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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Timberman Triathlon brings out world class athletes to Gilford BY DANIELLE DELISLE “You have to try different [email protected] things and figure out what Two thousand athletes gives you the best results. swarmed Gilford last week- Learn to listen to your body end to participate in the and what it is telling you.” Timberman Triathlon, Other questions ranged which drew the biggest pro- from specific physical train- fessional field the event has ing advice to how to get over ever seen. mental blocks and prepar- “We have attracted an ing to race. One audience amazing field of the best member wanted to know triathletes around,” said an- how they could get the most nouncer Adam Reiser. out of their training if they Professionals came from don’t have a lot of time. all over the world to race in Chrissy Wellington, the cur- the Timberman event, rent 2007 Ironman champi- which is now a qualifier for on, said that she pictures the 70.3 miles Ironman something pleasant and championships in Florida. calming in her mind to help The race is a half-iron man, get over the worst pain. which is a 1.2 mile swim, fol- “This is just a really fun lowed by a 56 mile bike ride race,” said Simon Lessing, PHOTO AND CAPTION COURTESY OF GILFORD YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION and then a 13.2 mile run for Olympian and former Iron- The Gilford Youth Baseball Association 12 and Under All-Star team capped off a great season with a tournament championship in the Pittsfield a total of 70.3 miles. The pro- man champion, when asked Invitational Tournament. The team avenged a loss to a strong Barrington team from the State Tournament to beat Barrington for the championship. fessionals were on hand to why he decided to race the This capped a 5-1 tournament record. Combined with the 10 and under all star team’s overall 10-7 tournament record, the Gilford “boys of sum- answer questions from less Timberman. “It is really mer” had the most successful year in league history. experienced athletes at a beautiful here and the or- special conference held on ganizers really treat the ath- Saturday before the race. letes well. It’s a great atmos- “Training is a very indi- phere.” Town appraiser reports market at a ‘standstill’ vidual thing,” said Karen Other athletes were in- Smyers, a seven-time USA terested in what sort of BY DANIELLE DELISLE market as a whole is very years. The numbers go from frequently get less than their Triathlon National Champi- equipment was best and [email protected] complicated right now due to 266, 266, 273 then show a dras- true assessed value price, on who also won the Hawaii The outlook is not very the economy, and that with tic decline to 177 between Ju- which then competes with Ironman Chamionship. Timberman, Page A10 bright on the state of proper- the two combined factors it is ly 2007 and June 2008. The re- properties being sold under ty values in Gilford, accord- very hard to make any defi- port also indicates that there normal circumstances ing to Will Corcoran, town nite distinctions. is a surge in property sales in “This is not just happen- appraiser, in updating the “Currently there is a back- Gunstock Acres on the Alton ing in the Lakes Region,” Residents voice concerns Board of Selectmen last log of properties on the mar- town line. Corcoran sur- said Corcoran. ‘This pattern week. ket,” wrote Corcoran in his mised that this means more seems to be the same pattern “If someone asked me report to the selectmen, people are choosing to look that is happening around about Shoreline Act at right now how the market is “with 310 publicly advertised for affordable, low-income, the state and even around doing I would have to say that properties for sale in Gilford. manufactured housing due the country.” summer forum annual it has come to a screeching On the other hand, the num- to the decline in the economy. The selectmen have given halt,” said Corcoran. ber of properties being ab- In closing, Corcoran as- Corcoran permission to com- BY DANIELLE DELISLE resident, wanted to know [email protected] Corcoran went on to note sorbed by the market (sold) is sured the selectmen that the plete his assessments and about the grandfathering of that Gilford is a complicated also historically low. Within market was stable. The mar- Corcoran wrote that he in- Concerns about the new- an existing building. If a market to assess with the va- the last 12 months only 177 ket had simply slowed and he tends to place all properties ly-updated and enacted building is grandfathered riety of properties that Gil- properties have been sold un- predicted it would most like- at 95 percent of full market Shoreline Protection Act and is then destroyed does ford houses within its bor- der arm’s-length terms.” ly continue to slow in the vale as of April 1, 2008. He en- and crowded docks high- the building have to be re- ders. Gilford has waterfront, Corcoran visualized this near future. Foreclosed prop- couraged anyone with ques- lighted the annual summer built by the new laws or is island, commercial, residen- by producing a graph that erties will be on the rise and tions to contact his office at town forum this year. it still grandfathered? tial and industrial proper- showed the sale of properties when these properties are 527-4704. The annual summer “Those laws are still a lit- ties. Corcoran added that the in Gilford over the last three put back on the market, they town forum allows season- tle vague on that,” said Cor- al residents an opportunity coran. to learn about the latest de- A resident spoke up and velopments in Gilford, said that due to her recent Gilford officially has a brand new public library! voice concerns, and ask experience with the grand- questions of the depart- fathered aspect of the zon- BY DANIELLE DELISLE ment managers. All three ing ordinances, she would [email protected] selectmen were present and like the Board of Selectmen Gilford finally has a new the department heads each to consider re-writing the library after 20 months of gave a brief update on their laws to protect those with preparation, construction department status; the fu- grandfathered buildings. and moving. The new build- ture plans of each depart- She also asked the select- ing was christened this past ment and a recap of men to decide each case on Tuesday with a ribbon-cut- events from the previous an individual basis until ting ceremony. year. The floor was then the law is clarified. State “This is such a great opened to questions from Senator Kathleen Sgambati thing,” said Kate Hamel, the audience. stood and said that the sen- President of the Friends of Most of the residents ate had been looking at that Gilford Library, deep emo- raised concerns about the very issue and it was very tion in her voice. “I am so Shoreline Protection Act complex, but they were still very happy right now.” PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE and what it means to the is- ironing out the details. Dick and Betty persons cut the ribbon to open the brand new Gilford Public Library on Aug. 19. The library is The library held an offi- land residents. The new “There are a lot of grey dedicated to the Person for their generous three million dollars donation to the project. cial ribbon cutting ceremo- law pushes back the dis- areas and situations that ny on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9 spoke about all the hard work donors to the project Dick a lot to even convince them tance a building has to be need to be considered,” said a.m. and the whole town was that had gone into the project and Betty Persons. to come today.” from the shore. The law is Sgambati. invited to see the new library and especially the generosity “They are very humble The crowd convinced the meant to protect a disap- The residents were also for the first time. Hamel of the two major private people,” said Hamel. “It took couple to come forward and pearing ecosystem and ero- concerned about the be applauded for the three sion of the shorelines that crowds at the Glendale INDEX million dollars they donated are available in New Hamp- Docks and the Island Resi- Volume 5 • Number 34 to build the new library.The shire. dent Association worked Entertainment...... B1-B3, B6 Almanac...... A2 couple received a watercolor “It is hard to tell at this with the Gilford Police De- 24 Pages in 2 Section Police Log...... A2 Local News...... A3 of the new building and we point how it will affect partment to make sure an © asked to cut the ribbon while property values,” said Will officer would be there Editorial...... A4 Notebook ...... A8 2008, Salmon Press, LLC. Call us at (603) 279-4516 Corcoran, town assessor. Classifieds ...... B4-5 History...... 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603-581-7133 WWW.BELKNAPHYUNDAI.COM A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC AUGUST 21, 2008 Five Good Budget forecasts still murky for Gilford BY DANIELLE DELISLE “We may be able to have weather caused the salt budg- we would be $50,000 over Q UESTIONS [email protected] these to the Budget Commit- et to be exhausted. Paying out budget?” asked Selectman The Board of Selectmen tee two weeks early,” said benefits for former employ- Kevin Hayes. began the first steps towards Connie Grant, chairman of ees and legal fees associated “That’s right,” replied 1. What is the most popular Girl preparing for budget season the Board of Selectmen. ‘We with Liberty Hill and other Ruggles, “but I don’t think Scout cookie? with a report from Finance will have to see how it goes.” litigation has contributed to we will use all of that extra 2. For whom was Louisiana named? Director Geoff Ruggles. Ruggles wrote in his report the tight budget, which re- honestly.” 3. What is a gerontocracy? “The only real request that that revenues are lagging quires Gilford to pay close at- Ruggles said that there 4. Tuscan, Ionic, Doric, Corinthian: the Budget Committee had from last year, but they are tention to where the money is were other places that they which is the most elaborate col- was asking if they could get still close to the estimates. flowing. would be saving. One exam- umn? the budget a week earlier,” This is mainly due to interest “The good news is that ple is Personnel Benefits, 5. Roughly,what is the population of said Ruggles. rates decreasing rapidly in there are some areas where which is running under budg- Canada? Ruggles has already given the last year. The biggest we are saving,” said Ruggles. et. He felt that the savings by the worksheets to the depart- question mark for Gilford is Most notable is the $300,000 the Public Works Department ment managers so that they the revenue from state. The that the Public Works De- is a good precaution, though can begin compiling their town’s share of the Room and partment has set aside that the town will probably still be budgets in order to present Meals Tax has not been set yet will not be touched. This able to come in under budget. them to the selectmen. The se- and could be below what is an- saved money can be used by The schedule was announced ?Five good answers lectmen decided to put ticipated. the town to pay for unantici- for the budget season, which

together two long days of The town has definitely pated expenses during the indicates the Budget Com-

ly bachelor President bachelor ly reviewing the budget to had unforeseen expenditures year. Ruggles predicted that mittee hopes to see the budg-

James Buchanan, not Martin Van Buren, was our on- our was Buren, Van Martin not Buchanan, James expedite the process. this year. The heavy winter with this money the town et by Oct. 16. As per last year,

yteedry .Crnha,5 bu 3mlin Note: million, 33 About 5. Corinthian, 4. elderly, the by would have $250,000 left over the committee will be meet- 1. Mint, 2. Louis XIV of France, 3. A government ruled government A 3. France, of XIV Louis 2. Mint, 1. at the end of the fiscal year. ing on Tuesdays and Thurs- Workshop features “So, without that money days. Weather Report pools and ponds Free family movie night TILTON — Looking for Family Night Out at the Date High Temp. Low Temp. Prec. GILFORD — The Belk- of man-made garden pools something to do as a family Movies on Saturday,Aug. 23, nap County Conservation for landscaping as well as on a summer Saturday at dusk. The movie featured 6/01 62 57 0.19 District will host a Pond larger ponds for agriculture evening? Why not take them that evening will be 8/12 73 58 0.16” rain Workshop on Aug. 25 at or wildlife. Pre-registration out for a Movie in the Park “Shrek.” Another Family Beans & Greens in Gilford is requested. For more in- on the Tilton Island (across Movie Night to mark on 8/13 80 53 none from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Work- formation please call BCCD from Cumberland Farms)? your calendar will be Sept. 8/14 82 58 none shop speakers will cover in- at 527-5880 or visit Web site Praise Assembly of God 20. For more information stallation and maintenance belknapccd.org Church is sponsoring a Free call 286-3007. 8/15 79 54 none 8/16 81 58 none 8/17 83 55 none Police respond to 183 calls for service 8/18 85 59 none GILFORD POLICE LOG ● Nudd Cabinetry Stephen Patten, 19, of 64 with shoplifting. were reported. juvenile were made. Custom Cabinetry at Wholesale Prices Pleasant Street 1, Franklin, Jeremy A. Luce, 22, of 134 15 calls for an ambulance 2 reports of criminal mis- • Free Computer Design • Installation • Competetive Pricing • Fully Insured was arrested and charged Warwick Street, Methuen, were reported. chief were made. – From Contemporary To Traditional To Shaker – with shoplifting and reckless MA, was arrested and 5 calls for the fire depart- 3 reports of criminal March Rd. Sanbornton, NH 286-3037 conduct. charged with driving while ment were reported. threatening were made. Jacob S. LaBonte, 19, of 43 intoxicated. 2 reports of existing con- 1 investigation was made Upland Drive, was arrested Christopher Moore, 20, of ditions were made. to another department. and charged with criminal 93 Water Street, Danvers, 3 suspicious vehicles were 4 services of paperwork threatening. MA, was arrested and reported. were reported. Clinton A. Mihill, 35, of charged with unlawful pos- 5 suspicious persons were 2 civil matters were re- 1200 Elm Street 214, Man- session of alcohol. reported. ported. chester, was arrested on a 1 possible burglary in 6 lost/found items were re- bench warrant. 28 traffic stops were re- progress was reported. ported. Michael Flack, 39, of 26 ported. 11 alarms were reported. 2 requests to see the com- Chipmunk Circle, was ar- 7 motor vehicle checks 7 calls for motor vehicle plainant were made. rested on a warrant. were reported. assistance were reported. 3 escorts were reported. Nicholas Godbout, 19, of 2 motor vehicle lockouts 11 animal complaints 4 larcenies were reported. 33 Harvard Street, Laconia, were reported. were made. 1 assault was reported. was arrested and charged 14 abandoned vehicles 10 motor vehicle com- 2 master name checks plaints were made. were reported. 3 motor vehicle accidents 3 pistol permits were re- Weddings Parties were reported. ported. 8 domestic disturbances 2 reports of shots fired were reported. were made. 2 reports involving a

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BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] When Dr, Thomas Rock and his wife, Nancy Stone- Rock, were awakened at 2 a.m. on June 15 they had no idea that they would have to face a fatal accident involv- ing people they knew. “Within a couple minutes we realized we knew the girls,” said Stone-Rock. Three women Nicole Shinopules, Erica Blizzard and Stephanie Beaudoin were returning home from pulling a Father’s Day prank when their boat ran aground on Diamond Island where the Rocks have a sum- mer residence. The couple heard the noise and went to investigate. Finding the wreckage of the boat out in the water, they immediately rendered assistance. Stone- Rock made the call to 911 and remained on the line di- recting the emergency crews to the accident scene. Dr. Rock, who is an or- thopedic surgeon at Lakes Region General Hospital, PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE rowed out to the accident The Gilford Fire Department in a ceremony held on August 12 honored Dr. Thomas Rock, right center, and his wife Nancy Stone-Rock, left center. Dr. Rock received the Citizen Life Saving scene to administer first Award and Stone-Rock received a Letter of Appreciation for their roles in saving the lives on two boat accident victims on June 15. Pictured with the couple is Lt. Nick Mercuri, left, and aid. He found that Beaudoin Deputy Chief John Beland, right, who presented the awards. was killed upon impact and then turned his attention to lowed him to accurately as- medics when they arrived. Rock. “They didn’t have to Rock added that it was a this award since we created Blizzard and Shinopules. sess the situation and ren- “I think that is where I spend time assessing, they different experience than it two years ago.” His trauma experience al- der a full report to the para- was the most help,” said could just help those girls.” working in the hospital The recipient of the because he does not get to award has to have been in- see the injuries where they volved in unusual circum- Backpack program aimed at feeding local children occurred. He was impressed stances and their efforts with how the first respon- must have a positive impact NEW HAMPSHIRE — ganizations nationwide the context of today’s eco- tional BackPack program. ders were able to work fast on the outcome. Dr. Rock The New Hampshire Food struggle to meet higher de- nomic landscape – is some- At that same time, Wal-Mart and efficiently in the cold said he was doing what any- Bank will launch a new mands during tough eco- thing that all of our New shared details of its nation- and darkness. one else would do in his sit- “BackPack Program” this nomic times. In fact, recent Hampshire stores want to al Sam’s Club food donation For their efforts, the first uation. Rock also made sure fall aimed at providing studies indicate that the do,” said Steven Restivo, program through which the response team nominated the unconscious victims healthy and nutritious food number of people living at Wal-Mart’s Director of Cor- Club’s stock community the couple for special recog- had their airways clear and to at-risk children through- the margins of hunger has porate Affairs in the North- food banks with unsold nition by the Gilford Fire they did not get into precar- out the state. The program, increased from 35.1 to more east region. “This donation items that are still healthy Department. The depart- ious positions. Without Dr. which will start in Septem- than 35.5 million, including was about doing the right and fit for consumption in- ment approved the nomina- Rock’s assistance, the sur- ber and continue throughout 12.6 million children. thing: providing nutritious cluding meat and baked tion and the couple was vivors could have wandered the ’08-09 school year, was “This program will make food to the children who goods. The retailer is cur- honored in a ceremony on or fallen into the water and made possible via an $80,000 a significant, positive impact need it most.” rently piloting a similar food Aug. 12. drowned in their confused donation from Wal-Mart. in the lives of hundreds of The donation was made bank donation program at Nancy Stone-Rock re- or unconscious states. Each week, children en- children throughout New possible through the Wal- Wal-Mart. Once completed, ceived a Letter of Apprecia- “By all accounts he did rolled in the program will re- Hampshire,” said Melanie Mart Foundation’s new State it is estimated that Wal-Mart tion from the department save their lives,” said Lt. ceive a BackPack that con- Gosselin, Executive Director Giving Program. Through and Sam’s Club stores com- citing that it was “her pres- Nick Mercuri. tains nutritious, kid-friend- of the Food Bank. “In the this program, the Wal-Mart bined will contribute more ence (that) made it possible Dr. Rock maintained that ly food to supplement their midst of these challenging Foundation awards grants at than 70 million pounds of for Dr. Rock to administer it was the first responders weekend family meals as economic times, it is com- the state and regional levels food to America’s hungry emergency care without who were impressive in well as educational materi- forting to know that we can to support unmet needs in each year. Since Wal-Mart having to leave the victims their efforts and saved the als and activities for the count on partners like Wal- four areas of focus: Educa- first began working closely to make the call himself.” Dr. lives of Blizzard and whole family. The food in- Mart to help ensure that tion, Job Skills Training, En- with America’s Second Har- Rock received the Citizens Shinopules. He noted that it cludes a balanced assort- those in New Hampshire vironmental Sustainability vest in 2005, its customers Life Saving Award, which is was easier for him to work ment of proteins, fruits, have what they need when and Health. have provided more than $15 the highest honor the fire de- in the stable environment of vegetables and carbohy- they need it.” In April of this year, million to the non-profit or- partment gives to a civilian. the hospital and admired drates in addition to healthy The New Hampshire Food Wal-Mart announced a $1.5 ganization. These funds are “This is a bit of a historic the crews for working in snacks. The Food Bank esti- Bank, a program of New million donation to Ameri- distributed to food banks moment, said Deputy Chief such adverse conditions mates that the program will Hampshire Catholic Chari- ca’s Second Harvest, includ- across America to help feed John Beland. “This is the every day. reach approximately 1,100 ties, distributes over 4.5 mil- ing $500,000 towards the na- our nation’s hungry. first time we have given out at-risk children throughout lion pounds of donated, sur- the state. plus food to over 350 food Shoreland Protection Act - as of July 1st “Any program that helps pantries, soup kitchens, The Paving Pro’s of the Lakes Region those in need; particularly shelters, day care centers, one that helps provide nutri- senior citizen homes and tious foods to you, is a worth- substance abuse treatment while one,” Manchester centers. 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The Town of Tilton recently opened the door to an al- ways-popular topic of conversation, that being the viabil- ity of a regional fire department, as opposed to a series of smaller,local departments. The Tilton-Northfield Fire De- partment isn’t quite up to the national standards for re- sponse times for incidents, according to an independent analysis, meaning that the Tilton Board of Selectmen will have to take a look at whether it will want to continue par- ticipating in a two-town department to start up its own. In our minds, the idea of a regional department is a dou- ble-edged sword. Proponents for a county-wide fire de- partment say there’s redundancy in every town having a department fully staffed with its own personnel, equip- ment and administration. Check out the dozens of en- gines that respond to a minor fire, they argue, and see a waste of tax dollars in action. A county department would allow for a streamlining of resources and, therefore a sav- ings to all taxpayers. On paper, the argument appears to hold a level of logic, but there are two key obstacles that would have to be figured out. Firstly, even in Belknap County, there’s a significant variance to what towns consider an adequate level of mu- nicipal services. Compare Meredith’s town hall and com- munity center to Sanbornton’s sometime to get the idea. Towns with a significant amount of waterfront have a greater tax pool to pull from, and it is fair to say that the towns with more resources have come to rely on those re- sources. A county-wide department would have to have even coverage throughout all towns; are Laconia, Gilford, and Meredith prepared to foot a disproportionate amount of that bill? Secondly, it’s not entirely clear exactly how much of a savings there would be if departments were centralized. On the surface, you’d assume the largest savings would be in administrative costs, as there wouldn’t be a need for a COURTESY PHOTO dozen or so chiefs in one department. However,to say that all of that excess would immediately translate into sav- The pet of the week: Shadow ings would be foolish. A centralized administration, com- The poster child for the na- the next in her short but life, and frankly the safety of two friends here at the shel- plete with even staffing throughout the county in order to tional statistic, average own- chaotic life, she’s had at least others. She enjoyed eight ter now, but truly needs to be assure even coverage, could end up creating a surprising ership of a dog, just two years three ‘homes’, the last one us- happy months until the home able to unpack that suitcase cost of overhead. People don’t exactly praise large mu- old, Shadow has endured un- ing her for target practice. As was destroyed in a fire. of sad, dejected memories for nicipalities for being cost effective, and the track record believable hardship, and cru- a consequence, loud noises – So, now you are suitably good, lock them in the draw- for bigger governments offer greater challenges for peo- elty, and finally the love of a thunderclaps, anything that appalled by the fate dealt this er once and for all, and find ple to control is fairly established. New Hampshire has a kind person until a horrific mimics gunshot sends her rotund but loveable tan girl, herself instead in the center lower tax burden per resident than a lot of the states “sav- set of events lead him to sur- running in the opposite di- can you promise to give her of a loving, affectionate ing” with strong county police and fire. Could that be be- render her to New Hamp- rection. Enter her guardian the best home possible. She is household with the gift of a cause smaller departments are easier to keep an eye on? shire Humane Society. who took her away from peo- a good girl around cats, real- lifetime commitment. There’s no easy answer. In fact, arguing over the bene- Passed from one home to ple who had no regard for her ly likes other dogs, she has Please visit Shadow today. fits of a strong central government versus empowering smaller governments to make their own decisions is as old as The Constitution. FROM OUR READERS ● However, if Tilton and Northfield are having troubles with a two-town department, it suggests that creating a county government would be harder that it might appear America could be in for at first glance. a ‘Hollywood-style’ president

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LR- Team members complete resident Sally Porter and La- by police and fire depart- CERT members manned one an eight-week training by lo- conia resident David Stamps ments three times to assist post for 36 continuous hours, cal police and fire officials start getting their “ready with weather related emer- allowing only residents to and experts from the Established May 6, 2004 packs” together. The packs gencies both within the enter a dead end street. field. Topics include: Disas- Published every Thursday at have the standard supplies Lakes Region and beyond. Last week, when flash ter Preparedness, CPR, 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 in them (flashlights, extra LR-CERT members were flooding hit the region, First Aid, Incident Com- Telephone: (603) 279-4516 batteries, water,snacks, etc.) activated following the tor- members of the team fought mand Systems, Search and Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 that the American Red Cross nado that tore through a 50- through washed out roads to Rescue, Fire Safety,Disaster Fax: (603) 279-3331 and other emergency pre- mile path through New assist the Laconia Police and Psychology and Safety Rich Piatt, Publisher paredness proponents en- Hampshire. For three days Fire Departments with road Strategies Involved and Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor dorse. However, Porter and immediately following the closures. Terror Attack. Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor Stamps are not preparing to tornado, team members as- Sunday night, when the LR-CERT is a program of Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative flee from the weather, they sisted police, fire and high- Lakes Region was again un- Lakes Region Partnership Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager are preparing to head into it. way department to keep traf- der a Flash Flood warning, for Public Health. For Email: [email protected] They are members of the fic away from closed roads Porter and Stamps, along more information regarding Classifieds: [email protected] Lakes Region Community in Alton so that tree, high- with other members of LR- LR-CERT or training, Circulation figures available on request. Emergency Preparedness way, electric, cable and CERT,had their bags packed please contact Samantha Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Team, a group of residents phone crews could clean up and were ready to respond. Brann, Coordinator of Vol- The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH to who train to support and restore utilities. In the end, flooding was min- unteers at 528-2145 or 03253. Pending periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes and assist local police and The weekend following imal, and the team wasn’t ac- [email protected] or visit to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. fire departments during the tornado, Deerfield acti- tivated. However, being www.LRPPH.org. AUGUST 21, 2008 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Eagle Island on Lake Winni – home to the 'Mentor'

ELIZABETH A. MEAD fireplace made by Herman T-AHS CORRESPONDENT Olsen who did stonework at In the late 1800s, this is- the Gunstock Recreation land earned its name as a Area. He later became Gil- nesting site for the bald ea- ford Police Chief in the gle. Unfortunately, habitat 1930s and 1940s. destruction sent them away The house had five bed- when the island was rooms and two baths as well clearcut around 1900. as the kitchen, informal Much of the island was dining room and a sun- flooded in 1851 by the Lake room. The Wrights added a Village dam, which reduced ten-foot addition to the human living space from northwest side of the sun two or three acres to just room and kitchen and con- under one acre. tinued to modernize the Most likely the first house in the ensuing years. house appeared in the 1890s Sarah Wright was quite a and does appear on a 1906 gardener. She planted U.S.Coast and Geodetic sur- mountain laurels, rhodo- vey map of the lake. In 1916 dendrons, day lilies and the island was purchased tiger lilies and took great by Jack and Sarah Wright care of them during her and held it for 58 years. time on the Island. Wright was a Boston attor- It has been said that 42 ney and one of the financial different varieties of backers of the new Mount shrubs and trees owe their Washington in 1940. Before existence on the island to and after World War II he Sarah. and Jim Irwin promoted There is a workshop with the Power Squadron and a generator and an ice- weekend Weirs Bay speed house that has double insu- boat races. The idea was to lating walls with triple increase the tourist trade, Dutch doors on heavy and teach boating safety hinges. Electricity arrived and etiquette. During the on the island in 1988 dis- winter of 1917-1918 horses placing the generator. Wa- pulled the house on rollers ter was pumped to a storage across the ice to the south- tank in the attic. west side of Pitchwood Is- In 1975 Eagle Island was land. purchased by the Bentons. The current house was An interesting landmark PHOTO BY DICK WALKER Jack’s wedding gift to on the island is called The The Bald Eagle and the Island Sarah and was built in 1918. Mentor. It is a boulder on The blueprints, done by a the southeast side. As you Boston firm, are in a cedar get closer and stand slight- becomes The Mentor’s La- during the 1900s. I’m curi- According to Corning and red squirrels, skunks, chest on the island. The ly to the left of the boulder, dy! This landmark was fea- ous to know if anyone still Benton, numerous birds muskrats, and weasels. living room has a stone the face softens and tured on several postcards has one of these postcards. have been seen on this is- Judging by the small size land, like the Baltimore ori- of this island, I would think ole, blue jay, cedar that these animals could waxwing, chickadee, chip- not have been on the island See the Rowe House make national history ping sparrow, crow, dove, all at the same time! downy woodpecker, flicker, Important to Eagle Is- The Gilford Board of Se- National Register because preservation and architec- preservation for the com- goldfinch, hairy woodpeck- land folks are the Glendale lectmen, the Gilford His- of its significance as a fine tural quality.” munity. This event repre- er, kingbird, myrtle war- docks and parking lots. toric District and Heritage example of the cape struc- Historic Preservation sents the culmination of bler, phoebe, purple finch, Serving as a safe harbor for Commission and the ture. The application to the Consultant, Elizabeth Dur- over ten years of hard work redwing blackbird, robin, boats, a base of operations Thompson-Ames Histori- National Historic Register fee Hengen of Concord and and dedication on the part ruby-throated humming- for guests, and a convenient cal Society are pleased to states that “The Rowe Architectural Historian of many Gilford citizens bird, scarlet tanager, song departure point for trips on announce that the historic House is an excellent rep- David Ruell of Ashland, who are committed to pre- sparrow, tree swallow, and land for pleasure or provi- Rowe House property locat- resentation of the cape, as provided the necessary re- serving Gilford’s unique white-breasted nuthatch. sions. ed in Gilford Village was its form, façade design, and search and analysis for historic character. Along with the birds, the Gilford’s Thompson- listed on the National Reg- treatment of the entrance completion of the applica- Those interested in Bentons encountered rac- Ames Historical Society ister of Historic Places on and the eaves, is typical of tion to the NH Division of learning more about this coons, one dead deer in welcomes comments on, April 30 by the U.S. Depart- the cape style. It is distin- Historical Resources and important piece of Gil- June 1975 and ever since or suggestions for articles. ment of the Interior. A for- guished from the local the National Register of ford’s history are encour- there have not been neither You can e-mail us at mal dedication will take norm in its brick construc- Historic Places. aged to attend the dedica- deer nor moose seen near [email protected] place on Friday, Aug. 22 tion and the number of The Benjamin Rowe tion. Please RSVP to the the island. Ducks have been and visit our web site at gil- from 4-6 p.m. at the Ben- chimneys. The Benjamin House is owned by the Thompson-Ames Histori- observed as well as flying fordhistoricalsociety.org. jamin Rowe House, located Rowe House is one of Gil- Town of Gilford and leased cal Society at: at 88 Belknap Mountain ford’s finest examples of to the Thompson-Ames His- [email protected], Road in Gilford Village. early nineteenth century torical Society,ensuring its or 527-9009. The Benjamin Rowe vernacular architecture, LEWIS AND CLARK House, built circa 1835, was as a characteristic cape eligible to be listed on the notable for its state of HAD NO IDEA ALTON BAY EXCAVATION “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation WHERE THEY WERE GOING. • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells • Foundations 603-520-5341 SAY YOU’RE IN ANOTHER STATE. YOU DO. WASHINGTON FIND IT FASTER. FOR EXAMPLE. YOU WANT YOUR

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BY ALEC O’MEARA progress, Rollins launched and Labor Day celebrations largest, and while held the maximum. and a parade. For more in- SPECIAL FOR SALMON PRESS Old Home Day in 1899 to try to focus municipal spend- a week after the “tradition- Like many celebrations, formation on Gilford’s Old NEW HAMPSHIRE — and breathe life back into ing on the day. al” day, the town is the event will feature field Home Day, contact the Gil- There are certain things farm towns. Former resi- Locally, Gilford’s Old celebrating its 89th celebra- events, road races, band ford Parks and Recreation people in New Hampshire dents, friends and family Home Day is one of the tion, 20 years short of concert, dancing, fireworks Department at 527-4700. do that other states in the were invited back to their union just sort of scratch hometowns for the third their collective heads over. weekend in August. Last Some of them, like the com- weekend marked the 109th mon use of the word consecutive celebration of “wicked,” or a blanket op- Old Home Day, though not position to a sales tax, we all towns in the state still share with a couple other celebrate the day, and there states. Other Granite State is far from a consensus as to quirks, such as an almost when Old Home Day should genetically-predisposed be held. Why the day scat- need to be one of the first tered across the calendar is states to hold a presidential not widely known, but his- primary, we keep all to our- torians suggest that when selves. Old Home Day fits the state economy changed into the latter category. again, and tourism became The funny thing is, the state’s chief industry,it there’s no real clear under- became more valuable to standing as to when the have a series of events holiday is supposed to be through out the summer in- celebrated. stead of one large event. Officially, Old Home Day Goffstown was the first was created in 1899 by then town to hold an Old Home Governor Frank Rollins as Day ceremony in 2008 with an effort to restore the a celebration on June 7. state’s agricultural roots. Some towns, including For much of the 19th centu- Franconia and Bradford ry, New Hampshire was a lumped their celebrations virtually treeless state in with the Fourth of July blanketed by small farms. weekend. In 2007, the Town The Industrial Revolution, of Hooksett waited until however, began a funda- October to hold Old Home mental change in the state’s Day. economy. Suddenly, farm- Other New England ing hilly, rocky, less-than- states do celebrate Old prime land wasn’t such a Home Day,but not to the ex- great plan, and mill cities tent that New Hampshire like Manchester were offer- towns are known to. A num- ing quality jobs. ber of towns forgo large COURTESY PHOTO To try and counteract Memorial Day,July Fourth, The Wells Fargo stagecoach will be arriving in Gilford in time for Old Home Day. A historic element to The Wells Fargo stagecoach is coming The Wells Fargo stage- heritage and values, Wells means – steamship, railroad, Fargo came to own and op- coach, a symbol of the Amer- Fargo's Old West stagecoach and, where the railroads erate the largest stagecoach Old Home Day ican West, is coming to Gil- appeared at nearly 800 ended, by stagecoach. At empire in the world. Since As part of Gilford’s Old farmhouse. All three build- ford. See the Concord Coach events in 2007 and was first Wells Fargo contracted then, Wells Fargo has been Home Day celebration on ings are located along the pa- being pulled by a team of viewed by more than 22 with independent stageline forever linked with the six- Saturday, Aug. 23, Gilford’s rade route. horses in the Gilford’s Old million people. owners. Then, by joining in horse concord Coach charg- Historical Society will be Gilford’s Historical Soci- Home Day Parade on Satur- Since 1852, Wells Fargo the great enterprise of build- ing across the vast plains holding open houses from 9 ety is also entering a float in day, Aug. 23. had rushed customers’ im- ing reliable transcontinen- and high mountains of the a.m. — 2 p.m. at three build- the parade. To celebrate the A symbol of our image, portant business by any tal transportation, Wells west. ings in the center of the vil- Rowe House’s recent listing lage, come and visit before to the National Register of and after the parade. The Historic Places, the theme of Homestead Room, Grange its entry will be “The Home- SAU not moving before school starts Kitchen and Old Store will be stead of Benjamin Rowe.” BY DANIELLE DELISLE and forth from where they the ceiling showed signs of the first year. He also noted open at the 1867 Grange Look and you will see how it [email protected] are currently housed in the buckling from very heavy that many of those who building; as you visit the old ties in with the parade’s Sto- The Gilford School Board elementary school to the file cabinets above them. signed up took all the class- Library for their famous pie rybook theme. met on Aug. 18 to discuss up- town hall to retrieve files Support “lolly” beams were es that were available. The and ice cream, come next Gilford’s Old Home Day coming issues just before and other papers. DeMinico put in place to take the strain program was instituted on a door and visit at the Grange has much to appeal to all: vis- the school year begins, the noted the added difficulty in off of the ceiling and since voluntary status and will be (you might also want to have iting with old friends, enjoy- major point of discussion that the summer is a very then, more beams have been mandatory for some stu- a slice of watermelon). Right ing the parade, the activities centering on the School Ad- busy time for the SAU, with added. Teachers return to dents who are struggling across from the entrance to on the Village Field, visiting ministrative Unit office. applications for grants as school next week to prepare when it resumes next sum- the Village Field, (where the new library,the many ar- “We have talked to an en- well as preparations for the for classes and will find the mer. there are many booths), is eas of interest at the Com- gineer,” said Superinten- new school year and going SAU housed in the counselor The School Board also the 1834 Union Meeting- munity Church, and, last but dent Paul DeMincio. “The through audits. section of the elementary heard reports from the high house; come and browse not least, the opportunity to consensus is that we will not “People tend to think this school. There is no estimate school on the new evalua- among the various areas of visit three of Gilford’s most be moving in until at least is a slow time for us,” said yet on how much repairs tion process for teachers in interest. Right beside the El- historic old buildings that September.” DeMinico. “It is actually a may cost. order to help them improve ementary School is the 1838 are open and free - the DeMinico noted that it very busy time.” The school board also and keep them aware of Benjamin Rowe House, four Grange, Meetinghouse, and was not the optimal solution The SAU moved out of heard from the middle changes in teaching meth- rooms with authentic fur- Rowe House. for the SAU. The SAU is cur- their offices on the bottom school about the first run of ods and requirements. This nishings typical of an early rently having to move back floor of the town hall when their Summer Academy, school will also be continu- which provides students ing a study year to see if the with a means to continue to International Baccalaure- study over the summer.This ate program that was pro- is designed for students who posed last year will be im- are struggling in certain plemented in Gilford. Stu- subjects and those who sim- dents return to school at the ply want to get ahead. Gil- end of August and then reg- ford Middle School Princi- ular School Board meetings pal Jim Kemmerer wrote will follow shortly after that they had 22 kids sign up with the next School Board for the program, which ex- meeting taking place on ceeded his expectations for Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. Winter is Coming! Winterize Boats Shrink Wrap Boats Store Boats & Trailers

Starting at ick-up $ P 499 99 Available Riverbrook Storage Center 1125 Route 25 • P.O. Box 565 • Rumney, NH 03266 603-786-2501 AUGUST 21, 2008 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Gilford’s 5K race – More than just a local competition CAROL LEE ANDERSON “In school, I was on the CORRESPONDENT track and cross-country When local businessman teams,” said Cullen. “We had Bob Bolduc created the Old a really strong program at Home Day 5K Road Race 31 the time, and because of that, years ago, little did he we won three state champi- know the lasting effect it onships. The Old Home Day would have on the lives of its race in 1984 was the first race participants. I ever ran. I’ve participated “I started the race as a in it almost every year since. way to give something to the Now as a coach at Kingswood community,”said Bolduc. “It Regional, I have my kids was a way for families to be come over from Wolfeboro involved in an event, and it and run the race as an annu- became a fundraiser for such al tradition.” organizations as the Gun- Gilford has a long history stock Nordic Association, of being known as a town Laconia Youth Hockey, possessing strong parent-vol- Bolduc Park, and the Boy unteer organizations that ac- Scouts.” tively support the interests This year, the Gunstock of its children. This support Nordic Association has be- played a role in creating the come the official sponsor of energy and concentration COURTESY PHOTO the race, including the Free Cullen applies to his compet- Igor Badamshin, coach with the Gunstock Nordic Association, prepares for a practice run with Macy Rines, Adam Rogan, and Josh Clairmont, as they Fun Kid’s Race, an event itive running and to obtain- train for the Old Home Day 5K Road Race. The race will take place during Gilford’s Old Home Day on Saturday, Aug. 23. added to the competition ing his goals in life. nine years ago. “For me as a child, Gilford The meaning of Old Home had such a strong sense of Day, a day set aside for fami- community which was very ly and friends to come to- nurturing,” Cullen ex- A Meredith celebration with artistic flair gether and reminisce, has plained. “Besides myself, found its way into this race. there are other alumni who MEREDITH — New Eng- The race itself has become are now local coaches; Scott land’s most talented and ac- an event that brings runners Clarke is a coach at Sant complished artists and back to Gilford each year. Bani, and Aaron Hayward is craftsmen will exhibit their Fergus Cullen, who has now a coach in Belmont.” work this weekend in been a competitive distance Cullen will still set aside Meredith at a two-day arts runner since high school and time in his busy, multi- and crafts celebration un- a five-time winner of the 5K faceted schedule to run in the like any other in the Lakes race, recently stopped by Old Home Day 5K Race. For Region. The 29th Annual Piche’s Ski and Sport Shop him, it has become part of Lakes Region Fine Arts and in Gilford to speak of the in- his Old Home Day celebra- Crafts Festival will be held fluence growing up in Gil- tions and traditions. He on Saturday and Sunday on ford has had on the course of knows he can come back the Main Street of Meredith his life. Old Home Day,along home and share in a run with and the upper parking lot of with its race, became part of the people who compete an- Mill Falls Marketplace. Res- that influence. nually in the race. Others idents and visitors are re- For those who follow cur- have also found the same en- minder that the Main Street rent events, Cullen is easily joyment in the competition, and the upper lot of Mill recognized as a familiar face proven by the fact that sever- Falls will be closed to in the political world. He is al generations of local fami- overnight parking both Fri- the Chairman of the NH Re- lies participate in the race day and Saturday and the publican Party as well as a each Old Home Day. Meredith Area Chamber of business owner, and a coach For those interested in be- Commerce in conjunction at Kingswood Regional High coming a participant in this with Meredith Village Sav- School in Wolfeboro. tradition, race applications ings Bank hosts this annual He is proud to have grown are available at Piche’s and event. up being a part of the strong Bolduc Park, both located in The 110 juried artists and community in Gilford, and Gilford. Early registration is craftsmen will present high as a 1990 graduate of Gilford- advised; however, registra- quality merchandise. Fea- Middle High School, he tion on the day of the race tured in the craft category had this to say about sports will take place at the Gilford will be pottery, leather, in Gilford. bandstand. wood products, weaving, COURTESY PHOTO quilting, metal sculpture, A quilter displays her wares at last year’s Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. Grants available for CO monitors jewelry, baskets, dolls, and contemporary rock and roll. to and from the Main Street rain or shine and further in- toys. Art work will include Saturday’s entertainment from both the north and the formation may be obtained NEW HAMPSHIRE — sponders with a new technol- watercolor, oil paintings, will feature Al Gould, Jack- south sides of Route 3. by contacting the Meredith Time is running out for all ogy designed to assess per- pen and ink drawings, pho- ie Lee, and Dave Henderson, Chamber organizers report Area Chamber of Com- first responders in New sonal exposure levels to the tography, and theorem and on Sunday, David that the event will be held merce at 603-279-6121. Hampshire to apply for new potentially deadly gas. The paintings. Several artists Young, technology to assist in car- goal is to equip departments will be demonstrating at the Craig Jester, Ray Porcell bon monoxide-related emer- with a new device capable of booth and face painting will and Joe Droukas will en- gency calls in their commu- quick, non-invasive measure- be available at a booth on tertain the crowd. Paint & nities. The Public Safety ment of carbon monoxide the corner of Main and Several Meredith organi- Quarter Horses Emergency Service Grant levels in a person’s blood Dover Street. zations including the Kiwa- Program is open to all mu- stream. PFFNH’s 50 percent Musical entertainment nis Club, the Snow Streak- ~~~~~~~~~~~ nicipal EMS and Fire De- matching grant program will will take place both days on ers Snowmobile Club, Training, Boarding, partments in New Hamp- help departments purchase the Main Street Stage. Marc American Legion Post #33, Kevin Keyser & Breeding shire interested in obtaining the RAD 57, an easy to use, Elbaum and Christine and the Meredith Masons 111 Lees Mill Rd. a new, state of the art tech- hand-held device that meas- Melanson will perform both will be offering a variety of PO Box 980 Service Available Moultonboro, NH 03254 nology. Facing a sharp in- ures carbon monoxide in the days and will play music culinary delights. Included crease in the number of car- blood. 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All right, those who do not flat object roughly the size that we have around the least as good as at camp. With care about washing dishes North Country Notebook and shape of, well, a cow-flap. table. kids coming and going this is properly can now either take Talk about a culinary item At camp, doing dishes is a often a struggle. Still, they a snooze, or a hike, or repair to me, nasty. Oh, the inside designed to be unclean. It’s demanding task. I heat water try. Often I pull dishes out of to a place where there is not was clean, but the rest---hey, worse than the lining of your from the spring and fill a the line and put them back a television blaring, if there no way was this going to pass digestive tract. Who is going wash tub and wash dishes into the sink. I cannot abide is such a place, or they can muster. to pay attention and get the and put them on newspapers a poorly done dish. read something (now there’s So I set about cleaning the linings of such a thing clean? - usually either the Union One nice thing, among a radical thought). whole shebang, and it was a Right up front, I am not Fe- Leader or the Coös County many,about camp: There will Obviously this is a column challenge. Talk about lix Unger here. I do not own Democrat or the New York never be a food-processor born of a fairly slack time in grooves. And there was that a pair of white gloves, nor do Times, although occasional- there (except for me), and the year (in between mend- spinning propeller thing. I inspect other people’s hous- ly the Caledonian Record--- fold-up plastic dishes are ab- ing fences, bush-hogging and And the top (yuck). es. I’d rather go to camp. and then put some fresh wa- solutely banned, right up getting the wood in) when I The collapsible bowls are, But I do know what is ter into the tub and rinse there (or down there) with can write about something in my book, far the worst. clean and what is not. And I them out and lay them onto a cell phones and watches. mundane. Okay, indulgent. These are bowls that fold in- do want my dishes clean, at towel to dry. (John Harrigan’s address: But to me it is not a mun- to themselves, so that a six- home or at camp - for myself, At home, I insist on rules Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576. dane thing. Just the other inch-deep bowl becomes a and for the wonderful guests and demeanor that are at E-mail: [email protected] day I got back from camp. There had been people there. John Harrigan The dishes had not been done properly. Beach ten-speed food proces- Senior Moment-um at summer cookout This is a given risk when sor and a Tupperware 700- you have several bodies of millimeter bowl. BY HERB GREENE The Gilford Parks and may have some variety. twice a month. This pro- DIRECTOR people who have the rights to Now, with a Number Ten Recreation Department will If you wish to attend the gram is open to residents of camp. After all, they helped frypan you can just make The annual Gilford Old also be hosting coaches meet- End of Summer Cookout, Gilford and the surrounding build it. They are grandfa- sure to put some water into it Home Day celebration will ing for the youth soccer pro- please be sure to RSVP with communities. If you are in- thered. when you’re done cooking, be held on Saturday, Aug. 23. gram on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Parks and Rec Dept. no terested in joining the group The offense in this case and if conditions are really This year’s theme is “A Sto- at 5:30 p.m. in the Gilford later than 1 p.m. on Friday, or would like more informa- was grease in a Number Ten rugged, you can put some salt rybook Town.” The festivi- Town Hall. This meeting will Aug. 29, by calling 527-4722. tion, please contact the Gil- frypan that had not been and vinegar into it, but that’s ties include the Annual Pa- cover the league specific in- The Senior Moment-um ford Parks and Recreation heated and washed. This is a hardly ever needed if you’ve rade at 10a.m. (featuring formation and rules. Sched- program is an active senior Department at 527-4722. double offense. I’ve done my been attentive. bands and many traditional uling and rosters will be dis- adult program that meets best to keep the camp grease- You put the water-filled floats), the Crazy Maze from cussed and equipment can be free and devoid of cooking frypan onto a little heat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., entertainment picked up. Any parent or in- odors. The last thing I want scour it out with a wire by the “Hurdy Gurdy Man” dividual interested in help- Sutherland Scholarship announced is a bear investigating, a tru- brush, oil it, dry it, and hang from 12:30– 4 p.m., band con- ing coach in the youth soccer ly destructive event. it up onto the camp wall. cert, H.S. Boosters Club’s program for children in LAKES REGION — Bren- ty to succeed in their chosen What brought all this to Even a bear will hardly no- Dunking Booth, games for all grades K-5 is encouraged to da Rees of Meredith and Em- field of study,plus communi- mind was when I was doing tice. ages, crafts, live music, great attend both programs. ma Wakefield of Moulton- ty and school involvement. morning dishes the other On this morning, in the food, outstanding fireworks For more information, boro are two of six local high The student must be enrolled day, and ran into two items farmhouse kitchen, I was do- and a dance to wrap things please contact the Gilford school students to receive the in an accredited post-second- vastly inferior to a Number ing kitchen patrol and no- up. The majority of activi- Parks and Recreation De- Meredith Village Savings ary college, university or Ten frypan - a Hamilton ticed the food blender.It was, ties take place at the Gilford partment at 527-4722. Bank James D. Sutherland technical school. Village Field. Memorial Scholarship. Students entering their For more information, Senior Moment-um Megan DiVito of Alton, senior year at the above high 258 Gov. Wentworth Hwy. please contact the Gilford End of Summer Cookout Daniel Dubreuil of Ply- schools should check with (Route 109) Parks and Recreation office mouth, Lindsay Pletch of Gil- their school’s guidance office Moultonboro, NH One mile from Route 25 at 527-4722. The Gilford Parks and ford and Nicole Levasseur of in February of 2009 about ap- Recreation Department will Laconia also received the plying for the scholarship. 476-5930 Youth Soccer Coaches be hosting their annual “End scholarship. Brenda Rees is a 2008 grad- Training and Meeting of Summer Cookout” for par- Meredith Village Savings uate of Inter- Lakes High See what’s new at ticipants of the Pairs and Bank and the Sutherland fam- School and will attend Clari- www.ridgewoodcc.net The Gilford Parks and Spares Program on Tuesday, ily established the scholar- on University of Pennsylva- Recreation Department will Sept. 2 (Rain Date of Thurs- ship in 1996 to honor the mem- nia to study library science. Join Now For 2009 be hosting a Coach Smart NH day, Sept. 4). This activity is ory of James D. Sutherland. She is the daughter of Paul training session on Tuesday, a great way to wrap up the Sutherland was president of and Joan Rees. And Play For FREE for the Aug. 26, from 6–8 p.m. in the summer and enjoy one last Meredith Village Savings Emma Wakefield, a 2008 Remainder of the 2008 Season Gilford Elementary School day down at the beach. We Bank for 14 years until his un- graduate of Moultonboro Cafeteria. Coach Smart is a will meet down at the Gilford timely death in 1996. Academy,will attend the Uni- Rally for the Cure training program developed Beach at noon. The Recre- Each year a graduating versity of New Hampshire to by the University of New ation Department will be senior from Prospect Moun- study psychology. She is the Tournament Hampshire to help youth providing hot dogs, ham- tain High School in Alton, Gil- daughter of Lori Boucher sports coaches understand burgers/cheeseburgers, ford High School, Inter-Lakes and Gary Wakefield. Sunday, September 14th the goals and philosophy of chips and beverages. We are High School, Laconia High Lindsay Pletch is a 2008 youth sports. This training asking all Senior Moment- School, Moultonboro Acade- graduate of Gilford High Call Pro Shop For Information session will help educate um participants to please my, and Plymouth Regional School and will attend Cor- 476-5930 coaches in how to appropri- bring a hot dish, casserole, High School is selected to re- nell University to study hotel ately achieve those goals. salad or dessert so that we ceive the award based on their administration. She is the financial need, academic abil- daughter of Bill and Linda ity and demonstrated capaci- Pletch. TILTON State of New Hampshire 603-286-8800 Department of Safety 35 Tilton Road Boating Education I-93N, Exit 20 www.HKPowersports.com Call 267-7256 or (888) 254-2125 (Monday through Friday 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM) WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.nhboatingeducation.com BOATING EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE The Department of Safety, Boating Education recently scheduled additional boating safety Summer Sale courses for the upcoming months. 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FROM SNAPSHOTS TO PHOTOGRAPHS Kevin Sperl / [email protected] ● Shooting soggy shots of a sodden summer As I write this, it is rain- yourself with multiple lens ing outside. Duh! choices, giving yourself only For many, this summer one option is a good way to has meant a season of in- learn to see from that lens' venting a better indoor game point of view. Yes, there may with the kids, complaining be shots you don't get, but about the mushrooms grow- there is always another day. ing on the deck, or avoiding Oh, don't forget the lens washed out roads on the way cloth and a towel. The to work. lens, and everything else, For photographers, it is a will get wet. time of opportunity. Weath- The image included with er is always a good photo- this column gives an exam- graphic subject, as long as ple from both cameras. The you are careful and sensible inset was taken with the G3, about it. mounted on a small Gorilla- Don't stand out in a field pod. The river shot was tak- pointing your metal tripod to en with a Canon 1D Mark II the heavens while lightning at 17mm. strikes or wade into the mid- For shots like these, tech- dle of a normally placid, but nique is important. now rushing, mid-August For the G3 shot, the cam- stream. era is in “macro” mode and Beyond that, images are the focus distance is about 6 everywhere, the light is gen- inches. Focusing is critical tle and even colors are wet as depth of field is pretty nar- and popping and the woods row in close up work, and any are a great place to wander. camera shake is easily trans- And lastly, for some reason, ferred to the image. there seems to be a lack of I mounted the camera on buzzing bugs to drive ya nuts. a small “Gorillapod” tripod PHOTO BY KEVIN SPERL There are a couple of tech- and put the camera on self- Wandering in the woods on heavy overcast, and rainy, days is a favorite pastime of mine. The light is wonderfully even, colors are vibrant and pho- niques to practice and a few timer. That way, I can press tographic opportunities abound. Quit complaining about the weather, grab your camera and get out there! pieces of useful gear to in- the shutter and remove corporate to turn snapshots my hand so nothing is reflections in the water and mirror lock up on the cam- Finally bracket your ex- tage of it, head out into the into keepers. touching the camera when on the wet surfaces of rocks era body so that the mirror posures. It's digital, doesn't woods and come back with I recently took a walk the shutter fires. and trees, I use a polarizing slaps out of the way prior to cost you a thing. some great images. along the river in Gilford, For the river shot, slow filter as well. the shutter opening. Every So, after looking out the Until next time, keep heading out on the trail lo- shutter speeds are used This filter reduces light little bit helps to produce a window, and seeing another shooting. cated across from the back again, primarily to achieve transmission, usually on finer quality image. gray, rainy day, take advan- door entrance to Gunstock. the flowing water look, some- the order of 1.5 stops, so On walks like this, less thing that I like and, admit- the shutter speed is slowed gear is more. I usually arm tedly, others do not. even more. myself with a 17-35mm lens, I set the ISO as low as pos- In this case, the exposure Flea market finds a tripod, and a small digital sible for maximum image was f/22 at 20 seconds. Need- Canon G3 “point 'n shoot” quality, usually no greater less to say a tripod was used TILTON — Bring your things to an Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market on Aug. that has always acted as my than 200. I also want maxi- and again, I set the camera 30 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fraternal/Eastern Star Building at 410 West macro lens. mum depth of field, so I set on self-timer so the shutter Main Street, Tilton. Heading out with a single the aperture value to as small fires hands free. Another For more info or to rent a table, call Jan at 286-8086. lens is a good exercise in see- as possible, in this case f/22. technique for minimizing ing. Rather than confuse To remove any unwanted camera shake is to set FRED FULLER OIL CO. FULLERFULLER • Home Heating Oil • Kerosene CALL FOR • Pre-buy and Budget Plans Available TODAY’S • Senior Citizen Discount • Automatic Delivery PRICES • 24 Hour Emergency Burner Service • Oil Burner & Boiler Installation LOCAL PEOPLE WHO CARE! “Keeping New Hampshire Warm” TOLL FREE 1-800-300-HEAT Moultonboro 253-6600 Ossipee 539-3500 Laconia 524-1421 Plymouth 536-6300 Bridgewater 744-6300

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TILTON — On Sunday, The Magic Blades Figure Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., Magic Blades Skating Club offers both ba- Figure Skating Club of Tilton sic and advanced freeskate and Waterville hosted a sum- levels of skating technique. mer exhibition at the Water- Tuition includes a half an ville Valley Ice Arena. Stu- hour of instruction and half dents of all ages and experi- hour of free ice time to prac- ence were invited to show tice skills. Tuition is $100 per their skills. The goal was to 10-week session plus the an- inspire young skaters to keep nual USFS membership fee of their boots laced and to keep $25. New members are wel- skating. come at each session. Featured skaters were Magic Blades also offers Brooke Tillson of Meredith classes for adults which is a Center, Miranda Bushnell of great way for parents to share Gilmanton Iron Works, skating with their kids. Sev- Sophia and Max Marinace of eral families skate together Belmont, Katharine Mac- regularly with Magic Blades. Martin of Campton, Mallory The mission of Magic Blades Rocca of Campton, Nicole Figure Skating Club is to in- Stevens of Bridgewater, and troduce the fun of figure skat- Morgan Corkum of Thornton ing to area youth and their who entertained the crowd to families. generate enthusiasm for the “Most kids won’t go to the upcoming fall sessions. Olympics, but there’s nothing Fall registration is open better for your kid’s self es- now and will kick off with a teem than working through half hour of free lessons and all the levels and one day be- a half hour of free skate at the ing able to take off and land Tilton School Ice Arena from on ? inch of steel,” said one 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16. mom. Skating will also begin after For more information COURTESY PHOTO Columbus Day at the Water- contact Barbara Gickas at Left to right, back row: Nicole Stevens, Miranda Bushnell, Brooke Tillson, Sophia Marinace, Morgan Corkum, front row: Max Marinace, Katharine ville Valley Ice Arena. 744-9872. MacMartin, Mallory Rocca. TIMBERMAN SHORELINE

FROM PAGE A1 Bozzone. “There is always FROM PAGE A1 posting instructions on something different to do.” how to recycle properly in Lessing said there are no Potts went on to win the during the busiest time at areas where everyone can substitutes for hard work Timberman event on Sun- the docks. The police read them. One resident and time for training. He re- day and said that his next agreed to extend the hours suggested it wasn’t the is- lated the story of one ath- stop, along with the many that an officer is stationed land residents doing most lete he knew who had the lat- other professionals who at- at the dock by one hour on of the damage, but folks est technology and was very tended the event, will be the the weekends. who come up with their upset when he was passed championships held in “We have noticed the wa- boats to enjoy the islands. by people who didn’t. Hawaii in October. That is ter is getting higher “I want to thank the Se- The athletes talked about the most famous Ironman too,” said resident Richard lectmen and all the depart- what drew them to the sport event, requiring athletes to Holloway. ment heads for letting us in the first place and their complete a 2.4 mile swim, The new recycling trail- have this forum,” said Bill experiences switching from 112 mile bike ride and a full er is very useful to the is- Nash, outgoing president of one sport to three different marathon of 26.2 miles. land residents, but it seems the Island Association. “It sports. Andy Potts, “There are as many that people are using the really means a lot to us.” Olympian and Ironman Olympians and world cham- trailer meant for recycled Nash went on to say that World Champion, said he pions in this race as you materials for their trash. the selectmen and town of- started as a swimmer and would find at any of these One resident suggested ficials have been doing a some of the breathing and events,” said Reiser. greater diligence in watch- good job in addressing the rhythms that he learned as There was also a sprint PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE ing the area and perhaps needs of island residents. The “She-Devil” poses for a picture at the Timberman event. She is the a swimmer translated into and a kids race held before mascot for many EndorFUN events, whose purpose is to motivate the his triathlon training. the large event to give every- athletes on the race route. She can usually be found at the top or bot- “There is just so much one a chance to participate, tom of the most difficult hill. variety,” added Terenzo no matter their level. LIBRARY FROM PAGE A1 ford for many generations to come.” the library staff, trustees and As a final gesture of grat- friends of the library looked itude for a job well done, on. Town officials including Hamel and Library Director the selectmen, police chief, Katherine Dormody were fire chief, school principals presented with a dozen roses and residents simply eager each for their leadership for a look at the new building throughout the project. The were also in attendance. Con- library is now open to the nie Grant, chairman of the public during their regular Board of Selectmen accepted business hours. A Grand a key to the library from Opening event will be held Hamel on behalf of the town. on Old Home Day, Aug. 23, “I am so proud to accept where residents can take a this key,” said Grant. “This tour of the new library. building will be a joy to Gil-

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Jim and the team at Pheas- your support. beautiful day in this summer, The Wavemakers is a non- ant Ridge Golf Club organ- The event was highlight- a very enthusiastic group of profit, parent run team that ized a great tournament with ed by a raffle, which provid- people came out to enjoy a provides youth of the Lakes Contigiani’s providing a de- ed a variety of goodies do- round of golf to support the Region the opportunity to licious barbecue buffet. The nated from many local busi- Lakes Region Wavemakers swim in a competitive devel- course was in excellent shape nesses. The Wavemakers swim team in their second opmental program. and the weather was perfect would like to also thank the including the outstanding following area business for views of the lakes and moun- their contributions, Funspot, Reel in and report a tagged tains. Team low score was Inn at Mill Falls, Fratel- registered by the group from lo’s/Homestead, Common Coldwell Bankers who also Man, Burlington Glass Fab- bass on Lake Winni took home some of the indi- rics, Lowe’s, Home Depot, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE tagged," said Gries. Although vidual honors as well. Randy Dick’s Sporting Goods, — Anglers fishing Lake Win- the data will not be formally Annis won the closest to the Barons Major Brands, nipesaukee are being asked analyzed until the winter, in- pin prize and Bob Gunther Shaws, Hannafords, Keller- to watch for largemouth and formation gathered so far in- took home the closest to the haus, BJ’s Wholesale Club, smallmouth bass tagged as dicates that fish released af- pin 50/50 bonus. The other Vineyards Restaurant, T- part of a New Hampshire ter bass tournament weigh- individual prize for longest Bones & Cactus Jacks, Pi- Fish and Game Department ins move as little as a few drive went to Clark Smedstad rates Cove Mini Golf, Dunkin COURTESY PHOTO Warmwater Fisheries Man- hundred yards to as far as from Burlington Glass Fab- Donuts, 99 Restaurant, Team from Best Buy – Luke Starrett, Bill Crocker, Rob MacDonald and agement Program study. Da- twelve miles from their re- rics. Quizno’s, Tanger Outlets, Chris Williams, came out to enjoy the day and support the Wavemakers. ta collected from tagged bass lease location. The average To our hole sponsors for Sun Capsule, Piche’s Ski and will allow biologists to exam- distance moved by bass after the event, Kohl’s, Eurasion Sports, Walmart, and Game thank everyone for the con- gion Wavemakers, you can ine bass movement after re- release is approximately four Auto, Foundry Financial, Stop. tinued support for our swim- visit our Web site at lease from bass tournament miles.” Fathom Divers, Granite The success of this mers. If you would like in- www.lakesregionwavemak- weigh-ins held on Lake Win- Recent updates on recap- Shore Builders, Attorney Al fundraising event was de- formation on the Lakes Re- ers.com. nipesaukee. The study began tured tagged bass, including Nix, Sam Brickley Insur- pendent on the dedication of during the summer of 2007. date of release, date of re- ance, Laconia PD, Gilford PD, our parent volunteers along "Angler captures of capture, and distance moved Meredith Village Savings with the generous support of tagged bass are the major can be found at: Bank and Irwin Motors, we the businesses noted above. source of information for http://www.wildlife.state. extend our gratitude for Once again we would like to this study, so please ask all nh.us/Fishing/fisheries_ma anglers you know to be on the nagement/Bass_Move- lookout for tagged bass when ment_Updates.html. they fish Lake Win- For more information on Savona Construction, LLC nipesaukee and send the NH the study and to report infor- Fish and Game Department mation from tagged bass, Custom Building the requested information contact Gabe Gries, N.H. Fish •Remodeling • Repairs when they do catch a tagged and Game Region 4, 15 Ash bass," said Gabe Gries, Fish- Brook Court, Keene, NH eries Biologist and Warmwa- 03431; phone 603-352-9669; or Residential / Commercial ter Program Project Leader. email •Fully insured • Fully licensed "So far we have collected [email protected]. recapture information on More information and Art Savona, Owner Gilford, NH 991-3207 more than 200 tagged bass. a data reporting form Although most fish have can also be found at: been recaptured only once, http://www.wildlife.state.nh there are some bass that have .us/Fishing/fisheries_man- been recaptured two and agement/Bass_Movement_S even three times since being tudy.html.

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Grant Pro- Dave Clark “drove” a gram, the Veterans Home Porsche race car using has purchased “It's Never 2 IN2L’s “Need for Speed” Late,” a customized, state-of- game. Dave Whitney “visit- the-art computer system ed” Arizona and is going which introduces older back next time to explore the adults to the world of com- Hoover Dam and other sites puter technology, giving in the southwest. Charlie Saf- them the opportunity to ex- ford “flew” a DC 3 aircraft out perience and learn new life of Foggia Airport, which is skills that enhance the qual- southeast of Rome, Italy. ity of their lives. Charlie had flown in and Although 85 percent of out of Foggia during World NHVH residents use wheel- War II. chairs or walkers, they are “’It’s Never 2 Late’ is a now virtually flying air- great program,” said Barry planes, driving race cars, rid- Conway, NHVH Comman- ing a bicycle, traveling across dant. “It gets people excited the country, learning about and engaged. It opens new “This Day in History,” and worlds and it’s fun. It’s an- much more through IN2L's other tool we can use in Ther- picture-based, touch screen apeutic Recreation to im- OURTESY PHOTO platform that enables almost prove the quality of life for Using IN2L’s Flight Simulator, NHVH resident and World War II veteran Charlie Safford flies a DC 3 aircraft out of Foggia Airport, southeast of anyone to use a personal our residents. We are grate- Rome, Italy. computer, even those with ful to our donors and to the dementia. In addition to pro- Skrungloo Farm, Inc. Grant viding mind-stimulating Program for their continu- games that also improve eye- ing support for innovative Hectors ride ‘going to the dogs’ for NHHS hand coordination, IN2L al- programs at the New Hamp- lows residents to explore the shire Veterans Home.” LAKES REGION — New nonprofit animal shelter in Path through Loudon, men and women, and best Internet, send and receive e- Skrungloo Farm, Inc. is a Hampshire Humane Soci- Laconia, suggests motorcy- Boscawen, Franklin, Hill, dressed bike, winners will mail, and share digital pho- private foundation estab- ety happily announces the cle enthusiasts polish all Bristol and Newfound Lake be awarded trophies to take tos. The technology for IN2L lished in 1986 in order to pro- advent of their Collabora- the chrome fit to gleam, With the official water- home. was developed by a Colorado- vide direct aid, assistance tion with Meredith Village snap on their leathers and ing hole The Big Catch in “We are looking forward based company founded in and/or services, to the resi- Savings Bank and Carla present themselves at Hec- Bridgewater, can enjoy to a nice big crowd of bik- 1999 that specializes in con- dents of, in order of priority: and Carl Peterson, owners tors Restaurant between 9- free entertainment by ers who of course all have necting older adults and Sandwich, Center Harbor, of Hectors Restaurant in 10 a.m. on Aug. 31. Hectors blues-jazz sensation, Chris two things in common, they their caregivers to the bene- Moultonboro, Carroll Coun- downtown Laconia, for Restaurant will function as Bonoli Band. During the love riding, and have an in- fits of computers and the In- ty,Belknap County,and then Hectors Ride, slated to hap- the primary registration judging phase of the after- terest in animal welfare,” ternet. the entire State of New pen on Sunday Aug. 31. point, with a second check- noon, quench your thirst said the Petersons. During a recent session Hampshire. Marylee Gorham, Devel- point set up at Boars Tav- with the Official Hectors Further support has with IN2L, NHVH residents opment Director for the ern, Rte 106, Loudon for beverage: Miller Lite, bid been generously provided those joining the event from on any of the silent auction for this venture by SDS Cy- points south. items all kindly donated by cles The customizing and Registration is just $20 area businesses such as lo- full service Harley David- for an individual, or two on cal bike dealers EVL Cycles son and custom motorcycle EREDIT a bike, $35. The fee Includes of Bristol. 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www. newhampshirelakesandmountains .com AUGUST 21, 2008 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 Belmont farm hosts stumping Senate candidates BY ERIK ZYGMONT ples. Shaheen replied that in “misrepresented” due to the [email protected] some cases, foreign laborers fact that she agrees with BELMONT – While guests do the jobs that domestic many of the Sierra Club's gradually made their way un- workers don't want to under- other efforts. der the tent, clutching plastic take. “This is an area where the plates laden with baked “These industries are Sierra Club and I have beans and corn on the cob, where we need to allow work- agreed to disagree,” she said, three Senate candidates ers to come in and address likening the club's stance to stood up and laid out their po- the needs of our economy,” former President Bill Clin- sitions at Oak Ledge Farm, a she said. “We need to make ton's plan to bar road-build- Hereford cattle breeding op- that happen.” ing and forestry from one- eration on Ladd Hill Road. Sununu touched on limit- third of the country's na- The NH Timberland Own- ing taxation. He said, to ap- tional forests. PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT ers Association and the Farm plause, that the death tax Sununu expressed opposi- Jeanne Shaheen, Democratic Senator John Sununu speaks at Ken Glevins, Libertarian candidate Bureau held the event last should be “permanently re- tion to the Sierra Club's ef- candidate for US Senate, stumps Ken and Elaine Bonnette’s for US Senate, outlines his position Tuesday,the latest in a string pealed,” and that the capital forts to undermine the 10- at Oak Ledge Farm. Hereford cattle farm last Tuesday. before an audience at Oak Ledge of countless overcast and of- gains tax should be limited. year forest plan he has sup- Farm last Tuesday. STORY: ten rainy days. Democrat Unlike Shaheen, Sununu ported and helped to formu- Jeanne Shaheen, incumbent said that the ban on offshore late. The plan has provisions stances in a broad sense, and to invade Georgia in the form Ken Bonnette, who owns Republican John Sununu, exploration for oil should be for “sustainable forestry,”he included issues such as the of a pre-emptive attack, as and operates Oak Ledge and Libertarian Ken Glevins lifted. said, and is endorsed by the Iraq war and gay marriage in our President did in Iraq?” Farm with his wife Elaine, outlined their stances on “We need to explore every Audobon Society, the Ap- his speech. he said. “That's aggression; said that he enjoyed both the agriculture in New Hamp- avenue possible to keep costs palachian Mountain Club, “In 2002, I was the only that's absolutely wrong.” political and social aspects of shire and on a wider variety low now, and keep them that and the NH Timberland candidate who upheld the Concerning agriculture, last Tuesday's event. of topics, including energy. way in the long run,” he said. Owners Association. constitution,” he said. “You Glevins said that he is “It was nice to see a lot of Shaheen touched on the Sununu noted that the NH Ken Glevins, the Libertar- can't delegate the authority against “current use,” the old friends,” he said, adding government's ethanol poli- Timberland Owners Associ- ian candidate, said that both of going to war to one per- state's policy of levying low- that his business doesn't al- cies and their effect on the ation had recognized him as his opponents in the Senate son.” Glevins said that be- er property taxes on lands low too much time for fellow- price and availability of legislator of the year, for his race have strayed from the cause it was pre-emptive, the dedicated to farming, wood- ship. corn-based feeds for live- efforts to keep taxes low, and Constitution. More than Su- invasion of Iraq “changed land, or open space. As for the candidates, stock. his support of alternative en- nunu and Shaheen, who fo- the rules of defense” inter- “It's subsidizing one tax- “they all seemed sincere. I'm “There are special chal- ergy and conservation, he cused on agriculture and nationally. payer at the expense of an- very impressed with all of lenges with energy these said. forestry,Glevins spoke of his “Did Russia have the right other,” he said. them,” Bonnette said. days,” Shaheen said. “Our Responding to an audi- answers lie in large part with ence question on what he what we have in New Hamp- specifically has supported in shire,” she added, suggesting terms of conservation and al- Join in a Hawaiian night of fun at Steele Hill that the state's woodlands ternative energy, Sununu SANBORNTON — Please for best beach and Hawaiian could produce cellulosic said that he supports tax join us in the Hilltop Dining outfits! ethanol—ethanol made from credits for those who heat Room at Steele Hill Resorts With dancing, limbo & DJ non-edible plant parts. with biomass (wood chips), on Thursday Aug. 28 from 5 Sara, this is fun for all ages! “We can make ethanol and other wood-burning sys- p.m. until. This event is a Reservations are suggest- without having to interrupt tems, just as there are tax fundraiser for both the San- ed. For more information, our food supply...and I think credits for using solar and bornton Fire Department please contact the Steele Hill that's what we should be sup- wind energy. Sununu said and local resident Brian Bak- Hilltop Restaurant/ Reserva- porting,” Shaheen said, that tax credits for wood- er who was tragically burned tions are taken at 524-0500 adding that she supports burning systems were in a fire. ext. 153 after 10 a.m. daily. wind, solar, and bio-diesel “stripped out of the legisla- The price of $15.95 in- Or 524-0500 Ext. 0 anytime. COURTESY PHOTO power as well. tion before it hit the presi- cludes a fabulous Hawaiian Please come be part of the Left is Erika Murphy, Food and Beverage Manager, next Larry She said that she was dent.” style buffet, games, prizes fun and help us help others Mosbrucker GM of the Hilltop, Becky Guyer of Steele Hill and Fire Chief against drilling for more oil. Both Sununu and Sha- and giveaways, with prizes in our area. John DaSilva of Sanbornton Fire Dept. “Our answer to energy is heen referenced the Sierra not going to be found in oil Club in their speeches, and when we have less than four- both noted that they disagree percent of the world's oil,” with the organization's ef- she said. forts to regulate forestry in An audience member New Hampshire's White KNOW SOMEONE asked Shaheen for her Mountain National Forest. thoughts on legal foreign la- Shaheen said that her sup- bor and its role in certain port of “the local planning agricultural tasks, such as process when it comes to the harvesting tomatoes and ap- national forest” was NOT GETTING THE STEAMER?

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Mail to: Gilford Steamer, PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News AUGUST 21, 2008 UP Foundation gives families a boost for education LAKES REGION — At a and communities. Partici- to improve upon social serv- in 1997 in honor of Annie to sponsor program partici- Interested people are in- recent meeting of the An- pants spend a weekend each ice information for the ben- Forts’ 30th birthday and in pation, such as camps, ther- vited to attend the Fund’s nie Forts UP Syndrome month for seven months efit of other families in recognition of her family’s apeutic riding and the Lead- regular Board meetings the Fund Board of Directors, from September to April in need. To learn more about desire to help other families ership Series. The balance first Thursday of each members heard a presenta- learning sessions. The the NH Leadership Series, with Down’s Syndrome. of the available funds month, September through tion from Hedi Bright of La- course has been offered go to its website at The Fund now expends goes to scholarships for June, held at 8 a.m. at Pre- conia, for whom the UP since 1988. Annie Forts her- www.nhleadership.org. about $12,000 each year, persons studying Special ferred Vacation Rentals in Fund had sponsored atten- self is a graduate of the NH The UP Fund was started roughly half of which goes Education. Center Harbor. dance at the NH Leadership Leadership series. Series. Hedi was intro- The total cost of the pro- duced by Beth Dixon, Lead- gram is funded by govern- ership Coordinator for the ment agencies, grants and Coping with the death of a partner program. donations from private The NH Leadership Se- groups, corporations and LAKES REGION — Com- For many it is: The loss of Bereavement Coordinator provider of home care and ries, run by the Institute on individuals. The UP Fund munity Health and Hospice your life partner – and your at CH&H and by John Walk- hospice services, licensed Disability at the University has regularly supported will be sponsoring a series shared history as a couple, er, CH&H Bereavement Vol- by the State of New Hamp- of New Hampshire, has as families’ attendance at this of four meetings for men the dreaded weekends unteer. The meetings will shire and accredited by the its goal to support self-ad- series. whose wives or partners alone – and the evenings, begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Community Health Accred- vocacy and leadership Hedi Bright and her hus- have died. This will be a deciding things and mak- To register for this pro- itation Program. The skills for individuals with band have two sons, Andrej time to talk with others go- ing plans on your own, tak- gram, or for more informa- agency is governed by a vol- disabilities and their fami- and Uziah, both of who ing through such a loss and ing sole responsibility for tion or directions, please unteer Board of Directors ly members who wish to af- have Down’s Syndrome. He- an opportunity to discuss many things – including call us at 524-8444, x-321. and supported by private fect change at a personal, di shared her family’s expe- ways of coping. dealing with your family, For more information, and corporate donations, community, and statewide rience and expressed grati- We know that dealing and not fitting in with contact John Davies, MS the Lakes Region United level to support the full in- tude and enthusiasm for the with the death of a partner “our” friends any more. Bereavement Coordinator Way, the WLNH Children’s clusion of individuals with NH Leadership program. is one of the most difficult The meeting will be co- at 524-8444 x321 or e-mail Auction, All Metals Indus- disabilities in their schools She has used her knowledge experiences of a lifetime. facilitated by John Davies, [email protected] tries, the Laconia Kiwanis Founded in 1975, Com- Club, EPTAM Plastics, and munity Health & Hospice, Lakes Region communities. Inc. is a not-for-profit, Visit CH&H on the Web at: Medicare-certified www.chhnh.org.

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The Scholarship was started by members of Gil- ford Rotary in 1988, and was first presented in 1989. The Award is presented annually to provide en- couragement and affirma- tion to a graduating senior who displays the character, promise, and aspirations of Cheryl. Since its incep- tion, the Scholarship has traditionally attracted the brightest and most talent- ed leaders and scholar/ath- letes of the Senior Class. Annually, a selection views to select the recipi- presented to each year's re- have been held over the PHOTO BY CHERYL WALSH COMMITTEE CHAIR LARRY ROUTHIER committee of Board Mem- ents; and a silver commem- cipients at Senior Awards years, among which is Pictured above are Dr. John Walsh, Gilford Rotary President Chuck bers, friends and past re- orative bowl, a citation, Night in June. the long-standing Annual Coons, Kelley Frick, Cheryl Walsh Scholarship Committee Members cipients conduct inter- and a financial grant are Fund-raising activities Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Carol Scattergood and Sandra McGonagle. held on Gilford's Old held at the Gilford Commu- Saturday, Aug. 23, 8-10 Home Day. nity Church's Fellowship a.m. Miss NH sails on M/S Mount Washington This year's event will be Hall, LAKES REGION — "This is a wonderful fun- competition held last May. 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www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com A16 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News AUGUST 21, 2008 Big band at its best on Tilton Island in the summertime TILTON — The Compaq the 16th year that Alan a broad repertoire of titles you will hear big band sound "It's the only way we have day expenses." Big Band showcases the Hartwell has presented a se- that round out traditional at its best! been able to preserve and The good folks from Trin- power of 15 horns, a cookin' ries of memorial summer swing with ballads, foxtrots, The Compaq Big Band promote this great Ameri- ity Episcopal Church will rhythm section, a great fea- concerts, in memory of his Latin tempos and more. has operated with a non- can music genre,” said Alan. again provide food service ture vocalist, and terrific in- wife, a noted Jazz Singer, "We are constantly pur- profit philosophy since its “After our basic costs are on the Island and Pizza, strumental soloists when it free to the public and fea- chasing new music as it be- inception "which is how we covered, remaining money snacks, and Chinese food is performs at the Savina turing a wide selection of comes published, and both are able to have them per- and band fees goes to pay available nearby. Concert is Hartwell Memorial Band- bands for a diverse range of new and archived titles are form on Tilton Island." Boston area professional weather permitting stand on Sunday Evening, music. intergrated into the band's added Alan. The regular substitute musicians, main- This is the band's only ap- Aug. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. This The band has clients and gig books on a continual ba- members all have various tain and upgrade electron- pearance in this area, so you concert is a premier event performs events across the sis," said Al Saloky, the day jobs, and come together ics and other infrastructure, are urged not to miss it. Be for the Bandstand on the Greater Boston, Greater Band's Director. " Combine to celebrate big band music purchase new sheet music, prepared to enjoy a great Tilton Island located about a Worcester,Rhode Island and these wonderful arrange- as a passionate hobby rather publicity, shirts and ties, night of music for listening mile from either Exit 20 or Southern New Hampshire ments with the lush sound than a portion of their in- produce CD's, tour and for folks of all ages. Exit 19 off Route 93. This is regions. The group features of a twenty piece unit and come. dozens of other day-to- Friend of the loons, LPC founder Rawson Wood turns 100

SARAH SCHMIDT crafted the nest from birch teach the public about loons, colder climes. [email protected] trees onshore that they and to conserve some wa- When Fair first came on- MOULTONBORO — One felled. Proud of themselves, terfront property for them.” board the LPC, one of his of the loons’ best friends cel- they towed it out into the Wood’s passion for the jobs was helping interested ebrated a centennial this cove to anchor it - and it loon populations has had a loon lovers from other states week, to the applause promptly sank. very dramatic and lasting find ways of getting seed and cheers of loon lovers Embracing Wood’s com- effect on several people money for their organiza- around the lake and across mitment to the loons and around him. Stepdaughter tions and supplying infor- the nation. volunteerism, the LPC un- Allycia Kimball could re- mation to other loon organ- Rawson Wood, founder of veiled their ‘Spirit of the member going out on the izations. Now, in addition to the Loon Preservation Soci- Loons’ Award, with Wood as boat with Wood and her writing, he keeps an eye on ety, will turn 100 next the first recipient of an mother to search for loons, a Alaska’s “huge” loon popu- month, but celebrated his award meant to honor a vol- seasonal quest that led to lation, especially that of the birthday last weekend, so unteer who had given “ex- Kimball’s love for birds and rare and endangered yellow- that many past and present emplary service” to the loons, which in turn led to billed loon. members of the LPC could PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT loons. her passion for photogra- “People were interested Rawson Wood, center, celebrates his centennial with friends and col- attend. Wood, a seasonal res- Jordan Prouty, an LPC phy. Kimball recently grad- in loons before, but what leagues at the Loon Center in Moultonboro. ident of Moultonboro, start- member, stood in the cen- uated from the New England Rawson started was the first ed up the society in 1975 af- recently led to a ban on the Squam Lake, for example, ter’s main room, remember- School of Photography,com- grassroots program for reg- ter watching in frustration sale and use of lead fishing was recorded at about 24 in ing the time it had taken the posing her entire portfolio ular folks to participate and as the loon population tackle in New Hampshire. 1975. In 2008, their numbers committee to raise the funds on Wood’s life. make it work. New Hamp- around his home declined. “I feel great, younger had fallen to about 14. and build the center in 1993. “It definitely says a lot shire became an example for Getting together other everyday,” said Wood. “I’ve “It’s a very serious de- He spoke of the evolution of about his personality,” said other regions.” loon lovers and biologists, been here for about 50 years, cline,” said Wood, who said the committee, from 1975, Kimball. “He’s got a craving Apropos to the celebra- Wood began a volunteer ef- and it brings up all kinds of that just that morning, he when they had a budget of to help people, and he’s so tion, Wood blew out candles fort to help support the loon confusing memories. I wish had spoken to a Tufts biolo- $5,000, as compared to today, passionate about it. You on a cake adorned with population. Thirty-three my memory was better, but gist on the matter. “The dis- when their budget is more don’t see that very much.” frosting images of loons. Al- years later, the LPC’s suc- every old friend that comes tressing thing now is that no along the lines of $550,000. Another person whom so apropos to the gathering, cess has spread to different up is a new thrill.” one knows why they’re dis- “There is more loon data Wood helped along the path several members jumped up states, spurring the creation Despite the celebrations appearing.” in this location than any- of their life is Jeff Fair,free- to announced their dona- other centers and founda- in his honor at the Loon Cen- It wasn’t all serious busi- where else,” said Prouty, lance writer and photogra- tions to the center as the tions, and helping to estab- ter, Wood renewed his call ness. Wood fondly recalled gesturing around the room pher,who penned several ar- voiced appreciation for the lish the North American for help of the loons on one venture, pointing out at the various loon exhibits. ticles recently for the man who started it all. Loon Fund. Loons were first Squam Lake, whose popula- people in the audience who “After people realized the Audubon Magazine. After a “I get a great thrill when listed as a threatened tions have fallen back to or had shared it with him. Try- success of our venture in tenure at the LPC with I hear a loon call,” said species in the state in 1979, below the recorded popula- ing to construct a floating New Hampshire, the North Wood, Fair now lives in Wood. “I have enjoyed that based on LPC’s data, and re- tions in 1975. The number of nest for the loons on site, the American Loon Fund was Alaska, where he monitors privilege for years.” sults of the research have nesting adults counted on committee members had established, to educate and loon populations in slightly EndEndEnd ofofof SeasonSeasonSeason BloBloBlowwwoutoutout Sale!!!Sale!!!Sale!!! Flags,Flags,Flags, Flagpoles,Flagpoles,Flagpoles, Flagsets!!!Flagsets!!!Flagsets!!! 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Stu- degree,” said Laconia Adult by enhancing their existing with high school diploma should contact Selig at their high school journeys dents may earn a high Education Director Peggy job skills through educa- classes and Sept. 29 for GED 527-5712 or Pam Szacik, NH last fall through Laconia’s school diploma through La- Selig. “The goal of the pro- tion.” Preparatory classes. Indi- Employment Security, at innovative Adult Success conia Academy or a GED gram is to make ASP grad- The next ASP Grant Pro- viduals and employers in- 524-3960. Program. This collabora- Certificate by enrolling in tive effort involves the the GED Preparation Class- Lakes Region Chamber of es at night. Commerce, Laconia Adult The incentive is that Local symphony joins Irish Tenors in Gilford Education, NH Employ- costs associated with the ment Security, the Lakes evening programs are min- GILFORD — The Nashua Principal Conductor, Orchestra kicks off their about the Nashua Symphony Region Community College imal as the ASP Grant Symphony Orchestra will be Jonathan McPhee. Mr. concert season on Oct. 4. Orchestra, visit and Southern NH Universi- Funds cover most of the in- backing the world-renowned McPhee was previously Mu- “We are excited to be part- www.nashuasymphony.org ty-Laconia Center. dividual costs, such as tu- Irish Tenors Friday, Aug. 22 sic Director for the Boston nering again with the Mead- or call the office at (603) 595- Funding is provided ition and books, if the adult at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cel- Ballet, and has conducted for owbrook U.S. Cellular Pavil- 9156. Information and tick- through a grant from the student meets certain NH lular Pavilion. While the the Boston Ballet, New York ion and the Irish Tenors,” ets for the Irish Tenors with NH Charitable Foundation. Division of Employment Nashua Symphony Orches- City Ballet, and Opera said Nick Adams, Director of the Nashua Symphony Or- The Program encourages Security guidelines. tra has played at Meadow- Boston, not to mention Operations. “We value this chestra can be found at adult learners who stopped “Basically, this program brook a number of times in dozens of guest arrange- relationship greatly and look www.meadowbrook.net or by attending or dropped out of removes the financial bar- the past, this will be one of ments with symphonies forward to bringing wonder- calling the box office at (603) high school to return to riers so that adults may re- their first outings with their around the world. ful music to Central NH." 293-4700. classes offered by Laconia’s turn to classes and achieve new Musical Director and The Nashua Symphony For more information A18 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News AUGUST 21, 2008 Enjoy an evening of ‘Cabaret!’ at the Little Church HOLDNERNESS — The final event of their fifth Sum- bottle, sit at a café table, and Gibbs, The Jack Pine Hold- Little Church Theater is ex- mer Season with ‘Cabaret,’ a allow the entertainment to outs, Doug Scott, and some cited to present ‘Cabaret!’ on fun-filled evening of song, transport you! original and classic songs as Friday and Saturday Aug. 22 story and dance as per- The evening will be em- performed by Michael Baker, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are formed by a variety of local ceed by Holderness’ and Ply- Monique Devine, Ruth Har- available for $18. talent. 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Down at the shoreline, ered a leader’s coat in well some girls are testing chem- over a hundred patches from ical reactions by making her time as both a scout and ‘volcanoes’ out of sand, leader. With patches earned while other girls are perfect- for skills like archery, citi- ing their cannonballs and zenship, and for leading showing off the flips they troops to overnight stays and can do while diving into the cookie sales, King ran out of lake. room four years ago. Though Just another day at Girl she occasionally manages Scout Day Camp on Mered- space for a patch of particu- ith Neck. lar importance, there isn’t “This camp is the best much breathing room left be- camp ever!” enthused tween the patches on her Sophia Joyal, 8, of Gilford, coat, a garment she wears running up the hill from the during some scouting cere- shoreline with other girls monies or just “when I’m her age, done with swim- cold.” ming and ready for lunch. King, as Turtle, is not The two-week camps for unique in her camping PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT girls are held through the name. All the leaders take on Flounder’s whistle for scouts to buddy-up creates a friendly scuffle at the Girl Scout Camp on Meredith Neck. summer at Camp Menotomy, special names for camp. where about 75 scouts and ‘Leech’ received hers after campers hike, swim, kayak, pulling leeches off a camper and do their best to enjoy be- who swam out of bounds. ing outdoors in the summer. ‘Flounder’ watches over the The Girl Scout camp is swimming scouts as life- unique in that the activities guard. The names tend to are planned and chosen by stick with them, even in off- the campers themselves - if a season. group of eight-year-olds de- “I’ll be in Wal-Mart, and cides that they want to go I’ll hear a little girl go swimming, make tie-dye ‘Leech!’” said ‘Leech’, aka shirts, and go canoeing, Wendy Murphy. that’s what they’re going to It’s also just as much fun do, with proper notice. The for the leaders as it is for the group decides early in the scouts. ‘Giggles’, aka Emily week, and the leaders do Moser, 17, is in her first year their best to facilitate these as a Girl Scout camp coun- activities. selor. She and the scouts in There’s a flip side, though. her group excitedly planned The girls have to decide what their portion of the talent to bring along before they be- show later that week, in gin their activities. If, for in- which they would put on a stance, the girls want to do a fashion show as princesses, cookout for lunch, but forget and Moser would dress up in to bring the hamburger her prom gown. buns, they’re going to be fac- “I love this!” said King. ing some greasy hands. “These are my favorite According to camp leader weeks of the year!” Debbie King, it’s all about let- Scouts listened closely to ting the girls make their own their leaders, especially so decisions, a life skill that the when Flounder sounded the PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT Getting ready to create a simultaneous splash, ten scouts leap into the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. leaders want to help the whistle, telling swimmers to scouts with. buddy up for a head count. according to tradition, the Twinky. “I’m mentally pre- cooking out, each scout is ex- Her own daughters attended “It’s really all about girls At the same time, however, girls turned on Twinky with pared this year.” pected to clean up their own the camp - and Beth King, 11, doing one of the things they ‘Twinky’ and her scouts en- the shaving cream, lathering After cleaning up the space, and help in cleanup of still attends, working on per- don’t get to do very often, to gaged in a ‘messy bowl’ fight, her up to the point of blind- messy bowl area, the scouts the camp site. Girls lined up fecting her flip into the wa- make decisions,” said King. using the mud to good ad- ness, and molding her hair leaped into the lake to clean over basins of soapy water ters of Lake Winnipesaukee. “It’s (a skill) they need to vantage as they flung hand- into a mohawk. up. to scrub their own dishes. In King said the experience grow up. The Girl Scouts in fuls of shaving cream at each “They did this last year,” Fun and responsibility go the dining hall hang paper is a valuable one for girls, es- general do that. It’s about other. At one point, though, said the long-suffering hand-in-hand at camp. When banana trees - when a scout pecially those in areas with- performs an act of courage, out Girl Scout Troops of self-confidence, respect, or their own. She reiterated the CLUTTER CONTROL other good deed, the scout’s need for adult volunteers to Cindie Graham / Clutter Contro ● name is added to the tree. help with the troops. Friendship also plays a “It’s amazing, the Girl big role among the girls. Scouts,” said King. “We went Whether they knew each to the Boston Children’s Mu- Time for School Already? other before, or just met at seum once with the troop for the camp, lots of girls “bud- a sleepover. As we were go- I must start this article what, where and at which them involved by circling the Ozanam Place will be happy dy-up” and stay that way. ing to sleep, my daughter with a disclaimer: Any prices. best prices for the items they to pass on your donation to a Janessa Terry and Mary turned to me and said, ‘I’m grammatical mistakes con- It’s good to know what you will need and making a list of mother and child who can’t Shannon O’Hara, both 9, can so glad you’re here.’ It’s the tained within the following really need before you go out which stores you will be vis- afford the latest “Hannah bike to each other’s homes in best feeling.” paragraphs must be forgiven and buy the wrong thing. I iting. Let them check out a Montana” accessories. This Ashland, and plan to share a The next session of the me as my faithful editor called the local elementary, map to plan your trip to the is a fun and wonderful thing tent during the sleepover Girl Scouts will be aimed at Faith is under the weather middle and high schools in best advantage. They will for children to do and it helps night. girls in the Tilton/Sanborn- and therefore unavailable to Gilford to find out if they feel an important part of the to create in them a generous “It’s really fun,” said Ter- ton/Northfield area, for girls do her monthly magic for me. send out supply lists before process and be excited to caring spirit. It is better to ry, as she and O’Hara in grades K-12. Register on Get well soon my dear friend! the school year begins. Car- help you save money, time give outside your local searched the camp for tinder. Sept 4 at Southwick School Let me begin with a mis- lee from G.E.S. informed me and fuel. schools so the child receiv- King said she has seen the from 6:30-8 p.m., with a $10 conception I was harboring: that letters go out in August We all have favorite colors ing the gift can remain younger sisters of scouts im- registration fee. Any ques- I thought that once my chil- to the students’ homes that and today most supplies anonymous and not be em- patiently waiting for their tions, call Sue Berry at 344- dren had graduated from include a required supply come in a whole rainbow of barrassed by their financial turn, who now are working 0402 or Wendy at 998-4225. high school and finished col- list. Natalie from GMS said choices. It can be very help- situation. Another way to as counselors-in-training. lege, that back-to-school the teachers send out a sup- ful for each family member help underprivileged chil- sales would no longer be of ply list in early August, too. to choose their “signature dren is through a wonderful interest to them or me. Well, Kathy from GHS told me that color” to make it easier to organization called Give a not for the first time, I was the high school teachers give identify everyone’s belong- Kid a Backpack Foundation. wrong. My middle daughter handouts the first days of ings. Where you find a bar- Check out the Web site at: just completed her Master of school as each class varies in gain, stock up for the second http://www.giveakidaback- Education degree her hus- its’ supply needs. half of the school year when pack.org/index.htm band just finished his Mas- Though gas has come supply sales are few and far Best wishes to all students ter Pastry Chef classes (ask down from recent highs, it is between. It’s nice to have a and school staff for a new me about his take-home still very expensive so my small area like a shelf or a school year full of possibili- chocolate exam!) and my oth- family and I have become drawer that is labeled ties! er daughter just left for UNH more careful to combine “school supplies” so your to begin her Master of Busi- trips and figure out the family will always know Gilford Resident Cindie ness Administration pro- shortest routes to get to where to go when they need Graham is a member of The gram. Next year it may be where we need to go. Before more notebook paper or pen- National Association of Pro- my son’s turn to go back to you take off for schools sup- cils. fessional Organizers And school, and needless to say, I plies, go over the many col- Finally, think about put- manager of Clutter Control PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT am looking at store flyers to orful flyers with your chil- ting together a backpack for LLC email: cindie@metro- Camp counselor Twinky, at right, becomes a target of shaving cream fun find out who is carrying dren (big or small) and get charity. Organizations like cast.net for more information during the ‘messy bowl’ activities. B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Entertainment AUGUST 21, 2008 Training needed for dogs and humans both BY ERIK ZYGMONT two species are the best of relationship between man fore she began specializing According to Sullivan, [email protected] friends, men come from and dog, Sullivan launched in training and behavior. “I punishing a dog might “put NORTHFIELD – Twenty- Mars and dogs come Pluto. her own business, Doggonit wanted to make a difference a band-aid on the problem,” three-year-old Kelly Sulli- An expert on animal be- Training, earlier this year. in people's lives, and work but it won't facilitate true be- van knows that though the havior,and a specialist in the Her bachelor's degree, with with animals,” she said. havior improvement. a focus on animal cognition, Though she has been in And punishment can and including “a lot of hu- business for less than half sometimes be detrimental to man psychology,” is well- the year, Sullivan has some the desired results, she said. Christian signs first suited to her line of work. success stories. A woman By rubbing a dog's nose in “Being an animal behav- with an English Bulldog his mistake when he relieves iorist, you're working with deemed “aggressive” would himself indoors, you don't novel in her trilogy people more than dogs,” she have put her dog down, but teach him that he shouldn't said. Sullivan empowered her to relieve himself in the house, MEREDITH — A coura- necticut, Italy, and Mexico, Sullivan said that many take control of her animal. but that he shouldn't relieve geous young girl, a brave but but mostly on her computer canine behavior problems “It was a lot of leadership himself in front of you, Sul- reluctant guide and a skittish in the small room by her bed- stem from the animal's own- stuff,” said Sullivan, reiter- livan said, which leads to dif- bird all join forces to create room. Meg loves to sing, read, er, who may not be properly ating her argument that the ficulties when you take your an exciting adventure novel ski, swim and has a true ap- asserting himself or herself human must be pack leader. dog outside on a leash so he by local author Meg Christ- preciation for the beauty of as the “pack leader.” Living “They were letting the dog can go. ian. “Battling the Unknown” nature. This has allowed her in the plush world of hu- run around and do what it In addition to Doggonit invites readers to tag along to write in detail Katrina’s ad- mans, where toys are readi- wanted.” Training, Sullivan current- with Katarina as she takes an ventures in the woods. ly available, where food is A pit bull that showed a ly works at the New Ham- exciting journey from one Meg has been involved free for the taking, and lot of aggression benefited phire SPCA in Stratham, fantastical land to the next. with the soup kitchen in La- where affection is given for from a year of Sullivan's teaching obedience classes. Meg has an uncanny knack conia, sponsors a child from no apparent reason, can be work. Sullivan has also helped for bringing her characters Compassion and being a pas- confusing to dogs, she “She couldn't go near an- to train dogs for Canine alive to the point you will ac- tor’s child (her Dad, Thom is added. other dog, and now she can,” Companions for Indepen- tually share their thoughts pastor at First Christian “Any dog that controls re- Sullivan said. dence, an agency that pro- and their fears as well as their Church) has seen the need of sources is the pack leader,” PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT She also argued that the vides service animals for determination to find the people who do not have as Sullivan said. Animal behavior expert Kelly word “aggression” is often people living with disabili- one person who Katarina much as she does. This is why Taking back your evolu- Sullivan enjoys a moment with over-used when it comes to ties, and companion dogs for hopes can help her,Amile the she will donate any profits tionary role is accomplished her terrier, Finley. dogs. people suffering from ill- Warrior. from this book to the home- through “simple stuff,” she “They totally feel your en- “Aggression is intent to nesses such as severe de- Meg Welzenbach Christ- less of NH. said, such as entering a door ergy,” she said, recounting harm, intent to kill,” she pression. ian is from Wolfeboro and Innisfree Bookshop is lo- before your pet, making him one consultation in which a said, noting that few dogs Sullivan's methods are will be a high school senior at cated in the heart of down- “work” for his food, and giv- previously-ornery pit bull have that intent. well tested—she has two Moultonboro. She recently town Meredith and is part of ing him toys when you de- fell asleep at her feet within In addition to a pack- dogs of her own, her terrier published The Last Rawl Tril- the Mill Falls Marketplace. cide that it's play time. 10 minutes of her arrival. leader approach, Sullivan Finley, and a toy poodle ogy book one: “Battling the The signing will be held on “A lot of people think it's Sullivan's ability to proj- teaches reward-based train- named Paris. She and her fi- Unknown” and is currently Saturday Aug. 23 from 2-4 negative, or mean, but ect confident energy may be ing. Rather than punishing ancee also abstain from eat- writing the second book of p.m. Any questions can be di- they're pack animals,” Sulli- related to the fact that when a dog for doing something ing pork, in honor of their the trilogy. Meg loves to trav- rected to 603.279.3905 or via van said, noting that 80 per- she's helping an owner and bad, which they don't under- Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, el and has written parts of email at InnisfreeBooks cent of dogs do not even dog understand each other, stand, she argued, she re- Mu. Asian food lovers are the first book in Iowa, Con- @gmail.com. have the desire to be pack she's doing exactly what she wards them for doing some- probably familiar with that leader. wants to do. thing good. word, which appears on Also important for dog “I've always really liked When Finley, her terrier, Thai restaurant menus. Girl Scouts complete owners is maintaining a to work with animals,” Sul- barks, Sullivan ignores him, For more information on leader's demeanor—calm livan said, noting that she she said. Doggonit Training, visit and assertive, according to had worked as a veterinary “I give him cheese when www.doggonitnh.com, or Bronze Award project Sullivan. technician for four years be- he sits quietly,” she said. call 729-3669. The following is an article Units 2008 Annual submitted by Girl Scout Ju- Camperee. They worked Lakes Region celebrates Multicultural Market Day nior Troop 2529. The scouts hard planning lots of fun were asked to pretend that crafts, activities, games, and LAKES REGION — Our they are newspaper re- more, most of which were re- seventh Laconia Multicultur- porters and to interview lated to this year’s theme, al Market Day is an all-day themselves on their Bronze “Hoedown.” The campers free festival for the whole fam- Award project: decorated horseshoes, made ily to celebrate the diversity cowbells, played field games of culture within our com- Rebecca Cook, Hannah and had a ball. The feedback munity. It is totally depend- Saulnier, Shannon Mercer, from the campers was, “They ent on funding from sponsors Katie Gingrich, and Bridget were the best crafts ever!” and donations. It just keeps Eldridge, Girl Scouts from Their hard work paid off for getting bigger and better each Junior Troop 2529 have re- a really fun weekend. year and could not only be fea- cently completed their The Bronze Award is the tured as family fun, a festival Bronze Award. They chose to highest award at the Junior or a cultural event but could plan the Gunstock Service Girl Scout level. stand on its own as enter- tainment since we book many performers. This year we will be tying 19th Annual Labor Day Weekend in with the 400th Celebrate Quebec with more French CRAFT FAIR culture featured. One of our at the Bay hosts, the Laconia Historical Alton Bay Community House & Waterfront and Museum Society will Route 11, Alton, NH open with Josée Vachon, French Canadian singer per- August 30 10 am to 6 pm forming at the Belknap Mill on Friday evening, Sept. 5. August 31 10 am to 5 pm Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Vachon shares her 10 am to 4pm September 1 Franco-American culture through traditional and con- ~ Arts, Crafts, Food & Music! ~ temporary folksongs from COURTESY PHOTO Fine Jewelry, Photography, Handbags, Quebec and Acadie as well as Ree-Ven Wang, a Classical Chinese dancer who will perform at the market day. Metal Sculpture, Carved Signs, Puzzles, Fleece, Aroma-therapy, Country Woodcrafts, Knits, original songs.Her warm,dis- dancer who will perform Fri- Primitive and Folk Art, Clay, Tile Numbers, tinct voice accompanied by day and Saturday on the stage. Scarves, Sports Collage, Doll Clothes & Accessories, the guitar and occasional pi- "I have to have a musician Pottery, Candles, Floral Design, Painted Clothing, ano, unrelenting foot percus- play music in between dance Herbal Dips, Jams, Jellies, Candies, Fudge sion and spoons, as well as her pieces, so I can change cos- and More! engaging personality have tumes,” said Wang. “If you captured the hearts of many like, I can also sing Chinese audiences throughout New folk songs. I do have a master Free Admission ~ Rain or Shine England and Canada for over degree in singing from New Directions: Take Spaulding Turnpike 25 years. England Conservatory of Mu- to Exit 15 onto Route 11 West Pictured above is Ree-Ven sic, and have been singing www.castleberryfairs.com Wang, a Classical Chinese professionally for 25 years.” HADDOCKFISHY WITH YOUFIND WON’T SEARCH ENGINES? YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE STOP FLOUNDERING AND FISH LOCALLY. ON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE. All local. All the time. All local. All the time. NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com AUGUST 21, 2008 Entertainment THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 From Barnstormers to Broadway - a local actor hits the big time TAMWORTH — When Will Cabell and Susan Ack- Since that early debut, she Off-Broadway productions. refusing to acknowledge him is a very special place." Hannah Cabell first ap- ley, first appeared as a small has appeared in 24 produc- But the big break for this as the head of the Church of When asked what part peared on The Barnstormers child in They Knew What tions at The Barnstormers, local actor may come on Sept. England. Tony Award win- The Barnstormers played in Theatre's stage in Tamworth, They Wanted in 1983. where she was most recently 12, when she will appear in ‘A ner Maryann Plunkett will her decision to become an ac- she had no idea it would be "I remember being very featured in Dial M for Mur- Man For All Seasons on play More's wife Alice and tor, Cabell said, the Barn- the start of a career that diligent about learning my der. A graduate of Oberlin Broadway,’ produced by the Cabell will play their daugh- stormers was probably the would eventually lead her to blocking, which was running College and NYU, where she Roundabout Theatre. Cabell ter Margaret. place that determined her be- Broadway. up to Dan Rubinate and received an MFA in acting, will play the daughter of Sir What's it like for a young coming an actor. Her father Cabell, daughter of long- throwing my arms around Cabell has also appeared Thomas More, famously be- actor to make her Broadway has been an actor at The time Barnstormer veterans him," said Cabell. in other regional and headed by Henry VIII for debut? Barnstormers for over 30 "I am very excited and years. very nervous," said Cabell. "I was a Barnstormers ba- "Of course I want to do my by," she said. "Some of my Tilton goes country with Farmer’s Market best, and serve this amazing earliest memories are of BY ERIK ZYGMONT play as best I can." playing in the green room [email protected] The production will take and sitting in the house TILTON — It may not place at the American Air- watching rehearsals with have chirping blue jays or lines Theatre on 42nd Street, Francis Cleveland." Cleve- picturesque fields, and the a historic theatre formerly land, who was the youngest roads are instead paved and known as the Selwyn The- son of President Grover lined with buildings, but atre. Cleveland, founded the the- downtown Tilton is home "I'm looking forward to atre with his wife Alice to a successful farmers’ the whole experience of play- Cleveland and friend Ed market just the same. ing to a Broadway house," Goodnow back in 1931, mak- “I think it’s a great com- said Cabell. "The theater is ing it the oldest professional munity experience,” said enormous and beautiful, and summer stock theatre in the Timothy Lang, who took I'm excited to feel the history country. over the Tilton Farmer’s that lives in that stage. And "I am just so happy and Market as director three of course I'm looking for- thankful to be back at The years ago. ward to working with very Barnstormers,” said Cabell. The market is open seasoned and talented actors “I always feel that I'm learn- every Saturday,from 9 a.m. like Frank Langella and ing when I do a show here. to noon, and sometimes lat- Maryann Plunkett." There is so much talent and er if business is bustling, Doing a show—especially dedication in this small New Lang said. The Farmer’s a well-publicized, "big" show Hampshire summer theater, Market, located at the mu- in NY--is different from do- it's really quite amazing." nicipal parking lot next to ing a show at The Barn- The Barnstormers The- Network Managers and stormers, or any regional atre is currently engaged in Trainers in downtown theater, according to Cabell. a $1.3 million comprehensive Tilton, features six com- "You have the pressure of the campaign, which has al- mitted vendors who set up critics - professional and ready raised over $550,000 their tents and sell their non-professional - and the and will enable the theatre's wares every weekend, as crazy pace of the city," she transition into a regional well as two or three others says. Of course, the Barn- arts center. Thanks to the who may set up shop on any stormers Theatre has its own generosity of The Tamworth given weekend. pressures, as it is perhaps the Foundation, new donations When Lang became di- last theatre in the country to will be matched on a dollar- rector, there was just one be doing summer stock in the for-dollar basis, up to vendor, he said, noting that traditional manner, eight $250,000. For more informa- customer traffic has in- plays in eight weeks. tion about the Barnstormers creased as well, especially "Although the pace of put- Theatre or the campaign, over this season. ting up a show here is cer- please contact the theatre at “The first week we tainly crazy, there is an ease 603-323-8661 or go to opened (this year), we were to it as well," said Cabell. www.barnstormerstheatre.o lucky to get 15 to 25 people,” "There is such a sense of rg on the web. were easily 125 to 175 peo- support from the audience. It ple there.” Vendor and Tilton resi- dent Gayle Spelman, who sells pet products and es- sential oils, confirmed the upswing in business. “It’s getting better each week,” she said. “It was a little slow to begin with.” Beth Roy, who sells cus- tom quilting, pocketbooks, and daylilies, said that the Farmer’s Market is “fun.” The daylilies are her best- sellers and personal pas- sion. PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT “You can’t kill them,” Beth Roy shows off one of her daylilies at the Tilton Farmer’s Market last Saturday. The flowers, which come she laughed. “You don’t in multiple colors, are her best-seller. have to be a green thumb to raise them.” blueberries, and a large se- hopes the increased foot mid-September. Vendor ap- Northfield resident lection of produce from traffic will benefit the plications are available at Kathy Love, who sells her RNG Enterprises in Laco- town’s downtown business- www.tiltonmainstreet.org. own hand-knit hats and nia add to the selection at es, such as Tilton House of scarves, homemade jellies, Tilton Farmer’s Market. Pizza or Trail Mix ice and garden-grown herbs, The market is part of the cream, for example. said that the Farmer’s Mar- Tilton Main Street Pro- Though there is no firm ket is an excellent place to gram’s downtown revital- shutdown date, Lang said socialize as well as shop. ization effort. that he expects the A former employee of Lang, who is on the Main Farmer’s Market to remain the Tilton School, Love said Street Program’s board of open that she was “looking for directors, said that he every Saturday going in to something to do as I wind my way into retirement.” Craftswoman Pat Con- sentino of Sanbornton, sells wooden toys and cut- ting boards, crafted with aesthetic and durable woods including ma- hogany, maple, and cherry. She and her friend Randy Bowne call their endeavor Totally Wood. “We try to make some- thing new every week,” Consentino said, display- ing a toy wooden toaster, made from hardwoods of varying shades and featur- ing authentic “pop” action. Totally Wood also fea- tures hardwood clocks and wooden brain-teaser/spa- tial-relations puzzles. “This is my first year here,” said Consentino. “Each week there’s a little bit more traffic; word is get- ting out there.” Gennie Foote’s baked goods, Tom and Donna Da- mon’s fresh homegrown B4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds AUGUST 21, 2008 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT hours a day ISSUE AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

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