THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE With court approval, selectmen move forward on special town meeting BY JEFF FERLAND the special town meeting dur- vote on a lease for a new fire ize Selectmen to enter into a payments over ten years. Selectman John O'Brien [email protected] ing a work session Monday, engine to replace Fire Engine long term lease purchase If approved, the first pay- mentioned that many towns Selectmen approved the July 16, officially starting the Four. agreement for about $442,000, ment would be due in 2013, do not have an undesignated warrant article schedule for countdown to the town-wide The article would author- or about $51,000 in annual and the truck would be dev- fund balance. They said they iled around May or June. were unsure if they would Selectmen discussed mak- pay off the entire purchase ing payments for the fire en- in one payment or make the gine using the undesignated proposed yearly payments fund balance, which is usu- until they heard back from ally used to offset the tax rate. Ruggles. Selectmen said they favored According to O'Brien, this route because they they would most likely pay would be borrowing money more than the minimum from themselves, with essen- yearly payments. tially no interest. O'Brien also said he still Town Administrator Scott favored purchasing a demon- Dunn said the selectmen did stration or used piece of not have to add anything to equipment, instead of a new the article to use undesignat- fire engine. ed funds to pay for the fire en- Hayes said that Budget gine because they decide Committee member Kevin how to budget funds in the Leandro found two used fire annual proposed budget. He engines which Hayes sug- explained that, unless they gested Fire Chief Steve Car- wanted to specifically re- rier consider. quire that payments be taken Selectmen said they from the undesignated fund would need a recommenda- balance or any specific area, tion from the Board of Fire they could make amend- Engineers to consider the ments at the Deliberative purchase of any equipment. Session. According to the select- According to Dunn, the men, they paid the final an- entire purchase could be nual payment for breathing paid with undesignated apparatus in the 2012 budget DEAN ANDERSON — COURTESY funds, and he would “do that so that would help offset pay- A Presidential visit in a heartbeat” because it ments for a new fire engine would be much easier than in the 2013 budget. President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Steve and Sharon Wood, pose with members of New Hampshire’s 12th Regiment during negotiating a lease agree- Selectmen held a public Civil War Day, which was held recently in Gilford. This event is one of many that have been scheduled as part of Gilford’s Bicentennial cele- ment or bond. hearing to discuss the lease brations. Dunn added that Finan- financing of a new fire en- cial Director Geoff Ruggles gine during their last meet- was against using undesig- ing, but had no comments. nated funds because it would On Monday July 9, Presid- Town Clerk’s office feeling the effects of staff reductions affect cash flow and leave the ing Justice Kenneth McHugh selectmen unable to use the granted the town’s petition BY JEFF FERLAND Gonyer said this affects fil- Selectman Kevin Hayes lectmen debated whether or funds to offset the tax rate. for a special town meeting af- [email protected] ing time, and keeps notices suggested Gonyer only do not to add a 24 hour per week, Selectman Kevin Hayes ter a hearing Friday, July 6, Town Clerk/Tax Collector from going out in a timely what is required by law, and part-time position after se- suggested that they request finding a need and the ur- Denise Gonyer told Select- manner, and they have re- expect residents to be re- lectmen planned to eliminate Ruggles make a schedule for gency to vote on whether or men her office has struggled ceived an increasing number sponsible for their annual one full-time position. 2013 with estimated pay- not they should purchase a lately with the loss of two em- of complaints at their front registrations. During the meeting ments for the new fire en- new fire engine. ployees during the Select- desk. “When does it become Wednesday, Selectmen ap- gine. SEE TOCCI DAY PAGE A16 men’s meeting Wednesday, For instance, Gonyer said their responsibility?” asked proved a department study July 11. neither she nor her staff had Hayes. by Municipal Resources Inc. “We are doing whatever is time to make follow-up calls “It's not our responsibility to identify any staffing needs possible, but it's still a sink- to remind dog owners to reg- to babysit dog owners,” said in the Town Clerk Tax Col- ing ship,” Gonyer told Select- ister their pets because of Gonyer, who said they also lector office. O’Brien makes a men. staff reductions. This led to stopped sending postcard re- “Obviously, we have is- According to Gonyer, she police having to deal with minders to save money. “It's sues. We hope the study finds and her remaining staff are about twice their average an- not a requirement. We do it them,” said Hayes. bid for NH House unable to keep up with daily nual delinquent dog owners. as a courtesy.” In other business, Select- BY JEFF FERLAND responsibilities like filing “We did not have the time While preparing the 2012 men continued their efforts [email protected] their daily correspondence. or staff to do it,” said Gonyer. budget, Gonyer and the se- SEE TOWN CLERK PAGE A16 Selectman John O'Brien recently announced his cam- paign for District 2 Repre- sentative for the New Hamp- Ox-K Farm founder debuts new children’s book shire House of Representa- BY JEFF FERLAND Between her Ms. Senior Tracey Petrozzi, chil- a story of how Salanitro's ox- tives as an Undeclared or in- [email protected] NH responsibilities, caring dren's librarian, introduced en, Chip, Dale, Max and Jake, dependent candidate. For the Gilford Library for her four 2,500-pound oxen Salanitro to children and kicked a group of spiders out Under the new redistrict- Children's Summer Reading and hosting group at the Dis- parents. of their barn. Later, the spi- ing plan, O'Brien, if elected, program, librarians invited covery Center, Salanitro “She is famous in many ders help save Max from would represent Gilford and Kathy Salanitro, founder of found the time to write “Spi- ways. Now she is on to a new drifting down a river. Meredith in the State House. Ox-K Farm Discovery Cen- ders and the Oxen: a Tale of phase in life as a writer,”said Salanitro worked in the O'Brien said that, for ter, on Friday, July 13 to de- Teamwork and Friendship,” Petrozzi. personality of each of her years, he did not follow local but her new children's book which she shared in the Li- Salanitro, along with her oxen (or her “boys,” as she politics, as he was traveling featuring her four oxen. brary story room. editor,Melissa Johnson, read calls them), and said that most of the time for busi- Max would definitely be the ness. He said he did not even PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND one to get himself into trou- know who the mayor was of Selectman John O'Brien ble. his hometown, Andover, “Everyone was quiet and Mass. attentive,” said Petrozzi. Upon retirement, O'Brien the committee,” said “She really kept the children moved to his summer home O'Brien. engaged.” in Gunstock Acres and He decided to run for an Salanitro said the most joined the Gunstock Acres elected seat on the budget difficult part of writing the Water Village District. committee. In his third term story was filling in the de- “It was an experience I on the budget committee, he tails and elaborating on each had not had. Once I retired, decided to run for Select- scene. She said the story I had the time,” said O'Brien. man, and was elected in 2008 came easily,but with the help He said the district ap- for his first term. O'Brien of her editor, she was able to pointed him the representa- was reelected to the Board of fill in more details. tive to the budget committee. Selectmen in 2012. She explained to the audi- “I enjoyed learning more Though he said he never ence that working with an about the town,” said imagined he would get in- editor is key to making any O'Brien. volved in politics, O’Brien story into a book. With more experience, has a degree in Political Sci- “Without an editor, the O'Brien said he became more ence and History. He also book looks like a dull little involved with the meetings, earned a certificate in local PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND apple,” she said, holding up and had more of an impact. governemnt leadership from Kathey Salanitro, along with two of her oxen, Chip and Max, shared their new children’s story with the chil- a simple sketch of an apple. “I think I brought some Antioch College — what dren in the Gilford Public Library Summer Reading Program last week. SEE BOOK PAGE A14 middle of the road logic to SEE O’BRIEN PAGE A14 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC JULY 19, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ELIZABETH TIDD sive…cougar, puma, ghost gram is free, and copies of “White Tiger” by Aravind All knitters are welcome! mount: A North Country LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT cat or catamount? Take your his book will be available for Adiga: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thriller”: 6:30-7:30 p.m. I am fortunate in that most pick. An individual cat’s purchase. Create your Own Mask (18 Monday, July 23 of my days start off with a range depends on food avail- months – grade four): 1-2 p.m. Creative Writing (grades Wednesday, July 25 hike. I love to hike alone by ability — they need eight to Programs/Special Events Conversational French, 5-10), week long camp: 9 a.m. Creative Writing (grades flowing streams and on nar- 10 pounds a day to survive-- all levels: 1:30-2:30 p.m. - noon. 5-10), week long camp: 9 a.m. row hiking trails with trees so their range can vary from Thursday, July 19 Practice Spanish, all lev- Mahjong: 1:30-3 p.m. - noon. surrounding me. It makes 10-375 miles. We do know that Check Out an Expert, ba- els: 5-6 p.m. Bridge: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 me feel centered, and I find one was killed in Connecti- sic computer questions: 10 Evening Book Discussion, Tuesday, July 24 p.m. that every day is better if it cut last year, so if they aren’t a.m. - noon. discuss “White Tiger” by Ar- Creative Writing (grades Middle Eastern Cooking begins surrounded by na- in the state we know they are Six Week Watercolor Se- avind Adiga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. 5-10), week long camp: 9 a.m. Class: 1-3:30 p.m. ture. So, this time of year, I close. ries, week 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - noon. Storytime (ages two to spray on the bug juice and Davidson is an award win- Brown Bag Book Discus- Friday, July 20 Author Rick Davidson five): 1-1:45 p.m. head for the trails. An obser- ning photographer, some- sion, bring lunch to discuss Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 p.m. will discuss his book “Cata- vant daughter-in-law noticed time guitar player,and he has that one of my wall decora- worked on several independ- tions has more feathers in it ent films. From film-making every time she visits. This he got the bug to write some- time of year I usually have thing set in northern New Gilmanton announces Old Home Day events some wildflowers in rock Hampshire. At first, he was vases reminding me of my thinking it might be a film GILMANTON — The the five buildings on the Gilmanton Old Home Day west after the Civil War. He hikes. Or, perhaps I come but he decided to try his hand 114th Gilmanton Old Home grounds of the Smith Meet- Association have hosted Old asked the various towns to home with a sighting. Often at fiction. Because he is an Day is scheduled for Satur- ing House, which is located Home Day activities. In 1899, establish a day of prayer and it’s a bird, but on a really, re- avid outdoorsman and fly day, Aug. 11 on the grounds on Meeting House Road off then New Hampshire Gover- a week of celebration to ally good day it might be fisherman he combined of the Smith Meeting House. Route 140 and approximately nor Frank W. Rollins de- showcase all the wonderful something more. I’ve seen many of his interests into There will be an official three and a half miles east of clared the nations first traditions of our state. deer, moose, bear and last “Catamount: a North Coun- opening at 10:00am by the Route 107 in Gilmanton. statewide "Old Home Week" For more information, go summer I saw a bobcat and try Thriller.” He ran the American Legion Ellis-Ged- For 114 years, the Smith in an effort to lure back na- to www.gilmantonnh.org. its mom. I have never seen a gamut of rejections before des-Levitt Post 102, and the Meeting House and the tive sons who had traveled mountain lion. being approached by a local festivities continue until 3 “Over the years, many publisher, Breech River p.m. people have claimed to see Books and now he is working Activities include an arts mountain lions in northern on his second book. and crafts fair, children's GILFORD POLICE LOG New Hampshire” says au- As part of our Get Booked games, animals and a jolly ● thor Rick Davidson. “Years series, Rick Davidson will jumper in addition to infor- From July 10 - 17, the Gil- with prohibited sales of al- 6 alarms ago, mountain lions were in- talk about his book and share mational booths of local or- ford Police Department re- coholic beverages. 56 traffic checks digenous to the area, but sup- a slideshow of mountain li- ganizations. There will be sponded to 223 calls, includ- Police arrested Brandon 3 motor vehicle complaint posedly,they aren’t here any on sightings on Tuesday, Ju- an antique tractor and truck ing: Janak, 18, of Gilford on a 13 motor vehicle checks longer.” ly 24 at the library meeting parade and antique auto Police arrested Steven bench warrant. 8 calls for an ambulance Even their name is elu- room at 6:30 p.m. This pro- show. If you are interested Marchand, 23, of Gilford and Police arrested Anjelica 10 motor vehicle accident in participating in the pa- charged him with simple as- Olivo, 20, of Laconia on a 6 reports of suspicious rade or show please contact sault. warrant. persons Enoch at 267-8151. Police arrested Kyle Put- Police arrested Andrew 5 larceny Gilford Public Library After cooking for eleven man, 28, of Tilton and Soboleski, 19, of Laconia and 19 reports of existing con- hours, our famous bean hole charged him with driving charged him with burglary ditions Top Ten Requests beans will be served with all while intoxicated. and seven counts of theft by 2 lost/found items the fixings at 11:30 a.m. and Police arrested Jennifer unauthorized taking or 5 abandoned vehicles 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn 12:30 p.m. Music will be pro- Ellis, 19, of Paxton, Mass. transfer. 3 911 hang-up 2. “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James vided by the New Horizons and charged her with unlaw- Police arrested Michael 6 service of paperwork 3. “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins Big Brass Band, and there ful possession of alcohol. Mussey, 37, of Franklin and 10 animal complaints 4. “I, Michael Bennett” by James Patterson and will be an oxen show and Police arrested Jillian Ro- charged him with false in- 3 yard sale permits Michael Ledwidge demonstration by Kathy billard, 19, of Attleboro, spection or registration 3 calls for the fire depart- 5. “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins Salanitro of Ox-K Farm Dis- Mass. and charged her with sticker. ment 6. “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James covery Center. unlawful possession of alco- 2 road/weather reports 7. “Fifty Shades Darker” by E.L.James Old Home Day tshirts are hol. 3 reports of suspicious ve- 2 lost/missing/wanted 8. “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen available for $15. 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Selectmen decided, at Entertainment ordinance,” Owner Dave Byer, who al- their meeting Wednesday, stated Dunn. “In addition, I so runs Capitol City Pawn- July 11 to table both Pawn- learned during the recent shop, said he came up with broker and Secondhand hearings that Mr.Drew’s role the idea of an auction to help Dealer License applications as the most recent New sell some of his products in PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND and the Entertainment Li- Hampshire Liquor Licensee his store. Volunteers dressed in character for the Gravestones Come to Life cemetery walk. cense for Kelsey's at the and Town of Gilford Enter- According to Byer, he Grant on the agenda until tainment Permit holder was went before the Planning their next meeting, July 25. a complete sham, because he Board, gain their approval Selectmen tabled Willard had leased his business to a and thought he covered all Bicentennial celebration Drew's Entertainment Li- contracted operator and had necessary requirements. cense with exotic dancing for no direct role in the hiring of He said he went ahead and Kelsey's at the Grant pend- employees or enforcement of had his auctions but was lat- continues with cemetery tour ing a disciplinary decision the rules.” er shut down by Gilford Po- by the New Hampshire Bownes rebutted by claim- lice. BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] Bicentennial and cemetery stops, including refresh- Liquor Commissioners re- ing that Dunn's statement Byer begged Selectmen walk committee member,the ments at the end, through sulting from an incident in was incorrect. not to table his application, The Cemetery Walk Com- walk committee has been Pine Grove Cemetery, where October 2011 where police ar- “You got some facts and to approve it because he mittee, along with the Bicen- hard at work for well over a visitors can learn some per- rested five employees and wrong, and you know it,” needed to continue hosting tennial Committee and their year planning what they sonal history of those buried two patrons for multiple said Bownes. auctions so he can pay his volunteers, rehearsed for hope will be a fun day for all. beneath the gravestones. drug possession and distri- At the Selectmen’s work staff. their Gravestones Come to “It seems simple, but we They also plan to host a bution charges. session on Monday, July 16, Keenan said that he was Life tour next Saturday, July put a lot of work into it,” said second cemetery walk on According to Selectmen, a Dunn said he stood by his concerned over Byer's com- 21, at the Pine Grove Ceme- Chitty, adding that they at- Sept. 8, and welcome more Town Ordinance requires statement and gave Select- pliance with the pawnbroker tery from 4 to 6 p.m. tended several cemetery volunteers to come talk businesses to have a valid men letter with terms and ordinance after he had an is- The volunteers welcome walks around the state to about past residents of Gil- liquor license to get an en- conditions and a list of ques- sue with incorrect informa- all residents to come meet the learn the process. ford. tertainment license. tions they could submit to tion on records given by By- descendants of some of the According to Chitty, these “We welcome any family Drew's attorney, David Drew if they chose. er's staff when Gilford Police first families to settle in Gil- events are becoming more member who wants to be in Bownes, said that the Com- Dunn said Drew would not were trying to track down ford, and talk about their an- popular in New Hampshire, the walk to speak about their missioners’ likely maximum be legally required to answer stolen property in a recent cestors and share how they and several towns and his- relatives,” said Chitty. disciplinary action would be any of the questions, but burglary case. laid the foundation for what torical societies are hosting In case of inclement three fines, one for $500 and Dunn would recommend Se- According to Keenan, the Gilford is today. similar events. weather, the event will be two for $250, and a three-day lectmen deny his exotic danc- victims of the burglary case According to Dee Chitty, Chitty said there will be 16 held the following day. liquor license suspension. ing license. were in attendance at the Drew said this was the According to Dunn, the meeting but did not want to maximum penalty the Com- letter addressed their con- comment. missioners would enforce, cerns and asked Drew to pro- “I do not want stolen and Selectmen should not vide them with his plan to goods,” said Byer, adding Summer Reading program table their decision. comply with their condi- that if he knew of a problem Bownes said this decision tions. with his record-keeping, he was the most likely penalty, Dunn said it was similar would have addressed it. “I but the Liquor Commission- to the situation with China can't afford two weeks.” sees record participation ers could enforce any penal- Bistro after they had prob- According to Keenan, Gil- ty they saw fit. lems some time ago. ford detectives were willing BY JEFF FERLAND trustees to get between the “This is the best year Town Administrator Since the letter was a draft to work with Byer. [email protected] cover of a book for a photo we've ever had,” said Scott Dunn read a prepared and may not be the version Hayes motioned to table Gilford Public Library opportunity. Petrozzi. statement advising Select- they send to Drew, they the Pawnbroker and Second- staff reported a huge in- “When have you ever seen According to Petrozzi, res- men not to approve Drew's li- would not release a copy un- hand Dealer License Appli- crease in participation for a bed in a library?” asked idents are sill welcomed to cense for exotic dancing be- til it was approved and sent. cation for Gamestop because their 2012 Summer Reading Tidd. sign up for the program. cause of what he heard at the Selectmen said they also he was uncomfortable ap- program in all age groups. Tidd said they received a There are plenty of sum- three day Liquor Commis- wanted to consult with Po- proving the application be- According to Assistant Li- great reaction from visitors mer reading events planned sioners hearing. lice Chief Kevin Keenan be- cause it was incomplete. brarian Betty Tidd, the adult to the library, from curious for the rest of the summer, “I learned first-hand fore sending the letter. According to Keenan, the summer reading program inquiries as to why they have and the library staff invited about the activities of the At the 2012 Town Meeting, store management was very participation is up about a bed to emotional connec- all residents to attend. performers, which included voters approved new re- cooperative and he would threefold over past years. tions from people who have For more information and sales of illegal drugs to un- quirements for pawnbroker have his detective reach out Tidd said that for the past stayed at the Balsams. a list of events, visit the front dercover police officers and or any business selling sec- to them to relay Hayes's con- 10 years, they had a steady “People always want to desk at the Gilford Public Li- consumption of alcoholic ondhand goods that help po- cern. number of people sign up for curl up on it and read,” said brary at 31 Potter Hill Rd. or beverages while working. I lice track down stolen goods. 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License #2298 A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION JULY 19, 2012 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS By Kristen Welch, Genesis Behavioral Health ● Pet of the Week: Phil

Beagles have the best Creating and collaborating noses in the world of dogs. They can smell things other in the Lakes Region dogs are only mildly aware of. It started, as these projects and wire art as they learned learning more about this Needless to say, it comes often do, with a “what if.” For about different artists and project, or making a dona- as no surprise to those of us some time, Genesis Behav- found their own influences. tion to support the work, in the sheltering industry ioral Health has used art “Community art projects please contact Kristen that Phil, formerly a stray, therapy to work with chil- are particularly wonderful Welch, Director of Develop- has not been claimed, and in- dren who have experienced in working with children, be- ment and Communications deed could have wandered trauma or who have difficul- cause they allow children to at Genesis Behavioral from miles away. He was ty communicating in tradi- be part of their community Health, at 524-1100, ext. 445 or found quite close to the City tional talk therapy. There are and leave their mark on it,” [email protected]. recycling center, doubtless multiple benefits to this ap- says art therapist Stephanie nosing around for something proach, and many of the chil- Vazzano, M.S., Clinical Case Genesis Behavioral Health to eat. Brought under police dren receiving services from Manager at Genesis Behav- is designated by the State of protection to our shelter, he Genesis Behavioral Health ioral Health. “Art making— New Hampshire as the com- has been waiting since May have benefited from it. even as little as 20 minutes a munity mental health center for his forever home. The connection between day—decreases negative serving Belknap and south- Personably, chummy, art and healing is essential. mood, improves self-esteem, ern Grafton Counties. A pri- friendly to all — other than Having seen the tremendous and decreases feelings of vate, non-profit corporation, his slight rotundity, he is a outcomes from art therapy anger, depression and anxi- Genesis serves more than great dog. Sturdy and in his and using art with children ety.” 3,000 children, families, prime – we think he is about with mental health issues, “Kids who are involved adults and older adults each three years old; please come Genesis Behavioral Health with the arts do better in year. For more information and see him, take him for a felt it was important to share school and are more success- or to schedule an appoint- walk on the trails at our shel- the many benefits of art with ful community members,” ment, call 524-1100 or visit the ter. the community. This led to continues Ms. Vazzano. Web site at Call 524-3252 or check “wouldn’t it be great if…” “Community art projects www.genesisbh.org. www.nhhumane.org. and an idea was born. The give them a chance to work idea became even more ex- as a team, be proud of their citing when we proposed col- accomplishments, and feel FROM OUR READERS laboration with the Boys and connected to the community ● Girls Club of the Lakes Re- at large.” gion. And thus, the Youth “Building partnerships Thanks to those who’ve supported the United Way Arts Project was born. Sup- like this one between Gene- ported in part by a grant sis Behavioral Health and To the Editor: ed Way and allow our mes- vorite, and only, brother was port United Way, but have from the New Hampshire the Boys and Girls Club of As I leave my career at sage to be shared with their born with Down’s Syndrome wished me well in my retire- State Council on the Arts and the Lakes Region is a priori- Lakes Region United Way employees, area residents and heart complications. Joe ment. So many have asked, the National Endowment for ty for us,” said Cheryl Avery, and reflect on the many peo- and visitors. followed five sisters, so I’m “So, what are you going to do the Arts, Genesis Behavioral Executive Director of the ple who I have been blessed I especially want to thank very proud when he calls me with all your free time?” Free Health and the Boys and Boys and Girls Club of the to meet and develop friend- the staff for their true dedi- his “favorite.” Moore Ser- time will certainly be filled Girls Club of the Lakes Re- Lakes Region. “It is a way to ships with along the way, I cation and wish them all well vices in Manchester, a UW with family gatherings and gion worked with Concord- broaden the array of pro- want to express my heartfelt as United Way continues to funded agency,supported my spending precious time with based painter June Latti to grams we can offer to our gratitude to all. So many vol- change to meet future chal- parents and all who love Joe, our grandchildren. Know develop a community arts youth and their families, as unteers give back to our com- lenges. For without their addressing basic health and that I will continue to be in project. well as for us to participate munity by serving on United leadership and compassion, developmental needs, educa- the community. Perhaps I’ll For two weeks this sum- in the community.” Way board and planning local needs would certainly tion and legal issues, em- see you at a local craft fair or mer, children from Genesis The children look forward teams, sponsoring and par- not be addressed. ployment training and job at the Historic Belknap Mill Behavioral Health and the to sharing the mural and ticipating in the fall Day of I leave with the satisfac- placement. Today, he lives gift shop, where I offer my Boys and Girls Club of the their artwork with the com- Caring, helping with a tion that all these efforts have with my sister and is doing handcrafted jewelry. Or Lakes Region met with June munity at a culminating decade of Sweetheart Auc- assisted countless children fairly well for his age. Can maybe at a community event and began creating an inter- event planned for Mental Ill- tions at Patrick’s, and many and families in central New my family ever repay such a like the WOW Sweepstakes active mural with the theme ness Awareness Week in Oc- more community events… Hampshire. We all have a debt? While we all try,I doubt Ball or Patrick’s Pub Ma- “Winter Always Turns to tober. the list is very extensive. starting point when we know we will ever stop giving back. nia…there are indeed many Spring.” The mural, de- “This project illustrated, United Way is fortunate to be we need to give back. Al- It’s just the way we were fine people making our com- signed and built by June and in so many ways, the tremen- engaged with funded part- though not obvious at the brought up… giving back is munity a better place to live. her colleagues, features a dous power art can have for ners who serve families and time, my association with so gratifying! Judi Taggart winter and a spring scene children who are so often clients with pride and with United Way began when I So, in closing, I want to Gilford painted by the children. overlooked,” said Maggie businesses that support Unit- was only 10 years old. My fa- thank all who not only sup- Each child designed several Pritchard, Executive Direc- tiles on the border of the mu- tor of Genesis Behavioral ral, using inspiration from Health. “We encourage the Passage of SB 372 is a cause for celebration their own lives or things of community to attend the To the Editor: establishment which pro- SB 372 helps parents move votes can be found at: importance in their commu- event to see for themselves As I leave my career at vides Democrats so much their children away from fail- http://legiscan.com/gaits/v nity. In addition to this prod- the impact of art on heal- LNew Hampshire parents campaign support, but which ing schools. Eventually,pub- iew/348922). uct, the children created a va- ing.” and children should annual- has been increasingly failing lic schools will need to im- The unions and the educa- riety of paintings, sculptures If you are interested in ly celebrate June 27. On that the children of New Hamp- prove, helping all students, tional establishment are not day, the NH Legislature en- shire and the United States or they will be left with few happy that they will have to acted SB 372, which helps the for the last 50 years. or no students. The impor- do a better job and compete children of low and middle We have looked to the “ex- tant thing is that New Hamp- for students. They will try to Send us your letters! income families attend the perts” to solve America’s shire students will get better buy politicians to stymie or We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too schools of their choice, public education problems, educations and be better pre- repeal this legislation. If the congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- rather than being trapped in but their answers are only pared to survive in a very citizens of New Hampshire lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us failing and mediocre public more spending, more cen- competitive world. want truly improved educa- know! schools. tralized control, and more po- I cannot think of any leg- tion for their children, then Send your letters to: On June 27, 251 Republi- litically motivated pro- islation that is more benefi- they will have to guard this cans and one Democrat over- grams. As educational con- cial to the citizens of New legislation (SB 372) against Gilford Steamer rode Gov. Lynch’s veto of SB trol has moved from local to Hampshire than SB 372. those politicians who are 5 Water Street 372. The other Democrat leg- state to national control, it Every supporter of this leg- willing to trade off our chil- Meredith, NH, 03253 islators joined Gov. Lynch in has done an increasingly islation should be thanked. dren’s well-being for special trying to protect the teacher’s poorer job of educating our Every opponent should be re- interest campaign contribu- Our fax number is 279 3331. unions and the educational students. placed. (Links to the rollcall tions. E-mail us at [email protected]. Don Ewing, Meredith We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Be a part of Genesis To the Editor: enforcement and city/town 524-1100, ext. 445. of our communities. To- One in four Americans ex- welfare. Each year, Genesis Behav- gether with our many com- perience a mental health dis- If mental health has ioral Health provides mental munity partners, we improve order in a given year. touched your life, or if you health care to over 3,000 chil- the quality of life for thou- Whether we have experi- are simply a concerned mem- dren, families, adults and old- sands of vulnerable citizens enced issues ourselves, or ber of our community,we en- er adults in Belknap and in the Lakes Region and Established May 6, 2004 know someone who has, courage you to learn more southern Grafton Counties. make the region a healthier Published every Thursday at mental health services are about joining the Board of We are a private, nonprofit place for us all. 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 essential to a healthy com- Directors of Genesis Behav- corporation founded in 1966 Be a part of an organiza- Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 munity. These critical serv- ioral Health. To learn more by Dr. George “Pete” Harris tion that improves the lives Fax: (603) 279-3331 ices help people cope with about this opportunity and and a group of committed, of many and contributes to Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher their challenges and partici- how you can make a differ- caring residents. Located in our community. Be a part of Brendan Berube, Editor Jeff Ferland, Reporter pate in school, work and re- ence, please contact Kristen Laconia and Plymouth, our Genesis Behavioral Health. Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor lationships. They alleviate Welch, Director of Develop- mission is to provide direct Sincerely, Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter pressure on our hospitals, ment & Communications, at services that enhance the Peter Russell, Chair Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative Genesis Behavioral Health Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager emergency responders, law [email protected] or emotional and mental health Governance Committee Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Email: [email protected] Summer activities continue at Gilmanton Year-Round Library Classifieds: [email protected] Circulation figures available on request. To the Editor: to enjoy. ing program, “Where in the cyclables! Our Astrology for Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Gilmanton Year-Round Li- On Thursday, July 19, we World is Miss Pam?” Adult Beginners Class will be held USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. 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They may also be made there are still a few things left with our post Summer Read- decorative lighting with re- Tasha LaRoux, Director available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. Gilmanton Year-Round Library JULY 19, 2012 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 FROM OUR READERS THE WAYS OF WILDFLOWERS ● ● A response to my critics “You light up my life” To the Editor: haven’t named anyone, al- these deplorable actions. In of the voters is ignored. I hate BY JOHN CAMERON I am writing in response though I could. I simple want my heart, I have to believe when people intentionally NEWHAMPSHIREWILDFLOWERS.COM process of wildflowers (and to a few letters that were pub- this juvenile behavior to stop. that they would never con- over-state the danger in or- Pollination, Part 3 of course, other flowering lished in the past week or so. What is even more disturb- done these tactics. der to scare the taxpayers in- Light. Life as we know it plants), rely on light for sen- These letters from Ken ing is that many people in our Jeff, while I understand to shelling out a half million could not exist without it. sory information. Slater,Scott Mooney,and Jeff community are genuinely you are trying to marginalize dollars. Can you imagine life with- Plants and animals have Madon were quite critical of afraid to speak out about the my qualifications to speak on No one forced you to be- out light? At best, it’s a pret- developed a mutually de- me. largesse enjoyed buy our issues involving trucks, I do come a civil servant; that was ty dreary thought: no color, pendent relationship that is For starters, Mr. Slater, Fire Department for fear of not “haul dirt.” What I do is your choice, and for that no form or shape other than believed to be over one mil- your letter was quite confus- retaliatory actions like this. I a bit more specialized. I don’t choice, you receive an excel- what we might perceive by lion years old: a wildflower ing…I still don’t understand am told that this disturbing need to explain; you wouldn’t lent salary,a benefit package touch. For we humans, light lures a potential pollinator the message you were trying trend goes back decades. The understand. Come to think of that you would never have ac- plays a huge role in our lives, through one or more visual to convey, other than you First Amendment guaran- it, one of the last times that cess to in the private sector, since the color that light per- cues. The pollinator, in an- don’t like me. Very well, I ac- tees us the right to free one of my trucks hauled dirt not to mention a partially mits affects our relationship ticipation of a reward, hap- cept that…however, I must speech; no one should have to was a little over a year ago, taxpayer funded pension pro- with everything around us. pily succumbs to the allure- tell you, sir that you lost all worry about being bullied for when I was approached by a gram; however, as a public Light, absorbed by matter, ment. An insect, for exam- credibility when you wrote exercising that right. Fortu- member of the GFD who was employee, you are not ex- reflects back as color the hue ple, gets nutritional or other that I have no idea what it’s nately, we are an SB2 town, looking for some fill for his empt from public scrutiny. of which depends on the benefits from the flower in like to drive a “heavy truck” and voters can vote their con- yard. Because he was a fire- Remember, the fire depart- wavelength that is absorbed. the form of nectar, waxes or up Gunstock Hill. science with being intimi- man in the community that I ment doesn’t own all those What’s the first thing that pollen itself, among other You see, sir, I live on Gun- dated. I am confused how live in, and I had some extra shiny fire engines — we, the catches our eye when we spot things, and in turn spreads stock Hill…in the house with you, Lt. Madon, can be both a time, I sold him the fill at my taxpayers, do. The Gilford a wildflower? Undoubtedly, pollen as it ventures from the “heavy truck” in the Department officer and also cost (no profit). Even with taxpayers have spent mil- it’s the flower’s color. blossom to blossom. driveway. Hint — in the fu- member of this little union everything that has tran- lions on equipment for the With very few exceptions Visual cues from a wild- ture, please try to do a little — is there no distinction be- spired over the last eight fire department, and we ex- (such as some subterranean flower include the shape, size research on the person you tween the department’s lead- months, I would do the same pect you to maintain that or deep sea creatures), ani- and color of the flower’s are attempting to smear. ership and rank and file thing for this person and equipment properly. Why mals and plants on earth are petals or sepals (the outer- Firefighter Mooney, your union members? Who in the most of his colleagues, in- should we trust you with a creatures of light. The light most set of floral leaves, letter contradicts the sworn fire department is actually cluding you. I am capable of new half million dollar truck which gives energy to plants sometimes resembling the courtroom testimony of representing the interest of separating politics from per- when you have proven to be is used to direct their growth flower’s petals). Certain pol- your chief…I checked my the taxpayers? Let me be sonal. I don’t hate firefight- so reluctant to maintain the and their functions. Many linators are attracted to cer- facts; Fire Department activ- clear — I am in no way sug- ers; what I do hate is inten- trucks you already have? animals, including many of tain flowers depending on ities are contained within gesting that the Chief or Mr. tional neglect of taxpayer the creatures that partici- these visual cues and the col- Kevin Leandro searchable public docu- Akerley has had any part in property.I hate when the will Gilford pate in the pollination or sensitivity of the animal, ments. Besides, how can any- as well as the time of day that one take you seriously when the animal is active. Butter- you have been on the fire de- flies and birds are attracted partment, in one capacity or Pheasant Ridge to host Brain Injury to yellow and red flowers that another, for 27 years, and are open during the day. My have yet to be promoted? observation of bees amass- Finally, Lt. Madon, for Association Golf Tournament ing in patches of blue crown starters, your Chief made a vetch on a sunny afternoon statement to the press that The Brain Injury Associ- and their families in New assistance to survivors and ilies, and our servicemen can be explained by the fact he knew to be false. That is a ation of New Hampshire in- Hampshire. their families. and women returning from that a bee’s vision is more lie. Now,perhaps I could have vites you to participate in There are a number of The registration fee of the wars in Iraq and sensitive to blue or the near- been all PC and said that he the 29th Annual Charity ways to support the event: $125 per person includes a Afghanistan. Services pro- ultraviolet. Although a bee “misspoke,” but that’s not Golf Tournament, hosted by become a sponsor, partici- welcome package, golf and vided by the Association are may visit a brightly colored my style. As to what I have the Brain Injury Provider pate as an individual or a cart, a bag lunch, several free to brain injury sur- flower that does not appear coined the “intimidation Council and Robin Hill team; make a monetary do- contests and raffles, fol- vivors and their families. blue to us and that attracts campaign,” on two occa- Farm, Inc., that will be held nation; give a raffle prize do- lowed by a buffet dinner and Our work is supported al- other pollinators, the bee is sions, a Gilford firefighter on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the nation; or provide items for awards ceremony. Registra- most entirely through dona- most likely attracted by a ul- has physically tried to in- Pheasant Ridge Golf Club in the golfers’ welcome bags. tion begins at 7:30 a.m., and tions and fundraising. traviolet pattern that we hu- timidate me. The last such Gilford. This charitable golf tourna- the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. For more information mans cannot see. incident was at the polls in Come and participate in a ment is a major fundraiser The Brain Injury Associ- about this event, call the Small white-yellow flow- March. (The very day that enjoyable day of golf ! This for the Association with all ation of New Hampshire Brain Injury Association of ers are not fussy regarding the voters of Gilford voted tournament raises much- proceeds going to support was established in 1983, and New Hampshire at 225-8400 the pollinators they attract. overwhelmingly not to pur- needed funds that assist in programs focused on brain is dedicated to helping indi- or visit our Web site at Many insects may visit chase a new fire engine.) vital programs for brain in- injury prevention and pro- viduals living with brain in- www.bianh.org. them, including bees, flies This individual spent much jury and stroke survivors viding emergency financial jury or stroke and their fam- and an occasional butterfly, of the morning staring me and the flower’s shape is down; this was noticed and unimportant. commented on by several Bats are attracted to large, people. When he walked past Complete the summer with a white, typically pale flowers, me for the fourth time in ten which are more observable minutes, cranking his neck to them at night than a col- around to stare at me, I had Lobsterfest cruise on the Mount ored flower would be. Moths enough, I asked him what the that also fly at night are like- problem was. He then got in- LACONIA — Enjoy a taste ingston. alternating days cruises are the Mount serves as the wise attracted to sweet- to my personal space and of New England on the Sum- The cruise on Sept. 1 will also offered from Wolfeboro, largest restaurant in the smelling, white flowers that proceeded to poke his finger mer Lobsterfest Cruise with depart from Weirs Beach at Alton Bay, Center Harbor, state and a popular gather- are open in the evening. In at me and call me a “Chick- the M/S Mount Washington. 7 p.m. Delta Knights will be and Meredith. Daytime ing point for school proms, many cases the fragrance of en.” Just for the record, I said Fresh Maine lobsters will performing on the main cruises depart Weirs Beach college reunions, large cor- the flower will act in con- he was attempting to intimi- be served on the boat, as deck, and Jim Hollis will be at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. porate celebrations and junction with the visual cues date me; however, he looked guests dine and dance to live performing in the Flagship There are additional cruises weddings-approximately to attract pollinators. There pretty foolish. music. Ambiance is provid- Lounge. to the islands offered on the 700 couples have tied the is still much to be learned I have several eyewitness- ed by the twilight of the sun- Friday and Saturday Mail Boat, Sophie C. and knot aboard the M/S Mount about the relationship be- es to this incident, and you, set as the ship tours Lake night theme and dinner Doris E. In the spring and Washington. tween a flower’s physiology, Lt. Madon, even ran over and Winnipesaukee. Tickets for dances offer New Hamp- fall, dinner dance cruises To learn more about the including its color, and the took pictures or possibly a the cruise are $49. shire residents and visitors are available on the week- various ships and to view a flower’s pollinators. And video of this episode with A Lobsterfest cruise will the opportunity to experi- ends. During the months of more detailed cruise sched- life, lit up by color, is what your cell phone, so please take place three times over ence nightlife in the Granite July and August, dinner ule with times and ticket it’s all about. spare us your faux outrage. the course of the summer on State. A few of this year’s cruises are offered Monday, prices, visit I have had complaints Friday, July 27, Saturday, themes include Groovy ‘60’s, Wednesday, Friday and Sat- www.cruiseNH.com. Tick- *Written by Joseph made about either myself or Aug. 11 and Saturday,Sept. 1. ’70’s Dance Fever, ’80’s Wave, urday.Sunset dinner cruises ets can be purchased online Brooks, recorded by Debbie my business to both the The cruise will depart Rock N Country,Parrot Head include a buffet dinner and or by calling toll-free 1-888- Boone in 1977 Town of Gilford and DOT, from Weirs Beach on July 27 Cruise with Jimmy Buffett dancing to live music. 843-6686 or locally, 366-5531. both by Gilford Firefighters at 7 p.m. and from Meredith tunes, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Sat- The M/S Mount Washing- (in the state of New Hamp- at 7:30 p.m. Club Soda will urday Night. The theme ton features four levels, TOWN OF GILFORD shire, you have the right to provide live entertainment nights start at 7 p.m. at Weirs three dance floors, and sev- know the names of your ac- on the Main Deck, while Beach and 7:30 p.m. at eral outside areas for enjoy- DEPARTMENT OF cuser). For this, I do have doc- Mike Livingston will enter- Meredith on Fridays and 7 ing the cruise during the PUBLIC WORKS umentation. I have made the tain passengers in the Flag- p.m. on Saturdays at Weirs daytime or evening. The 55 Cherry Valley Road Selectmen aware of this sev- ship Lounge. Beach. family-owned ship operates Gilford, NH 03249 eral weeks ago. The cruise on Aug. 11 will The official 2012 season May through October, offer- 603-527-4778 Even more troubling, depart from Weirs Beach at for the cruise line runs from ing daytime scenic, evening however, is that my wife has 7 p.m. Entertainment on this May 19 until Oct. 20. Daily dinner & dance, and special REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS witnessed several vehicles night will be provided by two and a half hour cruises themed cruises. With a ca- with those little fire union Manchuka and Mike Liv- depart from Weirs Beach. On pacity of 1,250 passengers, CUSTODIAL SERVICES stickers slowing down or GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY stopping at my home and taking pictures with their Law Office of September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 cell phones, even on the side road overlooking my back Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC The Town of Gilford is soliciting proposals for a contrac- yard. Now, I really don’t tor to perform custodial services at the Gilford Public know what the purpose of Library. A complete RFP package is available from the 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Gilford Department of Public Works and may be this is, but the fact is that this P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] is not just my home, but it is obtained at www.gilfordnh.org. www.devylderlaw.com also home to my young chil- Sealed Proposals will be received at the Gilford Public dren. Now Jeff, I understand • Experienced • Effective • FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH 03249 until you have young children 10:30 in the morning on Friday, July 27, 2012, at which yourself, so you must under- time they shall be publicly opened in the lower level stand my concern. GENERAL LITIGATION, Including: Meeting Room. I did not write about these incidences to ruin anyone’s Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law • Real Estate Law It is anticipated that the Town shall render a decision reputation or get anyone in- Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts • Probate Law and issue a notice of award on or before August 10, to trouble. Please note, I still 2012. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries / Local News JULY 19, 2012 OBITUARIES ● Parks & Rec sponsoring Ruth “Ginny” Stokes, 83 LACONIA — Ruth “Gin- Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Diamond Star Baseball ny” Stokes, 83, died at from 10-11 a.m. in the Car- Ledgeview – Taylor Commu- riage House of the Wilkin- nity on Sunday,July 15, 2012. son-Beane-Simoneau-Paque- & Softball camps Mrs. Stokes was born Feb. tte Funeral Home, 164 Pleas- 26, 1929 in Laconia, the ant St., Laconia. daughter of Frank and Mary Following the calling The Gilford Parks and A few Red Sox bus trip US Sports Institute Web site (Grey) Sansom. hour, a Funeral Service was Recreation Department is tickets still available for at www.USsportsInstitute. She was a lifelong resi- held at 11 a.m., also at the Fu- again sponsoring a four-day Sept. 7 trip com or call the Parks and dent of Laconia, and had neral Home. Baseball and Softball Camp The Gilford Parks and Recreation Office at 527- been employed at New Eng- Burial followed in the fam- through Diamond Star Recreation Department still 4722. land Telephone until her re- ily lot at Union Cemetery, Camps. has a few tickets available to COURTESY PHOTO tirement. She was a member Academy Street, Laconia. This camp will be held watch the Red Sox play the Old Home Day of the South Baptist Church Ginny Stokes For those who wish, the from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on July 23 Toronto Blue Jays on Fri- Committee accepting and enjoyed gardening, MaKenzie, Alexis, Quincy, family suggests that memo- – July 26 at the Gilford Vil- day, Sept. 7. Travel to and parade applications sewing, cooking, the ocean, J.J., Ethan and Camille); a rial donations be made to the lage Field. This camp is from the game will be pro- The Gilford Old Home camping and traveling to great, great granddaughter, Taylor Community Sun- open to children ages five to vided aboard a Coach Com- Day Committee is currently Florida with her late hus- Ella; a brother, Donald San- shine Fund, 435 Union Ave., 15. Cost of this camp is $85 pany Luxury Coach fully accepting Parade Applica- band Roland. som, of Massachusetts; a sis- Laconia, N.H. 03246. per child. Participants may equipped with climate con- tions for the Old Home Day Survivors include a son, ter, Grace Gruenler, of Wilkinson-Beane-Si- register by picking up a trol, DVD video system and Parade to be held on Aug. 25. Brian R. Stokes of Gilford; Hamilton, Mass.; and many moneau-Paquette Funeral form from the Parks and lavatory. Tickets are limit- These forms are available at two daughters, Judy Stokes nephews and nieces. Home & Cremation Services, Recreation office, or by vis- ed, so register soon! both Laconia Savings Bank Weber of Rumney and Cathy In addition to her parents, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is iting the Gilford Parks and For more information, locations in Gilford, Mered- Donovan of Laconia; eight Mrs. Stokes was predeceased assisting the family with the Recreation Web site at please call the Gilford Parks ith Village Savings Bank grandchildren (Tucker, Hol- by her husband, Roland A. arrangements. For more in- www.gilfordrec.com. and Recreation Department Gilford Branch, Franklin ly, Darcy, Jamin, Kera, Cur- Stokes, in 1996; a brother, formation and to view an on- For more information, at 527-4722. Savings Bank Gilford tis, Jacquelyn and Andrew); Frank Sansom, Jr.; and a sis- line memorial to Ruth please contact the Gilford Branch, The Gilford Li- nine great grandchildren ter, Edith Cayes. Stokes, visit www.wilkinson- Parks and Recreation De- US Sports Institute brary, the Gilford Town (Briana, Caitlyn, Makayla, A calling hour was held on beane.com. partment at 527-4722. Camps Hall, Gilford Recreation De- The Gilford Parks and partment Office and the Recreation Department is parks and recreation Web sponsoring three different site at www.gilfordrec.com. camps through the US We are actively looking for Altrusa donations assist community Sports Institute at the Gil- Children’s entries as well as ford Village Field during the Veterans who would like to LACONIA — Altrusa In- week of July 25 – July 29 this participate. ternational, Inc. of Laconia, summer. For more information, NH recently made dona- Multi-Sports Camp: Ju- please contact the Gilford tions to several area li- ly 30 – Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. – Parks and Recreation De- braries, the Boys and Girls 12:30 p.m. for ages 5-14. This partment at 527-4722. Club of Laconia, Laconia camp offers participants an Adult Education, Baby opportunity to participate “Follow Me Robot!” Threads and the Belknap in a variety of sports in- Sciensational Workshop County Nursing Home. cluding Bocce Ball, Flag for Kids! Four scholarships were Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, The Gilford Parks and announced in June. The Dr. Baseball, Cricket, Field Recreation Department is Alice Normandin (Health Hockey, Net Ball, Soccer, sponsoring a robotics work- Care) Scholarship was Badminton, Pillo Polo, Para- shop through Sciensational awarded to Maria chute Games and more! Cost Workshops for Kids for chil- Ellsworth, the Katherine of this camp is $149 per dren ages seven to 12, from 9 Daigneault (Business) child. a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 Scholarship was awarded to Sports Squirts Camp: and 14. Participants will Sarah Gellert, the Rose July 30 - Aug. 3 from 2:30-3:30 build and take home a robot Emery (Education) Scholar- p.m. for ages t3-5. This camp with four built-in micro- ship was awarded to is designed to introduce phones that will detect Chantel Ralston , and Sara children to a variety of sound and will move ac- Richards was the recipient sports in a safe, structured cordingly. Participants will of the Stevens/Normandin environment. All games learn about the different Athletic Scholarship. and activities encompass gears and sensors as they Each year,the club raises hand/eye coordination, bal- build it and how to make money in a variety of ways ance, agility and movement. their robot move the way to assist community needs. Activities will include soc- they want. Participants will The largest fundraiser, “A cer, basketball, lacrosse, also work in groups to build Taste of the Lakes Region,” hockey, tennis and softball. other robots that they can is held each spring. In ad- Cost of this camp is $79 per enter into sumo wrestling dition, the club is selling a child. matches and obstacle newly published cookbook COURTESY PHOTO Lacrosse Camp: July 30 course events. Registration Diane Gaynor, Immediate Past President of Altrusa of Laconia, presents a donation to Katherine Dormody, of the same name, compiled - Aug. 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. for is taking place at the Gilford Director of the Gilford Public Library. of recipes from members, ages 6-14. This camp cur- Parks and Recreation Of- friends, family and many riculum includes stick han- fice, and forms are also area restaurants. The cook- trusa member, or on the The Altrusa Club of La- their community. To learn dling, passing, scooping, available on-line at www.gil- book is only $15, and can be club’s Web site under conia is part of a world-wide more about Altrusa, visit dodging, shooting and many fordrec.com. Cost: $134 per purchased from any Al- “Bookstore.” organization of volunteers their Web site at www.al- more fundamental tech- participant. dedicated to improving trusalaconia.com. niques and skills. Cost of For more information, this camp is $99 per child. please contact the Gilford For more information or Parks and Recreation De- to register, please visit the partment at 527-4722.

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PALMYRA, N.Y. — De- ing and the experience that spite temperatures in the your children have and the high 90’s, Gilford residents personal testimony of Jesus John and Cheryl Ayer with Christ that they gain,” said their two children, Parker,18, Cheryl Ayer.“It is the best va- and Christian, 14, traveled at cation that you can spend.” their own expense to partici- This is the family’s second pate in the 75th Anniversary experience in Palmyra — the of the Hill Cumorah Pageant. family had participated in Nestled not far from the the pageant in 2010. Finger Lakes region in But Cheryl said Parker, a Palmyra, N.Y., the Hill Cu- Gilford High School gradu- morah Pageant chronicles ate, was the real inspiration the rise and fall of civiliza- behind the family attending tions 600 years before Jesus this year for the 75th an- Christ in America as told in niversary event. the Book of Mormon: Anoth- “During the two and half er Testament of Jesus Christ. weeks that the pageant is pro- The largest outdoor the- duced, there are devotionals ater in the country is set to for the families where they run July 13-14 and 17-21. The teach you about your part pageant starts at 9:15 p.m., and the person that you are and runs approximately one depicting,” Ayer said. hour and 14 minutes. The cast also learns basic The pageant began in the public affair, missionary early 1920’s, when a small skills and leadership skills as group of missionaries from they are assigned to oversee New York city gathered on different age groups partici- the Joseph Smith Farm to pating in the event. celebrate Pioneer Day,now it “An average day starts at is a state holiday in Utah, the crack of dawn, and ends where residents celebrate late at night,” said Eyre. COURTESY PHOTO Brigham Young and the pio- “The schedule is very rig- In costume depicting their roles in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, Sarah, Cheryl, John, Parker and Christian Ayer partic- ipate in the Hill Cumorah Pageant (2010). neers entering the Salt Lake orous and demanding, but Valley in 1847. the organization keeps In the summer of 1934, the everyone healthy, hydrated door event,” said Dan An- ties anymore to gather the the Hill Cumorah Pageant is work crew to put the show conference was then moved and rested when needed,” derson, Concord Stake The family around underneath just one of a kind, just awe- on. to the Hill Cumorah where she added. Church of Jesus Christ of the stars and enjoy live the- some.” Valerie Earnshaw of Bed- the pageant has taken place “The pageant is a great Latter-day Saints. “In this ater together. The spirit you The pageant contains at ford has participated in the ever since. event to bring families to- day of technology, we don’t will feel from visiting his- least 750 cast members and pageant three summers, and “It is miraculous, the feel- gether to experience an out- have very many opportuni- toric Palmyra and viewing dozens of staff, directors and loved leaving the fast pace of the world behind for the pag- eant. At least one-third of the Happy Tails Dog Park hosting a celebration of pets and people families can be found camp- ing at nearby Camp Joseph MEREDITH — Happy Pet Parent Socials to pro- and the other two-thirds are Tails Dog Park of the Lakes mote their mission of im- in hotels or dormitories. Region is inviting everyone proving the quality of life “I loved being outside all to celebrate and recognize for the human and canine of the time and part of na- the organization’s volun- residents of Lakes Region ture,” she said. teers at their July Pet Par- through recreation, educa- “You walked every where ent social; a birthday cele- tion and empowerment in a you went and I enjoyed being bration on Saturday,July 21. community setting. close to nature,” Earnshaw Happy Tails will be cele- The event will take place said. “It was a totally fabu- brating their fourth year as from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the lous thing for our family.Our an organization, the volun- Meredith Community Cen- kids didn’t care if we didn’t teers’ tireless commitment ter, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith go on any other vacations; and service and an appreci- NH. Dogs are welcome on- that is how much they loved ation of the Happy Tails leash. If you would like to it. The combination of being community of local pet par- attend, please RSVP via e- with kids of their own ages, ents. mail at mail@happytails- but also still doing it as a fam- The Dog Bonery, LLC of dogparknh.org. To learn ily was way better than just Hudson is the main sponsor more about Happy Tails Dog being at the beach.” of the event, and will be pro- Park of the Lakes Region, For more information, viding free samples of their please visit www.happy- visit www.hillcumorah.org/ Casey Jones Bones Product COURTESY PHOTO tailsdogparknh.org. Pageant/. line including three new fla- Happy Tails Dog Park of the Lakes Region is inviting everyone to celebrate and recognize the organization’s vors. 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(Rt. 11) • Alton Bay, NH 03810 www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com 603-875-8777 A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Culture JULY 19, 2012 “On Golden Pond” playwright takes role in new production LACONIA — Some of the Golden Pond” also takes while speaking to a world- most famous actors in the place in a new location se- wide audience. world, including Katharine lected by Thompson for sum- This landmark event also Hepburn, Henry Fonda, mer 2012; Pitman’s Freight features a premiere record- Julie Andrews and Christo- Room in the Lakes Region of ing from musical legend Car- pher Plummer, have spoken New Hampshire where the ly Simon, “The Father- Ernest Thompson’s lines film was made. Daughter Dance,” created by from “On Golden Pond.” According to producer Carly (Simon), Thompson Now it’s Thompson’s turn. Morgan Murphy, “Pitman’s and Joe Deleault. Another This summer, for the first is a freight room-turned-an- new song entitled “On Gold- time, Thompson will appear tique store that we turned in- en Pond,” created by Thomp- in his own play as Charlie the to a theater. It feels like a post son, Deleault and world Mailman with his own hand- and beam summer cottage, renowned fiddler Natalie picked cast in the summer and is filled with antiques MacMaster (who also plays 2012 return of the only pro- from all of our pasts. It on “The Father-Daughter duction he has ever directed. brings you back to your own Dance” recording,) pre- Thompson, with jeans a family roots.” mieres in this production bit low on the bummy and a Whitebridge Farm Pro- and features the voice of real regional accent, storms ductions, a film and theatre teenager, Emily Flack. the stage as Charlie. production company in the Other members of the pro- Producer Lori Gigliotti Lakes Region of New Hamp- fessional cast selected by COURTESY PHOTO Murphy believes “Thomp- shire, was developed by Thompson include newcom- Ernest Thompson as Charlie the Mailman in the latest production of his play “On Golden Pond.” son knew the real Charlie as Thompson with partners ers Jordan Puzzo from Derry a kid, and to the best of my Morgan Murphy and Lori as Billy and Patty Sarausky Vinette Cotter as Norman Salem St. in Laconia now from $25 to $45. Children un- knowledge no-one has ever Gigliotti Murphy. White- from Laconia as the Tele- and Ethel, whose unique through Aug. 12. Evening der 18 pay their age at Fami- played him this way. He’s a bridge produces socially con- phone Operator, a new role chemistry and history as a performances are available ly Shows on July 31 and Aug. scream, yet he still under- scious independent film and created this year by Thomp- couple in reality shines on at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7 at 2 p.m. Senior,student and pins the story in ways that theatre projects, offers per- son. Returning to the stage stage in these famous roles. Wednesdays, and at 8 p.m. on group rates are also avail- perhaps no other actor ever forming arts-related educa- this summer are Morgan Thompson can be seen as Fridays and Saturdays. Mati- able. Tickets and reserva- could.” tional programs and work- Murphy as Bill Ray, the den- Charlie the Mailman in the nee performances are avail- tions are available online at Thompson says “Having shops, and embraces theatre tist and Lori Gigliotti Mur- only production he has ever able at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, www.OnGoldenPond.org or seen ‘On Golden Pond’ from and filmmaking in the New phy as Chelsea. Also return- directed at Pitman’s Freight Fridays, Saturdays and Sun- by calling the box office at every imaginable angle, as Hampshire community ing are Frank T. Wells and Room located at 94 New days. Ticket prices range 707-7806. playwright, screenwriter, li- brettist and lyricist, and as director of the musical, the TV special, and now, for the Winni Playhouse presents world’s longest-running play first time ever, the original LACONIA — As Queen Sim, will be the third pro- guess. Perhaps it’s the spin- Agatha Christie left the by the American public. Just play on stage, seeing it from Elizabeth celebrates her Ju- duction of The Win- ster with the curious back- rights to “The Mousetrap” to look at the popularity of the inside is a revelation. bilee this year, another nipesaukee Playhouse’s ground, the retired army Ma- her grandson, Matthew shows like ‘Inspector Lewis,’ We've all known a Charlie in British institution has a Dia- summer season. jor or the strange man run- Pritchard, and permission to ‘Poirot’ or ‘Miss Marple’ on our lives, the overeager,over- mond Jubilee of its own. Mysterious twists and ning from his past? The ar- perform the play outside of ‘Masterpiece Mystery’ on grown kid, overly big some- Already the longest run- turns abound when a group rival of a young detective the West End has been sel- PBS. Unlike the rough and times, overly loud, trying ning play in the Western of strangers are stranded in puts all the suspects on edge dom granted over the last 60 tough crime drama pro- overly hard, but lovable, too, world, Agatha Christie’s a snowstorm at a guest house as they defend themselves years. In honor of the an- duced by many American for his oversized heart. “The Mousetrap” also cele- run by newlyweds Giles and against accusations and in- niversary, however, 60 pro- networks, the Christie genre That's the mailman I've al- brated its 60th anniversary, Mollie Ralston (Nicholas trigues. The identity of the ductions were licensed proves that clever dialogue, ways wanted the play to have having been entertaining au- Kochanov and Rebecca K. killer in the play is a closely throughout the world and an intriguing plot, and the and it's gratifying to see the diences in London’s West Turner). They soon discover guarded secret and, famous- The Winnipesaukee Play- right amount of light and effect it has on my fellow ac- End since 1952. The play, that a murderer may be in ly,audiences for “The Mouse- house is delighted to be one shadows can be just as mys- tors and on the audience.” which originally starred their midst. With a hotel full trap” must take a pledge not of the theatre companies terious as the most grue- Produced by Whitebridge Lord Richard Attenborough of curious characters, “who- to reveal the astonishing con- granted permission. some crimes seen on net- Farm Productions, this “On and his actress wife, Sheila dunit” could be anyone’s clusion. The production’s director, work television. What ‘The Englishman Neil Pankhurst, Mousetrap’ allows audi- says, “the English mystery is ences to do is to get involved a genre which has been read- with each of the individual ily accepted and embraced characters, figuring out their back story and trying to sort out how a group of supposed strangers can all somehow or other be con- nected to a crime which Every Wednesday June-August Ladies Nite soft serve brings them all together at ice cream exactly the right time and 32 Suncook Valley Road • Alton Circle • Route 28 South place.” 603-875-1000 • www.RRDeli.com • www.RRKayak.com The production features Englishman Alex M. Jacobs We are pleased to as Detective Sergeant Trot- serve you this ter, who must tease these eclectic sampling of back stories out of the vari- exotic cuisine from ous suspects including Mr. across Asia and the Paravacini (John Piquado), South Pacific, with a Christopher Wren (Dan focus on Thai, Lendzian), Miss Casewell Philippine, Japanese (Sasha Castroverde), Major and Korean dishes. Metcalfe (Richard All are prepared to Brundage) and Mrs. Boyle order with fresh, (Dorothy Piquado). local produce, The English manor house specialty condiments setting is designed by David B.Y.O.B. and internationally Towlun. Becky Marsh pro- Private Parties imported ingredients. vides the lighting design and & Catering Lesley Pankhurst designed Mondays Tuesday Evenings Wednesdays 45 Years in the costumes. 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JULY 19, 2012 North Country Notebook THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Shrugging off the same old arguments against high-speed passenger rail North Country Notebook to Boston, is a stellar exam- ple of this. Certainly, at first, it wallowed a bit as commuters changed their habits, weaned themselves from their cars and traffic jams, and caught on to the speed, comfort, quiet and absence of highway hassle the train offered. But just last week came news that the Downeaster has set yet another ridership record, its seventh straight year of steady growth. The train is so popular that Amtrak has added more runs per day, John Harrigan and later this year will ex- It’s no secret to anyone tend service northward to who reads my stuff that I’m Freeport and Brunswick. a loyal supporter and steady The pessimism comes user of passenger rail. My from the certainty that grandfather, Carl Harrigan, politicians and decision- was a 40-year-plus gandy- makers who are inherently dancer and track section hostile to passenger rail foreman on Lisbon’s stretch will trot out the same old of the Boston & Maine. I’m reasons why they are a steady customer in Am- against it, chief among trak’s Northeast Corridor, them the supposed killer PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN principally from Boston to curse of subsidies. The popular high-speed Acela, parked beside a regular commuter train, awaits an early morning departure from Boston, within an easy five-minute Manhattan, and have taken The subsidy issue, so pre- walk from the Concord Trailways bus station. trains all over North Amer- dictably touted by the same ica, as well as Europe and old cabal and ideological anywhere, wants to tackle ing the next three decades Where will New Hamp- and beyond to drive to their Japan. bunch that always rushes to bringing today’s trans- in the entire Northeast Cor- shire be in this scenario for jobs along Route 128 and in- Thus, I greeted last rise against passenger portation system up to ridor. It will work with the today and for the future? to mid-town Boston. Would week’s news about Am- trains, the Union Leader speed for now and the future owners of the tracks it uses, Right now, we are still aim- many of those drivers take trak’s plans for a $151 bil- chief among them, is an in- — a now that could ease primarily focused on haul- ing low, talking (again) the train? The fact that lion high-speed revamping sult to the voters and to the highway congestion and ing freight, to improve about commuter-rail serv- many are taking he bus is in of the Northeast’s passen- news media’s public. Why? avoid the focus of trying to tracks all over the Eastern ice to Nashua and — now itself testimony to the ap- ger rail service — Boston to Because the alleged inher- build ever more travel lanes Seaboard. And already it is here’s a real stretch—Man- peal of alternate means. It New York City in 94 minutes ently evil word “subsidies” in crowded-to-the-limit developing “next genera- chester. This has been would take a few years for versus three hours and 41 applies to every single oth- right of ways, and a future tion” trains that will replace talked to death for years but the rail option to take hold, minutes today — with a mix er form of transportation in that all but the most obtuse the popular Acela trains, is still in the hoped-for, on- but you could bet the farm of hope and pessimism. the country. Harbors are can see will have to include which already take passen- the-drawing-board status. on it — or at least, I would. The hope comes from the subsidized in many ways fast, reliable passenger rail. gers between Boston, New Nashua tried to get govern- It’s not a question of fact that there are legions of (buoys, dredging, policing). Well, enough of that. It’s York and Washington at ment help with its planning whether this will happen, passenger rail supporters Air travel is subsidized too depressing. Just go on speeds reaching 150 mph — and was shot down by the but when. In the meantime, on both sides of the politi- (government funds for air- down and take the high speed by American Legislature. editorial writers and politi- cal aisle and myriad groups ports and seldom-used but Downeaster (parking is $4 a standards — with trains This would be funny if it cians will rise to shrill the in between, people who vital routes). Bus travel is day) and enjoy the trip to that will reach speeds ap- weren’t so ridiculous and, in same old drivel about subsi- have actually ridden today’s subsidized, for stations, Boston and back — on a proaching 220. many ways, pathetic. We dies. The very least we can rails (many of the most vo- park-and-ride complexes, train that’s clean, roomy, Boston to New York should be talking seriously do is refuse to sit still for an cal opponents seemingly and even the buses them- quiet, fast, and comfortable. would take about an hour about fast, clean, reliable argument that paints us as a have not) and know that for selves (the Union Leader Forget highway hassle, tolls and a half, and the same for rail service to Concord. And bunch of morons, and do moving goods and people, ran a big story on that just and parking in downtown New York to Washington. we shouldn’t stop there. what a good poker player nothing has ever bested a this past spring). And roads Boston. And on the way, New tunnels would connect Tilton Junction is the next does — call them on it. steel wheel rolling on a steel and highways and the In- look out the windows and New York to New Jersey, logical step, and after that, rail. And recent history has terstate? All subsidized to think about what New deemed essential for truly the geographical center of (This column runs in 13 shown, to bend the movie ti- the hilt. Hampshire is doing com- efficient service for the en- the state (more or less), Ply- weekly papers covering the tle slightly,that if you build And yet the same old pared to its neighbors to fos- tire Northeast Corridor. mouth. northern two-thirds of New a good railroad, people will knee-jerk opponents of pas- ter passenger rail, which is Amtrak’s trains would offer Right now, as I write and Hampshire and parts of come. senger rail trot out the same next to nothing. direct service to major air- you read, New Hampshire Maine and Vermont. 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For end the experience with side- 8111. attractions, restaurants, re- suggestions to make an wasett River! more information, visit by-side racing ziplines. Wildcat Mountain is on tail establishments and ac- adrenaline rush a priority. This trip does require nhsandbox.com or call 252- Even little children can Route 16, Pinkham Notch. commodations. For more in- “Aside from the lakes and some experience, as maneu- 5005. get in on the fun, as Daytona For more information, visit formation or visitors guides, mountains visitors love for vering is required. The water Fun Park offers a ropes SkiWildcat.com or call 466- visit LakesRegion.org. The hiking and water sports, the is considered medium-quick, Adventure in the air course for those at least 40 3326. Lakes Region can also be Lakes Region has so many and dodging rocks and ledges Ropes and zipline parks inches tall. Bretton Woods is on Route found on Facebook, Twitter other attractions and adven- is a must. Rentals are avail- are all the rage in the Lakes Information: Monkey 302, Bretton Woods. For more and Pinterest. The LRTA of- tures to offer,”said Amy Lan- able for all equipment at Ski Region, and there are a num- Trunks is at 1853 White information, visit Bretton- fice is at Exit 20 on Route 3 in ders, executive director of Fanatics, and reservations ber of locations and activity Mountain Highway, Woods.com or call 278-1000. Tilton, and it can be reached the LRTA. “Ziplines, trails are recommended. levels to choose from! Chocorua, and 579 Endicott Daytona Fun Park is at 36 by calling (800) 60-LAKES. and bikes are just a few more Information: Ski Fanatics Monkey Trunks Extreme St. North, Weirs Beach. For Endicott St. East, Weirs of the ways these adrenaline is at 23 Vintinner Road, Aerial Adventure combines junkies can make the most of Campton. For more informa- ziplines and climbing ropes their time in New Hamp- tion, visit SkiFanatics.net or with dozens of other chal- shire.” call 726-4327. lenges, such as tightropes, MetroCast launches new multi-room DVR rolling logs and a giant BELMONT — MetroCast, service. which will greatly enhance Firing off Extreme bicycling swing. the video, Internet and “It is the most advanced the value and enjoyment of Not into peace and quiet Looking to more than pop The fun at Thrillsville phone provider with offices multi-room DVR product the services we provide.” on vacation? Get ready to aim a wheelie? It’s time to ad- Aerial Park at Alpine Adven- in Belmont and Rochester available today,” said Metro- The launch of the new and fire at Machine Gun Sa- vance to Highland Mountain tures includes a climbing and Springvale, Maine, has Cast Regional Manager Multi-Room DVR service fari! A typical shoot here in- Bike Park, where trails await tower, treehouse and Eu- announced the launch of Moira Campbell. comes in the wake of other cludes the use of two 9mm and getting air is guaranteed! roBungy trampolines, or Multi-Room DVR, a new,fea- “Among its many exclu- enhancements announced sub machine guns, an AK47 Trails for intermediate, work your way up to the Tree- ture-rich service which en- sive features, it has enor- by MetroCast in recent and an M16. Machine Gun Sa- advanced and expert riders top Canopy Tour, which fea- ables HD digital video mous storage capacity, en- months. This spring, the fari is ideal for people who’ve keep the adventure levels tures ziplines up to 1,000 feet recording and playback in abling customers to store company launched new never used a firearm; in fact, high for a variety of visitors. long and ends with an op- up to three rooms simulta- more than 300 hours of stan- channels in High Defini- owners here say 80 percent of Ride over natural and man- tional 40mph free fall. In ad- neously. dard-definition content and tion, including MTV HD, visitors have never used a made paths; ramps get you dition, it also offers the Unlike traditional DVR up to 95 hours of HD pro- Comedy Central HD, Nick- firearm before. going up, while drops ensure SkyRider, dual ziplines up to products, MetroCast Multi- gramming,” she said. elodeon/Nick@Nite HD, Safety is extremely impor- a quicker way to the bottom. 1,600 feet long, and the Super Room DVR allows each set- Digital video recording, TruTV HD, MLB Network. tant (in case a few fears start These hills are so crazy,a ski SkyRider, which is only for top not only to playback pre- the ability to time shift, The company also intro- coming in to play) – certified lift takes both visitors and the most experienced ziplin- viously recorded programs, record and save video pro- duced a significant speed en- instructors promise a con- their bikes to the top. Where ers who want longer, higher but also to record up to two gramming, has enjoyed rap- hancement for its high trolled setting. There are al- have you seen that before? and faster. simultaneous recordings, id adoption by consumers, speed data customers, with so range safety officers pres- Information: Highland The Aerial Treetop Ad- even while playing back an- growing from just one per- downstream speeds up to 25 ent. A trip here would be fun Mountain Bike Park is at 75 ventures at Gunstock Moun- other recording. Thus, with cent of U.S homes in 2006 to Mbps. MetroCast also now for a large group, such as a Ski Hill Drive, Northfield. tain Resort feature close to three-room Multi-Room more than 40 percent today, provides a home network- bachelor party or family For more information, visit 100 challenges over eight DVR, up to six programs can according to industry esti- ing option that allows cus- gathering. And there are no HighlandMountain.com or courses, including one just be recorded and three mates. As the number of tomers to enjoy wireless In- age restrictions; the call 286-7677. for the younger ones. Gun- played back simultaneously. televisions in the typical ternet connectivity on up to youngest visitor so far has stock also boasts of the The MetroCast Multi-Room U.S. household now num- three computers, in addi- been five years old! Machine Real big toys longest zipline canopy tour DVR also allows customers bers three and continues to tion to tablets, gaming sys- Gun Safari is open rain or Young boys and girls have in the continental U.S.; visi- to pause live TV on any con- grow, so has the interest in tems, smart phones and oth- shine. been known to want to play tors can travel more than one nected television. having DVR functionality er wireless devices. Information: Machine with toys, and at Glenn’s NH and a half miles and zip up to MetroCast has deployed on more than one set. MetroCast serves more Gun Safari is in Woodstock. Sandbox, everyone will want 55 mph. Pace RNG150N “Denali” “Our customers have than 60,000 residential and For more information, visit to play with these toys! If Loon Mountain is joining High Definition digital set come to rely on DVR’s to business-class customers in top converters matched manage their viewing, to 34 New Hampshire and with JC900X “Jayhawk” pause content and continue Maine communities with Multi-Room DVR servers. watching in another room, video, high-speed internet The Multi-Room DVR serv- and to archive their favorite and digital phone service. ice is priced at $9.95 per programs,” said Campbell. MetroCast Customer Ser- month for the Pace server, “Our Multi-Room DVR solu- vice can be reached 24 hours with HD set-top box rentals tion enables our customers a day,seven days a week, 365 priced at $11.95 per month to do all of this and more in days a year at 952-1001. per room connected to the multiple rooms in the home,

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Contact Donna Fraser today! 279-4516 Ext. 130 [email protected] JULY 19, 2012 Business THE GILFORD STEAMER A11 Watermark Marine purchases MVSB’s Groleau earns former Burger King property Well Workplace certification MEREDITH — Lori cluded: LACONIA — Watermark Groleau has earned distinc- Weigh-to-Go! A compre- Marine’s vision to expand tion as a Well Workplace hensive 8-week wellness pro- their marine related busi- Practitioner for her efforts in gram covering a wide range nesses has become a reality promoting health and well- of topics including goal set- where an eye-sore sits today. ness at Meredith Village Sav- ting, meal planning, healthy The property, on Union ings Bank (MVSB). cooking demonstrations and Avenue in Laconia, which Groleau, Human Resource one-on-one nutrition coun- has become known as the Generalist - Employment and seling sessions (including “Old Burger King” has been Wellness, was certified as a metabolism testing) with a li- idle for more than four years, Well Workplace Practitioner censed/registered dietitian. and has recently been ac- by the Wellness Council of Employee wellness fairs quired by Watermark Ma- America (WELCOA) after providing information and rine Systems, LLC. As a completing Well Workplace resources on heart health, Lakes Region business that University, a comprehensive cancer prevention and other has been operating here for training program that pro- topics, as well as flu shots, more than 20 years, Water- vided her with the knowledge testing of cholesterol and glu- mark sees this location as an and skills necessary to devel- cose levels and other health COURTESY PHOTO opportunity to provide a crit- op, deliver and evaluate a re- services. Lori Groleau ical commercial access point sults-oriented worksite well- Fitness challenges encour- and that much of the illness to the “Big Lake” (Lake Win- ness program at the bank. aging friendly competition in the U.S. is directly pre- nipesaukee) and a prime lo- “We are incredibly proud among employees to become ventable, they set out to im- cation for a retail “Ships of Lori’s achievement as a na- more active, adopt healthier plement workplace wellness Store,” which does not exist tionally-recognized wellness eating habits, and strive for programs to transform cor- today. professional and the inspira- mind/body/spirit wellness. porate culture and change Paul Goodwin, principle tion and leadership she has This spring, the committee lives. of Watermark Marine Sys- shown in inspiring our em- encouraged friendly compe- Today, WELCOA has be- tems, started discussions COURTESY PHOTO ployees to lead healthier tition among employee teams come one of the most re- with realtor Kevin Sullivan, Kevin Sullivan (left) and Paul Goodwin (right) shake at the future site of lifestyles,” said Sam Laver- who tracked the miles they spected resources for work- of Weeks Commercial Real Watermark Marine Construction and “Ships Store,” Laconia. ack, president and CEO of walked each week and place wellness in the nation. Estate, last fall (2011), when MVSB. “Her efforts have led recorded them on a map of With a membership in excess Sullivan saw potential for “We are looking forward Lakes Region. Sullivan, who to measurable improvements the 2,100-mile Appalachian of 3,200 organizations, WEL- the best use of this property. to the prospects that being joined Weeks Commercial in in the health and well-being Trail. Teams competed to see COA is dedicated to improv- Sullivan approached Good- on the water gives our busi- 2007, has personally special- of our employees, which ulti- who would complete the hike ing the health and well-being win to draw his attention to ness both short and long ized in commercial invest- mately improves our ability first based on the number of of all working Americans in the commercial waterfront term,” states Goodwin. “Of- ment income properties and to meet the needs of our cus- miles they walked during the the following ways: and high-traffic Union Av- fering the Lakes Region a wa- actively has managed many tomers and the communities 5 weeks of the program. Producing leading-edge enue location. Given these terfront location for all ma- properties for the previous we serve.” A monthly newsletter fea- worksite wellness publica- discussions and the exclu- rine needs and a safe harbor 20 years. Responsible for recruiting turing information about tions and health information; sive opportunity for an for our marine construction Watermark was original- and screening candidates for Wellness Committee activi- Conducting trainings that owned commercial entry operation is an opportunity ly established in 1990 and is a variety of roles at the bank, ties, fitness tips, healthy help worksite wellness prac- point to the “Big Lake,” Wa- too good to pass-up.” now two distinct marine Groleau joined MVSB’s hu- recipes, and inspiring stories titioners create and sustain termark entered an agree- Goodwin looks to have a businesses. Watermark Ma- man resources department from co-workers who have results-oriented wellness ment to purchase the prop- “soft” opening in late 2012, rine Systems, LLC and Seali- in 2005 as Human Resource made significant progress in programs; erty and over the winter be- with a “Grand Opening” teUSA, LLC. Watermark Generalist/Staffing and reaching their fitness and Creating resources that gan the permitting process. planned for Memorial Day Marine Construction offers earned her Professional in health goals. promote healthier lifestyles “When Kevin brought 2013. All permits are in-place custom shorefront construc- Human Resources (PHR) cer- A lending library provid- for all working Americans. this idea to me, I was excited and work will start in the tion of docks, beaches, tification in 2010 from the So- ing resources for employees Meredith Village Savings about the prospect of having near future. The new retail breakwaters, boathouses, ciety for Human Resource who want to learn more Bank, founded in 1869, is an our own commercial access operation will offer boating etc. Their full service ap- Management. Groleau lives about nutrition and other independent mutual savings point to the lake,” says Good- products such as; docks, ma- proach of Design — Permit in Laconia with her husband, health topics on their own. bank with 11 offices serving win, “and knowing that we rine hardware, life jackets, — Construct offers clients a Gary. WELCOA was established individuals, families, busi- will be the only marine con- mooring whips, boatlifts, one-stop shop for all their As chair of the bank’s by business and health lead- nesses and municipalities in tractor to have full-time ac- swim rafts, lines, moorings, waterfront needs. Water- Wellness Committee, Gro- ers concerned about the the Lakes Region and the Ply- cess to the water.” paddles, flagpoles, and other mark also offers Sun- leau has been instrumental health of the American work- mouth area. MVSB strives to The property allows Wa- marine gear and accessories. stream® Boatlifts, and has in developing successful well- place and the rising costs of make the communities it termark to leverage their Kevin Sullivan of Weeks been recognized as the num- ness fairs, workshops, exer- healthcare. Committed to the serves a better place to work current marine construc- Commercial Real Estate rep- ber three Sunlift® dealer in cise classes and activities as belief that a healthier work- and live. More information tion services and expand resented the sellers and as- the United States. Water- well as providing resources force is essential to the na- can be found at with a retail marine “Ships sisted Watermark Marine in mark is the largest marine and information to promote tion’s growth and prosperity www.mvsb.com. Store,” opportunities that this transaction. Weeks construction company in the health and wellness at the are missing in the Lakes Re- Commercial is the only full Lakes Region, with locations bank. She also received her gion today. service, commercial only,re- in Gilford and Sunapee. For certification as a yoga in- Watermark will remodel al estate office in central more information: structor. the existing restaurant New Hampshire, offering www.docksource.com, 293- Highlights of the bank’s building; construct a 13-slip commercial sales, leasing, 4000. wellness program have in- commercial marina with and business brokerage commercial launch ramp, services. Weeks Commer- and install a public dock for cial has five full time agents Trustworthy Hardware transient boaters to access boasting nearly 150 years of 1084 Union Avenue • Laconia, NH 03246 • 603-524-1601 the retail store. Real Estate experience in the open 7 days

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Ingredi- which will feature a wine footprint. ents for the meal will be tasting offered by the local Farm to Table Dining ex- raised on or harvested by Stonegate Vineyard, beer periences offer locally raised Beans & Greens Farmstand sampling courtesy of Wood- meats and vegetables pre- and prepared in a most orig- stock Brewing Company,and pared by a chef, and are often inal way right in the meadow coffee from the local Wood- offered at local restaurants on the farm by local Chef Bill shed Roasting Company. that choose to their support Bickford of Kitchen Crav- The Beans & Greens Farm local farmers and serve their ings Restaurant. Guests will to Table Dinner in the Fields customers the absolute fresh- be welcome to arrive early to will take place on Wednesday, est food available. observe the cooking process July 25, with hors d’oeuvres While “Farm to Table Din- as Bill prepares the meal on being served at 6 pm to the COURTESY PHOTO ing” is not a new concept, a a wood fired oven that will be lilting strains of Doug The guests socialize over dinner at Beans & Greens Farmstand. creative location can make set up in the meadow…..or to Hamilton on his bagpipe. this a one of a kind experi- enjoy the beautiful views. This is a unique opportunity mountains. This exquisite To accent this beautiful loca- ware. This expertly pre- ence. Beans & Greens Farm- Dinner guests will enjoy to enjoy an expertly prepared meal will be served at tables tion, a delicious dinner will pared meal will feature stand, in Gilford, is taking breath-taking views of beau- dinner in a relaxing, casual staged in the upper meadows be served upon elegantly set Beans & Greens Farm’s own raising the bar again this tiful Lake Winnipesaukee setting including breath-tak- of Beans & Greens Farm lo- tables including white pasture raised chicken and summer by offering their and the mountains beyond ing views of the lake and cated off Gunstock Hill Road. linens, fine china and glass- pork as well as beef from lo- cal farms. The dinner will include vegetables grown ex- clusively at Beans & Greens Yankee Brass Band to perform in Gilford Farm and desserts created in both host kitchens. Live mu- Come and hear a mid the First United Methodist ing rare and authentic peri- thetics and performance tions, and in touring groups sic will be performed by Paul 1800’s Brass Band concert! Church in Gilford, on Route od music instruments, and style of an earlier time. supporting major perform- Warnick throughout the din- The Yankee Brass Band 11A, on Thursday, July 26 at outfitted in appropriate uni- For one week each sum- ers on stage. Research for ac- ner event. The cost for this performs original music of 7 p.m. forms, the Yankee Brass mer,the members of the Yan- curate performance is done adult event is $100 per per- the mid-19th Century on an- For more than 25 years, Band presents the music of kee Brass Band assemble by university level music ed- son. Should it rain, the event tique horns. Band members the Yankee Brass Band has “The Golden Age of Bands” from all over the country for ucations, and the band is will be rescheduled for the include professional musi- entertained audiences in much the same manner as two days of extensive re- rounded out with a cadre of following evening: Thursday, cians from around the coun- throughout New England in the mid- to late 19th Cen- hearsal and five days of con- serious amateur musicians. July 26. Please contact Beans try under the leadership of and championed the cause of tury. certs in their all too brief an- Paul Maybery, conductor, & Greens Farmstand today Paul Maybery of Chatfield “historically informed per- From a scholarly point of nual tour of New England. is internationally known as for reservations or informa- Minnesota. formance” within the field of view, the band strives for an The musicians include an arranger, conductor, mu- tion at 293-2853 or email This free concert will be at American Band music. Us- understanding of the aes- professionals who perform sicologist and tuba player! beansandgreensfarm@msn. with major orchestras, opera People of all ages will en- com. Tickets may also be companies, top rank military joy the rousing concert on purchased at Kitchen Crav- Just Love to Sing! summer camp to tackle “Snow White” bands, Broadway produc- July 26, right here in Gilford! ings Restaurant! ALTON — Just Love to The camp will be held vide snacks and water for Sing!, a 501(c)3 organization Aug. 6 - 17 from 9 a.m. - noon "campers.” Tuition is $125 dedicated to educating the at Alton Central School for for the two week camp. Sib- public with regard to the mu- students ages seven to 15. A ling discounts and financial sical arts, will be holding a free performance will be aid are available. For more Music Theatre Summer open to the community on information, call 781-5695 or camp with the production of Aug. 17, 3 p.m. visit www.justlovetosing. "Snow White & the Seven Limited to 20 participants, com. Registration deadline Dwarfs.” Just Love to Sing! will pro- is July 27. A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER The Rest of the Story JULY 19, 2012

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O’Brien called his “Select- rate managment and local ing registered in a party is I “The editor comes along man Degree.” government to the State don't have to follow any and shows everything that O’Brien said his back- House of Representatives. guidelines of a national par- needs to be corrected, and ground in corporate manag- O'Brien said some of his ty,” said O'Brien. “I can take the book becomes a shiny ap- ment and sales and market- strengths include identify- each item individually.” ple,” she said, holding up a ing, where he said he was, at ing budgetary problems and He said the decision to run glossy photo of an apple. one point, in charge of a half interpreting need and cost. undeclared brought about a She said the next step is the territory of a national Some of the challenges good response from many working on the illustrations, corporation, combined with O'Brien said he may face residents. which she is also doing her- his experince with the budg- would be learning more Since O'Brien is not affili- self. et committee and as a select- about the Meredith commu- ated with a political party,he After the story, Salanitro man, gave him a “broad nity so that he might better cannot receive a nomination, gave a quick lesson on oxen veiw.” represent all residents in the and will not be on the Pri- and answered children's “It seems like I had a mil- district, and learning the mary ballot. To get his name questions. lion classes in government procedures of the State on the election ballot in No- Her family, including her when I was with 3M compa- House of Representatives. vember, he must collect 150 husband, daughter and ny,” said O’Brien. O'Brien hopes to learn signatures from residents en- granddaughters, came to Now,O'Brien hopes to car- quickly so he might have the dorsing his candidacy. support Salanitro, and ex- ry his experience in corpo- most influence during his “It's an interesting re- pressed how proud they were time as a local representa- quirement,” he said, adding of her latest accomplish- MOTORCYCLES tive. that it did not slow him down, ment. are everywhere! O'Brien said he chose to as he already had about 130 Salanitro said her oxen run as an undeclared candi- signatures after only two are now eight-years-old, and date so that he might vote on weeks. that she raised them from items without any influence “I look forward to having calves. She invited everyone from either parties in the the continued support of the outside to meet Chip and ROBERT PELKIE — COURTESY Be nice, two-party system. people of Gilford,” said Max, who were waiting out- Kathey Salanitro reads her new children’s story,“Spiders and the Oxen,” look twice. “The advantage of not be- O'Brien. side across the street from to children in the Gilford Library Story Time room.

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COURTESY PHOTO Fourteen-year breast cancer survivor Brenda Ganong, along with her husband (and biggest supporter!) John, show-off the 2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide, which will be raffled off at the 10th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends: Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time. Brenda’s Ride takes off Aug. 18 LACONIA — Save the ing sold and the winner will date! The 10th Annual Bren- be announced at the August da’s Ride with Friends: 18th Brenda’s Ride event at Fighting Cancer One Mile at the Lobster Pound at 4 p.m. a Time will take place on Sat- You need not be present to urday, Aug. 18. win. Your $100 ticket could Register now! Brenda’s be the key to this motorcy- Ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp cle, valued at over $23,000, from the Weirs Beach Lob- but if it’s not the lucky tick- ster Pound as hundreds of et you’ll still be making a motorcycles depart together wonderful donation to an for a beautiful ride around important local cause! Lake Winnipesaukee. The Come one, come all! The convoy will arrive back at cost to ride is $25 pre-regis- COURTESY PHOTO the Lobster Pound early af- tered, or $30 the day of the Interlakes Summer Theatre Presents “Annie,” the world’s most loved musical, through July 29th. Top, left to right: Julianna Salamanca, Kellee ternoon for a cook-out, raf- event and includes food and Gilcreast, Thom Caska (Daddy Warbucks), Caitlin McDermott, Mollie Brown. Bottom, left to right: Emma Joanis, Lee Frizzell, Abby Jutton, Camille McDermott (Annie), Emily Brown, Maya Yelle. fles, and live sounds of The entertainment. However no Tom Dixon Band and AXIS. motorcycle needed-- if you Proceeds from this great an- do not plan to ride but want MEREDITH — The Inter- Thom Caska, winner of the Frizzell of Sandwich, Kellee Hannigan. nual event will again be kept to stop by for a bite to eat and lakes Summer Theatre pres- People’s Choice Award for Gilcreast of Moultonbor- For more information re- local – benefitting the On- great entertainment we just ents “Annie” July 17-29 at Best Actor, will appear as ough, Emma Joanis of garding show times and the cology Department and pa- encourage a small donation. the air-conditioned Inter- Daddy Warbucks, with Windham, Abby Jutton of rest of the summer lineup, tients at LRGH. If you would like to regis- lakes HS Auditorium. Camille McDermott, of Meredith, Caitlin McDer- contact the Interlakes Sum- To celebrate the 10th An- ter for the 10th Annual Bren- The theatre, which em- Washington, D.C. as the mott of Washington, D.C. mer Theatre box office at 1- niversary of Brenda’s Ride, da’s Ride, or to purchase a ploys professional actors spirited orphan, Annie. The and Maya Yelle of Memphis, 888-245-6374 or purchase a 2012 Harley Davidson raffle ticket, please contact from around the country, is other rugrats are played by Tenn. Also appearing in An- tickets online at www.inter- Street Glide will be raffled Brenda Ganong at 581-6992. celebrating its fifth anniver- Emily Brown and Mollie nie is Producing Artistic Di- lakestheatre.com. off. Only 300 tickets are be- sary season. Equity actor Brown of Wentworth, Lee rector, Nancy Barry,as Miss

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SELECTMEN (Continued from Page A1) TOWN CLERK (Continued from Page A1) “The annual town meet- it will take nearly one year to McHugh. “It is unreasonable den through the use of their scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 7 at ing is over six months away, have it constructed and put and unfair to depend on vehicles for what is and 7 p.m. in the Gilford High to regionalize police dis- and if the voters approve the in service. Therefore time is neighboring fire depart- should be the responsibility School Auditorium. The vote patch with a letter to the purchase of a new fire engine of the essence,” stated ments to shoulder the bur- of the Town of Gilford.” will take place on Sept. 11 to Belknap County Commis- The Special Town Meet- coincide with the New sioners encouraging a study ing Deliberative Session is Hampshire Primary. to develop a “county-wide, regional police emergency dispatch communication system that is similar to the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association” with a fee system for participating mu- CARPENTRY nicipalities. Repair • Remodel • Restore Selectmen authorized Gil- ford Police Chief Kevin TLC Jewelry is your Local Gold Buyer Sanbornton, NH 838-5011 Keenan to participate in the Cathy Mathews, owner of TLC JEWELRY, 279 Main St., Tilton has grown up in the jewelry business. She process as an advocate, and started working in her father’s jewelry store when she was just 14 years old, learning first hand about the Insured • Lead-Safe Certified assist in any way. value of diamonds, gold and silver. Cathy had the opportunity to open her own store in Tilton nearly two Finally, Selectmen decid- years ago, and since then her business has grown tremendously from word of mouth and from her exten- ed to change their plans for sive advertising efforts. You may have noticed her new billboard on Route 3 just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. GO GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER their public safety worker Cathy loves her job and simply enjoys making her customers happy with jewelry that fits their budget. memorial park after New Whether you need an engagement ring, diamond, bridal party gift, gold ring, expert jewelry repair, watch ProduceProduce allall oror a portionportion ofof youryour electricityelectricity withwith a Hampshire Department of battery, or a written appraisal, please stop by the shop at 279 Main St., Tilton, or call 286-7000. Now state Solar Photovoltaic System at your home or business commercial/ Transportation representa- TLC Jewelry also has made a name for itself buying GOLD, SILVER & COINS and paying the Highest Prices municipal rebate FEDERAL TAX CREDIT = 30% OF INSTALLED COST tives were unwilling to allow – GUARANTEED! Be sure to consider your trusted local jeweler before you sell your valuables to a Road available! STATE REBATE = UP TO $3,700 (residential) Selectmen to erect a flag pole Show that will pack up and leave in a couple of days or to a pawn shop. 5 YEAR ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION ON SYSTEM COST. in the grass triangle at the GET THE TOP MONEY YOU DESERVE with your unwanted GOLD, SILVER & COINS at TLC JEWELRY. junction of Route 11-A and NHEC REBATE IS $2500 Route 11-B. The Tax credit and rebate will pay for According to Town Ad- about 1/2 of ministrator Scott Dunn, NH- the cost of the system. Enjoy 7-8% return DOT officials expressed con- on your investment & GO GREEN! cern over the liability of hav- ing the flagpole and vehicles The planet’s most powerful solar. parked in the triangle. Financing Is Available Selectman John O'Brien Go to www.fraseelectric.com for more information said the concern over the or call 603 284 6618 flagpole was absurd because Kim Frase – NH Lic #4146 there is already a utility pole Phone: 603-284-6618 • Fax: 603-284-6343 in the triangle. 789 Whittier Highway Additionally, Selectmen South Tamworth, N.H. 03883 estimated that the conver- Email: [email protected] sion to a T-intersection could take up to five years to fin- ish. Unwilling to go against the NH-DOT advisement and possible face a legal battle, Selectmen decided to move their proposed public safety worker memorial park to town property on the other side of Route 11-A, next to the old Gunstock Outing Club warming hut. In the Public Input ses- sion, Keenan announced a fundraiser event at Patrick's Pub and Eatery to raise mon- ey for preventative surgery for the Ike, the new police dog. According to Keenan, Allen Beetle, with Patrick's Pub, pledged to donate 50 percent of the proceeds of each meal to help cover the cost of Ike's surgery. The event is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Keenan thanked Beetle for his his generosity. Selectmen announced the date for the annual Summer Town Forum as Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Gilford Town Hall. SECTION B THE GILFORD STEAMER SPORTS THURSDAY NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com July 19, 2012

PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Sunday’s Lenox PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND Industrial Tools 301. Bobby Labonte’s gasman slips and falls during a pit stop in Sunday’s race in Loudon. Raising Kahne Kasey Kahne captures Lenox Industrial Tools 301 after mistake costs Denny Hamlin BY JOSHUA SPAULDING yellow flags. Hampshire Motor Speedway brought the most drama to while most of his competi- eight-ball in the final charge, SPORTS EDITOR That trend was on display for the Lenox Industrial the track, as Denny Hamlin, tors took two, sending Ham- Hamlin’s car, with the four LOUDON — The story of quite well on Sunday in Tools 301. who had dominated the race lin’s #11 back to 13th in the new tires, was strong in the the NASCAR season in 2012 Loudon as the Sprint Cup Se- However, it was one of on- through the first 230 laps, field when the green flag flew final laps and he caught 11 of has been the seeming lack of ries made its way to New ly three cautions that took four tires under caution, again. the 12 cars in front of him, Hamlin came barreling methodically picking off car through the field over the fi- after car before getting by nal 35 laps of the race, pick- Bowyer in the final 25 laps. ing off one car after another “It made our car faster until he passed Clint Bowyer than it already was today,but for second place with 24 laps you can’t overcome over a to go. However,he wasn’t able straightaway that we were to muster quite enough back,” Hamlin said of the strength to make his way four new tires. “We just did- back to the top spot, as Kasey n’t have enough laps was the Kahne took the victory in bottom line.” front of a less-than-full- Bowyer got a first-hand house in Loudon. look at Hamlin’s dominance Hamlin’s call to take four as he ran at the front of the tires instead of two was ba- pack at the end of the race, sically a result of a miscom- only to settle for third when munication between he and Hamlin went by. his crew chief, Darian “It was a long, hard-fought Grubb. battle,” Bowyer said. “We “Darian wanted to take were just off. We’ve got to two, I told him I just needed make the best of it.” tires and that was it,” Ham- Kahne was more than hap- lin said. “He took it that I py to take advantage of the needed four tires. It was just Hamlin tire situation, some- a little miscommunication thing that caught he and that turned into a second- crew chief Kenny Francis by place finish.” surprise when it happened. Despite being behind the SEE NASCAR PAGE B3

PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND Conditioning sessions Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s gasman looks over his shoulder as he fills the driver’s car with fuel during Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301. began July 17 and 18 GILFORD — Friends of to 8 p.m. starting July 17 at Gilford Football will be host- the Gilford Meadows. These ing conditioning for all play- conditioning night are open ers. Snowbelt players (grades to all athletes, not just foot- four through six) meet on ball players. Registration Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 will also be accepted during p.m. starting July 18. Granite these nights. For more infor- State players (grades seven mation on registration, and eight) meet on Tuesday please visit and Wednesday night from 6 www.gilfordfootball.org.

Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports JULY 19, 2012 Modifieds steal the show in Loudon Lakes Region Soccer BY TIM SOUTHERS winningest driver. hold this guy off for three NASCAR Sprint Cup prac- NASCAR.COM "Believe it or not, I came laps. I do not want him go- tice prior to the Modified Club halting active LOUDON — Who says the out of Turn four and I said, ing back by me." race. older drivers can’t mix it up 'Oh boy, this is going to be "I was in the spot I want- "We just made the right with the young ones? Mike tight,'" Stefanik said. "And I ed to be in on the last lap. I adjustments at the break," soccer activities Stefanik proved he can still actually physically sat up in wanted to be in second com- said Coby,"and I don't know take home checkered flags. the seat as much as I could ing off Turn 2. I had the run how it happened but we WOLFEBORO — The School and Samantha Seven-time NASCAR and peered over the front of off the backstretch, I just found ourselves in the top Lakes Region Soccer Club Hillis of Brewster Acade- Whelen Modified Tour my car and rolled my eyes to wasn't able to get him,” Silk five with 10 to go. We just is now into its last month my received the scholar- champion Mike Stefanik the right to see which said. "Mike did an awesome tried to make some smart of active on the field soc- ships. edged Ron Silk by .003 of a bumper was ahead. It's kind job on the last lap. I got a run moves." cer activities. The club’s Any soccer player in the second to win the Town Fair of funny you would think on him. I even ran him up a Off the final turn, Rowan fiscal year terminates on Lakes Region who wishes Tire 100 in a photo finish at about doing that but I just little bit. He was able to hang Pennink made a brief bid to July 31. The club is no to continue playing soccer New Hampshire Motor wanted to win after such a on to it in the marbles and make it three-wide for the longer actively seeking can find that there are Speedway Saturday. hard fought battle with Ron- beat me back to the line, so lead but lost ground in the volunteers as coaches or many opportunities to “I am just happy this old nie Silk." congratulations to him and scrum and wound up sixth. referees or players. play soccer with their com- man can mix it up with the Silk won the Coors Light those guys. They did a great Eric Beers finished The Lakes Region Soc- munity parks and recre- young guys out here,” said Pole Award Friday in the job." fourth and Todd Szegedy cer Club will continue to ational organizations, the 54-year-old Stefanik af- number six Reynolds Auto The win also gave Ste- fifth. Afer Pennink, Andy exist but will not sponsor their junior high schools ter climbing out of the num- Wrecking/Schnitzer fanik a locked-in spot to the Seuss, Donny Lia, Zane or participate in any fur- and of course their high ber 66 Canto and Sons Chevrolet and led nine UNOH Battle At The Beach Zeiner and Woody Pitkat ther active soccer activi- school. There is also the Paving/Robert B Our Co. times for a race-high 82 laps on the .4-mile oval at Day- rounded out the top 10. ties after July 31 until fur- United States Olympic De- Ford in Victory Lane. “I Saturday,including the first tona International Speed- NASCAR Sprint Cup Se- ther notice. This includes velopment Program (ODP) asked my spotter how many 51. Once Stefanik passed way next February during ries driver Ryan Newman, a soccer in the recreational for those keen and talent- to go. She said five to go. I him for the first time, the Speedweeks, two-time winner in the and/or competitive areas, ed soccer players. All of counted two more and went two traded the lead back and Points leader Doug Coby NASCAR Whelen Modified winter and/or Spring in- these organizations offer for it.” forth as they jockeyed to be closed late to finish third af- Tour, qualified fifth but fin- door soccer areas, summer the potential soccer player Stefanik and Silk in position for the win on the ter pitting four times in the ished 30th after being in- and/or fall soccer camps, the opportunity to play fall swapped the lead 17 times final lap. first half of the race to ad- volved in an accident just Olympic Development soccer and winter indoor over the final 48 laps of the "I didn't want to make it just the car. Coby leads Silk, prior to the race's halfway Programs and/or 3 v 3 soccer as well as spring 100-lap event on the 1.058- with one to go because I 261-244. point. competitions. Qualified and summer soccer. There mile oval. Stefanik took the thought they'd probably Coby said his No. 52 The NASCAR Whelen club members who are are always soccer camps, lead for the final time on Lap pass me before the one to go Reynolds Auto Wrecking Modified Tour will race next currently certified refer- usually held in the sum- 97 and held on for his 72nd because they would want to Chevrolet struggled over the on Saturday,July 28 at River- ees and soccer coaches mer months for the keen career victory. It was also be leading," Stefanik said. "I first half of the race with head (N.Y.) Raceway. have the club's approval to soccer player. Keep an eye Stefanik's eighth win at New made the pass on Ronnie his car setup, citing the tire offer their services to the open at your local newspa- Hampshire, where he is the and then thought, I've got to rubber put down during New Hampshire Soccer per for these opportuni- Association and/or any ties. other qualified soccer or- The Lakes Region Soc- Living in the moment and snapping back to reality ganization as they see fit. cer Club wishes to thank The Lakes Region Soc- all of those volunteers who Twice a year, I get to fact, one of the things I like Chances are good, this col- cer Club, under the Club's have aided the club and its spend a day amongst the gi- SPORTING most about my job is the fact umn will be here next week President Emeritus Terry players throughout the ants of the NASCAR world. CHANCE that I get to cover a variety too. Stamp, will continue to of- past 20 years for a job well I have written here count- of sports. Finally, have a great day fer suitable and qualified done. In the years to come less times that I enjoy cov- However, if someone Mark Labore. candidates a college schol- many of the young players ering the races at New happened to give me the arship after their high who have played success- Hampshire Motor Speed- By JOSHUA SPAULDING chance, I am sure I could Joshua Spaulding is the school graduation to assist fully with the club will way and how it gives me a easily find a way to focus on Sports Editor for the Granite them in their first year of look back with pride on chance to spend time and and making my way to the just one sport, be it baseball State News, Carroll County continuing education at their many accomplish- sometimes pick the brains next track, working as a with the Red Sox or Independent, Meredith college. This year the club ments and friendships of some of the best sports- writer on a national beat NASCAR. News, Gilford Steamer, Win- awarded scholarships to they had with their fellow writers and photographers just covering NASCAR. I As someone without tons nisquam Echo, Plymouth four of its long serving, players and coaches. Hope- I know. say the same thing about the of attachments in life (read, Record-Enterprise and The outstanding players to as- fully when they become Last year, I had the op- Red Sox. Those are two jobs I have no life), I would prob- Baysider. He can be reached sist them in their first year parents they will be en- portunity to meet photogra- I am sure I would enjoy. ably enjoy the traveling at sportsgsn@salmonpress. of college life. Megen Polli- couraged to offer their pher Matthew Lee of the However, as each race at lifestyle that something like com, at 569-3126, or PO Box ni and Rhianna Llewellyn services to assist a soccer Boston Globe. Over the NHMS comes to an end, I hit that offers. Getting to travel 250, Wolfeboro Falls, NH of Kingswood High club in the area they find course of the years I’ve sat Route 106 and turn the car around the country would 03896. School, Sarah Clifford of themselves living. a couple seats away from north towards the Lakes Re- be a blast, seeing different Prospect Mountain High guys who I read all the time, gion and back to the office cities and different ball- including Dan Shaugh- in Wolfeboro instead of parks or tracks. nessy, Bob Ryan and Mike south toward the airports of Some people may not en- Vega from the Boston Globe, Boston and Manchester to joy that lifestyle, but for me, Granite Kid returns Saturday plus national writers Lee catch a flight to the next it would be something dif- Spencer, Bob Pockrass and race track on the circuit. ferent. As of now,I enjoy the WOLFEBORO — The This race is truly a unique 4/5-mile run. The five and others. This year I also met Don’t get me wrong, I chances to travel in the area Wolfeboro Department of event that focuses on en- under group will bike and Barry Chin, another great have absolutely no com- to cover numerous events. Parks and Recreation will be couragement and achieve- run within the perimeter of photographer from the plaints about the nature of Places like Claremont, sponsoring the 21st annual ment and also rewards those the beach parking lot. In or- Boston Globe. my job. As I’ve said time and Kensington or Littleton Granite Kid Triathlon at participants who put forth der to be considered for I enjoy getting the chance time again, covering sports may not be Seattle, Los An- Brewster Beach on Saturday, great determination and per- placement in the triathlon, to be up close and personal for a living is not a bad gig. geles or Phoenix, but I will July 21. The triathlon is open severance. each contestant must finish with the drivers and pit I get to head to baseball, soc- take what I can get. to all three to 16 year olds The triathlon starts with a each part of the race without crews, but I also enjoy this cer, field hockey,basketball, But rest assured, when I with age categories ranging swim course that varies in assistance. Exceptions will chance to get to meet some hockey and lacrosse games, pulled my car out of the everywhere in between. The distance depending on the be made for the five and un- of the people who’s work I just to name a few. I get to NHMS infield on Sunday course is geared toward the age group. The six and older der group. have been reading for years. cover ski meets and track night, the wheels turned young and upcoming triath- divisions will do a 1.2-mile The race will start I’ve stated here before, meets all over the state and north toward Wolfeboro lete. bike loop and finish with a promptly at 9 a.m. at Brew- that it would be great to be get to see some very talent- and the office, not south to- ster Beach, which is located packing up after the race ed athletes do their thing. In ward Manchester airport. on Clark Road in Wolfeboro. Pre-race check-in will start at 8 a.m. and the pre-race meeting will start at 8:45 a.m. BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE The cost for the triathlon will be $18 and the first 75 com- petitors to register will re- FROZEN ceive a Granite Kid T-shirt. DRINK Registration is available on- line at SPECIALS www.wolfeboronh.us/Pages ON THE /WolfeboroNH_Recre- PATIO ation/index or by calling Wolfeboro Parks and Recre- ation at 569-5639. 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NASCAR (Continued from Page B1) “When we got two tires at the end, I was feeling really good about where we were at,” Kahne said. “And I knew I had to get us as big a lead as we could because I knew Denny would be coming.” “It was kind of a no-call at the end,” Francis said. “We were shocked when the 11 took four and gifted us the lead.” “You have good luck at times and you have bad luck at times,” said Kahne, who began the season with a rough stretch, but has been coming on over the past few weeks. “We had great luck to- day and we’ll take it any way PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND we can.” Brian Vickers’ crew works hard to get his car back on the track at New Hampshire Motor Former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven of Maine (right) talks to Chad Knaus, crew chief for From the start, polesitter Speedway Sunday. Jimmie Johnson’s car, prior to the start of Sunday’s NASCAR race in Loudon. Kyle Busch was the man to beat, as he led a fairly quiet race over the first 66 laps. However, the Hendrick Mo- torsports cars of Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gor- don and Dale Earnhardt Jr. lurked close by. Hamlin and Kahne exchanged the second spot within the first 30 laps, but Busch maintained the lead. Brad Keselowski, win- ner of the Nationwide Series race the previous day,was al- so barreling through the field, fighting his way to just outside the top 10 after start- ing back in the field. With no yellow flags hav- ing waved, the cars began making green flag pit stops at lap 64, with Keselowski leading the way in. Busch PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND PHOTO BY KATHY SUTHERLAND came in on lap 67, relin- Denny Hamlin (left) and Clint Bowyer discuss their second and third place finishes, Kasey Kahne and crew chief Kenny Francis talk about the team’s win in Sunday’s Lenox quishing the lead to Gordon, respectively, in the media center after Sunday’s race. Industrial Tools 301. who in turn relinquished it to Johnson when he came the second time, leading “lucky dog” recipient, but sixth, Johnson in seventh, great plan, we had a car that “I thought when we won down pit road. Busch to stay on the track. the yellow flag gave all the Kevin Harvick in eighth, unloaded very close and a Charlotte (May 27), that real- Busch, however took a Rain was also reported in the other competitors a chance Greg Biffle in ninth and Ryan strong group of guys work- ly boosted our team a lot,” speeding penalty on pit road area about that time, which to come down pit road to Newman in 10th. ing on it,” Kahne continued. Kahne said. “Charlotte to me and had to make an extra was key in Busch’s decision make their changes. Points leader Matt The win also propelled was a big turning point for pass through, eliminating to stay on the track. Howev- Hamlin, as noted, took the Kenseth finished 13th and Kahne to the lead in the wild us. Today is just another his chance to go back to the er, it never rained enough to four tires, while everyone maintained his lead over card standings. For the bonus. This should give the lead after the pit stop cycle. bring out the yellow and else took two and Kahne took Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR playoffs, The Chase team some more confidence Hamlin took that lead on lap Hamlin promptly passed the lead at the green flag and The race marked Kahne’s to the Sprint Cup, the top 10 and carry some momentum 72 and held it through until Busch to take the lead back held on for the final 66 laps first victory on the Magic cars in points automatically into these final (seven races the first yellow flag, which Busch did manage to hold for the win. 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The Town of Alton PUBLIC NOTICE is now accepting bids for PUBLIC HEARING one 30KW generator NEW DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE for the highway garage Pursuant to RSA 91-A, the New Durham Library The bid opening is August 6th, 2012 at 2 pm at Trustees will hold a public hearing for the pur- the Alton Town Hall, 1 Monument Square, Alton. pose of receiving public comment for with- drawals from the following Capital Reserve For bid information and bid specs please visit Fund. our web site at www.Alton.nh.gov When: August 7th, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM The Selectmen have the right to accept or reject Place: New Durham Public Library any and/or all bids for any reason. $1000 from the Technology CRF ~ Article 8 of the 2007 town warrant. (Trustees of the Library as The Town of Alton agents to expend.) is now accepting bids for Joan Martin, Chairman a plow system for 1985 AMGN Truck Board of Trustees

The bid date is August 6th at 2 pm at the Town SO YOU WANT TO Hall, 1 Monument Square, Alton, N.H. PAINT PORTRAITS? Come join us in a workshop with master artist For further information and bid specs MARY MINIFIE please visit our web site Aug. 13-17, 5 days, 9:30-4:30 Sell it www.Alton.nh.gov at the studio of Teresa Spinner in Sanbornton, NH in the Call for more info 941-504-1966 The selectmen have a right to accept or reject any or 603-934-3222 classifieds! and/or all bids for any reason. or look on the Signilar web site: www.Signilar.com,workshops

The Town of Alton is now accepting bids for Trench Boxes

Bids are due on August 6th, 2012.

Please visit our web site www. Alton.nh.gov for specs and additional information.

The Selectmen have a right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

The Town of Alton is now accepting bids for Catch Basin Frames and Grates

Bids must be received no later than July 23rd at 2:00 pm with an opening date “to be deter- mined” by the Board of Selectman.

FAX BIDS OR E-MAILS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The selectmen have a right to accept or reject a bid for any reason whatsoever in the best interest of the town.

For further information please visit our web site at www. Alton.nh.gov

TOWN OF ALTON INVITATION TO BID Place Your Classified Line Ads The Town of Alton is now accepting bids for the cutting of the 64 trees on Traskside Rd.

Bids must be received no later than July 23rd at 2:00 pm with an opening date “to be determined” by the Board of Selectman. FAX BIDS OR E- ONLINE! MAILS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The selectmen have the right to accept or reject a 24-Hours A Day • 7-Days A Week bid for any reason whatsoever in the best interest of the town.

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