THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE First Lady makes an impression on local audience BY DONNA RHODES tion, family values and the Among the local politi- [email protected] chance to work hard and re- cians in attendance were LACONIA — Michelle tire with dignity are some of some political hopefuls. Obama was at Memorial the values her husband be- Ian Raymond of Sanborn- Middle School in Laconia lieves in as well and, as the ton, who is running for a seat last week to drum up support son of a single mom himself, in the New Hampshire for her husband’s re-election he understands the struggles House of Representatives, campaign, and to spread families face in today’s said he was very impressed their joint message, “It Takes world. by Mrs. Obama’s speech, and One” — one person, one deed “He knows the American glad for the opportunity to to make a difference in Dream. He’s lived it, and be there for her appearance. America. She urged every- when you walk through the His son Dylan was selected one in the crowd to reach out Door of Opportunity, you to stand behind her at the to just one person in their don’t slam it. You reach back podium with a group hold- lives as the November elec- to help others,” Obama said. ing campaign signs for the tions draw near. The First Lady touted her President, and Dylan was “That one new voter, that husband’s stand on women equally excited about what one person you gave a ride to having access to birth con- he heard that day.He said he the polls — that could be the trol and the right to make de- recently turned 18, and will one that makes a difference. cisions on their health care. be voting for the first time in It’s a simple concept. It’s how “This election is about the upcoming elections on democracy works,” she said. supporting women, too. We Nov.6 so attending campaign “Find one friend, one col- need to remind people that events and educating him- league, one person in your they should be able to make self about the candidates is family and ‘shake ‘em up!’” choices,” she said. important. The First Lady had three Reaction from those who “I thought her speech was appearances scheduled in attended the event was very awesome. This was very ex- the Granite State last Thurs- positive, especially from citing,” he said. day,and received a warm and young girls who admire Mrs. Jane Alden of Tilton sat enthusiastic welcome from Obama. beside the stage, and had the the hundreds of people on Sarah Rupert of Washing- chance to meet Mrs. Obama hand for her second stop in ton, D.C. said she was on va- afterward, when she min- the Lakes Region. She cation in the Lakes Region gled with the crowd to sign thanked everyone for taking when she got word the First autographs and pose for pho- time from their busy lives to Lady would be in town, and tos. Alden, who is also a De- support “a phenomenal and just couldn’t believe her luck. mocratic candidate for state extraordinary man who hap- “I thought my father was representative, said the First pens to be my husband.” kidding. But when I found Lady related very well to the Obama talked about grow- out he wasn’t, I had to come PHOTO BY CRAIG RHODES audience in Laconia, and she ing up in a family that see her. She is such a huge Following a campaign speech in Laconia last Thursday, First Lady Michelle Obama mingled with supporters, was pleased to have been able posing for photos, signing autographs and speaking briefly with many of the hundreds on hand for the event. worked hard to join the mid- role model for me,” Rupert to hear her speak. dle class in America. She said. “Michelle is just a won- said her father saved and sac- As 16, she is hoping to go about student loan programs Rupert’s friends Katie and America everyone has a derful, devoted wife and rificed in order for his chil- to college in a few years, and and higher education initia- Anna, who spend their sum- chance to better their lives mother, and a great spokes- dren to go to college. Educa- said she appreciated hearing tives the President supports. mers on Lake Winnisquam, and live well. woman on the accomplish- were equally excited to see Younger sister Anna ments of Barack Obama. I Mrs. Obama. Katie is 14, and agreed, and added, “I liked was very impressed with said she liked hearing that in her message of Girl Power.” her,” Alden said. Bicentennial celebration continues with pot luck social this Saturday BY JEFF FERLAND Jane Ellis. a number of Gilford trivia [email protected] Later in the evening, Mer- questions to the audience. The Gilford Bicentennial rill Fay will present a bit of Fay said his questions in- celebration continues with Gilford history. clude subjects like how did the Pot Luck Social with Mer- Fay said he plans to speak Glendale get named, and how rill Fay Saturday, Aug. 11 at about Gilford from around many times has Varney the Gilford Community 1727, when it was still a part Point been re-named? He Church from 5 to 7 p.m. of Gilmanton, up to 1812, hoped many audience mem- The dinner begins at 5 when Gilford was estab- bers would share their p.m., followed by a barber- lished and move on to the evo- knowledge of town history. shop quartet performance, lution of boating in the Lakes To cap off the evening, the Beard and Moustache Con- Region. Bicentennial crew invite test and the Gilford Bicen- Along with his presenta- guests to share photos of Gil- tennial song preformed by tion, Fay said he would pose ford while enjoying dessert. AP Food Editor shares passion COURTESY PHOTO for creative cooking in new book Pictured, from left to right, are Town Administrator Scott Dunn, Recreation Commissioners Thom Francoeur and Sue King, Selectman Kevin Hayes and Herb Greene, Parks and Recreation Director, at the new Village Field BY JEFF FERLAND 10 years when he was look- time or energy at the end of Playground. [email protected] ing to put his latest book to- the day to craft a delicately Library staff hosted J.M. gether, and figured it was be- flavored meal for dinner. In- Hirsch, Associated Press cause he did not always have SEE BOOK PAGE A8 Recreation Commission unveils food editor, to talk about his newest cookbook, “High Fla- vor, Low Labor: Reinventing new Village Field playground Weeknight Cooking,” during the fourth installment of BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] stallation of the swing set According to Greene, the their summer Get Booked and tire swing. In 2009, project took more than four author series Thursday,Aug. After more than four Greene said they completed years, and had to be done in 2. years of planning and con- phase two — the installation yearly phases, instead of all The busy lifestyle of a ma- struction, the Gilford Recre- of the playground structure at once, because of the eco- jor new organization editor, ation Commission officially for young children two to five nomic conditions. He said paired with a passion for announced the completed years old. Finally, Greene the support of the Rec. Com- good food, led Hirsch into a playground project Wednes- said, they completed the mission and Selectmen relatively simple cooking day, Aug. 1 at the Gilford Vil- third phase, the installation helped insure the project get style, letting bold ingredi- lage Field with a ribbon cut- of the five- to 12-year-old play- completed. ents do most of the work to ting ceremony. ground structure. The new playground is lo- yield flavorful dishes for his According to Herb “We’re very pleased to cated at the Village Field past nightly family dinners. Greene, Parks and Recre- have this project completed, the bandstand, by the tennis Hirsch said he noticed a PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND ation Director, the Commis- and hope the children of the courts, and offers something trend of big, bold-flavored in- J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press food editor, talks about his newest cook- sion started this project in community enjoy its use,” for children of all ages. gredients in many of his book, “High Flavor, Low Labor,” in the Gilford Public Library meeting 2008 with phase one, the in- said Greene. recipes written over the past room for the fourth installment of the Get Booked summer author series. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC AUGUST 9, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL brary patrons and chosen by Children are also invited to 2012, along with old Gilford Conversational French, nale, 3 – 4 p.m. Jazz band LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT judges out of a batch of more help out with (and ride on!) photos and old Gilford Old 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. All levels Kidd Jazz and cookout for 18 Though it might feel like than 50. A limited number of the float—sign up for that Home Day t-shirts. Happy welcome. No sign up re- months- grade four. Make Old Home Day happens copies of the calendar will be will begin on Aug. 15. reading! quired. your own pizza for teens and everywhere, the truth is that printed, so be sure to arrive The library’s Old Home Author Nancy tweens. the holiday is a uniquely early and get your copy! Day festivities will take place Programs & Special Sporborg, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.