THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 GILFORD, N.H. GHS welcomes new teachers

Photos by Erin Plummer New teachers at Gilford High School this year: from left to right: John Allein, Jaedyn Bassett, Chris Soule, Bethany Allen, Ali McEvoy, and Brant O’Hara. New teacher Sherry Evans. With a number of re- Wakefield. be a nice opportunity ing forward to having was a special education tirements at the end of Soule said the Gilford with his background. discussions with the stu- teacher. She moved from By Erin Plummer the school year, a num- community has been Ali McEvoy teaches dents about current top- Manchester to Moulton- mnews@salmon- ber of new teachers have “very welcoming” and English. She original- ics that are happening borough, where she is press.news come on board for the clearly puts the students ly taught at Westwood in our world today that building a house. Some new faces will 2020-2021 school year. as their number one pri- High School in West- relate to literature from She said she wants to be in the classrooms Chris Soule is a new ority. wood, Mass. She moved the past,” McEvoy said. support the kids as best this year at Gilford High social studies teacher. Soule said he was from the Boston area Bethany Allen is the as she can. She said she School with seven new He came to Gilford after looking forward to teach- to New Hampshire and new Ninth Grade Case wants to get to know teachers getting to know teaching seventh and ing high school history said she is really happy Manager, coming from them in person and the students and the eight grade social stud- with older, more mature to be here. Auburn High School learn about their lives, community. ies at the Paul School in students. He said it will “I’m definitely look- in Hudson where she SEE TEACHERS PAGE A10 Trio of Golden Eagles tee off for new season Gilford voters choose candidates in primary

BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Voters in Gilford took to the polls on Tuesday with the rest of the state for the primary election. Gilford voters helped choose the Republican and Democrat candidates that will run in the general election in November. On the Republican ballot, Gov. Chris Sununu was the choice of Gilford voters. Sununu received 1,231 votes against 91 for Karen Testerman and 11 Nobody. Don Bolduc won in Gilford for US Senator with 920 votes. Corky Messner received 358 votes, Andy Martin received 23, and Gerard Beloin got 11. For Representative in Congress for the First Con- gressional District, Matt Mowers was the top pick with 650 votes while Matt Mayberry got 306, Michael Callis got 97, Kevin Rondeau received 54, and Jeff Denaro got 52. Joseph D. Kenney received the most votes in Gil- ford for District 1 Executive Councilor, receiving 853 JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING over 272 votes for Kim Strathdee. Bradley McIntyre was the top scorer for Gilford in the opening Cole Howard putts for the Gijlford golf team at Farmington For the four open seats for State Representative in match of the season. Country Club last week. Belknap District 2 Harry H. Bean received 996 votes BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Plymouth were also in Bradley McIntyre led day and will be on the in Gilford, Glen Aldritch received 908, Norm Silber Sports Editor attendance. the way for Gilford, fin- road on Monday, Sept. received 827, Jonathan Mackie received, 518, and FARMINGTON — It was Plymouth tak- ishing with a 62 over the 21, at Owl’s Nest Resort Dee Jurius got 501. The Gilford golf team ing the overall win, as nine holes. Cole Howard in Campton for a 4 p.m. The rest of the Republicans ran uncontested on sent three golfers to the they fired a 182, with the was next, finishing with match. On Wednesday, their ballot. first match of the season host Timber Wolves fin- a 63 and Vivian Kennell Sept. 23, the Golden Ea- Harold F. French got 1,054 votes for State Senator on Thursday, Sept. 10. ishing with a 223 for sec- rounded out the field of gles will be hosting an- in District 7. Coach Tom Carr’s ond place and Belmont Golden Eagles with a other match at Pheasant Bill Wright received 906 for Belknap County Sher- squad kicked off the sea- finishing with a 234. score of 66. Ridge at 4 p.m. iff. son at Farmington Coun- With only three golfers, Gilford was sched- Sports Editor Joshua Andrew Livernois received 1,082 Gilford votes for try Club for a match the Golden Eagles didn’t uled to host their first Spaulding can be reached County Attorney. hosted by Prospect record an official score match of the season af- at 279-4516, ext. 155 or Mountain. Belmont and for the match. ter deadline on Wednes- [email protected]. SEE PRIMARY PAGE A10 GHS performers bringing “Godspell” to the stage BY ERIN PLUMMER students. “Godspell” plays “These Shining [email protected] tells the parables of St. Lives” and “Snow An- Theater is back at Gil- Matthew in a musical gels” for festival, but the ford High School, with and oftentimes offbeat pandemic put an end to students doing a pro- form. all of that. duction of “Godspell” in The show marks the Now director Matt three different casts with return of GHS theater Demko is back working ample social distancing. after the pandemic. The with students for a new GHS theater will be school’s last musical was production with a lot of Photo by Erin Plummer Gilford High School theater students doing the classic musi- “School of Rock” in late precautions in mind. rehearse the upcoming production of cal “Godspell” in three 2019. Earlier this year GHS will be doing a “Godspell.” different shows with groups of students were three different casts of working on the one-act SEE GODSPELL PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Notes from the Gilford Public Library BY MARK THOMAS bringing materials to to let him know that the p.m. Kayleigh will show you 3:30-4:30 p.m. Library Correspondent and from libraries. We book is ready. Snoopy *Knit Wits, 1-2 how to make a cool craft See “Read With Me” call it ‘Interlibrary Loan’ does a flip in excitement! p.m. at home! Sign up, and above. and it is an asset for you! Sometimes people *Conversational join Kayleigh to make INTERLIBRARY Here’s how it works: think that it’s too much French, 4-5 p.m. the craft. All supplies Thursday, Sept. 24 LOAN IS BACK! It’s Snoopy wants to read trouble to borrow from provided. The craft for *Advanced Line been half a year since the a book and checks the other libraries. It isn’t. Friday, Sept. 18 September is the fall leaf Dancing, 10-10:30 a.m. statewide library lend- library catalog. Oh no! The state van is com- *Bridge, 10:30- book page banner. Mother Goose ing system stopped lend- It doesn’t look like the ing anyway, and it only 11:30 a.m. on the Loose (Virtual), ing due to the pandemic. Gilford Public Library takes a couple minutes If you love Bridge and Wednesday, Sept. 23 10:30-11:30 a.m. Now, enough libraries has a copy! The story for the librarians. Next just can’t get enough, Check out an Expert, Join Miss Maria on are operating to allow doesn’t end there, be- time we don’t have what join our bi-weekly group. 10 a.m.-noon Facebook Live for an for sharing. That means cause Snoopy knows you’re looking for, let us Maximum of 10 People. *Geri Fit, 10-11 a.m. interactive experience that the books available that the Library always see if we can get it! *Preschool Sto- *Read With Me, 10:30- with you and your baby to Gilford Public Library wants to help get peo- rytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. with rhymes, songs, card holders has expand- ple the books they need. Join us for storytime Early readers often movement, and more! ed 100 fold once again! Snoopy emails (or calls, Classes & Special fun here at the library. are not confident in *ages two and a half and Some other states or texts, or asks at the Events In order to follow CDC their abilities. Studies under have huge library sys- desk) asking Woodstock Sept. 17 – Sept. 24 guidelines, spaces will show that reading to a *Beginner Line Danc- tems that cover greater the librarian if there is a *Sign up and face be limited to a 10 person non-judgemental adult ing, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. metropolitan areas or way to borrow the book. masks required total limit and masks are or animals will boost *Knit Wits, 1-2 whole districts. Not so Woodstock takes a look required to attend. Ages reading confidence. Join p.m. much in New Hamp- at the library resourc- Thursday, Sept. 17 two and a half - 6. Miss Jill for a one-on- *French, 4-5 p.m. shire. Most New Hamp- es and decides wheth- *Advanced Line one reading experience. Conversational shire public libraries, er to buy a copy for the Dancing, 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 Each child will have a french group. Maximum like ours, stand alone library or to borrow it Mother Goose STEAM Chal- reading log and weekly of 10 people in the group. as a town organization. from another library. on the Loose (Virtual), lenge, 10:30-11:30 a.m. prizes will be earned af- *Foreign Movie Does this mean you are Woodstock decides to 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us to get hands ter each session. Ages Night, 6-7 p.m. limited to the collection borrow it from another Join Miss Maria on on knowledge through three to six, sessions will This month’s movie housed in your town li- library, so they look at Facebook Live for an different weekly STEAM be 10-15 minutes. is “A Bag of Marbles” brary’s building? NOPE. the NHAIS ILL catalog interactive experience related challenges. Most Teen Club, 2:30- from France, an unrated New Hampshire librar- and find out that 15 NH with you and your baby materials will be avail- 3:30 p.m. movie that runs 110 min- ies get along as well as libraries have copies! 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GILFORD POLICE LOG l

The Gilford Police Department reported the following arrests from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. Michael J. Carter, age 32, of Gilford and Danielle Lafleur, age 27, of Gilford were arrested on Aug. 31 in connection with bench warrants. Two juveniles, ages 17 and 16, respectively, were arrested on Sept. 3 for Unlaw- ful Possession of Alcohol and/or Intoxication. Richard Currie, age 50, of Peabody, Mass. was arrested on Sept. 4 for Conduct After an Accident. A 41-year-old male identified as a transient was taken into protective custody for intoxication on Sept. 5. Sean Patrick O’Gorman, age 20, of Potsdam, N.Y. was arrested on Sept. 6 for Unlawful Possession of Alcohol and/or Intoxication and Manufacture and/or Possession of a Flase ID. John R. Ennis, age 19, of Boston, Mass. was arrested during the same incident for Unlawful Possession and/or Intoxication. Adrienne-Lee Barbara Dalton, age 57, of Gilford was arrested on Sept. 7 for Driving Under the Influence-Impairment. Jeremy J. Lachance, age 20, of Gilford was arrested on Sept. 8 for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana in an amount totaling three quarters of an ounce or less. Michael L. Ford, age 55, of Gilmanton was arrested on Sept. 9 for Theft By Unauthorized Taking or Transfer (Larceny). Lee H. Miller, age 23, of Ellsworth was arrested on Sept. 10 for Theft By Unau- thorized Taking in an amount greater than $1,500. Kristine Osborn Miller, age 53, of Milton, Mass. was arrested on Sept. 11 on two counts of Driving After Revocation or Suspension.

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ness and complications last year, Mello-Andrews “We like helping peo- way,” said Dom DeCarli, from surgery. Gilford said a former colleague ple, and raising money an Auction board mem- Fire-Rescue’s staff mem- who is a nurse, was in- for the Children’s Auc- ber and a lieutenant bers made a $250 dona- spired to bring her teen- tion is another way to with the Gilford Fire tion to the Children’s age son to participate in do that. It’s nothing for Department. “Seeing all Auction in Warfield’s the boot drive. many of us to give up a of the local fire depart- name. family dinner or activity ments jump at the oppor- “She said it was a or an afternoon or day tunity is not surprising, “We did it for a cou- really good experience off to assist somebody but it is still impressive. ple of years after that, for him to see another who needs help. It’s just Much like the Auction and eventually the Chil- side of what the Gilford what we do.” itself, it’s been inspiring dren’s Auction organiz- Fire-Rescue team does,” to see what a few people ers asked us if we might she added. “It left a pos- “The boot drives are who want to give back want to do a boot drive,” itive impression on him. a chance for the fire de- can accomplish!” Mello-Andrews said, Nothing would make us partment to share our noting the effort has happier than if we are passion of caring for the Visit www.Children- grown over the years. influencing young peo- community. We get to sAuction.com to learn “We followed through, ple in the community to engage with our neigh- how to sponsor, donate originally by having do good, too.” bors in a really positive or volunteer. people collect donations outside Walmart, then Though the team’s at Hannaford Supermar- community service PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS ket, Shaw’s and Lowe’s.” draws praise, support- ing the Children’s Auc- LACONIA— The support our commu- Last year, Gilford tion seems almost as nat- roughly 30 members of nity,” said paramedic Fire-Rescue raised near- ural as breathing to the the Gilford Fire-Rescue Rae Mello-Andrews, ly $6,000 for the Auction. Gilford Fire-Rescue staff team have diverse skills. who works on-call for The dozen or so staff members. Matthew Fassett members who partici- 53 Suncook Valley Rd. In 2019 alone, the crew Gilford Fire-Rescue Alton, NH 03809 responded to about 1,700 alongside her husband, pate in the boot drive on “We always see peo- calls for help and res- Captain Rick Andrews. the Saturday following ple when they’re not phone: 603-393-7336 cued people who were “We don’t get into this Thanksgiving, includ- having their best day,” email: [email protected] experiencing a medical profession for the mon- ing Gilford Fire-Rescue Mello-Andrews said. event or were lost in the ey. We’re here to help Chief Steve Carrier, get woods on a mountain, people. We see all walks into the holiday spirit in a fire in their home of life firsthand, and we by playing Christmas or car, or injured while know just how hard hit music, and they don’t let hunting or boating. some families are. Rais- bad weather stop them. ing money to support the One overarching Children’s Auction is “We’re out there in mission gives the Gil- just a part of what we do all kinds of conditions. ford Fire-Rescue staff and another extension of Some years we froze, members purpose: a de- helping people.” other years it’s been sire to be there for the beautiful,” Mello-An- community—on duty Mello-Andrews got in- drews said. “It’s a big and off. So, when Gil- volved with the Auction team effort. It’s every- ford Fire-Rescue and the in the late 1980s to honor body.” Greater Lakes Region a friend and colleague, Children’s Auction first the late Karen Warfield, Community mem- joined forces in the Auc- who was a secretary at bers have certainly tak- tion’s infancy, it seemed the fire station and was en note of those team like a natural fit. like family to Mello-An- members who brave the drews; Warfield passed elements to support the “It’s our mission to away following a long ill- Children’s Auction. Just Gilford Parks and Recreation News BY HERB GREENE Director Gilford Parks and Recreation Adult Fall Hiking Program Begins on Tuesday, Sept. 15 The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring some fall hikes for any adults looking for a fun, socially distanced safe activity on Tuesdays this fall. The first two scheduled hikes will be held on September 15th at the Winnisquam Scenic Trail in Belmont and September 22nd at Weeks Woods in Gilford. Participants will gather each morning at 9:15 a.m. in the Gilford Town Hall Lobby before de- parting for the hike. Participants should bring a mask to wear during check in and for any times when stopped on the trail where we cannot prac- tice social distancing. All interested participants must RSVP at least one day in advance to each trip. Learn something new Get Out Take care of your well-being

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While there are plenty of topics to discuss this week on the local and national level, we decided to keep things light, and to do our best to foster a sense of unity among our readers. One quick note to share this week is a story of two neighbors, with opposing political signs on their yards, having a thoughtful conversation. Yes, this ac- tually happened. The two neighbors sat side by side in their vehicles and after about 20 minutes of a calm, respectful conversation, learned that they had more Courtesy in common than they didn’t. Sometimes that’s all it takes, is an open mind and a mature outlook. This is Miniature bandstand raffled off a story we can appreciate. Jonathan and Nancy Downing recently donated a one-quarter-scale miniature replica of the Alton Bay bandstand they Hanging heavily on our hearts, though, is the ab- constructed for last year’s Old Home Week parade, with help from Robert and Jason James, to the Bandstand Committee sence of the yearly fall fairs that take place all around as a fundraiser for the 2020 Water Ski Show. The mini-bandstand was raffled off during the show, and will be floating New England. While we understand the circumstanc- on the east side of the bay next season. The Downings would like to thank everyone involved for their generous donations es that led to several cancellations, it still doesn’t toward the fundraising raffle, which brought in more than $1,200, and for their enthusiasm. Without the community’s make us miss it any less. With that said, we decided a support, the ski shows and bandstand concerts would not be possible. Donations can be mailed at any time to the Town fun idea would be to have a Fair night at home. of Alton, P.O. Box 659, Alton, NH 03809, payable to the Alton Water Bandstand Escrow Account. Who says you can’t blast Tim McGraw or Garth Brooks in the back yard and have a complete meal of fair food for a night? There are simple games you can set up at home as well, including water balloon pop, FROM OUR READERS pick a duck (all you need is a few rubber ducks and l a bucket or pool of water), water coin drop, and the bean bag toss to name a few. Get creative with your prizes depending on who is in attendance. On to the main event There are homemade recipes for all of your fair favorites as well. Soft pretzels, fried dough, apple To the Editor: all that the real deal is Nov. 3, at the general election. crisp, steak and cheese, corn dogs, nachos with melt- Thanks again for your support. ed cheese whiz, French fries with malted vinegar or I would like to thank each and every voter who ketchup and a bloomin’ onion with ranch for the win. put their trust in me in the primary Sept. 8, in Gil- Harry H. Bean A family fair night is one way to keep the tradition ford and Meredith. I would also like to remind you Gilford alive. If you want to go a step further, there are plenty of farm stands and pumpkin patches still in operation to get that downhome feel. In addition, a drive to a local farm for kids of all ages to see cows and horses is Thank you for your support an easy field trip. We decided to include recipes for our top three fair To the Editor: food picks. I am humbled by your support and promise that if My sincerest thanks to the Republican primary I am ultimately elected to represent you, I will do my Fried Dough: voters in Meredith & Gilford for their having select- absolute best to fulfill the promises of the principles 2 cups unbleached flour ed me as one of the four candidates for the NH House on which I campaigned. 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder of Representatives, Belknap County District 2 to face 3 teaspoons baking powder candidates from the other party in the November Norm Silr be 1/2 teaspoon salt General Election. Gilford 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening 2/3 to 3/4 cup water Oil for deep-fat frying Butter, honey and lemon juice, optional North Country Notebook

Directions Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder You never know who’ll be at camp, and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. or working in a hayfield, either Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each. In a large whether Whipple Ridge state don’t even have zon- is true, as is the fact that cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry or Cedar Stream, it was ing laws. Most do, howev- pigs will keep a fairly dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, the same kind of total er, and also have laws on neat house if things in a about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; informality, same kind dogs and livestock. Many pigpen are set up prop- if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice. of direct, down to earth cities have more special- erly. As for chickens, conversation. ized bodies dealing with in my book they are in- Caramel apples: everything from pets to herently nasty, but on a Ingredients The neat thing about honeybees. per-pound-of-meat basis Heavy Cream these encounters was are excellent garbage-to- Light Corn Syrup that I could do the same Concord has a law meat converters, second By John Harrigan Brown Sugar thing in Concord. If I about chickens, and it only to the turkey. Butter: Columnist found myself in the State says that chicken hous- Salt and Vanilla Extract House for one reason or es can be no closer than They also eat ticks. The last time I saw another, I could hop up 30 feet from a neighbor’s +++++ First, rinse and dry the apples. Steve Merrill to visit the staircase two or three property line. A propos- Pull out the apple’s stem and insert a caramel apple with, he was dressing off steps at a time (this was al now before the Board The Loon Preserva- stick. For the caramel, cook the first five ingredients on a partridge at Whipple back when I could hop would reduce the buf- tion Committee has done the stove until the candy reaches 235°F (113°C). Reach- Ridge Camp, far off the stairs) and see how busy fer zone to five feet. The wonderful things over ing 235°F (113°C) should take about 15 – 20 minutes. beaten track in the mid- Steve was, and more of- Board decided it needs the years to win back Remove caramel from heat, then stir in the vanilla. dle of the Connecticut ten than not slip into the more time to gather in- New Hampshire’s loon Allow caramel to cool for a few minutes, then dip your Lakes Headwaters Tract. Corner Office to say hel- formation on this, and population, and invent apples. Let the excess caramel drip off, then place on Camp-owner Ron Hughes lo. will reconvene soon. and adopt strategies to a nonstick surface such as a silicone baking mat lined typically was dubbing carry its good deeds for- baking sheet. around with something Where in state govern- One nugget of infor- ward. It has gone from Once set, you can wrap the caramel apples in cel- (a hose) and paying no ment, anywhere else in mation from all this is emergency stopgap sta- lophane. attention to anyone else. these united states, can that the average person tus to a generational tra- you do that kind of thing? throws away 212 pounds dition. Bloomin’ onion: I bumped into Gover- Just bop into the Gov- of household food and Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. nor Merrill several times ernor’s office to say hel- yard waste per year. Tru- The LPC keeps in Chill this while you prepare the onions. in similar circumstances lo? In most states, you’d ly, I had no idea. I mean, touch with its members First, cut the onions. Cut a small flat spot on the over the years. In his mid- have to negotiate your is this a lot? Probably, via a nicely done little none root end of the onion. Then remove any dried dle years in state govern- way through phalanxes if compared with some- newsletter, compiled by or damaged peels. Place the onion flat side down on a ment, Steve hung out at of executive secretaries one in, say, Papua New Caroline Hughes, often cutting board (root side up). Using a sharp knife start- Herb Drake’s camp over and high-end security Guinea. (Fact-checking with action photos from ing about 1/2 inch from the root make a clean slice on the West Branch of Ce- people. alert: Palm fronds and co- efforts afield and afloat. downward. Next turn the onion one quarter turn and dar Stream. Herb’s camp conuts can really weigh A good deal of seasonal make another clean slice downward. Follow that with was a great gathering I conducted a brief up.) work involves making two more quarter turns and two more clean slices place featuring, well, you search for photos of Steve sure signs are up to warn downward. You should have four clean slices down never knew who. House at one camp or anoth- This food-waste busi- the public about artifi- on the onion equally spaced apart. Now cut three to four equal spaced cuts downward in each of those four Speaker Gene Chandler er, but knew I wouldn’t ness is one reason why cial floating nests and the sections. Then turn the onion root side down and gen- was often Herb’s co-host. find any. When I was I miss having pigs. Plus, like, and every now and tly fan out those sections. There was always some- hobnobbing around var- pigs are really smart. then handling collateral First in a large bowl big enough to hold the onion thing simmering on a ious camps, my camera You can have a one-sid- damage from loon terri- whisk together the milk and eggs. Then in another corner of the stove, usu- was always where it be- ed conversation with a torial combat. large bowl combine the flour, paprika, cumin, orega- ally something from the longed, in the truck. pig and feel certain that no, thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper and sea. Herb was a fisher- +++++ it’s really been listening. One of the recent news- garlic powder. Then put one of the cut onions in the man, for most of his life They just have this way letters carried the har- flour mixture. Using your hands coat the onion with a stern-dragger, mean- Concord officials are of cocking their heads, rowing story of efforts to the flour mixture spreading and separating the onion ing that he dragged and mulling a 10-year-old and perking up their save a Sunapee loon that to make sure that it all gets breaded. Next dunk the hauled in huge nets from girl’s request to keep her ears. had become tangled up in onion into the egg mixture. Then back into the flour the aft end. chicken-coop closer to a fishing line. The LCP’s mixture using your hands to coat the onion. Use a heavy pan like a dutch oven and heat the oil neighbor’s property line An old saying goes field-and-float crews get to 375 degrees. Using a skimmer ladle or tongs slow- Toward the end of his than city ordinances al- that dogs look up to you, help from Fish and Game ly place the onion root side up in the hot oil. Fry for years in state govern- low. and cats look down on in such efforts, and often about six minutes or until a deep golden brown. Next ment, Steve hung out you, but pigs look you remove the onion to paper towels to drain. more at Ron’s camp. But Some towns in the straight in the eye. This SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE 5 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 THE GILFORD STEAMER A5

NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) from shoreline residents who not only spot and re- port such problems, but also stick around to help out as needed and follow the rescue effort through.

LCP’s work is every bit as much, if not more than, a people problem as it is working with loons. With people, there’s this never-ending need to get close, rather than enjoy wildlife from a sensible distance. I’ve seen this first-hand enough to understand what LPC crews contend with.

On one unforgettable occasion I was canoeing around a small lake west A piglet on the way to being a pig. A pig, the old saw goes, will look you straight in the eye. (Courtesy pinterest.com) of Winnipesaukee when my front-seat paddler need for an intermedi- crew that had picked the pointed at a nesting site ary. bales up in the field had sign well up along the to unload it in the barn, shoreline. We put this trick to and in a hurry, because Courtesy Conservation Intern (and Tufts Veterinary Student) Emily Zubieta gets a sign ready to float out good use unloading big there were hundreds of No sooner had we onto the water to warn boaters about a loon nest on Lake Winnipesaukee. (Cou wagon loads of hay at the bales still on the ground, altered course to steer ation. the bad. So, you put a bale out huge Lyman Forbes barn at risk from sudden rain, clear than we saw a mo- +++++ away from the loaded in East Colebrook, now and in the North Country torboat approaching I’ve found that the wagon, about as far as long gone. A similar situ- you never know. from the other direction. vast majority of people Lots of people out you can easily toss a bale. ation existed at the Allie They had come from too are cooperative and of- there remember helping Then, when throwing, Forbes farm. Both were (Please address mail, far out to see the signs ten thankful and helpful get the hay in during you land the bale on the big barns with deep hay- with phone numbers in but had spotted the loons, once a situation has been their younger years, but far edge of the dead-man bays going all the way case of questions, to camp- and were motoring slow- explained. The same, I some were curious about bale. The thrown bale from top to bottom. guyhooligan@gmail. ly toward shore. We gave think, is true with hik- using a “dead man” bale will tumble off the far com or 386 South Hill Rd., them a shout to apprise ers and bystanders who during unloading. Ap- edge of the dead man, Once the load had Colebrook, NH 03576.) them of the situation. wind up helping out with parently the trick was and roll a good distance been backed up onto the They quickly backed off mountain rescues. The not universal. toward the piling crew, high-drive and into the and waved their appreci- good deeds far outweigh thus eliminating the barn, the same three-man Freshmen arrive at GHS

community. March that we haven’t “We want the fresh- seen these students, and men to walk out at the this is where we need to end of the day having be.” a strong foundation,” There are 85 GHS Sperazzo said. students who will be This year, 130 fresh- using the option of re- men entered GHS, mote learning. Different which Sperazzo said will teachers will teach the be their largest class. remote learning pro- Leaman Antone talks with a group of freshmen. This past Monday all gram, which Sperazzo students taking part in said will make two sepa- leagues and around the the “new normal” and the in-person learning rate schools in the build- students,” Goggin said. students really needed program returned to ing. He said this is indeed to have this opportunity.

Photos by Erin Plummer the building. Sperazzo GHS is coming back Louise Jagusch leads a group of freshmen on a tour through the said the school has been with a new vision called band room during Freshman Jumpstart. working with staff mem- GHS Together with the bers all summer on an principles of “Compas- BY ERIN PLUMMER GHS Principal Antho- opening plan, which he sion, connection, and [email protected] ny Sperazzo said Fresh- said has been a collabo- perseverance.” School is back in man Jumpstart is one of rative effort. “That’s going to be session at Gilford High the best days of the year. Some provisions have our focus,”Sperazzo School, with 130 fresh- “This provides oppor- included keeping class said. “As a staff we cre- men entering a new tunities for students to sizes smaller to main- ated that and we really school in the “new nor- connect with their ad- tain a three- to six-foot wanted to embody that.” mal.” visories, ask any ques- distance and finding The vision was print-

School started this tions they had over the ways to minimize the ed on t-shirts with an im- We are pleased past week, with the dif- summer about classes, number of people in the age of the Golden Eagle to serve you this ferent grades coming in clubs,” Sperazzo said. hallways between class- wearing a mask. eclectic sampling of exotic cuisine from on different days during Freshmen toured es among many others. Assistant Principal across Asia and the week, leading up to the building in small “The students, they Tim Goggin said he was the South Pacific, all students doing in-per- groups led by different are so excited to get thrilled to be back. with a focus on Thai, Philippine, son learning being in educators and did some back,” Sperazzo said. “It’s nice to get back Japanese and the building on Monday. activities with their “It’s been since mid and be around col- Korean dishes. The seniors came in on classmates, all socially All are prepared to Serving all of New Hampshire for 50 years. order with fresh, Tuesday, the juniors on distanced. local produce, Wednesday, the sopho- This event was a way specialty mores on Thursday, the for students from Gil- condiments and internationally freshmen had their own ford and Gilmanton to imported special day on Friday. meet and get to know ingredients. Friday was Freshman each other before the full OPEN THU-SUN ASPHALT PAVING, INC. For Pre-Order Takeout Jumpstart, where the school opened up. Sper- & Limited Seating 775 South Main St. newest students at GHS azzo said ultimately GHS 286-8182 www.porterpaving.com BOOK AHEAD Wolfeboro got a chance to tour the is one school: it doesn’t Paving & Resurfacing • Driveways & Parking Lots • Line Striping 603.569.1648 building, learn more matter if students come www.eastofsuez.com Specializing in Residential and Commercial Paving about the school, and from Gilford or Gilman- reservations appreciated Owner Installs Every Job meet other students. ton, they are part of one

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TEACHERS (Continued from Page A1) helping them to be suc- He’s also coaching sett said ideally, she portunity. grandchildren who at- to be back in the build- cessful and independent. football and said he’s wanted to work in the “I think it’s so fun tend Gilford Elementary ing. Brant O’Hara teach- happy to see everyone high school level. to meet new students,” School, saying she heard “It’s just how welcom- es phys ed, his first ever face to face and working “I’m really excited to Allwein said. “It’s real- Gilford has an excellent ing the community has professional teaching to meet students’ needs. get to know the students ly fun, all the students team ethic. been and supportive in job. A graduate of Plym- He said he wants to and develop these rela- have been so nice. It’s She’s looking forward this really challenging outh State University, bring in a new flair and tionships with them,” been really fun being in to meeting everyone, time,” Bassett said. he did his internship at come in with. Bassett said. person so far.” learning about her stu- Allwein said he en- Gilford Middle and High “Just kind of build on Given how everyone’s He said he’s excited to dents, and helping them. joys being in the area Schools. When school a new era of PE,” he said. going through “some re- build new relationships All the new teachers “It’s a great commu- went remote he needed Jaedyn Bassett is a ally weird times,” she with the students and said they love the Gil- nity, the whole Lakes different ways of show- new school counselor said she wants to build he’s looking forward to ford community and it Region community is ing his professors what and relatively new to positive relationships teaching in person. has been extremely wel- pretty tight,” Allwein he accomplished in the the teaching profession. with the students. Sherry Evans is a new coming. said. classroom. Last year she was cover- John Allwein will be 10th grade case manag- “It seems as though Evans said she loves He said he’s excited to ing two teachers on ma- teaching math. He came er, coming from Pitts- the community is very the community. be teaching in Gilford. ternity leave at Roches- to Gilford from Excel field Elementary School supportive of one anoth- “Coming here is “Definitely got my ter Middle School. Given Academy Charter High where she taught spe- er with the focus on stu- amazing, everyone has foot in the door and the temporary nature of School in East Boston, cial education for three dents,” Soule said. been really helpful and I’m excited to be here,” that position, she sought saying he has been look- years. She has family McEvoy said the stu- welcoming and kind,” O’Hara said. a position at GHS. Bas- ing around for a new op- around Gilford and dents seem to be happy Evans said.

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Michael G. Muzzey nor by a narrow margin. District, receiving 803 production of “Godspell, “One of the songs is ‘Day this as a way where they got 1,090 votes for Feltes received 389 votes votes in Gilford. Jr,” which is shorter By Day’ and that’s how could take leadership County Treasurer. and Andru Volinsky re- Michael Cryans re- and geared to a younger we’re all doing right and do what they want now. to do,” Demko said. Judy McGrath received ceived 328. ceived 716 Gilford votes audience. Demko said There will be three Safety is a top prior- 1,101 votes for Register Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for District 1 Executive Music Theater Interna- different productions ity during the produc- of Deeds. was Gilford Democrats’ Councilor. tional recently allowed with three different tion from rehearsals to Alan Glassman got clear choice for US Phillip Spagnulo got “Godspell, Jr” to be done groups of students. The shows. 1,067 for Register of Pro- senator. She received 703 votes for state sena- at a high school level. first group will be all All cast members bate. 792 votes while Paul J. tor in District 7. The Junior version is seniors, who will per- will wear masks during Harry H. Bean and Krautmann received 21 For State Representa- shorter with around 30 form in late September. rehearsals and perfor- Norm Silber ran for the votes and Tom Alciere tive in Belknap District minutes of music. The second are a mix of mances. two seats as Delegates received 10. 2, Diane Hanley received Demko said “God- different students in dif- The shows will go to the State Convention, The rest of the Dem- 671 votes, Shelley Carita spell” is a versatile show ferent grades. There will on in the auditorium, Bean receiving 1,038 ocratic candidates ran got 654, Natalie Taylor that could have eight to also be a third group of and Auditorium Direc- students in grades 9-11 tor Scott Piddington is votes and Silber receiv- uncontested. got 651, and Dara McCue 10 cast members or 100 who will be doing fall working out the details ing 918. Rep. Chris Pappas received 636. depending on the vision. sports and wanted to do for social distancing. On the Democrat tick- is running for another Johanna Davis re- This way they could the show. Their rehears- “Scott has done a nice et, Dan Feltes was Gil- term as Representative ceived 670 votes for Belk- have a show with a small als and performance job designing an audito- ford’s choice for gover- in Congress for the 1st nap County Register of cast kept socially dis- will be later in the sea- rium that’s socially dis- Deeds. tanced. Additionally the son. In total there will tanced,” Demko said. Lynn Thomas re- show doesn’t require an be around 30 students All tickets will be pur- ceived 667 Gilford votes orchestra, which means participating in the pro- chased online and the PEASLEE FUNERAL HOME Register of Probate. no orchestra members duction, all separated by system for buying tick- & Cremation Service No Democrats are crowded in a small the different casts and ets will be finalized soon. running for Belknap space. shows. Demko said they didn’t “It was the best way want a system where (603) 755-3535 County Sheriff, Coun- The proposed pro- duction was brought to to try to include all of the cash was exchanged, www.peasleefuneralhome.com ty Attorney, or County people who wanted to be limiting possible expo- Treasurer. the administration and Main Office: 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH school board and Dem- in the show but do it in sure. 2079 Wakefield Road, Wakefield, NH ko said there was strong a way we could be safe,” The production has Demko said. been in rehearsals for Alton Funeral Home 12 School Street, Alton, NH support. “We didn’t want to go The show will also around two weeks. Dem- a whole year without a have some students tak- ko said the students have show,” Demko said. ing on some big roles. been having a great time Ths show also has a Two students will be so far and everything is lot of relevant themes. doing choreography and coming together well. “It’s kind of an apt two will be doing cos- “The kids are very show during these tume designs. happy that we’re able to times,” Demko said. “I really wanted to do do this,” Demko said. Solid core of returning SATURDAY September 26, 2020 runners for Gilford XC 7:30 PM BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor GILFORD — With a good chunk of returning runners back in the fold for an- A Virtual Concert just for Wolfeboro other season, the Gilford cross country team is poised to have some solid results in a strong Division III field. “The girls’ team is aiming for top five to eight at the Division III Meet,” said head coach Kathy Aldridge. “The boys’ team is aiming for top eight to 10 at the Division III Meet. “Both teams hope to run several individuals at the Meet of Champions as well as at the New England Championships,” she added. Vanessa Genakos was the girls’ team’s top runner last year as a sophomore, finishing in the top 35 at the Division III championships and she returns for an- other season, along with classmate Catherine Stowe and sisters Tessa and Beth- any Tanner. Bethany Tanner is the senior captain for the Golden Eagles. Senior Alaina Osborne also returns to help the Golden Eagles in their quest to put in a solid finish at Derryfield Park at the end of the year. New to the team and expected to help out are Maddie Burlough, Sydney East- man, Riley Stephan and Lydia Stephan. The story of last year for the Golden Eagles was the emergence of freshman Patrick Gandini as one of the top runners in the state. He finished second at the Division III championships, went on to place 10th at the Meet of Champions and was 28th overall at the New England Championships, second among New Hamp- shire runners and the first freshman to cross the line. He returns for his sophomore season and will be joined by fellow returning Incredible Piano and Orchestra runners Mitchell Townsend, Harry LaFlamme, Jordan Witham and Dane De- Hart. with the Moyer Cam Carter Forest and Alden Townsend are new additions to the team for 2020. There is also an addition to the coaching staff at Gilford, as former Golden Ea- Bringing us Classical and Jazz Favorites gle star Ryan LaFrance has joined on as an assistant coach. After his stellar ca- reer running track and cross country at Gilford, LaFrance went on to American International College and was a member of the track and cross country teams during his four years there. A Free concert - limited access The Golden Eagles are scheduled to host four races during the season, the first Just email to: [email protected] on Sept. 25, the second on Oct. 2, the third on Oct. 9 and the fourth on Oct. 16. The team is also slated to run at Belmont on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, at Laconia on and we send you the YouTube link at 7:15 on the day Oct. 13 and at Moultonbor- ough on Oct. 23. All races of the concert are scheduled to start at 4 p.m. As always, all sched- Stick around for a LIVE ZOOM conversation with ules are subject to change. 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Let When it comes to se- times greater risk of dy- ness can become a much accident or illness. Being issues and reducing fall us help you stay indepen- nior adults and kitch- ing in a kitchen fire than more serious issue. This safe in the kitchen is not hazards. For more infor- dent. Please call 536-6060 en safety, the numbers the general population. can be prevented by just common sense - and mation on how we can or visit our Web site at show where potential is- properly storing food, revisiting safety tips for help, contact your near- NHComfortKeepers.com sues can occur: For those that want to checking fridge tem- the kitchen is never a est Comfort Keepers® for more information. • The National ensure that the kitchen peratures often, properly Fire Protection Associ- is as safe as possible for reheating food, clean- ation reports that three their senior loved ones, ing old items out of the Pemigewasset Choral Society (3) in ten (10) home fires there are three key areas fridge and pantry often start in the kitchen, to consider: and checking expiration more than any other • Fire prevention dates. offers virtual music making room in the house. and safety – The prima- • Reduce fall risks • The Centers ry cause of kitchen fires – When seniors need to for Disease Control and is unattended food – se- reach an item, whether REGION — For 46 singers in the Pemi Cho- 7-7:45 p.m. and Tenors Prevention reports that niors should never leave stored too high or too years, the Pemigewas- rus. Director Will Gunn and Basses from 7:50-8:35 76 million cases of food- the kitchen when food low, it can cause a bal- set Choral Society has and Board Chair Ann p.m. each Monday eve- is cooking. Automatic ance issue that may lead brought music to com- Nichols have announced ning this fall. munities in Central New that the Pemi Choral So- The Chorus would Hampshire and provid- ciety is providing the op- also like to extend an op- ed singing and instru- portunity to safely gath- portunity for other mem- Local author examines mental opportunities er, re-connect, share our bers of our community for countless musicians. love for music, and sing to sing with us. Those After a well-received together this fall. interested can get more family relationships December 2019 concert Chorus members will specific information at REGION — Jacque- specifies that her sto- career was just begin- series in Gilford, Frank- meet virtually via Zoom https://www.pemicho- line Simon, a writer who ries are about families ning to take off when lin and Plymouth featur- on Monday nights begin- ral.org/join-us.html. for decades has spent and man-woman rela- she was almost derailed ing the Vivaldi Gloria, ning Sept. 14. Rehears- The Pemigewasset half of every year in tionships. “I have noth- by her mother’s Alzhei- the Society was forced als will include vocaliz- Choral Society looks New Hampshire’s Lakes ing against mysteries, mer’s. By the time her to cancel the spring ing, singing rounds and forward to performing Region, has authored a thrillers, or sexy reads, mother died, ten years 2020 concerts to protect working on several piec- before our wonderful debut collection of short but what interests me is later, Simon says she both the chorus and our es that have been select- live audiences when it stories, “Leaving Letitia character, what people wanted only to rest. audiences during the ed for a future concert is again safe to do so. In Street.” The book has do when the chips are “I rested too long, and COVID-19 Pandemic. when singing together the meantime, we will received outstanding down.” I thought my time for Concerts are still not in front of an audience keep our voices strong praise from literary no- JoAnn Baird, an publishing had passed,” possible for December is again possible. Direc- and invite all interested tables as diverse as New Arizona marriage and she says. 2020, but making music tor Will Gunn will hold singers to join us. Hampshire’s Ernest family therapist and an She returned in the is more important than Zoom rehearsals for So- Hebert and Chicago’s online reviewer, writes 2010’s by hosting a writ- ever for the nearly 90 pranos and Altos from Rosellen Brown. that the book is “a re- er’s workshop in Mere- Simon’s stories are freshing interlude from dith with then-Poet Lau- varied, but she says the sizzling 2020 summer reate Donald Hall. they are united by be- of ‘the virus,’ nasty pol- ing about the kinds of itics, shut-downs, and “He is best known for ordinary problems that insanity in our cities. . his poetry, but it’s his can affect even lives that . The right little book at memoirs and essays that seem charmed. the right time.” will endure. 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Alton Central School Network Manager Alton Central School invites candidates to apply for the full-time, year- round position of Network Manager. The successful applicant must have a strong working knowledge of technology systems and networks, have a working understanding of student information systems, be able to quickly diagnose and solve hardware and software problems, administer switch- es, nodes, WAN, remote VPN, and internet connections, and ensure that the external website is functioning at all times. The Alton Central School Network Manager must be able to work independently, maintain positive working relationships with the school community, and be a team member. Previous experience as a network specialist is preferred. Salary and ben- efits are commensurate with experience. The opening is immediate but will remain open until filled. Please upload your employment information to https://www.applitrack.com/altonk12/onlineapp/.

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Shaker Regional School District has an opening for a full-time, year-round, grounds worker to perform grounds work. Hours are 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, with a half-hour lunch. Pay is $12.89/hr. Must be reliable, have the ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions. Our full time positions qualify for our comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life, long-term disability and paid sick, personal and holidays. Please submit an application and 3 letters of Full-Time reference to Steve Dalzell, 58 School Street, Belmont, NH 03220. You may contact Mr. Dalzell at 267-9223 to obtain Installers Assistant an application or visit the Human Resources section of our website: Energysavers Inc, a 45 year old hearth & spa www.sau80.org. Successful completion of a post-offer product retailer in the Lakes Region, is looking for a motivated individual that wants to learn pre-employment physical and criminal background check, the trade of installing hearth products. You including fingerprinting, are required. must be comfortable working on roofs when necessary and able to work with an installer Shaker Regional School District is an equal opportunity employer. to move heavy items. Energysavers pays for all educational costs to get and maintain NFI wood, gas and pellet certifications as well as a NH gas fitters license for gas hearth installations and service. LEARN WHILE YOU EARN! No prior experience required. Must have a valid Alton Central School driver’s license. Stop in to fill out an application: 20-21 Opening Energysavers Inc, 163 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith NH ADVERTISING PART TIME 2ND SHIFT CUSTODIAN Alton Central School is hiring a part time custodian to join our Build- ings and Grounds team for the 2020-21 school year. The shift is four WORKS. hours per night with a flexible start time as approved by the Buildings & Grounds Director. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting all common areas of the school building and assisting other custodial Now Hiring Call staff where needed after nightly tasks are complete. Training will be provided for all cleaning procedures and materials used. Must pass a Full Time Equipment Operators, criminal background check. Hourly rate is determined by experience. and Laborers. 1-877-766-6891 The position will be open until filled. Competitive salary based If interested, please submit an application to AppliTrack at on experience! https://www.applitrack.com/altonk12/onlineapp/ Call Nathaniel at (603)730-2028 salmonpress.com Application Deadline: September 25, 2020

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Fall Home Improvement Simple ways to improve a kitchen pantry

People have been spending more time at home in 2020 than in years past, and certain projects around the house have become a priority. One home improve- ment idea that serves the double benefit of creating organization and making cooking at home more efficient is to reimagine the kitchen pantry. A pantry is a room or closet where food, beverages and linens or dishes are stored. Pantries can be highly useful spaces that provide ancillary storage in kitchens. Many modern homes are equipped with pantries, but older homes may require some modification to create more useful pantries. Whether starting from scratch or modifying an existing pantry, these tips can help projects go more smoothly. • Maximize vertical storage. Utilizing vertical areas can help increase stor- age capacity. Build in extra nooks by investing in undershelf storage baskets.

“Keeping“Keeping AmericaAmerica These baskets can instantly create designated areas for different types of ingredients. Homeowners also Beautiful”Beautiful” can look for ways to use the inside of cabinet doors or add extra shelves on walls or in eaves. Chuck Barnett Jonathan Barnett • Consider your needs. Figure out which items you would like to store in the pantry and then shop for Office: 603.293.4646 Office: 781.585.3655 corresponding storage systems. For example, storage Cell: 603.340.0685 Cell: 781.706.9257 solutions may feature wine bottle racks, baskets for potatoes and other produce, shelving for small appli- [email protected] [email protected] ances, and even pull out racks for baking pans or cut- ting boards. • Use clear storage. Put ingredients in clear, air- tight containers of similar dimensions so that you can easily find items you need. Transfer bulky items, like cereals and baking supplies, to storage contain- ers for uniformity. • Store bulk items elsewhere. Bulk shopping can be cost-efficient, but bulk items can quickly eat up real estate in the pantry. Designate another area for non-perishable bulk products, like paper goods or canned items, such as in a garage or utility room. • Pull out drawers are convenient. Pull-out draw- ers can reduce the need to seek and reach for items. These drawers conveniently roll out so items in the back can be accessed without disturbing foods in the front. Drawers can be custom built for any pantry space. • Make it accessible. Think about who will be tak- ing items from the pantry. Put children’s snacks on the bottom pantry shelf where they can reach them, and then organize other shelves for adults in the home. A pantry remodel can add valuable storage space and make one of the busiest rooms in the house oper- ate more efficiently. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 Easy ways to clean up leaves

Autumn is marked mowed leaves also can large tarp is another op- by colorful foliage and be collected in a mower tion. Once it’s full, the plummeting tempera- bag and added to garden tarp can be taken to the tures. Once those leaves beds or compost piles. curb where many towns reach peak color, they For those who prefer will collect the leaves fall from the branches manual raking, select a seasonally. Otherwise, and collect on lawns, rake with tines that will the tarp can be used as necessitating cleanup not skewer the leaves in a funnel to put leaves projects. For homeown- the process. Big rakes into a gardening bag or ers with big yards, such also can make faster another appropriate re- a project can be tiring work of gathering leaves ceptacle. and time-consuming. into piles. Leaf blowers remain However, there are ways The home improve- a fast option for clean- to make leaf cleanup eas- ment resource The ing up yards, but they ier. Family Handyman ad- require electricity or One of the easiest vocates for the use of a gas and can be noisy. ways to clean up leaves lawn sweeper. This is a Still, they are a popular is to reach for a lawn manual device that has a choice for large land- mower rather than a rotating sweeping brush scapes or when quick rake. The mower will that gathers up lawn work needs to be made cut leaves down to small- debris and leaves into of leaf clean-up. er sizes, creating an ef- an attached hopper bag. Leaves will fall in au- fective mulch that can Like mowed leaves, the tumn, but luckily home- add nutrients back into bag can be emptied into owners have various the lawn. Davey, a lawn a compost pile or distrib- methods at their dispos- and landscape solu- uted where needed. al to tame the mess. tions service, says that Raking leaves onto a A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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