THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 GILFORD, N.H. Meet GHS’ Top Ten seniors

member of the Unified Club, and plays Unified Soccer. She said one of her fondest memories of high school going to the Special Olympics in Manchester with Uni- fied. “It was really cool seeing it happen and all come together as one,” Dahl said. Courtesy Photo She also plays softball Top 10 GHS student Peter Christiansen. and plays clarinet in the band. tive discussions between cer and other diseases She will attend Colby students and the school. and threats. Sawyer College in New The group started by Salutatorian Alyssa London and study nurs- addressing the school Gosselin played vol- ing with the aim of be- dress code and resulted leyball and tennis and coming a pediatric nurse aspects of the dress code served on Student Coun- practitioner. getting relaxed after cil. Andrew Flanders is Photo by Erin Plummer much discussion. She plans to attend a striker on the soccer Nine of Gilford High School’s Top 10 seniors: from left to right: Annabelle Eisenmann, Shushu Sawyer, Blake Bolduc, Tyler Browne, Bridgette Dahl, Kayla Loureiro, Kendall Jones, Alyssa “We want to keep that Franklin Pierce Uni- team and plays basket- Gosslin, and Andrew Flanders. type of openness at Gil- versity’s Health Scienc- ball. Flanders said one ford High School,” Saw- es program. After that of his biggest memories BY ERIN PLUMMER backgrounds, and as- ties. yer said. she will attend medical form high school was [email protected] pirations all linked by Valedictorian Shushu She will attend school at St. George’s winning back-to-back Gilford High School’s a drive to accomplish Sawyer is a member of Wentworth Institute of University in Granada. championships. He is Top 10 seniors have a their goals and do their the Math Team, NHS, Technology in Boston She said she wants to also a member of the wide range of interests, best for their communi- Interact, serves as an to study applied math- be a surgeon, possibly a Unified Club and Na- Eagle Ambassador, and ematics and said she is neurosurgeon. tional Honor Society. plays track and field. interested in going into “I’ve just always been After graduation he She also co-founded research. She said after interested in the medical will go on a two-year Memorial Day the Ethics Forum, a stu- watching her brother field and it’s a great way mission trip with the dent-run club that works and mother fight cancer, to help people,” Gosselin Church of Latter-Day to improve school cul- she wants to go into re- said. Parade returns ture and facilitates posi- search to help fight can- Bridgitte Dahl is a SEE TOP TEN PAGE A10 Monday Gunstock’s summer season BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Townspeople will observe Memorial Day this begins this weekend coming Monday with a parade and ceremonies throughout the village. BY ERIN PLUMMER Monday, May 31 is Memorial Day and the town [email protected] had scheduled a parade with a series of observances Just a few months for that morning starting at the Gilford Community after the winter season Church and going to Oak Grove Cemetery. drew to a close, Gun- Last year, the town held a modified version of the stock is now celebrat- parade because of the pandemic with a few town offi- ing the summer with a cials socially distanced. This year the full Memorial new season opening this Day parade is back. weekend. Parade participants will line up at the Gilford Gunstock’s summer community Church Parking Lot at 9:45 a.m. season kicks off Memo- The event will formally begin at 10 a.m. with a rial Day Weekend with ceremony at the World War I and II Veteran’s Me- the campground open- morial across from the church. The ceremony will ing on May 28 and the feature military personnel raising the American Adventure park opening flag, Rev. Michael Graham of the Gilford Commu- May 29. nity Church leading the Pledge of Allegiance, an The Adventure Park invocation by Rev. Graham, the Boy Scouts placing is opening for the season a wreath on the memorial and the Gilford Commu- on May 29 with a num- nity Church Choir singing the National Anthem. ber of outdoor attrac- At 10:15 a.m., the parade will march down Belknap tions. The park will be Mountain Road to Pine Grove Cemetery for another File Photo ceremony. SEE GUNSTOCK PAGE A10 Gunstock’s Adventure Park is opening for the season this weekend The ceremony at Pine Grove will begin at 10:30 a.m. with military personnel raising the flag. Rev. Graham will deliver a benediction and Boy Scouts Gilford softball earns split with Kingswood will place a wreath at the cemetery. Members of the board of selectmen will then give remarks followed BY JOSHUA SPAULDING “sweet revenge” on the The Golden Eagles enth inning. However, by “Taps” being played by a member of the Gilford Sports Editor Kingswood Knights last hosted the Knights on the Knights scored four High School band. GILFORD — The week, after the Knights Monday, May 17, and times in the seventh and Afterward, the parade will go back down Belknap Gilford girls’ softball picked up a win earlier took a 1-0 lead heading got the 4-2 win. Mountain Road and return to the church. team exacted a little in the week. to the top of the sev- Gilford scored its first run in the sixth inning. Maddie Cusello was hit by a pitch and Millie Cal- don followed with a dou- Early ble to put two runners in scoring position. A Paige Meserve single scored Cusello to give Gilford deadlines for the lead. Kingswood got three hits, two walks and took Memorial Day advantage of an error in the top of the seventh to With Memorial Day falling on Monday, the take the 4-1 lead. Maura submission deadline for any press releases and Hughes reached on an letters to the editor intended for publication in error in the bottom of next week’s edition of the Gilford Steamer has the seventh and scored been moved up to Friday, May 28 at 9 a.m. Sub- on a fielder’s choice, but missions can be e-mailed to Editor Brendan Be- the Golden Eagles could rube at [email protected]. not push across another

Please note that our offices will be closed Kathy Sutherland run. Monday, May 31 in observance of the holiday. Kim Daigneault takes a throw at first base during action in Wolfeboro last week. SEE SOFTBALL PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

Classes & Special and copies of the book Weekly group sizes will 10 a.m.-noon French, 4-5 p.m. sic, movies, and word Events are available at the front be limited to 20 people, Crafternoon, 1-3 p.m. Trivia Night: Park play, just to name a few. May 27 - June 3 desk. Sign up to join us so please RSVP by con- Bring your own proj- Lot Puzzlers, 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a team of two to *Sign up and face in person at the library. tacting the library. ect to work on, bring Join us the first eight players, maybe a masks required French, 4-5 p.m. Preschool Storytime, an idea for a communi- Thursday of each sum- snack, and come pull 10:30-11:30 a.m. ty project, and once a mer month for Parking up a table in our lower Thursday, May 27 Friday, May 28 Join Miss Jill for a month look forward to Lot Puzzlers, a trivia parking lot. All ages are *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. Coffee Clutch, 10:30- fun filled storytime! Reg- working with our young- night hosted by Hayden, welcome, but the game *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 11:30 a.m. istration is required as er patrons. your tech librarian! The is best suited for the a.m. Brought to you in space is limited. game will last a little parents. Prizes will be Storytime Shorts, conjunction with Gil- *Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 Thursday, June 3 over an hour and will awarded and bragging 10:30 a.m. ford Neighbors, these p.m. *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. cover a broad range of rights are up for grabs! Join Miss Maria on mornings will be filled *Advanced Conversa- *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 topics including history, FB Live for a quick sto- with a chance to social- tional German, 2:30-3:30 a.m. geography, sports, mu- rytime! Missing story- ize with your neighbors, p.m. time and finding the round table discussions, *Lower Intermediate virtual ones too long? speakers, programs, Line Dancing, 4-5 p.m. Hop on to experience and celebrations all de- one story and maybe a signed to let you know Saturday, May 29 few songs in 10 minutes what is going on, what The library is or less! is available to you and CLOSED in observance Book Discussion, 1-2 what might interest you, of Memorial Day p.m. right here in your neck This month’s book of the woods. This will Monday, May 31 is “White Ivy” by Susie also be a time for you to The library is Yang, a story of love, ask questions, and find CLOSED in observance lies, and dark obsession. resources to help you of Memorial Day The discussion will be maneuver through this led by Maria Suarez, new phase of your life. Tuesday, June 1 *Geri Fit, 9-10 a.m. *Lower Intermediate Line Dancing, 4-5 p.m. Gilford Public Library Mystery Book Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join us for this KATHY SUTHERLAND Top Ten Requests month’s mystery book group! Betty Tidd will Racing up the field 1. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah lead the discussion of Blake Descoteaux races the ball up the field during his team’s game in Wolfeboro last week. 2. “A Gambling Man” by David Baldacci “The Blackhouse” by The Golden Eagles had a couple of close games with the Division II Knights, dropping a 3. “21st Birthday” by James Patterson Peter May, a Scottish de- 6-5 decision in overtime on their home field last Tuesday and then falling by a 7-3 score 4. “Ocean Prey” by John Sandford tective mystery. Copies in Wolfeboro two days later. Gilford is scheduled to end the regular season today, May 27, 5. “The Palm Beach Murders” by James Patter- of the book are available at Laconia at 7 p.m. Gilford will then host Laconia in the opening round of the Division III son at the circulation desk. tournament on Thursday, June 3. The winner moves on to play either Plymouth or Inter- 6. “The Red Book” by James Patterson Lakes/Moultonborough on Saturday, June 5. 7. “The Final Twist” by Jeffery Deaver Wednesday, June 2 8. “Sooley” by John Grisham Check out an Expert, 9. “Win” by Harlan Coben Area student named to Dean’s List at St. Norbert College 10. “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn DE PERE, Wisc. — Christopher Rosene of Gilford has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility. Founded in 1898, St. Norbert College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college located in De Pere, Wisconsin, just outside of Green Bay. Recent years have seen record enrollments and unprecedented investments in the St. Norbert College campus. The academic excellence and character-building qualities of the college are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Princeton Re- view and others. St. Norbert College is host to the 13-time NFL Champion Green Bay Packers training camp each year and is home to the Medical College of Wis- consin-Green Bay. Summer Outdoor Worship June 6th every Sunday 8:30am

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BY ERIN PLUMMER good feedback on those LRPA recorded the webinar is coming up for Gilford Old Home Day ment on hand. They [email protected] programs, so we’re hop- Huot Center’s National the Children’s Auction. parade. have a Blackmagic Atem Lakes Region Public ing that they’ll be able to Technical Honor Society LRPA was also going All the major events Mini multi-camera field Access has been broad- start live programming induction. to air the Huot Center’s around the end of the system that they bought casting a variety of com- again,” McNamara said. The NH Veteran’s graduation and year end year will be aired on with a grant last year. munity programming LRPA has been airing Home asked them to celebration. She said LRPA such as the hol- They also have a video with so many more twice monthly meetings produce a remembrance they will be having four iday parades and the encoder that streams a events being recorded by the governor and video. She said the home different graduation cer- Children’s Auction. signal across the inter- live. Executive Council. She called them in December emonies because they McNamara said she net, usually with one LRPA Station man- said they aren’t record- and asked them to do have their largest gradu- wants people to know camera. Video mixing is ager Grace McNamara ing those videos any- the video because they ation of 133 students. they have switched to done completely from a gave the Gilford select- more and are uploading couldn’t hold memorial Laconia High School’s more live events and laptop, which was used men an update on the videos they receive to services in person. graduation will also air the amount of live event for the recent Huot cer- station’s work during Video on Demand. “When I asked them on LRPA. coverage has gone up ex- emony. the May 15 selectmen’s Since the last update how they found us, she They will also air the ponentially. McNamara “The fact that we hear meeting. to Gilford, LRPA has said you’re it; there is Bike Week Press con- said two years ago 40 that more and more of As of that meeting, aired three live events. no other public access ferences, though the percent of their event the content is going live McNamara said they “That’s different than station unless we call pre-press conference in coverage was live. Last and that was sometime broadcast nine Gilford we normally do, but Wolfeboro,” McNamara Loudon will be record- year, nearly three quar- that really surprised selectmen’s meetings we’re in a different time said. ed. The press conference ters was live, and this me,” said Selectman and airing around 850 times than we’ve ever been The Veteran’s Home will take place in the year, all of their event LRPA board member and four Budget Com- in,” McNamara said. game them the names North East Motor Sports coverage will be live. Chan Eddy. “I didn’t re- mittee meetings that The Laconia holiday and photos of all the res- Museum, but because “That is a big deal for alize it was that much have aired 250 times. parade was aired live idents who died along that building is made of us because that’s not re- live. You don’t find too LRPA has run a show with a camera on a float with their dates of birth metal, she said they can’t ally what typical public many public access sta- for Gilford Public Li- called the “Santa Cam.” and death and their mili- get a signal to broadcast access is about,” Mc- tions doing a lot of live brary programs, though They also aired the tary ranks. She said they live. They will figure out Namara said. broadcasts, almost all there hasn’t been any remote Greater Lakes made the video and the a good way to air the dai- She said they have of itis recorded. Glad new content since last Region Children’s Auc- Veteran’s Home liked it. ly oppress conferences. three ways of producing were showing that much September. tion all four days and she A number of live McNamara said they live events and two dif- value, it’s really nice to “I’ve actually gotten said it went really well. events are coming up. A will also be there for the ferent pieces of equip- see.” SNHU announces Winter President’s List

MANCHESTER — It named to the President’s ford manton Gilford shire University (SNHU) is with great pleasure List. Full-time status is Mason McGonagle of Danielle Sands of La- is a private, nonprofit that Southern New achieved by earning 12 Gilford Thomas Moore of La- conia institution with an 88- Hampshire University credits; undergraduate Margaret Dougherty conia Caleb Kneuer of Laco- year history of educating (SNHU) congratulates day students must earn of Gilmanton William Crowell of nia traditional-aged students the following students on 12 credits in fall or spring Abigail Crowell of La- Gilmanton Kelsey Harriman of and working adults. Now being named to the Win- semester, and online stu- conia Bryan McCormick of Gilmanton serving more than 150,000 ter 2021 President’s List. dents must earn 12 cred- Andrew Strzepek of Gilford Joshua Baker of Gil- learners worldwide, The winter term runs its in either EW1 & EW2, Gilmanton Charles Axtell of Gil- ford SNHU offers approxi- from January to May. EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & Lexys Bladecki of La- ford Autumn Hendricks of mately 200 accredited Full-time students EW6. conia Olivia Trindade of Gil- Laconia undergraduate, graduate who have earned a min- Tracy Diamantoplos Teo Chanthasak of La- manton Jenevieve Marston of and certificate programs, imum grade-point aver- of Gilford conia Kellie Ryan of Gilford Gilmanton available online and on age of 3.700 and above are Jessica Payne of Gil- Molly Vallee of Gil- Kaylan Bouchard of Hannah Redin of Gil- its 300-acre campus in manton Manchester, NH. Rec- Scott Roberts of Laco- ognized as the “Most In- SNHU announces Winter Dean’s List nia novative” regional uni- MANCHESTER — It from January to May. ate day students must ditional-aged students Caitlyn Converse of versity by U.S. News & is with great pleasure Full-time students earn 12 credits in fall or and working adults. Gilford World Report and one of that Southern New who have earned a min- spring semester, and on- Now serving more than Kamila Hecka of Laco- the fastest-growing uni- Hampshire University imum grade-point aver- line students must earn 150,000 learners world- nia versities in the country, (SNHU) congratulates age of 3.500 to 3.699 are 12 credits in either EW1 wide, SNHU offers ap- Zoey Nash-Boucher of SNHU is committed to the following students named to the Dean’s & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or proximately 200 accred- Gilmanton expanding access to high on being named to the List. Full-time status EW5 & EW6. ited undergraduate, Lauren Camella of La- quality, affordable path- Winter 2021 Dean’s List. is achieved by earning Jocelyn Greenwood of graduate and certificate conia ways that meet the needs The winter term runs 12 credits; undergradu- Laconia programs, available on- Chantal Bonanno of of each learner. Learn Elizabeth Lagueux of line and on its 300-acre Gilford more at www.snhu.edu. Hope Ministries opens shed Laconia campus in Manches- Southern New Hamp- Mariah Finley-Gard- ter, NH. Recognized as to collect clothing ner of Gilmanton the “Most Innovative” Cleaning out your closets? Now you can bring your Vito Marcello of Laco- regional university by good used clothing donations to Hope Ministies at the nia U.S. News & World Re- First United Methodist Church at 18 Wesley Way (off Bridget Eldridge of port and one of the fast- Route 11A near the Route 3/11 bypass) in Gilford. Gilford est-growing universities Hope Ministries is partnering with St. Pauly Tex- Kimberly Johnson of in the country, SNHU is tile Inc. to provide a wood-frame clothing drop-off Laconia committed to expanding shed for community use. This shed is designed to Southern New Hamp- access to high quality, give community members a uniquely clean, conve- shire University (SNHU) affordable pathways that nient, and well-cared-for option to donate their used is a private, nonprofit in- meet the needs of each clothing to. stitution with an 88-year learner. Learn more St. Pauly Textile Inc. partners with a network of history of educating tra- at www.snhu.edu. businesses and various organizations to dis- tribute donated items both here in the U.S. and worldwide, where they are ultimately re-worn by people who need them. First United Methodist Church receives funding for donated clothing and has the option to use do- nations to serve commu- nity needs. With more than 1,100 clothing drop-off sheds in place, St. Pauly Textile Inc. collects over 90,000 pounds of clothing every day and estimates that this clothing ends up in 44 different countries (in- cluding the U.S.) yearly. In 2018, the company was Laconia-Gilford Lions Club able to help keep over 20 Electronic Waste Collection Day million articles of cloth- ing out of landfills. The Saturday, June 5, 2021 company was founded AM PM in 1996 and is an A+ rat- 8:30 to 12:30 New Location ed member of the Better Cinemas 8 Parking Lot Business Bureau. 9 Old Lakeshore Road, Gilford Accepted items: in- clude clothing, shoes, Fundraiser to benefit Laconia-Gilford Lions Club belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillow- Recycle electronic items (phones, computers, cases, and stuffed ani- air conditioners, etc.) for a disposal fee mals. from $5 to $20 ($30 plus for TVs 26” & up) A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 Summertime dreams

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” John Lubbock, “The Use Of Life”

Summer is here. Well, pretty much. We think the threat of another snowstorm is beyond us. As we write this, the high will be 80, the windows are open, and a warm breeze is hanging about the room with a slight scent of lilac. The trees are a bright green, with the sound of birds singing, the sky is blue and well, the day couldn’t be more perfect. A day like today has us thinking about the sum- mer months ahead, and what they will look like. KATHY SUTHERLAND Certainly, work will remain busy, but the days are Slick fielder longer, affording us more time to do the things we Gavin Clark charges in to field a grounder in action in Wolfeboro last week. The Golden Eagles dropped an 8-0 decision to love, and the warmer weather tends to relax us all. the Knights at home last Monday and then fell 9-1 on the road in Wolfeboro on Wednesday. Gilford is scheduled to open We spoke with a few members of our staff who the Division III tournament with a trip to Raymond on Thursday, June 3. shared their favorite things about summer. The list varies, which is a nod to our versatility. North Country Notebook Our Sports Editor is looking forward to a trip to Tokyo for the 2021 Summer Olympics. This trek will be his third time going, to include the Winter Olym- Notes from the long way around Lovering Mountain pics as well. No foreign spectators are permitted, so the vibe won’t be quite the same, albeit historic. He noted, “The Olympics are the best athletic event there is. Watching elite athletes compete at A log-landing of old the highest level is amazing. On TV is great, but in was a place where logs person is even more incredible.” could be skidded onto a When asked what his most anticipated event to crib-works along a river watch is, he replied, “Swimming.” or lake, or along a road, Our Executive Editor will take advantage of the where the logs or four- foot pulpwood could be beauty at local lakes and reading books on the bal- loaded onto a truck. cony of his new condo. Of course, the perfect sum- mer for him is not complete without something to By John Harrigan Today the term means do with film. “I’m looking forward to going to the Columnist John Harrigan a yarding area where drive in. I’m not quite ready to sit in a theatre for The North Country was at least a week (call it 10 days) behind a skidder---bigger than two hours and the fact that the drive in near my We got home late the rest of the state on Sunday, as apple blooms and dandeli- a tractor, hinged at the home is vintage makes it even better. I’m all about Sunday afternoon from ons went the way of the winds. middle, each axle operat- the vintage!” he exclaimed. It’s true, there isn’t a the first unofficial truck ing independently---can movie trivia question from any decade he won’t an- tour of the season, which logged it as a job well haul logs to be loaded swer correctly. officially begins this done. We also noted that These days, new tele- onto a truck. One of our reporters, who also doubles as an art- weekend. All things Chet Noyes Road is in phone poles mean new ist is looking forward to travel, gardening and land- spring seem hinged on risk of becoming a Cadil- camps, or at least new My oldest friend (from scaping. Memorial Day. lac Road. trailers, or sometimes Nashua Telegraph days, “Home renovations and event planning will take seasonal homes, which ca. 1968) was up for the priority, but I’m looking forward to doing some art This trip included, to- This is an old term have a way of becom- weekend, and was game installations as well,” she said. ward the end, a barnyard (which I must have ing year-round abodes. for anything the day stop to visit with the heard from veritable Whatever the case, would bring. This day When asked about home renovations, we needed neighbors on the other old-timers) that means a the operative term is brought a tour of East to clarify whether it was to her home, or to her chick- side of Lovering Moun- road that can be driven “more.” Columbia, and included en coop that looks like the Beverly Hills Wilshire for tain, which divides up- on in any luxury car, i.e., most of East Colebrook birds. per Bear Rock (Stewart- “not necessarily a truck There are true roads, before we got over onto As for your faithful Editor, she will be looking stown) from South Hill road,” Cadillac being and then the remains the west slope of Lover- forward to climbing as many mountains as possible, (on its western end, Cole- the long-perceived best of true roads, and then ing Mountain, and called the more remote the better. Being outside deep into brook). luxury car of all. If you we get into the barely it quits. the woods is where it’s at. It’s such a grounding, re- say “It’s now a Cadillac recognizable remains of freshing activity especially on a scorcher of a day The neighbors, one- Road,” that pretty much roads, and then into the Everywhere, things when a flowing river is close by. half of them anyway, says it all. “Where? What Road? I were in bloom. The apple informed us that a pie can’t see a thing that re- blossoms marked road- could not be delivered So do telephone poles, sembles a road.” sides and the remains to someone who was not which we’re supposed to of old stone walls and Send us your letters! home to receive it (which refer to as utility poles. This last category can hedgerows. The dandeli- We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? would by the process of “I wonder what those mean an old skid road. ons had already gone to Glendale too congested for your liking? Do you elimination be me), leav- little red flags are for,” I In answer to a lot of mail seed. Another good rain, approve of a recent selectmen decision? Hate the ing me wondering where had wondered to Glen as on this subject (there is and a good windstorm, paper? Love the paper? Let us know! I was and why I wasn’t we glided by with scarce- actually none), “skid” and it would all be gone. Send your letters to: for the pie that got away. ly a bump, neither one is an old term for the Gilford Steamer of us having correlated equally old “twitch,” or (Please address mail, 5 Water Street • Meredith, NH, 03253 We also learned, from the first coincidence. to pull behind a horse. A with phone numbers the other half, that a log- Yup, pre-calculated and twitch (noun) means as in case of questions, Our fax number is 279 3331. ging job of significance marked for telephone many logs (usually two to campguyhooligan@ E-mail us at [email protected]. had been completed. We poles, as in (generally) or three) as a horse can gmail.com or 386 South We’re looking forward to hearing from you! said that we had already “where to point the au- get started and pull to Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH seen the results, and ger.” the log-landing. 03576.)

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To the Editor: Halperin, Producers for the Loose program, a so- Barbara Pitsch, an ed- Along with the $10,000 few rehearsals prior I am pleased to share Powerhouse Theatre cial studies curriculum ucator and curriculum grant from NH Human- to shooting. Auditions with you that the Belk- Collaborative, are devel- and website for Granite specialist who developed ities, we also received a will be by video and nap Mill has been award- oping the script that will State kids, educators, the Industrial Heritage generous contribution all the information on ed a $10,000 grant from follow the original cur- parents, and everyone Program nearly 25 years from Board member how to audition can be NH Humanities, made riculum developed for who enjoys learning ago as well as Dr. Rich- Mark Edelstein as well found at https://www. possible through a fed- the program. We will be about the history of New ard Candee, Professor as sponsorship from belknapmill.org/power- eral award from the Na- utilizing local actors to Hampshire. The film will Emeritus of American Eversource. house-auditions. Videos tional Endowment for serve in the roles of the also be made available to and New England Stud- Powerhouse is cur- will be accepted through the Humanities. These mill workers during 1918 schools throughout the ies at Boston University. rently seeking a boy and June 15. funds will be utilized when the Mill was in full state as a supplement to It was Dr. Candee who a girl who can pass for a We look forward to for the development of a operation manufactur- our in person Industrial claimed the Belknap fourth grader who will sharing the development film based upon the con- ing socks. The film will Heritage Program field Mill as the ‘most im- become the eyes through of this important project tent of our award-win- be professionally pro- trip or to those schools portant textile mill in which the fourth grad- with you. ning Industrial Heritage duced and will be made who are unable to visit the country’ and Helga ers in schools will “see” Karen C. Prior Program, now in its 24th available through the the Mill. Stamp who has led the the program. Shooting Executive Director, year. New Hampshire Histor- Our subject matter program here at the Mill will be in Laconia on Belknap Mill Bryan and Johanna ical Society’s Moose on experts will be educator for nearly two decades. July 17 and 18, with a Laconia THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Harbor Freight Tools to open new Gilford store

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The website will series of stories from style (rectangular shape) of home baked rugelach ate amazing extra crispy with its 2020 virtual for- be open for ordering be- behind the scenes in the loaf of Jewish style rye for dessert. Picnic Packs potato latkes. The blin- mat, but with a greatly ginning June 1 at tbinh. TBI kitchen. Each week bread. Your choice of are a great way to take tzes are lightly fried expanded menu and org. Orders will be pre- beginning June 1, the three deli meats in half- the Jewish Food Festival crepes and filled with some additional surpris- pared and ready for pick opening day for online pound packages. (Mix from “dining under the a mixture of farmers es. The talented culinary up, curbside, by appoint- ordering, Bubbie’s sto- and Match- one and a tent” on temple grounds and cream cheese. The teams of Temple B’nai ment, on July 30, 31 and ries will be posted on the half pounds in total)- to dining at the park, the knishes are authentic Israel will be cooking Aug. 1. TBI website. Log on and Corned beef, Tongue, or beach, on the boat or at “New York Style” with a and baking in the temple enjoy “Bubbie’s Kitchen Black Pastrami (Boston home. flaky pastry crust filled kitchen preparing hun- TBI is excited to intro- Adventures.” style). Six crispy green with hand ground beef dreds of servings of the duce a special member half sour pickles fresh Along with the new brisket or a mixture of most delectable foods of the Jewish Food Fes- New for 2021 is the from the barrel, two Picnic Pack offering, the potato and onion. One and baking the most tival cooking team this offering of a custom deli pints of freshly prepared Jewish Food Festival’s of the most requested popular desserts. This year. “Bubbie” (Yiddish sandwich “Picnic Pack” homemade coleslaw, one main menu includes the items is an 8” square is the once-a-year oppor- for grandmother) will made up of fresh, ready- container of handmade homemade traditional pan of noodle kugel, the Jewish style foods that ultimate comfort food. everyone craves but Medium-width noodles is hard to find in this are baked in a sweet Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative part of New Hampshire. cream custard, topped Most items are sold fro- with cinnamon-frosted zen in multi-packs with flake crumbs. If chopped announces movie auditions for kids! instructions for heating chicken liver or chopped at home. herring is what you have been craving for LACONIA — Pow- demic, kids were unable a few rehearsals prior to and the opportunity to The brisket is slow the last year, wait no erhouse Theatre Col- to attend the Industrial shooting. participate in a staged cooked and available more as these items will laborative, the com- Heritage program in Auditions will be by reading of a brand new in half pound packages be available, freshly pre- munity-based theatre 2020 or 2021, so the Mill video and all the informa- musical! Auditions for program of the Belknap team wanted to find tion on how to audition the Colonial productions with savory gravy. Ev- pared and refrigerated. Mill has several oppor- ways we could bring the can be found at https:// will be August 29, in per- an’s Deli of Marblehead, Included on the menu tunities for kids to be Mill to them. This movie www.belknapmill.org/ son, and auditions for MA supplies the corned are the best of the tradi- involved in their produc- will recreate the experi- powerhouse-auditions. the reading will be by beef, pastrami, and tional Jewish desserts tions including 4 projects ence in a format that can Auditioners will fill out video submission. tongue, sold fresh also - rugelach, strudel, and in the next 8 months! We be shared with schools the audition form and in half pound packages. hamantaschen. are currently seeking across New England and send a video introduc- Powerhouse Theatre The matzah ball soup is auditions for a boy and around the world!” ing themselves and per- Collaborative’s 2021 a rich homemade chick- Visit the Temple a girl to participate in a But the first step is forming the provided season is generously en broth with fluffy B’nai Israel website, movie featuring the his- casting, and Powerhouse audition speech. Videos sponsored by Spectacle matzo balls and carrots, tbinh.org, for more de- toric Belknap Mill. is seeking a boy and a will be accepted through Live. For more details on just like Bubbie used to tails and information. The Belknap Mill was girl who can believably June 15. Powerhouse and all the recently awarded a gen- pass for a fourth grad- While at the Web site, programs at the Belknap erous grant from NH er who will become the check out three other Mill or to find out how to Humanities, along with eyes through which the audition opportuni- become a sponsor, visit additional support from fourth graders in schools ties for kids including www.belknapmill.org Eversource to create a will “see” the program. two chances to perform or email powerhouse@ film version of the Belk- Actors should be able on the Colonial stage, belknapmill.org. nap Mill’s award-win- to memorize lines, be ning Industrial Heritage comfortable rehearsing Program where fourth and acting with adults, graders from all over and be available for the New Hampshire come shoot in Laconia on July to the Mill to experience 17 and 18. There will be a day in the life of a mill worker in 1918. The Mill has turned to its in-house Stone Wall performing arts compa- ny, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, to adapt Repair the Mill program into a script and produce the Fieldstone/Granite movie that will allow 35 years experience kids to experience the program from their own classrooms. Tony Luongo Says Powerhouse’s producer Johanna Halp- erin, “Due to the pan- 707-2727

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Gilford lacrosse girls put up fight against D2 Kingswood

Joshua Spaulding Keeper Julia Spooner makes a save in action for Gilford last week in Wolfeboro. Kingswood’s Erin Meyer tries to move around the defense of Gilford’s Bethany Tanner in action last week. BY JOSHUA SPAULDING to a 10-6 lead through less than 20 minutes re- buried the ball in the net suing faceoff with just the heat,” Rogacki said. Sports Editor the first half, with Cat- maining, Meyer scored to get Kingswood back one tick less than eight “We played a good quali- WOLFEBORO — The ie Shannon leading the her fourth goal to put the on the board. After King- minutes to go to make ty game today (Tuesday) Kingswood and Gilford way with four goals in lead to 13-6 and right off swood had a free position it 18-9. Shute and Avery and that’s the best you lacrosse girls opened the opening 25 minutes. the ensuing faceoff, Ek- shot that was denied, Dinges exchanged chanc- can do.” the penultimate week Erin Meyer added a pair strom made a nice move Ekstrom converted on a es while Shannon and The Golden Eagles fin- of the regular season and Fallon Peacock, Cas- into the zone and fired feed from Ella Meserve Peacock had chances for ish up the regular season on Tuesday, May 18, in sidy Simpson and Ana the shot on for the 14-6 with 12:40 to go to make the Knights as well. today, May 27, at home Wolfeboro and after a Ekstrom each added a lead. it 16-8. Pichette and Mc- Peacock scored on a against Laconia at 4 p.m. fairly close first half, the tally. For Gilford, Ashley Gilford got its first Lean combined on a bid free position shot with The Knights wrap up the Knights pulled away in Hart and Molly McLean goal of the second half for the Golden Eagles, 4:20 to go and with 55 sec- regular season today, the second half and took each had two in the first with 19:16 to go, as but could not find the onds to go, Jill Caravella May 27, as well, hosting the 20-9 win. half, while Aly Pichette Pichette weaved her way back of the net and King- scored to close out the Inter-Lakes/Moulton- “It was an awesome and Taryn Fountain into the zone and fired swood upped the lead scoring. borough at 6 p.m. night,” said Kingswood each put in a goal. the ball past Eldridge and to 17-8 with 11:29 to go, The previous day, The Knights start the coach Meg Anderson, Ekstrom opened into the net to make it 14- with Catie Clegg making Kingswood got a 20-7 win Division II playoffs at who honored her team’s things up in the second 7. Fountain had a bid for a nice feed from behind over the Golden Eagles, home against Kennett four seniors prior to the half for the Knights, the Golden Eagles, while the net to Ekstrom, who who got three goals from on Monday, May 31, with game. “And two of the scoring 50 seconds into Sarah Paraskos and Ek- buried the shot. Shute and two from Hart, the winner at John Stark seniors have missed all the half for the 11-6 lead. strom had chances for Meserve had a free while Gallant and Foun- on Wednesday, June 2. year.” Gilford came back with the Knights that Spooner position shot that was tain each scored once. The Golden Eagles start She noted that those some pressure, but could turned away. denied by Spooner and Two days later, King- the Division III play- two seniors, Emily Gold- not get the ball in the net With 16:49 to go, Lexi Gilford came back with swood won 13-9, with Ro- offs on Monday, May berg and Nia Garland, and Meyer answered Shute got the Golden some chances, with Wat- gacki calling the second 31, at home against In- got the chance to start, for the Knights, scoring Eagles within six goals, son, Pichette, Lauren half, “the best second ter-Lakes/Moultonbor- with Garland starting in with 22:48 to go in the firing a shot into the net Gallant and Shute all half of the season.” Shute ough, with the winner goal before handing net game to up the lead to 12- to make it 14-8. Bethany getting chance, but Kelly scored three times, Hart facing either Plymouth duties over to Alexis El- 6. Peacock had a chance Tanner made a nice de- stood tall in the net for added a pair and Mc- or Laconia on Monday, dridge and Hailey Kelly stopped by Gilford keep- fensive stop on Paraskos the Knights. Lean, Pichette, Watson May 31. in the second half. er Julia Spooner, who while McLean had a Gallant scored Gil- and Geena Cookinham “We improved from also stopped a free posi- free position bid, Foun- ford’s ninth goal of the each added a tally. Sports Editor Joshua yesterday,” said Gilford tion shot from Peacock, tain and Hart sent shots game with 8:15 to go, cut- “I was very happy Spaulding can be reached coach Dave Rogacki. while Emily Watson had wide of the net and Shute ting the lead to 17-9, but with the progress the at 279-4516, ext. 155 or “Playing on turf, I was a a bid in the zone but was made a bid that the de- the Knights got the final players demonstrated [email protected]. little worried, but they turned away by the King- fense stopped. three goals of the game. in a very tough stretch really did a decent job.” swood defense. With 13:30 to go, Sha- Rachael Paraskos raced against a very good The Knights got out With just a few ticks non found Meyer, who in and scored off the en- Kingswood team and in Golden Eagles head to tourney with couple of wins

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING selin had a hard-fought shall got an 8-0 win at Sports Editor match at number two, number four, Leonard GILFORD — The Gil- going more than an hour won by an 8-0 score at ford girls’ tennis team and a half before coming number five and Kath- finished the regular away with a 9-8 (7-5 in ryn Osborn won 8-0 in season with a couple of the tiebreaker) win. the final singles spot. wins over Kingswood Ashley Kulcsar got Gosselin dropped an 8-6 last week. the 8-0 win at number decision at number two. On Tuesday, May 18, three, Avery Marshall Craigie and Kulcsar the Golden Eagles host- won 8-0 at number four, had a great back and ed the Knights and came Alexa Leonard got the forth battle at number away with a 9-0 win over 8-0 win at number five one doubles, finishing Kingswood. and Kathryn Osborn with an 8-6 win, Marshall Alyssa Craigie won won 8-0 in the sixth and and Leonard won by an 8-4 in the top spot in the final singles spot. 8-2 score and Alaina and Kathy Sutherland Ashley Kulcsar picked up a pair of wins over Kingswood in the final week of the regular season. lineup while Alyssa Gos- Craigie and Kulcsar Kathryn Osborn won 8-0 played at number one in the final spot in the doubles and got the doubles ladder. 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[email protected] THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 Sports/ Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Gilford track team wraps up regular season

Joshua Spaulding Chandler Green takes off during the 100 meters in Belmont on Saturday. Abby Shute breaks from the blocks in the 100 meters on Saturday in Belmont.

second at 116 feet and Wright threw 57 feet four inches. In the dis- cus, Arenstam finished in second place at 86 feet, eight inches and Sawyer was third at 79 feet, nine inches. Sawyer also add- ed a third place in the shot put with a toss of 25 feet, nine inches. The Gilford 4X400-me- ter relay team finished in third place in 4:14.4. For the Gilford girls in the 100 meters, Abby Shute finished in fifth place in 14.2 seconds and Brook Kimball took sixth place in 14.91 sec- Harrison LaFlamme, Mitchell Townsend and Keith Cameron run in the 800 meters on Saturday. onds. Shute added a BY JOSHUA SPAULDING place in 27.65 seconds, in the 800 meters with a second place in the 200 Sports Editor Henry Stow finished time of 2:25.08, Mitchell meters in 29.55 seconds, BELMONT — The sixth in 28.81 seconds, Townsend was fourth in Kimball took third in Gilford track team Green was seventh in 2:26.71 and Keith Camer- 31.21 seconds and Shea rounded out the regular 29.61 seconds, Sam Stod- on was fifth in 2:29.83. Brown was fourth in 33.9 season with a meet in dard was ninth in 30.01 Wright finished in seconds. Belmont on Saturday, seconds, Dylan Wright third place in the high In the javelin, Riley taking on the hosts and was 10th in 30.06 seconds jump with a height of McDonough took the Inter-Lakes. and Malek was 11th in four feet, six inches, overall win with a toss of Brook Kimball throws the shot put in action Saturday morning In the 100 meters for 31.15 seconds. while in the triple jump, 86 feet, six inches while in Belmont. the boys, Aiden Malek In the 400 meters, Anthony Haddocks was Brown threw 45 feet, two Brown finished in sixth finished in fifth place in Stow finished in third second at 38 feet, 3.5 inches, while in the dis- place at 19 feet, 9.5 inch- Sports Editor Josh- 12.28 seconds and Chan- place in 1:05.27 and inches. cus, Kimball finished in es. ua Spaulding can be dler Green ran to ninth Stoddard was fourth in Haddocks got the win third place at 65 feet, 11 The Golden Eagles reached at 279-4516, ext. place in 13.69 seconds. In 1:07.28. in the javelin with a toss inches. In the shot put, hosted the Division III 155 or josh@salmon- the 200 meters, Jaimen Harrison LaFlamme of 130 feet, nine inches, Kimball was third at 22 championships on Tues- press.news. Sawyer finished in fifth finished in third place Nick Arenstam finished feet, seven inches and day and Wednesday, HIGH SCHOOL SLATE Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Thursday, May 27 BELMONT Baseball at Kingswood; 4 inducts new members Softball at Kingswood; 4 BATON ROUGE, La. nomination and approv- ic disciplines. Today, the Lawrence, novelist John GILFORD — The following people al by a chapter. Only the Society has chapters on Grisham and YouTube Boys’ Lacrosse at Laconia; 6 recently were initiated top 10 percent of seniors more than 325 campus- co-founder Chad Hurley. Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Laconia; 4 into The Honor Society and 7.5 percent of juniors es in the United States Each year, Phi Kappa of Phi Kappa Phi, the na- are eligible for member- and the Philippines. Its Phi awards more than $1 All schedules are subject to change. tion’s oldest and most se- ship. Graduate students mission is “To recognize million to outstanding lective collegiate honor in the top 10 percent of and promote academic students and members society for all academic the number of candi- excellence in all fields of through graduate and disciplines. dates for graduate de- higher education and to dissertation fellowships, Julien Davis of Gil- grees may also qualify, engage the community undergraduate study ford at Plymouth State as do faculty, profession- of scholars in service to abroad grants, funding University al staff and alumni who others.” for post-baccalaureate Cassidy Keyser of Gil- have achieved scholarly More About Phi Kap- development, and grants ford at Plymouth State distinction. pa Phi for local, national and University Phi Kappa Phi was Since its founding, international literacy They are among ap- founded in 1897 under more than 1.5 million initiatives. For more proximately 30,000 stu- the leadership of under- members have been ini- information about Phi dents, faculty, profes- graduate student Mar- tiated into Phi Kappa Kappa Phi, visit www. sional staff and alumni cus L. Urann who had a Phi. Some of the organi- phikappaphi.org. to be initiated into Phi desire to create a differ- zation’s notable mem- Kappa Phi each year. ent kind of honor soci- bers include former Membership is by invi- ety: one that recognized President Jimmy Carter, tation only and requires excellence in all academ- NASA astronaut Wendy Mountainside Pit Forest Pump & Filter Co. NOW OPEN Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years Off of Sandy Knoll Road, Tuftonboro Sand, Loam and Stump dumping WE DO IT ALL Delivery service available WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS For questions call Jim Bean 603-455-5700 FILTERS

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Lakes Region Community Developers supported by Meredith Village Savings Bank

LACONIA — Mer- qualifying economic edith Village Savings “We are very proud to or community devel- Bank (MVSB) recently support LRCD’s mission opment projects in ex- purchased $35,000 in tax of creating opportuni- change for a tax cred- credits from Lakes Re- ties for the Lakes Region it that can be applied gion Community Devel- to thrive by developing against state business opers (LRCD) through healthy homes, gen- tax payments. The tax the New Hampshire erating energetic and credits are administered Community Develop- productive community by the New Hampshire ment Finance Author- properties, and reaching Community Develop- ity (CDFA) to support out to interact with res- ment Finance Authority renovations at LRCD’s idents,” said Rick Wy- (CDFA). Any business new headquarters at 193 man President of Mer- with operations in New Court St. in Laconia. edith Village Savings Hampshire that contrib- Bank. “Thinking cre- utes to a CDFA tax cred- In 2019, LRCD bought atively to address hous- it project receives an NH the old Walter’s Market ing challenges helps state tax credit worth 75 with the plan to turn maintain fundamental percent of their contri- it into their forever to the strength of our bution. The credit can be home. The first phase communities and we are used over a period of five of renovations includ- pleased to help further years to reduce the busi- ed interior restorations this initiative.” ness’ state tax liability and repairs to suit the (business profits, busi- Courtesy organization’s program- “We are grateful for ness enterprise, or in- Left to right: Carmen Lorentz, Executive Director of Lakes Region Community Developers matic needs, adding new community partners surance premium taxes). and Lori Borrin, VP Loan Officer at MVSB, and Board Member of Lakes Region Community Developers. insulation and siding on like Meredith Village The tax credit program the southwest-facing ex- Savings Bank. They allows New Hampshire terior wall, and improv- have invested in our businesses to use their to create opportunities Lakes Region to live in the people, businesses, ing the building’s front work in many ways over state tax dollars to sup- for the Lakes Region to healthy housing, regard- non-profits, and munic- façade. The tax credits the years,” said Carmen port local projects that thrive by developing less of their income. ipalities of Central New will be used for the still Lorentz, LRCD Execu- they care about. CDFA healthy homes, creating Hampshire. MVSB and to be completed list of tive Director. “Without reviews many project vibrant community as- Unlike a stock bank, its employees are guid- energy efficiency, safety, their partnership and applications each year, sets, and engaging res- MVSB is a mutual sav- ed by accountability, and aesthetic improve- investment, it would be and awards tax credits idents. Over its 27-year ings bank that operates mutuality, excellence, ments. LRCD still has difficult to do what we to those they determine history, LRCD has devel- for the benefit of its de- respect, integrity, team- $9,000 in-state business do.” are feasible and will oped 366 healthy rental positors, borrowers, and work, and stewardship. tax credits to sell by May make the biggest impact homes in six Lakes Re- surrounding communi- To learn more, visit any 31 to complete these en- CDFA tax credits al- on economic develop- gion towns, including ties. As a result, MVSB local branch offices lo- hancements. low businesses to fund ment in the state. For Laconia. In 2017, they has remained steadfast cated in Alton, Ashland, more information, vis- expanded their mission in fostering the econom- Center Harbor, Gilford, it nhcdfa.org. to include community ic health and well-being Laconia, Meredith, Pereira achieves building & engagement of the community since Moultonborough, Plym- LRCD is a non-profit programming for the it was founded in 1869. outh, Portsmouth, or housing and communi- people who live in their For over 150, Meredith Wolfeboro, call 800-922- membership in ty development organi- properties. Their goal Village Savings Bank 6872 or visit mvsb.com. zation whose mission is is for everyone in the (MVSB) has served Million Dollar Gilford native receives Doctorate from Round Table American University College of Law than 500 companies in WASHINGTON, demic protocols. Policy To Reclassify Eth- ington, D.C., and as an 70 countries. MDRT D.C. — Christopher M. While at American nicity As A Free Speech Arabic language student members demonstrate Weeks, a 2012 graduate University, Christopher Violation.” Additionally in Amman, Jordan. He exceptional profession- of Gilford High School served as an Associate he spent a summer term has already accepted a al knowledge, strict and a 2016 graduate of Justice in the Judicial as a student and observ- position at the law firm ethical conduct and out- Occidental College, re- Branch of the Student er at the World Health of The Law Employment standing client service. ceived his Doctorate of Bar Association, and Organization in Geneva, Group in D.C., which MDRT membership is Jurisprudence from the was also the Note and Switzerland. As a under- “...represents employ- recognized internation- American University Comment Editor for the graduate, he spent se- ees who stand up to ally as the standard of Washington College of American University mesters at the Rwandan wrongdoing in the work- excellence in the life in- Law on Sunday May 23. Law Review. He also co- Consulate at the United place.” The Group also surance and financial As is socially acceptable, wrote a published Law Nations in N.Y.C., at the represents government David Pereira services business. the ceremony was virtu- Review article “Com- Department of Home- employees and handles ally streamed due to pan- pelled Identity: EEOC land Security in Wash- immigration matters. GILFORD — David C. The local Modern Pereira of Gilford, a rep- Woodmen office is lo- resentative for Modern cated in Gilford. 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SOFTBALL (Continued from Page A1) Madison McKenna Madison Heyman field- Madison McKenna, led the offensive charge er’s choice and courte- Jaiden McKenna and with two hits on the sy runner Claire Bart- Heyman each had two night, while Ella Harris ley scored on a Lauren hits to pace the Gilford struck out 14 Kingswood Nash-Boucher base hit offense, while Harris batters, giving up just for the 4-1 lead. struck out seven, gave four hits. Kingswood scored up three hits and three Two days later, the three times in the bot- walks in the win. Golden Eagles traveled tom of the fifth, tying the Gilford finished off to Wolfeboro and picked score at four, but Gilford the regular season after up the 6-4 win over the got a run in each of the deadline Wednesday. Knights. final two innings. In the The Golden Eagles will The Knights scored sixth, Jaiden McKenna open the Division III the game’s first run in walked, stole second and tournament at Somer- the fourth inning, but scored on a single by sworth on Monday, May Gilford answered with Harris. In the seventh, 31, with the winner mov- four runs in the top of Heyman led off with a ing on to visit Raymond the fifth inning. Caldon single, moved up on a on Wednesday, June 2. walked, Maddie McK- wild pitch and took third Sports Editor Josh- enna singled, Jaiden on a bunt by Meserve. ua Spaulding can be McKenna had a two-run Nash-Boucher had a reached at 279-4516, ext. base hit and Harris was fielder’s choice to plate 155 or josh@salmon- Millie Caldon slides home during action last week against Kingswood. intentionally walked. A the final run of the game. press.news.

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Saints and then attend autistic niece. dance and ballet, his gland Music festival all small classes in Gilford. tiansen said. “Kids are Brigham Young Univer- “That’s what I want mom teaches Irish dance four years,” Bolduc said. Jones will attend generally excited to be sity in Provo, Utah. to provide to other peo- at the Tara Little School He is also president of Bates College in Lewis- there. The teachers sup- “I want to work in the ple, especially children,” in Laconia. NHS, serves as an Eagle ton, Maine. She found port that, there is no sort sports industry some- Loureiro said. Browne is from Ire- Ambassador, and helps out she was accepted of miserable daily grind how,” Flanders said. Annabelle Eisen- land and emigrated with with Gilmanton to Gil- while skiing. tone.” Kayla Loureiro took mann plays soccer and his family when he was ford transition. Bolduc “I found out on the His true passion is part in lacrosse and basketball and is in NHS. seven years old. He said said he enjoys working chairlift and I nearly filmmaking and anima- cross-country. She is She is also a member of he adapted pretty quick- with and mentoring dropped my phone,” tion, a pursuit he was now the senior class the Unified Club. ly to life in Gilford, even children. Bolduc volun- Jones said, inspired to follow since a president, previously “I just like they it was if he was supposed to be teers his time at Gilford She plans to major young age. serving as class treasur- very inclusive and fun,” two years ahead of his Elementary School and in biology and health- He makes his own an- er in her sophomore and Eisenmann said of Uni- peers. was involved in Always care, saying she wants imations, saying anima- junior years. Loureiro fied. She said it was also “It wasn’t too bad, I Building Connections to become a doctor or tion has been a way for said she staged a write- an opportunity to have was very young at the through NHS before involved with public him to practice filmmak- in campaign for class fun playing sports. time,” Browne said. “I COVID hit. health. ing without actors or a treasurer after seeing no She plans to attend made a lot more friends Bolduc will attend Peter Christiansen production and learn to one ran for the position. Bridgewater State Uni- than I did in Ireland.” UNH, studying second- played soccer for two tell a story. Ultimately, She is also the histo- versity in Bridgewater, After graduation he ary education with a years and has been in- he wants to focus on live rian for National Honor Mass., and study special will attend UNH, study- focus on English. He volved in Spanish Club. action filmmaking. He Society. education, aiming to be- ing health science with wants to be a teacher “In general, I think will study in the media Loureiro will attend come a special education a minor in psychology, after being inspired by for the most part the arts production film pro- the University of Rhode teacher. She said she He also has a guaran- a number of teachers he spirit and atmosphere of gram at Emerson Col- Island to study kinesiol- was inspired by mem- teed transfer to Boston has had. the school is one of pro- lege in Boston to learn ogy, saying she wants to bers of her family in sim- University. Browne said Kendall Jones plays gression and optimism, the logistics of produc- become a pediatric occu- ilar fields. Her grand- he wants to be a psychol- soccer at school and has which I enjoy,” Chris- tion. pational therapist. She mother was a therapist, ogist, a job he was in- played and coached Gil- said she was inspired to her uncle is an English spired to do after helping ford’s Parks and Recre- GUNSTOCK (Continued from Page A1) get into this field after teacher, and her aunt is out many of his friends. ation Soccer. She also seeing her grandfather a librarian Blake Bolduc has does alpine skiing and open on weekends from children. go through OT while Tyler Browne is in- done choir and theater is a ski instructor at Wa- May 29 through June 21. A number of events battling multiple system volved in theater and all four years. terville Valley. The Zipline Tour and have been scheduled at atrophy and how much chorus at GHS. Outside “I was the only one Jones said she loves Aerial Treetop Adven- Gunstock through the fun OT has been for her of school he does Irish who got into the New En- the camaraderie and tures starts at 10 a.m. month of June, includ- and runs every half hour ing several events that until 3 p.m. were postponed until The E-Bike Tour and this year due to the pan- the Segway Tour both demic. run at 10 a.m., noon, and The Gilford Police • • 3 p.m. Relief Association will �omfort �eepers The Scenic Lift Ride again host the annual will start at 10 a.m. with Kainen M. Flynn memo- Home care tips for improving memory for seniors the first chair up with rial Fishing Derby on the last chair down at June 5. BY MARTHA SWATS education works the are often lost, and en- scribed exercise and 3:45 p.m. A Bike Week tradi- Owner/Administrator brain through the learn- suring that things are diet regimens, provide The Mountain Coast- tion returns with the Comfort Keepers ing process. For those put back after use can companionship and help er will run from 10 a.m.-4 Gunstock Hill climb on that want to keep their help those with memory families stay connect- p.m. June 16. One in nine adults in mind sharp, many col- issues feel comfortable ed through technology. the U.S. over the age of leges and universities and confident. We strive to elevate the Gunstock’s biking Gunstock Trailfest 45 reports memory is- offer courses at low cost Get enough sleep. human spirit through and dog friendly hiking will take place on June sues. or for free to seniors. Lacking sleep can con- quality, compassionate, trails are also open and 19-20 with nine different For seniors with Socialize: Seniors tribute to memory loss, joyful care. people can fish in the trail races over two days memory issues, receiv- who interact regularly so seniors should take pond. for many ages and abili- ing care while remain- with friends, family, and steps to improve their About Com- The campground will ties. ing in their home can community are less like- sleep. fort Keepers officially open for the The Laconia Rod and further enhance their ly to experience cogni- Taking an active role Comfort Keepers is a season on May 28 and is Gun Club’s Fishing Der- quality of life. This is tive decline and can ex- in engaging the mind leader in providing in- now taking reservations. by is scheduled for June true for those with mi- perience a better sense of can help older adults home care consisting of Gunstock’s campground 16. nor memory problems overall wellbeing. Those continue to live with such services as com- has 290 sites including Gunstock is also hir- that result from age or who are unable to drive purpose, connection and panionship, basic with no water or ing for the summer sea- for those with Alzhei- can enlist the help of joy. To learn how pro- transportation, electric; basic plus sites son, including for Tree- mer’s, dementia or other family and friends to get fessional caregiving can housekeeping, meal with a tent platform, top Adventure Course forms of memory loss. to social engagements or help seniors stay active, preparation, bathing, sites that offer 30 and 50 Guides and positions in A familiar environment seek the assistance of a social, and engaged, con- mobility assistance, amp electric and water; grounds, maintenance, can reduce confusion caregiver. tact your local Comfort nursing services, and a sites with electric, wa- the restaurant, and and improve mental Get up and move: Keepers® office today. host ter, and sewer; and rus- many others. engagement, and being Exercise is a great way Comfort Keep- of additional items tic camping cabins that For a full list of events, surrounded by beloved to help keep the mind ers® can help all meant to keep seniors sleep up to four adults activities, and job open- objects and memory sharp. Seniors that are Our goal is to provide living independently or two adults and three ings visit gunstock.com. cues can foster a sense of interested in increasing uplifting in-home care worry free in the com- connection and peace. their physical activity that benefits seniors and fort of their homes. For older adults, there should consult with a their families. The indi- Comfort Keepers are some conditions that physician before begin- vidualized care plans we have been serving New progress over time and ning an exercise pro- create for our clients can Hampshire residents have a significant effect gram. include companion care, since 2005. Let us help on memory. However, Eat well: Good nutri- respite care and Alz- you stay independent. lifestyle changes may tion benefits the mind heimer’s and dementia Please call 536-6060 help control memory and the body. Health- care. Our caregivers can or visit our Web site at problems and help se- care professionals can provide transportation nhcomfortkeepers.com niors continue to remain suggest dietary guide- to community events, for more information. independent at home lines and/or supple- support physician-pre- with a little extra help ments that can help with from family or a profes- memory issues. Free Estimates sional caregiver. Believe in your- Mental exercise: Re- self: Scientists are not Reasonable Rates search has shown mem- sure why self-efficacy Bill Jedrey’s Interior • Exterior orization helps keep the seems to ward off mental Painting Power Washing brain healthy. Learning decline, but it may have EPA Certified how to play an instru- to do with a person’s Ossipee, NH ment or fix a car, and ability to manage stress. even teaching others, Organize the home. 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Courtesy Artists of the Month

Lakes Region Art Association/Gallery member artists voted by their peers as ‘Artists of the Month’ display a wide variety of mediums. Their winning fine art paintings proudly displayed are, front row, L-R: Paul Foote (collage), Lynn Casey (colored pencils), Sally Hibberd (acrylics), Barbara McClintock (oil paint). Back row: L-R: Susan Merritt (oil paint), Fay Lee (watercolor), and Sherwood Frazier (photography). Their work will be on public display during the month of June at a number of banks and other locations. The Lakes Region Art Association/Gallery is a non-profit 501-C-3 organization located in Tanger Outlets, Route 120, Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH, Suite #300.

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