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BY LAUREN TINER he began to immerse himself [email protected] in his photography. Bayless Gilford summer residents stayed in West Virginia for Charles and Joan Bayless three years, which explains love to travel the world one why he had so many pictures picture at a time, as Charles from West Virginia Tech’s focuses on exotic destina- popular football teams, tions like Africa, Russia, and women’s champion basket- Norway, or even more famil- ball teams, and Arizona’s iar locales like the Bayless Grand Canyon, near his sec- family’s own backyard. ond home. Charles Bayless describes “I told the kids if I could himself as a “photo fanatic,” do one thing for college stu- a personal hobby he picked dents I would bring them all up while working as an En- over the world. They are bet- gineer and CEO of PSNH in ter off than yesterday’s stu- Illinois and Tuscan, Ariz., dents, but they don’t see where his second home is. everything,” said Bayless. After retiring from PSNH His found his real photo- Bayless received a call from frenzy peak to be when he West Virginia Tech College, was required to travel, as op- which has two regional cam- posed to traveling for leisure, puses, and was asked to take and remembered moments PHOTO BY CHARLES BAYLESS a job as president of the col- he may not otherwise find on A Mao Chinese soldier posing for PHOTO BY CHARLES BAYLESS lege where Bayless received more traveled paths. a picture. the opportunity to travel “Edison Electric Institute A hungry beggar in Sri Lanka. more often. The more he trav- needed people to go to Russia was just amazing,” said Bay- go and take pictures. I am go- eled, Bayless said, the more and Moscow for six weeks. It less who said he stuffed ing there again soon with dozens of containers of Joan. But you can find pic- Spam in his suitcase for hun- COURTESY PHOTO tures anywhere; it depends gry locals. Charles Bayless steps to the other side of the camera for a photo op in on how you take them,” said DES requests more front of the Eiffel Tower. “One hundred miles out Bayless. of Moscow I took a picture of Some of his favorite pic- a beautiful church and on the and over,” said Bayless. international economy tures are of monastery fig- information for steps of that church was an Bayless said he takes over crises, to poverty, but also to ures in China, The Great old woman. I gave her spam 700 pictures a trip and has the beauty that unexpected Wall of China, churches in and she fell down on her traveled to 72 different coun- places may hold. Russia and New Mexico, Meadows project knees saying ‘spasiba’ tries. Bayless said his travels “I love to travel. China is (thank you in Russian) over have opened his eyes to the the most interesting place to SEE BAYLESS PAGE A10 BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] the school district to hold off on its application to DES un- The New Hampshire De- til more testing was done. New trustees look to restore town cemeteries partment of Environmental The Meadows is known to BY LAUREN TINER Services filed a request for flood, and the project may [email protected] plan to visit and restore in of our first town selectman sure stonewalls around the more information from the have a damaging impact on The Gilford cemetery the future, in order to record was buried there. We spent cemeteries are in order, and Gilford School Board and the the environment, the groups trustees, serving their first and document the conditions hours setting stones back up. that there are chains on the Meadows Advisory Commit- contended. However, the year on behalf of the De- of each cemetery. Weeks had a group of 20 peo- gates, which is why tee on the Meadows project MAC submitted the applica- partment of Public Works The trustees not only ple the other day that wanted stonewalls are the first to be in order to clarify and thor- tion despite those concerns, and the Town of Gilford, met want to preserve the aesthet- to know what the cemetery addressed. oughly address specific ques- and DES has deemed it in- last week to further assess ics of the stones but the his- was about. Now that the gate The stones themselves are tions for completion of the complete. the needs of Gilford’s ceme- tory of each cemetery, and is open, people finally know very important, said Chitty Standard Dredge and Fill ap- If a complete application, teries, including the histori- observe what physical labor it’s there,” said Chitty. who explained that the three plication reviewed by DES including an expansion on cal Weeks Cemetery,deemed needs to be done, said Chitty. Leach added that there trustees have attended many last week. the 18 questions requested by to be in the worst condition. Labor would include tasks were no vital records of the seminars on how to clean and The School Board is look- DES for the MAC, is not sub- Cemetery trustee Dee such as picking up brush, names buried at Weeks. Once restore stones without ruin- ing to develop the land, given mitted by Sept. 29, DES will Chitty, along with trustees cleaning and resetting the cemetery is gone, it’s ing them. Considering the to the town as a gift from the deny the Standard Dredge Susan Leach and Judy Cott, stones, repairing stonewalls gone for good, said Leach. trustees are new, and there Carey Family of Gilford for Fill request, and the new fa- said that Weeks Cemetery is and signs, and cutting down “Many of them are in poor are so many cemeteries to athletic purposes. After an cility, expanded athletic their main concern at the trees growing over stones, condition. It’s a disgrace. The tackle, Chitty said there are appeal submitted in May by fields, parking, and conces- moment because it needs the which Chitty said would sad thing is if we let this hap- some financial roadblocks. the Conservation Committee sion stands, will not have the most work. need to be done by a profes- pen, we lose a big piece of his- “This is our first year, and seeking help from the Board go ahead at that point in time. The three trustees walked sional. tory like one of our first se- there’s not enough allotted of Selectmen, both the com- through both cemeteries, “We’ve spent a lot of time lectman (Thomas Salt- money in the budget this mittee and the board asked SEE MEADOWS PAGE A9 two out of the 20 or so they concentrating on Weeks. One marsh) and our relatives. year. We need to do fundrais- There’s a history of the stone ing on the side. We are going carvers as well. There’s a to start a can drive with Rotary serves up stick-to-your-ribs grub Grant right here on this change and have an antique stone in Grant cemetery. I’m fruit truck and brochures on BY LAUREN TINER Slippery Sneakers got kids coveted People’s Choice Dakota, said they knew they sure he was somebody im- Gilford Home Day,” said Chit- [email protected] and grown-ups alike up on Award for Best Ribs. had a pretty good chance portant,” said Chitty. ty. The Gilford Rotary Club their feet dancing in the sun, First place winner for the considering they took home According to Chitty, the got messy last Saturday at T-Roy’s Barbecue from second year in a row, T-Roy’s the gold the year before as state requires towns to make SEE CEMETERIES PAGE A9 their fifth annual Rock’n Amherst, Cactus Jack’s from Barbecue, took home the well. Ribfest, a fundraiser for local Manchester and Laconia, the golden trophy once again for Janet Hamele said that T- charities and a chance for rib Smoke Shack Southern Bar- their messy, smokehouse Roy’s Barbecue does onsite New coach replaces Dubois, lovers to seek out the best in becue from Weirs Beach, and ribs. The Hamele family and catering and has been to all the Lakes Region. Wiggie’s Sticky Ribs from owners of T-Roy’s, Janet, five Ribfests in Gilford and new counselor on the way While the bluegrass band Rochester competed for the Troy, and their daughter, Merrimack. BY LAUREN TINER The Keets family from La- [email protected] separated wife’s name, Debo- conia brought their twin 7- With former Gilford High rah Dubois, to obtain copies year-old daughters, Sierra varsity football head coach of back tax returns. The Gil- and Savannah, for their first Michael Dubois facing mis- ford Police Department’s in- year at the Ribfest. demeanor charges, the vestigation started back in “We haven’t tried all the School Board decided that May. ribs yet, but T Roy’s Barbe- keeping him on is currently Chair of the Gilford cue is our favorite so far.This “out of the question” and has School Board Margo Weeks is our first year, but I think hired a new coach to take his said that re-hiring Dubois as we’re coming back next place. head coach after the incident year,” said the Keets, who Former Laconia Youth was out of the question for found the event to be satisfy- Football Association coach this year, but that the board ing for the whole family, es- and assistant at Gilford High and Athletic Director Dave pecially their barbecue- School Mark Brewer will re- Pinkham were pleased to sauce-covered daughters. place GHS’s prior head coach have a qualified coach Adults also found their and guidance counselor aboard just in time for pre- fun at Ribfest. Judy Michael Dubois for the season. McGuire, Sue Glancy, Jill course of the 2009 football “Mark Brewer’s back- LeMasurier, Kelly McNama- season. ground is assistant coaching. ra, Beth St. Germain, Hope Charges against Dubois He has been at GHS for two Jordan, and Jeanie Harris include a false swearing/ years and comes highly rec- statement, and allegedly PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER Seven-year-old twins Sierra and Savannah eat sticky ribs. SEE RIBFEST PAGE A9 forging a document with his SEE COACH PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC AUGUST 13, 2009 New approach to Winnipesaukee watershed

LAKES REGION — The conia. what has been accomplished will learn what you can do to Lake Winnipesaukee Water- If you attend this pro- by the partnership of the participate in this essential shed Association, Lakes Re- gram, you will not only learn above organizations, but you project. 1. What letters in the alphabet look the gion Planning Commission, same upside down? North Country RC&D, UNH 2. Who was named Time Magazine’s Cooperative Extension, Ply- Person of the Year three times? mouth State University – 3. Quickly, what months have only 30 Center for the Environment, days? TimberMan Triathlon traffic alert watershed municipalities, 4. What is the widest river in the and NH Department of En- On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and be advised that bicycle traffic will be world? vironmental Services are 23, the TimberMan Triathlon Festival heavy during the hours of 7:15 and 9:30 5. What is the translation of E pluribus partnering to forge a unique will return for its ninth year. a.m. on Saturday, and 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Unum? sub-watershed approach to The race is a qualifier for the Ironman on Sunday.Roads affected will be Routes enhance economic vitality 70.3 World Championships and will bring 11, 11B, and 11A in Gilford, Routes 107 by protecting the Lake Win- 4000 athletes from all 50 states and 22 and 106 in Belmont and Laconia, and nipesaukee watershed and countries to the Lakes Region of New Route 106 in Loudon. Traffic will be strict-

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3. September, April, June and November and June April, September, 3. shed information manage- gently on a traffic plan to improve traffic ing peak times. .HINOSXZ .Faki .Roosevelt D. Franklin 2. H,I,N,O,S,X,Z. 1. ment system that will pro- flow at peak times of the event. However, vide “one-stop shopping” for maps, environmental plans, water quality data, recre- ational opportunities, fish- Gilford Public Library ing regulations, land use or- dinances and regulations, Gilford Police Department adds Nixle Top Ten Requests and local information, and The Gilford Police Depart- message, and Gilford resi- safety alerts, as well as neigh- more. The partners are ded- ment announced the pro- dents can access Nixle by reg- borhood and community icated to creating communi- gram Nixle, a new way to istering at the Web site, events. Notifications such as For The Week of August 10, 2009 ty awareness and educating reach and alert neighbors www.nixle.com. Users can al- missing children, traffic the public through high vis- through the use of technolo- so choose from four different jams, and safety concerns 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett ibility outreach and infor- gy, will soon be available to message options for their cell may be sent through Nixle. 2. “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See mational programs. utilize for over a dozen de- phones. Updates and alerts The Gilford Police Depart- 3. “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich The first of these pro- partments in New Hamp- are sent to a register’s e-mail ment’s goal for the program 4. “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana Rosnay grams is being offered at the shire’s Lake Region, includ- and posted on the Web. is to educate residents who 5. “The Shack” by William P. Young 33rd annual meeting of the ing the Belmont, Alton, Nixle users can customize wish to stay informed, and to 6. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson Lake Winnipesaukee Water- Loudon, Bristol, and the their messages or decide make the public more aware 7. “Matters of the Heart” by Danielle Steel shed Association on Aug. 20. Wolfeboro Police Depart- what time they want to re- of safety issues and commu- 8. “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger The annual meeting is being ment. ceive messages, including nity events in advanced no- 9. “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by C. Alan held from 6-8 p.m. at the The program is free, other Alert, Advisory, Community, tice. Bradley Prescott Farm Environmen- than the cell phone charge and Traffic messages which 10. “Black Hills” by Nora Roberts tal Education Center in La- users would receive for a text inform residents of public Gilford Police Department responded to 207 calls from August 4-10 GILFORD POLICE LOG ● Police arrested Philip charged him with driving af- 3 reports of suspicious ve- 2 larcenies 3 road/weather reports summons Spagnuolo, 41, of Laconia, ter revocation or suspension. hicles 2 alarms – burglary 1 lost/missing/wanted 5 intoxications and charged him with sus- Police arrested Sean 9 reports of criminal mis- 3 attempts to locate person 1 pistol permit pended registration (operat- Michael Riberdy, 41, of chief 1 fingerprint case 7 requests for motorist as- 1 send additional help ing-misd) and driving after Franklin, and charged him 6 alarms 6 reports of existing con- sistance 2 other department inves- revocation or suspension. with driving while intoxicat- 38 traffic checks ditions 7 civil matters tigations Police arrested Dennis ed and possession of drugs 6 motor vehicle com- 6 lost/found items 6 domestic disturbances 1 other department re- Rice, 53, of Tampa, Fla. and in a motor vehicle. plaints 9 abandoned vehicles 1 disturbance ferred to 11 motor vehicle checks 4 911 hang-ups 1 drug case 1 stolen/unwanted vehi- 10 calls for an ambulance 4 services of paperwork 3 motor vehicle lockouts cle 2 reports of harassment 12 animal complaints 1 report of a juvenile 1 untimely death Hitching Post 4 motor vehicle accidents 2 yard sale permits 4 requests for contracted 1 master name check 7 reports of suspicious 2 call for the fire depart- service 1 criminal threatening Primitives persons ment 6 issuances of parking Primitive Country Accents for the Heart & Home Join us for our FALL OPEN HOUSE August 28, 29 & 30 New Fall Merchandise • Pumpkins • Gourds Scented Pods • Candles • Harvest Accents Apple Crisp Sampling Our shop features primitive furnishings, country wares, needful things, florals, gifts & more. Delivery Rte. 25B - Senter’s Market, Center Harbor, NH 03226 All Over NH www.hitchingpostprimitives.com • 253-3000

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The dish and Green series, the Gilford En- the tower are used most with ergy Committee and the pub- commercial buildings for lic library hosted David electricity and hot water, Howell to discuss alternative said Howell, but not for home energy solutions. installation or smaller prop- Howell is a representative erties because of size and for the Boston-based compa- cost. ny Practical Solar Inc. Al- Howell explained that though Howell graduated concentrated solar products, from Boston with his MBA big and small, receive light in law, most of his energy is on heliostats, using squares put into the next generation of mirror which reflect the of concentrating solar tech- direct sunlight back on a par- nology. His company’s con- ticular object or an engine centrated solar product, the that collects the heat. first PC-based small helio- “When you concentrate stat, or the HE500, may be out sunlight, you are not adding on the market in the next few energy.It is the same amount years and considered a of energy, but concentrated. “standard,” making the It does require direct radia- product as attainable as fos- PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER tion to work efficiently,” said sil fuels are now. Above: David Howell explains the HE500 product’s mirrors. Howell. Howell first went through What makes Practical So- the limitations of tradition- lar’s product different is that al solar power products be- Left: David Howell displays how the mirrors on the HE500 solar product it is digitally controlled and work. fore presenting the “second the user can choose and generation” heliostat his switch the target. Twenty- company is in the process of ket. traditional solar energy ally incinerate this planet. valid. I just think we need to five years ago people could- working on and planning to “In my presentation, I’m products. If we keep using It’s not that I don’t think they do a lot more,” said Howell. n’t conceive this, said How- eventually run on the mar- going to be a little critical of fossil fuels, they will eventu- (solar energy products) are Howell said that the U.S. ell. consumes energy in four dif- “Features include simple ferent ways with transporta- installation, a digital control tion, industries, residen- system, infinite versatility, Teen makes first solo at Laconia Airport tial/commercial, and elec- and affordability. This has When 17-year-old Jessica tric power. Only one-seventh the lowest cost in the world Palmer returns to school as of solar power is used in the for natural lighting, which is a senior at Belmont High U.S.,said Howell, perhaps be- not yet competitive with fos- School this year, she will cause it is not yet as cost-ef- sil fuels,” said Howell. have quite the tale to tell of fective or applicable as fossil He said the device can how she spent her summer fuels are. reach its target up to 300 feet vacation. “Solar power is not com- away and can be used on the Palmer is a student pilot petitive with fossil fuels. The household market for jobs at Emerson Aviation located prolong payback period is such as heating a pool, en- at Laconia Airport in Gil- typically ten to thirty years. closed porches, or melting ford. She recently made her It is hard for people to obtain ice on windshields and gut- first solo flight, a major step something when it costs ters. toward earning her private more,” said Howell. The solar energy system’s pilot’s license. According to Howell, compact size and mini-mir- The desire to learn to fly some limitations of solar rors are a plus as well, said runs in the family. Her fa- power, other than a larger Howell, considering they ther, Peter, is also taking les- cost and longer payback pe- can be placed about any- sons and both father and riod includes a low or limit- where with a flat surface and daughter have wanted to ed output of energy, espe- are easier to produce and to take flying lessons for some cially in the winter, a tem- install. time. perature range that only Howell said that eventual- “Taking flying lessons reaches 150 Fahrenheit, and ly the second generation was my idea,” she said. an adverse temperature im- model of Practical Solar’s so- “Then, my father and I de- pact. lar energy system may be cided to take lessons at the Howell explained two no- considered as a standard same time because we COURTESY PHOTO table types of traditional so- within the next few years, Seventeen-year-old Jessica Palmer, left, is congratulated by her father, Peter, after she made her first solo flight thought it would be even lar systems, which use con- and if more funds were avail- in a Cessna 172. Palmer is a student pilot at Emerson Aviation located at Laconia Airport. more fun learning together.” centrated solar energy,much able, the model could be on Her mother, Kathleen, like his own product, yet the market by next year, said and younger brother, Ange- of John Anderson, a resident dent solo. So, we worked to- student solo for the first time. prove to be less adaptable to Howell who hopes to find his lo, were on hand to show of Gilford and a certified gether on landings for a They are so excited about the world as a whole. company’s product a “go their support and to watch flight instructor for more while, the haze burned off, their accomplishment, and I One system includes the green” trend in future years. the flight. Angelo brought than 22 years. Anderson in- and then she was able to so- always enjoy sharing that dish system and the other, along his video camera and structs at Emerson Aviation, lo. 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A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION AUGUST 13, 2009 EDITORIAL FROM OUR READERS ● ● Sex offender ordinances A simple fix for health care problems To the Editor: for more and more pay, they catastrophic medical costs, the really expensive medical ineffective and unlawful added on "benefits" such as as defined as "costing more costs, and almost always the On the misnamed "health retirement pay and medical than 1/10 the annual income ones that lawyers search for The sex offender ordinances that Tilton and North- care" (really only medical in- insurance. Back then the of the person receiving the pseudo "malpractice", thus field passed, against some people’s concerns of litiga- surance) issue, Don Ewing’s medical business had to care." Anything costing less those expensive ripoff suits tion, may soon be facing consequences. The proponents letter was right on but did not charge only what the con- than that can easily be paid would decrease, and be less during those discussions cited Dover’s ordinance and go near far enough! The vast sumer was willing to pay. In- by the care receiver (or pri- likely to succeed. pointed out that it had had no legal problems. Yet now majority of people can easily troduce a "disinterested pay- vate charity). Anything more So far that’s a good idea, Dover has lost a case against the New Hampshire Civ- get and pay for the medical er" and the charges could go than that can be a severe but it still leaves a federal il Liberties Union, which asked the court to dismiss the care they need (and usually up and up. Businesses could- problem for most people. government agency with a ordinance on behalf of a registered sex offender. The get far more than they need). n’t afford to take risks like Please read that again, and free hand to waste our mon- judge rendered the ordinance unconstitutional because The only reason they "need" that, so like with fire and understand it, before object- ey.There must then be an in- it violated equal protection rights and didn’t actually or want medical insurance is theft protection they turned ing: If you are retired, living dependent agency, such as protect children. financial protection in case to Insurance Companies, lit- on $15,000 per year Social Se- CAGW with ultimate veto We’ve never supported the sex offender ordinances they encounter a rare but tle realizing that would be curity, then such a program power over any expenditure: outrageously expensive med- their worst source of theft! would pay for any medical ie, could reduce any payment that passed in Tilton and Northfield – even less so in ical problem. Medical insur- Now with most companies cost over $1500. If you make to a reasonable amount for Northfield, since the Board of Selectmen passed it with- ance has allowed hospitals enslaved by the unions, and $150,000 per year, the pro- actual costs (not gross excess out bringing it to Town Meeting. However, in all hon- and doctors to charge more thus locked into paying for gram would pay for any med- profits). esty, our concern was less about litigation and more than 100 times actual costs medical insurance, the in- ical cost over $15,000 (a real All of the above is a good about the ordinances’ effectiveness. Both towns were for those situations, since the surance co’s had a free hand disaster if it gets that high). idea, but will be blocked by warned that such ordinances were more likely to drive patients have no say in the in stealing from all, and rais- Note that such a program is the trial lawyers and liberal registered sex offenders underground, and that most situation, and insurance ing cost to the payers was independent of medical in- Democrat congress who rely sex crimes are against people that the offenders know companies merely raise much easier than trying to surance (which obviously on lawyers and unions to buy – not strangers. rates to cover such fake costs, understand or oppose the in- would only be wanted to cov- their way into Congress. On- While the intention of the ordinance is good, it just rather than oppose them. flated medical claims. It’s the er that first 10 percent of in- ly a major uprising of con- doesn’t make sense. If a sex offender wants to find a Medicare and Medicaid are ultimate Ponzi scheme, and come cost). The medical in- cerned people can get intelli- child, he will go to a school or playground regardless of the same, or worse, run by the only continuously suc- surance companies would gent legislation passed: not where he lives. The ordinance does not prevent sex of- lame brained lackeys who cessful one for the thieves. have to correct rates to be likely with current Congress. fenders from being near children. The argument that have no concern for costs to There is a fix, but it’s too fair, and unions would no But, the future is not yet lost! allowing a sex offender to live near a school is like dan- the citizens. simple for most politicians. longer care if employers paid Where did all that thiev- Start a government program for medical insurance! Jack Stephenson gling candy in front of a baby is equally unreasonable, Gilford ery come from? The unions: which will be funded by the Then the US government because logistically, a sex offender could live 2,501 feet in their blackmail demands "Fair Tax" and will pay for all would be responsible for all from a school, work on the opposite side of the school, and walk or drive past it every day to get to and from work. Does that 2,500 feet matter then? If the offender is looking for another victim, no, it doesn’t. But again, Nominations sought for Lakes Region chances are better that the offender isn’t seeking out a child to victimize at all. And therein lies another problem. While we’re cer- Community Leadership Award tainly not condoning or supporting sex offenders, there are huge discrepancies between levels of offense that LAKES REGION — Do strated the ability to convene www.leadershiplakesre- informational day on Lake the ordinance doesn’t, and can’t, take into account. you know someone who has people and gather resources gion.org or contact Marian Winnipesaukee. Among its There’s the 18-year-old guy whose 17-year-old girlfriend made a significant difference for successful results. The Gill, Program Coordinator, graduates in the last 10 years decides that having sex while she was drunk actually in the lives of people in the Charitable Foundation and Leadership Lakes Region at have been attorneys, bank wasn’t a good idea and claims rape. Is it likely that this Lakes Region? If so we would Leadership Lakes Region 524-6791, 630-4477 or email in- presidents, municipal lead- guy is going to “offend” again? Nope, and it’s not real- like to hear from you. would like to recognize the [email protected] ers, fire chiefs, healthcare ly fair that an ordinance is going to dictate where he The New Hampshire efforts of these community rg. Nomination forms professionals, college and Charitable Foundation leaders who have gone above should be received no later secondary school teachers, lives. But then there are the creeps who repeatedly rape Lakes Region working in and beyond in creating a bet- than Aug. 1. realtors and small business children. No one wants to live near them once they’re partnership with the Leader- ter community,and by doing Leadership Lakes Region, owners. out of jail, yet they have to live somewhere and could ship Lakes Region program so, hopefully encourage oth- modeled after the Leadership Leadership Lakes Region very well wind up in a neighborhood filled with kids would like to recognize those ers to become involved. NH Program, is designed to is currently accepting appli- that is further than 2,500 feet from a school or play- community leaders who have The 2009 award will be pre- educate and inform area in- cations for the 2009-10 pro- ground. What good is the ordinance going to do for the made their communities bet- sented at the New Hampshire dividuals about numerous is- gram year. Anyone interest- kids in that neighborhood? ter places to live. Nomina- Charitable Foundation sues at work in the Lakes Re- ed in learning more about the Though sex offender ordinances were considered re- tions are being requested for Lakes Region Annual Cele- gion and to foster a climate of organization may contact cently in Sanbornton, Meredith and Moultonboro, candidates who have helped bration on Oct. 7 at the Belk- greater volunteerism among Leadership Lakes Region at 2 these towns decided that the potential for litigation was move forward an important nap Mill in Laconia. In addi- its graduates. The program Airport Road in Gilford or by too great and smartly nixed the idea. If Tilton and community project; in- tion to being recognized, the consists of seminar days cov- calling the office at 524-6791 Northfield want to do what’s best for their towns, they’ll creased the sense of connec- winner will receive a $500 ering the history/culture, or 630-4477, or email revoke their ordinances before they wind up in court. tion and belonging in their grant to the charity of health/social issues, politics, info@leadershiplakesre- Meanwhile, it’s up to parents to be vigilant in watching communities; exemplify the his/her choice. You can economy and educational op- gion.org. their kids and to teach them what to do if they’re ap- qualities of vision and col- download more information portunities in the Lakes Re- proached by a stranger. laboration and have demon- and a nomination form at gion and concludes with an Send us your Prestige Plus Program celebrates 20 years

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Night Dance Studio of Laco- COURTESY PHOTO nia. Many prizes were won The Lakes Region Big Band plays during the Prestige Plus Program celebration. throughout the evening, in- Established May 6, 2004 cluding five $1,000 Prestige banks in NH to offer this kind watched it grow to over 5,600 The Prestige Plus pro- Published every Thursday at Plus travel vouchers. of program.” members. gram has received national 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 The bank’s highly suc- Mark Primeau, LSB presi- She stated, “Fifty percent and statewide recognition Telephone: (603) 279-4516 cessful Prestige Plus pro- dent added, “We are very of our members have taken throughout the past 20 years. Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 gram began in 1989. proud of the success of Pres- advantage of the travel bene- Drouin and the Prestige Plus Fax: (603) 279-3331 Retired bank president tige Plus under Valerie fits. In the past 20 years, we program were featured in Rich Piatt, Publisher Carroll Stafford, who initiat- Drouin’s leadership. Over 20 have offered 240 day trips and Bank Travel Magazine, a na- Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor ed the program, stated, “La- years she has built a large events around New England tional magazine designed as Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor conia Savings Bank wanted and loyal following that has and 40 overnight extended a learning tool for Bank Trav- Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant to offer their mature market rewarded hundreds of mem- trips throughout the U.S. and el Managers from around the Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager an innovative package to in- bers with memories and the world. Prestige Plus country. Additionally, Email: [email protected] clude financial benefits and friendships that will last a members also enjoy free sem- Drouin received statewide Classifieds: [email protected] travel-related services. This lifetime.” inars on topics such as in- recognition when Governor Circulation figures available on request. type of program was rela- Valerie Drouin, senior vesting, estate planning, Lynch presented her with the Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. tively new to the banking in- vice president, has managed travel health, and comput- 2008 New Hampshire Travel USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., dustry, and Laconia Savings the Prestige Plus Program er/internet use and many fi- Council Special Recognition Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Bank was one of the first since its inception, and has nancial benefits. ” award. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. AUGUST 13, 2009 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Kids are going wild over summer vacation

BY DONNA RHODES journals and even sculpt. [email protected] Other weeks are centered on LACONIA — When it birding, gardening and two comes to outdoor fun in the weeks of basic survival summer, WildQuest Vaca- training. tion Camp, a summer pro- "Survivor is a really popu- gram run by Prescott Farm lar week," said Dunham, "so Environmental Education we decided to add a second Center in Laconia, is the week this year.We changed it place to be. Just ask any of up a bit on week two so those the campers attending this who want to come both year's weekly sessions. weeks won't repeat all of the Eight-year-old Troy Gal- same things the from the first lagher is enjoying his third session." year at Wildquest and he is In Survivor Camp, held excited to be back. over the past two weeks, the "It's just a lot of fun," he children learned to read a said. "Mostly the games - compass, identify edible they're really a lot of fun and plants, build shelters and then there are activities in much more. As they partici- the morning and afternoon, pate in the activities, the too." campers are actually learn- Games like Ant Raiders (a ing how to not only use their nature-based version of Cap- new skills but how to be cre- ture the Flag) and Seek and ative in improvising for sur- Say,played out in the big ram- vival. Every Wednesday at bling barn the camp uses as camp there is a "Quest" chal- headquarters, are especially lenge. The boys and girls are popular. given clues to follow to a spe- "We could make a whole cific site on the property. 'Seek and Say' week for camp Once there, a challenge must I think," Sarah Dunham, pro- be completed before they can gram naturalist, laughed. read the next clue and move "The kids just love it. They'd on. play it all day if they could." "One of the challenges Dunham and Program Di- this week was to assemble rector Kathy Duffy run nine their Survival Kits," Dun- weeks of themed activities ham said. "From there the for children, including four next challenge might be weeks of adventures for pre- 'Imagine you're hiking and school and kindergarten- get a broken arm. What PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES aged boys and girls. would you do?" Then they Jack and Emma Schumacher of Laconia show their card proving they had found Echinacea in the gardens at the Prescott Center's WildQuest Camp. "We have half-day Pre- had to rig up a sling from Each plant they located had a second card tucked beneath explain the edible or medicinal uses of plants found in the great outdoors. K/LIT (Leaders In Training) what they have in their packs programs where the younger before they go to the next over, not just the Lakes Re- ones come and learn about challenge." gion, to attend. the outdoors," Dunham said. A treasure awaits at the "We get a lot of kids who "Some 13- and 14-year-olds end of each Quest. Some- have grandparents who live join us in the LIT program to times it's a treat like ice here," Dunham explained. help out with the little kids cream, sometimes it's a whis- "So while they're visiting in the morning and then stay tle, stickers or a magnet. they'll come to camp for a in the afternoon to help set "We try to come up with couple of weeks. One year we up activities for the next day some kind of a small prize even had a family from Ger- while they're learning to be for finishing the Quest," she many who signed their chil- counselors, too." continued. "It makes it fun dren up while they were Insect Adventures, Life in for them." here." the Forest, Down on the Fun is a common theme Ta'Tyana Jammer was Farm and Water, Water when speaking with the one such camper who came Everywhere start these "Tad- campers but they admit to all the way from Plano, poles" on the path to outdoor having learned a lot, too. Cal- Texas. This is her second education in an entertaining lie Hickley of Gilmanton summer at WildQuest and fashion. The program is de- said going outside and learn- she said she was having a veloped to broaden their ing about nature was great, great time. horizons and increase their especially discovering what "This camp is great! I just interest in the natural world. she could eat in the wild. love being out in the woods. Five other alternating "Lemongrass tastes really It's all city in Plano so this is weeks of the summer are good," she said. "I would have fun. And there's lots of frogs- filled with all types of ad- walked right by it and not I love frogs." ventures for kids from 6 to 12 known you could eat it be- Counselors are familiar years of age. One week is set cause it looks like clover.But, faces to some of the campers. aside for those who are more it's good - as long as you don't Karen Bassett is a teacher artistically inclined to paint eat too much of it." from Pleasant St. School in nature scenes, keep nature Campers come from all Laconia while some may come from Pittsfield and PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Holding onto a Plantain, Joey Voidon of Gilford and Alex Goodine of Laconia were able to read that Plantain nearby school districts. Stu- has many uses such as a remedy for insect bites, bruises, sprains and poison ivy. Both were attending dents at Gilford, Belmont IntraNexus to sponsor WildQuest Camp's Survivor Week at the Prescott Center Environmental Education Center. and Gilmanton Elementary Schools also recognize Dun- LRGH Golf Classic ham and Duffy as regular The final week of visitors to their classrooms Wildquest Vacation Camp LAKES REGION — In- program in the community," for environmental education will be held Aug. 17-21 for the traNexus, Inc. recently explained IntraNexus CEO programs. Prescott Farm al- older kids and Aug. 24-28 for signed-on as a $5,000 Gold Rick O’Pry. so hosts field trips, maple the Pre-K/LIT group. 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in Season 5 of “Top Chef,” a show that puts cooking on a combat level close to Monday Night Football. Author Michael Pollan heralds Julia Child for demonstrating that people can have a lot of fun in the kitchen while creating really good food, but he says things have changed. Julia Child made most everything from scratch, while cooks in to- day’s homes are using more and more prepared ingredi- ents and even ready-to-heat- and-eat major components of John Harrigan the meal. “The rise of Julia Child as The Sunday edition of the a figure of cultural conse- New York Times is a real quence – along with Alice treat for me. I read the Times Walters and Mario Batali every day, as I do the Union and Martha Stewart and Leader and the St. Johns- Emeril Lagasse and whoever bury (Vt.) Caledonian- is crowned the next Food Net- Record, and of course as work star – has, paradoxical- many weeklies as I can get ly, coincided with the rise of my hands on, principally the fast food, home-meal re- Coös County Democrat, the placements and the decline Berlin Reporter,the Littleton and fall of everyday home JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO Courier and of course our cooking,” he wrote. Once in a while, if I’ve got a fire going anyway, I cook supper on this old logging camp stove in my shop. That’s a Number Ten Griswold up top. own paper in Colebrook, the Today,the author says, the News and Sentinel. average American spends a Queen-type cooking and bak- from her mother,Ruth Dress- ity, administered various just two birds. Do your best But the Sunday Times is mere 27 minutes a day on ing cabinet in the dining er, a Berlin girl who, believe spices, and then sewed the to hit them in the head. Try, the icing on the cake, and my food preparation (and anoth- room), mashed potato and me, was some kind of cook. belly-flaps together. One as well, to pick a wild apple goal is to read every part of it er four minutes to clean up). steamed green beans. I don’t My mother was no slouch more slathering of lemony or two during the day’s out- I’m interested in, which is I tried to put this in per- do desserts, mainly because herself. butter and a roll through the ing. plenty. It’s a good thing I’m spective with our lifestyle. I don’t like desserts, the stel- One day I came home with flour, and the fish was ready Season the birds with an early riser,usually up and We live on a farm, but we lar exceptions being a good a 27-inch lake trout I’d caught for the oven. thyme and sage. Make up a running by 4 or 4:30, when both have jobs off it, and apple pie and, of course, through the ice at Big Dia- We all sat down to the sight little stuffing of dried bread, the house is quiet and there there is not exactly a lot of strawberry shortcake, and mond Pond. She already had of a big fish steaming from a diced onion and diced apple are no distractions except for leisure time, which is one of don’t be skimping on the supper prepared, but quickly big platter in the middle of and pack it as tightly as you the two cats and the dog, vy- the reasons I’m up at 4 in the strawberries. wrapped the main course the table. We had never seen can into the body cavities. ing for attention. Once in a morning. These days, when we go to (meatloaf, again) and put it such a thing. Since I had Place each bird on its back on while, particularly on a Still, we have a big freezer a church or grange supper, aside. “Gimme that fish,” she brought home supper, I a square of tinfoil. Set a big chilly morning, I’ll cook up a downstairs full of locally where the food is done in the said, and snatched it away to carved. pat of butter atop the dress- big breakfast – bacon, raised pork and beef and veg- old ways and is still as won- rinse in the sink. The big flakes of fish ing, and seal the foil package. sausage, fried potatoes, etables, some ours, some derful as you remember it The fish, of course, was al- rolled right off the bone. To Bake this at 350 for 45 min- scrambled eggs, toast or bought, but they’re basic in- from childhood, conversa- ready cleaned. I never this day it remains the best utes to an hour (depending muffins – marking where I gredients nonetheless. We tion inevitably turns to the brought fish home without fish I’ve ever tasted. I barely on the size of the bird) and was in this or that article so have a cabinet full of spices future. As the old cooks - cleaning them first, usually remember the carrots and serve it up with wild rice and I can resume reading after and a kitchen with abundant women and men - are lost to at water’s edge. She made a rice. a veggie, and you think what I’ve turned the bacon. shelf space and a slab of mar- the ages, who will put on little bowl of thick sauce of The other one is mine. It I always think when it’s there I was about finished up ble for cutting and baking. such meals? As a society, we lemon and butter, brushed it goes like this: before me, “Supper fit for a with my reading last week- Five cast-iron frypans hang are slowly but steadily los- on the fish, and set it aside. Go out and get four par- king.” end when a title in the New behind the gas range, and ing basic cooking skills as we She made up a quick batch of tridges, which some people York Times Magazine caught every cooking implement succumb to the tyranny of stuffing, which some people call grouse. This may take a (John Harrigan’s address: my eye. It was about the rise you could think of is within the clock, the relative cheap- call dressing, and packed it little while. If you don’t in- Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576. in numbers and popularity reach. ness and convenience of into the lake trout’s body cav- tend to feed two people, get E-mail: [email protected]>) of televised cooking shows, I do most of the house- ready-made meals and in- and about statistics showing hold’s cooking, mainly be- gredients, and a host of oth- that while people continue to cause I love it and relish the er things that demand (or be fascinated by cooking and challenge of cleaning up as I just lure) our attention. MVSB announces winners of the love to eat different and un- go. This is the way the guys I think the decline all usual food, the number of in our hunting and fishing started with TV, which did Americans actually cooking gang have always cooked in not appear in our household Sutherland Memorial Scholarship at home is slowly and steady camp, so we naturally tend until 1960, when I turned 13. LAKES REGION — teerism and by active partic- declining. (most of us) to do the same of And I think that the World Meredith Village Savings ipation in community life. at Champlain College As an example of TV cook- home. And camps were War II generation is the last Bank is pleased to announce Each year the James D. Alicia Turner from Inter- ing shows’ popularity the ar- where I first learned to cook, repository of cooking as it this year’s winners of the Sutherland Memorial Schol- Lakes High School, daughter ticle cited The Food Network, many moons and camps ago. pretty much always was, and James D. Sutherland Memo- arship is awarded to students of Donna and John Turner which now reaches 100 mil- That Sunday I made a note that many of their children rial Scholarship. This schol- who have demonstrated both of Meredith, will be attend- lion households and has in the article’s margin after and grandchildren and arship is given annually to academic ability and a com- ing Plymouth State Univer- more viewers than any of the wiping down the counter af- great-grandchildren have graduating seniors in each of mitment to the community sity news channels. And it’s not ter supper. I’d served salad, grown up not knowing how the high schools in which through volunteer efforts Amanda Mills from Laco- just the middle-aged and eld- baked boneless chicken to cook. MVSB has an office. and participation in school nia High School, daughter of erly watching. The author thighs (seasoned and then Two particular meals James D. Sutherland, activities. Michael and Kathy Mills of said his 16-year-old son could bag-shaken with flour from spring up in my mind’s eye president of MVSB for 14 This year’s scholarship re- Laconia will be studying quickly tell him the winner my wife’s big Kitchen- whenever the subject of years prior to his untimely cipients include: business at Champlain Col- cooking comes up. death in 1996, is remembered Alexandria Phillips from lege My mother was a World for his commitment to both Prospect Mountain High Kaitlin Scannell of Gil- Going On Now War II bride, a Littleton girl the Lakes Region and to edu- School, daughter of Kelly ford High School, daughter who married her Lisbon cation. He strongly believed Fan and Michael Phillips of of Dianne and John Scannell th Annual sweetheart. 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There are so Jim Colby was written into father for not taking me to many more people now, but I the pages of a novel, the book see the new ship when it first still know everyone!” he said would offer a long and fasci- set sail,” he said. “It was too laughing. nating read. tall to fit under the bridge at He does indeed seem to Generations upon genera- the Weirs, so my father and a know everyone in town. tions of the Colby family large number of men jumped Stand with him in front of have resided in Gilford dat- onto the deck of the boat so the Gilford Village Store, and ing back to 1740 when the that it sat lower in the water. there are sure to be lots of family’s first farmhouse was I just wish I could have wit- waves and shouts exchanged built. As fate would have it, nessed that!” between him and passers-by. the house was demolished in He spent his formative “Everyone is busy these a blaze and another was built years on the farms of a rural days,” he said. “But we were on Old Lake Shore Road in Gilford and like so many oth- just as busy back then, too, 1815. Colby is the ninth gen- er young men in town, helped and our survival depended eration living there, a prop- keep the town’s farms run- on it because we had to grow erty that is home to the ning. our own food and grow the state’s biggest California “When I got a little older, food needed to keep the farm Poplar tree. my family’s farm was no animals going through the “My grandfather, who longer a working farm, so I winter, too. We never said to had his own milk route, ran worked for people through- each other that we were too the family farm on 300 acres out town, such as Harry busy to help out. If someone here,” said Colby as he told Bean. As a member of Fu- called for help, we would the history of his home. “My ture Farmers of America, I drop what we were doing or mother,who was 91 when she worked on the farm of say that we’d be over as soon passed away, was born and Arthur Weeks, and I kept a as we finished what we were died in the same room in this diary of the summer I spent working on at the time. We house. I find that to be an working on his farm.” knew that we could then al- amazing thing.” Once out of school, he be- ways call if we needed help There are many amazing came a member of the Air and help would be there for stories that Colby can tell of Force and enjoyed a 20-year us. It was a good way to live.” his family’s involvement in career with the military in Having had a career with local history.There is almost which he saw many parts of the military he could have no aspect of the town’s his- the world. He can still fit in- chosen to settle anywhere in tory that family members to his original uniform and the world, but Gilford is the haven’t been involved with uses it as a way to control his only place for him. in some way. weight. If his uniform be- “Yes, I’ve been to a lot of Old Home Day holds some gins to get a little snug, he places in the world, but Gil- of his earliest memories cuts back on his eating until ford is where my roots are, growing up as a young boy in it fits more comfortably.That and this is my home,” he town. He has been a partici- way,he can wear it each year said. pant in the parade for as long as he marches in the town’s Gilford’s Thompson- as he can recall. Memorial Day parade. Ames Historical Society wel- “I can remember when I Now a father to two daugh- comes stories of local histo- was very young being in the ters and one step-daughter, ry. The Society may be con- Old Home Day parade with he has the advantage of be- tacted via e-mail at COURTESY PHOTO my grandmother. Both of us ing able to look into his fam- www.thomames@metro- Jim Colby of Gilford, wearing his Air Force uniform, pays his respects to his fallen comrades during the were riding in a horse-drawn ily’s past as well as see into cast.net. Be sure to check Memorial Day services at Pine Grove Cemetery. Colby, the ninth generation of his family to live in Gilford, sulky. When I was older, and the future through the eyes their Web site for upcoming marches each year in the Old Home Day and Memorial Day parades. I was on the cross-country of not only his children and programs and events at team in high school, I won but his three grandchildren. www.gilfordhistoricalsoci- the road race that was held “I do miss the old-time Gil- ety.org. during Old Home Day. It has always been a fun day,” he said. Fun in the Colby family wasn’t reserved just for Old Home Day. 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Sept 4 A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Culture AUGUST 13, 2009 BRINGING UP BEN AND BABY Meghan Siegler / [email protected] ● A little slice of happiness on a hot summer day

There’s nothing like a vis- We got in line behind a few worth the fleeting moment of the ice cream lady came, he it from the ice cream truck to other people, and I pointed happiness on a hot summer opened the freezer for his af- make a pretty good summer out the myriad ice cream day? I have no idea how ter-dinner treat and started day even better. bars with character heads, much it cost to get ice cream looking for the “new kind of When I was a kid, the ice like Spider Man and Dora back then, when money popsicle” that he’d had the cream truck rolled around the Explorer, then noticed grew out of my parents’ night before. I guess he liked several times a summer, and with horror a few $4 items. I pockets, but at least if my the flavor, or the fact that it the telltale music would lure couldn’t even tell you what mom cringed every time she was bigger than the ones we me and my brother and the they were, because I saw the heard the ice cream truck buy at the grocery store, be- neighborhood kids to its price and immediately tried coming down the street, she cause it looked pretty freez- doors after begging our par- to direct Ben’s eyes toward was kind enough to feign ex- er burnt and slimy to me. ents for their extra change. less expensive indulgences. citement. Anyway, I explained that So after years of never even Seriously, we’re in a reces- And I’ll do the same for those special popsicles only seeing an ice cream truck, let sion and these people are my kids. A visit from the ice come from the ice cream alone getting a frozen treat charging $4 for ice cream on cream truck is a summer rite truck, so we’d have to stick from one, it’s no surprise a stick? of passage, one that took far with our boring old popsicles that when I heard the faint To my delight, Ben chose too long for Ben to experi- until next time. He was ap- jingling of music from our the absolute cheapest treat (I ence. I can’t wait for the peased but clearly will be kitchen last week, I grabbed didn’t even have to persuade truck to come back again so ready to sprint down the the kids and ran down the him), a cotton-candy fla- I can see Ben’s reaction; it driveway at the first sound of driveway to see if there was, vored popsicle for $1.50. I our freezer without her ever about spending $4, which was strange that this time I the ice cream truck. And I’ll in fact, an ice cream truck on contemplated getting one for knowing the difference. For made me wonder: 20 years was way more excited to make sure to keep some cash its way. And there it was, a Eisley, but I just couldn’t Ben, I was buying the expe- ago when my parents were hear the ice cream truck on hand to pay for that little sweet sight to behold. bring myself to spend an- rience, and $1.50 wasn’t too the ones scrambling for than he was. But I know he’s slice of happiness on a hot Ben and Eisley have nev- other $1.50 when I could give high a price to pay for it. I’m change, was the cost of a vis- anxiously awaiting the next summer day. er seen an ice cream truck her a 20-cent popsicle from not sure I could say the same it from the ice cream truck visit, because the night after before, which is a sad com- mentary on the status of ice cream trucks today.Ben had no idea what the music was United Way seeks projects for Day of Caring all about, and he was still skeptical as he approached LACONIA — Scores of to assist at local agencies, do- cate we will have an abun- Heart gymnasium, followed more about United Way and the truck with his hands cov- volunteers and community ing tasks such as painting, dance of volunteers ready by volunteers assisting at the services provided by ering his ears. members in the Lakes Re- cleaning, landscaping and and willing to help local non- project locations throughout caregiving partners and “It’s too loud!” he said. gion will join United Ways planting flowers to complet- profit organizations. I en- the region. Volunteers, along nonprofit organizations.” “But that truck is filled across the country in the an- ing mailing projects and as- courage nonprofits in Belk- with agency and nonprofit Co-Chair Pam Paquette of with ice cream,” I replied. nual Day of Caring. This sisting at local day cares. Lo- nap, southern Carroll and representatives, will share Public Service of NH added, Hmm. I could see the year’s event offers local agen- cal businesses donate food eastern Grafton Counties to how the day’s activities posi- “Many employees, including wheels churning. Maybe the cies and nonprofits a way to for volunteers and materials contact us if they would like tively impacted the commu- myself, often develop new noise (which he’ll now rec- engage volunteers to get proj- needed to complete some to take advantage of this vol- nity and everyone involved friendships with volunteers ognize as a prelude of good ects done that otherwise projects. unteer service opportunity. at a gathering at Patrick’s from other organizations. things to come) was worth would not happen. According to LRUW Cam- “Volunteers are not just Pub in Gilford. They realize in a hands-on enduring for a lick of ice Lakes Region United Way paign Chair Judi Taggart, wearing a LIVE UNITED t- “When our employees do- way that everyone can make cream. is mobilizing over 150 people “Early planning efforts indi- shirt, they are living it nate their time and talent to a difference in advancing the through their action and in- improve their local commu- common good. Living Unit- volvement in tackling proj- nities,” said Day of Caring ed means being part of the ects at many locations. They Co-Chair Cindy Hemeon- change.” are opening their hearts and Plessner of Meredith Village Our community joins peo- lending their muscle on Day Savings Bank, “they are re- ple all across the country of Caring.” minded of important lessons who are taking action dur- Day of Caring begins on about stewardship, leader- ing September, demonstrat- Sept. 18 with a light break- ship, teamwork and social re- ing how they LIVE UNIT- fast at Laconia’s Sacred sponsibility. They also learn ED™ by giving, advocating and volunteering in the ar- Main Street eas of education, income and healthy communities. Lakes WINE GROTTO Region United Way’s mis- sion is to the advance the common good through IMPORTED & DOMESTIC FINE WINES thoughtful and sustainable Dave social investment. 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MEADOWS (Continued from Page A1)

The proposed Meadows ows land has changed since dents be aware of these con- project has faced conflict the application process be- cerns. This is public infor- since this January, when gan, and that the wetlands mation and the bulk of peo- DES set new requirements may not be drained properly ple in the town of Gilford are for permit applications that or efficiently. concerned about the Mead- are more complicated and ex- Along with DES, Conser- ows,” said Goodhue. tensive than those in 2008. vation Committee chair Chair of the Board of Se- The School Board submitted John Goodhue feels that the lectmen Gus Benavides said its application days before Standard Drudge and Fill ap- that the selectmen are not the change, yet they must fol- plication has not been re- against the use for the Mead- low the new rules of 2009. sponded to in full effort or de- ows project whatsoever, but In May, the MAC received tail. they feel it is their job to be contingent approval of the “Obviously the applica- on the lookout for the envi- application for the Alter- tion is incomplete. There is ronment. ation of Terrain Permit, yet not enough information to go “My children play on the the Conservation Committee ahead. They had 60 days to field. As a resident and a par- feared this permit would not put it out and they didn’t. ent, I approve of what the PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER be effective in making sure Our concern is reiterated in MAC is trying to do,” Bena- Rotary member Ron Egan votes for his favorites ribs. the MAC met the commit- those three pages (of DES’s vides said. “In a second tee’s environmental con- response). We have grave stance as a selectman, I am RIBFEST (Continued from Page A1) cerns. Concerns include the concerns over the Meadows trying to make sure the en- assumption that the Mead- and it is time Gilford resi- vironmental impact is as lit- decided to have a girls’ week- help with their advertise- “Our members asked for a tle as possible. The concern end out. ments. It’s our fifth year and lot of donations from the CEMETERIES (Continued from Page A1) is that the terrain is altered. “We’re making a weekend it’s probably the busiest even community and local busi- Where will the water go, in- of it,” Glancy said as the though last year’s weather nesses. Even in the bad econ- Overall, Chitty said the the trees without ruining the to Lake Winnipesaukee or friends finished off their was great. Hopefully it will omy, some businesses really trustees wanted to build stones. It would be nice if we neighbor’s yards?” ribs and sweet potato fries be even bigger next year,” stepped up,” said Sherman. more awareness of these had a local tree company for The hydrology test re- from T-Bones and Weir’s said Sherman. Gilford Rotary plans to cemeteries in hopes the pub- the trees at Weeks cemetery quired by DES will take a Smoke, shack which they The Rock’n Ribfest is hand-out proceeds to local lic will lend a helping hand. too. Volunteers are always while, yet it is necessary to deemed to be the best. growing every year, not only charities in need of funds or She said some residents have welcome to help,” said Chit- see where the water is going, Fried dough, raffles, beer because of great weather,but perhaps taking on proposed already stepped forward to ty. said Benavides. tents, jewelry stands, sun- because of the help of fellow projects to help the commu- help, such as the DPW direc- The trustees said that they Within the last few weeks, glass huts, rock-climbing Rotary members who have nity,as well as expanding the tor. are doing the best they can to the Board of Selectmen and walls, and Gunstock’s taken it upon themselves to Rock’n Ribfest for next year, “Sheldon Morgan knows preserve and restore the the Conservation Commit- panoramic lift bordered the venture out into the commu- with more music and more a lot about cemeteries and town cemeteries, as well as tee have filed an appeal with main event. Car show win- nity and ask for any type of ribs. helped us with a pile of make the public aware of the a town attorney regarding ners were also announced donation, said Sherman. brush. When he’s working on poor conditions cemeteries the use of the Meadows and during the event, for Ca- the roads, he’ll pick up such as Weeks are in. The foresee the project being maros, Corvettes, and more around the cemeteries. Peo- trustees plan to observe drawn out because of this fancy cars. ple are slowly coming forth more of the 20 or so cemeter- process. Rotary member Jim Sher- and giving us a hand,” said ies by the next few meetings, Clarification requests man said he’d only had one Chitty. although the five private made by DES as a result of rib from Wiggie’s so far and The trustees observed cemeteries are not in their the MAC’s response to the would rather let the guests during their meeting last hands. Standard Dredge and Fill ap- pick. Thursday that the trees on The Gilford cemeteries plication include questions Sherman mainly wanted Liberty Hill must be re- the trustees are in charge of and concerns over topics to acknowledge other major moved because they are include, Ames, Bean, such as wetland delin- sponsors as well for making growing into and over Buzzell, Carr, Collins, Davis, eations, inconsistent delin- the fifth annual Ribfest pos- stones, ruining some of Flanders, Grant, Hoyt, eations and wetland bound- sible. them, said Chitty. James, Lamprey, Liberty aries, groundwater monitor- “Laconia Savings Bank “Some big trees are grow- Hill, McCoy,Pest House, Pine ing wells and under drain has always been a major ing in the middle of the ceme- Grove, Robinson, Weeks, and systems, adequate hydrolo- sponsor. They’re important tery and over the stones. It’s Wilkinson. gy and hydrology parame- to us. Laconia is our primary a careful process to remove ters, vegetation parameters, sponsor but we also have the

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BAYLESS (Continued from Page A1) farmer’s markets in the col- were, such as the beggar in was also thankful to be on orful Cape Verde Islands, a his photo. Bayless also found the warm coast of Africa beggar and elephants in Sri a place named Malta in the during the ice storm last De- Lanka, the Taj Mahal Hotel Mediterranean, where cember, although he plans to in India (which was blown Arabs once almost took over, travel to Antarctica for up), a water buffalo in Tan- which would have changed Christmas this year. zania, and a woman selling history and a part of the Bayless has visited hun- goat cheese at a market in world, said Bayless. dreds of countries and taken Alexandria, Egypt. Bayless said he has been thousands of pictures, yet Bayless has a story or a to many smaller, rarely visit- some of his favorite pictures, country’s history linked to ed countries, yet some of his the ones he uses as Christ- every photo, such as his trip best memories lie with pho- mas cards or wallpaper for to Sri Lanka, where he sat in tos like the Louvre in France his computer, are the pic- the front of a train in 95 de- and the polar bear signs in tures of his backyard and the gree humidity just to get a Longyearbyen in Norway, New England area, includ- good picture, or the way he where travelers required ri- ing snowmobiling, Bike felt when he realized how fles if they wished to walk Week, and the mist that destitute post-war citizens outdoors. Bayless said he comes off of the lakes in the early morning. PHOTOS BY CHARLES BAYLESS A snapshot of boats caught in the fog.

A shot of the desert and a camel in Dubai.

Alesund, Norway.

COACH (Continued from Page A1) ommended. Kurt Weber also sity of New Hampshire, will didates. ready well under way with spoke highly of him. I know serve as interim coach, “Brewer is just taking their pre-season practices, my son heard the news and meaning he may not coach over for the season. I’m not doing drills and conditioning thought it was great. The for more than the 2009 sea- sure exactly where he stands in their summer sessions kids know him,” said Weeks. son, Weeks said. She said the or what will happen when with Brewer. Brewer, a former football hiring process took just one they do a further search. Oth- According to Weeks, the player himself at Laconia week, and Brewer was cho- er interested candidates may same process used to find High School and the Univer- sen from several other can- apply, but Brewer may also Brewer will be used to find a be a good pick for the long- new guidance counselor to run,” said Weeks. “Football replace Dubois in that capac- Total • Now Accepting season already started and ity. Total New Patients • Most appointments we really did need to be effi- “The plan is just to do it on EyeEye Care. Care. scheduled within 2 cient (with the hiring an interim basis. Other than weeks process).” that there are no plans,” said The football team is al- Weeks. Complete Eye Exams, Phaco-Small Incision, Cataract Surgery, Diseases of the Eye, Laser Surgery, Intraocular Lens Implant, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, LASIK: Refractive Surgery EYE PHYSICIAN & SURGEON P.K. SHETTY, M.D. Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology 524-8020 744-3000 We accept all major credit cards Village West II 65 Summer St. We Accept Assignment On Gilford, NH Bristol, NH Medicare Claims VisitVisit Our Our Web Wed Site: Site: www.pkshetty.com www.pkshetty.com Providing Over 30 Years Experience & Quality Care in the Lakes Region AUGUST 13, 2009 Regional THE GILFORD STEAMER A11 Senators promote Travel Promotion Act

BY SARAH SCHMIDT and meals taxes every year, [email protected] and about $132 million of MEREDITH — Democrat- that amount comes from out- ic Senators Jeanne Shaheen of-state visitors. and Amy Klobuchar came to “I remember being sur- Meredith this week to pro- prised that there was no pro- mote the Travel Promotion motion, that we never had Act, a bill they said would de- anyone to do international velop programs aimed at in- marketing,” said Shaheen. creasing international “International tourists stay tourism in the United States. longer, spend more than the Shaheen said that the (domestic) tourist, and go Travel Promotion Act would back to their home country create a public-private part- with a positive view of the nership to promote tourism United States. We will see in the United States, espe- help for all 50 states as part of cially among international the bill.” travelers. The Act establish- Klobuchar said that part es the Corporation for Trav- of the bill would deal with el Promotion, a non-profit making it easier to get visas corporation, governed by an done sooner, “so that they 11-member board of direc- don’t go to France instead.” tors appointed by the Secre- She noted that she had been tary of Commerce. The Act surprised to learn that New would also create an Office of Hampshire marketed to Travel Promotion to create Canadian visitors. programs to increase the Shaheen said that there number of international vis- would be an assessment of itors. Klobuchar, a Senator $10 per visa, with a cap of from Minnesota, oversees $100 million, and that Cana- the Senate Subcommittee re- dians would be exempt from sponsible for tourism. this increase. Klobuchar said Since tourism is New that with an increase in fees PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Amy Klobuchar promote the Travel Promotion Act on the shore of Meredith Bay. Hampshire’s second-biggest for the visas, the offices that industry, employing 67,000 issued them could afford to people, Shaheen said that the hire more staff, shortening ate floor in the next legisla- members of the public and ber of the bill’s original spon- all spoke in support of the Act was important to the the wait time for visa ap- tive session, and has already some of the local tourism sors did not vote for it in the bill. state’s future. After the ter- proval. been passed by the House. leaders in attendance to con- end, she attributed their ac- “As a captain and co-own- rorist attacks on Sept. 11, If the act was not signed “For the first time, we’d be tact local legislators and ask tions to amendments that er of the M/S Mount Wash- 2001, she said the country into law, Klobuchar said she promoting our country in- them to support the bill. Sha- other legislators were at- ington, I’ve learned how im- had seen a marked decrease believed the country would ternationally, like France,” heen said that President tempting to tack onto it. portant tourism is to the in the number of interna- lose another 27,000 tourism- said Klobuchar. “People are Barack Obama was willing Lori Harnois of the Inter- area,” said Morash. “I also tional tourists coming to the related jobs in the next year. booking later, not planning to sign the bill when it is slat- national Marketing Office in thank the senators for their United States. The state col- The Act, she said, is the first ahead like they used to.” ed to come up in September. the New Hampshire Division support of the American Re- lects $212 million in rooms bill slotted to go on the Sen- Both senators encouraged While she noted that a num- of Travel and Tourism, Amy covery and Reinvestment Landers, Lakes Region Asso- Act, which allowed us to in- ciation Executive Director, vest in clean diesel technolo- and Jim Morash of the M/S gy,allowing us to replace the Gunstock summer construction in high gear Mount Washington and engines for the first time board director of the LRA, since 1946.” It doesn’t seem possible years ago. Snowmaking will ments made in the plant and with longer trails at a higher but the ski season is just over be added to the popular on the mountain will allow elevation,” said Bill Quigley, 100 days out, and Gunstock’s SideArm and Out of Sight them to get it on the moun- director of marketing and New construction schedule of a trails on Pistol, along with tain in the right weather con- sales. “Although our longest Ourr iisiitt ! V siitte ! new lift, new trails and dou- new fan guns for the Park. ditions in half the time. lift line on the mountain last Web bling of the snowmaking sys- “Our goal is to have 80 per- In addition to the snow- year was only 13 minutes on tem kicks into high gear over cent of the mountain open making improvements, Gun- the busiest weekend, this Mon - Thurs GOLF Fri, Sat, Sun the next few weeks. the day after Christmas,” stock is also expanding the will virtually eliminate lines $ SPECIALS $ “At this point everything said Goddard. “With good Gunshy complex to improve and get people sliding in- 49pp 59pp is on site and under con- weather in November, we the experience of the begin- stead of standing in line.” Til Noon 18 Holes, struction,” said General could have the entire Pistol ner skier. Gunstock has over Gunstock believes that if Cart & Til 2pm Manager Greg Goddard. complex open in early De- 2,400 kids a week enrolled in just half the skiers that are $ Greens $ “During the next three weeks cember.” an outreach program and the part of their outreach pro- 41pp Fees 49pp it will really begin to take The new technology being Gunshy double chair has gram continue in the sport $ Noon-3pm $ 2-3pm 39pp shape.” installed is more earth con- some of the mountains and bring a family into it 10 36pp Gunstock is installing scious and energy efficient, longest lift lines. The new to 15 years down the road, 3pm-Close 3pm-Close 9 Hole over four miles of new pipe and the fan guns on Blunder- fixed grip quad will run over they are creating 10,0000 new Rates Also that will increase coverage smoke Park will allow Gun- 1,200 feet to increase the ca- skiers a year. Imagine what Coupon Required • Call for Tee Times • Valid Thru 8/13-8/20, 2009 on the mountain to 90 per- stock to get up and running pacity by three times. the industry could do if cent of the terrain. Addi- faster than ever while using “The ski industry has a every ski area had the same TEE TIMES 539-7733 tionally, the plans in the less electricity. Gunstock challenge to get new people focus; we would be talking Join Us Friday & Saturday Night snowmaking plant will more converts between 90 and 110 into the sport, this area will about new ski areas, not a de- 5-9pm - River’s Edge BBQ Call 539-2901 for Info than double the snowmaking million gallons of water a give our beginners a fantas- clining market. 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BIDDEFORD, Maine — Annee Roberge Pinette. She Mrs. Gosselin served on Diocesan volunteer. and Friends of Community Jocelyn M. Gosselin, 74, of attended Biddeford schools St. Joseph Church Parish She was a youth advisor Action (The Food Pantry) in Biddeford died Sunday and graduated from the for- Council for a number of for the Catholic Youth Or- Biddeford. morning Aug. 9, 2009 at the mer St. Andre’s High School years. She worked on the ganization receiving the She very much enjoyed Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Biddeford. Family Life & Social Justice State Award “For God & playing games with her in Scarborough after a long On Nov. 28, 1957 she mar- Committees, taught CCD Youth” from the Diocese of family and she brought joy, illness. She was born in Bid- ried Robert R. Gosselin in (Catholic Christian Doc- Portland. She volunteered laughter & conviviality deford on June 13, 1935 a St. Andre’s Church, Bidde- trine), Marriage Prepara- for Meals on Wheels in Bid- wherever she went. daughter of William and ford. tion courses and was also a deford-Saco & O.O. Beach She was predeceased by

brothers, Roland, Leopold and Normand Pinette. Surviving are her hus- band of 51 years of Bidde- ford; sons Robert R. Gos- selin II and his wife Cathy of Raymond, Maine; Guy J. Gosselin and his wife Leslie of Biddeford; daughters Anne M. Girard and her husband Roger of Rowley, Mass.; Patrice A. Hampson and her husband Jon of Pe- terborough, Louise C. Ja- gusch of Laconia, and Su- san E. Rocray and her hus- band Brian of Waterboro; brothers Charles Pinette of Scarborough and Donald Pinette of Biddeford; sis- ters Marcelle Kennedy of Glen Burnie, Md., and Re- Jeanne Regan of Berlin, Conn.; 12 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours were Aug. 11, 2009 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christ- ian Burial was celebrated Aug. 12, 2009 at St. Joseph Church of the Good Shep- herd Parish in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford at the convenience of the fam- ily. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial donations may be made to Friends of Community Action (The Food Pantry), 49 Cedar Ave., O.O. Beach, ME 04064 or the The Gos- nell Hospice House, Hos- pice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Master Chorale auditions scheduled LAKES REGION — The New Hampshire Master Chorale is currently holding auditions for the upcoming seventh season. Auditions are open for all vocal parts; male voices are particularly needed. Singers should have a high level of musicianship and training. Please prepare one solo piece (aria or art song in any language) which best displays the voice. Singers will be asked to vo- calize and sight sing in addi- tion to performing several basic tonal and memory ex- ercises. The New Hampshire Mas- ter Chorale is a non profit or- ganization. This select chamber choir is dedicated to excellence in the art of choral music performance. Rehearsals are held Sunday evenings in Concord. To schedule an audition, call the Director of Music Dr. Dan Perkins at 728-8184 For more information about the New Hampshire Master Chorale please visit our Web site www.nhmaster- chorale.org.

Put it on! AUGUST 13, 2009 Parks and Recreation THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 Gilford Parks and Recreation News BY HERB GREENE DIRECTOR Old Home Day Committee Accepting Parade Senior Moment-um Applications Pirates Cove Mini Golf The Gilford Old Home Day Trip Committee is currently ac- The Gilford Parks and cepting Old Home Day Pa- Recreation Department is rade Applications. These sponsoring a Senior Mo- forms are available at the Gil- ment-um trip to Pirates Cove ford Public Library, the Gil- in Winnisquam to play mini ford Village Store, the Gilford golf on Monday,Aug. 24. Par- Community Church, both ticipants will meet at the Gil- Laconia Savings Bank loca- ford Town Hall at 1 p.m. be- tions in Gilford, Meredith fore departing for Pirates Village Savings Bank Gilford Cove. Following mini golf, Branch, Franklin Savings participants will head to the Bank Gilford Branch, TD Rock Salt Creamery for ice Banknorth Gilford Branch, cream. Cost to be deter- the Gilford Town Hall and mined. All Participants are Recreation Department Of- asked to RSVP by Friday, fice. Aug. 21. For more information, For more information or please contact the Gilford to RSVP, please contact the Parks and Recreation De- Gilford Parks and Recreation partment at 527-4722. Dept. at 527-4722.

COURTESY PHOTO Check, please A $1,250 check is given from the Aaron T. Francoeur Scholarship Foundation Inc. to the Nathan J. Babcock Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc. The money was raised during the 16th Annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament. This $1,250 will be awarded as scholar- ships to Gilford students and will be given in Nathan’s memory. Additional award recipients were presented with scholarships in Aaron’s mem- ory awards night this past spring. Left to right are: Francoeur/Babcock Tournament Committee Members Parks and Recreation Director Herb Greene, Jim Babcock, Kim Francoeur and Thom Francoeur.

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Before American Idol con- years, after his experience at PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER testant Chris Sligh took the the Christian music festival Denis Childs has his eye on the finish line, despite all the mud. stage at the Congregational Soulfest in 2007. Church of Laconia last Sat- Sligh, known for his hu- urday night, Gilford High mor, his big curly hair, and a School junior Tyler Emond big personality, was one of opened the show with his six finalists on the sixth sea- own set of Christian music. son of “American Idol.” He Emond is a member of the said he considers himself a Congregational Church’s musician who is Christian, Music Committee and has more so than a Christian mu- played guitar for five years. sician. Sligh recently wrote a song for the country band Rascal Flatts, “Here Comes Goodbye,” and has his own album on the way, “Running PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER Back To You.” Tyler Emond opens for American Emond started off the Idol contestant Chris Sligh. show playing his acoustic guitar for the crowd with For his final song, “Amaz- Christian influenced songs ing Grace,” Edmond encour- he wrote himself. He also aged the crowd to sing with played other performers’ him. songs, which he found to re- “Everyone in the audience flect his own beliefs, such as should know this song. The “Your Love is Extravagant” last verse was written 100 PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER and “Amazing Grace.” Most years after the song was writ- Childs and Manganaro cross the finish line in exhaustion. of Emond’s songs had to do ten, but they’re good with love, friendship, and (lyrics),” said Edmond. Matarazza of “The Dumb- they switch again at the next proceeds go to Breath New sharing the same beliefs with Congregational Church bells” and first for the female- obstacle. Last year the first- Hampshire, which raises others. Pastor Rev. Warren Bouton female team race were “The place team made 36 minutes, awareness and money for “I wrote my next song introduced Chris Sligh and Slowski’s,” Amy Quinlan and the longest, a little over treatment of lung diseases from deep down in my heart. described him as “genuinely and Maura Eisenhood. an hour,”said Hartman, who and illnesses such as child- It’s about giving yourself to original with a bit of edgy hu- Mud Hog Race Director explained that just about hood asthma, said Hartmen. Christ, which is what I did mor and rock solid faith.” Matt Hartmen explained that anyone can join the race and Back Bay Bikes, Sam

PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER three years ago,” Emond said Sligh came on stage with the “obstacles” could be a full its competitive fun. Adams, and T-bones, sponsor Chris Sligh sings his soul out on before playing one of his assortment of items, from The Mud Hog team makes and donate to the Mud Hog stage. originals. SEE IDOL PAGE B2 Slip n’ Slides, to crabwalks, homemade awards for the Race and its cause. to high-knee tires at each winners, which Hartman If spectators are feeling partner-exchange course. said the participants enjoy motivated after watching “Each team runs the and prefer over trophies. loved ones get splashed with whole course. One starts on Gunstock also provides a well-deserved cool mud after the bike and gets ahead, and scavenger hunt for children the race, Childs recommend- one starts on foot. Then one prior to the event to make ed that they join the race next partner drops the bike and them feel included, said Hart- year too. starts the obstacle course as man. the runner catches up, and The Mud Hog Trail Race

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BY LAUREN TINER Neil Giraldo, belted out fa- taste. [email protected] vorite songs like “Hit Me “Blondie and Pat Benatar Deborah Harry, a bleach with your Best Shot,” “Love were big way back when I blond pop icon of the 1970s is a Battlefield,” and “Shad- was in high school. It makes and lead singer of her band ows of the Night.” As though you feel good to see them still Blondie, and feisty ‘80s rock she were still 20 years old, Be- playing. Blondie was good, I star Pat Benatar came to- natar filled the pavilion with remember when her songs gether last week at Meadow- her familiar voice that fans came out,” said Michele brook to prove that female waited hours to hear. Robertson who was most ex- rock musicians can put on a Jackie Wallace and Va- cited to hear Benatar’s song, high-voltage show. lerie Hopper, 19, from the “Hell is for Children.” In keeping with the girl- Weirs, were part of the Kayleigh Robertson said power theme, The Donnas youngest generation at the she was excited to see The kicked off the concert. The concert but sported black leg- Donnas, considering they band formed in junior high gings, torn over-the-shoulder were popular when she was and hassix albums under its shirts, and leopard print. in high school. belt, article features in Wallace, who received her Deborah Horne, a die- Rolling Stone, and inter- tickets as a birthday present, hard Benatar fan and her views with SNL and Letter- explained she wasn’t quite friend Jamie Nix from Au- men. Band members ran on born in the ‘80s but still en- gusta, Maine, drove three stage with their vintage tees joyed the music. hours to see the concert. and skinny jeans, rocking “We’re into older music. Horne said she bought the out on their guitars and get- We’ve liked Blondie since we tickets because they landed ting the crowd pumped up for were in high school. I go to on her birthday, and she Blondie. school for cosmetology and I couldn’t miss the opportuni- Debbie Harry stayed true always listen to Blondie ty to treat herself, consider- to her nickname, sporting when I’m working,” said Wal- ing this would be her first long, blond hair and a white lace. Blondie concert. skimpy outfit she revealed The girls said they were “This will be my 10th Pat mid-performance to the sur- especially excited for The Benatar concert. I’ve been a prise and approval of the Donnas, considering they’re fan for 26 years. I’ve dragged crowd. Blondie, originally from their own generation. all my kids and friends to the from New York with an infa- “We love The Donnas’ concerts. I like a little bit of mous punk rock style, was in- song, ‘Take it Off.’ I really her old stuff and a little bit ducted into the Rock and Roll like the band Garbage,” said of the new stuff. I do listen to Hall of Fame for their suc- Wallace, who explained her her new albums. A few songs cess in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Har- taste for The Donnas and oth- off of each album are my fa- ry wowed the crowd with her er female lead rock bands vorites,” said Horne. COURTESY PHOTO Marilyn Monroe imperson- stemmed from her love for Nix said she grew up in Pat Benatar ation, decked out with pearls, Garbage, a band that the ‘80s and was most excit- red lipstick, and a fan for emerged in the ‘90s. ed to hear “The Tide is High” added effect. Kayleigh Robertson, her by Blondie. IDOL (Continued from Page B1) Four-time Grammy win- mother Michele Robertson Linda Defabrizio and her ner and MTV icon Pat Be- and their friend,Sue Waldon daughter Angela Defabrizio his guitar, making the crowd pointing out some cultural lot of fun. Normally,in a con- natar, alongside her hus- also came from different gen- decided to use the concert as laugh from the moment he differences. “I notice you cert we’ve got a light show band, pianist and guitarist, erations but shared the same a bonding experience. Linda appeared, admitting he was guys don’t say ‘ya’ll’ and and we are rocking out. But said she has been a fan of not used to being so far up there’s no food or gas off when it’s just me with the both entertainers for almost north, considering he is from every exit like in the South.” acoustic guitar it’s like story 30 years, and her daughter is Nashville, Tenn. Sligh made some more time with Chris. This is just now a new fan who loves oth- “I’ve never been this far conversation with the crowd a point for us to get to know er female performers like up in New Hampshire. It’s as he adjusted his guitar and each other. You’ll be excited Madonna as well. been absolutely gorgeous up warned them of his lack of to buy my CD, then I’ll be in “I have been a fan since here. I seriously need to take focus, and lack of the usual the car with you too,” joked the ‘70s. I love both but I can’t a vacation up here. I won’t rock band behind him. Sligh. wait for Blondie. ‘The Tide is come during the winter “It’s good to be with you After playing his first High,’ ‘Rapture,’ ‘Call Me,’ I though,” he said before guys, we’re going to have a song, “Crowded Night,” like all of her songs,” said Sligh claimed to have ADD, Linda Defabrizio. admitting that he was think- ing of how beautiful the church was as he was singing. 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Sailing Association students Six of the 4/20 sailboats, sailed against one another in which can hold up to two peo- two classes, one for the larg- ple, entered the race, and sev- er 4/20 sailboats and one for en opties, which are one-per- the smaller sailboats called son only, participated. “opties.” As soon as a loud “The age range is from 8 whistle blew and echoed to 16 for sailing classes, but throughout the bay to signal opties are size based. The the beginning of the race, ea- maximum weight for them ger sailing students put their is 130 pounds,” said Stowe. PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER solid week of training to use LWSA director and Gil- Instructors RJ Darabant and Alex Stowe cruise on a speedboat during the race. in the water. ford Middle School physical Road race to benefit GNA and youth center An annual Gilford tradi- and for many, many years Gunstock Nordic Associa- England Nordic Ski Associa- tion that began 32 years ago sponsored and organized tion is a non-profit organiza- tion. The organization oper- will once take place this year both races. Gunstock Nordic tion dedicated to the promo- ates from their new competi- PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER with the running of the Old is now the official sponsor, tion of Nordic skiing and just tion center located at Gun- Morgan Himmer and Nick Gilbert sail like the wind. Home Day 5K Road Race on but Bob and his son, Pat, re- recently received the presti- stock Mountain Resort in Saturday,Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. in main involved in helping gious “Club of the Year Gilford. education teacher Anthony race, Sperazzo monitored the Gilford Village. The 10th An- make this a successful Award” in 2009 from the New Sperazzo explained that the sailboats working as a nual Free Kids’ Fun Race will fundraiser for us. Also, this LWSA has hosted the “annu- “chase” on a powerboat in or- take place at 4 p.m. year, a portion of the pro- al” regatta for a second year der to guide new and return- Gunstock Nordic Associa- ceeds will go to the Gilford after taking a year off in ing sailors throughout the tion is the proud sponsor of Youth Center. I have been hopes to expand the race for racing courses, similar to a this event with proceeds working with the Gilford next year and bring in more bike or car leading a from the race being donated Community Church and sailing associations to in- marathon, said Stowe. to Gunstock Nordic and the their youth center – I really crease the size and populari- “We (LWSA) have never new Gilford Youth Center. believe in what they are do- ty of the event. hosted our own annual race Also sponsoring the event ing for the youth in our “We are getting more kids before. We are trying to get are: Beans & Greens Farm- area.” to sail locally on the lake. We more kids into sailing,” said stand, Patrick’s Pub & Badamshin said that due want to get more schools in- Stowe. Eatery,Gilford Home Center, to the popularity of the race, volved in the sailing race The LWSA and its stu- Dr. Michael Tovell, Laconia pre-registration is recom- COURTESY PHOTO next year,” said Sperazzo. dents do participate in nu- Savings Bank, and Piche’s mended; however, partici- Fergus Cullen, Gilford native and annual participant in the Gilford Old Along with the sailing in- merous regattas hosted by Ski & Sports Shops. pants can register on race Home Day 5K Road Race, crosses the finish line during last year’s race. structors, Sperazzo helped other related associations Igor Badamshin, coach day at the Gilford bandstand. The 32nd running of this traditional event will be held during Gilford Old launch the student’s boats throughout the summer. with Gunstock Nordic, had Registration forms are avail- Home Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. before the race. During the this to say about local resi- able at Beans and Greens dent Bob Bolduc, creator of Farmstand, Piche’s Ski & the races: “The 5K Road Race Sports Shop, and Bolduc and the Kids’ Fun Race are Park, all located in Gilford, two great family events. Bob as well as at www.gunstoc- Bolduc came up with the idea knordic.com. KNOW SOMEONE NOT GETTING THE STEAMER?

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WOLFEBORO: Charming and very affordable 3BR, WOLFEBORO: Impeccably maintained large home PRICED TO SELL! WINNI ISLAND LOT! Spectacular lake and moun- 3 Bedroom Ossipee home close to Route 16 for tain views from this nicely wooded Rattlesnake Island 2 bath antique Cape, located close to town and has in Birch Hill Estate, 55+ community. Home has new MERRYMEETING LAKE… MERRYMEETING LAKE… commuting has central a/c and new hot water by oil lot. Phone and electric available, quick access from a 1st floor master bedroom, 2 second floor bed- carpet, flooring, roof, window treatments, appli- AT IT'S FINEST! This is a three bedroom contem- rare find, 225 feet of secluded waterfront. This 3 porary home with fantastic views of the lake and heat furnace, private back yard. Turnkey! two mainland marinas or association lot! rooms, 1.5 baths, sun porch, detached garage and ance, skirting and paint, lovely landscaping, level bedroom cottage with great 3 season porch, is mountains.Lots of glass, cathedral ceiling, large $100,000 $185,000 ready to move into, completely furnished, dock & master suite, living room, walk-out family room and great rental history. What a deal only lot and in move-in condition. mooring, includes a canoe. Just bring the family forced hot water heat. Dock and mooring and 120' 99,000 $465,000 $ $74,000 and bathing suits!.. MLS#2731871 of Southwesterly waterfront is a plus. A back lot is included. Four Season Enjoyment can be yours! MLS#2720326

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LOW TAXES FOR 2 LOTS! WOW REDUCED AGAIN! Clean & neat 2 bedroom Two Mirror Lake water access lots to be sold as one, home with large 2 car garage on its own 1+ acre lot! totaling 3 acres, in a beautiful area of fine homes. A secluded setting but close to Route 25 & 16 for Access to 377 Acre Tuftonboro lake! commuting. Fully furnished! MERRYMEETING LAKE…Year Round living at WOLFEBORO: Embassy Estate, a premier neigh- TUFTONBORO: Unique offering! 2BR/1BA yr rnd Check out wolfeboro bay at: www.wolfeborocam.com Merrymeeting Lake is yours from this fine home. borhood close to town & public beach, gorgeous Mirror Lake waterfront cottage, 1/2 acre lot Lots of room for family and guests. Anderson win- MERRYMEETING LAKE…Looking for a shallow, dows, vellux sky lights, two baths, stone fireplace in sandy beach on Crystal Clear Merrymeeting Lake? 4BR, Colonial, family room w/vaulted ceiling, fire- $299,000. 2BR/1BA Mirror Lake waterfront cottage living room. Large deck overlooking the waterfront. Look no further! Properties like this don't come up place & sliders to rear deck, dining room w/French on 1.25 acres, 2 lots of record. $329,000. Cottage Boat dock and large attached garage for vehicles everyday! Completely renovated, for year round liv- and other toys. Paved driveway and a garden area. ing, everything is brand new!Must be seen to be doors to a great sun room, attached garage & so with 3 additional lots $429,000. Unbuidable wf lot MLS#2785440 appreciated. Fully furnished, just bring the bathing much more. $525,000 and back lot for just $129,000 suits and kids! MLS#2777276

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MERRYMEETING LAKE…What a find on Pristine CHALK POND…Beautiful waterfront home on Chalk Merrymeeting. 2 bedroom cottage with fantastic Pond. Completely renovated open concept living screened porch the length of the cottage for your with views of the pond. Maple floors throughout, enjoyment on those warm summer evenings, play gas fireplace, central air, stainless steel appliances cards, eat dinner, or just relax bug free. 20 ft. strip including commercial range. 2nd bedroom used for across the street with new dock and stairs in a quiet office has a Murphy Bed for easy conversion to location. This property must be seen to be appreci- guest room. Too many ammenities to note. A must ated MLS# 2726109 see! $299,000 MLS#2782354 CALL US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE!!

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