New Miss Lake Region, Outstanding Teen Crowned

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Erin Plummer Erin Plummer Miss Lakes Region 2018, Sarah White, (Right) Carolynn Bascom is crowned Miss receives her crown from last year's Miss Lakes Region’s Outstanding Teen 2018 by Lakes Region Elizabeth Henry and last year's last year’s Miss Lakes Region’s Outstanding Miss Lakes Region's Outstanding Teen, Sophia Teen Sophia Joyal and last year’s Miss Lakes Joyal. Region Elizabeth Henry. New Miss Lake Region, Outstanding Teen crowned

BY ERIN PLUMMER at the Gilford Youth Cen- directors Wayne and and Onstage Question. Mental Illness Aware- Bascom said. “I feel like [email protected] ter on Saturday night for Debbie Sevin. The Miss contestants ness,” a topic close to her. my hard work has defi- Young women dis- the competitions, which Megan Soucy, Emily competed in Lifestyle White said she has dealt nitely paid off.” played their talents, are part of the Miss Vadeboncoeur, Phyl- and Fitness in Swimwear with anxiety and depres- Bascom is from Man- poise, style, and connec- America Program. This lis Mazzaglia, Ashley and the Teen competitors sion since childhood. chester and attends tions to important issues year marked the 20th Marsh, Lauren Fohlin, took part in Lifestyle and “I decided it was time Manchester West High during the Miss Lakes anniversary of the Miss Emma Bogardus, Kayla Fitness in Sportswear. for standing up for my- School. Her platform is Region and Miss Lakes Lakes Region program, Warren, Kaitlin Soucy, After the competi- self and others,” White “Empowering Girls To- Region's Outstanding and Miss Lakes Regions MacKenzie Herlihy, Sar- tion, Sarah White was said. day for a Stronger To- Teen competitions. past and present and ah White, Kaley Missert, crowned Miss Lakes Re- Kaitlin Soucy was the morrow.” Bascom said Contestants from many others were there Shawna Gile, and Gabri- gion. first runner up and Kaley she had many mentors across the state gathered to celebrate along with ella Trombley competed “I'm very excited for Missert was the second growing up, encouraging for the title of Miss Lakes a year with Wayne and runner up. Kayla Warren her to reach out to girls Region. Kirsten Born- Debbie and having a year was both third runner up as well. kessel, Grace Henry, filled with some fun mo- and won the Miss Lakes “I'd like to teach them Selectmen, businesses Kayleigh MacFarland, ments,” White said after Region People's Choice to be bold people, strong, Carolynn Bascom, and the competition. Award. put themselves out to discuss Weirs Cassandra Sousa vied for White is from Hook- Carolynn Bascom was there...and be their best the title of Miss Lakes Re- sett, and attends and awarded the title of Miss all the time,” Bascom gion's Outstanding Teen. attends Franklin Pierce Lakes Region's Outstand- said. Road parking issues Contestants competed University. Her platform ing Teen. Grace Henry was the in Talent, Evening Wear, is “Let's Talk About It: “I'm very excited,” SEE MISS LAKES REGION PAGE A12 BY ERIN PLUMMER selectmen's meeting [email protected] Mark Larivier of Yacht Possible further Club Vista asked the Gilford Historical Society appreciates its many volunteers parking restrictions on board to send a letter Weirs Road will be dis- to the Department of The Gilford Histor- cussed at an upcoming Transportation advo- ical Society recently selectmen's meeting cating for No Parking honored Dan Carter after a report that one signs in front of Yacht with a certificate of more business indicat- Club Vista and two oth- appreciation. For the ed support for such a er properties. This was past three years, he measure. brought on by safety has donated his time During the July 12 SEE PARKING PAGE A13 to sing and play his Comedic magician draws a big crowd at the Gilford Library

BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Big laughs and wondrous tricks from Bob Riordan's World of Wonder drew a big crowd to the Gilford Public Library. People of all ages Courtesy packed the library's The Gilford Historical Society recently honored Dan Carter with a certificate of appreciation. For program room on the past three years, he has donated his time to sing and play his keyboard to entertain those Thursday night to who come to the Gilford Farmers’ Market at the 1838 Rowe House on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon, June through September. see Riordan's comedy magic show, which keyboard to entertain to himself as a “sing- ences throughout New has traveled across the Erin Plummer those who come to the er-songwriter” who Hampshire as well as state for the Summer Magician Bob Riordan works with eight-year-old Alissa Gilford Farmers’ Mar- is most happy when in the Poconos, the Reading Program en- O'Brien during his show at the Gilford Public Library. ket at the 1838 Rowe he is performing his Catskill, Cape Cod and couraging kids to read. he was inspired to do at seven-years-old. He House on Saturday original compositions, Virginia Beach. We The Derry-based Ri- magic after watching went to the library and mornings from 9 a.m. although he also per- are fortunate to have ordan told the audience a magic show on TV SEE MAGIC PAGE A12 – noon, June through forms pop classics. He Dan Carter volunteer September. He refers has played for audi- SEE VOLUNTEERS PAGE A13 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MARK THOMAS computers and other er. Others wanted to berry Pi (a tiny and in- Conversational group. We'll provide Library Correspondent tech. The teens are design games or learn expensive computer) French, 3:30-4:30 p.m. toys, art materials, “I have an idea.” brimming with ideas how to code, so we to play retro games us- Along the Way, 6-7 stories, and more. I get so excited hear- about things to make, showed them a few re- ing the Retropie soft- p.m. Ages 0 - 5, no sign up ing that phrase in the but many of them don’t sources for video game ware. Maybe you've seen necessary. teen room. know how to begin, or development. It was a busy week, pictures, or heard Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 “Hey, Mark, I have they aren’t aware of all We worked on a few to be sure, but the stories from people p.m. an idea. I want to make of the resources avail- group projects in be- teens left with more who've walked the Conversational Ger- a pendulum to hold the able for their projects. tween their individual ideas then they came Camino de Santiago man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. camera!” So, when you show projects. The science with. Most important- or Way of St. James, “I’m going to make a them new resources crew of the Nautilus, ly, I hope that they the pilgrimage route Monday, Aug. 7 video slideshow show- like Sculptris, a free a ship with two re- realize that the ideas to the shrine of St. Fiber Friends, 10 ing off the best things and easy to use digi- mote submersible ve- they have are not so James. Betty and Jim a.m.-12:15 p.m. about California.” tal sculpting program, hicles that is mapping far out of reach with Tidd recently under- Mahjong, 12:30-3 “Can you show me they take to it like a the ocean floor off the the technologies avail- took the last 100km of p.m. how to make custom fantasy fan does Harry coast of California, able to them. the French Way, and games in Roblox?” Potter. was kind enough to 85 km from Santiago to Tuesday, Aug. 8 “Let’s work togeth- Some teens wanted do a live interaction Classes & Finisterre, or "the end Drop-in Beading, 10 er and make a movie to write original sto- with the students on- Special Events of the world". They a.m.-2 p.m. about going to the Li- ries or fan fiction, so line right in the teen Aug. 3 to Aug. 9 will have pictures and Drop by the Chil- brary!” they were given paper, room. The teens asked stories to share and it dren's Room between We hosted a Teen pencils, a computer, questions about their Thursday, Aug. 3 is sure to be an enter- 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to Maker Camp a couple and plenty of resourc- favorite discoveries, Summer Reading taining evening!. make a piece of beaded of weeks ago, and a es about fan fiction sea live, and what it's Finale, 2-4 p.m. at Gil- jewelry! teen said each of those sharing, blogging, and like to live on a ship. I ford Public Beach Friday, Aug. 4 Beginner Line Danc- lines at some point. other critical media. was so grateful to the It’s time for the a Social Bridge, 10:30 ing Lessons, 10:30-11:30 Through school, their A few teens wanted to crew of the Nautilus party! Join us at the a.m.–12:30 p.m. a.m. own devices, and mod- make videos, so they for sharing their work Gilford Public Beach Build a Better Bonnie Deutch will ern pop-culture, most were offered camer- and for being an infor a celebration. We'll World Playground, be teaching Beginner of the teens are ex- as, a microphone, and spiration to these mo- build a giant sand cas- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Line Dancing in a pri- ceedingly capable with Windows Movie Mak- tivated teens. We also tle, listen to music, Join us for this vate setting. Small programmed a Rasp- and eat watermelon. weekly drop-in play- SEE LIBRARY PAGE A13 Gilford Public Library GILFORD POLICE LOG Top Ten Requests l The Gilford Police have been withheld. toxicated. Sarah R. Swett, age 1. “Camino Island” by John Grisham Department responded Talia A. Conway, A juvenile, age 17, 29, of Laconia was ar- 2. “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand to 253 calls for service age 30, of Gilford was was arrested on July rested on July 29 for 3. “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck and made the following arrested on July 25 for 26 for the Manufacture Criminal Trespassing. 4. “Murder Games” by James Patterson arrests during the week Driving After Revo- and/or Possession of a Christopher Guz- 5. “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly of July 24-31. Please cation or Suspension False ID. man Rosado, age 26, of 6. “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly note that the names of (Subsequent). Katherine A. Gag- Meredith was arrested 7. “Paradise Valley” by C. J. Box juveniles, and those of Michael J. Dempsey, non, age 73, of Mere- on July 31 for Domes- 8. “No Middle Name” by Lee Child individuals taken into age 40, of Sanbornton dith was arrested on tic Violence; Simple 9. “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate protective custody but was arrested on July 25 July 28 for Driving Assault; Physical Con- 10. “House of Spies” by Daniel Silva not formally charged, for Driving While In- While Intoxicated. tact.

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BY ERIN PLUMMER incidents that can en- There are around food. complaint calls re- also available to do [email protected] danger people, proper- 6,000 black bears in the Breeding season for ceived by Fish and this. Campers should The Gilford Public ty, pets, and the lives state, and they can be bears starts around Game the majority, 31 keep their eating and Library is one loca- of the bears. The pre- found in every coun- September. The cubs percent, are about nui- sleeping areas separate tion in the state where sentations have taken ty and every munici- will be born around sance bear activity. and lock their food up New Hampshire Fish place around the state pality. Bears settle in late January or early “One of the main at night. People should and Game stewards and were organized in the forest, especially February and won't goals of this program also keep their dogs have been educating light of some well-pub- by wetlands. Leary come out of the den un- is to educate so we can leashed so they don't go the public on keeping licized events involv- said if anyone is going til around March. This minimize bear-human after bears. bears separate from ing bears getting into through the woods, cycle can be impacted conflict,” Leary said. Support is also people people's homes. odds are there is a bear by unusual weather She said the major- available for farmers On Tuesday, Fish “Fish and Game, watching from out of patterns and things ity of problems are to keep bears out of and Game steward they honestly care sight. disturbing the den, like caused by bears get- their fields and coops. Brenda Leary of Gil- about the animals and Bears are omnivores dogs. She said Fish and ting access to food that Leary said Fish and ford presented “Black giving them the best who will eat vegeta- Game gets a number of is not found in their Game and USDA have Bear Happening” in- environment and the tion, berries, acorns, calls about abandoned natural environment. programs assisting forming people about best living situation,” meat, insects, carrion, bear cubs. Common sources are farmers to put electric bears and how to avoid Leary said. and other available Of all the animal birdseed from feed- fences around bee- ers, unsecured trash, hives, chicken coops, unattended camp and other sources of food, crops, honey in food. beehives, or humans Leary said encoun- feeding them directly ters between humans Buy local at the (which is illegal). and bears in the woods “The thing about usually happen by ac- bears is, they're very cident. Trail runners intelligent, and rarely are advised to wear a forget,” Leary said. bell somewhere or if Gilford Farmers’ Market Access to this food walking the dog put The Gilford Farm- She is a guest vendor, something that is dif- its top), Puppy Breath makes bears less afraid one on the dog's collar. ers’ Market is open ev- meaning that she is ferent from the grocery (with a picture of a of humans and more This is a signal to a ery Saturday morning here every other Sat- store’s bakery shop, puppy) that smells sim- likely to get closer to bear of a human pres- from 9 am. through urday and she partici- come to her table. Bet- ilar to a graham crack- humans, which has ence, which they will noon and is located pates in six other mar- ter yet, go to her Web er scent, and regularly lead to numerous cases generally avoid. on the grounds of the kets on the seacoast. site, www.sweetsby- scented candles such where bears have gone If encountering a historical 1838 Rowe She offers a large se- janey.com, see what is as blueberry, black into people's houses. bear directly, Leary House at 88 Belknap lection of breads, rolls, available and preorder cherry, lilac, and lav- “A bear should nev- advised people to back Mountain Rd. There croissants, cookies, it and pick it up at the ender. They also have er want to approach away, keep eye con- are local farmers sell- breakfast pastries, muf- Market. bath salts, soy whipped a garage or a house,” tact, talk to the bear in ing their fresh produce fins cakes, tea cakes, Another new vendor body butter (with the Leary said. a soft voice, and move and area bakers and cupcakes, bunt cakes, is the Gilford Country scent of citrus ginger, She said having away slowly. If a bear crafters selling locally tarts, and brownies and Store which sells New coconut lime, and un- a bear in a dwelling feels threatened they made products. bars. She has a wide Hampshire made prod- scented, and pumice creates an extremely might do a bluff or a Sweets by Janey is variety of scones, such ucts, gifts, home décor scrubs with the stone. dangerous situation false charge. She said new to the Market this as lavender vanilla items, candy and more. Buy something for and usually ends with bear attacks usually year. She is a home bean and bourbon va- They also sell books yourself or to give as a the bear being killed. involve scratches and baker with a degree in nilla bean. If you want by local author Andy gift. There have been rare bites, but maulings are Baking and Pastry Arts a treat for yourself or Opel, who has written By coming to the Gil- cases where a nuisance rare. who started her busi- if you are entertain- a series of four books ford Farmers' Market to bear was able to be re- Leary and other ness in August of 2016. ing guests and want for children centered buy fresh produce, pas- located, though Leary Fish and Game Stew- in the Lakes Region; tries, and craft items, said a bear that is caus- ards are available to they are “The Weirs,” you are also helping ing problems in one talk with any school, “The Witches,” “The the Gilford Historical area will likely cause library, or civic group Mansions,” and “The Society to raise money problems somewhere about bears. To ar- Communion Bobhouse-A Winnip- to keep the 1838 Rowe else. range a presentation, ersaukee Christmas.” House repaired and a People are advised contact Mary Good- They are guest vendors building that Gilford to put locks on their year at NH Fish and who will be here the can be proud of. We dumpsters so bears Game at 271-6649 or last two Saturdays of are all looking forward cannot break into mary.goodyear@wild- in the Chapel the month. to the roof having new them; special locks are life.nh.gov. A returning ven- wood shakes put on in The First United 11A near the 3/11 by- dor is the popular De- September, the next Methodist Church of pass). If you need di- Nutte’s DeLights with project is having the Gilford invites you to rections, please call a wide assortment of bricks on the chimneys their coming Satur- the church office Mon- soy candles with hemp and house repointed. day evening worship day – Friday 8:30 a.m. – wicks that burn clean- All the vendor fees and service at 5:00 PM in noon, at 524-3289. Come er than ordinary wicks. profits from the coffee the Charles French join the fellowship and Many have unique/ and doughnut table Outdoor Chapel that share in this unique humorous names and goes into a special fund is located behind the worship experience unusual scents, such for the upkeep and res- church (follow the with your family and as Buck Fever (with toration of the Rowe signs). If the weather is friends. a picture of a buck on House. uncooperative, the service will be held in the church’s sanctuary. This coming Satur- day, Aug. 5, Pastor Jim Shook will be holding a communion service along with a time of prayer and sharing; he will be speaking on the scripture from John 8:1-11. Pastor Shook has been assigned by the New England Confer- ence of the Methodist Church to be the pastor in Gilford since the beginning of July. He studied at West Vir- Try out new Steak Fajita Pizza! ginia Wesleyan College and United Theological Monday & Wednesday Special Seminary in Dayton, 2 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS FOR $17.99 OR Ohio, experiencing 2 LARGE ONE-TOPPING PIZZAS FOR $19.99 ministry in a variety of circumstances and cul- DINE-IN OR PICK-UP ONLY tures. Jim has served (EXCLUDES STEAK OR CHICKEN TOPPINGS) communities from the NOW SERVING GLUTEN FREE WRAPS & PIZZA White Mountains, to HOT OR COLD SUBS AND SPECIALTY DISHES the Canadian border in FOR LUNCH OR DINNER Maine, to the inner-city TRY OUR FRESH HADDOCK of Springfield, Mass. Most recently he served 298 Main ST. 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By John Harrigan Columnist

Courtesy — Mark Belisle Readers send me pho- The Bath covered bridge, built in 1833 and raised and lengthened in the 1920s, is 390 feet long. tos every now and then, It already was high enough to have escaped the worst of the long-log drives and floods of almost mostly of landscapes and a century. Note the man idling away in a bateau in the whirlpool below. structures from long ago, enough flowering wild or various wild creatures plants to make a living. caught on camera by de- It’s that way with many termination or good luck. camp-owners I know--- Mark Belisle of Shel- they look for their hum- burne, Vt. recently sent mingbirds, and wonder me a fine old photograph that they arrive, and get of the covered bridge by. over the Ammonoosuc My hummingbirds falls in the little town of scrutinize me whenever Bath. It was made from I happen to be sitting in an old glass-plate nega- the porch rocker, read- tive, probably just after ing and looking out over

Two fast feline and all black have been the Civil War. Courtesy the land. friends finding them- waiting since June for In the days during and The Brick Store in Bath, all decked out for the Fourth. It is said They put off feeding selves at a loose end at a new home. after daguerreotypes, to be one of the nation’s oldest general stores still in business. until they’ve hovered NH Humane Society, Would it make them making a photograph behind my head for a now seek a permanent even more appealing was an elaborate affair. second or two, and then home – not separated. if we told you that The photographer, in come around directly in They’ve always Marley has some mu- total dark, brushed a liq- front of my face, and I lived together, hence sical ability- its true. uid mixture of silver ha- say something just to get we do not want to split In his former home, lide crystals onto a piece them used to my voice, them up. Sadly surren- he had been known to of tin or a glass plate, left something really inven- dered by a family no strum and pluck a gui- the tent-like darkroom tive, like “Hello, hum- longer able to care for tar string or two, so if covering the camera, mingbirds.” the duo, we promised you have such an in- tried to get any people in And they zoom away that Marley aged sev- strument and actively the frame to sit still long to come right back, take John Harrigan en and Kiki, just five play it, this is indeed enough for what was of- Members of the state Site Evaluation Committee visited upper a second look, and then years young, would not a special and fun trait. ten an exposure time of North Country sites where the proposed Northern Pass line would visit the feeder above. be parted. We don’t know if he’s four or five seconds, and go through, including the ox-cart-width, ledge-studded North Hill In a day or two, they be- These two cats are named after Reggae rushed back into the tent Road, seen here at its junction with Creampoke and County roads. come accustomed to me an amiable, friendly Icon Bob Marley, but to open the lens for the re- and there is no delay be- couple who will as- he obviously has simi- quired time. Brick Store had been long showed up week after tween the “Hello” and similate well, after a lar talents! The fact that the man in place, and its distinct last, just about on time. feeding. settling in phase, into Join us for the An- and his bateau below the shape can be seen at far I use the possessive be- practically any home. tique & Classic Car falls are not blurred in- right. Built between 1780 cause they seem to come +++++ Neither is fazed by Show in Bridgewater, dicates that things had and 1804, it was for a time back to the same places. usual family life and NH Saturday August 5! come a long way since hailed as the nation’s old- They are no doubt back This column goes far are wonderful feline Check www.nhhu- daguerreotypes---wars est continuously operat- at camp, too, half a thou- afield, into papers I sel- companions in the mane.org for more de- have a way of fostering ed general store. After a sand feet higher than my dom see except online, making. Kiki, gorgeous tails. invention---and the silver foreclosure auction last house and 20 miles fur- but it’s always good to get tabby and Marley spiffy halide solution had been year, it has new owners ther north, inaccessible mail, no matter whence. much improved, cutting and is back in operation. by road and in the mid- A Carroll County In- the exposure time to per- dle of nowhere. dependent reader won- haps a second. +++++ There is no feeder dered about what might When this photograph at camp, yet these little be chewing at the red-ce- was made, Bath’s famed My hummingbirds helicopters seem to find SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A13 Established May 6, 2004 Published every Thursday at 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 FROM OUR READERS Telephone: (603) 279-4516 l Fax: (603) 279-3331 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher “We the People” need to hold Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Brendan Berube, Editor our elected officials accountable Erin Plummer, Reporter Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor To the Editor: same Health Care they require the rest of us to have? 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BY LARRY SCOTT concluded beyond doubt a Seminary degree and isfaction, there is no God! their lives. And the Bible, truth. Buddhism claims Jack and I were com- that there is no God.” was for several years the I will grant there are I note, never addresses there is no God; the goal fortably seated in the Jack and I were slated Minister of Education many things about Chris- Jack’s issue. It never at- is the nirvana, the elim- big rig we were driving, to travel together for the in a large Los Angeles tian theology that make tempts to prove God’s ination of all suffering headed I can no longer next four weeks, he as church. Intelligent, well- no sense at all. How the existence; it takes it for and desires and the illu- remember where, reflect- an aspiring truck driv- read, and a profound death and resurrection granted. sion of self-existence. For ing on life and on the fu- er and I as a trainer for thinker, Jack had not of a Jewish Rabbi two But Jack and I did many, however, it is sim- ture. I was at the wheel Werner Enterprises, one become an avowed athe- thousand years ago can see eye-to-eye at least in ply disinterest. and what came next I of the nation’s leading ist without a great deal impact our eternal desti- one area. Jack had been “Be happy,” we are found to be both pro- trucking companies. As of thought and struggle. ny is difficult to justify. deeply influenced by told. “Eat, drink and be found and tragic. I reconstruct our many Despite his background, Being “born again” is post-modernism and the merry, for tomorrow we “Larry,” he said, “the conversations what I re- however, he ultimately a mystery to those who view that there is no right die!” most liberating day of my call is that he was raised turned his back on it all have not welcomed Je- and wrong and no objec- So many voices … so life was the day I finally in a Christian home, had and concluded to his sat- sus Christ as the Lord of tive standard of truth. I many alternatives … so did agree with him that many claims to repre- we were both correct: for sent truth … I fully un- me there was a God, and derstand the confusion. for him, there was not! I submit, however, that MARK ON THE MARKETS Jack had, in effect, be- only Christianity equates come a god unto himself. with reality. Where we With great pride he ac- have come from, who we Unintended consequences cepted ultimate respon- are, how we can enjoy sibility for the conduct of genuine peace of mind later referred to as the at age 66, which is full re- would obviously help, his life, the principles he and fulfillment, where Henry Ford generation tirement age currently. but Washington cannot would live by, and his in- we are going and how we but named the greatest Maybe 24,000 in SS and seem to accomplish this. evitable eternal destiny. can get there … all are generation by Tom Bro- 15,000 in Medicare, not Just after WWII our I have often been per- best revealed in the pag- kaw. Those soldiers who to mention any addition- highest tax rate was 94 plexed and dismayed by es of the great book we returned from WWII cre- al Veterans benefits. My percent, in the 1970’s we the extent to which peo- call the Bible. And the Bi- ated the “Baby boom” high powered calculator had a top tax rate of 70 ple like Jack will go to ble, I would note, points generation that is de- tells me that in 10 years, percent. In 2012 our high- resist God and His plan us to the person of Jesus fined from 1946 through every working person est rate went from 35 to for their lives. Atheism Christ. An acceptance of 1964. During that 18 will have to support 39.5 percent. So we are is just one out. Plural- this one Man changes ev- year span there were 78 roughly $40,000 worth of close to historic lows for ism claims that every erything! million people born in entitlements annually our tax rates, yet we still religion is true and that You want to talk about BY MARK PATTERSON this country. After this that we Baby Boomers defer taxes until a later no one can claim to ex- it? Hit me up at rlarry- In 1934, the Roosevelt generation we have had are collecting. date. Tax diversification clusive understanding of [email protected]. administration put forth Generation X and Gen Y Our national debt is extremely important the “New Deal” which blending in with the Mil- is nearing $20 trillion and if you are not taking included the entitlement lennials, all who have and will accelerate ex- advantage of some meth- we know as Social Secu- not had nearly as many ponentially in order to ods for paying taxes now Meredith Bay Laser and rity. Originally Social se- children as that Baby just service the existing at these low rates for tax curity was not accessible Boomer generation. debt. Why do you think free money in the future, Skincare Center welcomes until the age of 65. Now The Baby Boomers the Federal Reserve I believe you will regret SS can be started at the are now retiring at the Bank continues a very this. new providers age of 62 or even young- rate of 10,000 per day low interest rate policy? If your Advisor is not er if disabled. When we driving the ratio from 42 Because the Fed and our versed in tax free retire- MEREDITH — Mere- her clients. started SS there were 42 contributors to 1 recip- complicit politicians that ment plans or tax free dith Bay Laser and Skin- “We are very excit- people paying into the ient of SS entitlements we have and had elected accumulation of assets care Center in Meredith ed to have Sara join our system for every one and Medicare/ Medicaid have painted us into a then find one that is or is pleased to welcome practice,” said Mary person taking from the to only 3 contributors to corner! call my office. Sara Stafford, RN to the Bidgood-Wilson, FNP, system, making it very 1 recipient. Within the David Walker was practice. CNM. “With Sara join- solvent. next ten years the ratio comptroller of the US Mark Patterson is an Sara Stafford, RN ing our practice we will A generation of peo- will be 1 to 1. until 2008, has stated advisor with MHP Asset was raised in Arizona now be expanding our ple born in the 1920’s and Let’s estimate an indi- that we must double tax Management and can and earned her BS in office hours, to include '30’s, some who fought in vidual’s annual SS and rates just to stay sol- be reached at 447-1979 or Biology from Northern evening and weekends World War II and were Medicare entitlements vent. Cutting spending [email protected]. Arizona University and hours by appointment went on to earn her BS for the convenience of in Nursing from Duke our clients.” University in Durham, Meredith Bay Laser A lift up the ladder from the Lions North Carolina. She has and Skincare Center over 10 years of nursing provides comprehen- LACONIA — The La- ous gift. It is a great help Garret Guilmett of your continued support." experience from Level sive skincare including, conia-Gilford Lions Club towards attending college Laconia is attending the "As we mark the sev- I trauma centers to ele- laser skin rejuvenation recently awarded their in the fall," Tom wrote in Wentworth Institute in entieth anniversary of mentary school and pri- and anti-aging, laser annual scholarships to lo- acknowledgment. Boston to study mechan- the Laconia-Gilford Li- mary care offices. Sara hair removal, Botox and cal college students. James Buckley of ical engineering. ons Club as well as the relocated to the Lakes fillers, Velashape and a "Among the many Gilford will be studying "I am pleasantly sur- centennial of the found- Region in 2011, and lives full range of aesthetician causes supported by the nursing at The Universi- prised and honored to ing of the entire Lions on a small farm with her services including mi- Lions, the largest ser- ty of Rhode Island. receive this scholarship Club organization, we husband and two young crodermabrasion, photo- vice organization in the "Thank you for select- and will strive to uphold are grateful to be able to boys. Sara is dedicated facials, chemical peels, world, are college schol- ing me for this scholar- the characteristics it rep- continue our scholarship to providing impeccable facials, facial & body arships," explained Club ship," he wrote. "It is an resents," wrote Guilmett, tradition," added Allyn customer service and waxing, brow & lash. President Allyn Bridge. honor. Like your organi- a two-time recipient. "I Bridge. "Our thanks to working with her clients To schedule an ap- "As part of that mission, zation, I hope to provide a would like to thank you the Lakes Region Schol- to achieve their skincare pointment with Sara, the Laconia/Gilford Li- better life and greater op- for making this scholar- arship Foundation for goals. She looks forward call Meredith Bay Laser ons, over 55 years, have portunities to those less ship available. It will cer- their continued invalu- to continuing her train- and Skincare Center at given out nearly 150 fortunate...I hope to get a tainly help in my college able help. And our con- ing with mentor provid- 556-7271. For more infor- awards totaling over nursing degree from URI, endeavors. Entering into gratulations to these ers in the field, through mation about our range $85,000 through the Lakes and after school I hope my senior year, I look deserving students, with various classes and sem- of services visit mere- Region Scholarship to work a few years in an back without regretting best wishes for their on- inars for the benefit of dithbaylaser.com. Foundation. This year ICU. After that, I would my decision to major in going success up life's three scholarships of like to go back to school mechanical engineering. ladder." $1,000 each were award- and get a master's degree I sincerely thank you for ed." to be a Nurse Anesthetist The latest recipients or Nurse Practitioner. Don’t know where to turn if you or someone you love are: With this training I hope is living with a substance use disorder? Thomas Hayes of Bel- to help others. 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William Donnelly, 76 William Warren Summers, 75

WOLFEBORO — Wil- Maine, Kathryn Donnel- LACONIA — Wil- Raylene Provencher, liam “Bill” Donnelly, 76, ly Frothingham and her liam “Bill” Warren Jean Beaule and Janet passed away Wednesday, husband Scott, Ossipee; Summers, 75, died sud- Gilman; as well as many July 26, 2017 at his home. many nieces, nephews, denly at the Lakes Re- grandchildren, great He was born and grandnieces and grand- gion General Hospital grandchildren nieces raised in Stoneham, nephews. on Friday, July 21, 2017. and nephews. Mass. May 21, 1941, the He was predeceased Bill was born Feb. He was predeceased son of the late William by his brothers, David 11, 1942 in Jefferson, by his parents; his sis- F. and Kathryn (Capen) Donnelly and Stephen son of the late Raymond ters, Caroline Brusso, Donnelly, and had lived tions in Ossipee for 10 Donnelly, and his neph- and Loretta (Messer) Joyce Metcalf; and his in Stoneham for sever- years, and in the 1990's, he ew, Robbie Garland. Summers, Bill attend- brothers, Gordon and al years where he had and his wife were in min- Calling hours were ed school in Vermont New Hampshire at the Bruce Summers. worked for the Stoneham istry in Fontana, Calif. held Sunday, July 30, 2017 before attending Trade time of his retirement Friends and family Department of Public Bill was an active at Lord Funeral Home, School in Berlin, where in 2004. After his retire- were invited to attend Works for 18 years. He member in the Abundant Wolfeboro, from 4 to 7 he learned the Tool ment Bill was employed calling hours, to be held had also worked for the Harvest Family Church p.m. Funeral services and Die making trade. part-time at the Lakev- at the Beane Conference Perini Power Contractor on Route 16, 530 White were Monday, 11 a.m. at Bill resided in New iew Golf Course in Bel- Center, located at 35 Company at the Seabrook Mountain Highway, Os- the Funeral Home. There Hampshire since 1967, mont. Blueberry Lane, Laco- Nuclear Power Plant. sipee. will a private burial at where he lived with his Bill enjoyed time nia, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Bill and his wife lat- He is survived by his a later date at the Lovell wife Barbara and their spent with his loving 2017 . from 4 – 7 p.m. er moved to Wakefield wife Judith (Searles) Lake Cemetery, Wake- children. Bill proudly family and playing For those who wish, in 1978 as an Excava- Donnelly, Wolfeboro; a field. served his country as a horseshoes and pool and please consider a memo- tion Contractor, and son, Guy W. Donnelly, In lieu of flowers, do- member of the United often called Bingo at the rial donation in Bill’s later went on to general and his wife Bronwen, nations in his memory States Air Force and V.F.W. in Laconia. Bill memory to the charity contracting of custom Meredith; two grand- may be made to Hospice was a member of Amer- was also a member of of ones choice. homes. He was active in sons, Brogan and Kier- of Central New Hamp- ican Legion and an Aux- the New Hampshire Wilkinson-Beane- the Full Gospel Business- nan of Meredith. Bill is shire, PO Box 1620, Wolfe- iliary member of the Country Music Associ- Simoneau-Paquette men’s Fellowship and survived by his siblings, boro, NH 03894. V.F.W. in Laconia. ation. Funeral Home and Cre- Past Field Representative Wayne Donnelly, Stone- If you wish to express Bill was employed Bill is survived by his mation Services, 164 for F.G.B.M.F.. Bill also ham, Mass., Peter Don- condolences or leave a as a Tool and Die Mak- loving wife of 33 years, Pleasant St., Laconia, had a Ministry doing Bi- nelly, Brookfield, Edward fond memory, please er for many years and Barbara; his two sons, is assisting the family ble Study at the Carroll Donnelly and his wife visit, www.lordfuneral- was employed at Web- Bruce and Alan Sum- with the arrangements. County House of Correc- Karen Donnelly, Sanford, home.com. ster Valve in Franklin mers; three step-daugh- For more information ters, Cindy Miner, Judy and to view an online Beaule and Jennifer memorial, please visit Eager Breathers Fresh Air Day Cruise™ Paquin; his sisters, Ruth www.wilkinsonbeane. Covell, Fran McRae, com. A smoother sail for those with COPD LACONIA — For the and fun environment ends Aug. 16. women than breast can- 22nd year, Breathe New for participants to spend COPD includes chron- cer and diabetes com- Hampshire will comman- the day with others who ic bronchitis and emphy- bined and is mostly pre- deer the historic M/S Mt. share the same challeng- sema and is the third lead- ventable, there is a lack of Washington for a lun- es. ing killer in the U.S., and awareness partly because cheon cruise. On board It’s also an opportunity the second leading cause of the associated stigma. will be 400 people with for people to get out and of disability. Established in 1916, lung disease, their fam- practice planning and COPD occurs most Breathe New Hampshire ilies or caregivers, and packing for all-day out- often in people 40+ who is the only nonprofit pub- Courtesy Belknap Subaru, in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma health-care professionals. ings (oxygen, meds, any are or were smokers, lic health agency in the Society, made a generous donation of fifty blankets and several The cruise will set sail equipment), to be active, had long-term exposure state dedicated solely to art kits, each with a message of hope, to be gifted to patients Thursday, Sept. 7 rain or and learn to do pursed-lip to lung irritants and air lung health. Breathe NH’s receiving treatment at LRGHealthcare’s Anderson Ganong Cancer shine and includes lunch, breathing and other tips pollution, or have a rare mission is to eliminate Center. Pictured from left to right: Belknap Subaru General Sales entertainment and a to conserve their energy. genetic condition. Symp- lung disease and improve Manager Mark Mallahan; LRGHealthcare Director of Pharmacy, health fair. The cost is $15 Most of all, it’s a two- toms include shortness of the quality of life for those Hematology/Oncology, & Infusion Tx Paul Barrett; Belknap per person. and-a-half hour cruise in breath, chronic coughing with lung disease, from Subaru General Manager Scott Ives; LRGHealthcare Clinical Nurse Designed for individ- the fresh air on beautiful or wheezing, producing asthma to COPD. Judy Fisher; Belknap Subaru President Mark Johnstone; and The uals living with COPD Lake Winnipesaukee! excess sputum, or feel- For more information Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Deputy Executive Director Louise (Chronic Obstructive Pul- For more information, ing unable to take a deep on COPD, or about sup- Popp. monary Disease) or other email info@breathenh. breath. port groups, see www. chronic lung conditions, org or call 1-800-835-8647 Although it kills more breathenh.org/copd. Belknap Subaru donates blankets, the cruise provides a safe or 669-2411. Registration messages of hope to LRGHealthcare Forest Pump & Filter Co. Oncology patients Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years LACONIA — Belknap Anderson Ganong Can- Subaru, in partnership cer Center at LRGHealth- with The Leukemia & care, to be distributed to Lymphoma Society, re- patients undergoing a WE DO IT ALL cently donated fifty brand cancer diagnosis. new blankets and ten arts “The employees at WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS & craft kits to staff in the Belknap Subaru wanted to support local patients FILTERS in a way that would let them know we’re standing by them in their Family Owned Business for 40 Years time of need,” explains Belknap Subaru General Manager Scott Ives. “Ev- eryone has a connection CALL FOR SERVICE to cancer, and in partnership with The Leukemia FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. & Lymphoma Society we 603-332-9037 are honored to make this donation once again this year.” Local students wrote heartfelt notes of hope to patients, which will ac- How to company the blankets. “On behalf of our staff and patients at LR- Submit GHealthcare I’d like to thank everyone at Belk- Announcements nap Subaru and LLS for the great donation of blankets and art kits,” & Obituaries states LRGHealthcare To Salmon Press Director of Pharmacy, Hematology/Oncology Publications & Infusion Tx Paul Bar- rett. “These gifts will Obituaries and Announcements most definitely brighten of special events such as weddings, the day for patients re- engagements, and anniversaries are ceiving treatment here at published FREE OF CHARGE in LRGH.” any/all Salmon Press newspapers. LRGHealthcare is a Obituaries can be sent to: not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust repre- [email protected] senting Lakes Region Wedding, engagement, and anniversary General Hospital, Frank- announcements are welcome at: lin Regional Hospital, [email protected] and affiliated medical Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. providers. LRGHealth- Please contact Executive Editor care’s mission is to provide quality, compassion- Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 111 ate care and to strengthen with any questions regarding the well-being of our com- the submission process. munity. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Gilford Parks and Recreation News BY HERB GREENE Director a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Aug. Home Run Derby game. Play with the disco ball, a little shopping at the submitted after the Aug. Gilford Parks and Recreation 14 and 15. Participants See who gets the most sirens, or a light show. Old Country Store. On 18 deadline will be ac- Sciensational work- will build and play their home runs before get- Learn the effects of the our return trip, we stop cepted on an availability shop for kids! “Arcade own arcade games and ting 10 outs. A winning different electronic com- off at Moulton’s Farm in basis only. Electronics Galore!” more. You will have at song will cheer. Build ponents. Learn what Meredith if participants For more informa- The Gilford Parks your disposal, resistors, circuits to test your amps, volts, resistance are so inclined. There tion, please contact the and Recreation Depart- switches, wires, LED memory. Build an elec- and power are. Yes, this is no set fee for this pro- Gilford Parks and Rec- ment is sponsoring a diodes, transistors and tronic circuit that plays is Sciensational Work- gram, but participants reation Department at workshop through Sci- more. You will program the card game 21. You shops learn by doing. are responsible for the 527-4722. ensational Workshops the spinning light fan can learn to program That is STEM. Registra- cost of their lunch as for Kids for children to display different say- the circuit board to emit tion is taking place at the well as any purchases Old Home Day ages seven to 12, from 9 ings. Build and play a different funky sounds. Gilford Parks and Recre- they choose to make. All Committee accepting ation Office and forms participants must RSVP parade applications are also available on-line with the Parks and Rec- The Gilford Old Home at www.gilfordrec.com. reation Department no Day Committee is cur- Take a trip up the coast Cost: $137 per partici- later than Thursday, rently accepting Parade pant Aug. 3. Applications for the For more informa- To RSVP or for more Old Home Day Parade with UMC and Wesley Woods tion, please contact the information, please con- to be held on Aug. 26. Gilford Parks and Rec- tact the Gilford Parks These forms are avail- The First United Park. We’ll have some pancy, or $349 single oc- reation Department at and Rec. Department at able at both Bank of Methodist Church of Gil- time for shopping before cupancy. Reservations 527-4722. 527-4722. New Hampshire loca- ford and Wesley Woods heading to the Fireside are required by Friday, tions in Gilford, Mer- are pleased to offer a bus Hotel in Belfast where Aug. 18, can be made by Senior Moment-um Youth Soccer edith Village Savings trip to the beautiful and all rooms have a view of stopping by the church Hart’s Turkey Farm registration deadline Bank Gilford Branch, rugged coast of Maine on Penobscot Bay and we office any morning Mon- and Old Country Store is Aug. 18 Franklin Savings Bank Sept. 19 – 20. The jour- will enjoy a true coastal day thru Friday before trip on Aug. 7 The Gilford Parks and Gilford Branch, the ney starts by heading to dining experience. noon. Call Joyce at 524- The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department Gilford Library, the Bath, Maine, and tour- On our second day 3289 for further infor- Recreation Department will be accepting Youth Gilford Town Hall, the ing the Maine Maritime our stops will include mation. Don’t let your is sponsoring a Senior Soccer registrations Gilford Recreation De- Museum. We’ll enjoy Fort Knox, the Penob- summer go by without Moment-um Program on through the registration partment Office and on a cruise and view the scot Narrows Observa- joining us in this fun Monday, Aug. 7. Partic- deadline of Friday, Aug. the Parks and Recre- lighthouses and ocean tory, and lunch at the filled excursion, pro- ipants will meet at the 18! The youth soccer ation website at www. wildlife, and then we Taste of Maine in Wool- vided by New England Gilford Town Hall at 11 program is open to all gilfordrec.com. will head north to vis- wich. We then depart to Coach. The church is a.m. to carpool to Mere- Gilford students enter- For more informa- it Camden, the jewel of the shopping mecca of located at 18 Wesley dith for lunch at Hart’s ing grades K-5 this fall. tion, please contact the mid coast Maine; also Freeport and LL Bean Way (off Rt. 11a near the Turkey Farm. Follow- After Aug. 7, the regis- Gilford Parks and Rec- we will see Mt. Battie, a before heading home. Route 3/11 bypass), Gil- ing lunch, we will head tration fee increases to reation Department at 1,200 foot precipice with- Cost of this trip is $299 ford. to Moultonborough to do $35. Any registrations 527-4722. in Camden Hills State per person double occu- Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Edward Jones: Financial Focus Representatives from 4-H Diversify Your Investments But Consolidate Your Providers You have probably heard that diversification even a diversified portfolio can’t prevent all to speak at next Republican is a key to investment success. So, you might losses or guarantee profits.) think that if diversifying your investments So, it clearly is a good idea to diversify your is a good idea, it might also be wise to di- investment portfolio. Now, let’s move on versify your investment providers – after all, to diversifying financial service providers. Committee meeting aren’t two (or more) heads better than one? Why shouldn’t you have one IRA here and Before we look at that issue, let’s consider another one there, or enlist one advisor to the first half of the “diversification” ques- help you with some types of investments LACONIA meeting format, if you're items which will be do- tion – namely, how does diversifying your and a different advisor assisting you with — The Belknap County interested in having din- nated to local food pan- investment portfolio help you? others? Republican Commit- ner (at your option) and/ tries. Consider the two broadest categories of Actually, some good reasons exist to con- tee (BCRC) will hold or wish to socialize be- For more informa- investments: stocks and bonds. Stock pric- sider consolidating all your investment ac- their next monthly meet- fore the meeting, plan to tion, please check the es will move up and down in response to counts with one provider. For one thing, ing on Wednesday, Aug. arrive as early as 5 p.m. Committee’s Web site many different factors, including good or you’ll keep better track of your assets. Many 9 at 6:30 p.m. The Com- The Committee again at www.BelknapCoun- bad corporate earnings, corporate man- people do misplace or forget about some of agement issues, political developments and their savings and investments, but this will mittee meeting will be encourages its mem- tyGOP.org or send an even natural disasters. Bond prices are not be far less likely to happen to you if you hold held at the Shang Hai bers to continue to bring email to alan.glassman@ immune to these dynamics, but they are all your accounts in one place. Restaurant, 331 Main St. non-perishable food gmail.com. usually more strongly driven by changes Also, if you have accounts with several dif- in Laconia. in interest rates. To illustrate: If your exist- ferent financial service providers, you might This month’s guest ing bond pays 2 percent interest, and new be incurring a lot of paperwork – and many speakers will be Kate bonds are being issued at 3 percent, the val- fees. You can cut down on clutter and ex- Geurdat, the Associ- ue of your bond will fall, because no one will pense by consolidating your accounts. ate 4-H Leader for New pay you full price for it. (Of course, it may But most important, by placing all your ac- Hampshire, and Fran not matter to you anyway, especially if you counts with a single provider, possibly un- planned to hold your bond until maturity, at der the supervision of a single financial ad- Wendelboe, the immedi- which point you can expect to get your full visor, you will find it much easier to follow ate Past President (and HIGHEST PRICES PAID investment back, providing the bond issuer a single, unified investment strategy, based current member) of the doesn’t default.) on your goals, risk tolerance and time hori- Belknap County 4-H Fair All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. Here’s the key point: Stocks and bonds often zon. You won’t get conflicting advice and Board. They will speak NORTH COUNTRY COINS. move in different directions. If you only own you’ll receive clear guidance on important U.S. stocks, you could take a big hit during issues, such as the amounts you can afford to members and guests Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. about the history of the a market downturn, but if you own domes- to withdraw each year from your retirement 4H organization and tic and international stocks, bonds, govern- accounts once you do retire. the “Positive Youth De- ment securities, certificates of deposit and Diversification and consolidation – one is other types of investments, your portfolio good for building an investment portfolio, velopment Program” of may be better protected against market vola- while the other can help you invest more the University Of New tility, and you’ll have more opportunities for efficiently and effectively. Put the two con- Hampshire Cooperative positive results. (Keep in mind, though, that cepts together, and make them work for you. Extension. They will also provide details about the This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. upcoming Aug. 12-13 For more information or to sign up for their monthly newsletter, contact your local Financial Advisor. Belknap County 4H Fair to be held at the Belmont Fairgrounds. Belknap County GOP meetings are open to all Republicans and like-minded Indepen- dents. Per their usual

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Dancing nuns and comical thugs! “Sister Act,” the musical, is coming to Franklin!

FRANKLIN — For de Sousa, Kim Daniel, the first time in cen- Rhonda Perry, Erin tral New Hampshire, Wilcox, Hayley de Sou- Franklin Footlight sa, Molly Brown, Clar- Theatre presents “Sis- issa Martin and Madi ter Act the Musical.” Smith. “Sister Act” is the Rounding off the pro- feel-good musical com- duction team is Produc- edy smash based on er Leigh Webb, Scenic the hit 1992 film that Design by Christopher has audiences jumping Schroeder, Costumes to their feet! Starring by Annette Andreozzi, Tajoura Davis as De- Prop Design by Sue loris Van Cartier (the Bitetto, Lighting by role made famous by Dan Darling and Sound Whoopie Goldberg), Engineer Adam Bates. and Franklin local Technical Director is Christie Martin as Robbie LaFlamme and Mother Superior, their stage managers Mark powerful voices soar Bitetto and Bonnie Gil- through the historic bert. This is the epito- Franklin Opera House me of true, top- notch as this musical comes community theater for the first time ever based on pure commu- to the Lakes Region! nity! Don't miss it! The Featuring original mu- show runs Thursday, sic by Tony- and eight- Friday and Saturday, Courtesy time Oscar winner, For the first time in central New Hampshire, Franklin Footlight Theatre presents “Sister Act the Musical” Thursday, Friday and Aug. 3, 4, and 5, all at Alan Menken (“News- Saturday, Aug. 3, 4, and 5, all at 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin ies,” “Beauty and the Opera House (Franklin Beast,” “Little Shop of Schaffner as Sister strom, Addison Grang- want to miss! Frank- of "nuns" include Sue City Hall), 316 Central Horrors”), this uplift- Mary Patrick and Syd- er and Cameron Mo- lin City Councilor Bitetto, Saige Granger, St. Tickets $14 and $16 ing musical was nom- ney Moquin as Sister quin, all from Creative Vince Ribas performs Jenness Nordstrom, at www.franklinopera- inated for five Tony Mary Robert and John Steps dance studio, and as the Monsignor and Kaylah Barton, Re- house.org or by calling Awards, including Best Masse as Eddie, the this is a show you don't the incredible group becca Turmel, Wendy 934-1901 Musical. Philadelphia police A cast of more than officer. Under the di- 60 New Hampshire tal- rection of Jule Finley, ents share the stage winner of Best NHCTA featuring Rodney Mar- director and Musical Odaiko New England drum tell, Jack Finley, Derek Director Christine Chi- de Sousa and Garrett asson, this show is sure Cain as Curtis and his to entertain all who at- band of thugs. Other tend. Couple that with ensemble to perform at outstanding perform- amazing choreography ers include Jennifer from Jenness Nord- Multicultural Festival Learn how to be safe LACONIA — Have tions Committee and tions or events," ex- bratory festivals. We you noticed anything the Belknap Mill. With plained Becky Guyer, are delighted to have different lately: an un- only six weeks to go, Multicultural Commit- Odaiko participating and secure online at usual resonance, a dis- helpful contributors tee Festival Director. in our festival again tinctive beat, distant and dedicated volun- "The group's sound is this year." but definitely making teers have been pre- palpable and its lan- Members of Odai- Taylor Community its approach? A sound paring for this event guage universal, cre- ko are as diverse as which lifts your spir- which celebrates the ating the perfect clos- all New England, but LACONIA — Ralph ing mobile devices); its and captures your cultural diversity and ing ceremony for the they strive to drum as Wegner from Bank of and Social Media secu- attention? That beat rich ethnic heritage of event." one voice. Moving and New Hampshire, pres- rity. might be the Odaiko the Lakes Region. As "Odaiko New En- drumming in unison, ents Safe and Secure Taylor Communi- New England (ONE) always, the event hap- gland is one of the they create a sensation Online, Wednesday, ty is a not-for-profit drum ensemble as the pens rain or shine, and premier Taiko groups which is felt as much Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at Continuing Care Re- musicians prepare for admission is free for in New England, com- as heard. The combina- Taylor Community’s tirement Community their performance at all. bining a Japanese aes- tion of powerful sound Woodside Building. It whose mission is to the 16th edition of the Oaiko, an audience thetic sensibility with plus dynamic group is free and open to the provide the highest Laconia Multicultural favorite over the years, an American spirit to movement results in public. quality of retirement Festival, slated for Sat- will perform from 3 - 4 create their own dis- an energetic, exuber- This important living options to sup- urday Sept. 9 from 10 p.m. tinctive style & voice," ant performance sure program covers is- port the independence, a.m. to 4 p.m. "In so many cul- adds Martha Kruse, to mesmerize any audi- sues such as securing health and dignity of This signature tures, drums serve not Entertainment Chair. ence. passwords; scams and community residents. event--the original only as entertainment "In Japan, the sounds Arranging enter- frauds (online, in per- Visit www.taylorcom- 'First' festival of the but for information, of Taiko drumming tainment is one of son and via telephone); munity.org or call 366- area and the season- communication, and to infuses all aspects of many tasks on the or- protecting your com- 1400 for more informa- -is sponsored by the guide people to gather life, such as Shinto and ganizers' To Do list. puter system (includ- tion. Laconia Human Rela- at important destina- Buddhist ritual cele- "It takes many volunteers to put on an event of this magni- tude," commented Becky Guyer. Anyone wishing to help on the day of the Christian Conference Center event should contact Becky at beckyg@metrocast.net. Summer Concert Series "Most importantly,” [email protected] Saturdays Throughout the Summer she added, “come to Ro- tary Park in downtown Laconia on Saturday, September 9, and enjoy August 5 - Allison Speer the event. And if you don't know the way, listen for the drums, August 12 - Strafford Wind Symphony and follow the rhythm in the air!" August 19 - Don Plummer and Family

August 26 - Basil Yarde

Concerts start at 7:00pm on the grounds of the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay. Concerts are free. For more info, please visit altonbay.org or contact us by email or phone: [email protected] or 603-875-6161 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 American Red Cross Receives Donations from NHMB MEREDITH — The Kitchen, Genesis Be- across both states. For employees of Merri- havioral Health, Hab- more information, vis- mack County Savings itat for Humanity, it www.redcross.org/ Bank, Meredith Village Laconia Area Commu- nhvt. Savings Bank (MVSB), nity Land Trust, Lakes New Hampshire Mu- MillRiver Wealth Region Child Care Ser- tual Bancorp, a mutu- Management (MillRiv- vices, the Nashua Soup al holding company, er) and New Hamp- Kitchen & Shelter, was formed in 2013 shire Mutual Bancorp New Beginnings, the when two New Hamp- (NHMB) pledged $2,374 NH Food Bank, the NH shire-based commu- to American Red Cross Humane Society, the nity banks, Meredith New Hampshire and Pope Memorial SPCA, Village Savings Bank Vermont Region. This Riverbend Community and Merrimack Coun- is one of 20 awards giv- Mental Health, the Sal- ty Savings Bank, for- en to non-profit agen- vation Army and Sec- mally affiliated – the cies, in addition to the ond Start. first relationship of money donated direct- The American Red its kind in New Hamp- ly to the Granite Unit- Cross provides compas- shire. This strategic ed Way. sionate care to those partnership has po-

NHMB made a dol- Courtesy in need. Its network sitioned the Banks to lar-for-dollar match to Heather Hale, Digital Banking Wire Specialist and Employee Co-Coordinator, Stephanie of donors, volunteers leverage each other’s its employee contri- Couturier, American Red Cross of NH and VT Regional Chief Development Officer and Maria Del and employees share a strengths as they work bution of more than Mar Acebron, Senior Teller at the Merrimack’s Business Center, Granite United Way Employee mission of preventing together to advance a $47,000 to Granite Unit- Co-Coordinator. and relieving suffering shared vision of main- ed Way, and distrib- Savings Bank. “This when the call for help Nineteen other locally and around the taining and enhancing uted the funds evenly was an excellent choice goes out,” said Ma- non-profits also re- world through disaster their community bank- among 20 non-profit by our employees for a ria Devlin, CEO of the ceived donations in- relief, military family ing standards and val- agencies selected by recipient organization. American Red Cross cluding the Boys & support, blood dona- ues. MillRiver Wealth employee vote. Disaster can strike at in New Hampshire Girls Club of Central tions, health and safety Management joined as “The Merrimack is any time, and it’s im- and Vermont. “When a NH, Central NH VNA services and interna- a third subsidiary of proud to support the portant that we support company like Associat- & Hospice, the Circle tional humanitarian NHMB in 2015, com- American Red Cross the local Red Cross, as ed Grocers of New En- Program, the Concord work. Headquartered bining the financial and we stand behind those local volunteers gland shows support Coalition to End Home- in Concord, the Amer- advisory divisions of the valuable work they help our neighbors.” for disaster prepared- lessness, the Concord ican Red Cross of New MVSB and The Merri- perform in our com- This gift will help ness and recovery, it Family YMCA, David's Hampshire & Vermont mack. munities,” said Phil- to ensure that Red sends a signal to the House, the Friendly has several offices ip Emma, President Cross volunteers can community that they of Merrimack County continue to respond care about them.” Father Jack Hurley to lead Sunday George Hamilton stars as “Evel service at Saint John's-on-the-Lake MEREDITH — Cath- Hampshire. The tower portion of Knievel” on LRPA this weekend olic mass will be said At present, he is “on the chapel encloses a on Sunday, Aug. 6, at active retirement” at former observation LACONIA—Join challenges. on MetroCast Channel 24 Saint John’s-on-the- St. Matthew’s Cathe- tower and the sanctu- Lakes Region Public Ac- “Evel Knievel” is one (public bulletin board), Lake, on Bear Island, dral in Washington, ary is built of native cess Television at 10:30 of several biopics of the Channel 25 (information by Father Jack Hurley D.C. He also lectures stone. Regardless of p.m. this Friday and late, great stunt rider, but and entertainment) and of St. Matthew’s Cathe- part time in the Pol- your religious affilia- Saturday night (Aug. 4 for many of his fans, this Channel 26 (government dral in Washington, itics Department at tion at home, we hope & 5) for our “LRPA Af- one is the very best. Don and school meetings) to D.C. Catholic University. that you will join us at ter Dark” presentation Druker of The Chicago nearly 12,000 viewers in Father Hurley has Father Hurley en- this community center of 1971’s “Evel Knievel,” Reader summed it up by our member towns and strong ties to the joys vacationing on of worship. starring George Hamil- writing, “George Hamil- cities of Belmont, Gilford, Lakes Region, hav- Lake Winnipesaukee The chapel is locat- ton. ton’s performance as the Laconia, Meredith and ing spent summers on with Barry and Nancy ed on the highest ele- “Evel Knievel” is a amiable megalomaniac is Northwood. Program- Squam Lake, includ- Forbes Ephraim and vation of Bear Island somewhat satiric but an affectionate portrait of ming is produced by and ing a couple of years their family, and roots on Lake Winnipesau- good-natured biography a truly crazy man, round- for the people of the great- as a counselor at Camp for both the Red Sox kee in Meredith. It can of Bobby “Evel” Knievel ed out with casual, throw- er Lakes Region. LRPA’s Hale in Sandwich. He and the Keene Swamp be reached by a short (Hamilton), famed mo- away humor.” So grab mission is to empower grew up in Somerville, Bats. walk from the church torcycle daredevil and your popcorn and meet our community members Mass., attended Prov- Founded in 1927, St. docks located in Deep self-proclaimed “last us after dark for this bike- to produce content that: idence College, Har- John’s has as its mis- Cove on the west side American gladiator.” As filled cult classic. Not a • fosters free speech vard Kennedy School, sion the provision of of the island, Services the film opens, Knievel MetroCast subscriber? and the open exchange of and later received a ecumenical services are held at 10 a.m. is at California’s Ontario Log onto Livestream ideas, Ph.D. in politics at on Sundays to meet For additional infor- Motor Speedway, prepar- (Livestream.com/lrpatv) • encourages artistic Catholic University. the religious needs of mation, visit our Web ing for his next big stunt: where you can catch all and creative expression, After 15 years as a the island and shore- site, www.stjohnson- jumping his bike over 19 the fun. promotes a well-in- Foreign Service Offi- line population of thelake.com. automobiles. Knievel be- formed public through cer and tours in South Lake Winnipesaukee. gins to reflect on his life About Lakes Region governmental transpar- Africa, Germany and and memories, and so Public Access ency, and Vietnam, he entered the story is told in flash- Television (LRPA) • unites our communi- Mt. Ste. Mary’s Semi- back. We see Knievel as Lakes Region Public ties through the power of nary in Emmitsburg, Scrap Metal Wanted! a young boy, attending Access Television (LRPA) media and technology. Maryland. In 1982, he We Buy and / or Pick Up: his first daredevil show, is a nonprofit, noncom- was ordained a Roman Cars • Trucks • Big Equipment with tragic results; we mercial public access TV LRPA’s slogan: Com- Catholic priest for the Light Iron / Metals Etc. see Knievel as a young station and community munity empowered by Archdiocese of Wash- Estate Cleanup man, full of ego and wild media center located on media. Visit us on the ington. He also served * No A/C’s, Refrigerators or Deep Freezers Please charm; and we see him the Laconia High School Web at www.lrpa.org. parishes in Merrimac in the present day, facing campus in Laconia. and Keene in New Fully Insured • Call PK Salvage at greater stunts and crazy LRPA cablecasts locally 603-786-9566 or 603-254-2301 PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS

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Courtesy Interlakes Summer Theatre presents “CATS” The Interlakes Summer Theatre presents "CATS,” the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical currently running on Broadway. The production is sponsored by Paul & Amy at The Mug and is directed and choreographed by Chaz Wolcott, recent contestant on "So You Think You Can Dance.” For tickets and information, call 707-6035 or visit www.interlakestheatre.com. Bank of New Hampshire’s Prestige Plus members travel to historic Ogunquit Playhouse for “Bullets Over Broadway”

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MISS LAKES REGION (Continued from Page A1) first runner up. Cassan- Erin Plummer dra Sousa received the (Left) Carolynn Bascom Miss Lakes Region's Out- shows her talent in dance standing Teen People's and twirl. Choice Award. number of “Forever Miss White and Bascom Lakes Region” winners will now go on to com- from across the years pete for Miss New Hamp- shared their experience shire and Miss New as Miss Lakes Region Hampshire's Outstand- and what they are doing ing Teen, respectively. today. Last year's Miss Lakes Region Elizabeth Henry MAGIC (Continued from Page A1) and Miss Lakes Region's Outstanding Teen So- was taken to the section phia Joyal thanked those of books on magic tricks. who helped them during He took out a book on the year and gave some magic and practiced words of advice for their the tricks, taking it out successors. again after returning it “Take everyday for and practicing more. His what it is and enjoy ev- uncle bought him one of Erin Plummer ery moment,” Joyal said. Sarah White displays her dance skills. his first trick kits: the Henry said to the next Mystical Magic Sticks Mis Lakes Region that the volunteers and all of in this program continue which he demonstrated she has a chance to be a the women in the pro- to energize me,” Henry for the audience. role model every time gram. said. He said recently, he she puts on the crown. “The support and To celebrate the pag- brought his magic tricks Erin Plummer Henry also recognized kindness of the women eant's 20th anniversary a SEE MAGIC PAGE A13 Bob Riordan with Reg the bunny.

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PARKING (Continued from Page A1) VOLUNTEERS (Continued from Page A1) and property concerns watch that area. going to Bank of New his musical talents to Rowe House, wrap- tions concerning the caused by people park- “I go through there Hampshire Pavilion. aid the Gilford Histor- ping and boxing up the Market, Rowe House ing alongside that road every day; it hasn't Selectman Gus Be- ical Society and the items in the upstairs and the Historical So- especially during con- been bad the point of navides asked if Misty Farmers’ Market to bedrooms so they ciety. They are: Sue certs at Bank of New view is good,” Bean Harbor wanted to wait raise funds to replace would not be dam- Allen, Janet Boivin, Hampshire Pavilion Burpee said. and see what hap- the wood shake shin- aged by the vibrations Lisa Buckley, Dennis and around Misty Har- Motorists, howev- pens now or agree to gles on the roof of the caused when the roof Corrigan, Sue King, bor Barefoot Resort. er, have been parking have no parking signs 1938 Rowe House. is being shingled and Rita Poire, Rosemary The selectmen voted further southbound all the way down the The Historical So- also thoroughly clean- Shannon, Joe Wernig, in favor of advocating and cramming cars in road. Bean Burpee ciety also appreciates ing the downstairs so and Irene Wheeler. for the parking restric- areas where there is no said while he was not Aimee Brunt, who it is clean for tours. Also Steve and Diane tions in that area, but parking. Bean Burpee speaking for McGuire, shared her musical Three members were Anthony who have said it wanted to have said in the area of Sil- he said she indicated talent at the Farmers’ at the Grange, they volunteered for a fu- a conversation with ver Sands with shrub- she would be in favor Market one Satur- polished the long cop- ture date. We appreci- someone from Misty bery along the road of those signs. Bena- day morning. She is per sink (a real diffi- ate the work done by Harbor before going people have been park- vides said it would be a recent graduate of cult job), come and see Karin Landry and her forward with other re- ing either on or beyond a good idea to invite Gilford Middle High how it shines during daughter Jaimie and strictions. the road's fog line. her to the next meeting School who brought the open house on Old Pete Allen of the Mar- According to a re- Bean Burpee said then make a decision. her guitar and sang Home Day and they ket Committee in orga- cording of the July 26 Parent suggested to If the selectmen de- folk music that was en- also did a lot of badly nizing the event. selectmen's meeting, McGuire to have cus- cided to have no park- joyed by all. needed yard work at If anyone is inter- Police Chief Anthony tomers leave their ing signs they would Dan Carter is quite the Grange. ested in volunteer- Bean Burpee reported contact information have to send another willing to “share the Last but not least, ing in any capacity, to the board that Sgt. in case an issue aris- letter to the DOT. Be- stage” and help any we give thanks to the please contact Karin Dustin Parent visited es with parking, then navides said by the other performer who many volunteers who at 387-8433 or thomp- Misty Harbor general Misty Harbor can con- time the process would would like to share give their time and [email protected]. manager Denise Mc- tact the vehicle's own- end summer would al- their talent for an work during the Farm- We would like to have Guire. Bean Burpee er first. He said if that ready be over. hour or two. If you ers’ Market on Sat- the Grange and Meet- said that conversation doesn't work the police “But even if we are interested, con- urdays, arriving at 8 inghouse open to visi- indicated that Mc- can take further action don't get it all solved tact Kathy at 524-3390 am. and staying until tors but we need more Guire seemed “very and he wouldn't have this year, it will be in or the Gilford Thomp- 12:15 p.m. Patrick and volunteers/docents receptive” to the issue a problem starting the place for next year,” son-Ames Historical Kyle Gandini come in order to do so. We and voiced some of her process to get no park- said board Chair Chan Society at thomp- at 8 am to set up the would be glad to share own concerns about ing signs on other parts Eddy. [email protected]. tent, carry the heavy our “cheat sheets” the parking after hav- of the road. With no other no The Gilford Histor- crates outside, put up and share our knowl- ing some close calls of “We have been try- parking signs further ical Society also ap- the tables, bring out edge so you can in her own. Bean Burpee ing to keep an eye, par- down the road, Greni- preciates all the work the chairs, and put out turn share what you said McGuire told Par- ticularly on concert er asked if they should that ten members (and the signs, their reward have learned with oth- ent she had tried put- nights,” Bean Burpee get all the landown- adults) of the Gilman- being a doughnut. ers. We also could use ting large planters on said. “I think the cones ers along Route 11B to ton Summer Program Then they come back “computer literate” that side of the road to have helped.” come to the meeting. did, they meet four at noon and help take volunteers, you could deter people from park- Selectman Richard After some discussion days a week for five down the tent and put also work from home ing, but people parked Grenier raised the is- Eddy said the main weeks. Each week everything away. Sal- if you are interested. around them. sue that people tend to thing will be getting they have a day for ly Bickford comes ear- If you are interested Bean Burpee said move cones and park Misty Harbor's input. Community Service, ly to start the coffee. in keeping the three Parent suggested put- in that area anyway. Town Administrator Vocational Skills, Rec- We usually have three museum buildings in ting the cones out be- Bean Burpee also Scott Dunn said he reational Skills, and volunteers who come good shape and shar- side their property, said there is no way of would certainly get Social Skills. They in for the set-up and ing knowledge about which was done. The proving that all those them involved. spent a community then stay for the morn- our heritage, the Gil- police will regularly who park there are service day working ing to sell Brothers’ ford Historical Society for the Society. Seven Doughnuts and cof- welcomes you. members were at the fee and answer ques- NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) dar corners of their camp the chemically treated upper North Country in Wakefield. I figured it siding, even standing on to view the proposed LIBRARY (Continued from Page A2) had to be porcupines, their hind legs to do so. Northern Pass trans- classes and chance to sion. Session is 1 hour. Gilford Clickers and she wrote back to I got ready for drastic mission line route. learn a fantastic and Bridge, 10:30 a.m.- Photography Club, say that they’d figured measures, but fortunate- I hope they thought fun exercise program! 12:30 p.m. 6:30-8 p.m. that too. ly I have no rocky areas what so many people Irish, Oldies, Waltzes Beginner Line If there’s any steady where quill-pigs like to who first see the beauti- and more to dance to. Dancing Lessons, 5:30- Wednesday, Aug. 9 guest that can make a den, and so like the occa- ful, pastoral landscape Sign up at the circu- 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing, mess of a camp, it’s por- sional skunk that finds with its narrow ox- lation desk at least 24 See Beginner Line 9-10:30 a.m. cupines. If they take up temporary and meager cart roads invariably hours ahead, cost is Dancing Lessons Check Out an Ex- temporary residence fare, they moved on seem to think: They’re $10 a person per ses- Above pert, 10 a.m.-noon under the floor and find actually talking about or chew a way to get in, +++++ putting 40 miles of to- The Gilford STeamer: “Ugh” doesn’t begin to tally new right-of-way, describe it. Thanks to over-the- whether buried or The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! After I put big sliding mountain neighbor Brad above ground, through eeT our aleS epreSenTaTive doors across the yawn- Thompson, I got a seat such an incredible m Y S r ing bays of the hay barn, on the bus carrying site place as this? a roving gang of porcu- Evaluation Committee pines chewed away at members around the (This column runs TracY lewiS in papers covering two- thirds of New Hampshire MAGIC (Continued from Page A12) and parts of Maine and to Europe. few kids from the au- Vermont. Letters should 603-616-7103 “Every single day, I dience to help with his include town and tele- get to go wonderful plac- tricks. phone numbers in case of Call Tracy today at (603) 279-4516 ext. 182 or e-mail [email protected] es and meet people just Bryce Cook, eight, questions. Write to camp- Our advertisers trust us, our readers trust our advertisers! like you,” Riordan said. helped with one of the [email protected] He said all this was earlier tricks. or Box 39, Colebrook, NH www.salmonpress.com possible because he took “I thought it was awe- 03576.) that one book out of the some, the kids were real- library when he was sev- ly excited,” said Bryce's en. mom Danielle Cook. Riordan entertained Alissa O'Brien, eight, kids and parents with a went with members of number of zany tricks in- her family and helped cluding number tricks, out with a trick near the disappearing and multi- end if the show. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! plying coins, changing “I loved it; I thought Don’t forget...it’s time to have your scarves, and a special ap- it was great,” Alissa's pearance by Reg the shy grandmother, Bernie bunny. Garneau, said about the Riordan talked about show. CAR INSPECTED the Summer Reading Riordan also sold cop- If your birthday is in theme of Building a Bet- ies of his two books and ter World. magic kit. July your car “In order to build He said he thought inspection things, we have lots of the crowd at the Gilford Sanborn Auto Repair is due by: things that need to go to- Library that night was HOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTER 8/31/17 gether, and lots of people great. TUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKES that need to work togeth- “It creates a good ROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION er,” Riordan said. sense of community too, 316 COURT ST. PHONE Riordan said later he it's a nice, fun night,” Ri- Keytown LACONIA, N.H. (603) 524-9798 crafts shows that appeal ordan said. to audience members of The Gilford Public Li- Service Station all ages, including the brary's Summer Reading kids and the adults. program will end on Fri- N.H. State Inspection Station “I want people to be day, Aug. 4 with a par- Complete Service & Repair able to come to the li- ty at the Gilford Town brary on a regular ba- beach. Participants who Propane & Kerosene Filling Station sis,” Riordan said. are not residents of Gil- 338 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3) He said it would be ford can get a guest pass Meredith great for a kid to see for the beach at the li- someone like him at the brary. Summer reading library be inspired to participants can still (603) 279-8509 take out books. log their books through Riordan recruited a Aug. 12. A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

Save a life. Don’t Drive HoMe buzzeD. BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING. SECTION B THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.comSPORTS AUGUST 3, 2017 Gilford moving to Family ID for sports registration BY BOB MARTIN next sport they play. getting information out, “There’s a little bit things a bit, and I think tion log onto http:// [email protected] “It will make the but over time he knows of a learning curve,” it will be a great tool to www.gilfordathletics. GILFORD — In an parents’ lives simpler,” this will be a much easi- said Acquilano. “We are have.” com/main/adnews/ effort to save paper, as said Acquilano er process for everyone. just trying to streamline For more informa- ID/43305226. well as make everything Instead of typical user friendly for parents permission forms and and the school, Gilford registrations, Family Middle and High School ID allows this all to be Garrett pleased with effort is requiring that all ath- done online rather than letes be registered using through paper. Acquila- Family ID. no said this is good for from Nor’Easter squad “In my previous ex- tracking concussions periences as an athletic and other health issues BY BOB MARTIN director, I know it is a for student athletes. [email protected] cumbersome process “Everything is really CONCORD — The in the fall to get forms at your fingertips,” said Nor’Easters 16U softball in on time and commu- Acquilano. “Now all the team had its ups and nicate effectively with sports we have for mid- downs this summer, but coaches, athletes and dle and high school are coach Shawn Garrett parents,” said Athletic listed. The parent can said he has been pleased Director Rick Acquila- click on the sport, regis- with the progression of no. ter and the athlete is set the team and that there Acquilano explained to start the season.” was steady improve- that this is becom- Acquilano also said ment throughout the ing more common for Family ID is great for short season. schools, as Inter-Lakes coaches, as it includes The team had a tough has already been using emergency contact going in the Nor’Easter Family ID. He became information for play- Classic that took place aware of it through ers, something that all July 21-23, only winning talking to other athlet- coaches must have on one game in pool play, ic directors, who said it them at games and prac- but Garrett said it has was very beneficial. tices. been a great summer for Last year was Acqui- “Without having to his softball squad, which BOB MARTIN lano’s first year as AD print a sheet out for ev- included several girls Shawn Garrett is coaching his final season with the Nor’Easters this summer and said he was in Gilford, and he ad- ery kid, now they can from Lakes Region high very pleased with the effort and sportsmanship of his squad. mitted that there was a have the whole team on schools. “stumbly bumbly” pro- one piece of paper all This year’s squad cess when registering together,” Acquilano consists of players from athletes. He wanted to said. “All the relevant seven different high clean things up for sev- information is there. I schools, coming from as eral reasons, including wasn’t going to stream- far away as Vermont. confidentiality and to line and save trees, and Coming from Lakes Re- be able to track athletes. then have to print out 40 gion Schools included One thing that Acquila- pieces of paper.” Taylor Morrell of Laco- no praised about it was Family ID has been nia and Liz Fleming of that instead of having used since the start of Belmont. Garrett was to give out parent per- July, and Acquilano the coach of the junior mission forms for each said parents can log varsity softball team sport, the parent can go in any time before the at Gilford High School, right into the system season starts to enroll and attracted a num- and check off that they student athletes. He ber of players from his agree to the parent per- said they are still going school including Tricia mission form for the through the kinks about Jarry, Emily Smith, Randi Byars, Nicole Daigneault and Karly Sanborn. Jade LaSalle BOB MARTIN SEE Nor’Easter PAGE B3 Liz Fleming of Belmont fires a pitch for the Nor’Easters 16 U softball team.

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Courtesy All three Nor’Easter softball teams had the chance to play in front of a home crowd at Memorial Park in Laconia in the 20th annual Nor’Easter Classic, which took place July 21-23. 18U Nor’Easters play in front of home crowd BY BOB MARTIN all the teams were excit- hard fought battle, with particular tournament, Nor’Easters turned what was a solid season [email protected] ed to play in front of the the team losing 4-3 in ex- I would say overall this things around in the for the Nor’Easters, who GILFORD — The local crowd.” tra innings. team has had a great Caroline Farley Tour- won the Summer Sizzler Nor’Easters 18 U softball This was the 20th Beaudet praised the season. This is one of nament and lost in the and was also a runner up team wrapped up anoth- anniversary of the play of the local athletes, the better teams I have finals. Beaudet was in the state tournament. er summer season with Nor’Easter Classic, including Jillian and coached.” pleased with the way his “A great weekend of the Nor’Easter Classic which took place on Sarah Lachapelle; Cali Last weekend the team played to cap off softball,” Beaudet said. followed by the Caroline July 21 through 23, and Swormstedt of Laconia; Farley tournament in saw all three Nor’Easter Josie Bentlage of Laco- Concord, and coach Fern teams playing in front of nia; Meeka Bolduc of Carl Johnson Memorial Golf Beaudet said he was the home crowd at Me- Tilton School; Cait Mala- very pleased with the morial Park in Laconia han of Bishop Brady and Tournament to benefit loons overall play of his girls, on opening night. Over- Amanda Johnson and which included several all there were 55 teams MacKenzie Ryan of New- MOULTONBOR- sors are Mill Falls at the longest drive and clos- from the Lakes Region. playing 134 games on 14 found. He said the play- OUGH — On Monday, Lake, Overhead Door est to pin. An exclusive “The classic couldn’t fields around the Lakes ers have stepped up all Aug. 14, the Loon Pres- Options and Paugus Bay raffle will be held at the have gone any better,” Region. season, not only in the ervation Committee will Marina. clubhouse the day of the said Beaudet. “There The 18U team lost in field but also at the plate. host the seventh annual The tournament tournament. was perfect weather the first round on Sun- “I am really happy Carl Johnson Memo- is open to the public To pre-register, spon- and everything went day, losing to the even- with our team,” said rial Golf Tournament with pre-registration sor a hole, or learn more smooth. We had a great tual champion Methuen Beaudet. “Even though at Ridgewood Country required by Aug. 7. A about the tournament, turnout for our fans and Rangers. He said it was a we didn’t go far in this Club in Moultonbor- scramble format with contact the Loon Preser- ough. Senator John- teams of four and a vation Committee at 476- son was a champion of shotgun start at 8 a.m. 5666, or visit www.loon. Dragons hosting tryouts many worthy causes, is followed by lunch org. including the environ- and awards. Top priz- All proceeds from the ment and loons, and an es include $10,000 for a tournament benefit the active member of the hole-in-one, courtesy Loon Preservation Com- on Aug. 13 in Laconia Loon Preservation Com- of Paugus Bay Marina. mittee and its work to LACONIA — The e-mail to schedule a try- USA. They went them mittee Board from 1998 First, second and third protect loons and their Dragons USA Softball out. on the field as much as until his passing in 2010. place team prizes will habitats in New Hamp- open tryouts are being USA Softball, for- possible to foster com- Prime tournament spon- be awarded, as well as shire. held on Sunday, Aug. merly ASA, gives play- petitive future high 13, at Woodland Heights ers that love the game school teams. There- Elementary School, loon opportunity to play fore, these teams will Wolfeboro Tennis Jamboree cated at 225 Winter St. longer in the summer have tournaments after in Laconia. A parent or and at a higher caliber the closing of the local guardian must be pres- of play on a travel team. league season. They will scheduled for Saturday ent to fill out the tryout USA also only allows have practices, how- packet. Tryouts are free. certified coaches and ever, will work closely WOLFEBORO — the USTA Junior Team pane, P&D Zimmerman Tryouts for 10U play- patched umpires so it is with local leagues to Come join in on Satur- Tennis program in- FLP, Dive Winnipesau- ers will be from 9 to the next level of play. avoid conflicts. day, Aug. 5, (rain date volving Wolfeboro area kee Corp, Meredith Vil- 10:30 a.m., 12U will try The Dragons believe If you have any ques- Aug. 6) from 3 to 6 p.m. teens from Wolfeboro lage Savings Bank and out from 10:30 a.m. to at the 10U and 12U level, tions, e-mail dragonsa- at the Wolfeboro Tennis Parks and Recreation’s Kingswood Press. For 12 p.m. and 14U will try girls shouldn’t have to [email protected] Club for an afternoon of tennis program as well information on TMTA out from 12 to 1:30 p.m. choose between playing or kellisargent@out- tennis games, matches, as the Teen Master programs, contact pro- Any 16U player should for their local leagues or look.com. fun and prizes. Open Tennis Academy. The fessional coach Phil to all ages from young TMT Academy is a teen Eisenmann at 267-7912 “will be” tennis players development program or pjewoodworking@ all the way to teen match made possible by sup- metrocast.net. players and all players port from Tennis Club Please call ahead to Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe, L.L.C. in between. Parents are members as well as Dolly Goldberg, Director welcome to join in the Wolfeboro corporate of Tennis at Wolfeboro fun and a cookout at 5 sponsors. The Jamboree Tennis Club at 569-4246 p.m. sponsors are USTA-New and let them know you The event is part of England, Eastern Pro- can come. 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WATERVILLE VAL- weekend of intense hik- highest point in the U.S., White Mountain Na- try to hike) five peaks. (4,156) LEY — With more than ing, fun and entertain- Alaska’s Mount Denali. tional Forest. There will be a choice The Scaur (2,200) a dozen 4,000-foot peaks ment. This is Waterville The event, nick- The peaks are Te- of 14 mountains to climb Goodrich Rock (2,200) surrounding Water- Valley’s fourth annual named “The Denali cumseh, Osceola East and the five peaks cho- Noon Peak (2,976) ville Valley, the invite Five Summit Challenge, Challenge” will be held and West, Welch and sen must equal 20,000 Jennings Peak (3,460) is being issued to climb a 20,000-foot total that is Aug. 12-13 at the resort Dickey. All of them have feet or higher. Participation in the five of them in a single almost the height of the in the middle of the a combined elevation This year the peaks weekend is free and equaling that of Denali, are: those who conquer the highest Mountain Tecumseh (4,003) five will be proclaimed Register now for the Peak in North America. Welch (2,605) “Alive After Five.” Plus there are guided Dickey (2,734) The weekend will in- hikes for families. Snow’s (2,800) clude intense hiking for new season of curling Waterville Valley’s North Peak Tripyra- some, but will also offer proximity to some of mid (4,180) easier hikes for fami- WOLFEBORO — Do LRCA leagues are for Registration for the New England’s highest Middle Peak Tripyra- lies and entertainment, you love the Winter men and women of all fall season begins now. peaks makes it a great mid (4,140) with the performances Olympics but find that ages and experience lev- For more information hiking location any day South Peak Tripyra- from Doug Thompson you can’t make it to Py- els. Participants can join about curling and the of the week. Participants mid (4,100) on Friday 6-9 p.m., and eongChang for the com- individually, as couples, Lakes Region Curling in the Five Summit Mt. Osceola (4,340) Lil’ Penny on Saturday ing Olympiad? Then do or as entire teams. Association, as well Challenge will hike (or Mt. Osceola East 6-9 p.m. the next best thing, play The upcoming fall as access to download- an Olympic sport right season runs for eight able registration forms, Nor’Easter (Continued from Page B1) in the Lakes Region. Sunday evenings from check out the LRCA’s Curling, the sport mid-October to mid-De- web site at lakescurling- represents Inter-Lakes ing t-shirts and working at a level two years high- that originated in me- cember at Pop Whalen nh.org. High School, and Gar- fields, so he had a player er.” dieval Scotland, will be Ice Arena in Wolfeboro. Visitors to the site rett said she has done an doing the book. The Saturday games getting big-time televi- There’s no equipment to can view informative outstanding job on the He said in the bot- were 8-7 and 4-3 losses, sion coverage come Feb- buy, and new members videos, access informa- mound. tom of the seventh in- and Garrett said the ruary. When everyone get an introduction to tion about curling rules Garrett said the ning the game should team played well but else is talking about it, the basics of the game and game play, and find Nor’Easter Classic have been 4-3 in favor just not well enough to you can be playing as at a learn-to-curl ses- the latest information was great for the team of the Nor’Easters, but win. The final game was part of the Lakes Region sion before the season about LRCA events and to play in front of the the player who was do- a 9-4 loss, and again, Gar- Curling Association. begins. activities. home crowd, but he had ing the book went up to rett said they had a good wished the team had bat and never marked a game but couldn’t come fared better as they went runner that scored. So away with a win. Waterville Valley partners 1-3. instead, the game stayed “They hit well,” said Garrett said on Fri- at 3-3. Garrett. “It wasn’t like day night the team came This led to a 4-3 loss we fell apart. They just out cold, but on Satur- for the Nor’Easters in got their base hits and with ResortBoard, adds day they came out with extra innings, and it cut capitalized.” more energy and beat the tournament short Garrett said the team the New England Legacy for the Nor’Easters. has had an up and down new summer activities 5-3 for their only win. “I take responsibility summer. They have had “We played some for that,” said Garrett. great pitching but there WATERVILLE VAL- and can be used on pave- ence on weekends at 10 good ball after Friday “It was just a strange have been some errors LEY — Waterville Val- ment, gravel, loose dirt, a.m. and 2 p.m. for the night,” said Garrett. thing. Definitely a first.” in the field. However, he ley Resort continues mud, and even packed rest of the summer. Ad- Friday’s loss was 5-0 In last weekend’s said he was happy with to offer opportunities powder. The rugged de- ditional tour schedules to the Barrington Blaze. Caroline Farley Tour- the overall effort put in for summer fun in the sign includes heavy-du- are anticipated. They won 5-3 on Satur- nament, the Nor’Easters by his squad, and most White Mountains with ty front and back spring Part of ‘Phase II’ of day in the first game didn’t fare well by going of all he was happy about the addition of three brackets, off-road sus- a multi-year develop- against the Legacy, but 0-4. He said they played their sportsmanship. new summer activities, pension system, plus ment plan, additional then lost to the Xplosion the Comets, a 14U team “Every single game, including a partnership 13x5-inch wheel package new summer offerings 9-3. that has been playing but one, we had players with GolfBoard to bring that improves stability include a nine-hole, In a bizarre incident, beyond belief. They beat and coaches from other ResortBoard Adventure and optimizes clearance. lift-accessed disc golf the team lost a game the Nor’Easters 16-0 and teams pulling us aside Tours to Waterville Val- According to Resort- course. Located on some against the New En- Garrett said they scored to tell us how great the ley, the first experience Board, it is “simply the of the resort’s original gland Storm that they 47 runs in three games. sportsmanship was,” of its kind in New En- most exciting, safe, and ski trails on Snow’s technically should have The Comets were unde- said Garrett. “I even had gland. accessible way to experi- Mountain, the slope- won due to a scorekeep- feated this summer. a grandma tell me. You “It is exciting to not ence any vacation desti- side course is already ing snafu. Garrett ex- “They are really just don’t get that all the only be adding new ac- nation.” open to the public. The plained that on Sunday something else,” said time. That is something tivities that we have Waterville Valley resort is also adding an the normal parents that Garrett. “I’ve never seen that makes a coach never had in Waterville Resort’s guided Adven- outdoor climbing wall do the book were sell- anything like it playing proud.” Valley, but to also be cre- ture Tours are designed and bungee trampoline. ating a new type of expe- around each group’s training and installation rience in the Northeast,” abilities and interests, are in progress, with a says Tim Smith, Presi- and pairs practice and “Vertical Zone” set to dent and General Man- play with trail riding debut in Town Square in ager of Waterville Val- along cross-country the coming weeks. Also ley Resort. “You can’t trails, woodland paths, new to town, the White really experience the mountain biking sys- Mountain Athletic Club White Mountains with- tem, and expansive has added an outdoor out getting outside, get- wildflower fields. Stops pool, spa, cabana, and ting off the beaten path, include photo-worthy kid’s splash pad, which and seeking out a bit of views, local landmarks, opened last week. adventure. Partnering and some little-known For more information with ResortBoards is al- hidden gems, allowing on new summer activi- lowing us to take some an intimate tour of the ties, visit www.water- of what we love about Valley floor for new and ville.com/summer-ad- snowsports and apply it long-time visitors alike. venture-center. to the summer months.” ResortBoard Adven- For more information ResortBoards are ture Tours debuted this about ResortBoards, highly versatile personal week and will offer the visit www.ResortBoard. transportation vehicles hour and a half experi- com.

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SAWYERS POINT ROAD $3,675,000 POINTE SEWALL ROAD $750,000 CENTER STREET $997,500 LAND WOLFEBORO Take advantage of the public boat launch close by to this .63 acre, wooded lot in the Robin Acres community. Finch Street...... $49,000 WOLFEBORO So many possibilities for this 34 acre parcel with frontage on Rt. 28 & Rt. 109. Property already has multiple engineering approvals. Center Street...... $479,000 TUFTONBORO: 2 lots, totaling 6 level, south facing acres and over 200’ of wf with 50 ft beach, WOLFEBORO: Condo units available in historic Mirror Lake Lodge with shared wf and garage space! OSSIPEE boat house w/lift, dock & patio with fire pit. Plenty of room with a 3BR/3BA main house, guest 2 first floor units. Each 2BR/2BA with fireplace and deck. Fantastic multiple lot offering totaling 927 wooded acres with waterfront on house & 2 garages for all the toys. $325,000 & $300,000 Archer Pond to enjoy. 2 second floor units. Each 2BR/1BA, with one featuring a private screen porch. CROSS NECK ROAD $4,200,000 $250,000 & $225,000 Chickville Road...... $927,000

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Wolfeboro: 15 Railroad Avenue • 569-3128 “Simply the Best” Center Harbor: • 253-9360 OVER 60 YEARS IN Island Junction Rtes. 25 & 25B Real Estate Alton: 108 Main Street • 875-3128 THE LAKES REGION A division of Maxfield Real Estate

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COW ISL. – TUFTONBORO // “Motivated Seller” QUINTESSENTIAL MASTERFULLY HISTORIC ESTATE GREAT LOCATION Country Estate on 31 restored country estate property in Meredith w/tremendous Mt. with big lake views in Alton Premier 4 Acre Location – 4BR/4BA w/natural woodwork, vaulted acres in Wolfeboro. 3 Level Main Home, 3 level in Tuftonboro on 78 private acres, 1805 Colonial Chocorua views, on 7.51 acres. Originally built in 1934, Bay. 125’ of water frontage and sunsets over ceilings, oversize windows, extensive deck & hot tub. 250’ WF w/ Entertainment Barn with wine cellar, Stable/ home with 5 bedrooms, barn and stalls for horses, exquisitely restored w/incredible attention to detail. Rattlesnake and Sleeper Islands. U-shaped dock small beach, oversize U-shaped dock+single dock. in-ground pool, beautiful gardens, views and Equipment Barn. Heated pool, tennis court, Private setting, beautiful grounds, 5BD, 5BA. Minutes and breakwater, .75 acres and a 3 bedroom, four $865,000 (4623779) Call 569-3128 Skateboard Park. multiple outbuildings. to Lake Winnipesaukee. season home. $1,995,000 (4637783) Call 569-3128 $1,425,000 (4444038) Call 569-3128 $1,050,000 (4637110) Call 253-9360 $865,000 (4645547) Call 875-3128

ALTON // CUSTOM POST & BEAM GILMANTON // Lovely 3+ bedroom HOLDERNESS // Great location – much GILMANTON // This home has a lot to MEREDITH // Fish Cove Association. BEAR ISL. – MEREDITH // Search no more! 3-Bedroom/2- WATERFRONT with stone fireplace, cape set back from the road in a quiet larger than it looks with hardwood floors, offer. Village setting, 1.5 acres and unusual Affordable 2BR/2BA year round home Bath cottage with screen porch and 2 decks. Bunkhouse gourmet kitchen, wet bar, fully country setting with large mudroom lots of light, screened porch, close to I93 3 story addition. Spacious rooms, awesome with a little bit of cosmetic work will be a and tool shed. 36’ U-shape dock, sandy bottom. Blue finished walk out basement, fabulous entry, large attached deck overlooking and Plymouth State University. 3 season enclosed porch, multiple decks, wonderful primary or vacation property. Ribbon VIEWS! master suite, 2 large decks and the beautiful landscaping. and well established gardens. Beautiful wooded 1 acre lot. Possible Dock. $364,000 (4636940) Call 569-3128 awesome 4 season porch. RENTALS $565,000 (4600275) Call 875-3128 $274,900 (4648300) Call 875-3128 $234,000 (4647079) Call 253-9360 $229,000 (4623719) Call 875-3128 $189,000 (4647016) Call 253-9360 Bringing People and Vacations Together LAND ACREAGE in the Lakes Region for over 60 years…. and VACATION & LONG TERM RENTALS MOULTONBOROUGH // Spectacular 2.33 MOULTONBOROUGH PRICE REDUCED! GILMANTON // 17 Acre lot with a 3-acre cleared NEW DURHAM // Two lots of record, 16.55 // QUALITY HOMES IN DEMAND FOR acre lot with 621 ft of waterfront and dock 1.6 Acre level wooded lot located in the quaint view and logging road access. Acres with 2 Drive-way cuts approved permit on Lake Winnipesaukee located in the village district in Commercial Zone “A”. Driveway along 1299 Feet frontage on major BUSY RENTAL MARKET low tax town of Moultonborough. permit with installed culvert, expired permit for highway. Great potential - Bring your office bldg. and garage. Agent interest. ideas! Bring your offer - great investment! Contact us for a FREE rental analysis $849,900 (4630723) Call 253-9360 $159,000 Call 253-9360 $115,000 (4507717) Call 875-3128 $90,000 (4646700) Call 875-3128 (4501574) Halle McAdam @ 253-9360 (CH Office) www.Maxfield RealEstate.com • www.IslandRE.com Jennifer Azzara @ 875-3128 (ALTON Office) B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

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Moultonboro $2,995,000 #4649331 Gilford, $1,495,000 #4451276 Laconia, $975,000 #4645473 Custom built luxurious and peaceful waterfront home. Thoughtful This charming home offers three bedrooms, comfortable living construction throughout. Detached guest house, absolutely stunning. Up to 6 bedrooms in this lovely an tasteful Winnipesaukee This property appeals to that special discerning buyer who loves the lake, waterfront home that is professionally landscaped. area, amazing screened porch, and great waterside deck. Beautiful appreciates quiet, values premium construction, and appreciates the lawn area to the water with waterside patio and outside fireplace. subtle feel of fine craftsmanship. 50’ lighted dock with lift & walk-in sandy beach. Janet Cramer 603-707-2771 Susan Bradley 603-493-2873 Bob Williams 603-455-0275/Danielle McIntosh 603-393-5938

Laconia $799,000 #4641576 Gilford, $499,000 #4638654 Wolfeboro $485,000 #4623673 Gracious & inviting waterfront residence on Lake Magnificent view and privacy for this 10 room, Wonderful Cape minutes from downtown Wolfeboro Winnisquam with open water views, sunsets 4 BR, 4 BA Colonial. New paint and flooring and Carry Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Landscaped, & a private backyard retreat for entertaining. throughout. Great for entertaining with a large deck, level and private parcel with a paved driveway. A lovely Waterfront features a wide deck with attached home with plenty of natural light and living space. First in-ground pool and hot tub. docking for boats & swimming area. floor master suite and one level living. Ellen Mulligan 603-387-0369 Melanie Roy Tripp 603-387-3712 Kay Huston 603-387-3483

Holderness, $299,000 #4638304 Gilford, $299,000 #4638567 Wakefield, $242,000 #4649156 Lovely four bedroom, two bath Condo with 3+ BR, 3 BA Cape on a nicely landscaped 1 acre One of a kind historic property will natural wood mountain views, beautifully renovated kitchen, lot. New insulated vinyl siding recently installed trim and original wood floors. Enjoy the private heated garage, pool and tennis rights. Totally back yard with river frontage. Zoned commercial furnished. to save on heating and cooling costs. gives you many possibilities.

Barbara Mylonas 603-344-8197 Kathy McLellan 603-455-9778 & Nancy LeRoy 603-344-7554 Joe McGranaghan 603-231-0578

Tilton $239,900 #4638251 Tilton $199,000 #4647299 Sandwich, $189,900 #4649706 Lake Winnsiquam water access from this Updated and bright 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home Country Cape situated on 5.1 acres less than a mile and a half walk to the corners. 2 bedrooms, 1 full delightful 5 BR home. Steps away from the with garage. Fenced in area in the back yard sandy beach area shared by only 6 homes. bath. New handcrafted kitchen cabinets and counter perfect for pets and/or kids. tops. Appliances less than 6 months old. Robin Dionne 603-491-6777 Shelly Brewer 603-677-2535 Kathy Davis 603-387-4562

ONE STOP SHOPPING: Meredith $118,000 #4649403 Gilmanton, $42,000 #4628263 Come and enjoy all the year round activity the Real Estate Build your dream home and experience small town Lakes Region has to offer in this ready to move- living. Convenient location with short commutes to in chalet. This adorable retreat features a galley Mortgage Concord and Laconia. Building, driveway and septic kitchen, 1st floor bedroom, full bath, living/dining. permits have expired. Linda Fields 603-244-6889 Title Services Scott Mooney 603-455-8554

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