THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Gilford residents turn their eyes to the sky as library hosts eclipse viewing party

BY ERIN PLUMMER Harper said they [email protected] started with 200 pairs More than 100 peo- of viewing glasses. Be- ple came to the Gilford cause of the hype sur- Public Library for a big rounding the eclipse party to watch the solar the glasses were greatly eclipse in demand. By the day The library's bot- of the program, only tom parking lot was 60 were available, and filled with people car- those ran out quick. rying special glasses, Harper said they had cardboard viewers, or no idea so many people pinhole sheets to see would come out to it. Monday's partial solar “We had no idea that eclipse during the li- the demand was going to brary's Eclipse Viewing be so high,” Harper said. Party. People could also view The idea or the party the eclipse from a pin- started in March after hole viewer by putting Assistant Librarian Ka- a small hole in a piece of leigh Mahan applied for paper, facing their backs and received around 200 to the sun, and reflect- pairs of eclipse viewing ing the eclipse onto the glasses through a grant. ground in a shadow. Mahan said she first People could also received an email on the make viewers out of grant from STAR_Net cardboard using a pin- Libraries (which stands hole and projecting the for Science Technology eclipse inside a box. Activities and Resourc- Harper said children's Erin Plummer es Library Education SEE ECLIPSE PAGE A10 Melissa and Vanessa Genakos look at the solar eclipse at the Gilford Public Library. Network) in March. She applied for the grant, as- wanted to give the com- suming they probably munity an opportunity wouldn't be accepted be- to view the eclipse as cause they were not in well as learn more about The tradition returns the line of totality. They the event. ended up receiving the People could pick up grant to purchase solar their solar viewers in Old Home Day kicks off this Saturday viewers, one of the few the library, where there libraries in the area to were tables with infor- BY ERIN PLUMMER do so. mation on the eclipse. [email protected] With Mahan's efforts, Inside the library they History, food, floats, the library scheduled an showed NASA's live cov- music, and so much eclipse viewing party. erage of the eclipse on more will be found in “We're giving them a a projector screen and Gilford Village on Satur- safe place to do it,” Mah- served refreshments. day during the 98th An- an said. At one time, more nual Gilford Old Home Mahan said the view- than 120 people were Day. ing party provides a safe counted at the party This year's Old Home way for people to look at with numbers growing. Day is themed “Celebrat- the eclipse with avail- Library staff said they ing Small Town Ameri- able shade, drinks, and had no idea it was going ca.” A full list, schedule, food. to be this popular. and maps can be found “We wanted to do “Originally, when I in the town's official Old an event that kind of first thought about it, I Home Day Brochure. helped people look at the thought maybe it was go- The day begins with eclipse,” said library as- ing to be 15 kids,” Mah- the Gilford Rotary Club's sistant Molly Harper. an said. “It's completely 33rd annual Pancake Harper said they exploded.” Breakfast at the Gilford Community Church, which will run from 7-10 a.m. File photo Starting at 8 a.m. the Children will be playing games in the Village Field again this Saturday for the 98th Gilford Old Early deadlines Gunstock Nordic Asso- Home Day. ciation's 40th Annual entrance to Village Field over. sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Gilford Old Home Day and prizes will be pre- The Gilford Public Li- under the tent in the for Labor Day 5K race will start at the sented after the race is brary will hold its book SEE OHD PAGE A11

MEREDITH — The monpress.news. offices of the Gilford Any submissions Gilford students get Broadway experience Steamer, located at received after 4 p.m. 5 Water St. in Mer- on the 1st will be BY ERIN PLUMMER from Gilford Middle edith, will be closed held for publication [email protected] School auditioned in Monday, Sept. 4 in on Sept. 14. Nine student per- New York City earlier observance of Labor For information formers got a taste of in the year and came Day. regarding the hol- the Broadway stage back over the summer To ensure that iday deadlines for this summer after tak- for the camp itself. our Aug. 7 edition display advertising, ing part in the “Broad- Overall, the Gilford arrives in subscrib- please contact Tracy way, Jr.” program in participants said they ers' mail boxes on Lewis (tracy@sal- New York City. loved the whole expe- schedule despite the monpress.news) or Camryn Marshall, rience. holiday, the submis- Beth Tobyne (beth@ Lily Tierno, Murphy Sasserson said this sion deadline for any salmonpress.news) Harris, Maria Uiker, was her second Broad- press releases, let- in Sales at 279-4516, Brenna O'Connor, way, Jr. experience, ters to the editor, and ext. 110. Kathryn Osburn, Mae though it felt like obituaries intended The staff of the Gil- Kenny, Emma Tier- the first. Uiker said for publication that ford Steamer thanks no, and Chelsea Sass- she got to learn how week has been moved our readers for their erson all traveled to Erin Plummer Broadway works. up to Friday, Sept. 1 cooperation with New York City to take Nine Gilford students traveled to New York City to take part The students said at 4 p.m. Submis- these changes in our part in different pro- in the “Broadway, Jr.” program. From left to right, back row: the experience is sions are welcome in normal schedule, and ductions for “Broad- Brenna O'Connor, Lily Tierno, Murphy Harris, Maria Uiker, and much different than Emma Tierno. Front row: Camryn Marshall, Mae Kenny, and person at our offices, would like to wish way, Jr.” for school produc- Kathryn Osburn. Not pictured: Chelsea Sasserson. or can be e-mailed to everyone a safe and The theater camp tions, with a much Editor Brendan Be- happy Labor Day. is a test run for dif- on popular musicals ed for younger audi- faster pace and a lot rube at brendan@sal- ferent scripts based that have been adapt- ences. The students SEE BROADWAY PAGE A11 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MARK THOMAS America, so what’s the up. It's about meeting ebrating being small Ice Cream sale will forward to catching up Library Correspondent big deal? What is there new neighbors. The pa- towns in the same way, start on Friday eve- with you at the parade! People ask why we to celebrate about be- rade is the ice breaker, but they aren’t Gilford ning from 4-6 p.m., and call it Old Home Day. ing small and less pop- because everyone is (others probably spell then Saturday morn- Classes & Special It’s a time to come back ulated than other plac- comfortable with kids it ‘Guilford’ anyway). ing starting at 9 a.m. Events to the ‘Old Home,’ the es, especially when you running around and They won’t have the (Pie and Ice Cream will Aug. 24 to Aug. 30 place that you are from, have that in common the floats are a talking same people, or the ex- be sold after the parade to see what’s changed with almost every oth- point. When you get act same home made on Saturday). We are Thursday, Aug. 24 and what is the same. er town in the world? tired of all that you can pies, or ice cream from swimming in books, so Foreign Movie Night, Gilford may seem like That is missing the wander through the Sawyers on Lake Shore shopping will be good 7-9 p.m. it is bustling at times, point. Small towns are book sale and the myri- Road, all of which are this year. Both sales This month's movie but it is small. Chil- as unique as they are ad vendors. When your nice things worth cele- are run by the Friends is Instructions Not In- dren grow up and leave different. blood sugar gets low brating. of the Gilford Public cluded, from Mexico. for more metropolitan Coming back to the it's time for pancakes, The Library will be Library, so power to areas, but some come ‘Old Home’ is a chance pie and ice cream, and right there with you. them for all of their Friday, Aug. 11 back to visit, or even to meet up with people lemonade. We will be open our support! Social Bridge, 10:30 to make a new home you rarely see or peo- Yes, many other regular hours on Sat- Old Home Day is a.m.–12:30 p.m. for themselves. Gilford ple you used to know. towns have similar urday morning. The good fun in Small Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 is the quintessential They are different peo- ‘Old Home Days’, cel- Book Sale and Pie and Town Gilford. I look SEE LIBRARY PAGE A11 ‘Small Town America.' ple now, and so are you, ‘Small Town Amer- so Old Home Day is an ica’ applies to most of opportunity to catch GILFORD POLICE LOG l Gilford Public Library The Gilford Police Simple Assault/Phys- tive custody for intoxi- cation on Aug. 15. Department responded ical Contact and Sim- cation on Aug. 15. Hagan K. Gorgas, to 152 calls for service ple Assault resulting A 42-year-old fe- age 27, of Gilford was Top Ten Requests and made the following in Physical Contact or male from Littleton, arrested on Aug. 15 arrests from Aug. 14-17. Bodily Injury. 43-year-old female in connection with a 1. “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand Steven R. Fereshe- Stephanie Linda from Groveton, and a bench warrant. 2. “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck tian, age 27, of Laconia Pierce, age 33, of La- 30-year-old female from Keith J. Lyman, age 3. “The Store” by James Patterson was arrested on Aug. conia was arrested on Whitefield were taken 29, of Gilford was ar- 4. “Camino Island” by John Grisham 14 for Operating with a Aug. 15 for Theft By Un- into protective custo- rested on Aug. 17 for 5. “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles Suspended or Revoked authorized Taking in dy for intoxication on Suspension of Vehicle 6. “House of Spies” by Daniel Silva License. an amount totaling less Aug. 15. Registration, Driving 7. “Paradise Valley” by C. J. Box Michael J. Carter, than $1,000. A 50-year-old female After Revocation or 8. “I Know a Secret” by Tess Gerritsen age 29, of Gilford was A 47-year-old male from Burlington, Vt. Suspension (second 9. “Any Dream Will Do” by Debbie Macomber arrested on Aug. 15 for from Kapolei, Hawaii was taken into protec- offense), and Driving 10. “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance Domestic Violence/ was taken into protec- tive custody for intoxi- While Intoxicated. Come Shop in DOWNTOWN LACONIA LACONIA, NH HISTORY EST. 2013 Repeats

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Erin Plummer Streetcar Company's Kids and youth Theater (SKYT) rehearses for their coming productions of Erin Plummer “101 Dalmatians Kids” and “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” this weekend. The cast of “101 Dalmatians” rehearses or their show this weekend. Streetcar kids' company presents two shows this weekend BY ERIN PLUMMER parts in the production als have gone three days “He's very dramat- that often.” Both of them have [email protected] and seven for this one. a week. He said they ic; he thinks that he's She said everyone in been in a number of Youth performers will He said Streetcar secre- wanted to keep a balance human pretty much,” the company is great to Streetcar shows and said bring two classic stories tary Raelynn Cottrell ex- between giving the kids Isabella said. “He has a work with and they have everyone in the cast is to the stage this week- pressed interest in doing a fun summer theater big imagination. It's so a lot of fun. nice. end in a dual production “101 Dalmatians” and experience and challeng- much fun; you get to be “They're all the sweet- “It's also fun work- of “101 Dalmatians Kids” they decided to double ing the kids to grow into dramatic and silly. It's est people ever; there's ing with younger kids,” and “You're a Good Man, up the shows. their craft. really fun.” not a single mean person Powers said. Charlie Brown.” Street- “I love Cruella. Who “The kids have been Isabella Cottrell has in the cast,” Sasserson DeFrancesco said this car Youth and kids The- doesn't?” Cottrell said. really amazing,” Dem- worked in many differ- said. is a good show. ater (SKYT) will pres- Demko directs “Char- ko said. “Summer's re- ent Streetcar produc- She said they are all “I think it's a really ent Dessert Theater on lie Brown” and Cottrell ally busy, the kids have tions. She said everyone like a family. fun show, and people Thursday and Saturday directs “101 Dalma- worked really hard.” in the company is great. Emily DeFrancesco, will enjoy it,” DeFran- night, with two shows tians.” Around 53 kids Cottrell said the kids “I love to be in produc- 12, of Belmont is one of cesco said. “It's funny, and two casts in one fam- from across the region worked really hard on tions,” Isabella Cottrell the narrators in “101 and just fun in general.” ily-friendly production. are involved in both this production, describ- said. “That's my dream Dalmatians.” Powers said he likes The plays are the sec- productions ranging ing them as “super dedi- — to be a performer “I like it because you this because it's a Disney ond ever production of from elementary school cated.” when I get older.” tell what the story is,” show and it's fun for fam- SKYT aimed at young- to high school age. “They have known Incoming Gilford DeFrancesco said. “It's ilies. er audience members, “101 Dalmatians” has a their songs and their High School freshman cool to be able to react SKYT's Dessert The- which started last sum- younger cast with older lines probably since the Chelsea Sasserson plays (and tell the story).” ater will run on Thurs- mer with “Honk, Jr.” kids involved in “Char- third week of rehearsal,” Cruella de Vil in “101 Jesse Powers, 12, of day, Aug. 24 and Friday, Streetcar Vice President lie Brown.” Cottrell said. Dalmatians.” Gilford, plays Roger, one Aug. 25 at the First Meth- Matt Demko said this “It's nice that the old- Isabella Cottrell of “She's really fun to of the Dalmatians' own- odist Church in Gilford. year he wanted to do a er kids can mentor he Gilmanton, 11, plays play,” Sasserson said. ers. Powers said Roger Both nights the show production of “Charlie younger kids in that re- Snoopy in “You're a “She's very maniacal will take care of the dogs starts at 6 p.m. with “101 Brown,” though there spect,” Demko said. Good Man, Charlie and evil; I really don't get and will stand up for Dalmatians Kids,” and are normally only six Demko said rehears- Brown.” to play mean characters them. will be followed by a “He still cares for dessert and then “You're them and stands up for a Good Man, Charlie Do your back to school and early Christmas them,” Powers said. Brown.” shopping at the Gilford Farmers’ Market

Back to School and Gift items can be found at the Gilford Farmers’ Market, located at 88 Belknap Mountain Rd., on the grounds of the Rowe House Museum (beside the elementa- ry school) on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. Besides the farmers who sell a wide variety of fresh produce, there are also a wide va- riety of craftspeople who sell unique items. Stop by before the Old Home Courtesy Day Parade, take a tour Do your back to school and early Christmas shopping at the Gilford Farmers’ Market. Andrea of the Rowe House, en- Murray of Andrea’s Quilted Kitchen Necessities, Amy Couture Lesniak of Big Bags and Udder joy the parade, shop, Things and Marcia Harris Bell of Marcia’s Quilting have many unique items for you to choose. enjoy some coffee and cases. Her bags come in pastries, and then visit a wide assortment of de- the Village Field for the signs and she will make festivities there. special orders. Forest Pump & Filter Co. Amy Couture Le- Andrea Murray of Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years sniak of Big Bags and Andrea’s Quilted Kitch- Udder Thing has the en Necessities has orig- perfect item for those inal quilted, insulated who are buying school potholders and hotpads, WE DO IT ALL supplies, she has a wide placemats and table selection of waterproof, runners/wall hangings. WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS insulated lunch bags They can be bought in- that a parent can put an dividually or in sets; FILTERS ice pack in to keep the her loons and cardinals lunch cool. She also has have been big sellers bags that can be used as this summer. She has a Family Owned Business for 40 Years wine totes (think ahead wide variety of designs, to Christmas when you so buy something to want to bring a bottle of spruce up your kitchen wine as a gift, put it in a or to give as a gift. CALL FOR SERVICE specialized bag). If you A new vendor is a Red Sox, Celtics, Pa- Marcia Harris-Bell, a FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. triots, or Bruin fan, she native of Gilford, with 603-332-9037 has the bag for you. Per- her quilts, she usually sonalize your gift wine SEE FARMERS PAGE A11 bag. If your beach bag is looking a bit “tired,” PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS now is the time to re- place it. She also has market bags that are washable and insulated to keep your groceries cool, plus dish clothes. Matthew Fassett If you want a touch of 343 Main St. elegance on your bed or Alton Bay, NH 03810 as part of a bridal show- phone: 603-393-7336 er gift, she has a variety email: [email protected] of embroidered pillow A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Pet of the Week: NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK First a trail, and a crossing, then a bridge and a dam Harlee who gave Coös Coun- ty its name, could have crossed the Connecticut River at any number of places during low wa- ter in summer. Spring floods would have pre- cluded that, but I don’t think our Coös Indians were home anyway. Winters here ate up a lot of firewood, diffi- cult to find or fell and hard to haul, so I think By John Harrigan our Indians resorted John Harrigan Columnist In-town Lancaster’s elegant covered bridge carries Mechanic to the Lakes Region or Street across Israel’s River, where a boy on a bike almost got by. the St. Lawrence or our own seacoast (huge an- Bridges have always a pretty good example. cient shell-heaps bear held a certain fascination There was a shallows this out). They seem to for me, perhaps because I there, affording a cross- have planted squash wonder how many differ- ing above an impene- and beans along various ent versions there were trable swamp where the trails on their return in before the present ones. Upper Ammonoosuc and the spring, fished and Then there is the ques- Connecticut rivers meet. hunted until fall, and tion of why they were This crossing, I think, harvested their crops on Harlee lived the good the shelter field know the built where they were was just about where the way out of town. life; for two years her reasons a)she isn’t a cute built in the first place. Route 3 is now. Because of the re- world revolved around fuzzy puppy b) her beau- In many places, there Settlers eventually gion’s acidic soils and her small family includ- tiful face is obscured by were only crossings built a covered bridge at rapid decomposition of ing a small toddler, with her coat colour many before any thought of the narrows, just above animal hides and wood, hours spent luxuriating have simply walked on bridges, meaning places the ford, and numerous we have few tangible on the sofa, snuggling by, they just aren’t that where people and live- dams soon harnessed the reminders of the people with her peeps (she real- in to her. Harlee dis- stock could simply wade, river’s power and flood- John Harrigan who set foot to path be- ly loves a good cuddle) in mayed and rejected feels or in the parlance of the ed the shallows. And so it A river through a bridge: fore us. spite of her impressive, that acute pain and sor- times ford the stream. went, town after town. It Israel’s River, as seen through Mostly what we muscular build, she’s a row of being unwanted. The Abenaki, people of was the old familiar sto- the beams and boards of have are place-names, big softy with the heart She craves and begs the the dawn land, had found ry of necessity being the Lancaster’s 1862 covered and they are great on of a true companion beat- adopting public to please the best places long be- mother of invention. bridge. the ears, and an honor ing strong and hopeful in just give her a chance. fore the Europeans got While finding ford- the age of the automo- to speak: Wonalancet, her chest. We know she is a loyal, here, and our settlement able places on smaller bile, it was all a question Suncook, Bungy, Mo- When travelling, Har- sweet girl, who richly de- trails followed theirs. rivers and streams was of time. If it took too long nadnock, Magalloway, lee would ride shotgun, serves the love of a new Frontier towns were not all that difficult, for a horse and buggy or Metallak, Chocorua, Um- right up front, all the bet- family. We’ve promised built on plateaus or the wider and deeper rivers a freight wagon to reach bagog, Coös or Cohasse ter to monitor traffic and her that day will surely sides of valleys, up out of presented a problem. the nearest bridge, the or Cohos, and of course oversea her owners driv- come. the flood plain, and tend- In early times, the fer- ferry got a reprieve on the greatest of them all, ing skills. She’s learned a Please visit Harlee, ed to spring up near a ry was the answer. Old life. Thus right into (and Agiocochook, their word multitude of commands her boundless joie de tributary’s best crossing. maps of New Hampshire even beyond) the appear- (and even ours) for the – she loves the beach and vivre (energy for life) And it wasn’t long be- show hundreds of ferry ance of the first gas-pow- deadly and mighty Mt. swimming, and is a big will endear you and win fore the masters of stone crossings, and some of ered vehicles, many a Washington. boisterous girl, ready to Your heart! Best home: and wood built the first the old names are pre- ferry remained in busi- play. one with energetic hu- bridges. served on state maps ness. (This column runs Sadly, Harlee has been mans and no cats. Trails, roads and today. Often, they were I lived a good chunk in papers covering two- living at New Hampshire Check www.nhhu- towns tended to follow (and are) named for fam- of my life in Lancaster, thirds of New Hampshire Humane Society since mane.org for more de- rivers, and today’s trav- ilies. Many are simply after a ten-year sojourn and parts of Maine and APRIL. Those of us in tails. eler can see the history generic: there are “Ferry down below, and often Vermont. Letters should of it all just by stepping Road” signs all over the tried to imagine what include town and tele- back and taking a look. state. travel was like north phone numbers in case of Groveton (a much Later, as money and of the notches long be- questions. Write to camp- more widely used name technology permitted, fore any thought of any [email protected] for a location in the town bridges replaced many bridge, anywhere. or Box 39, Colebrook, NH Established May 6, 2004 of Northumberland) is of the ferries. 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THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Gunstock hosting inaugural Brew & BBQ – Aug. 25 & 26 GILFORD — Gunstock grams like Lakes Region families to cut loose and their craft brews with Mountain Resort will be Disabled Sports, Gun- have some outdoor fun. seven small plate meals. hosting its first Gunstock stock Ski Club, Gunstock “We’re excited to be Saturday will begin at 3 Mountain Brew & BBQ Nordic Association, Gun- hosting our first Moun- p.m. for VIPs to sample on Aug. 25 and 26. This stock Freestyle Academy, tain Brew & BBQ at Gun- select specialty beers that two-day festival will cel- and Gunstock Mountain stock,” said Mike Roth, will only be poured until ebrate all things summer Historic Preservation So- Director of Marketing 4pm. with unlimited beer sam- ciety. and Sales at Gunstock. Also offered for that ples from over 30 local “Coming up on our “This event also signals hour a Beer 101 class breweries, mouthwater- 80th Anniversary season, the transition from Sum- Courtesy where attendees can ing barbeque, live music, Gunstock has been serv- mer to Fall, and once Fall Gunstock Mountain Resort will be hosting its first Gunstock about the brewing pro- Mountain Brew & BBQ on Aug. 25 and 26. This two-day festival and unlimited mountain ing the local community gets here, some of us can cess and get tips and will celebrate all things summer with unlimited beer samples from coaster rides for attend- for many generations,” only think of one thing— tricks from a select mas- over 30 local breweries, mouthwatering barbeque, live music, and ees. said Greg Goddard, Gen- beer today and skiing to- unlimited mountain coaster rides for attendees. ter brewer. For those who Gunstock is celebrat- eral Manager at Gun- morrow!” can’t make it until later ing their 80th Anniver- stock Mountain Resort. There is nothing more Festivities will kick off beer pairing dinner from in the day, the Mountain sary this year, so they’re “With so much history, magical than mountain- on Friday evening. A VIP 5-8 p.m. Seven breweries Brew & BBQ begins for adding this new signa- it’s nice to begin a new side music. Local favorite special “Taps & Apps” will showcase and pair SEE BREW & BBQ PAGE A12 ture event to benefit the tradition that celebrates musicians will be provid- Friends of Gunstock, five the non-profit groups ing the soundtrack to the non-profit organizations who are most integral to festival, with Cody James Gilford Rotary's Old Home Day that call Gunstock Moun- Gunstock.” on Friday, Aug. 25 and tain Resort home. A por- The Gunstock Moun- The Sundogs on Satur- tion of the proceeds will tain Brew & BBQ is a day, Aug. 26. Bring your pancake breakfast to benefit Cheryl go toward important pro- fantastic opportunity for dancing shoes! Lynn Walsh Scholarship Fund Annual craft fair returns to Gunstock The best part of wak- athletes of the senior ing up on Gilford Old class. Home Day? The Gilford The long-standing Labor Day weekend Rotary Club hosting Annual Old Home Day Saturday and Sunday, through the work of boards, soaps, photogra- their Annual Pancake Rotary Pancake Break- Sept. 2 and 3, the annu- more than 75 awesome phy, kettle corn, & lots Breakfast this Saturday fast is currently the al Labor Day Weekend arts & crafts exhibi- more! Always Free ad- morning, Aug. 26, from major fund-raiser for Craft Fair will return to tors! Wonderful Alpaca mission & free parking! seven til ten at the Gil- the scholarship. The Courtesy Gunstock Mountain Re- exhibit for all to enjoy! Leashed, friendly pets ford Youth Center on ongoing goal is to raise Gilford Rotarians in action sort, 719 Cherry Valley Music! Some exhibits welcome! Potter Hill Road. Cost pouring, flipping, and adding and conserve a substan- Rd., Route 11A, Gilford. include cedar wood fur- For more informa- is six dollars for adults fresh blueberries to a batch tial enough principal From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. niture and solar lights, tion, contact Joyce's and three dollars for of Gilford Old Home Day to give a meaningful each day, come browse glass art, wooden cutting Craft Shows at 528-4014. kids. Gilford Rotary’s Pancakes. This year’s Old and truly helpful grant secret recipe, all you Home Day Pancake Breakfast to each year's recipi- care to eat pancakes is Saturday, Aug. 26 from 7 ent(s). Also, tax-deduct- will be served with 'till 10 a.m. ible contributions may Saturday in the Chapel hearty sausage, orange the Scholarship with be sent to Treasurer, juice, and piping hot seed money. The earn- Cheryl Lynn Walsh The First United Meth- vice will be led by the 11A near the 3/11 bypass). coffee. Gluton free pan- ings of the early invest- Memorial Scholarship odist Church of Gilford is church’s minister, Rev. If you need directions, cakes will also be on the ments plus contribu- Foundation, c/o Gilford holding this year’s final Jim Shook; Rev. Shook please call the church of- menu. All proceeds ben- tions by members of the Rotary Club, Post Of- outside evening worship will be leading worship fice Monday – Friday 8:30 efit the Cheryl Walsh Foundation Board and fice Box 7091, Gilford, service Saturday, Aug. with a discussion mes- a.m. – noon, at 524-3289. Scholarship Fund. Selection Committee, New Hampshire 03247- 26 at 5 p.m. in the Charles sage based on Luke 12:49- Come join the fellowship The scholarship was as well as Gilford Ro- 7091. Contributers, who B. French Chapel behind 53. and share in this unique started by Gilford Rota- tary, family members, cummatively donate the church. The church is located worship experience with ry in 1988, and Gilford and friends have re- $1000.00 or more to the This informal ser- at 18 Wesley Way (off Rt. your family and friends. Rotary initially funded sulted in $500 to $2,500 Scholarship, are named grants to the to 47 grad- to a Foundation Fellow- Executive Councilor Joe Kenney to tour Laconia Municipal Airport Friday uating seniors over the ship to recognize their years. intent to help sustain GILFORD — District field and Berlin before each year. Municipal air- companies add another A silver commemo- the Scholarship’s goals. 1 Executive Councilor returning to Laconia. As ports also serve our citi- $1 billion of economic rative bowl, a citation, Gilford Rotary is an Joseph Kenney of Wake- part of the tour, Council- zens by providing emer- output and over 3,600 and the financial grant organization of busi- field will take a plane or Kenney hopes to hear gency services and are a additional jobs in New are given to recipients ness and professional tour of six municipal from those who work resource for our tourism Hampshire. For more at Senior Awards Night men and women who airports in northern in and use New Hamp- and business industries. information on the mu- in June. Since the be- have accepted the ideal New Hampshire on Aug. shire’s local airports and New Hampshire air- nicipal airports in New ginning, a selection of service as a basis for 25, accompanied by Pat- any needs or concerns ports provide more than Hampshire, visit www. committee of board attaining fulfillment rick Herlihy, Director they might have. $1.16 billion dollars in nh.gov/dot/org/aerorail- members, friends and in their business, per- of Aeronautics, Rail and The economic success economic benefit annu- transit/aeronautics/in- past recipients has con- sonal, and professional Transit for the Depart- of our state relies on the ally to the State. This dex.htm. ducted interviews to se- lives, and by serving ment of Transporation, excellence of our trans- represents about 2 per- For more informa- lect the recipients. The their community. Gil- to raise awareness of this portation systems. The cent of New Hampshire’s tion about the Executive Scholarship has tradi- ford Rotary meets Fri- crucial part of the state’s many municipal airports overall economic out- Council or to contact tionally attracted appli- days at 7 a.m. at the transportation infra- throughout New Hamp- put and more than 9,200 Councilor Kenney direct- cations from the bright- Laconia Elks Lodge off structure. shire play a vital role jobs. Additionally, New ly, visit https://www. est and most talented Route 11A/Gilford Ave- The tour will com- connecting people, com- Hampshire aerospace nh.gov/council/. leaders and scholar/ nue in Gilford. mence from Laconia Mu- munities and businesses. nicipal Airport in Gilford Millions of passengers at 8:30 a.m. and continue and tens of millions of on to Newport, Clare- pounds of freight come mont, Lebanon, White- through our airports

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Leander Harris, 82 LACONIA — Lean- two sisters, June Olsen garet with military Gilford Parks and der "Lee" Harris, 82, of Ledyard, Conn. and honors will be held at of 25 Union Ave., died Suzanne Olsen of Cal- 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 ifornia; cousins Patri- 25, 2017 at the New in his home. cia Noel of Green Val- Hampshire State Vet- Recreation news He was born on ley, Az. and Jean Cote erans Cemetery, 110 June 9, 1935 in Man- of Bristow, Va.; and Daniel Webster High- BY HERB GREENE “I like that even Senior Moment-um chester, the son of the his nephew, Roger Par- way, Boscawen. Director though Gilford is a End of Summer Beach late Leander D. and adis of Raymond. Wilkinson-Beane- Gilford Parks and Recreation small town with very few Potluck on Sept. 11 Rose (Moody) Har- In addition to his Simoneau-Paquette Gilford Old Home people, they are some The Gilford Parks and ris. Lee served in the parents, he was pre- Funeral Home & Cre- Day, Saturday, of the nicest people.” - Recreation Department US Army from 1954 to deceased by his wife, mation Services, 164 Aug. 26! Owen F. will be sponsoring an end 1957. He had a num- Margaret (Concannon) Pleasant St., Laconia, The annual Gilford The festivities in- of the summer Senior ber of jobs throughout Harris, in 2008, and is assisting the fam- Old Home Day celebra- clude; the Annual Pa- Moment-um program on his life, ranging from one brother, James ily with the arrange- tion will be held on Sat- rade at 10 a.m. (featuring Monday, Sept. 11. Partic- construction to auto Harris. ments. For more infor- urday, Aug. 26. This bands and many tradi- ipants are invited to join mechanics as well as There will be no mation and to view an year’s theme is “Cel- tional floats), musical en- us at Gilford Town Beach servicing recreational calling hours. online memorial, go to ebrating Small Town tertainers including the at 11:30 a.m. for potluck vehicles. Graveside services www.wilkinsonbeane. America!” “Matt Langley and Jon lunch and a game of boc- He is survived by his for both Lee and Mar- com. When asked what Lorentz” and the “Eric ce ball. The Parks and Small Town America Grant Band”, children’s Recreation Department means to them, some entertainer “Steve will provide the drinks Joan Louise Sullivan, 83 participants at the GES Blunt”, Community and paper goods and Summer Program had Band Concert, games participants are asked LACONIA — Joan Peggy Mainguy of Flor- this to say: for all ages, crafts, live to bring a dish to share Louise Sullivan, 83, of ida; nine grandchil- “I like living in a music, great food, out- with the group. If you 241 Wellington Road, dren (Natalie, Keith, small town because I standing fireworks and have a lawn chair, please died Friday, Aug. 11, Jeff, Tara, Cory, Kyle, can have a big house.” a dance to wrap things bring it! Come and enjoy 2017 after a period of Connor, Mackenzie - Benson C. up! The majority of ac- the last of our summer declining health. and Andrew); and four “What I like about tivities take place at the days at the beach. Par- She was born on great grandchildren living in a small town Gilford Village Field. ticipants must RSVP May 29, 1934 in Laco- (Alfred, Wesley, Emilia is having big celebra- Parade applications with the dish they plan nia, the daughter of the and Frances). tions like Gilford Old are still being accepted to bring with the Parks late Lionel and Leifa In addition to her Home Day and pa- and can be found at the and Recreation Depart- (Merrill) Dupont. Joan parents, she was pre- rades.” - Lily M. Gilford Town Hall and on ment at 527-4722 by Sept. was a 1952 Graduate of deceased by her son, “I like living in a the Parks and Recreation 8. The rain date will be Laconia High School. Thomas Sullivan, in small town because Web site at www.gilfor- Tuesday, Sept. 12. She worked for many 2003. there are not a lot of drec.com. For more information years as a Receptionist There were no call- problems and you don’t For more information, or to RSVP, please con- for the Laconia Clin- "Jim" Sullivan, Sr. of ing hours. have to worry about please contact the Gil- tact the Gilford Parks ic. Joan enjoyed read- Laconia; three sons, A Mass of Chris- a lot of things.” - Mar- ford Parks and Recre- and Rec. Department at ing, knitting and loved Andrew Sullivan, Jr. tian Burial was held shall G. ation office at 527-4722. 527-4722. gardening. Joan also of Concord, Kevin Sul- at 10:30 a.m. on Tues- enjoyed spending time livan of Bristol and day, Aug. 22, 2017 at St. with her children and Douglas Sullivan of Andre Bessette Parish Roger's Ride kicks off at 10 a.m. this Sunday grandchildren. After Meredith; three daugh- -St. Joseph Church, 30 retiring, she and her ters, Janice Sullivan of Church St., Laconia. LACONIA — Roger's husband Jim spent Meredith, Sue Mackie Burial will be held Ride, the annual motor- their winters in Flori- of Meredith and Linda in the family plot at cycle event punctuating da, until returning to Robinson of Laconia; Holy Cross Cemetery the end of summer, will Laconia full time in two brothers, Raymond in Franklin at a later launch out of Rotary 2015. Dupont and his wife date. Park this year on Sun- She is survived by Yvonne of Belmont and In lieu of flowers, day, Aug. 27. her loving husband Roger Dupont of Penn- memorial contribu- The popular ride, Courtesy of 64 years, Andrew sylvania; one sister, tions may be made to sponsored by the Laco- Roger's Ride, the annual motorcycle event punctuating the end of summer, will launch out of Rotary Park this year on Sunday, Aug. 27. the charity of one's nia Kiwanis Club, rais- choice. es money for children's Donuts. Departure time lend their support to the Wilkinson-Beane- causes in the Lakes Re- for the ride is 10 a.m. cause by buying a raffle Simoneau-Paquette gion. Named for long- sharp from Rotary Park ticket for a chance to win Funeral Home & Cre- time Kiwanian, Roger in downtown Laconia. an iRocker all-around mation Services, 164 Ballantyne, this year's This year's ride will stand-up paddle board. Pleasant St., Laconia, ride honors all of our take bikers up to Hold- Tickets prices are $5 for is assisting the fam- fallen friends and he- erness and east to Ossip- one ticket, $10 for three ily with the arrange- roes, according to Betty pee, looping back along tickets, or $20 for eight ments. For more infor- Ballantyne, event orga- Squam Lake. After this tickets. Raffle tickets mation and to view an nizer. The event starts gorgeous ride on coun- can be purchased in ad- online memorial, go to at 9 a.m. with registra- try roads, the group will vance by calling Betty at www.wilkinsonbeane. tion, and coffee and do- return to Rotary Park 581-2968. com. nuts from Goody Good for a picnic BBQ, once This year's goal is to again provided by Keven raise $7,000 for children's NEW HAMPSHIRE BOAT MUSEUM PROUDLY PRESENTS Halligan, owner of the charities in the Lakes Re- Laconia Local Eatery. gion. The Kiwanis Club e Lake Winnipesaukee A $30 registration fee has a long history of sup- will reserve your place porting Central NH VNA as a single rider ($35 for and Hospice, the Circle P O K E R R U N rider plus a passenger.) Program, Lakes Region ALL MOTOR BOATS WELCOME! Pre-register and receive Scholarship Foundation, a free gift by sending Kiwanis KARES (an ele- your check to Roger's mentary school reading Ride/Laconia Kiwanis, program), Camp May- TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO • NHBM.ORG • 603-569-4554 PO Box 757, Laconia, NH hew Program, DARE, 03247, or register online and the Rich Valasquez at www.laconiakiwanis. Youth Sports Equipment com. Foundation. For more You don't have to details on Roger’s Ride have a motorcycle to join and the iRocker paddle Professional Septic Service the fun. Non-riders are board, go to laconiaki- for over 31 years always welcome and can wanis.com.

HIGHEST PRICES PAID All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. NORTH COUNTRY COINS. Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Meredith, Gilford residents honored as recipients of Red Sox Service Scholarship BOSTON, Mass. ing representing Ford — Makenzie Gir- Motor Company Fund oux of Meredith and David Abatsis, and Mark Young of Gil- Sox Service Scholar- ford were recognized ship Committee Mem- as recipients of the ber Amanda Heglin New Hampshire Red were also on hand for Sox Service Scholar- the ceremony. ship during a pregame The service schol- ceremony at Fenway arship program was Park before the Red introduced in 2010 by Sox-Indians game on then-New Hampshire Monday, July 31. The Gov. John Lynch, and program awarded stu- Red Sox Principal dents from public high Owner John W. Hen- schools across New ry and Red Sox Foun- Hampshire with $1,000 dation Board Member scholarships towards Linda Pizzuti Henry. their college educa- Today, the New En- tion based on academ- gland Red Sox Service ic performance, finan- Scholarships Pro- cial aid eligibility, and Courtesy gram has grown to in- demonstrated commu- Makenzie Giroux of Meredith and Mark Young of Gilford were honored alongside fellow New Hampshire students as recipients clude 170 high schools nity service. of the New Hampshire Red Sox Service Scholarship during a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park. throughout New The scholarship re- Hampshire, Maine, cipients were congrat- Fenway Park by Red Sam Kennedy and Vice President Troup Bob Maginn, Chair- Connecticut, Rhode Is- ulated on the field at Sox President & CEO Red Sox Executive Parkinson. CEO and man of New England land, and Vermont. Chairman of Jenzabar Ford Dealer Advertis- Gilford student awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship

STONINGTON, ships benefit the chil- hold themselves to that Conn. — The Coast dren of enlisted men and same high standard. We Guard Foundation, a women who are serving are proud to give back non-profit organization or have served in the to these young individu- committed to the edu- U.S. Coast Guard, wheth- als by investing in their cation and welfare of all er active duty, reserve, future. We believe that Coast Guard members retired or deceased. it is an investment that and their families, an- “The brave men and will benefit these fami- nounced today that in women of the Coast lies and ultimately our 2017 it has awarded a Guard are the epitome country.” record 166 new scholar- of dedication and com- To learn more about ships. Combined with mitment,” said Susan the Coast Guard Founda- Shop Downtown ten multi-year scholar- Ludwig, president, Coast tion, or to help support ship recipients and three Guard Foundation. its work, please visit Fallen Heroes Scholars, “Their children have www.coastguardfounda- Summer 2017Laconia the Foundation is cur- again and again demon- tion.org or call (860) 535- rently supporting 179 strated that they too 0786. A Special Supplement to students with a half-mil- THE WINNISQUAM ECHO lion dollars in support We are pleased this year. In the 27 years to serve you this of this program, the eclectic sampling of & GILFORD STEAMER exotic cuisine from Coast Guard Foundation across Asia and has paid out more than the South Pacific, $4.7 million to more than with a focus on Thai, Philippine, Promote 780 college-aged young Japanese and adults to help the fami- Korean dishes. your Latest lies of Coast Guard mem- All are prepared to order with fresh, bers achieve their goals local produce, Looks of higher education. specialty Roy Gardiner, son of condiments and internationally TCC Daniel Gardiner, imported was awarded a Coast G.A.L.A. ingredients. Guard Foundation Benefit Dinner Scholarship. From Gil- MON, Aug 28 775 South Main St. ford, Gardiner will at- RSVP: 539-6460 Wolfeboro tend Chapman Universi- ty in the Fall. 603.569.1648 reservations appreciated The Coast Guard Coupons Foundation Scholar- & Sales

Christian Conference Center Interested in Running Summer Concert Series this Summer? Contact Tracy or Beth Today! Saturdays Throughout the Summer [email protected] September 2 August 26 [email protected] Workshops Basil Yarde The Ball Brothers Or call us: 279-4516 & Events

Concerts start at 7:00pm on the grounds of the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay. Concerts are free. For more info, please visit altonbay.org or contact us by email or phone: [email protected] or 603-875-6161 A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

Outdoor adventure awaits at the Lakes Region’s State Parks

REGION — New with 3,500 feet of beau- parks/ahern-state-park. ers and a changing area rate outing and more. and free informational Hampshire State Parks tiful shoreline on Lake aspx for swimmers. This https://www. guides! in the Lakes Region Winnisquam. Ahern Ellacoya State Park park is a great place to nhstateparks.org/visit/ The Lakes Region provide a variety of rec- State Park is open year is one of the most pop- spend time with your state-parks/welling- Tourism Association reational opportunities around with no admis- ular state parks in the family swimming and ton-state-park.aspx is the official tourism for all ages and abilities, sion charge and offers Lakes Region, located having a picnic. https:// White Lake State Park board of the region, rep- and offer year-round rec- a great place for hiking, in Gilford on Route 11. www.nhstateparks.org/ is located in Tamworth, resenting close to 100 reation fun for the whole non-motorized boat- Ellacoya State Park has visit/state-parks/ella- offering a great swim- communities, 273 lakes family. Here are a few of ing, biking, fishing and 600 feet of beachfront coya-state-park.aspx ming area for families and ponds, and more the beautiful State Parks swimming. Parking is on the shores of Lake Wellington State Park in the White Mountain than 400 businesses in in the Lakes Region. available right next to Winnipesaukee, with located in Bristol off of region. This park lies central New Hampshire, Ahern State Park is the beach, so the water views of Sandwich and 3A is one of the largest along the shore of White including area attrac- located just outside of can be accessed within Ossipee Mountains. freshwater swimming Lake, which is a typical tions, restaurants, re- downtown Laconia off seconds of your arrival. The park also has a pa- beaches on Newfound glacial lake. White Lake tail establishments and Rte. 106 N, spanning https://www.nhstate- vilion, with accessible Lake in New Hamp- State Park offers camp- accommodations. For more than 128 acres parks.org/visit/state- bathhouses with show- shire. Wellington State ing, hiking, swimming, more information or vis- Park offer many outdoor fishing, boating and pic- itors’ guides, visit Lakes- activities, such as their nicking. Region.org, facebook. maintained volleyball https://www.nhstate- com/NHLakesRegion or Belknap Mill hosts the and horseshoe courts, a parks.org/visit/state- follow on Twitter. For snack bar, grills for pic- parks/white-lake-state- more information about nicking, trails for hiking park.aspx New Hampshire, go to and much more. Kayaks Start your adventure www.visitnh.gov. The “Great Pumpkin Cook-Off” are also available for with a visit to the Lakes LRTA office is located rental at the park store. Region Tourism Asso- just off exit 20 on I-93, LACONIA — The offers great visibility gramming for children Wellington State Park ciation at Exit 20 on I-93 Route 3 in Tilton, and Belknap Mill Society, to all organizations and adults and to sup- is great location to hold in Tilton, NH. You’ll can be reached by call- a 501c3 charitable or- that participate in the port our mission to a family reunion, corpo- find helpful information ing (800) 60-LAKES. ganization, is seeking event. preserve the Belknap local restaurants and The “Great Pump- Mill as a unique histor- non-profit organiza- kin Cook-Off” will be ic gathering place and tions to participate in held in Riverside Ro- to celebrate the Lakes Enjoy a night of stand-up the “Great Pumpkin tary Park from 2-4 p.m. Region’s cultural her- Cook-Off” during the The entry fee is $60 for itage through the arts, New Hampshire Pump- non-profit organiza- education and civic en- kin Festival on Oct. 14. tions and Belknap Mill gagement. comedy at the Belknap Mill The New Hampshire members and $75 for Please visit www. Pumpkin Festival is non-members. Use of belknapmill.org for the LACONIA – Stand- or maybe somewhere high energy, real life a community-hosted, electricity will require Rules and Regulations up comedy comes to in between! approach to material, family friendly cele- an additional fee of $10. and applications. In- The Belknap Mill on Kelly McFarland coupled with his some- bration of fall and all All entries must have quires can be directed Saturday, August is an accomplished times bizarre view- that is unique about pumpkin as the main to Jennifer McLean, 26th at 8 p.m. with improviser. She has point is sure to strike New Hampshire. The ingredient. Events & Program nationally known, performed with Fred a chord in any audi- festival draws thou- All proceeds will Coordinator at pro- top rated comics Paul Willard, Laura Hall ence and keep them sands of people to the benefit the Belknap grams@belknapmill. Landwehr, Kelly Mc- and has been a resi- in stitches. He has downtown area and Mill’s engaging pro- org or 524-8813. Farland and Steve dent cast member of worked all over New Scarfo. All comedians the ImprovBoston Na- England, including are funny and ready tional Touring Com- Comedy Connection in to make you laugh... pany since 2014. Kelly Boston and Portland, laugh...laugh! is currently writing Nicks Comedy Stop Paul Landwehr is an a clever collection of in Boston, Laugh Bos- up-and-coming come- short stories based on ton, Comix and North dian who has worked her stand up and her Shore Comedy. Got Stuff?\ with comedy leg- life. She captivates the Tickets for the show ends such as, Gilbert crowd with her charm, can be purchased by Gottfried, Justin McK- and her refreshing yet contacting the Belk- inney, Godfrey, Rob- playful point of view nap Mill at 524-8813, Sell it. ert Kelly, Emma Will- makes her irresistible. visiting www.belk- mann, Lenny Clarke Steve Scarfo is a 20 napmill.org , www. and Steve Sweeney! year veteran of the fushionnh.org or can You may have seen Boston Comedy Scene be purchased at the For him at Laugh Boston and was noticed by The door on the night of the or Broadway Comedy Boston Globe at his show. Club in New York City first performance. His Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. and a Free! cash bar will be provid- OPEN HOUSE ed by Great Events Ca- With a Town-to-Town FREE Saturday August 26 from 1:00 – 4:00 tering. 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THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 British comedy next on the Playhouse stage MEREDITH — A are self-contained, and country house in En- if you missed 'Table gland would appear to Manners' or 'Living be an idyllic spot for a Together,' it will not weekend getaway. But impact your ability when three grown-up to enjoy 'Round and siblings and their sig- Round the Garden.'” nificant others all end “Round and Round up under the same roof, the Garden” is the long-time rivalries and fifth play of the sum- romantic entangle- mer season performed ments come bubbling at the Winnipesaukee to the surface. Alan Playhouse campus in Ayckbourn’s comedy Meredith. The 2017 “Round and Round the summer season is gen- Garden” shows family erously sponsored by drama at its funniest! Bank of New Hamp- It runs from Aug. 16 shire and the Taylor through 26. Community. Round Written and set in and Round the Garden the 1970s, “Round and is further supported Round the Garden” is by the generous spon- part of “The Norman sorship of Chippers, Conquests,” a series of the Laconia Daily Sun, plays written around Courtesy and Misiaszek Turpin Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy “Round and Round the Garden” shows family drama at its funniest! It runs from Aug. 16 through 26 the same six charac- Architects. Tickets at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. ters. It features Nor- range from $18-$31 man, his wife Ruth, her He has written more two productions have (Suzanne Kimball). denly find themselves and can be ordered by siblings Reg and An- than 70 plays, many returned including Jason Plourde returns under one roof, where calling 279-0333 or by nie, and their respec- of which deal topics Richard Brundage and as Annie’s inattentive long-time resentments using a credit card at tive partners, Sarah to which the average Molly Parker Myers boyfriend, Tom. 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ECLIPSE (Continued from Page A1) librarian Abi Max- Erin Plummer (Left) More than 120 people well had a special craft came to the Eclipse Viewing session to make these Party at the Gilford Public eclipse viewers. Library. Members of the Gena- kos family watched the and is a big supporter of eclipse through the spe- the Gilford Library. cial glasses. “I just think it's what “I think it's pretty small towns should be neat,” said Vanessa about, it's wonderful,” Genakos. Beth Blackwelder said She said it was dif- about the event. ferent from what she Jean Dupont of Gil- thought it would be. ford came with her “I am so thankful for 6-year-old grandson Ben the library doing this for Cooper of Deerfield, the community,” said who was staying with Vanessa's mom, Melissa them for the week. Du- Genakos. “We wouldn't pont's husband made a be watching this if not cardboard eclipse view- for this.” er that Ben used at the Beth Blackwelder event. came up from Canter- “It's quite the experi- bury to go to the party ence for the kids,” Du- with her daughter-in- pont said. law, Kris Blackwelder Mahan said the next of Gilford. Kris Black- Erin Plummer Erin Plummer solar eclipse will likely welder said she is a part Ben Cooper looks at the eclipse through a special viewer his Beth Blackwelder looks at the eclipse through a viewer during be in 2024 with 96 per- grandfather made. the Gilford Public Library’s Eclipse Viewing Party. of Friends of the Library cent coverage.

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OHD (Continued from Page A1) BROADWAY (Continued from Page A1) lower parking lot. The Guard will raise the flag at 5 p.m. and is open for more demands. cluded kids from taught her how to get library will serve pie and Marlene Markowski ages seven to 12. “I got to learn how across the country and into character. and ice cream from 10:30 will sing the National Old Home Day activ- people in Broadway even New Zealand, the Harris said this ex- a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or as Anthem. ities will take a pause move at a really fast United Kingdom, and perience tested her long as supplies remain, Field events for kids from 5-7 p.m. during pace,” O'Connor said. other countries. ability to memorize whichever comes first. up to age 12 will start at dinner break. The Eric Students said they Harris said it was quickly and the impor- The Old Home Day 1 p.m. at Village Field. Grant Band will provide had to learn around great to work with peo- tance of having an in- Parade will start at 10 Games for kids 6 and music under the Enter- five songs and dance ple with the same love stant reaction in-char- a.m. Lineup will be at under will run from 1-2 tainment Tent from 5:30- numbers in a day and for theater as they do. acter. the town hall complex p.m. and for ages seven 7:30 p.m. sometimes changes The students also “I kind of learned starting at 9 a.m., and to 12 will be from 1-1:30 The Gilford Commu- would be made at the got a chance to ex- that you can never will go down Cherry Val- p.m. Youths and adults nity Band will perform last minute. plore New York City doubt yourself; you ley Road, down to Belk- over 13-years-old can on the bandstand from “It needed to be per- and went to different have to try your hard- nap Mountain Road, take part in games from 8-9 p.m. fect because we had Broadway plays. est,” O'Connor said. and end at Gilford High 1:30-2 p.m. Old Home Day will one shot to get it,” “I love Broadway so Lily Tierno said she School. All entrants will Edgewater Academy draw to a close with the Sasserson said. much, it was so cool will often get stressed be judged and awards for of Dance will perform annual fireworks dis- The productions to just see these peo- out about what she can the parade will be hand- under the Entertain- play at 9 p.m. DJ Alex also didn't have cos- ple...and they were accomplish before a ed out on the bandstand ment Tent at Village Bailey will round the tumes. amazing,” Uiker said. show. during opening ceremo- Field from 1:30-2 p.m. night out with a dance in Students also de- “I would never think “Being able to learn nies at noon. The performance will the Entertainment Tent scribed the everyone I could be able to do all this stuff in one The Thompson-Ames feature students and from 9:30-11 p.m. they worked with as that.” week helped me be able Historical Society will company members do- Shuttle bus service really nice. Sasserson All of them said they to realize when I do open up the Mt. Belknap ing dances from their will be available through- said the people they will take away some show I have time and Grange, the 1834 Union 2017 season in a number out the day. From 9-10 worked with explained valuable lessons about that I can accomplish Meetinghouse, and the of different styles. a.m. the shuttle will run things to them. Ken- Broadway and this will what I want if I set my Benjamin Rowe House Children's entertain- a loop between the First ny said everyone was greatly enhance their mind to it,” Lily Tierno for visitors from 9 a.m.- er Steve Blunt will per- Methodist Church, Gil- really meticulous and performing skills. said. “Being in Broad- noon. The open house form under the Enter- ford Middle and High great to work with. “The audition pro- way, Jr. helped me re- will include free demon- tainment Tent next from Schools, Gilford Elemen- “We're working so cess is going to help me alize that I can do it if strations and exhibits 2:15-3 p.m. tary School, and the en- hard, and to have this a lot,” Emma Tierno I try.” for the public. The pie eating contest trance to Village Field. amazing thing come said. “What songs you Marshall said she re- The Painted Wooden for all ages will start on At this time there will be out of it...” Kenny said. should do depends on alized she can't always Butterflies will be on dis- Village Field at 3 p.m. no parking at town hall Some important peo- the part you want to rely on the costume to play at the Village Field with different competi- because of the parade ple were in the audi- get, how to read music tell their character and tennis courts from 10 tions for adults and kids. formation. Shuttle ser- ence. and deliver it instead if they stay focused in a.m.-4 p.m. The event is The Old Home Day vice will resume from 11 Marshall said it was of singing the same rehearsal they can ac- sponsored by the Rotary raffle will be drawn at a.m.-3 p.m. with parking great to see how oth- way.” complish anything. with proceeds going to the bandstand at 3:50 open at town hall, which er students do theater Kenny said not Sasserson said this the Make-A-Wish Foun- p.m. will be part of the loop. where they come from. many people get to go experience reignited dation. Kids and adults can The evening shuttle bus “It was a really nice to Broadway, Jr. and her love for theater af- Vendors will open on take part in the Egg Toss will go between all these opportunity to meet going is always a confi- ter a rough time. Village Field at 9 a.m. of- at Village Field. The toss locations from 6-10 p.m. new people from all dence booster. “This helped me re- fering food, crafts, toys, for ages 6 through 9 will More information on around the US and Osburn said she ally get back into it,” and so much more. go from 4-4:30 p.m. and Old Home Day can be even some places that learned she could move Sasserson said, saying Matt Langley and the toss for ages 10 and found at http://www. weren't in the US,” at a faster pace than it taught her to look at John Lorentz will per- up will go from 4:30-5 gilfordrec.com/activi- Marshall said. she could. the bigger picture. form at the Village Band- p.m. ties?post=38. Other or- The company in- Uiker said this stand from 11 a.m.-noon. The Gunstock Nordic ganizations will host The official opening Association/Piche's 18th events through the day. ceremony will take place Annual Free Kids' Fun Watch out for signs and LIBRARY (Continued from Page A2) at the bandstand at 12 Run Race will start at the announcements for oth- p.m. The Marine Color entrance of Village Field er activities. p.m. nated homemade pies a.m.-12:15 p.m. with ice cream from Mahjong, 12:30-3 Conversational Sawyers to eat as you p.m. FARMERS (Continued from Page A3) German, 2:30–3:30 p.m. shop. Old Home Day Book Tuesday, Aug. 15 goes to quilt shows but for all occasions, if you shakes put on in Sep- Sale and Pie and Ice Saturday, Aug. 12 Bridge, 10:30 a.m.- wanted to show her sup- would like a specialized tember, the next project Cream Sale, 4-6 p.m. Old Home Day Book 12:30 p.m. port for her hometown card for a fisherman, is having the chimneys Stop by the library Sale and Pie and Ice by coming to our Farm- hunter or any occasions and house repointed. All for our annual book Cream Sale, 9 a.m. Wednesday, ers’ Market. She also she will take your order the vendor fees and prof- sale! The Friends of the See ‘Old Home Day Aug. 16 has the warmest winter and add the person’s its from the coffee and Gilford Public Library Book Sale and Pie and Line Dancing, mittens, they are made name to the card. doughnut table goes into will be selling books to Ice Cream Sale’ above. 9-10:30 a.m. with recycled woolen Another guest ven- a special fund for the up- raise money to support Check Out an Ex- sweaters and are lined dor who will be at the keep and restoration of the library. As always, Monday, Aug. 14 pert, 10 a.m.-noon with the softest fleece. Market on Aug. 26 is the Rowe House. they will be selling do- Fiber Friends, 10 If you have a question Kathy Tagnicci from the about the history of Gil- Gilford Country Store. ford, ask Marcia as her They sell items made in family line goes back New Hampshire. They for generations and she also sell books by local has done research on author Andy Opel who the Rand/Harris fami- has written a series of ly (such as the naming four books centered in of Harris Shore Road the Lakes Region; his and the history of her latest book is The Bob- family’s Harris Beef house-A Winnipersau- Farm where Beans and kee Christmas. Just Greens is now located). think, a perfect Christ- Diane Alting of Bead mas Gift for a school age Statements designs one reader. of a kind jewelry, buy By coming to the Gil- something for yourself ford Farmer’s Market or to give as a gift. She to buy fresh produce, is a guest vendor who pastries, and craft items will be at the Market you are helping the Gil- on Aug. 26, Sept. 9 and ford Historical Society Sept. 23. to raise money to keep Dennis Caldwell is the 1838 Rowe House also a guest vendor who Museum repaired and will be at the Market on a building that Gilford August 26th. He enjoys can be proud of. We are his woodworking hob- looking forward to the by designing folk art roof having new wood creations at his home in Gilford. He has made Call your Sales Representative today! The Gilford STeamer: some colorful patriotic The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! designs, such as Uncle Tracy Lewis Sam and eagles, along meeT Your SaleS repreSenTaTive with moose and whales 603-616-7103 that can be used as lawn [email protected] and garden decorations. He is now busily creat- TracY lewiS ing various pumpkin designs for the fall sea- son. Once again, buy something for yourself 603-616-7103 or as a Christmas gift Upcoming Editions: for someone who enjoys Call Tracy today at (603) 279-4516 ext. 182 or e-mail [email protected] tucking an ornament in • Fall Home Improvement Pages Our advertisers trust us, our readers trust our advertisers! among their flowers or • Fall School Sports Schedules shrubs. www.salmonpress.com Sharing the table with Caldwell is Jan Winchester of “Cut it Out” of Lakeport, who paints his designs. She also has a wide variety of individualized cards A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 The Rest of the Story

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BOB MARTIN BOB MARTIN The Golden Eagles are coming off a championship season and look to defend their title, with The Golden Eagles took part in the field hockey jamboree at Winnisquam Regional High School their first game coming against Bishop Brady on Aug. 30. last weekend. The team looks to continue its trend of strong play by defending their state title. Champs will be a younger group this year Gilford field hockey will rely on numerous youngsters in new season

BY BOB MARTIN The pair also played for season, but he said the year, but this is a whole attributed to the players exactly who the start- [email protected] Rogacki the last three big supporting group as new year and we are a getting used to playing ers will be yet, he said GILFORD — The Gil- years in the Granite a freshman will help im- different team,” said Ro- with each other on the the front line right now ford High School field State Games. mensely. gacki. field. He said the main looks to be consisting hockey girls are com- “They are basically One girl to look out The Golden Eagles key is that they trust of Ryan, Laurel Ging- ing off a stellar season our core, with Kelly on for is sophomore Ran- were 15-1-1 last year, on each other. rich, Nicole Berube and where they came away offense and Jill on de- di Byars, who Rogacki their way to the state ti- “The group we have Brianna Salanitro. The with a state title, and fense,” said Rogacki. expects to be a force on tle. It was the first title has such a good person- midfield will be Lacha- while coach Dave Ro- “That is the big thing. defense. Also, with Jen- Rogacki had won in his ality that understands pelle, Emily O’Connor gacki knows they have Having lost 10 seniors, na DeLucca in goal, this seven years with Gil- what their job is,” said and Laurel Normandin. their work cut out for plus Ava (Doris) in the is the first time in seven ford, however, he has Rogacki. “They also un- The defense looks to be them after losing a large accident over the win- years that he will have a won seven others with derstand that it takes a Byars, Kolbi Plante and group of seniors, he is ter, that was like half returning goalie. This is Winnisquam. This year team effort. They know Taryn Fountain. confident that the team our roster.” a big help, he said, and makes 30 years coach- if one person doesn’t do The Golden Eagles can push for another ex- Rogacki said there something he isn’t used ing in the Lakes Region their job, they can’t do start their season at cellent season. are seven sophomores, to. for Rogacki. theirs, and vice versa.” home against Bishop Two seniors back for seven freshmen and “Nobody can take Rogacki said the con- While Rogacki admits Brady on Aug. 30 at 4 their fourth year are only two juniors. This that one from us last fidence of the team is that he doesn’t know p.m. Kelly Ryan and Jillian makes for a young team, Lachapelle, who were and Rogacki said it will both first team All- lead him to coach this Staters last year and year’s team a bit differ- are expected to contin- ent. He said this year Robbie Mills Memorial ue their torrid play. will be a “grow as we go” Golf Tournament is Sept. 20 TILTON — The annu- fundraiser expanded to tion in 2007 to facilitate well as a variety of spon- al Robbie Mills Memori- include the Boys and donations for the tour- sorship opportunities, al Golf Tournament will Girls Club of the Lakes nament from MetroCast are being accepted on- be held on Wednesday, Region, Greater Lakes video programmers, line at Metrocast.com/ Sept. 20, at the Lochmere Child Advocacy Center vendor partners and robbiemills. Country Club in Til- (Belknap-Merrimack local businesses. Last “We are grateful to ton. The event, which is Community Action Pro- year’s event raised more all who have support- hosted by the MetroCast gram), Spaulding Youth than $20,000 in support ed this worthy cause Foundation, will benefit Center Foundation and of local youth-serving or- in prior years and look organizations that serve the Greater Lakes Re- ganizations. forward to an enjoyable at-risk youth and other gion Charitable Founda- With the 2017 event day for participants and youth-serving groups in tion for Children (Chil- approaching, MetroCast a successful day for the the region. dren’s Auction). is seeking event spon- organizations that are Now in its 19th year, With this in mind, sors and tournament supported through the the event began as an ef- James J. Bruder, Jr., registrations. Single event,” said Edward fort to honor the memo- Chairman and CEO of player and team regis- Merrill, General Manag- ry of Robbie Mills. Harron Communica- trations, donations, as er for MetroCast. In subsequent years, tions, MetroCast’s par- the number of organiza- ent company, founded tions supported by the the MetroCast Founda- Now thru September 30th

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Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 279-4516 (phone) - 279-3331 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Gilford soccer girls look to take step forward Large group of seniors set to lead Golden Eagles

BOB MARTIN BY BOB MARTIN (Left) The Gilford High School [email protected] girls’ soccer team hopes to GILFORD — The improve off a tough season Golden Eagles girls’ last year. soccer team is com- ing off a tough season, this was due to inex- where they posted a perience for the most 3-11-2 record, but coach part. However, there Tom Raymond is hop- were other games they ing experience can lost that came within a translate into improve- goal or two. ment for this year’s “I think this spoke campaign. a lot to our defense,” “Last year we had said Raymond. “This is some juniors who were going to be one of our coming into a starting strong suits going into role for the first time,” this season. We could Raymond said. “Now pack it in and defend they are all seniors. We well, but we struggled have 15 seniors on the in the transition to team, and 10 of them offense and making could start any game. that needs to change to shots.” Basically we have the get wins. Raymond said put- whole team returning, Players to look out ting more goals in the plus some new faces. I for are forwards Sar- net will help with con- am hoping for a better ah Fillion and Maddi fidence. He hopes the result this year, and I Rector, but he hopes team can get ahead in know they are too.” to get contributions games early to get mo- Even in the presea- out of a lot of players. mentum going. son, Raymond said the Raymond said it is “We just have to improvement has al- also nice to have a sec- see how the chips fall, ready been apparent. ond-year goaltender practice well and ul- He has noticed that in net, by the name of timately finish well,” there is better chem- Hannah Perkins. said Raymond. istry and they have Raymond said last The Golden Eagles learned off of mistakes year there were a few take on Berlin at home from last season. games where they were on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. to “I think we have beaten badly, notably kick off the regular high hopes for the sea- against Hopkinton and season. son to see what they Fall Mountain. He said BOB MARTIN The Golden Eagles partici- pated in the soccer jamboree at Laconia High School last weekend. can do,” said Raymond. 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BY BOB MARTIN Holland, a sophomore, see lots of openings and [email protected] has impressed Forge as are going to try to fill the GILFORD — For any a defensive specialist in gap. This group came Joan Forge coached the preseason. Fresh- into preseason in great team, the goal at the be- man Lindsey Sanderson shape, ready to go, and ginning of the season will be the outside hitter. I’m very pleased about is to improve from the “It is very rare I take that.” previous year. With a a freshman on varsity, Forge said there are final four finish in the but she has been impres- young players on the tournament for the Gil- sive,” said Forge. “The team that show poten- ford volleyball girls last last time I brought up a tial, and it is her job to season, they have their freshman was Brooke pull every ounce of talent work laid out for them, four years ago.” out of them. but Forge said right from Reagan McIntire, “It is the goal of the the preseason practices a sophomore, will be returning players to help she can see that the team looked upon to develop out the newbies to create is in good shape. and help with her height. a solid team,” said Forge. The Golden Eagles After the jamboree “We will have to really have a very successful at Gilford High School work hard.” volleyball program, with BOB MARTIN last weekend, Forge said Forge said it is im- 15 state championships The Gilford volleyball team is coming off of a semifinal finish last season and coach Joan Forge sophomore Abby O’Con- portant to improve every and out of the 31 years said the squad has come into preseason in great shape, ready to play. nor also impressed. day, and never take step Forge has coached they “Today in the scrim- backwards. She said the have gone to the semi- mage she really shined idea is to steadily im- finals 28 times. The last and just may have a prove so they are in top championship came in starting spot,” said form by the end of the 2015 and from 1994 to last Forge after the jambo- season. year they made it to the ree. “She looked better “We want to climb final four every season. in the scrimmage than the latter, get better and Forge said last year she has been looking in better through practices, they had a slow start, practice.” and be ready for the sea- losing to eventual cham- Forge said that every son by playing cohesive- pion Windham in the year a core of seniors is ly, smoothly and getting first game of the season. lost so it is the responsi- to know each other,” said While they were a bit bility for the other play- Forge. concerned to start the ers to fill in. The Golden Eagles season, the Golden Ea- “This year’s group take on defending Divi- gles went on to win 10 BOB MARTIN is embracing the chal- sion 2 champion Wind- straight games, finishing The Gilford volleyball team hosted a jamboree last weekend, where they donned Wonder lenge,” said Forge. “They ham at home on Sept. 8 with a 14-4 record and a Woman shirts as they played. Here they are shown in a game against Farmington. are excited when they to start the season. number two seed in the big gun this year.” best on the team. Forge standings. Even while missing said that she has trained Forge said while they a full season, Beaudet hard and the knee looks Fit for a Cure 5K is Sept. 24 lost four starters to grad- is lined up to reach the to be healed nicely. uation, including first milestone of 500 digs ear- The other outside hit- TILTON — Tanger t-shirt. All finishers will a.m. at the Tanger Out- team All-Staters Stevie ly in the season. She even ter will be junior Maggie Outlets Tilton in con- receive a commemora- lets at 120 Laconia Road Orton and Cynthia Gag- has an outside chance of McNeil, who had 93 kills junction with Under Ar- tive participant medal in Tilton. non, they have a great setting the school record last year. Middle hitters mour, Northeast Com- and shopping discounts. For more information nucleus that showed up set by Jordan Dean at will be sophomore Abby munications, AutoServ, Prizes will be awarded or to register, visit www. to play this year. 784. In 2015 she set the Warren and junior Lexi Belknap Landscape to top three male and fe- tangeroutlets.com/race. “We have some big school record with most Boisvert, who is on the Company and Laconia male winners along with If a business or organiza- holes to fill this year, but digs in a season with 281. varsity team for the third Daily Sun, will host the division winners in each tion will have 10 or more what we have back this “It will be a test for year. Setters are junior ninth annual Fit for a age category. There is a participants, please year is Brooke Beaudet, Brooke to see if she can Karly Sanborn and soph- Cure 5K run/walk pre- discounted registration contact Tanger General who had to sit out a full get that dig record,” said omore Naomi Eldridge. sented by Under Ar- fee if you register before Manager Eric Proulx at year in every sport with Beaudet. Back court players in- mour. The first 1,000 Sept. 22.. eric.proulx@tangerout- an injury,” Forge said, Beaudet will be an clude seniors Bailey Hil- registrants will receive The race takes place lets.com for group dis- referring to a knee inju- outside hitter for the dreth and senior Kasey an Under Armour race Sunday, Sept. 24, at 8:30 count information. ry that kept Beaudet on squad this season and is Moore. the sidelines. “She is our expected to be one of the Newcomer Samantha Trainer sought at Newfound BRISTOL — New- demic year. Interest- Stacy Buckley, SAU4 found Regional High ed individuals should 20 N. Main St., Bris- School is looking to send a letter of intent, tol, NH. 03222. Position hire a Certified Athlet- resume and two letters starts Aug. 9. ic Trainer for the aca- of reference to Supt.

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Alton School District Alton, NH The Alton School Board is seeking applicants to serve as the School Board’s Secretary during their regular monthly evening meetings and sub-committee meetings as needed.

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