FOURTH GENERATION TEA TIME Mailing Label Like the men before him, Ken Teachers unite to discuss school-wide Webber heads to West Point. readings of ‘Three Cups of Tea’ See story on A3 See story on A5

GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Pared down library budget ignites debate BY DANIELLE DELISLE cent of the time was spent [email protected] on philosophical discussion The library budget was, about what the purpose of once again, a controversial the library.” issue for the Budget Com- Dormody indicated that mittee as they discussed the because of the philosophi- sub-committee’s report last cal differences between Thursday. members of the sub-com- “We’re heading into some mittee and the trustees of tough economic times,” said the library it would be best Skip Murphy,member of the to have the whole committee library sub-committee. “We review the budget. looked at the budget from Terry Stewart, a Budget that angle.” Committee member who at- The 2009 budget for the li- tended the sub-committee brary started with an in- meeting, disagreed with crease of 7.46 percent, the those conclusions observing largest of any Gilford de- that there was a lot of philo- partment. The budget sub- sophical discussion on both committee decreased the sides but they also discussed budget by $3,000 dollars for line items. He noted that a chairs and shelving, $3,950 part-time library position for three cameras and new was approved by the sub- computers and $1,000 dol- committee and added the lars for new books and peri- Budget Committee has al- odicals. The total amount of ways had a problem with the sub-committee cut was adding employees to any de- $9,800 dollars, bringing the partment. increase in the budget down “To say that they didn’t do to a 3.24 percent increase. their job is untrue,” said Dale Dormody, Budget Stewart. Committee member, asked Doug Lambert, a member for a departure from the usu- of the library budget sub- al committee procedure and committee, said that if they requested that the entire had made cuts based on phi- committee go over the budg- losophy then they would et in detail and make a deci- have cut all the money for sion. Dormody said that the DVDs and electronics. He sub-committee meeting had pointed out that a line item no analysis, no data and no for more telephones in the statistics. He listened to the building was left alone. Lam- recordings of the sub-com- bert said that they did go mittee meetings and said it through and discuss line was not the way he had ever items in the library budget. seen things done in a sub- Dormody argued that the PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE committee. sub-committee didn’t look at “What I did hear was the the circulation, which af- Talkin’ turkey trustees attempt to bring up fects the numbers and war- Cathy Duffy, a facilitator from Prescott Farm Audubon Center for CO-SEED (Community School Environment Education), talks turkey to Jill increased circulation,” said Coffey’s kindergarten class last Thursday. The class walked the nature trail playing games and learning about turkeys. Following the trail Dormody. “Forty to 50 per- SEE LIBRARY PAGE A8 led to different stations where the students learned about what turkeys eat, what predators eat turkeys and the different parts of a turkey.

Fire Department may charge fees GMS lunch becomes a 'mixed up' affair for permits and inspections BY DANIELLE DELISLE BY DANIELLE DELISLE was based on the potential for [email protected] [email protected] revenue from established The Gilford Middle The Gilford Fire Depart- fees to offset some or all of the School was all shook up ment has researched a poten- cost related to the increased during lunch last Thurs- tial fee structure for future hours provided,” read a let- day, the goal being to have permits and inspections. ter from the fire department students leave the cafete- “Discussion of the estab- ria with a new friend. lishment of a fee structure SEE FIRE DEPT PAGE A8 The “Mix It Up” day con- cept has been done in Gil- ford before and worked so well the guidance staff is doing it again. Students Awaiting response from heirs from all grades in middle school attend lunch as BY DANIELLE DELISLE Board of Selectmen. “I heard classes and normally sit [email protected] they were planning to send a with their close friends. On The Board of Selectmen letter.We can give them more “Mix It Up” day students decided to give the heirs to time to send that in.” are given a playing card the old library property Grant said at this point and the student must sit at more time to respond to the she is leaning toward going the table labeled with their cy pres petition currently in ahead with the petition. The card. The idea is to get stu- the courts. petition would grant the dents sitting with other “We don’t have to go for- town the right to use the kids they would not nor- ward right now,” said Con- nie Grant, chairman of the SEE HEIRS PAGE A8 SEE GMS LUNCH PAGE A8 INDEX Volume 5 • Number 47 Sports...... A14 Almanac...... A2 22 Pages in 2 Section Police Log...... A2 Local News...... A3 PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE © Nate Furbish and Andrew Stokes discuss what they have in common with their fellow tablemates dur- Editorial...... A4 Notebook ...... A9 2008, Salmon Press, LLC. Call us at (603) 279-4516 ing the “Mix It Up Day” event at GMS last Thursday. The students were asked to find common favorite Classifieds...... B2-B3 Letters...... A4 email: [email protected] foods, locations and sports with other students assigned to their tables. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Five Good Energy Committee asks for town data BY DANIELLE DELISLE vide a means of logging all the Energy Committee would data from this information Q UESTIONS [email protected] trips and use of equipment by be able to piece together the would be logged into a com- In order to determine date, destination, odometer town’s energy consumption. puter program that they re- 1. Looking north, what country is to energy use habits in Gilford, reading and fuel data each This would be an overall num- ceived from the International the left of the Adriatic Sea? the Energy Committee is look- month. The committee asked ber, and individual houses Council for Environmental 2. Where is Fort Sumter? ing to obtain energy data from that this include the personal would not be part of the data. and Local Initiatives. The in- 3. Was it George M. Cohan, George the town. vehicle mileage and destina- The data would be broken formation from ICELI states Jessell or Irving Berlin who wrote “We want to get a bench- tion reimbursements for town down into residential, com- that this information helps “God Bless America”? mark,” said Howard Epstein, employees. mercial, industrial, waste and towns target programs and 4. The Latin words “tabula rasa” chairman of the Energy Com- Geoff Ruggles, financial di- transportation in a general initiatives where they are mean: raise the table, blank slate, mittee. “We want to get the de- rector, said that he had all the sense to see which areas are needed most. blank table, tabulate the result? partment heads involved and fuel data for the past three using the most energy. The The Energy Committee 5. Does the U.S. president have the we would also like a represen- years because he was looking committee would enter the da- with also be hosting an Ener- line item veto? tative from the school district into fuel costs for the budget. ta received and after the data gy Fair on Jan. 17. The fair on the committee.” Epstein noted that some of the was process make a report to will feature vendors of ener- In a letter to the selectmen data requested would take the selectmen. gy efficient products. A wind the committee requested that more time, but said that he be- “In this case it would be a display is planned along with ?Five good answers the department heads provide lieved it would be worth the matter of figuring out who to speakers on various energy

a complete listing of all mo- time in savings to the town. talk to,” said Epstein. “I know topics. Epstein said there is al-

n eln .Baksae,5 No 5. , slate Blank 4. Berlin, ing torized vehicles and equip- Epstein also mentioned re- PSNH can get that informa- ready a lot of interest in the .Iay .Calso hro) ot aoia .Irv- 3. Carolina, South (harbor), Charleston 2. Italy, 1. ment to be entered into a questing energy information tion with the press of a but- fair. The committee has at spreadsheet. They also re- from the New Hampshire En- ton.” least 10 vendors already quested the departments pro- ergy Co-op. With all this data, Epstein explained that the booked. Weather Report Get into the holiday spirit with Fresh Air Fund Date High Temp. Low Temp. Prec. LAKES REGION — This during the summer. 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Nearly acre site in Fishkill, N.Y.The gram, local families open Town during her visit. “I 10,000 New York City chil- Fund’s year-round camping 11/16 65 44 0.46” rain their hearts and homes to in- went horseback riding for dren enjoy free Fresh Air program serves 2,000 young 11/17 47 35 none ner-city children as volun- the first time even though I Fund programs annually. In people each year. teer hosts for up to two weeks was scared. Now I love it, like 2008, close to 5,000 children Gilford Public Library Police respond to 164 calls for service most requested GILFORD POLICE LOG ● 1. “The Catch: A Joe Gunther Novel,” by Archer Mayor 2. “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel,” by Corey Theriault, 20, of 13 tions were made. were reported. 3 larcenies were reported. David Wroblewski River Road,Lebanon,ME,was 5 suspicious vehicles were 5 domestic disturbances 3 master name checks were 3. “Brisingr,” by Christopher Paolini (Young Adult) arrested and charged with reported. were reported. reported. 4. “Extreme Measures: A Thriller,” by Vince Flynn possession of controlled nar- 3 suspicious persons were 1 report involving a juve- 2 pistol permits were re- 5. “Cross Country,” by James Patterson cotic drugs. reported. nile was made. ported. 6. “New Moon,” by Stephenie Meyer (Young Adult) 1 possible burglary in 2 report of criminal mis- 3 9-1-1 hang up calls were 7. “Breaking Dawn,” by Stephenie Meyer (Young Adult) 26 traffic stops were report- progress was reported. chief was made. made. 8. “The Gate House,” by Nelson DeMille ed. 1 untimely death was re- 1 investigation was made to 1 lost/missing/wanted per- 9. “The Given Day: A Novel,” by Dennis Lehane 26 motor vehicle checks ported. another department. son was reported. 10. “A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity,” by Bill O’Reilly were reported. 5 alarms were reported. 5 services of paperwork 3 fingerprint requests were 13 abandoned vehicles 4 calls for motor vehicle as- were reported. made. were reported. sistance were reported. 1 civil matter was reported. 1 report of a mental person 8 calls for an ambulance 8 animal complaints were 2 lost/found items were re- was made. were reported. made. ported. 2 reports of road and 3 calls for the fire depart- 6 motor vehicle complaints 2 requests to see the com- weather conditions were ment were reported. were made. plainant were made. made. 9 reports of existing condi- 6 motor vehicle accidents 1 escort was reported. 1 shoplifter was reported. 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603-279-3371 • 1-800-788-3371 • Fax 603-279-3321 www.qualityinsulationinc.com Route 104 • Meredith, NH NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Ken Webber fourth generation to attend West Point BY DANIELLE DELISLE very young and his father and [email protected] brother having attended the Getting an appointment to academy. West Point is no easy task; rec- His father said that the ommendations on the federal main difference between the level as well as physical and school now and when he went academic requirements is that know the cadets know makes the school one of the they are going in during a most exclusive in the country. time of war. There is the real- The Webber family has ity that these cadets will most been attending West Point for likely into combat. Even four generations. Ken Webber though it is dangerous Web- follows his great-grandfather, ber said that it obviously did- grandfather,father and broth- n’t deter him significantly er to West Point. In addition from going into the military. he is the fourth Webber with He will be graduating from the name Kenneth Eugene Gilford High School in the Webber to attend West Point. spring and will start attend- While he said he realizes that ing West Point over the sum- there is a family tradition of mer for basic training before West Point he never felt pres- classes start in the fall. sure to go to that particular Adding onto most of his school. He said it was a deci- immediate family attending sion he made knowing that he West Point, Webber also has had always wanted to go into uncles and cousins who at- the Army. tend the academy making the “I grew up around the mil- tradition even more side itary and I wanted to also spread. His older brother Kris study engineering,” said Web- Webber is currently enrolled. ber. “West Point had both.” He said he doubted he would PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE He attended a week-long see much of him unless they Ken Webber poses next to a picture of West Point, where he will attend in the fall. Webber will be the fourth generation in the family to attend West summer retreat over the sum- were assigned to the same Point, going all the way back to his great-grandfather. mer to West Point. Webber at- unit. Webber explained that tended classes there as well as the culture of West Point is said Webber. schools, Webber received his dents, one of these three ap- ademic and physical sense. staying on campus to get a feel studying, working out and He said most of his friends appointment to West Point pointments was received by “To be a good soldier it re- for what would be expected of classes. There are some social already knew that he would several weeks ago. There have Webber.Last year New Hamp- quires leadership and dedica- him. He said he already had a activities but mostly the stu- be applying to West Point and only been 19 appointments shire sent 12 students to West tion,” said Webber. “You have pretty good idea of what the dents relax is when they get so it wasn’t a big surprise to this year for the West Point Point. He said he knew what to be responsible and do what lifestyle will be like, having leave. them. While most of the sen- class of 2013 three of which the requirements were to get it takes to get the job done.” lived near there when he was “I’m prepared for that,” ior class is still applying to went to New Hampshire stu- into the school in both an ac- Prevention and education: N.H.’s new DUI mobile command unit BY SALLY MANIKIAN cational programs with a gibly through tragedy and STAFF WRITER Drug Recognition Expert. economically through costs, BERLIN — Communities Students learn the risk fac- said Edwards. across the state will now tors of alcohol and drug “This is a great education- benefit from a DUI mobile abuse, while being impressed al tool,” said Executive Coun- command unit, available to with the sight of the unit and cilor Ray Burton, that will them only at the cost of fuel the desire to not want to end “help in getting drunk drivers mileage. up in that situation. off the road.” In a collaborative effort, “It’s an impressive sight, The unit itself is outfitted the N.H. Liquor Commission and that’s the point,” said Pe- with state of the art cameras received a federal grant ter Thomson, coordinator for (including an infrared cam- through the N.H. Highway the N.H. Highway Safety era), radios and wireless com- Safety Agency for $450,000, in Agency,in a press release. munications, booking area, January 2008, for the unit. Also, individuals who pass Breathylizer, holding cell The unit is designed for use through the unit during a so- (which can fit up to six peo- at sobriety checkpoints, but briety checkpoint are sent ple), and an area for a 12-step the purpose is primarily pre- home with educational infor- evaluation for suspected drug vention and education. mation about drug and alco- use. It is essentially a mobile PHOTO BY SALLY MANIKIAN “We hope that improving hol use, as well as information police department, said Sgt. The mobile DUI unit is available to communities at no cost aside from fuel mileage. education will lead to preven- on treatment and how to seek Christopher Hutchins, Drug al tour, the unit has already Liquor Enforcement officers, Hampshire takes driving un- tion,” said Eddie Edwards, counseling. Recognition Expert for the been requested by Police De- will remain visible, traveling der the influence “very seri- Chief of the Liquor Commis- The effects of drug and al- Bureau of Liquor Enforce- partments and communities to rest stops and other public ously,” said Edwards. sion, during a stop in Berlin cohol use lead to not only DUI ment. across the state. When not be- areas.In this manner,it serves “This will not sit in a park- last week arrests, but deaths (43 in 2007) During its maiden voyage ing used by a specific com- as a “moving billboard” that ing lot,” he said. The educational approach and incarceration (involun- in Portsmouth, 480 cars munity, the unit, staffed by sends the message that New is multi-pronged. The unit is tary manslaughter) leading to were pulled over with 10 DUI available to schools, business- 5-14 years. These are costs that arrests, said Thomson. es, and communities for edu- impact the community intan- Following this promotion- FRESHFRESH TRADESTRADES – SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – 2008 Honda Element EX AWD Sunroof, AM Satellite, 11,787 miles, 4 cyl...... Only $21,950 2008 Volvo S40 Blue, auto., leather, sunroof ...... Only $22,996 2008 Volvo S40 Silver, auto., leather, sunroof ...... Only $22,996 2007 Volvo XC70 AWD Wagon Silver, leather, sunroof, certified 6 yrs or 100,000 miles warranty ...... $25,950 2001 BMW X5 Brown, loaded, navigation system. This 4x4 is beautiful...... Only $17,234 2006 BMW 325i Black, 4 dr, loaded, new body style ...... $19,995 2005 BMW X3 Silver, auto, loaded, still under factory warranty ...... 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Its been a while fickle we humans Big-box stores since we saw a Shar are. Pei at the shelter,but Wrinkles was in a eventually all breeds pretty bad state up- of dog show up the on arrival, plagued have their place our facility on with the typical skin Meredith Center ailment so common The opening of Hannaford in Meredith has created, in Road. in the breed. Careful general, an air of excitement. The majority of local resi- Aptly named medical treatment Wrinkles, this low has resolved his for- dents we’ve talked to seem pleased to have a big-name key, thoughtful dog mer disreputable competitor offering more of a selection at prices that tend came to us as a stray, look, restoring Win- to run lower than those of the smaller grocers in the area. never claimed from kles’ truly hand- Several people here in the office who live nearby have said the town of Barn- some visage. Those that they’re thrilled at the prospect of buying cheaper gro- stead. Remember interested in adopt- ceries without having to drive to Gilford, Plymouth or when Shar Pei’s ing him should be were all the rage, the prepared for loud Tilton. new designer dog of snoring, slobbery There are, however,the select few who watched the open- the 90’s? Well, their kisses, and frequent COURTESY PHOTO ing with discontent. Most are probably the people con- moment of fame has coat/nail/ear main- nected to Jackson Star in Meredith, Heath Supermarket passed in favor of tenance. For further mane.org be holding a week hope Wrinkles finds in Moultonboro or other small grocery or convenience smaller, more trans- adoption details New Hampshire long Thanksgiving his plate at your table stores. They’re showing signs of nervousness now that portable dogs; what check www.nhhu- Humane Society will Adopt-A-thon. Lets this holiday season. Hannaford has moved in. Jackson Star has started a more aggressive advertising campaign, and Heath has expand- ed its hours, for example. FROM OUR READERS ● We think this is a good thing for the community.Locals and tourists should have options when buying groceries Should elected officials be "compensated"? – after all, food, toiletries and household items encompass To the Editor: defined and directed by the formation, make sure forms this year, currently $7.25), Su- a significant chunk of most people’s monthly expenses. If The opinion that "elected state of NH, just like an em- are filled out completely and pervisors recently asked Gil- it took Hannaford coming to town to lower prices at Jack- town positions are more or ployee (by definition) is "di- accurately,and check that the ford for a raise closer to the son Star or Heath, how is the new competition a bad thing less volunteer" was raised by rected." Since computeriza- legal requirements for voting average paid Supervisors in for customers? The smaller stores may take a hit, but the this newspaper on Nov.6. This tion in 2003, Supervisors have are met. Our decision-making comparable towns, which is majority of the community is going to benefit from hav- viewpoint stems from reason- been doing technical clerk's authority encompasses ward- $10.50/hr. Our request, not ing Hannaford around. able historic desires to keep work for half of clerk's pay, ing off and identifying possi- recommended by the select- oversight of town finances with no commensurate in- ble voter fraud, and certainly men, was the equivalent of Some folks may worry that Hannaford will scare away and government in the hands crease in compensation this is important; this is one about 3-4 percent per year in- tourists from the small town by making it a little less pic- of people who are directly re- rate. As to receiving pay, that main reason computerization crease for each year since turesque; we argue that the new Hannaford looks mighty sponsible to the citizens (ie. is nothing new; there is was introduced. But even this 2003, when specialized com- nice compared to the run-down building there before. Oth- elected officials), and we certainly a precedent of decision-making is directed puter skills were first ers may think Hannaford is just the first in what could be agree with that concept. other elected officials being precisely by rules and regula- added to the Supervisors' "job a long line of big box stores preparing to invade the vil- People who oversee finances paid decently. tions, and it affects only rare description." and govern the town should We would also argue that individuals, not large num- We imagine voters would lage. We highly doubt that Meredith is going to look like definitely not be motivated there is a great deal of differ- bers of people. We have no WANT their Supervisors - Exit 20 in Tilton any time soon. by money. ence between our functions choices to make about regis- who protect against voter Exit 20 is an extreme example of a nice town disap- However, Supervisors of and those of other elected of- tering or not registering a vot- fraud and ensure voting pearing under the bright lights of big-box stores. Retail- the Checklist do NOT manage ficials like the Selectmen or er-- anyone who is qualified rights - to be compensated ers on Tilton’s historic Main Street are struggling more or oversee any finances, and the Budget Committee, for ex- must be registered. well enough to keep experi- than they likely would be because of the buildup over the Supervisors perform no gov- ample. In other areas of town The Voter list record-keep- enced people in office and erning functions either. For authority,job satisfaction can ing and voter-fraud-deterring willing to do a thorough and past 10 or 15 years. Meredith, however, is unlikely to have this reason we are much more be gained on a broad level work performed by Gilford's careful job. This would be in such problems, mainly because it’s far from the highway like employees than govern- through management of Supervisors of the Checklist, the best interests of the town. and is not hugely populated during most of the year, facts ing officials. Unlike other budgets and operations, and being clerical in nature and Believe us, if Supervisors that scare many big-box stores away. elected positions – and more through making approvals growing in volume every year were "in it for the money," Perhaps the best combination of business and country- similar to the Town Clerk's of- and decisions that affect large (mostly due to high voter tran- there would be no one in Gil- side is in Gilford, where much of the rural character is fice (for example) except we numbers of people. Other sience), has always been com- ford who would want to be don't handle money – Super- town officials are able to em- pensated hourly, as are over elected Supervisor. That we far from the business strip that houses a Wal-Mart, gro- visors maintain records and ploy discretionary reasoning 90 percent of Checklist Su- do it now IS a community cery stores, gas stations, fast food restaurants and other do non-financial data man- and to make judgment calls. pervisors in NH. Having nev- service! bigger retailers. Homes are near other homes, and busi- agement exclusively ("dog- Supervisors on the other er had ANY wage increase Supervisors of the Checklist Gilford nesses near other businesses. As long as the two are rea- work" it has been aptly hand have no real discre- other than when minimum sonably separated, it would seem that residents and called!) Supervisors' work is tionary power; we process in- wage went up ($6.50 most of tourists can reap the benefits of having both a picturesque town and a choice of where to buy hot dogs. Further explanation in supervisor saga To the Editor: addressed directly to me were they have just settled for $8.25 pay the SCL, nor does this job This letter is in response to for their own space, their own per hour and $100 per election require an additional part- the editorial written by the computers and a pay increase stipend and it will now go be- time computer entry clerk.Al- Send us your Gilford Supervisor’s of the to $15-$20 per hour.Basically,I fore Budget Committee and though the changes in the law Checklist (SCL) titled, “The have no extra space, no extra voters. I have requested that mandate many different Rest of the Supervisor Story.” computers and will not sup- the elected officials’ pay be re- forms of ID, affidavits and pa- letters! I would like explain a few port the huge pay increase moved from the Town Clerk perwork to be provided from points that were outlined in that they outlined to me in a budget for 2010 as this issue the voter, the responsibilities We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too the article. The Town Clerk – memo on Dec. 10, 2007 for $15- should not be between the of the SCL remains the same. congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- Tax Collector’s (TC-TC) Office $20/per hour. What I did offer Town Clerk and the SCL. The Town of Gilford has had lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us has always provided access af- to the SCL was to use the of- It is my goal to continue to an automated system and has know! ter hours to the SCL for as fice after hours or weekends work together for the com- maintained the checklist us- Send your letters to: long as I have been in the of- and that I would support a pay mon good of the citizens of ing data entry for many years. fice (21+ years) and probably increase of $8.25 per hour for Gilford. My office will contin- Being an elected official is Gilford Steamer longer. The SCL have recent- the 2009 budget cycle and re- ue to enter data on the new cit- a huge responsibility and a lot 5 Water Street ly requested the use of the of- visit the wages in the next izens registering to vote in the of work but let’s not forget the Meredith, NH, 03253 fice during the TC-TC regular budget cycle. Hours budgeted ElectioNet system and for- backbone to who we are and business hours (during the for 2009 were not provided by ward to the SCL for proof- what we do and remember to Our fax number is 279 3331. day) which could not be ac- the SCL so an estimate was reading and approval. The thank the TC-TC staff and E-mail us at [email protected]. commodated due to lack of made keeping in mind that staff will continue to help the other town employees for the We’re looking forward to hearing from you! space, lack of computers and 2009 would include only one SCL to enter the post-election hard work that they do for us the SCL’s complaints that it election in March. information and will help every day, because without was too busy an environment The SCL were not happy meet the SCL deadlines. Us- them none of us could do our for them to concentrate in. with these proposed accom- ing the statewide voter system jobs. Kudos to all of you! Furthermore, the “wants” modations or proposed pay is not an unfunded mandate Denise Morrissette Town Clerk – Tax Collector and “needs” that were recommendations. However, as there is no requirement to Dept. Manager Perhaps register of probate should be appointed Established May 6, 2004 To the Editor: legislator, he proposed that Kate Miller; Senators Sgam- in Laconia 99 years ago, come Published every Thursday at Congratulations to Karen Register of Probate should be bati and Reynolds, too. It January), who quotes 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Brickner, in her re-election to an appointment rather than could become a “go” piece of Frances Moore Lappe, saying, Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Register of Probate. I imag- an elective office. The office is legislation not favored by Re- “Democracy is not something Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 ine that until people need to part of the state’s judicial sys- publicans, earlier. we have. It’s something we Fax: (603) 279-3331 use the public service there, tem, accustomed to appoint- I thank those 10,273 who do.” Please, all, check belk- Rich Piatt, Publisher that 64 Court Street office in ments. In one newspaper in- voted for me, and if Register napcountydems.org frequent- Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor Laconia goes unappreciated. terview, Karen Brickner of Probate remains an elected ly, for upcoming working Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor Karen Brickner and her asso- voiced a similar thought. She position, I will run again, in meetings where we need you Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant ciate, Deputy Register Linda may want to pursue the legis- 2010 really campaigning. I all. Also subscribe to Laconia Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager Clark, do their work well. Ms. lation again, that failed when wet my feet this time, and pri- Chairman Ron Tunning's dai- Email: [email protected] Clark gave me an excellent Mr.Buckley was in the House. oritized, as Belknap County ly "news" at laconiademoc- Classifieds: [email protected] tour of the office prior to Now she could solicit the help Democratic Party Chair, get- rats.org. The 54 Canal Street Circulation figures available on request. voting day. I thank her for it, of a fine team of Laconia De- ting others elected. office will remain a Democra- Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. publicly now. mocrats: Judie Reever, Beth Many thanks to all who tic party location, accepting USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., New Hampshire Democra- Arsenault, Dick Stuart; along came out for the Democratic donations towards its rent! Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: tic Party Chair Ray Buckley with Democratic House mem- ticket. Now let’s emulate Lynn Rudmin Chong Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. told me that when he was a bers Liz Merry, Bill Johnson, “Granny D” Haddock (born Sanbornton NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Class lessons built on ‘Three Cups of Tea’ BY ERIK ZYGMONT over a year ago at the Mor- Regional School District, [email protected] gan Hill Bookstore in New now director of instruction- LAKES REGION — London. Ringing her up at al improvement at Governor Teachers across the Lakes the register, owner Connie Wentworth School District. Region and beyond are using Appel told Oristano that Cummings became as enam- the bestseller “Three Cups of “this book should be in the ored of “Three Cups of Tea” Tea: One Man’s Mission to hands of every high school as Oristano, and spread the Promote Peace … One School kid in the state of New word throughout the Lakes at a Time” in an attempt to Hampshire,” Oristano said. Region and beyond. promote the notion that After reading the book, “Had it been anyone other one person can make a Oristano came to agree with than Heather, I don’t know difference. her friend. where we’d be right now,” The book tells the story of “As an individual, we are Oristano said. an American mountaineer, not powerless,” she said at a Donations of the book to Greg Mortenson, who prom- symposium on the book at school districts has been ised the people of a small vil- Mills Falls in Meredith last funded by the Oristano Foun- lage in Pakistan that he week. “As an individual, we dation, a “small family foun- would build them a school. have the power to literally dation,” on which Oristano Eventually, Mortenson suc- change the world, and it can sits with her husband, and ceeded, and co-founded the be done in a the Cricenti Trust, a charity Central Asia Institute, which heartbeat…That’s what I of which Appel is a trustee. seeks to educate children in want high school kids to Cummings said that the the mountains of Pakistan know.” implications of “Three Cups PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT and Afghanistan. “(Mortenson) didn’t have of Tea” recently struck her Gilford curriculum director Sandy Drouin, left, poses with teachers Amie Cloos, middle, and Anna Barksdale. An off-the-cuff remark a clue how he was going to do forcefully while she was Gilford High School has embraced “Three Cups of Tea,” teaching the book in several classes. made “Three Cups of Tea” this, but he got it done,” reading an email from a for- an educational tool in New added Oristano. mer student of hers who is now look where he is,” Cum- the message we’re trying to studies and English teacher Hampshire. Paige Oristano, Oristano eventually end- now serving in Afghanistan. mings said at the sympo- send the kids, and this book Amie Cloos. “It gives the stu- part of a small foundation ed up in touch with Heather “Here is a boy I worried sium. “Did I do my job in seemed like the avenue to do dents a sense of persever- helping supply schools with Cummings, then curriculum about—is he putting com- helping him understand the that.” ance.” the books, bought the book coordinator at Shaker mas in the right place—and global major of life?” “I think a lot of the ideas For more information on She added that “Three we’re dealing with in high “Three Cups of Tea” and its Cups of Tea” gives teachers, school—bullying, violence, use in education across the regardless of curriculum, “a harassment—it speaks to state, visit www.nh3cupsoft- Local high-schoolers recognized central understanding you that,” added Gilford social ea.blogspot.com. LAKES REGION — Mary daughter of Brenda and Rick of Laconia. She is a three- can zero in on.” Butler Chapter DAR an- Nelson of Gilford. Lindsey’s sport varsity athlete, in- Lakes Region teachers at- Andrew S. Winters nounces the selection of five activities include field hock- volved in volleyball, basket- tending the symposium Attorney At Law WINTERS LAW OFFICE area high school seniors as ey, basketball, tennis, Na- ball, lacrosse, the Key Club agreed. Andrew S. Winters Attorney at Law DAR Good Citizens. They tional Honor Society, Inter- and Engineering Club. She “I think that Greg are: Erin Phillips, Belmont act Club, Spanish Club, and also coached lacrosse in a fall Mortenson has a message Criminal Representation High School; Lindsey Nel- Amnesty International to program to elementary that is universal, and even a Felonies/Misdemeanors son, Gilford High School; name only a few.She is editor school students. During sum- 17-year-old needs to hear DWIs/Traffic Offenses Appeals/Annulments Shaylah Kelly, Inter-Lakes of the school’s Literary and mers she has worked as a life- that message,” said Moul- Lakes Region appts. available High School; Morgan Artistic Magazine, is in- guard and scooping ice tonboro Academy teacher Pasquali, Laconia High volved in the Running Start cream. Kathy Loring. “I think ado- 280 Pleasant St., Concord, NH School; and Kelsey Plimpton, Program, Girl Scouts, and Winnisquam Regional lescents in our society often 603-224-6050 Winnisquam Regional High participated in two mission High School’s DAR Good Cit- believe something is either www.winterslawoffice.com School. trips through her church izen Kelsey Plimpton, is the unobtainable, or something The five seniors were se- Youth Group. daughter of Jonathan and you do, like homework, just Are you responsible for the care of someone elderly? lected by vote of the faculty Shaylah Kelly, of Inter- Nanci Plimpton of Canter- to get it done. If you truly are Have you settled for Assisted Living Care fearing the cost of Nursing Care? and senior class of each Lakes High School in Mered- bury. She participates in vol- devoted to whatever your school for their qualities of ith, is the daughter of Patrick leyball, Indoor & Outdoor hope or belief is, you can Then probably you have never heard of Service, Dependability,Lead- and Shannon Kelly. Shaylah Track, Destination Imagina- change the world.” PEABODY HOME ership, and Patriotism. Each excels in and is passionate tion, Chamber Singers, Stu- Sandy Drouin, curricu- In business since 1942, we are a small, not-for-profit, private pay, home of of the students is an excel- about drama and chorus, the dent Council, Earth Support lum director of the Gilford superior reputation. We have a nurse in the building 24 hours a day and our rates for quality Nursing Care actually rival the rates for Assisted Living Care lent scholar and has a record recipient of several awards. Group, and is a member of School District, said that she in other local facilities. In these hard economic times, why would you pay so of leadership in school clubs She is a member of the Na- the National Honor Society. appreciated the story’s much money and not actually receive the services and care that our elderly and athletics. The five win- tional Honor Society and the She has been active in Girl “message and selfless acts.” need and deserve? Our Nursing Rates start at only $149.00day. ners have also contributed to “After-Hours” Drug & Alco- Scouts since third grade. “(Mortenson) really Sleep peacefully at night knowing your loved one is receiving the level of care they need in a highly respected resident-focused home their communities as volun- hol Free Activities Group. The DAR Good Citizen turns a corner in the book, where we proudly care for our elders teers on many occasions. She was nominated for and competition is sponsored and realizes there’s so much Peabody Home … 603-934-3718 • www.peabodyhome.org Members of the Mary accepted into the Rotary worldwide by the National more,” Drouin said. “That’s In Central New Hampshire Butler Chapter will honor Youth Leadership program. Society of the Daughters of the five Good Citizens when Active in her church, she has the American Revolution. the chapter meets at the La- been a Youth Camp Coun- The national winner will be conia Congregational selor at Camp Harmony in invited to attend DAR Conti- Church Parish House on Center Harbor. nental Congress in Washing- Monday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. Morgan Pasquali, Laconia ton, D.C. to receive the na- Good Citizen Chairman High School’s DAR Good Cit- tional award of a $3,000 schol- Judy Wilson, assisted by izen, is the daughter of arship to be sent to the school Chapter Regent Roxana Mirno and Martha Pasquali of the winner’s choice. Krueger, will present the awards. Parents, family INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS members, friends and facul- LAND FOR SALE ty are invited. 3.19 acres with a small shed Erin Phillips, Belmont 43 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH High School’s DAR Good Cit- The Gilford Board of Selectmen is accepting sealed bids from anyone inter- izen, is the daughter of San- ested in purchasing a 3.19 acre lot with a small shed located at 43 Potter Hill dra and Randall Philips of Road. Belmont. She has participat- The terms of the sale are as follows: ed in indoor and outdoor (1) Minimum sales price (bid) is $150,000. Track & Field as well as Var- (2) Successful bidder pays all closing and Town sales costs. sity Cross Country.She is al- (3) Future use of the property shall be subject to all applicable property taxes and land use regulations as set forth in NH State law and the Gilford so active in concert and Zoning Ordinance. marching band. She attend- (4) Bids must include a five percent (5%) deposit in the form of cash, irrevo- ed St. Paul’s Advanced Stud- cable letter of credit or certified check (payable to Town of Gilford). ies Program, is a member of This sale is authorized under the provisions of RSA 41:14-a as approved by a the National Honor Society, vote on Article 25 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting and recommended by the Gilford Planning Board and Gilford Conservation Commission. and attended the National MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Bridge Building Competi- All bids must be submitted in a sealed enveloped that is clearly marked “SEALED BID – 43 POTTER HILL ROAD”. The deadline to submit a bid is 2:00 By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain mortgage deed given by CHRISTOPHER W. JOHNSON and ELAINE W. JOHNSON, husband and wife, whose mail- tion. ing address is 29 Eider Lane, Topsham, Maine 04086-1515, to MEREDITH VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK, 24 NH Route 25, P.O. Box 177, Meredith, Belknap County, New p.m. on Thursday, December 4 at which time they shall be publicly opened at Hampshire, 03253, dated December 23, 2005, and recorded on December 27, 2005 in the Grafton County Registry of Deeds at Book 3233, Page 949, (the “Mortgage”) Lindsey Nelson, a senior the Gilford Town Hall, Conference Room A. Bids should be submitted to the holder of said mortgage, pursuant to and in execution of said powers, and for breach of conditions of said mortgage deed dated December 23, 2005, (and the Note Selectmen’s Office, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249. secured thereby of near or even date, and related documents) and for the purpose of foreclosing the same shall sell at at Gilford High School, is the PUBLIC AUCTION On December 5, 2008 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, pursuant to N.H. R.S.A. 479:25, on the premises herein described, being one-quarter interest, thirteen (13) weeks, Block C, in property located at Mountain Sun Condominium-Quarters, 9 Mountain Sun Way (f/k/a 15 Tecumseh Road), Unit No. 19, Waterville Valley, Grafton County, New Hampshire, being all and the same premises more particularly described in the Mortgage. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold subject to (i) all unpaid taxes and liens, whether or not of record; (ii) mortgages, liens, attachments and all other encumbrances and rights, titles and interests of third persons which are entitled to precedence over the Mortgages; and (iii) any other matters affecting title of the Mortgagor to the premises dis- closed herein. DEPOSITS: At the conclusion of the auction of the premises, the highest bidder, if such high bidder’s bid is accepted by the Bank, shall immediately pay the Bank a deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) which shall be held by the Bank subject to these Terms of Sale. All deposits required hereunder shall be made in cash or by check to the order of the Bank, which is acceptable to the Bank in its sole and absolute discretion. WARRANTIES AND CONVEYANCE: The Bank shall deliver a Mortgagee’s Foreclosure Deed of the Real Estate to the successful bidder accepted by the Bank within forty-five (45) days from the date of the foreclosure sale, upon receipt of the balance of the Purchase Price in cash or check acceptable to Bank. The Real estate will be conveyed with those warranties contained in the Mortgagee’s Foreclosure Deed, and no others. BREACH OF PURCHASE CONTRACT: If any successful bidder fails to complete the contract of sale resulting from the Bank’s acceptance of such successful bidder’s bid, such successful bidder’s deposit may, at the option of the Bank, be retained as full liquidated damages or may be held on account of the damages actually suffered by the Bank. If such deposit is not retained as full liquidated damages, the Bank shall have all of the privileges, remedies and rights available to the Bank at law or in equity due to such successful bidder’s breach of the contract of sale. Notice of the election made hereunder by the Bank shall be given to a defaulting successful bidder within 50 days after the date of the public auction. If the Bank fails to notify a defaulting successful bidder of which remedy the Bank has elected hereunder, the Bank shall be conclusively deemed to have elected to be hold- ing the deposit on account of the damages actually suffered by the Bank. Upon any such default, Meredith Village Savings Bank shall have the right to sell the property to any back up bidder or itself. AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF SALE: The Bank reserves the right to amend or change the Terms of Sale set forth herein by announcement, written or oral, made prior to the commencement of the public auction. ORIGINAL MORTGAGE DEED: The original mortgage instrument may be examined by any interested person at the main office of Meredith Village Savings Bank, 24 NH Route 25, Meredith, New Hampshire, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the business week. NOTICE TO THE MORTGAGOR, ANY GRANTEE OF THE MORTGAGOR AND ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING A LIEN OR OTHER ENCUMBRANCE ON THE PREMISES: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITU- ATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. For further information respecting the aforementioned foreclosure sale, contact Foster D. Peverly and Son, Auctioneer, Winter Street, Tilton, New Hampshire, (603) 286-3527. Dated this the 6th day of November, 2008. MEREDITH VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK By Its Attorneys Minkow & Mahoney Mullen, P.A. By: Peter J. Minkow, Esq. 4 Stevens Ave., Suite 3, P.O. Box 235, Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-6511 A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Kids’ Page NOVEMBER 20, 2008 The Adventures of Karlyn Piano Lessons: The grand finale Mr.Leon Albushies of Gil- will appear regularly in the Kaleb took lessons, separate- want to? His father told him it to the family. ford has written a series of Steamer. ly, from Mrs. Gibbs. They more than once that he had And so it went week after short stories about a girl Mrs. Marion Gibbs, the pi- would bring their lesson to take lessons for two more week, month after month: named Karlyn Brown and ano teacher, arrived at the book, "Teaching Little Fin- years – after that, he was fin- the tedious repetition of one her family, including grand- Brown's residence at five o'- gers To Play," and plunk ished. But Kaleb didn't un- lesson after the other, after ma Ida Greenbeans. The sto- clock sharp every Wednes- away on the keys as Mrs. derstand the logic of it. the other. Kaleb's protesta- ries are meant for older chil- day afternoon. Karlyn and Gibbs looked on encourag- Karlyn's father was espe- tions fell on deaf ears, but he dren and young adults and her 14-year-old brother ingly. cially pleased to have music played on. Karlyn showed Karlyn did her exercises in the house; the acquisition steady progress, to the de- dutifully and correctly, but of the upright was his doing. light of her parents and Mrs. her mind was always miles At Christmastime and at Gibbs. Occasionally, after away when Mrs. Gibbs final- birthdays Stephen would in- supper she was asked to play ly signed off the page with vite someone over who could a couple of songs from her an “Excellent” and patted play, and he would sing latest book, and she obliged. her on the head. along. He was willing to Then one day it hap- Kaleb struggled with be- fight, cajole, or bribe (if he pened. The kids learned ing told he had to take music had to) the children to keep about it when they came lessons in the first place. the lessons going. home from school. Dad de- When he saw his friends in The piano was nothing cided to sell the piano. He the street playing ball, his at- glamorous. It had been sit- had put an ad on the local ra- titude hardened. ting around in someone's dio’s "swap shop," advertis- One evening, as soon as back room for years provid- ing a piano for sale. It was Mrs. Gibbs departed, the on- ing a makeshift home for a beyond repair, save a hefty going battle with his father mouse or two. Stephen pur- sum of money to replace the continued. chased it for a modest sum, pads. Kaleb felt his prayers Why did he have to take cleaned it up, replaced a had been answered, at long piano when he really didn't few ivories and presented last! Mrs. Gibbs was told the lessons were over unless the Get the facts on reverse piano could be replaced, and that didn't seem likely. The mortgages at MVSB seminar merry little tunes heard so LAKES REGION — In the choice of chicken cordon often would cease to be midst of rising costs and an bleu or stuffed haddock. played. Unless someone uncertain economy, seniors To register for the semi- came forward to purchase on fixed incomes are finding nar, call 279-9101. To set up an ailing piano it would be- it increasingly difficult to an appointment to discuss come a dust-collector and make ends meet. Those who whether a reverse mortgage plant holder. Karlyn and own their own homes face is right for you, call Lynn Kaleb would turn their at- the extra burden of property Ostrand at 528-7406 or Lori tention elsewhere. Karlyn taxes, repairs and other Borrin at 279-9241. still had her dancing; Kaleb household expenses that can “Reverse mortgages can gladly concentrated his en- seem insurmountable. help the growing number of ergies on playing games A reverse mortgage can older people in our commu- with his friends and riding help seniors face these chal- nities who lack the savings his new bike. lenges, allowing them to en- to stay in their homes and One evening a lady called joy the retirement years fully enjoy their retirement about the sale of the piano. they’ve worked so hard for years,” said Carol Bickford, Stephen took the call and af- while staying in the homes vice president of retail lend- ter a few minutes of negoti- they love. ing at Meredith Village Sav- ations agreed on a price. The But how do you know if a ings Bank. “We know that lady, her husband and her reverse mortgage is right many of the seniors in our son came at the appointed for you? communities are struggling time with a pickup truck. Learn more at a free sem- with rising property taxes, She gave Stephen a check, inar hosted by Meredith Vil- growing healthcare costs, knowing the quality of the lage Savings Bank on Thurs- and a higher cost of living piano was marginal at best. day, Dec. 4 at the Laconia which is outstripping their They rolled the heavy up- Country Club at 607 Elm retirement savings. We can right out onto the front Street in Laconia from 11:30 help.” porch and to the front screen PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lori Borrin MVSB has offices in Al- door. They laid planks down and Lynn Ostrand, reverse ton, Ashland, Gilford, Cen- to the tailgate of the truck Donating by the thousands mortgage specialists at ter Harbor, Laconia, Mered- and pushed the piano on. Sarah Veazey and Abby Harris, eighth grade students at Gilford Middle School, organize the non-per- MVSB, will thoroughly and ith, Moultonboro, Plymouth, Stephen told them not to ishable food items donated by the school for the holiday food drive taking place this month. The middle clearly review available op- and Wolfeboro. More infor- bother tying it down. If they school, high school and elementary schools are gathering the items to be made into Thanksgiving bas- tions and answer your ques- mation about the bank can wedged it in, it wasn't going kets for the local food pantries. Schools from all over the district are participating in the drive and tions. The event features a be found at www.mvsb.com anywhere. Gilford students have already donated thousands of food items for the cause. plated luncheon with a About 20 minutes after they drove off Stephen re- ceived a phone call; it was the lady who had just bought the piano. She told him they were driving home and when they made a turn onto a dirt road and hit an awful bump, the entire piano cata- pulted straight out of the flatbed, into the air, hitting the ground and smashing to bits. Stephen gasped, "I don't believe it!” He told everyone listening, "She said it just jumped out of the truck and was spread all over the place!" Stephen was as sym- pathetic as he could be, but it seemed impossible. He of- fered to refund the money, but the woman said no. When Stephen repeated the story to the family he couldn't help laughing about it. He surmised the truck's springs must have been de- pressed by the weight of the piano, and when they hit a bump the springs flexed back into position with enough force to propel its contents out onto the road. It just couldn't happen, but it did! He wondered aloud how it must have looked; a half-ton piano flying out of a truck. If anyone else saw it happen, it must have been unbeliev- able. It was a page out of a comic book or a stunt from a movie. Stephen laughed and laughed at each telling, and the family started to laugh with him. That was the end of the piano ... the grand finale! NOVEMBER 20, 2008 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Gilford Historical Society looks ahead to December events

BY KATHY LACROIX part of your genealogic re- alike, they fit a doll the size of T-AHS CORRESPONDENT search. If you enjoy writing, an American Girl doll but are Gilford Historical Society you can choose your own top- contemporary in design. members are eagerly looking ic as long as it pertains to our There will also be hand paint- forward to three special Gilford history or interesting ed ornaments on a tree. If events in December.The first Gilford residents. anyone has any handcrafted takes place on Monday, Dec. Or perhaps you enjoy ornaments that they would 1, and is our annual meeting working with children; we like to donate for the Society that will be held at 7 p.m. at need more docents when our to sell at the Fair, please con- the 1834 Union Meeting- Gilford third graders visit tact the Society. Even if you house on 24 Belknap Moun- the three buildings as part of don’t buy anything, stop by tain Road in the center of the their social studies curricu- and visit; part of the attrac- Village. There will be elec- lum in May and we would tion of the Gilford Craft Fair tion of officers and new like to enlist your help. We is seeing acquaintances that Board members will be in- would dearly love to meet you haven’t seen during the troduced. with you, explain the train- year,you know they will be at The Gilford Middle High ing procedure and help you the Fair. Chorus will present a pro- feel comfortable being a do- The third special event is gram of holiday music for all cent the Living Nativity on Sun- to enjoy.Denise Sanborn and The second event takes day,Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in front some of her Chorus mem- place on Saturday, Dec. 6, of the Meetinghouse in the bers serenaded us last year at when the Historical Society Village. The Methodist a Rowe House Holiday Open will once again have a table Church in Gilford, the Gil- House and they were so en- at the Gilford Middle High ford Community Church, thusiastic and those present School Craft Fair. Our mem- and the Gilford Historical So- enjoyed them so much that bers have learned how to ciety together present the we invited them to sing for make attractive evergreen Living Nativity, complete our annual meeting. After swags, (thanks to Ginny Clif- with the stable, live animals, the program there will be a ford who has taught them her and even a live baby.The pag- dessert buffet, anyone who skills for the past two years), eant is presented with narra- would like to is invited to and they are busily making tion, the singing of carols by bring a dessert to share. All plans to make them again all who wish to sing, and with are invited to come to the this year. There are various the church members acting brief annual business meet- sizes and different colored the parts. The children usu- ing, enjoy the musical pro- bows to choose from. The ally enjoy petting the ani- gram, and enjoy the desserts. making of the swags is one of mals after the pageant. Then, This is a great opportuni- our major fund raising proj- come inside the Meeting- ty to meet Board members ects. It is hoped that people house where there will be hot and learn about all the op- will once again stop at our cider and refreshments. portunities for becoming an table in the hallway in the The Gilford Historical So- active member of the Gilford Middle School that leads to ciety members enjoy work- Historical Society. There are the High School and buy a ing together on these activi- many committees that need swag. ties in December and wel- volunteers; you might have a Also at the table, “The His- come those who join us for special topic concerning the tory of Gunstock Parrish” any or all of them. For fur- history of Gilford that you will be for sale; it tells the his- ther information on what the would like to research and tory of Gilford and would Society has to offer, visit write a newspaper article make a great Christmas pres- www.gilfordhistoricalsoci- about; perhaps you had an ent. There will also be a large ety.org, email us at ancestor that had a farm in selection of doll dresses [email protected], or Gilford and you would like to made by Ginny Clifford, each call at 527-9009 and someone write a history about that as one is unique, no two are will call you back. Decorate a ‘Tree for the Holiday’ at the Historic Belknap Mill LACONIA — The His- in the adult category, and Mill’s Holiday Open House toric Belknap Mill is seek- one for the best youth-deco- on Dec. 14. ing groups and individuals rated tree. To reserve your tree, or COURTESY PHOTO interested in decorating a Trees will be decorated for further information, An example of Christmas swags to be sold by Gilford Historical Society at the Gilford Middle High School Craft tree at the Mill for its fourth from Nov. 24 until Nov. 29 call the Mill at 524-8813. Fair on Dec. 6. annual “Trees for the Holi- and be on display at the Mill days” event that begins on from Dec. 1 through the Dec. 1. 31st. Those decorating the This year there will be 18 trees will have to provide trees available for decora- their own decorations. tion by school and civic or- Members of the public will ganizations, businesses be invited to vote for their and individuals. There is favorite no entry fee, and two $100 tree and the winners will prizes will be awarded: one be announced during the

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Ideally, groups they are in,” said Al- table, said that it wasn’t very they will all feel like they lison Sullivan, interim guid- hard for them to find things are accepted for who they ance counselor. “The fifth in common. Pizza and ice are and not be judged by grade students have a very cream were common fa- which group they belong easy time with this. The vorites around table. to.” eight graders have the hard- The students also built a Rebecca Pouliot, seventh est time because they are so “Wall of Intolerance” that grade student, said that the integrated into their was on display in the halls of group of friends she usual- groups.” GMS. Students each re- ly sits with at lunch usually Each table had to fill out ceived a “brick” for the wall has about four or five peo- a questionnaire that asked where they wrote down a ple. She said the exercise re- them to find common likes specific instance where they ally goes to show how divid- and dislikes between them. experienced intolerance. ed the class can be into their Questions revolving around This helps to enforce the groups. Principal Jim Kem- favorite foods, vacation idea that they are not the on- merer said that the exercise spots, favorite things to do ly ones who have ever felt goes over well with the stu- on the weekends. like an outsider. dents and it does seem to “It was a blast,” said “It is natural to want to have an impact and get the Andrew Stokes, sixth grade hang out with people who students talking with new student. are similar to ourselves,” people. He said that they try Stokes was seated at the said Sullivan, “but what we to do it every other year so that different students get to participate in it a couple FIRE DEPT times without getting bored pecting to pay fees and are of the exercise. FROM PAGE A1 surprised when they find out “It’s about not judging a PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE there were no fees. book by its cover,” said GMS students check out the “Wall of Intolerance” built by the students themselves. Each student received a to the Board of Selectmen. “We can see how things Pouliot. “brick” where they wrote about a specific instance when they personally experienced intolerance. The increased hours were are going in a year and revis- for the Fire Inspector who it it then,” said Selectman was working 20 hours per Kevin Hayes. “I have re- LIBRARY week and was recently in- viewed it and I think it is a FROM PAGE A1 sued 700 new library cards cutting them. He also said entire library budget. Mur- creased to 32 hours per week. step in the right direction.” since moving to the new li- that he was just as guilty of phy moved to accept the The GFD researched fees In relation to revenues and rants the increases. brary building in Aug. and the philosophical discus- budget as presented and charged by other towns and permits Geoff Ruggles, fi- “I don’t want to spend they have over 5,000 active li- sions as anyone else. He ex- O’Brien amended the budg- came up with a potential fee nancial director, said there is money to spend money,”said brary cards. plained his job as a trustee is et to add in $1,500 from the list to be approved by the se- almost no building going on John O’Brien, Budget Com- “In a town the size of Gil- trying to give the residents stamps and books line items, lectmen. in the town and permits took mittee member. “I don’t ford that’s 70 percent of res- what they indicate they the Budget Committee “We will definitely let res- a “dive” in Oct. He said he want to cut money to cut idents actively using the li- want from the library,While passed this amendment 8 to idents know before this goes was expecting Gilford to end money.” brary,” said Kammeraad. he disagrees with some of 3. into effect,” said Jim Hayes, the year $200,000 in the black. O’Brien added that if cir- Circulation in the library these things, using the ex- “As we head into these chief of the GFD. Ruggles will continue to give culation is up then the in- has gone up over 40 percent ample of using money for economic times I think peo- The fees are based on the monthly updates to the Se- crease for books and period- in both adult and young reference materials, he has ple will use the library amount of time to do the lectmen about the status of icals would be the one he adult areas. Kammeraad to follow what the people more,” said Robert Young, work and the Board of Fire the budget. would want to keep. Robert said that some of the areas want. Budget Committee member. Engineers has approved the “It amazes me that we had Kammeraad, library that were, cut, like stamps, The budget committee de- “It is one of the jewels of our list. The fees range from $15 such a tight budget and when trustee, said the library is- he failed to see the logic in cided against reviewing the community.” for some specialty permits, things looked tight the de- $30 for most permits and the partment heads dug in and most expensive permits are figured out what they could HEIRS for commercial and some spe- do without,” said Hayes. FROM PAGE A1 precedent remains with the the land to the town if they problem of who to sign the cialty permits. Hayes said There will be a public recipient unless the donors had been approached. deed to and what the interest that their rates fall on the low hearing on the fee schedule building for other municipal are still alive or it is less than The town responded that of each heir would be. He end of the spectrum com- proposed by the GFD at the purposes. The Harding fam- 21 years since the donation, they had tried to contact the noted that there were many pared to fees charged by oth- next board of Selectmen ily donated the land in 1922 whichever is later. heirs and that by law they heirs to the Harding family. er towns. Hayes related that meeting on Dec. 3 at 7 pm in and a clause in the donation Marshall Faye, an heir of cannot give the land to the “If we don’t hear any- most contractors come in ex- the town hall. reverts the property back to the Harding family, spoke at heirs and it would now be up thing in two weeks we can the living heirs of the family a Board of Selectmen meet- to the courts to decide the move on the issue,” added if the space is no longer used ing saying that he was disap- rights of the heirs. Scott Kevin Hayes. as a library. pointed in the move of the Dunn, Town Administrator, The next meeting of the New property laws place selectmen and called the added that even if they were Board of Selectmen is on the land as a trust and state move “theft” and added that to give the land back to the Dec. 3 at 7 pm in the town that trust land ownership the heirs might have gifted heirs there would be the hall.

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For has long been a fact of life, some people, particularly who are aware of the conse- older people or people living quences, and who long for a in the countryside, it’s a return to darker skies where righteous term that flies in the stars can be seen. the face of practically and On the other hand we have common sense. For other people who live in Rural people, particularly younger America and are only a cou- people and those who have a ple of generations removed – strong conservationist bent, indeed, in many cases people it’s simply the latest war to who are only one generation wage on technological ex- removed or who even lived cess and bad habits based on in the times – from when knee-jerk thinking. there was no electricity in This is largely an edge-of- the countryside and people city, rural and wild-country got along with kerosene issue in New Hampshire, lamps and candles. To those JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO where few people seem upset who lived in the times before Only three all-night lights can be seen at night in this daytime view from the rooftop deck, but that’s three too many. about light pollution in sub- the Rural Electrification Act urbs and cities but plenty of came along and the first can install motion-detector be enjoyed. deck on a cool, clear sum- mity of the universe and the people are grousing about light-poles went up along lamps that go on only when Much of the waste and mer’s night and look up and revelation of the night. the proliferation of all-night country roads and the lines something large enough pervasion and annoyance of see not only the Milky Way in lights across the landscape, reached isolated farm hous- comes along to trigger them all-night lights could be miti- an ink-black sky, but thou- (John Harrigan’s address: particular on ridges and sky- es, electrification was the or you’re getting out of your gated by lights that cast light sands of other stars untold Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. 03576. lines. While big-thinkers de- greatest thing since the in- vehicle with your arms full only downward in a cone- light-years away, testimony E-mail: [email protected]) bate the issue based on how vention of the wheel, and an of groceries. These are com- shaped patterns, where it’s to our great fortune to live most of Europe and the East all-night light is a downright mon-sense alternatives to really needed, instead of all where we do, and to the enor- Coast look like giant Coney icon of progress. sensor-equipped lights that around. Over time this will Islands from outer space, Thus I can understand the are triggered by darkness at happen, if not out of aes- even people in many non-ur- bewildered and almost bel- sunset and stay on all night thetics than from a simple de- ban areas complain that ligerent looks I tend to get long until morning. sire to cut back on costs. they can no longer see the from older people when the Yet you’ll hear stories Example: We can see only Milky Way. subject turns to light pollu- about needing the lights to three all-night lights from All this is more of a topic tion and all-night lights on deter bears and burglars our house, one from a close of conversation than usual the sides of buildings or on (never mind that burglars neighbor who by installing a just now in the aftermath of dooryard poles. 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Dedicated to working Cathy Bentwood of Ply- Gail Mears of Ashland was selor Education and School to meet the community’s mouth, Vicki L’Heureux of awarded the Dr. Pete Harris Psychology programs at Ply- needs, he has supported the Northfield, Susan Laverack Community Service Award mouth State University, is a work of Child and Family of Holderness, Rick Wyman at the Genesis Behavioral Licensed Clinical Mental Services of NH and is a past of Laconia, and Jack Health annual meeting held Health Counselor. Dr. Mears board member of the Lakes Eltzroth, Dena McPhetres, on Oct. 28. John Rogers was serves as the Clinical Mental Region Mental Health Foun- and Cinde Warmington all of awarded the Helen Holbrook Health Counseling represen- dation. Gilford. Officers for the com- Leadership and Service tative to the New Hampshire “Many of us here have ing year will be President Award at that meeting. Board of Mental Health Prac- served on local boards or vol- Ann Nichols of Gilford, Vice The Dr. Pete Harris Com- tice. She was honored as the unteered for local agencies,” President Susan Stearns of munity Service Award is pre- Mental Health Counselor Ed- commented Susan Stearns, Sanbornton, Secretary sented to an individual that ucator of the Year in 2003. incoming Vice President of Martha Copithorne of Ply- promotes increased aware- “Gail is an unflagging ad- the Genesis board. “John mouth, and Treasurer Ed ness, sensitivity,understand- vocate for the needs of those goes above and beyond that McFarland of Laconia. ing, and acceptance of men- with mental illness, and for by providing direct support Genesis Behavioral tal health issues in the Lakes the needs of those who work to individuals with mental Health is the Lakes Region’s Region through educating with them,” said Celia Gibbs, illness. He himself provides Community Mental Health the public. The Helen Hol- Director of Adult Outpatient them with transportation Center. Genesis provides brook Leadership and Ser- Services at Genesis. and monetary support – and services and programs to the vice award recognizes an in- Rogers, a current member even a home.” community’s children, dividual who leads by exam- of the Genesis Board of Di- Several new members adults and elderly. For fur- ple and gives of themselves rectors, was cited as leading were also elected to the board ther information call 524- to the cause of mental health by example and advocating of directors at the meeting. 1100 or visit www.genesis- COURTESY PHOTO in the Lakes Region. for the community’s mental Those individuals include: bh.org. Helen Holbrook with the Holbrook Award winner John Rogers Boys and Girls bring home weekend backpacks LACONIA — Thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation, 40 children at the Lakes Region Boys and Girls Club will bring home a weekend’s worth of food and fun each month as part of the NH Food Bank’s Backpack Program. These children, who range in from 6-10 years old, will now be able to feel COURTESY PHOTO the pride of providing food Lakes Region Boys and Girls Club kids receive their backpacks. for their family at a very Pardoe Foundation. preparing the meals. young age. Once a month, the NH Due to the cost of running The NH Food Bank’s Food Bank sends backpacks the Backpack Program, the Backpack Program began in filled with an age-appropri- NH Food Bank cannot pro- November 2006 and aims to ate activity book, thematic vide backpacks to all areas of fill a gap of food provision activities, and recipes with the state. Recognizing the Frost & Fiery that free and reduced-cost all necessary ingredients to great need in the Laconia The images and imagery of New Hampshire poet Robert Frost, as interpreted by New England lunches at school cannot the Boys and Girls Club for area, the Pardoe Foundation painter Ken Fiery, are on exhibit at the Historic Belknap Mill thru Nov. 24. Admission to the exhibit is reach. Over the past two distribution to qualifying partnered with the NH Food complimentary to all members thanks to the generous financial support underwritten by the Lakes years this program has families in the area. Each Bank and dedicated this Region Art Association in partnership with the Mill. grown from two agencies backpack costs $10-15 and is funding to fight hunger and (Danbury and Berlin) to creatively designed based on educate underprivileged statewide participation, and an educational theme so par- children outside of the class- now Laconia has been added ents and children can engage room. to the list thanks to the in fun activities while

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Sarah Schmidt compared to other places,” [email protected] said Paula Milbourn, as she MEREDITH — With a line stood in line for checkout. of eager shoppers stretching “We needed something like clear past the Rite Aid phar- this, it’s a little more central. macy at 6:30 a.m., it’s fairly The meat section’s a little safe to say that the grand small, but they have a cus- opening of the new Han- tom meat shop. I love all the naford grocery store in fresh vegetables they have.” Meredith was a highly-antic- The Crosspoint Shopping ipated event. Center itself is going After a year or more of through other changes. Af- construction and refurbish- ter extensive work to make ing the interior of the build- the center uniform in ap- ing, Hannaford opened its pearance, helping out with doors to excited shoppers a refurbishment of the Barn- little ahead of schedule at Z’s Movie Theater, more ten- their 7 a.m. opening last Sat- ants for the available retail urday, to keep people from space are on their way. The waiting outdoors too long. forthcoming arrival of Shoppers streamed in, tak- Olympia Sports was con- ing advantage of free gifts firmed last week, and John and coupon offers. Inside, Hueber of Crosspoint said they were greeted by staff, that the other space is under who passed out balloons to consideration by other children, carnations to stores. ladies, and donuts and juice “We’re negotiating lease. to everyone waiting in line. We won’t know until it’s As people made their way signed, but the interest level through the store, another is wonderful,” said Hueber. line grew. At certain times “The center is a good place to throughout the morning, the get necessaries without leav- line for checkout snaked ing town, especially with $3 around the store and back to and $4 per gallon of gaso- the dairy department, line.” even as those manning Prior to the store’s grand the checkouts worked as fast opening, the Crosspoint and SARAH SCHMIDT as possible. Hannaford management Shoppers line up in the predawn hours to get a look at the new Hannaford grocery store. “We’ve been watching it team opened the store up for being built, and really look- a sneak preview for some lo- al program celebration. The $1,500 in support of the sev- dent work, and their written Beauchemin. “We’re very ing forward to it,” said Gin- cal representatives the night GMP Community Garden enth grade’s integrated unit words to appear on the over- pleased to open our 31st store ny Schimke of Center Har- before. The entire Meredith Project received $1,500 to on ecosystems, helping them head projector screen. Inter- in New Hampshire. We bor, as she stood in line out- Board of Selectmen, mem- continue work on an educa- to take a four-day,three-night Lakes Elementary also re- thank you all for being here, side the grocery store. “It’s a bers of the Planning Board, tional garden to be planted field trip to Nature’s Class- ceived a $3,000 donation for and thank our friends at second opportunity for a Inter-Lakes School Board, alongside the center’s land room in Yarmouth, Mass., on the nutrition education the- Crosspoint who worked to good grocery store close to Inter-Lakes administration, on Route 3. Cape Cod. Inter-Lakes High atrical program “FoodPlay,” make it a reality.” home, so we don’t have to representatives of local busi- The Inter-Lakes School School received $1,000 for the set to take place on Nov. 25 The Meredith Hannaford make a trip to Laconia. nesses, members of the District came away with sev- purchase of a tablet PC for at 9 a.m. will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 Around here, it’s just going Meredith Fire Department, eral donations for various the math department, allow- “It’s with great pleasure p.m. Monday through Satur- to make things a little more and Pastor Bob Farah, who educational improvements ing a teacher to move about that we are able to present day, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on competitive.” helps to run the Center Har- and opportunities. Inter- the classroom, writing on the you with your Meredith Sunday. More competition for bor Food Pantry,came out to Lakes Middle Tier received tablet and checking on stu- store this evening,” said local groceries was on the the event. lips of many other people “I think it’s awesome,” exploring the store for said Meredith Selectman Co- the first time. lette Worsman. “It’s the per- “I’m glad to have a fect opportunity for the com- little competition in Mered- munity to have a local gro- KNOW SOMEONE ith,” said Janet Bayard of cery store right in downtown Meredith. Meredith. They did exactly “I think the prices are bet- what they said they were go- ter than some of the compe- ing to do.” tition,” said Sheila Miller of During the course of the Bristol. “We used to shop at sneak preview, the store NOT GETTING the Plymouth Hannaford.” awarded over $9,000 to local The 35,000 square-foot groups and schools. Center store is Hannaford’s 31st in Harbor and Meredith Food New Hampshire. 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Mail to: Gilford Steamer, PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER Culture NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Gilford library encourages Thanksgiving storytelling Thanksgiving Day is just several hours at the barn become part of your family their plates and are ready to effect – and begin. adults, listen only to him. around the corner! Memories tending to the chickens and tradition, too. Here’s one idea fly out the door. You can say, “This fork, al- Once everyone realizes that of “turkey days gone by” cows before heading off to to encourage the storytellers Just ask: “Did everybody though it appears ordinary, telling a story like this is sim- come flooding back as the school was just the beginning around your Thanksgiving use a fork?” They’ll all nod. gives the gift of the silver ply remembering things and trees turn to silver and gray of a day followed by afternoon table this year. “Good, if you just used a fork, tongue. While you hold this talking about them in their and the first snow flurries ar- chores and an early bedtime. Before your family leaves then you owe the cook a mag- fork, memories will flow own words, they’ll jump in. rive. The dining room table The ‘30’s were hard years to the dinner table this year, ic memory. I will now unveil through you. While you hold Short story, long story, im- set for a crowd, the “fancy” grow up in, but those years raise your fork and ask for a The Talking Fork and I’ll go this fork, everyone will lis- pressive story, or simply a dishes on the table, silver pol- did give Uncle Bob something story! This old storytelling first.” Then pick up a fork ten.” wisp of recollection – doesn’t ished and gleaming, stuffing important. A strong work eth- game has been around forev- around which you’ve tied a There’s nothing a child matter. and creamed onions, an after- ic, an appreciation for the er, but it might do the trick ribbon – a nice, big serving likes better than having Then sit back and enjoy the noon walk, and, best of all, the “small” things in life, and when the kids have cleaned fork is good for dramatic people he loves, especially stories! chatter that filled the house as plenty of stories to share my cousins, aunts and uncles, whenever we gathered as a grandparents, and friends family. Dr. John Baccus joins Lakes Region office caught up on the latest news. Sometimes the stories Beyond the memories of were about people he knew LAKES REGION — Pain In their new location, Pain Texas Southwestern in Dal- ence to the practice, and we the bustle and rush of prepar- when he was young, some- Solutions recently an- Solutions is located within las and a pain medicine fel- feel confident that he will sig- ing the turkey, getting every- times the stories were about nounced that John B. (Ben) the same building as the am- lowship at the Naval Medical nificantly enhance our abili- one to the table and settling in people he worked with or next Baccus, MD has joined the bulatory surgical center in Center in Portsmouth, Vir- ty to deliver outstanding pa- to give thanks and polish our door neighbors, sometimes group’s Lakes Region office. which they perform proce- ginia. Baccus joins fellow tient care.” “Dr. Baccus is a plates, was the ending. Oh no, the stories were even about Dr. Baccus is board-certified dures, which allows for en- Pain Solutions physicians PK gifted practitioner with a not the dessert – although that us! Whether silly or serious, in both anesthesiology and hanced patient convenience Suchdev, MD and James Mi- wide range of experience un- was always very good! No, the all kept us entertained and ea- pain medicine by the Ameri- and shorter procedure wait razita, MD, both of whom are der his belt,” concurred Dr. memories I cherish most are ger to hear more. Thanksgiv- can Board of Anesthesiology times. Same-level parking also board-certified in anes- James Mirazita, medical di- the stories my Uncle Bob ing after Thanksgiving, a and has extensive experience and handicapped accessibili- thesiology and pain medi- rector of the practice. “We are would tell. treasure trove of memories in the field of pain manage- ty are beneficial to many pa- cine, in caring for patients in confident that he will be a pos- Raised on a farm in west- offered up by a gifted story- ment. tients, and with Dr. Baccus’ the Lakes Region. itive addition to our team.” ern Pennsylvania during the teller. Pain Solutions is a com- addition to the practice, full- “We are delighted to wel- For more information, depression years, Uncle Bob We all have stories to share prehensive pain management time, five-day-a-week physi- come Dr. Baccus to the please call Pain Solutions’ was expected to put in his full about ourselves and the peo- practice that combines the cian coverage provides ex- group,” said Pain Solutions Lakes Region office at 524- share at an early age. Getting ple around us. With a bit of use of medications, interven- panded appointment avail- president PK Suchdev, MD. 2073 or visit the practice web- up before dawn, putting in practice, storytelling can tional procedures, and behav- ability. “He brings a wealth of knowl- site at www.painsolution- ioral and alternative thera- Dr. Baccus is a graduate of edge and hands-on experi- susa.com. pies to treat those suffering the University of Texas from chronic pain. They re- Health Science Center Hous- Add an ornament to the Tree of Love cently moved their Lakes Re- ton Medical School. He com- LAKES REGION — The seeks the assistance of area gion office to the new Hillside pleted a residency in anesthe- Annual Holiday Tree of school children in the prepa- Medical Park. siology at the University of Love sponsored by the ration of the paper angels LRGH Auxiliary will be set for hanging on the holiday up in the LRGH lobby be- tree. This year, third-grade ginning Thursday, Nov. 20. classes at Gilford Elemen- For a donation of $3 a pa- tary School took part in this per angel honoring or re- special art project for the membering a loved one will Auxiliary Tree of Love. be placed on the tree. The Each angel decorated by the name of the loved one to be students joyfully reflects the honored or remembered will love and spirit of the holi- be written on the angel. 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“You stop talking!” exert control where they That’s one of Ben’s fa- have none. I have to laugh vorite phrases right now, when we’re sitting down along with a slew of oth- to dinner and Ben has to er demands aimed at con- assign everyone a seat. In trolling anyone and those cases, I figure it’s everyone, all of which, good to give him a job, for some reason, begin and a sense of impor- with “You.” tance in a house where We walk into the nan- his desires are often ig- ny’s house and are bom- nored. barded by a couple of lit- Anyway, Ben’s vocal tle girls who adore Eisley, demands are typically and Ben says, “You don’t more welcome than Eis- touch her!” (Cute, be- ley’s. She, like all babies, cause he seems to be pro- demands attention by tecting his little sister) crying. While Ben cuts to My husband pats me the chase and tells you ex- GHS Class of 2009 officers, L to R: Secretary Jenna Stone; President Alexis Adams; Treasurer Tyler Murphy; and Vice President Sam Chapin on the knee when we’re actly what he wants, Eis- driving, and Ben says, ley’s cries can mean any “You don’t hit her!” (Fun- number of things. Is she Annual Holiday Craft Fair coming soon ny, because obviously hungry? Tired? Wet? Hot With holiday music al- As always, a food court in homemade cookies that chil- so direct lost shoppers look- Brandyn isn’t hitting me) or cold? In pain? An- ready heard in the stores, one the middle school cafeteria dren are encouraged to deco- ing to find their way from one I ask Ben not to do noyed because she wants knows the annual Holiday will feature a wide range of rate, as well as chocolate pops end of the school complex to something, even just a to run around like her Craft Fair at Gilford Middle tasty lunches and snacks. – makes a great stocking the other. “Please don’t stand on brother but can’t? I think and High Schools is not far Babysitting will also be avail- stuffer! Students from the Helping Meg Jenkins and your chair,” and he says, it’s a fallacy that parents away! able in the Middle School class will also be selling deli- Margie Cybart with the plan- “You stop talking!” (Not can learn what their ba- Starting the holiday rush Band Room. cious meatball subs. ning and setup are Senior cute or funny) bies’ cries mean. Eisley’s in grand fashion, the Fair The Senior Class will be While the money from Class Officers Alexis Adams, I’ve read in a couple of cries all sound the same will fill the halls, gym and selling raffle tickets for a ro- items purchased goes to the Sam Chapin, Tyler Murphy parenting magazines to me, and regardless of cafeteria of both schools on mantic one-night stay at the individual vendors, all the and Jenna Stone, as well as that this is a normal what she wants, I typical- Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing Inn at Mills Falls, along with proceeds from the actual the Senior Class Advisors phase for a toddler, but ly stop what I’m doing over 160 crafters from around other exciting prizes, in the renting of the booths go to Lyvie John and Sharon Wal- that claim stands in stark and go to her – after all, the state to sell their wares. High School lobby. Donuts the senior class. Based on the lace. contrast to the fact that her wish is my command. Each unique booth will offer from Dunkin’ Donuts and volume of vendors expected, So, make a day of it – pick I’ve seen plenty of older The experts will tell you a different vendor,with many coffee from Awakenings will the seniors hope to raise up some unique holiday gifts, kids making similar de- this is all wrong and that of the vendors traveling from be available throughout the $8,000 for their class expens- enjoy a nice lunch and maybe mands. Perhaps because you should let your baby Maine, Massachusetts and day. es and Graduation. The sen- chat with some old friends – they’re older and wiser, cry sometimes, but I for Vermont to sell food, gift bas- In addition to the raffle, iors themselves will assist come to the Craft Fair on Sat- post-toddler aged kids one have a hard time ig- kets, candles, crafts and oth- the seniors will be selling with the setup and cleanup of urday, Dec. 6, at Gilford Mid- give commands in a more noring a baby in distress. er holiday goodies. yummy goodies including the all-day event and will al- dle and High Schools. subtle manner, maybe Let’s face it – parents even masquerading a are slaves to their chil- command with a “please” dren from the moment or without any words at they’re born. The kids all. For instance, many a usually get what they teenager has simply want, either because walked away from mom they’re too adorable to or dad when they don’t say no to, or because you want to listen to a lecture don’t want to hear the anymore, maybe slam- crying or whining that ming a door in the ensues when their de- process; it’s their version mands are not met. of “You stop talking!” I will admit that Ben Likewise, the phrase and I can get into a battle “Could you please leave of wills, whereby I act me alone?”, uttered like a toddler myself. through gritted teeth and He’ll start with “You stop partnered with a look talking!”, and in my less that could kill is really adult moments, I’ll say it less of a question than a right back to him. This command. Even with the can carry on for longer “please” thrown in there, than I care to admit. As the meaning is the same: childish as it may seem, “You stop talking!”, with getting down on Ben’s the unsaid “Or else” level has some benefit tacked on. though: usually we wind No matter the age of up laughing, recognizing

TAGGART PHOTO the child or teen, or how that we sound ridiculous. it’s delivered, the de- Then we can continue on Rockin’ Rusty mands can be madden- the way things should be, The Rusty Rockstar Roadshow performed for a packed house at Patrick’s Pub in Gilford on Nov. 15 to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the ing. Toddlers, at least, with me in charge and Tricia Furbish Education Fund benefit. From left, RRR Manager Jim Rogato, Gordy Gourlay, Barry Draper, Dennis Lantry, Tom Groleau, Scotty can still be funny in that Ben doing what I say. For Groleau, Dennis Allard and Bob Pomeroy. they’re clearly trying to a minute anyway. Gilford Community Band preparing for Christmas concert The Gilford Community ceeding 50 musicians of all Band will begin rehearsals ages. Each year, we welcome on Tuesday,Nov.25, in prepa- new area musicians to be- ration for the 2008 annual come part of a wonderful and "Christmas In The Village" proud organization. concert. The band will re- There are no age restric- hearse each Tuesday up to tions. New musicians can ei- the concert date of Dec. 21 at ther contact Don Chese- 3 p.m. All rehearsals and the brough, attend the first re- concert will be held at the hearsal, or just stop by the Gilford High School Per- band room during re- forming Arts Center. hearsals to check it out. Originally organized in Lyvie John will conduct 1978, the Gilford Community the concert. Lyvie is the Di- Band is a concert band spon- rector of Instrumental Mu- sored by the Gilford Recre- sic at the Gilford High ation Commission to provide School. For more informa- entertainment for the public tion about the Gilford and a venue for area musi- Community Band, contact cians to perform. The band Don Chesebrough at consists of brass, woodwind 524-9054/chese1@metro- and percussion musicians cast.net or visit www.geoci- from throughout the Lakes ties.com/gilfordband. Region with membership ex- B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT hours a day ISSUE AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

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NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Classifieds THE GILFORD STEAMER B5 B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Entertainment NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Ray Burton takes the heat at annual GMP Roast SARAH SCHMIDT a hard time fitting in,” said [email protected] Ashley, remembering when MEREDITH — Onlookers Burton had transferred to were left to speculate her school. “He never did whether it was laughter or smoke or play basketball, but heat that turned Executive he learned as an early politi- Councilor Ray Burton’s face cian to drink like a fish.” a little red last week during Ashley also indulged in a the Greater Meredith Pro- series of translations, or gram’s annual Roast. phrases that she “decoded” Proceeds from ticket sales for the audience. Tiny plas- and sponsors of the event tic maracas were provided will benefit community proj- for the officers to shake at ects and programs with the particularly funny remarks. Greater Meredith Program, “Ray Burton is the only so Burton gamely donned a person to make a full-time ca- sombrero and stepped onto reer out of the office of Ex- the dais before the assem- ecutive Councilor,”said Ash- bled crowd, ready to be roast- ley. “Translation - he could- ed. n’t get a real job.” And the heat, though Most people who have met mostly gentle, blistered a lit- Burton are aware of his not- tle at times. ed campaign memorabilia - “I’ve known Ray since the plastic combs reminding mid-‘70s, when he had more their owner to “Vote for Ray- hair growing on his head mond S. Burton.” One per- PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT than out of his ears,” said son with detailed knowledge ABOVE: Executive Councilor Ray Burton gives a grin as the Laconia Don Jutton, honorary Roast- of such material is former Harley Davidson presents him master. “Not only did Ray Burton intern and Belknap with a “Burton for Certain”T-shirt. know the Old Man on the County Commissioner Chris Mountain, he knew him Boothby,who worked on Bur- PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT back when he was the Young ton’s campaign while he was RIGHT: Belknap County Man on the Hill.” in grad school. Some por- Commissioner Chris Boothby dis- Many of Burton’s col- tions of his internship were plays one of the more memorable bits of “Burton memorabilia.” leagues stepped up to be- more grueling than others, come the official Roasters of as he recounted a Fourth of the evening, people who had July holiday spent going to been with him in his 30-year “32 parades in 18 hours.” political career as executive Told to figure out a mar- Gilford Parks and councilor for District 1 in keting campaign for Burton, New Hampshire. Burton was Boothby said he was stuck reelected to the office this and out of ideas. Then, he Recreation News month. considered what would PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT First up, besides Jutton, make a person likely to vote BY HERB GREENE he plays your holiday fa- Ready to roast, Burton gives the thumbs-up. was Burton’s fiscal agent, for Burton - problem solving. DIRECTOR vorites. There will also be a Barbara Ashley. The two “If Ray could solve your ter,he also drew away a sheet, from Laconia Harley David- Senior Moment-um performance by the fourth knew each other growing up, problem, you’d be ‘Burton revealing a mannequin son marched in, bearing Bur- Holiday Programs grade chorus. Other activi- a fact that led Jutton to re- for Certain!’” said Boothby. wearing red underwear - ton campaign signs and The Gilford Parks and ties may include Holiday mark that Burton was so shy A campaign slogan was with ‘Burton for Certain’ chanting the Burton slogan. Recreation Department will Bingo, Rummikube, Crib- and reserved as a child, that born. written across the back. They presented Burton with be sponsoring two holiday bage, etc. Participants must “until he was 10 years old, he If a person started to “Can you imagine how a ‘Burton for Certain’ sweat- themed programs during the RSVP by Friday, Dec. 12. was Barbara’s imaginary sweat, the first thing they bad off China would be if shirt. month of December. For more information or friend.” should reach for is soap-on- Ray stopped ordering The night continued with Dec. 1 – A second Holiday to RSVP, please contact the “After he got out of ele- a-rope, Boothby said, show- combs?” Boothby asked, toss- roasters Carol Murray, John Craft program has been Gilford Parks and Recreation mentary school, he didn’t ing a clip art picture of Bur- ing several more combs into Stabile, and Phil McLaugh- scheduled for Monday,Dec. 1. Department at 527-4722. smoke, drink, or play bas- ton for Certain soap on a the audience. lin. We will be meeting in the Fel- ketball, so naturally, he had rope. To great gales of laugh- Finally, a troop of bikers lowship Hall at the Gilford Bolduc Park Cross Community Church at 10 Country Ski Program a.m. to make holiday crafts. 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