THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Lakes Region’s Finest take a “dip” in support of Special Olympics BY DONNA RHODES conjunction with the Law his splash with the AG’s of- [email protected] Enforcement Torch Run or- fice. LACONIA — This year’s ganization. As a result, Wave B consisted of many fifth annual Winni Dip to many who were involved in community supporters, in- benefit Special Olympics the event came from police cluding the Lakes Region New Hampshire saw not on- and other law enforcement Community College Dip- ly record participants and agencies from across the pers, Connecticut River Val- spectators, but also raised state, but community and ley Special Olympics team just over $60,000 for Special civic organizations did their and Team Northway. Olympians who participate part as well. Jenny Williams of North- in the Summer and Winter Despite relatively pleas- way Bank’s Tilton office said Games, nearly double last ant air temperatures for the this year’s team was a small- year’s totals from the event. unseasonable swim, water er than they had hoped for, “It was pretty impressive temperatures at the beach but they were still very this year.We also had 110 peo- behind the Margate Resort pleased with their great ple who dipped, which is al- in Laconia last Sunday bare- fundraising efforts and look most twice as many as last ly stretched to 33 degrees. forward to an even bigger year as well,” said SONH But that didn‘t phase the team of brave dippers in Communications Manager, brave men and women who 2014. Anna Brennan-Curry. pledged their support for “We raised almost $5,000 Each year, the Winni Dip Special Olympics. this year, which was really is sponsored by SONH in This year’s theme was PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES awesome,” Williams said. “Cops and Robbers,” and as “Team Cold Justice” of the State Attorney General’s Office was joined by WMUR’s Adam Sexton and represen- “We’ve done this for the past Watch for election participants got into the tatives of the Gilford, Laconia, Merrimack and Nashua Police Departments, along with Team Woodstock and three years and are very pas- light-hearted spirit of the representatives of Lakes Region Community College, as they plunged into the near freezing waters of Lake sionate about Special results next week day, a pre-dip parade includ- Winnipesaukee last Sunday. The teams were part of the annual Winni Dip, which raises money each year for Olympics so we will contin- Due to recent changes ed many who had chosen cos- New Hampshire Special Olympics. ue our support in the fu- in our production sched- tumes varying from police Leading off the chilly dip Justice.” Joining them were partments, along with ture.” ule, this week’s edition of uniforms to jailhouse stripes into the lake for Wave A was members of the Gilford, La- WMUR reporter Adam Sex- Sanbornton Police Chief the Gilford Steamer went and even a Cat Woman out- Attorney General Michael conia, Merrimack, Wood- ton, who chose a three-piece Steve Hankard took his first to press before we were fit. Delaney and his team, “Cold stock and Nashua police de- attorney-style ensemble for SEE DIP PAGE A13 able to obtain results from Tuesday’s town and school district elections. A full re-cap of the final Iditarod creates learning opportunities for GES students results on all town and dis- BY ERIN PLUMMER ing some extra lessons from trict office races and War- [email protected] a famous dog sled race dur- rant articles will appear in Students at Gilford Ele- ing a program on the Iditar- next week’s edition. mentary School are receiv- od. The famous Iditarod dog sled race runs 1,150 miles across Alaska, and lasts School board discusses ideas around two weeks. As the race goes on in Alaska, it is for personalizing education being used as a multidisci- plinary education tool for BY DAN KANE CONTRIBUTOR lios on Google Sites that can students around the world. be accessed by their teacher During the month of March, At the March 4 meeting of and allow teachers to better students at GES will take Gilford’s School Board, the understand them as learners part in trivia questions, race board’s main topic of discus- and people. facts, and see a collection of sion was online portfolios “Our goal is to give stu- items from the Iditarod in a and how to further personal- dents what they need, when display case. ize education in the district. they need it with the com- GES teacher Donna Superintendent Kent mon course standards in Finner started teaching the Hemingway reported on the mind as well,” Hemingway Iditarod in her classrooms use of new digital portfolios said. “Our emphasis needs to beginning in 2000. Finner is and shared document in Gil- be the student for the learn- a K9 reporter for the race, PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER Artifacts from the Iditarod are on display at Gilford Elementary School. ford schools. The district has ing.” posting stories on the Iditar- developed these technologies School board member od’s Web site. She was also a the common core standards; Iditarod into her classroom, the 12 Iditarod traveling through HIPPA compliant Kurt Webber was skeptical of finalist for the Teacher on taking concepts and putting Finner applied for the quilts with squares made by server. this idea, feeling that stu- the Trail program. them into math, history, ge- Teacher on the Trail pro- teachers (including five “This work is an exten- dents do not always know The Iditarod has a strong ography so were still meet gram. The winning appli- made by Finner). The quilt is sion of current efforts to per- what is in their best interest. educational component, the common core goals the cant travels to Alaska, spend- the backdrop for the display. sonalize learning and create “This is sounding a bit too with aspects of the race be- children are learning about ing time on the trail and re- Also featured are a dog har- a system where students will touchy-feely for me,” he said. ing used in a variety of dif- the race at the same time.” porting back his or her expe- ness and dog booties as well gain and retain new skills Curriculum and Assess- ferent subjects. Finner and her husband riences to classrooms as books fictional stories on and knowledge both in and ment Director Scott Lalib- “They work very hard to are from Florida, and lived around the world. Finner the Iditarod. Three students outside of the classroom,” erte spoke in support of on- integrate different aspects of in Ohio for a time. While they was chosen as one of three fi- will come down during the Hemingway said in his re- line portfolios a gateway to a the Iditarod into the cur- were living in Ohio, Finner nalists in 2002, but did not day to read race updates. port. new way of thinking about riculum,” Finner said, say- said they took a trip to Alas- reach the top spot. She still There is also a daily trivia For example, students at education. ing the new director of the ka in the summer of 1999. stayed with the Iditarod’s ed- question in which students Gilford Middle School have “We are asking teachers to Iditarod is “working very They ended up visiting the ucation committee. submit answers. The win- been keeping private portfo- SEE SCHOOL BOARD PAGE A13 hard to incorporate it into home of one of the mushers, For around five years, ning student wins the prize watching the racer train Finner has been a K9 re- of a dog bootie. with the dogs pulling a porter for the race; reporting Finner said the Iditarod wheeled cart. race details on the Iditarod‘s program has been popular in “They put puppies in your website. She also used to take every class she has brought hands, and you’re hooked,” comments from children it too. In one past school she Finner said. around the world. Finner was also able to bring in a The couple visited a gift herself has nine Siberian dog and sled for a further shop, and Finner said she huskies and runs them recre- demonstration. found pencils she said she ationally. “I found for those two was going to bring back for She currently works at weeks behavior was good, her class. Gilford Elementary School everyone wanted to be a part “Someone in there who as a special education pre- of it, the kids were excited,” was a musher heard me and school teacher, and has been Finner said, saying students said, ‘Do you know how you teaching at the school for the would follow and root for in- can incorporate this in your past nine years. The Iditarod dividual mushers through classroom?’” Finner said. had been taught in previous- the race. “The excitement is Finner incorporated the ly at GES, but not in recent really neat to see. There Iditarod into her classroom years. Finner said the new something about kids and for the first time in 2000, and principal Danielle Bolduc dogs across the board.” has done so in every school wanted to spark more inter- She says she wants to try she has taught. After teach- est in incorporating the Idi- to have this program again ing in Ohio and Florida, tarod into the classroom. A next year.Hopefully,this will Finner first brought her les- week before the race Finner lead to more teachers incor- COURTESY PHOTO sons into New Hampshire pulled together souvenirs porating the event in the cur- Centerplate donates to Lakes Region Disabled Sports while teaching at the John she had gathered from the riculum. Finner said there Powers School in Somer- race to show in a display cab- are already a few teachers Centerplate presents a check for $5,300 to Lakes Region Disabled Sports through the company's sworth. inet at the school. who are interested in incor- fundraisers at Gunstock. Shortly after bringing the Among the items is one of porating this next year. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC MARCH 14, 2013 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL members return to their as no surprise to you that 7:30 p.m. Needle arts coor- Tea Time: The History readers! We’ll sing songs, LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT Maine hometown to con- Sauders’s work has long dinator Dawn Lemay will fa- of Tea, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. read stories, enjoy a snack Spring is just around the front the old family busi- been a favorite of Rus- cilitate all interested Hetty Startup is a lecturer and create a craft. corner, and it’s finally time ness that haunts them. sell’s—both writers explore crafters who love knitting, of art history and architec- Babygarten (Birth – 18 to venture back outside! For readers who love a strange, otherworldly situa- crocheting, and other nee- tural history at UNH, and months), 11:15 – 11:45 When you do, stop in at the good thrill, we have two tions, but somehow end up dle work projects. Bring she loves tea. Participants a.m. Come join the fun. The library,because we have lots great new ones on the examining the human con- your latest design and work will explore tea traditions theme for this seven-week of great new books includ- shelves now. “The Dinner,” dition. in a relaxed corner of the li- across the world and their session is Winter Wonder- ing a new one from Jodi Pic- by Herman Koch, is trans- Also, remember that the brary. histories in terms of deco- land. Sign up in the Chil- coult and one from David lated from Dutch and al- library has lots of new Evening Book Discus- rative arts and social histo- dren’s Room. Baldacci. Here are some oth- ready an international best- movies, too. For an artful sion, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This ry. Bring your favorite tea ers that we’re excited about: seller. It’s a dark, absorbing and unique movie, try “An- month's book, “The Kitchen cup or mug as we'll be shar- Wednesday, March. 20 “Benediction” is a new novel that takes place dur- na Karenina” or “Moonrise House" by Kathleen Gris- ing a cup of tea during the Check – Out – An – Ex- novel by Kent Haruf, who ing the course of one dinner, Kingdom.” “Pitch Perfect” som, tells the story of a program. This program is pert! 10 a.m. – noon.Do writes about life in Holt, a wherein two couples dis- is a new comedy, and “Life young Irish servant girl liv- offered through the UNH you have basic questions fictional Colorado town; cuss the horrific act com- of Pi” is an excellent one to ing within the turmoil of Speakers Bureau. about what to do with your this time, with “Benedic- mitted by their 15-year-old watch after reading the plantation society. Refresh- computer or need help with tion,” he explores an aging sons. Equally dark and ab- bestselling book it was ments will be served. Monday, March. 18 downloading audio books or man’s struggle with cancer. sorbing is Roger Hobbs’s de- based on. Also coming to the Mahjong, 12:30 – 3 p.m. using our telescope? Come His books, including “Plain- but novel, “Ghostman.” library are “Lincoln,” “Ar- Friday, March 15 One of the oldest board Check – Out – An - Expert! song,” “Eventide,” and This deftly written book fol- go,” and “The Intouch- Social Bridge, 10:30 games in the world – Social Bridge, 10:30 “Benediction,” are perfect lows the path of a casino ables.” When you stop by, a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you Mahjong – depends on skill, a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you for readers who enjoy beau- robbery gone horribly awry. don’t forget that if what love to play bridge and just strategy, and a certain de- love to play bridge and just tifully written and quietly If it’s been a long time you’re looking for is can’t get enough? Come play gree of luck. Join us! can’t get enough? Come play compelling stories, like since you read a short story, checked out, you can always ‘social’ bridge at the library! Lego Legion (Ages sev- ‘social’ bridge at the library! Amanda Coplin’s “The Or- you might give that a try,too. put your name on the wait- Drop-In Storytime en & up), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Gilford Write Now chardist.” Right now, there are two ing list. Happy reading! (Ages three to five years), Got Lego fever? We’ve got Writers’ Group, 3:30 – Fans of Elizabeth new story collections that 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Calling the cure! Sign-up in the Chil- 5:30 p.m. This group, led by Strout’s “Olive Kitteridge” are so good they’re on the Classes & Special Events all emerging readers! We’ll dren’s Room. Chris Roderick and Bonnie will be thrilled to know that bestseller list, which is March 14 – 20 sing songs, read stories, en- Carnivale, is open to all Gil- her next book, “The Burgess quite uncommon for short joy a snack and create a Tuesday, March. 19 ford Library cardholders. Boys,” is almost here—it stories. They are “Vampires Thursday, March 14 craft. Storytime (18 months- Writers of all ability levels will be released on March in the Lemon Grove,” by Toddler Time (18 Knit Wits, 1:30 – 2:30 five years), 10:30 – 11:15 are invited. 26. This novel, which is ru- Karen Russell, and “Tenth months-three years), p.m. All knitters welcome! a.m. Calling all emerging mored to be just as remark- of December,” by George 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Come able as her last, explores Saunders. When you read spend some special time what happens when family these two books, it will come with your toddler develop- ing early literacy skills. Sign up in the Children’s LRGHealthcare promotes safe Room. Gilford Public Library Brown Bag Book Dis- cussion, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. community sharps disposal This month's book, “The Top Ten Requests Kitchen House" by Kathleen LACONIA — Do you or ny or their trash collector for 9, and Dec. 9 from 2 – 4 p.m. If Grissom, tells the story of a someone you know use and sharps disposal options. you have questions regard- 1. “Lake People” by Abi Maxwell young Irish servant girl liv- collect home sharps for med- There will be three other op- ing this opportunity for com- 2. “Private Berlin” by James Patterson and Mark ing within the turmoil of ication delivery or infusion? portunities in 2013 for com- munity sharps disposal, Sullivan plantation society. The dis- If so, there are safe ways munity disposal through please contact our Infection 3. “Alex Cross, Run” by James Patterson cussion will be led by Molly to dispose of them that cut LRGHealthcare and those Control and Prevention De- 4. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult Harper. Copies of the book down on environmental haz- dates include June 10, Sept. partment at 527-2825. 5. “Francona: The Red Sox Years” by Terry Francona are available at the library. ards and danger to trash han- 6. “Guilt” by Jonathan Kellerman Bring a lunch and we'll pro- dlers. LRGHealthcare is pro- 7. “A Higher Call” by Adam Makos vide dessert. moting safe disposal of 8. “Until the End of Time” by Danielle Steel Conversational sharps such as needles, sy- GILFORD POLICE LOG 9. “Ghostman” by Roger Hobbs French, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ringes, pen and pump nee- ● 10. “Calculated in Death” by J.D. Robb You don’t want to lose your dles, lancets, and infusion The Gilford Police De- and a fifth juvenile, age 15, French language skills, so sets at their upcoming “Com- partment responded to a to- were arrested on March 8 on sign up to converse with a munity Sharps Disposal tal of 222 calls for service and a variety of charges, includ- fun-loving group led by Day.” A collection site will be reported the following ar- ing Unlawful Possession of Trudy Hastings. Space is set up in the lobby at both rests between March 5 and Alcohol; Facilitating a Drug limited to eight people, so Franklin Regional Hospital March 11. or Underage Alcohol House sign up soon. and Lakes Region General Roland Palm, age 43, of Party; Violation of Proba- Tales for Tales, 3:30 – Hospital On Monday, March Belmont was arrested on tion or Parole; Possession of 4:30 p.m. Brady is a cute lit- 11, from 2 – 4 p.m. The indi- March 6 for Theft By Unau- Controlled/Narcotic Drugs; tle dog, who has a reading vidual patient consumer is thorized Taking or Transfer Resisting Arrest or Deten- log. He loves a good book, welcome to bring their (Larceny). tion; and Disorderly Con- and won’t give you a funny sharps in an approved Steven D. Marchand, age duct. look…as long as you read to sharps collection device 24, of Gilford was arrested David F. Braley, age 43, of him! such as a sharps disposal on March 8 for Driving While Manchester was arrested on Crafter’s Corner, 6 – unit or hard plastic laundry Intoxicated. March 9 in connection with detergent or bleach contain- Richard Smith, age 36, of a bench warrant. er. Bennettsville, S.C. was ar- Michael E. Dupuis, age 57, LRGHealthcare’s sharp rested on March 8 for Bail of Gilford was arrested on Coming Next Week! collection program is only Jumping. March 9 for Violation of a for the individual consumer, A juvenile, age 17, of Gil- Protective Order; Penalty Our 11th Annual not businesses. Group ford; Jesse Ryan McCarthy, and Simple Assault. homes, residential care facil- age 19, of Gilford; a juvenile, Brennan A. Hobbs, age 21, ities and other commercial age 17, of Gilford; a juvenile, of Laconia was arrested on or business customers age 17, of Gilford; Robert March 11 for Disobeying an Summer should contact a medical Bixby, age 18, of Laconia; a Officer, Speed, Line Viola- waste management compa- juvenile, age 17, of Belmont; tion, Crossing Median-Dri- ving on Divided Way,and Ag- gravated Driving While In- Camp 2013 toxicated.

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BY ERIN PLUMMER outside shots and finding tion for this state, and New [email protected] new and interesting things England as a whole,” Clifford From landscapes to flow- to photograph,” Clifford said. ers to lighthouses, Robert said. Clifford has a variety of Clifford has captured an ar- In the 1990’s, he got more different favorite styles and ray of beautiful images in into SLR photography on moves around from one to his photographs. After a life- film. Eventually, film cam- the other. time of hobby photography, eras faded, as did his interest “I do whatever inspires his photos are now getting in photography,though he al- me,” Clifford said. exposure in displays around ways had a point-and-shoot Clifford and his wife take the area; including a recent camera. After a while, he frequent road trips where he display at the Gilford Public waited for the price of digi- looks for different photogra- Library. tal cameras to go down. He phy opportunities. A native of Gilford, Clif- started getting back into Portsmouth and the New ford has been doing photog- photography around 2009, Hampshire and Maine sea- raphy on and off since he when digital photography coasts are a favorite area. He COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO BY ROBERT CLIFFORD was 12-years-old. His love of had become more popular. said he likes photographing Robert Clifford “Gunstock Sunset” photography started as a His greatest inspiration is lighthouses, saying he will member of Belknap County scenery from around New pick a lighthouse he has nev- ject. Clifford said one of his whether it be sunset, sun- the Portsmouth tugboats), 4-H taking part in photo con- England, especially New er seen before and go to that favorite subjects is trees. rise,” Clifford said. “I like views from around Win- tests for the fair. Hampshire. area during a vacation. Na- “I just like to capture the lots of color contrasts.” nipesaukee, and shots from “I really enjoyed getting “I’ve always had an affec- ture is another favorite sub- theatrical events in nature, Clifford’s photography Gunstock Mountain, one of has gained a bit of attention his favorite hikes. in the past few years. He first He currently uses a Canon showed his photography at 70 with a variety of lenses. Governor proclaims March General Aviation Appreciation Month Starbucks in Tilton after be- He will edit his photos in GILFORD — Diane Ter- ing on the waitlist for a year Lightroom and Photoshop. rill, president of the Granite to show his work. Clifford said digital photos State Airport Management Clifford then put together can come out flat; editing Association and manager of a Web site of his photogra- makes the colors and details Laconia Municipal Airport phy.The site is managed by a stand out more. in Gilford, has announced third-party,who also handles He has worked at Fratel- that Gov.Maggie Hassan has the sale of prints. His pho- lo’s Restaurant in Laconia proclaimed March as Gener- tography services have also for the past 16 years, cur- al Aviation Appreciation been requested for family rently working as the Month in New Hampshire. portraits. kitchen manager. Clifford The governor’s procla- In January, his work was said Fratello’s owners, the mation, signed at the end of put on display at the Belknap McDonoughs, have been February, states that “the Mill in Laconia and is now greatly supportive of his State of New Hampshire has on display at the Gilford Pub- photography. His prints are a significant interest in the lic Library. The theme of also on display at the Fratel- continued vitality of general both exhibits was New lo’s in Manchester. aviation, aerospace, aircraft COURTESY PHOTO Hampshire photography Clifford said photography manufacturing, educational Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford, shown here in an aerial photo, is one of the state’s many general avia- with a few photos from is a hobby for him, a hobby in tion airports. Gov. Hassan has proclaimed that March is General Aviation Appreciation Month. institutions, aviation organ- Maine. The collection also in- which he has a unique per- izations, community air- cluded photos from around spective. ports, and airport opera- tance of aviation and sup- day operations as well its tion Month to find out more Gilford. “When you take pictures tors.” porting economic develop- long-term management. The about general aviation and The library display con- it can’t just be about the pic- The proclamation further ment for the State of New Lakes Region’s general avia- the important role it plays in tains a cabinet with metal ture,” Clifford said. “It has to states that “many communi- Hampshire. GSAMA serves tion airport, it is situated be- New Hampshire. prints and one all of flowers. be about something else; an ties in New Hampshire de- New Hampshire’s aviation tween the city of Laconia and More information about He is especially proud of his event. You’ll see that in all pend heavily on general avi- needs by enhancing access to the town of Gilford. The air- Laconia Airport in Gilford photos of tulips (one of his my photos.” ation and community air- the National Airspace Sys- port, built in 1941, serves the can be found at: www.laconi- favorite flowers) and lupines For more of Clifford’s pho- ports for the continued flow tem, promoting a support needs of pilots flying a wide aairport.com. at Sugar Hill. There are also tos, visit http://robert-clif- of commerce, tourists, and network for all airports in range of aircraft, from small, photos of boats (including ford.artistwebsites.com. visitors to our state.” the State, and promoting leg- single-engine planes to Terrill, pleased by the gov- islation in support of avia- transatlantic jets. With a $50 ernor’s proclamation, is tion interests. million annual impact on the highly involved in promot- GSAMA was named in the region’s economy,it acts as a ing general aviation on both governor’s proclamation as responsible community part- the local and state level in an organization that contin- ner and environmental stew- her roles as an airport man- ues to “recognize and pro- ard of the natural resources ager and the newly-elected mote the interests and im- of the surrounding areas. president of the Granite portance of aviation in New There are 24 publicly- State Airport Management Hampshire and throughout owned airports as well as 118 Association (GSAMA). the world.” registered airports in the GSAMA is an organiza- On the local level, Terrill state. The public is encour- tion of aviation profession- has been manager of Laco- aged to visit airports als committed to increasing nia Municipal Airport since throughout the state during awareness of the impor- 1999 and oversees its day-to- General Aviation Apprecia- A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION MARCH 14, 2013 Go outside and play! Pet of the Week:

BY KRISTEN WELCH DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & Contact with nature is a COMMUNICATIONS, natural stress reliever for Chantilly GENESIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH children (as well as adults!). We may all feel duped by At Genesis Behavioral A pretty face indeed and well, but has since made a Punxatawney Phil’s predic- Health, we work with many yes, Miss Chantilly is ever so complete recovery.She is shy, tion of an early spring, but children who have had some- slightly cross-eyed – a very reserved; not at all like most don’t despair. Despite the thing difficult, even tragic, acceptable trait for a Siamese Siamese types. We think she mounds of snow surround- happen to them. The chil- cat. Given that Chantilly has must be about nine or 10 ing us, there are signs that dren who recover the quick- obvious breeding, she has years old, which for her the warm weather is in sight. est often have found their many Lynx Point character- breed is the equivalent of a Little League signups, own way of tapping into a istics and let us not forget 40-something person…hard- bathing suit displays in the source of strength or finding those delightful double paws! ly over the hill! stores, longer periods of day- something that nurtures But what of her personal- If Chantilly strikes your light—spring is just around their resiliency. Many times, ity… abandoned in Laconia fancy, come and meet her the corner,and it’s time to get children report they have with another cat, her coat please. outside and enjoy the fresh found this strength through positively alive with fleas, Call 524-3252 or check air. contact with nature. An she was anemic as a result. www.nhhumane.org for de- For our children, this is eleven- year old says “When Chantilly was quite un- tails. more important than ever. I am feeling really upset, I go Today, American children out back, into the woods, and from eight to 18 average 54 find a tree to sit under.There hours a week with electronic I find the space and quiet to Gilmanton FD now utilizing Nixle entertainment, including tel- sort things out, and calm my- evision, computers, and self down.” A five-year old GILMANTON — The alerts about impending The messages can be sent a key component: security. video gaming devices, ac- stated, “When I am outside, Gilmanton Fire Department weather conditions, large specifically to residents reg- When citizens receive infor- cording to the Kaiser Family everything is just so beauti- now utilizes a new commu- scheduled or emergency istered within a mile radius, mation from our agency via Foundation. This is a con- ful! 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One of the formation Service allows us service. “This is a free, yet formation. Subscribers can ceiving pertinent informa- creative, have better concen- best things we can do for our to create and publish mes- valuable service that we can also choose the way in which tion via text message, email, tration, and even get better children—and for our- sages to be delivered to sub- provide to our residents to alerts are received, whether and web by registering at grades. selves—is to literally take a scribed residents instantly keep them notified about it is by email, text message, www.nixle.com. Spending time outdoors hike (or a relaxing walk in via cell phone text message emergency or routine issues or over the Web. We are very excited to and in nature is invaluable the woods)! So, look forward and/or email. Notifications that may affect them,” Nixle builds on the foun- have you experience it for for our children. Connecting to spring when those walks can also be accessed online at Hempel said. dations of other public-to- yourself. with nature: are much more accessible. Nixle’s Web site at The service is secure, reli- public communication serv- • Is fun and safe, And, in the meantime, grab www.nixle.com. able and easy to use for our ices, such as Twitter, Face- • Reduces stress, your snowshoes, bundle up, Messages may include group. book, and MySpace, but adds • Makes children more fo- and go exploring! Your mind cused, and your body will thank you • Enhances children’s for it. emotional and social devel- FHL Foundation collecting prom dresses for girls in need opment, Genesis Behavioral Health • Improves school per- is designated by the State of MEREDITH — The Faith, 2. Sunday's Salon and Spa, formance and cognitive abil- New Hampshire as the com- Hope and Love Foundation Downtown Laconia ity, munity mental health center will be holding its Seventh 3. DressBarn at the • Enhances creativity, serving Belknap and south- Annual "Gowns for Girls" Tanger Outlets in Tilton problem solving ability, self- ern Grafton Counties. A pri- event on Saturday, April 6 at 4. Franklin Parks and Rec esteem and self control, vate, non-profit corporation, the Meredith Bay Colony in Center, downtown Franklin • Reduces obesity and im- Genesis Behavioral Health Meredith from 1-4 p.m. This 5. The Barn Doggie Day- proves health and well-being, serves more than 3,000 indi- event is open to all high care, New Durham (next to • Gives kids a reason to viduals each year. For more school aged girls to pick out the fire station) care about and protect their information or to schedule an a prom dress free of charge 6. YMCA, Nashua environment, and appointment, call 524-1100 or for their special night! 7. YMCA, Somersworth • Can promote healthy life- visit the Web site at www.gen- The Foundation will soon 8. WREN, Bethlehem long lifestyles, and open ca- esisbh.org. Find us on Face- be accepting gently worn 9. Highland Hall, Ply- reer opportunities (New book and join our mailing list and/or new formal dresses mouth Hampshire Children in Na- to stay informed! and accessories (shoes, Thank you again for your ture Coalition, 2012). handbags, jewelry) for this continued support. If you COURTESY PHOTO event. If you are donating a have any questions, please The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation will be holding its Seventh Annual dress or gown that has been email lbrusseau@faithhope- "Gowns for Girls" event on Saturday, April 6 at the Meredith Bay Colony "gently worn,” please make in Meredith from 1-4 p.m. andlovefoundation.org, visit sure it has no visible marks, our Web site at tears or stains, as these our wonderful community If you are able to donate a www.faithhopeandlove- Send us your dresses must be in wearable members come through with dress(es) or accessories foundation.org or for up to condition. The annual Dress an abundance of dresses for please drop them off at one the minute updates follow us letters! Drive kicks off Friday, our event and we could sure the following locations: on Facebook-The Faith, March 1, and will end on use 1. Pemi Youth Center, Ply- Hope, and Love Foundation. We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too Monday,April 1st. Each year your help again this year! mouth congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us know! Send your letters to: Capturing the economic potential of rail trails Gilford Steamer LACONIA — The WOW field, Tilton, Belmont, Laco- and levels of economic activ- ciety for Tourism in recogni- 5 Water Street Trail Board of Directors in- nia and Wolfeboro. In addi- ity related to recreational tion of his efforts to promote Meredith, NH, 03253 vites the public to a presen- tion, the 60 mile-long North- trail tourism, how it varies trails and tourism destina- tation, Capturing the Eco- ern Rail Trail was just with length of trail, and tions. He also serves as a vol- Our fax number is 279 3331. nomic Potential of Rail named to the Rails to Trails methods of attracting, wel- unteer director for the York E-mail us at [email protected]. Trails, on Tuesday March 19. Conservancy’s Top 100 Rail coming, and enticing trail County Rail Trail Authority. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! The program will be pre- Trails in the United States. users into the community A question and answer sented by Carl Knoch of the Rail trails add to the quality based upon the successful session will follow the pres- Rails to Trails Conservancy of life of local residents and Trail Town Program in Penn- entation. at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 can add to downtown foot sylvania Business-owners, deci- New Salem St., Laconia. traffic but they are also an at- (www.trailtowns.org). Carl sion-makers and trail sup- Planning and construc- traction for new visitors and Knoch has nearly 30 years of porters are welcome and en- tion of several rail trails is a new type of year-round professional experience in couraged to attend this free currently underway in sev- tourism. marketing and marketing re- event. Please RSVP to Diane eral Lakes Region towns: In this program, Mr. search. In 2009, he was in- Hanley at [email protected] Established May 6, 2004 Bristol, Franklin, North- Knoch will explain the types ducted into the Keystone So- or call 524-7821. Published every Thursday at 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Taste of the Lakes Region returns April 7 Brendan Berube, Editor Erin Plummer, Reporter Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor LAKEPORT — Save the all sides of the lakes. Both conia, Hart’s Turkey Farm pitals, at the Belknap Coun- Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter date! Sunday,April 7, from 3 old and new restaurants will in Meredith and Coldwell ty Nursing Home, the Tilton Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager – 5:30 p.m., spring will arrive be featured. Tickets are $25 Banker Brokerage on Court Veterans Home, local li- Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager with Altrusa’s 23rd annual per person. Since there will Street in Laconia. Altrusa braries and provide funding Ryan Corneau, Information Manager “Taste of the Lakes Region” be a cash bar at the confer- members also have them for scholarships awarded Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] at the Conference Center at ence center no one under the available. annually to local students Circulation figures available on request. Opechee Inn and Spa in age of 21 will be admitted. The Taste of the Lakes for education. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Lakeport. This year’s event will be Region is Laconia Altrusa’s For additional informa- USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Save the date and join us sponsored by General Linen biggest fund raiser of the tion about Altrusa Interna- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: for an opportunity to sam- Services, 98.3LNH, WEMJ year. All proceeds that are tional and Altrusa Laconia, Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. ple and enjoy treats from and 93.3 and the Laconia raised are directly used in go to www.altrusalaconia. SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication more than 20 Lakes Region Daily Sun. the community and support com. in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made restaurants located Tickets are available at the promotion of literacy in available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. throughout the region, from Hector’s Restaurant in La- the lakes region at local hos- MARCH 14, 2013 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 North Counry Notebook Over hill and dale, it pays drivers to think about what might be in the road ahead

crunched in some study end. years later that the real pic- And for good reason. Just ture begins to emerge. as I was finishing up pushing For instance, when I pull snow banks, along came an out into the road from the SUV going way too fast for back barnyard on my tractor, the road and the conditions. I feel far more in danger than He saw me just in time and when, say, the uphill wheels managed to stop, but it was begin to slip because I’m close, within eye-contact, mowing on too-steep ground. and after a long pause, which More at risk, in fact, than at I think said it all, I waved him any other times when I’m on on. Moral of the story the tractor, whether bush- (again): Four-wheel-drive in hogging or dragging trees no way enables you to stop out of the woods. any quicker. I thought about this the Most farmers and loggers other day while pushing who’ve moved big or slow- By JOHN HARRIGAN snow banks back for a better moving equipment on public COLUMNIST sightline for anyone coming roads have horror stories along or me coming out. The about accidents and near- majority of drivers who live misses, and I guess I’ve heard Accidents involving peo- along the road drive at sensi- them all, but what about the ple who make their living ble speeds, and are always on actual statistics? Normally, working around farms and the lookout for farm and log- I’m not much of a one for forests, or people who spend ging equipment and the like, numbers and actuaries, but a considerable time working but there are a couple that go on this subject, my kitchen- in those environments at like hell, and never mind counter computer suddenly JOHN HARRIGAN weekend warrior tasks or what might be around a cor- seemed to beckon. There is a hope, perhaps in vain, that drivers actually pay attention to signs. At least there are no bullet holes. hobbies, don’t get the atten- ner or over the top of a hill, The most recent study I tion from investigators and which is why, when I have to seized on dealt with figures mostly from the Agriculture speed. For a following driver thing, in light of the long- the media that other high- be out on the tractor in the from 2007, and focused on Department and the Nation- doing 55 miles per hour, time sub-culture of shooting way accidents get. It’s only middle of the road doing several states in the Midwest al Highway Traffic Safety catching up to a slow-moving signs, so I made sure the after the numbers are stuff, my hair stands up on and Central East, using data Administration. Among the tractor at 15 m.p.h., it takes alignments of possible pro- findings: only five seconds to close a jectiles would not threaten -In 2007, traffic accidents gap the size of a football field. my or my neighbors’ abodes. killed 41,000 and injured 2.5 -For farm equipment, There are no bullet holes “Jump Right In” with the Zac million. Farm equipment on making left-hand turns is yet, but I sure would like to the roads, excluding trucks, one of the more dangerous think that all drivers, here on was involved in 0.05 percent parts of the scenario, in the hill or from afar, would Brown Band at Meadowbrook of the accidents. This means which 22 percent of acci- bear in mind that in any ru- that on the tractor I’m rela- dents involve following vehi- ral situation, there’s likely to GILFORD — Meadow- front of packed arenas and yar. "As a band, we have real- tively safe, whatever that cles trying to pass while the be slow-moving or stopped brook is very excited to an- amphitheaters, things are ly grown together. And we means, and I’m probably at farmer is trying to turn into equipment over the next hill nounce the return of three- just beginning to come to- play really, really well to- more risk coming down the fields or roads on the left. or around the corner. The time Grammy Award-Win- gether for this accomplished gether. That increasing level living room stairs. Still, -Most rural roads are 18 to bottom line is that drivers ning Zac Brown Band on Sat- band of brothers, led by one of maturity really shows up there’s that nagging percep- 20 feet wide, while more than are supposed to be in control urday, July 6 as part of the of the most charismatic in- on ‘Uncaged.’” tion. 70 percent of farmers sur- of their vehicles and consid- Eastern Propane Concert Se- dividuals ever to don a "We're always trying to -Changing demographics veyed said they have equip- erate and ready for other peo- ries! beanie and dominate radio. push the barrier of our mu- are contributing to an in- ment over 13 feet wide, leav- ple sharing the road, and if ZBB’s last visit was in The band's latest album, sicianship, and I'm proud to crease of farm equipment ing little forgiveness for er- not, they own the conse- 2010, and was Meadow- “Uncaged,” which debuted at say that there is a little bit of accidents. More suburban- ror. quences, which can be horri- brook’s first ever two-night #1 on the Billboard 200 is something for everyone," oriented people are moving Twenty years ago, when I fying for all. show sell-out. Flash forward proof positive. The result of adds Brown. "It's your basic out to create mini-farms began reclaiming fields and three years, and another a highly collaborative country-Southern rock-blue- (hobby farms or small- pastures and had three trac- (This column runs in 13 Grammy win just this year process, it's the sound of a grass-reggae-jam record." acreage working farms) and tors on and off the road, I put weekly papers covering the later and the Zac Brown group of versatile musicians “Ucaged” won the 2013 bringing their fast-driving up signs at either end of the northern two-thirds of New Band is one of the hottest gelling into a formidable unit Grammy Award for Best habits with them. road frontage with a graphic Hampshire and parts of bands out! Tickets go on sale and realizing they're capable Country Album, and is the -To survive, farmers have of tractor on one side and a Maine and Vermont. John Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m., of anything their fearless band’s third Grammy win. had to assemble bigger “Be prepared to stop” on the Harrigan’s address: Box 39, and range from $47-$117.75. leader happens to dream up Grab your friends and farms and drive tractors and other. The placement of the Colebrook, NH 03576, or To order, call 293-4700 or log from traditional country like “Jump Right In” to the great- haul equipment to ever- signs was a very careful [email protected]) on to "The Wind" to Caribbean est July 4 weekend party more-far-flung fields and www.meadowbrook.net. rhythms like "Jump Right In" you’ve ever been to courtesy pastures, resulting in more Zac Brown Band may have and even slinky bedroom of Meadowbook and Zac time on the road, and a high- nine hit singles, two plat- R&B like "Overnight.” Brown Band on Saturday,Ju- er incidence of accidents. People Are Talking inum-selling records and "I think that we've grown ly 6. 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Law Office of Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] www.devylderlaw.com • Experienced • Effective • FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation GENERAL LITIGATION, Including: Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law • Real Estate Law Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts • Probate Law A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News / Obituaries MARCH 14, 2013 OBITUARIES LRSO concert features “Duetto Concertante” ● March 23 at Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium Roland R. Bousquet, Sr., 79 LEBANAON — Roland R. MEREDITH — The Lakes kler Piano Trio and contin- Bousquet, Sr., 79, of 1 Hedge- Region Symphony Orches- ues to perform as a freelance wood Circle, Gilford, died at tra (LRSO) invites you to its violinist throughout New the Dartmouth-Hitchcock first concert of 2013 on Sat- England. Medical Center, Lebanon, on urday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults Friday, March 8, 2013. at Inter-Lakes High School and $8 for students college Mr. Bousquet was born auditorium in Meredith. age and under and are avail- Sept. 1, 1933 in Somersworth, Sisters Margaret Hopkins able online at the son of Albert and Meril- and Bozena O’Brien will be www.LRSO.org/tickets, or da (Plante) Bousquet. He performing W. A. Mozart’s by mail using the order form resided in Laconia, NH for Concertone for Two Violins on that web page. Tickets are seventy years, before moving and Orchestra. available at the following to Gilford, NH five years ago. Also on the program are ticket outlets: Innisfree Mr. Bousquet was the co- “Fatinitza Overture, Part 2” Bookshop and the Mobil sta- owner and general manager COURTESY PHOTO by Franz Von Suppé and COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO tion across from the town for twelve years of Capt Roland Bousquet, Sr. Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony Margaret Hopkins Bozena O’Brien docks in Meredith; Green- Bob’s Fish Market in Laco- No. 2 in C minor, (“Little law’s Music in Laconia; and nia and Concord, NH. He was Russian”). land, Israel, England, Scot- Bayswater Books in Center a member of the Army Na- Home, 164 Pleasant St., La- Margaret Bruziak Hop- land, Wales, Canada and in Southern Maine Symphony Harbor. More information is tional Guard and American conia. kins was born in Poland and the United States. Orchestra, the New Hamp- available at www.LRSO.org. Legion. Mr. Bousquet was a A Memorial Mass of began violin studies at age She is a member of the shire Music Festival, and We would like to thank most passionate fan of the Christian Burial was cele- seven, adding piano at age 12. Suzuki Association of Amer- freelances in the New Eng- our season sponsor, Mered- Boston Red Sox. brated on Wednesday,March As a teen she was a member icas and Maine Suzuki Asso- land area. Margaret is very ith Village Savings Bank, for Survivors include his 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., follow- of the Greater Boston Youth ciation and is the past presi- proud and happy to be per- their continued commit- wife, Marilyn Lois (Matott) ing calling hours, at St. An- Symphony Orchestra for five dent of Maine Suzuki Asso- forming with her sister, ment to our success. Bousquet; his five children dre Bessette Parish, Sacred years and a fiddler with the ciation and secretary of Bozena O’Brien. The Lakes Region Sym- (Linda Bousquet, Cindy Ben- Heart Church, 291 Union Polish Dancers of Boston. Maine String Teachers and Bozena O'Brien was born phony Orchestra is a Mered- ton and Kevin Morris, Daw- Ave., Laconia. Ms. Hopkins received BM Players Association (MST- in Poland and, at age 10, ith-based, non-profit orches- na and Ray Ozzie, Debbie In lieu of flowers, the fam- in Performance from U. PA). She served on the board came to the United States. tra that performs through- Blixt, Roland and Kathy ily suggests that charitable Mass. at Lowell where she al- of Maine Music Educators She continued her musical out the fall, winter, and Bousquet); his brother, donations be made in so pursued Music Educa- Association as Orchestra VP. education in this country spring months. Orchestra George Bousquet; his ten Roland’s memory to either tion. Ms. Hopkins received Ms. Hopkins teaches violin with the Greater Boston members have ranged in age grandchildren (Michelle, the Red Sox Foundation extensive Suzuki training at at schools in Saco and Old Youth Symphony and as a from teens through retired Janelle, Eric, Christine, Lu- (www.redsoxfoundation.org Ithaca College in New York, Orchard Beach, Maine, as “Young Artist” member at seniors, representing over 36 ra, Neil, Jill, Barry, Jaclyn ) or the Gilford Public Li- Hartt College at University well as Portland Conservato- Tanglewood. Bozena also communities in the Lakes and Julia); and his 11 great- brary, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gil- of Connecticut, New York ry of Music and at her pri- trained at Boston University, Region. grandchildren. ford, NH, 03249. State University in Buffalo vate home-based studio. She where she was a student of Mr. Bousquet was prede- Wilkinson-Beane-Si- and Capital University in performs with the Lakes Re- Walter Eisenberg, and later About The Lakes Region ceased by his brother, Albert moneau-Paquette Funeral Ohio. She has performed in gion Symphony Orchestra, studied with Marylou Speak- Symphony Orchestra Bousquet. Home & Cremation Services, her native Poland, Switzer- the Maine Pro Musica, er Churchill of the Boston The Lakes Region Sym- Calling hours were held 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is Symphony Orchestra. phony Orchestra is a non- on Wednesday, March 13, assisting the family with the She holds a certificate for profit organization that pro- 2013 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in arrangements. For more in- Suzuki pedagogy and Suzu- vides classical music per- the Carriage House of the formation and to view an on- ki Book 1, and teaches at Con- formances for central New Wilkinson-Beane-Si- line memorial, go to cord Community Music Hampshire during the tradi- moneau-Paquette Funeral www.wilkinsonbeane.com. School, where she is string tional concert season. The department chair. Bozena orchestra provides an oppor- has taught at St. Paul’s tunity for a wide range of School for 20 years and also musicians to come together Alice G. Richardson, 93 at the Holderness Preparato- to make music, and through ry School and Kimball Union educational and general per- LACONIA — Alice G. Alice is survived by her Academy.She performs with formances, it hopes to in- Richardson, 93, of County son, Jon S. Richardson of the New Hampshire Music crease students' exposure to Drive, died March 2, 2013, at Concord, Mass.; daughters Festival, Vermont Sympho- and appreciation of the com- the Belknap County Home, Beth A. Dudley of Gilford ny Orchestra, CCMS Musi- positions that comprise the in Laconia, after a brief ill- and Susan Giguere of Laco- cians of Wall Street, Brin- standard repertoire. ness. nia; four grandchildren (Jon Born in Lebanon on Oct. S. Richardson, Jr., of Wen- 5, 1919, she was the daughter ham, Mass., James F. of Nelson Fox and Hattie Richardson of Seattle, Art Association names Minerva (Dewey) Stacy. She Wash., Heather Dudley-Tat- grew up in Lebanon, and man of Brentwood, and graduated from Lebanon Spencer J. Dudley of Gil- Artists of the Month High School. She had resided ford); six great grandchil- in Hanover Center for many dren and many nieces and REGION — The Lakes Re- artists will each have art years, before moving to the nephews. gion Art Association begins work on display until March Gilford and Laconia area to A Spring graveside serv- the third year of its popular 18 at various Lakes Region be closer to her daughter. ice will be held in the Wixson Artists of the Month pro- locations: Shela Cunning- Alice worked for many Memorial Gardens, 19 Potter gram. ham, Northway Bank, Laco- years in the Hanover High Hill Rd., Gilford. The Rev. As the Association draws nia; Marlene Witham, School Lunch Program, and Michael Graham, pastor of from the entire Lakes Re- Franklin Savings Bank, also as a self employed home the Gilford Community gion, this program is aimed Main Office, Franklin; Flor- health care provider. Church, will officiate. at exposing the Association rie Bagley, Bank of New She was a member of the The Mayhew Funeral and its members work across Hampshire, Gilford Village; First Congregational Homes and Crematorium, of the entire area. Joanne Reynolds, Northway Church of Hanover Center, Meredith and Plymouth, are Each month, a jury selects Bank, Meredith; Rebecca and a longtime 4-H Club in charge of the arrange- from submissions by mem- Frame, Belknap Mill, Laco- leader. ments. To sign Alice’s Book ber artists to be featured at nia; Glenn Madon, Franklin Alice was predeceased by of Memories, please go to various businesses in the Savings Bank, Gilford; Ran- all her siblings, Harry,Clyde, www.mayhewfuneral- Lakes Region. These original dall Ayers, Meredith Savings Bessie, Robert, Laura, and homes.com. pieces might be oil or acrylic Bank, Moultonborough. George. paintings, watercolors, pas- tels, or collages. The following member

The Margate Resort - 76 Lake Street, Laconia, NH Saturday, March 23rd • 10 am - 2 pm

Free Admission • Door Prizes • Grand Prize • Complimentary Snacks & Beverages A day of travel, fun & informative presentations. Over 35 Vendors First 50 people receive a Slingpak Travel Bag. First 50 people coming in at 12:30 will receive a Tulip Bouquet. Vendors and Seminar Schedule can be found on our website www.pennypitoutravel.com and our Facebook events page. *Some restrictions apply. See us for details. 55 Canal St., Laconia Call us for more info: 603-524-2500 MARCH 14, 2013 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Arts Alive and Development Day fills Belknap Mill with art and color!

LACONIA — From March 20-Winnisquam tors, open to educators, ad- of Highly Effective Educator charming sculptures to school open house and ministrators, substitute by one of the most rigorous brightly-colored, highly cre- March 25-Belmont school teachers and anyone with an teacher evaluation systems ative posters to paintings and open house. interest in the arts. Develop- in the nation. Prior to teach- drawings and more, the Belk- During each open house, ment Day takes place on Fri- ing in the District of Colum- nap Mill at 25 Beacon St. East children perform musical day, March 22 from 7:30 a.m. bia, Janet worked at Salem in downtown Laconia will numbers, skits and other to 3:30 p.m. State University training come alive with the art work pieces to celebrate the arts. Those who attend Devel- teachers and veteran educa- of area school children from “It definitely builds confi- opment Day will have a tors in data-driven strategies March 11 through March 30 dence,” adds Valpey. (The unique opportunity to spend of instruction to create a re- for Arts Alive. time for each school’s open the day/workshop immersed sults-oriented culture of During Arts Alive, stu- houses varies; call the Belk- in the world of arts educa- teaching and learning in dents from grades K-12 all nap Mill at 524-8813 for tion. their art rooms, and to im- over the Lakes Region will be times.) The Development Day, prove the quality of student exhibiting their original art- Says Belknap Mill interm which is titled “Tapping Stu- outcomes. work at the Belknap Mill. executive director Andre Pa- dent’s Expressive Potential – Following the key note Says Kim Valpey, coordi- quette, “This is a wonderful Teaching for Expressive In- speech, workshop partici- nator of Arts Alive and an opportunity for art students tent” begins with a 7:30 a.m. pants will get a chance to see art educator at Gilford Ele- to exhibit their work. In some sign in and continental the Arts Alive exhibit and mentary School, “The goal of cases, this is their first breakfast followed by key visit the Belknap Mill’s mu- this event is to get the arts in- chance to see their original note speaker Janet Youkeles, seum, which offers a glimpse to the public and to celebrate art work on display and also Ed.M. who will talk about im- into the history of the textile the arts all over New Hamp- to share the moment with proving the quality of stu- industry in Laconia. Group shire.” their family during the re- dent art. reflection follows and then Historically, Arts Alive ception for their respective Born into a family of participants will be offered a started about 20 years ago in schools.” artists and educators, Janet catered luncheon and an op- Laconia, and then grew to a “It’s a special time for the translated her passion for art portunity to network with regional level to encompass Belknap Mill, and we look into an exciting career as an other art educators. The day surrounding towns. It is open forward to seeing what the art educator. Being versed in also will offer lesson plan to kindergarten to 12th Lakes Region school chil- 21st Century data-driven ap- brainstorming and develop- grade, showcasing the art of dren have created each year,” proaches to urban education ment. children in various styles Paquette adds. “As always, has made working in a wide The cost for the Develop- and themes. the public is warmly invited variety of professional ca- ment Day workshop, includ- COURTESY PHOTO Many of the participating to see the exhibit.” pacities possible. In 2010- ing continental breakfast Kim Valpey (right), Arts Alive coordinator and Gilford school educator schools will have an opening This year, the highly pop- 2011, she sealed her commit- and lunch is $50 per person. working on the set up for the Arts Alive at the Belknap Mill, which takes reception evening where ular children’s art exhibit ment to rigorous, scalable Arts Alive is free and open place from March 11 through 30.The exhibit is free and open to the pub- family and friends are invit- that fills the first floor gallery strategies of planning, teach- to the public in the first floor lic. Seen with Kim is Andre Paquette, interm executive director at the Belknap Mill. ed to visit the Belknap Mill to and third floor gallery/hall ing, and assessment as the gallery and third floor Rose see the exhibit. The schedule space of the Belknap Mill founding art teacher of a Chertok Gallery/Hall at the Serving a Full Menu Daily is: March 11-Laconia school will have a secondary com- partnership school. Her suc- Belknap Mill Mondays Breakfast, Fridays open house; March 19-Gil- ponent: Professional Devel- cess as an urban educator led through Fridays from 9 a.m. Lunch, Dinner Prime Rib ford school open house; opment Day for Arts Educa- to being awarded the status to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 Days 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a Week For further information Laconia Christian School honor roll about Arts Alive and other LACONIA — Laconia Daniel Clocksin, Emily Fox, Zachary Mogee Belknap Mill programs, call LIVE ENTE Christian School has re- Kylie Mogee Grade 6: Aimee Aubut, 524-8813 or visit www.belk- Every RTA Thursday INMEN !! leased its honor roll for the Grade 9: Sungwoo Cho, Elyssa Manning, Bobby Raf- napmill.org. , Frida T!! y, & Saturday second quarter of the 2012- Anna Collins, Rachel Dadi- ferty 2013 academic year. an, Daniel McKinney,Jordan Grade 5: Carolyn Bixby Thursday Nights - Open Mic Grade 12: Michael Hig- Murray, Hannah Watson, Friday & Saturday Nights gins, Keran Li Emma Wisniewski Grade 11: Meredith Grade 8: David McKinney, DJ Karaoke & Dancing Carter, Kassie Higgins James Fox RESTAURANT 539-2901 Grade 10: Meaghan Aubut, Grade 7: Anna Hall, isiitt ! 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Live Free Home Health Care. munity Church, Fellowship March 20. Participants will The second trip is scheduled Light, who has been with Hall at 9 a.m. for “Coffee and meet in the Gilford High for Thursday, July 25 to the agency for six months, a Classic!” We will be screen- School Lobby at 5 p.m. for a watch the Red Sox play the has a varied background, ing “Darby O’Gill and the Lit- Past Dinner, followed by the Tampa Bay Rays. Travel to having served as an EMT tle People.” The movie and High School Drama Clubs’ and from each game will be with the Bristol and New coffee are free of charge. We performance of “Twelve An- provided aboard a Coach Hampton Fire Departments, will also have breakfast avail- gry Jurors” at 6 p.m. There Company, Luxury Coach ful- and many years as a member able for anyone interested at is no fee for this program, but ly equipped with climate con- of the ski patrol at Ragged $2 per person, which in- space is limited and RSVP’s trol, DVD video system and Mountain. COURTESY PHOTO cludes corned beef hash and will be accepted on a first lavatory. These trips are "I was driving by the Live Jennifer Harvey RN BSN CDP and Lisa Clark LPN. Unavailable for photo: eggs. So please join us to come basis. open to Gilford residents on- Free office one day, and no- Elaine Light PCSP. watch this timeless classic! To RSVP or for more in- ly, however any tickets un- ticed the sign saying that they Anyone interested in break- formation, please contact the sold as of April 1st will be were hiring qualified care four to five clients per day as fast must RSVP by Friday, Gilford Parks and Recreation made available to residents givers. I realized that I really part of her nursing duties. About Live Free Home March 15. Department at 527-4722. of other communities. These missed being around and Clark, who also holds a Health Care trips are limited to 53 partic- helping people since I no Bachelor Of Science degree Serving the Lakes Region Senior Moment-um Red Sox bus trip tickets ipants each, so register early! longer worked as an EMT or in Education, has worked at and Central New Hampshire, Dinner and Theatre Night now available to Gilford For more information, on the ski patrol, but had Goldenview and Mountain Live Free Home Health Care, on March 20! residents please call the Gilford Parks maintained my certification Ridge Genesis Nursing facili- LLC is dedicated to providing Gilford Parks and Recre- The Gilford Parks and and Recreation Department in each," she said. ties, as well as teaching at In- top quality care in the com- ation, in conjunction with Recreation Department will at 527-4722. Clinical Director Jennifer terlakes High School and di- fort of home, wherever home Harvey shared a thought on recting after school programs may be. Family owned and op- Lights commitment to her job for elementary students in erated, Live Free Home Laconia Clinic employees wear blue and to the agency. Laconia. Health Care offers a wide “Elaine followed the am- "Lisa is recognized for con- range of services, from com- to kick colon cancer in the rear bulance in her own car in an sistently taking the extra step panion care and assistance LACONIA — One in 20 as National Colorectal Can- on the first Friday in March ice storm to Dartmouth when providing client care. with activities of daily living people will be diagnosed with cer Awareness Month. in communities and offices Hitchcock Medical Center Her commitment to the bet- to skilled nursing. All care is colon cancer. It could be a “We wanted to make a dif- throughout the nation. The when her client was exhibit- terment of our care giving supervised and updated by a parent, a friend or a co-work- ference in the lives of our em- Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) ing symptoms of a possible staff and for her flexibility in registered nurse, who is spe- er…it could be you. It’s a ployees, their families and first launched the Dress in stroke. She remained in the dealing with the needs of cially trained to watch for scary statistic, and it’s one of their friends. Our company- Blue Day program in 2009 to emergency room with her both the agency and the new or changing health is- the reasons why the Laconia wide Dress in Blue Day event bring nationwide attention client from 4 p.m. in the af- clients we serve," said Care sues. Whether the need is for Clinic, a department of encouraged employees to to colon cancer and to cele- ternoon until 10:30 the fol- Manager Tammy Miller. short or long term care, Live LRGHealthcare, hosted a talk to family and friends brate the courage of those af- lowing morning, ultimately Clinical Director Jennifer Free Home Health Care Dress in Blue Day™ event about colon cancer and the fected by this disease. Today, transporting her client back Harvey praised Clark for her works with each client’s where employees wore blue importance of being individuals, businesses and to her home, where she most dedication. physician to provide a con- to help bring greater aware- screened. By bringing community groups across wanted to be,” Harvey said. “Lisa exhibits one of the tinuum of care unparalleled ness to colon cancer, a dis- greater awareness to this dis- the country participate by Light has enjoyed her time most important qualities in with other agencies, and the ease that can be prevented ease and the importance of wearing blue and urging oth- working at LFHHC. the nursing profession and compassionate staff promis- through screening. screening and early detec- ers to do the same. Blue is the "This is the most profes- with our agency by never say- es to treat each client respect- The event took place to co- tion, we will save lives,” said nationally recognized color sional, organized and caring ing ‘It’s not my job’ or ‘It’s not fully and like a cherished fam- incide with the Colon Cancer Andy Patterson, Senior VP for colon cancer. By “going organization I have ever my client.’ She truly takes a ily member. Alliance’s (CCA) National of Provider Relations and blue,” we hope to raise public worked for," she stated. "I had team approach and will do Dress in Blue Day program Contracting. awareness and get people no idea how much I would whatever it takes for the bet- Community Action to help commemorate March Dress in Blue Day is held talking about this cancer. love this work, and how at- terment of our clients,” Har- tached I have gotten to my vey said. Program, clients, being with some of "I feel very respected with Belknap-Merrimack them up to 12 hours a day.My my client assessments," said services are so appreciated, Clark. "There is a tremendous Counties Elder and I look forward to each day respect between staff and Services presents with them." management that is com- The second honoree was mendable." Better Choices Lisa Clark LPN Case Manag- Clark also credits her LACONIA — The Commu- er. Having been with LFHHC teaching experience for help- nity Action Program, Belk- for a little more than a year, ing work with new nurses and nap-Merrimack Counties is Clark is responsible to the caregivers. bringing Better Choices, Bet- Clinical Director and over- "I so enjoy working with ter Health to the Laconia Se- sees the care of all clients. the clients and their families nior Center. Better Choices, She maintains and updates to ensure that everyone is Better Health is an interac- all care plans to ensure that confident with our services, tive workshop designed to all clients are getting the very and the client is comfortable help adults and caregivers best care both physically and in his or her own home,” with the challenges associat- emotionally.She also handles Clark said. ed with a chronic disease such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, chronic pain, or anxiety. The program encourages people to take charge of their lives via 6 two and half hour sessions where they will ben- efit from an interactive, peer- supported workshop led by Rotisserie two certified leaders. The ses- sions help participants to set Luncheon Specials their own goals and to make step-by-step plans to improve Monday thru Thursday and manage their health and $ lives. A variety of topics will 7.99 be discussed including nutri- Only tion, better breathing, fit- patrickspub.com • 293-0841 ness/exercise, pain, fatigue, communication, plans for A Landmark for Great Food, Fun and Entertainment health care, problem solving, medications, making treat- It’s a Good Time Every Night ment decisions, depression, working with health care pro- of the Week at the Barn! fessionals, using the mind to Mondays Wednesdays manage symptoms, and fu- BURGER TIME FIESTA EN EL ESTABLO! $5.00 burgers all day! party at the barn! ture planning. Previous par- mouth watering, big beefy burgers 20% off Mexican items on menu, ticipants have found the class with hand cut fries. $1 off margaritas. to be both helpful for coping Tuesdays Thursdays PIZZA TIME! PRIME RIB DINNER with chronic conditions and Pizzas $10, up to 4 specified 15 oz. $14.95 (while it lasts) empowering through the toppings, dine in only, live music 7-10 pm knowledge that they are not 2 pizzas per party. Sundays alone and the resources avail- SWIRL, SIP & SAVE BEER SPECIALS Half off featured red and white wine. 1-4 pm able to them. Daily Please join us at the Laco- EARLY nia Senior Center located at BIRD 17 Church Street every GETS THE Thursday from March 7 DEAL! dinner specials through April 11. The work- 4-5:30 pm shop runs from 9:00am to 11:30am. Registration is re- quired; please call 524-7689 to register as space is limited. If transportation is needed call the Laconia Senior Center at 524-7689 to schedule a ride. A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER MARCH 14, 2013 MARCH 14, 2013 Business THE GILFORD STEAMER A11 Travel show coming Belknap Landscape achieves concrete soon to Laconia paver certification; protects water quality BY ERIN PLUMMER prize is sponsored by the GILFORD — The Lakes ten allowing builders, re- [email protected] Valentin Imperial Maya, Region landscape design- modelers and property own- LACONIA — Locals with Travel Impressions, and Pen- build firm Belknap Land- ers to comply with the Act an itch to travel will be able to ny Pitou Travel. Other prizes scape Company, Inc. (BLC) and still build functional wa- get information on all sorts of will include gift certificates continues a commitment to ter-quality-friendly water- options and destinations dur- and other travel-related water quality protection and front homes.” ing Penny Pitou Travel’s up- treats. Prizewinners need not employee education by Permeable paver manu- coming show. be present to win. achieving an Interlocking facturer Belgard Hardscapes The Passport to the World Terrio said there has still Concrete Pavement Institute sponsored the classes result- Travel Tradeshow sponsored been a strong interest in trav- (ICPI) Certification. With ing in the Certification. by Penny Pitou Travel will el despite the economy. well over 1100 members, ICPI Squires identified two in- take place on Saturday,March “I think there’s just a lot of is the interlocking concrete strumental employees with- 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the people out there who want to paving industry’s leading in the BLC Construction Di- Margate Resort in Laconia. travel everywhere,” Terrio trade organization, provid- vision, Operations Manager More than 30 vendors from said. ing a broad range of techni- Mark Smith and Masonry various aspects of the travel Terrio said after last year’s cal, marketing, educational, COURTESY PHOTO Supervisor Rich DuBreuil and tourism industry will show, business at her compa- government relations and Operations Manager Mark Smith and Masonry Supervisor Rich DuBreuil are as critical to the ICPI Cer- gather at the Margate to show ny did jump up a bit. Terrio communications activities. to the left represented the Belknap Landscape Company Construction tification accomplishment. travel opportunities to visi- said the concept of a travel As an ICPI Member com- Division, completing course work and exams to achieve a coveted “Mark and Rich well ex- tors. Industries represented show is one that has not been pany, Belknap Landscape Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Certification. The BLC ceeded the minimum instal- at the show will include tour done in this area. continues an active role in Construction Division designs and installs both traditional and porous lation experience require- companies, cruise lines, ho- “People are looking for the protection of Lakes Re- concrete paver driveways, walkways, steps and retaining walls produc- ments, studied the course tels and resorts, travel insur- ideas; it’s a great forum,” Ter- gion water quality, in this ing stunning outdoor living spaces throughout the Lakes Region. material and traveled to the ance companies, tourist of- rio said. “There’s no pressure case, by encouraging the use classes, achieving exempla- fices, and many others. to buy anything.” of water-filtering ‘perme- understated.” are naturally filtered by the ry test scores. The ICPI Cer- This will be the second The show will feature a va- able’ interlocking concrete He continued, “BLC pro- underlying soils as the water tification demonstrates to show, after last year’s suc- riety of different travel op- pavements as an environ- vides site-specific, eco- flows through small gaps Lakes Region property own- cessful first show. tions of all price ranges. Ter- mentally friendly Green friendly landcare services, around each paver,removing ers that Belknap Landscape “It was hugely successful,” rio said the show is meant to technology, providing sub- including recommending containments. That can’t is a true Certified Permeable said Kim Terrio, Vice Presi- be a soft-sell approach with stantial reductions in pollut- permeable or porous pavers happen with traditional as- Paver Installer,” Squires dent of Penny Pitou Travel. no pressure on anyone to ed stormwater runoff. over nonporous surfaces to phalt and concrete pave- said. “People asked us immediate- make any plans or purchases. BLC Marketing Manager provide natural filtration of ments. Further, permeable For design ideas, proper- ly if we were going to do an- They main components will Dale Squires commented, stormwater before it reaches pavers provide a solution to ty owners are encouraged to other.” be information and fun. How- “With Lakes Region water our streams, lakes and espe- impervious surface restric- visit the online Belknap Terrio said the show gives ever people who decide to quality fueling the economic cially drinking water tions resulting from the New Landscape gallery at: people the opportunity to talk book a trip right at the show engine of our region, water sources. Petrochemicals Hampshire Comprehensive http://www.belknapland- to travel professionals to get will have the ability to do so. quality protection cannot be from vehicles and sediments Shoreland Protection Act, of- scape.com/gallery/. options and insight on travel Some companies will have in- and vacation destinations. centives for booking at or The show will also feature around the time of the show 10 different seminars “Our main goal is for peo- Irwin Automotive Group to host Business After Hours throughout the day on travel ple to learn and have oppor- LACONIA — Irwin Toy- Toyota and Ford Show- by various travel and tourism tunities for their next vaca- ota Scion Ford Lincoln is rooms. There will be multi- experts. tion,” Terrio said. thrilled to host the Lakes Re- ple door prizes including a Terrio said organizers are Terrio said events and gion Chamber Business Af- flat screen TV and a spread excited about the companies prizes will be spaced out so ter Hours on Wednesday, of hors d’oeuvres. taking part in the show. people can come at different March 27. “We’re thrilled to invite in The show will also feature times. Having celebrated their community members for a many door prizes. The grand For more information and 62nd Anniversary recently night of fun and networking. prize is a five-night, all inclu- a list of presenters, visit and coming off a year of We looking forward to mak- sive trip to the Valentin Im- www.pennypitoutravel.com record sales, ing new friends and seeing perial Maya Resort in Mexi- or Penny Pitou Travel’s Face- the event will have more old ones,” said Chris Irwin. co. The prize includes airfare book page. than six new vehicles on dis- Irwin Toyota Scion Ford and all transfers. The grand play in the Bisson Avenue Lincoln opened its doors in 1951, founded by Robert H Ir- win as a Lincoln Mercury LACLT offers free workshop dealership. Ford was added a few years ago and Peter Ir- COURTESY PHOTO win, son of Robert, added Irwin Toyota Scion Ford Lincoln is hosting the March 27 Lakes Region on default & foreclosure intervention Toyota in the late ‘70’s and Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 4-6 p.m. at 59 Bisson LACONIA — Each month, gins at 9:30 a.m. Register today by calling Scion in 2003. Irwin Toyota Ave., Laconia. Planning this event are Business After Hours Coordinator hundreds of New Hampshire As a first step in dealing Debra Drake, Homeowner- Scion Ford Lincoln sells and Elaine Blinn; Irwin Automotive Group Owner Chris Irwin and Chamber homeowners face the threat with a foreclosure or default ship Director of LACLT at services vehicles out of their Member Relations Manager Kathy Pevine. Please join us for refresh- of foreclosure. situation, the workshop is 524-0747 or by emailing recently updated 70,000-plus ments, door prizes and a chance to win a new flat screen TV and gift In the past few years, La- free and open to homeown- [email protected]. Advance square foot facility on Bisson cards. conia Area Community Land ers of all income levels. LA- registration is required. Avenue. They also have their press services with extended 27, at Irwin Toyota Scion Trust (LACLT) has helped CLT respects and maintains Laconia Area Community Hyundai store at 446 Union service hours during the Ford Lincoln, located at 59 134 area residents hold onto confidentiality and privacy. Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) non- Ave. and their Budget Center week and weekend. Bisson Ave., Laconia. See their homes, and is now of- Participants will: profit, is a member of Neigh- at 430 Union Ave. The Irwin Family is com- www.irwinzone.com for di- fering a free workshop as the § Explore the options borWorks® America, and is Bisson Avenue features mitted to providing the ab- rections. first step for those who may available to them in avoiding supported in part by mem- two showrooms holding 10- solute best buying and serv- All are invited to join us be facing foreclosure or who foreclosure bership donations and the 12 vehicles, in floor heating, icing experience in the auto- for refreshments and door are in mortgage default. § Learn about the time- Lakes Region United Way.Its in door delivery area, a State mobile industry. We hope prizes. For more information On Saturday, March 16, lines and the foreclosure mission is to assist low and of the Art Bodyshop, and 25- that you will join us in sup- or to RSVP,please contact the from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the process in NH moderate income families plus service bays. A perenni- porting our local community Chamber at 524-5531 or regis- Laconia Police Department § Review necessary forms achieve economic self-suffi- al winner of Ford and Toy- and businesses by attending ter on Facebook orthe Cham- Community Room on New and receive PowerPoint as- ciency through the develop- ota’s Presidents Award for the Business After Hours ber Website at www.lakesre- Salem Street, LACLT offers a sistance understanding and ment of permanently afford- Sales and Service Excellence Event on Wednesday, March gionchamber.org. Default & Foreclosure Inter- completing them able housing opportunities Irwin’s has also been named vention Workshop, taught by § Schedule an appoint- and associated support pro- Dealerrater.com Dealer of Debra Drake, an accredited ment for free one-on-one grams. For more informa- the Year.Irwin’s opened up a HUD Housing Counselor. counseling and advocacy tion about LACLT and its five-bay Quicklane Tire and Light refreshments are in- § Have the opportunity to programs, call 524-0747, or Auto Center next door adja- cluded, and registration be- participate in a Q&A period visit www.laclt.org. cent to Enterprise for ex-

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EOE A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News MARCH 14, 2013 Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson bring Granite State Future project “Masters of Madness” Tour to the ‘Brook met with heavy questions GILFORD — In what is ob- the album picks up right ceral and provocative tunes.” BY ERIN PLUMMER viously a "dream" pairing, or where they left off, with Al- “Born Villain” earned Man- [email protected] some might say a "night- ice trapped in his own son his fourth Grammy nom- mare," Alice Cooper and warped mind. ination at the 2013 Grammys MEREDITH — The Lakes Marilyn Manson will be Alice's catalog of hits and in the category for Best Hard Region Planning Commis- teaming up for the "Masters anthems, including "I'm Rock/Metal Performance for sion held an open house to of Madness" tour June 1 Eighteen," "No More Mr Nice the album’s lead single “No provide information and through 28. Guy," School's Out," "Elect- Reflection.” take input on the Granite On June 20, they’ll be mak- ed," "Poison," and others, are The tumultuous relation- State Future project, though ing a stop at Meadowbrook included in his current ship Marilyn Manson has many attendees questioned as part of the 2013 Eastern "Raise The Dead" show, cultivated with the public the project’s motives and in- Propane Concert Series! Fol- which also features his mu- through his genre-defying tentions. lowing recent pairings of Al- sical tribute to his fallen music and anti-status quo On Thursday, the LRPC ice with Rob Zombie and friends John Lennon, Keith message of thinking for one- held an open house to pro- then Rob Zombie with Mari- Moon, Jim Morrison and Ji- self has resulted in sold-out vide more information on lyn, this combination of Al- mi Hendrix. Currently, Al- tours, protests, legal battles, the aspects of the project and ice Cooper and Marilyn Man- ice's touring band features adoration, hate, more than 50 take public input. son has been long-awaited by the three guitar attack of Ori- million record sales, award- The Granite State Future fans of both artists. Tickets anthi, Tommy Henriksen winning distilled spirits, sev- project proposes to develop PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER to see both these “Masters of and Ryan Roxie, backed by eral Grammy nominations comprehensive plans for the The Lakes Region Planning Commission’s Executive Director speaks Madness” on June 20 go on bassist Chuck Garric and and, most importantly,a long state’s nine regional plan- with concerned citizens about the Granite State Future project. sale Saturday, March 16 at drummer Glen Sobel. list of some of the most en- ning areas. According to the noon, and range from $30 to Additionally,"Nights With during and powerful singles Granite State Future project, pects of an upcoming plan. the use of the term “manda- $77. For tickets, call 293-4700 Alice Cooper," Alice’s nightly ever, such as “Lunchbox,” each regional plan will ex- Each station included a large tory outcomes” in the agree- or log on to www.Meadow- radio show, is available in “Get Your Gunn,” “Sweet amine each region’s writing pad where people ment with HUD. brook.net. nearly 100 cities in the USA, Dreams (Are Made of This),” strengths and possible im- could write what they liked According to Granite Alice Cooper is a true rock Canada, Australia, and the “The Beautiful People,” “An- provements regarding trans- best about the region and State Future’s FAQ sheet, the icon, having pioneered the UK. The show features his tichrist Superstar,” “Tourni- portation, natural resources, what they wanted to see im- term “mandatory outcomes” use of theatrics and shock- favorite classic rock songs quet,” “The Dope Show,” “I housing, community and proved. used by HUD “requires that ing images onstage in con- along with his insider anec- Don’t Like the Drugs (But the economic vitality, and ener- The plans will be exam- RPC’s consider and evaluate certs from the earliest days of dotes about many of the Drugs Like Me),” “The Fight gy efficiency and climate ined by state and local policy a certain number of policy the original band of the same artists. Song,” “mOBSCENE,” change. makers for possible imple- outcomes.” According to name. Since going solo, he Marilyn Manson’s most “Heart-Shaped Glasses,” Each plan will consist of a mentation. Any implementa- GSF. HUD is giving each re- has continued to produce recent full-length album, “Coma White” and “If I Was three-year project examin- tion of the plans will result gion of the country latitude elaborate stage shows pro- “Born Villain,” his eighth Your Vampire.” ing these topics and engag- in possible outcomes, though in determining what they viding fans with both shock overall, debuted in the Top 10 See these two legends of ing in public discussion any plans will be subject to think their best outcomes are and rock of the highest cal- on the Billboard Top 200 Al- heavy metal together on one about what people in the area review and implementation and RPC’s adopt priorities iber. bum Chart. It’s also grabbing stage on June 20 at the want to see for their regions. with localities considering appropriate for their re- Inducted into the Rock N the #1 spots on both the ‘Brook. The “Masters of The plan will also contain ordinances, their master gions. 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DIP (Continued from Page A1) dip for SONH last year but returned this year with a big- ger mission in mind, too. Joining him in the icy swim was Officer Matt Terry. The two managed to bring in an additional $1,150 for the cause. “This was only my second time and it was a lot colder today, but it’s always a fun event. I think we did very well this year in raising mon- ey for Special Olympics and hope to do even more next year. We had a lot of great COURTESY PHOTO support and thank every- Bottom row, left to right: Kristina Weaver, Kendra Eldridge, Koko Clarke, Libby Davies, Mikaela Mattice, Emily Wernig, Sally Tinkham, Ashley Piper, Brianna Bowen. Middle row, left to right: Grace McLaughlin, Summer one,” Hankard said. McGaffigan, Michael Xiao, Sarah Veazey, Gabi Defregger, Carlie Carson, Meagan Curran, Kelly Gallant.Top row, High School teams also left to right: Jeremie Wilson, Christian Eldridge, Kyle Gaudet, Ceara Connelly, Mac Cleveland, Brogan Hurst, joined in this year to aid Spe- PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Austin Blais, Andrew Stokes, Rich Edson, Dan Walker. Absent: Kelsey Jarvis, Anna Malek, Marissa Hilton, cial Olympians and the last In the spirit of this year’s Winni Dip theme,“Cops and Robbers,”students Kendra Fox, Keeley Glover. big “wave” to cross the line from Winnisquam, Laconia, Profile and Milford High Schools raced into and jump into the water were the lake behind the Margate Resort in Laconia to show their support for students and staff from sev- New Hampshire Special Olympics. Gilford students honored eral area high schools, in- cluding Laconia, Prospect Mountain and Winnisquam. with a total of 45 art awards For the grand finale, Woodstock Police Chief Students from the Gilford Grace McLaughlin, Jeremie Libby Davies - Freshman Doug Moorehead waded out High School art department Wilson (two entries). Silver Award, Kelly Gallant, Kristi- to join safety officers from recently received numerous Key portfolios: Gabi Defreg- na Weaver and Emily New Hampshire Fish and awards during the Scholastic ger, Kendra Eldridge, Jere- Wernig. Game’s Dive Team, towing a Art Awards, Plymouth mie Wilson Individual Silver New Hampshire’s art col- small step ladder along. Friends of the Arts, NHIA Keys: Ausitn Blais, Carlie lege, NH Institute of Art in Each year,Moorehead has High School Drawing Show Carson, Koko Clarke, Ceara Manchester sponsors a high been a crowd favorite with and the local PTA Reflections Connelly, Gabi Defregger, school drawing show open to his traditional belly flop, be contests. Rich Edson, Kyle Gaudet, students across the country. it from a dock or from the Students first had their Keeley Glover, Mikaela Mat- This year Emily Wernig had lofty heights of a fire de- work chosen by their art tice, Grace McLaughlin, Ash- a piece selected to be on ex- partment ladder. teachers, then juried by pro- ley Piper, Andrew Stokes, hibit. Due to shallow water con- fessional artists. Work is Dan Walker, Michael Xiao. The local Gilford PTA an- ditions at the Margate Beach judged on originality,techni- Honorable mention portfo- nually sponsors a reflections this year, Moorehead had to cal skills and personal vi- lios: Mac Cleveland, Sarah contest. Local photography downsize his dip, but he still sion. Veazey. Individual Honor- winners going onto state entertained the crowds Gilford students took 37 able Mention: Koko Clarke competition are: Christian along the shoreline as he PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES awards at the state level in (2), Libby Davies, Rich Ed- Eldridge, Kendra Fox and. Lori Cotnoir Gardiner of Belmont celebrated during her plunge into the mounted the four steps and the Scholastic Art Awards son, Kelsey Jarvis, Summer Marissa Hilton. icy waters of Lake Winnipsaukee last Sunday. Gardiner represented the leaped belly-first into the with nine works going on for McGaffigan, Sally Tinkham, This spring student will Winnipesaukee Warriors Special Olympics team in the annual Winni Dip lake to raise another large to raise money for the NHSO Winter and Summer Games. national competition. Gold Emily Wernig. have work hanging at the amount of funding for the Key portfolio winners: Koko The Plymouth Friends of Belknap Mill Exhibit March cause. Clarke and Grace McLaugh- the Arts exhibit features six 11 – March 30. In April and “Somewhere in Gilford, lin. Individual Gold Key en- Gilford artists at Plymouth May, the Gilford Public Li- there’s a big wave heading tries include, Brianna University’s Silver Hall: brary will feature student into shore right now,” joked Bowen, Kendra Eldridge, Koko Clarke - Honorable work. Mark Erickson of WPKQ ra- Brogan Hurst, Anna Malek, Mention, Meagan Curran, dio who served as emcee for the event. In actuality though, per- Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement haps the biggest wave was one of love when Lori Cot- Time for Gen-Xers to Put IRAs to Work noir Gardiner of Belmont headed into Lake Win- If you’re a “Gen-Xer,” born make Roth IRA contributions drawals prior to age 59? may nipesaukee for her third ap- between 1965 and 1980, is limited by income. For be subject to a 10% IRS penal- pearance in the Winni Dip. you’ve still got many years to 2013, you can make the full ty. As the proud mother of a go until you retire. At this contribution to a Roth IRA if But what if your income Special Olympian, Gardiner stage of your life, what can you are single and your modi- level is such that you could is no stranger to cold water you do to help build resources fied adjusted gross income contribute to either a Roth swims to support of her son for the retirement lifestyle (MAGI) is less than $112,000. IRA or a traditional IRA? and his many friends. you’veenvisioned? Above this amount, your con- Which one should you “I did the Penguin Plunge Besides having time on tribution limit will be gradual- choose? when we lived in Rhode Is- your side, you’ve got another ly reduced, and if your MAGI There’s no “right” answer land, the Penguin Plunge in key advantage in saving for reaches $127,000, you won’t for everyone. On the one hand, Hampton and the Winni Dip retirement — specifically, you be able to contribute at all. If the Roth’s tax-free distribu- for two years when it was in probably haven’t reached your you’re married filing jointly, tions may be more attractive to peak earning years. This helps the lower limit is $178,000 you than the tax-deferred Meredith, so I wanted to PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES come back and do this one you in at least two ways. First, and the cutoff amount is growth potential of a tradition- Woodstock Police Chief Doug Moorehead made a big splash, not just in of course, it means you should $188,000. al IRA if you expect your tax again now that it’s moved to the lake, but with spectators as well, when he closed out the annual Laconia,” she said. Special Olympics Winni Dip in Laconia, with his traditional belly flop. be able to increase your retire- Of course, if you have to rate to be higher in the future. Supporting Gardiner’s ment savings in the future. consider these income limits, However, depending on your brave efforts, members of first time ever and it was just Olympics New Hampshire is And second, it might mean you’re making a reasonably income level and whether you the “Mighty Winnipesaukee exhilarating to get out there by no means over though and you’re still eligible to con- good living, and you may well have access to a 401(k) or Warriors” Special Olympics and represent them,” said people are encouraged to vis- tribute to one of the most be on a career path that will other retirement plan at work, team she assists all came out Gardiner. “I want to thank it their web site, effective retirement accounts take you to even greater earn- your traditional IRA contribu- to cheer her on. everyone who supported us www.sonh.org, where they available — the Roth IRA. ings — which is why you tions may be fully or partially “We had a huge turn out all today.” can donate in any amount When you invest in a Roth should think about putting in tax-deductible. But these from the team today for the Fundraising for Special throughout the year. IRA, your earnings are distrib- as much as possible to a Roth types of calculations are not uted tax free, provided you’ve IRA while you’re eligible. easy, so before making the tra- had your account at least five If your earnings are already ditional-or-Roth choice, you’ll SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from Page A1) years and you don’t start tak- over the limit for the Roth need to consult with your tax think differently about what formance Plus, Laliberte Savannah Harris. The team ing withdrawals until you’re at IRA, you can still contribute advisor. they do in a diagnotistic showed how scores had recently purchased 12 kits least 59?. For the 2013 tax to a traditional IRA. Your con- In any case, now is the time rather than judgmental changed over time. In partic- through a grant. At the meet- year, you can put in up to tributions can grow tax to capitalize on your Gen-X way,” he said. ular, he highlighted how ing, video of their robot was $5,500 to a Roth IRA; when deferred, which means your status and use the years ahead In Elementary School Writing scores were down shown. Students built the ro- you reach 50, you’ll also be money can accumulate faster to invest consistently in an Principal Danielle Bolduc’s this year, a trend that oc- bot with LEGO Mindstorm. able to make “catch-up” con- than it would on an account on IRA and other tax-advantaged report, she proposed the idea curred statewide as well. At the meeting, students also tributions. (Currently, the which you paid taxes every retirement accounts. As an of “flex groups” for grades Hemingway also recog- described what they had catch-up limit is $1,000.) single year. Taxes are due investor, time is your greatest K-3 which would involve stu- nized the Elementary learned by building the robot However, the ability to upon withdrawal, and with- ally — so take advantage of it. dents of up to two grade lev- School’s robotics team and and described the experience els in a class. Students would three of its members Colin as very fun. be placed in multi-grade McGreevy,Mark Hassler,and This article was written by Edward Jones classes based on their abili- for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. ty. For more information, contact Chair of the board Paul Jacqueline Taylor 279-3161 Blandford expressed con- Softball Clinics Start Saturday , Financial Advisor, at cern about the idea. or email Jacki at [email protected]. Gilford Youth Softball is happy to announce the softball “I personally have a con- Her office is located at 14 Main St., Downtown Meredith. clinics for the girls is back. The clinics are open to all cern about why we are doing 1 girls ages 4 /2 to 13 and will be held from For more information, see http://www.edwardjones.com/ this, and where it is headed,” 10:00-11:30, March 23rd and 30th, at the Gilford or "like" her on Facebook he said. “I actually don’t like High School. The high school softball team and varsity www.facebook.com/EJAdvisorJacquelineTaylor. what I’m hearing. It’s chang- coach will lead the clinics; they will focus on the ing the direction we’re head- fundamentals of throwing, hitting and catching. ing in a very short amount of This is also an opportunity to register your daughters time.” to play if you haven’t done so already. Laliberte also reported on No pre-registration is necessary and there is no cost. New England Common As- If you have any questions regarding the clinic or sessment Program or Gilford Youth Softball please call Melody NECAP testing. Using scat- at 630-8108 or email: [email protected]. ter plots on the program Per- A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News MARCH 14, 2013 Former fire chief to speak at next Guys’ Night Out

On March 21, retired Gil- a much safer place to call ford Fire Chief, now the home. Deputy Coordinator of the The night will begin at 6 Lakes Region Mutual Fire p.m. with a social hour in the Aid, Mr. John Beland, will be Fellowship Hall of the Gilford the speaker at the Guys’ Night Community Church. The Out. church is located at 19 Potter Beland will talk about what Hill Rd. in Gilford Village off the Mutual Fire Aid is all of Route 11A. Dinner will be about, how it operates, and served at 7 p.m., catered by El- why it is important to all of lie Murphy. Chief Beland will us. The staff location is in La- talk with us following dinner. conia and the range of re- Reservations are needed by sponsibilities is for 37 com- March 18, and can be made by munities in the Lakes Region. calling the church office at Come and find out how this 524-6057. The cost per man re- excellent example of regional mains $10. Guys’ Night Out is cooperation makes us a open to all men in the Lakes stronger part of the state and Region. SECTION B THE GILFORD STEAMER SPORTS THURSDAY NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com March 14, 2013 Gilford grabs two titles at Francoeur-Babcock BY JEFF LAJOIE Junior: Jack McLean of Senior girls’ final (30-28) forcing an extra [email protected] Gilford, Danny Cameron of Gilford defeated Tapply game. GILFORD – After five Gilmanton, Gavin Pitt of Thompson Community Leading scorers for Gil- days of action-packed bas- Lou Athanas and Nolen Per- Center (22-17) ford: Nic Hawthorne – eight ketball, the 20th edition of rino of Sanbornton. Leading scorers for Gil- points, Patrick Carr – seven the Francoeur/Babcock Senior girls: Elise Hall of ford: Shelby Cole – seven points and Gregory Madore Memorial Basketball Tour- Belmont, Erin Hart of Gil- points, Laurel Normandin – – six points. nament came to a close on ford, Caitlyn Beattie of Lou seven points and Hannah Leading scorers for Bel- Sunday, with championship Athanas and Madison Perkins – five points. mont: Griffin Embree – 10 games being played in the Dalphonse of TTCC. Leading scorers for points, Derek Stevens – six two Senior Divisions (boys Senior boys: Jake TTCC: Madison Dalphonse points and Aidan Rupp – five and girls) and the co-ed Ju- Sweeney of Belmont, Nic – six points, Megan Stafford points. nior Division. Hawthorne of Gilford, Ja- – four points and Hayleigh In the decisive game, Gil- Championship Sunday cob Minor of Lou Athanas Pabst – four points. ford defeated Belmont (38- saw host Gilford earn titles and Michael Allard of San- Senior Boys’ Final 29). in both Senior Divisions, bornton. Gilford defeated Belmont SEE HOOPS PAGE B2 while the kids from Lou Here’s a rundown of the Athanas (Laconia) edged action throughout the week- Gilford for the Junior title. end: The final standings in the Sunday, March 10 Junior co-ed division were: Junior Division Final Lou Athanas (champion), Lou Athanas defeated Gilford (runner-up), San- Gilford (30-18) forcing an ex- bornton (third place), tra game FILE PHOTO Gilford senior Grace McLaughlin finished eighth overall in the slalom to Gilmanton (fourth place). Leading scorers for Lou help lead the Eagles at the Meet of Champions last week at Cannon In the Senior girls’ divi- Athanas: Logan Dee – six Mountain. sion: Gilford (champion), points, Dylan Dickey – six Tapply Thompson Commu- points and two other players nity Center (runner-up), with five points each. Lou Athanas (third place), Leading scorers for Gil- McLaughlin cracks Belmont (fourth place). ford: Andrew Flanders – five In the Senior boys’ divi- points, Alex Cheek – four sion: Gilford (champion), points and Jonathan top 10 at MOC Belmont (runner-up), Lou Mitchell – four points. Athanas (third place), San- In that decisive game,

BY JEFF LAJOIE bornton (fourth place). Lou Athanas defeated Gil- [email protected] an outstanding final cam- The Nathan J. Babcock ford (40-35) FRANCONIA – Stacked paign with a top 10 finish in Volunteer Award was pre- Leading scorers for Lou up against the best in the the slalom. Palmer crossed sented to Brett Soucy, while Athanas: Gavin Pitt – 15 state, Grace McLaughlin in eighth place overall, fin- the Denise Soucy Memorial points, Logan Dee – 13 points showed she belonged on ishing in 1:18.70 in his best Coaches Award was pre- and Isabella Daly – six March 6. event as the lone Red Raider sented to Joe Dee of the Lou points. The Gilford High School representative. He was 38th Athanas Junior co-ed team. Leading scorers for Gil- senior had a top 10 finish in in the GS, putting together a The players selected to ford: Alex Cheek – 14 points, the slalom, helping lead the combined time of 1:13.79. the Aaron Francoeur All- Ken Valentine – 10 points local contingent at the an- Gilford senior Gunnar Tournament Sportsman- and Jonathan Mitchell – six nual alpine Meet of Cham- Stecher had two outstand- ship team were: points. pions held at Cannon Moun- ing runs on the day, but he tain. couldn’t quite finish things McLaughlin was eighth off. The Division III individ- overall in the slalom event, ual state champion took a as she crossed the line with DNF in the slalom and fin- a combined time of 1:26.73 ished 31st in the GS. In the in her two runs. She fol- slalom, Stecher was second lowed that up with an 11th overall after a first run of place finish in the giant 37.02 seconds. But he failed slalom, totaling a time of to finish his second run. In 1:07.63. the GS, Stecher was third Teammate and sopho- overall after the opening more Caitlin Houston also run (31.46) but a miscue saw competed for the Gilford him fall to 45th in the sec- girls’ team, as she was 19th ond run (39.13) for a com- overall in the GS (1:08.65). bined time of 1:10.59 (31st Houston took a DNF in the overall). slalom, as she was 17th after Gilford sophomores Beck the first run (44.80 seconds) Stecher and Keaton Quigley but failed to finish in run also qualified for the MOC, number two. which features the top 10 fin- On the boys’ side, Bel- ishers in each division from mont High School senior the state meets. The duo did Angelo Palmer capped off not compete at Cannon.

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HOOPS (Continued from Page B1) Leading scorers for Gil- Snow and Michael Allard – Athanas. GSC hosts Francis Piche ford: Nic Hawthorne – 13 four points each. (Senior Boys Division) points, Patrick Carr – 12 (Senior Boys Division Belmont defeated San- points and Korey Weston – Winners Bracket) bornton (53-16). Invitational this weekend seven points. Belmont defeated Lou Leading scorers for Bel- GILFORD – This weekend and North Carolina. An op- timing to gate judges and Leading scorers for Bel- Athanas (29-18). mont: Michael Sprague – 12 the Gunstock Ski Club will tional slalom race for the in- course maintenance work- mont: Derek Stevens – 14 Leading scorers for Bel- points, Caleb Duggan – eight host the 2013 Francis Piche vitational racers will he held ers. Some parents become points, Griffin Embree – nine mont: Michael Sprague – points and Derek Stevens – Invitational Race at the Gun- on Sunday for those who can certified Alpine Officials and points and Caleb Burke – nine points, Griffin Embree seven points. stock Mountain Resort. stay to race again. Race Administrators in or- four points. and Caleb Burke – six points Leading scorers for San- Sponsored by Piche’s Ski and Racers qualify in their der to be sure races are run Saturday, March 9 each. bornton – David Haskins – Sport of Gilford and run by home state for this United properly.GSC is proud of its (Junior Division Losers Leading scorers for Lou eight points and Kyle Mann GSC parent volunteers, the States Ski Association (US- ability to run so many races Bracket) Athanas: Bryce McCrea – six – two points. race is essentially an East- SA) sanctioned event by plac- over a season, and also very Sanbornton defeated points and Caleb Petell- four Hustle Awards presented ern Championships for rac- ing in the top of their age proud of every one of its rac- Gilmanton (26-12). points. to Michael Sprague of Gil- ers in age groups from 10 to groups in their home state ers. Leading scorers for San- (Junior Division Losers ford and Alec Snow of San- 13. Teams of racers will com- racing associations’ events. This race commemorates bornton: Nolen Perrino – 10 Bracket) bornton. pete individually and by N.H. qualifying events were the life of local figure Fran- points and Philip Nichols – Lou Athanas defeated Thursday, March 7 state for medals and for a completed March 9 and 10 cis Piche, who not only eight points. Sanbornton (38-27). (Senior Girls Division) state team title. and a number of Gunstock founded Piche’s Ski Shop, Leading scorers for Leading scorers for Lou Gilford defeated Belmont The event begins with in- Ski Club racers have quali- but more importantly did Gilmanton: Brett Clairmont Athanas: Logan Dee – 10 (21-7). formal training offered on fied to participate. In the U12 much to promote the sport of – six points and Danny points, Gavin Pitt – nine Leading scorers for Gil- Thursday on the Cannonball age group, Claudia Cantin, skiing in the lakes region. Cameron – four points. points and Logan Paranto – ford: Avy Bartlett, Erin Hart race trail, followed by formal Elese Sommer and Max Not only was he an accom- (Junior Division Winners eight points. and Laurel Normandin – training groups on Friday Parys will represent GSC for plished skier and racer but Bracket) Leading scorers for San- four points each. with notable coaches from all N.H. in the race. In the U14 he also coached local youth Gilford defeated Lou bornton: Philip Nichols – 18 Leading scorers for Bel- over New England. Saturday age group, Thomas Turpin and worked at the Belknap Athanas (28-26). points and Nolen Perrino – mont: ToniRae Watson – four is race day, with two runs of from GSC has qualified to Recreation Area (now Gun- Leading Scorers for Gil- nine points. points and Elise Hall – three giant slalom on the race trail. compete. stock Mountain Resort) in ford: Alex Cheek – 12 points (Senior Girls Division points. Event t-shirts and keepsake Last year, Team N.H. won the late 1930s. After return- and Jonathan Mitchell – nine Losers Bracket) Hustle Awards presented race bibs commemorating the event, with Claudia Can- ing home from WWII in 1945 points. Tapply Thompson Com- to Laurel Normandin of Gil- the event were provided by tin from Gilford winning the he ran his shop on nights and Leading Scorers for Lou munity Center defeated Lou ford and Elise Hall of Bel- Piche’s for each competitor. U10 girls’ division while An- weekends and was active in Athanas: Logan Dee – eight Athanas (25-18). mont Nearly 300 racers from thony Yopp from Meredith local skiing groups such as points, Gavin Pitt and Logan Leading scorers for TTCC: (Senior Girls Division) nine states will compete in came in 10th in U10 boys’ di- the Gilford Outing Club and Paranto – six points each. Madison Dalphonse and Tapply Thompson Com- two age groups, U12 (ages 10 vision. the Winnipesaukee Ski Club (Senior Girls Division Megan Stafford – eight points munity Center defeated Lou and 11), and U14 (ages 12 and The Gunstock Ski Club is (now the Gunstock Ski Club). Losers Bracket) each. Athanas (22-17). 13). Awards are given for top responsible for all of the The shop opened full time in Lou Athanas defeated Bel- Leading scorers for Lou Leading scorers for 10 places in both groups for technical aspects of the 1951. Originally the Thom- mont (13-5). Athanas: Abigail Shute, TTCC: Madison Dalphonse – boys and for girls. In addi- training days and for mak- son Trophy Race, the Fran- Leading scorers for Lou Morgan Romprey, Sydney six points and three players tion, the state team with the ing sure the race day and cis Piche Invitational was re- Athanas: Sydney Stevens – Stevens and Caitlin Beattie with four points each. most points receives a win- scoring is done following US- named in 1995. four points and four other each with four points. Leading scorers for Lou ning team award and medals. SA rules and conditions. In If you would like more in- players with two points each. (Senior Boys Division Athanas: Abigail Shute – States participating include order to cover its operating formation about this race or Leading scorers for Bel- Losers Bracket) seven points and five players Maine, New Hampshire, Ver- costs, GSC is running 13 race USSA ski racing, visit the mont: Elise Hall – three Gilford defeated Lou with two points each. mont, Massachusetts, Con- days this season, with all NH Alpine Racing Associa- points and Skylar Ruelke – Athanas (41-19). Hustle Awards presented necticut, New York, New Jer- work being done by its par- tion (NHARA) website at two points. Leading scorers for Gil- to Aryn Prescott of TTCC sey, Pennsylvania and the ent volunteers. It takes more www.nhalpine.com, or the (Senior Girls Division ford: Patrick Carr – 13 points, and Madison Kirker of Lou Southern Alpine Racing As- than 45 parent volunteers to Gunstock Ski Club site at Winners Bracket) Gregory Madore – 10 points Athanas. sociation (SARA) consisting run each race, with jobs run- www.gunstockskiclub.org. Gilford defeated Tapply and Korey Weston – nine Wednesday, March 6 of Virginia, West Virginia ning from registration and Thompson Community Cen- points. (Junior Division) ter (25-24). Leading scorers for Lou Gilford defeated Gilman- Leading scorers for Gil- Athanas: Bryce McCrea – 12 ton (29-9). ford: Hannah Perkins – 11 points, Logan Dee and Jacob Leading scorers for Gil- ‘Thank You’ Adventures points and Erin Hart – four Minor – five points each. ford: Jonathan Mitchell – points. Friday, March 8 eight points, Andrew Flan- notes in Sports Reporting Leading scorers for TTCC: (Senior Boys Division) ders – seven points and Alex By JEFF LAJOIE Megan Stafford – nine points Lou Athanas defeated Gil- Cheek – five points. On his late night show, and Madison Willingham – ford (29-24). Leading scorers for Jimmy Fallon has a running you often results in my cam- to navigate and with nothing seven points. Leading scorers for Lou Gilmanton: Danny Cameron feature where he writes era getting covered in salt. too pertinent handy.Luckily (Senior Boys Division Athanas: Caleb Petell – eight – six points and Tea Rodney ‘Thank You’ notes to various Thank you, crock pots for me, the move north has Losers Bracket) points and Jacob Minot sev- – two points. people and things. It’s most- at Laconia Ice Arena – been made easier by the NHI- Gilford defeated Sanborn- en points. Hustle Awards presented ly an excuse to poke fun at Hmm, another food refer- AA web site. Pretty much ton (44-15). Leading scorers for Gil- to Andrew Flanders of Gil- certain topics, but I felt like ence. The fact that you’re set every night, I can keep track Leading scorers for Gil- ford: Gregory Madore – 11 ford and Tea Rodney of it was something that I could up at the hockey games of scores and standings, al- ford: Gregory Madore – 13 points, and Patrick Carr – Gilmanton. use in this column to kind of means you’re the best con- lowing me to stay up to date points and Patrick Carr – seven points. (Junior Division) recap the winter season in cession stand in the area. If I on which teams I am not able eight points. Hustle Awards presented Lou Athanas defeated the Lakes Region. So with- want some chili, you’ve usu- to see on any given night. Leading scorers for San- to Gregory Madore of Gil- Sanbornton (36-22). out further ado, here are my ally got it. If I want ziti and Thank you, Gilford bornton: Kyle Hinds, Alec ford and Ethan Sirles of Lou Leading scorers for Lou ‘Thank You’ notes. meatballs, usually you’ve got girls’ basketball team – I Athanas: Gavin Pitt – 10 Thank you, popcorn at it. A nice variety of hot dish- did a story on the Golden Ea- points and three players Belmont High School – es to keep this sportswriter gles back in January where I SUNSET MATTRESS FACTORY with six points each. Year in and year out, you warm on a cold winter night. rode the bus to Berlin for an 85 County Farm Road • Ossipee, NH 03864 Leading scorers for San- prove to be a hot-seller at bas- Thank you, fuzzy win- away game with the team. I Family Owned and Operated Since 1953 bornton: Philip Nichols – 14 ketball games. I try hard to ter hat – Without you, my talked to all the girls about points and Noah Pearson – walk into your gym and frozen body may still be out what the long road trips are CUSTOM MADE MATTRESSES four points. move right past the conces- on Gunstock somewhere. like, and what everyone’s fa- and BOX SPRINGS Hustle Awards presented sion stand, but the over- Covering those alpine ski vorite/ least favorite parts For Standard, Antique Bed Sizes, and RV’s to Isabella Daly of Lou whelming popcorn aroma meets can be tough, espe- were. It was a fun story,most- Athanas and Philip Nichols makes that a very difficult cially during the month of ly because I learned that All Steel Coil Springs • Cotton Felt Padding of Sanbornton. task. Covering games with January and early February high school kids all just real- Eyelet Border • Cotton/Poly Blend Ticking where the temperature ly like stopping at McDon- Tri-fold Foam Pads for Camping wanted no business of being ald’s for food on the ride & Foam Seat Cushions for Kayaks above 20 degrees. But thanks back. 603-539-6256 • www.sunsetmattressfactory.com to my winter hat, my ears at Thank you, Honda Civic least stayed a little warm in – You may be pretty bad in OPEN: Monday 8-4:30 • Saturday 9-12 my times of need. the snow, but you did man- Tuesday-Friday by appointment only • Closed Sundays Thank you, NHIAA web age to get me through anoth- site – At my previous news- er New Hampshire winter paper, located in the south- without getting into an acci- ern state of Massachusetts, dent. I came close, losing con- tracking down scores and trol after leaving Gunstock standings was a nightmare. in a snowstorm last month, The MIAA web site is a clus- but I managed to regain con- ter of misinformation, hard trol just before I was to bar- rel into a snow bank. This may be my last winter with the car, I’m possibly in the 1 Coupon Per Customer truck hunting department Must be 18 Years or Older this summer. Offer Expires 3/15/13 Thank you, month of March – If nothing else, you give me hope that spring is on the horizon. This winter O P E N has been pretty bad, between 7 days a week • 365 days a year what seemed like a weekly 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM snow storm and bitter cold. But now that we’re in be- tween seasons, the thoughts of warmer weather and out- door activities have me long- ing for the not so distant fu- ture.

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New Listing on Rattlesnake Island! Level lot Crescent Lake Home & Guest House! Walk with sandy beach and awesome views of Gun- to town 3 bedroom home has been updated stock Mountain and beyond…Western exposure throughout, open concept kitchen w/breakfast for great sunsets. 2 levels, cathedral ceilings, bar, wrap around covered porches, luxury mas- WOLFEBORO: What a find! Wonderful WOLFEBORO: Great 3BR/2BA stand alone eat-in kitchen, beamed ceilings, lots of cabinets, ter suite w/beautiful tile shower and large tub, 3BR/2BA Winnipesaukee waterfront home in condo in Wolfeboro Common. Single family open concept living/kitchen w/wood stove, slid- lots of glass for great views. Includes adorable 2 move in condition with spectacular views of home in excellent condition with plenty of space, ers to large waterside deck, permanent dock, bedroom guest house w/full bath. $699,000 the Ossipee Mountains, 100’ of Winter Harbor a full basement, one car garage, cathedral ceil- large deck and nice green lawn, great for enter- waterfront, 40’ dock to access the lake and ings, gas fireplace, BR w/bath on 1st floor, BR taining! $369,000 a guest house with cherry kitchen, stainless w/ bath and an office, on the 2nd floor, eat in appliances, full bath and bedroom. A must kitchen and a great deck and screened porch. see! $1,195,000 MLS #4220887 $314,900 MLS #4219405 LAND WOLFEBORO: Wonderful 1.30 acre waterfront lot on Rust Pond Wolfeboro Motivated Seller! This open concept with 150’ of waterfront, town water and shared drive. ranch is loaded w/amenities. Granite counter- $324,90...... MLS #4147167 Wolfeboro Commercial/Multi-Unit! Downtown tops, wood and tile floors, large sun porch, cen- WOLFEBORO: Great 2.60 acre building lot close to town within location w/plenty of parking, includes 1 Com- tral ac, 4 garage bays, paved driveway, oversized walking distance to Carry Beach, views of the lake, road frontage mercial and 3 residential units. All units rented level, sunny lot w/plenty of privacy, full finished on Tips Cove Rd and Hopewell Point Rd. at this time. Good time to invest! $299,000 lower level & much more. $325,000 $295,000 ...... MLS #4214761 WOLFEBORO: Investor opportunity knocks WOLFEBORO: 3.6 acre building lot, close to town with a 3BR www.wolfeborocam.com here! Wonderful corner property with plenty state approved septic design, building and driveway permits, Check out wolfeboro bay at: surveyed, town water. $54,900 ...... MLS #4182316 of visibility, 3 buildings on the property all WOLFEBORO: 34 acres with 1600’ of road frontage on 2 state currently leased. Two of the buildings are highways, RT’s 28 and 109. Nice mountain views, sandy soil and retail/warehouse and third is a 4 car garage. offers plenty of options. $299,000...... MLS #4211376 Located on a .93 acre lot with 11,080 sqft of WOLFEBORO: Terrific 1.99 acre partly wooded, party cleared lot space. Real estate only for sale! Great income! with beautiful stone walls, convenient to town and ready for your $699,000 MLS #4220292 dream home. $115,000...... MLS #4201350 OUR CLASSIFIEDS

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