THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Hannaford Helps program supports Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation

The Lakes Region all of the background Scholarship Founda- work done to complete tion has been selected our mission to promote to be the Hannaford and encourage schol- Helps Reusable Bag arships and opportu- Program recipient for nities of higher educa- the month of February. tion among residents The Hannaford Helps of the Lakes Region. Reusable Bag Pro- Since 1956, we have gram, was launched been serving as a clear- in October 2015 and is inghouse to receive designed to support lo- scholarship funds from cal non-profits through various area donors. the sale of the reusable Presently we have over Community Bags. 250 donors that we Mr. Brian Burns, serve. We screen appli- Store Manager for the cations and distribute Gilford Hannaford scholarships for each store, told the LRSF of these donors and we directors that each are always working to month a local charity encourage new schol- or service organization arships to assist area is chosen as a benefi- students. For more ciary of the program by information about the local store. When a Lakes Region Scholar- customer purchases ship Foundation you one of these special re- can visit us at our Web usable shopping bags, site lrscholarship.org Hannaford donates $1 or give us a call at 527- to that organization. 3533.” Courtesy LRSF will be the fea- Lakes Region Scholarship Directors Switzer and Loughlin are all smiles following the announcement of the decision by Gilford Executive Direc- tured “cause” for the Hannaford to feature them as the Hannaford Helps “Cause” of the month for the month of February. Shoppers are encouraged tor, Paulette Loughlin month of February. As- to show their support by stopping in to purchase a specially marked shopping bag. Pictured: Lakes Region Scholarship Assistant added that she hoped sistant Director, Kar- Director, Karen Switzer (left), LRSF Executive Director, Paulette Loughlin and Gilford Hannaford Store Manager, Brian Burns (right). that many people in the area would stop in en Switzer said that port. and shop at the Gilford LRSF is very excited to Switzer said “These Hannaford during the be chosen for this pro- funds will go to our month and purchase a School deliberative gram and offered many Friends of the Founda- bag to take their gro- thanks to Mr. Burns at tion Operating Fund ceries home. Hannaford for his sup- which helps us get SEE SCHOLARSHIP PAGE A11 session Thursday Contested races for select BY ERIN PLUMMER High School auditori- in March. [email protected] um. Voters will have Article 2 is the to- The Gilford School the opportunity to re- tal school operating District's deliberative view, speak on, and budget of $26,396,272. board, Budget Committee session is this Thurs- make amendments to If this article fails the day, and voters will re- articles during the de- default budget will be BY ERIN PLUMMER ing will take place on year’s ballot for board view and decide on six liberative session with $25,517,333, the same as [email protected] March 12 where voters of selectmen and the different articles. the final warrant going last year with certain Town voters will will choose candidates Budget Committee. The school delib- to town meeting voting adjustments required decide on two contest- for office as well as de- Six candidates are erative session has on March 12. by law. ed races while the re- cide on warrant arti- running for a trio of been scheduled for Article 1 is the Article 3 is a to- maining town races cles. three-year positions this Thursday, Feb. 7 school district officers, tal appropriation of are uncontested. There are two con- on the Budget Com- at 7 p.m. in the Gilford which shall be decided SEE DELIBERATIVE PAGE A11 Town meeting vot- tested races on this mittee. Rick S. Not- kin, Dorothy Piquado, and Michael Dowe are running against incumbents Timothy D. Sullivan, S. Peter Karagianis, and Sean P. Murphy. For one three-year term on the board of selectmen, incumbent Gus Benavides will be running against Mark J. Laroque. The rest of the offic- es are uncontested. William Chris Ray, Jr. is seeking another term as Trustee of the Trust Fund. Alexis Jackson and Michael Marshall are both running for new three-year terms as li- brary trustee. For Fire Engineer, Jack Lyman is seek- ing another three-year term Erin Plummer No one has filed for All the winning teams with some special guests gather for a big photo at the end of the 10th New England Pond Hockey Classic. the open position as Cemetery Trustee for a three-year term. That Big crowds, special events for 10th Pond Hockey Classic position will be open to a write-in candidate. BY ERIN PLUMMER and thousands of fans bat Blue New England day celebrations. borough, Gilford, and Town voting will [email protected] returned to the ice of Pond Hockey Classic Teams from as lo- Plymouth to teams take place on Tues- MEREDITH — More Meredith Bay for the for a weekend of hockey cal as Meredith, Cen- from as far away as day, March 12 at the than a hundred teams 10th year of the Lab- with some special birth- ter Harbor, Moulton- SEE POND HOCKEY PAGE A12 Gilford Youth Center SEE CANDIDATES PAGE A11 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MARK THOMAS all kinds of charac- as side roles, or worse, story, readers can find 7-9 p.m. work on. Sign up at the Library Correspondent ters. To have a diverse as a caricature. By hav- books about experi- Join us every month library. “What is a ‘diverse’ shelf you need to eas- ing a diverse collection ences unlike theirs on for a different movie Spanish Camp, 3:30- book?” We get asked ily find books set in of books, we can guar- the same shelf to learn from another country. 4:30 p.m. about diverse books so places across the world antee that all readers about how others have This month's movie is Hola amigos! Spanish frequently that I think (even on other worlds! find at least a few books encountered the world. Still Mine, a PG-13 ro- camp will provide a ba- it’s time to talk about Go Sci-Fi). A diverse that speak to their ex- When we put “Read mantic drama from sic introduction to the it here. People ask be- set of books will have periences. It helps to a Diverse Book” on a Canada, based on a true Spanish language and cause they hear about characters of all races, affirm what they feel challenge, we are chal- story. The run-time is 1 culture. This will be ac- diverse books from cultures, languages, be- and what they believe, lenging you to read a hour and 42 minutes. complished through ac- places like Amazon, liefs, socioeconomics, while also offering lan- book by an author with tivities, stories, songs, NPR (and NHPR), the genders, and abilities guage to describe their lived experience that Friday, Feb. 8 projects, and games. digital library collec- portrayed authentical- experience. is different from your Social Bridge, 10:30 Grades one through tions, and national or- ly. Any writer knows Secondly, diversity own. We are hoping that a.m.–12:30 p.m. four. Sign-up required. ganizations like “We that it is difficult to au- on the shelves means you will engage with a Preschool Storytime, Nightly Knitting, 6-8 Need Diverse Books.” thentically portray a that readers can find character, setting, and/ 10:30-11:30 a.m. p.m. “Read a Diverse Book” diverse character with- stories that expand on or culture different from Come read, sing, Clickers Photography is also a frequent line in out lived experience, their own experiences. your own. Books are ex- dance, and make a craft. Club, 6:30-8 p.m. the Library’s reading which is why it is so Reading a good story traordinary in their abil- Ages two and a half to challenges and summer important that publish- driven by a character ity to convey emotion five *Sign-up required Wednesday, Feb. 13 reading programs. So, ers and libraries seek unlike you or in a set- and experience without Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 Trustee Meeting, 8:30- what is it? out authors from many ting or culture that is actually living it. On our p.m. 10 a.m. We need to start by cultures and heritages. different from your shelves are many stories Conversational Ger- Line Dancing, 9-10:30 talking about diversi- Diversity on the own experience can than any one of us liter- man, 2:30-3:30 p.m. a.m. ty available from book shelves serves two pur- open your eyes to the ally cannot imagine, un- Check Out an Expert, vendors and on library poses. Firstly, readers, ways in which other til we read them. Let’s Monday, Feb. 11 10 a.m.-noon shelves. Diversity on kids most of all, want people live and how get to it. Fiber Friends, 10 a.m.- Teen Early Release the shelves means hav- to see themselves in the they see the world. 12:30 p.m. Pizza Making and Di- ing a wide range of characters of stories. It can be fascinating. Classes & Baby/Toddler Story- verse Media Party, 12:30- topics, perspectives, More than that, they It’s almost always fun. Special Events time, 10:30-11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. settings, author culture want to see themselves Learning about other Feb. 7 – Feb. 14 Come read, sing, and Come by the Library and heritage, writing in the star characters, cultures and experienc- play with your baby during Early Release to styles, mediums, and well portrayed, not just es helps to grow empa- Thursday, Feb. 7 and/or toddler. Ages make a personal pizza thy, compassion, and Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. two and a half and un- and talk about diverse understanding. Music & Movement, der. media we love. Having diverse 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. Early Release Ac- Gilford Public Library books on the shelves Come enjoy music tivity: Valentine’s Day is the best kind of win- and movement through, Tuesday, Feb. 12 Cards and Cupcakes, Top Ten Requests win. All readers, even singing, dancing, and Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. 1:30-2:30 p.m. those who have a hard playing with instru- Hook Nook, 10-11 a.m. Make a card and a 1. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama time seeing themselves ments. *Sign-up re- Join Zeb Fontaine cupcake for your friend 2. “The House Next Door” by James Patterson in a majority of books quired Ages five and to learn, practice, and or someone you love. 3. “Educated” by Tara Westover on the shelves, can under perfect your crocheting Sign-up required ages 4. “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean find enough books that Homeschool Game skills. Bring your own K-4. 5. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens speak to their experi- Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. crochet hooks and yarn 6. “Past Tense” by Lee Child ences and puts some- Teen Game Club, 2:30- or the library can pro- Thursday, Feb. 14 7. “A Spark of Light” by Jodi Picoult one like them in the 3:30 p.m. vide some. Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. 8. “The Burglar” by Thomas Perry star role. 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Donald Paul Isa- 23 in connection with belle, age 61, of Laconia an outstanding bench was arrested on Jan. 31 warrant. for Driving After Revo- CAR INSPECTED A 17-year-old male cation or Suspension If your birthday is in February from Barnstead was and a Traffic Control arrested on Jan. 25 for Device Violation. your car inspection is due by: Driving After Revoca- David A. Baron, tion or Suspension. age 65, of Laconia was Robert J. Messina, arrested on Feb. 2 for 2/28/19 age 50, of Norwood, Driving While Intoxi- Mass. was arrested cated. on Jan. 25 for Driving A 39-year-old male While Intoxicated. from Gilford was taken Christopher Ken- into protective custo- neth Brown, age 35, of dy for intoxication on Sanborn Auto Repair Lothian, Md. was ar- Feb. 4. HOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTER rested on Jan. 26 for Mitchell J. Rufiange, TUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKES Driving While Intox- age 19, of Pelham was ROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION icated and Failure to arrested on Feb. 4 for Keep Right at a Rotary. Criminal Trespassing. 316 COURT ST. PHONE LACONIA, N.H. (603) 524-9798 Jeffrey A. Tenney, Nicholas Rose, age age 29, current address 22; Timothy Richard, unknown, was arrest- age 38; Amanda N. ed on Jan. 26 in connec- Buchter, age 22; and tion with an outstand- Ashley Perry, age 24, Happy Valentine’s Day! ing bench warrant. all of Manchester, were James Burns, age 39, arrested on Feb. 4 for of Laconia was arrest- Criminal Trespassing. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Town seeking Boston Post Cane nominees BY ERIN PLUMMER in a while. Chan Eddy. “Some- lives in Gilford can number. The town will People interested in [email protected] During the Jan. 23 thing that's fallen by nominate that person. then contact the “most nominating someone The town is seeking selectmen's meeting, the wayside, I'd like to Applications should senior nominee” to are asked to contact nominations for the Town Administrator see that returned.” include the candidate's verify the information the selectmen's office Boston Post Cane by Scott Dunn talked to The selectmen name, age (especially and ask if they would by Feb. 15 at 527-4700 or Feb. 15. the board about taking agreed by consensus to birth date if known), a be interested in receiv- selectmen@gilfordnh. Gilford is in posses- nominations for the have Dunn seek nomi- biography, their phone ing the cane. org. sion of one of 700 canes Boston Post Cane. The nations. ordered by the publish- winning recipient will Nominations for the ers of the Boston Post get the cane in a little Boston Post Cane are in 1909. The canes were ceremony arranged by being accepted through meant to be presented the selectmen. Feb. 15. According to to the oldest citizens “I like the idea. I a press release from in a town. The town of think it's been a long the town anyone Gilford, however, has time since we've done who knows a “distin- not awarded the cane it,” said Selectman guished senior” who GILFORD PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS l BY HERB GREENE Adult Curling Adult Snowshoeing Director Program continues Program continues on Gilford Parks and Recreation on Thursday Tuesday mornings Senior Moment-um evenings The Gilford Parks Game Day - Monday, The Gilford Parks and and Recreation Depart- March 26 Recreation Department is ment will once again be The Gilford Parks sponsoring a seven-week sponsoring a number of and Recreation De- pick-up curling program snowshoe hikes for any partment will be spon- for adults on Thursday adults looking for fresh soring a Senior Mo- evenings. The program air, fun and exercise on Courtesy ment-um program on will be held at the Arthur Tuesday mornings this Pictured here from left to right are Lakes Region Road to Recovery Volunteer Drivers John Monday, Feb. 11. We A. Tilton Ice Rink from winter. Participants will Walker, Doug Killen, and Dave Shea. will meet in Communi- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. through meet in the Gilford Town ty Church's Fellowship Feb. 28. Curling is the Hall at 9:30 a.m. prior to Hall at 11:30 am for sport of "sliding stones" each hike. The next hike Lakes Region volunteers help some fun game play. down the ice in an at- is scheduled for Tues- We'll have a variety of tempt to get your "stones" day, Feb. 12. If you are in game to choose from, closer to the target than need of snowshoes, we cancer patients at risk of missing including Scrabble, your opponent. Although do have a limited supply Rummikub and Triv- this activity is held on the available for each hike at ial Pursuit. Partici- ice, participants do not a nominal fee. They may lifesaving treatment pants are encouraged wear ice skates. Partici- be reserved one hike in to bring an appetizer pants should dress to be advance on a first come REGION — A caring treatment. These local volunteers in his com- to share with the group outside and should wear basis by calling the Parks group of dedicated vol- heroes have collective- munity. and are welcome to sneakers or boots. Cost and Rec office. All inter- unteer drivers for the ly provided 1,416 rides bring a lunch if they'd for this program is $2 per ested participants must American Cancer So- to cancer patients. Dave Shea of Laconia like. Participants are evening and participants RSVP at least one day pri- ciety’s Road to Recov- Through their generos- Dave Shea, a driver asked to RSVP by Fri- can register at the start of or to each hike. The cost ery program are giv- ity, hundreds of cancer from Laconia, has con- day, Feb. 8. the program. of snowshoe rentals are ing cancer patients a patients have received sistently gone above To RSVP or for more For more informa- $3 per hike. much-needed lift. Road the support they need- and beyond as a Road information, please tion please contact the For more information to Recovery is a service ed to get through treat- Driver since his start contact the Gilford Gilford Parks and Rec- or to RSVP, please call that helps get cancer ment. in 2006, providing more Parks and Rec. Depart- reation Department at the Parks and Recreation patients transporta- than 450 rides. For the ment at 527-4722. 527-4722. Office at 527-4722. tion to their lifesaving Doug Killen past 3 years, Dave has of Gilford been driving a patient Doug Killen of Gil- from his community to Bank of New Hampshire promotes Jessica Beane ford has been volun- Dartmouth Hitchcock teering since 1995, and for appointments and coordinates rides for has developed a life- to Gilford Lakeshore Banking Office Manager the program as well as long friendship out of being a volunteer driv- the experience. Dave Bank of New Hamp- sales and customer services to families and er. He has provided 600 and the Laconia com- shire is proud to an- service excellence pro- businesses throughout rides alone, offering munity have reached nounce that Jessica grams. She is active in New Hampshire and his compassion and out to this patient in Beane has been promot- the community and has southern Maine. With humor to everyone he many other ways as ed to Assistant Vice served as a volunteer 24 banking offices and meets, on top of mak- well, offering help President – Gilford Lake- for Got Lunch Laconia, assets exceeding $1.6 ing sure all patient re- around the house and shore Banking Office the Laconia Salvation billion, Bank of New quests have been met yard. Manager. Army and with the Gil- Hampshire is the old- and engaging other SEE VOLUNTEERS PAGE A11 Beane joined Bank ford Elementary School est and one of the larg- of New Hampshire in Banking program. est independent banks 1998, and has more than Beane may be reached in the state. Bank of 21 years of experience in the Gilford Lakeshore New Hampshire is a in the banking indus- office at 1441 Lakeshore mutual organization, try with a broad knowl- Courtesy Photo Rd., via phone at 527- focused on the success edge of retail banking, Jessica Beane 3380 or by e-mail at of the bank’s custom- business banking and Manager for Bank of [email protected]. ers, communities and customer service. In her New Hampshire. “Jes- Bank of New Hamp- employees, rather than new role as the Banking sica has worked hard shire, founded in 1831, stockholders. For more Office Manager, she will over the past 21 years in provides deposit, lend- information, call 1-800- be responsible for the the Laconia office and is ing and wealth man- 832-0912 or visit www. overall management of very deserving of this agement products and BankNH.com. the office’s deposit port- new role.” folio, customer relation- Jessica is a graduate ship management and of Belmont High School, new business develop- the Northern New En- ment. gland School of Banking “I am proud to pro- and Leadership Lakes mote a dedicated and Region. She holds both qualified employee of the a Supervisory and Cer- bank into this position,” tified Teller Certificate stated Cecile Chase, Se- from the Center for Fi- nior Vice President – Re- nancial Training along tail Sales & Development with attending various A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Whining about Pet of the Week: whining Roam with Montey!

We all know them – the whiners and While Montey may somed into a warm, chronic complainers of the world. No mat- not be the best at first happy, silly dog who ter how silly or temporary a problem, they impressions here at adores food and trips have to comment and complain to anyone the shelter, he is a to get chicken mcnug- who will listen. sight to behold bounc- gets! He would love Traffic… the weather… the price of gas... ing around his ken- an active home with the long line at the store… the price of let- nel and talking up a a big couch to curl up tuce…too much rain… not enough rain… storm. But, take him on with you and a pa- they never seem to run out of material. out of that kennel and tient owner that can Why so much whining? What is the ben- he's a calm gentlemen give him all the time efit of having such a negative outlook? who is happy to go for he needs to build his And why do these constant complainers walks or cuddle up confidence back up. always need to share their views with oth- next to you through- He'll need an adult ers? Do they want to assure themselves out the day. As a only home with no that the rest of us understand just how 10-year-old he likes to other animals, baut at inconvenienced they are? Do they need take his time meeting this point he deserves someone to sympathize with them and val- new people, but has to have his people all idate their concerns? Or do they just like a giant heart and has to himself! Montey to hear themselves talk? been waiting for a long can’t wait to spend his The worst whiners are the ones who time for his human to golden with his people. complain about small things they can ac- find him. That person For more information tually change, if they really want to. But would find that Mon- running/hiking bud- derfully with staff and visit NHHumane.org they seem to cling as hard to the thing tey makes the ideal dy! He has bonded won- volunteers and blos- or call 524-3252. they complain about as much as they want to be rid of it. Obviously, it’s not easy to find a new job, or a new place to live, or a better car. NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK Those things don’t happen simply because one wishes they would. And many people Of things that take to the wing, and the utter efficiency of rail do not have the means or support or priv- ilege to achieve them. All of this is under- stood. Those problems are tough to deal with and not easily solved. But what about the person who chron- ically complains about the drive-thru ser- vice at a fast food place, yet never parks and goes inside? Or tries another restau- rant? What about that co-worker who talks incessantly about how bad the office coffee is, but never brings her own? And the guy who likes to make sure everyone in line knows that his time is precious and he just can’t be late to his meeting – couldn’t he have left earlier? Couldn’t he come back By John Harrigan later? Those are small solutions to small Columnist issues, yet the whiners seem to relish the pain without fixing the problem. So, we let them whine, and maybe as a I’m in the middle of kindness, acknowledge their problem and moving my temporary sympathize. If all they need or want is a downstairs office back listening ear, even for five minutes in line upstairs---essentially, at the grocery store, let’s give it to them. combining two offices If someone listens, at least that’s one into one. In the pro- John Harrigan less thing for them to whine about. cess, I’ve been finding A Business Car seat beckons: Plenty of room to change sitting positions, a table for laptop or snack, and a food service car---featuring booths with tables and plenty of views---just a stretch some pretty good stuff, of the legs away. most of it in the form of clippings and Notes to Legislators make when a particular- to snow.” Send us your letters! Self. great efforts toward po- ly critical committee So I would try to ra- We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? liteness and decorum. hearing was scheduled tionalize this, having Glendale too congested for your liking? Do you +++++ In the New Hampshire for a day when, in Cole- just come down from approve of a recent selectmen decision? Hate the House, after all, you’re brook, we had half a Colebrook, and spend paper? Love the paper? Let us know! Every member of dealing with people foot of fresh snow on the day looking up Send your letters to: the state Legislature of all ages and from the ground and anoth- friends and relatives Gilford Steamer is assigned to at least all walks of life. You er foot coming. This and feeling glad that 5 Water Street • Meredith, NH, 03253 one subcommittee. Of- can be talking with a was in the ‘70s, and I’d never run for office. ten, the subcommittee small-town merchant (try to remain calm Our fax number is 279 3331. work takes more out one minute and a PhD here) there were no +++++ E-mail us at [email protected]. of the Representative the next. cell phones. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! than the main job it- The other thing So I’d make the long Speaking of polite- self. you’re bound to deal trip down, sometimes ness and decorum, At committee hear- with is a general ig- in four wheel drive, what’s with the Fish ings on the good and norance of geography. often stopping to clear and Game Commis- evil of this bill or that, This can manifest itself the windshield, and at sion’s rotten attitude people from the gener- in, say, a debate on how last gain the environs toward the public? al public can put their long it takes to drive of the Legislative Of- Not the Department--- names on a “Want to from the outer reaches fice Building, and find no, that’s doing its job Speak” sheet and indi- of Pittsburg (our Pitts- a parking spot, and fine, although it’s per- cate whether they sup- burg, the one without in my heavy wolf coat ennially out of money. port or oppose the bill. the “h”) to downtown huff and puff my way to It’s the Commission--- The chairman calls Concord (three hours, the second-floor hear- the 11 people (one from forth speakers from and that’s on a very ing room only to find a each county and one alternating piles in an good day). note on the closed door: from the coastal area). effort to be fair. Many’s the time “Hearing cancelled due SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A11

FROM OUR READERS l Thank you to everyone who supported arthritis fundraiser To the Editor: ticle. Thanks go out to the Laconia Daily Sun for On Jan. 21, the Arthritis Foundation partnered their print coverage, those who displayed our fly- with McDonald's to raise awareness of arthritis, ers and Trustworthy Hardware, Meredith Village especially in children. This fact does not readily Savings Bank, the Taylor Community and Happy come to mind when you think of arthritis, the "old Cow Ice Shop for outside signage. person's ailment.” My family and I are grateful to McDonald's for At this time, I would like to thank those who affording us the venue to raise money for critical turned out for this event despite some good old research to find a cure for this debilitating disease. New England weather. Also in attendance were Special thanks Larry Johnston, their Brand Am- local recipients of the Ed-ies ( Excellence in Ed- bassador, for his invaluable assistance and sup- ucation Awards) from Gilford, Laconia and Bel- port during this endeavor. And last but not least, mont. Congrats to all. I am very appreciative of gratitude to Ron Snow, the Arthritis Foundation's additional donations that were given in Emily's new Development Director for Northern New En- name as she continues to deal with juvenile idio- gland, who helped us with postings on the Arthri- pathic arthritis. tis Foundation New Hampshire page. Thanks for Many thanks go out to the Gilford Steamer for braving the cold to be with us that night! their wonderful coverage of this event and Emily's Sincerely, fundraising efforts at school as well. In particular, Gaye Jacques Erin Plummer, who authored the front page ar- Laconia THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5

Erin Plummer Erin Plummer The Stonedam Islanders go against Last Call on Saturday afternoon. The Boot 2 plays House of Correction.

Erin Plummer Erin Plummer Wheelers Boys go against High Slot. Members of Dark Star with the Lake WinnipeHockey Cup. Teams hit the ice for Pond Hockey weekend

BY ERIN PLUMMER team out on the ice at the Pond Hockey Clas- with the winners tak- S.C. The members all “We've lost some [email protected] the New England Pond sic's 10th anniversa- ing their prizes on Sun- bonded while playing friends, we've won MEREDITH — From Hockey Classic had its ry. Teams came from day afternoon. Fitchburg Hockey on some friends, it's fun teams that have played own story. around the Lakes Re- Stonedam Islanders Sunday nights. The either way,” Driscoll together for years to More than 100 teams gion, the state, New won the 30-plus divi- team and a number of said. those pieced togeth- and hundreds of play- England, and even sion. The team consists its original members He said it was great er from other Pond ers took to the ice further. Teams played of some locals from have been coming to to win the division. He Hockey teams, every over the weekend for through the weekend Meredith and Laconia, the Pond Hockey Clas- said they lost in over- as well as members sic for around nine time during the play- from Concord and Bow years. Wardwell said it offs two years ago. It and Burlington, New- was worth the trip up. is a grind to play the Angela Dill awarded degree ton, and Braintree, They said it felt whole weekend, but it Mass. Team member great to win. is worth it. Derek Bekar of Mer- “It was a battle The Boot 2, the win- from Miami University edith said the team and it was good,” said ners of the 40-plus Di- is composed of guys member Dana Johnson vision, have members OXFORD, Ohio — is located in Oxford, mencement, dean's who met while they of Ashby, Mass. from Massachusetts, Angela Dill of Gilman- Ohio. The university and president's lists. were members of other Members of the 50- Rhode Island, and even ton was among more is consistently ranked Nationally recog- teams during previous plus Division winner Chicago. A number than 1,000 students by U.S. News and nized as one of the most tournaments. Dark Star come from of them went to high from Miami Univer- World Report for its outstanding under- Bekar said the en- the North Shore of Mas- school and college to- sity who received de- commitment to under- graduate institutions, tire weekend is amaz- sachusetts. Member gether, and most of grees during fall com- graduate teaching and Miami University is a ing. He said his favor- Brian Driscoll of Mar- them see each other mencement exercises is the number one col- public university lo- ite part of the weekend blehead, Mass., said regularly and play Friday, Dec. 14 at Mil- lege town according to cated in Oxford, Ohio. is the atmosphere and they all play hockey in twice a week. lett Hall. Forbes. With a student body of the camaraderie on the “old man leagues” on Team member Devin Dill graduated with Students with more nearly 19,000, Miami ice. the North Shore. Some Kelly of Barrington, a Master of Arts in than one listing have effectively combines a Wheeler's Boys won of the members have Rhode Island, said it Teaching degree, ma- earned additional de- wide range of strong the Shinny 21-plus di- been playing together was a great experience joring in Biological grees or honors. academic programs vision. Members of since college and some to win the division. Science. The most recent with faculty who love the team come from have been aded on “It was awesome, it Considered one of complete candidates to teach and the per- around New Hamp- through the years. was a great day,” Kelly eight original "Pub- for graduation lists are sonal attention ordi- shire and Massachu- Driscoll said one said. “Lot of good peo- lic Ivies" in the coun- always available for narily found only at setts, while teammate of the highlights of ple. Everyone's super try, Miami University downloading at com- much smaller institu- Jordan Wardwell came the weekend is seeing competitive, the game tions. up from Greenville, some familiar faces on ends and you're all all the different teams. SEE TEAMS PAGE A11 LRAA to spotlight PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS work of Ruth C. Webb Forest Pump & Filter Co. TILTON — The of people and animals Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years Lakes Region Artist reflect her love of fun Association, Tanger and happiness. Matthew Fassett 343 Main St. WE DO IT ALL Outlets, Suite 132, 120 The West Gallery Alton Bay, NH 03810 Laconia Rd. (exit 20), is open Thursday to Tilton, will feature the Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. phone: 603-393-7336 email: [email protected] WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS body of work of art- Webb’s exhibit is ist and member of the concurrent with the FILTERS LRAA Ruth C. Webb ‘Featured Artist’ of for the month of the month Marlene February in its West Witham. Both exhib- Family Owned Business for 40 Years Gallery. its are free and open Currently living to the public. A ‘Meet in Loudon, Webb’s the Artist’ reception is unique fine art paint- scheduled for Thurs- CALL FOR SERVICE ings of socks, other day, Feb. 7 6:30-8:30 HIGHEST PRICES PAID All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. whimsical acrylic p.m. Light scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. paintings on canvas, or refreshments NORTH COUNTRY COINS. 603-332-9037 her white-line prints, served. Free to the Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. drawings and etchings public. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries / Local News THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Mary Louise Carey, 94 MARK ON THE MARKETS LACONIA — Mary nephews. Louise (Gonyer) Car- She was predeceased ter, 94, passed away on by her parents, David Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. L. and Anne Gonyer; Black swans Mary was born in brothers David P. Go- and investments? You Unfortunately, Laconia on Dec. 24, nyer and John J. Go- cannot manage, or what I see all too of- 1924, the daughter of nyer; and a son, James should not manage for ten are mutual funds David and Anne (Mal- William Carter. black Swan events, with different names loy) Gonyer. She was Honoring Mary’s but your portfolio of which would lead you raised in Portsmouth, request, private fam- investments should be to believe that they and was a 1942 gradu- ily services are being managed per modern are diversified, but of- ate of Portsmouth High planned, with burial at portfolio theory. ten have very similar School. She graduat- Pine Grove Cemetery, Harry Markowitz holdings in very simi- ed from Mount Saint Gilford, at a later date. wrote an essay in 1952 lar asset classes. I per- Mary College, Hook- In lieu of flowers, on modern portfolio sonally have not seen sett. friends for coffee & do- memorials may be sent theory. Markowitz, an occasion where one Mary worked at nuts. to David’s House, 461 an economist, wrote family of mutual funds the Office of Price Ad- She is survived by Mt. Support Rd., Leba- about mean-variance can provide true asset ministration, Ports- her husband, William non, NH 03766. BY MARK PATTERSON analysis. These phras- diversification. mouth, during WWII. J. Carter, Gilford; six Mary would want I suppose we have es are straight out of In a truly diversified She played piano for children — Ann (and her family to thank the all heard the phrase” the statistics textbook, asset mix, not all your the servicemen at the husband Jim) Rush, staff at Belknap Coun- black swan event,” and I’m sure many of investments will be do- Naval Hospital, Army Topeka, Kan., Ter- ty Nursing Home for which is a metaphor to you are familiar with. ing great at the same Installations and the ry (and wife Ronda) the warm and loving describe an event that But it is how they are time, and converse- Portsmouth Naval Carter, Odessa, Mo., care she received while comes as a surprise applied regarding your ly, they will not all do Prison. She took great Mary Ellen (and hus- she lived there for the and has a major effect. investment portfolio poorly at the same. pride in working at band Mark) Richard- past four years. Black Swan is derived what makes them sig- Bull markets in equi- the Gilford Public Li- son, Gilford, Lisa (and Wilkinson-Beane- from the Latin ex- nificant and extreme- ties often give us a false brary for 20 years, and husband Steve) Smith, Simoneau-Paquette pression coined in the ly relevant. In the sense of security and met many wonderful Sanbornton, Kathleen Funeral Home & Cre- 16th-century when the event of a black swan tend to make us chase friends there. She en- Carter, Concord, and mation Services, 164 thinking was that there event, you will likely the winners and shun joyed her grandchil- Thea (and husband Pleasant St., Laconia, were no black swans, see world debt and eq- the laggards. Things dren, loved playing Mike) Fogarty, Laco- is assisting the family only white. But in uity markets react in change and go through the piano, doing cross- nia; her sister, Patrice with the arrangements. 1697, Dutch explorers an extreme manner. their various cycles. word puzzles, sending R. Chaisson, Hampton; For more information first saw a black swan In 1987, Black Monday Rebalancing a diverse greeting cards for all six grandchildren; five and to view an online in western Australia. saw the Dow Jones in- portfolio is necessary; occasions, and meeting great-grandchildren; memorial, go to www. The sighting opened dustrials lose signifi- otherwise, you no lon- with her koffee klatch and many nieces and wilkinsonbeane.com. the door to the theories cant amounts of value. ger have properly di- of statistical outliers Those who were using versified asset mix. happening when it was margin or sold near the Risk and your portfo- Richard Bert Swain, 86 thought they could not. bottom did not recov- lios objective will also We tend to remember er. But if you remem- determine the asset GILFORD — Rich- iting his family every black Swan events as ber the bell curve, as mix. Is growth your ob- ard "Dick" Bert Swain day. His biggest pride surprises that are typ- things move away from jective? Income? Cap- passed away peacefully was the accomplish- ically negative such the statistical mean or ital preservation? All surrounded by his lov- ments of his children as the attacks on the average, they will in these objectives can be ing family on Thurs- and grandchildren. World Trade Center’s fact revert to the aver- managed in a properly day, Jan. 24, 2019 at Survived by his lov- twin towers in 2001. age. diversified mix of low Lakes Region General ing wife of 62 years, While this is certainly Markowitz believed fee, high value invest- Hospital at the age of Gloria Arlene Swain; a black swan event, so having a variety of ments. 86. two daughters, Nan- is the discovery of the non-correlated assets, He was born on Feb. cy Jorgensen and her Internet which I think, you would enhance the Mark Patterson is an 21, 1932 in Laconia. husband, Steve, Helen most people would per- yield of your portfolio advisor with MHP asset He was predeceased Healey and her hus- ceive as very positive. and reduce the risk. management and can by his mother, Evelyn band Chuck; a son, So how does all this This is very true today be reached at 447-1979 Walker Swain; father Gary Swain, and his relate to the manage- if you can obtain real or Mark@MHP-asset. Rex Bert Swain; and Bergen and Paterson, significant other, Bar- ment of your assets asset diversification. com. brothers, Jack Swain he started his business bie Doe; grandchil- and Rex Swain, Jr. ABC Mechanical at the dren Angie Jorgensen, He graduated from age of 62. He retired Kallie Hadley and Laconia High School just a few years ago. her husband, Mike, International Film Series continues in 1951. Soon after, he His passions includ- Amy Jorgensen, Andy served four years in ed fishing, fly tying Swain and his wife with “Akeelah and the Bee” the US Navy, during and racing. He loved Tami, Brianna Healey, the Korean War. He spending days on the Patrick Swain and LACONIA — The public arena. He so School in a white part loved serving his time ice with his son and his wife Heather and Laconia Human Re- wants the school to do of LA. The intricacies on the U.S.S. Gearing his grandchildren ice Michael Swain; great lations Committee in well, that he threatens of preparing for spell- and U.S.S. Ross as a fishing. Time with his granddaughter, Mabel cooperation with the her with detention if ing bees are interlaced Gunner's Mate. Once family was very dear Hadley; sister Sally Laconia Public Li- she doesn’t agree to with cross-cultural in- discharged from the to him. He is remem- O'Connell; and brother brary offers the film, enter. She gives in, en- cidents and a stiff com- US Navy, he worked bered for all the stories Howard Swain and his “Akeelah and the Bee,” ters the spelling bee, petitive environment, alongside his father in he would talk about wife, Charlotte. as the February selec- and wins. producing a cliff-hang- the plumbing business, during his time in the Calling Hours were tion for the Interna- Moving beyond her er story in this 2006 where he learned his U.S. Navy, the fishing held on Monday, Feb. tional Film Series. The own school in the very film. trade. He then worked trips he took through 4, 2019 from 3 – 6 p.m. at film will be shown on ‘white world’ of com- This is another in 25 years for Bergen and the summers and the the Wilkinson-Beane- Monday, Feb. 4 at 6:15 petitive national spell- the International Film Paterson as a first class time spent with family Simoneau-Paquette p.m. ing bees, Akeelah is Series shown month- welder, while master- during the holidays. He Funeral Home, 164 Akeelah is an tested far beyond what ly from September ing the trade of plumb- enjoyed having coffee Pleasant St., Laconia, 11-year-old girl who she thought she could through June at the La- ing. After retiring from with friends and vis- using the Carriage with much effort and handle. An English conia Public Library. House entrance. encouragement partic- Professor friend of the Check the Internation- A Memorial Service ipates in the Scripps principal, with some al Film Series shelf at followed the calling National Spelling Bee. resistance, finally the library for this and hours at 6 p.m., also at She attends Crenshaw agrees to help her pre- other films shown over the Funeral Home. Middle School, a pre- pare for advancement. the past six years. How to Burial was be held dominantly black Who knew how much on Tuesday, Feb. 5, school in South Los there is to learn about The Laconia Human 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Angeles. She lives with the history of words in Relations Committee Submit New Hampshire State her widowed mother, order to be able to spell is a committee of the Veterans Cemetery, sister, older brothers, all those words never mayor of Laconia dedi- Obituaries & Boscawen. and infant niece. Her heard before! cated to expanding our For those who wish, principal suggests that She meets Javier horizons for the appre- the family suggests she sign up for the Mendez, a 12-year-old ciation of the diversity Announcements that memorial dona- Crenshaw Schoolwide Mexican American found among us and tions may be made Spelling Bee because boy and fellow speller. in the wider world. For To Salmon Press to Belknap County of her excellent spell- He invites her to join more information con- Sportsman’s Associa- ing record. She refus- the spelling club at his tact Len Campbell at Publications tion, PO Box 214, Laco- es, intimidated by the Woodland Hills Middle [email protected]. nia, NH 03247. Obituaries and Announcements Wilkinson-Beane- of special events such as weddings, Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cre- engagements, and anniversaries are mation Services, 164 Emily Curtis of Gilford named to published FREE OF CHARGE in Pleasant St., Laconia, any/all Salmon Press newspapers. is assisting the fam- ily with the arrange- Springfield College Dean's List Obituaries can be sent to: ments. For more infor- [email protected] mation and to view an SPRINGFIELD, dent must have a min- Springfield, Mass., Wedding, engagement, and anniversary online memorial, go to Mass. — Springfield imum semester grade and at its regional announcements are welcome at: www.wilkinsonbeane. College has named point average of 3.500 campuses across the com. Emily Curtis of Gil- for the semester. country. Springfield [email protected] ford to the dean's list Springfield Col- College inspires stu- Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. for academic excel- lege is a private, co- dents through the lence for the fall 2018 educational institu- guiding principles of Please contact Executive Editor term. Curtis is study- tion founded in 1885. its Humanics philoso- Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 111 ing Rehabilitation and Nearly 5,000 students, phy - educating in spir- Disability Studies. including 2,500 full- it, mind, and body for with any questions regarding Criteria for selec- time undergraduate leadership in service the submission process. tion to the dean's list students, study at to others. requires that the stu- its main campus in THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Lakes Cosmetic Institute at Patrick’s Pub Weekly event aims to help local businesses gain visibility

GILFORD — Pat- Let Lakes Cosmetic In- younger, fresher and rick’s Pub and Eatery stitute help you to reju- natural look,” says will host Lakes Cos- venate and rediscover Nunez. metic Institute at their your natural beauty. Begin to preserve weekly networking Jennifer Nunez, a your natural beauty event, Patrick’s “Con- registered nurse and 13- and enter to win a light nect,” on Thursday, year veteran at Lakes chemical peel and a Bo- Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Cosmetic Institute, be- tox treatment for up to When you are look- lieves in educating you 24 units — stay for live ing for advanced skin- on how to achieve beau- music with Mike Rossi. care services and prod- tiful skin via clinically Patrick’s Connect ucts, you can trust the proven medically guid- features local business- experienced team at ed skincare services es and organizations. Lakes Cosmetic Insti- and products that visi- The evening includes tute, a fully accredited bly improve the health complimentary bever- facility providing med- and appearance of your age sampling and raf- ical grade non-surgical skin. fle drawings at 6 and 7 procedures, and are “When you come to p.m., followed by live committed to delivering Lakes Cosmetic Insti- music. an exclusive cosmetic tute, you are putting For more informa- experience. Lakes Cos- your trust in me to tion on Patrick’s Con- metic Institute listens help you achieve natu- nect or to register your to your needs, and part- ral results and optimal own business to be fea- ners with you to create outcomes. Your com- tured at an event, call a custom-tailored treat- fort with me is of the Courtesy 293-0841 or visit www. ment plan to enhance utmost importance, Jennifer Nunez, RN on the left and Sherri Graton -- Come in as clients and leave as friends! patrickspub.com/con- your natural beauty and I can assure that your loyalty and your ic Institute, including and I always offer free nect. and understands the Lakes Cosmetic Insti- word of mouth refer- Botox, fillers, chemical consultations which To learn more about decision to have treat- tute continues to grow rals. I offer many ser- peels, laser hair remov- will provide you a step Lakes Cosmetic Insti- ment is very personal. because of your trust, vices at Lakes Cosmet- al and microneedling, by step individualized tute, please visit lakes- plan to help achieve a cosmetic.com. Acacia Rogers to teach Basics of Lakes of New Hampshire lecture Building Realism in Oils at LRAA Gallery rescheduled for Feb. 25 LACONIA — Amy Species Program coordi- TILTON — Artist Her in-depth classes using various painting building up her skill Smagula, the Limnol- nates activities associat- Acacia Rogers will will teach everything mediums. Her inspi- through practice and ogist/Exotic Species ed with the control and be teaching a fun and from learning about ration mostly comes research to learn the Program Coordinator management of exotic thorough six-week be- pigments and the dif- from nature and the ins and outs of paint- for the New Hampshire aquatic plants, as well ginner’s oil painting ferences between paint beauty of the natural ing. She absolutely Department of Envi- as activities associated course. It will be held brands to the variet- world, with a particu- loves everything about ronmental Services with the implementa- in the LRAA Gallery, ies of bushes and why lar affinity for animals the process of learn- (NHDES), will present tion of education and 120 Laconia Rd. (Tan- certain types work for and wildlife. Her first ing to paint. She now a lecture on “The Lakes volunteer plant monitor- ger Outlets), Suite 132, certain mediums, to memories of artistic in- paints full time, and of New Hampshire: The ing programs. Tilton. Beginning Sat- color mixing, choos- spiration as a child are works alongside many Good, the Bad and the Taylor Community urday, March 2 from ing and transferring of older Disney movies accomplished artists Really Neat,” Monday, is the premiere not-for- 1-4 p.m., dates are as a reference image to and their whimsical, from a colorful array of Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in profit Continuing Care follows: March 9, 16, canvas, what makes a fluid and creative ani- different backgrounds. Taylor Community’s Retirement Communi- 23, and 30, and April good reference image, mation style. Particu- She currently shows Woodside Building. This ty in the Lakes Region. 6. Students will bring building up an image larly the work of Aar- her work in the Ceres free event is open to the Keep up with all our their own supplies. in layers from start to on Blaise, who worked Gallery in Portsmouth, public. Please note this events on Facebook. For Contact Rogers at finish and creating a on moves such as “The and is the Vice Presi- event was originally more information about AcaciaRogers@gmail. complete and beautiful Lion King,” “Mulan,” dent of the Lakes Re- scheduled for Jan. 28, active senior living, vis- com for list of supplies painting to be proud of. “Brother Bear,” and gion Art Association. but was postponed due it our Web site at www. needed. All experience levels “Aladdin,” stood out to To learn more about to illness. taylorcommunity.org, Rogers’ six-week welcome. her. She later includ- Acacia Rogers or to The NHDES Exotic or call 524-5600. painting workshops Acacia Rogers is a ed in her repertoire sign up, e-mail Acacia- promise to be both passionate self-taught portraiture, still life, [email protected] fun and informative artist who, for more and landscape, slow- or visit AcaciaRogers. for anyone interested. than 10 years, worked ly and painstakingly wix.com/Artist. Belknap Mill exhibit spotlights Lakes Region Sled Dog Club

LACONIA — His- ter sporting event. By passion for sled dogs.” the Belknap Mill So- torical photographs 1936, they had certain- She holds fond mem- ciety, visit www.belk- and information on ly achieved that goal; ories of dog training napmill.org or email the Lakes Region Sled “World Championship” with her father, Jim Ly- operations@belknap- Dog Club will be the was added to the title man and family friend, mill.org. featured exhibit in the of the race and at that Keith Bryar II close Belknap Mill’s River- time was the first and to her heart while she side Gallery from Feb. only sled dog race to works on preparations TH 5 – Feb. 28. The exhib- claim that designation. for the race each year. 90 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP it will be open to the The Lakes Region Sled “Generations of the Ly- public Monday-Friday Dog Club was formed in man family have been SLED DOG DERBY 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Satur- 1957 and continues to involved since day one Publish Date: Deadline: days 9 a.m.-4 p.m. offer an incredible an- and my personal goal th th The first sled dog nual sporting event. is to make sure that February 14 February 11 races in Laconia were Jennifer Hollows the accomplishments, held in 1929 and were never had the chance to we’ve made over 90 a series of weekend meet her great grand- years never get forgot- events sponsored by the father, Charles Lyman, ten.” New England Sled Dog the man who estab- This year, the 90th Club. The Laconia Sled lished the sport of sled Annual World Champi- Dog Club was officially dog racing in Laconia. onship Sled Dog Derby $25 formed in 1931, its mis- However, she “assumes will be held Saturday, Business Card sion was to produce and he started it (the La- Feb. 15. For more in- promote sled dog rac- conia Sled Dog Club) formation, please visit $40 Double ing in the Lake City as because, like many of https://www.lrsdc.org. Business Card an annual, major win- us involved, he had a To learn more about FEBRUARY 15-17, 2019 Help us support and bring attention to this great event! Running in Gilford Steamer • Winnisquam Echo Meredith News To place an ad contact Beth Tobyne 603-279-4516 ext. 110 or email at [email protected] A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

MVSB & the Merrimack gathers mittens, donates more than $4,200 to NH Food Bank MEREDITH — Sis- weather items to their of contributing $2 for ter Banks, Meredith annual Mitten Tree each item given, over Village Savings Bank drives. More than 2,100 $4,200 was donated to (MVSB) and Merri- mittens, gloves, hats the NH Food Bank for mack County Savings and scarves were col- use at food pantries in Bank (the Merrimack), lected and distributed the Greater Concord, are grateful for mem- to local schools and Nashua, Seacoast and bers of the communi- non-profits. In keep- Lakes Region areas. ty who donated cold ing with the tradition “The Mitten Tree Lakes Region Community College adds new accelerated LNA class LACONIA — Lakes theory portion will be Census Bureau, this Region Community completed at the col- group is projected to College has added a lege, while the clinical reach 83.7 million in new accelerated Li- portion will be com- the year 2050, almost censed Nursing Assis- pleted at a local health- double in size from the tant (LNA) class, which care facility. LNA’s 2012 level of 43.1 mil- will begin March 25. perform routine nurs- lion. The eight-week class ing-related services to To learn more about was added in response patients in healthcare the LNA course at to high demand in the facilities and clinics, Lakes Region Commu- industry for medical under the training and nity College, contact workers. supervision of a regis- Cathy Weigel at cwei- “We receive calls tered nurse or licensed [email protected]. regularly from medical practical nurse. Du- Lakes Region Com- facilities looking to fill ties of an LNA involve munity College offers clinical positions,’ said provision of direct degrees in 26 program Cathy Weigel, RN LNA care or assistance to areas, certificates Program Coordinator care recipients. LNA in 34 program areas, for the LNA program. nursing-related ser- and workforce devel- “Students successfully vices may include per- opment training for completing this pro- sonal care, nutrition, business and industry. gram will have the op- positioning and trans- Other medical pro- portunity to take their ferring, transporting, grams include Medical Courtesy state competency exam and taking vital signs Assistant, Nursing, Community members supplied plenty of hand-made and store-purchased mittens, hats, gloves and seek employment (i.e. temperature and and EMS. LRCC pro- and scarves for mitten tree drive at MVSB and Merrimack offices. right away. Addition- blood pressure read- vides housing options ally, students who ob- ings. They may work for students, and has is a wonderful win- gions that both banks tual community banks tain employment in a in hospitals, nursing transfer agreements ter tradition we’ve serve. Contributions without stockholders. nursing home licensed homes, as well as at with many four-year been proud to uphold aid in decreasing the They have remained by the Department of home health agencies colleges throughout each year,” said Rick risk of food insecurity steadfast in fostering health and Human Ser- to provide home care, the region, allowing Wyman, President of throughout our com- the economic health vices may be eligible and other medical fa- students to begin their MVSB. ”We are thank- munities. I’m proud and well-being of the for reimbursement of cilities. education at an afford- ful to the many com- we were able to help community for more training and testing A growing need able community col- munity members and in any way possible,” than 150 years, shar- costs.” for LNA’s is being fu- lege, with many trans- non-profits that make added Linda Lorden, ing in the values that The program con- eled by a spike in the fer options to four-year or purchase items and President of the Merri- guide all of their ac- sists of 46 hours of nation’s 65-and-older schools. Lakes Region drop them off at our mack. tions: accountability, classroom theory, and population, otherwise Community College is branches.” Meredith Village mutuality, excellence, 60 hours of clinical, known as the “Baby part of the Community “The NH Food Bank Savings Bank and respect, integrity, for a total of 106 hours Boomers.” According College System of New works with food pan- Merrimack County teamwork and stew- of coursework. The to the United States Hampshire. tries in all of the re- Savings Bank are mu- SEE DONATIONS PAGE A11 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Temple B’Nai Israel announces non-profit partners for 2019 “We Care” events LACONIA — Tem- Lakes Region non-prof- certs to be held on May provide valuable and mental well-being for nity Caregivers pro- ple B’nai Israel (TBI) it agencies. This year, 25 and Oct. 26. important services to their clients through vides assistance by proudly announces the TBI welcomes Lakes Committee Chair, our community as the numerous clinics and caring volunteers to sixth continuous year Region Visiting Nurse Stu Needleman said, need for these types of support groups. Each individuals and fam- of community fund- Association and In- “We are thrilled to be services continues to year the LRVNA pro- ilies in times of need, raising in which the terlakes Community partnering with these grow.” vides approximately at no charge. Services net profits are donated Caregivers as the ben- two agencies and help Lakes Region Vis- 20,000 annual visits to include: transporta- to local and deserving eficiaries of two con- them to continue to iting Nurse Associa- residents in the com- tion, friendly visits, tion has been serving fort of their home. telephone checks, the Lakes Region area Service areas include home chores, service Taylor Community hosting Eric Masterson since 1923 offering a Alton, Center Har- assessments, errands, full range of home care bor, Gilford, Laconia, occasional meals, pri- lecture on The World Famous Hawk Migration and hospice services Melvin Village, Mere- mary caregiver re- as well as rehabilita- dith, Moultonborough, spites, resource refer- LACONIA — Eric vations are required by events on Facebook. For tion services, personal Sandwich, Tuftonboro, ral, and quality of life Masterson has been fas- calling 366-1226, as space more information about care services and well- Wolfeboro. For more experiences. Helping cinated with Bird Migra- is limited. active senior living, vis- ness and community information visit their others to live more ful- tion since he began bird- By day, Masterson it our Web site atwww. programs which are website www.lrvna. filled and active lives ing at age 11. In October works as a Land Spe- taylorcommunity.org, or designed to promote org. is a rewarding mission 2015, he flew to Kekoldi, cialist for the Harris call 524-5600. the health, safety, and Interlakes Commu- SEE WE CARE PAGE A11 Costa Rica to witness Center for Conservation the world famous hawk Education in Hancock, migration that passes New Hampshire, where south through the Cen- he runs the stewardship Dean's, President's List students tral American isthmus. program for the organi- He quickly realized the zation’s approximately story was in the journey, 10,000 acres of conserva- not the destination. tion easements, assists named for UA Fall 2018 Term Join us Tuesday, Feb. with new conservation 19 at 2 p.m. in Taylor projects, and coordinates TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ognize full-time un- The University of UA is dedicated to Community’s Woodside their field trip program. — A total of 12,332 stu- dergraduate students. Alabama, the state's achieving excellence as Masterson tells the He is currently working dents enrolled during The lists do not apply oldest and largest pub- in scholarship, collabo- tale of his own journey, on a book about bird mi- the 2018 fall term at The to graduate students lic institution of high- ration and intellectual following several GPS- gration as told through University of Alabama or to undergraduate er education, is a stu- engagement; providing tagged birds on their the hawks and his jour- were named to the students who take less dent-centered research public outreach and flight south, leaving New ney. Dean's List with an ac- than a full course load. university that draws service to the state of Hampshire by bicycle Taylor Community ademic record of 3.5 or Students on the list in- the best and brightest Alabama and the na- beginning in Septem- is the premiere not-for- above or the President's clude: to an academic com- tion; and nurturing a ber 2016 – final desti- profit Continuing Care List with an academic Bryan Bailey of Gil- munity committed to campus environment nation unknown. This Retirement Communi- record of 4.0 (all A's). ford, Dean's List providing a premier that fosters collegial- free event is open to the ty in the Lakes Region. The UA Dean's and Joseph Lulka of Gil- undergraduate and ity, respect and inclu- public; however, reser- Keep up with all our President's lists rec- ford, Dean's List graduate education. sivity. Martin Luther King Day celebration rescheduled LACONIA — The shire today. Dan Carter annual Rev. Dr. Martin will present a musical Luther King Day Cele- selection. bration, sponsored by Quotes from Dr. King the Laconia Human Re- will be on display on lations Committee, has banners created by the been rescheduled for Laconia High School Sunday, Feb. 10 from 3 Key Club. The Key Club, to 5 p.m., at the Laconia counterpart of the La- Congregational Church. conia Kiwanis Club, is The rescheduling makes a high school student it possible to also recog- run organization. It pro- nize February as Black vides its members with History Month. opportunities to provide Program presenters service, build character, are Dr. Dottie Morris, and develop leadership. Associate Vice Presi- Mayor Ed Engler will dent for Diversity and introduce the celebra- Inclusion at Keene State tion. The Laconia Hu- University and Seifu Ra- man Relations Commit- gassa, Chief, Probation tee is a committee of the Courtesy and Parole Officer, Car- Mayor of Laconia. “Learning to paint with acrylics is a lot of fun and very rewarding,” says Acacia Rogers, who is now holding classes on ‘How roll County. They will As Dr. King said, “We to paint with Acrylics’ at the Lakes Region Art Association Art Gallery, Tanger Mall, Suite 132, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton. “I address the relevance of are All One Humanity!” start with teaching the fundamentals such as color mixing, selecting the right brushes, pre-painting preparation, composition, Dr. King’s life and work, All are welcome to at- how to transfer your drawing onto canvass or any other surface and then focus on helping each student complete a finished painting they’ll be proud of,” she concluded. Students in Acacia’s weekly classes are, from left bottom to right: Nancy Rand, and share what it is like tend! Refreshments will Mary-Jo Gesser, Vicki Kelly, David Huckins, Brian LaRoche and Carolyn Wilson. Centered, middle front of the photo is LRAA to live and work within be served. There is no Vice President and art teacher Acacia Rogers. Anyone, who’d like to learn how to draw, paint watercolors, pastels or acrylics, their African cultural charge for this event. visit the LRAA Gallery, M-S 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and sign-up. heritage in New Hamp- Please join us!

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WildQuest Summer Camp early bird discount available through Feb. 15 LACONIA — Fore- WildQuest Camp days weekly all-camp project, WildQuest Summer casts may be snowy and are filled with outdoor, and so much more. Camp kicks off Monday, frigid but now is the time nature-based activities Campers age 13 and June 24 and runs 9 a.m. for families in the Lakes related to the theme of 14 will enjoy a special- – 4 p.m. Extended care Region to pin down the week. Some of the ly-designed Leaders in is available before and summer plans. Adven- nine weekly themes for Training program. The after camp. The young- turous kids age four – 14 Summer 2019 include LIT program cultivates est campers, age 4 and 5, should look no further Creature Feature, Survi- important leadership may choose half- or full- than Prescott Farm’s vor, Mad Scientists, Kids skills through hands-on day programs. To take WildQuest Summer Can Cook, and more. team-building activities. advantage of the Sum- Camp. Cost-conscious Campers will hone their These young teens devel- mer Camp Early Bird grownups will note that skills in animal and plant op a strong foundation to Discount, families must a 10 percent Early Bird identification, arts and become active citizens, register by Feb. 15. Discount is available crafts, Quests, games, change-makers, and en- For complete informa- through Feb. 15. hands-on learning, a vironmental stewards. tion and to register for Veterans group adds new team member GILFORD — Camp mer Resident Director Resilience, the veterans of Camp Bernadette in support non-profit group, Wolfeboro, Junior High Courtesy is pleased to announce School teacher in Med- Forecasts may be snowy and frigid but now is the time for the addition of a new staff ford, Mass., and for many families in the Lakes Region to pin down summer plans. member. Jennifer Wha- years worked to develop Adventurous kids age four – 14 should look no further than len-Sirois joins the group her family’s electrical Prescott Farm’s WildQuest Summer Camp. Cost-conscious as Vice President for Ad- contracting business in grownups will note that a 10 percent Early Bird Discount is available through Feb. 15. vancement. Burlington, Mass. Her Camp Resilience is goals in her new position Winter (Feb. 25 – March is a designated wildlife the highly successful are to expand the donor 1), Spring (April 22 – 26) viewing area with over support group based base for Camp Resilience, or Summer WildQuest 160 acres of idyllic farm- in New Hampshire but develop new sources of Camp Weeks, visit land, forest and pastures serving veterans from grant funding and build prescottfarm.org. Space open daily, year-round throughout New En- partnerships throughout is limited! to the public including gland who are suffering New England. Prescott Farm is a more than three miles of the lingering effects of “I am excited to use nonprofit 501c3 dedi- woodland, pond and field the visible and invisible my experience to contin- cated to environmental trails, heritage gardens, wounds of war. Using a ue to grow this wonder- education and preser- and a Natural PlayScape, three-pronged approach, ful program that serves vation. For more than as well as Fledglings Na- Camp Resilience helps America’s heroes” stated twenty years, Prescott ture-Based Preschool veterans bounce back in Whalen. Farm has been a desti- and WildQuest summer mind, body and spirit. She makes her home nation for people of all and vacation camps. For The three mainstays of in Burlington, Mass. ages to learn about New more information about the program are outdoor Courtesy with her three children Hampshire wildlife, ecol- Prescott Farm and all experiential learning, life Veterans support group new VP for Advancement, Jennifer and their beloved family ogy, natural history and of its programming and skills training and facil- Whalen-Sirois. dog, Bridie. Ms. Wha- cultural history through ways to help, please visit itated peer to peer coun- ers. fund-raising. She’s ex- len-Sirois invites busi- hands-on public pro- www.prescottfarm.org. seling. The sessions are “On behalf of our cited about this opportu- nesses, civic groups and grams and service learn- Prescott Farm – ex- open to all veterans at no Board of Directors, I am nity to help veterans in individuals interested in ing opportunities in the ploring and preserving cost to the attending vet- delighted to announce a very meaningful way helping New England’s beautiful Lakes Region the natural world, one eran. Sessions are held at the hiring of our new VP and we welcome her as veterans attend Camp of New Hampshire. It adventure at a time. least monthly and last 3-4 for Advancement,” said a member of the Camp Resilience to contact her days in the scenic Lakes Camp Resilience found- Resilience team,” added at jwhalen@camp-resil- Region of New Hamp- er, Kurt Webber, US Webber. ience.org. For more infor- Sweet incentive for shire. All lodging, meals Army (retired). Ms. Whalen’s back- mation about the work of and recreational costs “Jenn Whalen brings ground includes three Camp Resilience and the are covered thanks to to our operation a knowl- years as the Director of positive impact it is mak- unplugging at Patrick’s generous donations and edge of successful busi- Advancement for the St. ing for Veterans, please grants from community ness practices and a Charles School in Wo- visit www.camp-resil- businesses and support- passion for non-profit burn, Mass. She is a for- ience.org. Pub & Eatery GILFORD—Some- will have the option to how, Albert Einstein saw commit to enjoying their it coming. Even though time sans electronics— NH Director of Americans for Prosperity the German physicist phones, tablets, laptops, was born in 1879, he had and even the television. a view into today’s world. (Unplugged is only avail- to address Belknap County Republicans He saw what we all see able in the dining room, daily, countless times. which has no TVs.) LACONIA — The of AFP, and talk about Gov. Chris Sununu. as early as 5:30 pm to so- You’re out with your Those families who Belknap County Repub- AFP’s goals of advocat- Members of the Com- cialize with other mem- family or friends, en- are successful will be re- lican Committee is hold- ing for low taxes and mittee are asked to bring bers. joying an outing—in a warded with an ice cream ing their next monthly limiting the growth of a friend (or two!) to this As has become a museum, a restaurant, Sundae, on which they meeting on Wednesday, government. month’s meeting as the monthly tradition, the or even at home at the can add a variety of top- Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the In addition to hear- Committee is intent on Committee encourages family table. A simple pings themselves. Laconia VFW, 143 Court ing from Mr. Moore, the increasing their mem- its members to continue glance around shows that “Albert really was a St., Laconia. Committee will hear bership with people from to bring non-perishable everyone has their eyes genius. Technology has The Committee is about plans and sub-com- all age groups but in food items for donation cast downward, their fac- begun to consume the pleased to announce mittees that will be orga- particular young Repub- to local food pantries. es often illuminated by a time that people spend to- that Greg Moore, New nized to focus attention licans from 18-40 years For more information brightly lit screen. gether, in person. We see Hampshire Director of on winning the elections of age. Belknap County about the Committee, Perhaps because his it often consuming the Americans for Prosper- in 2020 to gain back a Re- GOP meetings are open please check the Commit- mind understood scien- dining experiences,” says ity, a 501(c)(4) organi- publican majority in the to ALL Republicans and tee’s Web site at www. tific possibilities that Beetle. “With Unplugged, zation, will address the New Hampshire House, like-minded Indepen- BelknapCountyGOP.org ordinary people cannot we hope to give people a Committee. Mr. Moore Senate, and Executive dents. The Committee or send an email to alan. fathom, Einstein knew little incentive to focus will share a brief history Council, and to re-elect suggests that you arrive [email protected]. that, one day, people on those they are seated would be more focused next to and across from, on gaming, reading their instead of those on the emails, or checking the Web.” weather than they would According to a recent be on one another. report by Common Sense He said, “I fear the day Media, the amount of that technology will sur- time children ages 8 and pass our human interac- younger spend on mobile Corner tion. The world will have screens has tripled in a generation of idiots.” four years, from 15 min- House “We aren’t idiots yet, utes a day in 2013, to 48 Inn but it is certainly true minutes a day in 2018. Call for Reservations that the art of conver- And then there’s the 284-6219 sation is getting lost, time adults spend online. Center Sandwich, NH Junction of Rts 109 & 113 pushed aside by schedul- According to an article Dinner: Mon, Wed & Thurs 4:30-9pm Fri &Sat 4:30-10pm ing needs, thoughts that titled “7 Important Rea- Sunday Brunch 11:30 - 2 pm • Sunday Dinner 11:30-9pm • Closed Tuesdays can’t wait, or fear of miss- sons to Unplug and Find ing out,” said Allan Bee- Space,” by Joshua Beck- STORYTELLING Come join us for ... tle, co-owner of Patrick’s er, studies show some DINNER Pub and Eatery. “We rec- mobile device owners THURSDAY • 6:30 PM Every Monday Night ognize this growing trend check their technology 4:30 - 9 pm here at Patrick’s, and we every 6.5 minutes, even Feb 21st $12.50 Adults Ed Fayle $ 8.00$50 Children per agescouple 4-12 want to help give our cus- when they don’t notice Includes Dinner & $25 per person BottleCall 284-6219 of Wine tomers a cyber break.” their phone ringing or vi- Call 284-6219 for reservations. for reservations! Patrick’s has created brating. – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PUB – a simple new program There is value for Friday, February 8 called Sundae Unplugged. people of all ages in dis- Starlight Honeys Customers who visit the connecting. Researchers restaurant on Sundays SEE SUNDAE PAGE A11 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

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She said "We have every drops counts. $210,000 to repair and the yearly budget. fund. Infrastructure Capital a motto at the office We hope that many in resurface the track at Article 5 will put The School Building Reserve Fund from the that a drop in the buck- the community help to Gilford High School. Of $150,000 into the School Roof maintenance Cap- June 30 unrestricted et, even the smallest, fill our bucket and can this, $20,000 will come Buildings an Mainte- ital Reserve Fund will fund balance. The fund eventually will get us a be part of this special from a donation from nance Capital Reserve receive $62,500 with currently has $60,000, bucketful of support… fundraiser." the Gilford PTA and Fund, which will come the passage of Article and the next anticipat- leave $190,000 to come from the June 30 un- 6. This money will also ed technology project from general taxation. reserved fund balance come from the June is updating the school CANDIDATES (Continued from Page A1) A World Language and not from taxes. 30 unrestricted, sur- district's wireless in- from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The Tuesday, Feb. 5, after teacher position would The next major project plus fund balance and frastructure at a cost town deliberative ses- our press deadline for be added to the district will be renovating the not from taxes. The of $182,000 in the 2021- sion was scheduled for this week’s edition. with the approval of locker room at Gilford article states the next 2022 school year. Article 4. The article High School that as roofing projects are at Article 7 is a citi- asks for $89,199 sala- built in 1974 at an esti- GES and GHS to take zen's petition to change VOLUNTEERS (Continued from Page A3) ries and benefits to add mated cost of $870,000. place in the 2023-2024 the date of the school Dave was intro- Corrine Alami of Mer- a teaching position for The project includes school year and in the district elections from duced to the other edith. Together, these a new World Language taking out asbestos 2024-2025 school year. the second Tuesday side of the coin in 2017 drivers make sure no- Program at Gilford material. The locker The total project has in March to the Sec- when doctors discov- body has to go through Elementary and Mid- room is safe now, but an estimated cost of ond Tuesday in May. ered a tumor in his cancer alone. dle School. The article this is a project school $800,000, currently the The school board and wife Barbara’s sinus- This year, an es- states that this will officials would rather fund has $125,000. selectmen will hold a es. A cancer diagnosis timated 8,610 New be an ongoing annual were completed sooner Article 7 will put public hearing on this is always a terrifying Hampshire residents appropriation funded than later. Currently $30,000 into the School matter on Feb. 19. event in a person’s will be diagnosed with from taxes as part of there is $150,000 in the Buildings technology life, but Barbara and cancer and for some, Dave were able to take getting to treatments comfort in their con- can be their biggest NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) nections to the com- roadblock. A success- munity, and the tight ful transportation as- A couple of times cit- ornithologist, bent on relax in these seats, And faster. knit group of Road sistance program can izens (in other words, making all birds her stretch out, turn one ---Weekday fare is Drivers they had come be a tremendous, po- taxpayers and voters) field of expertise, gets way and sit on your leg, $16.50 (adults); kids to know and trust. Just tentially life-saving as- tried to ask questions hung up on the wood- and then turn the other and seniors ride for as they had done for set to the community. or at least broach the peckers and never way and do the same. half-fare. all the patients they “Every day, thou- subject of how we treat leaves. In sum, you can read ---The train is clean, had served through sands of cancer pa- coyotes (abysmally, as Their behavior a book very comforta- quiet and comfortable, the years, these Road tients need a ride to a matter of fact, worse ranges from nice to bly, just like at home, and seats around 300. to Recovery drivers and from their treat- than rats at the dump). nuisance to nefarious. which you certainly It’s about two and a were quick to rally ments,” said Jordan At one meeting, a Com- They are, for example, can’t do shoe-horned half hours to Boston. around them and offer McCormick, program missioner vowed, quite the second-worse crea- into an airplane seat. There are five trains a them the same support manager, American audibly and proudly, tors of messes around ---If you want to day. in return. Cancer Society. “Even that there’d be no dis- bird-feeders, first hon- take a cribbage board ---Two railroad “For me, it was a the best treatment cussion on coyotes ors going to squirrels. or just a deck of cards tracks can carry as combination of help can’t work if a can- as long as he held the (This is according to along (we’re back on many people as 16 in many ways. These cer patient can’t get chair. And people who my own personal sin- the train now), each lanes of highway. No- drivers know what it’s there.” had taken great pains gle-site survey.) booth at the Downe- body has yet found a like to go through an Volunteer drivers to plan around kids The flicker is tech- aster Cafe has a table. more fuel-efficient way uncertain time in their are needed across New and jobs to be there nically a woodpecker. I The food is frozen fare, to move goods and peo- life. Most of them have Hampshire to help were denied the oppor- guess we can all just go nuked and/or put on ple than a steel wheel either been through give cancer patients a tunity to speak. figure on that one. But the griddle, but it’s rolling on a steel rail. a cancer diagnosis much-needed ride. The New Hampshire the best-known, or per- good. When Amtrak themselves or have Society screens and Fish and Game has haps the most romanti- stocks up on hotdogs, +++++ had a family mem- trains all volunteer always been known cized woodpecker call- for example, it buys ber or close friend go drivers and coordi- for its politeness, fair- ing New Hampshire the best (big, flavorful ---Perhaps it’s be- through it. They can nates the rides for pa- ness, and even (can home is the pileated and juicy). cause my grandfather offer support and en- tients. Drivers donate you believe?) sense of woodpecker, far big- ---Back at your seat, Harrigan was a 44-year couragement. It was their time, use of their humor. The commis- ger than the others and you can use the fold- track hand and section really comforting to vehicle, and can pro- sioners of late, howev- known for its strange down table from the foreman for the Boston know that other peo- vide as many rides as er, have inexplicably cry and dipsy-do flight. seat in front of you for & Maine, or perhaps ple have gone through they want. left more than a few It looks very much like reading, snacks and it’s because when I was the same experiences All drivers must members of the public its slightly larger and lunch. And you have a spending summers and they reassured me have a current, valid and media with a foul mysterious cousin, the huge picture window with the Harrigan that there was a light driver’s license, good taste in their mouths, ivory billed woodpeck- right next to your seat. grandparents, Lisbon at the end of the tun- driving record, access something the hun- er, which has long been ---Unlike many of had seven passenger nel,” commented Shea. to a safe and reliable dreds of hard-working, considered extinct but Amtrak’s other trains, trains a day. Whatever Killen and Shea vehicle, regular desk- good-humored people which dedicated bird- where the “scenery” the way, I’ve got an un- have an incredible top, laptop, or tablet who make the Depart- ers insist has been features worse than dying soft spot for pas- community of drivers computer access, and ment go can ill afford. seen in the swamps of awful trash and litter- senger rail to this day. around them, includ- proof of car insurance. Mississippi and adjoin- ing until you get out ---Most of all, I like ing Ed Goucher, Don +++++ ing states. in the countryside, the way Amtrak lays Oullette, John Walker, To learn more about there’s no trash along it right on the line on and John Wooley of volunteering for the In my search +++++ Maine’s tracks---until the alleged evil word Laconia; Cindy Deal Road To Recovery pro- through desktop rub- you get closer to Bos- “subsidy”: “As with all of New Hampton; and gram, visit cancer.org. ble, I came upon some A column I wrote ton. You’d think that modes of public trans- notes I’d written a about a ride on the neighborhood resi- portation, the Downe- while back for a column Downeaster, Maine’s dents, instead of adopt- aster requires ongoing TEAMS (Continued from Page A5) on woodpeckers. New Amtrak train from ing a highway, would public financing.” Hampshire is home to Freeport to Boston, adopt a railroad. friends.” Kelly said over the five: the downy, hairy, didn’t have enough ---Speed is deter- (This column runs The team was one of past 10 years the tour- three-toed, and pileat- room for everything, mined by how heavy in newspapers from the first ones to play in nament has gotten ed woodpeckers, and meaning, as they say the rails are and how Concord to Quebec and the Pond Hockey Clas- “bigger and better.” the yellow-bellied sap- in the movies, that well the curves are parts of Maine and sic. Kelly said that first “It just went by in sucker. some of it wound up on banked. Longer, high- Vermont. Catch us on year was “chaos, but it a blink,” Kelly said of I can easily under- the cutting-room floor. er, and heavier steel Facebook. Letters must was great.” the past 10 years. stand how a budding It is information I’m rails allow higher include phone numbers loathe to let go: speeds. Amtrak says in case of questions and ---The train has free it’s keeping its Downe- are welcome at camp- DONATIONS (Continued from Page A8) wi-fi throughout. aster moving along at guyhooligan@gmail. ---“Spacious seat- 79 miles an hour, but I com or 386 South Hill ardship. Contoocook, Hooksett tral NH since 1869. To ing” is an understate- always write it “80” be- Road, Colebrook, NH The Merrimack or Nashua, call 800- learn more, visit any ment. You can actually cause I know it’s true. 03576.) has been serving the 541-0006 or visit them- of the local branch of- people, businesses, errimack.com. fices located in Alton, SUNDAE (Continued from Page A10) non-profits and mu- MVSB celebrates Ashland, Center Har- nicipalities of Cen- its 150th anniversa- bor, Gilford, Laconia, have found that one in observations of others’ rick’s is about family and tral and Southern NH ry this year, serving Meredith, Moulton- three people feel more family happiness, to body friends and building com- since 1867. To learn the people, business- borough, Plymouth, dissatisfied with their image, to vacation desti- munity. We hope people more, visit any of the es, non-profits and Portsmouth or Wolfe- lives after spending time nations. will use a visit to our Sun- local branch offices lo- municipalities of the boro, call 800-922-6872 on Facebook, as the op- Beetle says, “We say, dae Unplugged as a way cated in Bow, Concord, Lakes Region and Cen- or visit mvsb.com. portunity for envy pres- just tune into your own to focus on human con- ents itself on social media life and stay there, as of- nections—and enjoy a in a variety of ways, from ten as you are able. Pat- delicious dessert to boot.” WE CARE (Continued from Page A9) he ilford Teamer to which Community and Sandwich, New centrally located right T G S : Caregivers is strongly Hampshire. For more on Route 25 in Mere- The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! committed. In the past information visit their dith. 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Michigan, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. and everywhere in between swarmed to Meredith for three days of hock- ey, camaraderie and fun. Teams checked in on Thursday and played regular games on Friday and Saturday. The tour- ney ended with playoffs on Sunday followed by an awards ceremony for the winning teams. Throughout the weekend, teams, sup- porters, and spectators gathered on the ice to watch the games, enjoy some drinks and food, watch live music on the Bank of NH Pavilion Stage, and take part in fun events like the Bub- ble Hockey Tournament Erin Plummer and the Labatt Blue Zone The Stanley Cup makes a special appearance at the New Erin Plummer among others. England Pond Hockey Classic's 10th anniversary celebration. Boston Beauties take on Fromage. The Pond Hockey Classic started in 2010 He said many things seven years. Crowder and has grown over the have evolved such as said the company has past decade to become “the size of the event, been a big supporter of a tradition for its thou- how the teams have em- the tournament since sands of participants. braced it.” the beginning. Some By Saturday after- Crowder said it is local sponsors include noon, Pond Hockey amazing to know they The Common Man, Mill Classic founder Scott have one of the largest Falls, Laconia Harley Crowder said the week- pond hockey tourna- Davidson, Eastern Pro- end was going great so ments in the country. pane, Bank of NH Pavil- far. There were some ion, and MB Tractor and “It's amazing to think new divisions this year. Equipment. about how it's been 10 Crowder said they are The tournament years,” Crowder said. always looking at ways works with its official Crowder said he nev- they can make the tour- nonprofit partner Re- er imagine when he first ney more competitive store Sports, an organi- thought of the concept and tweak the structure zation takes used sport- that this was going to of the divisions with ev- ing goods and gives them be an event that has run ery new year. He said to kids to widen their ac- this long. he thought the changes cess to sports. “Took a lot of hard were “mostly well re- In honor of the 10th work and a lot of people ceived.” anniversary, the tourna- supporting it,” Crowder Labatt Blue has been ment had a big celebra- Erin Plummer said. the title sponsor for tion at Church Landing Some intense hockey action with Paddy’s and Young Guns.

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JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING Sydni Lehr was the winner in the GS and slalom last week. Colton Workman was the top male skier for Gilford last week. Lehr sweeps WAR giant slalom and slalom BY BOB MARTIN ford High School ski girls' team had a great coming in second in [email protected] team competed at Gun- showing by winning the slalom race. GILFORD – The Gil- stock last week and the the giant slalom and For the girls' team

JOSHUA SPAULDING Hannah Lord rips around a gate for Gilford last week at Gunstock. BOB MARTIN in giant slalom, Sydni 1:40.35. Mitchell Townsend was second in the paintball race at Gunstock. Lehr was the winner The boys' team with a time of 51.14. placed sixth in the gi- Shealagh Brown was ant slalom and were fourth with a time of led by Colton Work- 54.46; Kendall Jones man who was fifth with was eighth in 55.74; a time of 51.22. Max Hannah Lord was 10th Stephan was 17th with in 56.43 and Michelle a time of 1:00.46; Aus- Gallant was 27th in tin Milligan was 31st in 1:16.40. 1:11.88 and Aiden Mc- In the slalom, Lehr Bey was 34th in 1:14.55. was also the winner In slalom, Gilford with a time of 55.85. placed sixth and were Right behind her in led by Workman's third place was Brown fourth place finish and with a time of 57.46. a time of 55.65. McBey Lord was 13th in 1:13.51 was 26th in 1:48.92. and Gallant was 23rd in

BOB MARTIN Zach Ennis pushes through the course at Gunstock last week. Genakos skis and shoots to win at Gunstock

BY BOB MARTIN skiers from Belmont [email protected] and Gilford participated GILFORD – Nordic SEE NORDIC PAGE B2

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BOB MARTIN Katiana Gamache tosses the shot put for Gilford at the indoor track state meet. Gilford wraps up indoor track season BY BOB MARTIN The 4X200-meter with a time of 1:59.10. the Fraser sisters and In the shot put, Kati- with a toss of 25 feet, [email protected] relay team was 12th It included Ramsey, Reese Clark. ana Gamache was 12th three inches. HANOVER – The Division 2 state in- door track meet took place at Dartmouth Golden Eagle girls push past St. Thomas College on Sunday, and several athletes BY BOB MARTIN upend St Thomas on ter, outscoring St. Allison Carr had 12 Cole was outstand- from Gilford compet- [email protected] the road,” said coach Thomas 21-14 and took points, Abigail O'Con- ing for the Gold- ed. GILFORD – The Gil- Rick Forge. “(Rea- a 28-22 lead at the half. nor and Shelby Cole en Eagles with six In the 55-meter ford girls' basketball gan) McIntire hit four St. Thomas came out each had 10 points, and three-pointers in a hurdles, Emma Ram- team had a hard fought three-pointers in- hot in the third quar- Hannah Perkins had 24-point showing. Per- sey placed 13th with a battle against St. Thom- cluding two down the ter, outscoring Gilford eight points. kins added 12 points. time of 10.08. as last week and thanks stretch to lead Gilford.” 25-15, but the Golden One day later, Gil- “Gilford stayed with In the 300 meters, to a strong fourth quar- It was a tight game Eagles regrouped and ford took on rival La- the Wildcats for the Natalie Fraser was ter, the Golden Eagles from the beginning outscored St. Thomas conia and were dom- first half, cutting a fifth with a time of came away with a 60-57 with St. Thomas lead- 17-10 to take the win. inated in a 59-38 loss. 15-point deficit to five 43.94. Brianna Fraser win on Jan. 28. ing 8-7 after one quar- McIntire had 18 Laconia jumped out to in the second quarter was eighth with a time “Gilford mounted a ter, but Gilford took points to lead the way an early 26-12 lead after but couldn't maintain of 45.86. fourth quarter run to over the second quar- for the Golden Eagles. one quarter and nev- the pace in dropping er looked back, lead- a 67-42 decision,” said ing every stage of the Forge. “Gilford is now game. Cole was the top 7-7 on the season and Lakes Region Lacrosse registration is now open scorer for Gilford with will need to win at least 12 points. Allison Carr two of their remaining Officials and coaches also sought had 11 points in the four contests to stay in loss. playoff contention.” REGION — Registra- The club is a member org. If you have ques- The Lakes Region La- “Gilford could not Next for Gilford is tion for Lakes Region of the New Hampshire tions about the Lakes crosse Club is helping keep up the pace with a home game against Lacrosse is open now Youth Lacrosse Associ- Region Lacrosse Club, the NH Youth Lacrosse the hot shooting D-2 Mascoma Valley on through March 15 for all ation (www.nhyla.org). registration, or you are Association recruit of- Sachems, who hit nine Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. interested athletes. The The club’s home field is interested in becoming ficials/referees for the three-pointers on the The boys' basketball Lakes Region Lacrosse the Meadows Complex a lacrosse coach, e-mail 2019 season, this is a night and cruised to team had three games Club is open to girls and in Gilford. [email protected]. paid opportunity rang- a decisive win,” said last week and went 1-3. boys grades one through Lacrosse is a fast- Practices begin in mid- ing from $35-$65 per Forge. On Jan. 28, the Golden eight of all abilities who paced spring sport; new March and are held 2-3 game. All lacrosse offi- On Feb. 1, the Gold- Eagles beat St. Thomas reside in the Lakes players are welcomed times per week. Eight cials must be at least 15 en Eagles traveled to Aquinas 59-55, but the Region of New Hamp- and encouraged to sign regularly scheduled years of age by April 1. Fall Mountain and suf- next day Gilford trav- shire’s surrounding up. Last year, more league games occur on Training sessions are fered another loss, 67- eled to rival Laconia towns that do not cur- than 165 youth athletes Sundays and an occa- held around the state 42. Fall Mountain came and lost 52-45. Two days rently have a youth la- began or continued the sional Saturday, begin- with a Lakes Region out firing, leading 15-5 later the Golden Eagles crosse program. Partic- development of their ning April 7 through course scheduled in after one, and while lost a heartbreaker 67- ipants include residents skills, sportsmanship mid-June. Approximate- Wolfeboro on Sunday, Gilford evened things 66. Gilford's record fell of Alton, Center Harbor, and knowledge of the ly one half of the games March 10, and March 17. up in the second quar- to 4-8 on the season. Gilford, Gilmanton, Bel- culture and tactics of are held locally, while For complete details on ter, the third quarter Next for the boys' bas- mont, Meredith, Moul- lacrosse. Registration the other games require becoming a referee, go was all Fall Mountain, ketball team is Masco- tonborough, Northfield, can be completed at travel to host towns in to http://www.NHYLA. who outscored Gilford ma Valley on the road Sanbornton and Tilton. http://www.lrlacrosse. New Hampshire. org. 18-6. at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. PMHS seeking volleyball coach ALTON — Prospect varsity volleyball coach. contact Athletic Direc- Mountain High School Anyone looking for tor Corey Roux at 875- in Alton is in search of a more information can 3800.

Valentines Day NORDIC (Continued from Page B1) in the annual paintball race was won by Gil- Ian Lofblad was 25th in race involving 400 high ford's Vanessa Gena- 22:43; Scott Kulcsar was Edition school and middle school kos with a time of 16:24. 26th in 22:45; Haukur skiers from 20 schools. Third was Catherine Karlsson was 28th in For the boys' race, Stow in 17:20. 23:04; Clark Blackwelder Zach Ennis of Belmont In the middle school was 37th in 24:02 and Ben High School took the boys' race, Patrick Gan- Williams placed 53rd in top spot in 12:42 while dini was second with a 27:48. Mitchell Townsend of time of 16:20; Aiden Bon- In the girls' middle Gilford High School was daz was third with a time school race, Madeline Deadline: February 11th 12pm second in 13:44. of 16:42; William Riley of Burlock was ninth with Caleb Duggan of Gun- GNA was ninth in 18:59 a time of 23:57; Megan th stock Nordic Associa- and Alden Townsend Legro was 13th with a Running: February 14 tion was fifth in 14:57 was 10th in 19:03. time of 24:58; Emilia Bar- and Matthew Paluszek Henry Stow was 12th lock was 27th in 27:02; was 58th with a time of in 20:25; Karson Genakos Maria Tilley was 44th 20:53. was 13th in 20:26; Carter in 28:54 and Kailey Bean A great way to promote your The high school girls' Forest was 16th in 21:25; was 52nd in 30:17. specials, menus, events or coupons! Contact Beth Today! [email protected] 279-4516 ext.110 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Bulldogs' win streak snapped by undefeated General Hawks

BY BOB MARTIN [email protected] LACONIA – The Bel- mont/Gilford hockey team had an eight-game winning streak snapped last week, but it took a top notch performance in overtime by undefeated John Stark-Hopkinton to do it, and coach Jason Parent saw positives in the game despite the 3-2 loss. “It was a great effort by the B/G players to battle for three plus peri- ods, and it was a win for us and we are moving BOB MARTIN forward believing that,” Ben Muthersbaugh scores said Parent of the game for Belmont/Gilford in a 3-2 that took place on Jan. 30. overtime loss against John The Bulldogs struck Stark last week. first on an unassisted BOB MARTIN goal by Ben Muthers- (Left) Troy Gallagher has been baugh with 11:21 remain- a main source of production ing in the first period. all season for the Bulldogs. John Stark-Hopkinton assists credited to Muth- responded with just over ersbaugh and Parent. four minutes left in the pe- Cam Jarvi scored with riod to tie the game at 1-1. 13:20 left in the second The game stayed tied to take a 2-0 lead, with until the third period assists by Troy Gallagh- when John Stark-Hopkin- er and Joey Blake. With ton's Nolan Sauer scored 9:30 left Blake scored with an assist by Paul with assists by Jarvi and Molner. With 2:55 left in Trevor Chassie. Con- the third period, Muth- Val-Conant's lone goal ersbaugh scored again to came in the third period tie the game 2-2. The goal but it was too little too was assisted by Hayden late. Parent and Liam Lacey. The win gave B/G a 9-5 The overtime period record and the Bulldogs was hard fought on both are looking at the final sides and the visitors four games of the season took the win with a game and eying the playoff pic- winning goal by Brett ture. Patnode with 3:15 left. It “B/G is hoping to fin- was assisted by Sauer ish strong and go into and Ethan Molner. the playoffs with a lot of The win kept John confidence,” said coach Stark-Hopkinton unde- Parent. feated and put Belmont/ Next up for the Bull- Gilford at 8-5 on the sea- dogs is Sanborn at Mer- son. rill Fay Arena in Laconia The Bulldogs bounced for a 5:15 p.m. matchup back nicely with a 3-1 win on Feb. 9. over ConVal-Conant on Feb. 2. Griffin Tondreau BOB MARTIN (Left) Hayden Parent shoots scored in the first period the puck for Belmont/Gilford to take the lead 1-0, with against John Stark. Registration open A step forward toward Tokyo 2020 for Bicycle Hillclimb SPORTING 2018, I stayed in what a priority for me and I rience. was essentially an looked around for what I am grateful for all PINKHAM NOTCH Tin Mountain Conser- CHANCE apartment, which had was the best option. I those that have helped — Registration for this vation Center provides three different rooms, found seven or eight me make my first two year’s Mt. Washington environmental and rec- a common area, a hotels with prices less Olympic experiences Auto Road Bicycle Hill- reational education for By JOSHUA SPAULDING kitchen and two bath- than $100 a night and a reality. It’s through climb opened Feb. 1. children, schools and I mentioned a few rooms. Both had their then narrowed it down much generous sup- Beginning on that date, families in communities weeks ago that I had advantages and disad- from there, looking at port from many people cyclists who wish to in the White Mountains been approved for cre- vantages, but in both how far they are from that I have been able compete in this historic and the Mt. Washington dentials for the Tokyo cases, the housing was the Main Press Center to travel to Russia and bike race to the summit Valley. 2020 Summer Olym- located in the media (which is where I’ve South Korea. I still ha- of the highest peak in First held in 1972, the pics. This will be my village, with all of the spent lots of time the ven’t decided how to the northeastern Unit- Hillclimb begins at the first time covering the media grouped togeth- last two Olympics), make this trip work, ed States can sign up at base of the 7.6-mile Mt. Summer Olympics, er. and what kind of ame- but I am expecting that https://www.mwarbh. Washington Auto Road as my past two Olym- In Tokyo, the ac- nities are offered at at some point I will set org. This event is the and finishes at the moun- pic experiences were commodation situa- each hotel. up a GoFundMe page only opportunity to cycle tain’s peak, 6,288 feet during the winter tion is much different. Our media housing and I’ve kept my Olym- the Auto Road, which is above sea level. Ranked months. Instead of staying in a includes breakfast but pic bank account open otherwise closed to bicy- amateur cyclists, aspir- This past week, I media village, we will I was also looking for at TD Bank in Wolfe- cles. Registration starts ing professional riders, took the next step to- all be staying in exist- a place that has a laun- boro. Moving forward at $150 plus fundraising. mountain bikers, tri- ward the trip to Japan ing hotels throughout dromat and/or laun- I will keep people ad- Entrants may also par- athletes, extreme sports becoming a reality the city. The Tokyo dry service to make vised if they are inter- ticipate in the practice enthusiasts and other next summer. I filled Organizing Commit- sure doing that simple ested. ride, held on July 14. (The cyclists with strong out the forms request- tee set aside rooms in task was easy. Once Finallly, have a practice ride is limited to legs and determination ing the accommoda- numerous hotels for I narrowed things great day, Elizabeth 300 participants.) Ques- annually challenge the tions for the two-plus media to stay in and down, I had to select Adams. tions about registration Auto Road’s steep grade weeks for the Games. when I was approved three different choices may be sent to joliver@ – an average of 12 per- This isn’t a huge step, for credentials, the for accommodations Joshua Spaulding tinmountain.org. cent, rising to 22 percent since the accommo- committee sent along and once I did that, I is the Sports Editor This year’s Mt. Wash- at the finish – and Mt. dations aren’t official a list of hotels. filed the forms online for the Granite State ington Hillclimb will be Washington’s unpredict- until I make my first I spent a bunch of and sent them in to the News, Carroll Coun- part of the United States able weather, in what payment, but this was time last week pour- organizing committee. ty Independent, Mer- Hillclimb Series orga- is widely known as one indeed at least a step ing over the different I then spent a lit- edith News, Gilford nized by past Mt. Wash- of the toughest bicycle forward heading to- hotels, looking to find tle more time looking Steamer, Winnisquam ington Hillclimb winner climbs anywhere in the ward Tokyo. what made the most over the manuals that Echo, Plymouth Re- Phil Gaimon. Consisting world. Tokyo is differ- sense to me. In both So- were available, check- cord-Enterprise, Little- of 5-6 races nationwide, The race starts in six ent than the first two chi and PyeongChang, ing out the transpor- ton Courier, Newfound Mt. Washington is poised waves, beginning with Olympics that I attend- my main priority was tation system (we get Landing, Coos County to be the only East Coast the elite riders at 8:30 ed. In Sochi in 2014, my pricing and Tokyo transit cards in addi- Democrat, Berlin Re- race in the series. a.m. and followed by five accommodations in was no different. Since tion to the normal bus- porter and The Baysid- The Mt. Washington more waves at five-min- media housing were in paying for the trip is es), the media center er. He can be reached Auto Road Bicycle Hill- ute intervals. In the case what was essentially probably different on services and more. I at josh@salmonpress. climb is the main annual of extremely adverse a hotel room. 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BY BOB MARTIN Courtesy [email protected] (Left) Last week was the final WHITE RIVER regular season meet of for seniors Jennie Gannon, Karly JUNCTION, Vt. – The Sanborn, Moritz Lietz, Maggie Gilford High School McNeil and Lexi Boisvert. swim team traveled to the final regular sea- time of 6:49.61. Sikoski son meet on Jan. 30. placed fifth in 6:54.84 The 200-yard medley In the boys' 100-yard team was sixth with freestyle, Plourde was a time of 2:19.95. The 15th with a time of team consists of Claire 1:17.85. Bartley, Lauren Sikos- In the girls' 200-yard ki, Grace Shoemaker freestyle relay, Gil- and Cyndal VanSteens- ford teams placed 11th burg. The second med- and 12th with times ley team placed 13th of 2:10.34 and 2:17.38 with a time of 2:53.89. respectively. Anther That team was Mad- Gilford team was 17th ison Heyman, Karly with 2:41.48. Sanborn, Angie Bon- In the girls' 100-yard nell and Elena Uicker. backstroke, Bartley In the girls' 200-yard was ninth with a time free, Alexa Leonard of 1:14.91. Barley and was 10th with a time Uicker were 16th and of 2:51.95. Eastman 17th respectively with was 11th with a time of times of 1:36.52 and 2:54.91 and Uicker was 1:39.52. 13th with 3:10.81. Some significant In the boys' 200-yard drops in time includ- free, Moritz Lietz was ed Eastman in the 200- sixth in 3:01.09 and yard freestyle where Neal Miller was 10th in she shaved three sec- 3:04.51. onds off her best; Leon- In the girls' 200-yard ard with six seconds off intermediate, Lau- her 200-yard freestyle rel Gingrich was fifth time; Uicker with five with a time of 2:37.53. seconds off the 200-yard Bartley was eighth in freestyle time; Ging- Courtesy rich with 10 seconds off Claire Bartley swims the breaststroke for Gilford. her 200-yard individual 2:53.60. Plourde was 20th in medley time; Shoemak- In the girls' 50-yard 34.38. er with five seconds off free, VanSteensburg In the girls' 100-yard her 500-yard freestyle was 12th in 30.18; Sikos- free, Gingrich was time and Pingol with ki was 15th with a time fourth with a time of two seconds off her 100- of 31.66 and Leonard 1:00.26; VanSteensburg yard freestyle time. was 21st in 33.56. was 15th in 1:09.62 and Gingrich qualified In the boys' 50-yard Gannon was 19th with for the state meet in freestyle. Lietz was a time of 1:20.03. the 200-yard individual 17th with a time of In the girls' 500-yard medley, and has now 32.95; Miller was 18th freestyle, Shoemak- qualified for all events in 33.39 and Griffin er was fourth with a for the state meet.

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