows loads up to ervation and other local programs. We’d also like Bridge, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at a great price of $5 to said Carmel Lancia. “We 225 pounds. The wagon non-profits.” $15.” will have a great selection will be filled with lots of “If anyone would like If you're not a garden- of cookies, muffins, cakes yard and garden supplies to see an example of the Gilford Public Library er, come select from a and other specialties.” with a total value of over great work done by the wide assortment of craft While you are there, $200. Other items include Garden Club Members. I items. Members have purchase some raffle tick- a gift certificate to Lillies invite them to stop by The Top Ten Requests been busy decorating ets. at the Parsonage, Root Laconia Public Library,” 1. “21st Birthday” by James Patterson birdhouses, signs and “We are so grateful Assassin Shovel and said Randy Brough. “You 2. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Tofa Pots for your enjoy- for our community mem- Saw, Large ceramic pot of will be amazed at the gor- 3. “The Palm Beach Murders” by James Patterson ment or gift giving. The bers who have been so annuals, and a birdhouse geous gardens around 4. “A Gambling Man” by David Baldacci beautiful tofa garden pots generous donating the with birdseed. Winners our property.” 5. “Golden Girl” by Elin Hilderbrand are filled with succulents. raffle items,” said Barba- do not need to be present For more information 6. “Ocean Prey” by John Sandford They can be brought in- ra Sargent. “Community to win. regarding the Opechee 7. “Legacy” by Nora Roberts doors and will last for donors include Lowes, “The Opechee Garden Garden Club, visit our 8. “The Final Twist” by Jeffery Deaver years. Lilies at the Parsonage, Club’s Plant and Bake website Opecheegar- 9. “Sooley” by John Grisham Members of the Pedal Pushers Farm, and Sale allows us to raise denclub.com. If you are 10. “Jackpot” by Stuart Woods Opechee Garden Club Agway at Winnisquam.” funds to maintain sever- interested in joining Five (5) names will be al Community Gardens,” the Opechee Garden drawn to win one of the said Hollis Thompson, Club, please send an following; a Woods Out- Club President. “The email to Opecheegarden- door Collapsible Utility Club also provides finan- [email protected]. GILFORD POLICE LOG l The Gilford Police De- porting Alcoholic Bev- Mischief and Domestic partment reported the erages and Possession of Violence-Simple As- following arrests from Marijuana. sault-Physical Contact. May 17 to June 3. A 23-year-old male and A 19-year-old female Stephen M. Surrette, 23-year-old female from from Plaistow and a age 31, of Bedford, Mass. Mansfield, Mass. were 20-year-old male from was arrested on May 19 for taken into protective cus- New Boston were taken Domestic Violence-Sim- tody for intoxication on into protective custody ple Assault-Physical May 23. for intoxication on May Contact, Simple As- Corrine K. Brown, 29. sault-Physical Contact or age 40, of Rochester was A 36-year0-old from Bodily Injury, and mul- arrested on May 23 for Revere, Mass. was taken tiple counts of Resisting Breach of Bail and Vio- into protective custody Arrest or Detention. lation of a Protective Or- for intoxication on May Trevor M. Rice, age 19, der. 29. of Chelmsford, Mass. was William E. Sears, Jr., Jessica A. Lurvey, arrested on May 22 for age 84, of Gilford was age 27, and Matthew P. Unlawful Possession of arrested on May 23 for Schofield, age 29, both Alcohol and Possession Criminal Threatening. identified as transients, of Marijuana. Two juve- Audrey Michele Mc- were arrested on May 30 niles, both age 16, were Leod, age 49, of Andover for Criminal Trespassing arrested during the same was arrested on May 25 and Breach of Bail. incident, one for Unlaw- for Unauthorized Use of Robert Glenn Cyra, ful Possession of Alcohol a Vehicle valued at less age 51, of Laconia was ar- and the other for Trans- than $1,000. rested on June 1 for Theft Eric T. French, age 36, By Unauthorized Taking of Gilford was arrested or Transfer (Larceny). on May 28 for Criminal

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BY ERIN PLUMMER Luna and Norah, tak- [email protected] ing about an hour and MEREDITH – A a half a day over a young girl with diabe- 10-month period. Luna tes now has a medical is being trained to rec- support dog thanks to ognize when Norah’s the efforts of a local fam- blood sugar gets under ily in memory of their a certain level and she loved one whose life was will nudge her and circle improved by her own ca- around to alert her. nine companion. Anne said this is a The family of Mandy dream come true and Grier has been working something every family to raise money to get a who lost someone would child a diabetic alert dog love to do for another. and was able to achieve Erin Plummer Erin Plummer Kelly said so many Kevin Morris formally presents a golden retriever puppy named Norah with her puppy Luna, who she has been training with to that goal much earlier pieces came together for Luna to Norah Boissonnault as a diabetic alert dog. help her manage her diabetes. than expected thanks to this to happen. the generosity of many endeavor to raise money with Type 1 Diabetes “It’s really kind of un- people. On Saturday to provide children with just before her fourth real,” Kevin said. Mandy’s family celebrat- diabetic alert dogs. Man- birthday. He said they received ed this milestone with dy’s dad Kevin Morris “It was a big adjust- a lot of generosity from an event at the Meredith bought a boat and start- ment period all of us,” friends, family, friends town docks that formal- ed M&M Island Cruises, said Norah’s dad Aaron of family, and so many ly presented a golden that will offer charter Boissonnault. “That was local businesses. Some retriever puppy named cruises around the lake sort of a scary period of businesses that helped Luna to Norah Boisson- with money going to a time.” out were Red’s Shoe nault of Strafford. dog for a child. Norah goes to Chil- Barn of Dover, Alec’s Mandy Grier was Kevin said they dren’s Hospital at Dart- Shoe Store of Nashua, diagnosed with type 1 thought it would take mouth (CHaD) at Went- and Lahout’s Summit diabetes at 7-years-old two or three years to get worth-Douglass. Her Shop of Littleton. and she struggled with enough money to get a mom Amanda Boisson- “We couldn’t have Erin Plummer it her whole life. About child a dog. Mandy’s sis- nault said the doctor’s Mandy Grier’s father Kevin Morris and sisters Kelly McAllister even dreamt of doing it eight years ago her fam- ter Anne Grier started office called and said and Anne Grier join service dog trainer Kaarla Weston at the without everyone help- ily raised money to get a GoFundMe that so far they had the opportuni- special presentation at the town docks. ing here,” Kelly said. her a diabetes alert dog has raised $22,885 and ty to get the dog. named Mylo. was able to get a dog now “We were shocked Diabetic alert dogs for a child. and beyond excited are trained to recog- Kevin was put in about the opportunity,” nize when their handler contact with Gilford’s Amanda said. is having low or high Golden Guardians Ser- Norah said her mom blood sugar and is able vice Animal Training, told her she was getting to alert them so they can a Gilford-based compa- a dog, saying she was re- take and actions before ny founded by Kaarla ally excited hearing the their blood sugar gets to Westin to train golden news. dangerous levels. Mylo retrievers to be medical As the process went was trained to trained alert animals, service on, the name Mandy be- to recognize when Man- animals for people with came prevalent. Luna’s dy’s blood sugar level autism, and emotional mom’s name is Mandy went below 80, and she support animals. Kevin and Norah’s mom is would alert her before said he learned Weston Amanda. she even knew some- already knew a lot of the “It just came full cir- thing was going on. Her answers he was looking cle with this incredible family said Mylo gave for, including connec- story,” Weston said. Mandy a healthier and tions to different hos- She said the family is more independent life pital’s endocrinology grateful to get Luna. without as many trips to departments and con- “It’s been an incred- the hospital. tact with five different ible honor to come and “We knew from the breeders around New meet these folks and be beginning Mylo just England. Soon he was the beneficiary,” Aaron changed her life,” said in contact with a dog said. Mandy’s sister Kelly breeder and the endo- He said they’re look- McAllister. “Mylo was crinology department ing forward to how this about to add a lot of in- at Wentworth-Douglass is going to help Norah dependence for Mandy Hospital in Dover. and the whole family. that she didn’t have. She “This is really tru- Norah started work- changed her life in ways ly in honor of Mandy,” ing with Luna before that we never could.” Weston said. “We’re Saturday’s presenta- Mandy died on Feb. delighted that we can tion. Luna started her 22, 2019 from complica- support Kevin and his training at 8-weeks-old. tions with diabetes at dream.” The training requires the age of 42. The family The endocrinology a lot of work for both wanted other people to department found the have this opportunity perfect candidate with Mandy had. Norah. 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In the 6th century B.C., Aesop shared a fable about the Lion and The Four Oxen. The story, if you have not heard it, goes like this: A lion used to prowl around a field where four oxen dwelled. Several times he would try to eat them but whenever he approached the four oxen would back their tales up to each other with their bodies pointed outward in different directions. No matter what direction the lion approached, he was met by the horns of one of them and could do nothing. Finally, the oxen began quarreling amongst themselves and so each went off to a pasture of their own in a separate corner of the field. Then the lion attacked them one by one and soon made an end to all four. The moral to Aesop’s tale has become one of the most well known sayings of our time — Unit- ed we stand, divided we fall. President Abraham Lincoln parroted the sentiment in his acceptance speech, during this same month in the year 1858: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” As of late, it seems the division amongst the country and even in our small communities has grown deeper. What this Editor noticed, however, is that most well minded, kind, compassionate, intelligent people all want the same things. To Courtesy be happy and successful. The arguments ensue, when people have different ideas on how to reach Shaw’s partners with Lakes Region such a state of success in our government, and Scholarship Foundation for the month of June even in our own lives. When one person thinks we should reach A by doing x and y, and anoth- The Gilford Shaw’s has selected Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation as their non-profit beneficiary for the month of June. er thinks we should reach A by doing z, tempers This selection is part of Shaw’s supermarket’s Give Back Where it Counts reusable bag program. Each month the leader- flare. We want to remind you, that there is no rea- ship, of the individual Shaw’s markets, may choose a local charity to benefit from the program. The program is designed to make it easy for shoppers to give back to their local community, while supporting the environment. Every time a shopper son to get heated when talking to a friend or col- purchases one of the $2.50 Give Back Where it Counts bags (with the Giving Tag) a $1 donation goes to a local charity. league. Getting heated at a stranger is even more Assistant Director, Amanda Dudek (center) was on hand recently to thank Gilford Shaw’s manager, Colleen Benavides (left), inappropriate. It's ok if someone disagrees with along with LRSF Administrative Assistant, Maggie Gibbs (right). you. Remain calm. What needs to unfold, is the ability to hear each other out with a listening ear. Where one person's experience ends, another's begins. Solutions always appear in that middle area, where compro- NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK mises are made. To be steadfast in your beliefs is important, but We raise it on our trash, and then kill it in the road it's even more important to exercise some flexibili- ty, that is where growth takes place. This is where room, various sizes of ty- we can learn from someone who doesn't think the ing-thread on the table, same way we do. It does not make a person weak, and hackles and body and when there is a mind shift. It makes them smart. wing material in drawers We're seeing a lot of arguing on social media, just below. people publicly going back and forth, and the One early summer day thread never ends with any real change being when we were all out of made. If you want to have a meaningful, produc- the house, doing outside tive conversation with someone online, take it to a work, a red squirrel got private message, where the world isn't watching. into the camp. When we In the public eye, we all can be defensive. returned, the fly-tying Now, there are extremists on both sides of any bench was an unholy argument, in those cases, there's not much you mess---a tangle of thread, can do. There are people who want to see things By John Harrigan feathers, hackles, and through one lens and one lens only. Fine, let them. Columnist multiple shades of che- You will also see ignorance and evil come flying nille. It was, as Shatney out of the mouths of those you never thought capa- The raccoon is the called any ball of short ble, fine let them. Remember that the majority of bane of people who love Courtesy freeimages.com branches in a spruce tree, Not so fast: It might look cute and cuddly, but the raccoon the people in this country want to unify. It comes ground-nesting birds. “a hoorah’s nest.” exploits our bad habits, is a major carrier of rabies, and is down to common sense. United we stand, divided It relishes eggs, as any most likely to get hit in the road. we fall. That statement could not ring truer. chicken-cooper knows. +++++ Be strong enough in character, where you are a So do skunks. ability. don’t burn off from the leader, whether that be in your own community, Staff members and vol- Raccoons and skunks friction is beyond me (the This last goes into the at work or in your own family. Unity should al- unteers at the Loon Pres- have always led the moles and voles, not the “Just when you think ways be the end goal. Therefore, if you see some- ervation Center have “problem animal” list raccoons). I mean, just you know it all” category. one that disagrees with you, and you want to uni- made great strides in for conservation officers. watch how fast they go. Some of my supposed fy, have a conversation that will do just that. protecting and restoring Bats and snakes are right expertise on things wild Sometimes, try simply saying, “Hey the coun- New Hampshire’s loons. up there, too. Let’s not +++++ is gleaned from youthful try is really divided right now, how can we start to They put signs out to forget the errant swarm experience, and like any- unify on a small scale?” That question puts both warn boaters about sen- of bees. If there is one creature thing based on memory, people in a position to come up with a solution sitive areas. They build Whatever it is, some- you don’t want loose in it bears checking. Ergo, I that works for everyone. Then the domino effect rafts for defensible nests. one is supposed to “do your house or kitchen, visited New Hampshire takes hold. Then unity happens, then change, then Raccoons were al- something.” And if it’s it’s (pick one) a bear, a Fish and Game’s website, success. ways among the major anything even remote- squirrel, or a raccoon. which (as always) I found “None of us is as smart, as all of us.” Ken problems the LPC faced. ly to do with the word I’ve had experience with informative and easy to Blanchard Loons are awkward on “wild,” it’s Fish and all three in one way or an- use. land, but are ground-nest- Game. other, several times over, Among things I didn’t ers nonetheless. They try and don’t wish them on know about raccoons to select places they can +++++ anyone. Far better to be were that the name is protect. careful. from the Algonquin People sharing the Raccoons resume full Food is always the is- “aroughcoune,” which shoreline generate gar- activity in early spring, sue. All three animals are translates to “he scratch- bage and trash. Raccoons after something---the sun, omnivorous. 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I have to thank Public Af- CALL: 603-677-9084 (508) 764-4325 the high country of Pitts- A bear got in during the fairs intern Kat Bagley, TOUM S B IT A LETTER Distribution Manager Raccoons, while not burg. Newborns arrive in half-hour I was gone and and the untold souls who Jim Hinckley TO THE EDITOR: (603) 279-4516 quite having opposable April and May. trashed shed, shop, and make the Department’s E-MA IL: br endan@sal monpr ess.news thumbs, come the closest From mating season barn. site a breath of fresh air. Managing Editor to it save for the newcom- on, raccoons become one One of the neat things Brendan Berube USPS 024967 (603) 677-9081 er opossum, a close run- of the more, if not the during my years at (Please address mail, The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon [email protected] ner-up in the dexterity most, common mammals Clarksville Pond was the with phone numbers in Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH case of questions, to camp- 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH Production Manager department. Either one to get killed in the road. fly-tying vise. It was al- 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Julie Clarke of them seems to consid- This is not counting the ways set up and ready to [email protected] the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH (603) 677-9092 er a box, bottle, or can an innumerable moles and go, right there near the or 386 South Hill Rd., 03253. julie@@salmonpress.news insult to intelligence and voles. Why their little feet porch door in the main Colebrook, NH 03576.) THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Lacrosse girls get first playoff win in program history

RC Greenwood Aly Pichette fires a shot on net during action against Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough last week. inham. couldn’t get themselves rection and how the play- RC Greenwood The win put the Gold- back into the game,” Ro- ers have to apply their Ashley Hart had a pair of goals in each of the Gilford girls’ lacrosse team’s playoff games. en Eagles into the next gacki said. learning experiences to BY JOSHUA SPAULDING “This year’s goal was lied two goals to lead the round of the playoffs, Hart scored twice and the next high school sea- Sports Editor to get the 23 freshmen Golden Eagles, as Ash- where they lost to an ex- McLean, Pichette, Foun- son,” Rogacki added. GILFORD — The Gil- and sophomores who ley Hart, Molly McLean, perienced Laconia team tain and Gallant each ford girls’ lacrosse team never played a high Lexi Shute, Aly Pichette by a 9-6 score, added a goal. Sports Editor Joshua reached a program mile- school game to learn to be and Taryn Fountain all “The 7-3 halftime “The goals for the de- Spaulding can be reached stone last week, as the competitive and develop put the ball in the net lead by the Sachems velopment of the founda- at 279-4516, ext. 155 or Golden Eagles picked up skills for the high school twice. Lauren Gallant was something the Ea- tion for the program are [email protected]. the first tournament win level,” said coach Dave added a single goal and gles didn’t adjust to and headed in a positive di- in program history. Rogacki. “The team took also chipped in with two Gilford hosted the In- a major step toward that assists. Local students named to Clarkson University Dean's List ter-Lakes/Moultonbor- goal as they defeated In- Rogacki noted that the ough girls on Monday, ter-Lakes/Moultonbor- scoring was supported POTSDAM, N.Y. — tional graduate program and health professions. May 31, and emerged ough 11-7 for the school’s by the defense of Ashley Students have been and research facilities in Our alumni earn sala- with an 11-7 win to ad- first state tournament Sanderson, Bethany Tan- named to the Dean's List the New York Capital Re- ries that are among the vance to the next round win in history.” ner, Sophia Lehr, Julia for the spring 2021 se- gion, Beacon, N.Y., and top 2.5 percent in the na- of the tournament. Five players each tal- Spooner and Geena Cook- mester at Clarkson Uni- New York City, Clarkson tion and realize acceler- versity educates 4,300 students ated career growth. One Micaela Paige Niskala across 95 rigorous pro- in five already leads as a Locals star at Meet of Champions of Gilford, a senior ma- grams of study in engi- CEO, senior executive or joring in civil engineer- neering, business, the owner of a company. BY JOSHUA SPAULDING er and Sophia Sweet fin- third place finish in the ing, was named to the arts, education, sciences Sports Editor ished in fourth place in 400 meters with a time of Dean's List for the spring KINGSTON — The top 51.05 seconds while the 51.03 seconds. 2021 semester at Clark- local athletes traveled to Kingswood 4X400-meter Patrick Gandini of Gil- son University. Registration open for Sanborn Regional High team of Brooke Tasker, ford ran to third place in Aria L Stephan of Gil- School on Saturday for Lauren MacPhee, Ana- the 3,200 meters with a ford, a senior majoring Got Lunch program the annual track Meet of belle Nelson and Carolyn time of 9:22.97, with Wil- in chemical engineering, Champions, and there Day finished fourth with liam Riley of Belmont was named to the Dean's Gilford Got Lunch is About Gilford were a number of solid a time of 4:13.03. The Ken- placing 10th in a time of List for the spring 2021 now accepting registra- Got Lunch finishes on the day. nett 4X800-meter team of 10:23.18. semester at Clarkson tion for its 2021 Summer Gilford Got Lunch A pair of second place Grace Perley, Shannon The Winnisquam University. Program. All families was started in 2014. finishes led the way for Abrams, Autumn Verran 4X800-meter relay team of Maxwell Stephan of must register for Sum- The program provides the locals. Kennett fresh- and Molly Dellavella fin- Riley Mann, Joseph Da- Gilford, a freshman ma- mer Program even if meals not only during man Aida Wheat finished ished seventh in a time of mato, Dylan Robert and joring in mechanical you were registered for the summer school second in the 200 meters 10:50.43. Jacob Seavey finished in engineering, was named last year’s summer or vacation, but also on with a time of 25.37 sec- Newfound’s Paulina sixth place with a time of to the Dean's List for the the 2020 / 2021 school weekends during the onds, with Plymouth Huckins finished third in 8:37.46. spring 2021 semester at year weekend program. school year. This pro- senior Tara Smoker in the shot put with a toss of Kingswood’s David Clarkson University. Families can register for gram is made possible fourth place in 25.99 sec- 36 feet, seven inches, with Hartley finished third in Dean's List students the summer program by by active support of vol- onds and Plymouth’s Meier finishing in ninth the discus with a toss of must achieve a mini- visiting the Gilford Got unteers, in conjunction Katherine Luehrs in place with a distance of 31 137 feet, one inch and Bel- mum 3.25 grade-point Lunch website. The pro- with the Gilford School sixth place in 26.38 sec- feet, 1.25 inches. mont’s Brian Miles was average and also carry at gram begins June 28 and System and has made a onds. Sierra Parsons of Ken- right behind in fourth least 14 credit hours. ends Aug. 23. real difference to those The other second nett finished fifth in the place with a distance of As a private, nation- Gilford Got Lunch families in need. place came in the javelin, discus with a toss of 101 131 feet, four inches. al research university, needs volunteers. If you If you are interested where Plymouth senior feet, two inches. Forrest Pribbernow of Clarkson is a leader in are interested to serve as in more information Sam Meier finished sec- Adah Chapman of White Mountains placed technological education a volunteer, please send about the Gilford Got ond at 111 feet, six inch- Moultonborough fin- ninth in the 110-meter and sustainable econom- us an email through the Lunch program, visit es, with Bailey Fairbank ished in sixth place in hurdles in 16.07 seconds ic development through Gilford Got Lunch Web our Web site at www. of Newfound in seventh the 3,200 meters, crossing and was also eighth in the teaching, scholarship, site (www.gilfordgot- gilfordgotlunch.com. place at 102 feet, eight with a time of 11:53.07. javelin with a toss of 142 research and innovation. lunch.com). inches. Amy Burton of Ken- feet, seven inches. We ignite personal con- Serving all of New Hampshire for 50 years. 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Gilford boys battle past Prospect in quarterfinal battle

Joshua Spaulding Joshua Spaulding Joshua Spaulding Joseph Schelb returns a shot in action against Prospect Izaak Walton charges in to put the ball over the net in action Bradley McIntire returns a shot in action against Prospect Mountain last week. last week in Alton. Mountain in the Division III quarterfinals.

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING pect Mountain and Gil- singles matches, they court was at number one a match that lasted just the court. At number Sports Editor ford boys’ tennis teams took a pair of doubles singles, where Bradley about an hour and a half. one, McIntire and Schelb ALTON — After both met up in Alton on Tues- matches to get the 6-3 win McIntire of Gilford sur- Aydyn Berube walked off got an 8-4 win over De- teams won their re- day, June 1, for the quar- to advance to the Divi- vived a strong rally from the court with the 8-4 win Jager and Unzen and at spective opening round terfinal match. sion III semifinals. Joey DeJager of Pros- in the sixth spot in the number two, Walton and matches in the Division After the Golden Ea- The first match off pect Mountain for the 8-6 lineup over Liam White Townsend beat Lawrence III tournament, the Pros- gles won four of the six the courts in Alton was win. Again, the Timber to give the Golden Eagles and Gagnon by an 8-3 at number three singles, Wolves answered, with a 4-2 lead heading to dou- score. where Izaak Walton of Asa Guldbrandsen get- bles. The win propelled the Local students named to Gilford picked up the ting an 8-0 win over Mat- The Prospect team Golden Eagles into the 8-1 win over Camer- teo Giovanditto at num- of Guldbrandsen and Division III semifinals, on Gagnon of Prospect ber five. White got an 8-5 win over where they dropped a President's List at Plymouth Mountain. The Timber Gilford won the final Giovanditto and Berube 7-2 decision to Trinity to Wolves evened the score two matches off the court in the third spot in the close out the season. State University when Jaren Unzen got in singles, as Joseph lineup to pull the Timber Sports Editor Joshua an 8-6 win over Alden Schelb won a battle with Wolves within a 4-3 score, Spaulding can be reached PLYMOUTH — A to- Gilford Townsend of Gilford. Dalton Lawrence at num- but Gilford won the final at 279-4516, ext. 155 or tal of 911 students have Olivia Salesky of Gil- The next match off the ber two by a 9-7 score in two doubles matches off [email protected]. been named to the Plym- ford outh State University Jason Sandifer of La- President's List for the conia Spring 2021 semester. Laura Scribner of Gil- Gilford Parks and Recreation News To be named to the Pres- ford ident's List, a student Callie McGreevy of BY HERB GREENE "KIKO.962 plete obstacles! Once 527-4722. must achieve a grade Gilford Director Robot Workshop!" you construct this point average of 3.7 or Jack Henry Bosies of Shooter's Gold The Gilford Parks 192-piece STEAM kit, Gilford Old Home better for the Spring 2021 Laconia Basketball Camp and Recreation De- you will realize this Day – Town Wide semester and must have Julien Davis of Gil- The Gilford Parks partment is Spon- is no ordinary robot. 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BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor GILFORD — The Gilford softball team played its way to a pair of wins in the Di- vision III tournament last week before falling to a strong Camp- bell squad in the quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Eagles opened the tournament on Memorial Day, May 31, picking up a 5-1 win on the road in Somersworth. Gilford had 10 hits on the day, while Gilford pitcher Ella Harris RC Greenwood held the Hilltoppers Kim Daigneault stretches to take a throw at first in action Saturday against Campbell. to just one hit and one drove in a run and had scored on a Daigneault Jaiden McKenna led run. Harris struck out a double. bases loaded walk. the offensive attack RC Greenwood 14 in the win. Gilford’s first run Maddie McKenna with four hits, includ- Millie Caldon comes up firing with a throw in playoff action Jaiden McKenna came in the second in- walked and Jaiden ing a couple of tri- this weekend. had two hits, including ning when Daigneault McKenna got on a ples and a double and Harris was hit by a seventh, Gilford added a triple, Mady Cusello doubled and scored on fielder’s choice and drove in four runs. pitch in the third and four more, with Harris had two hits and two a base hit by Cusello. both scored on Cusel- Harris and Daigneault scored on a Cusello scoring on a single by RBIs, Paige Meserve Gilford scored three lo’s line drive single to each had three hits, single. Daigneault, and after had a pair of hits, more in the fifth. Mil- center. Gilford added with Harris driving After Raymond a Meserve fielder’s while Kim Daigneault lie Caldon singled and a run in the seventh in two and Daigneault scored three times choice, Nash-Boucher when Jaiden McKenna driving in one. Caldon, in the bottom of the and Maddie McKen- singled, stole second Maddie McKenna, fourth inning to cut na singled and Jaiden Madisyn Skeats graduates from and scored on a double Cusello and Lauryn the lead to one, Gil- McKenna doubled. by Harris. Nash-Boucher each ford came back with The season came to York County Community College The win moved Gil- had two hits. five in the fifth. The a close on Saturday ford on to the next Gilford scored three inning was highlight- when the Golden Ea- WELLS, Maine — friends and the com- round, where they in the first inning, ed by back-to-back gles hosted Campbell Madisyn Skeats of La- munity. faced off with Ray- with Jaiden McKen- triples by Jaiden and dropped an 11-1 conia graduated with York County Com- mond on Wednesday, na leading off with a McKenna and Caldon. decision. a/an Associate in Ap- munity College, estab- June 2, and picked up triple and scoring on Gilford scored three plied Science in Veter- lished in 1994, is one a 16-5 win, knocking a squeeze play by Cal- in the sixth, with the Sports Editor Josh- inary Technology from of seven community out 20 hits on the day. don. Maddie McKen- inning starting with ua Spaulding can be York County Com- colleges in the Maine Harris recorded 15 na singled and Harris three singles in a row reached at 279-4516, munity College. The Community College strikeouts on the day, had a two-run single to by Harris, Daigneault ext. 155 or josh@sal- College held its 26th System. The college walking just two. drive in both runners. and Cusello. In the monpress.news. Annual Commence- annually enrolls near- ment Ceremony at the ly 2,000 students in Sanford Performing certificate and associ- PEASLEE FUNERAL HOME Arts Center on Friday, ate degree programs, May 14. All 2020 and continuing education, & Cremation Service 2021 graduates had the career & professional (603) 755-3535 option to participate development and busi- in person. Those that ness training. To learn www.peasleefuneralhome.com chose to attend follow- more about the College HIGHEST PRICES PAID Main Office: 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, ing all Covid-19 guide- visit www.yccc.edu scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. 2079 Wakefield Road, Wakefield, NH lines and mandates. or www.findthefear- NORTH COUNTRY COINS. Alton Funeral Home 12 School Street, Alton, NH The event was lives- lessyou.com or call 207- Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. treamed for family, 646-9282.

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Gilford tennis girls battle into semifinals

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor by an 8-4 score. GILFORD — It took The number two a couple of days, but doubles team of Mar- the Gilford girls’ ten- shall and Leonard of nis team was able to Gilford got an 8-5 win get my local rival In- over Strother and Har- ter-Lakes in the quar- ris from Inter-Lakes, terfinals of the Divi- while Gosselin and sion III tournament Osburn won by default last week. over Donahue and The match start- Woodaman when both ed on Memorial Day, players could not stay Monday, May 31, with for the entire match. the Lakers traveling Inter-Lakes coach to Gilford to take on Jocelyn Judge the Golden Eagles. thanked Gilford coach Alyssa Craigie of Herman Defregger for Gilford got the win at being flexible in re- number one, defeat- scheduling the match, ing Amelia Brown of which they restarted Inter-Lakes by a score at 1 p.m. to help work of 8-3, while at number around people’s sched- two, Julia Pendergast ules around end-of- of Inter-Lakes picked the-year commitments up an 8-0 win over Al- Kathy Sutherland Kathy Sutherland and other issues. yssa Gosselin of Gil- Avery Marshall returns a shot during action in the open- Ashley Kulcsar returns a shot in action against Prospect The Golden Eagles ford. ing round of the Division III tournament against Prospect Mountain in the opening round of the Division III tournament. went on to record a 5-4 Mountain. At number three, picked up an 8-2 win a close and the courts win over Conant in the Ashley Kulcsar of Gil- at number four, Avery by an 8-3 score. over Danielle Dona- didn’t dry up quick Division III semifinals ford got an 8-5 win Marshall of Gilford got In the fifth spot hue of Inter-Lakes enough for the match the next day, advanc- over Raven Strother the win over Caitlin in the lineup, Alexa and in the sixth spot, to resume, with Gil- ing them to the Divi- over Inter-Lakes and Harris of Inter-Lakes Leonard of Gilford Jess Woodaman of ford up 4-2. sion III finals against Inter-Lakes came The two teams re- Littleton. through with an 8-2 turned the next day win over Kathryn Os- and Gilford clinched Sports Editor Josh- Bryna Wilson of Laconia named burn of Gilford. the win with a win ua Spaulding can be The doubles match- from Craigie and reached at 279-4516, es took the court next, Kulcsar at number one ext. 155 or josh@sal- to Dean's List at Grove City College but a rain shower over Brown and Pend- monpress.news. GROVE CITY, Pa. (Jonelle) from Laconia. tional Christian lib- brought the match to ergast of Inter-Lakes — Bryna Wilson, a En- Students eligible for eral arts and sciences glish major at Grove the Dean's List have a college that equips City College from GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for students to pursue Laconia, has been the Dean's List with their unique callings Local students named to Dean's named to the Dean's Distinction a GPA of through an academ- List with High Dis- 3.60 to 3.84 and for the ically excellent and tinction for the Spring Dean's List with High Christ-centered learn- List at Plymouth State University 2021 semester. Bryna Distinction a GPA of ing and living expe- is a 2020 graduate of 3.85 to 4.0. rience distinguished PLYMOUTH — A nia Gilford Homeschool and is the Grove City College by a commitment to total of 376 students Emily Lafond of Gil- Megan Gaspa of La- daughter of Rev. and (www.gcc.edu) is a affordability and pro- have been named to ford conia Mrs. Andrew Wilson highly ranked, na- motion of the Chris- the Plymouth State Emily Perry of La- Matthew Boschi of tian worldview, the University Dean's List conia Laconia foundations of a free for the Spring 2021 se- Joshua Chandler of Reese Clark of Gil- society and the love of mester. To be named Laconia ford neighbor. Established to the Dean's List, a Owen Day of Gilford James Salta of Laco- in 1876, the College is student must achieve Andrew Nelson of nia a pioneer in indepen- a grade point average Gilford Lydia Walker of La- dent private education between 3.5 and 3.69 Connor Perkins of conia and accepts no federal during the Spring 2021 Gilford funds. It offers students semester and must Alexis Plunkett of About Plymouth degrees in more than have attempted at least Gilford State University 60 majors on a pictur- 12 credit hours during Meghan Hogg of La- Established in 1871, esque 180-acre campus the semester. conia Plymouth State Uni- north of Pittsburgh, Pa. Savanna Brunelle of Emily Sherman of versity serves the state Accredited by the Mid- Laconia Gilford of New Hampshire dle States Commission Ashley Hill of Laco- Cheyenne Wright of and the world beyond on Higher Education, by transforming our Grove City College is students through ad- routinely ranked as one vanced practices where of the country's top Forest Pump & Filter Co. engaged learning pro- colleges by U.S. News Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years duces well-educated & World Report, The undergraduates and Princeton Review and by providing graduate others based on aca- education that deepens demic quality and su- WE DO IT ALL and advances knowl- perior outcomes. edge and enhances pro- WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS fessional development. 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Community Psychol- en retrievers and I of the dogs come from when the dog is around when their handler’s animals to work with ogy and has a back- love making sure that breeders. eight-weeks-old and blood sugar gets above people with post-trau- ground in develop- the kids have a happy She developed a training usually lasts or below a certain lev- matic stress, including mental services. She connection with their training curriculum around a year. The dog el. veterans. She has also combined her back- dogs.” that incorporates will be sent home with “For Norah, she’s trained dogs for peo- ground with her love Weston works with Kohler’s Methods of the family where train- collecting her spit and ple with debilitating for dogs into Gilford’s a number of different Dog Training, Hands ing will take place, re- the dog is being scent anxiety, people in the Golden Guardians, a dog breeds, mostly Free Systems, and turning to Gilford a trainer top identify is process of gender tran- business she started in golden retrievers, Lab- Clicker Training. She few times a week for she has low blood sug- sition, and others. 2014. radors, poodles, and only uses positive re- training sessions. ar,” Weston said. Weston has an ex- “I pair my pas- any combination such inforcement during According to the She said by the time tensive list of contacts sions,” Weston said. “I as golden doodles and training. company website dogs the dog is a year old with dog breeders as absolutely love gold- labra doodles. Most Training starts will be given basic they are able to recog- well as hospitals and training including es- nize when their han- healthcare providers. corting 18 inches off dler’s blood sugar is When Mandy’ Gri- GRADUATION (Continued from Page A1) their handler’s left not in a good level and er’s dad Kevin Morris hip, be able to take alert them. contacted her about will sit socially distanced for June 14 at 11 a.m. at 21 at 9 a.m. at GMS. The down and stay com- She also trains dogs getting a dog for a and their families will sit the Gilford Public Li- tentative last day for mands for 45 minutes to work with people child, she contact- behind them. All seniors brary. GMS students is June 22. in a distracting envi- with seizure disorders ed the endocrinology will receive photos of Underclassmen final At Gilford Elementa- ronment, kennel train- and alert them when a department at Went- them crossing the stage exams will run from ry School, the last day for ing, respond to sign seizure is imminent. worth-Douglass Hospi- with their diploma jacket June 17-18 and June 21, kindergarten students and verbal commands, Many of the dogs tal in Dover and Norah at no cost. which will be the last will be this Friday, June and others. They are she trains work with was identified as the Both the awards night day of the year for under- 11. also trained specifical- kids with autism, espe- ideal candidate. and graduation will be classmen. Fourth graders will ly to work with their cially to help kids with Weston said it was livestreamed, links will Staff at GHS will have have a special family pic- handler’s medical con- sensory processing is- heartwarming to see be posted on the school’s their last school day on nic on Tuesday, June 15 dition. sues. Norah get her dog. website ghs.sau.org. June 22. at 6 a.m. Diabetic alert dogs Additionally, she For more informa- Juniors will receive At Gilford Middle The last day of the will go through a series also trains dogs to be tion on Gilford’s Gold- their own book scholar- School, the sixth grade school year for GES stu- of testing and training. emotional support an- en Guardians, visit gil- ships with the Junior moving up day will take dents is Monday, June 21, Diabetic alert dogs are imals for people of all fordsgoldenguardians. Book Awards scheduled place on Monday, June which will be a half-day. trained to recognize ages. She has trained com. For Sale boats Services Public Notice Yard Sale Town-to-Town Campers Town-to-Town Town-to-Town Lost Buy!Help Wanted Town-to-Town FOUND CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIEDSFor Rent CLASSIFIEDS AuctionsFOR ADVERTISING CALLCLASSIFIEDS (603)www.salmonpress.com 444-3927 | 603.279.4516 For Advertising Call (603) 444-3927 Pets www.salmonpress.com | 603.279.4516 www.salmonpress.com | 603.279.4516 rooms CLASSIFIEDSCall to place your ad today or visit our website! Call to place your ad today or visit our website! Call to place your ad today or visit our website! www.salmonpress.com | 603.279.4516Sell! Call to place your ad today or visit our website!Sell!

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ATHLETES (Continued from Page A1) have their own difficul- and lacrosse. She talk- kept me motivated to he can keep playing and ties in their lives they ed about the work to do my academics,” she keep going. have to work through. maintain all three sports said. “I really care about He will attend the Uni- “Congratulations for while maintaining all sports, it just pushed me versity of New Hamp- persevering and finding her other commitments. harder.” shire and plans to study you way through what “Cross-country wasn’t Sanderson will attend Business Administra- I know isn’t easy,” Ac- too difficult because it’s Plymouth State Univer- tion. UNH doesn’t have quiliano said. “It isn’t already after school, ski- sity and study Health- a formal baseball team, easy to be an athlete and ing was a lot more diffi- care Management while though he’ll be playing do the right thing and do cult because I ski outside playing on the volleyball club baseball at school. it consistently.” of school,” she said. Erin Plummer team. At the end of the Acquiliano also rec- She would sometimes Gilford athletic director Rick Acquiliano speaks to senior ath- McLane plays base- breakfast Acquiliano letes at a breakfast in their honor. ognized Jack McLane, be in practice all day and ball, basketball, and foot- handed the students Curtis Nelson, Lindsey do schoolwork as soon as ball, lacrosse, and foot- lin Pierce University ball. their sports certificates. Sanderson, and Bethany she got home. ball. majoring in Business “It’s always tough “You’re the best of Tanner for playing sports She will go to Clark- “It was difficult hav- Administration and will to get the academics the bunch in this build- all four years and for let- son University in Pots- ing to go to practice ev- play lacrosse. down, but I love playing ing, in my opinion,” Ac- tering in three sports for dam, New York, where ery day, staying up late Sanderson plays vol- sports,” he said. “I love quiliano said. “We wish at least three years. she will major in Biology to do assignments late at leyball, basketball, and every sport I play.” you luck as you leave Tanner took part in and play lacrosse. night,” Nelson said. outdoor track. This motivates him this building and go on cross-country, skiing, Nelson played basket- He will attend Frank- “I think the sports to keep up his grades so in your lives.” Help Wanted Call our toll-free number 1-877-766-6891 and have your help wanted ad in 11 papers next week!

School Year 2021-2022 White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 Speech Language Pathologist White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 is seeking applicants for a Speech Language Pathologist. This position is to provide prevention, assessment and develop remedia- tion services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals. Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, NH Speech Language Patholgist License, and valid driver’s license is required. For more information or to apply please go to www.SchoolSpring.com and reference job ID# 3532792. Human Resources White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 262 Cottage Street, Suite 301 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone (603) 444-3925 ~ (603) 444-6299 eoe

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