THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Family of Bobbie Miller offers reward for information JEFF FERLAND Moore, Miller loved to hike, [email protected] and always brought her ALTON — The family of beloved yellow lab named Bobbie Miller, the victim of Sport, who was killed along an in-home murderer last with Miller Nov. 1 2010. November,turned to the pub- They offered the reward lic with a $50,000 reward for with the hope that it would help with the investigation remind people of the investi- during a press conference gation and keep the investi- Tuesday, Oct. 25. gation open. They have gath- Family members, includ- ered $50,000, which they will ing Miller's daughter Jen- reward to anyone who pro- nifer, mother Madeleine vides information that leads Blake, brother Ken Dionne to the arrest and prosecution and sister Mickie Moore, of the individual or individ- traveled from around the uals responsible for Miller's state and across the country death. to the trail-head of the Mt. Moore explained that, Major hiking trail to make though the public may see their announcement. initial reports and feel sorry According to family mem- for the family, they may for- bers, this was one of Miller's get after some time, while favorite places. Miller's family members “She must have hiked it al- who gathered in the parking most every week,” said lot continue to deal with Blake. their loss without knowing According to Blake and SEE MILLER PAGE A11 PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Bobbie Miller’s family gathered last week to announce the $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or per- sons responsable for Miller’s death in her home last November. From Left to right are Miller’s brother Ken Dionne, mother Madeleine Blake, daugh- ter Jennifer Miller, and sister Mickie Moore. Selectmen delay vote on Mardi Gras permit BY JEFF FERLAND quired to be in compliance at toured the facility, accompa- cense are for Kelsey’s at the [email protected] all times with any require- nied by Town Administrator Grant under Willard Drew, Selectman delayed a vote ments of Federal and State Scott Dunn, Police Chief the property-owner. Select- on the revocation of the Mar- Law or Local Ordinances of Kevin Keenan, Fire Chief men cited this in their letter di Gras North entertainment the town of Gilford that may Stephen Carrier, Code En- to the Liquor Commission as permit during their meeting be required,” and “The ap- forcement Officer David An- a reason for the liquor license Wednesday, Oct. 26 in order plicant shall be required to drade and Health Officer revocation, adding that Drew to allow a public hearing at attach a copy of their current Sheldon Morgan. is not affiliated with Mardi their next meeting. and valid NH State Liquor Li- After the tour, the select- Gras management, nor is he They decided to delay cense to the application at the men returned to Town Hall an employee; therefore, he their vote and give the man- time of its submission.” for a special meeting, at has nothing to do with the agement of the establish- If selectmen find the man- which Benavides made a mo- business’ sale of alcohol. ment time to build a case in agement in violation of a tion to “send a letter to the Selectmen also stated that, their defense. town ordinance, or if offi- NH Liquor Commission re- in their opinion, the facility According to the select- cials revoke their liquor li- questing an immediate tem- did not meet mandatory re- men, a Gilford Town Ord- cense, the selectmen said porary suspension and per- quirements for food service. nance gives them the ability they have the ability to re- manent revocation of the The cited the state of the to revoke the permit if they voke their entertainment liquor license issued to the kitchen, claiming “absolute- feel it necessary. permit. property owner and liquor li- ly no signs of recent use in According to Gilford After the execution of a cense holder– Willard Drew.” the preparation of food, nor Town Ordnance 38.7 regard- search warrant of Mardi The motion passed unop- was there any evidence that ing the entertainment per- Gras Tuesday,Oct. 18, Select- posed. this establishment had any mit application process, men John O'Brien, Gus Be- Currently, the entertain- PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND “The applicant shall be re- navides and Kevin Hayes ment permit and liquor li- SEE PERMIT PAGE A11 I’m dreaming of a White... Halloween? Cutline: While some were cleaning up after the un-seasonable snowstorm this past weekend, others were having fun with some improvised Halloween decorations. DES ready to make final decision on Liberty Hill BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] NHDES released its prelimi- nary decision, but nothing Selectmen received word more. from officials at the NH De- Now, more than a year af- partment of Environmental ter they announced their pre- Services concerning the liminary decision, the Lower Liberty Hill coal-tar NHDES officials promise to clean-up during the meeting announce their finalized Wednesday, Oct. 26 from Ad- coal-tar clean-up plan. PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND ministrator Scott Dunn. In other business, Select- Children in the story room after their parade get ready to enjoy their early Halloween goodies from the Gilford librarians. After more than a year of man John O'Brien an- waiting, NHDES officials nounced an official Gilford called Dunn's office earlier in Proclamation thanking Eric Library offers local children musical education and treats the week and said they would Berghahn, a Junior at GHS JEFF FERLAND gathered in the Library meet- librarians and volunteers. brary on several occasions, have a final decision within and member of Boy Scout [email protected] ing room for a Halloween “It’s fun to do every year,” and teaches classes around a a week or two, according to Troop 243, for his hard work The Gilford Library’s sing-along about spooky spi- said Tanner. “The kids love the Lakes Region. Dunn. in planning and construct- Children's librarians hosted ders and scarecrows. to come here.” Worth said her classes are The clean-up effort dates ing a walking trail between Julie Worth Friday,Oct. 28 for Afterwards, children They invited Worth back centered around Music with back to 2004, while the coal- the Gilford Community the annual Halloween cos- lined up and trotted around again to entertain children Mar lessons, which is a na- tar issue dates back even Church and Village Knolls. tume party and parade with the library, led by children's with her entertaining and en- tionally recognized educa- longer. According to the procla- friends from story-time, ba- librarian Jesse Tanner. They gaging program. tional program developed by On July 1, 2010, Dunn sent mation, Berghahn complet- by-garten, preschool and ele- headed upstairs to show off “She has been gracious Music Educator Maryann a letter to the NHDES re- ed the project for his Eagle mentary students. their costumes to everyone enough to join us each year,” Harman. The lessons are de- questing 100 percent removal Scout community service Everyone from Superman in the library. said Tanner. signed for preschool and ear- of the coal-tar. He hoped to project, and since the project and Buzz Lightyear to Mick- Everyone received some Worth has brought her see a reply and some action ey Mouse and Mini Mouse early Halloween treats from program to the Gilford Li- SEE LIBRARY PAGE A11 by the end of the year. The SEE LIBERTY HILL PAGE A12 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC NOVEMBER 3, 2011 Notes from the Gilford Library

BY ABI MAXWELL Novels—and perhaps every method doesn’t work for pep talks from well-known Ames Historical Society nomic conundrums, to dis- LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT single first novel—have at everyone, but it is the way authors, and the opportuni- and the Gilford Public Li- cuss your economic posi- No Plot? No Problem! least one (if not several) most of my writer friends ty to connect with others in brary. tions, and, when possible, That’s a catchphrase of Na- murky, messy, embarrass- learned to write well. our own area who have Drop-In Storytime, Fri- have your economics ques- tional Novel Writing Month ingly awful incarnations be- “How can I know what I signed up for the very same day, Nov. 4, 11:30 – 12:15 tions answered. (NaNoWriMo), which takes fore they finally became think until I see what I say?” endeavor. Counting today, p.m. Join us for a fun-filled Check Out an Expert, place every November and those edifying books that we asked novelist E.M. Forster. there are still 28 days left in morning of stories and Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:15 – challenges its participants find on the shelves of the li- His words are just one ar- the novel-writing chal- songs to help foster early lit- 11 a.m. Do you have basic to write 50,000 words— brary. gument for attempting to lenge—so get writing! eracy skills. questions about what to do roughly 175 pages—in just But as a writer,those first learn to write in this Knit Wits, Friday, Nov. with your computer or need 30 days. Founded in 1999 by drafts of a book can be the sprawling NaNoWriMo Programs & Special 4, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join the help downloading audio writer Chris Baty, the event hardest to get down. Never way; you can’t cut and shape Events weekly knitting group to books or using our tele- had just 21 participants that mind finding the time—in and grow your story until work on a project, meet oth- scope? Come Check Out an first year, but by 2010, it had those early days of becom- you get the story out. An- Toddler Time, Thurs- er knitters, and learn some Expert and receive the help grown to an astonishing ing a writer, faith is hard to other argument is just for day, Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. – new techniques. All knit- you need. Mike Marshall 200,000 participants from all come by,too. When I first de- practice—the more we noon. Encourage pre-litera- ters welcome. will be here on a first- come, over the world. cided to put other ambitions write, the better we write. cy skills in your toddler Drop-In Craft, Satur- first-serve basis to answer “Quantity,not quality,”is aside in order to pursue fic- But perhaps one of the with songs, stories, and a day, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – 1:30 your questions. You must be a phrase you’ll find over and tion, I could not get beyond largest benefits of doing craft. Group size is limited p.m. Children of all ages are a Gilford Library cardhold- over again if you look into a paragraph; I was cursed something like NaNoW- to 12 children, and sign up is invited to stop by the Chil- er. Help is limited to 20 min- NaNoWriMo. For those of with comparing what I riMo is that it forces you to required. dren's Room and create a utes if another patron is us who are accustomed to wrote to what I had read and turn off your inner critic, Tales for Tails, Thurs- craft any time during regu- waiting. reading—and critiquing— loved. Of course, my own stop trying to sound good, day,Nov.3, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. lar library hours on Satur- Storytime, Wednesday, novel after novel, this can words did not measure up, and just get words on the All children are invited to day, Nov. 5. Nov. 9, 2 – 2:45 p.m. Teach seem like a troublesome en- so I would throw them away page. After all, you can’t stop by and read a story to Mahjong, Monday, Nov. early literacy skills in your deavor; as a reader, quality and try again. The process write a novel unless you Sam and Brady,our favorite 7, 12:30 – 3 p.m. One of the preschooler with songs, sto- does matter. So does plot. got me nowhere, but eventu- write some words to work dog friends. oldest board games in the ries, and a craft. Group size But what we, as readers, of- ally, thankfully, I learned to with. Crafter’s Corner, world, Mahjong depends up- is limited to 12 children, and ten forget is that novels are do what these NaNoWriMos Many NaNoWriMo par- Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 – 7:30 on skill, strategy, and a cer- sign up is required. not born into the lovely do—just write, page after ticipants have gone on to p.m. Needle arts coordina- tain degree of luck. Join us! Reading Buffet, form that we find them in. page after terrible page. The publish novels, Sara Gruen tor Dawn Lemay will facili- New players welcome. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3:30 – (“Water for Elephants”) and tate all interested crafters Storytime, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Students grades Erin Morgenstern (“The who love knitting, crochet- Nov. 8, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. five and up are invited to Night Circus”) among ing, and other needlework Teach early literacy skills in make homemade pizza, Gilford Public Library them. In her acknowledge- projects. Bring your latest your preschooler with read, eat, read some more, ments, Morgenstern thanks design and work in a relaxed songs, stories, and a craft. and have ice cream! her agent for believing in a corner of the library. Group size is limited to 12 Toddler Time, Thurs- Top Ten Requests manuscript that was “once A Walk Back In Time: children, and sign up is re- day, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1. “Maine” by J. Courtney Sullivan a truly god-awful mess.” The Secrets of Cellar quired. noon. Encourage pre-liter- 2. “The Affair: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child That book—after countless Holes, Thursday, Nov. 3, BabyGarten, Tuesday, acy skills in your toddler 3. “The History of Gunstock” by Carol Lee Anderson revisions—is currently # 6 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ever won- Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m. – noon. with songs, stories, and a 4. “The Christmas Wedding” by James Patterson on the NY Times Bestseller der what that old stone pile Our BabyGarten is filled craft. Group size is limited 5. “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese list, and it is a stunning in the woods was for? Or with lively music and sto- to 12 children, and sign up 6. “Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that read. what the stone wall marked? ries to help foster the love of is required. Changed America Forever” by Bill O’Reilly & To join NaNoWriMo, you This Thursday,you can join reading in your child. 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BY JEFF FERLAND music and theme. which she skated to with her are on sale at the Laconia Ice [email protected] “We try to keep an inspi- mother. Arena for $15, and children LACONIA — Members of rational theme,” said Ton- Strickrott said the benefit under five years old are free. the Central NH Skating dreau. really helped motivate her to For more information, visit Academy practiced at the La- For one of her three rou- continue with her practice the CNHSA online at conia Ice Arena for their tines, Strickrott chose the sessions. www.cnhskatingacademy.or ninth annual Spread Your song “Crowning Glory” from Tickets for the Spread g. Wings and Soar benefit for “The Princess Diaries,” Your Wings and Soar benefit the fight against cancer on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Sarah Strickrott, one of Gilford resident recognized the CNHSA’s eight-year-old skaters, along with her mother Natalie and figure skating coach, Jen Ton- for preservation efforts dreau, went through her three skating routines for REGION — A group of 15 tory in Gilford. munity Heritage Investment the benefit and an upcoming individuals and student The list was released dur- Program (LCHIP). competition. groups, ages 25 and younger, ing the state’s inaugural His- The New Hampshire Strickrott, now a third- have been recognized by the tory Week, and during the Preservation Alliance is the grade student at Gilford Ele- N.H. Preservation Alliance Preservation Alliance’s 25th statewide membership or- mentary, began skating for helping investigate, pre- anniversary,as part of the or- ganization dedicated to pre- when she was two years old. serve and promote the state’s ganization’s commitment to serving historic buildings, She first appeared in the ben- heritage on the occasion of recognizing outstanding communities and landscapes efit show a year later,at three the Alliance’s 25th anniver- work, inspiring others, and through education and advo- PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND years old. sary. laying a foundation for en- cacy. Current priorities in- Sarah Strickrott and her coach, Jen Tondreau, show off some figureskat- According to Tondreau, ing moves used in one Strickrott’s routines. The young preservation- hanced community involve- clude providing assistance to who has been coaching fig- ists, age 15 to 25, are being ment in historic preserva- community leaders; promot- ure skating for 18 years, each Tondreau said for the sec- new moves and be a better celebrated on the occasion of tion for the next quarter cen- ing the use of easements, year, they honor a local indi- ond year, they will honor skater,” said Strickrott. the Preservation Alliance’s tury. barn preservation and tax in- vidual diagnosed with can- Sarah Fox of Canterbury, Strickrott practices three 25th anniversary. New Hampshire History centives; and connecting cer. who has been battling breast to four days a week with Ton- “Historic preservation ac- Week supports the preserva- property owners to weather- “We try to help out some- cancer. dreau, and went into her tivity is often seen as the tion of New Hampshire’s his- ization information. 25th one locally,” said Tondreau, Strickrott saw the show as competition, that Saturday, purview of established prac- torical documents, artifacts Anniversary sponsors in- explaining that money do- an opportunity to help out with high expectations. titioners or older volun- and buildings, as well as its clude: Elizabeth Hengen nated helps families pay bills those in need while improv- For the benefit show, Ton- teers,” said Jennifer Good- historic areas and archaeo- Preservation Consultant, Fi- and get through the holiday ing as a figure skater. dreau said she left it up to the man, executive director of logical sites, as a way of pro- field Building Restoration season. “It’s great! I get to learn skaters to chose their own the Preservation Alliance. moting the understanding of and Relocation, and Vintage “But in fact, even in our history. It also encourages Kitchens. See www.nhp- world of instant-messaging educating students and the reservation.orgfor more in- Comedy for a cause technology and global con- general public about the im- formation. nections, young people in portance of New Hamp- Sarah Anderson’s com- BY JEFF FERLAND Association members donat- “Adult comedy nights are New Hampshire are com- shire’s history and its preser- mitment to saving a signifi- [email protected] ed funds for new equipment increasing in popularity as mitted to history and cele- vation. History Week part- cant feature of New Hamp- BELMONT — Gilford bags for away games and new the economy gets tight,” stat- brating and protecting spe- ners for 2011 include the shire ski history,Gilford Out- High School Ice Hockey locker rooms. ed Lewis. “You can’t find a cial places.” Preservation Alliance and ing Club’s warming hut, be- Booster Association mem- This year, Karagianis said more fun way to raise money The announcement was the New Hampshire Histori- gan five years ago, when she bers are set to host Bucky they hope to help teams get for a good cause than a night made at an event in Concord cal Society, the Association was only 10. She is also com- Lewis for their Comedy for a new uniforms to replace their filled with laughter. It be- inaugurating the first Histo- of Historical Societies of mitted to documenting and Cause fundraiser show at the 10-year-old game jerseys. comes a special memory.” ry Week celebration in New New Hampshire, the New preserving the surrounding Steele Hill Resort’s Carriage Along with the adult com- Karagianis and the Boost- Hampshire. The young Hampshire Division of His- history and volunteers over House Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 edy show, they are hosting a ers Association hope to draw preservationists activities torical Resources, the New 100 hours a year with the p.m. silent auction, 50-50 raffle, a big crowd for this “wicked include research and docu- Hampshire Department of Gunstock Mountain Historic “We're trying to help the and refreshments and coc- funny Northern comedian.” mentation of local history, Cultural Resources, the New Preservation Society to or- kids stay on the ice,” said Pe- tails at 6:30 p.m., with the For more information on complex improvement proj- Hampshire Department of ganize and digitize impor- ter Karagianis of Happy show to follow. the event and tickets, call ects, and public education Education and the New tant historic materials. Jack's Cigar, Pipe and Tobac- According to the associa- Karagianis at 528-4092, Shelli and celebration of history Hampshire Land and Com- co shop, and Booster Associa- tion’s news release, the popu- La Chance at 387-0579 or Lin- through film, painting and ALTON BAY EXCAVATION tion president. lar comedian Lewis will pre- da Davis at 387-5786. Tickets other arts. “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” According to Karagianis, form his one-man show “The are available for $25 at Happy The Preservation Al- • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation the Belmont-Gilford hockey Bucky Lewis Experience,” Jack's, NH Sports Outlet liance’s Young Preservation- • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells program costs about $27,000 which he says “incorporates Store at the Belknap Mall, ist is Sarah Anderson, for • Foundations to run each year. 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We were an or- ganization that offered refuge to women and their executive secretary families, including the four- legged creatures. Fast forward to 2011, and raises questions our original mission is alive Editor’s note: The following guest commentary and well. Colonel – a large Labrador — lives with us was submitted by Gilford residents Peter and Don- now, having been surren- na Pinckney. dered under circumstances that we could only say "Yes, My wife and I moved to Gilford from Laconia up- we can help.” on our retirement just over six years ago. In that Colonel is at least 12 years old. He is gentle and sweet, time, though we are very interested in what hap- and elderly. He feels the pens in the town, we take pride in the fact that we pinch in his old bones now have refrained from speaking or acting negative- that the weather has turned ly concerning the political or other issues faced by cold. Truly, his best wish is the residents. to lay comfortably by the fire and watch the snow fly while At this point in time, however, we feel compelled he is safe in his bed, with a to voice our opinion concerning a matter that goes family who will care for him beyond being an issue of budget cutting faced by for whatever time he has left. Gilford: the termination of employment for Benevolent, calm, still in control of his faculties, he Catherine (Reitz) Tokarz, who has been Executive deserves his own refuge Secretary for Gilford Fire/Rescue for the last 18 from life’s storms. For now, years. So goes the position, thus goes Catherine. he lives at the animal shelter. As my wife and I were involved in education in If you can provide a sanc- Laconia for many years, Donna at Memorial Mid- tuary for this world wizened chap, please call 524-3252 or dle School and I at Laconia High, we have known check www.nhhumane.org. Catherine for many years. Since we moved to Gil- ford, we have had more than a few interactions with her over a variety of matters concerning us FROM OUR READERS personally and the services of Fire/Rescue, all of ● which have reflected an extremely positive ac- Don’t “P” in the lake count for Catherine and the entire Gilford Fire De- partment. To the Editor: nearly always Lake Win- through increased phospho- many homes have small lots, What stymies us is how the Town of Gilford could At our last Conservation nipesaukee. The culprit is rous. The devastating eco- and a location to put refuse not, or would not, offer Catherine the part-time po- Commission meeting, it was the release of phosphorous nomical ramifications have can be a problem, but many brought up that the fall sea- from the refuse into the wa- already been well document- towns, including Gilford, sition of Receptionist/Secretary with the stipula- son brings on lots of lawn ter, and eventually into the ed. have recycling centers where tions of “32 hours and no benefits” when she ex- clean-up, raking and dump- lake. The degradation of The reason for this letter leaves, grass clippings, etc. pressed an interest in the position. Instead, the re- ing of leaves, grass clippings, Lake Winnipesaukee that is to educate everyone living are composted and turned in- sponse to her was that she was “overqualified.” branches, etc. But what most has already taken place has anywhere near water, espe- to “black gold.” So, if some- To us, and hopefully many residents who have people don’t understand is been covered in numerous cially during this season of one you know lives near a that if they are dumping articles regarding phospho- lawn clean-up time, to never brook or stream, please make had contact with Catherine in the time she has their refuse adjacent to any rous (P) loading and the dan- dump any refuse within 25 them aware that they may be been here, this is deplorable. Anyone who has type of tiny tributary, a ger the lake faces feet of a brook or stream, no unintentionally “P’ing” in known her for any length of time understands brook, a stream, or a river, if something isn’t done to matter how tiny it might be. the lake. what a competent, compassionate, and dedicated they are unintentionally de- stop it. No one wants to see Also, if your lawn is directly Thank you. grading the water quality of the beautiful, clear waters of adjacent to water, when you person she is. Catherine Tokarz, in our opinion, is whatever water body the Lake Winnipesaukee turned mow, don’t allow the grass Everett McLaughlin Gilford Conservation Commission an exemplary asset, not only to our Fire Depart- brook finally flows into, green via algal blooms, or en- clippings to be expelled into ment, but to our community in general. It should which in Gilford’s case is hance the spread of milfoil the water. We realize that also be noted that she is a Nationally Registered Car Seat Technician who instructs parents, grand- parents, and caregivers on how to properly install GILFORD POLICE LOG ● car seats for children. (She also installed the seats, From Oct. 25 – Nov. 1, the 9 motor vehicle complaint 2 request for contracted 4 intoxication as she did for our granddaughter’s seat several Gilford Police Department 15 motor vehicle checks services other department re- years ago.) responded to 264 calls, in- 15 calls for an ambulance 2 master name check ferred to When Catherine’s position expires, our Fire De- cluding: 9 motor vehicle accident assaults 1 other department invest Police arrested a juvenile, 4 reports of suspicious 1 pistol permit for partment must rely upon the safety skills of but 14, for simple assault. persons administrative relay another individual who is qualified to conduct Police arrested Lauren 8 larceny this instruction. Sanborn, 21, of Gilford and fingerprint cases This situation makes one wonder: after nearly 19 charged her with aggravated 7 reports of existing con- years, just after we are having “changing of the driving while intoxicated. ditions Police arrested a juvenile, 3 lost/found items guards” in the Fire Department, why/how must a 14, for criminal mischief 14 abandoned vehicles person’s lengthy career be cast away in this man- (vandalism). 1 911 hang-up ner? What rationale could our new Fire Chief and Police arrested Mark Mil- 4 service of paperwork our Board of Fire Engineers possibly be using? ligan, 47, of Gilford and 8 animal complaints Has somebody already been chosen for the new po- charged him with driving 1 yard sale permit while intoxicated. 15 calls for the fire depart- sition? Let us hope that this person is qualified, Police arrested Jonathan ment but certainly not overqualified! To those respon- Miller, 24, of Gilford and 5 road/weather reports sible for this decision: Shame on you for this in- charged him with reckless 3 lost/missing/wanted justice. operation. person Police arrested Shyloe 31 requests for motorist Pipe, 24, of Gilford on a war- assistance rant. 4 drug case Police arrested Kyle Ains- 3 civil matters ley,22, of Tilton on a warrant. 4 domestic disturbances 4 reports of suspicious ve- 5 motor vehicle lockout hicles 3 reports of a juvenile 2 report of criminal mis- 4 attempt to locate chief 1 criminal threatening Established May 6, 2004 12 alarms 3 harassment Published every Thursday at 56 traffic checks 2 fingerprint requests 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 COURTESY PHOTO Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Youth Center receives Rotary grant Fax: (603) 279-3331 At a recent club meeting, Rick Moses, President of the Gilford Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Send us your letters! Brendan Berube, Editor We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too Rotary Club, presented Scott Hodsdon, Gilford Youth Director, with Jeff Ferland, Reporter congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- a donation of $1,000. The funds will be used to purchase equip- Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us ment for Gilford Youth Center activities. Over the last several years, Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter the Gilford Rotary Club has been a strong supporter of the Gilford know! Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative Youth Center. 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Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: We’re looking forward to hearing from you! [email protected]. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. NOVEMBER 3, 2011 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 THE WRITER’S NOOK ● One of the many new pro- bit of Thanksgiving nostalgia and at the other, I was never cle had to suffice. Ornate den- to the evening. The house was to bed there were a few lone- grams growing in popularity from the group’s resident hu- there. tal moldings would have chal- ready in time, and Mom be- ly snow flakes in the air. Up at the Gilford Public Library morist, E.D. Pattison. My folks and I had just fin- lenged the patience of Job. gan preparing for the unveil- early in the morning to get is “Write Now,” a weekly gath- ished renovation and restora- When the paint was a memo- ing for the clan. We cleaned the birds in the oven, it was ering of aspiring writers who Most clan gatherings, tion of a 1620 Colonial in ry, there were walls to Spack- and polished until you ex- still snowing, just a flurry. All meet Wednesday afternoons aside from funerals, happen Westwood, once part of Ded- le and walls in need of colo- pected Mom to put up velvet was under control, but it was from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to share at Thanksgiving. For me, the ham. Twelve rooms, ten fire- nial paper. The house had to ropes. We were ready, house, snowing hard for that time of ideas, develop their talents, feasts blend into a comfort- places, and 65 feet of carriage be ready for twin events: The husband and son. year. We turned on the radio and broaden their writing ca- able feeling, with glimpses of sheds. Sheds blown off their Annual Historical Society The eve of unveiling, ta- to find suitable mood music pabilities. the past and recollections of foundations in the Hurricane Tour and the gathering of the bles were set, the menu was only to find that we were on As an ardent supporter of those I will never see again. of '38. Acres of paint to be re- clan for Thanksgiving. double checked, the co- the fringe of an advancing the written word, the Steamer More nostalgia than memo- moved, as many as seven Every spare moment we mestibles were organized ac- major storm. Would our fam- is pleased to showcase selec- ries. However, there are two identifiable colors, and im- slaved, and after quick sand- cording to cooking time. The ily make the long trek? tions from members of the Thanksgivings I recall with pervious to heat or paint re- wiches eaten as we stood at a main turkey,a 26 pound mon- Dad was at the head of the Write Now group. exquisite detail. At one, I was movers. Carbide scrapers mantle, a gulp and a swig, ster, and the spare were the table, he thought, and me This month, we bring you a one of only three attendees, and application of sheer mus- then back to work 'til well in- first to start. When we went next to him. Mom was at the other end, hiding behind the massive turkey. All were silent in anticipation of Winni Playhouse announces activities, fundraiser grace. Mom spoke, ”Don't you dare laugh!” After a suit- MEREDITH — Children ed into groups based on their Reservoir Rd. Children able pause came muffled in grades K-6 will have the age, and will rotate through should bring a bagged lunch sounds from behind the opportunity to spend an en- five workshops, led by pro- and snack. Enrollment is turkey. I never knew whether tire day exploring five differ- fessional educators, in dra- limited, and applications can Mom was sobbing or stifling ent art forms at the Win- ma, dance, music, visual art be found at www.winniplay- her own laughter. I never nipesaukee Playhouse’s and language arts. Instruc- house.org or by calling 366- asked and she didn't volun- Children’s Arts Workshop on tors include Kate Wisnioski, 7377. For questions about the teer. Saturday,Nov.12 from 9 a.m.- Becky Gregoire, Kyle Nick- workshop, contact Memory of the other 2 p.m. in Meredith. erson, Sherry Gardner and [email protected]. Thanksgiving is even more This is the third integrat- Patte Sarausky. Activities Also on Nov.12 from 9 a.m.- vivid. The story oft told by ed arts day the Playhouse has will include making art with 2 p.m. on the Meredith Cam- Mom is about Thanksgiving run, each of them allowing everyday objects, writing pus, the Playhouse will be in 1911, when she was only kids to engage in the arts in songs, and choreographing hosting an Indoor Yard Sale six. The clan gathered at a fun and enriching environ- sword fights. Kids don’t need fundraiser. Items include Aunt Hattie's. In the kitchen, ment. This Fall’s workshop to be familiar with the story good quality kitchen sup- the ladies, clad in their best will be inspired by “The of Robin Hood in advance as plies, decorative and house- aprons bustled about divid- Somewhat True Tale of the play is only a jumping off hold items, clothing, furni- ing the work. Ella, you make Robin Hood,” which features point for the fun, interactive ture, toys and much more. the gravy You'll find nary a as the Winni Players Youth lessons. All proceeds support the the- lump in Ella's gravy.Hannah Ensemble’s Fall play,and will The workshop costs $25 atre and educational work of COURTESY PHOTO and Grace, it'll take both of be performed later in the per child, and runs from 9 the Playhouse. Several members of the LOONS weaving group of Central New you to peel enough potatoes month. a.m.-2 p.m. at the Playhouse’s Hampshire will have their work displayed during a special exhibit at the for this crowd. I peeled and Participants will be divid- Meredith Campus at 50 Busiel Community Room and Gallery now through Nov. 30. diced the turnips last night, and they are simmering on the back of the stove. Who's doing the creamed onions?” so it went. Hattie was in Busiel Gallery hosting weaving exhibit charge, as always. The men were in the sec- LACONIA — Nine women being shown will be projects ond parlor, where they could from the LOONS weaving based on two photographs chomp on cigars and talk pol- group of central NH will be taken by Bob Ilgenfritz and itics. If they wanted to chew, presenting a weaving show Suzanne Pinto. The public they had to go outside to spit. at the Busiel Community will be able to see how the Hattie was a demanding host- Room and Gallery in the Bus- photographs influenced the ess. iel Mill starting Nov. 1 and weavers — it might have The men were trying to se- running through Nov. 30. been the colors, the patterns lect a sacrificial lamb to run The show will consist of or the textures. as a Democrat. The charter handwoven items, such as There will also be a de- forbade one party control. wall hangings, clothing and lightful display of miniature Men were reluctant to regis- items for the home. weaving, which the group ter as a Democrat, even if it Two groups of weavings has used as a study topic this meant they would be a select- man. The shame and os- tracism were hard to bear. Most the men in town were League of NH Craftsmen veterans and had served un- der their Republican hero, hosting basket weaving Abe Lincoln. After that hard COURTESY PHOTO work done, there was crop Several members of the LOONS weaving group of Central New Hampshire will have their work displayed dur- talk featuring weather and demonstration ing a special exhibit at the Busiel Community Room and Gallery now through Nov. 30. prices. The children were outside, MEREDITH — The addition of a woven tapestry year. or table looms. Some looms Theve from Melvin Village, told to stay out from under League of NH Craftsmen, landscape. Using waxed The third selection of are small rigid heddle looms Arlene Ilgenfritz from foot, but over dressed for se- Meredith, is pleased to fea- linen, incorporating palm in- weaving will be a variety of and some are large multi- Lochmere, Marlene Witham rious play. They were playing ture a free demonstration for florescence, sea grass, and weavings consisting of cloth- harness looms enhanced by from Sanbornton, Penny follow the leader. The older NH Open Doors on Saturday, birch in the body and rims of ing or weavings for the home. computers. LaRaia from Salisbury, Lu- kids pranced along the top of Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the baskets creates a unique Items such as jackets, Members of this group of cile Patten from East Con- the stone wall while the Basket maker Liz Lapham landscape effect. scarves, rugs, bureau scarves weavers attend the NH cord and Harriet Mitiguy youngest followed, cringing. will demonstrate her new Lapham has been weaving etc. will be on display. Weavers Guild in Concord from Concord. Piles of leaves, not yet raked, work, Nantucket Landscape baskets for two decades. She Weaving is one of the old- that meets six times a year in The Busiel Mill is located flanked the wall, and sunlight Baskets. These baskets are has been a juried member of est forms of art, and was the Kimball Jenkins Estate. at One Mill Plaza in down cast dapples of shadow. created in the traditional the League of NH Craftsmen practiced by early man. Evi- They also meet locally eight town Laconia. The Gallery is When I go to Lebanon, I stop Nantucket style, done on a since 1989, and is the owner dence of woven mats and times a year in each other’s on the bottom floor of the across the street from Hattie's mold with a wooden handle, of The Basket Studio in shoe soles has been found in homes. The group consists of Mill. It is open to visitors house, and if I squint I can but with the non-traditional Meredith. prehistoric caves. The weav- Carole Elliott from Warren, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week- see the ghosts of those chil- ings displayed at the Mill Suzanne Pinto and Diane days, and other times by ap- dren skipping on top of the were woven on modern floor Mitton from Gilford, Joan pointment. wall.

5th Annual Holiday Fair Saturday, November 12th 9am - 3pm at Belmont High School ~ Our largest fair ever - 90-100 vendors! ~ • Holiday Gifts & Items • Hand-quilted & Embroidered Items • Clothing • Holiday Cards & Ornaments • Ceramics • Fused & Stained Glass • Homemade Food Items • Woodcrafts • Hand & Tote Bags • Candles • Soaps & Lotions • Baby Items & Toys • Pet Treats • Art & Photos Vendors including Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, At Home America, Thirty-One Gifts and More Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Raffle • Silent Auction BRING THIS AD WITH YOU TO BE ENTERED IN A $50 DRAWING! COURTESY PHOTO Basket maker Liz Lapham (pictured on the left) will be hosting a free Contact Ben Hill at [email protected] or 267-6525 x211 demonstration at the League of NH Craftsmen Gallery in Meredith this Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries / Local News NOVEMBER 3, 2011 OBITUARIES ● Next Senior Moment-um Vernal O. Drake, 81 program set for Nov. 7 LACONIA — Vernal O. from1975-1976, of Lakes Re- nia, Md., and David Drake of Drake, 81, formerly of New gion Association of Realtors, New Hampton; many nieces The Gilford Parks and Gunstock Ski/ auditorium to watch the Hampton, died Oct. 25, 2011 also member and past presi- and nephews; his compan- Recreation Department will Snowboard Program High School’s performance at Saint Francis HealthCare, dent in 1980, of the NH Asso- ion, Regina Snuffer of Tilton; be sponsoring a Senior Mo- registration deadline of “The Sound of Music.” in Laconia. ciation of Realtors. He was and former wife Janet ment-um Soda Shoppe November 15! There is no fee for this pro- Born in Bristol on Feb. 15, the recipient of the Realtor [Poole] Drake of Manches- Lunch and Belknap Mill The Gilford Parks and gram, but space is limited, 1930, he was the son of Otis of the Year Award in 1976 and ter.? Tour on Monday, Nov. 7. Recreation Department is and reservations will be ac- and Lucy A. [Gray] Drake. 1982. He served the town of Calling hours were held in We will meet in the lobby once again sponsoring a six- cepted on a first come basis. He grew up in New Hamp- New Hampton as a select- the Mayhew Funeral Home, of the Soda Shoppe, Laconia, week learn to ski/snowboard Participants must RSVP no ton and graduated from Bris- man, and was a member of Routes #3 and #104, Mered- for lunch at 11:30 a.m. After- program to be held at Gun- later than noon on Thursday, tol High School, Bristol, and the Meredith Lions Club and ith, on Sunday from 2 to 4 ward, we can tour downtown stock Ski Area for Gilford Nov. 10. then he attended a post grad- the Belknap County Democ- p.m. A funeral service was Laconia and stop in to view children in grades K-6. This For more information or uate year of high school at ratic party. held at the New Hampton the artwork on display at the program will be running to RSVP, please contact the New Hampton Prep School, Vernal is survived by his Community Church, Main Belknap Mill. Come and ex- from 4:30 – 8:15 p.m. every Gilford Parks and Recreation New Hampton. He resided children, Susan Allen and Street, on Monday at 1 p.m. plore the new stores and sites Tuesday from Jan. 3 – Feb. 7, Department at 527-4722. in New Hampton for many husband Everett “Peter” of The Rev. Scott Mitchell, pas- of downtown Laconia. Indi- 2012. There is also rental years, and then in Tilton for Gilford, Alvin Drake and tor, and the Rev. Michael viduals will be responsible equipment available to those Celtics bus trip tickets over ten years. He had wife Mary of Meredith, Lin- Gram, pastor of the Gilford for the cost of their lunch and who need it. Registration now available! resided in Gilford and Laco- da Normandin and husband Community Church, officiat- shopping purchases. Partic- deadline is Monday, Nov. 15. The Gilford Parks and nia for the past year. Paul of Laconia, Brenda ed. Burial followed in the ipants are asked to RSVP by No registrations will be ac- Recreation Department is Vernal worked in his ear- Moynihan and husband Kei- New Hampton Village Ceme- Friday, Nov. 4. cepted after this date! sponsoring a trip to watch ly years as a logger, and then th of Charlotte, N.C., Betty tery. For more information or For more information, the Boston Celtics play the went into the real estate busi- Bilodeau and husband Guy In lieu of flowers, dona- to RSVP, please contact the please contact Parks and Minnesota Timberwolves at ness. He owned and operat- and William Drake, all of tions to the lakes Region Gilford Parks and Recreation Recreation Director Herb the Garden on Wednesday, ed the Lakes and Mountain Manchester; 17 grandchil- Board of Realtors Scholar- Department at 527-4722. Greene at 527-4722. Jan. 25. Travel to and from Real Estate Office, Meredith, dren; 21 great grandchildren; ship Foundation, 67 Water the game will be provided for many years, and then sister Eleanor Bucklin of St., Suite 210, Laconia, 03246 Youth Basketball Senior Moment-um aboard a Coach Company, Vernal Drake Realtor. Bradenton, Fla.; brothers or the Shiners’ Hospital for registration deadline is Dinner and Theatre Luxury Coach fully equipped He was a member, and Melvin Drake of Alexandria, Children, 950 West Faris St., November 14! Night, November 17! with climate control, DVD served as president Kenneth Drake of Califor- Greenville, S.C. 29605. The Gilford Parks and Gilford Parks and Recre- Video System and Lavatory. Recreation Department is ation, in conjunction with This trip is open to Gilford currently accepting registra- the Gilford Rotary, GHS In- residents only; however, any Esther E. Scott, 92 tions for the Youth Basket- teract Club and GHS Per- tickets unsold as of Nov. 15 ball Program for Gilford chil- forming Arts, is sponsoring will be made available to res- READING, Mass. — Es- Capella and her husband dren in grades one through a Dinner and Theatre idents of other communities. ther E. (Clement) Scott, age Scott of Wakefield, Mass., six. The registration dead- evening for participants of The cost of this trip is $72 per 92, of Reading, Mass., for- Wendy Robinson and her line for all divisions is Mon- the Senior Moment-um Pro- participant, and includes merly of Largo, Fla. and Gil- husband Dan of Reading, day, Nov. 14. Any registra- gram. This activity is sched- your ticket to the game and ford, died on Oct. 27, 2011. Mass., and William Scott, Jr. tions submitted after the 14th uled for Thursday, Nov. 17. travel aboard the coach bus. She was born on July 8, and his wife Lyndsay of will be accepted on an avail- Participants will meet in the This trip is limited to 27 par- 1919 in Malden, Mass., the Reading, Mass.) Esther also ability basis only. Gilford High School Lobby at ticipants, so register early! daughter of the late Frank leaves 26 great grandchil- For more information, 5 p.m. to enjoy a nice dinner For more information, A. and Evelyn (Long) dren and two great-great please contact Parks and put on courtesy of the High please call the Gilford Parks Clement. She was the wife of grandchildren. Recreation Director Herb School Interact Club and the and Recreation Department more than 60 years of the late COURTESY PHOTO A funeral service was held Greene at 527-4722. Gilford Rotary. Following at 527-4722. Reginald J.G. Scott, who died Esther Scott Monday, Oct. 31 at the Dou- dinner, we will head into the in March, 1999. glass, Edgerley and Bessom She is survived by her band Bradford of Marble- Funeral Home in Reading, children, Elizabeth-Ann head, Mass., Robert Towle, Mass. Burial was in Forest Gilford Youth Center announces holiday events Towle and her husband Jr. and his wife Katrina of Glen Cemetery, Reading. Fourth Annual GYC event, and to download a reg- children of all ages. There Robert of Billerica, Mass., Virginia, Nancy Murnane of In lieu of flowers, contri- Turkey Trot 5K Race and istration form, visit www.gil- will many interactive sta- Reginald Scott, Jr. of Billerica, Mass., Kimberli butions may be made in Es- Family Walk fordyouthcenter.com. Ques- tions, including free games, Nashua, and William Scott Lakin and her husband ther’s memory to the The Gilford Youth Center tions? Email Scott at gcc- free arts and crafts, free face and his wife Virginia of N. Robert of New Hampshire, Sawtelle Family Hospice Turkey Trot is a 5K race and [email protected]. $22 per painting, and free story time. Reading, Mass. She was the Kelli Tebbetts and her hus- House, 320 Haverhill St., family walk held on Thanks- person, $60 family rate (up to Children can interact with grandmother of ten (Susan band Robert of Methuen, Reading, MA 01867. For on- giving morning. The course five). Register before Nov. 15 Santa’s elves and friends, in- Santoro and her husband Mass., Kristin Puliafico and line guest book, visit is through Gilford Village and receive a free long sleeve cluding Rudolph and the Gin- John of Billerica, Mass., her husband Richard of N. johnbdouglassfuneral- (considered flat and fast). turkey trot shirt. gerbread Man. Children will Cathy Carey and her hus- Reading, Mass., Suzanne home.com. Runners, walkers, children also meet Santa and Mrs. and pets are all invited to Third Annual “Santa Claus, and have their picture take part in this special Land” taken with them. Pictures Looking for a real deal? event. Proceeds from the Santa Land is back! The will be emailed to families at event help fund future pro- Gilford Youth Center will be no cost! To learn more about GO FISH IN THE gramming and financial aid hosting its third annual Santa Land, visit www.gil- at the Gilford Youth Center. “Santa Land” on Dec. 2 and 3. fordyouthcenter.com. CLASSIFIEDS To learn more about this Santa Land is intended for

www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com NOVEMBER 3, 2011 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Ayotte talks about spending, budgeting in Meredith BY ERIN PLUMMER China holds most of the parts of the country. MEREDITH NEWS country’s debt, at 47 percent. “I know more healthcare MEREDITH — Cutting “It’s going to take both professionals come to my of- spending and balancing the parties to get us out of it; it’s fice about CMS because of budget were among the ma- a pretty big hole,” Ayotte ridiculous mandates that jor goals of Sen. Kelly Ayotte, said. don’t get to fraud and abuse as expressed in a recent town Ayotte said it ahs been drive up costs,” Ayotte said. hall meeting. more than 90 days since the Ayotte said she would love Ayotte spoke to local resi- Budget Committee met to put it if her staff talked to dents in a town hall meeting together a budget, and Franckhauser about this is- at the Meredith Community “Many leaders said we’re not sue. Center on Friday afternoon, going to have the Budget In response to another Oct. 21, addressing issues fac- Committee put together a question, Ayotte said the ing the country, as well as budget.” country needs to hold China taking questions from audi- Ayotte said this was a fac- more accountable on issues ence members. tor in the debt ceiling crisis. such as intellectual property Government spending “If we did a budget as we rights. and budgeting is the largest should this year,we wouldn’t Ayotte said there needs to issue looming over the coun- have that disruption,” Ayotte be a corporate and regulato- try. said. ry climate conducive to pri- Ayotte showed a Power- Ayotte and Sen. Ben vate sector growth to create Point presentation illustrat- Cardin, a Democrat from more jobs. She also supports ing the increasing govern- Maryland, put together a bill responsible infrastructure ment spending and the debt. saying Congress cannot pass spending. Ayotte said the income for any legislation until a budg- “It’s not just throwing the average New Hampshire et is produced by April 15, more money on a problem family is $66,000, saying if 2012. and expect that we will cre- people spend as they do in She said she supports a ate jobs from Washington,” Washington, the average balanced budget amend- Ayotte said. family could be spending ment, saying almost every Ayotte has also aimed to $107,000 a year. state in the country has one, cut defense spending, work- Ayotte said spending and so should the country it- ing with fellow legislators needs to be cut by at least $4 self. She also favors a cut, cap, PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER and military leaders to de- trillion to make a difference. and balance approach to Sen. Kelly Ayotte speaks to locals at a recent town hall meeting in Meredith. termining what need so be “If we don’t do more than spending. kept and what should be re- $4 trillion, then we will not Ayotte said spending at up by an amount every year. Ayotte said she voted in cuts. duced. She said the Air Force stabilize the debt,” Ayotte the federal level is often con- She said she will introduce a against raising the debt ceil- Ayotte said healthcare wanted to reduce the num- said. sidered with baseline spend- bill eliminating baseline ing because it did not get the costs are make up some of ber of strategic airlifts. Only As of 2010, Ayotte said, ing, as in spending that goes spending. government to the $4 trillion the biggest portion of the 300 are needed even in mul- country’s debt and could tiple conflicts but Ayotte said consume the rest of the Congress holds to 316. Ayotte country’s dollars if not said this reduction in itself Belknap County Republicans to honor veterans brought under control. Ay- could mean $1.4 billion, but otte said if no changes are there are members in some LACONIA — The Belknap With the upcoming Veter- be bringing you the latest up- mat, if you're interested in made, Medicare will become congress member’s districts County Republican Commit- ans Day holiday, the Com- date on the New Hampshire having dinner (at your op- insolvent by 2024 and Social who want to keep those con- tee is pleased to announce mittee will be honoring its Primary, Presidential candi- tion) or want to socialize be- Security will become insol- tracts. that their next meeting, members who have served to date visits, and word from the fore the meeting, plan to ar- vent by 2036. When asked about No scheduled for 6:30 p.m. protect our freedom from as Presidential candidates rive as early as 5:30 p.m. For She agreed with one audi- Child Left Behind, Ayotte Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the far back as World War II, Ko- themselves (or their surro- more information, please ence member regarding said the purpose of it was ac- Shang Hai Restaurant, 331 rea, and Vietnam, and as re- gates). We will also an- send an email to Alan@Belk- rooting out Social Security countability though there is South Main St., Laconia, will cently as the war against ter- nounce our guest speaker for napCountyRepublicans.org fraud, saying not enough is an overall concern with it be in honor of our veterans ror being waged in Iraq, the evening once arrange- or check out the Committee’s being done and she is work- taking away local control, and our current servicemen Afghanistan, and around the ments have been finalized. Web site at www.belknap- ing to help root it out more. adding bureaucracy but not and servicewomen. world. Of course, we’ll also Per the usual meeting for- countyrepublicans.org. “It particularly does a dis- improving education. service to people who are dis- “I’ve talked to teachers, abled,” Ayotte said. school board members, par- Margaret Franckhauser, ents and I’ve heard this Gilford resident joins FHL board CEO of Community Health across the board,” Ayotte and Hospice, said while she said. REGION — The Faith, and youth gain new respon- understands the need to con- On Libya, Ayotte said the Hope and Love Foundation sibilities and experiences. trol Medicare fraud, agen- country should bring con- (F.H.L.) welcomes Alix Mar- She currently runs her cies such as the Center for cerns about weapons and coux of Gilford to the board! own business called Home- Medicare and Medicaid Ser- militias in the country to Marcoux comes to the ward Bound Pet Sitting & vices (CMS) will often take a NATO. Any support the US Foundation with a great Equine Care Services. broad-brush approach that provides should be done in a amount of experience deal- Marcoux has the enthusi- can hurt smaller organiza- responsible manner. ing with young men and asm, drive and connection to tions especially in smaller women in different youth our youth that we are look- programs and community ing for, and we are happy to based organizations. She en- have her on board! Welcome, joys working with animals, and congrats to Alix! and has been able to connect If you are interested in FIFTY STILL NIFTY that love with her other pas- joining our Board, please sion, for helping children contact the Foundation at in- HAPPY “50TH” BIRTHDAY Ramblin’ Vewe honors Colleen V. Leach those who adopted an acre November 7, 1961 Last Tuesday, Ramblin’ of their loved one or their fa-

Vewe Farm Trustees held a vorite pet. The map showing COURTESY PHOTO We Love you! reception at O’s Steakhouse all the adopted acres will be Alix Marcoux to honor those who adopted displayed prominently on Mom, Dad, Jim, an acre of Ramblin’ Vewe Ramblin’ Vewe Farm in the Courtney & Chrissy Farm pastures or woodlands. near future. fo@faithhopeandlovefoun- and love, so that they may ac- Approximately 30 people, all Ramblin’ Vewe Farm also dation.org. complish all of their dreams. of whom had donated a min- presented Laconia Savings Thank you for helping us imum of $1,000 to Ramblin’ Bank with an honorary Trail make a difference in the lives Vewe Farm, attended, and Sign for their generosity in of children and youth. It is were invited to choose the sponsoring one of the our mission to bring relief to acre they wanted to adopt, as longest hiking trails on Ram- children and youth suffering well as decide on a name or blin’ Vewe Farm property, from poverty, hunger, or dedication for it. Some the Blue Trail. homelessness, and to bring named their acre in memory them hope, through faith A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Our Local Schools NOVEMBER 3, 2011 Gilford School District named to AP Honor Roll The Gilford School Dis- ing access while enabling than 70 percent of the AP stu- is our belief that by provid- AP courses also demon- students to college success trict is one of fewer than 400 their students to maintain or dents are scoring a 3 or ing this level of academic rig- strates to college admission and opportunity. Founded in public school districts in the improve their AP Exam higher. or we better prepare students officers that students have 1900, the College Board was nation being honored by the scores.” School districts in which for the challenges of college sought the most rigorous cur- created to expand access to College Board with a place Helping more students low-income and/or under- as well as developing the riculum available to them. higher education. Today, the on the Second Annual AP® learn at a higher level and represented minority stu- skills and academic back- Each AP teacher’s syllabus is membership association is Honor Roll, for simultane- earn higher AP scores is an dents (African American, ground necessary for life in evaluated and approved by made up of more than 5,900 ously increasing access to objective of all members of Hispanic/Latino, American the 21st Century. The Ad- college faculty from some of of the world’s leading educa- Advanced Placement course- the AP community, from AP Indian/Alaska Native) com- vanced Placement Pro- the nation’s leading institu- tional institutions and is ded- work while maintaining or teachers to district and prise 30 percent or more of gram®, in conjunction with tions, and AP Exams are de- icated to promoting excel- increasing the percentage of school administrators to col- the AP student population an exceptional teaching staff, veloped and scored by college lence and equity in educa- students earning scores of 3 lege professors. Many are ex- have been highlighted on the supports the Gilford School faculty and experienced AP tion. Each year, the College or higher on AP exams. perimenting with a variety Achievement List to recog- District’s mission of offering teachers. AP is accepted by Board helps more than seven Achieving both of these of initiatives and strategies nize significant improve- students a wide array of high more than 3,800 colleges and million students prepare for goals is the ideal scenario for to determine how to expand ments in equity and quality quality courses. universities worldwide for a successful transition to col- a district’s Advanced Place- access and improve student among the nation’s histori- college credit, advanced lege through programs and ment program, because it in- performance simultaneous- cally underserved student About the Advanced placement or both on the ba- services in college readiness dicates that the district is ly. populations. Placement Program sis of successful AP Exam and college success — in- successfully identifying mo- “This school district has The complete Second An- The College Board’s Ad- scores. This includes over 90 cluding the SAT® and the Ad- tivated, academically-pre- achieved something very re- nual AP District Honor Roll vanced Placement Pro- percent of four-year institu- vanced Placement Pro- pared students who are like- markable. It managed to can be found at www.college- gram® (AP®) enables stu- tions in the United States. In gram®. The organization al- ly to benefit most from AP open the doors of its AP board.org. dents to pursue college-level 2010, 1.8 million students rep- so serves the education com- coursework. classrooms to many more studies while still in high resenting more than 17,000 munity through research Since 2009, Gilford School students, while also increas- About Gilford school. Through more than schools around the world, and advocacy on behalf of District increased the num- ing the percentage of stu- School District 30 college-level courses, each both public and nonpublic, students, educators and ber of students participating dents earning high enough Gilford School District culminating in a rigorous ex- took 3.2 million AP Exams. schools. For further informa- in AP from 42 to 54, while im- AP Exam grades to stand out currently offers five AP am, AP provides willing and tion, visit www.college- proving the percentage of in the competitive college ad- courses: AP Chemistry, AP academically prepared stu- About the College Board board.org. students earning AP Exam mission process and qualify US History, AP Literature, dents with the opportunity to The College Board is a scores of 3 or higher from 69 for college credit and place- AP Calculus and our most re- earn college credit, advanced mission-driven not-for-profit percent in 2009 to 78 percent ment,” said Trevor Packer, cent addition, AP Biology. It placement or both. Taking organization that connects in 2011. The majority of U.S. the College Board’s senior colleges and universities vice president of Advanced grant college credit or ad- Placement and college readi- vanced placement for a score ness. Local Zonta Club scholarship winner captures Dsitrict Award of 3 or above on AP exams. Inclusion on the Second In September, the Zonta University's Admission Pro- The Jane M. Klausman District awards are support- The Second Annual AP Annual AP District Honor Club of the Lakes Region gram Committee, New Women in Business Scholar- ed through the endowment Honor Roll is made up of on- Roll is based on the following awarded its local Jane M. Hampshire Chapter, inter- ship Award was established and ongoing support from ly those public school dis- criteria: Klausman Women in Busi- viewing prospective George- in 1998 through a bequest donors to the Zonta Interna- tricts that are simultaneous- 1. Examination of three ness Scholarship Award of town applicants from this from Ms. Klausman, who tional Foundation. ly expanding opportunity years of AP data, from 2009 $500 to Lauren P.Kane of Gil- area. In 2009 she received an was a member of Zonta In- For more information on and improving performance. to 2011; ford, and then submitted her Executive Certificate in Non- ternational and her Syra- Zonta International, visit The list includes 367 school 2. Increase in participa- application to the Zonta Dis- profit Management from cuse, N.Y. club for many www.zonta.org. Local Club districts across 43 states and tion in/access to AP by at trict 1 Klausman competi- Georgetown. years. It is intended to give activities are described on Canada. Pennsylvania led all least 4 percent in large dis- tion, where she competed Following her undergrad- financial assistance to young the District Web site, states with 34 public school tricts, at least 6 percent in with other applicants from uate education, Ms. Kane women pursuing either un- www.zontadistrict1.org : districts named to the Sec- medium districts and at least the New England states and served for two years as Asso- dergraduate or graduate ac- click on : “Area 1”: and select ond Annual AP Honor Roll, 11 percent in small districts; Nova Scotia. ciate Editor at Blackwell credited programs in man- Zonta Club of the Lakes Re- followed by Massachusetts 3. A steady or increasing District 1 Governor Mary Publishing in Masschusetts. agement. Local club awards gion. Inquiries about local and New York, both with 30. percentage of exams taken Ann Rubis recently an- In 2006, she became the Di- are funded through fund programs, projects and mem- “Participation in college- by African American, His- nounced that Ms. Kane won rector of Publisher Relations raising efforts by the clubs bership can be directed to: level AP courses can level the panic/Latino and American that competition, and will re- for BioOne, a non profit or- selecting to give the award. [email protected] playing field for underserved Indian/Alaska Native stu- ceive a further award of ganization headquartered in students, give them the con- dents; and $1000 as the 2011 District Washington, D.C. BioOne fidence needed to succeed in 4. Performance levels Klausman honoree. provides low cost global ac- LRCC offers energy efficiency college, and raise standards maintained or improved Ms. Kane is completing cess to scientific research, and performance in key sub- when comparing the per- her first year as a part time and Ms. Kane is responsible training programs jects like science and math,” centage of students in 2011 MBA student in the Univer- for more than 100 global sci- said College Board President scoring a 3 or higher to those sity of New Hampshire's entific societies which pub- LACONIA — Everyone re- sulation in residential Gaston Caperton. “The AP in 2009, or the school has al- Whittemore School of Busi- lish on topics critical to hu- members receiving that homes. Honor Roll districts are defy- ready attained a perform- ness and Economics. She is man biology, the ecosystem dreaded energy bill as the · How to implement ener- ing expectations by expand- ance level in which more a 2004 magna cum laude and environmental change. cold weather begins to visit gy efficiency techniques in graduate of Georgetown She is pursuing the MBA de- New Hampshire, but what buildings, including blower University, with a degree in gree in an effort to gain, in everyone might not know is door-guided air sealing, duct The Lakes Region’’s Best Sports Bar!! English. At Georgetown, she her words, the “educational how to lower that bill in the sealing, densepack and was a member of Phi Beta and experiential foundation most cost effective way. loose-fill insulation. 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The optional LACONIA, NH HOURS: Tues. - Thurs. 10–5 Fri. & Sat. 10–7 • Sun. 12–6 pact,” said Andy Duncan, En- BPI certification testing fee 603-366-1091 ergy Trainings Manager at is an additional $250. The /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Lakes Region Community class size is limited and College. course prerequisites include Under Construction Specials Weatherization Installer basic carpentry skills and We’re Hammering Technician is the first course the ability to work in attics. Down Our Prices! offered this winter starting For more information or on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Ply- to register, call Lakes Region mouth. In this four-day train- Community College at 524- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ing, you will learn: 3207 or visit http://www.lr- · How to professionally in- cc.edu/energy/training. 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LACONIA — The Historic The evening will also in- Soda Shoppe and Tavern 27. Belknap Mill celebrates its clude a brief history of the The event is also support- 188th anniversary with a Mill’s historic bell, original- ed in part by Taylor Rental, fundraising dinner on Fri- ly cast in 1823 by George Hol- Belknap Landscape Compa- day,Nov.4. The public is wel- brook, an apprentice to Paul ny, and Appletree Nursery. come, and tickets are avail- Revere. This will be present- Founded in 1970 as the able by calling the Mill at 524- ed by Mary Boswell, former Save the Mills Society, the 8813. long-time executive director Belknap Mill Society is a “With the tremendous of the Belknap Mill and cur- 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- support of area restaura- rent executive director of tion created to preserve and teurs, businesses and other The Fells Historic Estate and maintain the Historic Belk- organizations, we look for- Gardens in Newbury. nap Mill, a building of ward to a fun evening The public is encouraged unique national and histori- themed around the Belknap to get a group of friends to- cal importance. Mill’s historic bell,” stated gether to support this his- The Historic Belknap Mill Stephen Cotter, President of toric community landmark serves as the Official Meet- the Belknap Mill Society. by purchasing a table for inghouse of New Hamp- The evening will begin eight for the discounted rate shire, as a center promoting with hors d’oeuvres and a of $300. Individual tickets the support of the arts, cul- cash bar at 5:30 p.m., followed are $40 each, or two for $75. tural growth and communi- by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call the Mill at 524-8813 to re- ty activities. The Mill is donated by area restaurants. serve today. available for special events, Musical entertainment will Featured restaurants this programs and meetings, in be provided by the “Hallelu- year include Contigiani’s COURTESY PHOTO addition to its educational jah Bells” ensemble from the Catering Service, Fratello’s The Historic Belknap Mill celebrates its 188th anniversary on Nov. 4 with a fundraising dinner. Pictured here exhibits and art gallery that First United Methodist Ristorante Italiano, are some of the event sponsors: Dale Squires of Belknap Landscape, Kevin Fisk of Kevin’s Café, Annelle Gnerre are open free to the public. Church of Gilford. Bell Giuseppe’s Pizzeria and Ris- of Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Rob Clifford of Fratello’s, Arthur Kirk of Patrick’s Pub, Julie Gnerre-Bourgeois of Its fourth grade New Hamp- Ringers, those generous torante, Hart’s Turkey Farm Giuseppe’s, and Kevin Halligan of Laconia Village Bakery. Other sponsors include Contigiani’s, Hart’s Turkey shire History program, enti- Farm Restaurant, O’s Steak & Seafood, and T-Bones/Cactus Jack’s. For more information, call 524-8813. donors of $5,000 or more to Restaurant, Kevin’s Café, La- tled “My First Day of Work this nonprofit organization, conia Village Bakery, O at the Mill,” has shared local will be recognized during the Steak and Seafood, Patrick’s Bones/Cactus Jack’s, and donations have been made to so Café, Curt’s Caterers, history with thousands of evening’s program. Pub and Eatery, T- Woodshed Roasters. Other date by Awakenings Espres- Lyons Den Restaurant, The students from all over New England. Built in 1823 as a textile mill, the Historic Belknap Golden View to host presentation on joint pain Mill is open all year round, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 MEREDITH — On Tues- presentation, titled "You fering from joint pain, and is designed to help you ex- p.m., and Saturdays until 3 day, Nov. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Je- Don't Have to Live with getting the information you plore options, including ex- p.m. It is located at 25 Bea- remy Hogan, MD of the Or- Joint Pain.” need should be your first ercise, physical therapy, con St. East, Laconia. thopedic Professional Asso- Today,there are many op- step in your journey to liv- medications and surgery. To purchase your ticket ciation will be giving a free tions available for those suf- ing pain free. This seminar Call 527-7120 today to sign for the upcoming event, to up, as space is limited. The volunteer, become a mem- presentation will be held in ber, or for further informa- Community at The Retreat, tion, contact the Mill at 524- Golden View's new Transi- 8813 or information@belk- Quilters Guild meets December 1 tional Care Center. Re- napmill.org or visit their LACONIA — Belknap Mill Collier will be teaching pletion. freshments will be provid- Web site at www.belknap- COURTESY PHOTO Quilters Guild will be hold- the "Woven Sunflower" pat- Cost of the workshop is ed. Cutline here mill.org. ing a workshop with Sue Col- tern, which involves weaving $20 for members and $25 for lier from Michigan on Thurs- fabric strips, fusing and fin- non-members. Cost of the day, Dec. 1 at the Meredith ishing with raw edge ap- workshop kit is $47. Please Village Savings Bank in La- plique and reverse raw edge contact Linda McCloskey at Forest Pump & Filter Co. conia from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 applique. 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He shire Business Sales an- has been selling businesses nounces the sale of 1848 Inn for more than 25 years. and Resort, a landmark Since 1976, New Hamp- Weirs Beach hospitality shire Business Sales, Inc. has property located on Route 3. been a full-service business Carl and Kathy Daniels, brokerage firm with associ- who have owned the proper- ates living and working ty since the early 2000’s, de- across New Hampshire. In cided to sell their popular re- addition to traditional sort property to pursue oth- “Main Street” businesses, er interests. The buyer will the company also has a divi- be making his own an- sion – Business Transition nouncement in the future. Strategies - that is focusing During their manage- on effective ownership tran- ment, the Daniels’ made sitions for larger companies, many improvements and ranging from machine com- helped to preserve the re- panies to high tech product sort’s strong connection producers. All associates with Lakes Region visitors, maintain expertise through attracting repeat visitors continuous professional through the various seasons COURTESY PHOTO growth programs offered by of the year. The 1848 Inn International Business Bro- The resort consists of a kers Association, Exit Plan- motel segment, cabin, modu- ments continue to do very vi- Parker noted that for own- cial occasions, ranging from are often preferred by foreign ning Institute of Chicago, lar home, duplex and main brant business, even during ers, lodging and hospitality anniversaries to vacations. visitors, who like the more and other institutions. The house. slow economic times,” said establishments offer a good New Hampshire’s Lakes intimate settings they offer. company always has a wide “This is a traditional hos- NHBS President Leon Park- lifestyle, where the owner Region and White Moun- LaPierre said the Daniels’ variety of available business pitality property in a good lo- er. “While one generation is gets to live where others play. tains continue to be a major will assist in a smooth tran- opportunities that can be re- cation and potential for moving on to retirement or Owners have the opportuni- draw for domestic visitors, as sition with the new owner,as viewed at www.nhbizsales. growth,” commented busi- different careers, another ty to develop lasting relation- well as an increasing foreign the operation will maintain com. ness intermediary Mike takes the helm with their ships with people who often tourism market. Indepen- the same care and service it LaPierre, the New Hamp- own ideas and goals.” return year after year for spe- dent lodging establishments has been known for provid- shire Business Sales associ- ate who brokered the sale. The close proximity to Weirs Beach and Lake Win- MVSB, ICBA challenge community to “Go Local” nipesaukee was of major in- terest to prospective buyers REGION — As many of Bank, Little Valley, N.Y. banker who lives and works trillion in assets, $900 billion lence, and stewardship. who considered the acquisi- the nation’s consumers con- “They’ll be making a home- in the same community they in deposits, and $700 billion These values are intrinsic to tion opportunity. sider switching banks in con- town investment they can be do. in loans to consumers, small every decision made at the “Our marketing efforts junction with the Nov.5 Bank proud of. After all, the mon- Whether located in small businesses and the agricul- bank and are illustrated by for this kind of property con- Transfer Day movement, ey they deposit in their com- towns, suburbia or big-city tural community. the high priority they place tinue to attract a new gener- Meredith Village Savings munity bank will be rein- neighborhoods, community “ICBA and MVSB want all on trust, quality service, and ation of buyers,” said John Bank (MVSB) and the Inde- vested in ways that drive banks improve America’s Americans to know that commitment to community Howe, vice president of pendent Community their local economy, such as communities by funding their community bank is not support. MVSB strives to NHBS. “We continue to be Bankers of America (ICBA) in the form of loans to local nearly 60 percent of all small only invested in their home- make the communities it bullish on the hospitality are reminding them that now residents who want to buy a businesses under $1 million, town, but also in them, as cus- serves a better place to work sector. The recent economy is the perfect time to “go lo- home, or to small business and by using local dollars to tomers,” said Christine Har- and live. More information has been challenging, but cal.” owners who are looking to help families purchase ris, senior vice president and can be found at New Hampshire continues By banking locally with open shop on Main Street.” homes, buy a car,finance col- retail banking officer at www.mvsb.com. to attract visitors who seek MVSB, consumers will real- As small businesses them- lege and build financial se- MVSB. “Our doors are open, The Independent Commu- opportunities to swim in our ize the litany of benefits that selves, community banks on- curity. By driving local and we welcome consumers nity Bankers of America, the lakes, hike in our mountains come with banking with a ly thrive when their cus- economies and creating local to go local and see the com- nation’s voice for communi- and kick back and relax with community bank, including tomers and communities do jobs, community banks are munity bank difference for ty banks, represents nearly their families.” a relationship-based bank- the same, so taking care of an integral part of our fi- themselves.” 5,000 community banks of all The 1848 Inn and Resort is ing experience, superior cus- their customers and looking nancial system, and play a Meredith Village Savings sizes and charter types one of a dozen lodging and tomer service and the pride out for the best interests of key role in our nation’s eco- Bank, founded in 1869, is an throughout the United hospitality companies cur- that comes with reinvesting their community is in- nomic recovery.Of the more independent mutual savings States, and is dedicated ex- rently being offered by the in one’s community. grained in the way they con- than 7,000 community banks bank with 11 offices serving clusively to representing the statewide business broker- “By going local and bank- duct their business each and across the country, nearly individuals, families, busi- interests of the community age. They range from a $2 ing locally with your com- every day. And when con- 5,000 are ICBA members. nesses and municipalities in banking industry and the million resort with lake munity bank, consumers can sumers call their local com- Representing more than the Lakes Region and the Ply- communities and customers frontage to a Victorian inn make a real difference in the munity bank, they’ll be reas- 23,000 locations nationwide mouth area. The bank and its we serve. For more informa- with beautifully restored lives of their neighbors and sured to know that they and employing more than employees are inspired by tion, visit www.icba.org. rooms. More details can be the future of their communi- won’t be talking to someone 280,000 Americans, ICBA MVSB’s core values: respect, found at the company Web ty,”said Sal Marranca, ICBA halfway across the globe. In- members hold more than $1 integrity, teamwork, excel- site. chairman and president and stead, they will be talking “Many lodging establish- CEO of Cattaraugus County with their community LSB’s Moultonborough office welcomes new Assistant VP MOULTONBOROUGH community, and has been a — Laconia Savings Bank is member of the Pilipino pleased to announce that American Association of Antonio “Tony” Chiefe has New England (PAMAS) for joined their Moultonbor- the past 12 years, as well as ough Office as Assistant GKUSA Foundation Vice President, Office Man- (Gawad Kalinga USA) for ager. the last three years. He cur- Chiefe brings more than rently resides with his fam- 10 years of experience in ily in Meredith. the banking industry, and Chiefe will be working joins Laconia Savings Bank out of the Moultonborough with a broad knowledge of office at 960 Whittier High- banking products and cus- way, and can be reached at tomer relationship build- 527-3373 or via e-mail at ing. In his capacity as Of- [email protected] fice Manager, he will be re- m. sponsible for the overall Laconia Savings Bank, management of the office’s founded in 1831, provides

deposit portfolio, customer COURTESY PHOTO deposit, lending and wealth relationship management Antonio Chiefe management services to and new business develop- families and businesses ment. versity of Massachusetts – throughout New Hamp- Chiefe attended the Uni- Amherst. He is active in the shire. With 19 community offices within the state and assets exceeding $1 billion, Laconia Savings Bank is the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. Because Laconia Savings Bank is a mutual organization, it doesn’t answer to stock holders and can focus on the success of its customers, communities and employ- ees. Throughout its 180-year history, Laconia Savings Bank continues to be a strong and stable financial organization. For more in- formation, call 1-800-832- 0912 or visit www.laconi- asavings.com. NOVEMBER 3, 2011 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

MILLER (Continued from Page A1) PERMIT (Continued from Page A1) why their beloved family that closure.” er was a batch of her favorite family members urge anyone plates, dishes, eating uten- that members of the man- member was taken from Still, they vow not to give spinach soup. who had any contact with sils, pots and pans, food in re- agement were linked to drug- them. up on bringing those respon- According to Moore, Miller during that time peri- frigerators or food remnants related activity,although sev- “We will never forget,” sible to justice. Miller's birthday on Sept. 25 od to call the NH State Police in a condition that might oth- eral employees were arrest- said Moore. “We don't want “We're a strong family,” was the last time Blake saw Tip Line at 223-3860 or the erwise be expected in a ed for felony charges, includ- people to forget. The investi- said Blake. “We never give her daughter. State Police Major Crime restaurant.” ing unlawful possession and gation is on-going.” up.” Jennifer Miller said inves- Unit Line at 223-8573. They also stated “numer- sale of controlled/narcotic They said they wanted to In weeks prior to the con- tigators have been very help- The family has also set up ous building, safety and elec- drugs. know who was responsible so ference, Blake, who is 81- ful, but the process can be a Web site dedicated to Miller trical code violations that Lahey asked the select- they could find some closure years-old, along with the oth- frustrating at times because and finding those responsi- constituted a threat to public men for a written list of rea- for Miller, though because of er family members, made the investigators cannot release ble for her death. For more safety.” sons they had for consider- the unnatural death, Moore hike up Mt. Major with a some detail; even to the fam- information or to donate to They concluded that the ing the revocation of the en- said she feared this may not thermos full of Miller's fa- ily. the reward for information continued service of alcohol tertainment permit so the fa- rid the family of their grief. vorite spinach soup in her According to investiga- regarding Miller's case, visit at Mardi Gras North was not cility management could be “It shouldn't have hap- memory.They shared a batch tors, police found Miller and www.bobbiessoup.com. in the best interest of the Gil- better prepared to defend pened,” said Moore. of that same soup with every- her dog Sport on the evening “It’s hard to put words on ford community, and re- themselves. Jennifer Miller added that one gathered for the confer- of Monday Nov.1 2010. Inves- it,” said Jennifer Miller, re- quested the commission im- O'Brien suggested they they always had the idea that ence; they said no one could tigators have narrowed the membering her mother's mediately suspend and even- would have better informa- people died of old age or oth- leave without a taste. time of the murder to be- smile, which she seemed to tually revoke the liquor li- tion to present that informa- er natural cause. According to Blake, the tween 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. wear constantly. “We are all cense. tion after the public hearing. “It’s completely surreal,” only thing Miller ever want- 31 and 5 p.m. on Monday,Nov. waiting for that one phone Several individuals repre- “I don't see anything that said Jennifer. “I think about ed for her birthday for the 1. call explaining what hap- senting Mardi Gras North at- would justify revocation,” it every day. We don't have past 20 years from her moth- Investigators and Miller's pened.” tended the meeting, includ- said Lahey, insisting select- ing Drew and attorney Matt men would essentially be LIBRARY (Continued from Page A1) Lahey. closing a Gilford business. Though the meeting was Lahey further suggested ly elementary students, and class. She learned of studies bonding and early develop- er field. Advertisers have not yet opened to public in- that if selectmen were to incorporate music with linking music with memory mental skills. used it for years with their put, the minutes reflect that close down every restaurant learning anything from and learning skills, and de- According to Worth, the product jingles.” the selectmen allowed Lahey where drug transactions math to social skills. cided to teach her own class- brain processes music al- According to Tanner, to speak on behalf of the take place, there would be a Before moving to New es. most on a sub-conscious lev- Worth and her program Mardi Gras management. lot of businesses closed. Hampshire, Worth taught For this particular lesson, el. She explained that music came highly recommended Lahey said he saw no rea- O'Brien said they would third-grade and special edu- Worth focused on teaching can aid the learning process by parents who attended her son for the selectmen to re- take Lahey's request for a list cation students for 13 years the costumed kids social in almost any subject, help program. voke the business’ entertain- of reasons to revoke the en- in Buffalo, N.Y. After she had skills, such as following di- improve memory and even For more information ment permit. He insisted tertainment permit into con- children of her own, she de- rections, transitioning and help prevent Alzheimer. about Worth and her pro- that there was no evidence sideration. cided to make a career when to be quiet and when to “It’s using music as a tool gram, contact her at 267-0385 change. be noisy. to teach. Education is slow to or at juliew@musicwith- www. “I really enjoyed it,” said “Children are born know- use it,” explained Worth. mar.com. newhampshirelakesandmountains Worth, “so I found a way to ing how to be noisy,”laughed “It’s been used in every oth- .com still do something I love.” Worth, “so they need to know Worth learned of the Mu- when it’s okay.” sic with Mar program, and Worth also teaches classes brought her young son to a focused on parent and child HAPPYHAPPY BIRTHDAY!BIRTHDAY! Don’t forget... it’s time to have your CAR INSPECTED If your birthday is in November your car inspection is due by: 11/30

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COURTESY PHOTO The Gunstock Nordic Association is looking for new members who would like to learn Nordic skiing. GNA looking for new members The Gunstock Nordic As- dren’s program from Dec. 27- The GNA’s annual sociation (GNA) is looking Feb. 28, 2012, on Tuesdays fundraiser is scheduled for for new members of any age and Thursdays from 3:45 to Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 COURTESY PHOTO who want to learn Nordic ski- 5:15 p.m. Skis can be leased p.m. at Patrick’s Pub and ing — either classic or skat- through the New England Eatery. The event will in- Meeting and greeting ing technique, for recreation Nordic Ski Association clude a silent and live auc- Randy and Sue Bullerwell of the Belknap Independent Business Alliance talked with Tammie and Troy or at the elite racing level. (NENSA) for those who don’t tion of items to include gift Mahoney of TNT Electric at a BIBA Meet 'N Greet held recently at TNT Electric on White Oaks Road, An informational session have skis. certificates to local restau- Laconia. The Mahoneys recently installed a five kilovolt solar photo voltaic system, which provides 80 will be held on Nov.5 at noon There will also be a Mas- rants, fitness programs from percent of their electrical power needs, and also made many energy savings changes utilizing LED tech- in the GNA clubhouse. There ters program for those skiers local trainers, Marriott hotel nology, which were explained to guests at the Meet ‘N Greet. will be a trail work “party” age 24 and older on Tuesday overnight stay, a week-long beforehand, and a potluck and Thursday mornings stay in a Montana cabin, a lunch afterward for those in- from 9 to 11 a.m., all levels. cord of firewood, and more. LIBERTY HILL (Continued from Page A1) terested, or potential skiers For more information on The GNA is currently seek- can just show up to ask ques- either of these programs, vis- ing donations for the completion, has earned the Fire Chief, Carrier's former of the amount of work need- tions. it the GNA’s Web site at fundraiser, and would love to highest rank of Eagle Scout. position. Second was the ed to maintain the training There is a nine-week chil- www.gunstocknordic.com. see area residents come Berghahn will be official- Fire-Rescue Administrative facility. ly recognized as an Eagle Assistant, to, in a cost-saving “There is a tremendous Scout at his Court of Honor measure, replace the Depart- amount of work to get it up set for Nov. 2011. ment's long-time executive and running again after LRGHealthcare medical providers reach milestones According to the procla- secretary, Catherine Tokarz. use,” said Carrier. LACONIA — Physicians this milestone year. Evans, MD; and Denis Ham- mation, Berghahn hopes to Carrier said these posi- Firefighters set to work re- and providers are vital to The highest awards this mond, MD. attend the US Coast Guard tions are open to applicants placing sheet-rock and some keeping our community year were for 30 years of serv- Providers were also recog- Academy after graduation until Nov. 7. portions of the wood frame, healthy. ice, and went to Alan Awrich, nized for service years of from GHS. Carrier reported two suc- which were scorched when It is their skill, warmth, MD, Michael Groenke, MD five, 10 and 15 and were con- Lastly, Fire Chief Steve cessful classes at their new flames burnt through the and compassion that enable and Benjamin Tuttle, MD. gratulated and thanked for Carrier gave selectmen a fire-training facility. He said protective walls. them to care for our friends, The following notable re- their outstanding commit- quick update from the Fire they were now in the process Carrier said they were neighbors and loved ones cipients should also be proud ments. Department. Carrier an- of reconstructing some of continuing to work on cover- here in the Lakes and Three of their career accomplish- LRGHealthcare is a not- nounced two vacancies at the the fire-damaged areas, and ing the cost of the facility Rivers regions. ments, and were recognized for-profit healthcare charita- station. First was the Deputy they were getting a good idea without taxpayer money. LRGHealthcare recog- for their dedication to the or- ble trust representing Lakes nizes their commitment and ganization. 25 years: Susan Region General Hospital, dedication to our communi- Bayer, MD; Peter Doane, MD; Franklin Regional Hospital, ty. Gregory McCarthy, MD; and affiliated medical Several LRGHealthcare Arnold Miller, MD; and Paul providers. LRGHealthcare is providers recently met serv- Racicot, MD. 20 year recipi- committed to making health ice milestones, and were rec- ents: James Bronson, MD, care available, accessible, ognized by their colleagues Charles Catcher, MD, Jeffrey and affordable to you. with certificates marking Clingman, MD; Robert SECTION B THE GILFORD STEAMER SPORTS THURSDAY NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com November 3, 2011 Lady Eagles can’t break through in prelim loss to Belmont BY JEFF LAJOIE crossbar. McKenzie Phelps [email protected] was right there for the re- BELMONT – If defense bound however, as she head- wins in the postseason, the ed the deflection into the cor- Belmont High School girls’ ner of the net to give Belmont soccer team had the right for- the 1-0 lead heading into half- mula on Oct. 26. time. Behind an impressive ef- “It was pretty amazing fort by a defensive unit led by that Paige was even able to seniors Sam Phelps and Kim get a finger on the initial Allen, the fifth-seeded Lady shot,” said Gilford coach Raiders took good care of Becky Zumbach. “But on a freshman goalie Amelia Ko- play like that there can be a tusky in a 1-0 win over Lakes lot of confusion in the box. Region rival Gilford High There wasn’t anything we School in a Division III pre- did that was terribly wrong, liminary round game. but sometimes on a deflec- “We knew it was going to tion like that, players lose be a hard-fought game,” said track of their marks for just Phelps, the team’s sweeper. a second and that’s when a “It’s hard to see a team three goal can happen.” times in one year but I With the way the Belmont thought we did a great job de- defense was playing, one goal fensively. (Gilford) didn’t get seemed like a tough moun- any really good scoring tain to climb. chances.” “We always talk about While the Belmont de- pressuring the goalie and we fense was hard at work keep- were finally able to get some- ing the 13th-seeded Golden thing past her,” said Allen, Eagles (6-8-4) off the score- who had a nose for the ball all board, junior sniper McKen- afternoon from her stopper zie Phelps scored the game’s position. “Then it was a mat- PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE lone goal in the 30th minute. ter of continuing to play hard Gilford senior Sidney Stevens (right) battles with Belmont’s Mikaela Molly Dietrich dribbles through the Belmont midfield during the Golden Senior Mikaela Guertin on defense. We have a tough Guertin during first half action on Oct. 26. Eagles’ 1-0 loss. blasted a free kick from 35 defense, that’s what we’re yards out on frame, and Gil- about.” Rice made several chances ly in the second half, but way. Dutton. “So it was a good ford goalie Paige Laliberte Gilford picked up its of- happen along the right side. Rice’s cross through the box “Gilford’s a good team, time to have one of our bet- managed to get a piece of the fensive pressure after inter- Midfielder Molly Dietrich wasn’t tracked down by any- they play everyone tough,” ter defensive games of the ball and deflect it off the mission, as senior Katherine found Rice on a nice feed ear- one and rolled out of harm’s said Belmont coach Amy year.” With Belmont’s Kayli En- nis settling things in the mid- field, Gilford managed few offensive rushes. The Eagles Eagles sweep pair, advance to semifinals went all in with 10 minutes to go however, sliding sweep- BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] to meet fourth-seeded Oyster Panner, Kira Crites, Sophie Jessa Crites and Broder- er Megan Pleeter up front River after deadline on Tues- Brunt, Mary Snow and ick combined for 20 kills, and and dropping Lisa Osborne GILFORD – With the reg- day night at Pinkerton Acad- Rachael Colbath all had one. neither hitter committed an back on defense. Dietrich ular season over and the post- emy. A win would send the Panner finished with 21 error on the night in an im- had Gilford’s best, and final, season at hand, the Gilford Eagles to the finals on Friday assists and 13 digs in the pressive win. Leach, Welch chance of the game in the fi- High School volleyball team night. match, breaking the school and Beland also added three nal seconds, as she took a continued to dispatch oppo- The score was tied 17-17 in record for most career digs in kills apiece as Gilford had 60 pass from Rice just inside the nents with ease last week. game one against Coe Brown the process. The record of 476 spike attempts and commit- box and hit a shot with her Thanks to wins in both the when Broderick came to the was previously set by Bristol ted just three errors while left foot aimed at the far cor- preliminary and quarterfi- service line and rattled off Whitcher (Class of 2009). connecting for 32 kills. ner. The space was there for nal rounds, the Golden Ea- six straight points to put Gil- Panner now has 482 entering “When over half of our the equalizer, but her shot gles advanced to the Final ford up 23-17. Leach had a kill this week. spike attempts result in kills, went just wide and out of Four of the Division II Tour- for point 23 and setter The defense was led by that’s a great night,” said Gil- bounds for a goal kick. The nament thanks to 3-0 sweeps Charleyne Panner finished Jessa Crites with 15 digs, ford coach Joan Forge. referee blew the whistle to over Kingswood Regional things off with a kill tip on while libero Jasmyn Starr Gilford started the match end the game just seconds High School and Coe-Brown game point for the 25-18 win. finished with 10. Snow (five with a Panner ace and the later. Academy. Kira Crites gave the Ea- digs), Kelly Gallant (five), Golden Eagles went on to “That was our chance, Facing an eighth-seeded gles a lift in game two, as she Katie Welch (four) and serve five more aces in game probably the best one we had Coe Brown squad that it did- served five straight to give Brooke Beland (two) also one with Panner serving of tying it,” said Zumbach. n’t see during the regular sea- the hosts a 12-7 advantage. chipped in. three in total. Jessa Crites “We definitely turned it on son, top-seeded Gilford (18-0) Gilford wouldn’t relinquish Kira Crites went a perfect was the offensive force in the in the last 10 minutes but it’s went right to work in the the lead, as Broderick had 17-for-17 from the service first game, putting down six too bad we didn’t create more quarterfinal match on Satur- two kills and a block in the fi- line, recording three aces in kills for points 7, 9, 10, 19, 23 of those opportunities a lit- day. The Eagles recorded nal run and Kira Crites the process while Panner and 25. tle bit sooner. All I asked eight aces and used a 32-kill tossed in an ace for the 25-18 was 15-15 and Gallant was 7- Game two saw Panner put though was that they make attack led by freshman Jessa victory. 7 with an ace. down a tip kill for point nine this a game they were proud Crites (10 kills) and senior In game three, eight dif- In the win over Kingswood to tie the game 9-9. Then Gil- of, win or lose, and I think PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING captains Courtney Leach (six ferent players recorded kills on Oct. 27, the Eagles had lit- ford took the game over,high- Kira Crites makes a play on the they all were able to accom- kills) and Olivia Broderick in a 25-14 victory. Broderick, tle problem in a 25-12, 25-13, lighted by Beland who had an ball for Gilford during the Eagles’ plish that.” (six kills) to reach the semifi- Jessa Crites and Leach each 25-12 victory over the offensive surge and put down win over Kingswood in the prelim- Sidney Stevens played nals. Gilford was scheduled recorded three kills while Knights. SEE VOLLEYBALL PAGE B2 inary round last week. SEE SOCCER PAGE B2

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BY JEFF LAJOIE was all out of sorts in the first “What was so impressive Most of the action took took so much away from both entering this week, as Sun- [email protected] 40 minutes, as Pinkham said with that shot was that he place in the midfield, as nei- teams,” said Pinkham. “I’d day’s scheduled quarterfinal GILFORD – It wasn’t pret- it took them quite some time didn’t hurry it,” said ther team peppered the goal say half of the field was a at home against Fall Moun- ty, but the Gilford High to get into the flow of the Pinkham of Hillsgrove. “He with a ton of shots. Field con- mud bowl and that affected tain was postponed due to the School boys’ soccer team got game. hit it patiently with the in- ditions were a likely cause of the passing and cutting. Kids snowstorm that hit the Lakes the job done on Oct. 28. “The kids were basically side of hit foot and that that, as a muddy playing sur- were slipping and sliding all Region on Saturday night. Despite trailing for the afraid of losing,” he ex- helped relax the kids quite a face made life difficult at over the place.” The game was likely to be first time all season at half- plained. “At halftime we told bit.” times. The status for the next played after deadline, as the time, Jackson Hillsgrove them if you’re going to lose, Just 10 minutes later, “The field was a mess…it playoff game was uncertain semifinal round is slated tied the game three minutes at least lose the way you’re Grant put home the game after intermission and Tyler capable of playing. We didn’t winner as he drilled a free Grant buried the game-win- do that in the first half but kick from just outside the 18 VOLLEYBALL (Continued from Page B1) ner 10 minutes later on a free they responded in the sec- straightaway, placing it into kick to give the third-seeded ond.” the corner for the 2-1 Gilford kills for points 12, 14 and 19. Leach (one) also contributed Panner aided the offensive Eagles a 2-1 victory over It took just three minutes lead. Game three was all Gil- offensively. Broderick fin- effort with 23 assists while number 14 White Mountains into the second frame for Gil- “When they gave up the ford, as Broderick had four ished the prelim win off with the defense was led by Brod- in a Division III preliminary ford to get the equalizer, as goal, it really took awhile for kills, Jessa Crites had three, an ace serve for point 25 and erick (nine digs) and Gallant round game. two consecutive chances them to settle down,” while Welch (two kills) and the match. (seven digs). “It was a great game – were deflected away from the Pinkham said of his squad. White Mountains certainly White Mountains goal. Hills- “It took them to just get came to play,” said GHS grove scooped up the second through the first half with coach Dave Pinkham. “They one about 15 yards out, and just giving up that one goal to were very much improved he calmly teed it up for a shot calm down. It was a totally since we saw them at the be- that found the upper corner different team in the second ginning of the season (a 3-0 and the tying strike. half.” Gilford win).” Gilford (14-0-3) got caught off guard in the first half, as SOCCER (Continued from Page B1) White Mountains (7-9-2) got on the board just 12 minutes well on the outside for Gil- slots, while freshman Zoe in for a 1-0 lead on the road. ford in her final game as a Zeller more than made her “We were kind of just run- senior, while Pleeter and Ali presence felt as a marking ning around without really Daigle paced a defense that back. marking people,” said didn’t break after the Bel- “I was pleased with the ef- Pinkham of the goal. “I mont tally. fort, especially defensively think it was first game tour- “It wasn’t a bad game to because (Gilford) didn’t get a nament jitters defensively. finish the season off with,” ton of chances offensively,” We had the better of the play said Zumbach. said Duton. “Toughness has but their goalkeeper made a Belmont (11-4-2) got solid been our theme for the post- couple nice saves in the first play from juniors Claire season. And we’ve been try- half.” Spaulding and Elizabeth ing to make all the little plays The Eagles’ mentality Yelle at the outside fullback count. We did that today.”

PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Olivia Broderick goes up for a hit during Gilford’s match with Kingswood.

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But the sport breeds put all five of its scorers in ing for MA. toughness, and that’s exactly the top 13 to run away with The Lady Raiders of Bel- what the runners at the Divi- the title, while Hopkinton mont put together an 11th sion III State Championship took the runner-up crown. place finish on the back of meet showed on Saturday,as MA’s next pack of runners Kathy Lipshultz’s 50th place freezing temperatures were all finished within seconds finish in 24:06. Teammate Re- no match for the local harri- of each other, as sophomore becca Drew-Moyer was 66th ers that traversed the course Devan Maher (18:55) and jun- on the afternoon (25:35) at Derryfield Park in Man- iors Nick Bennett (18:56) and while Julia Ashey (77th), chester. Nate Bennett (18:59) were Holly Julian (82nd) and Han- Leading the way on the lo- 41st, 42nd and 44th, respec- nah Drew-Moyer (105th) cal front was Moultonboro tively. Sophomore Johnny were the other Belmont scor- Academy junior Joe Smith, McCollum capped off the ers. who came up just a hair shy scorers for the Panthers, as While their teams didn’t of capturing the top spot in he was 84th overall in 20:24. send enough runners to the boys’ race. Smith fin- Freshman Bryce Frizzell qualify for a team score, sev- ished in second place, less of Inter-Lakes will join eral local individuals made than a second behind winner Smith in the Meet of Cham- solid impressions on Satur- Andrew Weckstein of Bow. pions on Saturday,as Frizzell PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING day. Inter-Lakes sophomore Weckstein’s time of 16 min- was an impressive 17th over- Tyler Haddock (left) and Nick Amman run early in the Division III championships on Saturday in Manchester. Natalie Duffield was 51st utes, 48.04 seconds gave him all in 17:49. The top 20 indi- overall in 24:09, while junior the edge over Smith’s time of viduals and top five teams in MOC, which will be held at 71st place. Senior Nick Rolfe (140th). teammate Annie Wilcox was 16:48.52. each division advance to the Nashua South High School. Amann (20:23) was 82nd over- Winnisquam cracked the close behind in 56th (24:45). I-L teammates Johnny Cox all while freshmen Cody top 20 thanks to sophomore Freshman Olivia Martinson (107th) and Finnian O’Con- MacLeod (20:47, 97th) and Mike Roy’s 35th place show- continued her stellar rookie nell (110th) also competed for Matt Young (21:40, 128th) ing, as the Bears were 19th in campaign with a 61st place the Lakers. rounded out the GHS scor- the team standings. Colton performance (25:03), while Gilford High School was ers. Piper was 76th overall for Gilford freshman Sophia Cz- the next local boys’ team in Junior Will Stanley’s 28th Winnisquam, while Zach erwinski was right behind in the standings, as the Golden place finish (18:30) led the Baker (108th), Tyler Pake 62nd place (25:05). Eagles finished 13th amongst Belmont High School boys’ (125th) and JJ Inman (150th) Derryfield School fresh- the 25 teams. Senior Tyler team to a 15th place finish on also scored for the Bears. man Casey Hecox won the Haddock continued to lead the afternoon. Sophomore On the girls’ side, MA jun- girls’ race in 19:44, the only the squad, as he was 52nd Joshua Rupp was the next ior Abbey Coppinger was an runner to break 20 minutes. overall (19:17) to clock the top Red Raiders across, as he impressive 28th overall, as But her team settled for a sec- finish on the afternoon. Ju- took home 66th in 19:51. Oth- she crossed the line in 23:23 ond place finish overall, as nior David Chong was next er Belmont scorers include to help her Panthers to a 12th Hopkinton claimed the title across the line, as his time of Kyle Patten (90th), Nikolai place team finish. Freshman after putting all five scorers 19:56 was good enough for Fernandez (123rd) and Tyler Tess Erskine claimed 78th to in the top 10. Wireless Zone Lakers battle against Hanover REGION – The Wireless spite numerous stops by Mc- attack at the end of the peri- was finally able to finish off Zone Squirt I Lakers fought Greevy, Hanover was able to od to keep the score close. the Lakers late in the third, hard Sunday morning take the lead early in the sec- The Squirts forwards but without the save-making against a fast Hanover team, ond period. On a shot from broke the puck out of the efforts of Ben Gardiner, the but were beaten 3-1. the point, Lakers front men zone well between Ryein score would have been much The Lakers got on the Cam Jarvi, Hayden Parent Ayres and Jack Beaulieu, worse. The game puck went board in the first period with and “Fast Eddie” Demers with feeds from Nate Mc- to Dupuis for his great work Connor Dupuis breaking up worked the puck deep into Carvill in the back. Hanover of defense. a Hanover attack, forcing a the Hanover zone, but were turnover into the stick of unable to score in the period. 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LUXURY REAL ESTATE TOWN OF ALTON – INVITATION TO BID – DUMP BODY The Town of Alton is now accepting bids for one Dump Body for a single piston Mack Truck. Bids shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Town of Alton, Attn: Selectmen’s Office, PO Box 659, 1 Monument Square, Alton, NH 03809 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Dump Body for Mack Truck”. Bids must be received no later than Monday, November 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM with an opening date “to be determined” by the Board of Selectmen. Faxed or Emailed bids WILL NOT be accepted.

Country estate in Center Harbor w/25 acres of Magnificent and Move-In Ready! Gorgeous Spectacular home on pristine Lower Beech Pond Bid Specs are as follows: 10’ Dump Body; 42” Sides; 60” Tailgate with 3 Coal Doors ABSOLUTE PRIVACY & PANORAMIC VIEWS. Crescent Lake waterfront in Wolfeboro on 150’ in Tuftonboro. Wonderful western exposure installed; 30” Cab shield with a mounting kit; Aluminum electric cover Cape w/6,900SF integrates the historic charm shoreline with outstanding sandy beach and w/gorgeous sunsets. Lots of privacy. Sandy w/fully updated amenities. Horse property, swim- access to Lake Wentworth. Spacious and open beach, new docking system. Beautifully land- For complete detail of terms, visit our website www.alton.nh.gov or they may be ming pond, wind turbine & heliport. with many extras! scaped grounds. Top quality construction. obtained at the Selectmen’s Office. Call 253-9360 $1,390,000 Call 569-3128 $998,000 Call 569-3128 $979,000

ALTON PLANNING BOARD THOUSANDS OF PROPERTIES, ONE ADDRESS. MaxfieldRealEstate.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the November 15, 2011 ideal location to explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond. MaxfieldRealEstate.com is a true resource for buyers and sellers, and one more reason why Maxfield Real The Alton Planning Board will consider the following application on Estate is simply the best. Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at a meeting to be held commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall (second floor). If applications are accepted, Public Hearings may then follow. Public Hearings may be held regarding any of the continued applications. The applications listed in this notice are in no particular order. Applications for Public Hearing:

P11-31 Map 3 Lots 24-1 & 24-1-1 Lot Line Adjustment Brian Welch & R.A. & A.D. Griffin Rev. Inter. Vivos Trust 625 & 647 Prospect Mtn Road NEW DURHAM - A rare opportunity. Nearly HOLDERNESS - 3 bedroom ranch on nice MOULTONBOROUGH - WATER ACCESS - On behalf of Brian Welch & R.A. & A.D. Griffin Rev. Inter. Vivos Trust, Paul new year round home on Merry Meeting Lake level lot with waterfront in Cotton Cove on Big Quality vacation home WITH 21 FT DOCK on in one of the best waterfronts on the lake. Squam. Lakeside deck and sitting area with Lake Winnipesaukee in Far Echo Community. F. Zuzgo LLS is requesting a Lot Line Adjustment between tax map 3 lot Quality construction with hardwood floors, views down the length of the cove. Enjoy the premium waterfront & views to 24-1 and tax map 3 lot 24-1-1. The purpose of this adjustment is to give tax granite countertops. Gunstock, 3 Bedrooms. map 3 lot 24-1 200 feet of road frontage between tax map 3 lot 24-1-3 and $679,000 (4052801) Call 875-3128 $459,000 (4076618) Call 253-9360 $299,900 (2825973) Call 253-9360 map 3 lot 24-1-1. This is located in the Rural Zone.

P11-32 Map 3 Lot 24-1 Subdivision Brian Welch 625 Prospect Mountain Road On behalf of Brian Welch, Paul F. Zuzgo LLS is proposing a 2-Lot subdivi- sion. The areas of the proposed lots are lot 1, 18.01 acres, and lot 2, 14.56 acres. All lot frontages will be on Prospect Mountain Road.

NEW DURHAM - Just bring your toothbrush ALTON - A great year-round or getaway home ALTON - Seasonal 7-room well maintained P11-25 Map 29 Lot 72 & Map 27 Lot 43 Lot Line Adjustment and bathing suit. Fully furnished Merrymeeting with access to 5 beaches and a boat ramp on mobile home at Merrymeeting River Park. Lake cottage with 60 feet of shared waterfront Hills Pond. Log cabin look interior, very spa- Relax under the pine trees in this natural set- Town of Alton & Robert & Kim Patterson Depot Street with mooring. cious home with 2 car garage. ting with river access, swimming pool and kids The Town of Alton & Robert & Kim Patterson are requesting a Lot Line play area. Adjustment to transfer 1,680 sq. ft. (0.04 ac.) from Map 29, Lot 72 (Town lot) $169,000 (4065154) Call 875-3128 $154,900 (4092327) Call 875-3128 $9,500 (4098800) Call 875-3128 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS to Map 27 Lot 43 (Patterson lot) Bringing People and Vacations Together in the Lakes Region LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE or over 50 years… MOULTONBOROUGH *SEASONAL AND Town of Alton YEAR-ROUND RENTALS Exquisite Lake Winnipesaukee home Invitation to Bid surrounded by gorgeous perennial gardens, *Joe Dussault @ 253-9360 or e-mail incredible 300’ shoreline, U-shaped dock with [email protected] deck, and 3 separate living areas to make a *Jenn Snell @ 875-3128 or e-mail Ventilation comfortable compound. [email protected] Summer and Long-Term The Town of Alton is now accepting applications for ventilation in the Alton Highway $2,395,000 (4055637) Call 569-3128 Rentals Wanted Dept. Building, Alton NH Owners please call about our rental program. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Selectmen’s Office, clearly marked “Ventilation Bid Highway Garage”, or mailed to the Town of Alton, PO Box LAND 659, 1 Monument Square, Alton, NH 03809. Bids are due no later than November TUFTONBORO - INCREDIBLE VIEWS from this 180 ACRE property. Opportunity for developers or WOLFEBORO - 5+/- Acre residential lot on Cotton Valley Road. Home site Town-to-Town 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM. Bids will be opened at a date “To Be Determined” @ The Town for one exclusive estate style home site. Approved subdivision offers (8) premium view lots plus anoth- identified, 1800’ frontage. Abuts Wolfeboro Rail Trail. Hall, 1 Monument Square, Alton NH. er (12) lots. BEST VIEWS IN TUFTONBORO. $1,575,000 (4092976) Call 253-9360 $25,000 (4016692) Call 875-3128 CLASSIFIEDS Faxed or E-mailed Bids will not be accepted. CENTER HARBOR - Wooded lots with 5+ acres and nice privacy. Paved road, BARNSTEAD - Build your year-round or vacation get away! Priced Below Bid Specs: near walking trails and gives you access to town beaches on Squam & Assessment. Walking distance to beach. JOIN THE LOCKE LAKE COMMUNITY 1-877-766-6891 Push n Pull Air System for venting a 2,400CFM of Town garage Winnipesaukee. Some views! Starting @ $99,000-$159,000 Call 253-9360 Amenities: beaches, pool, tennis, golf. $19,900 (4005668) Call 875-3128 Garage size 70’ x 90’ with a 24’ peak 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 Separate area 10,000CFM Welding Shop 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Work Shop area 20’ x 35’ x 12’ with a flat ceiling Plymo-vent with 3 drops First drop- flexible swing arm to reach 20’ horizontally with a 14’ drop with balancer Need help? and a Y adapter for duel exhaust. Second drop- vehicle repair lift Place your Help Wanted ad this week! C- Third drop- metal tube extraction arm for the welding shop with a 10’ drop with a balancer The Selectman reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason what so ever in the best interest of the Town of Alton. The Town reserves the right to negotiate and/or request additional information with selected contractors, the Town reserves the right to consider such factors as: Quality, Availability, and Reputation Bids must include at least 3 names and telephone numbers for references of com- mercial clients (preferably municipalities) with whom you have done similar work. Bids must be signed by a duly authorized person. The successful bidder will be required to submit a certificate of liability insurance and a W-9 form. It is anticipated that the successful bidder will be notified by phone (based on the Board of Selectmen’s meeting). Questions about these bid specifications may be directed to Kenneth Roberts, Pharmacy Tech Highway Agent at 875-6808.

Littleton Regional Hospital has an opening in our Pharmacy for a Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Tech assists the pharma- Alton Central School cist in the preparation and distribution of medications and is also responsible for billing pharmaceuticals. Maintains depart- EDUCATIONAL PARA-EDUCATOR ment records and provides general clerical services, including Alton Central School in Alton, NH is seeking an Educational Para-edu- database maintenance. This position is eligible for benefits. cator for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year. This position Qualifications: National Pharmacy Technician Certification will involve working with students in grades 4 and 7. This assistant will (CPhT) required. High school diploma, computer skills, strong consult and collaborate with classroom teachers, assist with online mathematics and analytical skills. Must be willing to work rota- educational programs, and other tasks as necessary to support students’ tional shifts and holidays. academic achievement. High school diploma and/or equivalent; Associate’s Degree or at least two years of higher education preferred. Littleton Regional Hospital offers competitive Please submit letter of interest, three recent letters of recommendation, compensation and a generous benefits package. official transcripts, and certification to: LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Sydney Leggett, Principal Human Resources Department Alton School District – SAU #72 600 St. Johnsbury Road Littleton, NH 03561 252 Suncook Valley Highway, Alton, NH 03809 Phone: (603) 444-9331 Fax: (603) 444-9087 Deadline: November 9, 2011 e-mail: [email protected] EOE Visit our website at www.littletonhospital.org EOE

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