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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Third annual Bowwow Fest brings canine fun to the Lakes Region BY ERIN PLUMMER Bowwow Fest is a fun event fering from a twisted stom- [email protected] held in conjunction with ach, a condition that is of- LACONIA ? Dogs and the WOW Trail and has tra- ten fatal. Ike’s predecessor their human companions ditionally benefited a local Agbar suffered from this had a morning of fun bene- police K9. condition, and narrowly fiting an important canine The beneficiary of this survived. during the third annual year’s event was the Gilford A procedure called gas- Bowwow Fest. Police Department’s new tropexy can staple the More than 100 dogs of 55 K9, Ike, who will receive a stomach to the abdominal different breeds gathered in procedure to prevent stom- wall to prevent this condi- the parking lot of the Lake ach twisting. tion. The cost for Ike’s sur- Opechee Inn and Spa for the Large dogs such as Ike gery is estimated around annual event for dogs. The are at greater risk for suf- $2,500. Hebert said the event hoped to raise around $1,000 to $1,500 toward the procedure. Local fundrais- Lakes Region ers have taken place and more donations are being sought. Chamber honors Hebert said attendance was close to where it was last year. More than 100 community heroes dogs from around 55 differ- ent breeds were brought BY ERIN PLUMMER PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] scribed as leading forces for out to the event. Gilford Police K9 Officer Adam Vansteensburg demonstrates some of Ike’s training during the third annu- LACONIA ? A number of the WOW Trail and formed Gilford’s K9 officer al Bowwow Fest. The event raised money for Ike to undergo a procedure preventing a stomach twist. local heroes received hon- Pub Mania for the WLNH Adam Vansteensburg gave ors from the Lakes Region Children’s Auction to help a demonstration with Ike, mand. Vansteensburg said house collecting donations man friends then went on Chamber of Commerce last children in need. Last showing the commands Ike will only bite on com- during the event. parade around a section of week. year’s Pub Mania raised used for Ike to take differ- mand and the command to Father Alan Tremblay of the WOW Trail. On Wednesday evening, more than $160,000. ent actions. Officer Jim bite can be retracted with a St. Andre Bessette in Laco- Several businesses took the Lakes Region Chamber “A truly amazing fami- Callahan assisted with the following command. nia led a blessing of the an- part offering dog-related of Commerce, with pre- ly!” Bailey said. demonstration with a large Later Vansteensburg imals. products and services in- senting partner Citizen’s SEE HEROES PAGE A11 mitt for Ike to bite on com- stood with Ike at a big dog- The dogs and their hu- SEE BOWWOW PAGE A12 Bank, honored 16 commu- nity leaders who were nom- inated for four Community Hero Awards. Eighth graders show their history knowledge in competitions Chamber executive di- BY ERIN PLUMMER rector Karmen Gifford and [email protected] April 6 at New Hampshire the chamber’s First Vice National History Day at Chairman, Warren Bailey, A group of with graders Plymouth State University. presented the awards. from Gilford Middle School McNeil did an Individ- The Beetle Family of showed their knowledge ual Documentary on Paul Patrick’s Pub and Eatery and talent in two history Revere’s Midnight Ride and were declared the winners competitions, one of which the events leading up to the of the Irwin Award. will bring some students to Revolutionary War. The Irwin Award was a regional competition in McLaughlin did an Indi- first given to James R. Ir- Washington, D.C. vidual Performance on win in 1964, and is given to Students took part in the Amelia Earhart. She said those who “portrays serv- National History Day Com- she had 10 minutes to per- ice to the Lakes Region, is a petition, as well as the Na- form and five minutes each community leader, demon- tional History Bee. of set up and takedown. strates a spirit of progress Catherine McLaughlin, McLaughlin said she en- in the community and a pi- Ian McNeil, Johanna Mor- joyed the experience, but oneering attitude.” ris, Mark Young,and James was nervous during her “From the day they ar- Buckley took part in Na- performance. rived in the Lakes Region, tional History Day. Nation- “My thing was live; I the Beetle Family reached al History Day is a nation- couldn’t mess up,” out to our community and wide competition where McLaughlin said. “It was is charitable organiza- students present projects really scary.” tions,” Bailey said. “From based on the annual theme. Morris did an Individual COURTESY PHOTO the smallest to the largest, This year’s theme was National History Day participants, left to right: Mark Young, James Buckley, Ian McNeil (kneeling), Johanna Exhibit on Motown, put- they’ve always said ‘yes’ to “Turning Points in Histo- Morris, and Catherine McLaughlin. ting together a video with any request. They made ry.” information about the leg- ‘paying it forward’ popular In the beginning of the had until March 3 to finish searched different topics pers, Web sites, exhibits, endary performers in- long before Oprah Win- year, students chose proj- their projects. and presented their own performances, and docu- volved. frey.” ects for the National Histo- Starting in September, analysis and interpretation mentaries. Students then Young and Buckley The Beetles were de- ry Day competition, and students extensively re- of the topics through pa- presented their projects on worked as a team doing a Group Documentary on “The Potato: Turning Point The Mount stretches its legs in preparation for 2013 season in European Agriculture.” Social studies teacher BY ELISSA PAQUETTE GRANITE STATE NEWS tunity to rev up the engines the company, before a gath- orful against the bright ployment ceremony for C Rob Meyers said the panel of the 230 foot cruise ship ering of town officials, New blue sky,as passengers took Company, 3rd Battalion, of judges went around and CENTER HARBOR — once again. Hampshire State Represen- out their binoculars to take 238th Aviation Regiment. asked the students differ- Monday, April 29, heralded New Hampshire State tatives, law enforcement in the sights of the snow State representatives ent questions, saying most the start of the M/S Mount Fire Marshall William Deg- professionals, Marine Pa- covered Mt. Washington though were spotted taking of the judges were college Washington cruise ship’s nan and Commissioner of trol officers, and a large and the mountain vistas for in the sights among the professors. season. The annual shake- Safety John Barthemes contingent of Granite State which the state is known as crowd in support of one of In the end, McLaughlin down cruise was a celebra- were on hand to grant the Ambassadors volunteers the ship cruised from Cen- New Hampshire’s iconic won first place in her cate- tion of the disappearance of go ahead to a clearly happy from around the lake. ter Harbor and toured the long-standing tourist at- gory, and Young and Buck- ice from Lake Win- Captain Jim Morash, Vice The United States flag familiar sights around the tractions. The M/S Mount ley won second place for nipesaukee and an oppor- President and co-owner of snapped in the breeze, col- lake. Washington visits five their category, all three be- Passengers were invited ports on Lake Win- ing guaranteed a spot at the to visit the wheel house up nipesaukee and takes on national competition. Mc- above and the engine room passengers in Wolfeboro, Neil and Morris came in down below deck, where Meredith, Center Harbor third in their respective Master Chief Engineer and Alton Bay,May through categories and will be al- Fred Nashawaty and Engi- October. ternates for the national neer Dave Ross offered “The Mount,” as it is af- competition. tours of the engines to fectionately known, has a The competition will be those willing to negotiate capacity of 1,250 passen- held at the University of the steps and don ear gers, and offers daytime Maryland on June 10-13. phones to dull the roar of scenic, evening Participants stay on the the shiny propulsion en- dinner/dance and special University of Maryland gines and massive genera- theme cruises. With ports campus during the event. tor. of call in Weirs Beach, They also have the oppor- Gov. Maggie Hassan was Meredith, Wolfeboro, and tunity to into Washington, not able to make the tradi- Alton Bay, the ship’s home D.C. and visit significant MATTHEW FASSETT – COURTESY tional trip from the gover- port is in Center Harbor. sights such as the Smith- Passengers gather for a group photo during the M/S Mount Washington’s annual Shakedown Cruise nor’s office to join in, as du- For more information, call sonian, the Capital Build- Monday. ty called her to attend a de- 366-5531. SEE HISTORY PAGE A11 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC MAY 9, 2013 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL And so, because I love li- alize that this place has tru- ing log. He loves a good book Saturday, May 11 Warner. This program is LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT braries, and because I had ly sustained me in so many and won’t give you a funny Mother’s Day Tea, 11 sponsored by the New When my husband and I signed up, I would walk other ways. It was in the look…as long as you read to a.m. - 1 p.m. Daughters and Hampshire Humanities first moved back to New down the street and cover New Hampshire Room that him! sons and their mothers of Council. Hampshire from Montana, those books on any old day. I researched old stories to Crafter’s Corner, 6 – all ages are invited to join we lived with my grand- Now, four years later, as inspire my book, and in the 7:30 p.m. Needle arts coor- us for our annual festivities. Wednesday, May 15 mother in the village. At the my husband and I prepare Reading Room that I finally dinator Dawn Lemay will Don’t miss this opportunity Line Dancing for Be- time, I was deep into writ- for yet another adventure— wrote the last section of it. facilitate all interested to say thank you to Mom ginners, 9 – 10 a.m. ing my novel, and I came to this time a move to a small In the Meeting Room I had crafters who love knitting, and just enjoy each other’s Kick start your day with the library as a way to get island off the coast of fascinating discussions crocheting, and other nee- company. Sign up in the Bonnie Deutch and perfect out into the community and Maine—I have been looking with people I likely never dle work projects. Bring Children’s Room required. some smooth moves with take a break from my work. around the library and would have spoken with your latest design and work this six-week course for all Betty Tidd taught me how thinking of how it has be- had it not been for that book in a relaxed corner of the li- Monday, May 13 interested in learning how to cover paperback books, come something of a home group. And all of that is just brary. Mahjong, 12:30 – 3 p.m. to line dance. Sign up with and I agreed to show up to me. It started in that back extra; it’s the library col- One of the oldest board your library card. once a week to do that. How- room, where I covered lection, after all, that has Friday, May 10 games in the world – Check – Out – An – Ex- ever, it wasn’t long before I books. Unexpectedly, that guided all of that—and my Social Bridge, 10:30 Mahjong – depends on skill, pert!, 10 a.m. – noon. Do started getting messages small act gave me commu- work—for the last four a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you strategy, and a certain de- you have basic questions from Betty. nity—because when you years. love to play bridge and just gree of luck. Join us! about what to do with your “The paperbacks are re- spend much of your life im- There is, thankfully,a li- can’t get enough? Come computer or need help with ally piling up,” she would mersed in fiction, as I do, it brary on the island we’re play ‘social’ bridge at the li- Tuesday, May 14 downloading audio books say. can be hard to know what to moving to, but it’s roughly brary! Storytime (18 months- or using our telescope? “Who is this woman?” I talk about with people, but the size of this library’s cir- Drop-In Storytime five years), 10:30 – 11:15 Come Check – Out – An - Ex- remember asking my hus- there, in that room, I first culation desk. And so, in (Ages three to five years), a.m. Calling all emerging pert! band. “I told her I would met others in this town the coming years, my small 10:30 – 11 a.m. Calling all readers! We’ll sing songs, Social Bridge, 10:30 come for one hour on whose lives are also spent family will be living on Isle emerging readers! We’ll read stories, enjoy a snack a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you Wednesdays, and she’s call- in and deeply affected by au Haut, where I’ll write sing songs, read stories, en- and create a craft. love to play bridge and just ing me on a Friday after- what they read. my next book, take incred- joy a snack and create a Babygarten (Birth – 18 can’t get enough? Come noon?” So when we decided to ible advantage of the inter- craft. Months), 11:15 – 11:45 play ‘social’ bridge at the li- I would ignore the mes- move, it seemed at first that library loan system, and Knit Wits, 1:30 – 2:30 a.m. Come join the fun. brary! sages, and continue with it would be the library com- think often and fondly of p.m. All knitters welcome! Sign up in the Children’s Gilford Write Now whatever else I was doing. munity that I would miss the Gilford Public Library. Conversational Ger- Room. Writer’s Group, 3:30 – But, to my astonishment, the most. But now,as I wan- man Class, 2:30 – 3:30 Banjos, Bones and Bal- 5:30 p.m. This group, led Betty would keep calling. der through the rooms, I re- Classes/Special Events p.m. If German is your sec- lads, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tav- by Bonnie Carnival and May 9 - 15 ond (or third) language and ern songs, banjo tunes, 18th Chris Roderick , is open to you would like to maintain Century New England all Gilford Library card Gilford Public Library Thursday, May 9 your skill, this weekly class hymns, sailor songs, and holders. In the on-going for- Toddler Time (18 is for you. Sign up with your humorous stories about tra- mat, we welcome new mem- months-three years), library card for this small ditional singers and their bers of all levels of ability Top Ten Requests 10:30 – 11 a.m. Come class and meet with Trudy songs highlight this in- at any time. Sign up at the 1. “Lake People” by Abi Maxwell spend some special time Hastings for a gut time. formative program by Jeff Circulation Desk. 2. “12th of Never” by James Patterson & Maxine with your toddler develop- Paetro ing early literacy skills. 3. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult Sign up in the Children’s "Financial Recovery" to be held at the 4. “Best Kept Secret” by Jeffrey Archer Room. 5. “The Hit” by David Baldacci Conversational 6. “Six Years” by Harlan Coben French, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Family Resource Center on June 4 7. “The Burgess Boys” by Elizabeth Strout This class is full. LACONIA — The Fami- [email protected] to register abilities and/or acquired 8. “Starting Now” by Debbie Macomber Tales for Tales, 3:30 – ly Resource Center of Cen- or for more information. brain disorders and their 9. “Don’t Go” by Lisa Scottoline 4:30 p.m. Brady is a cute tral New Hampshire, with Stay tuned for more one- families. 10. “Francona: The Red Sox Years” by Terry Francona little dog, who has a read- support from the Bank of time "Money Smart" work- LRCS has offices in La- NH is excited to host the shops to be offered in the conia and Plymouth which next of several ongoing fi- fall. combine to serve families nancial-literacy work- Lakes Region Communi- residing throughout Belk- shops. "Financial Recov- ty Services (LRCS) is a non- nap and Southern Grafton ery" will be held at the Fam- profit, comprehensive fam- Counties. For more infor- ily Resource Center, 719 ily support agency with a mation contact Joanne North Main St., Laconia, on primary focus of providing Piper Lang at 524-8891or vis- Tuesday, June 4 from 6-8 supports to individuals it www.lrcs.org. p.m. with developmental dis- "Financial Recovery" is based on the curriculum ti- GILFORD POLICE LOG tled "Money Smart" and is ● a free, one-time workshop The Gilford Police De- and Gregory S. McGuiness, for anyone who wants to partment responded to 177 age 30, of Laconia were ar- learn the steps they can calls for service and made rested during a traffic stop take to recover financially the following arrests be- on May 5 — Noyes for Pos- and rebuild their credit af- tween May 1 and May 5. session of Controlled/Nar- ter experiencing a finan- Robert L. Paquin, age 55, cotic Drugs and Resisting cial setback. Optional din- of Laconia was arrested on Arrest, Berwick for Posses- ner is provided at 5:30 and May 3 for Driving While In- sion of Controlled/Narcot- child care/transportation toxicated and Aggravated ic Drugs, and McGuiness is available upon request. Driving While Intoxicated. for Driving After Revoca- Contact Erin Klasen at Cheryl A. Noyes, age 34, tion or Suspension and Dri- the LRCS Family Resource of Concord; Jeremy J. ving While Intoxicated. Center at 581-1577 or e-mail Berwick, age 32, of Laconia;

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You’ll be upcoming golf tournament “It’s a resource for the running, and all of a sud- benefiting field renova- whole town that needs to be den, you’ll be running up- tions at the Meadows. properly utilized,” said Su- hill then you’re on the A golf tournament will perintendent Kent Heming- ground.” be held at Pheasant Ridge way. Sophomore Emily Park- Golf Club in Gilford on May The field still has ruts er is on the lacrosse team, 19 benefiting the first phase and the remains of furrows and has experienced simi- of developing the Meadows from when the land was lar issues. property as a multi-use ath- used as a farm. “When we do laps, a lot letic field. As a member of the foot- of people roll their ankles,” The property on Inter- ball and lacrosse teams, Emily Parker said. “When vale Road was donated to GHS Junior Drake Parker we do ground balls they the Gilford School District is frequently on the playing come up in our faces. It’s in 2000 by Ray and Barbara and practice fields. Parker just really bumpy.” Carye, intended for student said the game field is nicer, The first phase is to lev- use. The fields were once though it is usually only el out the field, then it will PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER farmland and are now used used on Saturday.The prac- be sodded and an irrigation A golf tournament will take place on May 19 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club benefiting renovations at the by Gilford’s high school and tice field has tractor ruts well will be installed. Hem- Meadows. From left to right: Chris Irwin, Vice President of the Irwin Automotive Group, the Hole –in-One youth football and lacrosse that have lead to many ingway said there is a fire sponsor; Jim Swarthout, Golf Professional of Pheasant Ridge Golf Club; Dylan Robbs, GHS junior and programs. The fields are in mishaps. pond on the property that lacrosse player; Drake Parker, GHS junior representing the football team; junior and soccer player Chris need of renovation with “You have to be careful has been used for some ir- Medlin; junior and soccer player Lisa Osborne; sophomore and lacrosse player Emily Parker; and Gilford plans in place to make them when you run and watch rigation, though irrigation athletic director Dave Pinkham. is greatly needed on the seemed like an ideal sor Irwin Motors will offer 300 NASCAR Spring up fields. fundraiser for the project. the prize of a new Ford. The Race from New Hampshire “When we start up in Au- “Golf tournaments are a Gold Sponsors are PRB Motor Speedway, and two Something new at UMC gust, it gets really dry,” great fundraising effort for Construction, Gilford Well, $25 gift certificates from Drake Parker said. a lot of organizations; be- and Bank of New Hamp- Fratello’s. – an online auction! The fields are adequate ing at the club and seeing shire. Hole Sponsors are Organizers want to turn Tourists and locals alike If you are looking for for use by football and all the teams we have for Rice Law Office, Lawson this benefit into an annual will find great bargains at home goods, items include lacrosse, though at the mo- different events,” Persson & Weldon-Franke, event. the new on-line auction at beautiful new end tables ment are not suitable for Swarthout said. Cybertron, Inc, Gilford Registration and spon- First United Methodist from Decorative Interiors, soccer. The tournament is a Home Center, Conway Of- sorship forms are available Church in Gilford in May. a new ceiling fan, a Tiffany The first phase will be four-man scramble with an fice Products, Sydow’s Auto at the SAU office and town Tourists can bid on tickets Style ceiling light, decora- the creation of two sodded 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Reg- Service Center, and Sessler hall or online at the school to local attractions such as tions and decorative plates, multi-use fields in addition istration is $90 per person Law Office. district website at Squam Lakes Science Cen- and a beautiful new quilt to improving the current or $360 per team; the price Raffle prizes include a www.sau73.org. To donate ter. made by one of our quilters. field as well as the installa- includes 18 holes, a riding $25 gift certificate from the items or gift certificates A week in New Orleans There is something for tion of an irrigation well. cart, and a barbeque lunch. Common Man Family of contact Kim at the school is being offered in a one bed- everyone! This phase is anticipated to Swarthout said more Restaurants, a Simple Will district at 527-9215 or mail room timeshare with a How do you bid? cost around $264,000. players are needed for the Package from Rice Law Of- them to Gilford School Dis- kitchen: Dec. 13 -20. Go on-line to www.um- Phase two of the project tournament, saying those fice with a value of $500, trict, Attn: Meadows Golf Local residents will be cgilford.org and follow the will be the creation of rest- who take part are in for a four tickets to a Fisher Cat’s Tournament, Belknap able to get tickets to dozens instructions for setting up a rooms and a concession day of fun. The $90 regis- game from Conway Office Mountain Road, Gilford, of tourist attractions in oth- password so you can have a stand. Phase three will ex- tration fee will provide a Supply,a $25 gift certificate NH, 03249. For more infor- er parts of New England, bidder number. Then look amine the use of the build- great day of golfing, a bar- from Hart’s Turkey Farm, mation on the tournament, such as Plimouth Planta- at the pictures and start bid- ings on the property. beque catered by Conti- four $25 gift certificates contact Jim Swarthout at tion, Lake Compounce ding. Keep checking in to Golf Professional Jim giani’s Catering, a chance from Plum Crazy Pizza, 524-7808 or email Family Theme Park in Con- rebid. When the auction is Swarthout of Pheasant to win many prizes, and four $90 tickets to the NH [email protected]. necticut, Southwick’s Zoo over, you will be notified of Ridge Golf Club said hav- much more fun. in Massachusetts – even the what you have won. Send ing a golf tournament The Hole-in-One Spon- Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the money and the item in New York! is yours! Many restaurants are And finally, stop by the participating with gift church on a weekday morn- cards, as are local stores – ing to see items if you wish Fratello’s, Dairy Queen, . Call the church at 524-3289. Trustworthy Hardware, the The auction will begin Irwin Zone, Lakeside Ani- on May 5 and end on May mal Hospital, Hart’s 26. Up to Turkey Farm, Hackett and This marks the 16th year 10% OFF Hill Jewelers, and more. the church has had an auc- with this ad For the antique lovers, tion. There will be the tra- there is a beautiful crib ditional live auction in the from the 1870’s, old pewter late summer,but the on-line ware from the Civil War era auction is something new! and Victrola records. Thursday, May 9th at 7 pm 2 for $22 David Pereira, CFP® Roof Replacement 36 Country Club Rd. Chris Lester Gilford, NH 03247 Needed? 603-524-2005 Roof Shingles Friday, May 10th at 8 pm [email protected] Deteriorating? Kieran McNally We install all roof styles and both residential & commercial. Sat., May 11th at 8 pm Check if your roof qualifies for a warranty claim. Dennis Whitcher 603-630-4561 Chuck Kelsey Since 1986

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She didn’t live pristine, whitest of white with dogs until the last few Trailing Arbutus – New markings, giving her quite months, and really is afraid the air of gentility. of them, so please, a canine Hampshire’s Mayflower Jinx has had a variable free home would be the best life lately, owner divorced, match for her. BY JOHN CAMERON "I walk about," boasted vet tried to help re-home, Current on all vaccines, NEWHAMPSHIREWILDFLOWERS.COM Winter, "and the leaves die but the temporary home micro-chipped, ready to go, Many, many Moons ago, on the trees, and fall to the found her incompatible re- and her adoption fee quali- in the far Northern Land ground. The birds desert sulting in surrender to New fies as a senior, in spite of beside the Lakes, there their nests and fly away be- Hampshire Humane Soci- her youthful nature! lived Winter alone in his yond the lakes. The animals ety. Please consider Jinx; lodge. His locks were long, hide themselves in their This lovely girl, aged 11 she’ll make a terrific com- and white with Age and holes. I blow the breath — please don’t discount her panion. Frost. The snow and ice from my nostrils and the as old — she is in good Call 524-3252 or check were everywhere, and he waters of the rivers stand health, has a lot to say, is www.nhhumane.org. caused the North Wind to still." rush down the mountain- "Oh! great are you, Win- side which shook the ter," said the maiden, "and FROM OUR READERS branches of trees and bush- your name is feared by all ● es while all living creatures living things! Cruel are you, had crept into their holes in Winter, cruel and cunning! face of the ice and snow. But when I, the gentle maid- A village without a store is not a village One day as the wind en, walk forth, the trees moaned in the tree-tops a burst into leaves, and the To the Editor: letic facilities, and so much soups, sandwiches, break- or so for a sandwich or any beautiful maiden entered sweet birds build again Gilford is a great com- more. fast sandwiches and break- of the deli goodies, we could the lodge. Her cheeks were their nests in the branches. munity with so much to of- Another heart of our vil- fast pizza. A great group help keep this historic in- red like the petals of Wild The winds sing soft and fer recreationally, cultural- lage is the Historic Gilford gathers there every morn- stitution alive. Roses. Her eyes were large pleasant music.” ly and historically. In our Village Store. Due to the ing for coffee, breakfast A village without a store and glowed like the eyes of As the maiden spoke, the quaint little village, we have economy of the last few sandwiches or pizza and to just isn't a village. the Fawn at night. Her lodge became very warm an incredible library, a fan- years and competition that solve the worlds problems. Thanks, hands were filled with Wil- and bright. But Winter tastic community center, didn't exist decades ago, our Come join us. If we could Ken Sterner Gilford low buds, and on her head heeded it not as his head great schools, the Rowe store is struggling. The Vil- get even half of the folks in was a crown of flowers. Her drooped upon his breast, House, Grange, great ath- lage Store has great pizza, town to stop in every week moccasins were white and he slept. The maiden Lilies laced and embroi- passed her hands above his dered with petals of Hon- head, and he grew smaller eysuckles. Her breath filled and smaller until he van- the air of the lodge with fra- ished, leaving his garments Thoughts from the Thrift Shop grant warmth, chasing as glistering leaves. away the cold wind in af- Then the maiden knelt fright. upon the ground, and took News from the Gilford Community Church The old man gazed on from her bosom a cluster of her in wonder. delicate flowers, fragrant "My daughter," said he, and rose-white. She hid Thrift Shop and Food Pantry "you are welcome to the them beneath the leaves, poor shelter of my cold and and breathing on them with On Saturday,May 11, the er’s Day Sale on Monday, entryway of the corners schedule. With spring and cheerless lodge! Come, sit love, whispered, "I give you, Gilmanton Iron Works and May 6, and it will run church, please make sure summer upon us we need beside me, and tell me who O precious jewels, all my Gilmanton Corners postal through to Saturday, May you mark the bags or box- extra help so that everyone you are, that you wander virtues and my sweetest workers will be participat- 18. All women’s, girl’s, es clearly for the Thrift can enjoy the wonderful like a Deer through the for- breath. Men shall pluck you ing in the Stamp Out boy’s and infants’ clothing Shop. Thank you for help- weather. est. Then I, mighty Winter, with bowed head and bend- Hunger Food Drive. You and accessories will be 50 ing out. As always, if you wish will tell you of my great ed knee." can help out by putting percent off. All women’s The GCC Food Pantry to make a donation of food deeds." Then she arose, and your non-perishable food pants, capris, shorts and committee has begun or clothing to the GCC The maiden smiled, and moved joyously over the items, household items skirts will be $1 as well. All preparing our raised gar- Food Pantry and Thrift the sunlight streamed forth hills and through the val- and personal care items in gowns will also be on sale dens for planting. We are Shop, we ask that you bring from the grey clouds. leys. The birds and the a bag and leaving it by your at 50 percent off. Come in in need of volunteers to it to the shop during our “I am loved by the birds, winds sang together, while mailbox for pick-up by and check out all the beau- help out with the work and business hours. Food can and when I smile the flow- the flowers everywhere lift- your letter carrier on that tiful clothing and acces- we are also looking for do- also be left in one of the col- ers spring up all over the ed up their heads and greet- date. The items you donate sories we have for the en- nations of materials. We lection boxes located at the forest, and the meadows are ed her with fragrance. will be given to the GCC tire family and enjoy the are in need of cinder block Academy Building, the carpeted with green. I So always in the early Food Pantry for distribu- savings of 50 percent off for another bed, black Gilmanton School or the breathe into the air," said Spring, wherever the maid- tion. If you have a post of- these items. We hope you mulch, and landscape fab- Year Round Library. the maiden, "and the warm en stepped, grows the Trail- fice box you can bring your will also think of the GCC ric for weed prevention. Checks can be mailed to us rains come, and the cover- ing Arbutus. donations to either your lo- Thrift Shop as you are We are also looking for at PO Box 6, Gilmanton ing of snow vanishes like From the book, “The Red cal post office or to the food cleaning out that unwant- tomato, cucumber, butter- Iron Works, 03837. We are the darkness when the sun Indian Fairy Book,” by pantry. We thank you for ed clothing this spring. We nut squash and green pep- located on Route 140 in awakens and rises from its Frances Jenkins Olcott. helping out those in your are in great need of spring per plants. If you are in- Gilmanton Iron Works, bed in the morning." community who are in and summer clothing, but terested in helping out or across from the Iron Works need of assistance. we as always expect all donating any of these Market. We are open on We wish to say an enor- clothing year round. items, please contact Jane Monday 1 – 5 p.m., Wednes- mous thank you to all who Please think of us instead Sisti at 364-7437. day 3 – 7 p.m., and Saturday Send us your letters! donated to our Feinstein of putting your items in The GCC Food Pantry 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking is We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale Challenge. We received the big yellow box. If you and Thrift Shop is still located in the Gilmanton too congested for your liking? Do you approve of a re- over $5,000 in food and are not able to bring your looking for new volunteers Community Church park- cent selectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the pa- money from the communi- clothing to the Thrift Shop to work. We are open a to- ing lot just west of the per? Let us know! Send your letters to: ty and beyond and will be during our business hours, tal of 12 hours a week and shop. submitting our application please call Jane Sisti at 364- usually have volunteers We thank you for your Gilford Steamer to Mr. Allen Feinstein 7437 or drop in off at the who work in shifts of at continued support of the 5 Water Street soon. So again, thank you Dump Rum Cafe at the Cor- least 2 hours. Please give Food Pantry and all of its Meredith, NH, 03253 for making our first year of ners Church on Route 107 Jane Sisti a call at 364-7437 programs. Remember that participation a huge suc- on Wednesdays between if you are interested in vol- sales from the Thrift Shop Our fax number is 279 3331. cess! 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. You can unteering at the shop and go to support the Pantry. E-mail us at [email protected]. We will begin our Moth- also leave clothing in the she will work you into the We’re looking forward to hearing from you! 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This special reunions, large corporate she was overhauled to get please call 366-5531. To Classifieds: [email protected] Circulation figures available on request. brunch is offered at two dif- celebrations and wed- new engines, and upgrad- learn more about Mount Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. ferent times: 10 a.m. and 2 dings. ed public rooms. Today, in Washington Cruises USPS 024967 p.m. Fares are $41 for The 141-year history of addition to operating the please call toll-free (888) The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: adults and $20 for children the popular cruise ship be- ‘Mount’, the Win- 843-6686 or visit their Web Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. five to 12. 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my office in the News and blade, or blades. The Sentinel building. Not a “blades” of this last refers very big commute, for ei- to the crossed-bladed device ther problem. I can slip down over the The splitter, an old main single blade, to split arrangement of a sturdy blocks into four pieces in a welded-iron frame, a skid- single split. der piston and a powerful There we were, on a sun- Briggs and Stratton engine, swept hillside, enjoying our had of course gone belly-up work, with the splitter hum- right in the middle of a ming along with us, when it long-planned work-day that quit. Oh, the engine kept Bob Vashaw and I had set running, but the piston aside for splitting up blocks hade no oomph. Even with of wood left from a major the four-way-split attach- thinning operation in the ment removed, the single apple orchard on the hill- blade could do next to noth- By JOHN HARRIGAN side in front of the house. ing. This gave the apple trees So another instance of a COLUMNIST more room to breath, bask day’s work stymied by a in the sun and blossom, and piece of machinery. It hap- On the face of it, it was left me with abundant in- pens. an incongruous mission. I side firewood for next So too with the laptop had to get the wood splitter year’s seven months of win- computer, a relatively to the doctor’s (in this case, ter. cheap device I picked up Alan Grondin at his shop For an old hodge-podge more or less on impulse a just south of Colebrook, splitter, cobbled together couple of years ago when I JOHN HARRIGAN The hydraulic wood splitter in better days, having split stuff this past fall for inside use (note four-way where he actually builds or from various spare parts, was beginning to appreci- splitter slipped down onto single blade). fixes these things, and most this rig can really split ate the notion of being able all other things wood — and wood — no piece too gnarly to write at home instead of woods-related). And I had or cross-grained. At most, going down to my office at days when the weather’s pants and slippers) and devices planned for use in to get my home-based lap- during a day’s splitting, the News and Sentinel in miserable, or maybe I am, feeding the fireplace while the immediate future. top computer to the com- we’d have to sledgehammer Colebrook. It’s a commute or just lazy, and feel like I feed myself breakfast, and In reflection, it was no puter doctor’s, Lazerworks, only the most stubborn of only three and a half staying in my flimsies then do my writing on the real big deal, because I’ve which is right across from pieces of round-wood off its miles, but even so there are (sweatpants and sweat- kitchen counter. got plenty of split wood for The other day, I started fireplace and indoor stove to write something and this spring and fall, and then something else inter- plenty of thoughts to write Journey heads to the rupted, a barnyard visitor, from, and today’s foibles maybe, and I broke away are just a bump in the road. from any more writing that The sun will shine, and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook day,to resume the next, and wood to split will still be GILFORD — The newly through involuntary os- can still “Rock in Ameri- film; the Oscar-nominated left the computer on all there, and the words will re- named, Bank of New mosis, you know their mu- ca!” It all started when film Boogie Nights; FOX’s night. And the next morn- main in my head, not going Hampshire Pavilion at sic--an extensive catalog of five hard-rockin’ kids from hit TV Shows American ing, two of the keys were anywhere soon but to you. Meadowbrook is proud to chart-topping power bal- the San Francisco Bay Dad; and many more! The loose (the “n” and “b” announce Journey with lads and party-pop that Area joined forces in the band also made a special keys), and off they popped (This column runs in 13 special guest, Night helped define a decade. early ‘80’s to form Night guest appearance on as I was moving the laptop weekly papers covering the Ranger under its new title They have continued to Ranger. Like no other rock ABC’s hit reality TV show, in favor of yesterday’s New northern two-thirds of New thanks to a naming rights tour and record into the band, Night Ranger both Bachelor Pad! Night York Times, along with the Hampshire and parts of sponsorship from Bank of 21st Century,and have nev- epitomized and transcend- Ranger, in celebration of tiny, thin and fragile un- Vermont’s Northeast King- New Hampshire. er stopped creating vital ed the sound and style of their 30th Anniversary, derpinnings. Sure, I still dom and northwestern Saturday, Aug. 3, Bank music. Since the group's that decade. In 1983, Night continues their non-stop write could write “Well, Maine. John Harrigan’s ad- of New Hampshire Pavil- formation in 1973, the band Ranger earned widespread touring, playing to sold- things are ot all that ad,” dress: Box 39, Colebrook NH ion at Meadowbrook wel- has earned 19 Top 40 sin- acclaim with their multi- out crowds around the but editors and readers 03576, or hooligan@ncia. comes Journey with spe- gles and 25 Gold and Plat- platinum album Midnight world, including stops in would be confused. net) cial guest, Night Ranger as inum albums. The band's Madness, which included Europe, Mexico, Canada, In retrospect, I think the part of the Eastern Greatest Hits album is cer- their smash hits "Sister Japan and the United sustained heat from the HOUSE JACKING SPECIALIST Propane Concert Series! tified 15 times Platinum, Christian," "When You States. computer being left on Foundations Under Existing Houses Tickets go on sale Friday, bringing Journey into the Close Your Eyes" and the With these two iconic melted whatever waxy glue May 10 at 10 a.m., and elite club of Diamond-cer- anthem "(You Can Still) bands of classic rock, you its manufacturers used to Microblasting range from $39.75-$115.25. tified album holders. Mul- Rock in America.” won’t want to miss what’s hold the keys together. So Demolition Sitework To order, call 293-4700 or tiple generations are wel- Over the years, the sure to be an incredible much for the word “cheap.” Sand and Gravel log on to www.BankNH- coming this legendary band’s music has made no- show. Head to the Bank of This was definitely a case Caswell Construction pavilion.com. band in 2013, as Journey table contributions to and New Hampshire Pavilion for Computer Doctor, and Cell: 603-651-9540 Journey is one of the continues to bring their been featured in many dif- at Meadowbrook Saturday, so there I was, bereft of two most popular American signature sound of classic ferent areas of media and August 3rd to catch Jour- rock bands of all time, cre- hits and new favorites popular culture. Night ney and Night Ranger both ating some of the best- across the country and Ranger’s songs can be live! Tickets go on sale known songs in modern around the world. The heard in the Rock Band Friday, May 10th at 10am. music. They have contin- band is firing on all cylin- and Guitar Hero video To order, call 293-4700 or ued to tour and record into ders and making sure their games; Rock of Ages hit log on to www.BankNH- the 21st century, and have fans will never stop be- Broadway musical and pavilion.com. never stopped creating vi- lievin'. tal music. From the late With more than 30 years '70’s to the mid-'80’s, few in the business, and more rock acts permeated the than 17 million albums music scene as did Jour- sold worldwide, night ney. Whether by choice or ranger has proven they

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GILFORD — Gigantour giving (then) up-and-com- laboration that produced a song for the Underworld: plan. Their self-titled debut tar, and Rick Di Marco on — the critically acclaimed ing artists Lacuna Coil, In- string of multi-platinum al- Awakening soundtrack in is a wide-ranging collection lead guitar. Death Divi- package festival founded in to Eternity and Sanctity bums, including Os- late 2011. As soon as the of songs including stomp- sion’s sound is heavy and 2005 by Megadeth’s Dave their first break on a na- bourne’s biggest selling al- singer heard the music, he ing metal, melodic hard intense with a natural Mustaine—returns in 2013 tional festival tour. Gigan- bum “No More Tears” was both intrigued and in- rock and fun-loving south- sense of melody.Their new with an incredible new line- tour 2013 continues with (Wylde wrote all of the mu- spired. The duo then cut ern rock and has sold over single, “I’ve Had Enough,” up for the tour. 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They formed An additional special guest and lyricist, Dave Mus- rade Of The Dead” and tled debut on Warner Bros. (https://www.facebook.com with one goal set in mind… opening the show on the taine, feels the best is yet to “Crazy Horse,” and en- Records. Device is in stores /DeathDivision) to write, play and produce main stage will be local met- come. They are about to re- tered the Billboard 200 at now! Death Division is the the best metal they can for al favorite, Flood This lease their 14th studio al- No. 4. With millions of new heavy metal band out all to check out, come see Earth. Tickets go on sale bum titled “Super Collider,” records sold with both Ozzy Hellyeah of Hollywood, California, and want more! 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With “Symphony of Destruc- sticking to any pre-existing Zakk, David, Vinnie, and Ja- tion,” “Peace Sells,” “Holy blueprints or conventions, "Brighter Tomorrows" son there are going to be Wars… The Punishment modern hard rock icon fans from Ozzy to Disturbed Due,” and “Sweating Bul- David Draiman of Dis- helping children cope with loss to Pantera to Metallica and lets,” along with the top sin- turbed and studio collabo- LACONIA — New Hamp- mate or loss of a parent ness about the situation. everything that’s metal in- gles in 1997/98 off Cryptic rator Geno Lenardo [ex-Fil- shire Catholic Charities in through divorce or separa- Sessions will be led by Su between! Don’t miss the Writings, “Trust,” (No. 1 ter] constructed Device Laconia is offering a grief tion of any kind. 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Participants on May 14 at West Rat- pending upon the camp. fice or by visiting the Gil- Session II Sponsoring a Senior Mo- will meet in the Gilford tlesnake in Holderness The “Create-a-Car” is open ford Parks and Recreation For more information, ment-um Program on Mon- High School Lobby at 5:30 and May 21st at Waukewan to ages 4-5, the “Jedi Acad- website at www.gilfor- please contact the Gilford day, May 13 to enjoy a fun p.m. for a sit-down Dinner, Highlands Park in Mered- emy” is open to children drec.com. Parks and Recreation De- game of scrabble and followed by a Senior/Se- ith. Participants will gath- ages six to nine years of Cost: $120 per partici- partment at 527-4722. share some snacks with nior prom with members er each morning at 9:00 age and the “Jedi Knight – pant friends. Participants are of the High School Senior a.m. at the Gilford Town Robotics NXT/Stop Mo- For more information, Space available for two invited to join us at 12 noon Class at 6:30 p.m. There is Hall before departing for tion Animation” is open to please contact the Gilford Red Sox trips this at the Gilford Community no fee for this program, but the hike. All interested children ages nine to 13 Parks and Recreation De- summer! Church, Fellowship Hall space is limited and par- participants are asked to years of age. Participants partment at 527-4722. The Gilford Parks and and are encouraged to ticipants must RSVP’s RSVP at least one day in can register on-line at Recreation Department bring a snack to share. The with the Parks and Recre- advance to each trip. The www.letgoyourmind.com . Shooter’s Gold will be sponsoring two Parks and Recreation De- ation Department. cost of the hikes is $1 per Cost: Create-a-Car pro- Basketball Camp trips to watch the Red Sox partment will provide cof- To RSVP or for more in- person, per hike. gram - $150; Jedi Academy The Gilford Parks and at Fenway Park this sum- fee and tea. Participants formation, please contact For more information and Jedi Knight Stop Mo- Recreation Department is mer. The first trip is sched- are asked to RSVP in ad- the Gilford Parks and or to RSVP, please contact tion Programs - $295 per once again inviting the uled for Tuesday, June 18 vance. Recreation Department at the Gilford Parks and participant. For more in- Shooter’s Gold Basketball to see the Red Sox Play the 527-4722. Recreation Department at formation, please contact Camp to come to Gilford Tampa Bay Rays. The sec- Senior Moment-um Din- 527-4722. the Gilford Parks and this summer! The camp ond trip is scheduled for ner and Dance May 22 Adult spring hiking Recreation Department at will be held in the Gilford Thursday, July 25th to The Gilford Parks and program continues on LEGO YOUR MIND 527-4722. Middle School Gym from watch the Red Sox play the Recreation Department, in Tuesday mornings Robotics Camps July 8 – July 12. Session 1 Tampa Bay Rays. Travel to conjunction with the GHS The Gilford Parks and The Gilford Parks and Challenger British for children entering and from each game will be Student Council and GHS Recreation Department is Recreation Department is Multi-Sports Camp grades one through four provided aboard a Coach Interact Club, is sponsor- sponsoring a series of Sponsoring three one- The Gilford Parks and will be run from 8 – 10 a.m. Company, Luxury Coach ing a Senior/Senior Prom spring hikes for any adults week LEGO robotics Recreation Department is Session 2 for children en- fully equipped with cli- dinner and dancing looking for fresh air, fun camps the week of June 24 again sponsoring a week- tering grades five through mate control, DVD Video evening for participants of and exercise. The hikes – June 28. The camps will long Challenger British eight will be run from 10:15 System and Lavatory. the Senior Moment-um will be held on Tuesday take place at the Gilford Multi-Sports Camp. This a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Partici- These trips are limited to Program. This activity is mornings through June Middle School from 9 a.m. camp will be held from Ju- pants may register by pick- 53 participants each, so ly 1 – July 5 (no camp on ing up a form from the register early! July 4) at the Gilford Vil- Parks and Recreation of- For more information, lage Field. This camp of- fice or by visiting the Gil- please call the Gilford Wesley Woods to host fundraising fers a 3-hour program for ford Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation De- children ages six to 12. Par- Web site at www.gilfor- partment at 527-4722. ticipants may register by drec.com. barbecue for local mission group picking up a form from the Cost Before June 1: $75

GILFORD — Wesley by five adults. barbeque. Woods will host a fundrais- Please join us in sup- If you would like more ing barbeque to benefit a lo- porting them on Sunday, information, or would like cal Church Youth Group May 19 from noon to 2 p.m. to make a donation, please raising fund for a mission The menu will include all contact Stace Dicker-Hen- trip to the Navajo Reserva- you can eat hamburgers, dricks at 528-2555 or sdhen- tion in Black Mesa, Az. hotdogs, kielbasa, tossed [email protected] Twelve young mission- salad, potato salad and g. aries from First United desserts. Tickets are $8 per To donate by mail: Make Methodist Church in Gil- person. your check out to NEDA, ford, Laconia Congrega- Wesley Woods is located note Navajo Mission in the tional Church, Tilton – off Route 11A behind the memo line and send to Wes- Northfield United First United Methodist ley Woods, 18 Wesley Way, Methodist Church and the Church in Gilford – once Gilford, NH 03247-7408. Gilford Community you are in the church park- Tickets will be available Church will be making the ing lot, follow the Wesley from Joyce at the church of- trip in June, accompanied Woods Events signs to the fice and at the barbeque.

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The other nominees for tives, including volunteer- working and building rela- the Irwin Award were Bob ing for the Franklin Boost- tionships, and demon- Bolduc, Rob Stewart, and er Club. strates it through his en- Steve Wainwright. “He is often the quiet gagement in business, civic The award was present- man sitting in the back of organizations, and just be- ed by Bill Irwin of Irwin the room,” Gifford said. ing Travis.” Marine. Jeff and Wendy “His leadership has been Cole received the award Beetle accepted the award; defined the doer and being from Jim Rogato, a long- Allen and Jennifer Beetle a role model for how and time friend of Conners who were in Washington, D.C. at what he accomplishes. received the award in 1989. the time. Also at the event Skip’s support goes beyond Cole went up and got the were Jeff and Allen’s par- the softball field. He is a award with his children ents Harvey and Evelyn well respected mentor and Shelby and Jaxon by his Beetle. students seek his advice, side. “We’re honored; we love support, and guidance.” Cole said later he has giving back to the commu- The award was present- learned much about J. Bart nity,” Jeff Beetle said. ed by the Carolyn Hurst and Conners and his work lead- He said while he was Dave Hurst’s daughter, ing up to the awards. honored to win this year, Ellen Husband. Dubois was “It feels nice to be recog- every nominee was most unable to attend the cere- nized,” Cole said. “The deserving of the honors mony,as he was in the midst Chamber’s a great organi- “We thought everyone of coaching duties. zation.” deserved to be a winner Nominees for the Hurst The three other nomi- PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER who was here tonight,” Jeff Award also included nees for the J. Bart Conners Community Hero Award winners Jeff and Wendy Beetle of the Beetle Family, winners of the Irwin Award; Beetle said. Franklin Mayor Ken Merri- award were Darcy Peary, Travis Cole, winner of the J. Bart Conners Award, and Ryan Barton, Winner of the Young Professionals The Young Professional field, Melissa Rizzo, and Sue Bullerwell, and Bill Award with Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karmen Gifford. Hurst Award Winner Award is given to a local Lynne and Bill Burns. Quigley. Skip Dubois was not present at the event. professional under 40 who The J. Bart Conners demonstrate leadership de- Award was given to an in- velopment and serve as a dividual for their dedica- HISTORY (Continued from Page A1) role model in the commu- tion to the mission of the nity. This year the award Lakes Region Chamber: ing, Arlington National Thanksgiving. The top 15 ied the guide on the way gion. Meyers said organiz- was given to Ryan Barton. “improve and enhance the Cemetery, and others. then took the online test to down and Young said he did ers conferred with local au- Barton is the founder of economic vitality and qual- “I’ve only ever been once qualify for regionals. The not study for it. thorities to make sure Mainstay Technologies. He ity of life in the Lakes Re- to D.C., and that was a while top four students were Meyers said much of the everything was still safe for is also the co-founder of Be- gion community through back,” Young said. Catherine McLaughlin, competition is being quick the event. yond the Belt Martial Arts excellence, collaboration, Students also took part Mark Young, James Buck- enough to be the first to an- Buckley said a moment & Fitness Center and a leadership, integrity, vi- in The National History ley,and Alexa Dembiec who swer the question. of silence was held in hon- principal force behind sion, and stability.” The Bee. The first phase was an went onto the regional com- “It was a little bit scary or of the victims. FraggedNation.com, one of award was named in honor optional Intramural Bee petition in Everett, Mass. In but it really wasn’t all that Meyers said these com- the world’s largest online of J. Bart Conners, who was and a mandatory Online Everett, the four competed hard,” Buckley said. petitions have given stu- gaming communities. awarded in 1981 and was a Regional Qualifying Exam against students from all Everett, Mass. is in the dents the opportunity to use Barton also volunteers strong supporter of the which students took at six New England States in a Greater Boston Area and what they have learned in with several community Chamber and the business home or online under the buzzer competition. the competition took place class. They also see differ- organizations, including community. supervision of a sponsor. Meyers said the topics on April 16, the day after the ent ideas and different the Laconia Area Commu- This year’s J. Bart Con- The top students in the were “very broad,” such as Boston Marathon bomb- types of projects as well as nity Land Trust. ners Award was given to online exam competed the history of the United ings. Meyers said the school how other students work in “Inspiring is a word I Travis Cole, a youth sports against each other at the re- States and other broad top- confirmed with the compe- such a competition. would use to describe coach who has demonstrat- gionals in a buzzer compe- ics. The team had study tition’s organization to “It also gives them an op- Ryan,” Gifford said in her ed dedication to the com- tition. The top finishers guides going into the Na- make sure the event was portunity to show what address. “If you have not munity. from each of the 35 region- tional History Bee. still going to be on given the they know,” Meyers said. had the opportunity to see “Travis did not grow up al competitions will take McLaughlin said she stud- events going on in the re- him speak, he is an engag- in New Hampshire, but he part in the National Cham- ing educational speaker is so very proud to call the pionships. and shares his passion for Lakes Region his home to- All 104 eighth graders technology and business day,” Gifford said. “Travis from GMS took part in the management to the cham- believes in community,net- school competition after bers and associations across the state.” The award was present- ed by Christine Harris. “It’s an honor,” Barton later said on winning the award. The other nominees for the award were Laura Brusseau, Beth San Soucie, and Eric Proulx. 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BOWWOW (Continued from Page A1) cluding The Basket Lady, port a pet who helps the He said he has brought breed more exposure. Animal Vibe, Homeward community. more food and coffee vari- The breed was recently Bound, Doggonit Training, “I think it’s a great event eties each year My Coffee accepted into the American Embroidery ‘N More, and for dog lovers and dogs,” House has taken part in the Kennel Club and Beaux is a Happy Tails Dog Park. For said WOW Trail President Bowwow Fest. This year, member of the Lakes Re- the humans, My Coffee Alan Beetle. Morin was receiving help at gion Kennel Club. House of Laconia sold sev- Beetle said it is a fun the Bowwow Fest from fam- McCarthy said Beau was eral different coffees and a event for the WOW Trail, ily members from Califor- at the Bowwow Fest last variety of pastries. Half of plus the event could still nia, who were in town help- year as a puppy. the amount they raised dur- bring the attention of dog ing out after some difficult “I think it’s a good thing ing the Bowwow Fest will owners to the trail and pos- family circumstances. for people to bring their be donated to the Gilford Po- sibly revisit it another time. “It’s very important as pets,” McCarthy said. “It’s lice Department towards Brandon Morin, who co- far as being out in the com- good to socialize animals.” Ike’s surgery. owns My Coffee House with munity,”Morin said, saying Grace Hoehn of Laconia “Certainly, I’m very his dad John Morin, said he looks forward to taking walked in the parade grateful for all the busi- the store did twice the part every year. dressed as a recycling box nesses who have supported amount of business at this Dogs were of all sizes with her miniature poodle this event,” Hebert said. year’s Bowwow Fest than and 55 different breeds, Willy as “The Recycling Hebert especially last year, even with the from rare pure breeds to Dog.” thanked the owners of the same amount of people mutts. Her dad David Hoehn Lake Opechee Inn and Spa showing up compared to Bob McCarthy of Laco- said Grace is a strong advo- for allowing the event to use last year. nia brought Beau, an 18- cate for recycling. David their property. Morin said Hebert is a month-old Berger Picard. came with children Grace Hebert said the event re- regular customer and got The Berger Picard is a and Nathan in the third ceived great community him involved with the Bow- breed of sheep dog from Eu- year the family has been in- support overall, with help wow Fest when it first start- rope that McCarthy said volved in the Bowwow Fest. from more than 50 volun- ed three years ago. was mostly wiped out dur- David Hoehn said the fami- teers. She said people feel “I love volunteering, do- ing World War II. Beau is ly is also a great supporter strongly about their pets ing things for the commu- one of three Berger Picards of the WOW Trail and was and many will strongly sup- nity,” Morin said. in New Hampshire and one having great fun at the Bow- of 400 in the United States. wow Fest. Beaux’s grandfather was “It’s a great social event the lead dog in the movie for dogs too,” David Hoehn “Because of Winn Dixie,” said. the movie that gave the

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JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE JEFF LAJOIE Senior Max DesMarais picked up the win on the mound as the Eagles Senior Max DesMarais picked up the win on the mound as the Eagles Gilford shortstop Max Troiano watches during a break in the action beat Winnisquam, 6-3. beat Winnisquam, 6-3. against Winnisquam on April 29. Escape artists Eagles shake off early rust, topple Winnisquam

BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] mand for a 2-0 advantage. allowed Edson to scamper to Sykie at third base for the count better. We’re get- took the loss with five in- The Bears tried to score an- home for a 4-2 advantage. the final out to secure the ting behind 0-1, swinging at nings of work. The right- GILFORD – Just four other run on the play, but DesMarais settled in af- complete game win. bad pitches, and it’s putting hander allowed six runs batters into the game, Max Gilford second baseman ter the shaky first inning, “We got very impa- us at a big disadvantage. (three earned) on six hits, DesMarais was in serious Cam Patridge threw out allowing just three hits and tient at the plate after the That’s been our M.O. all striking out three and trouble. Dominic DeBlasie at the no runs through the next first inning,” said Caruso, year though.” walking three. After a double, an er- plate for the third out. five innings of work. whose team had six hits DesMarais went all sev- “Austin gutted it out and ror and two walks, visit- “We had them on the “I got my confidence on the day while drawing en innings, striking out I thought he deserved a lit- ing Winnisquam Regional ropes early and we didn’t back after I started hitting just two talks after the first. nine while walking four. tle better result,” Caruso High School led 1-0 with take advantage,” said Win- my spots again,” the senior “We have to have better at On the flip side, Winnis- said. the bases loaded and no one nisquam skipper Fred said. “I was happy to get bats and we have to work quam starter Austin Hunt out. Caruso. out of that first inning with “I was worried,” admit- Winnisquam gave its only two runs and we came ted the Gilford High School early lead right back to right back and tied it imme- pitcher. “I was having trou- Gilford in the bottom of the diately.” Ryan heading to Project Gold Camp ble throwing strikes those first, as two errors on one Zach Poisson singled in GILFORD – Tim Ryan ect Gold Camp will utilize first few batters.” play allowed the Eagles to Kyle Gaudet in the third has earned an invitation to the private US Freeskiing Fortunately for the Gold- tie the game 2-2. Parker inning to put the Eagles up the 2013 Project Gold Free Team training facility, en Eagles, DesMarais found Normand made a great slid- 5-2, and the lead grew to 6-2 Ski Camp, May 17-23 at complete with half pipe his control in a hurry, and ing catch in center field lat- in the fifth when Patridge Mammoth Mountain, Ca- with airbag and several he escaped the top of the er in the inning to keep it a scored on a wild pitch af- lif. Project Gold Camp is a jump options with an air- first with just two runs al- tie ballgame, but the missed ter tripling to lead off the progression camp designed bag. Camp will be focused lowed. Gilford rebounded opportunities mixed with frame. to take the athletes freeski- on setting goals, learning from there, tying the game the shoddy defense wasn’t a “We came in knowing ing to the next level work- tricks, improving contest in the bottom of the inning good combination for Caru- Winnisquam was 4-1 and ing with the U.S. Freeski- skills and having fun. before eventually pulling so’s club. their only loss came to us ing coaches. Project Gold Ryan earned his invite out a big 6-3 victory to com- “We didn’t look like at their home field so we group selections include by winning the Sun Val- plete the sweep of the sea- we came ready to play,” knew they wanted this top junior athletes from the ley, Idaho Revolution Tour son series on April 30. Caruso explained. “We game,” offered Finch of the Revolution Tour, USASA Slopestyle event in March, “In a situation like just didn’t make the plays. Bears. “We had to come in Nationals and select other posting a 92.8 score defeat- that, bases loaded with no I thought we were ready mentally tough and you riders who had outstanding ing Evan McEachran (On- outs, you’re not quite sure to go, with Gilford having have to keep the pressure performances this season. tario, Canada, 90.8) and whether you have to be beaten us already this year. on a team like that if you This is the second year in WVA teammate Tyler Mega ready to make a (pitching) But that wasn’t the case.” want to be successful.” a row Ryan has earned an (Meredith, 85.4) He was move or not,” Gilford coach The Eagles took a lead The Bears put in one fi- invitation. also won the Revolution Matt Finch said. “But Max they would not relinquish nal push in the top of the U.S. Freeskiing Pro Tour Overall Slopestyle has come up big for us in in the bottom of the second. seventh, as Parker Nor- Team Coaches and De- Championship thanks to the past. For him to lim- David Sykie walked with mand walked with one out velopment Team coaches his Rev Tour event results it the damage to just two one out and moved to third and took second when De- along with the best coach- throughout the season. Ry- (runs), I’ll take that.” on a Richie Edson single Blasie reached on an error. es from across the country an’s sponsors include Volkl DesMarais struck out with two outs. Beck Stech- Caleb Hutchins singled to will work with the Project skis, Marker bindings, Dal- back to back batters to get er drove in Sykie with an loaded the bases, and Cur- Gold athletes, providing a bello boots, Piche’s Ski and two quick outs with the RBI single to make it 3-2, tis Archibald made it 6-3 progressive and productive Sport Shop, Smith Optics bases loaded, but Winnis- and with runners on the when he reached on a field- experience for the 30 men and Planks ski wear. 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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 The great Adventures Strout piles up strikeouts in Sports Reporting outdoors By JEFF LAJOIE as Eagles enjoy perfect week BY JEFF LAJOIE I was reminded by some A morning was spent and women who avidly par- [email protected] with a bunt. Lisa Osborne ter field to score Dignan on friends back home how fishing off Long Island with ticipate. hit a two-run single to score the sacrifice fly to push the much some aspects of my former Moultonborough Friends back home have GILFORD – It was a per- Chase and Dignan to give game into extra innings. life have changed since Academy athletic director met my expanding passions fect week for the Gilford Gilford a 2-0 lead. Things remained tied 1-1 moving to New Hampshire. Harry Blood, who just the with different levels of sur- softball team, as the Golden Osborne scored on a until the bottom of the 10th, I’m still the same person in day before was honored prise. I played a round of Eagles appeared to begin Paige Laliberte fielder’s when Osborne and Abby many regards from when at the school. The softball golf with my buddy Mike at hitting their stride with choice, and Kelsey Buckley Harris hit back to back I moved to the state in late field was officially dedi- Ridgewood in Moultonbor- three wins over Lakes Re- walked to bring up Caitlin singles. Kristina Hayden 2010, but some interests cated in his name, and the ough last week, and the con- gion foes to enter this week Houston. The sophomore pinch ran for Osborne, and have certainly evolved. retired Blood threw out the versation touched on some with a strong 8-1 record. came through with an RBI she advanced to third on a That comes with the terri- first pitch before MA took of the activities offered in The week closed out bas hit for a 4-0 advantage. fielder’s choice. With run- tory no doubt. on Sunapee. I’m pretty sure these parts. Mike is a long with a 6-3 win over Pros- Sarah Lachapelle pushed ners on second and third Take last week for exam- the pitch was a borderline time friend who I grew up pect Mountain, as Gilford the score to 6-0 when she with two outs, Lachapelle ple. Much of my free time pitch, but as a softball um- with back in Mass., and he scored six times in the third hit a two-run single, plating hit a pop up to the infield lately has been consumed pire himself, I’m sure Har- has recently relocated to inning to take a 6-0 lead it Laliberte and Houston for that was misplayed and al- by the outdoor life, some- ry would’ve given it the North Conway, where the would never relinquish. the commanding 6-0 lead. lowed Hayden to score the thing that is obviously plen- benefit of the doubt. outlet shopping in his back- Senior Sydney Strout The Gilford defense was winning run for the walkoff tiful in these parts. Back in I hit up Fish & Game in yard has left him looking came out firing in the circle, solid behind Strout, com- 2-1 final. my hometown, hunting and Concord later in the week for escape routes on a dai- as the lefty struck out eight mitting no errors in the Gilford had seven hits fishing aren’t big grabs, to acquire my apprentice ly basis. While the old me of the first nine batters she field. Offensively, Strout on the day, led by Dignan’s mainly because we lack hunting license, as well as would’ve been surprised to faced. All told, Strout fin- led the way with two hits. breakout 3-for-4 outing. Os- the areas to do them. So my turkey tags. Last Friday hear that he began partici- ished with 13 punch outs to Things were much tight- borne (two hits), Buckley last week would’ve been a marked the official start of pating in outdoor activity, go along with four hits and er on May 1, as the Eagles (hit) and Harris (hit) also culture shock for Jeff circa the spring turkey hunting having lived here for over no walks. In three games needed 10 innings to dis- contributed. 2010. season, a one-month sprint two years now, I would not over the course of the week, patch of new D-III foe La- The week got off to a In the span of five days, that allowed hunters to be the least surprised if he she had 45 strikeouts, a big conia at home, 2-1. Strout promising start with a 9-1 I went fishing twice and procure one bird. That is were to join in the fun. step forward in her quest pitched a one-hitter, strik- thumping of Winnisquam, hunted three different days, followed by a fall season People change, inter- for the all-time school re- ing out 17 and only walking as Strout was perfect into adding in a trip to Concord where another bird is al- ests change. Exploring and cord. Prospect Mountain one over the 10 innings. the fourth when Bears to New Hampshire Fish & lowed, though I was only living in a new area in my scored two runs in the In the top of the sixth, catcher Rachel Willcutt hit Game for good measure. thinking one season at a 20s has opened me to all dif- fourth inning and one in Laconia took a 1-0 lead on the first home run over the Where did this outdoor in- time. I’ve never hunted in ferent parts of life. And for the seventh to account for a pair of Gilford errors. fence by any player since terest come from? It’s hard my life, and while a story now, I’m going with it. its three runs. It wasn’t until the bottom 2011. to say, but now that I have on my first experiences as Gilford’s big third in- of the seventh when the The run was the lone plenty of wooded areas and a gun-toting outdoorsman Jeff Lajoie covers sports ning saw the Eagles score Eagles finally got on the blemish on the day for lakes at my exposure, I’m is coming soon, suffice it to for the Gilford Steamer, six runs on four hits, a bunt scoreboard to tie the game. Strout however, as she trying to take full advan- say that I’ve gained a new- Meredith News and Win- and a walk. Senior Hannah Dignan led off with a dou- struck out 15 on the after- tage. found respect for the men nisquam Echo. He can be Chase led the inning off ble and moved to third on noon while allowing just reached at jlajoie@salmon- with a single followed by a Chase sacrifice bunt. three hits and no walks. press.com Mollie Dignan, who got on Strout hit a deep ball to cen- Her defense again backed her up with no errors in Gilford High School the victory, while Buckley robbed a hit in the fifth in- ning with an outstanding Adult hoop league coming to catch in right field. Sports Schedule Harris led the offense with two doubles and a pair Thursday, May 9 GIRLS TENNIS Wolfeboro this summer of RBI for the Eagles, while BOYS TENNIS Laconia at Gilford, 4 p.m. Osborne also had two hits White Mountains at GIRLS LACROSSE WOLFEBORO — There Aug. 11. The championship the town web site at www. to go along with three runs Gilford, 4 p.m. Kingswood at Gilford, will be an adult basketball will be held on Aug. 18. All wolfeboronh.us. Individ- scored and an RBI. 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Moultonboro • $2,495,000 • #4231010 Holderness • $1,399,000 • #4233773 Gilford • $799,000 • #4231827 Detail & amenities exceed the average 3BR 2BA cottage located approximately Charming, custom built Adirondack with 27’ at this custom home designed to take 20’ from the water’s edge on Squam Lake. WF. Open & easy floor plan, gourmet kitchen pen house 24/7 advantage of the 275’ of waterfront. Property includes 300sq.ft. 2 story bunkhouse. and wood & tile flooring throughout. O Susan Bradley 581-2810 Mary Goyette 603-253-4345 Ellen Mulligan 603-253-4345 MaxfieldRealEstate.com Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the 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 Estate is simply the best.

Tilton • $699,000 • #4233851 New Hampton • $599,000 • #4233207 Gilford • $479,000 • #4234316 Prime Exit 20 development site: Well appointed 4000sq.ft. Colonial nestled Sunny, open, airy, custom contemporary 1.9 acre property w/7,400+ sq ft building on the hillside with incredible mountain home w/beautiful meadow & mtn views. & national chain abutters. views. Near trails, lakes, rivers & skiing. In-ground pool for summer fun. Ernie Millette 581-2850 Dean Eastman/Barbara Mylonas 603-253-4345 Judy McShane 581-2800

ASHLAND - Little Squam Lake, 2+ BR sea- HOLDERNESS - Squam Lake access with this NEW DURHAM - Privately sited on 20 acres sonal cottage, dock, wooded setting, nice 3BR home. Short walk to your deeded beach, this house has a wall of windows. Beautifully yard, beautiful mountain and open water mooring field and boat launch. Screened finished with all the features a homeowner views, cozy and private. Knotty pine through- porch and wrap-around deck. Very private. would desire and a lovely 2 bedroom apart- out, open concept. ment too. $439,000 (4083841) Call 253-9360 $319,900 (4150175) Call 253-9360 $279,000 (4173768) Call 875-3128

Holderness • $374,900 • #4233321 Campton • $299,900 • #4233298 Franklin • $229,000 • #4156177 This property has spacious family areas, cooks 4 BR 2 BA farmhouse on 5.6 acres. Gardens, large Have a lot of big toys? This 3 BR on 1.2 kitchen, guest house, workshop & convenient 3 story barn, fruit trees & 2 car garage. Close to acres has plenty of garage space w/a 2 access to Squam Lake. 24x30 carriage house. hiking, skiing, golfing, swimming & fishing. car attached & 3 car detached. Lynn Durham 603-253-4345 Lynn Durham 603-253-4345 Debbie Cotton 581-2883

NEW DURHAM - Step back in time...Looking ALTON - Prime Eagles Rest Park location. NEW DURHAM - Great chalet with 3+ bed- for an antique home to restore to times gone Large double-wide on a slab w/new double rooms in Copple Crown. Amenities include by? The barn is amazing as are the old stair- garage. Features include oak kitchen cabi- swimming pool and clubhouse. New deck cases and pine floors nets, cathedral ceilings, large master Bd & and completely furnished. Ba. Well maintained $129,000 (4231078) Call 875-3128 $104,900 (4170567) Call 875-3128 $98,000 (4188816) Call 875-3128 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Bringing People and Vacations Gilford • $189,000 • #4231807 Campton • $179,000 • #4233681 Northfield • $169,900 • #4233014 Together in the Lakes Region Many new upgrades in this Marina Bay 3 bdrm 2 bath contemporary on 3.97 acres 3 BR country Cape located minutes away LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE for over 50 years… Condo. Great views from front deck. Private for lots of privacy yet close to downtown from shopping & highway. Lots of ALTON *SEASONAL AND back deck. Close to all Gilford amenities. Plymouth for entertainment. privacy on this almost 2 ac wooded lot. LONG-TERM RENTALS Ellen Mulligan 603-253-4345 Barbara Mylonas 603-253-4345 Melissa Vezina 581-2852 Lakeside living at its best! Gracious four *Joe and Jaci Dussault, seasonal rentals or bedroom home embraces the waterfront with Randy Hilman, long-term rentals @ 253-9360 lush gardens, stone terraces, brick patio and (Center Harbor Office) walkway to a sandy beach and dock. *Pat Isaacson @ 875-3128 (Alton Office) or ONE STOP e-mai [email protected] $2,000,000 (4183491) Call 569-3128 Seasonal and Long-Term Rentals Wanted SHOPPING: Owners please call about our rental program. LAND Real Estate NEW DURHAM - 83 Acres of Forest Land w/access to the shoreline of WOLFEBORO - View building lot with house site already cleared. Septic Belmont • $125,000 • #4182251 Wolfeboro • $122,400 • #4233864 Chalk Pond. Four Separate Lots. plan for 3-bedroom home available. Additional views possible, well priced Nice 2 bdrm cape w/newly remodeled kitchen, Mortgage Large contemporary style home looking $125,000 (4220287) Call 875-3128 & ready for your new home. $62,500 (4148145) Call 253-9360 stepdown fireplaced living room, hardwood for the buyer who wants to put their own floors & a family room w/wet bar. ideas into their home. NEW DURHAM - This 2.3 acre parcel has town approvals in place for a THORNTON - Nice 1.55 acre building lot in a small subdivision just Landscape Materials business. Great location for any commercial endeav- minutes from many local area attractions. Get your plans ready and Debbie Vachon 603-253-4345 Title Services Nancy Desrosiers 581-2884 or. State approved septic design. $99,000 (4231474) Call 875-3128 start building this summer. $39,900 (4136497) Call 253-9360 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

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Rentals Land Downtown Wolfeboro Luxury Condo Re- Turn Key on Mirror Lake! Beautifully restored 3 duced! Beautiful, bright, open concept, newly BR, Wolfeboro home features brand new kitch- updated kitchen & bath. Just steps from the en, new heating system, new decking, new floor- Sewall woods recreation trails and public ing and 100’ on the lake! $539,000 boat launch! Low monthly fees include; heat, hot water, trash, sewer and building mainte- nance!! $129,900

No matter which way you’re headed in the housing market, we can make the traveling Wolfeboro Area Rentals! Goodhue & Hawkins Docks for Sale! Inquire Visit www.wolfeboro.co/rentals easier. For area listings, see our within for a long list of many different docks for a list of all of our summer and available on the lake! 30’ dock $149K, 27’ off season rentals! Many weeks still available Real Estate pages. We can point $119K. starting at $1500/week you in the right direction. Check out wolfeboro bay at: www.wolfeborocam.com B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 MAY 9, 2013 Classifieds THE GILFORD STEAMER B3

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ALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING Alton Central School Pre-school is now scheduling developmental screenings for the 2013-2014 school year. Children living in Alton, between the ages of 3 and 4, are eligible to participate in this screening process. Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Age 3 and 4 year olds with developmental concerns have priority for Pre-school slots

Please call Janna Mellon, 875-7500 Ext. 9398 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

ALTON PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION COMPLETENESS REVIEWS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS May 21, 2013

e Alton Planning Board will consider the following ap- plications on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Alton Town Hall. e Planning Board will rst determine if each application is complete. If the Planning Board accepts the ap- plication as complete, then the Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to consider each of the following applications:

61 Liscomb Circle If the meeting is cancelled due to weather or lack of a quo- Gilford, NH 03249 Melanson Real Estate, Inc. rum, the public hearing will be continued to Tuesday, June Across from Walmart Plaza Phone: 603-524-6565 Sales & Rentals 18, 2013 starting at 6:00 pm in the Alton Town Hall. A notice Fax: 603-524-6810 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 shall be posted on the front door of Town Hall announcing Email: [email protected] www.melansonrealestate.com the meeting cancellation and continued meeting date, time and place. Please contact the Planning Department at 875- 2162 with any questions.

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Someone is going to buy a gorgeous house!! Stunning brick A private driveway leads you to this Charming Country Fred & Mary Beth Hertel, Rines Road Ranch in Gilford has been beautifully remodeled and decorated! Cape!! From your sunroom you step out to a flowering brick Open concept with a sprawling LR/DR with fireplaces on either end. patio area w/hot tub. Very private! Kitchen w/beamed ceiling, large Granite kitchen w/entertainment island, master suite, 3 new baths, fireplaced LR, wide pine floors, 3 bedrms, Master suite w/soaking WOLFEBORO: This Winnipesaukee water- HW floors, enclosed porch, family room/bunkroom w/fireplace, tub, 3 baths, den, breezeway & 2 car garage. IT’S WONDERFUL!! On behalf of Fred & Mary Beth Hertel, Dave Douglas, office, deck, 2 car garage and a basketball court!! $325,000 $279,000 front estate has it all... .2 slip boathouse, 2 WOLFEBORO: Magnificent setting with Lake docks w/breakwater, 550’ of wf, sandy swim Winnipesaukee & mountain views, plenty of Surveyor & Wes Smith, Surveyor are proposing a four (4) area, 2 lots totaling 5.93, level beautifully privacy, 9.11 nicely landscaped acres with landscaped acres, bunk house, detached cleared home site, fields and woods. 3BR/2BA lot subdivision of 21.64 acres having 1900 feet of frontage on garage, chauffeur’s building and a wonder- open concept Ranch with Rumford fireplace, ful 6000sqft 5BR/5.5BA main house with built-ins, generator, AC, attached 2 car garage Rines Road, a Class V town road. is property is located in screened porch, deck & more. and close to town too. $6,575,000 MLS #4214658 $475,000 MLS #4166103 the Rural Zone.

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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] ing Kearsarge and Sanborn Berghahn, Quigley/Dwyer things rolling at the top of by identical 9-0 scores. Win- and Bergman/Gilbert. the lineup. GILFORD – It’s begin- ning both their singles’ The girls’ team also re- Abby Lines was an 8-5 ning to sound like a broken matches were Andrew mained undefeated enter- winner at fifth singles and record. That’s just fine with Caulfield, Matt Saulnier, ing this week, as the 8-0 Ea- the Eagles swept all three the Gilford High School Alex Simoneau, Keaton gles took care of business doubles matches when tennis programs. Quigley, Erich Berghahn in victories over Sanborn Cheralynn Corsack/Pan- Both squads remained and Nolan Dwyer. Win- (7-2), White Mountains (8-1) ner (8-1), Lindsey Corsack/ undefeated with perfect ning in doubles against and Kearsarge (9-0). Emily Hanf (8-6) and Lines/ streaks last week, with the Kearsarge were Caulfield/ Against Sanborn, Gil- Sisi Remick (8-4) finished boys’ team improving to 9-0 Saulnier, Brad Bergman/ ford got singles wins from off the 7-2 decision. and the girls’ team moving Nick Gilbert and Marek its top three players, as Gilford lost its only to 8-0 in Division III. Blais/Colin Croft. The dou- Cheralynn Corsack (8-4), match to White Mountains The boys won both their bles’ teams that defeated Charleyne Panner (8-0) and at third doubles, as the Ea- matches last week, defeat- Sanborn were Simoneau/ Lindsey Corsack (8-4) got gles swept the six singles matches thanks to Cher- alynn Corsack (8-0), Panner (8-0), Lindsey Corsack (8-1), Hanf (8-0), Lines (8-2) and Kayla Vieten (9-7). Everyone was on their games in a 9-0 sweep of Kearsarge, with no match- es proving closer than 8-4. Cheralynn Corsack was an 8-2 victory, while Panner (8-1), Lindsey Corsack (8-0), Hanf (8-4), Lines (8-1) and Vieten (8-2) took singles wins. Corsack/Panner (8-1), Corsack/Hanf (8-1) and JEFF LAJOIE Emily Curtis/Remick (8-0) Gilford’s Erich Berghahn returns a shot during his match at fifth sin- closed things out with easy gles against Kearsarge last week at the Village Courts. Berghahn and doubles victories. the Eagles moved to 9-0 on the season entering this week.

JEFF LAJOIE Sophomore Andrew Caulfield lines up a backhand en route to an easy win at first singles against Kearsarge.

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