THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 GILFORD, N.H. Local teen proposes official town flag

BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] A Gilford teen has put forth a design for a flag that voters in a future town meeting could decide will be the town’s official flag. Darren Brown presented his proposed design for an official flag to the selectmen during their March 24 meeting and the board encouraged him to make a petition article to move the concept forward. Brown, an 18-year-old town voter, said the town has yet to adopt an official flag and has been using the flag of the Guilford Courthouse in Guilford, North Carolina. He also said an official flag might gain interest from those living outside the Lakes Re- gion. Brown presented his design for a possible flag that consists of gold, blue, and green triangles with a while chevron in the middle. Blue represents Lak- er Winnipesaukee, green represents the forests, and gold represents the local people’s labor and crafts- manship, with the white chevron representing the mountains. “This has been adjusted a lot, mainly so that it fol- lows all five rules of flag design made by the (North) American Vexillological Association: it has a sym- bol, it has a meaningful, it doesn’t use any complex Courtesy Photo Darren Brown presents his design for a possible official town flag to the selectmen. SEE FLAG PAGE 9 Town seeking bids Town gets lower price for for road construction fire department vehicle

BY ERIN PLUMMER ton to work on the roads. mus Drive, Gilford East BY ERIN PLUMMER agreement of a new fire two different quotes in- [email protected] Last year the board of Drive, Hoyt Road, Sce- [email protected] department command cluded in the bid. Carri- The town is now so- selectmen made the de- nic Drive, Stark Street, The town will be get- vehicle for $60,000. The er said the quotes were liciting bids for the 2021 cision to put the service Terrace Hill Road, Wild ting a new fire depart- article also included the for the build from Mas- roadway improvement out to bid after much Acres Road, Cat Path, ment command vehicle first year’s payment of sachusetts and the low- program. discussion and feedback and Boyd Hill Road. for around $6,500 less $12,000. er bid was a build from The Department of from some local compa- All work needs to be than presented on the During the last meet- New Hampshire. Public Works put out a nies. completed between May town warrant. ing the selectmen unan- Carrier also con- Request for Proposal for Projects in the 2021 1 to June 1 and complet- During their March imously approved the firmed the current com- road construction bids road plan include recla- ed by Nov. 1 due to the 24 meeting, the select- command vehicle’s lease mand vehicle will be go- for the 2021 road sched- mation and paving on a season’s heavy vehicle men voted unanimously purchase for a total of ing to the Department of ule including pavement 3,092-foot section of Irish and pedestrian traffic. in favor of purchasing a $53,543.60. This includes Public Works. reclamation, topcoats, Setter Road and 850 feet Work will have to be new command vehicle the 2021 Chevy Tahoe The lease purchase shim and overlay, and on Northview. A topcoat suspended on any hol- for the Fire and Rescue from Colonial Munici- agreement came with a other work. The manda- will be put on Cotton Hill idays falling on a Mon- Department. They also pal Group of Plymouth, favorable loan interest tory pre-bid meeting is Road and isolated patch- day, such as Memorial received some updates Mass., for $38,763.75 as rate. Town Administra- this Thursday with the ing work will be done on Day, Labor Day, and the on a few new vehicles for well as an electronics tor Scott Dunn said they deadline for proposals Sherwood Forest Drive. Fourth of July. the fire and public works package from Ossipee got a memo from finance on April 15 at 2 p.m. It also includes shim and It’s stated in the RFP departments. Mountain Electronics director Holly Burbank For the past sever- overlay on sections of that no work will be This past town meet- of Moultonborough for on the financial details of al years, the town has Allen Road, Glenridge done at night, on week- ing voting day, voters $14,779.85. the lease purchase. The contracted with Wolcott Avenue, Marine Drive, ends, or holidays unless approved Article 8, the Selectman Kevin lowest bid for financ- Construction of Gilman- Bridget Circle, Sha- SEE BIDS PAGE 9 five-year lease purchase Hayes asked about the SEE VEHICLE PAGE 9 Gilford Rotary goes country for fall fundraiser Prepare to kick up p.m. Join the fun as the tries of Belmont and and ice cream sundae Eric Grant Band has tion on the local coun- your boots and get Eric Grant Band takes Lakes Region Dental buffet for desert. Cash taken the music scene try radio stations as ready to dance! The Gil- the stage at the Gilford Care. The evening will bar, 50/50 raffle, pho- by storm playing in well as streaming me- ford Rotary Club is go- Youth Center. feature a Western Bar- to booth, and dancing front of thousands of dia worldwide on Ra- ing “Country” for their “Gilford Rotary Goes becue Dinner by Tide- to the fabulous tunes fans in northern New dio Gold and Nashville fall fundraiser on Satur- Country” is sponsored water Catering, deli- of The Eric Grant Band. England since their in- Favorite “The Iceman”. day November 6, 5:30-10 by All Metals Indus- cious signature drinks, The Gilford based ception in 2009. They Eric Grant band has have been featured as also acquired national a supporting act for na- recognition after win- tional headliners such ning the Southwest Air- as Jason Aldean, Tim lines “Calling All Musi- McGraw, Blake Shel- cians” contest while at ton, Trace Adkins, Toby the same time complet- Keith, Eric Church, ed production on their Lady Antebellum, 2nd CD in Nashville Keith Urban, Brant- with some of the biggest ley Gilbert, Lee Brice, names in the industry. Craig Campbell, Randy Attendees can bid on Houser, Keith Ander- more than $5000 in Si- son, Lonestar, Sugar- lent Auction prizes. land, Zac Brown Band “Gilford Rotary and Jo Dee Messina. Goes Country” Associ- ate Sponsors include: The band has soared to T-Bones/Cactus Jacks, success over the past 10 Fireside Inn & Suites, years as they’ve opened Gilford Home Center, for several headlining Laconia Daily Sun, 93.3 acts. They’ve won the FM The Wolf, Bank of national titles for New New Hampshire, Gil- Country Band of the ford True Value, and Year and Best Vocal Franklin Savings Bank Courtesy “Gilford Rotary Goes Country” sponsors and Gilford Rotary Club’s Fundraising Committee members. L-R, Standing: “Gilford Group of the Year. The Admission for this Rotary Goes Country” Chair Don Clarke; Tom Space representing All Metals Industries, Belmont; Gilford Rotary Member Alley band has also released adults-only event is $50 Boucher for T-Bones Cactus Jacks, Laconia; Dr. Ashleigh Jones and Dr. Chandler Jones of Lakes Region Dental Care, Gilford; two CD’s and have had per person. Tickets Adam Hirshan, Publisher, Laconia Daily Sun media sponsor, and Eric Grant for headliners Eric Grant Band. multiple songs in rota- SEE FUNDRAISER PAGE 9 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

Classes & Special *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 11:30 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13 Thursday, April 15 Events a.m. Come and celebrate Come and celebrate *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 April 8 - April 15 *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 National Library Week National Library Week a.m. a.m. *Sign up and face a.m. with our popular Touch with our popular Touch Bilingual Storytime, *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 masks required *National Library a Truck. *Call to regis- a Truck. *Call to regis- 10:30 a.m. a.m. Week: Touch a Truck: ter for a time slot. We ter for a time slot. We Line Dancing-Lower Mother Goose On the Thursday, April 8 Sweeper Truck, 10:30- will schedule visits for will schedule visits for Intermediate, 4-5 p.m. Loose (Virtual), 10:30-11 10 children at a time. 10 children at a time. a.m. Masks required for ages Masks required for ages Wednesday, April 14 “The Last Traverse” three and up. three and up. Check out an Expert, by Ty Gagne-A Book Dis- Gilford Public Library *Bird Feeders, 6-6:30 *Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 10 a.m.-noon cussion, 6-7 p.m. p.m. p.m. *After School Teen Join the Gilford Li- Join Kayleigh on All knitters, stitch- Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. brary and the Laconia Top Ten Requests Facebook Live (or ers, and fiber workers Hangout with friends, Public Library for a in-person!) to make an welcome! Work on your play games, and make discussion on the book 1. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah awesome bird feeder. projects with other craft- stuff. This club is what- The Last Traverse by 2. “The Bounty” by Janet Evanovich Sign up to get your own ers in a comfortable ever you want it to be! Ty Gagne. Copies of the 3. “Win” by Harlan Coben bird feeder kit to get place. Masks required. 5th-12th grade. book will be available 4. “Double Jeopardy” by Stuart Woods ready for spring! Limit Maximum of 10 people. Science at Home, 3:30- at both libraries. This 5. “The Last Traverse” by Ty Gagne to 12 people. Advanced Conversa- 4:30 p.m. discussion will be facili- 6. “The Nature of Fragile Things” by Susan tional German, 2:30 p.m. Join Miss Jill in a fun tated by Maura MacNeil, Meissner Friday, April 9 flower color changing Professor of Creative 7. “The Girl from the Channel Islands” by Jen- *Advanced Line Monday, April 12 experiment! No sign-up Writing at New England ny Lecoat Dancing, 9-10 a.m. Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 is required, and it will be College. 8. “Dark Sky” by C.J. Box *sign up required, a.m. on Facebook Live! 9. “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn max nine people Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. 10. “Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi *NLW: Police Car, • �omfort �eepers • Seniors and sleep: How much sleep do older adults need?

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Expires 4/30/21 THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Laconia Rotary’s 29th Annual charity motorcycle raffle underway LACONIA – Wouldn’t ier than ever. The $20 siasts riding into town perience suggests that lion dollars to this end.” and education. It is a it be nice to cruise the ticket can be purchased for Laconia Motorcy- many people look for- This year’s raffle tick- part of an international roads of New England early and often online cle Week, purchase the ward to purchasing tick- et will be drawn on the network, that values ser- this summer on a brand starting today. Only “lucky ticket”, have also ets, while supporting lo- final Sunday of Laconia vice above self, provides new Harley? And what if 3,000 tickets will be sold. supported the plethora cal organizations at the Motorcycle Week at 4 humanitarian service, your sweet new ride was Visit laconiarotary. of charities the Club is same time. p.m. Winners need not encourages high ethical all because you support- org to purchase tickets able to honor. Laconia Rotary Pres- be present to win. For standards in all voca- ed local charities like and view the Harley. Traditionally, the ident John Moriarty full details about the tions, and helps build the Lakes Region Schol- Tickets can also be pur- Harley-Davidson to be shares, “By necessity we bike as well as terms and goodwill and peace in arship Foundation? chased through contact- raffled is available in are refining and stream- conditions of ticket pur- the world. It’s not just nice... it’s ing a Club Member. Not the Fall prior to the next lining how we promote chase, please visit laco- Laconia Rotary typi- possible! a rider? You can pur- year’s Motorcycle Week, and sell the tickets in niarotary.org. cally meets every Thurs- Laconia Rotary Club chase tickets on behalf of allowing Club Members 2021. In the end, it’s not Special gratitude is day at noon. All are wel- is excited to announce friends and family mem- nine months to sell tick- about the bike. It’s about extended to this year’s come. Please write to the kick off its 29th An- bers who would love a ets. Due to the pandemic, the thousands of people raffle sponsors: Bank of LaconiaRotary@gmail. nual Charity Raffle and new bike! the 2021 models were not whose lives will be im- New Hampshire, Laco- com if you are interested the chance to win a 2021 Laconia Rotary is made available until this proved by the great work nia Harley- Davidson in attending a meeting. Harley-Davidson Street deeply grateful to the February, shortening of the organizations we and Watermark Marine. Visit www.LaconiaRota- Glide. The billiard red local community, and the window of opportu- can support. Through Laconia Rotary is a ry.org for more informa- FLHX bike is valued at recognizes the generosi- nity for sales. The Club fundraising efforts like committed, friendly and tion about the club. $23,752. Supporting this ty received by this fund- remains optimistic that the motorcycle raffle, diverse group of profes- annual fundraiser is raiser over the years. Online ticket sales will Laconia Rotary has do- sionals who value ser- priceless! And, it is eas- Many Motorcycle enthu- be successful. Past ex- nated more than one mil- vice to the community Working to connect the Winnipesaukee Regional Rail Trail the completed 5.1 mile ation opportunities have across America draw like to see the trail ful- Winnipesaukee River seen significant increase large numbers of visi- ly connected”,said Ron section in Tilton and in use during the last tors as a destination and Mitchell, Chair of Bel- Franklin. The proposed year. The Winnipesau- increase property values mont’s Trail Team. This Phase 2 trail segment in kee River Trail section along the corridor. federal funding is only Belmont begins at Os- reports a 100% increase While not fully com- available every other borne’s Agway where in trail use in 2020. The pleted, the Towns, trail year, so this is an im- the existing trail section full 20-mile Winnipesau- groups, and dedicated portant opportunity for ends and crosses Route 3 kee Regional Rail Trail volunteers engaged in the Lakes Region. For using a new hybrid traf- envisioned by Laconia, building the Winnipe- more information on fic light for pedestrians Belmont, Tilton and saukee Regional Rail this proposed addition and bicycles. From there Franklin connects to the Trail sections for de- to Lake Winnisquam the proposed route par- 58-mile Northern Rail cades are working hard Scenic Trail, contact the allels Route 3 and then Trail in West Franklin. to close the gap and join Town of Belmont Land turns south crossing a The Winnipesaukee the trail together. “Some Use Department. wetland area with a 1200 Regional Rail Trail of- of us started working on foot raised boardwalk fers an outstanding rec- this 30 years ago. We’d adjacent to the railroad reation opportunity for track and ends at Elaine local residents as well as Free Estimates Drive. Federal Highway drawing visitors to the Reasonable Rates Transportation Alterna- Lakes Region. A 2019 Bill Jedrey’s tive Program funds with Study by Alta Planning Interior • Exterior matching local funds are found that this 20 mile Painting Power Washing proposed for this $1.25 regional trail would gen- EPA Certified million dollar project. erate additional visitor Ossipee, NH REGION — The Win- to the south. Helical piles will be used spending of $6 million We work nipesaukee Regional This proposed inter- to construct the board- annually and 40 to 60 603-651-6639 weekends Rail Trail from Lake- mediate project connects walk section of this sce- permanent new jobs, so you don’t port to West Franklin to four and a half miles nic route. In addition to $500,00 yearly in room Insured have to! has been a Lakes Region of continuous completed extending the existing and meals tax as well priority for over twenty paved trail between the trail, this project pro- as mobility, health and years. There’s a propos- Lake Winnisquam Sce- vides safe access to the safety benefits. Alta al being considered by nic Trail in Belmont and trail to 1200 residences Planning projected a 20 the Lakes Region Plan- the WOW Trail in Laco- within one mile of the year net total benefit of ning Commission to ex- nia, extending this trail trail head on Elaine the completed trail to tend the popular Lake section to five miles. Drive. reach between $67 mil- Winnisquam Scenic It also helps close the Regional rail trails lion and $89 million. Trail another half mile five-mile gap to reach like many outdoor recre- Regional trail networks HIGH SCHOOL SLATE

Monday, April 12 Girls’ Tennis vs. Prospect Moun- GILFORD BELMONT tain; 4 Boys’ Lacrosse at Laconia; 4 Baseball vs. Newfound; 4 Track at Inter-Lakes; 4 Boys’ Tennis vs. Prospect Moun- Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Laconia; 4 tain; 4 Softball at Newfound; 4 Wednesday, April 14 Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Belmont; 4 GILFORD BELMONT Girls’ Tennis at Prospect Moun- Mountainside Pit Baseball vs. Prospect Mountain; 4 Baseball at Newfound; 4 tain; 4 NOW OPEN Softball vs. Prospect Mountain; 4 Softball vs. Newfound; 4 WINNISQUAM GILFORD All schedules are subject to change. Off of Sandy Knoll Road, Tuftonboro Baseball at Kennett; 4 Baseball at Prospect Mountain; 4 Sand, Loam and Stump dumping Softball at Kennett; 4 Girls’ Lacrosse at Laconia; 4 Softball at Prospect Mountain; 4 Delivery service available Tuesday, April 13 WINNISQUAM BELMONT Baseball vs. Kennett; 4 For questions call Jim Bean 603-455-5700 Track at Laconia; 4 Softball vs. Kennett; 4 GILFORD Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Laconia; 4 Thursday, April 15 Boys’ Tennis at Prospect Moun- BELMONT tain; 4 Girls’ Lacrosse at Gilford; 4 A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 The power of positivity

Every day, we wake up with the best intentions — or we like to think that most of us do. Each new day brings with it specific challenges. Many times, those challenges come by way of a misunder- standing or a shifted perspective. We have come to realize, long ago, that often there is more to a story than we can see at its surface. Just being aware of that one simple fact, can change the way a situation is viewed. Often times it’s easier said than done, however the more we choose to remain optimistic the better. What might seem catastrophic in the mo- ment is usually nothing more than a small frustra- tion that has an easy fix and will pass. A wise man once said, ‘Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff.’ This isn’t to negate the fact that larger issues do surface and take some time to sort out, however we COURTESY PHOTO need to remind ourselves that we are all surround- ed by well intended, intelligent people. People who Heading to Nationals are willing to be helpful, generous, rational and kind The Lakes Region Elite Lakers fourth grade boys’ basketball team won the Zero Gravity “Royal Rumble” Tournament recently, going 4-0 during the two-day tournament. This team, comprised of players from all over the Lakes Region, through productive conversations will always find defeated the Wakefield Ballers in the championship game by the score of 49-26. With the win, the team has earned a spot the pot of gold in any situation. in the Zero Gravity Nationals Tournament in June. Remembering to check a kneejerk reaction before gathering all of the facts is crucial to your ability to remain optimistic. Again, this is not always easy, North Country Notebook but once mastered can change everything. Believe it or not, optimism is a choice and offers surprising benefits. Choosing to look on the bright On Geography! On History! side of life can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke while also extending your life. Even Concord’s not enough! One study revealed that individuals who spent five minutes a day thinking positive thoughts about their future increased their ability to be optimistic in just two weeks. Before turning in at night, list five things that you are grateful for and five things that you are looking forward to. Every time you stop at a traffic light, tell yourself something that you like about yourself. Keeping pessimists in your life at a distance is always a good idea. When a negative thought does creep through By John Harrigan your mind, that’s ok. Recognize it, and decide how Columnist realistic it actually is. To offset those thoughts, try spreading positivity yourself. While at work, offer It’s not every day a co-worker an ‘atta boy’ or ‘atta girl’ for a job well that you see a photo of done. If your child has been hard at work on a school a landing strip on the ice, yet there it was, and project, tell them how proud you are. Send a letter once again, it was a case to someone who has had a positive impact on your of “Only in New Hamp- life. When you bestow positivity on others, it has a shire. lasting effect on your own life. We can be sure of One way to practice being more optimistic is to John Gisis — Courtesy this because I’ve fact- Could there be any grander signal for impending ice-out than a disappearing runway? John flip every negative thought with a positive one de- checked it to death, and Gisis’s drone caught Winnipesaukee’s Alton Bay---and the Lower 48’s only federally-sanctioned spite how creative you need to get. For example, if have flown my share ice runway--- from around 400 feet on March 27. with local pilots and you’re thinking ‘I’m going to be late for dinner and I bush pilots in the Far don’t feel like cooking’ you can flip that by remind- North, and New Hamp- When he’s not seeing ing yourself about the wonders of the microwave shire indeed has the people through lens- only FAA-sanctioned ice es, John enjoys flying and take out. If a rainy day has you feeling groggy, landing strip in the en- drones in good weather remind yourself that those are the best days to read tire Lower 48. and the right light, often all day, catch up on Netflix and not feel guilty about centering on large and The ice-strip is a mat- missing all of that sunshine. recognizable structures. ter of a good deal of pride Recently, for instance, among local and visiting he got the kind of perfect A quote from Rodolfo Costa, “Learn to adapt. pilots. A professional day and light he’d been Things change, circumstances change. Adjust your- photographer in Roch- waiting for to fly a drone ester maneuvered his around the iconic Tilton self and your efforts to what it is presented to you so drone into just the right Arch. you can respond accordingly. Never see change as a light to get the picture. +++++ threat, because it can be an opportunity to learn, to The photo wound up Frost-heaves are a grow, evolve and become a better person.” in wide circulation on popular topic, with some Facebook, and initially of the more infamous was sent in by reader stretches of New Hamp- Vincent Bober of Roch- shire’s highways and by- ester, who forthrightly ways seeming in the or- noted, “Not my picture.” der of the Coney Island Roller-Coaster. 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NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) passersby to tighten up Rebuild and Amtrak’s undeservedly infamous Ruth Mary Breton, 84 their false teeth and un- long-lost hopes are out, (for the impatient, at derwear. Contributor give voice! least) coal train that fu- GILFORD- Ruth in death by a son, Mark Ted Leach, professional els the big generating Mary Breton, 84, of Bret- Breton, her parents, two puppeteer and erstwhile Plymouth is the geo- plant in Bow, just south on Road, died peacefully sisters, Priscilla Smith publisher of the Monad- graphic center of New of Concord. on Saturday, March 27, and Grace Lewis, and a nock Ledger, would say Hampshire. Well, okay, 2021, at Sarasota Memo- brother Peter Sewell. only that it was a ran- can we just sort of agree Someone has been rial Hospital, Sarasota, Walk-through Calling dom popup on Facebook on this? (Pittsburg might maintaining the rails but could be “anywhere lobby for Lincoln.) north of Concord, to FL, surrounded by fami- Hours will be held on in New England” (gee, Plymouth and beyond. ly members, finally suc- Friday, April 30, 2021, thanks, Ted). Oh, the unending fea- Perhaps on the crew is cumbing to Pulmonary from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. sibility studies. Oh, the the ghost of Eddie Clark, Fibrosis while they were at in the Carriage House, Along that line, I once endearing strength and an old engineer I knew. vacationing on Siesta at the Wilkinson-Beane- hunted down an old pair reach of the automobile Key. Simoneau-Paquette Fu- of boots, cut the tops industry. Oh, the shal- (I need your help on Ruth was born Octo- neral Home, 164 Pleas- down to half a foot or low and boring Fourth this one, Ed. Today’s ber 4, 1936, in Laconia, was a cross- country RV ant Street, Laconia, NH, so, and stuck them up- Grade history class- would-be commuters NH, to Arthur and Kilda trip to Alaska. 03246. side-down in a puddle es. Oh, the convenient are not exactly steeped (Turcottee) Sewell. She As devout Patriots A Mass of Christian to illustrate a story on a whipping-boy of Chi- in tradition. Where are attended Sacred Heart fans, Ruth and her fam- Burial will be celebrated notorious stretch of pot- na (“Americans won’t you? A tap on the shoul- holes. stand in line”). Oh, the der will do. No drag- School and Laconia ily were always a group at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, +++++ mendacity of the media ging.) High School, where she to watch the games with. May 1, 2021, at St. Andre (“Gotta hold the Capitol graduated in 1955. She She was an avid boc- Bessette Parish – Sacred Nashua is not far Steps press conference (Please address mail, went on to marry her ce and award-winning Heart Church, 291 Union enough. Manchester is in time for the 5 p.m. with phone numbers high school sweetheart, shuffle-board player. Avenue, Laconia. not far enough. Even editors, in time for the 6 in case of questions, Gerard “Jerry” Breton, She loved board games Burial will follow the Concord is not far o’clock news!”). to campguyhooligan@ which continued an in- and was very competi- Mass at Sacred Heart enough. gmail.com or 386 South credible love story that tive. In earlier years, she Cemetery, Garfield Trains can still roll to Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH lasted another 65 years. enjoyed bowling, snow- Street, Laconia, NH. Come on, supporters Nashua and Manches- 03576.) She was a life-long pa- mobiling, tennis and For those who wish, of passenger rail! Now ter and beyond, and still rishioner at St. Andre gardening. the family suggests me- that the Infrastructure do. Let’s not forget the Bessette Church. In addition to Jer- morial donations in Ruth worked many ry, Ruth is survived by Ruth’s name be made to years in the family busi- three children, a daugh- the Pulmonary Fibrosis ness, AW Sewell’s, on ter, Katherine McLellan Foundation, 230 East Main Street in Laconia. of Laconia, and her part- Ohio Street, Suite 500, In 1985, she, her hus- ner Charles McKenna, Chicago, IL 60611. band, and their three and two sons, Gary Bret- Wilkinson-Beane- sons started “Jerry Bret- on and his wife Terry Simoneau-Paquette on and Sons Construc- Breton of Gilford, and Funeral Home & Cre- tion”. After retirement, Daniel Breton, and his mation Services and she and Jerry wintered wife Mary Breton, with 603Cremations.com, La- in Cape Coral, FL, up whom Ruth and Jerry re- conia, NH, is assisting until 2018. sided with at the Breton the family with arrange- Among her favorite Homestead in Gilford, ments. For more infor- interests, family func- as well as 12 grandchil- mation and to view an

Courtesy tions and gatherings dren, 14 great-grandchil- online memorial, please The old Pemigewasset House had the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad station built topped the list for Ruth. dren, and many nieces visit www.wilkinson- right into its foundation. The hotel burned in 1909, but the station was rebuilt---and stands to She also enjoyed travel- and nephews. beane.com. this day. (Courtesy Derek Strahan, lostnewengland.com) ing; the most memorable Ruth was preceded

Rogue Space Systems supports WinnAero PEASLEE FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service sibility of the attendee; costs are $40 per work- (603) 755-3535 shop which includes all www.peasleefuneralhome.com materials, lunch and Main Office: 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH snacks. Workshop par- ticipants will actually 2079 Wakefield Road, Wakefield, NH do all the “hands on” Alton Funeral Home 12 School Street, Alton, NH activities of the day just as their own students would. All sessions are “stand alone” and teach- Send all obituary notices to ers can decide how many sessions they wish to Salmon Press, by e-mail to attend. The workshops [email protected] will be held at Rogue Space Systems located at Deadline is Monday at noon

Courtesy 84 Union Ave. in down- Rogue Space Systems CEO Jeromy Grimmett (r) and Sensor Engineer Drashti Patel (c) welcomes town Laconia. Check-in WinnAero Education Director Dan Caron(l) to Rogue’s facility in Laconia where STEM Teacher for each session is 8:30 Workshops will be offered starting in May. a.m., with adjournment at 3:30 p.m. For work- Forest Pump & Filter Co. GILFORD — The complimentary one year building a communi- shop course descriptions Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years New Hampshire based membership in the cur- ty. Rogue’s hope is that and further details about satellite servicing start- riculum provider, the this will begin to lay the the non-profit group, up, Rogue Space Sys- Civil Air Patrol Aero- groundwork for space WinnAero, visit www. tems Corp., recently space Education Pro- education in the New winnaero.org. For more WE DO IT ALL announced its support gram. This membership Hampshire Lakes Re- information about Rogue for STEM education for opens the door for teach- gion where we look to de- Systems, please visit WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS youth by partnering ers to apply for STEM velop a feeder program https://rogue.space. with the local non-profit grants as well as access that can support our FILTERS STEM-group, WinnAero. to a wealth of teaching long-term employment The joint venture will materials. and growth strategies in Stone Wall offer professional devel- “We are very pleased the coming years.” Repair Family Owned Business for 40 Years opment workshops for to be able to partner with Subsequent teach- teachers in critical aero- WinnAero and offer this er workshops are The Fieldstone/Granite space educational com- first workshop for area Space Environment ponents starting in May. teachers,” said Jeromy (May 18), Space Activi- 35 years experience CALL FOR SERVICE “Not only will Rogue Grimmett, CEO of Rogue ties for Grades K-5 (May Space Systems host Space Systems. 26) and Spacecraft (June Tony Luongo FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. these workshops in their Grimmett added that 3). Registration for any 603-332-9037 facility in downtown “Rogue is committed to of the workshops after Laconia, they are fund- inspiring the next gen- Rockets is the respon- 707-2727 ing the first workshop eration and supporting tuition for teachers who STEM education for Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement apply,” said WinnAero youth is critical to Rogue Edward Jones: Financial Focus Education Director, Dan and the future of space Will investors change behavior after the pandemic? Caron. exploration. We look The COVID-19 pandemic may end first group – that is, you prefer video- them early, the less you’ll have avail- stability. Caron went on to say forward to expanding up changing our lives in some sig- conferencing – you may now wish to able when you do retire. Further- Apart from this new appreciation nificant ways. To cite one example, use this communication method in more, your withdrawals will likely be for short-term liquidity, though, the that the generous offer the partnership as we it’s likely we’ll see a lot more people the future, at least some of the time. taxable, and, depending on your age, foundation for your overall financial from Rogue to sponsor grow. From our equity continue to work remotely, now that But beyond the physical aspects of may also be subject to penalties. future should remain essentially the they’ve seen the effectiveness of tools your investing experience, you may If you were affected by this liquidity same. In addition to building your the Rockets Workshop crowdfunding offering such as videoconferencing. Educa- now be looking at some changes in crunch, you can take steps now to emergency fund, you should still con- on May 10 will include on TruCrowd to our part- tion, too, may be forever changed in your investment strategy brought on, avoid its recurrence. Your best move tribute what you can afford to your free registration for nership with WinnAero, some ways. Perhaps just as import- or at least suggested, by your reac- may be to build an emergency fund IRA, 401(k) and other retirement ant, though, is how many people may tions to the pandemic. containing three to six months’ worth plans. If you have children you want teachers as well as a our company is all about now think more about the future – For example, many people – especial- of living expenses, with the funds to send to college, you might still ex- including how they invest. ly, but not exclusively, those whose held in a separate, highly accessible plore college-funding vehicles such as If you work with a financial profes- employment was affected by the pan- account of cash or cash equivalents. a 529 plan. Higher education will still sional, you may have connected with demic – found that they were coming Of course, given your regular expens- be expensive, even with an expansion this individual over the past several up short in the area of liquidity. They es, it may take some time to build in online learning programs. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING months through a videoconferenc- didn’t have enough easily accessible such an amount, but if you can com- Post-pandemic life may contain some ing platform, rather than in person. savings to provide them with the cash mit yourself to putting away a certain differences, along with many similar- The Shaker Regional School Board will Some people like this arrangement they needed to meet their expenses amount of money each month, you ities to life before. But it will always be because it offers more scheduling until their employment situations will make progress. Even having a a smart move to create a long-term fi- hold a Public Hearing relative to the flexibility and eliminates the time stabilized. Consequently, some indi- few hundred dollars in an emergency nancial strategy tailored to your indi- and effort of traveling to and from an viduals were forced to dip into their fund can help create more financial vidual needs, goals and risk tolerance. acceptance of the ESSER II Grant. The appointment. Others, however, still long-term investments, such as their prefer face-to-face contact and look 401(k)s and IRAs. Generally speak- Jacqueline Taylor forward to when such arrangements ing, this type of move is not ideal Financial Advisor hearing is scheduled for 6:00 pm on 3 Mill Street will again be practical and safe for ev- – these accounts are designed for PO Box 176 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Canterbury eryone involved. But if you’re in the retirement, so, the more you tap into Meredith NH 03253 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC 603-279-3161 Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments Fax 866-532-8685 Elementary School. are also subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity. [email protected] A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021

Belknap Landscape leading the charge for electric fleet vehicles

LACONIA — As little but there are some neat approach Cantin’s about as a few years ago seeing features that were just an electric fleet vehicle. an electric vehicle in the practical for us too.” I feel confident we’ll see Lakes Region was a nov- The Chevy Bolt is many more operated by elty, but today the trend one of several new elec- other companies soon. seems to be have taken a tric cars to launch over We’re even seeing other firm hold. As auto man- the past few years, and types of electric equip- ufacturers launch more in addition to those ment becoming feasi- electric models and rang- eco-friendly features, ble for commercial use. es for these cars increase Cheryl Wright of Cantin From mowers to exca- many believe we’ll likely Chevrolet likes to re- vators, the technology is see more electric cars mind people of the prac- catching up to our needs on our roadways soon. ticality of the car. fast. We intend to keep Hayden McLaughlin of “Electric vehicles a close eye on these op- Belknap Landscape is are as easy as owning a tions,” said McLaughlin one such believer. cellphone, just plug it in. The convenience in “It’s really something. With an average range charging electric cars We were looking for a of 259 miles, it covers has been going through replacement vehicle for most of the driving trips a revolution too. A quick our sales fleet, and we people make. With no oil online search returns decided to check out elec- changes, gas or spark results of over 2 dozen tric cars almost out of plugs, yearly mainte- charging facilities in the curiosity. We’ve always nance is minimal. But lakes region, a number had great experiences best of all, they are fun which would be unheard working with the folks to drive,” McLaughlin of a short while ago. Courtesy Cheryl Wright of Cantin Chevrolet shows Stephanie Sanford of Belknap Landscape the charging at Cantin Chevrolet, so said. Charging stations are port of her new electric car. they were our first stop. While the Chevy Bolt popping up at hotels, car When we landed on the or other electric cars dealerships, even some Chevy Bolt, it just made has proven appealing to Dunkin’s locations and tank of gasoline at home. many consumers pur- other commercial vehi- sense,” McLaughlin many consumers, com- rest areas such as those Regardless of if you chase these cars to “be cle options visit cantins. recalls. “We’ve always mercial applications in Hooksett. Many elec- embrace electric cars, greener,” the cars them- com tried to be socially and seemed to be lagging. tric vehicle owners fill or you prefer gasoline, selves have become ap- To learn more about environmentally con- “I was surprised to their batteries at home, it is clear electric cars pealing beyond their en- Belknap Landscapes scious, which this car is, hear we were the first to noting you can’t fill your are here to stay. While vironmental attribute. Eco-Friendly initiatives, They’ve become busi- follow them on all social ness friendly. media platforms or visit To learn more about belknaplandscape.com. PET OF THE WEEK BUDDY the Chevrolet Bolt or Buddy is a giant mush, a sweetie peetie if you will. However, he does need some time to warm up before he lets his walls HealthFirst Family down. But, when he does, holy moly does he melt your heart. Buddy may do Care Center well in a home with a cat friend or two, however it may be best for him to not welcomes Lisa have boisterous pups running around to spook him. Ellis Morrissette to Laconia practice

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[email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Spring sports return to action in Gilford BY JOSHUA SPAULDING ton on Wednesday, May day, April 27, and on the its Belmont on Monday, Gilford boys will host Tuesday, May 18, and on Sports Editor 5. road on Thursday, April April 26, before hosting Kennett on Tuesday, the road on Thursday, GILFORD — It’s set to Plymouth is next on 29. After a week off, Gil- Inter-Lakes on Thurs- April 20, while the girls May 20, with the boys be a busy spring season the schedule, with road ford will be at Plymouth day, April 28, to wrap up are in North Conway on the road for the first at Gilford High School, games on Monday, May on Tuesday, May 11, and the month. and the teams will meet game and home for the as the local sports teams 10, and home games set will host Plymouth on Gilford is scheduled again on Thursday, final game of the season. gear up for a full slate of for Wednesday, April 12, Thursday, May 13. to host Belmont again April 22, in the opposite The Gilford track action, all starting next with Kingswood up next, Kingswood will visit on Tuesday, May 4, and locations. team will be on the road week. with the Knights visiting town on Tuesday, May then visits the Raiders Gilford takes on In- for the first three meets, The Gilford baseball town on Monday, May 18, and Gilford will head on Thursday, May 6, ter-Lakes the following visiting Inter-Lakes on and softball teams will 17, and the Golden Ea- to Wolfeboro on Thurs- with Plymouth in town week, kicking off on Tuesday, April 13, and open the season with gles going to Wolfeboro day, May 20, and the on Tuesday, May 11, Tuesday, April 27, for a Tuesday, April 20, and home games against on Wednesday, May 19. season wraps up with while the Raiders head girls’ home match while Belmont on Saturday, Prospect Mountain on Gilford finishes up games against Laconia, to Plymouth on Thurs- the boys are away and May 1. Monday, April 12, be- the regular season starting with a home day, May 13. the boys are at home on The first home meet fore visiting the Timber against Laconia, on the game on Tuesday, May The Golden Eagles Thursday, April 29, and of the season is Tuesday, Wolves on Wednesday, road on Monday, May 24, 25, and finishing with a visit Kingswood on the girls head to Mere- May 4, then the Golden April 14. Gilford takes and at home on Wednes- trip to Laconia on Thurs- Tuesday, May 18, host dith. Moultonborough Eagles are back in Bel- on Kennett in the second day, May 26. day, May 27. the Knights on Thurs- is up next, with the boys mont on Saturday, May week, hosting the Eagles The Gilford lacrosse The Gilford lacrosse day, May 20, and wrap at home on Tuesday, 8. Gilford hosts the final on Monday, April 19, boys will be opening girls will be on the road up against Laconia, with May 4, and the girls on couple of meets of the and on the road in North the season at home on to start the season, visit- a road game on Tues- the road, with the teams regular season, set for Conway on Wednesday, Tuesday, April 13, and ing Laconia on Wednes- day, May 25, and a home switching locations on Tuesday, May 11, and April 21. then visiting Laconia day, April 14, and will game on Thursday, May Thursday, May 6. Tuesday, May 18. Gilford is set to take on Thursday, April 15. play the first home game 27. The Gilford girls host All schedules are sub- on Belmont in the sea- Kennett is up next for of the season on Thurs- The Gilford tennis Plymouth on Tuesday, ject to change. son’s third week, vis- the Golden Eagles, with day, April 15, against teams will kick off the May 11, with the boys on iting the Raiders on a home game on Tues- Belmont. season against Prospect the road and on Thurs- Sports Editor Josh- Monday, April 26, and day, April 20, and a The Golden Eagles Mountain, with the girls day, May 13, the boys are ua Spaulding can be hosting on Wednesday, road game on Thursday, are slated to take on Ken- at home on Tuesday, at home and the girls are reached at 279-4516, ext. April 28. The Golden April 22. nett on the road on Tues- April 13, and the boys on on the road. The Golden 155 or josh@salmon- Eagles host the Winnis- Gilford takes on In- day, April 20, and will the road, with the teams Eagles wrap up the sea- press.news. quam Bears on Monday, ter-Lakes the following host Kennett on Thurs- switching locations on son against Kingswood, May 3, and then visit Til- week, at home on Tues- day, May 22. Gilford vis- Thursday, April 15. The with the girls at home on Lakers, Bulldogs earn hockey All-State honors

Andrew Spicuzza earned First Team All-State for Division III. Owen Guerin was named Second Team All-State for Division III Joshua Spaulding Kameron Young was named Division III First Team All-State. Kingswood junior lin-Gorham forward Ty- nisquam-Inter-Lakes born-Epping was named BY JOSHUA SPAULDING defenseman Cody Em- ler Rousseau was named goaltender Evan Roll- the Division III Coach of Sports Editor honors from senior for- erson earned Division the Player of the Year ins. They were joined the Year. REGION — New ward Nick Potenza and II All-State Honorable and was joined with by Andrew Duany of Hampshire’s boys’ hock- senior defenseman Bai- Mention. Also earning First Team honors by Lebanon-Stevens-Mount Sports Editor Joshua ey coaches recently got ley Savage. Also earning Honorable Mention teammate Ben Estrella, Royal and Rylan Mor- Spaulding can be reached together to select the Second Team honors were Alden Swiesz of Kennett forward Wade gan and Sal Vella of Hol- at 279-4516, ext. 155 or All-State teams follow- were Dario Ceppetelli Oyster River, Dominic Volo and goaltender lis-Brookline-Derryfield. [email protected]. ing the conclusion of the of Dover, Jake Pelletier Carozza of Merrimack, Bryson Wrobleski, La- Kevin Merrick of San- 2020-2021 season. of Somersworth-Coe- Carter Renaud of Win- conia-Winnisquam-In- In Division II, King- Brown, Cooper Kinnaly nacunnet, Luc Ouel- ter-Lakes forward swood had three honor- of Winnacunnet and Ben lette of Goffstown, Jack Kameron Young and ees, led by Second Team Hardy of Merrimack. Poitras of Oyster River, defenseman Andrew Ryan Drouin of Somer- Spicuzza. sworth-Coe-Brown, Alex Second Team honors Dureau of Dover, Joe went to Belmont-Gilford Pillsbury of Merrimack, forward Owen Guerin Jack Ellis of Winnacun- and goaltender Colin net and Britton Dunbar McGreevy. They were of St. Thomas. joined by Ethan Molnar Division II First Team of John Stark-Hopkin- went to Player of the ton, Lucas Gay of Mo- Year Grady Chretien of nadnock-Fall Mountain, Goffstown, Aaron Bono Conor Sanborn of Hol- of Somersworth-Coe- lis-Brookline-Derryfield Brown, Asa Forbes of and Matthew Dexter and Dover, Parker Fleury of Adam Omundso of Pem- Dover, Finn Connor of broke-Campbell. Colin McGreevy was named All-State Second Team. St. Thomas, Devon LaPi- Division III Hon- erre of Dover and Claden orable Mention went Daubney of Oyster Riv- to Berlin-Gorham for- er. ward Griffin Melanson Endicott Mike Young of Dover and defenseman Carter was named the Division Poulin, Belmont-Gilford II Coach of the Year. defenseman Zoltan Ste- College In Division III, Ber- fan and Laconia-Win- announces local Dean’s List student BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its stu- dents, is pleased to announce its Fall 2020 Dean’s SPREAD List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point aver- age of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no THE WORD! withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of Buy the Jumbo Ad and reach 12 credits for the semester. readers in ELEVEN NH Weekly Kelli Vieten of Gilford is among those named to Papers. From the Lakes Region to the Canadian Border. the Dean’s List at Endicott College for the Fall 2020 semester. Vieten is majoring in Liberal Studies and Call 1-877-766-6891 is the daughter of Holly Vieten and Daniel Vieten. salmonpress.com A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021

A story of a jab Local reporter receives first COVID-19 vaccination

BY ERIN PLUMMER Getting vaccinated come up along with their I first pulled into the [email protected] is a personal decision, earliest appointment line until I reached the though I’d like to share day. When you find an check-in point by the COVID-19 vaccina- my experience in case appointment day that armory complex itself. tion signups are now anyone wanted a general works, click the link Members of the National open to anyone over the idea of the process. This and click on the appoint- Guard went to cars at the age of 16 and vaccina- is all anecdotal and only ment time. This will lead front of the line, scanned tion sites can be found from my perspective and to a confirmation page. the QR code into a tab- across the state. How do some anecdotes from After confirming the let, examined IDs, and you sign up? Where can people around me. appointment, you will directed people to go you get the shots done? Being 41 myself, I receive an email with a past the gate into the lot. Does it hurt? These are signed up right on that QR code to present at the The whole process was a few questions a lot of Monday. As a habitual appointment. Have this well-organized and effi- people are asking right night owl, I was right on available on your smart- cient, plus the National now, but yours truly has the state website (www. phone or print out a copy Guard members were some personal answers vaccines.nh.gov) at mid- of the email. quite helpful and polite. to those after getting the night though signups for You are also told to Driving around the first jab just this week. my age group didn’t go have an ID that shows armory led to the front Read ahead as I relay live until around 1 a.m. proof of New Hampshire parking lot, where there my own experience with The signup process on residence, a full list can were rows of tables and signing up with the sys- the state’s Vaccine and be found on the state mini tents. A member tem, getting in line for Immunization Network website though in most of the Guard was at the the shot, and what comes Interface (VINI) is pret- cases a driver’s license entrance directing cars after. ty straightforward. It’s or non-driver ID will to different stations. At Photo by Erin Plummer The line of cars leading up to the COVID-19 vaccination site at On March 25, Gov. a series of short forms work fine. each station cars were the Plymouth Armory. Chris Sununu an- form asking for basic I put in my zip code directed to stop and vol- nounced that vaccine personal info, past aller- for Meredith then unteers talked with peo- vaccine card, where I working out a little too signups would be avail- gic reactions to the three looked down the list. Lo ple and administered learned I just got the hard, though having able to all people over available vaccines, aller- and behold there were the vaccine. I saw quite Pfizer vaccine and the had a few tetanus shots the age of 16 starting on gies in general, if you’ve appointments available a few people from local appointment for my sec- in my time this wasn’t April 2. That week vac- had a flu shot in the past right the next day at the fire departments, includ- ond shot was already an unfamiliar feeling. I cination signups were 14 days, and some other Plymouth Armory. I im- ing Barnstead and Til- written on the back. I read somewhere online open on a rolling basis basic health informa- mediately clicked the ton-Northfield, as well as was then instructed to that massaging he mus- by age group for the first tion. After filling out the link and selected a time, a number of healthcare drive to the other side of cle helps and it indeed few days with ages 40- form you will be given a then got the confirma- providers. the parking lot and wait did, just do it carefully. 49 eligible on Monday, confirmation email pro- tion email. In about 36 I was then directed to 15 minutes in case there The ache went away af- March 29, 30-39 Wednes- viding a link to click on hours I was going to get a station where a gen- were any allergic reac- ter a couple days. The day, March 31, and ev- to sign into your VINI ac- my first shot. Tuesday tleman from the Barn- tions. If I felt off, I should slightly sore arm was eryone over 16 on Fri- count. This account will afternoon I was on my stead Fire Department honk the horn otherwise the only side effect I’ve day, April 2. keep track of appoint- way up to Plymouth. looked at my ID, asked I could just leave after gotten after that first From a personal per- ments and allow you to The Plymouth Ar- me questions about pos- 15 minutes. In my case shot. It might be a differ- spective, I have wanted schedule and change mory location was sible allergies or any 15 minutes came and ent story after my sec- to get vaccinated since any appointments. For drive-through, though recent vaccines. A mo- went uneventfully and I ond dose but stay tuned a few months after the me this process might a number of other loca- ment later he pulled up was on my way to Main for a month from now, I vaccines came out. As have taken less than 10 tions like the Belknap my sleeve and told me I Street for some coffee guess. more information be- minutes. Mall are in-person: it would feel a little pinch. and snacks at Café Mon- For more informa- came available on how The next step is varies from location to I didn’t know how in- te Alto before heading tion on signing up for safe they were for most scheduling a vaccina- location. In Plymouth all tense it would be, but it home. the vaccine, including people and how studies tion: enter your zip code the cars were directed to was in fact just a little My arm was slightly step-by-step user guides have shown their effec- into the field and choose loop around two of the pinch. The next thing I achy a few hours after on how to sign up for the tiveness, I made the in- how many miles out you parking lots by Langdon knew he was putting on the shot, by the next process, visit vaccines. formed decision I want- want to look for an ap- Woods Residence Hall. a Band-Aid and that was day the area where I nh.gov or call 211 for ed to get that shot for so pointment. The list of I think it took around it. Barely anything. got it was just sensitive more information. many reasons. different locations will 45 minutes from when He gave me my to pressure. It was like Bank of New Hampshire promotes Jen Goddard Bank of New Hampshire promotes Martha to AVP – BSA Compliance Officer Hughes to VP – Digital Sales & Service Manager LACONIA — Bank the Bank’s BSA and an- innovative solutions of New Hampshire is ti-money laundering ef- and exceptional service, LACONIA — Bank of Bank of New Hampshire. ry, and is actively in- proud to announce the forts,” said Natalia Beau- while assisting our em- New Hampshire is proud “Whether it is oversee- volved in local business promotion of Jen God- lieu, VP, Compliance ployees, customers and to announce the promo- ing the Lincoln office or and community service dard to Assistant Vice Officer for Bank of New communities to build tion of Martha Hughes to mentoring and coaching events. President – BSA Compli- Hampshire. “Jen brings brighter futures. Vice President – Digital others, Martha can be Bank of New Hamp- ance Officer. In this role, a wealth of knowledge Bank of New Hamp- Sales & Service Manag- relied on to support the shire is excited to have she will be responsible to her new postition and shire, founded in 1831 er. In this role, she will needs of her team and Martha in this new role for the development and we are confident that provides deposit, lend- continue to serve as a her peers. We look for- on our team as we aspire administration of over- she will excel in her new ing and wealth man- regional team lead, as ward to her success as to remain an indepen- all procedures relative role as the BSA Officer agement products and well as oversee the Lin- the VP, Digital Sales & dent mutual financial to the Bank Secrecy Act, and the manager of the services to families and coln Office of the Bank Service Manager.” institution, delivering including coordinating BSA Team.” businesses throughout while assuming the Hughes joined Bank innovative solutions and monitoring the day- Goddard graduated New Hampshire and responsibilities of her of New Hampshire in and exceptional service, to-day compliance of the from the Northern New southern Maine. With 21 new role. She will be im- 2015 with seventeen while assisting our em- Bank’s BSA/AML Pro- England School of Bank- banking offices and as- plementing a review of years of previous bank- ployees, customers and gram and managing the ing in November of 2020. sets exceeding $2 billion, processes, programs and ing experience. communities to build BSA compliance team. She has earned her des- Bank of New Hampshire staffing levels to identify She holds a Bachelor’s brighter futures. She will also oversee the ignation as a Certified is the oldest and one of opportunities to create a from Elmira College. She Bank of New Hamp- BSA Compliance Assis- Anti-Money Launder- the largest independent better customer experi- is also a graduate of the shire, founded in 1831 tants. ing Specialist (CAMS), banks in the state. Bank ence. New England School provides deposit, lend- Goddard joined Bank and Certified AML and of New Hampshire is a “Martha continues to for Financial Studies ing and wealth man- of New Hampshire as a Fraud Professional mutual organization, be a valued member of at Babson and holds a agement products and Bank Services Represen- (CAFP). focused on the success the Retail Team, using certificate in Coaching services to families and tative in 2011 and later Bank of New Hamp- of the bank’s custom- her wealth of knowledge & Development from businesses throughout joined the BSA depart- shire is excited to have ers, communities and to deliver outstanding the University of New New Hampshire and ment as a Compliance Goddard in this new role employees, rather than experiences to Bank of Hampshire Peter T Paul southern Maine. With 21 Assistant in 2015. on our team as we aspire stockholders. For more New Hampshire custom- College of Business and banking offices and as- “Since joining the to remain an indepen- information, call 1-800- ers,” said Cecile Chase, Economics. She recent- sets exceeding $2 billion, BSA Department Jen dent mutual financial 832-0912 or visit www. SVP, Retail Sales & De- ly served as secretary Bank of New Hampshire has played a vital role in institution, delivering BankNH.com. velopment Officer for for the Plymouth Rota- is the oldest and one of the largest independent Bank of New Hampshire welcomes back Tammie Mahoney banks in the state. Bank of New Hampshire is a mutual organization, LACONIA — Bank have Tammie back with Mahoney has earned main an independent businesses throughout focused on the success of New Hampshire is us,” said Evelyn Whel- various banking related mutual financial insti- New Hampshire and of the bank’s custom- proud to announce that ton, SVP, Retail Lending recognitions. Most re- tution, delivering inno- southern Maine. With 21 ers, communities and Tammie Mahoney, Sales Manager for Bank cently, she is a 2018 grad- vative solutions and ex- banking offices and as- employees, rather than NMLS# 525562, has re- of New Hampshire. “She uate of the NH Housing ceptional service, while sets exceeding $2 billion, stockholders. For more joined our team as As- has a strong connection Fellowship Program and assisting our employees, Bank of New Hampshire information, call 1-800- sistant Vice President to the region and is well a 2018 graduate of Lead- customers and commu- is the oldest and one of 832-0912 or visit www. – Mortgage Loan Officer. regarded by our cus- ership Lakes Region. nities to build brighter the largest independent BankNH.com. In this role, she will pro- tomers for her ability to She is an affiliate mem- futures. banks in the state. Bank vide existing and pro- guide them through the ber of the Lakes Region Tammie will be work- of New Hampshire is a spective customers with home loan process.” Board of Realtors and ing out of the bank’s La- mutual organization, detailed information re- serves as the Chairper- conia office located at 62 focused on the success garding the benefits of Mahoney has decades son for the Lakes Region Pleasant St., and can be of the bank’s custom- Bank of New Hampshire of experience in bank- Board of Realtors Schol- reached at 527-3398 or at- ers, communities and mortgage loan products ing, including branch arship Committee. She [email protected]. employees, rather than and services. She will be management, sales and is also an active volun- stockholders. For more responsible for working mortgage origination. teer in her community. Bank of New Hamp- information, call 1-800- with customers to com- She joined Bank of New shire, founded in 1831 832-0912 or visit www. plete the mortgage loan Hampshire in 2008 as a Bank of New Hamp- provides deposit, lend- BankNH.com. process. Mortgage Loan Officer shire is excited to have ing and wealth man- until June 2020. Tammie as part of the agement products and “We are delighted to team as we aspire to re- services to families and THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 The Rest of the Story/ Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9

FLAG (Continued from Page A1) BIDS (Continued from Page A1) permission otherwise der floodlights. be made for responsible for 2021 visit https:// lettering or seals, it is petition warrant article is given in writing. All “Prior to the close of personnel to maintain www.gilfordnh.org/ district, keeps three to and get 25 registered vot- work has to be done be- work, the project shall the project in the above assets/municipal/10/ four colors so a child can ers to sign for a future tween 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. be placed in the best conditions,” read the postings/2021_Road_Im- draw it,” Brown said. town meeting vote. and cleanup has to be possible condition for RFP. provemnt_RFP_-_REV. Brown asked if the “I kind of like the completed by 5 p.m. Any the comfort and safety For the full RFP pdf. selectmen would adopt idea,” Eddy said. “It’s permitted night work of the traveling public, and all the informa- this as Gilford’s official a very simple, very will have to be done un- and arrangements shall tion and specifications flag. clean design. I see a lot Board members over- of thought went into it, VEHICLE (Continued from Page A1) all said they liked the but again, I think that concept. its something that the ing came from Franklin and authorize him to its new ambulance that F-550 truck online and “I appreciate the fact townsfolk should decide, Savings Bank at 1.9 per- sign the documents. week. As of the meeting the old one was gone. that you have taken so not just the three of us.” cent for a five-year loan. “Nice work, Holly,” it wasn’t really online, Dunn said it took about much time and pride in Benavides also said Dunn recommended the Hayes said. though the town had it. a year to get that vehicle. our great community,” Brown can spread the board accept that loan Dunn also reported Additionally, Public said board Chair Gus Be- word of his design, in- for the lease purchase that the town received Works had a new Ford navides. “It’s people like cluding posting it on you that make this such social media. Eddy said FUNDRAISER (Continued from Page A1) a great place to live, so the design could also go thank you so much; I re- on the town’s Facebook can be purchased online located in Gilford, is of- Proceeds from “Gilford “Gilford Rotary Goes ally say that sincerely.” page. at https://gilfordrotary- fering discounted over- Rotary Goes Country” Country” and enjoy the Selectman Chan Eddy Selectman Kevin goescountry.eventbrite. night accommodations will benefit nonprofit social reception begin- said this is something Hayes said he wanted to com. Tickets are also to event attendees. organizations supported ning at 5:30 p.m., dinner that the voters should see a full-size replica and available from Gilford For more informa- by the Gilford Rotary at 6 p.m., with dancing decide on, possibly as a how it would look on a Rotary Club members tion contact Don Clarke Club including the Gil- with the Eric Grant warrant article. He rec- flagpole. and at Greenlaw’s Music at email: don@pen- ford Youth Center. Band starting at 7 p.m. ommended that Brown Brown said he could in downtown Laconia. nypitoutravel.com or Bring your friends make this concept into a work on all of this. Fireside Inn & Suites, phone/text: 455-9909. and family members to Belknap Mill to host “Pandemic Puddle Portraits” by Colleen Wilson

capturing images with for puddles (the perfect Colleen created “Re- her cell phone. The rou- canvas for a reflection flections of Laconia” tine of greeting the sun photo). Before long, she a 2021 calendar filled and spending time in had ‘favorite’ puddles with her pandemic pud- nature inspired her to nearby some of Laco- dle project images. The purchase her first “real” nia’s most interesting creation and promotion camera (a Nikon, be- buildings: the historic of that calendar led to cause of the Paul Simon train station, the library, Colleen receiving an in- song) and the two have and the United Baptist vitation to exhibit her been nearly inseparable Church in Lakeport. puddle photographs at since. During her time Being back in Laco- the Belknap Mill. She is in Maine Colleen won a nia has provided Colleen excited to present this photo contest for Down the opportunity to spend collection of “pandem- East Magazine (her first more time with her fam- ic puddle portraits” of published photo) and ily, and she takes advan- our City on the Lakes. began a project to photo- tage of that by walking Three of the frames in graph all 65 lighthouses with her mother, long- the exhibit were crafted in the state. time Laconia resident by Colleen’s father, local Upon her return to MaryAnn Wilson. After resident and woodwork- the Granite State last a rainstorm, their walks er Patrick Wilson. All year, Colleen traded typically turn into pud- items in the exhibit are lighthouses for covered dle-hunting adventures for sale, and additional bridges (55 of them in where Colleen shoots prints or formats may be LACONIA — The mill.org. Colleen will Laconia who recently New Hampshire) and and MaryAnn waits pa- purchased by contacting Belknap Mill is proud go live via the Belknap returned after almost 20 has only two bridges left tiently for her daughter Colleen, her information to host Colleen Wilson Mill’s Facebook page years in southern Maine. to photograph! While to move on to the next is listed below: www. through the month of on Tuesday, April 6 at 5 She is a cat person and a in New Hampshire, she puddle, sometimes keep- colleenphaedraphotog- April in the Lobby Gal- p.m. Viewers can tune in morning person who de- also continues her daily ing a lookout for traffic raphy.com or by email: lery as well as virtually for a live interview with veloped a habit of watch- routine of watching the when the puddles are in colleenphaedraphoto@ on the Belknap Mill’s the artist. ing the daily sunrise on sunrise, and is always the road. gmail.com. website www.belknap- Colleen is a native of the Maine coast, often looking on the ground In December of 2020, LRAA Gallery on the move…and then some

TILTON — Tom ing gallery featuring not refreshingly different, the LRAA/Gallery is ac- number of lakes region support of art and artists Hitchcock, President of just fine art and photog- distinctive and set us tually an increase in the florists and garden cen- in the lakes region. The the Lakes Region Art raphy, but also add one- apart from other galler- number of art and pho- ters will participate by new address is: Tanger Association, reports, of-a-kind ies with that certain je tography classes held providing creative and Outlet Mall. 120 Laconia thanks to the generosity handcrafts too. Crafts ne sais quoi. After all, there. Very inexpensive beautiful floral arrange- Rd., Suite 300, Tilton. and support of the Tan- will include all types we are in the business of courses teaching how to ments for the month of Open Thursday-Sunday, ger Outlet Mall manage- of original items from providing fine art, pho- draw, paint watercolors, April in the gallery. for gallery sales 10 a.m.- ment, the LRAA/Gallery sculpture to carvings, tography and crafts to oils, acrylics and photog- The grand opening 6 p.m. Open weekdays will move from its pres- pottery etc., not jewelry liven-up one’s home, of- raphy, etc. will include refresh- and evenings for art and ent address to a larger or apparel, we are not in fice or place of business, In addition, anoth- ments, a raffle and live photography classes. and more centralized lo- the business of making so do it with imagina- er “move” is for our music. Admission is Call to inquire, cation in the same mall, people look good, but tion and ‘spunk’, enough grand opening of the gal- free. The Lakes Region 998-0029, and/or visit to suite number 300. instead, what we offer so everyone will keep lery, Sunday, May 2. 2- Art Association and Gal- the LRAA/Gallery Web “We’ll be moved and is décor. Also, Instead coming back to see 5:30 p.m. It’ll include our lery is a non-profit, 501 site: www.LRAANH.org. back in business by of just displaying fine ‘what’s new.’” ‘Fabulous Flowers and c-3 organization dedicat- April 1, and we couldn’t art on the walls, like in a Another “move” by Fine Arts Festival.’ A ed the promotion and be more excited about museum where nobody our talks a above whisper, Bank of New Hampshire promotes Cindy Salta to VP – change of venue,” we’ll be creating unique said Hitchcock. “This and ‘lively’ settings us- Prestige Plus Officer move will now allow ing different props and LACONIA — Bank one of the most valuable & Tourism Degree from ing and wealth man- us to create a new look, materials to enhance of New Hampshire is employees in our orga- New Hampshire Techni- agement products and become a more interest- what you see. It’ll all be proud to announce the nization,” said Michael cal Institute. She is a vol- services to families and promotion of Cindy Seymour, SVP, Chief unteer at Hands Across businesses throughout Salta to Vice President Marketing & Retail the Table in Laconia, New Hampshire and – Prestige Plus Officer. Lending Administration and a parent booster southern Maine. With 21 In this role, Cindy will Officer for Bank of New for the baseball team at banking offices and as- direct, administer and Hampshire. “For our Plymouth State Univer- sets exceeding $2 billion, manage the entire Pres- Prestige Plus members, sity. Bank of New Hampshire tige Plus program, a Cindy is Bank of New Bank of New Hamp- is the oldest and one of professional travel pro- Hampshire.” shire is excited to have the largest independent gram which is a benefit During her career Salta in this new role on banks in the state. Bank to our valued customers with Bank of New our team as we aspire to of New Hampshire is a who are 45 years of age Hampshire, Salta has remain an independent mutual organization, or older and maintain a held many positions in- mutual financial insti- focused on the success Prestige Checking Ac- cluding Bank Services tution, delivering inno- of the bank’s custom- count. In addition, she Representative, Custom- vative solutions and ex- ers, communities and will support planning er Service Representa- ceptional service, while employees, rather than and implementation of tive, Customer Service assisting our employees, stockholders. For more Get the word out! executive level events Center Representative & customers and commu- information, call 1-800- and meetings. Prestige Plus Assistant nities to build brighter 832-0912 or visit www. Call (603) 279-4516 “Cindy’s breadth of and Assistant Vice Pres- futures. BankNH.com. experience and willing- ident – Prestige Plus Of- Bank of New Hamp- salmonpress.com ness perform any neces- ficer. shire, founded in 1831 sary function makes her Salta holds a Travel provides deposit, lend- A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021

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