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SARAH SCHMIDT to their Web cameras [email protected] positioned around Lake LAKES REGION — It’s Winnipesaukee. not your usual reunion when “I met so many people (on the people getting together the forums) that I wouldn’t are learning each other’s have otherwise,” said “DRH” names for the first time. But Don Hughes of Alton. “You at the sixth annual Win- can choose whether to read nipesaukee Forum Fest, fo- or take part in discussion.” rum users were able to put a Zimmer said that he orig- face with a “handle.” inally thought the forum The Lake Winnipesaukee would be a sort of “question Forums have allowed people and answer” kind of site. But from all over the Lakes Re- years ago, when the boat gion and across the nation to speed limit issue first came chat with one another on is- up, those posting on the fo- sues as varied as fighter jets rum took up the topic with flying over Center Harbor, energy and heated debate. restaurant reviews, boating “The speed limit issue advice, or the oft-contested dropped like a bomb,” said boat speed limit laws. Creat- Zimmer.“We had to separate ed 13 years ago by Don Zim- it from the other topics. Peo- mer of Boston, the site was ple continue to bicker and ar- PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE originally intended as a place gue about it, but we’ve moved The Gilford Golden Eagles face off against the Winnisquam bears at the Homecoming Day football game on September 20. where tourists could ask lo- back to friendly conversa- cals questions about the tion. It’s been more fun since area. In the years since, it de- it stopped.” veloped into a site where Dave Joyce of Moulton- Conservationists still awaiting completed surveys tourists and residents alike boro uses the Web handle BY DANIELLE DELISLE well as their knowledge on generally respond to surveys. the residents are most inter- could talk about local issues, [email protected] various conservation topics. He said he was surprised ested in so they can prioritize share pictures, and link SEE FORUM FEST PAGE A8 The Conservation Com- The Conservation Com- about the lack of response in their projects. The commis- mission could use some help mission is charged by the this case because people are sion has assistance in com- in its attempts to examine state with the managing, pro- usually excited about conser- piling the information once which of Gilford’s resources tecting and inventorying of vation issues. John Goodhue, the surveys are gathered. With new law, schools residents want to preserve Gilford’s natural resources. chairman of the Conserva- “We want to know what we most; the survey sent out to The commission also acts as tion Commission, said that should be working on,” aid garner such information has the advocates for natural re- the survey has been out for Goodhue. “We want to know plan to help would-be been returned by only three sources in regional and town about three weeks and it is what’s important to the people so far. affairs. really important for people to town.” As of Monday morning, “If we don’t get respons- respond. The Conservation Com- dropouts graduate there were only three replies es,” said John Ayer, director “We have done a good job mission plans to discuss the to the survey that was dis- of the Planning Department, so far preserving our open results at their Oct. 7 meet- BY ERIK ZYGMONT in atmosphere. [email protected] tributed to the town about “we might need to take a dif- spaces,” said Goodhue. “The ing. The surveys, which were “If a kid is significantly be- their environmental con- ferent approach. We really Persons farm as an example, available in last week’s LAKES REGION — With a hind his or her graduating cerns. The survey asks that are trying to get input from butt conservation is so much Steamer and on Gilford’s new law, effective July 1, 2009, class, we let them go down the resident cite which Gil- the people.” more than that.” town Web site, can be turned raising the dropout age from there and work at a different ford features are of special Ayer said that in past ex- Goodhue said the commis- in at the Planning Office in 16 to 18, local high schools say pace,” he said, adding that the importance to them as perience residents do not sion needs a baseline of what the Gilford Town Hall. they have the resources in center also offers program- place to allow students every ming for students who have opportunity to earn the cred- dropped out in the past, but its needed to graduate. have changed their minds Gilford budget looks to be in maintenance mode The law, approved last and are now working toward June, also allows students be- diplomas. BY DANIELLE DELISLE impact on the budget, and we expected.” is always a balancing act tween the ages of 16 and 18 At Inter-Lakes High [email protected] they didn’t make any big The bottom line for the between making sure you some alternatives to a tradi- School, Kennelly said, staff The budget looks to be in cuts. Grant noted that there budget for all the requests save money while at the tional high school situation, and administration are try- lean shape at this point in were still some things to be so far is up about $67,000, a same time meeting the such as obtaining a GED, ing to build a stronger con- time, and the Board of Se- factored into the budget, .58 percent increase. This is needs of the town. Ruggles home schooling, or adhering nection between the student lectmen is pleased with the like the new police station, in response to the request added that the department to an alternative education and instructional techniques. outcome so far. and that will have an effect of the board to keep the heads have been around plan. “Hopefully there’s more of ”I think we have a very on the final numbers. budget as even funded as long enough to know how Area principals say there a connection to what they’re responsible budget,” said “I was very pleased with possible, knowing that to make a lean budget. are many reasons why stu- doing inside the classroom Selectman Kevin Hayes. “I the way it went,” said there were going to be some “The economy is kind of dents may not follow through with what’s going on the think Scott (Dunn) and Ge- Grant, “and the way it was issues. Vehicle fuel is ex- like a cold,” said Ruggles. with a four-year high school world,” she said. off (Ruggles) and the de- presented.” pected to increase $260,000 “You can take care of the education. Several area schools, in- partment heads did a great Financial Director Geoff increase this year.The town symptoms and make things Patti Kennelly,principal of cluding Belmont High School job and we made changes Ruggles said the selectmen is not purchasing as much easier when you feel bad, Inter-Lakes High School in and Winnisquam Regional that will enhance responsi- met with the departments equipment this year and but at the end of the day Meredith, said that to a stu- High School, have an affilia- bility, being mindful of the in a daylong budget review trying to still putt money you have to let it run its dent who has fallen behind on tion with Laconia Academy, taxpayers situation in this session where each depart- away in savings for future course.” credits, graduating may seem wherein students may take economy.” ment presented their budg- purchases. Dunn and Ruggles will fi- like an onerous prospect. night classes to earn credits Board Chair Connie ets, which Ruggles said on- “This is very prelimi- nalize the numbers and “When you’re 15, 16, or 17 toward graduation. Most Grant said that nothing re- ly included what they ab- nary and will probably present a clean copy to the years old, and you have five, schools also have some sort of ally jumped out at her in re- solutely needed. change,” said Ruggles. “I selectmen for review. They six or seven credits, and you online learning program, in gards to the budget, calling “These are still very pre- don’t know if it will change may at this time make ad- need 26 to graduate, it starts which students can pursue it a “maintenance budget” liminary numbers,” said that significantly,but that’s ditional changes and ad- to seem like an impossible their credits on their own, and lauding the department Ruggles. “There are not any where we are. I wanted to justments. Then the budget task,” Kennelly said. outside of the classroom. heads on their presenta- increases in the budget ex- make sure I didn’t point the will be off to the Budget “There’s a million differ- Russell Holden, principal tions. Grant said that there cept where necessary. department managers in Committee. ent reasons why kids can’t of Belmont High School, said were no new initiatives that The biggest increases are the wrong direction. “It’s nothing we weren’t just be here from 7:30 a.m. to that his school picked up would make a significant going into the fuel, which Ruggles said the budget expecting,” said Ruggles. 2:30 p.m. every day,”said Ken PLATO software this year. “There were no surprises Wiswell, principal of Gilford PLATO has a whole academ- INDEX and the department heads High School. ic curriculum online, Holden Volume 5 • Number 39 are good at seeing things There are several alterna- said, and has been a valuable Sports...... B1 Almanac...... 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Five GoodBrunswick, New 3. Roosevelt, Delano Franklin 2. The Gilford Police Depart- in possession of marijuana. or bring your own picnic 1. Four: Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi and Florida Georgia, Tennessee, Four: 1. ment responded to a wooded The Gilford Police have had lunch and eat it by the little COURTESY PHOTO area at the top of Liberty Hill more than one complaint of covered bridge or at the Vil- Scarecrow created by Girl Scout Q UESTIONS Road in Gilford for suspicious juvenile parties and or gath- lage gazebo. Except for the Cadet troop 809 in Gilford as part suspects. Upon arrival police erings on back roads and trail antique appraiser and the of village wide celebration of found and dealt with eight ju- systems and will be stepping lunch, the activities are all Heritage Arts Day, to be held on Weather Report veniles. One of the juveniles up patrols of these areas to free, thanks to funding Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Gilford Date High Temp. Low Temp. Prec. was detained and found to be try and curb the problem. from the Pardoe Grant. Library. 9/16 78 51 none 9/17 67 50 none Police respond to 156 calls for service 9/18 71 50 none GILFORD POLICE LOG 9/19 65 41 none l 9/20 60 40 none Meredith Jean Caven, 27, 7 traffic stops were report- 1 possible burglary in 1 lost/found item was re- of 120 Sawyer Lake Road, ed. progress was reported. ported. 9/21 66 43 none Gilmanton, was arrested and 13 motor vehicle checks 1 untimely death was re- 5 larcenies were reported. 9/22 75 53 0.05” rain charged with unarmed rob- were reported. ported. 3 pistol permits were re- ? bery. 9 abandoned vehicles were 9 alarms were reported. ported. Melissa A. Kimball, 22, of reported. 2 calls for motor vehicle as- 1 report of shots fired was Gilford Public Library 57 Blueberry Lane 15, Laco- 6 calls for an ambulance sistance were reported. made. nia,was arrested and charged were reported. 7 animal complaints were 8 attempts to locate were with shoplifting. 8 calls for the fire depart- made. made. most requested Joshua Samson, 23, of 23 ment were reported. 6 motor vehicle complaints 2 9-1-1 hang up calls were 1. “Sundays at Tiffany’s,” by James Patterson Lafayette Street, Laconia, 4 reports of existing con- were made. made. 2. “Twilight,” by Stephenie Meyer was arrested and charged ditions were made. 6 motor vehicle accidents 1 report of road and weath- 3. “Out Stealing Horses,” by Per Petterson with possession of drugs in a 8 suspicious vehicles were were reported. er conditions was made. 4. “Sail,” by James Patterson motor vehicle and driving reported. 3 domestic disturbances 2 reports of criminal tres- 5. “Fearless Fourteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel,” by while intoxicated. 4 suspicious persons were were reported. pass were made. Janet Evanovich reported. 4 reports involving a juve- 3 fingerprint requests 6. “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel,” by David nile were made. were made. Wroblewski ALTON BAY EXCAVATION 5 reports of criminal mis- 2 yard sale permits were is- 7. “Rogue,” by Danielle Steel “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” chief were made. sued. 8. “Eclipse,” by Stephenie Meyer 2 investigations were made 1 report of use 9. “Smoke Screen,” by Sandra Brown • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation to another department. caution/armed/dangerous 10. “The Other Queen,” by Philippa Gregory • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells 6 requests for contracted was made. • Foundations service were made. 1 report of harassment 1 administrative relay was was made. Nudd Cabinetry • Shoreline & Wetland Custom Cabinetry at Wholesale Prices reported. 4 parking summons were • Free Computer Design • Installation Permitting 2 services of paperwork issued • Competetive Pricing • Fully Insured were reported. 1 report of road courtesy – From Contemporary To Traditional To Shaker – March Rd. 603-520-5341 3 civil matters were was made. Sanbornton, NH 286-3037 reported. The Paving Pro’s of the Lakes Region

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BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] It was a beautiful day to hit the links for the 6th An- nual Gilford Professional Firefighters Local 3517 Golf Tournament, held at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford last Friday. “It’s a really great event,” said Dale Spaihower, from the Portsmouth Fire Depart- ment. “You get to see people that you don’t get to see otherwise. People came from all over New Hampshire to participate, including firefighters from Belmont, Dover, Tilton, Laconia and Portsmouth. Gilford officials got into the event with John Markland, Gilford Chief of Police and Paul DeMinico, superintend- ent of Gilford schools golf- ing together on Team Mark- land. The rules of play dic- tated a scramble style for the golfers. Each team starts at a PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE different hole and tee off. The Melissa Mansfield, far left, laughs with Dawn Phelps as Bob Bassatti takes a shot at the hole while Paul Gatehouse looks on. The four made up the Franklin Savings Bank team at the 6th best shot is determined and Annual Gilford Professional Firefighters Local 3517 Golf Tournament. then everyone hits from that point. Then the next best shot, until the ball is in the hole. Then the team moves on to the next hole. “It’s a good course,” said Kenneth Stanley, from the Wilton Fire Department. “It’s tough be really good. Plus, we had gorgeous weather.” Once everyone had finished 18 holes they gathered for a meal in the banquet room and then prizes were handed out. While prizes were being drawn a slideshow of pictures taken that day played on a projec- tion screen. First place went to the Fo- ley Oil Company team with a score of 59. Team Markland came in second place with a score of 61. Third place went PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE to the Midway Construction The Franklin Savings Bank golf team (from left): Paul Gatehouse, Dawn Phelps, Melissa Mansfield and Bob team with a score of 62. Paul Bassatti. Fugere won the “Closest to the Pin” prize with his shot on hole number two that landed him 5’ 10” from the hole. The “Closest to the Pin” PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE prize for the women went to Melissa Mansfield, of the Franklin Savings Bank team, lines up a shot at Paula Ellis for her shot the 6th Annual Gilford Professional Firefighters Local 3517 Golf that landed her 28’ from the Tournament. pin on hole number eight. Frank Reed and Cynthia Nicholas, “he would proba- for the winners. Ross won the longest drive bly want to be a fireman. He Sponsoring a hole on the award for men and women loved fire trucks.” tournament green were Gil- respectively. Eighteen teams competed ford Firefighter’s Relief As- Winning the “Try Harder for prizes with the entry fees, sociation, Dave Poole Fly Next Year” prize, which in- raffle ticket profits and spon- Fishing Guide, A & B cluded a pass to Pirate Cove, sor money for the tourna- Locksmith, Franklin Sav- was the team lead by Gilford ment going to the Nicholas ings Bank, Laconia Savings firefighter Frank Latosek. Palisi Memorial Scholarship bank, Sean Valovanie Car- This prize is given out and the Professional Fire- pentry, Mike Valovanie to the team who comes in fighter’s Relief Fund. Plumbing, Foley Oil Compa- last place. Pepsi/Mountain Dew Cor- ny,Infusion Studio, and Ten- PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE Raffle rickets were sold poration, Bergeron Associ- nis Courts of NH. They are going to try harder next year (from left): Frank Latosek, Diana Willcutt, Lynn Latosek, and Scott through the day for prizes in- ates, Patrick’s Pub, Gator “We’re just here to have a Willcutt. The team tries on their prize for last place at the 6th Annual Gilford Professional Firefighters Local cluding sun umbrellas, gift Signs, Meadowbrook farms good time and support our 3517 Golf Tournament. certificates and golf balls. Musical Arts Center, brothers in Gilford,” said “If he were here,” said Franklin Savings Bank and Stanley. “Winning or losing Sharon Palisi of her son Irwin Ford, donated prizes isn’t what’s important.

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Call the Circulation Dept. at 1-866-294-0320. A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 EDITORIAL l Dress code decoded Perhaps there’s something to be said for school uniforms. For the most part, school dress codes are nothing more than a tiny paragraph in a student handbook, taken out and highlighted only when the rule has been blatantly broken, like when a kid flaunts a shirt that drops the f-bomb, or a girl traipses the halls in shorts that could rival Daisy Dukes’. Occasionally, however, something crops up that puts the dress code in the spotlight, as it currently is at Inter-Lakes High School. It seems that the dress code got a bit more stringent over the summer, and when kids returned to school a few weeks ago, it was enforced to the point that several reprimanded students and their parents went to the School Board to express their concerns. Some unhappy parents said that their children weren’t given ample warnings and shouldn’t have been punished on the first day of school for a first offense. Others said the new code should have been publicized before parents bought new “back-to- school” clothes. We agree with all of the above. But the bigger issue is whether school dress codes are adhered to, and whether parents care. School officials at Inter-lakes said the new dress code is basically the same as the old – it’s just being enforced more stringently now. The implication is that students last year were show- ing a little too much skin at Inter-Lakes – but isn’t COURTESY PHOTO that true at most schools? We cover a lot of events at Andy Fast named new Belknap County forester local high schools, and it’s hard to attend anything, especially in warmer weather, where there isn’t at Belknap County has a new forestry extension educator least one student who seems to be breaking the rules of dress. LACONIA — Following an Belknap County position services that Extension of- their property. They are able So Inter-Lakes is making a bigger deal about it than extensive search, Andy Fast Andy was the Reservation fers.” to offer technical assistance in the past. This isn’t a bad thing. It may take some of Nottingham was named Stewardship Specialist at the As a renewable resource, on forestry topics such as the new Belknap County For- Society for the Protection of forests are New Hampshire’s land management, timber getting used to, but parents should stand behind the est Resources Extension Edu- NH Forests, where he devel- oldest land-based industry. harvesting, current use, and school and help it keep the focus on academics and cator earlier this year. oped and implemented land Over 75 percent of the raw tree health. County Foresters teach the kind of professionalism that will be need- Fast replaces Sumner Dole stewardship education pro- materials for the region’s are also able to do on-site vis- ed later in life. who retired after more than grams for volunteers. He has prominent forest products in- its where they “walk the prop- On the other hand, the new regulations say that two decades in this position. an interest in Fire Ecology dustry come from private for- erty” with the landowner. outfits should cover from collarbone to fingertips As the County Forester, and Silviculture and volun- est lands. From lumber used Telephone calls, email ques- when arms are extended. This seems a little harsh, Andy’s role is providing in- teers with the Nottingham to make fine furniture, wood tions,and office visits are wel- and it will likely be difficult for teenaged girls to find formation, education, techni- Conservation Commission pulp for paper, comed. cal assistance, and outreach and the Town of Barrington. wood chips for energy, non- As a state land-grant uni- shirts that fit the description. to citizens, landowners, mu- Before moving to New timber products such as versity,the University of New The middle ground seems to lie somewhere be- nicipalities, and the general Hampshire, he was a US Christmas trees, wreathes, Hampshire is charged by tween letting go of impossible standards for 2008 (the public. Forest Service forestry tech- and maple syrup all con- Congress to conduct resident collarbone, really?) and expecting students, and par- Fast brings with him a di- nician in Alaska and a tribute millions of dollars to instruction, research, and ents, to be respectful of their peers, their teachers, verse background in forest natural resource crew the New Hampshire economy. outreach to people beyond the and themselves. It’s a lesson best learned now, in the conservation and steward- supervisor in California. “My primary goal is to as- traditional college classroom safe haven of school. ship. After earning a B.A. de- New Hampshire is the sec- sist these landowners in ef- setting. UNH Cooperative Ex- And if the dress code becomes an issue, uniforms gree in English with a minor ond most densely forested fective management of their tension, a partnership that in Environmental Studies state (84 percent) in the coun- valuable property,” said Fast, combines federal, state, and would eliminate any questions as to whether an from Skidmore College in try with nearly three quar- explaining that County county funding, is the pri- outfit is “proper.” New York, he was awarded an ters of these forests privately Foresters do not enforce reg- mary connection between M. S. in Natural Resources owned by individuals, organ- ulations or provide services. residents and the resources with a concentration in izations, and families. The “That is what Forest Rangers, of their state university. forestry from U.N.H. in 2005. balance is owned by industry Licensed Foresters, and log- Belknap County UNH Co- Send us your While a UNH graduate stu- and local, State, and Federal gers do. My job is to connect operative Extension is locat- dent focusing on forest government. folks with the right reed at 36 County Drive in the ecology, he added breadth Said Fast, “The forest in- sources.” County Complex off North letters! to his education as a teaching dustry provides much value Fast and other County Main Street in Laconia. To assistant in contemporary to the economy and lifestyle Foresters in NH are trained contact Andy Fast or any We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too conservation issues, wildlife of the state. And to keep it to help landowners and the Belknap County Extension congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- ecology, and vertebrate that way,New Hampshire res- general public make in- Educator, one may call lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us biology. idents have a definite need for formed decisions so that they 527-5475. know! 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BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] Vampire and werewolf fans invaded Gilford during the “Twilight” party at Gil- ford Public Library last Fri- day. “I hadn’t read the series until it seemed like everyone was telling me to read it,” said Tasha LeRoux, children’s librarian at the library. The “Twilight” series of books by Stephanie Meyers focuses on the story of Is- abella “Bella” Swan and her relationship with a vampire named Edward Cullen. Through the series Bella learns about the world of vampires and werewolves while trying to figure out her relationship with Edward. There are four books in the series: “Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn.” The books have sold 50 million copies worldwide including the 7.7 million copies sold in the United States. “I like the suspense,” said Melissa Arnst, a fan of the series who attended the party. Arnst said she didn’t want to read the series at first, but a friend dared her to read them. Now, Arnst said, the PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE books are the best things she Fans of the “Twilight” series by Stephanie Meyers pose with symbols of the series at the program held at the Gilford Public Library on Sept. 19. has ever read. She describes Meyers’ main character Ed- revolved around discussing books on them. They also re- were the majority dress at Arnst, displaying her hard party to attend the movie ward Cullen as “Prince plot points and their effect ceived a bookmark and voted the party. Everyone voted on copies of all four books she premier together. Charming, but better.” She on the characters. Fans ex- on whether they preferred the best costume of the had brought with her. “It’s cool to come out and admitted that girls want pressed both frustration and vampires or werewolves. evening and the winner re- Magazines featuring arti- talk to people about some- someone who will love them joy with evens in the book There were some who ceived a “Twilight” poster as cles on Meyers and the up- thing I really like,” said no matter what happens and and pondered over other came to the party dressed in a prize. coming movie were passed Arnst about the event. “You that is exactly what Meyers events and their meaning. costume. Pale faces, fancy “I must have read the first around the party.Plans were have an excuse to be a fan.” portrays in Edward Cullen. After the book discussion prom dresses and fake fangs book seven times,” said made between friends at the “Bella isn’t perfect,” said there was a trivia contest in Arnst of the main character. which everyone took turns “She’s clumsy sometimes answering questions about Andrew S. Winters Attorney At Law WINTERS LAW OFFICE and can be clueless, but Ed- all four of the books. The Andrew S. Winters ward loves her anyway.” questions spanned all four Attorney at Law Le Roux led a discussion books, much to the dismay of of the books and asked if the those who haven’t gotten the PUBLIC NOTICE Expert Criminal Representation There will be a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 Felonies/Misdemeanors participants thought the recently released fourth DWIs/Traffic Offenses P.M. in Conference Room A of the Town Hall, 47 Cherry Valley Road, character of Edward gave book yet. The winner re- Appeals/Annulments Gilford, NH regarding the following: them unrealistic expecta- ceived a “Twilight” t-shirt Lakes Region appts. available The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing pursuant to the provi- tions because he is portrayed for being the last one left in sions of RSA 41:14 regarding the sale of land located at 43 Potter Hill 280 Pleasant St., Concord, NH as being so perfect. The re- the game. Road. The terms of the sale are anticipated as follows: (a) sealed bids 603-224-6050 sponse was a resounding Red punch was served and with accompanying deposit required; (b) minimum purchase price/bid of www.winterslawoffice.com “Yes!” fans made buttons with $150,000; (c) successful bidder pays all sale costs incurred by the Town; (d) future use of this property shall be subject to all applicable property The rest of the discussion pithy sayings related to the taxes and land use regulations as set forth in NH State law and the Gilford Zoning Ordinance; and (e) this sale is authorized and subject to all other SAY YOU’RE IN ANOTHER STATE. conditions as set forth in RSA 41:14-a as approved by the voters on Article 25 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Have fun at the Castle’s The public is invited to attend. Gilford Board of Selectmen Fall Foliage Festival WASHINGTON MOULTONBORO — The experience? While there, FOR EXAMPLE. Fall Foliage Festival is com- stretch your legs on some of ing back to Castle in the the miles of wooded trails Clouds on Sunday, Oct. 5, to scenic outlooks or along with some traditional fa- the famous waterfall trail. YOU WANT YOUR vorites and with new par- All of which should work up ticipants and activities. a good appetite, sure to be Starting at 10 a.m. in the satisfied either at the cook- morning and running until out style food tent at the LOCAL NEWS, 4:30 p.m. with a full sched- meadow or at the celebrated ule of activities and per- Castle Cafe at the Castle. formances, this lively cele- Admission for this once a BUT IT’S MIDNIGHT. bration of fall will offer mu- year event will be priced the sic, food, entertainment, same as for regular full ad- and adventure for the entire mission ($10 for adults, $8 family. for seniors, $5 for youth and NO PROBLEM. At the Castle Carriage under 6 are free), and will House, woodworkers Brian include most of the activi- Stockman and John Thayer ties--carriage and pony will join silversmith rides are extra, as is food Thomas Kuhnur in demon- and a visit to the fabulous strations of their crafts. Lucknow Castle and gar- The Carriage House will al- dens. Get all you local news and more, so be the place to go for For complete informa- 24/7 online. painting, on kids’ faces, on tion on this fun filled pumpkins and for the in- Fall Foliage Festival check All local. All the time. spiring paintings of the out the Web site at White Mountains on the www.castleintheclouds.org. NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com walls. Carriage rides to various parts of the property will again depart from out- PUBLIC NOTICE side the Carriage House. The Gilford Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers For kids eager to straddle to serve on the following committees: THEY DUG their own horse, pony rides will be offered down at the • Energy Committee EVERYWHERE TO FIND meadow, the second center • Land Conservation Task Force of activity. Exotic animals, • Capital Improvement Program Committee in a special tent, and oxen will join the horses in the Interested parties should forward a letter of interest JIMMY HOFFA. meadow; and sharing the and qualifications, as well as a completed big tent, dances and story- Board/Commission application, to the Gilford Board APPARENTLY, THEY WERE DIGGING telling by an Abenaki Indi- of Selectmen, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH an tribe, and dancing to the 03249. IN THE WRONG PLACE. beat of the 18-member Lakes Region Big Band. Additional information may be obtained by contact- All local. All the time. Why go farther than the ing the Selectmen’s Office at 527-4700. NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com Castle to get the full fall A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 OBITUARIES l Dr. George Harris Jr., 85 LACONIA — Dr. George Championship of the Light- on Oct. 11. Rev. Michael Gra- al gifts may be made to Gene- Gilford, NH 03249. Stiles Harris Jr.¸ 85,died Sept. ning Sailboat Association ham will officiate. Burial will sis Behavioral Health, 111 For more information 18, 2008 at Ledgeview of the which brought almost one be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Church St.,Laconia,NH 03246 and to view an online memo- Taylor Community in Laco- hundred Lightning sailboats Gilford. or to the Gilford Community rial go to www.wilkinson- nia after a long period of fail- to the Yacht Club and races on In lieu of flowers, memori- Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, beane.com. ing health. Always known as the Broads of Lake Win- Pete, he was born April 27, nipesaukee. 1923 in Glen Ridge, N.J., the A lifelong lover of music Robert L. Partridge, Sr., 78 son of George Stiles Harris ranging from opera to jazz,Pe- and Anne (Smith) Harris. te studied piano, classical gui- LACONIA — Robert L. Foreign Wars Post #2452, C. Partridge of Tampa, Fla., Dr. Harris grew up in Up- tar, clarinet and tenor saxo- Partridge, Sr., 78, of 613 Ben- Norwood, Mass. and Richard C. Partridge of per Montclair, N.J., and Wal- phone. He was part of several ton Drive, died at the Lakes Mr. Partridge was a mem- Leominster, Mass.; a sister, pole and graduated from jazz combos playing the latter. Region General Hospital on ber of the Gilford Communi- Nancy E. Laliberte, of Wren- Montclair High School in the The New Hampshire Music Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. ty Church. He enjoyed wood- tham, Mass. and many class of 1940. He attended Festival played an important Mr. Partridge was born working and antique auto- nephews and nieces. Middlebury College and grad- Health Clinic in Laconia in part in many summers of his April 3, 1930 in Norwood, mobiles. His 1937 Packard A Memorial Service was uated from there with the 1966. Now known as Genesis life. He sang for many years Mass., the son of Harold and was his pride and joy. held on Sept. 20 at the Gilford class of 1944 although his Behavioral Health, this non- in church choirs in the Gil- Margaret L. (Cathcart) Par- Mr. Partridge is survived Community Church, Gilford, years there were interrupted profit mental health organi- ford Community Church, at tridge. by his wife of 52 years, Bar- N.H. Rev. Michael Graham, by service in the Army Air zation provides services to Northfield Mount Hermon Mr. Partridge served in bara J. (Pierce ) Partridge, of pastor of the church, offici- Corps. residents of all ages in 24 com- School, in the Sanbornton the U.S. Army during the Ko- Laconia; two sons, Robert L. ated. On June 9, 1945 he was munities throughout Belk- Congregational Church and rean War. Partridge, Jr. of Palm Har- In lieu of flowers, memo- married to Barbara Busing of nap and southern Grafton again in the Gilford Church Mr. Partridge was a long bor, Fla., and Bradford C. rial donations may be made Scarsdale, N.Y. In 1949 he counties and is the largest where he was a member at the time resident of the Nor- Partridge of West Barnsta- to Community Health & Hos- graduated from the Universi- provider of mental health time of his death. He also wood/Foxboro, Mass., area ble, Mass.; a daughter, pice, Inc., 780 North Main ty of Rochester Medical services in the Lakes Region. sang for several years in the before moving to Laconia in Pamela J. Fothergill, of Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246 School and served his resi- He served as president of the Pemigewassett Choral Soci- 2000. Mr. Partridge was em- Franklin, Mass.; four grand- or to the Gilford Community dency in pediatrics at Yale- board of directors of that clin- ety. In retirement Pete en- ployed at Don & Wally’s Ser- children, Jeffrey M. Par- Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, New Haven Hospital for three ic for several years. In 1967 he joyed his painting classes vice Center in Norwood for tridge of Providence, R. I., Gilford, NH 03249. years. Called back into the served on the advisory com- with Loran Percy. twenty years, managed the Derek P.Partridge of Tampa, For more information service during the Korean mittee for the expansion of Pete is survived by his wife Walpole Street Garage, and Fla., Jessica G. Fothergill of and to view an online memo- War, he served as a 1st Lieu- the Laconia Hospital at the of 63 years, Barbara (Busing) retired from Browne’s Medford, Mass. and Sean W. rial go to www.wilkinson- tenant in the hospital at time that it became the Lakes Harris and one brother Garage in 1994. He was a Fothergill of Franklin, beane.com. Bolling Air Force Base in Region General Hospital and James Harris of Cambridge, member of the Veterans of Mass.; two brothers, Harold Washington, D.C. on the Board of Trustees and Mass.; by four children and Dr. Harris was a member president of the medical staff. their spouses: Anne and Per- of the American Board of Pe- Pete also served on the build- ry Onion of Gilmanton; Lakes Region Association to diatrics and, moving to Gil- ing committee for the new Gil- Martha (Pritchard) and Don- ford in 1962, joined the Laco- ford Middle High School ald Dolben of Concord, Mass.; nia Clinic after nine years of which opened in 1974. In 1976 Dr. Peter B. and Louise Fed- meet on the Mount Washington private pediatric practice in Dr. Harris became the school erspiel Harris of Newport, Scarsdale, N.Y.,where he was physician at Northfield Vt.; and Ellen and Jeff LAKES REGION — Join available filled with all the raphy. In addition, the Asso- also the college physician for Mount Hermon School in Swiggett of Madison, Conn. the many business owners new and current initiatives ciation established a new pro- Sarah Lawrence College in Northfield, Mass., retiring He is also survived by several and managers, state senators the Association produced this gram that provides telemar- Bronxville, N.Y. While prac- from there in 1988. Since then cousins and 10 grandchil- and representatives and me- year to promote our mem- keting services to businesses, ticing in Laconia, Pete was a he has lived in Sanbornton, dren: Sarah, Rebecca and dia at the Lakes Region Asso- bers, including domestic and tour operators, and social member of the New England Gilford and finally at The Tay- Joshua Onion; Zakary ciation's 72nd Annual Busi- international campaigns tar- groups to sell the Lakes Re- Pediatric Society where he lor Community in Laconia. Pritchard; Dr.Megan Harris ness Meeting on Tuesday, geting potential guests, group gion as a meeting/group des- served a term as a member of For many years Pete plant- Batchelder, Amanda and Abi- Sept. 30, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. tour operators and travel tination. Step-on guide serv- the board of directors and ed large vegetable gardens in gail Harris; and Kate, Tyler dockside on the M/S Mount writers. We will provide a ices are available through the was a member of the New Gilford and at Oak Hill Farm, and Callie Swiggett. Pete was Washington, at the Weirs brief report on the associa- association as well. Hampshire Pediatric Society his home in Sanbornton. A predeceased by his parents Beach port. tion's marketing plan at the The association is also and the state and county med- member of the Win- and one brother, John Smith "This year's meeting will annual meeting however we very proactive with both do- ical societies. nipesaukee Yacht Club, he Harris who died in 1993. take a new direction with the want to leave most of the mestic and international Seeing the great need for shared a place as crew in his There will be no calling theme for the evening being evening for guests to cele- travel writers hosting many mental health care in the Lightning sailboat with his hours. A memorial service Luau at the Lake," said Amy brate the state's oldest writers and photographers area, Dr.Harris was a founder wife and children. In 1968 he will be held at the Gilford Landers, Executive Director. tourism association and net- this past year. Each year, four of the Lakes Region Mental co-chaired the Atlantic Coast Community Church at 2 p.m. "Our Annual Report will be work among the leaders of custom e-blasts are sent di- this important industry." rectly to qualified travel writ- The Lakes Region Associa- ers (and another four to group tion again increased its inter- tour operators) along with 20 national marketing budget to press releases annually in an aggressively promote our re- effort to inspire them to fea- gion to other countries. The ture the Lakes Region of New current activities target Hampshire in their publica- trade, consumer and press tions. strategies including tourism Each year, the Lakes Re- trade shows, sales, sales & gion Association awards the training missions, consumer Mildred A. Beach Hospitality travel shows, public relations, Scholarship to a student at a consumer & travel trade ful- college, university or techni- fillment of requests and trav- cal college who is pursuing a el agent training. degree in a tourism and hos- Another part of our opera- pitality-related field. Last tions that was expanded this year's recipient was Emily year was marketing to group Mayo of Bow, a student at the travelers. The association NH Community Technical placed many advertisements College. The Association in- in prominent publications vites you to join us as we do that cater to group travel and our part to encourage stu- also produced an interactive dents to enter this field of CD designed specifically for study. tour operators that include A special thanks to our An- samples of our newly devel- nual Business Meeting host oped multi-day itineraries, and sponsors, Mount Wash- virtual tours, press releases ington Cruises and Public and high-resolution photog- Service of New Hampshire. Reiki energy healing LAKES REGION — Laco- tems. People can receive nia Adult Education will offer many benefits from the deep Congratulations to Judie Reever a free presentation, “Under- relaxation that this process of- standing Energy Healing” on fers a person. Monday, Oct. 6, from 6:30-7:30 Carol Wallace is a certified Recipient of the New Hampshire Hospital Association’s p.m. at Laconia High School. Reiki Master Teacher and has Carol Wallace from Holis- a private practice in Alton Outstanding Trustee of the Year Award tic Health Journey will pres- Bay. She has extensive expe- ent this free discussion to ex- rience providing one-on-one plain what Energy Healing is client counseling and teaches all about. the Reiki energy healing Energy Healing is one of process. Thank you for your service to healthcare in our community, the most ancient methods There will also be a Reiki our region, and the State of New Hampshire. known to man. In its simplest Level I Training class offered terms, energy healing is a nat- on Monday, Oct. 20, and ural, gentle, non-invasive Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6–8 healing method. It is used to p.m. A Reiki Level II Training heal physical, emotional and class will also be offered on spiritual issues that many Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednes- www.lrgh.org people are coping with. It al- day, Nov. 5, at the Laconia Lakes Region General Hospital 603.524.3211 lows the body to re-establish Adult Education facilities. its own natural balance by To enroll in any of these Franklin Regional Hospital 603.934.2060 restoring order to the body, classes or need any further in- clears energy blockages and formation please contact Di- detoxifies our physical sys- rector Peggy Selig at 524-5712. SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Of Gilford's Forties Islands, only six remain BY ELIZABETH A. MEAD T-AHS CORRESPONDENT There is a cluster of islands referred as the “For- ties.” In 1812 Samuel Abbott sold them to Josiah Sawyer. These islands changed ownership a number of times until ending up in the hands of Fullerton Wells’ Island Company. At that time someone thought to count the islands, and found them to be short quite a few! A map made for Wells’ in 1912 by a civil en- gineer included many islands that had not existed since 1851 at the time that the lake level was perma- nently raised by the Lake Village dam construction. For years The Forties have been designated by the New Hampshire Audubon Society as a loon sanctuary. They are, however, in small numbers and the loon popu- lation is diminishing each year. Many beavers made homes on these islands. The islands that remain are Breezy,Duds (Crescent), Fish, Kinneho, Pops and Witches. These islands are quite small and I’ve been unable to find very much about them. However, I shall pass along what I have learned.

Breezy Island In 1897 this tiny island had a fishing camp. At one PHOTO BY DICK WALKER time a horse shed once shel- A view facing Northeasterly; right to left are Kinneho with Crescent in back, next small one Pop, then Fish, Breezy and portion of Camp. tered a horse being used for lumbering on the islands. changing the name to Fish in the Forties has a story to Edgar Self bought this is- chased by agents of the Lake withstood wind-whipped The island had no electrici- as they found themselves tell, but we are not sure what land in 1940 and with the Company. The company waters, deforestation, and ty but the addition of solar surrounded by fishermen! it is.” help of Ernest Abbott re- raised the water level that dynamite, yet are more panels catapulted the nine- The Self ’s changed the wa- moved it to protect it from caused them to earn that prized today than ever. teenth-century shed and ter access to a sheltered cite Pop transients. name (Witches) on more Gilford’s Thompson- outhouse into the future pro- opposite Pop Island and Barely a quarter of an than one occasion! Ames Historical Society viding light and some heat. build a boathouse there. Pri- acre, this little island once Witches welcomes comments on, or to telephone service had a house on it old enough What is now a rocky shoal It is hard to conceive that or suggestions for, articles. Duds (Crescent) which arrived in the 1950s to contain a 1893 Saturday was once a proper island. once upon a time lakefront You can e-mail us at All I found about this is- the family’s means of sig- Evening Post! The house Samuel Abbott sold this is- towns did not bother to lay [email protected] land is that it is small and naling trouble was to hang a formed two rectangles. It land in 1812 to Josiah claim to offshore bits of ter- and visit gilfordhistoricalso- unoccupied. sheet on the boat house.An had a bench and table built Sawyer. In 1830 it was pur- ritory. Gilford’s islands have ciety.org. Interview with Jean & For- around a tree that pierced Fish rest Toats, August 17, 1993 is the porch. In the floor of the Edgar Self purchased available (for reading only) kitchen was a trap door lead- this island in 1935 and start- at Thompson Ames Histori- ing to a deep stone cellar. ABOUT OUR ed building a cottage three cal Society and gives some The kitchen also had a cast PRODUCT: years later.It is thought that personal family history and iron stove. some vegetable farming had experiences. Jean is the Environmentally Friendly taken place on this island. daughter of Edgar Self. • MICROBLASTING water based foam An old fishing shack had • FAST EFFICIENT SAFE ROCK REMOVAL • HOUSE JACKING SPECIALIST been on the island when Mr. Kinneho Saves 40% to 50% of heating Houses torn down or moved Self acquired it. The name The information record- Sitework - Land Clearing - Sand & Gravel and cooling cost over fiberglass of the island had previously ed in the 1953 book “The Roofing & Remodeling SPFA Trained & Certified • Insured Styrofoam Block Poured Foundations been Parker Island after the Gunstock Parish” by Adair Increases Structural Strength Caswell Construction 1898 owners. The Self fami- D. Mullligan states the fol- We do it all! 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The Boys soccer team in Gilford on September 20 to brought home a win against a rush of games, spirit walls Belmont 2-0 with goals by and hall of fame inductions. Christian Bua and Stefan De- “It’s a beautiful day and I fregger. This brings their to- will take full credit for it,” tal 5-2 for the season. joked GHS principal Ken “It was a really good Wiswell. game,” said soccer coach Each class at Gilford deco- David Pinkham. “They real- rated a wall in the gymnasi- ly played their hearts out.” um to reflect school spirit The day was clear and and the winner had their bright for all the games and nominee for King and Queen parents, friends and other crowned at the Homecoming family members came out to Dance that was on Friday. support Gilford on the big This year the theme was day. Coaches from other cities around the world and teams were in attendance at the sophomore class won the other games throughout with their “Paris” themed the day. School administra- wall. Their nominees Albert tors attended the games Doyle and Martha Hemple and cheered on the Golden reigned over the Homecom- eagles. PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE ing dance. The homecoming In the evening the school Members of the Gilford Golden Eagles take a breather while waiting for a referee call at the Homecoming day game on Saturday. tradition allows the student held an induction ceremony body to come together and into the school Hall of Fame. show school spirit by This honor is for past ath- cheering at the beginning of letes of Gilford who showed a new year. extraordinary talent and On Saturday there were ability. This year there were athletic games all day and in- five past athletes inducted: to the evening. The football Michael Winn, who played team was not able to get soccer for Gilford in 2003. enough ground on the Win- Samantha Annis, Class of nisquam Bears to win the 2000, Vanessa LaVallee, Class game, but the Bears were on- of 2003. The final two in- ly able to score one touch- ductees are Dave Stevens, a down on the Golden Eagles. Gilford track and field coach Making the team 1-1 for the from 1990 to 2008, and Gary season so far. The girls’ vol- Shannon. Shannon coached leyball team won their game track and field from 1983 to PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE Austin Athanas, quarterback, looks for an opening at the Homecoming against Hanover 3-0, bring- 2008. Both Shannon and Day game between Gilford and Winnisquam. ing their season record to 5- Stevens are recently retired. 1. The girls’ soccer team won

PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE Gilford and Winnisquam coaches shake hands after the Homecoming Gilford football head coach Mike Dubois checks out the field during the game on Saturday, which Winnisquam won 6-0. Golden Eagles’ Homecoming Day game. PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE Coach Mike Dubois gives the Gilford football team a pep talk after their loss to Winnisquam on Saturday. FORUM FEST SCHOOL FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 ing.” The plan could include dus of students prior to the ef- “MistyBlue” after his boat’s apprenticeships, performing fective date of the law, the name. Though he pays credits. groups, private instruction, principals of Belmont, Gil- attention to general discus- “We just started with PLA- and community service as al- ford, Winnisquam, and Inter- sion, Joyce said he mostly TO this year, and its going re- ternatives to attending regu- Lakes High Schools all said gravitates towards discus- al well,” Holden said. lar high school classes. that their rates have held sion on boating, getting and Another recent develop- Wiswell said that whatever steady. giving advice as a member of ment among area high path of learning a student Principals have also said the Coast Guard Auxiliary. schools, per the specifica- takes, he or she must demon- that they continue to try to Conversation at the fest it- tions of the new dropout law, strate a skill level equal to that convince students who have self was far less contentious is the “alternative learning demanded in the classroom. dropped out to come back. than the boat speed limit is- plan.” “The rules allow us to be as At Winnisquam, said Prin- sue, with many guessing at Under RSA 193:1, an alter- flexible as we can without sac- cipal Kim Saunders, “we go each other’s identity. Bill native learning plan includes rificing the standards,” he door-to-door, literally,” to try Gassman of Moultonboro, “age-appropriate academic said. “Eventually, it comes to convince students who aka “Lake Geezer,” set up PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT rigor and the flexibility to in- down to a certified teacher have left school to finish their two Web cameras so that peo- Bill Gassman, “Lake Geezer,” sets up a Web camera on the Forum Fest crowd. corporate the pupil’s inter- saying that yes, this student educations. ple unable to attend the fo- ests and manner of learn- has earned the credit.” “Every dropout is unique rum could be with their fo- ple she’d never met in per- New Hampshire wildlife, or Though some speculated and dynamic, and every rea- rum friends in spirit. son, and knew mostly by a red, white, and blue quilt that the change in the dropout son (for dropping out) is very Krista Agiropolis of Al- their Web handle. In order to made by “QuiltLady.” In all, age may lead to a large exo- individual,” she said. ton, aka “Argie’s Wife” or- cut down on confusion, she the raffle raised over $700, ganized the event and encouraged people in atten- which was donated to the potluck lunch at the Loon dance to wear name tags Loon Protection Committee, Center in Moultonboro, with their handles and real at whose center the festival helped by several others on names. was held. the forum. She noted that The fest also featured a In a sentimentally sweet many people that she spoke raffle with donated items, gesture, Love Bites Pastry with on the forum were peo- like framed photographs of Shop brought a cake to the festival, in the shape of a computer monitor, key- board, and mouse. On the cake’s “screen” was the forum’s logo and a thanks for “13 great years.” “I’m proud of it,” said Zimmer. “It’s my little contribution to the Lakes Re- gion. We raise a little money for the site (upkeep), not much, but it’s my hobby and contribution. The one thing everyone has in common is that they love Lake Win- nipesaukee and care about the area. They get passion- ate about issues.” To read or take part in discussion on the Lake Win- nipesaukee Forums, visit http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/index.php. SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Hutchison recognized by state Poet Laureate BY DANIELLE DELISLE that contains about 40 of his teenagers and the issues that [email protected] poems that was released in come with high school and When he’s not teaching 2003. In 2001 the New England adolescence. He said observ- students at Gilford High Association of English ing how students act adds re- School how to write well, named him Poet of the Year. alism to the stories. Scott Hutchison writes his “Being recognized is very Hutchison was the state di- own poetry, some of which nice,” said Hutchison, “but rector for the New Hampshire was honored recently by the you have to keep writing. You Young Writers Conference for Poet Laureate of New Hamp- cannot sit on your laurels.” 12 years, and that’s when he shire. Aside from his own writ- met current NH Poet Laure- Originally from Virginia, ing Hutchison said he loves ate Patricia Fargnoli, who he started writing poetry in teaching and helping stu- spoke at one of the confer- high school and then went on dents to reach their potential ences. to college, where he really got and sharing poetry with As part of her duties as Po- serious about writing. them. He said that reading poet Laureate Fargnoli is show- Hutchison received his MA etry lets the reader see how casing a different New Hamp- from Middlebury College and other people see the world. As shire poet bi-weekly on her then his Master of Fine Arts an expression of emotion, Web site. This is an invitation degree from Vermont Col- they allow him to express his only showcase and she has in- lege. He taught in Virginia for thoughts in an artistic way. vited Hutchison to partici- five years and then moved to He said when he first started pate. He got to choose the po- Gilford. He is now in his 21st writing poetry he feel in love em that will be displayed and year at GHS. with it and it has been part of chose a poem entitled “Fish- Hutchison describes him- him ever since. erville,” which was actually a self as a narrative poet. His “I love teaching,” Hutchi- real bob house village that poetry is included in a recent son said. "It’s something that some fishermen got incorpo- book entitled “The 2008 Poet’s fills me up with energy every- rated into a town. Guide to New Hampshire” day. Helping students move “I wanted to do that one be- where the poetry is inspired forward in their lives is a very cause it is very New Hamp- by the different towns in New rewarding experience. They shire based,’ said Hutchison. Hampshire. make me laugh a lot and are The poem “Fisherville” The poems from Hutchi- sometimes the inspiration for will be displayed on Fargno- son were inspired by Gilford my work.” li’s Webs site around Oct. 15 and Meredith. Hutchison has He has recently started and will be on display for two also authored a book of poet- writing short stories and said weeks. ry entitled “Reigning It In” that most of them are about Independence trust company offers estate-planning seminar LAKES REGION — Inde- more. Questions and interac- Seating is limited. 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Perhaps he likes, what he wants to do, with other kids so that I don’t the fact that Ben so often Last year at this time I was he would have been with the because he’s not a baby any- and how he wants to do it. It’s have to do it, but hopefully wants my undivided atten- writing my second-ever col- chaos that comes with a cou- more – after all, babies aren’t become so easy to imagine he’ll still want me around for tion – even when I’m trying umn, lamenting the fiercely ple of friends, their parents, all that different from one an- him five years from now, other,less cool activities, like to make dinner while hold- competitive task of throwing and extended family. He’s a other,in that they spend most playing with friends and not reading or making cookies. ing Eisley, and he insists on the biggest and best kids’ low-key kind of kid, so it of their days eating or sleep- wanting a whole lot to do In any case, he’ll surely come throwing an inflatable ball at birthday party,with the goal worked for him. And it ing. Ben is his own little per- with me. to me when he’s hungry or me, knowing that at some being to outdo, or at least worked for me, which is im- son, starting to separate him- Of course, I’ll probably be wants help with his home- point I’ll have to catch it and keep up with, the Joneses. portant, because if I’m self from me and form his thrilled that he’s busy work. throw it back. That was when Ben turned 2. stressed out, everyone This year, I didn’t care around me knows it. about the Joneses. Brandyn Party aside, the hardest and I agreed months ago that thing this year is coping with since Ben’s birthday oc- the fact that Ben is 3. Two curred so soon after I went wasn’t such a big deal – he back to work, it would make was just starting to talk up a life a lot easier to stick to a storm, and that period of small family party. At first I growth was fun to watch. But thought I was cutting myself in the past year he has grown a bit too much slack, but up so much it’s scary.At 3, he somewhere in the whirlwind seems so big, like an actual that has been my life for the boy, and I see the next 15 past few weeks, I stopped and years flying by at turbo thanked God that I had speed. enough foresight to know According to my own non- hosting a big party would scientific research, the num- have ended in disaster. ber one thing experienced As it was, five days before parents say to new parents Ben’s birthday,Brandyn and is, “Enjoy this time – it goes I realized that we needed to by so fast.” It’s cliché, but like buy some presents and, most clichés, it was born out worse, that we literally had of truth. I’ve started hearing no time to do it without Ben it again because of Eisley, being there. Luckily,he’s eas- and the words hit so much ily distracted, so we were closer to home this time. I able to throw a couple of want to bask in her baby board games and a compli- cuteness, her gurgles and PHOTO BY JOAN COBURN cated-looking Matchbox cars smiles; she’s the last one "Beans and Greens" Intervale Road, Gilford race track into the cart and we’re planning to have, and pile boxes of diapers and it’s going to be a long time be- wipes on top without him fore I have grandkids to spoil. Local photographers sought for calendar contest ever noticing. With Ben I took for granted The Friends of the Gilford “I’m always impressed nity Band playing in the sion forms are available on This year, I realized it was the fact that we were Public Library is pleased to with the scope and quality of gazebo, a triathlete complet- the library’s website at silly to feel guilty about not planning to have two chil- announce the “Scenes of Gil- the photographs we receive,” ing the Timberman at Ella- www.gilfordlibrary.org or by having a big blowout. Ben got dren, so his infancy, while ford” 2009 calendar contest. stated Betty Tidd, assistant coya State Park and the Gil- visiting the library on Potter what he wanted most – novel and exciting, was easi- Now in its seventh year, the librarian, “and each year the ford High School Band play- Hill Road. Submissions can grandparents and cake. He er to let go of. contest has been gaining in contest draws more photog- ing in the Memorial Day pa- be dropped off at the Gilford popularity with local pho- raphers.” rade. Public Library no later than tographers, both amateur Winning photos from pre- “Last year we were the close of business on and professional, ever since vious years have included a thrilled with the number of Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. the first edition was pub- wide range of subject matter photos submitted to the con- Please note that the deadline lished in 2003. in all seasons of the year test,”recalled Tidd, “and this to submit entries has been Open to area photogra- from the Gilford Village year we look forward to re- extended. phers of all ages and experi- Store on a warm spring day ceiving many more remark- Photographers who sub- ence, the Friends are seek- to the sun setting over Salt- able images.” mit winning photos will re- ing photographs that high- marsh Pond on a wintry With 150 photographs to ceive one free calendar and light the community spirit, evening. A few Gilford tradi- choose from last year, the will be entered into the historical sites and natural tions have also been cap- judges had a difficult time Grand Prize Drawing for a beauty of the town of Gil- tured by photographers in- narrowing down their final framed copy of their chosen ford. cluding the Gilford Commu- choices. This year they are photograph from Brock going to get some help! All Roberts Framing of Laconia. photos will be displayed in Would you like to pur- the meeting room on the low- chase a calendar? Calendars er level of the new library will be on sale by early De- building. Library patrons cember and can be pur- will have an opportunity to chased on-line by visiting the vote for their favorite images library’s website or by stop- and the submissions with ping at the library. All pro- the most votes will be used to ceeds will benefit the create the 2009 Scenes of Gil- Friends of the Gilford Public ford calendar. Library. Interested in submitting a If you have any questions photograph? Photographers regarding the contest, please can submit up to six original contact Betty Tidd, Assistant photographs (8X10) together Librarian, telephone 524- with a submission form. 6042 or email: gilfordli- Contest rules and submis- [email protected].

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83 ROLLING WOOD DRIVE WOLFEBORO, NH 603.569.8485 WWW.SUGARHILLRC.COM A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER Regional SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Big crowd comes out for the CoRe Fall Festival SARAH SCHMIDT [email protected] MEREDITH — The re- wards of a drug-free lifestyle and the potential hazards of substance abuse were vividly demonstrated to a crowd of over 300 students during the Belknap County Community Re- sponse Fall Festival last weekend. “It’s just been great,” said Jena Vincent of Belknap County CoRe. “We’re here with the Inter-Lakes football game, and it’s a great way to start the year, a positive message for youth.” The lessons were both light and serious, as older students taught the younger students to fill their lives with more constructive activities. Kids raced through obstacle courses, competed against each other in DanceDance Revolution, jumped in the bouncy house, and competed against themselves on the climbing wall. Moultonboro Police Offi- cer Stephen Kessler show- cased the talents of K-9 unit ‘Rony’, demonstrating how Rony could take down a sus- pect, and detect hidden drugs. Using a bag of marijuana as an example, Kessler had a member of the audience hide the bag. Rony went straight to work, nose to the ground, easily pick- ing up on the scent. “Marijuana is the easiest drug to find, it’s a very pun- PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT gent smell,” said Kessler. PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT Moultonboro Police Officer Stephen Kessler demonstrates K-9 unit Rony’s ability to detect “The least amount of drug Dylan Bennett attempts to walk the line while wearing ‘Fatal Vision’ goggles. drugs.

that dogs have picked up on gles designed to demon- pervising). Despite the seri- was in finding one seed of strate how being over the le- ousness of the lesson that of- marijuana in a car,from out- gal limits for alcohol could ficers were trying to impart, side the car.He‘ll get excited, affect them while walking - as students plowed into and his bark changes, like a or driving. cones with the cart or person‘s voice changes.” With varying degrees of flailed, trying to keep their After learning how illegal success, students tried to balance, those waiting in substances could be detect- walk a straight line while line couldn’t help but laugh. ed, students ran over to the wearing the glasses, or drive “It was just weird,” said ‘Fatal Vision’ demonstra- between traffic cones with a Dylan Bennett, 13, a student tion. Students donned gog- golf cart (and an officer su- at Inter-Lakes, after trying to walk a straight line while wearing the goggles without success. “You walk back, and you look down, and it looks like the line’s curving. You take off the glasses, and you’re way off the line.” More serious (and more stomach-churning), the roll- over simulator garnered a lot of comments and stares from festival-goers. The body of a car was suspend- ed and kept in a perpetual roll in midair. Stuffed man- nequins inside the car turned and fell with the car, some falling out of the open windows. “We’re looking at the impact of wearing a seatbelt.” said Lt. Mark Bodanza of the NH Police Standards and Training at the Police Academy. “You stay where you’re positioned if you’re belted in properly.If not, you can hit others in the vehicle, or fall out and be crushed. A lot of people look at it - one lady who is in the insurance business said she dealt things like this, but never saw it. For the young people, their eyes are opened.” Helping to run the fair, cook the food, and set a good example for their younger classmates, older students helped the CoRe organiza- tion keep the event going. Many student members wore T-shirts bearing the CoRe phrase, “Above the In- fluence.” “I’m helping face paint, and trying to run the events for the little kids,” said Chapin Evans, a 16-year-old Inter-Lakes sophomore. “(To stay above the influ- ence) I do fun things like this.” The festival was later fol- lowed by a free dance for high school students that night. B THE GILFORD STEAMER SPORTS SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Camaraderie the greatest strength of boys’ soccer team

BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected]

The Gilford Boys Soccer team is in agreement that they work hard, but when it comes right down to the wire it is their strong friendship that keeps the team winning. “They are very skillful,” said Coach David Pinkham. “They also have an ability to get along with each other. They respect each other.” Part of this is the traditional team feed, where the team goes over to one player’s house to enjoy dinner with their teammates the night before a game. Pinkham said that the tradition is a good team building activity. The players on the team say that their teammates are also their friends. Ben Be- langer, senior said that the team does everything together during the season. Prac- tices are everyday and adding on games your teammates become the only people you see outside of your family after school. The other elements to a winning PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE team are the coaches and the Michael Winn, an alumnus who played for the Gilford soccer team, prac- assistants who instill the PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE tices with the current team the day before the homecoming game. Andrew Kwist throws the ball back into play at a recent boys’ soccer practice. skills needed onto their players. “In order for you to be an effective player you have to keep pushing yourself,” said Pinkham. “You can’t be satisfied with where you are.” Spencer Klubben, senior, said that the rhythm of the sport is what attracted him to playing soccer. For Be- langer it is the intensity of the sport and the fact that there is never a pause in the action. When the team cannot play outside they play in- doors and practice drills. Most of the team members play other sports when soccer isn’t in session to keep in shape. “Every practice we have is about getting ready for the PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE next game,” said Klubben. Christian Bua, junior, goes for a kick at a recent Gilford boys’ soccer “the coaches are phenome- Klubben said that they have team on the field. He added tices to help the team and practice. nal and really know what really buckled down and fo- that this year the team was give them the benefit of his they are doing.” cused the past few games and the tightest team he had ever playing experience. The team had a rough it has paid off. Senior Matt played with. The big homecoming start at the beginning of the Canole said that a player To help the team come to- game on September 20 season but Pinkham said can’t let the losses affect their gether a former player who proved that, at least this time, that in the past few games the game. The player has to go was inducted into the Hall of Gilford was the best team on team has really come togeth- out onto the field every time Fame on homecoming day, the field. The Gilford boys er and started to get wins. thinking they are the best showed up at Gilford prac- played Belmont and beat them 2-0. Pinkham said they had some really great goals and they really hustled to get Golden Eagles soar over Souhegan the win. Six minutes into the Gilford was fired up for Bristol Whitcher served for three Bristol Whitcher game sophomore Stefan De- their homecoming match 11 straight points. In game served for 8 points in a row fregger scored the first goal against Souhegan Saturday two Gilford jumped out to a 7- with 4 aces. The third game and then at 30:20 junior and won in three games 25-9, 0 lead when Megan Korber offense was led by Megan Ko- Christian Bua scored the sec- 25-11, 25-18. served 6 straight points. Lind- rber with 5 kills and Tina ond goal. The first game was the sey Carr and Samantha Wat- O'Brien with 3 kills. Jennah “Everyone played their Lindsey Carr show as she terson had 4 kills apiece to Stone served an ace for match hearts out,” said Pinkham. pounded down 6 kills and claim game two. In game point. Gilford is now 6-1. Gilford Parks and Recreation News BY HERB GREENE Family Fall ford Middle School Gymna- and child’s play group for DIRECTOR Hiking Program sium. This program begins children ages infant – Pre The Gilford Parks and on Sept. 16 and runs through Kindergarten. This program Adult Fall Recreation Department is the spring. There is a $1 fee will run every Tuesday and Hiking Program sponsoring three fun hikes per participant, per evening. Friday from 10 a.m. –noon in The Gilford Parks and for the whole family No pre registration is re- the Gilford Community Recreation Department is (parental supervision required. Church Amy’s Room. This sponsoring six “get out of quired) on Saturdays this weekly event is an opportu- the house” hikes for any fall. The hikes are scheduled Adult Flag Football nity for children to learn to adults looking for fresh air, for Sept. 13 at Piper Moun- The Gilford Parks and socialize and interact and for fun and exercise on Thurs- tain in Gilford, Oct. 4 at Lock- Recreation Department is Mom and Dad to meet and re- days this fall. The scheduled es Hill in Gilford and Oct. 18 sponsoring a pick-up flag ceive support from fellow hikes are Sept. 11 at White- at Belknap Mountain in Gil- football program for adults parents, make lifelong face in Gilford, Sept. 25 at ford. Participants will gath- ages 18 and up, to be held on friendships, and most im- Piper Mountain in Gilford, er each morning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday afternoons from portantly,have fun with your Oct. 2 at Mt. Major in Alton, in the Gilford Town Hall Lob- noon to 2 p.m. at the Gilford kids! This program is offered Oct. 10 at Mt. Rowe in Gil- by before departing for the Village Field. This is a free at no charge; however par- ford, Oct. 16 at Straightback hike. All interested partici- introductory program ticipants are encouraged to Mountain in Gilford and Oct. pants must RSVP at least one which will run for three bring some of their favorite 23 at Belknap Mountain and day in advance to each trip. weeks from Sept. 21 – Oct. 5. toys and books to share with Gunstock in Gilford. Partici- Participants can register the the rest of the group. All par- pants will gather each morn- Coed Adult Volleyball day of the activity at the ticipants should try to RSVP ing at 8:30 a.m. in the Gilford The Gilford Parks and field. at least one day before their Town Hall Lobby before de- Recreation Department is first day of participation. parting for the hike. All in- sponsoring a pick-up co-ed Mommy and Me (and For more information or to PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE terested participants must volleyball program for Daddy Too) Playgroup RSVP to any of these activi- Assistant Coach Tyler Davis (holding the ball) discusses strategy with the RSVP at least one day in ad- adults ages 18 and up, to be The Gilford Parks and ties, please call the Parks and Gilford boys soccer team. They are from left to right - Ben Belanger, Asst vance to each trip. held every Tuesday evening Recreation Department is Recreation Department at Coach Tyler Davis, Nick Gagliardi, Hall of Fame inductee Michael Winn, from 7– 9:30 p.m. in the Gil- sponsoring a parent’s social 527-4722. Patrick Donohue, Ian Rice and Mack Billin. B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! 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To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Just For Fun THE GILFORD STEAMER B5 B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER North Country Notebook SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Column on cougars gets quite a response Over the years I’ve writ- ten about cougars (mountain North Country Notebook lions) in this space and else- where, a subject that’s always ture to Steve Heath, the store sure to get many interesting owner.He agreed that the an- responses. Ergo, read on: imal was a Mountain Lion. “We just read a short arti- He told her to go back up and cle of yours about Eastern grab the carcass before it Cougars in the Conway Dai- vanished. She returned to ly Sun. I want to add our pick it up and found someone sighting to your collection. had beat her to it. It was gone. On September 1, 2007, my I don’t know if Fish & wife and I were traveling Game picked it up or some- north through Evans Notch one else did. Hopefully this and just north of the notch, a carcass will reappear in the cougar crossed the road in right hands to be analyzed. If front of us. There was no you are aware of this story question to either of us what hopefully you have more info we had seen. The cat was than I gave you. If not, I large, tawny, running low to thought you would have the ground, had a long tail, John Harrigan some good leads with my in- and nose to tail was about the nately, she was looking out fo if you so wish. length of half the width of the passenger window and Thank you, Duane Cross.” the road. A short way down never saw it. (Note to readers: I’ve gone the road, we saw a national Although I carry a camera to considerable lengths to forest service truck, driven with me at all times, even the check this one out. Steve, at by a woman in uniform. We two cars ahead me didn't the Franconia Village Store, stopped to report the sight- have time to put on their said it sure looked like a ing, but she did not seem par- brakes before it was gone. A mountain lion to him. Local ticularly interested. I left my picture would have been im- road crew members had no name and address and no one possible. That is one reason knowledge of anyone pick- contacted us. why no one has been able to ing such an animal up, and Regards, Dwight Conant, photograph them. local conservation officer COURTESY PHOTO North Conway, NH and Or- Now my husband will Sam Sprague said highway If it looks like a cougar, and walks like a cougar - and as for that tail, is it all about attitude? mond Beach, FL” have to stop teasing me, at crews are always conscien- sighting we encountered late then "that's a really big lynx", there was a cub, mom wasn't And: least about the cougar I saw! tious about notifying him on Sunday afternoon while I then "impossible, look at that far away. “Thank you so much for Keep up the good work, dead wildlife, and he had was roller skiing and Candy long tail." Before it disap- We stopped at the next your story that appeared in Wendy Holmes, Center Con- heard nothing but was eager was biking in Chatham, NH. peared into the thick forest, I house about a half mile this week's MountainEar! way, NH.” to check it out. Bode’s sister There is only one road in this knew it was a cougar,but had down the road to share our I saw a cougar earlier this And: told me she’d take her cell tiny rural town nestled be- a hard time believing I really experience. The owner as- summer on my way to work “Tuesday morning Kyla phone to a professional pho- tween the White Mountains saw it. But Candy saw it too. sured us that other locals and no one believed me! Miller of Franconia (Bode to shop to get her images and the Maine border. Good thing, she never would had seen cougars over recent I was on Route 302 in Red- Miller’s sister) was traveling downloaded and into a for- We were quietly coasting have believed me this time. years. stone heading towards North north on I-93 when she came mat that could be repro- down a gentle grade as a We stopped, looked for Candy & I have seen lots of Conway at about 8 am and the upon a unusual looking road duced. My hope is that the cougar (mountain lion, tracks on the roadside, heard wildlife in our travels ... animal crossed the road just kill just before the Twin Mt. images will get to Will Staats puma, panther) began to a rustling noise in the woods muskox, grizzly, wolves, arc- ahead of me. It was coming exit. She stopped and at Fish and Game’s northern calmly slink across the road, from where it came, and sus- tic fox, caribou, etc. ... and all from the Pine Hill area to- checked it out. She found her- district office and eventually only 100-120 feet before us. As pected there may have been a in the wild. Although not wards the retention pond be- self looking at what ap- to Steve Weber and others at he/she approached the cen- cub or two separated from wilderness, by any means, hind Wal-Mart. It was a clear peared to be a half grown headquarters in Concord. - ter of the road and noticed mom. I wanted to follow in this was definitely a sight we day and although it was mov- cougar dead from road kill J.D.H.) us, the walk quickly turned pursuit of tracks, then pho- will cherish for the rest of ing very fast, I know what I injuries. She took out her cell And: into a bound and away it tograph as proof this sight- our lives.” saw, the tail in the air stands phone and took a photo of it “Hi skiers, bikers, friends, went. My initial thoughts ing was for real, but the fear And finally: out in mind even now. My 19- and then drove down to the etc.: were ... "big bobcat", then factor was strong enough to “Hi John, year-old daughter was in the Franconia Village store. She Candy and I just have to "way too big, must be a lynx", scrap that idea. Besides if Saw your article today. I car with me and, unfortu- went in and showed her pic- share with you a wildlife had a visit from this guy a few weeks ago. Photo quality is poor due to injured (mine) left arm, couldn't steady my camera well. I live in Wolfeboro high on a hill in the woods. I was impressed by his size which I guesstimate to be 50-60lbs. He has a short tail, I'm guessing 8"-10" but not "bobbed.” Is it possible this is a young cougar, before his tail is fully grown? I watched him for 2 minutes (pics were from inside), went outside and we had a "stare-down" from 20' away for about a minute. What's your guess?- R.G.” Well, readers, here’s More than 40% of back and R.G.’s Mystery Animal im- neck injuries are a result of a motor vehicle accident. age. The tail may looked “bobbed” because of per- Even “fender benders” can cause spective, but it might be that severe pain and injury. it looks that way because it’s DR. RAYMOND P. TROTTIER held out behind the animal. has over 40 years of experience treat- This animal in no way re- ing these types of injuries. sembles a bobcat, lynx, fish- Call 528-6200 er or any other creature I’ve ever seen or heard of in Freedom From Pain We will give you positive answers and relief from your pain. northern New England - except, of course, for a cougar. CHIROPRACTIC What do you think? HEALTH SERVICES John Harrigan’s address: 171 DW Highway, Rt. 3, Unit #10, Belmont Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. Between Major Brands & Home Beautiful in the large yellow building 03576. E-mail: hooligan@ “The Landing at Belmont” ncia.net