THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Amendment restores $115,000 to school district budget

BY ERIN PLUMMER $25,903,694. The article should be trimmed to maintenance projects in sional development. though the school board [email protected] was recommended by around two percent. Fol- all three schools. There The budget initially reduced that to 1.75 per- Voters at last week's the Budget Committee, lowing public comment will also be reductions proposed a two percent cent. school district deliber- though the school board and looking further into in technology, textbooks, wage increase for non The school district’s ative session approved unanimously voted not the budget, the school equipment, and profes- union support staff, SEE BUDGET PAGE A9 an amendment putting to recommend it. board asked in Novem- more than $115,000 into Superintendent Kirk ber for that increase to the school budget, bring- Beitler said the district be closer to one percent. ing the budget back to has been working with The two percent in- the amount initially increasing costs, includ- crease was initially proposed by the school ing a 14.4 percent guar- reached through staff- board. anteed maximum rate ing changes. A retiring Representatives from increase in health insur- librarian position was the school district and ance, as well as examin- filled instead with a Budget Committee pre- ing staffing with declin- teacher and a librarian sented and discussed ing enrollments. support staff position items on the school dis- Beitler said he deliv- will also be cut at the trict warrant during the ered a suggested budget middle school after an- district’s deliberative to the school board that other retirement. session on Friday night. carried a 3.5 percent in- To make the one per- Article 2 was the crease. The school board cent increase the budget school district budget of advised that the budget postponed a number of Project budget for Town Hall project lowered to $385,000 Courtesy BY ERIN PLUMMER to justify the project for palatable. [email protected] $450,000. “If this fails you can- Local Scout recognized for spiritual devotion An amendment re- Leandro moved to not spend one dollar Local Boy Scout, Neal Miller, 14, of Troop 243 is awarded the "God and Life" religious ducing the budget for im- amend the article chang- to improve the town emblem from Rev. Michael Graham of Gilford Community Church. Miller, a Gilford High provements to town hall ing the figure to $385,000, hall without going to a School freshman, learned to be faithful in his religious duties and to be respectful of others passed by just a couple which he said is more SEE TOWN HALL PAGE A9 in custom and tradition. votes during last week's deliberative session on the 2017 town warrant, and voters will decide GHS theater department takes on “Little Shop of Horrors” on a proposed price tag BY ERIN PLUMMER of $385,000 article in [email protected] used to playing. March. The tale of a young “It’s kind of an odd On Wednesday night man and his bloodthirsty show,” Alward said, lat- voters gathered at Gil- plant will come to the er adding, “It’s definitely ford High School for the stage with Gilford High much darker than any- town deliberative ses- School’s spring produc- thing I’ve done.” sion. tion of “Little Shop of Alward has been do- Article 11 originally Horrors.” GHS theater ing theater since he was called for $450,000 for will present the dark four-years-old, and said phase two of the town comedy with a hungry this is unlike any other hall project, with money plant, a sadistic dentist, show he’s done. He said coming from the fund and more to ‘50s and ‘60s he is used to doing clas- balance and not taxes. style songs. sical shows with a full This will install new Sophomore Riley Al- pit orchestra. This show heating and cooling fix- ward plays the main has a lot of rock music tures, upgrade the water character, Seymour, elements with a band in system, upgrade hallway who raises his pet plant the pit. flooring and sidewalks, Audrey in the back of Sophomore Ryan and install ADA compli- a flower shop on Skid Witham plays Orin ant doors. Row. Alward described Scrivello, DDS, the vil- Town officials said Seymour as a more shy, lainous dentist. Witham the HVAC system in the weak, and nerdy charac- said the Scrivello starts building is aging and ter, which is the “polar Erin Plummer out as a crazy character, Riley Alward plays Seymour serenading a prop version of Audrey the plant during rehearsals failing and could barely opposite” of what he is for “Little Shop of Horrors.” SEE HORRORS PAGE A11 last through this sum- mer. The Budget Commit- tee voted not to recom- mend the project due to LRGH Red Dress Gala supports heart health concerns about the cost. Budget Committee BY ERIN PLUMMER Tuscan style. Becky Chair Norm Silber said [email protected] Doherty, LRG- they had concerns about MEREDITH — Healthcare Annual undertaking a project of An evening of Tus- Fund and Special such a high cost before can-inspired splen- Events Manager, having working draw- dor greatly benefited said the gala com- ings or firm bids and heart health in the mittee chose the proposals. community during theme. Silber said the money LRGHealthcare's an- “It was really a from the fund balance is nual Red Dress Gala. group decision,” taxpayer money that has Hundreds of Doherty said. “It not been expended. people gathered at seemed different, Committee member Church Landing on but still very up- Kevin Leandro said Friday night for the scale.” there is no doubt this eighth annual gala Doherty said hun- work needs to be done. raising money for dreds of people were The building is around new cardiac equip- anticipated to the 30-years-old and Lean- ment at LRGHealth- event. The gala sold dro said a lot of corners care. out by early Decem- were cut in the construc- This year’s theme ber and many tables tion. Leandro, however, was “An Evening in were filled by spon- said they cannot fully Tuscany.” The room sors. justify the cost. The was decorated in Erin Plummer The evening in- HVAC system had an the colors of grapes LRGHealthcare CEO Kevin Donovan and members of the Red Dress Gala committee get together cluded dinner, danc- estimate of $200,000 and with elements of before this year’s event. SEE RED DRESS PAGE A11 Leandro said it was hard A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

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BY MARK THOMAS vivid stories from their because they are told in See ‘Brown Bag Book aging. This program Association. Part of Library Correspondent lives as writers with the first person. Some- Discussion’ above. provides information our Being Mortal Se- The other day, I ex- plenty of detail about times because an expe- about the disease and ries. Call 1-800-272-3900 plained to a family the ups and down of rience you read about Friday, Feb. 17 related dementias, the to register, or sign up that we are closed on a writing livelihood. is so otherworldly that Social Bridge, 10:30 benefits of early detec- with a librarian Monday, Feb. 20 for Robert Gottlieb’s auto- that you wouldn’t have a.m.–12:30 p.m. tion, causes and risk President’s Day, and biography “Avid Read- a clue about what such Storytime, 10:45- factors, treatment, and Wednesday, Feb. 22 the littlest girl’s eyes er” is almost entirely an experience would 11:45 a.m. services offered by the Line Dancing, grew as she repeated, about editing, rather be like without read- Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 Alzheimer's Associ- 9-10:30 a.m. “PRESENTS Day!” At than writing, drawing ing it. I haven’t even p.m. ation. Hosted by the Check Out an Ex- first, she was disap- on his lifetime of edit- mentioned the new Conversational Ger- MA/NH Alzheimer's pert, 10 a.m.-noon pointed that they were ing major authors like business, political, his- man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. taking home biogra- Toni Morrison. All torical, military, scien- phies instead of pres- of the personalities I tific, or even personal Monday, Feb. 20 ents, but as they read have named so far are biographies that can Closed for Presi- Gilford Public Library together, she forgot her larger than life. Their be found at the library dent’s Day disappointment. They lives are so large that cleanly organized by read the new 1st read- these books can some- subject. If you looking Top Ten Requests er biography of Mala- times feel like a teaser. for a “powerful” book, Tuesday, Feb. 21 la Yousafzai by Sha- Many of the teens try a biography about Teddy Bear Tea Par- 1. “The Rent Collector” by Camron Steve Wright na Corey. 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There oirs are often liked. ment, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sled Derby, 3:15-4:30 10. “Night School” by Lee Child are new children’s bi- “Juniper: the Girl Who Brown Bag Book p.m. 11. “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly ographies on Louis Was Born Too Soon” Discussion, 12:30-1:30 8-11 year olds are in- Braille, George Wash- by Kelley French, p.m. vited to sign up for this ington, Jane Goodall, “Swimming in the This month's book is three week program Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sink: an Episode of the “The Rent Collector” meeting Feb. 7, 14, and E. B. White, and sports Heart” by Lynne Cox, by Camron Wright. 21 from 3:15-4:30 p.m. stars. Recently, we and “Marrow: a Story The discussion will be This month's theme is How to have been regularly of Love, Loss & What led by Molly Harper. Sled Derby! Put on by adding new books in Matters Most” by Eliz- Copies of this book are the Gilford Public Li- the popular Who/What abeth Lesser are each available at the Circu- brary and the Gilford Submit series, including “Who medical biographies lation Desk. Parks and Rec. Funded Was” Jacqueline Ken- with aspects of med- Homeschool Game by the Friends of the Announcements nedy, Jeff Kinney, Al- icine, relationships, Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Gilford Public Library. bert Einstein, and the and personal struggle. Magic the Gathering The Basics: Memory & Obituaries Three Stooges. Patrons often tell me Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Loss, Dementia, and We have a relatively about how “powerful” Conversational Alzheimer’s Disease, To Salmon Press large biography sec- a biography they read French, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. Publications tions for all ages, and was. Sometimes be- Evening Book Dis- Alzheimer's disease for good reason. People cause they are real, or cussion, 3:30-4:30 p.m. is not a normal part of are interesting. Recent- Obituaries and Announcements ly, Bruce Springsteen’s of special events such as weddings, autobiography “Born GILFORD POLICE LOG engagements, and anniversaries are to Run” has been pop- l published FREE OF CHARGE in ular in Gilford. Trevor any/all Salmon Press newspapers. Noah’s autobiography The Gilford Police 7 for Possession of Controlled/Narcotic has also been popular, Department responded Controlled/Narcotic Drugs. Obituaries can be sent to: though instead of run- to 150 calls for service Drugs. Clifford J. Houn- [email protected] ning, he was “Born a and made the follow- Tasha Marie Mo- sell, age 36, of Laconia Wedding, engagement, and anniversary Crime.” Along with ing arrests from Feb. rin, age 28, of Danbury was arrested on Feb. announcements are welcome at: their’s, entertainers 7-12. Please note that was arrested on Feb. 8 in connection with [email protected] Bryan Cranston, Car- the names of juveniles, 7 for Possession of an outstanding bench rie Fisher, Anna Ken- and those of individu- Controlled/Narcotic warrant. Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. drick, Amy Schumer, als taken into protec- Drugs and Default or Thomas Spooner, Please contact Executive Editor Brian Wilson and oth- tive custody but not Breach of Bail Condi- age 32, of Gilford was ers have been involved formally charged, have tions. Phillip Bryson, arrested on Feb. 10 in Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 111 in biographies or auto- been withheld. age 45, identified as a connection with an with any questions regarding biographies. Nicholas Buzzot- transient, was arrested outstanding bench the submission process. Many biographies ta, age 30, of Gilford during the same inci- warrant. about writers have was arrested on Feb. dent for Possession of been written by either the writer’s them- selves or with oth- er writer’s writing. “Chasing the Last Laugh: Mark Twain’s Raucous and Redemp- tive Round-the-World Comedy Tour” by Rich- ard Zacks is unique in its style, while “George Lucas: A Life” by Bri- an Jay Jones is not (though what a story!). Pat Conroy, John Le Carre, and Jennifer Weiner all wrote auto- biographies filled with A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Pet of the Week: NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK Star It behooves us to remember when horsepower reigned

By John Harrigan Columnist Courtesy A commercial wagon and team, ca. 1900. Everything possible was done to keep things clean. We’ve been under gas power for so long turn of the last century, The original inhab- ry Beetle Hough, who that it’s hard to imagine meaning 1890 or so. itants of these houses in 1940 wrote “Country what life was like when Invariably, these in- had to get to town cen- Editor,” a book I’ve long everything—and I mean town homes have an ter for groceries, mail, had on my shelves. In it Life can deliver in the warmth of the everything---ran under attached barn with a and of course to do busi- he described life on Mar- some crushing blows window seat, while at horsepower. Yet this was door on the second sto- ness. And so there were tha’s Vineyard, when the that affect both ani- the same time keeping little over 100 years ago. ry, maybe four feet on a shelters for buggies and horse society had just mals and the humans a close eye on the shel- I think of this when- side. And invariably, if sleighs, and stalls for a barely given way to ve- that love them. Star ter activities in the our ever I’m in towns like I were to gain access via couple of horses---one for hicles. was surrendered by lobby from this special Wolfeboro and Alton and the owners, and things someone to go to work, In the book, Mr. her owner, a tough and vantage point. Plymouth and Littleton, hadn’t been all that and maybe one for some- Hough talks about a Mr. wrenching decision, We know Starr Is and see palatial down- much remodeled, I’d find one to do errands. Boyd, a longtime con- but one made with about 11 years old, but town and edge-of-town two or three horse stalls The impetus for this tributor to and support- love knowing New our staff veterinarian homes, built before the on the ground floor. column came from Hen- SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A11 Hampshire Humane says she is in pretty Society really was the good health. Other FROM OUR READERS best place for a second than her “Lion Cut” l chance for this portly, coat, which we can Donors who supported conservation longhaired, stately fe- assure you will grow line. back with all luxuri- of Piper Mountain deserve thanks Star arrived with ance, this lovely cat To the Editor: everything. A project like this entails direct contact her housemate Max, awaits a home where In case you haven't heard, the Gilford Land Con- with multiple departments that include the Town Ad- although they have she of course, will con- servation Task Force (LCTF) is thrilled to announce ministrator, Selectmen, Assessor's Office, Conserva- not been hanging out tinue to receive secu- the successful completion of the purchase of Piper tion Commission, and of course the Finance Depart- together lately at the rity, affection, and the Mountain. We worked in a combined effort with ment. I have to say that Gilford is so lucky to have shelter on Meredith companionship of hu- the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) and these wonderful, helpful and professional employees Center Road. She re- mans that she yearns the Gilford Conservation Commission, and not only and board members. Each of them have been a total sides with queenly, for again. were able to protect Piper Mountain with a conser- pleasure to work with. quiet, self confidence Check www.nhhu- vation easement, but that easement also protects an There are others who contributed significant time, in the sunny feline so- mane.org for more de- 85-acre abutting parcel owned by LRCT. The Lakes effort and financial support as well, and our sincere cial room where she tails. Region Conservation Trust now owns Piper Moun- thanks to each of you: Don Watson for an extensive can be found basking tain and the Town of Gilford holds the easement on mailing that resulted in over 37 percent of the total both properties. We'd like to thank the owner, Ernest number of donors, and for also prompting a signifi- Houle, for giving us the opportunity to purchase Pip- cant donation from the Belknap County Sportsmen's er Mountain. Association; Kate Bruchacova for helping LRCT with While both the Lakes Region Conservation Trust soliciting via the web, Jack and Shirley Woodward and the Land Conservation Task Force did extensive for their moral and financial support; my son-in-law, Established May 6, 2004 fundraising, as chair of the LCTF, I want to acknowl- Dani Louca, who carried a drone here all the way Published every Thursday at edge and thank the well over 200 donors who contrib- from North Carolina so I could get aerial photos of 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 uted to the Town's efforts that led to this successful Piper for our solicitation handouts and mailings; the Telephone: (603) 279-4516 conclusion. It is obvious that the importance of pro- Belknap Range Conservation Coalition for soliciting Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 tecting Piper Mountain goes way beyond the Lakes at Mt. Major and the Sandwich Fair, plus a signifi- Fax: (603) 279-3331 Region and all of New Hampshire. Donations came cant monetary contribution; Gunstock for allowing Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Ryan Corneau, Information Manager from every New England state, New York, Virginia, our poster seeking donations to be displayed; and last Brendan Berube, Editor North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio, Florida, and as far away but certainly not least, my wife, Sandy, who put up Erin Plummer, Reporter as California. To each and every one of you goes our with a very intense effort on my part due to such a Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor sincere gratitude. short time frame to get this done, and my extended Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter Some people donated in memory or in honor of family who supported my passion for land conser- Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager Email: [email protected] another and I certainly want to publicly acknowl- vation even though they've never even seen Piper Classifieds: [email protected] edge their loved ones. Barbara Strohm in memory of Mountain. Circulation figures available on request. her father, Albert Clark; Barbara Cushing Moore in A big acknowledgement and thank you to Mau- Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. memory of her husband, Stephen W. Moore; Charles reen Nix for extensive title and recording work prior USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., A. McLean given in the name of the Robert Stim- to and after a very crucial deadline, and Attorneys Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: son family; Anita Hewitt in memory of her brother, Doug Hill and Steve Nix for their efforts both prior to Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. Wayne Mittox; Laura Hall in memory of her hus- and during the closing which were necessary to bring SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspa- pers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside band, Michael P. Hall (along with a very nice letter); this to a very long sought for successful conclusion. sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on the Deschenes/Patazis family in memory of Pat De- All the efforts to raise the needed $120,000 to pur- our Web site. They may also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to schenes; and Phoebe Howe in honor of Tom Howe. chase Piper mountain would never have happened Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. We received two significant donations through without the support of each one of you who donated. the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation from You should be very proud of your accomplishment the Douglas and Angela Stone Family Fund, and the and we hope you know that it was because of you that Penny Pitou and Milo Pike Charitable Fund. We also everyone can enjoy hiking, recreating and enjoying Looking for want to thank the Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation for this very special Lakes Region icon forever. its crucial challenge grant of $20,000 at the end of the Piper Mountain is conserved in perpetuity! Thank New Customers? campaign which spearheaded us to the final success- you! ful conclusion. Special thanks to Sandra Hart, who works in the Everett McLaughlin Planning and Land Use Department at the Town Hall Chair, Gilford Land Conservation Task Force and was my exceptional go-to person for basically Gilford Conservation Commission Consider serving your state To the Editor: Country and Lakes Region citizens serving on these In the coming weeks, the Governor of New Hamp- State Boards or Commissions are critical to having shire will nominate various New Hampshire citizens your voices heard on many important topics in state to serve on any of the 300-plus State Boards or Com- government. missions. As your Executive Councilor, I would like A list of these State Boards and Commissions can to hear from you if you would like to serve on some be found at http://sos.nh.gov/GC2.aspx. The type of FROM THE LAKES REGION of these State Boards or Commissions. 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(LRCT) and the Gilford dinarily generous sup- The Lakes Region Conservation Commis- port for this project Conservation Trust, sion are excited to an- from many individu- founded in 1979, has nounce the permanent als, families, business- conserved more than conservation of a key es, and organizations 25,000 acres of land 273-acre parcel of land from Gilford and else- throughout the Lakes on Piper Mountain in where in the Lakes Region in more than Gilford in the Belknap Region as well as more 140 properties. LRCT’s Mountain Range. The distant places. land conservation parcel encompasses LRCT President Don work preserves com- Piper Mountain’s open Berry said that “The munity character, con- summit (elevation strong and enthusi- serves critical wildlife 2,044 feet), the sur- astic support for the habitat and diverse rounding unfragment- Piper Mountain proj- ecosystems, protects ed forest and wild hab- ect is a testament to natural landmarks and itat, and parts of key the importance of the scenic landscapes, and hiking trails. Belknap Range as a provides recreational Anyone who has destination for hiking opportunities for peo- hiked on Piper Moun- and other recreational ple of all ages. To learn tain or elsewhere in activities and as a key more about LRCT, the Belknaps, or who natural landmark of please visit the LRCT enjoys the views of the the Lakes Region.” Web site at lrct.org. Belknaps from around Berry said that The Gilford Conser- the region, can attest LRCT is particularly Courtesy vation Commission, The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) and the Gilford Conservation Commission are to the beauty of this grateful for the dedi- founded in 1965, is an excited to announce the permanent conservation of a key 273-acre parcel of land on Piper cation of the Gilford landscape. Contiguous Mountain in Gilford in the Belknap Mountain Range. agency of the Town to thousands of acres Land Conservation of Gilford charged by of conserved land, the Task Force and the campaign to a success- project from so many LRCT is now the law with protection of Piper Mountain parcel Gilford Conservation ful conclusion, as well people in Gilford and owner of the Piper the environment and has long been a con- Commission to the as the Belknap Range points beyond. This is Mountain parcel, and natural resources of servation priority for conservation of Piper Conservation Coali- an outstanding conser- the Town of Gilford the Town. The Com- LRCT and the Town Mountain and for the tion and the Belknap vation achievement for holds a conservation mission holds and of Gilford. This proj- Conservation Commis- County Sportsmen’s the Town, and we are easement on the prop- manages interests in ect ensures that Piper sion’s approval of a Association for their pleased to have worked erty. As part of the critical conservation Mountain’s wildness substantial contribu- important support for with LRCT to raise the project, LRCT also land as stewards for and scenery, popular tion from the Town of and assistance in the necessary funds. It has granted to the Town a the community. The trails, and magnificent Gilford Conservation project’s success. been a very successful conservation easement Gilford Land Conser- views of surrounding Fund. Berry also rec- Carole Hall, Chair of partnership.” on another contiguous vation Task Force was mountains and lakes ognized the Samuel the Gilford Conserva- The Piper Moun- parcel of 86 acres al- authorized at the Gil- can be enjoyed for gen- P. Pardoe Foundation tion Commission, said tain project is the ready owned by LRCT. ford Town Meeting erations to come. for a very generous “We are very thankful second land conserva- With the completion and charged by the LRCT and the Gil- challenge grant which for the strong support tion effort in recent of the Piper Mountain Board of Selectmen to ford Conservation helped to bring the for the Piper Mountain years that LRCT and project, LRCT owns inventory and identify the Gilford Conserva- and the Town of Gil- areas of the communi- tion Commission have ford holds a conser- ty, which, by preserva- worked on together. In vation easement on tion, would maintain Gilford Parks 2014, the two organi- contiguous parcels Gilford’s rural charac- zations conserved the totaling 691 acres, pro- ter and scenic beauty, 332-acre Moulton Val- tecting key habitat, in- while simultaneously ley parcel, which abuts credible hiking trails protecting its natural the Piper Mountain and destinations, and resources. and Recreation news property. unspoiled natural hab- BY HERB GREENE reation Office at 527- Cardboard Box Sled Director 4722. Derby – Wednesday, Gilford Parks and Recreation March 1! Senior Moment-um Adult Curling The Gilford Parks OnSite Dermatology Breakfast and a program continues on and Recreation Depart- Movie on Feb. 20 Thursday evenings ment will be holding The Gilford Parks The Gilford Parks their Annual Card- and Recreation Depart- and Recreation Depart- board Box Sled Derby ment will be sponsoring ment is sponsoring a on Wednesday, March to visit Wesley Woods a Senior Moment-um five-week pick-up curl- 1 at 10 a.m. at the Gil- program on Monday, ing program for adults ford Outing Club sled- Wesley Woods and growths of the skin as pating provider. There is Feb. 20. We will meet on Thursday evenings. ding hill on Cherry The First United Meth- well as other dermato- absolutely no additional at the Community The program will be Valley Road. Partici- odist Church are pleased logical conditions. cost for this service. Church, Fellowship held at the Arthur A. pants in this program to offer the services To schedule an ap- Hall at 9 a.m. for break- Tilton Ice Rink from will build their own provided by OnSite Do you suffer from: pointment for your skin fast and a movie! In 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. through sled ahead of time to Dermatology, the lead- Rashes check please call 1-877- honor of President’s March 2. Curling is have their sled judged ing provider of mobile Eczema 345-5300. We are unable Day, we will be watch- the sport of “sliding and compete in a race dermatology to senior Itchy/Irritated Skin to set up appointments ing “My Fellow Amer- stones” down the ice in down the sledding hill communities across the Dry Skin in the office. icans” starring Jack an attempt to get your the day of the event. country. Growths If you can't make the Lemmon and James “stones” closer to the This program is open Starting Feb. 15 at 1 Psoriasis first session, you will Garner. The movie target than your oppo- to participants of all p.m., Isabelle Waddell Dermatitis still have the opportuni- and coffee are free of nent. Although this ages. All interest- NP-C a specialist in gen- Sun Damage ty to learn more on Fri- charge. We will also activity is held on the ed participants are eral dermatology will Cysts day, Feb. 17 at noon in have breakfast avail- ice, participants do not asked to pre-register visit the Wesley Woods Skin Cancer the Wesley Woods Com- able for anyone inter- wear ice skates. Partic- by Tuesday, Feb. 28. / First United Method- munity Center hear a ested at $2 per person, ipants should dress to Derby guidelines and ist Church on a monthly This new service presentation on Healthy which will include be outside and should registration forms are basis to assist our resi- makes lives easier by Skin and Skin Cancer breakfast sandwiches wear sneakers or boots. available in the Town dents, church members, eliminating the need for Awareness. Learn about and hash brown pat- Cost for this program is Hall, and on the Parks and local residents in transportation arrange- this important subject ties. So please join us $2 per evening and par- and Recreation Web Gilford and Laconia. ments in other areas; and the services offered to watch this comedy ticipants can register at site at www.gilfordrec. OnSite Dermatolo- lengthy wait times in by OnSite Dermatology. classic! Participants the start of the program. com. gy is a leading mobile doctors' offices and di- Free gifts will be provid- are asked to RSVP by For more informa- For more informa- dermatology practice rects more one on one ed. Please contact Stace Thursday, Feb. 16. tion please contact the tion and Derby Design specializing in the pre- attention to the patient. at 528-2555 or sdhen- For more informa- Gilford Parks and Rec- Guidelines, please call vention, detection and OnSite Dermatology dricks@wesleywoodsnh. tion or to RSVP please reation Dept. at 527- the Parks and Rec Of- treatment of pre-can- accepts various insur- org to RSVP or for more call the Parks and Rec- 4722. fice at 527-4722. cerous and cancerous ance plans as well as be- information. ing a Medicare partici- New organization formed to Forest Pump & Filter Co. promote agriculture in Gilmanton Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years GILMANTON — Gil- tablishment of an agri- cal farmers and artisans, March 4 from 3-5 p.m. WE DO IT ALL manton’s Own, Inc.is culture center in Gil- working to provide a at the Wagner Barn, a non-profit organiza- manton; convenient common site 63 French Rd. in Low- WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS tion that has been estab- • To sell agriculture for consumers in Gil- er Gilmanton. Appe- lished to preserve and products and to provide manton and surround- tizers and beverages FILTERS promote agriculture in an opportunity to expe- ing towns to purchase will be offered. A sug- Gilmanton by provid- rience farming and its locally produced meat, gested $20.00 donation ing local farmers with a history in the communi- fruits, vegetables, flow- per attendee would be Family Owned Business for 40 Years voice and opportunity to ty; and ers, honey, maple syr- appreciated and every distribute local produce • Provide farmers up and related agricul- attendee who donates and products. with a voice and outlet tural products as well will have an entry into The Organization’s to distribute local prod- as hand-made items. a raffle basket filled CALL FOR SERVICE purposes in summary ucts and to keep farming Organizers invite with local food prod- follows: viable and vibrant in our the public to an infor- ucts. Please RSVP FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. community. mational meeting to to gilmantonsown@ • The promotion of explain the concept gmail.com or email 603-332-9037 agriculture and the es- The organizers are lo- and solicit ideas on with any questions. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Armand G. Belanger, 96 Doroteha “Sally” S. Dame, 88

LACONIA — Ar- Laconia; a granddaugh- LACONIA — Doro- and two sons-in-law, mand G. Belanger, ter, Kelley Gammon of thea “Sally” S. Dame, Alfred Parys and Dun- 96, died on Sunday, Belmont; three great 88, of Court Street, can Taylor, and the Feb. 12, 2017 at the St. grandchildren; one passed into the arms of father of her children, Francis Nursing and great great grandchild; the Lord after a brief Edward A. Dame, Jr. Rehabilitation Center several nephews and illness on Thursday, Calling Hours were after a period of failing nieces; and two broth- Feb. 9, 2017 at Lakes held on Wednesday, health. ers, Lorenzo Belanger Region General Hospi- Feb. 15, 2017 from 4 Mr. Belanger was and Ralph Belanger, tal. – 7 p.m. at the Wilkin- born on Oct. 22, 1920 both of Laconia. Sally was a proud son-Beane-Simoneau- in Laconia, the son Calling hours will be survivor of Leukemia, Paquette Funeral of George and Grace ern Theater Campaign private. having left Concord Donald, of Sanbornton, Home, 164 Pleasant St., (Jacques) Belanger. Ribbon with Bronze A Mass of Christian Hospice House shortly Barbara Foote, and Laconia, using the Car- He was a lifelong res- Star service arrow- Burial will be held on after her diagnosis. her husband, James, riage House entrance. ident of Laconia and head, American The- Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 Sally was born on of Laconia, Sally Dame A Funeral Service attended Laconia Pub- ater Campaign Ribbon at 11 a.m. at St. Andre June 22, 1928 in Con- and Dana Singleton, will be held on Thurs- lic Schools. He was and the Victory Medal. Bessette Parish - Sa- cord, the daughter of of Metheun, Mass. day, Feb. 16, 2017 at employed at Robert H. In 2009, Mr. Belanger cred Heart Church, 291 Leo and Clara (Mel- and Suzanne Wolf and 10 a.m. at the Gilford Irwin Motors, as a Mas- traveled to Washing- Union Ave., Laconia. lon) Swain. She lived her husband, John, of Community Church, 19 ter mechanic, for over ton, D.C., accompanied Burial will be held in Laconia for the past Northfield); 11 grand- Potter Hill Rd., Gilford 30 years, retiring in by his son Norman, to in the spring in the 55 years. She was em- children (Todd and . 1982. After his retire- visit the nation's war family plot in Sacred ployed by St. Pierre's' Tarah, Tom and Jodi, For those who wish, ment he was employed memorials as part of Heart Cemetery in La- for a number of years Zachary and Monique, the family suggests me- as a "handy man" by the Honor Flight New conia. and later worked for Scott and Nikki, Ally- morial donations may Simoneau and Son Fu- England program. The For those who wish, AT&T and New En- son and Matt, Bryan be made to Lakes Re- neral Home for over 10 trip was one of his fa- the family suggests me- gland Telephone as a and Natalie, Caleb, gion General Hospital - years. vorite memories. Mr. morial donations may telephone operator for Brad, Conner, Patrick Oncology, 80 Highland Mr. Belanger was Belanger was a fam- be made to the Wound- 40 years. and Carly, and Shawn St., Laconia, NH 03246 a communicant of Sa- ily man who enjoyed ed Warrior Project, PO Sally enjoyed din- and Chloe; 10 great or to Central NHVNA cred Heart Church. spending time with his Box 758540, Topeka, KS ing out with friends grandchildren (Ian, & Hospice, 780 N. Main Mr. Belanger was family and working 66675-8540. and family and was a Morgan, Brayden, St., Laconia, NH 03246. a World War II Army in his backyard work- Wilkinson-Beane- social butterfly. She Trafton, Trace, Britta- Wilkinson-Beane- Veteran, and held shop. Simoneau-Paquette also enjoyed dabbling ny, David, Samantha, Simoneau-Paquette the rank of Tec 5. He Mr. Belanger is sur- Funeral Home & Cre- in arts and crafts, mak- Leo, Alfie and a baby Funeral Home & Cre- served in the battles of vived by his wife of mation Services, 164 ing chocolates with her girl arriving in April); mation Services, 164 Normandy, Northern 70 years, Theresa R. Pleasant St., Laconia, grandson, Brad and several nephews and Pleasant St.,, Laconia, France, Rhineland and (Fogg) of Laconia; two is assisting the family her favorite time of the nieces; and her dear NH 03246 is assisting Central Europe. He was sons, Richard, of Con- with the arrangements. day was 5 p.m. friend, Teri Patridge. the family with the ar- a recipient of the Croix cord and Norman, of For more information Sally is survived by In addition to her rangements. For more de Guerre, Good Con- Laconia; a daughter, and to view an online five daughters (Linda parents, she was pre- information and to duct Medal, European Carol Gammon, and memorial, go to www. Bryar and her husband, deceased by a brother, view an online memo- African Middle East- her husband David of wilkinsonbeane.com. Gregory, of Gilford, Clayton, and four sis- rial, go to www.wilkin- Sandra Dame-St. Ge- ters (Barbara, Virgin- sonbeane.com. Clara Alice Martineau, 91 lais and her husband, ia, June and Peggy) LACONIA — Clara Kimberly A. Langlitz; Alice (Blodgett) Mar- a sister-in-law, Claire Louise Niles Gauthier, 97 tineau, 91, formerly of Sklutas, of Manches- Gilford, died on Sun- ter; several nephews LACONIA — Louise Family was very day, Feb. 5, 2017 at the and nieces; and a dear (Eastman) Niles Gauth- important to Louise. Belknap County Nurs- friend, Lucille Connell, ier, 97, died Saturday, Louise was a lifelong ing Home, Laconia. of Hudson. Feb. 4, 2016 at Forest- member of the Unit- Clara was born In addition to her view Manor with her ed Baptist Church of on March 19, 1925 in parents, Clara is pre- loving husband by her Lakeport and alternat- North Stratford, the deceased by her hus- side. ed services with John daughter of Arthur band, Maurice "Moe" Louise was born at the Congregational and Florence (Cheese- Martineau; a brother, Jan. 4, 1920 in Washing- Church of Laconia, man) Blodgett. She at- Gilford in 1971. They Clarence Blodgett; and ton, D.C., daughter to where they were mar- tended North Stratford owned and operated three sisters, Doris Carl Alonzo and Flor- ried 27 years ago. School, and after grad- Trustworthy Hard- Hammond, Arvilla ence (Arnold) East- Louise is survived uation, went to West- ware of Laconia for 43 Strawn, and Rena Wil- man. Her parents met Ordinance Depot at by her husband, John ern Union School, and years. lis. in Washington, D.C., Fort Dix. She soon Gauthier of Laconia; then worked for West- Clara is survived There will be no call- both working for the moved up to a GS12 lev- two sons, Thomas Nile ern Union for several by a daughter, Pamela ing hours. government and later el. She retired in 1984 II and his wife, Judy years in Nashua. She Langlitz, and her hus- A Private Graveside married during WWII. and moved to Daytona of Williamsburg, Va. met her husband, Mau- band, Mark, of Gilford; Service will be held in In 1921, the fami- Beach, where for sev- and Timothy Niles rice "Moe" Martineau, two grandchildren, the New Hampshire ly moved to Laconia, eral years she enjoyed and his wife, Anne of in Nashua, moving to Mark B. Langlitz and State Veterans Ceme- where her sister Miri- walking the world fa- Cary, N.C.; a daugh- tery, 110, DW Highway, am was born. This was mous beach, playing ter, Nancy Hall, and Boscawen. followed by moves to bridge with neighbors her husband, Richard For those who wish, Concord and Spring- and reading. This all of York, Mass.; and the family suggest me- field, Mass., where changed when in 1988 her special nephew, morial donations be she stared school. Her , she attended her 50th Bradford Cook, and made to the Belknap mother died in 1932, LHS class reunion in his wife, Kathy; three County Nursing Home and the two girls came Laconia and met a for- grandchildren, Thom- - Activities Fund, 30 to Laconia where they mer classmate who as Nile III, John Nile County Dr., Laconia, remained with loving was also single. John and Rebekkah Niles; NH 03246 or to the New grandparents until Gauthier was at the five great-grandchil- Hampshire Humane the girls went to col- time living in Florida dren (Allison Niles, Society, PO Box 572, lege. They both attend- during the winters, Jack Niles, Michael Laconia, NH 03247. ed University of New across the state in Na- Niles, Madeline Niles Wilkinson-Beane- Hampshire and Louise ples. Two years later and John's new baby Simoneau-Paquette graduated Cum Laude they met again in Day- boy). Funeral Home & Cre- in 1942. Her first teach- tona. After many trips In addition to her mation Services, 164 ing position was an from one coast to an- parents, she was pre- Pleasant St., Laconia, English teacher at Bel- other , they married deceased by her sister, is assisting the fam- mont High School. In and Louise moved to Miriam Cook, and her ily with the arrange- 1943 she met and mar- Naples where, as usual half siblings, Norma ments. For more infor- ried Thomas R. Niles she easily made many and Kenneth Eastman. mation and to view an also a UNH graduate. new friends. More There were no call- online memorial, go to Tom was in pilot train- bridge, golf, reading ing hours. www.wilkinsonbeane. ing so they moved to and trips were enjoyed. A Funeral service com. several airbases during She met Johns' sister was held on Satur- Tom's training. After Louise and soon dis- day, Feb. 11, 2017 at WWII, they moved to covered someone who 10:30 a.m. at the Beane the East Coast where enjoyed ocean cruises, Conference Center, 35 they raised three chil- but john was really not Blueberry Lane, Laco- dren, Tom, Tim and a good candidate for nia, NH 03246. Daughter Nancy. They cruises. So the two Lou- Burial will be in moved through several ise's had a great time the family lot at Union states as Tom pursued "cruising" for several Cemetery in the spring. his teaching career, years together from Af- Wilkinson-Beane- with Louise always rica to Peru to Alaska. Simoneau-Paquette teaching as well. She and John retired to Funeral Home and Cre- In 1975, Louise ac- Laconia where she con- mation Services, 164 cepted a Civil Service tinued to make friends Pleasant St., Laconia, position at the Army wherever they went. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane. com.

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Rita R. O’Brien, 82, James O’Brien, and her CONCORD — Cather- tridge family; and many of Weirs Road, died on brother, Walter Mack- ine "Kay" Partridge, 90, dear friends whom she Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at enzie. passed away peacefully treasured. Mountain Ridge Cen- There will be no call- on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 Calling hours were ter, Franklin. ing hours. at Presidential Oaks in held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Rita was born in A Graveside Ser- Concord. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 Winthrop, Mass., the vice will be held in the She was born on May at the Wilkinson-Beane- daughter of Walter and spring in the family 8, 1926 in Worcester, Simoneau-Paquette Fu- Irene (Hurley) Macken- plot in Bayside Ceme- Mass., the daughter of neral Home, 164 Pleas- zie. Rita was the owner tery, Laconia. Antoni and Rose (Jasins- ant St., Laconia, using of Lee’s Trailer Park Wilkinson-Beane- ka) Agentowicz. Cath- the Carriage House en- and also owned and op- abeth O’Brien; three Simoneau-Paquette erine graduated from especially enjoyed travel- trance. erated the Cherrystone step-grandchildren, Funeral Home & Cre- Becker Junior College, ing, and for many years A funeral service im- Restaurant in Gilford. Mary, Rory, and mation Services, 164 and worked for several were involved with the mediately followed at 4 Rita had been a resi- Meghan; and a sister, Pleasant St., Laconia, years as a medical secre- Auburn Club in Indiana. p.m., also at the funeral dent of the Lakes Re- Mary LaSala, and sev- is assisting the family tary in Worcester, Mass., Catherine was an home. gion for over 30 years. eral nephews and niec- with the arrangements. and later for many years outgoing, caring person Burial will be held in Rita is survived es. For more information in the Haverhill, Mass. with a sense of humor the spring in the family by a step-son, James In addition to her and to view an online Health Department. She and an enthusiasm for plot at Durham Ceme- O’Brien, Jr.; a parents, she was prede- memorial, go to www. will be dearly missed by life. She brought much tery in Durham. step-daughter, Eliz- ceased by her husband, wilkinsonbeane.com. her two children; Dolores joy into the lives of her For those who wish, Sargent and her husband family and friends. In memorial contributions Richard of Danville and her later years, even as may be made to the Dor- Raymond Robert Reed, 86 Glenn Banach and his she suffered health prob- cus Fund, Laconia Con- LACONIA — Ray- Hospice, 780 North Main wife Joyce of Dodge City, lems, she rose above gregational Church, 18 mond Robert Reed, 86, St., Laconia, NH 03246. Kan. them and still lived life to Veterans Square, Laco- of Frank Bean Road died Wilkinson-Beane- Catherine was prede- its fullest. nia, NH 03246. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Simoneau-Paquette Fu- ceased by her daughter, Catherine will also Wilkinson-Beane- his home with his loving neral Home & Cremation Roseann Banach; her be sadly missed by her Simoneau-Paquette Fu- family by his side. Services 164 Pleasant St., husband, Allan B. Par- grandchildren, Emily neral Home & Cremation Raymond was born Laconia, is assisting the tridge, Jr.; and an infant Jantz and her husband Services, 164 Pleasant Nov. 21, 1930 in New Brit- family with the arrange- great grandson, Garret Ryan, Elsa Giesbrecht St., Laconia, is assisting ain, Conn., son of the late ments. For more infor- Jantz. and her husband Devan, the family with the ar- Raymond R. and Vada mation and to view an Catherine and Allan Matthew Banach and rangements. For more "Effie" (Carleton) Reed. online memorial, please lived in Gilford, and be- his wife, Teresa, Marjo- information and to view He was the owner and two nieces and one neph- visit www. wilkinson- came active members rie, Ashley and Angela an online memorial, go operator of Reed's Enter- ew. beane.com. of the Congregational Partridge; seven great to www.wilkinsonbeane. prises, Rental properties In addition to his par- Church of Laconia. They grandchildren; the Par- com. for over 50 years. Ray- ents, he was predeceased mond enjoyed collecting by his loving wife, Patri- old pictures of the City of cia (Perkins) Reed. Laconia and was a Bos- Calling Hours were ton Red Sox fan. held Friday, Feb. 10, Cardiac rehabilitation Raymond is survived 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at by his three sons, Rob- the Wilkinson-Beane- ert "Bob" R. Reed of Bel- Simoneau-Paquette Fu- mont, William "Bill" K. neral Home, 164 Pleas- Reed and his wife, Sher- ant St., Laconia, using at LRGHealthcare ry of Laconia and Ray- the Carriage House en- mond "Mikey" M. Reed trance Celebrating National Cardiac Rehab Week – Feb. 12-18 and his wife, Heidi of There will be no fu- Laconia; five grandchil- neral services. LACONIA — If you have had a recent heart dren (Chris Reed, Eliz- Burial will be in the have suffered a heart at- illness or surgery/proce- abeth Aresnault, Randi family lot at South Road tack or been diagnosed dure, beginning between Reed-Fogarty, Craig Cemetery, Belmont in with congestive heart one and six weeks after Reed and Katie Reed); the Spring. failure, experienced a being discharged from ten great-grandchildren; For those who wish, coronary artery bypass the hospital. The pro- one great-great- grand- memorial contributions or heart valve replace- gram may be covered child; a sister, Effie Pesh- may be made to Central ment, the Cardiac Team under insurance and it ka of Burlington, Conn.; New Hampshire VNA & at LRGHealthcare can is best to determine eli- help! Benefits of cardiac gibility prior to schedul- rehabilitation include ing your appointment. Sarah Lachapelle improved stamina, re- Courtesy The Cardiac Rehabil- ducing the risk of future The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at LRGHealthcare is a itation program is locat- heart problems, and certified, medically monitored exercise and education program ed at Lakes Region Gen- named to Dean's List at overall better quality of designed for those who have had a recent heart illness or sur- eral Hospital and open gery/procedure. life. 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BUDGET (Continued from Page A1) initial proposed budget lean with their budget,” ber of people said they school,” Silber said. $118,000 to fund non-con- that amount. Committee was $26,019,631, a 1.1 per- Beitler said. “They have came to Gilford because Board member Chris tract costs with this member Geoff Ruggles, cent increase over the put together a responsi- of the high quality of its McDonough, who is also year’s default budget. however, said that pro- previous year. ble budget. That’s why schools. the school board repre- Another factor dis- jected number also ac- The budget was pre- they have not recom- “I don’t feel it’s okay sentative to the Budget cussed was the projected counts for unanticipated sented to the Budget mended the Budget Com- to nickel and dime he Committee, spoke in fa- end of the year surplus revenues and not just the Committee in Decem- mittee’s budget.” school for a few thousand vor of the amendment. of $375,000 and how that unexpended portion of ber. In January, Beitler Joseph Wernig moved dollars,” said Chris Har- “I am so proud of the could be used to cover the budget. said the district was sur- to amend the article re- ris. budget we put together prised to hear the Budget turning the budget num- Wernig and a number this year for one per- Committee say wanted ber to $26,019,631. of other residents took cent,” McDonough said. TOWN HALL (Continued from Page A1) the budget to be the same Wernig has children exception to Budget Com- McDonough said the special town meeting,” rate, plus they wanted as it was this school year, in the the school system, mittee chair Norm Sil- Budget Committee’s de- Leandro said to the se- to save CIP money for a cutting $115,937 from the and said the district, in ber’s comments during cision to cut the $115,937 lectmen. “If that air con- later time. initially proposed bud- business terms, has been the budget public hear- was done at the 11th ditioner dies in the mid- Grenier said the get. putting out a good prod- ing that the district was hour. dle of summer you can’t initial estimates for He said they asked uct. Wernig said look- paying Cadillac prices The amendment replace it because the the project came in at what line items they ing at the AP scores, the for a Yugo result. passed and the article money’s been shot down around $400,000 for the should cut and were giv- achievements of the per- Silber said after com- will go on the warrant. by the voters.” whole project, $250,000 en the response to find forming arts department, mittee and subcommit- The Budget Commit- Board of selectmen for the HVAC system. somewhere to cut that and other factors are tee review, it was deter- tee held a meeting after chair Richard Grenier At the last minute they amount. indicators of how well mined that the school the deliberative session said they made a con- go a quote for $165,000, Beitler said this will schools are doing. board’s proposed budget and voted seven to three scious decision a year though that was miss- result in cutting two “You need to get your was “not in the best in- in favor of not recom- ago that if they did not ing details such as base- support staff positions friends out to vote and we terest of the taxpayers of mending the budget. use fund balance for this board heating in the and doing away with the need to get them out in Gilford.” Committee member Kev- project they would use bathrooms. Leandro wage increase for non numbers,” Wernig said. “No one on the Bud- in Leandro said the dis- capital improvements said the higher numbers union staff members. Several other resi- get Committee has ques- trict can come up with money. He said they were reflected too much “The school board re- dents spoke in favor of tioned the hard work by the $115,937, saying the have not used the fund built into the contingen- ally feels they came in the amendment. A num- anyone employed by the district already found balance to offset the tax SEE TOWN HALL PAGE A11

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Center with a “state of the Economy” presenta- tion by Russ Thibeault, Courtesy Red Sox enthusiast Carl Johnson Founder of Applied Restaurant entrepreneur Alex Ray, second left, enjoys the com- Economics Research of pany of Leadership Lakes Region class members Bambi Lane returns to Annie's Book Stop March 4 Laconia. A panel discus- of Bank of New Hampshire, Hamilton McLean of NH DES and sion of the current Lakes Elise Cushing of Meredith Village Savings Bank. LACONIA — Carl H. in their history, as the your beard grow as you Region Housing market Eversource, Caldwell and rewards of their re- Johnson will be discuss- newest baseball dynasty relive the ups and downs by Mike Santomassimo Banker and the Corner spective jobs. Next up ing and signing copies of evolved. of your favorite team. of the USDA Rural de- House Inn. on the agenda was a live- his new book, “Big Papi Mr. Johnson, will also “The Baseball Buff’s velopment Authority, The leadership class ly give and take session and the Kids,” at Annie's have copies of his pop- Bathroom Books” were Linda Fields, a realtor then traveled to the Ever- with Alex Ray, found- Book Stop, 1330 Union ular book “From Beer hailed as '~another grand with Coldwell-Banker source facility in Tilton er of the Common Man Ave., Laconia, NH 03246, to Beards, Boston Base- slam for Carl Johnson' by and Brian Settele of Mile- for a brief presentation Family of Restaurants. on Saturday, March 4, ball’s 2011-2013 Roller one reviewer and anoth- stone Home Loans fol- by Mazzei on the work Ray gave some personal from 9 a. m. until noon. Coaster Ride,” and the er said they '~contain es- lowed to give the class of of his company at that history then spoke to the Mr. Johnson's visits first two volumes of his says concerning various 26 area professionals an location. As a major keys to his business suc- are always interesting. series “The Baseball baseball subjects that ev- idea of the forces at work component of our local cess citing his empha- The last time he was Buff’s Bathroom Book” ery true fan will be inter- in the housing sector of economy is recreational sis on hiring good peo- here a former Oakland available for purchase ested in...' our economy. Following activities, Bailey brought ple who are innovative Athletics player stopped and signature. Mr. Johnson writes lunch, day planners and in a panel of Dave Mal- thinkers and become loy- in to see him and signed One reviewer called a column entitled Base- Leadership Lakes grad- lard from the Lakes Re- al employees. 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He This exercise allowed the Chris Gamache, Chief of ed with a walk through excitement that marked winning mystery writer, has lectured on the his- class to interact in a fun the NH Bureau of Trails tour of Spinnaker Con- David Ortiz's last sea- Kate Flora, says of “From tory of baseball, teaches way with representative in the Division of Parks tract Manufacturing in son and the evolution Beer to Beards,” “New classes in baseball at the local businesses which and Recreation and EB Tilton led by President of the young Red Sox Englanders' relationship community college level included Melcher & James, Executive Direc- Guy Nickerson. The team into the American with the Red Sox is like and is a lifelong student Prescott Insurance, Her- tor of the Squam Lakes class got to see an elec- League Eastern Division a crazy romance – up and of the game. Come by the mit Woods Winery, Mill Association. 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TOWN HALL (Continued from Page A9) HORRORS (Continued from Page A1) cy. as good as you’re going project, I want to take but he becomes scarier The project would to get,” Blanford said. away that incentive,” and more of a villain as also include $23,000 for Selectman Chan Eddy McDonough said. “I am the show goes on. the groundwork for a said he agreed with Le- confident the job can be “It’s interesting to police impound yard, andro’s statement that done for the $385,000” play somebody more which would be con- there was too much in- Skip Murphy said dominant when I’m structed through a possi- cluded in the contingen- adding these projects more of a laid back per- ble grant through Home- cy. He said he could sup- that are not included son,” Witham said. land Security. Grenier port the $385,000, saying on he warrant is a bait Cecilia Zarella, Claire said the police have been they would have to make and switch. Murphy Gardner, and Julie Auld keeping a few vehicles some changes. and Leandro both said play backup singers for criminal investiga- Chris McDonough, they would rather see named Crystal, Ronette, tions and the impound the school board repre- these items as separate and Chiffon, who are yard would keep them sentative on the Budget warrant articles. Lean- onstage pretty much the secure. Committee, noted the dro also questioned the whole show. Resident David Hor- police impound lot was legality of having these Zarella said they play vath asked if they could not included in the war- items included. more of a comedic role still get the Homeland rant article. Grenier said The amendment nar- with a lot of sass. Security grant without they initially cut out the rowly passed in a hand “That’s the fun part, this groundwork, Greni- impound yard and vault count vote of 29 in favor being sassy,” Auld said. Erin Plummer er said yes. improvements, though to 27 against. “We get a lot of good Cecilia Zarella, Claire Gardner, Julie Auld, and Ryan Witham Paul Blanford, a con- when they got lower es- Members of the Bud- lines,” Gardner said. rehearse for the coming Gilford High School production of tractor, said keeping the timates they put those get Committee met after Members of the cast “Little Shop of Horrors.” number low would re- back in. the deliberative session said they were really ex- ally get into the show. Zarella said there are quire value engineering, “There seems to be and voted unanimously cited to be doing “Little Gardner described sad parts, but there are which will not give the this urge to spend it on in favor of recommend- Shop of Horrors.” “Little Shop” as a “maca- a lot of comedic elements product they want. other items they may ing the article with the “I’m so excited, it’s bre show in a super spar- too. “I think the $450,000 is feel are needed on the new numbers. one of my favorite ones,” kly package.” Gardner said the Gardner said. “When “It’s so sad, but the music is a little more I was in middle school music is so fun,” Gard- challenging as it has a RED DRESS (Continued from Page A1) it was on repeat on my ner said. lot more pop elements, ing, music by the Eric iPod.” Witham said his own but she said that’s what Grant Band, and a si- “It was my top 10 of character of a sadistic makes it good. lent and live auction what I wanted to do,” Za- dentist who takes drugs, Zarella said when ev- with Jesse Thompson rella said. but has a lot of moves erything comes together as auctioneer. Auld said they can re- like Elvis. it works amazingly. Doherty said more than 100 businesses sponsored or support- NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) ed the event in many er of the weekly paper: lied on horses. ness makers, sad- ways, including dona- “He was the grandson of Those four-by-four dle makers, carriage tions to the auction, a Boston teamster who doors above so many of makers, farriers, sta- monetary donations, had carted cannon to the today’s in-town barns ble-keepers, horse-sell- in kind services, and frigate Constitution.” were there so a farmer ers and horse-buyers, many other ways. The Now, think about that. could back up his wagon veterinarians, and of auction also included Today, you and I can go loaded with hay, send course entrepreneurs a trip to Tuscany do- down to Boston and head a boy up to mow away, who made a specialty of nated by Penny Pitou for the waterfront and and thrust huge forkfuls picking up after horses Travel. look for three tall masts, of hay up to a son, to be in the streets and store- “It’s amazing,” with rigging and all, and folded away there in fronts, and keeping Doherty said. “Every find our way to the USS the hay-mow. And that things clean. year the event, I think Constitution, Old Iron- hay, delivered perhaps It was an incredible is more and more suc- sides. And in bent-over in October, would keep lifestyle, all built on the cessful and the level of posture we can explore the doctor or lawyer or power of grass. support just continues below-decks, and see jeweler or teacher or to increase. It’s just a some of the great ship’s storeowner or librarian (This column runs testament to our com- original cannon. or minister in enough in papers covering two- munity and the incred- And through Hough’s hay to have a healthy thirds of New Hampshire ible giving nature of book, we have a direct horse pulling a pung or and parts of Maine and our businesses and in- connection to how some buggy to town. And the Vermont. Letters should dividuals.” Erin Plummer of those cannon got hay in the mow would include town and tele- Doherty said nearly This ice sculpture was one of the first things people saw as they there. last until the green grass phone numbers in case of every business they ap- came to the Red Dress Gala. It was another lesson of spring. questions. Write to camp- proached found some which Doherty said is nization and those in for me on how so totally It was a time of un- [email protected] way to support the always amazing. need,” Donovan said. life in countryside and imaginable spin-offs or Box 39, Colebrook, NH event. LRGHealthcare CEO He said they appre- small-town and city re- from horsepower---har- 03576.) Proceeds from this Kevin Donovan said ciate that the commu- year’s gala are going since the event be- nity has stood up and Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement to a new electrocardio- gan it has raised over supported these vital gram (ECG) module. $620,000 for cardiac services. What’s Smarter -- Paying Off Debts or Investing? Patti Strohla, Chief services at LRGHealth- “We’re very proud If you’re just starting out in a hefty tax deduction for likely won’t provide you Nursing Officer at LR- care. and happy that people your career, you will need the interest you pay. On the with any tax benefits. But GHealthcare, said he “It’s a testament to have chosen to support to be prepared to face some other hand, nondeductible you can get tax advantages new equipment will the support the com- (us),” Donovan said. financial challenges along consumer debt that carries by putting money into the way – but here’s one that’s a high interest rate might be upload a patient’s munity has for orga- certain types of investment not unpleasant: choosing considered “bad” debt – and ECG information into vehicles, such as a traditional the electronic records what to do with some extra this is the debt you might PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS disposable income. When want to reduce or eliminate or Roth IRA. When you management system. this happens, what should when you receive some extra invest in a traditional IRA, Strohla said ECG’s are you do with the money? money. By doing so, you can your contributions may typically scanned and Your decisions could make a free up money to save and be deductible, depending added to a patient’s real difference in your ability invest for retirement or other on your income, and your record, this was the to achieve your important goals. money grows on a tax- financial goals. information is located •Compare making extra deferred basis. (Keep in right into their elec- Matthew Fassett Under what circumstances 343 Main St. mortgage payments vs. mind that taxes will be due might you receive some tronic record and read- Alton Bay, NH 03810 investing. Many of us get upon withdrawals, and “found” money? You could some psychological benefits ily available for any any withdrawals you make physician who needs phone: 603-393-7336 get a year-end bonus from by making extra house email: [email protected] your employer, or a sizable before you reach 59½ may be that information to payments. Yet, when you tax refund, or even an do have some extra money, subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) treat that patient. inheritance. However the putting it toward your house Roth IRA contributions are “It’s just an incredi- money comes to you, don’t may not be the best move. not deductible, but your ble tribute to the com- let it “slip through your For one thing, as mentioned earnings are distributed tax- munity and our spon- fingers.” Instead, consider above, your mortgage can be free, provided you don’t take sors,” Strohla said. “It these two moves: investing considered a “good” type of withdrawals until you reach the money or using it to pay shows the commitment debt, so you may not need to 59½ and you’ve had your off debts. rush to pay it off. And from to LRGHealthcare, account at least five years. making sure (they) Which of these choices an investment standpoint, your home is somewhat Clearly, you’ve got some give the healthcare should you pick? There’s no one “right” answer, “illiquid” – it’s not always things to ponder when team the tools they as everyone’s situation is easy to get money out of it. choosing whether to use need to do the best job different. But here are a few If you put your extra money “extra” money to pay off they can for our com- general considerations: into traditional investments, debts or invest. Of course, munity.” such as stocks and bonds, • Distinguish between it’s not always an “either-or” Doherty said this you may increase your “good” and “bad” debt. Not situation; you may be able to is a personal cause to growth potential, and you all types of debt are created tackle some debts and still many people there, equal. Your mortgage, may gain an income stream through interest payments invest for the future. In any many of whom have for example, is probably a and dividends. case, use this money wisely experienced cardiac “good” form of debt. You’re – you weren’t necessarily issues or have family using the loan for a valid • Consider tax advantages of purpose – i.e., living in your investing. Apart from your counting on it, but you can members and friends house – and you likely get mortgage, your other debts make it count for you. who have. “They want to sup- This article was written by Edward Jones port however they for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. can,” Doherty said. For more information or to sign up Doherty also gave for their monthly newsletter, contact major kudos to Church Jacqueline Taylor, Financial Advisor, at 279-3161 Landing. or email Jacki at [email protected]. “The staff at Church Her office is located at 14 Main Street, Downtown Meredith. 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It’s a special time of year—chilly and sparkly white outside, and there are so many fun things to do! Winter camp is one of our favorite programs—it has a Attention readers “personality” that is so different from Spring and Summer camps because REGION — As many that over the next few we see Prescott Farm from such a different perspective! readers of the Gilford weeks the sports sec- Steamer, Meredith News tions will likely have Depending on the weather, and Winnisquam Echo fewer stories than usual the week will be a mix of: might know, this week’s as we attempt to fill the · Animal tracking & Snowshoeing adventures · Sledding paper is Jeff Lajoie’s last position. · Winter games such as “Weasels & Voles” week filling pages for Additionally, if you · Snowcrafts such as building “quinzhees” or igloos · Going on a Winter Quest Salmon Press. have any submissions · Exploring the frozen pond While he will be hard for the sports sections, · Winter-themed arts & crafts projects · Maple Sugaring to replace, we are in the please send them along · Stories around the campfire process of looking for to sportsgsn@salmon- You can register by the day or for the full week. a new sports reporter. press.com. However, please note

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JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE Senior Chaz Hacking (26) looks to slide a pass between two MAIL players in Belmont-Gilford’s Ethan Becker of Belmont-Gilford scored two goals and assisted on another in the Bulldogs’ 5-1 5-1 win on Feb. 8. win over Moultonborough/Inter-Lakes. Bulldogs handle MAIL in penalty-filled affair, 5-1 BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] LACONIA – Tempers flared late, but by then the final result had long been decided. Thanks to a dominat- ing 50-8 edge in shots on goal, Belmont-Gilford continued to roll on Feb. 8. The Bulldogs com- pleted a season sweep of rinkmate Moultonbor- ough/Inter-Lakes on the strength of a 5-1 victory in an NHIAA Division III contest at Merrill Fay Arena. “Getting wins is al- ways a good thing but I thought we left a lot (of goals) out there,” said B-G head coach Dave Sa- ball. “We missed the net, hit the goalie, had a lot of opportunities that if this was a closer game, we wouldn’t have been able to get away with that.” The final few minutes of the third period was marred with penalties and questionable hits, leaving the referees scrambling to maintain JEFF LAJOIE order. Belmont-Gilford forward Hunter Dupuis (8) holds possession of the puck away from a Moultonborough/Inter-Lakes defender in the Bulldogs’ 5-1 victory in an But the Bulldogs (11- NHIAA Division III contest on Feb. 8 at Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia. 1-1) were the winners on took advantage of a pow- the clincher with 8:29 The victory was the teams during that five- games on the sched- the ice, as they stormed er play. Buckley’s tally, remaining. His power second of the year for the game skid. ule this week against out to a 3-0 lead after with assists from Muth- play goal, the team’s Bulldogs against MAIL, MAIL goalkeeper Goffstown and Ke- one period against the ersbaugh and Parent, third of the night, came as they also won a 7-2 Hunter Sanders played arsarge-Plymouth, Renegades (5-8 with reestablished the three- with assists from Parent decision back on Dec. well in the loss, record- both on the road, while the loss). Ethan Becker goal cushion up 4-1. and Becker off a face off 21. It was the Renegades ing a whopping 45 saves the Renegades play a notched a pair of first pe- It would stay that win, extending the B-G fifth straight loss after while Defosier made pair inside Fay Arena riod goals for B-G, while way into the third, when lead to 5-1. It was Par- a 5-3 start to the season, seven stops in the B-G against Somersworth/ freshman Nate Shirley Buckley notched his ent’s fourth assist of the as they’ve played four net. Coe-Brown and Laco- made it 3-0 with a goal second of the night and night. of the division’s top five The Bulldogs have nia/Winnisquam. just 41 seconds before the intermission. Harri- son Parent posted a pair Hoop Eagles sweep Mascoma Valley of first period assists, while Hunter Dupuis, GILFORD – It was a and knocking off Masco- Alex Muthersbaugh and good week for the Gilford ma, 48-32, to improve to Miles DeFosses also add- High School basketball 9-7 overall entering the ed helpers. programs. Despite Moth- last week of the regular Needing something er Nature playing havoc season. to break their way for on postponements, the The Eagles opened momentum purposes, Golden Eagles swept a the week with a 60-27 MAIL got on the board pair of important games thumping of Winnis- just 1:10 into the second against Mascoma Valley quam, as Gilford jumped period on what would on Friday night. out to a 19-5 lead after be their only shot of the The boys’ team held one quarter and pulled frame. On the power serve at home, knock- away from the Bears (1- play, senior sniper Mike ing off a pesky Royals 16) on Feb. 8. Senior Ste- Dalzell took a feed from team that beat power- vie Orton posted a dou- classmate Collin Shee- houses Inter-Lakes and ble-double with 18 points han and buried a shot Belmont within the past and 14 rebounds, while from distance that ric- two weeks. The Golden Lexi Boisvert had a nice ocheted off the post and Eagles improved to 9-5 night to finish in double past B-G keeper Bailey overall with a convinc- figures with 12 points. Defosie to cut the deficit ing 63-42 win over a Mas- Olivia Harris continued to 3-1. coma team that fell to 7-6 her strong run of play But B-G would re- with just its second loss with nine points and six spond with 9:24 remain- in its last eight games. steals. ing. This time it was se- The Gilford girls’ Gilford has huge nior defenseman James team won its fourth road games this week Buckley who got the game in a row on Friday against local foes Win- goal, as the Bulldogs night, taking to the road nisquam (Feb. 15) and

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their reach into the community through a partnership with the papers. RC GREENWOOD • One thing I do better is that I really care about the customer and want to make a campaign Gilford’s Mason McGonagle rises for a shot during the host Golden Eagles’ 63-42 victory over that is truly beneficial to them by listening to their needs as an advertiser. Mascoma Valley in Division III action on Friday night. The win put Gilford at 9-5 overall with a pair of huge games on the docket for this week. Call Maureen today at (603) 569-3126 ext. 3 or e-mail [email protected] Belmont (Feb. 17) on the games against Stevens climb up the D-III stand- Our advertisers trust us, our readers trust our advertisers! boys’ side, two teams in (Feb. 14) and Belmont ings and secure a home the thick of the playoff (Feb. 17), both at home, playoff game. www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com push. The girls’ team has as the Eagles look to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Hancock posts pair of top five finishes at Gunstock

BY JEFF LAJOIE Workman was next for [email protected] Gilford in 17th position GILFORD – The fi- (1:15.42), followed by nal tune-up before this fellow scorers Colton week’s NHIAA Divi- Workman (23rd, 1:16.63) sion III state champi- and Matt McDonough onship saw the Gilford (31st, 1:19.71). High School alpine ski Also finishing in team take to the slopes the top 50 for Gilford at Gunstock Mountain were Daniel Ellis (34th, on Friday with plenty 1:22.20), Adam Donnelly of fresh snow after a (39th, 1:24.48), Brendon week of storms ripped Bergman (41st, 1:25.26) through the Lakes Re- and Steven McDonald gion. (47th, 1:27.40). Gilford competed The girls’ team was in a meet with several unable to get four scor- high-powered schools, ers to truly figure into and the day kicked off the team standings, as with the boys’ team Hannah Lord was 19th capturing fifth place after her first run but in the morning giant suffered a DNF in run slalom (333 points) and number two. the girls’ team nabbing Jenny Hancock was seventh place with 255 first down the moun- points. tain for the Eagles, as Gilford’s Tyler Hanf she cracked the top led the way for the Gold- five with an impressive en Eagles, as he was fourth place perfor- 13th overall in the GS mance in 1:15.52. during the morning ses- Next came Bailey sion with a two-run to- Hildreth, who made it tal of 1:14.05. Christian two Gilford skiers in the

JEFF LAJOIE Gilford’s Daniel Ellis finished 34th overall in the morning giant slalom at Gunstock Mountain on Friday.

top 10 with a 10th place Workman 12th overall, Hancock capped the finish in 1:19.58. Lucy McDonough taking 30th best day of any Gilford Jude also scored points and Bergman rounding skier with another top towards the team total, out the scorers in 32nd five in the slalom, this crossing the line in 47th place. time crossing fifth over- place overall (1:50.79). Max Stephon (39th), all in the girls’ race. In the afternoon sla- McDonald (41st) and Lord took 21st overall lom, Hanf moved up Donnelly (43rd) all for the Eagles, with to a strong fifth place found their way into the Jude nabbing 50th posi- showing, with Colton top 50 for Gilford. tion overall.

COURTESY PHOTO Skating exhibition Magic Blades Figure Skating Club and Plymouth State Skating Academy will return to Sportsmen’s Association the ice together for their annual exhibition, Color My World. Skaters aged three through adult will be performing. Featured guests include the Synchro Stars intermediate and pre-juvenile synchronized skating teams, as well as national competitor, Kirstyn Nanista and international and Olympic competitor Elene Gedevanishvili, both students at Plymouth sponsoring dinner tonight State University. Magic Blades is celebrating its 20th year serving the Lakes Region as a community skating organization. Plymouth State Skating Academy opened with the new GILFORD — Belk- Trail of NH’s State Dog, tory of Arthur Walden PSU arena in 2010. Both clubs are affiliated with the US Figure Skating’s Learn to Skate nap County Sports- the Chinook.” This pro- and his Chinooks, the USA program and share coaching and administrative staff. The exhibition is Sunday, Feb. men’s Association will gram looks at how dog state dog of NH. Cottrell 19, at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. be hosting its annual sledding developed in will be accompanied Italian Night dinner NH and how the Chi- by his appropriately on Thursday, Feb. 16, nook played a major named Chinook, Tug. NORDIC (Continued from Page B1) at 6 p.m. at the BCSA role in this story. Ex- This will be both an clubhouse on Lily Pond plaining how man and educational and enter- Road (Route 11C) Gil- his relationship with taining evening. ford. dogs won out over ma- All in the communi- Bob Cottrell will chines on several fa- ty are welcome, attend- give a talk titled “Har- mous polar expeditions, ees must provide their nessing History: On the Cottrell covers the his- own beverages. GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, February 17 Monday, February 20 Inter-Lakes at Moulton- GIRLS BASKETBALL UNIFIED borough, Great Glen, Belmont at BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m. Gilford, 6:30 p.m. Gilford at BOYS BASKETBALL Plymouth, 4 p.m. Thursday, Gilford at Belmont, February 23 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL Division III second Saturday, February 18 Division III first round, 7 p.m. HOCKEY round, 7 p.m. Belmont-Gilford at BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, February 24 Kearsarge-Plymouth, Gilford at BOYS BASKETBALL 11 a.m., Plymouth State Newfound, 6:30 p.m. White Mountains at University Gilford, 6:30 p.m. NORDIC SKIING Wednesday, NORDIC SKIING Inter-Lakes, Moul- February 22 Middle School State tonborough, Gilford, HOCKEY Championship, Belmont at NH Coaches Belmont-Gilford at Sandwich Fairgrounds, Series Race #2, Merrimack, 4 p.m. 9 a.m. Plymouth Regional High NORDIC SKIING School, 10 a.m. Belmont, Gilford,

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NOW Meredith $999,000 #4616581 Wofleboro, $495,000 #4615435 Moultonboro, $438,900 #4616439 Extraordinary home that will impress you with the Fabulous contemporary END unit overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront, BEST BUY! Move-in private lake access, 30’ dock, views, private in-law Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountains. Updated ready condition, lovely 1,768 sf colonial built in 2005 suite, spacious patios, pub, game room and more. kitchen, deeded dock, beach, tennis, garage, has 7 rooms total including 2 bedrooms, an office HIRING 3-bdrm, 3-fireplaces. and 3 baths. Includes 36’ dock. Salmon Press publishers of Susan Bradley 603-493-2873 Kathryn Aitken 603-496-5989 Pam Toczko 603-520-6443 11 weekly New Hampshire newspapers is seeking the following: FULL-TIME SPORTS REPORTER

Location - Meredith, NH Moultonboro $435,000 #4615123 Moultonboro $399,000 #4474631 Loudon $258,000 #4602377 The job includes coverage of five high schools for Quality home in great location! View of Red hill, updated A three story condo in a beautifully kept 1800s mansion This 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch sits back on 2.33 acres, yet is kitchen with plenty of storage, cathedral ceilings. Large in the waterfront community of Lands End. Only twenty minutes from shopping and access to the Interstate. three newspapers (Winnisquam Echo, Gilford workshop with direct access to outside. units share all the amenities on 53 landscaped and Lovely 3 season room with hot tub. wooded acres plus a 28’ deeded dock. Kay Huston 603-387-3483 Steamer and Meredith News), which includes Bob Williams 603-455-0275/Danielle McIntosh 603-393-5938 John Silva 603-387-0533 & Mary Seeger 603-630-8723 writing stories and taking photos. The right per- son should have the ability to work on his or her own and produce copy to fill the three papers each week. The job includes afternoon/evening hours to coincide with the high school game schedule. Salmon Press takes pride in providing excellent Tilton $249,900 #4607394 Meredith, $209,000 #4453527 Belmont, $139,900 #4607361 Bring your business to this prime commercial location coverage of local sports and the Delightful 5 BR, 2 BA home with Lake Winnisquam access Private 3-bedroom contemporary cape on 5 acres, in a central location. Lots of updates , plenty of and boat launch that is shared with only 5 other homes, just Lake Winnisquam beach access owned right candidate will share in with 5 others. Extensively remolded. parking, full basement, 1 car garage and more. that vision. steps away. 1st floor laundry and 1 bay garage. Robin Dionne 603-491-6777 Anyone interested in the Bob Williams 603-455-0275/Danielle McIntosh 603-393-5938 Shelly Brewer 603-677-2535 position should contact Salmon Press Sports Editor Joshua Spaulding at 569-3126 or by e-mail at [email protected] ONE STOP SHOPPING: Moultonboro, $43,000 #4256116 Gilford, $28,900 #4601048 Very desirable lot sloping gently up from the road. Real Estate Newer mobile home with 2 BR, 1 BA in a State approved septic design for a three bedroom convenient location. Fully applianced kitchen, FULL-TIME home is current. Well treed. Seasonal views. Great large deck and 2 sheds with electricity. beach & near a marina. Mortgage GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bill Richards 603-253-4345 Title Services Fran Tanner 603-455-8697 Location - Meredith, NH You will be responsible for, but not limited to, newspaper pagination and ad design. You must be proficient with InDesign and Photoshop in a Mac environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines required. This is a in-house position, please no telecommuters. Anyone interested in the position should email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Salmon Press offers competitive wages, paid time off, and 401k plan.

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