AUGUST 5, 2010 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Three young women honored for saving a life BY LAUREN TINER exemplary action. [email protected] Beland said this was the The three young life- second time this year he has guards initially responsible been able to present someone for saving Cathy Mohol- with this award for bravery land’s life at Ellacoya State during a medical emergency. Park in Gilford July 17 were “They recognized the in- honored for their heroic ef- cident at hand … It’s an ex- forts as the victim and her ample of how a multi-tier husband, Paul Moholland, emergency medical system looked on with gratitude. can be successful when all A life saving award cere- the pieces come together,” mony was held on Thursday said Beland. morning in the very place It was reported that on Ju- Moholland, of Barrington, ly 17, Moholland’s husband could have potentially lost his wedding ring in the drowned if the girls hadn’t water during their visit at spotted her in the shallow the beach. Moholland swam waters of Lake Win- away from her husband to nipesaukee and acted as search in the shallower wa- quickly as they did. ters. Already seizure prone, College student Catherine a wave splashed her in the Jennison of Belmont, an off- face, shocking her body and duty lifeguard at the time, triggering a seizure, which aided in Moholland’s rescue PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER caused her to fall into the wa- along with college student The three lifeguards Catherine Jennison, Mackenzie Hurst, and Jordan Drolet stand with Cathy Moholland, who almost nearly drowned in the shal- ter face first, almost unno- Mackenzie Hurst of Gilford low waters of Winnipesaukee in July, and her husband Peter Moholland. ticed. and high school senior Jor- Paul Moholland himself dan Drolet of Barnstead, Hampshire State Parks and dress the girls on their note- py to be here to represent the forts on Saturday,July 17. We only realized his wife had both on the clock. Recreation Department su- worthy actions. state, and to honor and thank have many great employees disappeared into the water Mike Houseman, New pervisor, was the first to ad- “I am very proud and hap- the lifeguards for their ef- and this incident exempli- when Hurst blew her whistle fies what we are all about,” three times and the girls ran said Houseman, who pre- into the water with a flota- Governor’s Island speed limit lowered to 25 mph sented a certificate of appre- tion device to drag Mohol- BY LAUREN TINER Markland and Department of and Morgan said several oth- shadowing effect during the ciation to each lifeguard. land out. [email protected] Public Works Director Shel- er issues have been taken in- summer months, and make Gilford Town Administra- Hurst and Drolet had no- The Board of Selectmen don Morgan presented a re- to account. it even more difficult to drive tor Scott Dunn then present- ticed that Moholland hadn’t OK’d a request to alter the port to the board last Wednes- “During our cruise, we at 30 mph as safely as possi- ed a certificate of recogni- surfaced from the water for a speed limit from 35 mph to 25 day night, outlining their went around the island at 30 ble, especially considering tion to the girls on behalf of while, and after one woman mph on Governor’s Island af- continuous study and recom- mph. I had to be on my A- an abundance of sharp turns the town. Gilford Fire Chief screamed and another went ter both the town and its res- mendation to change Gover- game, aware, and cautious to and hills on the roads. John Beland presented the idents expressed safety con- nor’s Island and all of its sur- get all the way around the is- “When we slowed down to recipients with an award of SEE HONORED PAGE A9 cerns about many of the is- rounding roads to 25 mph. land,” said Markland. 25 mph, it was a lot more land’s narrow, winding Although the current During their test drive, manageable, and only a 5 roads. speed, 35 mph, met all state they also noticed that many mph difference,” said Mark- Commercial areas Gilford Fire Chief John standards, both Markland of the large oak trees cause a land. “I didn’t even realize we may be target for new were driving 25 mph,” added Morgan. “I was a little ap- prehensive at 30 and would- wetland regulations n’t be surprised if home- BY LAUREN TINER area, and then the Gilford owners in the area agreed [email protected] Commons on Sawmill Road, with us.” A new sub-division of the a commercial zone, and ap- They also took into con- Planning Board, a Wetland plied the Conservation Com- sideration the low salt areas Buffer Committee, has re- mission’s proposal as is in a during the winter months to ported back to the board for test run. avoid an overload of sodium the first time on negotiating “We took the 50 foot buffer chloride from leaking into the terms of a 50 foot wetland and applied it to the wetlands the lake, even more reason to buffer setback proposed by (on Young Road) and we lost lower the speed limit. the Conservation three lots,” said Morgen- Walkers and joggers are Commission. stern. “The problem with 50 also a concern on Governor’s The Conservation Com- feet is that it’s not a linear Island roads, where many mission proposed the addi- change, and we wondered people prefer to be outdoors, tion of this 50 foot wetland what good a 50 foot setback walking their dogs or getting setback ordinance in March would do.” in their daily exercise. 2010 elections, although the The Gilford Commons COURTESY PHOTO Jack McDevitt of the Gov- article did not receive would have lost about half of Gilford Community Church youth members and volunteers Rick Nelson, Sarah Cook, Kelsey Buckley, Mary ernor’s Island Club said he enough votes to pass, and one of their buildings if the Snow, Catherine Buckley, Rebecca Cook, Emily Watson, Dan Dormody, Scott Hodsdon, Abby Ross, Jack Athanas, Jesse Ross, Richie Edson, Erich Berghahn, and Judy Cook stand for a group photo during their mis- shares similar concerns was not supported by the setback was applied. sion trip to South Carolina. with the Police Department Planning Board at the time. Although the board plans and DPW. Although the board said to tackle commercial zones “A lot of people on Gover- they find it important to stop and is in the process of dis- Church youth return from S.C. nor’s Island enjoy bicycling sediment, salt, and more cussing other options to mit- and jogging, and at times this from leaking into the water igate pollution effects in BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] Hodsdon explained that her to do so until the youth group is dangerous, especially the wetlands, they believed these areas, which may af- Twelve Gilford Communi- work and mission in life kept came in, ready to dive into la- around the corners,” said that the ordinance needed fect wetlands, they feel that ty Church youth members her away from her home a borious roofing and mini McDevitt. some work, and also may residential zones would not just returned from their an- majority of the time. She in- projects inside the house. He believes if 25 mph is pose problems for local busi- benefit from an additional nual summer mission trip, tended to sell her house, al- posted on the roads, drivers nesses which already exist setback. based out of South Carolina though it was in no condition SEE YOUTH PAGE A9 will perhaps drive 30 at a in the area. “Because of the extensive this year,and plan to take the maximum speed and not a With mixed feelings, the protective lands we already tools they have acquired and higher number such as 40 board decided to create the apply them to their own Old Home Day - a NH tradition mph if the speed limit re- Wetland Buffer Committee SEE WETLAND PAGE A9 hometown. BY DONNA RHODES improved. 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Cadet Kristopher Webber tion in his family to graduate dent saluted the new gradu- of Gilford was congratulated from West Point, joining his ates and the nation's military, by President Obama upon great grandfather (class of stating, "You've answered the his graduation from the Unit- 1923), grandfather (class of call. You, and all who wear ed States Military Academy 1948), uncle (class of 1974) America's uniform, remain at West Point on May 22. and father (class of 1979) in the cornerstone of our na- Webber, a 2006 graduate of the ranks of the "Long Grey tional defense, the anchor of Gilford High School, was Line.” His younger brother, global security. And through commissioned after gradua- Ken, a 2009 graduate of Gil- a period when too many of tion as a Second Lieutenant ford High School, entered our institutions have acted in the Infantry and will be West Point as a member of irresponsibly, the American stationed at Fort Lewis, the class of 2014 at the end of military has set a standard of Wash., with the 2nd Infantry June. service and sacrifice that is Division after going through President Obama was the as great as any in this na- infantry officer and Ranger graduation speaker for West tion's history." training at Fort Benning, Ga. Point's class of 2010. The President continued He is the fourth genera- In his speech, the Presi- his praise for the graduates, Chelmsford man crashes in near-fatal accident on Lily Pond Road On Friday,July 30, the Gil- Chelmsford, Mass., was un- busy with emergency calls. ford Fire Rescue was toned responsive when emergency Boston Med Flight was for a motor vehicle acci- crews arrived at the scene. called to the scene but due to dent/rollover on Lily Pond EMS personnel took con- a 45-minute travel time to the

Road near Kimball Road in trol of the patient’s care and scene, the patient was di- COURTESY PHOTO Gilford, which resulted in se- the Gilford Fire Department verted to LRGH. Gilford High School graduate Kris Webber is congratulated by President Obama upon his graduation from West rious injury of the crew was assisted by the La- The patient was trans- Point last May. passenger. conia Fire Department in ex- ported to LRGH in Gilford’s Lakes Region Fire Dis- tricating the patient from the ambulance with serious in- stating: the 78 graduates of this Acad- country. Everything you patch advised of a black Sier- truck. The Jaws of Life was juries. Once stabilized at "We see your sense of hon- emy who have given their have learned here, all that ra pick-up truck in the used to remove the top of the LRGH Moore was flown to a or -- in your respect for tradi- lives for our freedom and our you've achieved here, has woods, which had rolled over truck. Boston hospital via Boston tion, knowing that you join a security in Iraq and prepared you for today -- with one occupant still in- Rescue crews were able to Med Flight helicopter. Long Grey Line that stretch- Afghanistan. when you raise your right side the vehicle. Gilford re- safely remove the patient and Gilford Fire Rescue mem- es through the centuries; and “And we see your love of hand; when you take that sponded to the scene. prepare him for transport to bers remained on the scene in your reverence for each country -- a devotion to Amer- oath; when your loved one or The pick-up sustained a Lakes Region General Hospi- for lighting while the Gilford other, as when the Corps ica captured in the motto you mentor pins those gold bars great deal of damage in the tal. Gilford command re- Police Department complet- stands in silence every time chose as a class, a motto on your shoulders; when you passenger cab area. The pa- quested DHART to the scene ed accident reconstruction a former cadet makes the ul- which will guide your lives of become, at long last, com- tient, David Moore, 41, of but both helicopters were work and the truck was re- timate sacrifice for our na- service: ‘Loyal 'Til the End.’ missioned officers in the moved. tion. Indeed, today we honor “Duty. Honor. Love of United States Army." Gilford Public Library Top Ten Requests GPD responds to 263 calls July 26 - Aug. 1 For The Week of August 2, 2010 GILFORD POLICE LOG ● 1. “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson Police arrested Justin R. charged her with simple as- pher Caruso, 20, of Sanborn- 4 lost/found items 2. “Private” by James Patterson Breton, 20, of Gilford, and sault. ton, NH, and charged him 9 abandoned vehicles 3. “Sizzling Sixteen” by Janet Evanovich charged him with transport- with receiving stolen prop- 2 911 hang-ups 4. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg ing alcoholic beverage by a Police arrested Natalie erty and conspiracy to com- 19 services of paperwork Larsson minor. Godbout, 18, of Sanbornton, mit. 4 animal complaints 5. “The Girl Who Played with Fire” by Stieg Larsson and charged her with theft 6 yard sale permits 6. “Deadliest Sea” by Kalee Thompson Police arrested Andrew by deception, receiving 7 reports of suspicious ve- 8 calls for the fire depart- 7. “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult Rouse, 23, of Laconia, and stolen property, theft by hicles ment 8. “Spoken From the Heart” by Laura Bush charged him with theft by de- unauthorized transfer, all 6 reports of criminal mis- 3 road/weather reports 9. “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese ception. other larceny, and conspira- chief 1 lost/stolen automobile 10. “Claiming Ground” by Laura Bell cy to commit. 7 alarms 2 requests for motorist as- Police arrested Brooke 54 traffic checks sistance Ames Farm Inn Guay, 17, of Gilford, and Police arrested Christo- 9 motor vehicle com- 4 drug cases plaints 6 civil matters * Buy one breakfast get one half off 18 motor vehicle checks 6 domestic disturbances 22 calls for an ambulance 1 report of a juvenile *offer good Tuesdays thru Thursdays from rround Soun 7:30am to 1pm. 2010 season only. Includes Su d 1 report of harassment 3 issuances of parking selections #1 thru #6 from the menu or an omelet. No Substitutions. Limit 1 per table. Installation of Meredith, LLC 9 motor vehicle accidents summons No Rainchecks. 2 reports of suspicious 1 mental person TV’s • Speakers persons 3 town ordinances 2800 Lake Shore Rd 11 larcenies 2 other department inves- Gilford, NH 03249 Projectors 603.293.4321 2 alarms – burglaries tigations www.amesfarminn.com Free Estimates 2 attempts to locate 2 criminal threatenings Fully Insured 3 fingerprint cases 6 town ordinances 11 reports of existing con- 1 untimely death COMPLETE SITE WORK LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLER 603-707-9145 ditions 6 intoxications

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It also resembles ping in Florida,” said Kroll. “Now pong with its light, extended we have the option of play- paddles and score system, ing here instead of traveling and badminton with its to Manchester.” courts dimensions. The ball Kroll tried out pickleball itself resembles a round in Florida, and although he whiffle ball. is an avid tennis player, he Although fast and easy to found this game to be equal- learn, some players advance ly as fun, and more forgiving more than others and even on the senior citizen crowd. have a chance to compete at “I spent three and a half national levels. years playing tennis, and it Pickleball originated in was rainy one day and I end- Washington over 40 years ed up picking up the game by ago when U.S. Senator Joel accident and fell in love with PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER Diane Cupples of Gilford, also a resident of the Villages in Florida, was Prithchard was looking for a it. I can play it every day,” glad to be able to pick up a game of pickle ball right in town and avoid fitting summer activity for said Kroll. “I met more peo- the drive down to Manchester. his kids in their own back- ple sitting than I did playing yard, and eventually the tennis for years.” host games at the GYC and the game as well and they not game was born with some Kroll took the initiative to bring in as many players as only love the game but have needed improvisation to kill bring a recent article from he can, young and old. mastered it as well. the lazy summer boredom. the Union Leader on the USA Jim Eddinger, ambassa- As an ambassador, he also The game was named after Pickleball Association to the dor of the USAPA in Man- makes it a priority to try to his family’s cocker spaniel, Gilford Parks and Recreation chester, traveled to Gilford install pickleball in school Pickle, who would often run Department, hoping to get last Tuesday night to partic- physical education curricu- off with the ball. the OK to mark the nearby ipate in the first official pick- lum and youth clubs. Jerry Kroll of Gilford, tennis courts for the game. In leball game in Gilford, after “It’s been a lot of fun, and who successfully advocated the meantime, he plans to has Kroll sought him out for it’s very inexpensive to start advice on kick starting a club up,” added Eddinger. “There and perhaps local clinics. are hundreds of different “We are trying to get the types of rackets depending game over to this part of the on your preference.” country. It has been here for Diane Cupples of Gilford, 40 some-odd years. It’s been an avid pickleball player in popular in warm climates. Florida during the cooler Jim Eddinger, an ambassador out of Manchester for the game of pickle- The courts are filled in Flori- seasons, said she often ball, stopped by the Gilford Youth Center Tuesday night, to help Gilford da all the time,” said Ed- played in the Villages and kick start their own club. dinger. “It’s easy to play and was happy to hear she didn’t it’s easy on the joints. 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Musicians have do- have participated in this ef- Smith, Malcolm Stewart and There’s a story in today’s paper about the tra- a truly fine summer concert nated their time to perform fort including Mary Kay Fer- Valerie Watts. I would like to dition of Old Home Day and what communities season. While NHMF musi- in several area churches and guson, John Hall, David Han- extend my special thanks to in the Lakes Region to do celebrate that tradi- cians have been busy with other venues to share music, dler, Jane Harrison, Karen David Loucky for his coordi- the work of our fine Classics, fellowship and friendship Johnson, Bill Kalinkos, nation of these efforts. tion. Out of all the towns we cover,Meredith and Pops and Chamber Music and to promote and answer David Loucky, Tyler Loucky, Center Harbor are the only two that do not cele- Concerts, they have also questions about the Festival. John McElroy, Bozena Ronald I. Sibley Chairman brate Old Home Day, and we got to wondering gained notable visibility On behalf of the Board of O'Brien, Don Robinson, New Hampshire Music Festival why that is. It would seem like the perfect type throughout the Lakes Region Directors, I would like to ex- David Saunders, Phyllis of event for both towns, with their country-liv- ing feel (except perhaps in mid-summer when SIMPLE SECRETS FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS you’re stuck at the lights in downtown Mered- By Michael “Mike D.” Dolpies ● ith) and appreciation for community-oriented celebration. Meredith may be too busy planning How to lose friends and irritate people other activities, with a fairly busy agenda all summer long. The town holds smaller,more reg- Since it was first pub- from all kinds people. Some mega-success, some can't use ular events, like movies in the park and outdoor lished in 1938 more than of these people were family, it because it is about what to 15,000,000 copies of the book friends, co-workers or owned do and not what not to do. concerts to keep tourists and residents busy; “How to Win Friends and In- businesses we were dealing So if you want to lose perhaps the town as a whole feels it is better to fluence People” have been with. We joked at times that friends and irritate people do have consistent entertainment rather than one sold. I first read it in 2003. As we should write a book called the following. Or simply big bash on a single summer day. per the author's instructions “How to Lose Friends and Ir- learn what NOT to do and Center Harbor, though, seems an ideal candi- I read it through twice. I also ritate People.” It's funny, be- you'll be OK. Here we go... date for Old Home Day, and it’s puzzling as to listened to the audio version cause there's a book titled: several times in my car. The “How to Lose Friends and How to lose friends and why it is one of the few small communities in book has a special meaning Alienate People.” It's a mem- irritate people the area to not have one. Did the town never have to me because it was a “com- oir by a guy named Toby 1. Make a lot of excuses. an Old Home Day? Did it get phased out because mon ground” between my Young. It was also turned in- Once people become aware there wasn’t enough interest? The idea behind wife, Jamie, and I when we to a movie. (News to me!) I've of your excuse making Old Home Day is to celebrate a particular com- first met. Some people had never read it nor have I seen prowess they'll exit your life munity and its heritage, and Center Harbor “Breakfast at Tiffany's” we the movie despite Meghan if they are smart. You'll also messages. had “How to Win Friends and Fox being a supporting actor. be guaranteed to really irri- 6. Don't make an effort to seems like it could use a good pat on the back. Influence People.” So you I doubt our book “How to tate them until the time they keep in touch. Yep, this is a Perhaps some go-getter residents could revive might be able to say it helped Lose Friends and Irritate realize it's in their best in- tough one and it's more in the the tradition, or if there was none, start a new me “win” the most impor- People” will ever be made in- terest to get as far away from category of “losing friends.” one. tant friend in my life. to a movie – and there's a slim you as they can. The truth: Both sides need to Over the years I have had chance that it'll ever be writ- 2. Over promise and un- give a little when time and *** a few conversations with col- ten. This article might be it! der deliver. Do this once and distance takes its toll on a leagues that have gone in the But here's what I know.Some you'll be certain to strike personal relationship. direction of “venting.” We people learn when they are some nerves. More than once So there you have it. A suc- We’d like to put in a good word for the local were venting mainly about taught what NOT to do. We and you'll never have to see cess and self-help classic put theater companies in the region, because to their incompetence, apathy and all learn the hard way. So your subject again (if they're in the “do the opposite tone” dismay, we don’t always have room to run all of downright mean-spirited while “How to Win Friends smart)! for all us who must learn the their press releases and highlight all of their treatment we've encountered and Influence People” is a 3. Don't return phone hard way. good shows. Part of the problem – and it’s not a calls. I know voice mail is tough to keep up with. Wait, Mike Dolpies is the author bad problem to have – is that there are what is that an excuse? of the Amazon.com Bestseller seems to be an unusually large number of the- 4. Don't return emails. We “Motion Before Motivation, ater productions in the Lakes Region through- Rates lowered for understand, you're the only The Success Secret That Nev- out the summer. From The Summer Theatre in person who has too many in er Fails.” For info on his book Meredith Village and the Winnipesaukee Play- after-school programs your in-box. The rest of us visit www.MotionBeforeMo- house to the Streetcar Company and Advice to are sitting here anxiously tivation.com. To inquire LAKES REGION — The Hour (homework time), and awaiting for the AOL guy to about Mike speaking for your the Players, there is an abundance of well-run Boys & Girls Club of the SmartMoves (character de- say, “you've got mail!” group or association visit theater companies around here that put on some Lakes Region is getting velopment). 5. Send stupid Facebook www.AskMikeD.com magnificent shows for both children and adults. ready for the 2010/11 school These programs are As much as we’d like to, we can’t unabashed- year. available for students at- ly promote each and every show that these the- In an effort to make our tending Belmont, Gilford, ater companies put on, and so instead we en- after school programming and Laconia schools. The Gilford Rotary to hold affordable for all families Club program hours are courage you to check our calendar of events to we have drastically lowered from 2-6:30 p.m.; our high yard sale fundraiser see which shows are coming up that might pique our rates. After school pro- school program closes at your interest. gram fees for the 2010/11 7:30 p.m. (9 p.m. on Fridays). The Gilford Rotary Club a.m. to 2 p.m. You won’t be- school year are: $70 a month As always we will continue will be hosting a yard sale lieve the great deals! All for youth in grades 1-5, $50 a to offer Vacation Day Pro- on Saturday, Aug.7, in the proceeds will be used to month for youth in grades 6- grams and Snow Day Pro- parking lot at Patrick’s Pub support local charities. Send us your 8, and free for youth in grams during the school and Eatery at the corner of For more information grades 9-12. year. Routes 11 and 11B. The please contact Carolyn In addition to lower rates In order to attend any of Yard Sale will run from 9 Scattergood at 366-5503. letters! we have also created three these programs youth must separate programs, divided be have a 2010/11 member- We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too by grade levels. We have the ship ($30 for youth in grades congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- Kids Club after school for 1-8, $10 for youth in grades Tanger outlets to lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us grades 1-5, the Midzone Af- 9-12). To register your child know! ter School for grades 6-8, or for questions please con- Send your letters to: and the Teen Center for tact Sara Nicolas at 528-0197 host KidCare ID event grades 9-12. Each program or [email protected]. LAKES REGION — The covery efforts should a child Gilford Steamer will take part in arts and Space is limited and filling Tanger Outlet Center in become missing. 5 Water Street culture, social recreation, up quickly, so please regis- Tilton is sponsoring its Fifth "The goal of our Kid Care Meredith, NH, 03253 athletics, computers, educa- ter early. Annual KidCare I.D. and I. D. event is to give parents tional activities, Power DNA event on Saturday,Aug. the tools and information Our fax number is 279 3331. 7 between 10 a.m.-1 p.m., next they need to help ensure the E-mail us at [email protected]. to Rocky Mountain Choco- safety and well-being of their We’re looking forward to hearing from you! late Factory. children should an emer- Seven parcels of land to Parents are encouraged to gency situation happen to stop by Tanger to get finger- arise," said Eric Proulx, gen- be auctioned off in Gilford prints and a DNA sample tak- eral manager of the Tanger en of their child. This DNA Outlet Center. On Saturday, Aug. 21, at 26 Foxglove Road, 0.71 sample along with other vi- The first 150 children to be 11 a.m. at the Gilford Town acres with a minimum sale tal statistics can be placed in ID'd will receive a free Hall, the town is scheduled price of $2,500 and an as- a special I.D. booklet, which Tanger backpack filled with Established May 6, 2004 to hold a surplus property sessed value of 49,100 will be handed out at the a variety of school supplies Published every Thursday at auction on tax-deeded real 136 Tate Road, 0.78 acres event. from participating mer- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 estate for seven parcels of with a minimum sale price Having this information chants. The Kid Care I.D. pro- Telephone: (603) 279-4516 land. McGlauflin Group of $2,500 and an assessed is extremely valuable and gram at Tanger is free and Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Auctioneers will conduct value of $52,910 will help police speed up re- open to the public. Fax: (603) 279-3331 the sale. 86 Sagamore Road, 0.7 Rich Piatt, Publisher Town owned property to acres with a minimum sale MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor be auctioned off, once price of $2,500 and an as- Lauren Tiner, Reporter acquired by a tax deed, sessed value of $23,310 Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative A 100 MILE RIDE Amanda Dunn, Advertising Assistant includes: 30 Greenleaf Trail, 0.72 IN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TO Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager 29 Old Lakeshore Road, acres with a minimum sale Email: [email protected] 0.52 acres with a minimum price of $2,000 and an as- ENDEAR MITTENS Classifieds: [email protected] sale of $16,000 and an as- sessed value of $15,400 TO YOU EITHER. Circulation figures available on request. sessed value of $44,980 Gilford Glen Road, 0.98 Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. 6 David Lewis Road, 0.74 acres with a minimum sale Find a local veterinary, USPS 024967 quick and easy. The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., acres with a minimum sale price of $500 and an as- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: price of $2,500 and an as- sessed value of $3,330 All Local. All the time. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com sessed value of $60,100 AUGUST 5, 2010 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Boston Post Cane passed down to Gilford’s oldest resident BY LAUREN TINER conia, and then Gilford, joy time with. [email protected] when she became an official “I drove back and forth in Although Dorothy Mas- resident in 1948. all kinds of weather,” said tine may be 99 years old, the She said her husband, the Mastine, reminiscing on her Gilford Board of Selectmen late Paul Stuart Mastine, working years in the Lakes described her as “quite built their house himself Region. spry” and warmhearted af- right on Cherry Valley Although age has held ter presenting her with the Road, where she lived for 50 Mastine back somewhat Boston Post Cane at the Mer- years. from her beloved hobbies, rimack County Nursing “I enjoyed living in Gil- she said she still enjoys feed- Home last week. ford very much,” said Mas- ing the birds outside and On July 28, Mastine, still tine, who still remembers was once avid in her cro- considered a legal resident and misses a good number cheting hobby, helping her of Gilford despite her cur- of her friends who lived daughter learn how to knit. rent residence at the nurs- nearby. “I wish I could still cro- ing home, was declared Gil- She is more than proud of chet,” said Mastine. “I used ford’s oldest resident and her loved ones and has their to make so many afghans for presented with a replica of photos scattered all my friends.” the golden knobbed Boston throughout her room. Mas- Mastine also still tries to Post Cane, a symbol of elite tine’s family spans through write letters to her grand- senior status and a tradition five generations with her daughter, who has visited past on for years amongst three children, one daugh- her over the past couple U.S. towns such as Gilford. ter and two sons, seven years and taken her shop- Mastine was surprised grandchildren, nine great ping. and overjoyed to receive the grandchildren, and 9 nine Her niece lives nearby in cane, along with her procla- great, great grandchildren, Penacook and takes good mation presented by the se- with the ninth just born this care of Mastine and visits lectmen during the celebra- past month. often. tion. During her younger When asked about her “I was very proud of re- years, Mastine was em- impeccable health and PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER ceiving the cane. I never ex- ployed at Barberry Mills in longevity for a 99 year old Dorothy Mastine was officially crowned Gilford’s oldest resident last Wednesday, and happily looks on at the pected to receive it, or to be Lakeport for 28 years and woman, Mastine said she Boston Post Cane and proclamation that was presented to her this past week. 99 years old,” said Mastine owned and operated the never did anything different Friday. Paugus Bay Cabins on the than anyone else, although she answered 69 years ago, ginia, was born. healthy life. I’ve done noth- Mastine was born in Weirs Boulevard in Laco- she recalls that she was nev- when her daughter Ginny “I was never sick when I ing different – it’s just my Wilmington, Mass., On nia, where the Margate was er sick a day in her life. McConnell, now of Vir- was younger. I have lived a way of being,” said Mastine. April 11 in 1911, where she once located, from 1930 to When Mastine went to eventually attended school 1948 with her husband. She the hospital in May,the doc- and resided in Alton, in said there were always fam- tor’s asked when her last Gilmanton Iron Works, La- ily members nearby to en- visit to the hospital was and Medical, public health volunteers wanted for Lakes Region emergencies

LAKES REGION — Are gion by organizing and uti- including: an introduction to you interested in a volunteer lizing public health and med- MRC and public health; per- opportunity where your ical volunteers to prepare for sonal/family preparedness; medical skills will benefit and respond to emergencies. incident command systems; members of your communi- The LR-MRC volunteers psychological first aid, and ty? The Lakes Region Part- are a vital component to a more. Anyone interested in nership for Public Health is successful emergency re- becoming an LR-MRC volun- seeking volunteers interest- sponse. During a regional or teer is invited to attend an ed in strengthening the local national disaster, all types of orientation session on: public health system and pro- public health and medical Aug. 10 from 5-6 p.m. or viding help in public health professionals are needed to Sept. 9 from 5-6 p.m. emergencies. help provide services such If you are interested in at- As part of regional emer- as: medical triage, adminis- tending a LR-MRC orienta- gency preparedness efforts, ter prophylactic medication tion session, please contact LRPPH has established the or vaccine, and medical serv- Michelle Whitenack, Lakes Lakes Region Medical Re- ices in a variety of settings, Region MRC Coordinator, serve Corps unit, an affiliate such as emergency shelters 528-2145 x1805 or mwhite- of the national MRC pro- or alternative medical sites. [email protected] for addi- gram. The mission of the LR- LR-MRC volunteers re- tional information. COURTESY PHOTO Rotarians John Walsh, Caroline Scattergood, recipients Olivia Searle and Victoria Seager, Rotarian Sandra MRC is to improve the health ceive training in emergency McGonagle, and Club President David Pereira. and safety of the Lakes Re- preparedness and response Memorial scholarship presented ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS: Moving? Summer resident? Just getting back? to two Gilford seniors We need your help to continue sending your local newspaper at no cost to our customers located in the coverage area. Please contact us when there is going to be a change to your With the presentation of and scholar/athletes of the enough principal to give a address. If you are leaving the area, we need to put a stop on your paper until you return. If the 22nd Annual Cheryl Senior Class. meaningful and truly helpful we don't hear from you, the post office charges us to give us your new mailing information. Lynn Walsh Memorial Several fund-raising ac- grant to each year's recipi- Since there are many seasonal residents, this can be quite costly. So please show support to Scholarship this year to Vic- tivities have provided addi- ent(s). your local free paper and call us directly when you have a change of address. The circulation toria Seager and Olivia Sear- tional resources Tax deductable contribu- department can be reached by calling 569-8924 or toll free at 1-866-294-0320. Thank you in le, nearly $30,000 has been over the years: a Rotary tions may be sent to Trea- advance for your help. presented to 34 graduating District Ski Race, early on, surer, Cheryl Lynn Walsh Gilford High School seniors and the long-standing Annu- Memorial Scholarship Foun- over the years. al Old Home Day Rotary Pan- dation, c/o Gilford Rotary The Scholarship was cake Breakfast, more recent- Club, Post Office Box 7091, started at the urging of Pres- ly.The goal has been to raise Gilford, NH 03247-7091. ident Richard Ayers and oth- and conserve a substantial er members of Gilford Ro- tary in 1988, and was first presented to Corey Ellis in TOWN OF NEW DURHAM 1989. Originally thought of ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE as an "initially endowed" and CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECTS NEW DURHAM SCHEDULED TO BEGIN eventually "self-sustaining" AUGUST 9, 2010 ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE NOVEMBER 29, 2010 program, Gilford Rotary ini- tially funded the Scholar- It will be necessary to temporarily close roads to vehicular traffic for ship with seed money. The approximately 1 1/2 to 2 weeks, per culvert replacement site. Emergency proceeds/earnings of the in- services will have access to all areas while construction is ongoing. Please vestments plus contribu- check the Town’s website for updates on the progress of these projects, newdurhamnh.us. tions by members of the Foundation, Board, and Se- PROJECT 1 – FIVE CULVERT SITES lection Committee as well as Culverts 2 & 3: Approx start August 9th at the Intersection of Old Bay Road Gilford Rotary have resulted (East) and August 18th for Tash Road (North) at the Ela River Crossings. in $500-$1,500 grants to the Access to Route 11 will be by Davis Crossing or Depot Roads. Culvert 4: Approx start August 30th Old Bay Road (West) at the Ela River recipients over the years. near the Farmington Fish & Game Club. Residents will not be able to pass Since the beginning, a sil- through. ver commemorative bowl, a Culvert 5: Approx start September 13th at the Tash Road (South), Ela River citation, and the grant have Crossing near Route 11. Residents on Tash Road will need to use Davis been given to recipients at Crossing or Depot Roads to access Route 11. Culvert 1: Start September 27th Birch Hill Road at the Cold Rain Pond Senior Awards Night in Crossing near 169 Birch Hill Road. All residents located north of this point will June. Since the beginning, a need to use Ham Road to access Old Bay Road. selection committee of Board Members, friends and PROJECT 2 – TWO CULVERT SITES Culvert 2: past recipients has conduct- Approx start October 12th Kings Highway, near Copple Crown ed interviews to select the re- Road. Kings Highway will be open to one lane of travel during this culvert replacement. Please plan for expected delays. cipients. The Scholarship Culvert 1: Approx start November 1st Copple Crown Road has traditionally attracted applications from the bright- Any questions, please contact the Road Agent at 859-8000. est and most talented leaders A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Culture AUGUST 5, 2010 Music lovers ‘Sandwiched In’ at Gilford library BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] This summer the Gilford Public Library was looking for ways to utilize the am- phitheatre on the new li- brary grounds and decided there was no better way to do this than to book bands to perform on the open-air stage. The library often offers music for toddlers, such as Music and Movement, yet they are branching out this summer to the older crowd with their new series “Mu- sic Sandwiched In,” which invites guests to bring a packed lunch and enjoy laid back tunes out in the sun with professional musi- cians in an intimate setting. Last Friday afternoon, the first of three scheduled acts this year, the jazz band Too Human, performed at the library and was graced by perfect weather and a crowd of music lovers tak- PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER ing a lunch break from work The Too Human jazz duo graced the Gilford Library’s amphitheatre last Friday and kicked off the new program, Music Sandwiched In. to enjoy the day. Library Director Kather- lywood, that everyone in the which makes them stand ine Dormody said the li- crowd could sing along to. out from most modern brary is testing out this new Initially known as song- bands. program to see how recep- writers, they also slid in a The couple has written tive people are to the idea, few of their own. an array of songs for well- and so far it seems to be The American Songbook known artists including working. is known as a standby for Cher, Pat Benatar, Teddy Adults ate their lunches most jazz musicians, includ- Pendergrass, and Agnetha and happily sang along to ing Too Human. Foltskog of ABBA. Their in- the music, while the hand- Both performers and life fluences include Smokey ful of children in the crowd partners, Roger and Ellen, Robinson, Joni Mitchell, got up and danced to famil- are also composers, singers, Buck Owens, and Duke iar tunes after an energiz- and songwriters with Ellington, among others to ing lunch. smooth vocals, second na- create their one-of-a-kind “We decided to have some ture guitar skills, and a sound. music here. It’s the first unique use of percussion, time we’ve used music in the amphitheatre,” said Dormody. It’s different for the library to hold some- thing in the middle of the day.” She said this communal and entertaining aspect of the library would most like- ly be offered on a monthly basis. A folk band, Random Acts of Harmony,is also on the list for Saturday,Oct. 30, along with one more band Lydie Stefan of Gilford enjoys the remains of her sandwich while listening to Too Human at the library with her to be confirmed. mother, her sister, and her brother Zoltan Stefan. “We look at what other li- brary’s are doing and we get the summer programs,” and happened to be one rec- from the American Song- recommendations on enter- said Dormody. ommendation on the list book last Friday afternoon, tainers that are good, and Too Human, now hailing that the library wanted to classic songs from the 20th those who are not. 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Gilford Library last Tues- “Every magician needs a day afternoon. magic wand,” said More- Moreland may only be 16 land. years old, but he is already He looked around the an experienced magician crowded room for his first and traveled all the way tiny volunteer who would from New York City to per- assist him with math-based form for Gilford families as magic, to find the wand part of the library’s sum- that fit just right. After hu- mer reading program this morously fumbling with year. his small wand, medium “Who here likes to read? and, and extra large wand, After all, we are in a li- which the volunteer could brary,” said Moreland to barely hold on to because the crowd last Tuesday in of his giggling, Moreland front of his vibrant stage finally got the trick just set. “Who pretends to read right. to make other people hap- “Do you know where I py? Personally, I love to was this February?” More- read. Who likes to read the land asked the crowd after newspaper?” pulling a long, colorful rope Moreland then took cut that seemed to go for miles, PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER newspaper clips and magi- out of his mouth. Teen Magic Champion Rueben Moreland showed the crowd his winning magic act, first performed in Las Vegas, last Tuesday at the library. He may cally transformed them in- He answered that he re- have pulled some tricks out of his sleeve, but he also pulled them out of his mouth. to one whole readable cently got the opportunity newspaper to the surprise to perform in the World Stage Competition and offi- this year. back in February for the lo- balloon animal once or of the crowd. Magic Seminar in Las Ve- cially became the top teen He formed the very act cal crowd, who got a taste twice to make the kids “This is my favorite gas, where he won the Teen magician in the country that snagged him this title of his Las Vegas style act laugh, he got his act to- with dozens of giant silver gether in the end and rings that magically closed his show with his merged and unmerged in own personal twist on mag- Gilford Parks and Recreation News mysterious, fluid motions, ic and entertainment. which left the children Moreland has worked on BY HERB GREENE the Town Hall Lobby at 1 p.m. have your name listed in the cer program is open to all memorized. his magic tricks since the DIRECTOR before departing for our 2 Old Home Day Booklet. Gilford students entering Moreland apparently is age of 6 when he first be- ‘Rockit Robotics!’ p.m. cruise. In addition to be- These forms are available at grades K-5 this fall. The ear- not only a magician, but a came entranced by the idea Sciensational Workshop! ing a full-service post office both Laconia Savings Bank ly registration fee is only $15 comedian, and a balloonist of becoming a magician. The Gilford Parks and where these residents may locations in Gilford, Mered- per participant. After Aug. 7 as well. He made a dog After catching the “magic Recreation Department is purchase postal supplies and ith Village Savings Bank Gil- the fee increases to $25. The shaped balloon animal for bug,” Moreland has found Sponsoring a workshop in stamps, Sophie also has a col- ford Branch, Franklin Sav- registration deadline is Aug. one of his young volun- himself at dozens of con- basic robotics through Sci- lection of ice cream novelty ings Bank Gilford Branch, 30 and any registrations sub- teers, who was delighted to ventions, performing pro- ensational Workshops for treats and snacks for sale. TD Banknorth Gilford mitted after this day will be receive this prize during fessionally around the tri- Kids Inc. This workshop will The cost for this trip is $22 Branch, the Gilford Town accepted on an availability Moreland’s carnival act, state area, and appearing at take place on Monday, Aug. per person. Participants Hall and Recreation Depart- basis only. which brought the kids to a the Sinai Hospital in New 16, and Tuesday, Aug. 17, at must RSVP no later than ment Office. For more information, day at a local fair with lots York City to entertain sick the Gilford Elementary Aug. 9 in order to pre-pur- For more information, please contact the Gilford of games to play and prizes children, along with per- School from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. chase tickets. please contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation De- to win. forming at charity and so- This program is open to chil- To RSVP or for more in- Parks and Recreation De- partment at 527-4722. Although he deflated the cial events dren ages 7 – 12 years of age. formation, please call the partment at 527-4722. No prior experience is nec- Parks and Recreation Office essary for the program. The at 527-4722. Youth Soccer children will have fun con- Registration Deadline is structing a sound activated Old Home Day Committee August 20th! robot. Participants will Accepting Parade Apps The Gilford Parks and learn firsthand about the The Gilford Old Home Day Recreation Department will many gears, circuit board, Committee is currently ac- be accepting Youth Soccer microphone and mechanical cepting Parade Applications registrations through the drive system that goes into for the Old Home Day Parade registration deadline of Fri- the construction of the ro- as well as Sponsor Forms to day, Aug. 20. The youth soc- bot. Registration is taking place at the Gilford Parks and Recreation Office and forms are also available on- line at www.gilfordrec.com. Cost: $132

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And then Second Lake, North Country Notebook one of the great photo-ops of before you start saying the journey,a lake of almost “Bonjour” and apply for a totally undeveloped shore- Canadian Health Care card. line and home to quite a Twenty-six miles, to be flock of year-around resi- exact. dent geese (watch where you And what a drive it is - so step). It’s hard to imagine much to see and study that long-logs sluiced through it’s hard to list it. the dam to begin their 200- For most of Pittsburg’s plus-mile river-drive to the history, Route 3 ended just sawmills at Mount Tom, but above First Connecticut it happened. Lake. Above that, what was Black Cat Spur, sticking first a footpath became a up out of the softwoods like cart-path and ski-road, and the volcanic remnant it is. beyond that an Indian trail Wonder how it got that led to the sag between name? (Naw…) Prospect Hill and Salmon And Desmond Valley a John Harrigan Mountain that was the Cana- bowl with bogs and beaver dian line. In the aftermath of ponds in its middle and a Many people, as anyone the Great Depression the wild and seldom-visited gun- living in the northern half Civilian Conservation sight notch in its northern of the state ruefully knows, Corps finished the road to rim. think New Hampshire ends the border,and much of that And then all too soon, JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTOS at, oh, maybe the lower end section is now in the George you’re at Third Connecticut of Winnipesaukee. Others D. Roberts Park, dedicated Lake, which many people as- Moose Alley is one of New Hampshire’s more venerated stretches of highway. are sure it ends just a bit fur- in 1939. sume is the source of the riv- ther up and there is no life Along the way: er but isn’t (that’s Fourth beyond the notches. Some Moose Alley,where not as Lake, an oversized puddle think Canada begins at Lit- many moose are seen as in reachable via a 30-minute tleton, or maybe Lancaster. previous times but can still hike from the border sta- Schools from North Strat- be seen (Fish and Game says tion), and which now sports ford on up are accustomed to the habitat has changed and orange roadside signs having applicants for teach- the moose have moved to bet- telling the public (that’s you ing interviews turn around ter browsing), a place where and me, who pay the taxes) about halfway up and call (if skid-marks mark the sudden that we can’t drive to the bor- they bother to call) saying application of moose-in- der and turn around, a that they’re not coming any duced brakes, a place where strong tradition. In a pig’s further. people burn up lots of film eye, you say? Right, and this And Pittsburg? Where is or digital-camera pixels, and bureaucratic insult is being that? In Lower Quebec? where some people are rectified, if it already hasn’t The neat thing is that if known to have walked up been by the time this reach- you find yourself in down- and touched brainworm-af- es print. town Pittsburg, which I do flicted moose or even tried to as often as I can, you’ve still put kids on their backs (nei- (This column runs in a got one heck of a way to go ther action is advised). dozen weekly papers cover- ing the northern two-thirds of New Hampshire and parts of Maine and Vermont. John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or [email protected])

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HONORED (Continued from Page A1) OLD HOME DAY (Continued from Page A1) to call 911 the girls, including while the lifeguards 911, but they should be hon- celebrate the individual spir- the committee, which plans have been “Growing Roots in Jennison on her day off, ran proceeded. ored too,” said Jennison. “It it and lifestyles of these com- the festivities and said they Our Town” and “Sanbornton into with water with their “We got her to shore and means a lot that they (the Mo- munities. gear the day toward events Then and Now.” Community adrenaline pumping and got a pulse,” said Jennison. hollands) could make it Begun as a week long cel- that will attract people back meals, baking contests, emergency training ready Drolet said Moholland today.” ebration, many towns have to their town. blacksmithing, Indian tipis put into good use. was spitting out blood at the Moholland was more than now turned to a one-day “We look at Old Home Day and Revolutionary War dis- “You learn by the books time, and the girls realized happy to see her three res- event, but the original con- as a means to bring the com- plays all bring a sense of San- and you do all this training, she may be choking on her cuers although she admitted cept seems to have held munity back together and bornton’s past back to resi- and when it is applied, you tongue or the water. They as- it was hard to come back to strong through the years. In celebrate our past and our dents of the present. This realize it really does work. sessed that Moholland was the beach and face the water fact, it even spread to other present,” he said. year essay contests and pho- We didn’t even have to breathing enough but not after the incident. She said New England states that also This year’s theme will be to and art competitions high- think,” said Jennison. “I properly, so they held her on she had taken baby steps ear- celebrate their historic roots “Harvest Fest” and will hon- lighted even more of the lo- couldn’t have stood there off her side. They were ready lier in the week and tried out with Old Home Day. or the agricultural roots of cal talents. duty and not done anything.” with their CPR tools in hand, her friend’s pool for a bit, While larger communi- Gilford. Parades, band con- Sandwich is one of the few Hurst said other people in yet they decided against CPR which made her feel some- ties like Laconia and Man- certs, crafts and fireworks towns to maintain the origi- the water were about 50 feet or rescue breathing, since what more confident in the chester don’t hold Old Home will fill the day, ending with nal weeklong format. Resi- away from Moholland, yet these methods could have water again. Day festivities, smaller a community dance. Around dent Diane Johnson said so when the girls ran in, sever- pushed water back into her “With my husband’s help, towns still take pride in cele- town peripheral groups will much is planned every year al beachgoers followed and lungs. it will be a little better and a brating this history while be adding to the fun with pan- that a week is necessary to fit helped the girls carry her out “I can’t remember the little easier,” said showing off their finest fea- cake breakfasts, White Ele- it all in. of the water.Spectators were woman who saw her in the Moholland. tures, products and talents phant sales and other tradi- “We’ve been celebrating then asked to clear the water water or the one who called This was the first time the to residents past and tions that go back for years Old Home Week in Sandwich three lifeguards faced a real present. in the community.Green said since it began,” Johnson YOUTH (Continued from Page A1) life incident where they had In Gilford Old Home Day it is a time when generations said. to rescue someone from is held at summer’s end and reconnect in their hometown Sandwich is celebrating Primarily high school stu- scape a giving woman’s nearly drowning. is the big event of the season. and enjoy a fun-filled day to- their 112th Old Home Week dents, some new and old to house on Lakeshore Road. Herb Green is a member of gether. this year. Johnson said there annual mission trips, “The house up here is the Sanbornton holds a three- is a lot of history in Sand- worked on site four days in a beginning of what we want day celebration each year. wich that is celebrated at WETLAND (Continued from Page A1) row until their work was to do here. How wonderful For 25 years the event was re- each annual gathering. Peo- completed and got to enjoy would it be to do here and in- have in town, we didn’t see suitable enough for an named “Market Days” and ple who grew up in the town one day at the beach as their vite other churches annual- much point in protecting applicant. was sponsored by the grange but moved away return each prize. ly? We want to get the com- more land,” said Morgen- Morgenstern added that to highlight locally grown year and Johnson said the “It was extremely hot but munity involved,” said stern. “We shouldn’t touch commercial areas are also goods. Old Home Day com- week becomes a town-wide the kids were very motivat- Hodsdon. residential areas. For com- more pliable than residential mittee chairman Karen Ober celebration filled with fami- ed, and they worked through He said most of the valu- mercial areas, we discussed areas, and are more equipped said the move back to Old ly reunions, games and lots the heat,” said Hodsdon. able tools each youth mem- an alternative way to provide to be moved or shifted if Home Days occurred a few of old-time events that get “The first day was slow, but bers has acquired over the technical means for wetland needed. years ago when selectmen people of all ages involved. once they got (the hang of years has come from past and protection. It didn’t make “I would like to work on wanted to bring more of the Fishing tournaments, horse- roofing), they rolled with it present mission trips – and sense to add a buffer to wet- the commercial zone and see community back into the shoes, ball games and other and finished the roof by the now these tools can be taken lands protection we already what we can do there, but I event. fun keep everyone busy.Plan- end of the week.” back to Gilford, so youth have.” don’t see the point in the res- “We decided we wanted to ning is simple since each Hodsdon said the woman members can help out their Planning Board member idential area that already has do more than just have ven- family maintains the same would visit periodically, and neighbors. Jerry Gagnon said one cur- protection instilled,” said dors, like demonstrations, responsibilities every year.If was grateful for all the work “This fall we will really sit rent rule, the need for one Morgenstern. “We have sev- music and other things going one generation can no longer TEAMeffort and the GCC down and focus on our next acre of buildable land to en or eight laws that already on throughout the weekend. organize their part of the youth group put into their mission trip, but our focus pass, affects applicants such regulate setbacks from People were getting away week’s activities, the next mission, which helped the right now is on Gilford,” said as the one on Young Road, brooks, and other bodies of from the roots of the town generation steps in to handle kids to form a relationship Hodsdon, who wants to raise who would even lose this us- water. It’s not like we’re not and this was an opportunity it. with a woman that was once awareness of needs in the lo- able acre if the 50 foot buffer protecting anything.” to get back to that,” she said. “We don’t reinvent Old a stranger. cal area. were applied. The Buffer Ordinance Ober credited the Energy Home Week every year - we The group took time every Church members helped He added that many wet- Committee plans to inform Committee for getting Old just recreate it,” she said. day to self reflect, and on the pay the way through the mis- land rules and regulations the Conservation Commis- Home Days back on track, Parades at most Old Home last day they reflected on the sion to South Carolina this have also been created in sion of their recent discus- bringing themes like “San- Day celebrations find live- reason why they volunteered year, as well as sponsors and places such as Florida, and sion and plans to invite them bornton is Going Green” to stock walking the street for the mission trip in the families who made the trip a not the mountains in New to speak with the Planning the weekend to show the spir- first place. possibility. Hampshire, and believed Board. it of the town. Other themes SEE OLD HOME DAY PAGE A10 “This showed the kids we that one acre of land was all have the ability to help an- other,and to make this world Reviving old driveways a better place,” said or filling cracks Hodsdon. before it’s too late! Although a different area and different circumstances, the youth group’s recent trip to South Carolina also mir- rors their mission right here at home a month ago, when members volunteered to Michael D. Dion scrape, re-paint, and land- 63 Whittier Hwy., Moultonboro 225533--77111111

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PALM DESERT, Calif. — He was an avid boater on Wendy Clarke of La Quinta, Londonderry, Jonathan 7 at 11 a.m. at Monroe Ceme- ily requests that donations be Kenneth was born May 18, Lake Winnipesaukee and be- Calif., and Julie Clarke of Tetherly and wife Kay of tery, Rowland Avenue at made to Kimball Union Acad- 1927 in Lexington, Mass., to gan racing Garwood boats in Palm Desert, Calif.; grandson Chicopee, Mass., and David Massachusetts Avenue, Lex- emy, P.O. Box 188, Main Kenneth Favor Clarke, Sr. 1948 with his Dad, Kenneth Kenneth Clarke Lewis also of “Babe” Jackson and wife Pat- ington, Mass. Ken will be laid Street, Meriden, NH or The and Kathryn Chase (Col- Clarke, Sr. Wildcat IV was a Palm Desert, Calif.; cousins ty of Florida. to rest with his parents, and Meredith Lions Club, P.O. lieson) Clarke. He served in 28ft. mahogany boat with a Rosemary Jackson Wood- Ken’s Service and Burial grandparents. Box 1720, Meredith, NH the U.S. Navy from 1944 to Liberty, 12 cylinder, 550 HP man and husband Arthur of will be held on Saturday,Aug. In lieu of flowers, the fam- 03253. 1946, attended Radar Electri- and drove at the speed of 52 cal School and returned to MPH. His love of this sport (Continued from Page A9) his beloved New Hampshire carried on for 50 years. Our OLD HOME DAY after an Honorable Dis- first family boat in the 1960’s charge. was a wooden Pen Yan with He passed away July 28, a 25 HP Johnson outboard 2010. named the Honey Bees. He A graduate of Kimball knew every square inch, Union Academy in 1948, Ken every buoy and every island was a member of the Ski Pa- on “The Lake.” His many trol (student leader), Outing friends still vacation and Club, French Club (Presi- own homes in the Lakes Re- dent), and the Senior Coun- gion. cil, Class Secretary. During Ken sold his business in his senior year, he was voted early 1980 and moved full “Done Most for the School.” time to New Hampshire. He As he would say, “the best worked as a part- time years of my life.” He was sur- teacher in the Gilford School rounded by many friends as System until full retirement. a vibrant, popular young As a member of Meredith Li- man. He then attended Dart- on’s Club from 1987 -2000, he mouth College and graduat- served as 2nd Vice President ed Cum Laude with a Bache- for the 1987 - 1988 year. He lor of Science in 1952. He was then served as the club's a member of Sigma Alpha President for the years 1988 Epsilon Fraternity and The through 1990. – He was Outing Club. His most re- awarded the Melvin Jones membered stories are Fellow in 1996. Thanks to his around skiing Tuckerman’s mentor and good friend Dick Ravine and the friendship Fleming. His favorite activi- with his SAE brothers. ty and fund raiser was the an- As a resident of South- nual July 4th Rubber Duckie borough, Mass., and Mered- Race. ith he was the owner of In 2000, Ken, moved to Cal- Welder’s Supply of Worces- ifornia to be near his daugh- ter, and Northeast Safety ters and grandson. In his last PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Products, Auburn Mas. He years, he was lovingly cared Each year tractors, livestock, civic groups and colorful floats parade through small communities in New Hampshire as residents celebrate the pres- served on local Welding So- for @ Britannia Lodge by Pat, ent while honoring their past. ciety Boards. He was also an Richard and Joanne Houn- active member and Deacon sell of Palm Desert, Calif. amidst scouts, ball teams, lo- their history with farming at the turn of the century. If the horseshoe tournament to of Pilgrim Congregational They are angels to our fami- cal politicians and of course, and agriculture. there’s barbecue sauce or begin. Church, Southborough, ly. tractors and other farming What started as a way to blueberry pie on faces as you For a list of dates for Old Mass. Ken leaves daughters equipment that helped frame bring people back to their walk through a town, don’t Home Day celebrations this the backbone of each of hometowns has continued on hand them a napkin- find out month, including those in these small communities. with the same spirit and com- where you can join in on the Moultonboro, Gilford, Bel- Floats also spotlight civic munity pride and even many fun or sit back and wait for mont and Sandwich, visit groups like 4-H that share of the activities they enjoyed the parade or Cow Bingo or www.nhlibertycalendar.org. Ira Levin thriller next on Playhouse stage LAKES REGION — The novels as “Rosemary’s Ba- it can be noted that the play doctor, who returns to this, Winnipesaukee Play- by” and “The Stepford has common elements with his childhood town, soon be- house’s seventh season con- Wives.” It is the third time both Deathtrap and “The gins to suspect that other tinues with a seldom-seen the Playhouse has present- Stepford Wives.” Like Step- forces are at work. And like 1968 Broadway thriller, “Dr. ed a Levin thriller. His inti- ford, it takes place in a seem- “Deathtrap,” the play in- Cook’s Garden” by Ira mate and cleverly detailed ingly perfect town, Green- volves a complex and be- Levin. plays suit the Playhouse’s field Center, Vt. Greenfield trayal-filled relationship be- Levin is best known for stage and his unnerving Center is a very fortunate tween an older man and his his Broadway hit, Death- plots with ample twists and town. There are no mean younger protégé. trap, and such best-selling turns have delighted past people and the residents Playhouse favorite John audiences who enjoyed both seem to enjoy exceptionally Piquado returns to the Deathtrap and Veronica’s good health. The local popu- stage to take on the role of Room in previous seasons. lace attributes this to God's Dr. Cook himself. His pro- Without spoiling the fun ever-watchful eye and tégé is played by Colin Gold, of discovering the dark se- benevolent stewardship of most recently seen as cret at the center of the plot, their little hamlet. A young Charles in “Blithe Spirit.” Rounding out the cast are Bryn Jameson, Carol Klages and Jim DiMunno. It is directed by Neil Pankhurst. The set is de- signed by David Towlun with lighting by Matt Gu- minski and costumes by Lesley Pankhurst. “Dr. Cook’s Garden” may not be suitable for children under the age of 12. The show runs until Aug. 14. All performances are at 8 p.m. except for Monday, Aug. 9, when showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. There are no shows Sunday. “Dr. Cook’s Garden” is generously sponsored by The Fitness Edge. While performances con- tinue this summer at the Weirs Beach location, the Playhouse is also giving tours of its future home in Meredith. Anyone who is in- terested in seeing the progress so far at the former Annalee Doll complex and hearing the plans for the fu- ture are welcome to join tours Saturday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at 2:30 p.m. or Tuesday,Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. To join a tour, email bryan@winniplay- house.com. AUGUST 5, 2010 Lakes Region News THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

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Debbie Hopkins, event chair and one of its founders’ stated, “This arti- san show just keeps getting better and better over the years, it promises a bounti- ful array of vibrant art- work, don’t miss it!” Dawn Marion of Ctr. Os- sipee is the "Artists in the Park" poster artist for this the 31st year. Dawn was born and raised in Center Ossipee. She expresses her themes in many different media, as shown in the col- lection presented on her website: www.dawnmari- on.com. Each piece illus- trates a story, often with stylized effects or with sym- bols drawn from the artist's own iconography, or with a warm infusion of light and COURTESY PHOTO atmosphere that conveys The 31st year of Artists in the Park will take place August 18 in Wolfeboro. her feelings for the subject. A self-taught artist, her sin- cerity comes through en- inal piece of stained glass munity.) craft techniques from 10 ni-matinees; 12:30 p.m., 1:30 ly benefit local community hanced by the personality art especially for the event. Not only is the day full of a.m. till 1 p.m., Deborah p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Rounding arts through the Governor of her technique. Tickets will be on sale local- excellence in fine art, we Cary will be demonstrating out the day’s events will be Wentworth Arts Council. Glass has captured the at- ly for this Artists’ Raffle have once again the “Mouse weaving on the loom, and the GWAC RAFFLE. Tickets So plan to make a day of tention of collectors and with a portion of the pro- Ladies” who offer hands-on then Peter Ferber will are on sale downtown it in Cate Park and help cel- artists recently and Cheryl ceeds to benefit the Gover- finger printing for the chil- demonstrate his watercolor Wolfeboro at Sandy Martin’s ebrate our 31st Anniversary Kumiski’s stained glass nor Wentworth Arts Coun- dren, framed in specialty techniques from 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery and on the day of of Artists in the Park on panels and fused glass jew- cil. (The GWAC is a 501(c)3 key-chain keepsakes, from To keep the children en- the event in the park, $2ea or Wednesday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. elry marries this concept nonprofit educational arts 10 a.m. to noon under the thralled for the afternoon is 3/$5 with the lucky winner’s to 5 p.m. – and bring your beautifully. Cheryl is also organization dedicated to gazebo. Local carver/artist the zany clowning tricks of name drawn at 4pm at friends! our 50/50 Raffle artist for supporting fine, performing Brian Stockman will be Mr. Phil and Company un- Artists in the Park. Pro- this year – creating an orig- and musical arts in the com- demonstrating his wood- der the gazebo in three mi- ceeds from the raffle direct- AUGUST 5, 2010 Lakes Region News THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 NH Music Festival concludes with triumphant finale LAKES REGION — gan’s natural musicality Blossom. Coming on stage “Hailed for the natural and clear intentions guar- and looking out at all the ease of his conducting and antee that the artistic expe- candles lit on the distant the compelling insight of rience is compelling.” He lawn in the balmy summer his musicianship, James recently completed his post air and then performing Gaffigan continues to at- as Associate Conductor Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and tract international atten- with the San Francisco Juliet Overture with the tion and is considered by Symphony.Prior to that ap- best orchestra in the world many to be the most out- pointment, he was the As- is unforgettable.” standing young American sistant Conductor of the Joining Mr.Gaffigan and conductor working today.” Cleveland Orchestra. In the the New Hampshire Music Mr. Gaffigan will con- United States, Mr. Gaffi- Festival will be pianist duct the New Hampshire gan’s guest conducting ap- Gabriela Martinez. Lauded Music Festival’s final Clas- pearances include the by The New York Times as sics concert for the 2010 Philadelphia Orchestra, St. “compelling, elegant, and season on Thursday, Aug. Louis, Houston and Balti- incisive,” Ms. Martinez has 12, and Friday, Aug. 13, at 8 more symphonies and the already amassed an im- p.m. at the Silver Center for St. Paul Chamber Orches- pressive list of concerto, the Arts, PSU, Plymouth. tra. Mr. Gaffigan recalls recital, and chamber music The program includes highlights of his illustri- performance credits. She Beethoven’s “Piano Con- ous career with great fond- has worked with esteemed certo No. 4,” “Egmont ness. “I am lucky to have conductors such as Gusta- Overture,” Schubert’s” Un- conducted some of the best vo Dudamel, Charles Du- finished Symphony,” and orchestras in the world toit, and James Conlon. PHOTO BY COURTESY PHOTOS Sibelius’ “Valse triste.” James Gaffigan Gabriela Martinez from a young age, so my Ms. Martinez has per- Mr. Gaffigan is Chief standard of orchestral formed at Carnegie Hall, Conductor Designate of Guest Conductor Designate nized as one of the most tal- have emerged on the clas- sound is high. I made my Avery Fisher Hall, and Al- the Lucerne Symphony Or- of the Netherlands Radio ented and promising young sical music scene in recent debut with the Cleveland ice Tully Hall. chestra and Principal Philharmonic. He is recog- American conductors to years. Critics rave, “Gaffi- Orchestra when I was 22 at Comedy show Aug. 12 benefits Humane Society LAKES REGION — Join fer something outside the New Hampshire Humane So- run of the mill fundraisers, ciety for a fabulous evening we added two top notch co- of comedy entertainment, medians to the evening.” great food, and laughter on Church Landing in Thursday,Aug. 12, at Church Meredith is a fabulous venue Landing, Meredith. for this Cats N’ Canine Com- The animal welfare edy Connection evening; it is agency based in Laconia will possible to simply make a COURTESY PHOTO Shown here in front of The Timber, Community Health & Hospice and Community Caregivers met with the designers of the upcoming NH Designer host their annual auction to long weekend of the event by Showhouse to discuss the event. benefit the cats and dogs at staying at one of their pet the shelter.New this year are friendly rooms, taking the Robbie Printz and headliner opportunity to enjoy all the Laconia Savings Bank supports Designer Showhouse Rob Steen, two Boston based Lakes region has to offer and comedians who will keep the support a worthy cause. LAKES REGION — Laco- helped two very important will be held at Meredith Bay fits a non-profit organization frivolity at fever pitch after “With three very recent nia Savings Bank proudly an- community non-profits cre- on Lake Winnipesaukee now in the Lakes Region commu- the live auction. and very unsettling cases of nounces their support of the ate an event that can engage through Aug. 15. The event nity and Laconia Savings Items up for auction are abuse, we rely heavily on the 2010 New Hampshire Design- supporters throughout the will feature the creative tal- Bank is pleased to lend a many,check the Humane So- support of the communities er Showhouse to benefit Lakes Region. I want to per- ents of Sue Bartlett, Teresa helping hand. ciety website for details; va- we serve,” stated Mary Di Community Health & Hos- sonally thank Laconia Sav- Perry,Lori Taylor, Julia Dias For more information you cation packages abound, in- Maria, executive director of pice and Community Care- ings Bank for their help,” and several other well- can contact Brian at Com- cluding a week stay at a the NHHS. “We cannot help givers. stated Brian Winslow, direc- known New Hampshire inte- munity Health & Hospice, catered Villa in Montego Bay, these unfortunate animals “As a sponsor of the 2010 tor of development for Com- rior designers. The New 524-8444 or visit Jamaica, a Catamaran without the support of our NH Designer Showhouse La- munity Health and Hospice. Hampshire Showhouse is an www.nhshowhouse.com. Cruise, or a getaway package friends in the community.” conia Savings Bank has This year’s showhouse annual house tour that bene- to the Dominican Republic. 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Valerie Drouin, SVP, Prestige Plus manager,said, March of Dimes “This tour provided our Prestige Plus members with LAKES REGION — MVSB,” said Karen Dennis, a unique opportunity to un- Meredith Village Savings New Hampshire state direc- derstand the culture and Bank employees, many ac- tor of March of Dimes. traditions of the Masai peo- companied by their families “They donate an extraordi- ple, discover the many exot- and friends, joined the fight nary amount of their time ic species of birds and in- against birth defects, prema- and energy to help us in our digenous plants of Kenya, ture birth and infant mortal- quest to ensure every baby in and view some of the coun- ity when they walked in the New Hampshire a healthy try’s most exotic wildlife.” March for Babies on May 2 at start.” Prestige Plus members Opechee Park in Laconia. The Bank also distributed especially enjoyed their two As a Gold Level Sponsor of several hundred awareness night stay at the world-fa- the event, MVSB contributed wrist bands and hosted the mous Mt. Kenya Safari Club $1,500 to the cause. Bank em- organization’s first local COURTESY PHOTO in the shadow of Mt. Kenya. ployees also raised an addi- Bank Night in the area at the LSB Corporator Nancy Dirubbo is pictured sharing a digital photo with students during a visit to the Tenderfeet The resort was once the pri- Education Center for orphaned children. tional $4,474.20. MVSB was Bank’s Laconia branch to al- vate hunting lodge and re- the number one fundraising low local participants to drop treat of William Holden. His team in the Lakes Region, off their collected donations legacy is still present at this from an outside deck as the “Perhaps the most unfor- was honored as being the and ranked number seven in several days before the event. beautiful property. animals came to drink at a gettable and rewarding ex- “chosen group” to officially the state, helping the Lakes The top individual fundrais- Another highlight for the watering hole and salt lick perience was a visit to the open this new facility. Region event raise a total of ers on Team MVSB were group included a stay at the located below the lodge. Tenderfeet Education Cen- Drouin cut the ribbon while $33,000 and statewide proj- Angie Morner, Tamara Van- world-famous tree lodge; Some members chose to ter,” said Drouin. the children performed ects raised a total of $325,000 Lenten and Berniece Sulli- the Ark. Built on stilts in the take a hot air balloon ride Supported by the Collette songs. The principal of the for March for Babies. van. Team Co-captains were heart of the forest, this over the plains and reported Foundation, this school school engaged in conversa- Employees raised funds Morner, VanLenten, and lodge provided the group it to be an outstanding ad- helps orphans and high-risk tion about the importance for the walk by hosting bake Amy Davis. with amazing game viewing venture, complete with a children in Riruta, a suburb of education for these im- sales at the bank’s Main Of- MVSB participated in opportunities. Prestige Plus sunrise breakfast on the of Nairobi. Laconia Savings poverished children. fice in downtown Meredith March for Babies to help give members watched in awe “Plains of Africa.” Bank’s Prestige Plus group “It proved to be a very and at the Route 104 branch, every baby a healthy start. emotional experience as we as well as through the sale of According to the March of saw first hand the extraor- March of Dimes premium Dimes, of the 227 babies that dinary needs of these chil- chocolate bars, and a “blue are born in an average week BCEDC moves to Mill Plaza in Laconia dren who have lost both of jeans for babies” day in in New Hampshire, 29 are LAKES REGION — In a once housed manufacturers Street Settlement Services. their parents to Aids.” which employees donated born prematurely,19 are con- joint statement, Joe Adrig- who produced textiles, Kins- The Busiel Mill Community Prestige Plus members money and wore blue jeans sidered to have low birth nola of One Mill Plaza, Inc. man Electric Organs, and Room and Gallery is located enjoy day and overnight ex- to work to show their sup- weight, and one will not and Jennifer Boulanger, ex- Gilbert Clocks. The Busiel on the river level. cursions organized and es- port. make it to his or her first ecutive director of the Belk- Mill was restored and con- “We are delighted to have corted by Laconia Savings “We’re so grateful for the birthday. nap County Economic De- verted to office space in the such an important tenant in Bank. Visits to theaters, mu- continued support of Team velopment Council, an- early 1970s. The current oc- our building and downtown. nounced that BCEDC will oc- cupants include Martin, For years, the BCEDC has cupy first floor space in the Lord & Osman, PA, attorneys contributed to job creation in historic Busiel Mill building at law; Misiaszek Turpin the region and is now needed in Laconia known as One pllc, architects and planners; more than ever. In this eco- PUBLIC NOTICE Mill Plaza. 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PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER 30 years. One of the youngest participants in the LWSA sailing school took a chance and tried her hand at sailing this The now annual event year, and proved to be doing very well. kicked off last Sunday with the Skipper’s meeting; the first Commodore’s Cup, “Around the Buoys” on Tues- Kids from all over New day; the second Commodore Cup, “Island Race” on Wednesday; and the W.A.R. England set sail for ‘WAR’ Regatta youth sailing event on Thursday,with a Distance PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER BY LAUREN TINER two clubs join us, and this ranging from 8 to 10. Al- Race in the evening hours. A lone sailor sets sail for the final J/80 race during the Winnipesaukee [email protected] year we have four. We would though different organiza- The final event, the Jim- Race Week series held on last Friday afternoon, hosted by the Young sailing students like to get bigger - it will take tions, Pendergast said it is my Fund Race, took place on Winnipesaukee Yacht Club. showed off their newly ac- a couple of years but we’ll get not uncommon for children Friday afternoon. The quired skills during the Lake there,” said Sperazzo. in Meredith, Center Harbor, event’s festivities ended with The J/80s shined Thursday boat named He’s Back, after Winnipesaukee Sailing As- Twenty four youths in all and Moultonboro to learn an auction to benefit the Jim- and Friday,” said WYC mem- his boat Pinocchio was de- sociation’s second annual participated in WAR last how to sail with Meredith my Fund, a cookout, and live ber Jeff Kirchhoff of North- stroyed during the winter “Wicked Awesome Regatta” Wednesday, the youngest Bay and then to move on to music. field, who owns a sailboat season. at the Winnipesaukee Yacht participant only 8 and the the LWSA. “This is the first year we with Kevin Hayes of Gilford, Although Winnipesaukee Club. oldest 17. Participants were “From the beginning we have hosted all the races to- and planned to race his J/80 Race Week itself was spon- LWSA Sailing School Di- rewarded in the end with tro- have worked closely with gether and merged them in- on Friday. sored by the WYC, the sum- rector Anthony Sperazzo phies and a barbecue. to one week. This is one way Sailing enthusiast Bob said that in its second year, While more than a dozen SEE KIDS SAIL PAGE B8 to have the lake to ourselves. Nole also came, with a new SEE RACE WEEK PAGE B8 the association aimed to ex- advanced LWSA students set pand the regatta, an invita- sail on the race course, re- tional event offered to kids in maining youths from the WALK THIS WAY surrounding sailing schools sailing school enjoyed the Donna Rhodes / [email protected] ● and even interested kids in day sailing on J/80s with five the community. volunteers with their boats “It gives different clubs and held a cookout on Bear Shaw Cove, around the area a chance to Island. meet each other and to race. A course on Lake Win- Sanbornton Some kids opt not to race and nipesaukee resembling a prefer to relax and enjoy sail- race car track was set up for Hot weather changed my ing,” said Sperazzo. “It tends smaller and larger boats to walking plans for this week to be the more advanced kids sail around, about half a mile when humidity levels made that love to race and opt for long and over a mile to com- me seek out cool, wooded the regatta.” plete a full race course twice places to wander where the He said some beginners through. One designated trails were wide and the did have the guts and the mo- sailing instructor also set walking was easy. Boy, did I tivation to dip their toes into sail on a boat himself during find just the spot when I con- sailboat racing this year. the regatta to direct the race, sulted the HEAL NH Walk- LWSA students welcomed whistle commands, and ing Guide and dropped by challengers from the Mered- make sure the entire race Shaw Cove in Sanbornton to ith Bay Sailing Association was smooth sailing. stretch my legs. for the second time, the The Meredith Bay Sailing Shaw Cove can be found Northern Lake George Yacht Association had two youths just below the Sanbornton Club, and members from the representing their associa- Transfer Station, following University of New Hamp- tion this year on 4/20s, Chip the signs downhill to the boat shire sailing program. The Nolan and Ben Crosby of launch on the Pemigewasset Lake George club drove three Meredith, who said they hap- River and bearing right on and a half hours to partici- pily support their fellow sail- the dirt road below. The PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES pate in the LWSA’s regatta ing association from across guide suggests walking from Peaceful views of the Pemigewasset River can be seen along the Shaw Cove Trail in Sanbornton. All along the old dirt road wildflowers brighten the way, making it a beautiful place to exercise and enjoy a summer day. and planned to drive back to the lake. the parking lot above but I host their own overnight re- Director of the MBSA cheated a bit and drove down gatta the next day. Dick Pendergast said the pro- to park at the bar gate. From the old dirt road beyond the the harsh summer sun and banking that was not neces- “The regatta is slowly get- gram offers sailing lessons there Grover and I then head- gate. the scenery was highlighted sarily conducive to a dog who ting bigger. Last year we had on opti boats to a younger age ed out at a brisk pace along The woods shaded us from by pretty summer wildflow- cannot swim. My four-legged ers. Level for the most part, buddy tumbled down to the road was a bit rocky in check it out but must have some sections but eventually agreed it would be difficult became a beautiful packed for me to rescue him if need trail, perfect for a healthy be, for he soon raced back up stroll. The clean smells of the the hillside without even tak- nearby river helped to awak- ing a sip of water. In a few en my senses and urged me minutes he was nudging me to pick up my pace for a on and I was happy to oblige. glimpse of the flowing water Years ago this road was that I knew lay ahead. one of a few that were closed After about half a mile of when the U.S. Army Corp of this pace I was begging Engineers built the dam in Grover to slow down; after all Franklin, causing the land to it was a hot day. I looked for- flood every spring. Homes ward to a break where he and farms along its path could get a drink and I could were moved to drier grounds. rest my worn out sneaker- From vantage points along clad feet but I was lured by the way I could glance across every twist and turn in the the river at Old Hill Village old road, curious about what and soon found myself spec- lie ahead. Berries sprouted ulating on what the area had up beside the woods and looked like in the 1930’s when fields, birds regaled me from cows, sheep and haying op- the treetops, and it was evi- erations dotted the land- dent this tract of land was a scape. mecca for wildlife. Who I’m not entirely certain could stop when there was so how far I walked before turn- much more to be seen? ing back but it seemed as When the river came into view, it was along a steep SEE SHAW COVE PAGE B8 B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Community AUGUST 5, 2010 Jason Aldean keeps fans on their feet all night

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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Need help? Place your Help Wanted ad this week! JUDICIAL BRANCH Belknap Superior Court Telephone: (603) 524-3570 64 Court St. TTY/TDD Relay: (800) 735-2964 Laconia, NH 03246 http://www.courts.state.nh.us BARNSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alton Central School K-8 – Fall Coaching Positions ORDER OF NOTICE 91 Maple Street, Center Barnstead, NH 03225 Alton Central School is seeking qualified applicants to coach the PETITION TO QUIET TITLE PUBLICATION REQUIRED following sports for the 2010 fall season. RSA 498: 5-a COACHING POSITION 2010-11 Fall Sport Openings: Case Name: Clair Moor, et al v Paul Peloquin, et al Girls’ “B” Soccer Coach Case Number: 211-2010-CV-00233 Middle School Co-ed Volleyball Coach. A Petition to Quiet Title has been filed in this court. A copy of the petition is attached. If interested please submit a letter of interest and resume and ref- The Court ORDERS that ON OR BEFORE: Applications accepted until 8/20/10 erences to: Alton Central School, c/o Kristi Hikel - Athletic September 21, 2010 Claire Moore; Thomas L. Moore III shall serve the petition and orders Director, PO Box 910, Alton, NH 03809. of notice on all known parties. September 21, 2010 Claire Moore; Thomas L. Moore III shall publish a copy of the Citation Please call the School Office at 269-5161 ext. 0 for an Open until filled. Order of Notice once a week for three consecutive weeks in The application or if you would like further information. Baysider, a newspaper of general circulation. The last publication EOE shall be on or before September 20, 2010. October 05, 2010 John Doe; Paul Peloquin; Charlene Peloquin; Barbara Pitcher shall file a written appearance form with this Court. A copy of the appearance form must be sent to the party listed below and any other party who Experienced has filed an appearance on this matter. November 04, 2010 John Doe; Paul Peloquin; Charlene Peloquin; Barbara Pitcher shall file Automotive Service Advisor a plea, answer, demurrer or other response with this Court. A copy of the plea, answer, demurrer or other response must be sent to the OF SOUTHERN CARROLL COUNTY & VICINITY party listed below and any other party who has filed an appearance & Automotive Technician in this matter. immediate experienced Service Advisor and EVENING/ON CALL R.N. Notice to John Doe; Paul Peloquin, Charlene Peloquin; Barbara Pitcher: We have openings for an 2 Positions Available/Guaranteed Hours If you do not Technician comply with these requirements, you will be considered in default and the Court may issue . 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Peale Contact Steve Hurst require valid driver’s license, own transportation with current auto insurance to Acting Clerk of Court 603-524-0770 travel within Carroll County & Vicinity. Apply by sending your resume to: Email Human Resources ALTON PLANNING BOARD [email protected] VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll County & Vicinity, Inc. P. O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS or Fax (603) 569-4660 August 17, 2010 The Alton Planning Board will consider the following appli- cation on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at a meeting to be held commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall (sec- ond floor). If applications are accepted, Public Hearings may then follow. Public Hearings may be held regarding Program Director any of the continued applications. The applications listed in To coordinate the community educa- this notice are in no particular order. tion and advocacy programs of the ELRHC promoting a diversity of Applications for Public Hearing: housing in our region in support of Case #P10-25 Map 46 Lot 3 & 3-1 the economic and social health of our communities. Lot Line Adjustment • Excellent organizational skills Christopher & Darcey Bartel & • Ability to work independently The Alison Forbes 1995 Trust 20 Hillside Drive • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Application submitted by Kevin Ashe of White Mountain Office & general Survey on behalf of applicants Christopher and Darcey • computer skills • Speaking, writing, editing, Bartel and Alison Forbes. Trustee to request a Lot Line phone management and public Adjustment providing an additional 231 square feet of area relation skills required to the Bartel parcel. This parcel is located in the Lake • Some flexibility in hours. 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RACE WEEK (Continued from Page B1) KIDS SAIL (Continued from Page B1) mer series is sponsored by compared to prior years. to raise $100,000 plus for over LWSA. We will often send the the Lake Winnipesaukee “We found that on week- the years. About hundred older kids to the LWSA,” said Sailing Association, which ends people’s lifestyles have people were expected to show Pendergast. “It’s a nice op- held its annual youth race changed. There is also a pow- up at the auction and the “big portunity for the kids to test during the week’s events. er boat chop on the lake in feed.” the waters locally and see During the final race to the summer,” said Crosby, Crosby said mid-week that what racing is like. Kids have benefit the Jimmy Fund on who wanted to avoid the hec- Winnipesaukee Race Week fun at the regatta.” Friday, five sailboats from tic lake traffic and waves in appeared to be a success and In prior years, the LWSA the club raced in the late af- Winnipesaukee this year.“All he has estimated that the would host sailing school re- ternoon event, with about 25 the events are held at differ- club has broken even finan- gattas from time to time, but to 30 boats in all, and almost ent times during the year and cially and hopes to hold the with a new crew that came the triple amount of sailors we stuck them all together. same week of events next together two years ago, the on board. We tried to get more interest year, filled with island vibes Wicked Awesome Regatta is WYC Race Committee and double the participation and lots of “latitude.” now an official annual event. Chair Peter Crosby said we had last year. The weath- Sponsors included Laco- The sailing school is in its there was a need to merge an- er helped too.” nia Savings Bank, and sup- sixth week in the eight-week nual racing events on the An increase in race par- port from Fay’s Boatyard, program. The prior week has lake this year, and although ticipation numbers not only New Hampshire Distribu- already sold out, and it looks there is no new event, there benefits the club’s popularity tors, and the Wine’ing as though the final couple is new spirit, and increased but the Jimmy fund as well, Butcher. weeks are filling up and have numbers of participation which the WYC has managed a good chance of selling out

SHAW COVE (Continued from Page B1) though it was close to two been so busy looking at the sandwich and relax awhile. I woman who was stretching miles. Having left the river- scenery and flora that I nev- didn’t even mind sharing in the legs of her two four- side for a bit, Grover was now er noticed the oasis we had this instance, as he had been legged pals as well. Shaw rethinking his decision not passed on the opposite side of such a good trail buddy all af- Cove was the perfect spot for to grab a drink while we were the trail, but Grover’s eagle ternoon. a little solitude, some terrif- near the water, and I knew eyes picked out the little We encountered a few oth- ic exercise and some natural we needed to turn back and spring of fresh water and he er walkers as we left, one who beauty along the way. find him a drink since I left made a beeline for it. With regaled me with wonderful As a side note, I received a his portable water bowl back shade and fresh water it was tales of training his sled dogs nice letter from a woman at the car.Along the way I had the perfect spot to pull out a on the old road and another named “IreneP” who could not find my amateur attempt to leave a letterbox at Devil’s Den in Northfield. I am afraid it might have been in- advertently picked up in a re- cent clean up along the river there, but if anyone has found it I would love to hear from you. If time allows I Iron Staining will go back to the Den to re- PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER place it and give clues in an- Kids and teenagers set sail and took their own initiative last Wednesday Taste & Sulfur Odor other column, or perhaps I’ll morning to venture out on the water and sail in the annual LWSA youth leave one on my next jour- regatta. Arsenic & Radon ney to Gilford, where I plan Corrosive Water/ to walk another other trail I as well. good summer, including us. recently discovered. “It’s been a fantastic sum- Plus, the wind has been in- Blue Green Staining mer for anyone on the lake. credible for sailing,” said IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Everyone benefits from a Sperazzo. Free In-Home Consultation And Water Testing 603-524-6343 The Retreat at

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