THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE GHS, GMS Holiday Craft Fair is this Saturday

BY ERIN PLUMMER offering a free space for [email protected] next year. An assortment of arts, This year the fair will crafts, and tasty treats use a local company, can be found in the halls Taylor Rental, for the ta- and rooms of Gilford bles. Middle and High School A food court will be on Saturday for the Hol- in the middle school caf- iday Craft Fair, all bene- eteria with classes and fiting Gilford students. different school organi- From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on zations from grades 7-12 Saturday, around 130 selling food. different vendors will be The senior class will selling their creations be selling meatballs at more than 158 vendor subs, coffee, doughnuts, spaces. Students in dif- and will be raffling off ferent grades and organi- gift certificates. zations will also be sell- The French Club will ing food and other items be selling pork pies, to raise money. which Jenkins said is a The whole event is yearly staple. The Span- a major benefit for the ish Club will be selling Class of 2017. salsa. The literary mag- “This is a major fund- azine will be selling chili raiser for the senior and soup. Varsity Club class; almost everyone in will do hot dogs and our grade participates,” Erin Plummer drinks. National Honor said class president Jo- Senior class officers Hannah Sullivan. Johanna Morris, Kassy Weston, and Joseph Bonnell get ready for the annual Gilford Middle SEE CRAFT FAIR PAGE A10 hanna Morris. and High School Holiday Craft Fair. This year, there will be coming from all over the 130 vendors are using during the fair last year be more than 130 ven- New Hampshire as well multiple spaces. to come another year. dors selling a wide vari- as Vermont, Massachu- Class co-advisor Meg There is a wait list of GYC becomes ety of high quality items setts and Connecticut. Jenkins said 80 percent around 20 people to get a from many different Around 158 spaces are of all the crafters this space. Vendors can also mediums. Vendors will available, and many of year paid in advance buy tickets for a raffle Santaland Gilford Rotary selling Christmas trees BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] this weekend The annual Gil- ford Rotary Club Tree BY ERIN PLUMMER place on Friday, Dec. Sale will give people a [email protected] 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. and chance to shop for their The Gilford Youth Saturday, Dec. 3 from Christmas tree and Center will be turned 10 a.m.-noon. The event benefit the community into a holiday play- coincides with the at the same time. ground this weekend Gilford Community Starting on Dec. 2 for the annual Santa- Church’s holiday fair. and continuing through land. GYC director Scott Dec. 11, members of the The Gilford Youth Hodsdon said the event Gilford Rotary Club Center and the Gilford is a popular holiday will be selling an array Parks and Recreation tradition. of Christmas trees and Department will host “This is just one of decorations at a special the seventh annual many programs the Gil- stand in Airport Plaza Santaland this Friday ford Youth center part-

on Route 11. Courtesy Photos and Saturday. Kids and ners with Gilford Parks Gilford Rotary presi- Caitlin McCurdy holding a fresh balsam tree, she just unloaded. Caitlin is a new member their families can vis- and Recreation,” Hods- dent Russ Lunt said The of Gilford Rotary, a member of our board of directors and she is a new attorney at Lawson it with Santa, do holi- don said. Christmas Tree Sale Persson & Chisholm, PC in Laconia. day crafts, meet some Santaland is free and is a longtime tradition The sale always starts ues to the next Friday. Farm in Bath, a family friendly characters, en- Hodsdon said all ages for the Rotary spanning the Friday after Thanks- The trees come from run farm, joy treats, and so much are welcome to attend. around 30 years. giving week, and contin- Hidden Meadows Tree SEE TREES PAGE A12 more. “It’s strictly for the Santaland will take community,” Hodsdon said. Hodsdon said the event is volunteer-driv- Belknap House preparing for January opening en. Volunteers with the Gilford Communi- BY ERIN PLUMMER December, though lead ty Church, scouts, the [email protected] and asbestos abatement Parks and Recreation LACONIA — After delayed the opening. Department, and many months of work, plan- The purchase of the others will be helping ning, and bringing in property was completed out with the event. He talented people, Belknap in April of this year, and said so many people House is scheduled to renovations started after will volunteer to make open in January, and is permits were received this event such a big seeking more volunteers in June. Extensive work success. and funds. was conducted on the Families can take Belknap House will be building by contractors part in a wide array of a temporary cold weath- as well as a number of fun activities. er shelter for families volunteers. Children can meet who come from the 11 All walls and door and have their pic- Belknap County commu- moldings had to be re- tures taken with Santa. nities. moved and the doorways Hodsdon said if parents The shelter on Court were made ADA com- don’t have a camera Street in Laconia is close pliant. The whole build- available to take pho- to completion and has ing needed new wiring tos, the GYC has a cam- hired some new staff and plumbing as well Erin Plummer era and can give them members. Karen Wel- as a new fire alarm and Staff and board members of Belknap House: Don House, board vice president and Director of the photos. ford was hired to serve as sprinkler system. Volunteers; Executive Director Karen Welford; Tammy Emery, Family Support Coordinator; Olaf the snowman the organization’s execu- Lead paint was dis- board president Colleen Garrity; and board treasurer Alfred Columb. will be on hand for tive director and Tammy covered, and the board ers discovered that ver- tested and determined to year alone for renova- Olaf’s Dance Party. Emery was hired as the made the decision to re- miculite was used to in- contain asbestos, which tions. Kids will be able to Family Support Coordi- move the paint entirely. sulate the windows. Don had to be removed. All Belknap House has race around Frosty’s nator. They had fundraised all House, board vice presi- of the lead and asbestos had a strong showing of Race Track and ride Belknap House will the money for this proj- dent and Director of Vol- have been removed and volunteer support and down an inflatable be opening in January of ect by September and unteers, said vermiculite the other projects are un- more volunteers are slide. 2017, with an exact date hired a contractor. The is a material listed by the derway. needed as it opens. The There will also be to be determined. removal process took government as common- Board president Col- organization is seeking arts and crafts, cookie The house was initial- around three weeks. ly containing asbestos. leen Garrity said they shelter volunteers, who decorating, and games. ly supposed to open in In the process work- The vermiculite was have raised $177,000 this SEE BELKNAP HOUSE PAGE A10 SEE SANTALAND PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MARK THOMAS readable. In it, she movement. The under- Hampshire history! Conversational Ger- Arnosky Sherburne Library Correspondent describes the com- ground railroad was man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. will be here to share New Hampshire has plicated relationship present in New Hamp- Classes & Special and discuss her book history. Well, yeah, ev- New Hampshire res- shire, with plenty of Events Monday, Dec. 5 “Slavery and the Un- erywhere has history, idents had with slav- evidence of work and Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 Mahjong, 12:30-3 derground Railroad but New Hampshire is ery and abolitionist risk by supporters of p.m. in New Hampshire.” [generally] proud of its work. As Sherburne escaped slaves. Thursday, Dec. 1 Lego Club, 3:30-4:30 Come learn about slav- history. In industry, explains, Portsmouth The realities of Music and Move- p.m. ery, the Underground citizenship, and qual- was a hub for slave American slavery can ment, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Evening Line Danc- Railroad and the abo- ity of life New Hamp- trade in New England. be difficult to contend Songs, instruments, ing, 4-5 p.m. litionist movement in shire has a lot going for Even after the slave with. I naturally prefer movement, and fun for New Hampshire. There it. Nowhere is perfect, trade was ended, the to think of New Hamp- ages newborn to five Tuesday, Dec. 6 will be copies of the I cringe at the working small black communi- shire and New En- with caregiver! Fiber Friends, 10 book available for pur- conditions of some of ty in Portsmouth was gland as having always Magic the Gathering a.m.-12:30 p.m. chase. New Hampshire’s old barely remembered. been against slavery Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Come to Fiber mills, there are con- Many of the histories as a paragon of civil Conversational Friends for a chance Wednesday, Dec. 7 temporary drug prob- about New Hampshire liberty, but Sherburne French, 3:30-4:30 p.m. to work on your fiber Line Dancing, 9-10:30 lems, and there is in- trade and New Hamp- tactfully explains that Foreign Movie crafts! Rug hooking, a.m. equality to talk about, shire culture omitted New Hampshire’s his- Night, 7-9 p.m. latch hooking, quilting, Check Out an Ex- but all told New Hamp- or whitewashed New tory is more nuanced This month's foreign needle felting, and any pert, 10 a.m.-noon shire is alright, right? Hampshire’s involve- than that. movie is from Japan. other fiber crafts are Santa’s Workshop, Few people know that ment in early Ameri- We are fortunate welcome to join in! 1:30-2:30 p.m. New Hampshire was can slavery. Neverthe- that Michelle Arnocky Friday, Dec. 2 Social Bridge, 10:30 Elementary aged stu- once both a hotbed of less several prominent Sherburne will be vis- Social Bridge, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. dents are invited to sign abolitionist activity abolitionists did come iting the library for a a.m.–12:30 p.m. Toddler Time, 10:30– up for this year’s San- before the American from New Hampshire talk, discussion, and Lapsit Storytime, 11 a.m. ta’s Workshop during Civil War and one of to push for reform, and book signing on Tues- 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, early release. Please the sources of slave they are well remem- day, Dec. 6, from 6:30- Songs, lap bounces, rhymes, and imagina- contact the library for trade in New England. bered. William Lloyd 7:30 p.m. The talk will rhymes, and playtime tion games. Ages 18 further details. Michelle Arnocky Garrison, Nathaniel focus on “Slavery & for babies. Ages new- months – two years Makey-Makey Teen, Sherburne recently Peabody Rogers, and the Underground Rail- born to 18 months with with caregiver 3-4 p.m. published “Slavery & Stephen Symonds Fos- road in New Hamp- caregiver. Storytime, 11:15 We have the state the Underground Rail- ter were all New Hamp- shire,” which is avail- Storytime, 11:15- a.m.–11:45 p.m. Makey Makey kits – road in New Hamp- shire residents and able at the library for 11:45 a.m. Stories, songs, and a let’s experiment with shire.” The work is each contributed to the borrowing and in the Songs, stories, craft for children ages inventing and engi- well-researched and statewide anti-slavery New Hampshire Room. rhymes, and a craft. three to five. Indepen- neering! Program ev- Before “Slavery & the For three to five year dent. eryday objects into Underground Railroad olds with caregiver. Slavery & the Under- interactive touchpads in New Hampshire,” Sign up required. ground Railroad in NH, linked to online pro- Gilford Public Library Sherburne wrote “A Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 6:30-7:30 p.m. grams – a banana pia- Vermont Hill Town p.m. Author Michelle no? Why not?! in the Civil War: Pea- Top Ten Requests cham’s Story,” “Abo- 1. “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult lition and the Under- GILFORD POLICE LOG 2. “The Whistler” by John Grisham ground Railroad in l 3. “Night School” by Lee Child Vermont,” and “St. The Gilford Police age 37, of Gilford was age 28, of Laconia was 4. “Cross the Line” by James Patterson Albans Raid: Confed- Department responded arrested on Nov. 23 for arrested on Nov. 26 for 5. “The Wrong Side of Goodbye” by Michael Connelly erate Attack on Ver- to 399 calls for service Driving After Revoca- Driving While Intox- 6. “No Man’s Land” by David Baldacci mont.” The program and made the follow- tion or Suspension and icated (Subsequent), 7. “Turbo Twenty Three” by Janet Evanovich is free and open to the ing arrests from Nov. two counts of Default Driving After Revo- 8. “Two by Two” by Nicholas Sparks public, so be sure not 15-28. Please note that or Breach of Bail Con- cation or Suspension, 9. “This Was a Man” by Jeffrey Archer to miss this opportuni- the names of juveniles, ditions. and for having a Sus- 10. “The Magnolia Story” by Chip Gaines ty to learn about New and those of individu- Justin D. Franquie, pended Registration als taken into protec- age 24, of Gilford was (an Operating misde- tive custody but not arrested on Nov. 24 meanor). formally charged, have for Operating With- Kyle S. Bigler, age Compare Our Pricing - been withheld. out a Valid License, 25, of Gilford was ar- Dianne J. Caron, Disobeying an Officer, rested on Nov. 26 for age 54, of Tilton was and in connection with Criminal Mischief arrested on Nov. 16 for our outstanding war- (Vandalism). Driving While intoxi- rants (three of them Chad Andrew Swart- SAVE!!!! cated. bench warrants). wood, age 24, of Oceans- Joseph Grasso, age Kaitlyn T. Welch, ide, Calif. was arrested 28, of Laconia was ar- age 21, of Plymouth on Nov. 27 for Drving rested on Nov. 18 for was arrested on Nov. While Intoxicated and Theft By Unauthorized 25 in connection with Negligent Driving/ Taking or Transfer an outstanding bench Misuse of Power. A (Larceny). warrant. 49-year-old passenger Nikolas Cody, age Rudolph Labranche, in Swartwood's vehicle MORIN 18, of Center Barn- age 33, of Northfield was taken into protec- stead was arrested on was arrested on Nov. tive custody for intoxi- Nov. 18 for Possession 25 for Criminal Mis- cation during the same Insurance Agency of Drugs in a Motor Ve- chief (Vandalism) and traffic stop. hicle. Simple Assault. Jonathan E. Tefft, Staci French, age 28, Tyler J. Chuilli, age age 52, of Laconia was of Gilford was arrested 25, of Laconia was ar- arrested on Nov. 28 for on Nov. 21 for Driv- rested on Nov. 26 for Driving Without Giv- ing While Intoxicated Driving While Intoxi- ing Proof and Driving (Subsequent). cated. After Revocation or Starcia M. Kimani, Joshua Ellsworth, Suspension. • More Choices • Local Service • Better Coverage Auto - Home - Recreational Vehicles Life - Business Call 603-875-1200 24 Mount Major Highway Alton Bay, NH Fax: 603-875-1201 Email: [email protected] www.MorinAgency.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Maggy D’s giving back to four-legged friends

BY ERIN PLUMMER them each and every want to do a lot more,” drop off something in [email protected] day, I would do it in a said co-owner David the drop box even if LACONIA — Buying heartbeat,” Gendron Gouette. “Our four- they don’t buy a tree. Christmas trees and said. legged, furry friends This is Maggy D’s wreathes at one area She said her dream don’t have a voice.” sixth year at its loca- business will help out would be to work with Maggy D’s is also a tion on Court Street in furry friends at the Hu- animals all the time, food and supply drop- Laconia, and their sixth mane Society. Maggy possibly when she re- off site for the Humane season of selling trees. D’s Garden Center on tires. Society. They will also During the warmer Court Street is giving 10 “I will always try to give out a paper with months, they will sell percent of all of its tree find a way to do some- the various items that annuals, perennials, an sales to the New Hamp- thing to help in some are commonly request- assortment of flowers, shire Humane Society. fashion any which way ed and needed by the and many other items. Magdalena Gendron we can,” Gendron said. Humane Society. Gouette said they do of Maggy D’s said she She said it is heart- “This year, we want- not use pesticides on adores animals and is breaking to see all the ed to go the extra mile,” any of their plants. Erin Plummer David Gouette of Maggy D’s Garden Center with the store’s extremely passionate animals who don’t have Gouette said. Gouette said they drop box for items going to the New Hampshire Humane about them. a home and are abused. Gouette encouraged will get a fresh batch Society. This season, 10 percent of all tree sales at Maggy D’s “If I could do this for “This year, we just people to come by and of trees every week. In will be donated to the Humane Society.

addition to Christmas state, we support our lo- trees, they will also cal economy,” Gouette Gilford Parks and Recreation News sell wreathes, kissing said. BY HERB GREENE and activities leading Monday, Dec. 5. We and Recreation De- balls, mistletoe, holly, All of the wreathes Director up to opportunity for will be meeting in the partment will be spon- and bundles of greens are decorated by Gen- Gilford Parks and Recreation their parents to take Gilford Public Library, soring a Senior Mo- among others. dron herself. Santa Land Program their picture with San- Downstairs Meeting ment-um program on All their holiday He said there are peo- Scheduled for Dec. 2 ta Claus. Room at noon as we get Monday, Dec. 12. We items come from Or- ple in the neighborhood and Dec. 3! For more informa- into the Holiday spirit! will be meeting in the ford. During the hol- who will help him un- The Gilford Parks tion, please contact the We will be stringing Gilford Community iday season they will load the trees they get. and Recreation De- Parks and Recreation popcorn and cranberry Church at noon for only harvest a certain “Maggy and I are partment and Gilford Department at 527- garlands for the Vil- a Holiday Luncheon amount of trees. happy; I feel we’ve been Youth Center will be 4722. lage Candlelight Stroll. of ham with all the “We support our blessed,” Gouette said. sponsoring the Eighth Bring your bag lunch fixings! The fourth Annual Santa Land Senior Moment-um and beverage, and we grade chorus from VITAMINS - VITAMINS - VITAMINS Program on Friday, Programs will provide the sup- the Gilford Elementa- Dec. 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. Senior Moment-um plies, music and the ry School will also be and Saturday, Dec. 3 Christmas Garlands Holiday cheer! Please joining us to perform from 10 a.m.-noon in Program on Monday, RSVP by Friday, Dec. holiday music. There the Gilford Youth Cen- Dec. 5 2. is no charge for this ter. This fun filled The Gilford Parks program, but space is program offers area and Recreation De- Senior Moment-um limited and partici- Ohm Lifestyle Center, LLC youth the opportunity partment will be spon- Holiday Luncheon pants must RSVP no to participate in some soring a Senior Mo- on Monday, Dec. 12 later than Thursday, Ohm Lifestyle Center LLC helps holiday themed games ment-um program on The Gilford Parks Dec. 8. To RSVP or for more raise money for Wolfeboro Food information, please contact the Gilford Pantry through December 2016. Parks and Rec Depart- ment at 527-4722. Help us support our community!!

Boston Celtics bus 603-515-9923 trip scheduled for March 15 www.ohmlifestyle.com The Gilford and Bel- mont Parks and Rec- 19 Elm St Wolfeboro, NH 03894 reation Departments SEE PARKS & REC PAGE A10 VITAMINS - VITAMINS - VITAMINS

Courtesy Family Web radio returns Christmas music 24/7 is here again with a Lakes Region Internet radio broadcast. Rare recordings not heard on corporate radio include songs by Carol Burnett, The Three Stooges, Mae Questel, SpongeBob, Fred Flintstone, the cast of Bonanza, Mitch Miller, Alvin & The Chipmunks, The Wiggles, Sesame Street, as well as songs from The Hit Parade, Classic Country & Western, polkas, novelty favorites and more. Since June 2006, Joe Laurendeau of Gilmanton has been broadcasting "Family Entertainment Radio" 24/7 with his three children. It is at their former local disc jockey service Web site at www.superjukebox.net for music lovers or music not found on local radio stations and feature seasonal & holiday specials all year long and include St Patrick's Day, Spring & Summer, Mother's & Father's Day, Back 2 School", Halloween & Christmas music specials. "Family Entertainment Radio" plays a select variety of music that is not available anywhere on local or national radio broadcasts. In early January of 2016 their internet music server discontinued services without notice and "Family Entertainment Radio" was silent until a new music server was selected in June. The broadcast was began as a complement from WW-II Veterans at the Laconia VFW in late 1990's. Joe Laurendeau worked with local AM station WEZS 1350AM between 2001-04. "Most of the programing was recorded ten years ago and re-broadcast as an entertainment value as the children have moved into Middle and High School and it is my favorite family hobby to connect with other people from the community and from around the world so easily" commented the founder and producer of "Family Entertainment Radio" at www.superjukebox.net Joe Laurendeau.

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Join us in Center Sandwich • FELTING • POTTERY • CLOTHING SOAP • • Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 9 am - 3 pm Maggy D’s Sunday, Dec. 4th, 10 am - 2 pm Rain, Snow or Shine Garden Center The 40th Annual NH Grown Christmas Trees Sandwich Craftsmen’s Festival 24” O.D. Wreath $8.00 at Sandwich Central School and locations throughout the Village A portion of all tree sales to benefit Lunch with Santa Corner house Inn Sat. 11am-1pm NH Humane society Federated Church Luncheon Sandwich Historical Society Christmas Exhibit Sandwich Central School Book Fair Sandwich Home Industries Old Man Pendant from $35 Horse d Official food drop off location for animals d & Carriage

• TOYS • KNITS • STAINED GLASS • QUILTS • Mon-Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rides Sterling • Gold to stops in Colored Stones • Diamonds 263 Court St. • Laconia, NH • 603-496-7239 the Village Premium Quality Without Premium Prices • EDIBLES • PHOTOS • CARDS • www.salmonpress.com A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Gilford's schools Pet of the Week: offer much to Buck The Good Shepherd – fast...sadly those humans Buck, has a well-trodden never came for him. path to our shelter. We haven’t told Buck be thankful for First let us acknowl- – even though he was edge how incredibly ready and had put his BY KIRK BEITLER have been asked by Spe- handsome he is, and su- best paw forward in a bid Superintendent of Schools cial Olympics to attend per smart; as all German for a permanent home. As we prepare to cel- the National Unified Shepherd types invari- So, those who love ebrate [the holidays] Conference in South ably are. and connect with the with friends and fam- Carolina. Special Found on the streets Shepherd breed, who are ilies, there is much to Olympics will pay all of Laconia, arriving un- energetic, can provide be thankful for in our of the expenses. der police escort, Buck the mental stimulation schools that serve the The Gilford Elemen- was never claimed – they require, and will communities of Gilford tary School welcomed where are his humans? promise to love him al- and Gilmanton. The families and friends to Undeterred, we moved ways.. please visit this first trimester of the lunch, serving over 600 forward, forging a new lovely boy. A family 2016-17 school year is lunches during Lunch path to a new life, with a with teens, possibly an- coming to a close. Our with a Loved One. new family. We thought other dog, and maybe students and staff mem- The Gilford PTA or- we had the perfect match cats too, Buck is wishing bers have done some ganized a huge fund- for him, the adoption pa- and wishing for the best great things. Here are raiser for our district. perwork was processed Christmas gift of all – a some highlights: All funds will be used ahead of time to make family. We started the school to support teaching and the transition from shel- Call 524-3252 or check year celebrating the learning in our three ter to home smooth and www.nhhumane.org writing by a middle schools. The PTA has school student that was supported teaching and FROM OUR READERS recognized by NH Motor learning by purchas- l Speedway. ing a 3-D printer, play- My proposals for the 2017 legislative session Gilford High School ground balls, ukuleles inducted 34 eligible ju- and engaged our stu- To the Editor: 5- Repeal of the Minimum Wage Law. niors and seniors into dents in the Reflection I wish to provide an initial report to the citizens 6- Comprehensive election law changes, in- the Program connecting of Gilford & Meredith (Belknap County House Dis- cluding a definition of domicile versus residence; Gilford Chapter of students to film produc- trict 2), whom I represent in the New Hampshire establishing a minimum of 30 days’ residency re- the National Honor So- tion. House of Representatives. quirement; elimination of same day registration; ciety. Gilford Education Although I will not be formally sworn until Dec. requiring student ID cards from all state support- The Gilford High Endowment Foundation 7, Pearl Harbor Day, I have endeavored to try to ed institutions to indicate clearly whether the School Performing Arts (GEEF) has supported fulfill several of the issues on which I ran. Thus, I student is a New Hampshire resident qualified Department had a very teaching and learning have submitted seven proposed bills to the Office for in-state tuition or not; and “closing” our pri- successful perfor- in our schools with over of Legislative Services for the preparation of for- mary elections so that only those persons regis- mance of The Secret $7,600 in grants given to mal bills to be introduced in the 2017 Session be- tered in a particular party can vote in that par- Garden to very appre- teachers for STEM re- ginning in January covering the following topics: ty’s primary. ciative lated activities. 7- A constitutional amendment returning audiences. All of the Gilford 1- Repeal of the statute that allows persons at- meetings of the legislature to sessions every two The Gilford Middle teachers have partici- tending college in New Hampshire to register and years rather than each year as was in our origi- School fifth grade took pated in teaching and vote here, regardless of whether this is their per- nal state constitution. a trip to Manchester for learning during Early manent home. I understand that other legislators have al- education appreciation Release and DEW time. 2- Complete repeal of the tax on interest & div- ready introduced similar legislation, and I have to watch a Manchester We have been work- idends. no idea how my proposals will ultimately fare, but Monarchs game. Sever- ing on writing across 3- Revising the Business Enterprise Tax to elim- at least I am trying. al Monarchs employees the curriculum at each inate any liability for the tax in any year in which Again, please feel free to contact me with any commented on how well school, and have started the business organization does not have profits questions, comments or concerns about our state behaved and apprecia- to review curriculum. subject to the Business Profits Tax. and its laws My email is [email protected] and tive the Gilford fifth The Gilford teachers 4- A comprehensive Right to Work law based on my telephone number is 293-0565. grade students were. have engaged in conver- the model law promulgated by the National Right Norman Silber Earlier this fall, the sations with Gilmanton To Work Committee. Gilford Gilford High School teachers to review Girls Field Hockey team curriculum and share won the Division III instructional ideas. Push your town officials to air their meetings on LRPA State Championship in We have teachers To the Editor: society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both a double overtime win. across all three schools Lakes Region Public Access Television (LRPA) is the greatest possible public access to the actions, dis- The Gilford Middle that are trained by the the greater Lakes Region’s nonprofit, noncommer- cussion and records of all public bodies, and their and High School have National Writing cial cable access television station. Our mission is to accountability to the people.” Airing governmental both started their math Project and are working promote an informed, engaged and inspired commu- meetings on LRPA is an essential way for citizens of team competitions. with our teachers to nity through citizen access to television and digital the Lakes Region to observe elected officials in ac- The Gilford Mid- support writing media. LRPA’s primary funding comes not from tax- tion. If you want to see your local officials on LRPA, dle School has started across the curriculum. es, but from fees provided by our member munici- tell them so. Contact your town administrator, city participation in Lego We have over 50 palities of Belmont, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith and councilor, selectmen and school boards and let them League, and the Gilford teachers engaged in dis- Northwood. We are grateful for their continued sup- know that transparency in government is vital. Tell High School Robotics trict wide (K-12) port. them that you want to reconnect with LRPA. Our slo- team has started their committees; mentor, For nearly two decades, LRPA has served as gan says it all: "Community empowered by media." work. math, science, profes- a valuable resource for the public to watch local, Come join us. We have two staff sional development, and county and state government meetings, as well as members that have been literacy working to- meetings from area schools. Community access and Sincerely, accepted to attend the gether to improve teach- accountability are fundamental principles of cable Dale Channing Eddy PwC-KWHS Seminar ing and learning in our access television. New Hampshire’s Right to Know Chair for High School Educa- schools. Law, RSA Chapter 91-A, states: “Openness in the con- LRPA Board of Directors tors on Business and We are truly blessed duct of public business is essential in a democratic Laconia Financial Responsi- to be supported by the bility at the Wharton Gilford and Gilmanton Supporters of Lakes Region Uncorked deserve a thank you School at the University communities. There of is much to be thankful To the Editor: tors and the entire team at LRCS, we would like Pennsylvania, all ex- for as we reflect on the Here at Lakes Region Community Services to thank the event’s title sponsor, the Joe and penses paid. first trimester of the (LRCS), we often write ‘thank-you letters’ to our Pasena Maroun Family Foundation as well as Two of our teachers school year. many supporters and friends, especially this all major sponsors of Lakes Region Uncorked time of year, and we are definitely not complain- 2016: CGI Business Solutions, Franklin Savings ing! This particular thanks goes out after a very Bank, Melcher & Prescott, Leone, McDonnell & successful Lakes Region Uncorked, our fourth Roberts, Bank of New Hampshire, Prescription annual, held on Nov. 3 at Church Landing. This Center, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Mainstay signature event allows us to team up with many Technologies, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Established May 6, 2004 community partners to raise awareness and and Bank of NH Pavilion and The Common Man. Published every Thursday at funding for the work that we do. If you live in or visit the Lakes Region in No- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Once again, our corporate sponsors showed vember, you do not want to miss this annual wine Telephone: (603) 279-4516 their generosity and commitment to Lakes Re- tasting event that is about wine and considerably Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 gion Community Services. We could not accom- more! These sponsors show their appreciation Fax: (603) 279-3331 plish what happens with Lakes Region Uncorked for what bringing an annual evening of pairing, Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher without them. 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I saw a crude product called Traction model of such a device Magic. It is a reddish this summer in a wood- powder that comes in a By John Harrigan shed up at Camp Five fancy bucket complete on the Middle Branch of with spreading scoop Columnist the Dead Diamond, but it and a rubber glove. One of the old saws was too dark a hovel for A promotional video about inventions goes a picture. features people slipping that if you build a better However, to the res- and falling down on icy mousetrap the world will cue came Josh Spaulding steps and sidewalks, beat a path to your door. of Wolfeboro Falls, sports and cars getting stuck Camps and camp cul- editor for the Salmon in ice-coated driveways. ture are among my fa- Press papers, who sent The idea is that you vorite topics, and so, by me photos of mousetraps spread Traction Magic consequence, are mice set up by his mother’s around like pixie dust, and mousetraps. boyfriend, Mike Ross, at and your problems are A while back, I briefly her house in Stark. solved. noted a diabolical new A nice, inviting lit- Joshua Spaulding All during the slick take on mousetraps in- tle ramp leads up to the The elements of this perfect mousetrap (for a camp, at least) are simple: A ramp, a bucket, and video, I couldn’t help volving a rotating cylin- lip of a bucket, within a revolving container smeared with peanut butter. Using antifreeze instead of water cuts back thinking of plain old cat on the odor. litter. mouse-leaping distance of a plastic container +++++ Carter Mountain Brass Band opens strung on a thin rod and smeared with pea- Euphoria is getting Christmas concert season in Gilford Sunday nut butter. Mouse leaps, more than half a foot of bottle spins, and plop, snow two days before GILFORD — Carter open the Christmas con- Christmas in the Village at the First United Meth- mouse falls into a cou- Thanksgiving and think- Mountain Brass Band cert season this year. events in Gilford. The odist Church of Gilford, ple of inches of water in ing it will give the region presents The Best of The concert is the cul- concert will be held on off of Route 11A (Gilford the bucket (antifreeze is a jump on the snowmo- Christmas Brass to minating event of the Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. SEE CONCERT PAGE A10 even better). biling season, to at least All that’s missing partly make up for last on the ramp are some year’s disastrous lack of shrubberies and an snow. Pitman's kicks off fifth year of comedy E-ZPass sign. Reality is the fact that the ground was not yet +++++ frozen, and all that snow with legend Lenny Clarke on Dec. 9 was destined to slip, slide Companies are al- and melt its way straight LACONIA – When it Lenny Clarke. And Pit- endary stand-up star for ways coming up with to Long Island Sound. comes to New England man’s Freight Room in a special performance new ideas to solve old comedy, they don’t come Laconia kicks off its fifth Friday Dec. 9 at 8 pm. problems. A lot of my +++++ any bigger, better, or year of stand-up comedy Tickets are $30 and mail promotes inven- more impressive than by bringing in the leg- $25 and Pitman’s is a tions, some of which are Finally, in the Why a stretch bordering on Department: reinventing the wheel. Why do so many kids Highly acclaimed annual Christmas Fair In this week’s mail SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A10 and English Tea returns Saturday courtesy photo GILMANTON — The 3. We will be open from filled with Christmas & Lenny Clarke Forest Pump & Filter Co. Gilmanton Community 9:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. A Attic Treasures, Crafts, bring your own food and Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years Church on Route 107 & wonderful time to enjoy Jewelry, and a large ar- drinks venue. 140, Gilmanton, will be the soft sound of Christ- ray of “Theme” Basket Tickets are going fast holding our Christmas mas music while shop- Raffles. We will also be for the Dec. 9 show star- Fair on Saturday, Dec. ping at our Fair tables SEE FAIR PAGE A11 SEE CLARKE PAGE A10 WE DO IT ALL WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS FROM OUR READERS FILTERS l Central NH VNA & Hospice was a blessing and a comfort to our mother Family Owned Business for 40 Years To the Editor: the help and support we knowing that they are every day, but I am com- Last December, my needed when we needed receiving such loving forted in knowing that amazing mother, Gloria it. Mom was treated like and kind care. she received the best CALL FOR SERVICE S. Bullock, died of met- the queen she was and to At this time of year, care possible. Hospice is astatic breast cancer. her last breath she knew the Hospice program a blessing and comfort FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. She had been success- she was loved and cared will offer a very import- both to the patient and 603-332-9037 fully living with cancer for. ant Tree of Memories family, and is the “soft for over 25 years until We can’t thank Hos- celebration on Satur- place to fall” when we the medication stopped pice enough. It is clear day, Dec. 10. Besides feel we can no longer working. She gladly ac- that everyone at Hos- raising funds, it is an op- stand on our own. cepted home Hospice pice truly cares for the portunity to honor fam- Jane (Bullock) Fraser care, and she, my dad, patient and the family; ily, friends and Hospice Exeter my husband and I be- it is a blessing for ev- members. Ned Bullock How to came an army of four. eryone involved. One Dad and I miss Mom Wolfeboro The nurses assigned of Mom’s final requests to my mother, both was for donations to be named Linda, were ab- made to Hospice in lieu Submit solute angels to her and of flowers. to us. Not only were we I strongly suggest Announcements blessed to have mom at that anyone who wish- home in the beautiful es to donate to a great & Obituaries bedroom she and Dad cause should consider HIGHEST PRICES PAID shared, but we had the making a donation to All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, To Salmon Press support, help and kind- Hospice. This organi- scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. Publications ness from our “Linda’s.” zation makes losing a NORTH COUNTRY COINS. When it was too hard loved one easier to bear Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. for Mom to get out of bed, Obituaries and Announcements we asked for a hospital of special events such as weddings, bed, and it was there im- engagements, and anniversaries are mediately. Anything we published FREE OF CHARGE in needed, we were given any/all Salmon Press newspapers. with speed and kindness. Hospice meant help and Obituaries can be sent to: comfort both for Mom [email protected] and for us as well. As we Wedding, engagement, and anniversary became caretakers, we announcements are welcome at: had the support and help [email protected] we needed, and arms around us when we felt Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. we couldn’t keep going. Please contact Executive Editor Hospice meant that Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 111 my mom could be at home with family and with any questions regarding friends. It meant that the submission process. we as caretakers had A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries / Local News THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016

Dennis Joseph Doten, 73 Lester Pleeter, 92

Dennis Joseph Doten, shire Bride. Lester Pleeter, 92, of service was held on 73, born Feb. 10, 1943 to He was a proud char- 65 Sprucewood Drive, Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Carol E. (Thompson) ter member of the Ex- died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 Union Cemetery in La- Doten and Roy E. Doten change Club of the Lakes at Goldenview Nursing conia. in Minneapolis, Minn., Region and a member of Home in Meredith. For those who wish, died Thursday, Nov. the Gilford Rotary being He was born on Jan. memorial contributions 24, 2016 at the Laconia the centennial year pres- 7, 1924 in Utica, N.Y., the may be made to Michael Center, Laconia, after a ident and a Paul Harris son of the late Charles J. Fox Foundation for brief illness. He attended Fellow. Dennis was on and Julia (Langer) Pleet- Parkinson's Research, elementary school and the Gilford Municipal er. In 1950, he was mar- P.O. Box 5014, Hager- junior high in Minneap- Budget committee for ried to Leonore Kahn. stown, MD 21741-5014 or olis, and went to Osseo eight years and chair- Lester worked for sev- go to (www.michaeljfox. High school, graduating man for one. He served eral years as a self-em- org). in 1961. Dennis played as a Gilford town select- ployed heating and air Wilkinson-Beane- football and track, and working in the Atlanta, man for six years, two conditioning technician sons, Daniel Pleeter of Simoneau-Paquette was captain of the wres- Ga. and San Francisco years as chairman. in Schenectady, N.Y. Gilmanton and Richard Funeral Home & Cre- tling team. He attended and Seattle Branches. In He is survived by his He was an avid skier Pleeter of New Jersey; mation Services, 164 the University of Minne- 1979, he moved to New loving wife, Sally Doten and water skier, dancer one sister, Estelle Pleet- Pleasant St., Laconia, is sota, majoring in general Hampshire, where he of Gilford; his son, Dan- and sailor. Lester was er of N.Y.; and three assisting the family with studies, and was a mem- met the love of his life iel McGuinness, daugh- known as a talented man grandchildren; Marie, the arrangements. ber of Theta Xi fraterni- and married, Sally Har- ter-in-law Michelle, and and a jack of all trades. Nicholas and Megan. For more information ty. kins, the widow of John grandchildren Devon He is survived by his There were no calling and to view an online Dennis joined the McGuinness, Jr. Dennis and Colin of Columbia, wife, Leonore (Kahn) hours. memorial, go to www. Army Security Agency, was employed by Scon- Md.; his daughter, Paige Pleeter of Gilford; two A private graveside wilkinsonbeane.com. stationed at Ft. Devens, nix Broadcasting, owner McGuinness Sturgeon, Mass. and Saigon, Re- of WLNH and other radio son-in-law Edward and public of Viet-Nam as stations. He enjoyed a grandchildren Shaela a member of MACV, highly productive career and John of Moultonbor- attaining the rank of as salesman, sales man- ough; and several cous- Specialist E-5. After dis- ager and general sales ins in Minnesota. charge he had a very manager at stations in There will be no call- successful career at the Laconia, Charleston, ing hours. 3M Company, working S.C. and Cape Cod, Mass. A Mass of Christian in the Boston Branch of for over 20 years. Den- Burial was celebrated the Industrial Tape Di- nis was President and on Wednesday, Nov. 30, vision where he earned partner in Graphic Ex- 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. An- membership in the pres- ample Inc., the publisher dre Bessette Parish-Sa- tigious Masquers club of This Week Magazine, cred Heart Church, 291 for high sales volume. This Week Menu Guide, Union Ave., Laconia. Dennis was twice nation- This Week Antique For those who wish al salesman of the year, Guide and New Hamp- memorial contributions Courtesy may be made to the Cen- Students from Holy Trinity School decorate angels for the Annual LRGH Auxiliary Tree of Love tral NH VNA & Hospice, to celebrate present and past loved ones. (From left to right) Christine Pingol, Cassie Clery, 780 North Main Street, Reagan O’Neill, Ella Dion, Jayda Glines. Laconia, NH, 03246 or the New Hampshire Vet- erans Home, 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH 03276. LRGH Auxiliary kicks Wilkinson-Beane- Simoneau-Paquette Fu- neral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant off the holiday season St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the ar- rangements. For more information or to sign with the Tree of Love an online memorial, go LACONIA — Kicking the Annual Tree of Love of holiday items to deco- to www.wilkinsonbeane. off the holiday season, Ceremony on Thursday, rate your home; fashion- com. the Lakes Region Gener- Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. in the able jewelry and trendy al Hospital Auxiliary is Atrium at Lakes Region sweaters, scarves, pon- excited to once again of- General Hospital. The chos, leggings (fleece fer the Tree of Love. An ceremony will include a lined), as well as hats annual symbol of com- reading of the names on and gloves to keep you munity Christmas and the Tree of Love, and will or someone special styl- holiday spirit, the tree be followed with some ish and warm. The shop is lovingly adorned with light refreshments and is located in the atrium angels decorated by stu- fellowship; all are wel- at Lakes Region Gener- dents from Holy Trinity come. al Hospital, and is open School to honor and re- The LRGH Auxiliary Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. member living and lost Gift Shop is decked out – 4 p.m. family and friends. for the holidays and has Any questions, please The hand-crafted an- great gift ideas for every- call the LRGH Auxiliary gels remember loved one on your list. Choose Gift Shop at 524-3211, ext. ones, celebrate someone from a wide assortment 3172. special and/or honor those who courageous- Lady Grace appointments available ly serve our country. Angels are $3 each, and LACONIA — Have that fits your needs? may be purchased in the you had a lumpecto- The latest products LRGH Auxiliary Gift my or mastectomy? are available here in Shop. In addition, please Are you looking for your local community join the auxiliary for a breast prosthesis through Lady Grace Intimate Apparel. A Certified Breast Prosthesis Fitter will be available by ap- pointment on Tuesday, December 6 at Lakes Region General Hospi- tal. For information or to make an appoint- [email protected] ment, please contact Ginny at 527-2940 or [email protected]. LRGHealthcare is a The Sandy Martin Gallery not-for-profit health- Wolfeboro, NeW HampsHire care charitable trust 15 South Main St. • (603) 569-9890 representing Lakes Region General Hospi- tal, Franklin Regional Hospital, and affiliat- ed medical providers. LRGHealthcare’s mis- sion is to provide qual- ity, compassionate care and to strengthen the well-being of our com- Three Sided Construction munity. Carpentry/Handyman/General Contractor Interior/Exterior Remodeling 18+ Years! Call Dennis 603-581-6788 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 French Club students create traditional meat pies for sale at GHS Christmas Craft Fair Steeped in French-Ca- recipe, which she got literal and figurative, taste like, and what nadian tradition, French from her grandmother. of a culture that they’re kinds of spices go into Club students at Gil- Gilford’s long standing studying. This also pro- the pork pies? You can ford High School have tradition of making the vides a service to the get a little insight—de- worked with a revered, pies has been a way to community. Many pa- licious insight--only by passed-down recipe to bridge French-Canadi- trons annually seek out trying them out. The create meat pies to sell an culture—which is the French Club so that pies will be on sale at the at the annual Christmas prominent in the Lakes they can order pork pies, GHS Craft Fair on Dec. Craft Fair. This is the Region and in the back- keeping the tradition 3. The French Club table 27th year that French ground of many of the alive—typically, the pies can be found in the Mid- students have participat- students—to this up and are eaten after Midnight dle School Cafeteria, but ed in what is affection- coming generation. The Mass. get there early—the pies ately known as Porkfest. students get a taste, both So what do the pies sell out fast. The students gathered on Nov. 11 for this annu- al cooking extravagan- za. There are four main International Film “stations” for the event: the potato station, the onion station, the meat Courtesy Steeped in French-Canadian tradition, French Club students at station, and the crust Gilford High School have worked with a revered, passed-down Series continues with station. Students take recipe to create meat pies to sell at the annual Christmas Craft on the various jobs, ul- Fair. timately making close to one-hundred meat pies munity (the French the potato room. But “A Mind of Her Own” to sell at the Craft Fair. Club), and so spending at least I wasn’t in the The French students the many hours together onion room. That one’s LACONIA — The La- nized her difficulties, Library for this and oth- take advance orders, with all of that cooking a little tough. We went conia Human Relations giving her hope for ac- er films shown over the selling frozen pies as makes it fun. We had through about a hun- Committee, in cooper- tually making it through past several years. You well as warmed-up slices about forty-five people dred pounds of potatoes, ation with the Laconia medical school. This can always order films on the day of the actual here pitching in, and ev- which is a lot of peeling. Public Library will show became the most trying from the Internation- Craft Fair. Profits from erybody pulled together But it’s all for a good the film, “A Mind of Her part of her life where al Film Series through Porkfest go to various to make the pies.” cause.” Own,” on Monday, Dec. her goal in medicine your own library if you French Club activities. Senior Justine Carter French Club advisor 5 at 6:15 p.m. This is an- emerged in a different do not live in Laconia! Senior Kaylee Lemire chimed in, saying “This Louise Jagusch has pro- other in the Internation- way from what she ex- The Laconia Human said, “It’s a good com- is my fourth year—in vided students with the al Film Series shown pected. Relations Committee is monthly from Septem- This 2015 film, “A a committee of the may- ber through June at the Mind of Her Own,” is or of Laconia dedicated Pitman's hosts legendary rock/blues Library. based on a true story of a to expanding our hori- Sophie is a young girl young woman who even- zons for the appreciation in England, determined tually achieved world- of the diversity found band the Jon Butcher Axis Dec. 3 to make something of wide recognition for her among us and in the herself. As a child, she work; a hopeful and in- wider world. For more LACONIA — Follow- 0043. Dec. 3 event includes became a star on the spiring story for the hol- information, contact ing a rousing original The Grammy-nom- ‘the Axis’ which is gymnastic school team. iday season. Len Campbell at lcamp- appearance at Pitman’s inated Butcher has re- comprised of Butcher, It meant a great deal Make sure that you [email protected] or Carol Freight Room in La- leased 20 CD's, and has drummer John Muzzy to her because of the check the International Pierce at newdynam@ conia, rock and blues provided music for a and bassist Chris Mar- taunting she received in Film Shelf at the Laconia aol.com. legend band, The Jon number of network and tin. school because of her un- Butcher Axis will per- cable television shows “We are expecting a diagnosed severe dyslex- form at the 94 New Sa- including “Ugly Bet- great turnout,” said Pit- ia. Then, because of inju- lem St. venue Saturday, ty,” “My Name is Earl,” man’s owner and mu- ries from her gymnastic Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. “Deadwood,” “Six Feet sic-booker Dick Mitch- work, she needed to find Tickets are $20 in Under,” “Shameless,” ell. “The last time Jon another way to excel. advance and $25 at the and many more. was here he put on a Through extremely hard door. For additional in- Butcher’s first ap- great show. Fans asked work and the support of formation call Pitman’s pearance at Pitman’s us to bring him back her friend, Becky, she Freight Room at 527- was a solo show, but the but we wanted to go one suffered through high- step further and bring school by insisting that the entire group.” she would learn. She Right around the cor- never gave up, although ner at Pitman's is come- her parents and teach- dy legend Lenny Clarke ers continually advised who will be appearing her to be more realistic Friday, Dec. 9 with a spe- about her goals. cial show beginning at 8 In college, a sympa- p.m. Tickets are $30. thetic teacher recog-

Courtesy Patrick’s “Take Me to Ireland” Sweepstakes winners gather after the Grand Prize Drawing Saturday at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford. Left to Right: Thomas and Tricia Gilley Gift Cards: For every $50 gift card (2015 Trip Winners), Jennifer Beetle, Ryan and Anne DeSantis purchased, recieve 10% in a GC for yourself. (2017 Trip Grand Prize Winner), Allan Beetle, Jack and Kim Lynch (2016 Trip Winners). Makeup: Free Makeup application Penny Pitou & Patrick’s give away with every Color service Products: All Hair Products third “Irish Spirit Tour” to Ireland on sale! 20% off GILFORD — Penny ing, meals and much *All specials good until Friday, 12/23 Pitou Travel of Laco- more. The trip sold out [email protected] nia and Patrick’s Pub shortly after announce- & Eatery of Gilford are ment this past summer. 55 Gilford East Drive sending another lucky “We’re excited to be Gilford NH, 03249 United States couple off to Ireland able to take many of on their 2017 “Irish our customers on what (603)527-1005 Spirit Tour”. The trip, will surely be an un- which coincides with forgettable adventure Ireland’s St. Patrick’s in Ireland” said Beetle. Festival, includes stops “We’re looking forward in Dublin, Waterford, to doing some first-hand Killarney and Galway research on the pubs, with many breathtak- the food and the lore of ing stops along the Ireland and bringing way. Winner Anne De- back some new ideas Santis, there with her for our restaurant. It’s ASHLAND COMMERCIAL GILFORD son Ryan, was stunned particularly special to Very special 4 BR home has a full Restaurant/retail/investment property! Room for the entire family in this length deck surrounded by a quiet Squam River front building w/1,800+- 3+ BR home. Good sized eat-in when her name was be traveling in Ireland forest. Beamed celings, master suite, sf retail/restaurant space minutes kitchen, big family room, master called as the Grand during the St. Patrick’s new kitchen w/island, office space, from I-93 & right off US Rt 3. 5 res suite, & lots of windows to enjoy oversized 2-C garage & finished units w/many improvements including the sunshine. 2-car garage, large Prize Winner. Festival.” w/o basement perfect for your lounge new windows, insulation, siding deck for entertaining & a level back “I thought I was go- Penny Pitou and w/woodstove. Minutes from Squam Lake & more. Great investment! Also yard for playing! Great opportunity & PSU. $247,000 available for lease - Now $179,000 priced below assessment $194,900 ing to need to catch Patrick’s are planning Dennis Potter 731-3551 Anthony Avrutine 475-3598 Jane Angliss 630-5472 her,” said Patrick’s to team up once again co-owner Allan Beetle. to offer another trip to “She was completely Ireland in the spring of blown away!” 2018. Tickets will go on The trip, coordi- sale this coming sum- nated by Penny Pitou mer. Visit www.Pen- Travel, includes air- nyPitouTravel.com or fare, ground transpor- www.PatricksPub.com tation, first-class lodg- for more information. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016

Penny Pitou and Milo Pike Foundation donates $25,000 to Colonial Theater Project LACONIA — Penny Pitou, a Lakes Region na- tive and community lead- er, on behalf of her family foundation presented a check for $25,000 toward the Colonial Theater capital campaign, which has a goal of raising $2 million before end of the year. Courtesy Pitou stated, “We are Justin Slattery, Belknap EDC Executive Director, Randy Eifert, proud to donate to the Belknap EDC Chairperson, Penny Pitou, President of Penny Colonial Theater project Pitou Travel, and Mayor Ed Engler. and look forward to its re- making good progress development corpora- construction. It is a very and ask that any business tions in New Hampshire, Courtesy exciting project which or resident interested in Belknap EDC aims to at- JoJo Morris and Connor Leggett of the GHS Interact Club organize food for distribution to will benefit our commu- learning more about the tract and retain young the Gilford Got Lunch! Program and the Gilmanton Food Pantry. Gilford High School stu- nity for generations to Colonial Theater capital talent, support creative dents in grades nine through 12 donated 1,448 food items. The items will be used to make come.” campaign to contact us entrepreneurs, enhance food baskets for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. "Since the start of the at 524-3057 or 609Main- workforce development capital campaign, we Street.org.” programs and be a pro-ac- have received an out- Belknap EDC was tive catalyst, partner, and pouring of support from founded in 1992 with the investor in property de- businesses and residents mission of promoting eco- velopment that enhances in the Lakes Region," nomic vitality in Belknap economic opportunity Bringing fashion said Justin Slattery, Ex- County and the Greater in Belknap County. For ecutive Director of the Lakes Region. One of more information, visit Belknap EDC. “We are ten non-profit regional belknapedc.org. fun to the region Fashion Expo to support charitable formal wear program LACONIA — The Bi- gram. The expo will in- pBoppity Boutique is a On Dec. 11, BipBop- clude a number of non-profit, community pity Boutique will host vendors like LuLaRoe, service organization the first ever, BipBop- Avon, Younique, and that provides free for- pity Fashion Expo at more. There will also mal wear to women Laconia High School. be a table raffle on a ages 12 and up, via the The expo will open at number of products “Pay-It-Forward” pro- noon, with the fashion from our vendors, as gram. The boutique is show starting at 2 p.m. well as gift cards to hosting a fashion expo The cost is only $5 per local establishments. to help raise funds and person, and includes a Use your free raffle awareness of this pro- free raffle ticket! ticket for a chance to win your favorite item. Additional tickets are Homemade Daily WI-FI available for purchase Available to increase your odds. Specials DAILY While browsing the expo, enjoy some re- SPECIALS! freshments and live music from local art- ists. The fashion show will consist of commu- Open Everyday Owner: Duane White for Breakfast & Lunch nity members model- 5am - 2pm 444 NH Route 11 ing some of the amaz- Farmington, NH ing dresses available at Sundays 5am - 12pm 755-9900 the boutique. The main focus will be formal Come dresses, but the show Check Out Our will also highlight a New Look! number of semi-for- mal, bridesmaid, and even wedding dresses! BipBoppity Bou- tique’s Pay-It-Forward program simply asks SEE FASHION PAGE A11 & Celebrate as we Have you heard? welcome Lady of Lake into their new location with Adornments! Enjoy 20% Storewide as you shop both of your favorite stores in one location! December 4th during Mill Falls Holiday Open House 10am-6pm Located on the main level of the historic mill building across from Guiseppes, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith NH. (603) 279-4349 Like us on Facebook for updates! adornmentsnh.com ladyofthelakenh.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Lakes Region Art Association names Artists of the Month for December REGION — The ciation has announced ists of the Month for ciation draws from the can be oil, acrylic, wa- Region Art Association Lakes Region Art Asso- the association's Art- December. The Asso- entire Lakes Region, tercolor, pastel, photog- Art Gallery, located in and this program is raphy or collage. the Tanger Outlets, 120 aimed at promoting The Lakes Region Laconia Rd., Suite 132 Lakes Region Symphony the Association and its Art Association, found- in Tilton. The Gallery members’ work across ed in 1940, is a non-prof- represents more than the entire region. it group providing ed- 27 artists and photog- Orchestra awards scholarships Each month, a jury ucation and support to raphers from the Lakes selects from submis- local artists, both ama- Region. On display and MOULTONBOR- ture competitions can vestment officer with sions by member art- teur and professional, for sale are original OUGH — On Nov. 5 find information at the Bank for taking ists to be featured at in the Lakes Region. works in oils, watercol- at Moultonborough LRSO.org/concerto. part in the concert fes- various businesses To see more works by ors, pastels, acrylics, Academy, Lakes Re- The competition is tivities on Nov. 5. in the Lakes Region. Lakes Region artists, photography and more. gion Symphony Or- made possible in part The Nov. 5 concert These original pieces please visit The Lakes SEE ARTISTS PAGE A11 chestra concert-goers by the generous sup- merely marked the be- witnessed an astound- port from the Bank of ginning of the LRSO ing performance by New Hampshire. We season. Next up - we Nanako Shirai, the thank Dona Murray, invite you to join us first-place winner of vice president and in- SEE SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE A11 the 2016 LRSO young musicians concerto competition. Nanako, a senior at Hanover High School, treated the audience to a virtuosic perfor- mance of Felix Men- delssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E minor.” Nanako, along with second-place winner Sally Ma, Piano (Ex- eter), and third-place winner Danilo Thurb- er, Violin (Exeter), were awarded schol- arships for their out- standing musicianship in this year’s LRSO competition. The an- nual competition is open to students in eighth to 11th grades with auditions held in the spring, culminat- ing with the first-place winner’s performance at our November con- cert each year. Stu- dents interested in fu-

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Society will be selling the class trip,” Sullivan previous state by 5 p.m. their “Death By Choco- said. “The more money on Saturday. late,” a chocolate cake we raise this weekend, “What takes 12 hours with chocolate putting the more people might to set up takes two hours with chocolate toffee can- be able to go on our class to breakdown,” Jenkins dy pieces and whipped trip because they can af- said. topping. ford it.” The class officers said The Field Hockey Participation is high- they are looking forward team’s table will bene- ly encouraged to expect- to doing this. Class trea- fit a banquet celebrat- ed for each member of surer Hannah Sullivan ing their championship the senior class. Each said it will be a lot of win. The Robotics team class member will sign hard work, but Morris will sell ornaments in up for a three-hour shift. said they are prepared the shape of little robots Co-advisor Margie for it. made from soda cans. Cybart said the stu- “I think it will be nice Money raised from dents will start working to see everyone,” said vendors fees and the se- around 11 a.m. on Fri- class treasurer Kassy nor class’ food sales go day to get everything Weston. to senior class activities set up. Sullivan said the Jenkins said they got including the senior trip, students will be at the a lot of help from many yearbook, t-shirts, and school around 6:30 a.m. local businesses. Many many other things. on Saturday morning to businesses also gave Morris said this sale get ready. time on their electric raises a lot of money. Jenkins said they ex- signs to advertise the “It makes it easier pect that the whole build- fair. for more people to do on ing will be back to its

BELKNAP HOUSE (Continued from Page A1) will be staffed on shifts ple to make monthly do- nap House they will be called “hosts” and will nations, from $5 and $10 a referred back to their be scheduled on five dif- month to more. home community for any Courtesy Photo ferent hosts 24 hours a Belknap House will further assistance. Kids can dance with Olaf during the annual Santaland at the Gilford Youth center this weekend. day, seven days a week. put an appeal on its Web Emery said she antic- Only a few of the as they can. People can Hodsdon said they They will fill in during site, www.belknaphouse. ipates they will be work- activities require pay- also buy tickets for a aim not to have long the hours not covered by org. Click the Donate but- ing with many school dis- ment. For a few dollars toy raffle. lines. He said there will staff members. ton to donate. trict offices as well. She people can do the Cook- Friday night, there be plenty of activities Many other kinds of From October through said there is a strong link ie Walk, filling a bag will be pizza and other for kids to do for a few volunteers are sought af- mid May Belknap House between having a stable with as many cookies refreshments. hours. ter as well. will be open to families situation and academic “There’s many oppor- that have been referred achievement. tunities to be able to vol- by any of the welfare of- “At Belknap House, PARKS & REC (Continued from Page A3) unteer,” Emery said. fices in the 11 municipal- we’re going to be able to are co-sponsoring a tion form must be com- be made up the week(s) Anyone interested in ities in Belknap County. provide that stability,” Bus Trip to Boston to pleted accompanied by following Jan. 28). Les- volunteering is asked to Belknap House has the Emery said. see the Celtics take on payment and tickets sons begin at 10:00 a.m. visit Belknap House’s capacity for six families, Emery will continue the Minnesota Timber- are non-refundable. and rental skis may be Facebook page and click or 19 individuals at any to keep in contact with wolves on Wednesday, For more informa- picked up at 9 a.m. at on the “Sign Up” button, one time. and work with the fami- March 15. Cost of the tion, please contact the Piche’s Ski Shop! which will give more in- Garrity said each fami- lies who came to Belknap trip is $137 for lower Gilford Parks and Rec- Registration forms formation. ly will come into Belknap House. level Loge seats and reation Department at are available at the Belknap House will House with a three week Garrity said Belknap $92 upper level balco- 527-4722 or visit their Gilford Parks and have its first ever volun- plan to set goals. At the House could have an es- ny seats and includes Web site at www.gilfor- Recreation Depart- teer orientation on Thurs, end of three weeks, their timated operating bud- round trip motor coach drec.com. ment, Bolduc Park Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the goals will be examined get of $110,000 to $120,000. from Gilford or Bel- and Piche’s Ski Shop. VFW post on Court Street and it will be determined From around Memo- mont and tickets to Bolduc Park Please mail, fax or drop in Laconia. Prospective if they need to stay lon- rial Day to early October, the game. Our deluxe Cross Country off your registrations volunteers are invited to ger to work on any more the shelter will be closed motor coach will de- Ski Program directly to Piche’s Ski drop by then. goals. and will be used as a part from Gilford High The Gilford Parks Shop. The Second Annual Emery and Welford hostel to gain revenue. School at 5 p.m. and the and Recreation Depart- Belknap House Appeal will work directly with Garrity said this could Belmont Park & Ride- ment will be offering Cost: $70 per per- Fundraiser will start lat- each of the municipal generate around $40,000, share (Route 106) at four weeks of Cross son includes rental er this year. Garrity said welfare offices. After or close to a third of its 5:15 p.m. You will have Country Ski Lessons equipment! they are looking for peo- each family leaves Belk- operating costs. time to visit the pro- at Bolduc Park this $40 per person if you shop and get dinner on winter. Lessons begin have your own equip- CONCERT (Continued from Page A5) your own prior to the on Saturday, Jan. 7, ment! game. Our seats are in 2017 and will continue Avenue). various small ensemble immediately following section #19 (Loge) and through Jan. 28, 2017 If you have any Many old favorites combinations as well as the program courtesy 329 (Balcony) for the (in the event a day is questions, please con- will be on the program, selections by the entire of the Wesley Arts Com- 7:30 p.m. game. Seats cancelled because of tact Bob or Pat Bolduc including two versions group under the direc- mittee of the church. Do- are limited; a registra- poor weather, it will at 524-2068. of Sleigh Ride tion of Mike Mikuski. nations of $8 will be ac- (did you know there Enhancing the music cepted at the door. Start was more than one?) will be narration and vi- out your Christmas hol- (Continued from Page A5) NOTEBOOK . The concert will em- sual slides coordinated idays in the right spirit (and even adults) walk stop in time? not kidding about this-- phasize the versatility to the music. with this first concert of with their backs to traf- Why do dump trucks -over the years, at least of brass instruments in Dessert will be served the Christmas season. fic, instead of facing display those totally il- two visitors have giv- it? Isn’t this taught by logical signs warning en me serious grief for CLARKE (Continued from Page A5) parents any more, or at “Construction Vehicle- having a few in with least at school? --Do Not Follow” even the firewood.) ring Clarke who sells for his good natured sar- phone has been ringing Why do people leave far from job sites? out rooms across New casm directed at both and people have been all-night lights on all Why do ads for four- (This column runs England and is a favor- himself and the world in buying tickets in ad- night, as opposed to wheel-drive vehicles in weekly newspapers ite among comedy fans general. vance more so than any having motion de- show them going ri- covering two-thirds with a devoted following Clarke is scheduled other show, is evidence tectors or even (now diculously fast in deep of New Hampshire which continues to grow. to return to Pitman’s in of Lenny’s popularity.” here’s a novel thought) snow? And what about from Concord to Low- “I’m looking for- July in the hopes of per- “It also shows how on-off switches? snowmobiles flying er Quebec and parts ward to working at Pit- forming for summer res- we have grown over the Why do so many peo- over snowbanks, and of western Maine and man's," said the legend- idents and vacationers past four years and into ple fail to have smoke ATVs roaring through northeastern Vermont. ary Clarke, regarding in the lakes region. our fifth year,” add- alarms, when the les- mud? Letters must include the his first appearance at Pitman’s owner Dick ed Mitchell regarding sons are so painfully, And finally, and writer’s telephone num- the Laconia venue. "I've Mitchell, said tickets comedy. “We started constantly obvious? incongruously, why bers and town. Write heard great things from and reservations have with a show that had Why do drivers tail- do people think white to campguyhooligan@ other comedians who been going fast since 86 people in attendance gate? Can they possibly birches are rare, let gmail.com or Box 39, have worked the room the announcement of and from there were think they could ever alone protected? (I’m Colebrook, NH 03576.) who said the crowd and the Clarke show. have steadily grown to the atmosphere make it “First off, I can’t where we regularly have a great place to perform. think of a better way to 170 to 200 in the room “Now I can’t disap- start our fifth year of for comedy. We plan on point them or they won’t comedy,” said Mitch- bringing Lenny back in bring me back,” added ell. “Lenny is one of the July and more comedian Clarke, who is known best and the fact that the with name recognition Try out new as we have with our mu- Steak Fajita Pizza! sical acts.” Monday & Wednesday Special The comedy show Saturday, Jan. 14 is The 2 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS FOR $17.99 OR Christmas Fair 2 LARGE ONE-TOPPING PIZZAS FOR $19.99 Dave Andrews Experi- ence, starring Andrews DINE-IN OR PICK-UP ONLY who received a standing (EXCLUDES STEAK OR CHICKEN TOPPINGS) 22ndnd ovation the last time he NOW SERVING GLUTEN FREE WRAPS & PIZZA 53rd 1 appeared at Pitman’s. HOT OR COLD SUBS AND SPECIALTY DISHES Tickets for that show are • Fresh Floral Arrangements $20. FOR LUNCH OR DINNER • Christmas Decorations Pitman’s works in TRY OUR FRESH HADDOCK • White Elephant • Books • Toys • Jewelry • Goods • Mrs. Claus’ Cafe conjunction with Laugh 298 Main ST. Tilton NH Riot Productions for its comedy shows and 603-286-7181 fundraisers. Contact Pit- Open 11am-10pm man’s or Laugh Riot Pro- Closed Tuesdays ductions for additional comedy information. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

FAIR (Continued from Page A5) FASHION (Continued from Page A8) offering our beautifully enjoyment of our formal For more informa- women who are get- appreciated. This girl was so happy decorated fresh Christ- “English Cream Tea.” tion you may call the ting a dress to “pay Founder Kimber- and proud of her new mas wreaths for the cost The cost for the English Church Office, 267-6150, it forward” in any ly Ainsworth started free dress, that Kimber- of $15. tea is $4. or check on Facebook meaningful way they the boutique because, ly knew she had started Along with all of this, Come and share in a – www.facebook.com/ choose. The goal of the as she says, “No girl something wonderful. will be graciously set warm Christmas spirit- gilmantoncommunity- program is to empow- should be denied at- After hearing about tables prepared for the ed day! church. er women by inspiring tending her special the program, Jane the joy of giving, and event, due to financial Hamor, previously to build confidence by limitations.” from “A Formal Af- ARTISTS (Continued from Page A9) providing free formal As a teen, Kimberly fair” out of Rochester, wear that shows off was unable to attend donated a number of each woman’s natural her special night due to dresses to the boutique. beauty. the cost. In 2014, when By the end of May 2016, BipBoppity Bou- her daughter was fac- BipBoppity Boutique tique’s goal is to hold ing a similar hurdle, had received over 3000 this event each year, she heard about the dresses in total, ap- as the main funding for Cinderella Project out proximately 85 percent the program. of Allenstown. The of which were donated “We hope to select Cinderella Project by Hamor. a different theme and offered Kimberly’s BipBoppity Bou- timing for the event daughter a free dress tique relies on com- each year to keep it for her prom. 2014 was munity support to be interesting,” explains to be the last year for successful. So far, the Phil Ainsworth, Kim- the Cinderella Project. boutique has grown berly’s husband. After seeing her daugh- exponentially since its “We talked about ters face light up, Kim- inception, due to the having a spring themed berly knew she had to overwhelming support Courtesy Front row: Rob Emory, VynArt Supplies and Gallery, Meredith; Marie Kelly, Meredith Village show, a candy themed carry on that kind of by the community and Savings Bank, Meredith; Joanne Reynolds, Northway Bank, Laconia; Elaine Morrison, Northway show, even a Hallow- hope and inspiration to local businesses. Bip- Bank, Tilton; Marlene Witham, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, Laconia; een themed show,” con- girls throughout New Boppity Boutique has Back row: Richard Mundy, Northway Bank, Meredith; B.J.Eckardt, Laconia Library, Laconia; tinued Phil. Hampshire. currently helped more Wendy Wilson, Northway Bank, Belknap Mall; Rhetta Colon, Franklin Savings Bank, Gilford; This year’s theme Partnering with the than 100 girls and wom- Rob Caron, Bank of New Hampshire, Gilford; Not in picture, Judy Palfrey, Franklin Savings is the magic of winter. Laconia Community en obtain free dresses, Bank, Franklin main office. You can help support Center, in 2015 Kimber- has inspired a pay-it- Open Friday, Saturday mation, call 998-0029 or December, we plan on this noble cause by ly was given a generous forward attitude in and Sunday, 10 a.m. to visit www.lraanh.org. being open some during attending the expo or space on the second many more, and has 6 p.m. For more infor- During the month of the week- midday. making a monetary floor, and the BipBoppi- been praised for its donation on BipBoppi- ty Boutique was born. dedication to empower ty’s GoFundMe page. In March 2016, the bou- young women to feel SCHOLARSHIP (Continued from Page A9) All donations are gra- tique helped its first confident and beauti- ciously accepted and girl feel like a princess. ful.

Courtesy for our upcoming an- Bank of New Hampshire Vice nual tradition “Holi- President Dona Murray, LRSO day POPS Concerts” president Chris Mega, and on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., LRSO conductor Ben Greene and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m., at present scholarship to violin- the newly-renovated In- ist Nanako Shirai, winner of ter-Lakes Community the LRSO’s 2016 young musi- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Auditorium on Rt. 25 in cians concerto competition. Don’t forget...it’s time to have your Meredith. Special guest shop and the Mobil Sta- vocalist Karen Jordan tion at the Town Docks; performs a variety of Laconia – Greenlaw’s holiday tunes to get you Music; Center Harbor – CAR INSPECTED in the spirit of the sea- Bayswater Books. Our If your birthday is in son. holiday concerts are Tickets are $15 for graciously sponsored December your car adults and $8 students by Fay’s Boat Yard inspection and can be purchased by and Bellwether Cred- Sanborn Auto Repair is due by: mail, online, and from it Union. More infor- HOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTER 12/31/16 our ticket partners: Mer- mation is available at TUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKES edith – Innisfree Book- www.LRSO.org. ROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION

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TREES (Continued from Page A1) “We’ve been buying trees are six to nine feet. to be a big demand for our trees from them Lunt said anyone want- that.” right from the start,” ing a large tree should Lunt said last year Lunt said. “They’re just get there as soon as they they didn’t get many of really good trees.” can. the larger trees, though They will sell trees “We always try to this year they made sure that range from ones for have a good supply of to get more. tabletops to 14 feet high, large trees,” Lunt said. Lunt said they gener- the majority of their “There always seems ally sell around 600 trees,

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JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE Gilford senior Logan Essaff closed his outstanding career with a First Team All-State selection Junior defender Tyler Hanf was again honored for his fine work, as the Gilford standout took this fall. home First Team All-State honors. Essaff, Hanf earn First Team All-State honors BY JEFF LAJOIE a road upset against on the list. Midfield- [email protected] Woodsville in the quar- er Doug Price was the REGION – Another terfinals, while the team's stalwart right soccer season is in the Gilford-Belmont boys' in the middle of the ac- books for the local high quarterfinal lived up to tion, and he closed out school sides, and once the hype with a high-in- a dynamite career by again, the Lakes Re- tensity 1-0 win for the helping Belmont to a Fi- gion schools made their visiting Red Raiders. nal Four berth. Fellow mark in the NHIAA The results of an im- senior Logan Wilder boys' tournaments. pressive season on the was also a First Team Belmont High School pitch for Lakes Region selection after a fine of- reached the Final Four schools can be found fensive season that saw for the first time since in the All-State teams, the forward score 15 2012, ultimately fall- which were released goals and add 22 assists. ing to Stevens in the by the New Hampshire That included the big- semifinals. There were Soccer Coaches Associa- gest tally of the season, a other fine runs, with tion (NHSCA) last week. game-winning free kick the Inter-Lakes boys' The Division III boys' in a 1-0 win over Gilford team knocking off a All-State teams were to each the semifinal high-seeded Bishop littered with local play- berth. Brady squad. Moulton- ers. The Gilford defense JEFF LAJOIE The All-State Second borough Academy's posted eight shutouts Branden Lemay of Gilford was a Second Team All-State selection for the high-powered Eagles. Team also had a Bel- boys' team nearly pulled en route to a 14-3-1 re- cord this fall, allowing Team All-State honors standing play. Essaff, a mont-Gilford local flare. 10 goals in 18 games for their efforts, with converted goalkeeper Belmont senior goal- thanks to a standout senior Logan Essaff and who shined the past two keeper Jonny Leclair back line. Two of those junior Tyler Hanf being years as a central de- earned his way onto the players took home First recognized for their out- fender, was an anchor team thanks to an im- for the Golden Eagles, pressive total of eight while Hanf showcased shutouts this fall that his full arrange of tal- closed out a stellar four- ents on the outside as year starting career be- a dangerous two-way tween the pipes. Team- player. mate and classmate Rival Belmont also Corey Derosier also put two players on the earned Second Team All-State First Team, honors, as the midfield- as the senior-laden Red er/defender was as ver- Raiders were loaded satile and valuable as with players capable anyone to the Belmont of finding their way lineup over the course of his soccer career. Gilford senior mid- fielder Branden Lemay wrapped his career on the pitch with a Second Team All-State accolade. The crafty Lemay did a little bit of everything for the Eagles, scoring some timely goals while also distributing and as- sisting in the defensive effort as a hard-working midfielder. A pair of Inter-Lakes High School players earned Honorable Men- tion All-State honors to lead a pack of locals on that list. Senior Logan Taylor, the team's lead- ing scorer during his tenure in Meredith, was honored for his strong season up top, while junior midfielder Alex Losada was a workhorse of a midfielder who rarely if ever came off the field for head coach SEE SOCCER PAGE B3

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BY JEFF LAJOIE close watch of the pro- [email protected] gram this fall. BRIDGEWATER, Quinn played col- Mass. – The Gilford legiately at Endicott connection runs deep College, graduating for the Bridgewater in 2011 with a degree State volleyball pro- in physical education gram. with a teacher licen- Senior setter Char- sure. She received her leyne Panner set the Masters of Nutrition program record with Education from Fram- 3,350 career assists, ingham State Univer- closing out her out- sity in 2015. standing career in She captained the impressive fashion Endicott team during this fall. The former her junior and senior Gilford High School seasons, graduating standout, who was the and eventually serv- Division II Player of ing as varsity volley- the Year during her COURTESY/BSU ATHLETICS ball coach and JV soft- Gilford's Charleyne Panner (center, holding ball) is surrounded by teammates after breaking the Bridgewater State University tenure, recorded her ball coach at Norfolk all-time assist record in a match earlier this season. 3,000th career assist County Agricultural earlier this season the Gilford connec- High School from 2011 against Salve Regina. tion ran even deeper to 2016. She is a phys- Panner, a team this fall. Former GHS ical education teacher captain this season, standout and fellow and wellness instruc- racked up 931 assists D-II Player of the Year tor at Norfolk Aggie, for Bridgewater this Ally Quinn (Murphy) residing in Norfolk, season. The Bears fin- was named head coach Mass. ished 11-20 overall in for BSU this summer, Bridgewater was her final volleyball and she guided the also the former land- campaign, including Bears this fall in her ing spot of GHS alum a 3-3 mark in confer- first year with the pro- Danielle Dean, and ence matches. Panner gram. With the two with Quinn now in added 94 kills, 24 ser- setters, both 1,000 ca- charge of the program, vice aces, and 263 digs reer assist members the pipeline from Gil- on the year. Her 3,350 in high school, lead- ford to the Bears pro- career assists topped ing the way, GHS head gram remains strong the previous all-time coach Joan Forge kept and flowing. record set by Shawna COURTESY O'Neill (2,977) in 2001. The Gilford tandem of Charleyne Panner (right) and Ally Quinn While Panner's ten- (Murphy), seen here when Panner broke the 1,000 career ure at Bridgewater assist mark in 2012, teamed up again for the Bridgewater State University volleyball program this fall. was a massive success, Van Bennekum guides SUNY-ESF to conference title BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] SYRACUSE, N.Y. – It was a dynamic sopho- more season for Gilford native Nick Van Benne- kum. The former GHS soccer standout had a big year with the State Uni- versity of New York-Col- lege of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) men's soc- cer team, helping guide the Mighty Oaks to the Hudson Valley Intercol- legiate Athletic Confer- ence (HVIAC) champi- onship and a spot in the USCAA national cham- pionship tournament last month. Van Bennekum, who graduated from GHS in 2015, was the start- ing center back for the

COURTESY PHOTO Mighty Oaks. His team A NEW SEASON of curling will begin on Jan. 15 at the Pop Whalen Arena. captured the HVIAC con- ference title for the first time in program histo- COURTESY/SUNY-ESF ATHLETICS ry, defeating top-seeded Gilford's Nick Van Bennekum (left) goes up for a head ball Curling league New Rochelle to grab the during action this season for the SUNY-ESF men's soccer team. title. The victory earned The Mighty Oaks captured the HVIAC championship, advanc- SUNY-ESF an automat- ing to the USCAA National Championship tournament in the ic bid into the USCAA process. Van Bennekum, a sophomore, started 16 games for registration due by Dec. 12 SUNY-ESF, which finished 11-5-1 overall. national championship WOLFEBORO — The join either as part of an curling and the Lakes tournament, and the Dan Ramin. “With the this season. They went Lakes Region Curling established team, with Region Curling Associ- Oaks earned the No. 8 odds against them on 5-3 in conference games, Association has opened four to six members, or ation, as well as access seed in the field. many occasions, this peaking in the postsea- registration for an eight- as individuals and cou- to membership and reg- The event was held team never game up son with a semifinal win week curling league that ples who are looking to istration forms, is avail- in Virginia Beach, Va. and always fought until over Albany College of will run from Jan. 15 to join other players in a able on the LRCA web in November, and the the very end.” Pharmacy (5-3) and New March 12 (no matches on new team. LRCA orga- site at www.lakescurl- squad drew top-seed- Van Bennekum, who Rochelle in the finals (3- Feb. 5, Super Bowl Sun- nizers will help with the ingnh.org. Visitors to ed Maine-Fort Kent in wore No. 17 for SUNY- 1). day). creation of new teams. the site can view infor- the opening pool play ESF, started 16 games In addition, Van Ben- LRCA members will Curlers joining the mative videos, access in- contest. A 7-1 loss elim- for the Mighty Oaks, nekum, who is studying provide will provide a LRCA for the first time formation about curling inated them from ad- which finished 11-5-1 construction manage- learn-to-curl session for pay a $100 membership rules and game play, and vancing, but the Oaks overall. He notched an ment, prepared for the new curlers in early Jan- fee in addition to the find the latest informa- regrouped to earn a big assist in a 6-2 win over season by training with uary. $120 registration fee for tion about LRCA events overtime win against Vaughn College on Oct. Tony Mure, a personal All curling matches the winter league. Cur- and activities. St. Joseph's of Vermont, 1, posting seven shots on trainer at The Holder- are held on Sunday eve- rent LRCA members The only equipment 2-1, to close out the 2016 the season including a ness School. He saw his nings from 5:20 to 7:20 need pay only the winter needed to participate in campaign. pair in the season finale playing time increase p.m. at Pop Whalen Ice league registration fee. curling is a pair of clean- "This team played against St. Joseph's. significantly from his Arena in Wolfeboro. The All registrations are soled sneakers. All other with incredible heart SUNY-ESF outscored freshman season, mov- league is open to the pub- due by Monday, Dec. 12. equipment is provided. and passion all this sea- opponents by an average ing from eight starts to lic, and participants can Information about son,” said head coach of 3.81 goals to 1.82 goal 16. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Dean nabs lone All-State selection for Eagles

BY JEFF LAJOIE the duties with that [email protected] side along with assis- REGION – There tant coach of the var- were story lines all sity club. Hopkinton's over the place in the Lauri Izzi was the D-III girls' soccer world Coach of the Year. this fall. Chief among Moultonborough them was the ride ex- was represented on perienced by Belmont the All-State lists by High School. The Red a pair of juniors this Raiders broke through fall, showing the fu- to reach an elusive ture remains bright for Final Four, knocking a Panthers club that off heavyweights Hop- has been a mainstay kinton and Campbell in the D-IV discussion along the way to reach the past few seasons. the state championship Midfielder Becky Ve- game in Division III. A lie was the top honor- 1-0 loss to top-seeded ee for head coach Jeff and undefeated Fall Husmann's club, as the Mountain did little to speedster was a First deter an outstanding Team All-State pick in season, as Belmont D-IV. Velie almost nev- thrived late in the sea- er came off the field for son under new head the Panthers, a feat all coach Cevat Vural's the more impressive system with a dynamic considering her ability group of seniors set- JEFF LAJOIE to patrol and dominate ting the tone on and off Gilford junior midfielder Lauren Dean was the lone Golden Eagle representative on the NHSCA All-State squads. Dean earned an play in just about every Honorable Mention accolade for her work this season. the field. portion of the pitch. There were other the state champion- While Inter-Lakes suffered key injuries two more players earn Teammate Taylor big stories through- ship game. Midfielder did have a highly-valu- at important times, accolades. Senior goal- Colby, also a junior, out the Lakes Region Kelsey Scott was the able freshman class in- the Golden Eagles re- keeper Mariah Watson provided a talented however. Inter-Lakes team's security blanket ject life into the lineup lied on its deep junior registered an impres- partner in crime for qualified for the post- throughout her career, this fall, it was a senior class to right the ship. sive 11 shutouts this Velie. Perhaps the season thanks to huge and she showcased a defender that made Right in the middle of season in the Belmont most dangerous scorer contributions from flare for the dramatic it all work. Sweeper that barge was junior net, and she took home and playmaker for MA, a talented and deep in the state semifinals Kailee Bennett was midfielder Lauren an Honorable Mention Colby was on her way freshman class, while with a pair of goals in the lynchpin of the I-L Dean, who was the lone selection for her good to a big season down Gilford's junior class leading Belmont to a defense, and the four- Gilford representative work. Sophomore for- the stretch before suf- showed signs that 2-0 win over Campbell. year starter and cap- on the All-State teams ward Julianna Estrem- fering an injury that they may be able to do Scott earned a First tain capped her proud with an Honorable era pushed through limited her to just a the same next season. Team All-State selec- career with a Second Mention selection. No some injury issues to few minutes of action Moultonborough Acad- tion for her play, and Team All-State selec- matter what happened make solid contribu- in the postseason loss emy showed its ability her departure to grad- tion in Division III. to the Eagles this fall, tions this season, and to Woodsville. Expect to play with just about uation leaves a huge Bennett was the vocal Dean was always there she was rewarded with big things for the pair anyone in Division IV, void in the midfield. and physical leader for as a reliable option in an Honorable Mention next season however, but key injuries down Fellow senior Jas- the Lakers, keeping the the middle of the field. pick. with senior leadership the stretch thwarted mine Syed stepped into squad on the straight She proved dangerous Belmont's Mark setting the tone for the Panthers in their a vital role in the cen- and narrow despite going forward as an at- Dawalga was also hon- MA. pursuit of a deep post- ter of the Belmont de- some inexperience at tacker while also adept ored by the NHSCA Newmarket's An- season run. fense this fall, and she, the varsity level. As at winning 50-50 balls this fall. Dawalga took drew Dawson was The New Hampshire too, was named to the a result, I-L earned a in the midfield and home JV Coach of the tabbed as the D-IV Soccer Coaches Associ- All-State First Team. postseason berth and handling her defensive Year honors in Divi- Coach of the Year this ation (NHSCA) reward- The relentless defend- gave Raymond every- responsibilities com- sion III after balancing season. ed a solid contingent of er took her role and thing it could handle ing back on the oth- Lakes Region players ran with it this season. under the lights on the er end. Dean is a key with All-State selec- While the Raider de- road in the opening reason why the Eagles tions when it released fense was very young, round of the postsea- have faith they'll be GHS announces its awards last week. comprised of two soph- son. able to enter the play- The Division III list omores and a fresh- While Gilford High off fray next season. was headlined by a man, Syed provided School experienced While Scott and Syed pair of Belmont seniors the veteran experience some growing pains led the way for Belmont Golden Eagles who had huge hands in and presence that tied with a largely inex- in the All-State rank- guiding the Raiders to it all together. perienced roster that ings, the Raiders had Award winners Fish and Game warns of licensing scams GILFORD – The program is about. Gilford High School The awards were CONCORD — The paying a fee, consumers web site would never use our official online athletic department given to Connor Leg- N.H. Fish and Game are simply given more ask you to choose your license sales website, announced its list of gett (boys' soccer), Department is warning information about how state. www.nhfishandgame. Golden Eagles Award Lauren Dean (girls' consumers of a scam to apply. The fine print A request for the com, for the online pur- winners for the fall 2016 soccer), Nicholas Bug- that fools people into on the web sites states consumer to take a chase of New Hamp- season. The awards are nacki (unified soccer), paying for a fishing li- that they have no gov- “pre-hunter safety test” shire hunting and given to varsity play- Joe Bonnell (football), cense without actually ernment agency affilia- or download concierge fishing licenses,” ad- ers who overachieve, Kaitlyn Van Benne- providing one. tion. service guides to obtain vised Susan Perry, the lead, hustle, do the kum (field hockey), Ste- The scam includes at Possible warning a license. The official N.H. Fish and Game little things, and are vie Orton (volleyball), least two unofficial web signals to watch for on N.H. Fish and Game Licensing Supervisor. great teammates. The Matthew McDonough sites that give consum- these fraudulent web web site would never “Consumers may also one player who best (cross country) and ers the impression they sites include: A drop- ask you to take a “pre- visit us in person at represents what the Grant Workman (golf). can purchase fishing or down list of states to test” or charge you to headquarters in Con- hunting licenses for any select from. The official download a guide. cord to buy a license, or of the 50 states. After N.H. Fish and Game “People should only go to any of our licens- ing agents throughout the state,” said Perry. (Continued from Page B1) SOCCER A list of agents may be Dan Curnyn's club. thers and delivered this for his efforts. found at www.wildnh. Gilford juniors Ethan fall. Despite some key Fellow junior com/licensing/agents. Warren (GK) and Con- losses to graduation, Brendyn Marsh paced html. nor Leggett (M) were MA came within a few the MA defensive unit, If you or someone also Honorable Men- minutes of returning to and the hulking center you know has fallen tion picks, while Winn- the Final Four before back became the third victim to a scam web isquam Regional High falling in the rain to Panther on the All-State site, contact the office of School senior defender Woodsville in the D-IV list with an Honorable the Attorney General’s Scott Hinds was his pro- quarterfinals. Mention selection. Consumer Protection gram's lone representa- MA junior midfield- Littleton High Bureau at (888) 468-4454, tive on the All-State lists er Ryan Kresco set the School's Jo Gardner or visit their web site at after a consistent season table for the Panthers was the D-IV Coach of doj.nh.gov/consumer to guiding the back line in this fall, carrying much the Year after leading report the incident. 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ALTON // CUSTOM POST & BEAM PLYMOUTH // Developers take note! Large NEW DURHAM //Lovely antique home HOLDERNESS // This 3 bedroom NEW DURHAM // Nice two bedroom WATERFRONT w/ stone fireplace, gourmet land parcel of 55.3 acres with approx. 2,000 with 4+BRs. Beautiful perennial gardens. meticulously maintained Ranch would make ranch sits up on the hill overlooking BARNSTEAD //Year round Ranch w/ a 400 SF. Family room kitchen, wet bar, fully finished walk out ft of road frontage, including great visibility Large vegetable garden, magnificent 2 a perfect retirement or starter home close to Merrymeeting Lake. Beach rights just in the walk-out basement. 100’ on Half Moon Lake w/ a lift up basement, fabulous master suite, 2 large on Tenney Mountain Rotary with high traffic floor barn, guest house. Beautiful fish town beach and boat launch on Squam Lake. down the road. Great year round home or dock & sunsets. Natural shoreline has a western exp., tall Pine decks & awesome 4 season porch. count. pond, walking trails on this 42 acre parcel. summer getaway. trees, screened porch. $269,000 (4482454) Call 875-3128 $575,000 (4600275) Call 875-3128 $499,999 (4469377) Call 253-9360 $389,000 (4493131) Call 875-3128 $184,900 (4456782) Call 253-9360 $167,500 (4601040) Call 875-3128 LAND ACREAGE RENTALS and SEASONAL AND MOULTONBOROUGH // Spectacular 2.33 MOULTONBOROUGH // Owner says SELL!! This NEW DURHAM // Two lots of record, 16.55 Acres GILFORD // Gunstock Acres lot w/southerly & LONG-TERM RENTALS acre lot with 621 ft of waterfront and dock property has wonderful views in all directions & can be subdivided with 2 Drive-way cuts approved along 1299 Feet western views of mountains. Sloping lot has expired permit on Lake Winnipesaukee located in the with possible access to two roads. Mountain streams & stone walls. frontage on major highway. Great potential - Bring septic design and a perc test. Enjoy swimming at Halle McAdam @ 253-9360 low tax town of Moultonborough. Gilford Town Beach. Easy access from Rt. 11-A. Land is in current use. Broker has interest in property. your ideas! Bring your offer - great investment! Pat Meehan @ 875-3128 $899,900 (4492077) Call 253-9360 $114,900 (4433900) Call 253-9360 $105,000 (4609024) Call 875-3128 $34,500 (4513841) Call 875-3128 or [email protected] Quality homes in demand for busy rental market. Please call about www.Maxfield RealEstate.com • www.IslandRE.com our rental program. B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE TO ALTON RESIDENTS Community Volunteer CARE MANAGER – PER DIEM The Alton School Board is looking for Reports to the Director of Nursing. The Care Manager community members to be the has responsibility for activities and operations members-at-large for the Strategic associated with the provision of high quality and cost Planning Committee. If you are effective patient care in accordance with UCVH’s interested, please submit a letter of interest to Deborah Brown, SAU #72, 252 mission and values. The Care Manager is accountable Suncook Valley Road, Alton, NH 03809 for ensuring efficient and professional social work before December 16th. The first meeting services for patients and families that are designed to is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, promote and enhance their physical and psychosocial 2017 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM to held at functioning with attention to the social and emotional the school. Be sure to include your email impact of illness. Responsible for establishing and address and best contact information maintaining productive working relationships with during the hours of 7:30AM- 4:00PM. the Medical Staff, the health care team and community agencies and resource providers. Responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of care thru utilization PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL review, chart review and documentation. The care F/T 2nd Shift Custodian manager is responsible to provide linkage to community resources that support the patients overall well-being. Prospect Mountain High School has an opening for a Job Requirements: BSW / MSW - or other human full time custodian. This position is Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. An attractive ben- service related field; or NH LPN/RN Licensure, efit package is offered. Interested applicants can call BSN Preferred for an application or visit www.pmhschool.com. Background in social services or care management.

Andrew Callaghan, Facilities Supervisor If interested please apply online: (603) 875-3800 ext 3031 www.ucvh.org [email protected] Human Resources Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Please mail applications to: 181 Corliss Lane Prospect Mountain High School Colebrook, NH 03576 Human Resources 603.388.4236 242 Suncook Valley Road [email protected] Alton, NH 03809 EOE Open Until Filled

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