THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE 10th annual Kainen Flynn Derby brings kids out for fishing fun BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] his boat while fishing in community. a kayak, a bike, or basket- Kids cast their lines for Lake Winnisquam. The event is sponsored ball hoop. The top fish was an afternoon of fun and “He was a good man, re- by the Gilford Police Relief a 1 pound, 10 ounce tagged family time during the 10th ally liked by the communi- Association and a num- trout from the 12-15 year- annual Kainen Flynn Fish- ty,” said Lt. Kris Kelley of ber of local sponsors. This old category. The other ing Derby. the Gilford Police Depart- year around 100 kids came two biggest were around 1 On June 8, kids and fam- ment. out for the derby. Charlene pound, four ounces, both ilies enjoyed a day of free The tournament was Crowell, Treasurer of the from the 8-11 age category. fishing and the chance for formed in his honor to pro- Police Association, said Over 20 prizes were giv- prizes at the annual derby vide free fishing for kids. that was a smaller turn- en to each age category at Gunstock. The event also promotes out than last year, though with a non tagged fish on The derby was named in water safety, including there were many fish on the board. Crowell said ev- memory of Kainen Flynn, a the importance of wearing the board. Prizes were giv- ery child who caught his member of the Gilford Po- lifejackets. Kelley said the en for the top three tagged or her first fish received a lice Department who died event is also a way to keep fish caught; the first place coupon for a free kid cone in 2003 after falling from Flynn’s name alive in the winner had the choice of courtesy of Sawyer’s Dairy. “Overall it’s a great event, promotes parents do- ing positive activities with Selectmen agree to continue their kids,” Kelley said. Kelley described fish- ing and hunting as “a lost art.” Despite what person- funding for LRPA-TV Erin Plummer al opinions someone may Madison Eastman with the fish she caught during the Kainen Flynn BY DAN KANE abutting the building will Access Television, which have about these activities, Derby. CONTRIBUTOR also be removed based on Belmont recently refused Kelley said both are just a The Board of Selectmen a narrow vote by the Police to pay into. In a public com- few activities where par- with them is a good thing,” age category. Beaucler was held their biweekly meet- Department. ment, Denise Beauchaine, ents can spend quality time Kelley said. part of a group of young ing on Wednesday, June 12. The board approved a Gilford resident and Ex-Di- with children. Craig Beaucler of Sand- anglers fishing as part of They began the meeting by figure upwards of $21,000 to rector of LRPA Television, “Any time you spend own was a big winner, Junior Bassmasters, an or- continuing to advertise for fund Lakes Region Public SEE SELECTMEN PAGE A14 with your children bonding topping the 12-15-year-old SEE DERBY PAGE A13 open volunteer positions in the town. Following a public hear- ing on trash disposal fees, Hut restoration inspires revival of outing club the board has decided that BY CAROL LEE ANDERSON residents who dispose of CONTRIBUTOR (GOC). 100 pounds or less still pay The brown tarps that Once approved, the ap- $5, but those who deposit encase the former Gilford plication was sent to the over a ton will start paying Outing Club warm-up hut NH Division of Historical $60 per ton after Sept. 1, as will soon become part of Resources for their review. opposed to the $30 per ton its history as the project Due to the large number of they were paying. Reve- moves toward its comple- requests for markers, it is nues would go up and the tion. Started in 2006, the common for applications tax rate would go down, restoration of this struc- to be placed on a waiting according to Town Admin- ture may very well be fin- list. The GOC marker has istrator Scott Dunn. ished by the year’s first moved past the waiting pe- Director of Public Works snowfall, which will help riod and the final wording Sheldon Morgan delivered usher in another ski season of the marker text is now a report detailing recent in Gilford. being reviewed by both Gil- work the department has That is the hope of proj- ford town officials and the been doing. The Board gave ect leader Sarah Anderson state. permission to Morgan to of Gilford, who spearhead- Anderson appreciates take action on nine drive- ed the effort to restore this all the hard work of the in- ways and make the neces- piece of the town’s import- dividuals who have helped sary repairs to them. Mor- ant ski history. She and her during the past seven gan also discussed recent her family are currently years and acknowledged work repairing roads street discussing with town offi- them by saying, “First of signs, culvert flushing, and cials the different choices all, I want to thank every- at Gunstock Acres to make available to complete this one who donated to this the area safe for the public. final phase. Carol Lee Anderson project. None of this would The Public Works De- Something new may Sarah Anderson of Gilford stands in front of the Gilford Outing Club warm-up hut just prior to the begin- be possible without them. I partment has a number of soon be added to the land- ning of its restoration. Anderson began the project in 2006, which has been the inspiration for the revival would also like to thank the roads under consideration scape at the site. Anderson of an outing club in town. Gilford Selectboard, Shel- for repair, but more proj- and her family prepared The marker will describe In order to find just the along with Olympians Pen- don Morgan of Gilford pub- ects than money and also an application and text for the Gilford Outing Club right words, she worked ny Pitou and Marty Hall, lic works as well as all the they also want to minimize a historical marker for the and the significance of the closely with Gilford Town both of whom grew up in volunteers who worked so impact on everyone. The review of the Selectboard. site. Administrator Scott Dunn, the Gilford Outing Club hard on this project in the Department is also work- past, especially Scott Davis, ing with the Parks and Rec- who lent us his engineering reation department on tree Bank of NH makes $10,000 donation to Meadows project expertise and Doug Page of maintenance. BY ERIN PLUMMER tional support this week ident- Senior Retail Bank- renovation project on the Page Roofing, who donated [email protected] “Beans and Greens is thanks to a donation from ing Officer of Bank of New property. his crew’s time to get the helping to decorate the The project to renovate Bank of New Hampshire. Hampshire, passed a check The property on Inter- shingles on the roof.” town with flowers,” Mor- the Meadows Athletic Com- On Thursday, Ann for $10,000 to the Meadows vale Road was donated to “I especially want to gan said. plex received some addi- Nichols, Senior Vice-Pres- Committee towards the the Gilford School District thank Town Administrator Dunn also discussed in 2000 by Scott Dunn for everything proposed improvements to Ray and Barbara Carye he has done. Not only has the town hall, stating that to be meant for student use. he taught me the proper the town is getting ready The fields were once farm- procedures of working to begin a bidding process land and are now used by within a town government, for renovations. Dunn Gilford’s high school and but he jumped in during ev- has been working for the youth football and lacrosse ery work day and was out town for twenty years and programs. The fields are with us swinging a ham- has seen the Town Hall go in need of renovation with mer,” she added. through two asphalt roofs plans in place to make them Anderson’s hard work so his preference is for a suitable for other sports gained the attention and metal roof. such as soccer and Parks respect of those in the his- “My goal in doing this and Recreation sports. toric preservation field, project is metal roof with Efforts are underway by and she was named as a alternative bids for asphalt the Meadows Committee NH Preservation Alliance roofs,” he said. with partners in the school Young Preservationist in The proposed police district and Parks and 2011. The same year, she station addition will cost Recreation Department to became the state’s young- between $1 million to $1.2 raise funds and renovate est blogger for the National million. The whole exteri- the Meadows complex in a Trust for Historic Preser- or of the building is being three-phase process. vation. Her blog described redone to give it new win- The first phase will be the hut project as well as Erin Plummer dows and insulation. Police Bank of New Hampshire makes a $10,000 donation for the Meadows project. From left to right: Mark the creation of two sodded her experiences with it. Chief Kevin Keenan is open Corry, Gilford resident and member of the Meadows Committee; Ann Nichols, Senior Vice-President- multi-use fields in addition However, one of the big- to working with anyone Senior Retail Banking Officer of Bank of New Hampshire; Gilford Superintendent Kent Hemingway; Tim to improving the current gest bonuses that has come to use town funds as effi- Drew, Chair of the Meadows Committee; Gilford Parks and Recreation Director Herb Greene; and Gilford field as well as the instal- from this restoration proj- ciently as possible. The tree Athletic Director Dave Pinkham. SEE MEADOWS PAGE A13 SEE HUT PAGE A13 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac JUNE 20, 2013 Notes from the Gilford Library BY MOLLY HARPER LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT their reading skills and are mer. Keeping the log of p.m. We’ll discuss “The can’t get enough? Come ing Program kick-off! The better prepared for school the books I read was also Language of Flowers” by play ‘social’ bridge at the theme will be “Big Dig’! Warm, sunny weather in the fall? Reading is also a great resource when it Vanessa Diffenbaugh. library! There will be lots of songs has finally arrived, Bike a great way to relax and came time to do book re- Molly Harper will lead the Knit Wits, 1:30 – 2:30 and music with Paul War- Week has passed, and unwind, and the perfect ports and projects! discussion. Copies of the p.m. All knitters welcome! nick, ‘dirt’ to eat and books the kids are happily out way to spend a rainy sum- The Children’s Summer book are available at the Conversational Ger- to check out ! Don’t miss of school - looks like it is mer day! Reading Program kicks-off library. Bring a lunch and man Class, 2:30 – 3:30 out on the fun! finally time for Summer I have always done the this Monday, June 24 at 3 we’ll provide dessert. p.m. Reading at the Library! majority of my reading in p.m. with Paul Warnick. Conversational Wednesday, June 26 This summer’s theme, the summer time, curled There will be songs, laugh- French, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 24 Line Dancing for Be- “Dig Into Reading,” in- up in a hammock with a ter, “dirt” to eat, and books Evening Book Dis- Summer Reading Pro- ginners, 9 – 10 a.m. spires readers to ‘mine’ tall glass of iced tea. When to check out! Readers of all cussion, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. gram Sign-ups Begin, 9 Social Bridge, 10:30 their personal interests I started doing the Sum- ages should sign up for the We’ll discuss “The Lan- a.m. – 6 p.m. Sign up to a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Six- and ‘dig around’ for all mer Reading Program as a Summer Reading Program guage of Flowers” by Va- participate in the Summer Week Watercolor Series kinds of information, activ- kid, the weekly prizes and anytime on Monday and nessa Diffenbaugh. Mol- Reading Program, Dig Into with Mary Lou John, 1 – 3 ities and fun at the library. fun theme was even more pick up a reading log to be ly Harper will lead the Reading! There’s games p.m. This year’s theme for adult incentive to tuck into my entered into a drawing to discussion. Copies of the to play, prizes to win, Calling all watercolor- readers is “Groundbreak- stack of books and read win great prizes! book are available at the programs to enjoy and, ists! Bring your supplies ing Reads” and “Beneath the hours away. I’ll al- Following the Sum- library. Refreshments will best of all, tons of books and join us for a 6 week the Surface” for teens. ways remember running mer Reading Kick-off next be served. to read! Children, Teens, session with Mary Lou Coordinated by the New downstairs in the Old Li- week, we’re offering an Crafter’s Corner, 6 and Adults have their own John. Have fun and im- Hampshire State Library, brary with my reading log LED Craft for the Teens – 7:30 p.m. Needle arts programs and own unique prove your skills at the the collaborative Summer clutched in my little hand, on Wednesday at 1 p.m., coordinator Dawn Lemay themes – sign-up to learn same time. Cost for the se- Reading program helps eager to see what surpris- please sign up at the circu- will facilitate all interested more! ries is $36 paid in advance. encourage children and es Miss Anita had in store lation desk. Abi Maxwell crafters who love knitting, Mahjong, 12:30 – 3 Minimum group size is 10, readers of all ages to spend for me. Summer Reading will be returning to the Li- crocheting, and other nee- p.m. One of the oldest maximum is 20. A list of more time enjoying non-as- as a teen helped me out in brary on Thursday at 6:30 dle work projects. Bring board games in the world materials is available at signed reading during High School because I was p.m. to discuss her debut, your latest design and – Mahjong – depends on the Circulation Desk. the summer months. Did better prepared to tackle “Lake People,” as part of work in a relaxed corner of skill, strategy, and a cer- Teen LED Activity, 1 you know that children the challenging required the Get Booked Series this the library. tain degree of luck. Join – 2 p.m. It’s time to light it who read during summer reading since I had been summer. us! up! Join us for a fun craft months retain more of reading for fun all sum- Tune in each week to Friday, June 21 Summer Reading Pro- with colorful LED lights. find out about upcoming Social Bridge, 10:30 gram Kick-Off with Paul Sign up at the circulation Summer Reading Pro- a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you Warnick, 3 – 4 p.m. This desk. grams and Events, check love to play bridge and just is the 2013 Summer Read- Gilford Public Library out the Gilford Public Li- brary Web site, or sign up for our e-newsletter by GILFORD POLICE LOG Top Ten Requests emailing library@gilford- library.org. The Summer l 1. “Inferno” by Dan Brown Reading Program is gen- The Gilford Police De- Joseph J. Galyean, Jr., of Rochester was arrested 2. “And The Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini erously sponsored by the partment responded to 697 age 31, of Hopatcong, N.J. on June 12 for Driving Af- 3. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult Friends of the Gilford Li- calls for service and made was arrested on June 8 for ter Revocation or Suspen- 4. “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Roberts brary. Happy reading! the following arrests be- Possession of Controlled/ sion. 5. “The Burgess Boys” by Elizabeth Strout tween June 4 and June 17. Narcotic Drugs. Robert Charter, age 24, 6. “Fly Away” by Kristin Hannah Classes & Special Events Dillon Kreitzer, age 20, Theresa L. Scahill, age of Northfield was arrested 7. “Silken Prey” by John Sandford June 20 – 26 of Laconia was arrested on 56, of Alton was arrested on on June 13 for Operating 8. “The Kill Room” by Jeffery Deaver June 4 for Driving After Re- June 9 for Driving While Without a Valid License 9. “The Dinner” by Herman Koch Thursday, June 20 vocation or Suspension. Intoxicated. and Suspended Registra- 10. “12th of Never” by James Patterson and Brown Bag Book Dis- Chris Beard, age 31, of David Pryzby, age 44, tion (Operating — Misd.). Maxine Paetro cussion, 12:30 – 1:30 Gilford was arrested on of Gilford was arrested on Charles S. Sanborn, age June 8 for a Domestic Vio- June 9 for Simple Assault 29, of Gilmanton was ar- lence Act. and Obstructing a Report of rested on June 14 for Driv- Aaron D. Witkus, age 20, Crime or Injury. ing After Revocation or of Chelmsford, Mass. was James A. Gagne, age 29, Suspension. arrested on June 8 for Un- of Canterbury was arrested Joseph A. Moriarty, age lawful Possession of Alco- on June 9 for Simple As- 46, of W. Boylston, Mass. hol. sault. was arrested on June 14 for Paul J. Mulvey, age 19, of David Brown, age 54, of Driving While Intoxicated. Quincy, Mass. was arrest- N. Woodstock was arrested Steven James Holland, ed on June 8 for Driver’s on June 12 on three counts age 31, of Gilford was ar- Lakes Region Community Services and NH Businesses License Prohibitions and of Manufacture of a Con- rested on June 15 for Theft Partners in Community Unlawful Possession of Al- trolled Drug. By Unauthorized Taking or cohol. Tawnya Woods, age 29, Transfer (Larceny). Justin Dietz, age 23, of We extend our gratitude and appreciation to these 38 NH businesses Tyngsborough, Mass. was for their generous support of Lakes Region Community Services’ through the purchase of tax credits to assist with our move to downtown Laconia. arrested on June 15 for Pos- session of Controlled/Nar- cotic Drugs. 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Gilmanton and Gilford will uals can go to purchase ees. The requirement is manton and Gilford School other aspects of the school “These hold any number be a lot better aligned and insurance and satisfy the only to offer coverage, not Boards held their biannual year including academ- of titles for us,” Heming- pretty soon, we will be bet- individual mandate. Indi- to pay for it. Health plans meeting at Gilmanton Ele- ic achievements like the way said. “We also have ter connected than ever,” viduals who qualify for the offered must be of mini- mentary School. school being in the SAT’s required readings coming he said. “We want to look exchange may qualify for mum value which means Assistant Principal of 70 percent isle and 87 per- from these platforms. This at current assessment prac- state subsidies and those that 60 percent of medical the High School Anthony cent of students going on to is turning out to be a cost tices and what the Common who don’t currently have costs administered must Sperazzo delivered a brief college, the highest number savings method for us.” Core dictates. The next step coverage will qualify while be covered. Premium costs summary of the school in many years according to Hemingway described is to really work on the K-12 insurance policies for those to employees must be less year’s student accolades. Sawyer. how the program circulates progression because Com- who already have them will than 9.5 percent of their “We’ve had four state “I think overall there is a Kindles and Nooks at the mon Core really does start not change. household income. The In- championships this year, big improvement recently Library and how the devic- at the beginning of a kid’s According to Deroche ternal Revenue Service de- a student directed play that in terms of discipline,” he es have been getting a great education. We feel like this and Law, there are two termines this figure. This won our region, a student said. “It impresses me the amount of use. Of the more is going to come together penalties for employers penalty is only a problem if who performed at Carnegie most that there were fifty than 100 devices owned by really well.” like the district who do not an employee declines cov- Hall, a student who pub- fewer instances of insub- the school, none have been Two outside consul- offer insurance to 95 per- erage, goes to the exchange lished his own book, and a ordination this year than lost so far. tants, Scott Deroche and cent of employees or if the and gets a subsidy or better literary magazine that was last.” Curriculum and Assess- David Law, then delivered insurance they offer is not rate. first place in the state for Superintendent Kent ment Director Scott Lalib- a report to the board about affordable. Employees who Anthem is the only in- the second year in a row,” Hemingway reported on erte described the Common the Affordable Health Care work thirty hours a week surer on New Hampshire’s he said. “Many more ac- the school systems transi- Core program that the dis- Act and how it will affect are considered full time un- exchange, and will be of- der the AHCA. School em- fering a plan with much ployees who only work ten fewer benefits, higher co- months of the year are still pays, lower deductibles, Rev. Dr. Victoria Wood Parrish to retire full time under the act be- but potential subsidies. The Community, such as her ery new person adds a new cause employment breaks penalty in that situation is Rev. Wood Parrish’s mother Martha Wood, have dimension to our congrega- are ignored. $3,000 per year per employ- first Sunday at the First also benefited from her tion and it’s outreach. There is also a failure to SEE SCHOOL BDS. PAGE A12 United Methodist Church teaching. Rev. Parrish has raised in Gilford was July 2, 2000. In addition to spiritual three children who attend- On Sunday, June 16, teaching, she has expanded ed local schools and are the congregation acknowl- the use of a variety of musi- now pursuing advanced edged her retirement and cal formats in our services. degrees. She is looking celebrated her ministry. She formed and has direct- forward to spending more Her retirement comes after ed our Hand Bell Choir. time with family and 40 years of service. She has participated in the friends throughout the Pastor Vickie has Carter Mountain Band and country. She is looking for- made her presence known Erin Plummer a variety of local musical ward to welcoming a new through her tireless work Rev. Victoria Wood Parrish groups. grandchild, whose parent’s, within our congregation, Parrish has continued Katie and Billy Graham re- the community and the cast on the local cable chan- to encourage the youth, as side in California. Her son New Hampshire District nel. well as all church members James is also in California. of the United Methodist She enjoys teaching ev- to take on a role in church Daughter Heather resides Church. She is active in ery age group from the very leadership. She feels that in New Jersey with her the local Ministerial Alli- young of our church to the every new person that ev- husband Eric and their son. ance and the Spiritual Life members of retirement Committee at Lakes Region communities. She support- General Hospital. Parrish ed the creation of Wesley has regularly contributed Woods Retirement Com- her “Community Church munity and has welcomed Meditations” Column in all to attend services and the Weirs Times and our programs of the church. services have been broad- Members of the Taylor

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GILFORD BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED FUNDS Wednesday, June 26, 2013 • 7:00pm Gilford Town Hall – Conference Room A The Gilford Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing pur- suant to the provisions of RSA 31:95-b, as authorized by a vote on Article 12 of the 1994 Town Meeting; to accept and spend $5,949.91 in the form of a donation from the Meadowbrook Pavilion to be used for the installation of new streetlights. Any interested person may attend this public hearing and pres- ent testimony related thereto.

David Pereira, CFP® 36 Country Club Rd. Gilford, NH 03247 603-524-2005 [email protected] A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion JUNE 20, 2013 THE WAYS OF WILDFLOWERS l Pet of the Week: Elle Can you even believe Meredith Center Road. and while she still has a The Name Game – we are showcasing the vo- Elle is literally queen of bald belly from grooming luptuous Elle again — she the administrative offices. herself a little too fastid- wildflower common names was Pet of the Week last She enjoys a plethora of iously, we find that en- March! cozy vantage spots, often dearing. She seems not BY JOHN CAMERON NEWHAMPSHIREWILDFLOWERS.COM “bitter” or “acrid” quali- Elle has not been at hosting meetings and voic- to be terribly concerned ties. For this reason anoth- NHHS all this time; she ing her opinions. She gets with the hub-bub that is Wildflowers have both er common name is “Blis- was adopted, only to be along just fine with dogs; life at the shelter, but re- scientific and “common” ter Root.” returned two months lat- she is positively fearless ally folks, Elle deserves a names. Although they Forget-me-Not (Myosotis er. Her rotundity did not in the lobby, lounging on permanent forever home? have only one scientif- scorpioides). This group of fit in the covered cat pan the center mat as business In her middle years, she is ic name, some may have plants is the ultimate ex- supplied – a bit of an issue is conducted around her. energetic and inquisitive, mer Adopt A thon June 22 more than one common ample of a common name – but one that has not been We have successfully many years of compan- will be her lucky day. Call name due to different trans- reflecting romantic floral noted as she resides as a managed to reduce her ionship to give the right 524-3252 or check www. lations as well as different legends. The story of the free spirit at the shelter on girth, though not by much, home. Perhaps the Sum- nhhumane.org. sources. Common names Forget-me-not involves a are usually derived from German knight gathering FROM OUR READERS an observed physical char- blue flowers for his lady l acteristic such as color, love along the banks of the leaf shape, habitat, place of Danube. He is said to have The next state budget must include Medicaid expansion origin, or a local interpre- scurried down the bank to tation of the original Greek gather the flowers just as To the Editor: offer health care coverage tal health centers; provide the final version of the or Latin. Wildflower com- a flash flood roared down It is clear to me after to over 55,000 working poor health care coverage to the state budget and tell them mon names can also reveal the river. As he was being reading about the recent who have no access to care working poor; and increase it must include Medicaid fascinating and amusing swept away, he tossed the rallies supporting Medicaid now. health-related employ- expansion. stories when the name is bouquet to his lady with expansion in Concord, Cla- New Hampshire has a ment. It makes no sense to Sincerely, attached to a local legend or three immortal words, remont, Portsmouth and once-in-a-generation op- turn this down. Deborah Pendergast folklore, or when put into “Forget me not.” The sto- Plymouth that the public portunity to leverage $2.5 Legislators need to put Gilford the context of its own nat- ry, and the name, have not knows that refusing federal billion in federal dollars aside their partisan bick- Vice-President of the ural history. Whatever the been forgotten. dollars to broaden access to over the next seven years – ering and listen. Expand- Board of Directors, origin, the common name Queen Anne’s Lace (Dau- health care in New Hamp- funds that will help reduce ing Medicaid just makes Genesis Behavioral Health is not considered a reliable cus carota) Also known as shire is wrong. Medicaid uncompensated care at hos- sense. Please contact your name for identification, al- Wild Carrot. English leg- expansion will allow us to pitals and community men- legislators as they prepare though because it is often end has it that, when the based on observable plant future Queen Anne arrived characteristics, a wild- from Denmark as the bride Hopefully, transparency matters as much in Belmont flower common name can of King James I, “wild car- be easier to remember be- rot” was still a novelty in as it does in Gilford cause it’s easier to connect the royal gardens. Queen To the Editor: ward and acting on their no cost to the town. was not even close on the with the plant. Anne is said to have chal- As the Alton represen- own to do the right thing. Bluntly stated, Belmont article and to this day Al- Granted, there are nu- lenged her ladies in wait- tative on the Lakes Re- The Citizen’s readership is looking for a free lunch. ton continues to pay $35 per merous irrational names ing to a contest to see who gion Public Access (LRPA) interested in the future of I have a different sto- meeting for the Selectmen, for plants. Take, for ex- could produce a pattern of governing board, I was, of LRPA may like to know ry to tell with respect to Budget Committee, and sig- ample, Bouncing Bet (Sap- lace as fine and lovely as course, relieved to learn what is going on in Bel- there being no free lunch, nificant meetings of other onaria officinalis). The the flower of the wild car- from Mark Willett’s report mont that puts that town’s and how the town of Al- committees to play multi- logic behind this wildflow- rot. The ladies knew that in Thursday’s Citizen (“Gil- funding of LRPA in jeopar- ton went about owning up ple times on LRPA’s Chan- er’s name, according to they were no competition ford’s solid waste, LRPA dy. to that fact of life. Since nel 26. various wildflower infor- for the Queen, so it was an contracts renewed”) that, Belmont claims, for pub- 1999, the meetings of the Alton is not a spend- mation sources, is not read- effortless triumph for Anne thanks to Gilford, the finan- lic consumption, that they Selectmen have been re- thrift town, but the voters ily apparent. But there are and she became a name for cial stress has been less- do not want to retain their played on LRPA. Not long have made thoughtful deci- many, many wildflowers the plant. ened in seeing LRPA stay membership in LRPA be- after that the Alton School sions as to what is import- whose common names do Fireweed (Epilobium an- on the air into 2014. cause they are unable to Board meetings also ap- ant to them, and transpar- have a connection with gustifolium). This beauti- Willett’s story had it have their meetings shown peared on Channel 26. All ency in local government is some real trait. We’ll look ful, tall wildflower with its that “At their second meet- on Channel 26. The rea- these meetings were video- high on their list of values. at some New Hampshire spikes of magenta blooms ing in May, the board de- son for that inability, they taped by volunteers. In the One surely hopes that wildflowers this week and is an excellent example of cided to wait and see what claim, is they have not been mid-2000’s, however, the transparency matters in next and their interesting a common name with envi- the town of Belmont would able to find someone to vid- volunteers began to burn Belmont as much as it does common names. ronmental overtones. This do. Belmont selectmen are eotape their meetings for out. The citizens’ response in Alton, and Gilford, and Let’s begin with Butter- plant is often one of the currently still weighing the later broadcast. Videotap- was a petition warrant ar- Laconia, and in thousands cup (Ranuculus acris). But- first to grow after a fire has issue so Gilford decided to ing is a “time sink,” and the ticle which authorized and of other communities. tercups are one of the mem- burned an area. go forward with it.” very frugal cast of charac- appropriated public funds Respectfully submitted, bers of the sea of yellow We’ve not even I appreciate Gilford for ters in Belmont are looking for the hiring of persons Bob Longabaugh blooms visible throughout scratched the surface with not hanging around to be to find someone who will do to film the towns’ public Alton Bay our area at this time of these four examples of the a copycat, and moving for- all this substantial work at bodies in action. The vote year. No doubt the shiny sources of common wild- butter-colored, cup-shaped flower names. Assuming flower gave the species its your appetite has been BIBA thankful for support of Annual Meeting common name. 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EXPLORING THE AZORES North Country Notebook O The Açores: São Miguel May 9, 2013 On the recreational front, Where are the car keys? the times they are a’changin’ BY BONNIE CARNIVALE AND CHRISTINE RODERICK CONTRIBUTORS Editor’s note: Recent- ly, Bonnie and Wally Car- nivale of Gilford, along with friends Chris and Bill Roderick, vacationed in the Azores. For the next few weeks, we will share with our readers some of their ex- periences.

After 11 hours of bliss- back to the car. We even hotel are the Terra Nostra ful sleep we breakfasted ran into some tourists from Gardens where we walked By JOHN HARRIGAN on scrambled eggs, and for New Hampshire. Three the paths for a couple of JOHN HARRIGAN COLUMNIST The owners of these bikes, having disappeared into the classic Bill, linguisa. The day start- of us made a stop at the hours soaking in the vir- Littleton Diner for breakfast, were on their club’s 33rd year of a ed much like yesterday WC. Bonnie went ahead, id beauty and tranquility. Montreal-Kennebunkport ride. with cloud cover and tem- unlocked the hatch-back, Around 1775 the acreage t was after supper, and peratures in the 50’s. We de- tossed in her camera and was purchased by Thomas the after-supper talk was stand straight up, a move twisting rural road laid out cided on a drive to Furnas closed the door. Wally was Hickling, a wealthy mer- about recreation, specifi- that keeps them mostly on a path that became an (pronounced furn-ish), to next on the scene. chant from Boston. (Every- cally outdoor recreation, clear of dust and splattered ox-cart road, and keep hard hike around its eponymous “Where are the keys?” body has a cousin in Bos- and more specifically bugs. Put the front wheel to the right and stay aware crater lake. (Recent rains he asked. She reached in ton) who built a house on ATV’s. The buzz is that AT- back on and you’re good to of traffic to the rear. had closed part of this loop her pocket, came up empty. a small hill, later adding a Ving will quickly surpass go. What I’m calling the hike, so we were unable to Wally turned as Chris and thermal pool below with a snowmobiling because But where? Well, just ATV revolution — make do it.) Not far from the town Bill approached. small island in the center. there’s twice the opportu- about anywhere. For a that evolution — is here, for we took a side road to a sce- “You’re not going to Bathing in the warm, sulfu- nity for it — six months to while, there was a big move- sure, as ATV aficionados nic area of bubbling mud believe this.” Minutes lat- rous, amber pool is reputed three. ment to add two to four organize to rein in rogue and fumaroles on the shore er, we had enlisted the to be therapeutic. “I’d just like to hear feet on the sides of exist- riders and forge lasting re- of the clay- colored Furnas aid of two local non-En- We lunched on kale soup about something for a ing blacktop to accommo- lationships with landown- Lake. Here we saw holes glish-speaking men who and cheese sandwiches at change that doesn’t in- date safe lanes for bikers. ers, without which their in the steamy ground lined managed to break into the the Café Atlantida. volve a gasoline engine,” I’m thinking in particular sport would be doomed. in concrete. Large pottery car using a wire and the The day had improved someone said, churlishly. of Route 113 around the On the flip side, people kettles filled with beef, sau- bamboo limb Bonnie had to mostly sunny. We took And there was some sym- north end of Winnipesau- with power boats are hav- sages, kale, cabbages and torn off a nearby plant. a road; saw a sign for a mi- pathy for that, because all kee, and Route 145 between ing to take the extra steps potatoes had been lowered Thank you Bill for leaving radoura, (view) and turned. of us around the table hike, Colebrook and Pittsburg, and watch out for other into these earthen ovens— your window ajar! Cars in The road wound sharply snowshoe and cross-coun- a particularly challenging people sharing the water, nature’s kitchen—and Europe are not as break-in up the verdant countryside try ski. But most of us also bicycle route for its ups and not just in canoes, but also covered with dirt earlier proof as those in the U.S. until we had to stop. There, own a snowmobile and downs. in growing numbers of kay- in the day to slow cook for Furnas is charming; a stretched the width of the ATV. But neither road has aks. It’s all about courtesy. seven or eight hours. To- village of neat houses and road ahead of us, stopping “Well, that’s easy,” I room or substructure to This all reminds me, ny’s Restaurant, in Furnas, businesses and the requi- all traffic (us), was a cattle said. “Just look at what’s allow for a bike lane. Yet a somehow, of downtown served these cozido nas site Catholic Church. It is trailer hitched to a tractor. on top of people’s vehicles funny thing happened on Colebrook’s long and on-go- caldeiras later in the day home to the Terra Nostra Two men were doing their these days. Kayaks and bi- the way to the circus. Bik- ing debate about a traffic to diners who had ordered Hotel—now under renova- best to convince a mad, cycles.” ers are using both roads light at the junction of Col- them before hand. tion— upgrading it from a wayward bull to get into Which is a fact. Used to and many other roads like by Street, Parsons Street, We took a good look three to a four star estab- the trailer. They weren’t be that we saw canoes on them, and never mind an and Main. around before heading lishment. Adjacent to the succeeding. Eventually one visitors’ vehicles and not apron. Drivers are instead There is no way a traffic man was able to pull the much else, but these days learning to look out for light can be put there with- bull by the rope attached there’s hardly a canoe in bikers, and slow down, and out sacrificing parking to a shackle on one leg to sight. It’s all kayaks, and veer toward the center line spaces crucial to business- get him out of the way. The for good reason. They’re when they can. Bikers, I’ve es and turning the place driver moved the tractor lighter, easier to load and seen, are also more aware into Ugly and Main. But so we could pass. The bull, unload, and vastly more of the realities of a narrow, SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A13 still unhappy, stepped into nimble on the water. the middle of the road blow- As for bikes, they’re ing steam and snot with- lighter and better than You can now... in inches of Bonnie’s face ever, and have graduated through her open window from rear-end carriers to SEE AZORES. PAGE A12 vehicles’ tops, where they

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Have a great life of Gilford Elementary School to remember those friends learning!” she said. celebrated their achieve- they hold dear. “Involve- A number of students ments and shared memo- ment” was for what they shared their memories ries at the Fourth Grade Fi- do outside of class includ- from fourth grade. nale as they move onto the ing Green Pandas, Chorus, Kelsey McKenna said middle school. and many other activities. she was “terrified” the first Teachers, staff, and fam- “Willingness” was for their time she entered fourth ilies celebrated the fourth involvement in fundrais- grade. grade class in their last ing, scouting, book buddies, “Everyone was rushing year in elementary school and others. Another won- around and everyone was ERIN PLUMMER during the class’s finale on der was how the class is all so much older than me,” The fourth grade class performs “The World’s Greatest” during the Fourth Grade Finale. Wednesday. Students and “digital learners,” through McKenna said. teachers shared memories blogging, creating geocach- She said it helped to re- School.” The event ended with tial in side you to do fan- and words of advice during es, programming robots, alize she had her brother at Bobby Brodeur recalled a video with teachers and tastic things,” Bryant said. the presentation. Next year making Google documents, the same school. being scared to move to a staff giving their words of “Seize the moment. You the students will be fifth among others. Bolduc also “Now I’m excited to go new state and school, but wisdom by holding up three will do great things, we graders at Gilford Middle noted how they are they are to the middle school, and a was greatly helped by new words, each on individual know it. You just need to School. creative, especially with little scared too,” McKenna friends. pages. Words of wisdom come and see us once in a GES Principal Danielle the self portraits they did. said. “I know I’ll have my “Now I know what to say included “Keep moving while.” Bolduc talked about the The last wonder was class brother to help me there and where to go, but most of forward,” “Life is Good,” The event also honored school’s One School, One members’ “ability to deal too!” all, I’ve learned to be inde- “Do your best,” “Put others teachers Pam Hayes and Book project on “The Sev- with change.” Mae Kenny said her fa- pendent,” Brodeur said. first,” as well as “Elemen- Melissa Roskilly, who are en Wonders of Sassafras Bolduc told the class vorite memory at GES was Chandler Green said tary school is awesome… retiring this year. Springs” and came up with they “have only just begun “making friends,” saying his favorite memory is be- middle school is better.” “Thank you for entrust- a list of the seven wonders to find your wonders.” she has made many friends ing taught about math and Teacher Katie Bryant ing your children to us,” of the fourth grade class. “I have truly enjoyed at the school. reading by the teachers thanked the parents for Hayes said. Those wonders were “per- getting to know you and “It is always import- while still having fun. supporting their students. Roskilly said so many severance,” as members of finding your wonders,” ant to have good friends “I think the teachers are She also had a few more children have come the class have persevered Bolduc said. “Thank you, that you can count on and the best part of the school, words of wisdom for the through her classroom through many obstacles families, for sharing your trust,” Kenny said. “I hope and I’ve appreciated then fourth grade class. over the years, saying she and keep moving forward. wonderful children and I still have great friends helping us in all of our “All of you have poten- cannot believe it’s over. The second was “friend- thank you staff for devel- when I go to Gilford Middle school years,” Green said. “Thank you, GES, for mak- ing school a fun place to Gilmanton resident receives Stockwell Scholarship learn.” The presentation fea- GILMANTON — On School student who is pur- annual award encourages tured a number of slide- June 6, the Ellis-Ged- suing further education. students to consider the im- shows by Mrs. McGreevy. des-Levitt, Gilmanton Unit Ms. Bowen’s award-win- portance of contributions One showed the different #102 of the American Le- ning essay, “Proud to be to the community and so- activities done by the fourth gion Auxiliary awarded the an American,” was chosen ciety. grade class over the year, Stockwell Scholarship to from among the 11 applying and another displayed the Brianna Bowen. senior submissions. The Proud to be an American split-face portraits (draw- The Scholarship is Auxiliary’s purpose is to Brianna Bowen ings completing one side awarded annually by the further Americanism and of a photograph). The class Auxiliary to a Gilmanton support veterans, military On Veteran’s Day this also sang “The World’s graduating Senior High and their families. This SEE SCHOLARSHIP PAGE A7 Greatest” by R. Kelly.

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Daily EARLY BIRD GETS THE DEAL! dinner specials 4-5:30 pm JUNE 20, 2013 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Students of Gilford High School enjoy April in Paris There is nothing love- lowed them to delve deeper They paused to overlook lier than Paris in the into the city’s rich history, the city from the vistas of Springtime...and a group art and architecture. With the Arc de Triomphe, the representing Gilford High the good fortune of con- Eiffel Tower and the Tour School had the pleasure of sistently sunny skies and Montparnasse. The partici- discovering this firsthand warm temperatures smil- pants took in the opulence while visiting the City of ing on them throughout the of France’s Golden Age at Lights this very Spring. entire sojourn, participants Versailles. The group rel- From April 20-26, 24 relished the charm of the ished a bus tour and an French students from Gil- Latin Quarter and stood evening Bateaux Mouche ford High School, faculty awestruck at the loftiness cruise which allowed for representatives and their and grace of Notre Dame a good overall perspective travel companions em- Cathedral. They marveled and broader vision of the Courtesy barked on the trip of a life- at the art in the Louvre layout of the city. They in- Row 1: Christian Eldridge, Kathy Dubois, Lyndsie Simoneau, Lauren Pereira, Timothy Jagusch, Michael time to discover the splen- and the Musée d’Orsay as teracted in French while Czerwinski, Rachel Blandford, Mikaela Wardrick, Sally Tinkham, Ashley Schwartzkopf, Karissa Cegelski dor of Paris and fall under well as the breathtaking spending euros on souve- Row 2: Thomas Dubois, Alannah Mattic, Mikaela Mattice, Katherine Rice, Sarah Cook, Catherine Buckley, the spell of this breathtak- and ornate architecture nirs and while ordering Kelsey Buckley, Sophia Czerwinski, Brooke Marcella, Carlie Carson, Emily Arnold, Emily Hanf, Louise ing city. from various time periods at cafés. Participants had Jagusch, Hayley Graton Row 3: Ella McGonagle, Michael Xiao, Spencer McEvoy. In addition to being that await at practically the good fortune of sam- immersed in the French every turn. They strolled pling fine cuisine includ- for at least three years, and of linguistic practice and “The project that I had language and culture, stu- the length of the bustling ing many classic French the French curriculum in- cultural discussions allows done on the Seine River and dents undertook an am- Champs-Elysée and am- culinary delights such as corporates a cultural com- for a natural progression the bridges of Paris served bitious itinerary in short bled along the sleepy quais French onion soup, Quiche prehension competency into such a travel experi- as a great introduction to course to revel in some of of the Seine. Their love for Lorraine, croque mon- that allows for exploration ence. the Bateaux Mouche ride the most spectacular sites the arts was enriched by sieur, crepes, crème brulée, of various facets of Franco- “Much of the prepara- as I was able to understand, of France’s capital city. In musicians on street cor- and the famous Bernachon phone cultures according tion for the trip is a fait appreciate and enjoy the less than a week, students ners and in metro cars and ice cream. to the level of language. Be- accompli,” says Louise Ja- history to a greater extent and participants were en- by the enduring artists Most of the student par- fore the trip and as part of gusch, Gilford High School while on the river cruise,” gaged in excursions, visits skillfully creating in the ticipants on the trip have the course curriculum and French teacher and Paris Blandford said. and opportunities that al- heights of Montmartre. been studying the language class experience, all of the trip coordinator. “By na- Sophia Czerwinski, a participants had already ture of becoming acquaint- sophomore, echoed Bland- researched and presented ed and attuned to these top- ford’s sentiments, saying, SCHOLARSHIP (Continued from Page A6) projects based on various ics, the students have not “I studied the Musée d’Or- year, my teacher asked thanks to the courage can freely express my opin- elements of French culture, only the knowledge, per- say, which ended up becom- my class, “How many of of our American troops. ion without fear of punish- such as Parisian monu- spective and appreciation ing my favorite monument you have parents that have Brave men and women risk ment and can worship any ments, Impressionist art- coming into the experience, that we visited. I especially served our country?” I their lives each and every religion I choose, if any. I ists, regions of France and but likewise the anticipa- loved taking in the work of quickly stuck my hand in day so we continue to have am thankful and proud that their cuisines, French po- tion and alas, the satisfac- the artist Cézanne.” the air and was shocked our freedom, but most peo- my country is the world’s litesse, French history and tion of seeing it with their What struck Jagusch when I looked around the ple don’t give it a second super power and that I can current events. very eyes.” the most was that many room and saw that no oth- thought. I am thankful for feel safe walking around That’s the very goal of Such was the case of of these students, without er hands were up. It was in being able to read the books outside even when other Gilford High School French Rachel Blandford, a junior prompting, shared their that moment that I felt an I want, and for being able countries threaten to de- teacher and Paris trip co- who had the good fortune of knowledge with other overwhelming pride for my to go on the internet and stroy us. I am even more ordinator Louise Jagusch. celebrating her 17th birth- members of the group. dad and all he had done for not have the government proud to say that my dad The concept of this balance day in Paris. SEE PARIS PAGE A13 our country; I was one of control what I see or do. 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And in ment, it may already be cool- checks. And since some any case, if you’re not con- ing off. Even more impor- companies tend to increase stantly investing, or at least tantly, it might not have been their dividends, your invest- exploring new investment appropriate for your needs ment in these stocks can opportunities, your portfolio — and any investment that serve as a source of potential could begin to stagnate — or has either “flamed out” or for rising income, helping even become “unbalanced,” wasn’t right for you in the keep you ahead of inflation. in which case it may no lon- first place will not be a “hard Furthermore, if you don’t ger fit your objectives or worker” in your portfolio. actually need the dividends your risk tolerance. • Monitor “lazy” invest- to support your income By following the above ments. Under the right cir- stream, you can reinvest suggestions, you can help cumstances, just about any them to increase your own- keep your investments work- investment could be of value ership stake — a method of ing for you this summer to you. However, under building your overall wealth. — as well as fall, winter different scenarios, those Finally, many dividend-pay- and spring. The road toward same investments may not ing stocks also offer signifi- achieving your financial be doing as much for you. cant growth potential. Keep goals is a long one — so try To cite one example, when in mind, though, that there to keep moving. interest rates are at historic are no guarantees, because lows, as has been the case companies can lower or dis- This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more information, contact Jacqueline Taylor, Financial Advisor, at 279-3161 or email Jacki at [email protected]. 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JUNE 20, 2013 Health & Wellness THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Parks & Rec announces LEGO YOUR MIND Robotics Camps The Gilford Parks and is limited, so sign up soon! again sponsoring a week- office or by downloading a dination, balance, agility is sponsoring a robotics Recreation Department Registration forms can be long Challenger British form off the Gilford Parks and movement. Activities workshop through Scien- is Sponsoring three one- picked up at the Parks and Soccer Camp. This camp and Recreation website at will include soccer, bas- sational Workshops for week LEGO robotics camp Recreation office or can be will be held from July 15 – www.gilfordrec.com. ketball, lacrosse, hockey, Kids for children ages sev- the week of June 24 – June found on the department July 19 at the Gilford Vil- For more information, tennis and softball. Cost of en to 12, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 28. Web site at www.gilfor- lage Field. This camp of- please contact the Gilford this camp is $79 per child. p.m. on Aug. 12 and 13. The camps will take drec.com. Priority will be fers a three-hour program Parks and Recreation De- First Play Lacrosse Participants will build and place at the Gilford Mid- given to Gilford Residents. for children ages seven-12 partment at 527-4722. Camp: July 29 – Aug. 2 take home a robot that pro- dle School from 9 a.m. – Cost: $60 per person, and a one-and-a-half-hour from 4 – 5:30 p.m. for ages pels itself through water noon for the “Create-a-Car and includes all necessary program for children ages US Sports Institute six to 14. This camp cur- by a moving tail. Partici- Camp” for ages four to five, equipment; you may also four to six. Participants Camps riculum includes stick pants will learn about the and from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for bring your own equipment may register by picking The Gilford Parks and handling, passing, scoop- different gears, circuits the “Jedi Academy Camp” (with approval by instruc- up a form from the Parks Recreation Department is ing, dodging, shooting and and motors as they have for children ages 6-9 and tor). and Recreation office or sponsoring three differ- many more fundamental fun building the blowfish. the “Jedi Knight – Robot- For more information, by visiting the Challenger ent camps through the US techniques and skills. Cost Participants will also get ics NXT/Stop Motion An- please contact the Parks website at www.challeng- Sports Institute at the Gil- of this camp is $99 per to design and build other imation Camp” open to and Recreation Depart- ersports.com . ford Village Field during child. robots that can perform children ages 9-13. Partic- ment at 527-4722. Cost: $115 for ages seven the week of July 25 – July For more information many tasks. Registration ipants can register on-line to 12 and $87 for ages four 29 this summer. or to register, please vis- is taking place at the Gil- at www.letgoyourmind. Shooter’s Gold to six. Multi-Sports Camp: it the US Sports Institute ford Parks and Recreation com. ­Basketball Camp For more information, July 29 – Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. website at www.USsport- Office and forms are also Cost: Create-a-Car The Gilford Parks and please contact the Gilford – 12:30 p.m. for Ages five to sInstitute.com or call the available on-line at www. Camp $150 per participant; Recreation Department Parks and Recreation De- 14 - This camp offers par- Parks and Recreation Of- gilfordrec.com. Jedi Academy and Jedi is once again inviting the partment at 527-4722. ticipants an opportunity fice at 527-4722. Cost: $135 per partici- Knight Stop Animation Shooter’s Gold Basketball to participate in a variety pant Camps $295 per partici- Camp to come to Gilford Diamond Star Baseball of sports including Bocce Sciensational Workshop For more information, pant this summer! The camp & Softball Camp Ball, Flag Football, La- for Kids please contact the Gilford For more information, will be held in the Gilford The Gilford Parks and crosse, Rugby, Baseball, “Blowfish Robocraft!” Parks and Recreation De- please contact the Gilford Middle School Gym from Recreation Department is Cricket, Field Hockey, The Gilford Parks and partment at 527-4722. Parks and Recreation De- July 8 – July 12. Session again sponsoring a four- Net Ball, Soccer, Badmin- Recreation Department partment at 527-4722. 1 for children entering day Baseball and Softball ton, Pillo Polo, Parachute grades one through four Camp through Diamond Games and more! Cost of Archery lessons will be run from 8 – 10 Star Camps. This camp this camp is $149 per child. The Gilford Parks and a.m. Session 2 for chil- will be held from 9 – 11:30 Sports Squirts Camp: Recreation Department dren entering grades five a.m. on July 22 – July 25 at July 29 – Aug. 2 from 2:30 – is sponsoring a four-week through eight will be run the Gilford Village Field. 3:30 p.m. for Ages three to session of Olympic Ar- from 10:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. This camp is open to chil- five. This camp is designed chery instruction, to be Participants may register dren ages five to 15. Cost of to introduce children to a led by certified archery by picking up a form from this camp is $85 per child. variety of sports in a safe, Instructors from Archery the Parks and Recreation Participants may register structured environment. In Motion. This program office or by visiting the by picking up a form from All games and activities will be held on Tuesday Gilford Parks and Recre- the Parks and Recreation encompass hand/eye coor- afternoon/evenings from ation website at www.gil- www.baysideconcretenh.com July 9 – Aug. 6 (no pro- fordrec.com. gram on July 23) at the Cost: $80 for Session 1 Arthur A. Tilton Ice Rink. and $125.00 for Session 2 The Beginner session will For more information, run from 4-5 p.m., with the please contact the Gilford Intermediate session run- Parks and Recreation De- ning from 5:15-6:15 p.m. partment at 527-4722. These classes are open to Youth and Adults ages 7 Challenger British years old and up and no ex- ­Soccer Camp perience is required. En- The Gilford Parks and rollment in this program Recreation Department is

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The vised my idea accordingly? oped, changed, enhanced, That may seem like a most importantly—your- So before drafting a busi- personal factors that affect Abrams adds that the worst and even supplemented.” rather flip response, but it’s self. ness plan, brainstorming the timing of a start-up entrepreneurs are those And there’s no better true. Success in small busi- Entrepreneurship has catchy company names, or can change quite frequent- who are set in their ways: place to find help with ness hinges on gathering as many rewards, but also pricing office space, pose a ly. According to Chica- “You need to be willing to small business skill-build- much information as possi- many responsibilities. 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JUNE 20, 2013 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A11 Landscape contractor reveals hidden talents LACONIA — The Belk- bands and the venue is a front public park funded River – those of Stewart Band performs. Michael said Squires. “BLC Human nap Mill Summer Out- public park built by Belk- by the Laconia Rotary and Park. Belknap Landscape Vincent Band member Resource Manager Glenn door Concert Series in- nap Landscape Company built by BLC’s Hayden Mc- Company rejuvenated Danny Mack, who plays Moir plays bass, guitar and cludes free public concerts crews. Dale Squires, BLC Laughlin back in the 1990’s. Stewart Park in 2011, in- bass and offers incredible vocals for Acoustisaurus.” Wednesday evenings at 6:30 Marketing Manager said Since then, the park has cluding the River Walk vocals, is part of the Mc- Acoustisaurus Band p.m. at Laconia’s Rotary “We were approached by been maintained in excel- Extension which passes Laughlin family, a gradu- members include Moir, Park bandstand. the Historic Belknap Mill lent condition by City of La- through it. ate of Gilford High School. along with Michelle Til- This year, local landcare with the concert sponsor- conia Parks & Recreation, Residents and visitors Squires noted “Those who ton, vocals, Herb Camer- contractor Belknap Land- ship opportunities. It came with the assistance of gra- alike are encouraged to enjoy Johnny Winter, on on guitars, banjo and scape Company (BLC) will to us that we could both cious local civic groups. come sit on the lawn for Cream, Eric Clapton or vocals, Ron Huizen on the be sponsoring two concerts sponsor a concert and pro- Attendees will enjoy views some excellent blues music Savoy Brown, for exam- drums and other percus- within the seven-concert vide the band, as well.” of another BLC-built park on June 19th at 6:30 p.m., ple, will love the Michael sion instruments and Rob series. On June 19, the Mi- Adding, “We realized we across the Winnipesaukee when the Michael Vincent Vincent Band’s soothing Orfant who plays guitars, chael Vincent Band plays have two bands with BLC harmonies and incredibly the mandolin and the flute. the blues followed acoustic family members or employ- tight rhythm section. The Acoustisaurus plays a wide rock band Acoustisaurus ees performing and further other Michael Vincent range of music covering on July 24. that BLC landscape con- Band members are Michael all genres and eras, a very Belknap Landscape struction crews built the Vincent on guitar and vo- unique set of songs with elected to sponsor these park back in the mid 1990’s. cals and Dan Hewitt on the each individual in the band concerts as talent from the So, we arranged both free Drums. complimenting each other, BLC family have formed concerts for all to enjoy!” Though there are sever- together creating a beau- successful, sought after Rotary Park is a river- al free concerts in between, tiful, full sound. Squires the next BLC-sponsored commented, “Perfect for concert is at 6:30 PM on any occasion, especially a The Old Country Fiddler at Courtesy July 24 with Acoustisau- BLC concert in a BLC-built New Horizons Band July 4 concerts rus, an acoustic rock band. public park!” Gilmanton Historical Society June 25 “Relax on the lawn, enjoy For more informa- The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region will be playing two excellent acoustic music tion, please contact Dale GILMANTON — Enjoy is Richard Guy Wilson’s concerts in the Lakes Region during the Fourth of July holiday. with views of the Winnipe- Squires, via email at: dale@ some real country fiddling subject in July; Pat Clarke To kick off the band’s summer schedule, and in celebration of saukee River and incred- belknaplandscape.com or the holiday, the band will be playing at the Rotary Park in down- and learn about the career presents the history of the ible gardens, all compli- 455-1594. town Laconia on Tuesday evening, July 3. The concert begins of Charles Ross Taggart, Gilmanton Academy in mented by mature trees,” at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, July 5, the band will be performing at who toured the country August; The summer’s fi- the Sanbornton Town Hall and this concert begins at 7 p.m. with his fiddle for more nal program, in September Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy listening to some show than 40 years in the early features New Hampshire tunes, peppy marches and some movie themes at either of these 20th Century. in the Age of Clipper Ships concerts. The 30 member band is under the direction of Mary Adam Boyce brings his with Glenn Knoblock. Divers, a well know music educator, performs throughout the story to the Gilmanton The Gilmanton Histor- year for various organizations and townships in the area. Band Historical Society on Tues- ical Society offers a num- members live throughout the Lakes Region and meet to enjoy day evening, June 25, 7:30 ber of publications on the the thrill of making music together. The band rehearses at the Music Clinic on Route 3 in Belmont. To schedule a performance p.m. at the Old Town Hall history of the Town. They 32 Suncook Valley Road • Alton Circle • Route 28 South this summer, call Karen Simpson at the Music Clinic at 528- on Route 140 in Gilmanton are available at all Soci- 6672 or the band director, at 527-2485. Ladies Pic-A-Noe 603-875-1000 • www.RRDeli.com • www.RRKayak.com Iron Works. The program ety programs, at the Town Wednesday Night SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH – DADS KAYAK FOR FREE is supported by the New Clerk’s Office, and at the Hampshire Humanities Brick House in Gilmanton Council. Corners. 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General Hospital on June as she drove by. to be charmed by the stone the chapel was intended. 6, where staff and visitors Not far from the bull and tile work of this small Today the icon is housed at sampled locally raised beef. debacle was a pull off for church. The 18th Centu- the chapel, only leaving on In addition to receiving rec- the miradoura. The town ry legend has it that one festival days. ipes for healthy meat dish- of Furnas, steam spewing day three children, while We climbed the stairs es, employees learned more from hot spots, the lake, playing in a hillside pas- leading to the chapel, paus- about an Employee Meat lush hills, and over the rim ture, found an icon of the ing at each landing to ad- Buyers Club that allows of the crater which encom- Virgin Mary. The children mire the blue painted tiles for the purchase of healthy passed all of this, another delivered the icon to the lo- depicting the life of Christ. USDA approved beef at a village spilling into the At- cal priest who thought it a At the top, next to the substantial discount. lantic was a vista that took sign to build a chapel ded- church was a large wooden “Wellness is always our breathes away. icated to the Virgin Mary cross set in a stone mosaic foremost in our minds and After supper Bonnie sug- in the village. A hole was arranged as a string of rosa- this partnership gives us gested one last little excur- dug for the foundation. The ry beads. The Virgin rested a chance to not only offer sion; the Chapel of Nossa next morning the hole was in her nave protecting the Courtesy a healthier dining experi- Kimberly Fielding, a radiology student from NHTI College, got a NH Senhora da Paz at sunset. found filled in and the icon city of Vila Franca which at ence, but also to educate Meat burger in the café at Franklin Regional Hospital from Johanne Too tired to walk, we drove again appeared on the hill- that moment was bathed in our patients and employees Stanwood of the Food Service staff. up the hill behind our casa side. This was surely where the sacred glow of sunset. about the benefits of eating locally raised food,” said SCHOOL BDS. (Continued from Page A3) Shirley Valley, Food and economy.” ly-produced, grass-fed beef Nutrition Services Direc- Miles Smith Farm, a for nearly 10 years. ee. insurance is offered as a whether the plans it is of- tor at LRGHealthcare. “Lo- 36-acre farm located at 56 For more information The IRS and exchange condition, that employee fering are affordable and if cally raised food is healthy Whitehouse Road in Loud- about NH Meat and how put together information must produce proof that not, whether or not it wants food and this program fur- on, has been operating for you can become involved, that they find and then levy they have coverage. If cov- to take the risk of employ- thers our mission of pro- more than 150 years, and call 783-5159 or visit www. whatever fines are neces- erage is offered to all em- ees going to the exchange. moting better eating habits has been providing Granite nhmeat.com. sary. 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DERBY (Continued from Page A1) ganization that encourages Farrington of Exeter. did. She said she still had “It was fun,” Madison donated funds for special cornbread and Taylor Rent- kids and families to fish. “It’s a great thing to see fun and wants to fish in Eastman said. “It is quality 10th anniversary hats. al donated popcorn. Mead- “They made it a lot of fun kids who have a little bit of next year’s derby. time with your family.” “The ‘sea’ of Kainen Fly- owbrook also donated tents for the kids,” said Craig’s patience,” said Adam Dan- Michael Eastman of Gil- Crowell noted a number nn Derby hats in the crowd to use for set up. mom Lorraine Beaucler. iels of Hudson. ford also came for the first of sponsors who greatly was overwhelming,” Crow- Cash donations were Families from Bassmas- Overall the event was a time with his kids. East- helped with the event. Fish ell said. also made by Fireside Inn ters who took part in the day of fun for the families. man is a Fish and Game of- were hung on the new fish The derby included a and Suites, Walmart, Bank tournament said they had a “This is a great event, ficer and has helped stock board, updated with donat- barbeque with a grill pro- of New Hampshire, Total great time. top notch for a good cause,” the pond in years past. ed supplies by Bob Wood vided by Lowes and food do- Security, Fay’s Boatyard, “This is one of my favor- Daniels said . “Any kids’ tournament Construction. nated by Shaw’s and Han- and Kar Kraft of Gilford. ites,” said Bruce Sterritt of Kaelan O’Conner, a is fantastic,” Eastman said, MB Tractor and Equip- naford. Chef Bill at Kitchen Newfields. “The Gilford Po- nine-year-old from Gilford “gets them out fishing, gets ment and Broadway North Cravings made chili and lice do a great job. fished for the first time at them into fishing.” Parents traded stories of the derby this year. She Eastman said he fishes PARIS (Continued from Page A7) some common challenges said she went last year but frequently with his chil- getting their kids to stop did not fish. Unfortunately dren. “It was enriching to wit- rant. Thanks to this gener- French culture to a great- when the day is done. she did not catch any fish His 12-year-old daughter ness students as the sage ous community support, er extent and as a result, “Getting them to leave is this year, though her three- Madison caught a fish that on the stage, allowing me many of the participants I want to one day live in the hardest part,” said Deb and seven-year-old sisters day. greater energy to be the were able to realize a signif- France.” guide on the side,” she said. icant portion of their trip. The newfound enthu- HUT (Continued from Page A1) To further prepare for Junior Sally Tinkham siasm parlays into the the trip, the participants reflected on the matter. classroom, where students ect is the possible revival scheduled their first event, Anderson is excited were required to attend ori- “I felt the communi- continue to share of their of an outing club in Gilford. which will take place on about the prospect of a re- entation meetings. In addi- ty was involved in our experiences and demon- Individuals connected Jan. 18, 2014 at the Gilford vival of the outing club. tion to fostering an esprit fundraising efforts,” she strate a heightened interest to the GOC know the im- Youth Center. Mike Hol- “When I started this du corps, these meetings said. “These fundraisers in developing proficiency mense and positive influ- land, former world-record project, I had no idea where guided the group through also ended up becoming a in the language. Jagusch ence the organization had holder in ski jumping, and it would lead us, but it has relevant travel themes bonding experience for the says that their increased on hundreds of Gilford’s the first man in the world been a great project for me such as safety, security, et- group prior to traveling to passion is evident and the children and their families. to jump a distance of 600 and for Gilford. It would be iquette and behavior expec- Paris.” option and desire to study For those not aware of this feet, will be at the center wonderful if this building tations, and the challenges Although the trip is com- abroad in college keeps history, the information to talk about the thrilling could be used by an outing associated with group trav- pleted, the experience has many of the participants was brought forward by the sport of ski jumping. At- club again,” she said. el. given birth to a new gener- hopes alive for the next ex- restoration of the organiza- tendees will also be able to Whether or not the Junior Ashley Schwartz- ation of local Francophiles. perience abroad. tion’s former warm-up hut. experience ski jumping by warm-up hut becomes kopf was appreciative of Junior Sarah Cook re- “In a globally-oriented The individual working using the U. S. Ski Team home to another outing these meetings, comment- marked, “As a result the generation, it’s enriching to to form a new outing club roller jump as they get one- club remains to be seen. ing “These meetings laid trip, my confidence in my see that as a result of their in Gilford is Achim Stein- on-one instruction from One thing is for certain, out the entire trip; we un- French speaking has in- experience on this trip, stu- brueck, president of the Holland. the restoration of the hut derstood everything that creased and it now a goal dents have developed the Gunstock Mountain His- Scheduled to be on hand has been inspirational for we were to do to prepare to completely learn the lan- confidence in themselves toric Preservation Society that day to answer ques- individuals besides just the for the trip and everything guage.” and their abilities to consid- located at Gunstock. “From tions will be Bernie Dion, young woman who started about the trip. Being so well Sophomore Karissa er the challenge and benefit the restoration of this build- a resident of Gilford and a the project. prepared took a lot of stress Cegelski agrees with this of studying abroad,” says ing perhaps we will also see former ski jumper. Dion For more information out of the travel situation.” sentiment, adding “Going Jagusch. “The spark has the restoration of an outing went to the 1960 Winter about the new outing club, To help defray the cost there made me appreciate been lit. C’est magnifique!” club and ski jumping in the Olympics representing this their activities and events, of the trip, interested par- Lakes Region.” said Stein- country in ski jumping. call Achim Steinbrueck at ticipants and their families NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A5) brueck. Joining him will be his son, 293-8986. gathered together to gen- Steinbrueck said that Bernie Jr., who was also a erate creative and worth- courtesy does the trick. You about. Or is there? his group has already top-flight ski jumper. while fundraising opportu- stop. You motion, “Come (This column runs in 13 nities. Within the group, on.” You wave, they wave. weekly papers covering the MEADOWS (Continued from Page A1) various families rose up to As former Governor Steve northern two-thirds of New coordinate these various Merrill was fond of saying, Hampshire and parts of lation of an irrigation well. room facility. Allen said and youth and its main pur- ventures, some of which it’s the New Hampshire Maine and Vermont. John This phase is anticipated to preliminary talks have pose will be for the students include concession stands way, and he’s right. Harrigan’s address: Box cost around $264,000. begun about how this proj- of Gilford and Gilmanton. at the Woodsman compe- Too bad there’s not quite 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or In May the first annual ect would go about. Possi- “The focus in this prop- tition and Gilford’s Bicen- enough room for a round- [email protected]) Meadows Golf Tournament ble options include using erty really is for the benefit tennial Caroling Stroll, a at Pheasant Ridge Country the footprint of the former of children in our commu- high-scale raffle teeming Club raised money for the farmhouse for these struc- nity,” Allen said. “Whatev- with local business prize project. tures. er we do on this property, donations and a special On Thursday, Bank of Allen said looking down the number one focus needs fundraising dinner buffet New Hampshire presented the committee hopes to uti- to be on children.” at a prominent local restau- a check for $10,000 toward lize the services of building the project. trade students from the “We’ve really been com- Huot Technical Center to mitted to all the projects construct these buildings. in the Lakes Region,” said Phase 3 will be an ex- Tiffany Benton, Market- amination of the existing ing and Public Relations buildings on the property Specialist at Bank of New for their best uses, especial- Hampshire. “There’s a ly the barn. In the future, large need here, to serve discussions for the proper- the youth of our communi- ty might also include na- ty is important to us.” ture trails around the ath- School Board Chair and letic complex. Meadows Committee em- “It’s exciting to finally ber Susan Allen said the see something happening donation from Bank of New here,” Allen said. Hampshire is a good begin- The complex will be uti- ning for the project. lized not only for school

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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] this year’s seniors proved to be such good leaders GILFORD – As far as is due to past leadership. high school careers go, While none of this year’s the seniors on the Gilford team saw action when the High School boys’ tennis team won back to back ti- team can’t complain about tles in 2010 and 2011, they their four years in blue and did get to watch up close as white. a talented senior class led The Golden Eagles won the way. three state championships “There were great lead- in four years, with a semi- ers on those 2010 and 2011 final appearance occupying teams,” Wilson admitted. the lone non-title season “Curt Chapin, Andrew in 2012. For four-year se- Kwist…guys like that niors Matt Saulnier, Alex showed the younger kids Simoneau and Nick Gil- what it takes to win a state bert, as well as two-year title. When this group player Erich Berghahn, moved in as juniors last success bred success. year into the top six, they “It’s going to be tough to wanted to have their own fill their shoes,” said Gil- identity. I’d say they found ford coach Terry Wilson that and they proved to be of his senior class, which positive role models and closed out sensational ca- very good leaders.” reers with a state title win If ever there was a over Bow last month. “To time for the senior class have seniors win three ti- to show up and inspire, it tles in a four year span… was during crunch time that says a lot about the against Bow with the cham- JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE character of this team. pionship on the line. While Senior Alex Simoneau helped lead the Eagles to their third state title Matt Saulnier’s comeback win at second singles was a huge point in Those are hard-working Simoneau and Saulnier in four years. the state championship victory over Bow. kids who want to win every both trailed in singles ac- point. But the sportsman- tion, the valiant comebacks “What swung the match “Alex digs deep. His kid comebacks that made the Alex is pumping his fists, ship is also so good that they made to secure a 4-2 in my mind was Alex had beaten him once before difference. Matt is doing the same. It’s they found that right bal- team advantage heading Simoneau coming back 4-7 this season, and he pulls “We won first and third impossible not to get fired ance.” into doubles raised the spir- down, Matt Saulnier from out a 9-7. That’s huge. Then doubles but dropped second up when that kind of stuff Wilson says one reason its of the entire team. 3-5,” explained Wilson. Matt pulls out a 9-7.” doubles,” began Wilson. is going on. Everyone was While Gilford went on “If it’s the same outcome fueled by their performanc- to win two of the three dou- and we enter down 4-2, it’s es.” bles matches to secure the a 5-4 Bow win. You can’t Dietrich leads locals 6-3 win, it was those singles measure the inspiration. at annual heptathlon BY JEFF LAJOIE elin with a throw of 118 The senior also stepped [email protected] feet, three inches. After up in the 800 meters, as she NASHUA – The busy reaching the New England ran a personal best time of track and field season came Championship in the jave- 2:33.68, shaving six seconds to its conclusion over the lin just a week prior, Diet- off her prior fastest run to weekend, as Gilford High rich’s toss came just nine finish eighth overall. Di- School sent several ath- inches shy of the school etrich also nabbed a sixth letes to Nashua South High record she set earlier this place finish in the shot put. School to compete in the an- season. SEE HEPTATHLON PAGE B3 nual New Hampshire State Heptathlon and Decathlon. On the girls’ side in the ATTRESS AN heptathlon, seniors Molly M Real People! Real Pricing! Real MSavings! Dietrich and Sarah Veazey competed for the Golden Eagles, as did junior Becky EVERY DAY Zakorchemny. Michael Skelley represented the boys’ team in the decath- VALUE SALE lon, but was forced to with- draw after two events due PRO COMFORT COLLECTION to an injury. Dietrich led the way for PREMIUM QUEEN SET the Gilford contingent, as FIRM-PLUSH-EUROTOP she took home 11th place NOW in Nashua out of 77 entries $599 in the seven-event com- $799 Value NOW petition with 3,312 points. $399 QUEEN SET Zakorchemny finished 16th made by one of the “S’ brands FIRM-PLUSH-EUROTOP in the field (3,053 points), $599 Value while Veazey made it three finishers in the top 40 with a 39th place performance (2,361). Winnacunnet’s Emma Checovich was the MATTRESSMAN heptathlon champion with Route 3 Next to Home Beautiful a total of 3,850 points. 524-9040 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-4 Dietrich’s top finish of www.mattressmannh.com the day came in her best We support New Beginnings Without Violence & Abuse event, as she won the jav- Ask us how you can help! 24 Hour Hotline 528-6511 RX SUNGLASS BLOWOUT! USE BOGO WITH 2 PEOPLE!

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BY JEFF LAJOIE inches… Had his best day [email protected] of the season at the Wilder- GILFORD – There were ness meet, as he finished breakout performances an impressive third overall throughout the roster for with a heave of 133-11, his the Gilford High School personal best… Was eighth boys’ track and field team at the Bristol Lions meet in this spring, as the Golden the javelin in 119-8. Eagles saw steady growth Michael Skelley – throughout the season cul- The senior qualified for minate with seven points the state meet in a pair of scored at the Division III events… Was 13th in D3 in state championship meet. the long jump with a jump Here’s a look at how a few of 18 feet, 3.5 inches… Add- of the athletes on the team ed a 15th place finish in the fared during the bigger 200 meters (25.64 seconds)… meets down the stretch. Took fifth place in the long Mitchell Fillion – The jump at the Wilderness senior closed out a very meet (18-9)… Was 17th in strong throwing season the 100 (12.10 seconds) at by reaching the Meet of the same meet… Finished Champions in Londonder- 10th in the long jump and ry… Fillion competed in 11th in the 100 at the Bristol the discus, where he took Lions meet. 12th place thanks to a top Matthew Young – The throw of 113 feet, five inch- sophomore distance run- es… Scored six of Gilford’s ner qualified for the D3 seven points at the D3 meet state meet in the 3,200 me- in the discus, where he ters, finishing 13th overall nabbed an impressive third in 10:57… Had a top 10 fin- place finish in 124-1… Had a ish in the 3,200 at the Wil- top 10 finish at the Wilder- derness meet, taking 10th ness League Championship place in 11:24… Was 21st in JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE in North Conway by taking the 1,600 at Wilderness with Sophomore Matthew Young qualified for the state meet in the 3200 Senior Mitchell Fillion was a Meet of Champion qualifier in the discus meters this spring. for Gilford. ninth in the discus in 106-7. a time of 5:10. Ryan LaFrance – The freshman distance special- ist capped off a solid run- ning season that began on Rivalry renewed: Eagles keep finding Bow the cross country pitch by BY JEFF LAJOIE competing in two events at [email protected] the D3 state meet… Scored GILFORD – Some high a point towards the team to- school sports have specific tal in the 3,200 meters, as he rivals. In boys’ tennis, Gil- finished sixth at states in ford High School has Bow. 10:27… Was 10th in the 1,600 The two teams have de- meters, crossing in 4:54… veloped quite the history Was fifth in the 3,200 at the in recent years, with the Wilderness meet in 10:26… Eagles beating the Falcons Also added a seventh place for the state championship finish in the 1,600 (4:48)… in both 2011 and 2013. His consistency in the 3,200 “We’ve definitely got was evident, as he finished some history now with third at the Bristol Lions Bow,” admitted GHS coach meet in 10:26, meaning he Terry Wilson. “I had played had three straight weeks them when it was Class M-S with finishes within one (now Division III) and then second of each other. they moved up with their Nikita Murano – The enrollment. They came senior blossomed as the back down and we didn’t season went along in the play them during the regu- javelin, eventually quali- lar season in 2010. In 2011, fying for the D3 state meet we met them in the state where he finished 17th championship. We didn’t with a toss of 115 feet, seven know a lot about them but were fortunate to win a 5-4 match. This year they were on our schedule so that was nice. Two years ago, we didn’t really know what to expect since we hadn’t played them. I had talked to JEFF LAJOIE coaches but that’s not the Sophomore Andrew Caulfield finished undefeated during the regular JEFF LAJOIE season this spring, and he’ll return next year to lead Gilford yet again Sophomore Keaton Quigley will be counted on to help offset the loss same as playing them.” from the top spot in the lineup. of three starters to graduation this spring. The Eagles did play Bow during this regular season, 13-1 on the season entering “They played the same we beat Prospect (in the winning a 5-4 match on May the postseason. That the lineup both times against semifinals) and talk about 7. The loss was the only reg- teams would meet again for us,” said Wilson of Bow. “It the guys they had played. I ular season defeat for the a state title seemed like a was important that we had think that helps. That helps Falcons, as they finished mere formality. top six guys sit down after SEE TENNIS PAGE B3

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Track Eagles use versatility on girls’ side BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] Wilderness League Cham- GILFORD – Despite hav- pionship (21-4)… Was 28th ing a relatively small team in the shot at the Bristol Li- numbers-wise, the Gilford ons meet (21-10) while also High School girls’ track grabbing a 27th place finish and field team certainly in the 100 meters. made its presence felt this Lauren Mercuri – The spring. With two athletes sophomore ran a leg on the qualifying and competing 4x100 relay team at states at the New England Cham- that finished 11th… Qual- pionship in New Britain, ified and competed in the Conn., the Golden Eagles high jump at the state meet had athletes representing but didn’t record a height… their school at all of the ma- Was very busy in the jump- jor postseason meets. With ing events at the Wilder- that in mind, let’s take a ness meet… Was seventh look at some of the mem- in the high jump (4-5), 13th bers of the roster and how in the long jump (13-4) and they fared throughout the 15th in the triple jump (27- course of the season for Gil- 9.5)… Had a pair of top 10 ford. finishes at the Bristol Li- Molly Dietrich – It was ons meet in the triple jump quite a final season for the (eighth) and high jump senior, who competed on (eighth). the track team during her Allie Taylor – The se- junior and senior seasons nior was a member of the after playing softball fresh- 4x100 relay team at state… man and sophomore year. She had an impressive Dietrich reached the New 11th place finish in the tri- England meet in the jav- ple jump at the Wilderness elin, as she finished 18th meet, with her best leap overall with a toss of 108 measuring in at 28 feet, 6.5 JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE feet, 11 inches… Took fifth inches… Was seventh over- Gilford junior Becky Zakorchemny throws the discus during action Lauren Mercuri clears the high jump for Gilford in North Conway this in the javelin at the Meet all in the triple jump at the earlier this spring at the Wilderness League Championship. spring. of Champions, with her Bristol Lions (28-3). best heave measuring in at Sarah Veazey – The se- the outdoor landscape… D3 championship in the competing in a variety of ed a 17th place finish in 117-7… Scored six points to- nior closed out a solid ca- Wernig reached the New discus (108-1) and added a events to give the Eagles the discus (66-0)… Scored wards the team total at the reer with a 10th place finish England meet, joining Di- 10th place in the shot put valuable points throughout points in the long jump at Division III championship in the 300 hurdles at the D3 etrich to represent the Ea- (29-6.5)… Took a pair of the season… Qualified and the Wilderness meet, as she in Meredith thanks to a state meet (52.44 seconds)… gles… Finished 16th in the top fives in the Wilderness competed in three events reached 15-0 and nabbed third place finish in the jav- Also ran a leg on the 4x100 discus at NEs with a throw meet (third in the discus, at the state meet, with her fifth place… Was 10th in the elin (114-5)… Was also 17th relay team (11th)… Was of 107-7… Was fifth overall fifth in the shot). best finish coming in the Wilderness in the shot put in the shot put at states (26- fifth overall in the 300 hur- in the discus at the Meet of Becky Zakorchemny long jump (11th, 14-2.5)… (27-3.5) and 13th in the 200 2)… Won the javelin at the dles at Wilderness (52.50)… Champions (104-6)… Had – The junior had a break- Was 14th in the shot put meters (29.10). Wilderness League Cham- Finished 12th in the long a third place finish at the out season on the track, with a toss of 27-7.75… Add- pionship in North Conway, jump at the Wilderness with her winning throw meet (13-4.5)… Took sixth TENNIS (Continued from Page B2) measuring 119-0. in the 300 hurdles at the Nicole Mazzola – The Bristol Lions, added an knowing their opponent. “One of the gutsiest per- Matt step onto the court,” of the 19 players on the ros- senior anchored the 4x100 11th in the 200. Not the same people won, formances, maybe number said Wilson, who wouldn’t ter. That includes starters relay team at the state Emily Wernig – The not the same people lost one that I’ve coached,” said quite go as far as calling the Caulfield, Keaton Quigley championship, finishing junior throwing specialist compared to the first time. Wilson of the comebacks. duo automatic. “The chem- and Nolan Dwyer. Add 11th overall with a time of had an outstanding sea- You never know.” “Those two guys knowing istry…it’s like a marriage, in some talented younger 55.92 seconds… Finished son, riding the momentum One big switch was at what was on the line was you have to have a lot of players, especially a hun- 33rd in the shot put at the from the indoor season into third singles, where senior incredible to watch.” good communication. You gry and deep sophomore co-captain Alex Simoneau It appeared as though can put two good players on class, and the Eagles hope overcame a regular season it would only be a matter the court together but they to find themselves back in (Continued from Page B1) HEPTATHLON defeat to pull out a come- of time before the Eagles might not be a good doubles the same position next sea- Zakorchemny had two meters, where she crossed back 9-7 win. Matt Saul- closed things out. With first team. Those two made it son. personal bests on the day, in 30.71 seconds. She will nier did the same, pulling doubles partners Andrew work time in and time out. “I’m already excited as she finished ninth in the look to continue her hep- out a 9-7 win while the air Caulfield and Saulnier I’m sad to see that team bro- about next year,” said Wil- javelin with a toss of 87-7 tathlon career next year at seemingly fell out of the going undefeated for two ken up (with Saulnier grad- son. “With the strong core and took 11th in the 800 in Colby Sawyer College. Bow sails. When the two years in the top slot, the uating).” of sophomores we have and 2:40.99. The junior won her Skelley ran the 100 me- teams huddled up before need for Bow to sweep all The future of the Gil- more and more kids getting heat of the 800, passing four ters in 12.92 seconds during beginning doubles action, three matches didn’t seem ford-Bow rivalry will likely experience this year, I’m competitors in the final 100 decathlon action and fol- Gilford needed just one win too realistic. continue next spring. The really looking forward to meters to earn valuable lowed that with a long jump out of three to capture a ti- “I feel very, very com- Eagles lost four seniors to seeing what we can do.” points towards her final to- total of 14 feet, 6.5 inches. tle. fortable when Andrew and graduation but return 15 tal. But an injury forced the Veazey scored her most junior to sit out the remain- Are you still spending your weekends doing points in the 800, as she ing events. 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