THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE GES students showcase colonial trades BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] the colonial period. Fourth grade classes “They’ve gotten to see at Gilford Elementary what life was like during School went back to colo- the colonial period,” nial times for an annual Franks said. project where students As students worked learn about the careers on their projects, they from back then. did some compare and For the past month, contrast exercises for students have done re- what things were like search on their chosen back then to today. colonial careers. On “I think it’s a shock- Thursday afternoon, ing thing to see some of they shared the result of the differences,” Franks their research as well as said. “It’s definitely an their creativity by pre- eye-opener.” senting as someone in She said students that career along with learned that people back props and other details. then worked hard and Students set up their sta- didn’t have a lot of the re- tions at tables around the sources and advantages fourth grade classrooms that people have today. as a colonial village mar- Franks said it was ket. Students from other incredible to see the stu- classes came through dents do their presen- during the day. tations. She said many Students were asked students were nervous to pick their top three about presenting with- trades they waned to do out a script, but did a a project on and chose Erin Plummer great job overall. from there. Teacher Jack Hazelton shows the scissors and replica of a tailor's shop. Drew Smith played Melanie Franks said ers visited the Union a ship builder, saying they were asked to think Meetinghouse, the Belk- he chose the trade be- about what a sense of nap Mountain Grange, cause of how it helped GES 'One Book' project community is. and the Rowe House to people and “it’s fun to As part of their re- see a demonstration of build stuff.” He made a celebrates learning search, the fourth grad- various professions from SEE MARKET DAY PAGE A10

BY ERIN PLUMMER This past week was the day on the hill out- [email protected] last week of activities. side the school. Inside A month’s worth GES Principal Dan- they had makerspace of creative projects ielle Bolduc said proj- activities with crafts. and activities were ects included making Bolduc said even inspired by a special sundials and wind though there was little book for Gilford Ele- chimes, which were snow on the hill, fam- mentary School’s “One displayed in the cases ilies still had fun that School, One Book” in the hallway. day. project. Librarian Rosalyn Each week, students Since January, stu- Roy had students in could answer trivia dents and staff have the library classes do a questions about the been reading “Bram- weaving activity based book. bleheart” by Henry on the Weavers in the Bolduc said the kids

Cole and engaging story. The students were really enthusi- Erin Plummer with the story in many picked out different astic about the proj- Rosalyn Roy leads kids in some yoga during Jump Rope for Heart at Gilford Elementary School. different creative quotes from the book ect. Since “Bramble- ways. and weaved layers into heart” has a sequel, In “Brambleheart,” the piece based on the Bolduc said a lot of Fun for heart health at Jump Rope for Heart Twig tries to find his quote. the students said they own place in his forest “I really like how planned to read that BY ERIN PLUMMER Jump Rope for Heart turned in pledge sheets community where ev- they connected the book as well. [email protected] is a month long fund- with money going to the eryone has their own descriptive phrases This year the dis- A day of fun exercises raiser focusing on American Heart Associ- roles. with what they wove trict has been increas- in the Gilford Elementa- heart health. On Friday ation. Students started into the loom,” Bolduc ing the emphasis on ry School gym had huge kids went to the gym Phys Ed teacher Pres- reading the book af- said. writing. Bolduc said gains for heart health throughout the day to ton Ingram said all four ter coming back from The Saturday before the fact the book is so as students took part in do a number of fun exer- grade levels came into Christmas vacation. was a family sledding SEE ONE BOOK PAGE A10 Jump Rope for Heart. cise activities. Students the gym throughout the day to do various exer- cise activities including yoga, potato sack race, long jump, and others GHS Winter Carnival brings out school spirit as well as jump roping on the stage. Different BY ERIN PLUMMER “They’re literally classes would do the [email protected] dropping $20’s in the activities during their Gilford High School class jars,” Tripp said. gym class. Kids would students showed their The seniors won move from one station school spirit, passion Pennies for Fitness, to the other after a cer- for competition, and the freshmen came in tain period of time. support for their peers second place, the soph- The effort has raised during the annual Win- omores were third, a lot of money for the ter Carnival festivities. and the juniors came American Heart Associ- For a week, students in fourth place. Over- ation. Ingram said last engaged in various all, around $1,140 was year the school was in fun competitions, lead- raised. the top 20 in the state for ing up to some games Tripp said proceeds fundraising. This year and shows of talent on raised from Pennies they have set a record Thursday and sports ac- for Fitness will go to for the amount of funds tivities on Friday. athletic equipment in the school has raised. Winter Carnival is the school. She said the Jump Rope for Heart organized by Varsity Varsity Club will meet also taught students Club was the fourth and discuss what the about the importance Erin Plummer year advisors Terry Juniors take a big leap during the Winter Carnival jump rope competition. money will be spent for of exercise and healthy Wilson and Amy Tripp this year. eating for heart health. oversaw the activities. kicked off the previous a song competition on Each penny in the jars On Friday, students “It’s great that our “I thought it had Friday with the Winter Thursday. earned points while met in the gym for com- kids K-4 take such an more positive energy,” Carnival Dance, which During the week, higher denomination petitions in dodgeball, interest in this activity Wilson said. had high attendance. each class had a jar for coins and bills took jump roping, tug of war, and they’re always ex- Festivities officially New this year was Pennies for Fitness. points away. SEE WINTER PAGE A10 cited for this,” Ingram SEE JUMP PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MARK THOMAS Dr. Seuss’ birthday Conversational Ger- Sign up for children to see some new ones Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Library Correspondent party is also special be- man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. ages three to five with in action. Technology Teen Tabletoppers, #Shelfie. It's a self- cause it is Read Across caregivers. is moving fast, so let's 2:30-3:30 p.m. ie, but with books! To America Day. People Monday, March 5 Bridge, 10:30 a.m.- keep on top of it! Conversational take a selfie, take a all over the nation Fiber Friends, 10 12:30 p.m. Art(ists) Alive!, 3:30- French, 4-5 p.m. picture of yourself by will be going to read- a.m.-12:15 p.m. Classics Book 4:30 p.m. Seed Starting with reaching your camera ing parties, hearing Mahjong, 12:30-3 Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Description:Each UNH Master Gardener out in front you. Now, stories, finding new p.m. This month's pick is week learn about a dif- Christine Templeton, take one with your books to love, snack- Teen Video Game Call of the Wild by Jack ferent artist and cre- 6-7 p.m. bookshelf or with a fa- ing, and crafting. It’s Club, 3-4 p.m. London, published in ate art in their style! Spring is right vorite book and BAM! like heaven on Earth, Play video games 1903. Grades one to five, sign around the corner, so You’ve got a ‘shelfie.' but particularly be- in the Library! With up in the Children's it's the perfect time to They are categorically tween the stacks. friends! Wednesday, March 7 Room. Limit 20. (Not start planning for your better than other sel- Read Across Amer- Lego Creator Club, Line Dancing, held on early release garden! UNH Master fies. Hip youngsters ica Day is celebrated 3:15-4:15 p.m. 9-10:30 a.m. days). Gardener Christine use ‘#’s for Internet by readers of all ages. Check Out an Ex- Templeton will be here voodoo, but you can Everyday is a day to Tuesday, March 6 pert, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 8 to discuss seed start- just print the shelfie read, but Read Across Baby/Toddler Sto- Teen Tech Week Yoga Fun (two-to- ing, choosing seeds, out and put it on your America Day is a rytime, 10-10:30 a.m. Tech Show and Tell, four-year-olds), 10:30 how to prepare your bookshelf for some chance to talk about it. Drop in for children 3-4 p.m. a.m.-1 p.m. seeds for planting, and #shelfception. Social media will blow up to age two with Come in for the Teen Yoga Fun (four-to- other tips for a success- Taking and sharing up with shelfies, pic- caregivers. Tech Show and Tell to six-year-olds), 11:15 ful garden! Put on by a shelfie is one way tures of bookshelves, Preschool Story- talk about your favor- a.m-noon the Friends of the Gil- that people are going pictures of favorite time, 10:30-11 a.m. ite technologies and Homeschool Game ford Public Library. to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ books, and, best of all, birthday, which is this pictures of kids read- Friday, March 2. We ing. Ahh, I love books. are having a birth- Local artist's photos featured in day party for him, Classes & Special which is really a par- Events ty for all young read- March 1-8 ers. Kids can come Mental Health Center fundraiser! by from 1-4:30 p.m. to Thursday, March 1 eat cake, play games, Homeschool Game LACONIA — Those Development and Pub- vation project. his website, www.ray- make crafts. Cat in Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. of us who are fortunate lic Relations for LRM- “It has been an im- mondphoto.com the Hat will be here Conversational to call the Lakes Re- HC. “We invite donors portant project for us; The Lakes Region from 1:30-2:30 p.m. to French, 4-5 p.m. gion home will appre- to visit our website at having a centrally lo- Mental Health Cen- read stories and spend ciate how local photog- www.lrmhc.org to see cated state-of-the-art ter, Inc.is designated time with the kids. It’ll Friday, March 2 rapher, Ian Raymond all the artwork and do- medical facility for our by the State of New have its hat, whiskers, Social Bridge, 10:30 captures the natural nations can be made patients and for the Hampshire as the com- and all of its person- a.m.–12:30 p.m. beauty that surrounds with an easy click of a community will allow munity mental health ality. This program is Read Across Ameri- us every day. It’s what button or via check.” us to close service gaps, center serving Belknap put on by the Friends ca Day, 1-4:30 p.m. makes living in New With the purchase of enhance the quality of and southern Grafton of the Gilford Public It's Dr. Seuss's birth- Hampshire so special, the building on Beacon care, expand the ser- Counties. A private, Library (thanks)! day and Read Across and why Lakes Region Street East, LRMHC vices available to our non-profit corporation, This party is extra America Day! Stop by Mental Health Cen- was able to consolidate patients, develop more LRMHC has two cam- special for a few rea- between 1-4:30pm to ter (LRMHC) chose operations from two effective private-public puses, in Laconia and sons. To start, it is celebrate. The Cat in to display his works buildings they own and partnerships between Plymouth that serves the finale of our Win- the Hat will be there throughout their re- two leased locations LRMHC and its stake- nearly 4,000 children, ter Reading Program from 1:30-2:30 p.m. cently renovated med- in Laconia into a sin- holders and communi- families, adults and for kids! Dozens of Children of all ages ical facility located at gle facility. The goals ty partners and make older adults each year. kids participated and are welcome to join in. 40 Beacon Street East are to improve patient access to care easier LRMHC provides they read hundreds Put on by the Friends in Laconia. care; create operation- for those that need it. Emergency Services of books over the last of the Gilford Public Raymond has pro- al/financial efficien- Community and donor 24 hours a day, seven couple of months. Now Library. duced 26 beautiful pho- cies for sustainability; support is essential days a week, to any- is the time to celebrate Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 tographs of local plac- and strategically po- to our success,” says one in the community and to draw the raffles. p.m. es many residents will sition LRMHC for op- Nichols. experiencing a mental recognize and has gra- portunities to expand Raymond owns Ray- health crisis, regard- ciously offered to pro- services to better meet mond Photography in less of their ability vide individuals who community needs. Laconia. His studio to pay. Additionally, Gilford Public Library donate $500 or more This project has trans- specializes in com- LRMHC provides in- to LRMHC’s Healthy formed mental health mercial, architectural, dividual, group and Minds Healthy Com- services in the Lakes and industrial photog- family therapy; mo- Top Ten Requests munities campaign Region, strengthening raphy; as well as fine bile crisis teams in the with a beautifully mat- a critical system of art portraiture and event a tragic event 1. “Fifty Fifty” by James Patterson and Candice Fox ted eight-by-12-inch care for almost 4,000 landscapes, many of occurs that impacts a 2. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah photograph of their patients and the com- which are displayed in community at large, 3. “The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks choice valued at $125. munity. The agency homes and businesses psychiatry; nursing; 4. “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” “Donors can choose utilized a combination throughout New En- community support by Michael Wolff their favorite photo of bond financing, tax gland. His love of land- programs for people 5. “Night Moves” by Jonathan Kellerman among the 26 pieces credits, proceeds of the scapes is closely tied with severe and per- 6. “Rooster Bar” by John Grisham of artwork that adorn sale of the two existing to his work as an en- sistent mental illness; 7. “Natural Disaster” by Ginger Zee our walls and have facilities in Laconia vironmental activist. care management; 8. “The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena one of their own to and launched a capital “In my travels I have community-based sup- 9. “Look for Me” by Lisa Gardner take home,” said Ann campaign last July to come to truly appre- ports; housing; sup- 10. “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty Nichols, Director of fund this major reno- ciate the beauty that ported employment; surrounds us, and how substance use disorder important the natural treatment; and spe- environment is to our cialty services and ev- quality of life. It is my idence-based practices hope that my photo- for children and their graphs will serve not families, including only as an historical trauma-focused ther- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! record of picturesque apy, art therapy and Don’t forget...it’s time to have your landscapes, but also as play therapy. Child an inspiration to other Impact seminars are conservation-minded offered in Laconia and individuals to preserve Plymouth for divorc- CAR INSPECTED what we have been ing families. If your birthday is in March blessed with.” For more informa- In addition to his tion or to schedule an your car inspection is due by: photography, Ian also appointment, call 524- writes for magazines, 1100 or visit the web- has served as a state site at www.lrmhc.org. 3/31/18 representative, and Find the Lakes Region works on several com- Mental Health Center mittees and with non- on Facebook and fol- profit organizations low us on Twitter for Keytown on renewable energy updates and informa- issues. Please visit tion. Sanborn Auto Repair Service Station HOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTER TUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKES N.H. State Inspection Station ROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION Complete Service & Repair 316 COURT ST. PHONE Propane & Kerosene Filling Station LACONIA, N.H. (603) 524-9798 338 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3) Happy Spring! Meredith (603) 279-8509 THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Gilford Parks and Recreation News

BY HERB GREENE Francoeur who was The tournament this Senior Girls Divi- mark your calendars calling the Parks and Director a thirteen year old year will consist of the sion Gilford vs. Lou now and come join us Rec office in advance. Gilford Parks and Recreation Gilford Middle/High following divisions Athanas at 7:30 p.m. for some great basket- All interested partic- School student when and teams: ball, positive competi- ipants are asked to 25th Annual he succumbed to can- Junior (Coed) Divi- Friday, March 9 tion, good sportsman- RSVP ahead of time. Francoeur/Babcock cer in the summer of sion (Grades 3 and 4) Senior Girls Divi- ship, and community For more informa- Memorial Basketball 1993. Nathan Babcock’s - Gilford, Gilmanton, sion Belmont vs. San- spirit! tion or to RSVP, please Tournament! name was added in 2006 Lou Athanas and San- bornton at 5 p.m. contact the Gilford Come and see Youth after he lost his battle bornton Senior Boys Divi- Full Moon Snowshoe Parks and Rec. Depart- Basketball at its best with cancer in the fall Senior Girls Divi- sion Gilford vs. Bel- Hike on Thursday, ment at 527-4722. in Gilford during the of 2005. Proceeds from sion (Grades 5 and 6) - mont at 6:15 p.m. March 1! 25th Annual Fran- this tournament are Gilford, Belmont, Lou Senior Boys Divi- The Gilford Parks Senior Moment-um coeur/Babcock Memo- awarded through the Athanas and Sanborn- sion Lou Athanas vs. and Recreation Depart- T-Bones Lunch Trip rial Basketball Tour- Aaron T. Francoeur ton/Pines Sanbornton at 7:30 p.m. ment is sponsoring a on March 5 nament taking place Memorial Scholarship Senior Boys Divi- fun full-moon snow- The Gilford Parks at the Gilford Middle Fund and the Nate sion (Grades 5 and 6) - On Saturday, March shoe hike on Thurs- and Recreation De- School from Thursday, Babcock Scholarship Gilford, Belmont, Lou 10, games will begin day, March 1 for all partment will be spon- March 8 to Sunday, Fund to provide de- Athanas and Sanborn- at 8 a.m., and the last ages. Participants will soring a Senior Mo- March 11. Sponsored serving students with ton game of the day will check in at the Gilford ment-um program on by the Gilford Parks financial aid while be played at 6 p.m. On Elementary School Monday, March 5. We and Recreation Depart- furthering their post The schedule for the Sunday, March 11, the Cafeteria at 7:15 p.m. will meet at T-Bones ment, the tournament high school education. opening rounds of play Championship round before heading out on Great American Eat- will host 12 area teams Many former players will be: games are scheduled to the Nature Trails at ery on Union Avenue consisting of boys and and scholarship recip- begin at 9 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Following the in Laconia at 11:45 a.m. girls in grades three ients return each year Thursday, March 8 The tournament is hike, we’ll return to the to enjoy lunch. Partici- to six from Belmont, to help at the tourna- Junior Division open to the public, and cafeteria to enjoy some pants will order off the Gilford, Gilmanton, ment, be it officiating, (Coed) Gilford vs. San- everyone, young and hot cocoa. Although menu and are responsi- Laconia and Sanborn- scoring, timing, selling bornton at 5 p.m. old alike, is invited we hope the moon will ble for the cost of their ton. This invitational tickets and t-shirts, or Junior Division to attend. The admis- be bright, we encour- own meal. Participants tournament is held in working at the conces- (Coed) Lou Athanas vs. sion fee is $2 for adults age all participants to are asked to RSVP by memory of Aaron T. sion stand. Gilmanton at 6:15 p.m. and $1 for children. bring a flashlight or Thursday, March 1. A Tournament Fami- head lamp! If you are For more informa- ly Pass (all games) is in need of snowshoes, tion or to RSVP, please also available for $10. we do have a limited call the Parks and Rec- St Patrick's Day Dinner at the Children not of school supply available. They reation Office at 527- age, coaches and play- may be reserved on 4722. Gilford Community Church ers are free. Be sure to a first come basis by On Saturday, March The menu will in- cost is $15 per person 17 at 6 p.m., the annual clude traditional corned ($5 for children under St Patrick's Day Dinner beef and cabbage, po- 12). Reservations are re- will be held at the Gil- tatoes, onions, carrots, quired and can be made ford Community Church homemade Irish soda by texting or calling Elo- at 19 Potter Hill Rd. in bread, homemade car- ise at 986-6723 or eloise@ Gilford Village. rot cake, coffee/tea. The metrocast.net.

Courtesy Cultural display at the Gilford Public Library The Gilford Public Library is pleased to have a new display of handmade cul- tural art and artifacts on display. First Wolf,

Ray Leeser of the Lacota Courtesy Indian Nation of the Winnebago – Sioux Tribe New Board for the Friends of the Gilford Public Library made the art and gave the The Friends of the Gilford Public Library are excited to announce a newly elected board. For pieces of the collection to this year, and in the order they appear in the image, Lynne DeVivo is Secretary, Pam Hayes Richard A. Sonia, who has is President, Pam Seed is Vice President, and Steve Geer (not depicted) is Treasurer. For provided them for display. more information about the Friends of the Gilford Public Library and all that they do contact The sketches of native the Gilford Public Library at [email protected], call 524-6042, or text 367-0264. scenes and a genuine war club are available for viewing in a display case at the library. Contact the Gilford Public Library at library@gilfordlibrary. org, call 524-6042, or text 367-0264 with any questions.

LRPC TAC Committee meets Wednesday NEW HAMPTON Specialist David Gray on cerned about any aspect — The Transportation the use of of transportation to at- Technical Advisory GPS technology on tend and provide input. Committee (the TAC) highway trucks. For additional informa- of the Lakes Region The LRPC TAC en- tion about this meeting, Planning Commission courages all members of please contact the LRPC (LRPC) will meet at 2 the public who are con- at 279-5337. p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the Fire PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS Station Training Room at the New Hampton Public Safety Building, 26 Intervale Drive (off NH Route 104), New Hampton. Matthew Fassett The meeting will in- 343 Main St. clude an outdoor demon- Alton Bay, NH 03810 stration (in the parking phone: 603-393-7336 lot) by NHDOT Winter email: [email protected] Maintenance Program A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Pet of the Week: NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK Lucy Turkeys, for sure, but my, how they do fly John Harrigan (Left) This old but still square barn along Titus Hill Road in Colebrook looks pretty usable. If it were mine, I’d install pigs.

in Lisbon, holding his scythe blade just so, as I turned the grinding stone, applying water all the while. And I remem- ber the hoe that followed. He could not abide weeds, By John Harrigan and so he kept a sharp hoe. Columnist

The seed catalogue +++++ that arrived Monday has little to do with reality. Turkeys are not so stu- Reality is two feet of snow pid, not have I ever said (more in the woods) and a so. Benjamin Franklin long time before putting lobbied hard for the wild seeds in the ground. turkey to be the national John Harrigan Lucy, a large black prefer a home where The Farmer Seed and This roving gang of turkeys has been scratching the daylights bird. Shepherd/Labrador she is the only dog in Nursery catalogue is one out of South Hill, and reducing it to rubble. To get a photo of my mix, now aged about the household and tru- of New England’s oldest. visiting turkeys, I have ten, has quite the his- ly given her life’s jour- It has, as its logo cheerful- My most predictable are the inevitable clink to sneak, head down, tory with New Hamp- ney so far, surely that ly imparts, “been serving crop is rocks. Where on my hoe. into a spot in the Fish shire Humane Society. is a reasonable provi- America’s gardeners for these come from is the I remember my grand- and Game Room. Still, if We adopted her in the sion. She awaits that 131 years.” stuff of the Gods. But they father Carl Harrigan SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A11 winter of 2009, she re- special connection all turned in 2013, adopted dogs need and crave- again that same year, meanwhile, staff and FROM OUR READERS she now resides again volunteers provide the l with us after some fam- enrichment and com- ily upheavals. pany she deserves and Don’t buy into the efforts to undermine your budget committee Lucy is a cancer requires. To the Editor: because they know that the B.C. is going to go after survivor, a miracu- Look past her older I know there has been some talk in the papers and questionable spending; it stops before it ever begins. lous thing indeed. Her years. Be courageous at the Gilford Public Session about how little the Gil- Now, a few of these very same people are running former family really when thinking about ford Budget Committee actually saves the taxpayers. for seats on the B.C., to undermine the process. provided a high qual- her past health histo- The amount that has been reduced from what depart- My family has lived in and been schooled in Gil- ity home including ry, and think about the ment heads have requested has been, admittedly, ford since 1842 (175 years). We have 18 family mem- treatments she needed possibilities of a home rather small. bers in Gilford currently, ranging in ages from 6 to 83. to beat a disease that you could share with a What you, the taxpayers, are not being told is that We want to have our children well educated as do you claims too many lives, wonderful, sweet dog these same people that are telling you that the Bud- as well as fine town services but wasting money isn't both in the animal and who needs some per- get Committee is useless are the same group that get going to make anything better. human realm. manency and stability motions passed to reinstate everything the B.C. took I would be happy to help make sure your tax mon- Lucy did live with in her canine life. Call away during the budget process. They also have put ey is not wasted and enough is spent to properly edu- another dog, but we 524-3252 – check www. in petitioned warrants to make the BudComm either cate your children and my family's children, that the know she would likely nhhumane.org just “advisory” or do away with it, period! roads are clear, emergency services are there, and What they don't mention is the amount of your everything else at levels that the town can actually af- money that has been saved because the B.C. exists! ford. I am asking for your vote to re-elect me for three The simple fact is that department heads (and our more years on the B.C and be your wallet's bulldog. Selectmen and School Board) are going to be more Harry H. Bean responsible in their spending recommendations Gilford Established May 6, 2004 Published every Thursday at 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Let me be the watchdog for your tax dollars Telephone: (603) 279-4516 To the Editor: spending (which always goes up!) and the burden it Fax: (603) 279-3331 My name is Jack Kelley, and I am a candidate for places on residents to support it with their tax dollars; Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher the Gilford Budget Committee at the upcoming Town and to preserve the great quality of life in Gilford. Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Election. Prior to moving permanently to Gilford, I spent Brendan Berube, Editor Erin Plummer, Reporter I live with my wife and daughter in Gunstock 26 years on Wall Street in finance and investment Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor Acres. We moved to Gilford from Stamford, Conn. in positions. A common responsibility across all these Bob Martin, Sports Reporter 2015, making our vacation home our permanent resi- roles was analyzing financial projections and man- Tracy Lewis, Sales Representative dence. agement’s rationale for the return on the investment Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager One of our motivations for leaving Connecticut of shareholder’s capital. Sound spending generally Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] was the realization that the state and many of its mu- produced successful companies; the opposite, not Circulation figures available on request. nicipalities were fiscally failing, compromising real so much. I think many of the same principles apply Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. estate values, the quality of municipal services, and, to government spending, and I believe that my time USPS 024967 as a result, the community experience. Unfortunate- spent analyzing the rationale and expected return of The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: ly, budget officials at many levels of government in corporate investment is a transferable skill that can Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. that state failed in their responsibility to be the guard- support the efforts of the Budget Committee. SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspa- ians of the taxpayers’ hard-earned tax dollars. I believe that Gilford needs to invest for success, pers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside We love Gilford and the plentiful year-round and I would like to be your watchdog to advocate for sources for publication 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 outdoor activities at our doorstep. Watching the the right balance between spending and taxation, en- our Web site. They may also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to preventable train wreck throughout Connecticut suring a vibrant, fiscally sound town into the future. Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. has motivated me to seek membership on Gilford’s I respectfully ask for your vote on March 13. Budget Committee, to serve as my fellow taxpayers’ Jack Kelley watchdog and ensure a sustainable balance between Gilford Hoping to continue serving you on budget committee To the Editor: ing — not in pay for our work, because we are all un- It has been my privilege to serve on the Gilford paid, but in the satisfaction of serving the citizens of Budget Committee for the past four years, the last Gilford and acting as their protectors against unwise two as its Chair. I am running for re-election to the government spending that is paid for by ever-increas- Budget Committee on March 13, and humbly ask for ing property taxes. the votes of Gilford residents once again. Gilford and its schools, like individual households, The Gilford Budget Committee spends many must live within their means, and it is the goal of the hours from September through most of January re- Budget Committee to try to enforce this concept. We viewing and questioning proposed budgets for the have not always been totally successful in that re- following year submitted by the various town depart- gard, but the mere presence of a Budget Committee ments and from the School District and our schools serves as a moderating influence on what might oth- and their constituent departments. It is sometimes erwise be uncontrolled spending and tax increases. tedious, highly detail-oriented work, but it is reward- In chairing the meetings of the Budget Committee, I have tried to be as respectful as possible to anyone who wishes to speak about matters being considered. Send us your letters! Unfortunately, few of our citizens attend our Bud- We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glen- get Committee meetings, or meetings of our many dale too congested for your liking? Do you approve subcommittees that meet with representatives of of a recent selectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the Town and Schools departments, all of which are the paper? Let us know! open to the public and posted in advance. I encour- Send your letters to: age more of our citizens to step up, attend as many of Gilford Steamer the meetings as you can, and voice your opinions and 5 Water Street • Meredith, NH, 03253 concerns. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you, Our fax number is 279 3331. and I ask that you allow me to continue by voting for E-mail us at [email protected]. me on March 13. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Norman J. Silber Gilford THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 STRATEGIES FOR LIVING l What some in NH hate most

BY LARRY SCOTT people hate or love the the window open, and non-Christian friends. what I see exemplified one awesome question: A recent report similar issues, they are in Minnesota, drinking While I have never in Jesus Christ. “In what of the billions which I received more likely to bond. alone. In New Hamp- had an indication that him,” the Bible says, who have died who through WMUR, Chan- In a national survey, shire, the one thing they hated God, they “dwelt all the fullness don’t believe like you? nel 9, Manchester, love seekers were giv- most hated, was God. certainly had no use of the Godhead, bodi- What of them? highlights what I have en some 2,000 choices Come again? Yes! God! for Him. For them, God ly.” These questions do been writing about and asked to rate what How can that be? I does not exist. But my friends are have an answer, but in this column. Hat- they love, like, dis- would presume some I find that unbeliev- unmoved. They don’t the place to begin is er, designated on its like, or hate and Hater were responding this able, and I credit these own a Bible, have nev- to consider the life own website as a dat- then matched the two way “just for the fun results to two issues. er read the story of Je- and message of Jesus. ing app, is a service people who responded of it,” but I think many First of all, I have sus’ life, and never tak- Once you understand that matches people similarly. Choosing were simply being hon- discovered little inter- en seriously the impact where he was coming with those who love or the “things they hate est. It parallels what I est in life after death. he has made on the from, then you will be hate the same things. the most,” in Montana, have discovered in the I understand their re- lives of his followers. in a much better posi- The app is based on it was going to the gym, conversations I have luctance to initiate a They are content with tion to consider other the concept that if two in Texas, sleeping with had with many of my conversation with ref- life, things are going faiths and the myriad erence to God since his well, and “thank you of issues that demand very existence is for very much,” they will an answer. I presume the most part denied by face eternity on their I could be accused of the influential think- own authority. having a “one track ers of our day. But A second issue here mind,” but once again, that’s OK – if they will is that, when it comes I am back to where I give Jesus Christ the to religion, there are started: if you wish to attention he deserves. a multitude of voices settle the confusion That is critical here, proclaiming their ver- by discovering truth for the only access we sion of “truth.” I will you can live by, you have to God is through grant that where to must begin with Jesus Jesus Christ. I don’t begin the sorting-out Christ. presume to ever under- process is always a You want to talk stand God. What I can challenge, and every about it? Hit me up at know of God, howev- religious conversation rlarryscott@gmail. er, I will know only by inevitably brings up com. MARK ON THE MARKETS Emotional roller coaster for you. Most people their money, they were use professional money silent. managers because they I believe you should realize that they neither review your current port- have the time, knowledge folio mix, look for mutual Courtesy and discipline to manage fund expense, advisory The deadline to register for the free Stream Restoration and Flood Resiliency Workshop in Meredith on March 14 is approaching. This workshop is open to the public, and is scheduled the portfolio as agreed fees and make sure that from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. upon. I’m not saying that your portfolio is designed we cannot make adjust- with conviction and pur- ments to the portfolio pose just for you, not the Deadlines approaching for due to market conditions, masses. Virtually any but what I am saying is portfolio should have that we cannot jump on done okay the last eight stream restoration workshop and BY MARK PATTERSON the same emotional roll- years. I believe we are January of this year er coaster when we are entering a time with ris- saw the equity markets charged with managing ing interest rates, volatile Conservation District plant sale rise in what I will call a client assets through all equity markets and a few melt up fashion. Many kinds of markets. If your technical indicators that MEREDITH — The tal Services, and New the weekend of April investors who were po- portfolio was designed are making me uncom- deadline to register England Forest and 27-29 in several loca- sitioned properly with a specifically for you and is fortable. Interest rates for the free Stream Rivers Fund. tions. good diversified portfo- properly rebalanced from are driving the stock mar- Restoration and Flood It is also time to “We encourage lio questioned why they time to time, then that ket volatility. If you are Resiliency Work- place your order for folks to order ahead were not getting all the portfolio should perform in perpetual bond funds shop in Meredith on the Belknap County to ensure they get melt up, but only some. It for your needs and should or high expense equity March 14 is approach- Conservation District the plants they want. is human nature to think not be compared to your mutual funds, I believe ing. This workshop Plant and Trout Sale. We'll have some plants that you are missing out neighbors or friends that you have the potential is open to the public, Order forms need to be for sale in late April, on the really good stuff. are bragging about how to get hurt on both sides. and is scheduled from received by BCCD no but they go quickly,” Then comes a swift 10 well they’re doing and There are things that can 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the later than March 6 as said Program Coordi- percent correction with posting it on social me- be changed in a portfo- Meredith Communi- orders are filled on a nator Lisa Morin. wild swings in the stock dia. Because those same lio to be more suited for ty Center. It may be first come, first served The Plant Sale is market. So, the money people will not tell you or the times ahead. If you of interest to anyone basis. There are more a fund-raiser to help that piled into the equi- brag to you that they are want a forensic analysis who has experienced than 70 plants to select BCCD continue to as- ty markets in the recent getting it handed to them of your current portfolio flooding in New Hamp- from including native sist Belknap County melt up is exiting rapidly. in a bad market. mix that can reveal your shire. Sign up is avail- and ornamental trees landowners and com- Typically, money that is Human behavior is risk, fees and stress test, able at www.evebrite. and shrubs, nut and munities with con- invested on emotion has consistent. 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Visit us online at www.SalmonPress.com A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

Benjamin Edson Jacobs, 97 Franklin Molda, 65

TILTON — Benja- nia Congregational LACONIA — Frank- Molda, Heidi Dixon, and held from 10 a.m. to noon min Edson Jacobs, Church, 69 Pleasant lin “Frank” Molda, 65, of Dawn Angers); nine on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 97 years, formerly of St., Laconia, on Fri- Church Street died Fri- grandchildren (Robby, at the Wilkinson-Beane- Laconia and Teques- day, March 2, 2018 at 3 day, Feb. 16, 2018 at Lakes Hunter, Alyssa, Dustin, Simoneau-Paquette Fu- ta, Fla., passed away p.m. Region General Hospital. Dylan, Donovan, Domi- neral Home, 164 Pleas- on Feb. 22, 2018 at the The ashes of he and Frank was born Nov. nic, Austin, and Justice); ant St., Laconia, using New Hampshire Veter- his wife will be in- 30, 1952 in Lowell, Mass., two brothers, Walter the Carriage House en- ans Home in Tilton. terred together at the the son of Walter and Molda and Richard Mol- trance. Born June 14, 1920 Meredith Village Cem- Phyllis (Wewiorski) da; three sisters, Ann Burial will be held at a in Meredith, he was etery, Meredith, on Molda. Frank had been Molda, Theresa (Terry) later date. the son of Tristram June 14, 2018, his 98th resident of Laconia for Boyle, and Irene Reily; Wilkinson-Beane- Coffin Jacobs and Mil- birthday. 20 years. He worked as a and many nieces and Simoneau-Paquette Fu- dred (Edson) Jacobs. daughters (Susan The Jacobs Family mechanic for a number nephews. He is also sur- neral Home & Cremation He graduated from Clough and her hus- would like to sincerely of years, but was a jack of vived by his girlfriend, Services, 164 Pleasant Meredith High School band George of Gil- thank the unfailingly all trades. Linda Morancey. St., Laconia, is assisting in 1938 and served as ford, Jane Fortin kind and supportive Frank enjoyed fish- In addition to his par- the family with the ar- a Sargent with the of Laconia, Nancy team of caregivers and ing, NASCAR, and being ents, Frank was prede- rangements. For more US Army, Co K of the Wilkinson Jacobs and support staff at the outdoors. ceased by a son, Frank information and to view 405th Combat Infantry her husband Bruce New Hampshire Veter- Frank is survived by Molda, Jr., and a sister, an online memorial, go Regiment, Rhineland of Laconia and Palm ans Home in Tilton for four daughters (Chris- Wanda Molda Tennant. to www.wilkinsonbeane. Campaign, during City, Fla., and Camille the loving care extend- tina Blaisdell, Jessica Calling hours were com. World War II. Jacobs-Schubert and ed to Ben during his Ben was the parts her husband Chuck of four year residence. manager at Cantin Gilford). Besides his For those who wish, Joseph Norman Moses, 60 Chevrolet for 43 years. children, he also leaves and in lieu of flowers, LACONIA — Joseph Joseph is survived He was a 32 degree Ma- five grandchildren, memorial donations Norman Moses,, 60, of by his loving family, son and past master of eight great-grandchil- can be made to the NH North Main Street, Laco- SueAnn Merrill and the Bektash Temple dren, 16 nieces and Veterans Home En- nia, died on Wednesday, Mary Divers, both of La- in Laconia, a Shriner nephews, and his re- richment and Activi- Feb. 21, 2018 at Lakes conia. with the Winnipesau- maining sister in law, ties fund at 139 Winter Region General Hospital A Graveside service kee Shriner's Club and Simone Ober of Laco- St., Tilton, NH 03276. after a brief illness. will be held on June 23, Shriner's Internation- nia. Wilkinson-Beane- Joseph was born in 2018 at noon in the Nor- al, former member of Ben was prede- Simoneau-Paquette Hanover on March 17, thumberland Cemetery the Lakes Region Bar- ceased by his loving Funeral Home & Cre- 1957 and lived most of in Groveton, with Fr. bershop Quartet, and a wife of 65 years, Aline mation Services, 164 his life in Laconia. He Daniel Deveau, pastor of 60 year member of the LaFramboise Jacobs, Pleasant St., Laconia, was an Advocate and the St. Marguerite d’You- Laconia Lodge of Elks who died in 2012, and is assisting the fami- Consultant at “Lives of land. ville Parish, officiating. #876, he also greatly four siblings (Ada, ly with arrangements. Their Own” in Laconia. Joseph has made vid- Arrangements are be- enjoyed golfing and Helen, Lillie Belle and For more information He was a member of the eo tapes “Citizen Mo- ing handles by the Arm- traveling with his wife Tristram Coffin). and to view an online Harley Owners Group ses Comes Home” and strong-Charron Funeral Aline. A memorial service memorial, go to www. “HOGS” of Meredith; a “Citizen Moses the Joy Home in Groveton. He will be great- honoring his life will wilkinsonbeane.com. lifetime member of the Continues.” These tapes To send the family ly missed by his four be held at the Laco- National Harley Davison are being used to the your condolences via Association; a member advancement of people the online register book, of the Ecumenical Choir with disabilities by 27 please visit, www.arm- Group at the Ashland states in the US and 13 strongcharronfuneral- Baptist Church in Ash- foreign countries. home.com. Joseph Paul Tivnan, 71

LACONIA — Joseph Liz, of Somerset, Mass., “Jay” Paul Tivnan, 71, Adam J. Tivnan and his of Laconia died Feb. 20, fiancé Kelley, of John- 2018, at his home after a ston, R.I.; his three grand- long illness. children, Connor, Luke, Born in Worcester, and Jimmy; his brother, Mass. on Feb. 2, 1947, he Paul Tivnan of Rutland, was the son of Joseph Mass.; his sisters, Nan- and Elizabeth (Charron) cy St Cyr of Worcester, Tivnan. Mass., Susan Tivnan of Jay grew up in West years, until his retire- West Boylston, Mass., Boylston, Mass., and ment in 2002. During his Joan Tivnan of Worces- graduated from West retirement, Jay worked ter, Mass.; and many Boylston High School. at Ragged Mountain Ski nieces and nephews. He also was a graduate of Area, in Danbury, Water- Calling hours were Providence College, Prov- ville Valley Ski Resort, held in the Mayhew Fu- idence, R.I., where he in Waterville Valley, the neral Home, 204 Daniel went to on a scholarship NH Speedway, in Loud- Webster Highway., Mer- to play hockey. Jay resid- on, and Meadowbrook, in edith, on Saturday, Feb. ed in Massachusetts for Gilford. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial many years and in 1992, Jay was an avid hock- will be held at the conve- he and his family started ey fan and he enjoyed the nience of the family. to summer in the Lakes outdoors, boating, and Please make Memori- Region Area. In 2002, Jay skiing. al Donations to the New moved to Meredith and Jay was predeceased Hampshire Humane So- has spent the past eight by two brothers, Terrence ciety, 1305 Meredith Cen- years in Laconia. and Michael Tivnan. ter Rd., Laconia, 03246 or Jay owned and oper- Jay is survived by his www.nhhumane.org. ated Sani-mate Supply wife of 44 years, Christine To view and sign Jay’s Company, which his fa- (Hamilton) Tivnan, of La- Book of Memories, visit ther started, in Worces- conia; his sons, Shawn www.mayhewfuneral- ter, Mass. for many P. Tivnan and his wife homes.com.

Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Edward Jones: Financial Focus Women’s Day - How Can Women’ Make Financial Progress On March 8, we observe gap: Women generally earn to end up caring for an very least, put in enough Maximize your Social tional Center for Health International Women’s around 80 cents for every elderly parent, according to earn your employer’s Security. If your spouse Statistics. And the medi- Day. This year’s theme is dollar men earn, according to a Princeton University matching contribution, if is the higher earner, you an rate nationwide for a “Press for Progress,” and to the U.S. Census Bureau. study. one is offered. may want to consider how private room in a nursing events around the world But women also face other you can use this disparity home is over $97,000 per will celebrate women’s threats to their financial What, then, can you do to Invest for the long term. to your advantage when year, according to the Gen- advancements in the po- security. For one thing, help ensure a comfortable Some evidence shows that you collect Social Securi- worth 2017 Cost of Care litical, social and cultural they are far more like- retirement and achieve women may be more con- ty. Specifically, you may be Survey. Medicare generally arenas. But right here in ly than men to take time your other financial goals? servative investors than eligible for Social Securi- pays very little for long- the United States, women away from the workforce Here are a few suggestions: men. But if you want to ty benefits based on your term care, so if you ever still face barriers to their fi- to raise a family – and time reach your long-term spouse’s earnings and So- need these services, you’ll nancial progress. If you’re a away means smaller Social Take full advantage of your goals, you will need to cial Security record. You’ll have to find other ways to woman, you need to recog- Security payments and sig- employer’s retirement plan. consider some growth-ori- want to consult your tax pay for them. A financial nize these challenges – and nificantly lower balances If your employer offers a ented investments in your advisor before making any professional can suggest respond to them. in 401(k) plans and other 401(k) or similar retire- portfolio, factoring in your moves. some ideas. retirement accounts. And ment plan, take full advan- risk tolerance and time So, what are the key ob- women’s roles as caretak- tage of it. Invest as much horizon. You may want Protect yourself from long- As a woman, you face spe- stacles to financial security ers don’t end when their as you can afford each to consult with a financial term care costs. More than cial financial challenges, and for a woman? Probably the children are grown – in year, and every time you professional about the best two-thirds of nursing striving to overcome them first thing that comes to fact, women are twice as get a raise, increase your way to invest for the long home residents are wom- will be a lifelong activity. But mind is the gender wage likely as their male siblings contributions. At the term. en, according to the Na- it’s worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more information or to sign up for their monthly newsletter, contact your local Financial Advisor.

Kathy Markiewicz, AAMS ® Ben Wilson, AAMS ® Keith Britton Jacqueline Taylor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor (603) 279-3284 Meredith, NH (603) 524-4533 Laconia, NH (603) 253-3328 Moultonborough, NH (603) 279-3161 Meredith, NH Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. Member SIPC THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 LRSO invites to “An Evening at the Ballet” March 24 MEREDITH — The teresting note – Danilo 19 and May 20, fea- Lakes Region Sympho- auditioned last spring turing songs of stage, ny Orchestra (LRSO) with a piece that was screen, and beyond invites you to our previously performed sung by theater per- concert on Saturday, by last year’s concerto former Abigail Dufres- March 24 at 7:30 p.m. competition winner, ne. Full concert details at Inter-Lakes Audi- so we asked Danilo are at www.LRSO.org. torium in Meredith. to learn this entirely Tickets are $20 for The concert, titled “An new piece to showcase adults and $10 students Evening at the Ballet,” his talent at the March college-age and under features a beautiful concert. Fifteen-year- (no children under blend of well-known old Danilo was eager to age 5 please). Tickets and well-loved themes oblige! are available online from renowned bal- Danilo (Dacha) at WWW.LRSO.ORG/ lets. Selections in- Thurber is a student at TICKETS, or from clude Tchaikovsky’s Phillips Exeter Acad- these ticket outlets: “Overture to Swan emy who began study- Innisfree Bookshop in Lake,” “Sleeping Beau- ing violin in 2004 at Meredith and Green- ty Waltz,” and “Waltz the age of two. He has law’s Music in Laco- of the Flowers” from been a student of music nia. Any unsold tickets The Nutcracker; Stra- since that time study- will be available at the vinsky’s “Berceuse ing and performing door starting one hour and Finale” from Fire- with esteemed teachers before the concert. bird; Gliere’s “Russian and performers. The LRSO greatly ap- Sailors Dance”; and In addition to per- Courtesy preciates the support of the second half of the forming with the Phil- Violinst Danilo Thurber, co-winner of LRSO’s student concerto competition, performs with the its concert sponsor the concert features the lips Exeter Academy's Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra on March 24, 2018 at Inter-lakes Auditorium in Meredith. Robert T. Smith Family all-American musical Symphony Orches- and for NH Governor Phoenix Society, which This March 24 con- Trust. Bob’s love of the brilliance of Aaron Co- tra, Dacha has played Maggie Hassan at the provides support ser- cert is the third in the LRSO and his generous pland’s “Appalachian with the Boston Youth State House. vices to young burn LRSO’s spectacular support is a big part of Spring.” Symphony Orches- Dacha has been survivors. Together 2017-2018 season. Re- what makes the LRSO, Not to be overshad- tras (BYSO) since proud to donate pro- with his brother, he serve the dates for our a community orches- owed by the Ballet 2012. Currently, he ceeds from his public has raised more than final dual-performance tra, possible. theme of this concert, performs with the BY- performances to the $2500 for this cause. POPS concert on May we are also extremely SO's premier ensem- pleased to present the ble, the Boston Youth co-winner of the LR- Symphony. Prior to SO’s annual student that he served as con- concerto competition. certmaster for BYSO's Central New Hampshire Our first co-winner, Repertory Orchestra cellist Roric Cunning- and Junior Repertory ham played to a stand- Orchestra. ing ovation at our No- Together with his VNA & Hospice helps with vember concert. Our brother he has been second co-winner, vio- honored to play for a linist Danilo Thurber, few notables, including will delight with his the President of Serbia, rendition of Camille on TV for WMUR (play- fall prevention Saint-Saens “Violin ing The Star Spangled Concerto #3, Op 61 in B, Banner at the Boston REGION — Every Many falls can be rugs should be removed. teaching the dog not to 1st movement.” An in- Marathon memorial), year, millions of seniors eliminated with a little If there is one that is a jump, and to always fol- are seen in Emergency planning. As caregivers particular favorite, try to low the owner (heel), Rooms and physician’s and home health provid- have it placed in an area even in the home and es- offices because they’ve ers, we are aware of this of low traffic. pecially on stairs. This National comedy taken a tumble. Some- and actively work toward Electric cords and ex- is good advice for staying times the injuries are preventing falls for our tension cords create the in or for walking the dog. severe, like broken hips patients. But you also can same potential accident (PS – while walking out- or dislocated joints, and help, in your own home situations. Always run side, watch carefully for headliner at sometimes we can see or that of an aging parent the cords around the out- cracks in the sidewalk some horrific bruising. or loved one. side of the room and not that are just ready to grab And sometimes a fall is Whether you are a se- in heavily trafficked ar- the toe of your shoe!) And more than a broken bone nior or helping to care eas or maybe find a wire- make sure the dog sits Pitman's Friday or a bruise – common for one, the first thing less solution. still and waits for the food complications include to realize in fall preven- Another obstacle bowl before diving in. LACONIA – Paul seemingly innocuous pneumonia, urinary tion is the importance fairly common in many Low toilet seats, for D’Angelo, who is with- events into gold on the tract infections, conges- of removing tripping homes is clutter. Same older knees, can be a out much question one stage.” tive heart failure, ve- hazards. Number one as above – massive trip- problem. This one is of the top comedians in Tickets are $20 and nous thromboembolism, among these? Area rugs. ping hazards. Try to keep easily remedied. The New England and a fa- may be purchased in arrhythmia, poor pain It is so easy for the rug walking areas clear. purchase of a raised toi- vorite nationwide, will advance by calling Pit- management and pres- to slip out from under- Pets. Well, who can let seat attached to the be making his first ap- man’s at 527-0043 or at sure sores. So we want to neath a walker. Feet can live without her cat or porcelain seat can work pearance at Pitman’s the door the night of do absolutely everything get tangled up. Rugs can dog for company? But wonders. Some are just Freight Room in Laco- the show if not sold out we can to avoid nasty bunch creating a tripping perhaps some obedience seats, while others have nia, Friday March 2 for in advance. Pitman’s is spills in the first place. hazard. If possible, area training can help. Try SEE FALL PAGE A11 an 8 p.m. show. a “bring your own food Pitman’s comedy and drinks venue.” For nights are regularly additional information on Saturday, but when regarding the comedi- the opportunity to ac- ans contact Laugh Riot quire D’Angelo became Comedy atmsmith789@ available, the switch comcast.net. was made. “Advance ticket “Paul is often times sales and reservations booked eight to ten are the largest we have months ahead,” said had for any show other Michael Smith of than Lenny Clarke,” Laugh Riot Comedy said Dick Mitchell, which schedules the owner of Pitman’s. shows at Pitman’s as “We’ve wanted Paul well as comedy fund- for a long time and we raisers in the region. are expecting a large Forest Pump & Filter Co. “We have been trying crowd.” for years to get D’An- Also appearing will Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years gelo here and a num- be Jody Sloane a re- ber of months ago, Paul gional favorite who became available on close a number of WE DO IT ALL March 2 so we did some rooms in New England, shuffling and made it with Greg Boggis open- WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS work.” ing the proceedings. “If you have never FILTERS seen D’Angelo, this show will make it clear why he is one of the top Family Owned Business for 40 Years acts in the business. His shows are never the same as he has 15 to 20 hours of materi- CALL FOR SERVICE al and all of it Class A work. He is a tireless FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. writer of comedy and a brilliant observer of 603-332-9037 the ‘every day’ turning A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Jodie Sloan Paul D’Angelo Laugh the winter blues away at Pitman's

LACONIA — Pitman's Paul D'Angelo is a improvisational talent experiences and makes Saturday, March 3, 8 changed his life. Ed went Freight Room, located on former Essex County with an endless array of them sound absolutely p.m., $20 in advance, on to be Dizzy Gillespie’s New Salem Street in La- (Mass.) assistant dis- intelligent humor deliv- hilarious.” $25 at the Door: guitarist for many years. conia, announces the fol- trict attorney and crim- ered in an animated style Joining Paul is Jody Anthony Geracci and Anthony graduated lowing shows set for this inal-defense trial attor- that grabs and holds the Sloan, who cut her en- the HipNotics from Berklee with B.A. weekend: ney who simultaneously attention of crowds ev- tertainment teeth doing Pianist, Hammond or- Degree, and a M.A. from became one of the coun- erywhere he performs, her sit-down shtick as ganist and composer An- Skidmore College. He Friday, March 2, 8 try's top stand-up comics. Paul’s constantly evolv- a cheeky "conducktor" thony Gerachi was born continues to perform p.m., $20: Comedy Combining an energetic, ing and diverse selec- named Penny Wise on in New Haven, Conn. worldwide with the Hip- featuring Paul and charismatic stage pres- tion of original material the Boston Duck Tours. in 1954. His interest in Notics, Sugar Ray and Jodie Sloan ence and spontaneous “takes normal everyday Her duck tour experi- playing piano began at the Bluetones, as well as ence -- 4,000 times -- was age four when he told his a new music venture-The the perfect tee-up to be- parents “I want a piano!” Redeemers that features coming a stand-up com- His parents soon bought a Kid Ramos, Willie J. ic. Kimball Grand Piano that Campbell and Brian Tem- LCA to hold Father She's now a regu- his mother paid 4 dollars pleton. lar at esteemed come- a week to own. Lessons at He has performed with dy venues, including the Neighborhood School Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Headliners Comedy of Music which was affili- Otis Rush, Chuck Ber- Clubs throughout New ated with Yale University ry, Big Mama Thornton, Daughter Dance England and beyond. soon followed. At the age Big Joe Turner, Jimmy Wherever people need of sixteen he befriended a Rodgers and many more. LACONIA — Laconia of her dad. (If a father is all of them! Who will be to laugh, Jody answers fellow musician, Ed Cher- Anthony has recorded Christian Academy will unable to attend, stand- the “Limbo” champ? Be the call and is a favorite ry at high school and one with Big Walter Horton, hold its fourth annual ins are more than wel- there, or be square! for booking agents and day Ed played a Jimmy Ronnie Earl, Big Jack Father-Daughter Dance come.) Please join us for a clubs across the North- Rogers recording, “Chi- Johnson, Zora Young, & on Saturday, March 10 The evening, hosted fun and wholesome eve- east. cago Bound” that literally Sugaray Norcia. at 6:30 p.m. in the school by the staff of LCA, will ning, tell your friends, gymnasium. The dance feature lots of memorable and your dad! Cost will is open to the public, activities. There will be be $15 per couple, and $5 and will be the delight of games, hors d’oeuvres, for each additional child, Lakes Region Chamber brings girls young and old. The and organized dance at the door. For more school is located at 1386 themed events. Profes- information call LCA at Meredith Center Rd. in sional portraits and can- 524-3250, or go to www.la- Laconia, just north of dids of the evening’s ac- coniachristian.org. You business community together the New Hampshire Hu- tivities will be taken by can also find us on Face- mane Society. Michelle Goodearl Pho- book and follow us on In- In what is becoming a tography of Meredith. stagram! to discuss workforce challenges tradition at LCA, girls of Local DJ Carroll Laconia Christian all ages will be escorted Brown will be Master of Academy is a non-de- LACONIA — The first regional event was de- After attending a by their dads for an eve- Ceremonies again this nominational Pre-K Lakes Region Workforce veloped to bring together statewide event hosted ning of being treated like year, bringing back his through grade 12 school Development Resource business leaders, federal by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Sha- a princess. Memories flair for creating a great committed to providing a Summit will be held Fri- and state resource pro- heen addressing New that will last a lifetime evening. Come and find stimulating educational day, March 16 from 9 a.m. viders and community Hampshire’s workforce are made at gatherings out if we will be doing experience in a nurtur- to noon at Lakes Region developers to help Lakes challenge, Karmen Gif- like this. A young lady, “The Macarena,” “The ing environment that fos- Community College. Pre- Region businesses im- ford, President of the out for the evening, in Chicken Dance” or “The ters a passion for God’s sented by Meredith Vil- prove employee hiring Lakes Region Chamber the safe and loving care Hokie Pokie.” Maybe truth. lage Savings Bank, this and retention. SEE SUMMIT PAGE A11

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MEREDITH — Jamie University for a Master of ba diving most of the year Campbell Irving from Science in environmen- in the lakes and rivers of Meredith was recently tal resource management Central New Hampshire. appointed to the Belknap and administration. The Belknap County County Conservation Irving has worked Conservation District is District Board of Supervi- with and for a number of led by a five-person board sors by the State Conser- non-profit organizations who volunteer their time vation Commission. focused on conservation and expertise in natu- Donna Hepp, Conser- and/or environmental ral resource science and vation District Chair education and eco-litera- management, farming said, “Jamie is a terrific cy. Most recently, Jamie and forestry. BCCD has addition to our Board. worked with Hidden Re- assisted landowners His education and back- sources, a San Diego con- and communities with ground in natural re- sulting company on com- conserving the Coun- source conservation and posting initiatives on all ty's natural resources passion for helping oth- scales, from single user to for 72 years. Projects ers match our mission municipal and city-wide coming up this year in- well.” programs. Jamie has clude stream restoration Since graduating high been on the Board of Di- work on Gunstock and school in 1998, Irving rectors for several other Poorfarm Brooks, con- has lived and travelled organizations including servation information throughout the United the Merrimack Valley programs for schools States, Caribbean and Assistance Program. and communities includ- Central America. After Jamie currently works ing a March 14 Stream briefly attending college with Watermark Marine Restoration Workshop, in both Wyoming and Construction where he is a Spring Plant sale and Colorado, he returned to responsible for contract- gleaning surplus produce New Hampshire to fin- ing construction projects from area farms and gar- ish an undergraduate in the Lakes Region and dens for donation to local degree in environmental related environmental food pantries. For more studies at Colby-Sawyer permits. When Irving information about BCCD, College. He continued on isn’t working, he can be go to www.belknapccd. Courtesy Photo to Antioch New England found snorkeling or scu- org. Jamie Campbell Irving Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund The Pros & Cons of Aging in announces grants to local non-profits Place at Taylor Community MEREDITH — The Meredith Village Sav- LACONIA — One of ings Bank Fund at New the toughest decisions Hampshire Charitable senior citizens face Foundation has awarded is whether to stay at $120,000 to 35 non-prof- home and age in place, it organizations. These or move to another include $99,000 award- setting for their gold- ed to 21 local agencies, en years. To make the and $21,000 donated to 14 right decision, people area food pantries. These need to be fully in- grants are additional to Courtesy formed. Rick Wyman, President of Meredith Village Savings Bank the Bank’s many local Join us Thursday, (center), stands with Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund contributions in the form March 15 for “The Committee Members (left to right): Bill Johnstone alongside of sponsorships, dona- MVSB Board Members John Kitchen, Michael O’Leary and Pros & Cons of Aging tions and scholarships, Charley Hanson. in Place,” presented by as well as the impressive Senior Living Consul- volunteer efforts of its drug prevention and mis- ingful opportunities for tant Donna Deos. The employees. use among youth of Cen- seniors to work with chil- discussion will focus “The community has tral and Northern New dren through a mentor- on what aging in place always been at the heart Hampshire. ing program for at-risk means, what options of our mission,” said youth. are available and the Rick Wyman, President Copper Cannon Camp pros and cons of those of Meredith Village Sav- (Franconia) Got Lunch – Ashland/ options. ings Bank. “We’re very -Awarded $2,500 to al- Holderness (Ashland) We invite you to proud to be able to offer low children from low-in- -Awarded $1,000 to sup- stay for lunch as well. any support we can to or- come families who live port the Got Lunch pro- This free event will be ganizations that provide within MVSB’s service gram serving the towns of held in Taylor Com- so many wonderful local area to attend a one-week Ashland and Holderness munity’s Woodside resources and services.” program at Copper Can- for the summer of 2018. Building and RSVPs Courtesy Photo Donna Deos Recipients of the non. Copper Cannon of- Got Lunch is a commu- are required. Please MVSB Charitable Fund fers free traditional sum- nity-based program that call 366-1400 to sched- must be an easier path tirement Community include: mer camp experiences to provides healthy lunch ule your seat. for seniors as they age. whose mission is to participants who engage foods to children during Deos has worked She started Donna provide the highest Camp Lawrence – in stimulating activities their summer break. in the Senior Living, Deos, LLC, providing quality of retirement Merrimack Valley YMCA that promote teamwork, Marketing, Sales and counseling, coaching living options to sup- (Lawrence, Mass.) group learning and social Grafton County Advertising profes- and education to pro- port the independence, -Awarded $5,000 to help skills. Senior Citizens sions for the past 16 active people navigat- health and dignity of fund camping experienc- Council (Plymouth) years. She also has a ing the challenges of community residents. es for ten local boys from Friends Program -Awarded $5,000 to lifetime of experience aging. Visit www.taylorcom- underprivileged families (Concord) go toward the cost of a as a caregiver in her Taylor Communi- munity.org, or call within the communities -Awarded $2,500 to professional delivery own family. In 2013, ty is a not-for-profit 366-1400 for more in- that the Bank serves to help support the Friends service to pick-up donat- Deos decided there Continuing Care Re- formation. attend Camp Lawrence Foster Grandparent Pro- ed food twice per week for Boys. Camp Lawrence gram, which focuses on for GCSCC Seniors. The is a diverse community early childhood develop- Plymouth Regional Se- 16th annual of 150 campers and over ment for at-risk children nior Center receives 60 staff members from who need behavioral, generous donations of up Summer around the world. The emotional and education- to 50 cases of food from Camp camp covers 70 acres of al support. The Friends Hannaford Supermar- ‘18 Bear Island on Lake Win- Program accomplishes kets through the Fresh 11 Publications for 4 weeks! nipesaukee, and serves this by placing low-in- Produce Rescue Program March 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29 boys, ages 8-16. come senior volunteers of the NH Food Bank, and and April 4 & 5 in childcare centers and funding supports pick-up Communities for public school classrooms and distribution. GCSCC The Meredith News Alcohol- and Drug-Free to provide critical sup- provides home-delivered The Record Enterprise Youth/CADY port for student learning. meals, outreach and Granite State News (Plymouth) The Friends Program is counseling, on-demand The Baysider -Awarded $5,000 to a social service organiza- transportation, activ- Carroll County Independent support the Launch tion that creates mean- SEE GRANTS PAGE A11 Space is limited Coos County Democrat Youth Entrepreneurship The Littleton Courier Program, a development Advertise your summer registration! program that combines NE Home Inspections Day camp, sleepaway, tennis Gilford Steamer workforce training, paid Northeast Expedite Home Inspections LLC and more! 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MARKET DAY (Continued from Page A1) JUMP (Continued from Page A1) few replicas of the tools said. a shipbuilder would use, Staff members and such as an adz, wedge, school volunteers led stakes, and others. the different stations Smith said the biggest and helped out with the thing he learned was that event. Ingram said hav- ship builders didn’t just ing volunteers involved make boats themselves says a lot for the com- and they got help from munity that these peo- other trades. ple are investing their Mattie Wilson did her time with the school. project on the general “They’re just com- storekeeper. She said the munity members who general store was also obviously care about the post office and the the health of their Erin Plummer Kids do an obstacle course for Jump Rope for Heart. bakery. Erin Plummer school community,” In- Addison Guyer plays a school teacher for colonial market day. “It’s one of the most gram said. important parts of the Volunteer Alicia whole village,” Wilson Carsen helped with the said. potato sack race. Wilson, with some “I love it, they’re so help from her mom, enthusiastic,” Carsen made a miniature ver- said. sion of a general store. She said the kids “A lot has changed in have learned a lot about that it was much harder eating healthy and exer- for women back then,” cising through this pro- Wilson said were some gram. of the most important “I love getting in- things she learned. volved, definitely,” Erin Plummer She said she learned Carsen said. GES students do some hula hooping. women usually only got a year of education and could only do certain WINTER (Continued from Page A1) trades. Jack Hazelton played a tailor, saying he chose the profession because it Erin Plummer was “pretty important.” Mattie Wilson talks to other students about being the keeper of a general store. He also made scissors as well as a mini display of a tailor's shop. He said he learned, “How important the scis- sors and the measuring tape can be for the cloth- ing.” Addison Guyer played a schoolteacher. “I thought it would be interesting to learn about,” Guyer said. She presented items that could be found in schools back then such Erin Plummer as a chalkboard and a Freshmen dominate on the dodgeball court. dunce cap. Guyer said she was surprised to learn, “there Erin Plummer were multiple grades in Drew Smith plays a ship builder for the colonial trades village the classroom at once.” market day.

ONE BOOK (Continued from Page A1) descriptive is one rea- son why they chose it for the project. “It’s nice to have kids talk about what they’re reading and transfer it to their writing,” Bolduc said. Bolduc said this past week was a cele- bration of learning at the school. Erin Plummer Third graders Sophomores show their spirit during Gilford High School’s Winter Carnival. showed their bi- ographical research for the Third Grade Wax Museum. Families attended the event and Bolduc said they were really im- pressed with the work and research the stu- dents did. Erin Plummer Gilford Elementary School students helped weave this display based on different quotes from Henry Cole's book “Brambleheart” for the “One School, One Book” project.

The Colonial Trades Erin Plummer project was on Thurs- Seniors dig deep in the tug-of-war. day, where fourth grad- ers displayed what they and others. The win- bad sportsmanship. talked to students each learned about profes- ning women’s and men’s Trindade said as se- day about sportsman- sions and life in colonial dodgeball teams went on niors it is bittersweet ship. times. to play staff members. that this is their last year Varsity Club treasur- Friday morning sec- The seniors were the to do this. er Lauren Dean said it’s ond graders shared their overall winners of Win- Tripp said this was the biggest week of the opinion writings with ter Carnival. The soph- an amazing week overall year for everyone. family members. omores were in second with a lot of school spirit. “I think everyone Also on Friday, kids place, the juniors were “The kids say it’s just showed really good exercised to raise money third, and the freshmen the funnest week of the sportsmanship,” Dean Offer expires March 31, 2018 for the American Heart were fourth. whole year,” Tripp said. said. Association for Jump Senior class president Tripp said the stu- A lot of students Rope for Heart. Olivia Trindade said it dents get really compet- showed their spirit and “We were really try- felt great to win. itive, though they try to enthusiasm, including ing to celebrate learning “It fees so good, and it emphasize sportsman- many who usually don’t and celebrate their writ- feels well deserved in my ship. participate. Trindade ing this year, so put a big opinion,” Trindade said. “As much as they’re said she has seen stu- emphasis on that be- She said overall she rivals we hope in the dents who usually don’t cause we want all kids would rather they lost end they come together,” participate putting $20 to know they can be and show good sports- Tripp said. bills on other jars for writers,” Bolduc said. manship than won with She said two seniors Pennies for Fitness. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

FALL (Continued from Page A7) NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) hand rails that help ways and unstable tables New Hampshire VNA & I make a mistake, there Turkeys have now Once, on a run in greatly with raising and and chairs can also be Hospice provides profes- is the incredible eye of a spread all over the state, from Bungy, I met a flock lowering the body. The treacherous. Just pay at- sional nursing care, LNA turkey, spot on. Me. even unto its highest of seven or so turkeys on cost runs anywhere be- tention, replace what you services, and Physical reaches. I’ve slipped on the side of the road, and tween $15 and $50, so a can and be aware of the Therapy in the home. +++++ turkey-droppings on they immediately took simple and affordable in- danger. Others provide home- the way into camp, in off, which in the annals vestment in you or your Despite our best in- making, meal prepara- Turkeys and deer the Middle of Nowhere. of Turkeydom is like the loved one’s long-term tentions, accidents will tion, socialization and have been coming to en- There are no data on 101st Airborne. health. happen. Please know pet care. Don’t be afraid rich my view through the what their range was be- Down through the pole Lighting can cause there are resources in to reach out. The most kitchen window. Nothing fore they were extirpated hardwoods they went, issues too. Try to keep your community to help important thing is to re- makes doing dishes more by settlers and market wings outstretched, cant- walking areas well lit. you if you’re at home cover, and recover well. palatable than wildlife on hunters in frontier times. ing and tilting this way Steep stairs, slopey drive- with an injury. Central We are here for you. parade. One of my friends and that, to get around at whose descendants hunt high speed these birds calls them Build fighter planes GRANTS (Continued from Page A9) “iron-clad buzzards.” their equal, I thought, ities, educational pro- project and critical to the NH Humane Society and Sober Living by 2018. They do seem to resemble and we would rule the grams, congregate meals, Lakes Region, as there (Laconia) White Horse Addiction Old Ironsides. Not even skies, which I guess we volunteer opportunities, are currently no local -Awarded $1,500 to Center provides care for Thirty-aught Six seems do. assistance with chores hospice program avail- help fund the roof con- substance misuse and sufficient. and repairs and tele- able in Meredith. LRV- struction of its outside substance use disorder They show up morn- (This column is syndi- phone reassurance to the NA provides health care pens, which would allow through its recovery cen- ing and night to scratch cated in papers covering homebound community. services to citizens of its shelter dogs to play out- ter and outpatient pro- and scruff for any morsel, two-thirds of New Hamp- rural communities with- side year-round, while gram. pecking their way into shire and parts of Maine Granite State in the comfort of their remaining protected seeming oblivion. I mean, and Vermont. Address Adaptive homes. from the elements. The WinnAero (Gilford) just how much hammer- letters, with town and (Mirror Lake) Humane Society was -Awarded $3,000 to ing can a head take? telephone numbers in case -Awarded $5,000 to LIFE Ministries founded on the mission of support its 2018 Aero- But consider the wood- of questions, to campguy- help fund its outreach to Food Pantry finding responsible and space Career Educa- pecker. [email protected] or Lakes Region and Sea- (Wolfeboro Falls) caring homes and shelter tion (ACE) Academies to Box 39, Colebrook, NH coast area children who -Awarded $5,000 to for lost, abandoned and conducted at Laconia +++++ 03576.) will benefit from equine help remodel and reno- unwanted animals. Municipal Airport. The assisted therapies such vate the LIFE Ministries ACE Academies include as adaptive riding and Food Pantry. Major goals One Sky Community field trips and aerospace SUMMIT (Continued from Page A8) hippotherapy. The Gran- of the renovations in- Services (Portsmouth) education programs for ite State Adaptive was clude creating more stor- -Awarded $5,000 to students in high school, of Commerce and Justin nity, the event will kick founded to provide indi- age and private rooms, contribute to One Sky’s middle school and ele- Slattery, Executive Di- off theater style in Lakes viduals who have a dis- improving of traffic flow Readiness Fund that mentary school. Win- rector of Belknap EDC Region Community Col- ability the opportunity patterns and increasing addresses needs not nAero was founded to discussed the impor- lege’s new Automotive to develop independence, space for newly donated covered by Medicaid promote youth interest tance of offering a simi- Technology Building. confidence, life skills and refrigerators and freez- or other state funding. in STEM through avia- lar event focused on the Attendees will receive a fitness through partici- ers. LIFE Ministries The Fund helps clients tion and aerospace edu- Lakes Region business copy of NH’s Workforce pation in sports, therapy, Food Pantry serves meals support their most basic cational programs and community. Finding Challenge: Innovative training and recreation to individuals and fami- needs to facilitate person- experiences. WinnAero skilled workers with the Approaches to Attract- programs. lies up to three times per al growth and success in also aims to foster en- right skills or training ing and Retaining Work- day, three or more times life. One Sky Communi- thusiasm for flight, aero- for the job is a common ers prepared by the U.S. Greater Lakes Child per week. ty Services is a private, nautics and aerospace for challenge facing local Senate Committee on Advocacy Center non-profit organization people of all ages. businesses across in- Small Business & Entre- (Laconia) Meredith Center Free under contract with the dustries. The event will preneurship. The agen- -Awarded $2,500 to Will Baptist Church state of New Hampshire The Meredith Village highlight local success da includes two panels build the organization’s (Meredith) that assists infants, chil- Savings Bank Fund was stories and best practic- and opportunities to net- 2018 literature library -Awarded $5,000 to dren, young adults and established in 1997 under es that have resulted in work. Business owners, for children and families help fund the repair of seniors with develop- the leadership of John successfully retaining human resources man- that visit its center. The the steeple and bell cradle mental disabilities or ac- Starrett, then President skilled employees and agers, and business lead- Greater Lakes Child Ad- for Meredith Center Free quired brain disorders to and CEO of the Bank. creating work environ- ers are encouraged to at- vocacy Center is a pro- Will Baptist Church, live as valued and partic- Since then, 351 grants ments that attract new tend. Attendance is free. gram of the Granite State one of area’s landmark ipating members of their totaling $1,410,867 have employees. Topics will in- Special thanks to the sup- Children’s Alliance, serv- churches located on 122 communities. been awarded to a wide clude age-specific popula- port of event sponsors, ing children throughout Meredith Center Rd. range of environmental, tion projections, student Meredith Village Sav- Belknap County. Its mis- Patriot Resilient social, educational and internships and ELO ings Bank, Eversource sion is to provide victims New Durham Food Leader Institute historic projects through- opportunities, higher ed- and the collaboration of of child abuse in New Pantry (New Durham) (Gilford) out the Greater Lakes Re- ucation programs and many local businesses. Hampshire a neutral -Awarded $10,000 to -Awarded $6,000 to gion, Plymouth and NH skill training, impacts of Registration is required environment where jus- contribute to the pur- sponsor a Camp Resil- Seacoast areas. Over the housing, transportation for planning purposes. tice, healing, equity and chase of its current ience session in 2018. years, the Fund has sup- and student debt factors. For a full agenda and to prevention are fostered building. The purchase Camp Resilience pro- ported literacy programs, An interactive discus- register on-line, go to through the consistent, will allow the New vides sustained compre- after-school programs, sion will be encouraged LakesRegionChamber. high quality and sustain- Durham Food Pantry to hensive curriculum to environmental moni- between panelists and org or call the chamber ing collaboration of com- continue operating for help wounded veterans toring and education, the audience. at 524-5531 for more infor- munity partners. local area residents who recover their well-being restoration of historic New Hampshire’s mation. depend on its services. by engaging in sports, structures, organizations Lakes Region is a beau- The Chamber is a Harbor Homes The Food Pantry pro- adventure activities and that provide support for tiful area with wonderful non-profit membership (Nashua) vides needed food and life-skill programs. individuals and families resources that we some- organization made up of -Awarded $25,000 to household essentials to in challenging circum- times take for granted. 500+ member businesses support the construc- families and individu- Pemi Youth Center stances and equipment It’s important to identi- making a financial com- tion of the organization’s als in New Durham and (Plymouth) that helps save lives. The fy and emphasize these mitment within 24 Lakes Boulder Point Veterans its surrounding com- -Awarded $2,500 to deadline for consider- features in workforce Region towns/cities. Housing Facility in Plym- munities. help expand its services, ation for the next grant recruitment marketing The Chamber’s vision is outh. The facility will centers and reach into cycle is Oct. 15. Applica- as we do in our tourism to create and promote a provide permanent hous- NH Historical Society Tilton and Franklin. tions are available on the destination marketing. more engaged communi- ing to the area’s most (Concord) Pemi Youth Center is an Bank’s website and at all To highlight a valu- ty and thriving economy vulnerable, low-income, -Awarded $2,500 empowerment program MVSB offices. able educational re- for the businesses in the disabled and homeless to support the expan- serving youth, ages 10- For nearly 150 years, source in our commu- Lakes Region. veterans. Harbor Homes sion of the Society’s 17, within the Greater Meredith Village Savings is based in Nashua, and education program to Plymouth region. The or- Bank (MVSB), has been serves low-income indi- Lakes Region students. ganization was founded serving the people, busi- viduals and families who Educational services to provide a safe and wel- nesses, non-profits and are homeless, at risk of are provided through coming place for young municipalities of Central How to homelessness, or living class field trips to its people outside of school, New Hampshire. MVSB with mental illness and museum in Concord so that they can gain a and its employees are other disabilities. and through visits to sense of community, be- guided by the values of local-area schools by longing and self-esteem. accountability, mutual- Submit Laconia Police Society teachers. The ity, excellence, respect, Department (Laconia) New Hampshire His- White Horse integrity, teamwork and Announcements -Awarded $2,500 to torical Society is the Addiction Center stewardship. 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RC GREENWOOD BOB MARTIN Lauren Dean launches a shot during her team’s game with St. Thoams last week. Olivia Trindade takes a shot for Gilford in last week’s playoff opener against Stevens. Golden Eagles earn semifinal berth Gilford hoop girls beat Stevens and St. Thomas to advance to Final Four

BY BOB MARTIN and had a 29-11 lead by and sticking to their [email protected] halftime. It didn’t get guns. She said it has GILFORD — The any easier for Stevens been great to see more Gilford girls’ basket- in the second half with aggressiveness coming ball team extended its Gilford outscoring Ste- from Perkins, and she winning streak to 18 vens 15-6 in the third acknowledged that she games last week by quarter and 9-8 in the and Cole have been winning two playoff fourth quarter. shooting more often games and advancing Senior captain and more efficiently. to the semifinals in the Brooke Beaudet led “Our defense has Division 3 state tour- the scoring charge been getting a lot bet- nament. for the Golden Eagles ter, too,” said Beaudet. On Feb. 21, the sec- with 22 points. Beau- “We are just playing a ond-ranked Golden det was 4/4 from the lot better.” Eagles knocked off free throw line and hit Beaudet said as a 15th-ranked Stevens four three-pointers in captain she tells her in the first round by a the game. Beaudet also fellow teammates to score of 53-25. Gilford had four rebounds and keep up the intensi- jumped out to a 12-6 six assists. ty and go for it every lead after one quarter Shelby Cole was game. She said having BOB MARTIN complete games is key, Brooke Beaudet had a great week last week for Gilford and helped bring the Golden Eagles to and that they can’t rely the semifinals. on big second halves. a great option with had seven big re- clicking now,” Beau- Coach Rick Forge 14 points in the win, bounds for the Golden det said. “The first agreed with Beaudet which included a pair Eagles in the game. Ol- two games were rough and said he was very of three-pointers. Cole ivia Harris added four because we weren’t happy with the effort was also 4/4 from the rebounds, three steals rolling together-play- of his team. He said free throw line. Han- and two assists, as ing together. We didn’t it was great to be able nah Perkins had seven well. Olivia Trindade find our roles yet but to jump out early and points and 12 rebounds had three assists. now we have confi- cruise to a win. in the win. Beaudet said it is dence with ourselves “It was a good team Lauren Dean also clear that after losing and are going with the effort tonight,” said the first two games of flow.” Forge. “We only ended the season, the Gilford Beaudet said the up with 10 turnovers squad is on a roll. key has been finding a on the night. When you “Everything is just game plan that works SEE HOOPS PAGE B5

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BY BOB MARTIN Siravo was very strong Siravo had 13 points [email protected] in the second half. Nate and eight rebounds. WHITEFIELD — It Hudson kept things to- Siravo has shown that was an exciting end to gether late in the game. he can get to the rim on the regular season for It was very exciting and multiple occasions this the Gilford High School the players were really season, and this game he boys’ basketball team on pumped after.” had a two-handed dunk Feb. 24, when the Golden Madore was the top in traffic during the sec- Eagles traveled to White scorer with 29 points and ond overtime. Mountains and came 10 rebounds in the win. Gilford ended the reg- away with a 67-64 double Hudson had nine points ular season with a re- overtime victory. and five rebounds while cord of 14-4. The Golden “We had many out- Logan Hughes and John Eagles ranked sixth in standing performances Nelson had six points Division 3 and will host particularly from play- apiece. St. Thomas on March 1. ers off the bench, in- cluding Pat Carr, Chris Remick and especially Muskrats searching for John Nelson,” said coach BOB MARTIN Chip Veazey. “Greg Ma- Adrian Siravo looks to make a move to the basket for Gilford High School. Siravo has been host families this summer dore had an outstanding showing his high flying skills this season, and most recently he had a two handed dunk in traffic first half and Adrian during the overtime win. LACONIA — The Players typically Winnipesaukee Musk- range from 19 to 22 years rats, the Lakes Region’s of age and will arrive the entry in the prestigious first week of June and New England Collegiate leave the first week of Baseball League (NEC- August. Host families are BL), are looking for local asked to provide a spare families to host players room with a bed, access AMERICAN RED CROSS for the 2018 summer sea- to shower and laundry son. Some of the top col- facilities, and occasion- lege athletes in the coun- al meals for their play- try make their way to er – typically breakfast. central New Hampshire Transportation is not re- to hone their skills on quired. Host families are BLOOD DRIVES their way to the pros. offered free season tick- CELEBRATE RED CROSS MONTH BY GIVING BLOOD IN MARCH “We have a terrific ets for their entire house- MANCHESTER, NH (Feb. 19, 2018) – During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its roster of players from hold, three free weeks of lifesaving mission by giving blood. Arizona to Florida and baseball camp for their New England to Louisi- children, free admission Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country ana. We even have two to all other NECBL ven- and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope players from Taiwan,” ues, and access to special to people facing emergencies. according to Muskrats events before and during Assistant General Man- the season. Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son. ager Carey Hough. “Host “Not only is it a great “If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still families are a crucial way to help a budding have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.” element to the Muskrat athlete, but you can real- The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 organization’s overall ly build a bond,” Hough hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products. success. It allows our added. “It’s such a fun players to have a place to and rewarding expe- Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call home for two months rience. My family has calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). and guidance on the re- hosted players for the gion so they can focus last three summers and UPCOMING BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: on becoming better play- we are still in touch with ers.” each of them. They are BELKNAP Hough also noted that wonderful role models you can still host a Musk- for our young boys, who rat even if you already had a blast with them.” Alton Laconia have summer vacation If you would like to 3/2/2018: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Lakes Region plans, stating that, “We become a host family 3/12/2018: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., will find temporary ac- or have any questions Community College, 379 Belmont Road commodations while about the program you Prospect Mountain High School, you are away. Once you can e-mail hosting@ 242 Suncook Valley Road return, your player will muskratsbaseball.com Tilton return to you.” or call 413-330-6304. 3/5/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saint Katharine 3/12/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Winnisquam High School-Tilton, West Main Street Drexel Church, 40 Hidden Springs Road 3/3/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tanger Outlet Center, Boat ash Snow Crash 120 Laconia Road scheduled for March 3 CARROLL FRANKLIN — The a parent or guardian at East’s second annual all times, and all kayak- Conway Moultonborough dual snow kayak race ers must wear helmets (Boat Bash Snow Crash) and sign a release of lia- 3/1/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Granite State 3/9/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Moultonborough Lions will be held on Saturday, bility agreement. March 3, at the Veterans’ To register for the College, 53 Technology Ln Club, 139 Old Route 109A Memorial Recreation event, please visit http:// Ski Area (VMRSA) at 266 millcitypark.com/ Flaghole Road in Frank- events/2018boatbash. MERRIMACK lin. The day-long festivi- Established in 1960, ties begin at 10 a.m. and Veterans Memorial Rec- run until 8:30 p.m. Reg- reation Ski Area is a vol- Bow istration for racers will unteer recreation area 3/8/2018: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Bow Memorial be from 10 to 11 a.m., and run by Franklin Outing there is open sledding Club. The VMRSA has School, 20 Bow Center Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Of- been holding Winter Car- ficial racing begins at 2 nival events to celebrate p.m. The event proceeds this community resource Concord will benefit the Frank- and serve as a fundraiser 3/1/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., BW Design Group, 5 Chenell Drive 3/15/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Hampshire Community Loan lin Outing Club and Mill for the area. Recently, the City Park. The first 100 VMRSA has expanded its 3/12/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., National Guard Armory, Fund, 7 Wall STreet people to arrive will re- year-round recreational 4 Pembroke Road 3/5/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road ceive a free koozie. opportunities to include Activities will include such activities as afford- 3/13/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., State House - Concord, 3/9/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Concord Red Cross Office, the open sledding, down- able skiing for families; 107 North Main Street 2 Maitland St. hill kayaking, optional free skating; free snow- dual racing, or just en- mobile and cross-coun- About the American Red Cross joying the events as a try skiing trails; disc golf; The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save spectator. Day and eve- hiking, biking and walk- lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and ning entertainment will ing trails; and more. You the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. feature race events and can learn more about prizes, live music, raffles, the Veterans Memorial vendors, concessions in Recreational Ski Area the VMRSA Lodge, and by visiting www.veter- much more. To become ansskiarea.com or www. an event sponsor or a facebook.com/veterans- vendor, please e-mail skiarea, by calling Ellen Donna Lang-Rice, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT Krystal Alpers at kalp- Coulter at 934-0148. Mitchelle Doyon, PT, DPT, ATC, Cert. MDT [email protected]. Established in 2016, Jonathan Lian PT, DPT Admission price is $15 Mill City Park at Frank- Maria Dalton, PTA Jody Krajcik, PTA for spectators or open lin Falls is a non-profit 171 Fair Street Laconia, New Hampshire 689 Gilford Ave. Gilford, NH 03249 sledding, and $25 to en- adventure park with T (603) 528-4152 F (603) 528-1591 Email: [email protected] www.giIfordphysicaltherapy.com Phone: 603-581-9392 Website: downtowngymlaconia.com ter dual races. For insur- plans to create a white- ance purposes, kayakers water park, mountain under 18 years of age bike pump track, and 1-800-RED CROSS must be accompanied by community garden. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Bulldogs prepare for playoffs

BY BOB MARTIN assists by Parent and by Logan Brady and seconds later Ryand Hayden Parent. through we lost, helped [email protected] his brother Hayden Blake. With 10:26 left in Fields scored for Laco- Coach Dave Saball us a lot by challenging LACONIA – The Bel- Parent. the third period Harri- nia/Winnisquam with has acknowledged all us and making us play mont/Gilford hockey While the Bulldogs son Parent scored, with assists by Hannah Max season that it was a at a faster pace, which team finished the reg- put up a fight, this assists by Hodgins and and Noah Smith. work in progress with gave my players less ular season with a 10- would be the last of Lacy. However, the Bel- his team, but he said time and space to exe- 7-1 record and will face the scoring output for In the third period mont/Gilford squad playing tough teams cute, which will help us Berlin/Gorham in the Belmont/Gilford for the Wolfpack had a added on a couple of like Merrimack and in the long run going in first round of the Di- the night. Merrimack pair of goals in an at- insurance goals in Goffstown of late have the playoffs. We need a vision 3 state tourna- tacked on two more tempt to get back in the the third period. The helped immensely. good week of practice ment on Saturday. goals in third period by game. The first goal first goal was by Har- “The team's play- to be ready for our next Last week the Bull- Warrington and Burke. was with 7:24 left in the rison Parent with as- ing well going into challenge to face the dogs faced Merrimack Assists went to Stimel- period by Nick Luther, sists by Hodgins and playoffs,” said Saball. always tough Berlin at and suffered a 6-2 ing and Steve Licata in assisted by Christian Lacy, with the second “Playing Merrimack home Saturday.” loss. The Tomahawks the first goal, and Lica- Vaughan. Just over 30 coming unassisted by and Goffstown, even struck first with 9:13 ta and Warrington in left in the first period the second goal. with a goal by Regan Goalie Colin Mc- Sedlar, assisted by Greevy certainly had Zach Stimeling and his hands full with 62 Andrew Frothingham. saves in the game, in- Merrimack scored cluding 25 saves in the again with 6:34 remain- first period. ing in the period with It was a tough game a goal by Steve Licata, for Belmont/Gil- with an assist by Hunt- ford, but the Bulldogs er Burke. bounced back against The Bulldogs got on Laconia/Winnisquam board in the second and came away with a period with a goal by 9-2 win. The Bulldogs Miles Defosses with scored six times in the 13:35 remaining. It was first period, once in the assisted by Troy Galla- second period and two gher and Harrison Par- more times in the third ent. While this cut the period. lead to one goal, Mer- The first two goals rimack answered back were by Cody Hodgins, quickly with a goal with assists by Hayden by Matt Warrington, Parent and Cam Jarvi. assisted by Dominic Harrison Parent then Carozza and Stimeling scored two unassisted to make it a 3-1 game. goals in the first peri- Merrimack in- od. Defosses had the creased its lead to 4-1 fifth goal of the first in the third period with period with an assist a goal by Carozza, as- by Hodgins and Joey sisted by Frothingham Blake. Harrison Parent and Isaiah Kepnes. rounded out the scor- BOB MARTIN However, the Bulldogs ing in the period with wouldn't give up and a goal assisted by Gal- Seniors honored cut the lead down to lagher and Liam Lacy. The Gilford High School girls' basketball seniors were honored at their final home game against Belmont High School on 4-2 with another goal Defosses scored with Feb. 16. From left to right, the senior basketball players are Olivia Harris, Olivia Trindade, Lauren Dean, Brooke Beaudet, by Defosses with 7:32 4:21 left in the second Taryn Breton and Emily Smith. left in the game, with period, with assists Stow, Townsend lead Golden Eagles in pair of Nordic races BY BOB MARTIN fan had a 92nd place the win. Her team- [email protected] finish with a time of mate, Genakos, came SANDWICH — On 26:10. in second with a time Feb. 19, the Gilford For the boys’ team, of 15:42.3. Kulcsar Middle School Nor- Townsend won with came in 18th with a dic team competed a time of 12:55. Aid- time of 17:44.2. East- in the middle school en Bondaz raced to a man was 44th with a state championship 14th place finish with time of 19:47.3. Skiing at the Sandwich Fair- a time of 15:46. Henry to a 65th place finish grounds with Cather- Stow was 19th with a was Bondaz with a ine Stow and Mitchell time of 16:07 and Pat- time of 22:18.5. Townsend winning rick Gandini had a In the boys’ race, their skate races. The time of 17:36 for 32nd Mitchell Townsend GMS boys’ relay team place. was the clear winner also won the relay and Aiden Townsend with a time of 12:31.3, got first place overall. had a time of 17:37, beating out Eben Mis- The girls’ team won its good for 34th place. avage’s time of 13:24.1. relay race as well, but Clark Blackwelder fin- Bondaz had a time placed second overall. ished 74th with a time of 16:27.4, which was For the girls’ team, of 21:27 and Ian Lod- good for 22nd place Stow won with a time blad was 76th with a while Stow placed 26th of 13:56, which just time of 22:11. Ben Czer- with a time of 16:47.6. edged out Vanessa winski finished 87th Gandini was 30th Genakos, who had a with a time of 23.31. with a time of 17:21.5 time of 15:40. Ashley On Feb. 17, Gilford and Alden Townsend Kulcsar had a time of Middle School Nordic was 17:33.3. Carter For- 16.31 for ninth place skiers participated in est placed 45th with while Sydney East- the NHNCA Coaches a time of 18:43.5 and man raced to a 32nd Series Race, with Cath- Kulcsar was 51st with a place finish and a time erine Stow and Mitch- time of 19:54.8. Lofblad of 18:11. Megan Legro ell Townsend both tak- skied to a 59th place was 73rd with a time of ing first place. finish with a time of 22:03 while Eva Bondaz For the girls’ race, 20:57.3 and Czerwinski had a time of 22:38 for Stow finished with a was 67th with a time of 29th place. Rylee Ste- time of 13:26.8 to take 23:59.6. Fishing derby March 4 in Gilford

GILFORD — Belk- able at the pond. Club fish through a hole on a nap County Sports- members will provide frozen pond. At noon in men’s Association will lessons for the first the club house on Lily be holding its annual timers. No registration Pond Road, the BCSA free kid’s ice fishing required, just show up will have awards and derby on March 4, at and have fun. Bring trophies for the largest Lily Pond, Gilford, 9 your children or grand- fish caught as well as a.m. to noon. Bait, tip- children and let them having hot dogs, chips, ups, hot chocolate and experience the joy of and milk for all the hot coffee will be avail- catching and pulling a participants. B4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 New Hampton grad Annalisa Drew just misses out on Olympic medal Loon Mountain skier finishes fourth in halfpipe in South Korea

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Martinod (92) and throwing down. Sports Editor Sigourney (90.60). “It used to be a few PYEONGCHANG, “I’m super-stoked,” people threw 10s and South Korea — Annal- Drew said after her now almost everybody isa Drew brought her second qualifying run is,” she continued. “It’s A game to the qualify- “I’ve been struggling exciting to see it.” ing rounds of the ski- (with her first hit), so Drew was one of ing halfpipe at Phoenix to put it down twice is three Americans to Snow Park on Monday, nice.” move on to the finals, Feb. 19, and still admit- As the second Ameri- joining Sigourney and ted she had more to give can down the slopes, the Maddie Bowman, who heading into the finals. Loon Mountain-trained finished in sixth place “I’ve got a few tricks skier got three 86s, an overall. Bowman, the up my sleeve,” the New 85 and an 84 on her first defending Olympic gold Hampton School gradu- run and then got two medalist, struggled to ate said after finishing 87s, an 86 and two 85s land all three of her fourth in the qualifying on her second run. runs in the finals and round with a best score She noted that the finished in 11th place of 86. competition in halfpipe overall. She showed that she continues to get better indeed did have some- and better. Joshua Spaulding thing left to give the “There’s definitely can be reached at 279- next morning, when a lot of progression,” 4516, ext. 155 or josh@ she took to the pipe for she said. “Women are salmonpress.news. the finals and sat on the JOSHUA SPAULDING precipice of a bronze ANNALISA DREW finished medal after her big fourth in the skiing half- third and final run. pipe in PyeongChang last Tuesday morning. Drew’s third run got US women reflect on a 91 from four of the judges and a 90 from the “And I’m su- fifth judge for a score per-stoked for Bri- of 90.8. That put her in ta,” Drew continued. historic gold medal victory third place behind Can- “When I got into third ada’s Cassie Sharpe it was nice but I wasn’t BY JOSHUA SPAULDING (95.80) and France’s going to celebrate too Sports Editor Marie Martinod (92.60) early. I am happy for PYEONGCHANG, with just those two ski- her.” South Korea — Perhaps ers and Drew’s team- Drew had an 86.8 on the most exhilarating mate, Brita Sigourney, her first run and a 73 on and exciting moment left to make their runs. her second run and sat in the 2018 PyeongC- While Drew was ex- in fourth place for most hang Winter Olympics cited about her run, of the day after quali- came in the middle of she knew her teammate fying in fourth place. the night in the United was going to up her The third and final run States. game and knock her showed what she’s ca- With bleary-eyed off the podium before pable of. fans glued to their tele- Sigourney even got in “That’s the best vision sets, the United the pipe. score I’ve ever had,” States women’s hock- “I knew she had it she said. “Everybody ey team went toe to toe as soon as she dropped is on top of their game with their rivals from in,” Drew said of her right now.” Canada on what was a teammate. “I know Bri- She also noted that middle of the afternoon ta.” the Phoenix Snow Park game in Korea. Sigourney’s third halfpipe was an incred- The US got on the run of 91.60 edged out ible place to compete. board first, scoring in- Drew and put her to In qualifying, Drew side the final minute fourth place to close out put down an 85.4 on on the power play, with the competition. her first run and then Hilary Knight lighting “That’s the best ski- upped it a bit on her the lamp for a 1-0 lead ing I’ve done all sea- second run to earn the after one. son,” she said. “I’m ex- 86. That put her fourth Canada came back cited about that. behind Sharpe (93.4), and scored twice in the second period to take a 2-1 lead after two, JOSHUA SPAULDING TEAM USA members (l to r), Meghan Duggan, Hilary Knight, Monique Lamoureux-Morando, but Monique Lamou- Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson and Maddie Rooney show off their gold medals after a press con- reux-Morando scored ference the day after their gold medal win. Most of the girls admitted to having not taken the with just about six medals off their neck. minutes to go to tie the game and the two teams it.” go back home and share team together. went to overtime. After Coach Robb Staub- it with everyone.” “There were a lot of What can I overtime couldn’t de- er was excited for his “You don’t get there ups and downs, a lot of cide a winner, the game players and their ac- by yourself,” Lamou- things you go through went to a shootout and complishment. reux-Davidson stated. as a team,” Duggan do for you? finally, six rounds lat- “I’m very happy for “There’s a whole team stated. “How do you er, the US won its first our players,” he said. behind the team, the grow as a team if you The staff of gold medal in women’s “Everyone expected a support we’ve had from don’t face challenges. the Gilford Steamer ice hockey since the gold medal game, but friends and family is in- “We’re so proud to works for you, sports inaugural Olym- it’s not that easy to get describable.” be sitting up here, it’s the local reader, pic appearance in 1998. there. The Lamoureux the greatest moment of the local advertiser, Jocelyn Lamou- “Our players stuck twins, Knight and our lives,” she added. our local friends. We are just a reux-Davidson scored to the game plan,” he Duggan are among six Both Knight and call or email away. with a gorgeous move added. “I’m very bi- players who were on Duggan acknowledged on the Canadian keeper ased, but I think the the team in Sochi four that they’d love to see in the sixth round and best team won last years ago when they other countries build Tracy Lewis then keeper Maddie night.” lost to Canada in over- up teams as successful Advertising Manager Rooney stoned Cana- “Our mission for our time. They said coming as the US and Canada [email protected] da’s Meghan Agosta, team since day one, we back and winning was teams have been over Office: (603) 279-4516 ext. 182 Direct: (603) 575-9127 who had beaten her wanted to focus on our- extra special. the years and they’re earlier in the shootout, selves and be the best “You can train for hopeful that they can do securing the US win. team we can be at Team four years and there’s something to help facil- Visit us online at www.SalmonPress.com During the shootout, USA,” said captain no guarantee you’ll be itate that growth. a camera in the arena Meghan Duggan. “It on the team,” Lamou- But, the team captain caught Rooney flash- was about Team USA reux-Morando said. reiterated that the Unit- ing a smile and the next last night.” “There’s no guarantee ed States will continue day, a number of the US Knight noted that you’ll be in a gold med- to strive to be the best. women gathered for a she had her phone off al game. “We want to be the press conference in the prior to the game and “But the stars just best team in the world Main Press Center and when she turned it on, kind of aligned for us,” and the USA is not go- she was asked about it. the outpouring of sup- she added. “It seems ing to stop trying to The young goaltender port froze up her phone. like it was just meant be the best team in the had plenty of confi- “I’m still over- to be.” world,” she said. dence, it turns out. whelmed by the out- The US women’s As of right now, these “I was just looking pouring of support I’m team famously held out women are just that. at the bench and seeing continuing to receive,” of contests last year in the positive energy, to Knight said. “To bring order to get the same Joshua Spaulding have that spirit made back a gold medal after support the men’s team can be reached at 279- everything easy,” she 20 years is an amazing get and Duggan noted 4516, ext. 155 or josh@ said. “I knew we had feat and I’m excited to that really bonded the salmonpress.news. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B5 Vonn takes bronze in final Olympic downhill US puts four women in top 15 in premiere alpine event

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING “The last eight years in the fifth spot. Vonn wanted more, but she Sports Editor has been full of ups and skied into second place always skis her heart PYEONGCHANG, downs, a lot of downs,” in 1:39.69 and that spot out and gives every- South Korea — It was a said Vonn. “Especially held until bib 19, when thing she can,” White bit of an emotional day 2013 to now. Norwegian Ragnhild added. “Missing out for the arguably the “But it’s all made Mowinckel put down on Sochi was a heart- best women’s alpine me who I am, made an impressive run of break, but eight years skier in history. me a stronger person,” 1:39.31 to take second later (after gold in Van- Skiing in what she continued. “And it place and bump Vonn couver), to still be on would most likely be makes you appreciate to third. the podium shows a her last Olympic down- every opportunity that “Maybe I was a little lot about her character hill, with friends and you have. too clean, too precise and what a profession- family in the stands at “I am so thrilled to on the line,” she said of al she is.” Jeongseon Alpine Cen- be here and be on the JOSHUA SPAULDING her run. “But I didn’t “Any medal is good ter, skiing in honor of podium in what is most LINDSEY VONN speaks with reporters after finishing with a make many mistakes, at the Olympics,” said her late grandfather likely my last Olympic bronze medal in the PyeongChang downhill last week. I was happy with what Vonn’s coach Chris and after missing the downhill run,” she add- dealt with, this likely one of the favorites I did.” Knight. “You can’t be Sochi Olympics with ed. “I’m really proud would be the last time entering the downhill As she finished, she disappointed with a an injury, Lindsey to have another medal she puts on an Olympic race at Jeongseon Al- pointed skyward with medal. Vonn had reason to be and be on the podium bib. pine Center, had bib a kiss, a motion toward “Getting here for us emotional. with the next genera- “I was this wasn’t number seven and her late grandfather. was half the battle,” But tears dried and tion of these girls.” my last Olympics, but came out of the gate "I wanted to win for he added. “It would’ve a smile on her face, she Joking that at 33, it is,” she said. “I’m strong but couldn’t my grandfather, but I been a fairy tale ending addressed the media she was over the hill just trying to deal with quite catch Italian So- think he would still be to have a gold medal, after skiing her way to in ski racing, she also the emotions of that fia Goggia, another happy with bronze," but it’s not always a bronze in the downhill noted that with the in- and everything.” favorite who had put Vonn added. "That is fairy tale.” on Wednesday, Feb. 21. juries and pain she’s Vonn, considered down a time of 1:39.22 what counts. My fami- The remainder of ly is proud of me, I am the US field supported proud of me and today, Vonn very well, with HOOPS (Continued from Page B1) bronze feels like gold." Alice McKennis skiing She also reflected to fifth (1:40.24), Breezy can limit the turnovers back on the last few Johnson taking sev- to 10 and force 17 of years and the injuries enth (1:40.34) and Lau- them, things are look- she’s overcome to be renne Ross taiking 15th ing good. I thought to- back on the Olympic (1:41.10). night the key was start- track one more time. “Every time you ing off well and getting “The injuries have hope for a medal, but people involved right made me stronger be- top five is great,” said away.” cause they’ve helped McKennis. “I’m happy Forge said it was a me become the person with my run.” well-rounded attack I am today,” she said. McKennis hadn’t that started right from “That’s what makes had a top 10 finish since the beginning. He said life interesting and 2013, like Vonn, dealing this was key, as first makes you appreciate with injuries and other game jitters can be the moments like this.” issues. tough to overcome at For Vonn’s sisters, “I haven’t seen a top times. watching from the five next to my name “I’ve been in the stands, there was plen- in years,” she said. “To other position in my ty to be proud of from have a number that low career where you come their big sister. is truly amazing.” in as a 15 seed, but of- “She always skis her She also praised her tentimes we were play- BOB MARTIN best with every single longtime teammate for Olivia Harris had five points for Gilford in the quarterfinals. ing the next day,” said run,” said Karin Kil- her support over the Forge. “Anything can dow. “She did the best years. They embraced happen. You just nev- she could and left it all at the finish line. er know. I didn’t think on the hill. “I told her she there was any com- “Every single thing should be proud,” McK- placency by our kids she’s done the last eight ennis said. “It’s been tonight and that was years comes to this day, eight years for both of great to see. Now we less than two minutes,” us to get here again. just have to keep this she continued. The Olympics are emo- roll going.” Speed coach Chip tional.” Forge said it was White noted that “That’s the run I great that the team has Vonn’s leadership has wanted to put down,” had home court, saying been key on the team Johnson said. “It is one that the court is large and it showed in the of my best results in and works well with US putting four finish- downhill, but I have to the speed and tempo ers inside the top 15 in keep working on get- that the team likes to a highly-competitive ting myself better and play with. field. maybe I’ll be back here He said the streak “She’s a team play- some day.” is a long one, but he er,” White said. “The is no strangers to long whole team is coming Joshua Spaulding streaks as he once had BOB MARTIN together as a group and can be reached at 279- a team that won 25 Coach Rick Forge talks with his team during a timeout in the quarterfinals. she’s a strong leader. 4516, ext. 155 or josh@ straight and won the “Obviously, she salmonpress.news. division in 2016. As a lead at the half. Much and Cole had nine had one of the team’s coach, he said the key of this was due to the points to lead the way six blocked shots. is to keep the players tenacious defense by for Gilford. The star of the game, loose and focus on the Beaudet. The third quarter however, was Beaudet. tasks at hand. In the second quar- was fairly even with While she only had 11 “The kids all know ter of the game the Gilford outscoring St. points, that didn’t tell that Brooke is the lead- Golden Eagles held St. Thomas 9-8, but it end- the whole story. Beau- er on the court, but she Thomas scoreless for ed with another fan- det filled the stat sheet isn’t a person who will the final four minutes. tastic block by Beau- with seven rebounds, What can I just come down and Beaudet had a steal det followed by a long eight assists, six steals shoot all the time,” and a layup with about three-pointer by Cole. and three blocks in the said Forge. “She is go- 4:20 left, and then In the fourth quar- win. do for you? ing to find people and thwarted a St. Thomas ter, it was all Gilford. “It was a good win The staff of if you are open she fast break with a big Gilford’s tight defense tonight against a tough the Gilford Steamer will get you the ball. block a minute later. held St. Thomas to team in St. Thomas, works for you, Tonight they didn’t Seconds later she had only two points com- who also had a nice the local reader, have a matchup for her another block as she pared to 10 points for little win streak go- the local advertiser, and that helped in the came flying out of no- the Golden Eagles. ing,” said Forge. “To our local friends. win.” where, stopping an- Cole led the team in hold them to 31 points We are just a On Feb. 24, the Gold- other scoring chance. scoring with 15 points, shows how well our call or email away. en Eagles hosted St. About 20 seconds later followed by Perkins defense was playing. 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