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COURTESY PHOTO Being prepared In a program conceived and co-sponsored by Gilford Fire Department’s Lt. Frank Latosek, LR CERT members and Gilford firefighters met on Feb. 11 with 23 residents of Village Knolls II, an independent living facility in Gilford. The purpose of the visit was to assist the residents in the completion of a medical information form and emergency preparedness checklist to aid first responders should any of the Village Knolls II residents require emergency medical treatment or evacuation. Latosek kicked off the session with a statement of objectives and a brief overview of the emergency medical information we would be helping the residents collect. Next, Roger Turgeon, LR CERT Outreach Leader, provided information on the “Stay, Leave, Connect” emergency preparedness program. Following the introductions, each resident was provided with a tote bag contain- ing the emergency medical form, new 911 stickers, emergency preparedness documents, other senior oriented services contact information, a flashlight (provided by a grant from Home Depot), and other items. Each resident was then paired with either an LR CERT member or a Gilford firefighter to complete the emergency medical form. By all accounts, this was a successful program enjoyed by the residents and volunteers alike. An after action is being scheduled to review how this pilot program worked in the hopes of extending it to other senior communities throughout the Lakes Region. Gilford firefighters participating included Marty Barrett, Frank & Lynn Latosek, Ricky Raper, and Ron Skinner. LR CERT participants included Mary Lou Anderson, Dick Christopher, Richard Dow, Nancy Fuchs, Connie Leggett, Kathleen Merriam, Jennifer Muzzey, Norma Jo Sorgman, Roger Turgeon, Lisa and Sheila Vermacy, and Jim White. School board explore ban on synthetic marijuana BY JEFF FERLAND members to begin a new ef- GHS Interim Principal Bob have “demonstrated severe which anyone 18-years-old or problems. [email protected] fort Monday night to ban syn- Pedersen and Deb Laliberte, overdose symptoms requir- older may legally purchase. “This is not just a school A developing trend at Gil- thetic marijuana products Gilford drug and alcohol ing medical attention.” Since They also learned that stu- concern — it is a communi- ford High School and in the from school grounds, and taskforce chair,four students then, school officials have dents are abusing prescrip- ty concern,” said Laliberte surrounding community eventually the entire town. under the influence of syn- learned that many students tion drugs, and that some are during the school board prompted School Board According to a letter from thetic marijuana products are using these products, suffering from addiction meeting Monday nigh. “We need to take a proactive step. We don’t want this in our community.” Professional woodworker offers an inside look at his craft According to Laliberte, BY JEFF FERLAND tremendously difficult, but the price of his kindling,” he Even for those who have as you think,” said Carey. students have used these [email protected] it's not simple,” said Carey to remarked. little experience with wood- “The entry level cost to doing synthetic marijuana prod- Gilford Public Library the skepticism of audience For Carey, the craft began working, Carey explained this is a lot lower than you ucts in the library, and have Staff invited Steve Carey, a members as they looked over as a hobby while he was in that for any interested indi- think.” come to school under the in- craftsman from Hooksett, for the ornate and intricate high school. Over the past 15 viduals, the hobby was not He listed some basic tools fluence. a presentation on segmented pieces on display. “You just years, he said, the hobby be- out of reach by any means. found in most workshops, Police Chief Kevin woodworking Tuesday, Feb. have to be willing to try some- came a serious interest. He “For anyone that wants to such as a table saw, clamps Keenan said Gilford officers 28 in the Library Meeting thing new, and be ready to glues his pieces during week- explore this wonderful, artis- and a shop-vac. and have come across these Room. make mistakes.” nights, and spends his Satur- tic hobby,it's not as far away SEE CAREY PAGE A10 products on a number of oc- Carey had some of his These mistakes, Carey days doing the rest, all the casions, but the substances work on display in the Li- said, could lead to throwing a time using an old lathe are difficult to police be- brary exhibition area very expensive piece of wood passed down by his grandfa- cause they are legal to sell. through February, and into one's wood stove; the key, ther. Gilford loses beloved Keenan and Laliberte ex- agreed to explain the tech- he added, is not to get dis- For the past five years, plained that these products niques he uses to make his couraged. Carey said his one-time hob- are sold as incense and la- unique pieces. “The difference between a by and weekend pastime community activist beled “not for human con- “Most of this stuff is not carpenter and a craftsman is turned professional. sumption,” but this is just a LACONIA — Donald legality. Keenan said he Chesebrough, 82, of 341 Belk- spoke with Town Adminis- nap Mt. Rd., died surround- trator Scott Dunn, who sup- ed by family at the Lakes Re- ported the idea of a town or- gion General Hospital, Laco- dinance banning the sale of nia, on Wednesday, Feb. 29, these products in Gilford. 2012. Dunn was, however, con- Mr. Chesebrough was cerned with the authority of born Jan. 29, 1930 in Wester- the Board of Selectmen to ly, R.I., the son of J. Cutler ban a legal substance. and Lois (Brown) Chese- School Board members brough. He served in the U. said they would look into S. Army Active Reserve for banning the possession and COURTESY PHOTO 20 years, retiring as a Lt. Donald Cheseborough use of synthetic marijuana Colonel from Fort Devens in products on school property, Massachusetts. He moved to volunteering for Bolduc and would support a town or- Gilford in 1973, and worked Park, Gunstock, and many dinance to prohibit the sale for the State of N.H. Depart- other organizations. in the community. ment of Environmental Ser- Survivors include his wife In other news, GHS Assis- vices for 18 years. of 48 years, Mary (Fiock) tant Principal Peter Sawyer Mr. Chesebrough was an Chesebrough of Gilford; a said the cell phone trial peri- avid skier, skiing some 70 son, Robert A. Chesebrough, od was a success, though he years in New England and and wife Lynn of Hollis; a saw an increase of 12 viola- PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND the Alps. He was a long-time daughter, Patricia C. Pas- tions. With the added privi- Steve Carey explains the difference between single generation lamination (left) and multi-generational lami- member of the Gilford Com- sariello, and husband Paul leges came stiffer penalties, nation (right). munity Band, and enjoyed SEE CHESEBROUGH PAGE A10 SEE SCHOOL BOARD PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC MARCH 8, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL around the state, and on ity of creating.” Because of Programs/Special Events Join us for one of the oldest background in printmaking LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT Tuesday, March 13, she will that (and though her art jour- board games in the world. with her love of mixed me- A couple summers ago, bring the program to the Gil- nals certainly are striking Thursday, March 8 dia art, paper crafting and artist and frequent library- ford Public Library. pieces) Emily looks at this Toddler Time (18-36 Tuesday, March 13 sewing to create her work. goer Emily Martina was If you’re a scrap-booker, art form as a “great way to months), 11:30 a.m. - noon. Storytime (Ages three This workshop is sponsored asked to help out with Sum- art journaling might sound play” rather than a serious Sign up in the Children's to five), 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. by the Friends of the Library mer Reading at her local li- familiar to you. project. Room for this six-week ses- Share a story, and create a and will be limited to 20 li- brary by offering some sort “There’s a lot of overlap,” As for those “more seri- sion. The theme this week is craft to take home. Sign up is brary card holders. of art program to teens. She Emily says. “Art journaling ous” projects, Emily is a stu- mice! required for this six week chose art journaling—a is really a branch of scrap- dent at the Maine College of Teen Tech Week Astro- session. The theme this week Wednesday, March 14 “fun, accessible, explorato- booking, one that uses more Art, and by this spring, she naut Ice Cream, 2:30 - 6 is St. Patrick’s Day. Check Out an Expert! 10 ry” kind of art that uses a va- mediums.” will have earned her Bache- p.m. Starting at 2:30 p.m. Babygarten (Birth - 18 a.m. - noon. Mike Marshall riety of mediums to create Since she’s always loved lor’s degree in fine arts. Her each day this week, the first months), 11:30 a.m. - noon. will answer your computer pages of a journal. mixed-media art, it was a nat- focus is on textile-based five teens or 'tweens that re- No sign up required. We'll questions on a first come “They loved it,” Emily ural fit for her, and after she printmaking, and she sells a turn a fully read book will re- sing songs, share a story,and first served basis. says, “and it was so exciting heard about it she did some lot of this work, as well as ceive a package of high tech move to the music. Storytime (Ages three to share this process with research at the library and cards and other paper crafts, astronaut ice cream. Introduction to Art to five), 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. teens.” gave it a shot. She hasn’t at various craft fairs. In ad- Journaling, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sign up is required for this A few months later, Emily stopped since. dition, Emily works for sev- Friday, March 9 Emily Martina, a BFA Print- six week session. Share a sto- offered the same program to “There are a lot of differ- eral design teams that make Drop in Story Time (two making candidate at the ry and create a craft. This adults, “and it was even more ent ways to describe art jour- rubber stamps. to five years), 10:30 - 11:15 Maine College of Art in Port- week’s theme is St. Patrick’s exciting,” she says. That’s be- naling,” Emily says. “I see At the Gilford Public Li- a.m. Share a story and cre- land, will lead this program. Day. cause adults, as Emily re- and teach it as a book that brary workshop, Emily will ate a craft to take home. This She enjoys combining her minds us, often “lose that ex- you dedicate to exploring and teach participants to use the is a drop-in program. No sign citement of creating” to creating by using a lot of dif- various mediums, and she’ll up is required. The theme GILFORD POLICE LOG work or family needs or oth- ferent mediums and no wor- also teach the technique of this week is Mice. ● erwise busy schedules. At ries.” image transfer. To inspire Cozy Corner in the Chil- From Feb. 28 – March 6, Vanbrocklin, 40, of Franklin the workshops, it was “so, so These different mediums and guide participants with dren’s Room, 10:30 - 11 the Gilford Police Depart- and charged him with trans- fun to see adults re-spark that include pattered paper, ink, their projects, she’ll offer a a.m. Learn a new skill while ment responded to 179 calls, porting alcoholic beverages. creativity in themselves.” rubber stamps, paint, sten- list of prompts. Examples in- your child is in Storytime. including: Police arrested Jamie Since that first adult work- cils, mod podge, collage, and clude “What inspires me?” This month Jane Rollins will Police arrested Maureen Howard, 29, of Newburyport shop that she offered, Emily more. She stresses that art and “Why should I make the teach basic plant care and Peterson, 63, of Gilford and Mass. and charged her with has offered a number of journaling is about “getting time and space to create?” By you will leave with a house- charged her with driving driving while intoxicated. them at public libraries back to that childlike curios- the end of the workshop, par- plant. Sign up in the Chil- while intoxicated and trans- Police arrested Patrick ticipants will have complet- dren’s Room. porting alcoholic beverage. Warden, 33, of Gilford on ed one or two pages of a jour- Knit Wits, 1:30 - 2:30 Police arrested Elizabeth three bench warrants. nal. p.m. All knitters are wel- Maglio, 25, of Gilford and Police arrested a minor, Gilford Public Library The Art Journaling Work- come. charged her with driving af- 17, of Concord and charged shop will be held on Tuesday, Teen Tech Week Astro- ter revocation or suspen- him with possession of con- March 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 naut Ice Cream, 2:30 - 6 sion. trolled/narcotic drugs and Top Ten Requests p.m. The program is spon- p.m. Starting at 2:30 p.m. Police arrested Joseph possession of drugs in a mo- 1. “Talk Funny Girl” by Roland Merullo sored by the Friends of the each day this week, the first Gillis, 18, of Laconia and tor vehicle. 2. “Private Games” by James Patterson & Mark Sullivan Library, and is free, but sign five teens or 'tweens that re- charged him with posses- 3. “Kill Shot” by Vince Flynn up is required; a list of nec- turn a fully read book will re- sion of controlled/ narcotic 6 reports of suspicious ve- 4. “Private #1 Suspect” by James Patterson & essary materials will be pro- ceive a package of high tech drugs and possession of hicles Maxine Paetro vided upon sign up. In addi- astronaut ice cream. drugs in motor vehicle. 3 alarms 5. “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah tion, participants must be Police arrested Brandon 71 traffic checks 6. “Celebrity in Death” by J.D. Robb Gilford Public Library card- Saturday, March 10 Gordon, 21, of Gilmanton 6 motor vehicle complaint 7. “Explosive Eighteen” by Janet Evanovich holders. If you’re interested, Drop In Craft (Pre- and charged him with diving 24 motor vehicle checks 8. “Defending Jacob” by William Landay be sure to sign up early, as school – Grade four), 10 while intoxicated. 8 calls for an ambulance 9. “End of Illness” by David Agus the workshop is limited to 20 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Drop by the Police arrested Derek 6 motor vehicle accident 10. “The Next Always” by Nora Roberts people. library for a Saturday make- Ford, 35, of Franklin and 1 reports of suspicious and-take craft. charged him with driving persons while intoxicated and trans- 2 larceny Monday, March 12 porting alcoholic beverages. 3 reports of existing con- Mahjong, 12:30 - 3 p.m. Police arrested Gerold ditions 1 lost/found items 4 abandoned vehicles 2 service of paperwork 4 animal complaints 3 calls for the fire depart- of Alton Bay, New Hampshire ment 7 road/weather reports Come Grow With Us 3 lost/missing/wanted MARINE & POWERSPORT TECHNICIAN person 11 requests for motorist We are now hiring an experienced Marine Technician. 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SP SP SP Route 3, Winnisquam • www.shalimar-resort.com • 524-1984 MARCH 8, 2012 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Francoeur/Babcock Basketball Tournament underway Come and see Youth Bas- The schedule for the open- ketball at its best in Gilford ing rounds of play will be: Senior Moment-um during the 19th Annual Fran- Wednesday, March 7 – Dinner and Theatre Night coeur/Babcock Memorial Junior Division (Coed): on March 21 Basketball Tournament tak- Gilford vs. Sanbornton at Gilford Parks and Recre- ing place at the Gilford Mid- 5:30 p.m., and Gilmanton vs. ation in conjunction with the dle School from Wednesday, Lou Athanas at 6:45 p.m. GHS Performing Arts, is March 7 to Sunday,March 11. Thursday, March 8 – Se- sponsoring a Dinner and Sponsored by the Gilford nior Girls Division: Gilford Theatre evening for partici- Parks and Recreation De- vs. Lou Athanas at 5:30 p.m., pants of the Senior Moment- partment, the tournament and Belmont vs. Sanbornton um Program. This activity is will host 12 area teams con- at 6:45 p.m. scheduled for Wednesday, sisting of boys and girls in Friday,March 9 – Senior March 21. Participants will grades three through six Boys Division: Gilford vs. meet in the Gilford High from Belmont, Gilford, Belmont at 5:30 p.m., and Lou School Lobby at 5 p.m. for a Gilmanton, Laconia, San- Athanas vs. Pines/Sanborn- Corned Beef Dinner, fol- bornton and Tilton/North- ton at 6:45 p.m. lowed by the High School field. On Saturday, March 10, Drama Clubs’ performance This invitational tourna- games will begin at 8 a.m., of “You Can’t Take It with PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND ment is held in memory of and the last game of the day You” at 6 p.m. There is no fee Sandra McGonagle, dressed as the Cat in the Hat, reads Dr. Seuss's “Green Eggs and Ham” to children to cel- Aaron T.Francoeur,who was will be played at 6 p.m. On for this program, but space is ebrate Read Across America Day and Seuss's Birthday. a 13-year-old Gilford Mid- Sunday,March 11, the Cham- limited and RSVP’s will be dle/High School student pionship round games are accepted on a first come ba- when he succumbed to can- scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. sis. To RSVP, or for more in- Library staff celebrates Read Across cer in the summer of 1993. The tournament is open to formation, please contact the Nathan Babcock’s name was the public, and everyone, Gilford Parks and Recreation added in 2006, after he lost his young and old alike, is invit- Department at 527-4722. America Day with Dr. Seuss battle with cancer in the fall ed to attend. The admission of 2005. fee is $2 for adults and $ for Red Sox bus trip tickets BY JEFF FERLAND tale on the cat and crafts, sto- meeting room and watched Since Aaron’s death, the children. A Tournament The Gilford Parks and [email protected] ry time with the Cat in the the classic “Lorax” movie as Aaron T. Francoeur Memor- Family Pass (all games) is al- Recreation Department will Gilford Public Library Hat, and birthday cake for Dr. the new version was set to hit ial Scholarship Fund, in con- so available for $10. Children be sponsoring three trips to staff and local children cele- Seuss. the big screens the same day. junction with the Lakes Re- not of school age, coaches watch the Red Sox at Fenway brated the annual National The annual event coin- Read Across America Day gion Scholarship Founda- and players are free. Be sure Park this summer. The first Education Association’s cides with the birthday of helps raise reading motiva- tion, was established to give to mark your calendars now trip is scheduled for Friday, Read Across America Day beloved children's author Dr. tion and awareness for chil- financial aid to deserving and come join us for some June 22 to see the Red Sox Friday, March 2 with a visit Seuss, who would be 108 this dren in communities around Gilford High School gradu- great basketball, positive Play the Atlanta Braves. The from Sandra McGonagle as year. the country. The NEA has ates who are furthering their competition, good sports- second trip is scheduled for the Cat in the Hat. According to Tanner,each hosted Read Across America post high school education. manship, and community Tuesday,July 17 to watch the “We have a great crowd year, McGonagle volunteers Day since March 2, 1998, with Many former players and spirit! Red Sox play the Chicago this year,” said Children's Li- to dress as the Cat in the Hat the hope of getting kids ex- scholarship recipients re- For more information, White Sox. The third trip is brarian Jesse Tanner. and read Dr. Seuss stories to cited about reading. turn each year to help at the please call Parks and Recre- scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7 Tanner said they cele- Children. Teen volunteers For more information tournament, be it officiating, ation Director Herb Greene to watch the Red Sox play the brate the event each year lead various games and col- about Read Across America scoring, timing, selling tick- at 527-4722. Toronto Blue Jays. Travel to with with games like pin the oring crafts in the Library Day, visit www.nea.org. ets and t-shirts, or working at and from each game will be the concession stand. Senior Moment-um provided aboard a Coach The tournament this year Scrabble Day March 12 Company luxury coach fully Enjoy Maple Sugaring Madness will consist of the following The Gilford Parks and equipped with climate con- divisions and teams: Recreation Department will trol, DVD video system and Junior (Coed) Division be sponsoring a Senior Mo- lavatory. These trips are at Prescott Farm this March (Grades three and four) - Gil- ment-um program on Mon- open to Gilford residents on- LACONIA — For more modern tree tapping tools, Schools. The 160-acre his- ford, Gilmanton, Lou day,March 12. We’ll meet in ly; however, any tickets un- than 11 years, Prescott Farm learn the history of maple toric family farm includes Athanas and Sanbornton the Fellowship Hall at the sold as of March 26 will be has been offering their sugaring including Native woodland and field trails, a Senior Girls Division Gilford Community Church made available to residents Maple Sugar Madness pro- American legends, and dis- “green” building with geot- (Grades five and six) - Gil- at noon. Bring your lunch of other communities. These grams to school groups and cover the math and chemi- hermal and solar energy sys- ford, Belmont, Lou Athanas and join us for a good game trips are limited to 53 partic- the public during the month cal/physical science in the tems, historic barns, an old- and Sanbornton of scrabble. We will bring the ipants each, so register early! of March. boiling process. The pro- fashioned maple sugaring Senior Boys Division dictionary and provide cof- For more information, On Saturdays, March 3-31, gram also involves a 20 operation, heritage gardens, (Grades five and six) - Gil- fee and tea. We hope to see please call the Gilford Parks the public is invited to come minute walk to our Sugar and a forested pond. ford, Belmont, Lou Athanas you for a fun afternoon of and Recreation Department and take part in this one-and- House, please note that you Reservations are re- and Pines/Sanbornton scrabble. at 527-4722. a-half-hour program. Avail- will be hiking back up hill af- quired, so please reserve able program times include ter the program. Please wear your spot with us well in ad- 10-11:30 a.m., noon-1:30 p.m., boots, and dress appropriate- vance. Cost is $5/adult; Committee on Aging’s “Go Grinning” series continues and 2-3:30 p.m. All that attend ly for the weather. Snow- $4/child age four to 12 for This Friday, March 9, at eral programs / issues af- For more information on will get to experience an old- shoes will be provided as PFEEC Members and 10 a.m., the Belknap County fecting well being, inde- our meetings, please contact fashioned New England tra- needed. $8/adult; $7/child age four to Area Committee on Aging pendence and dignity in Stace Dicker-Hendricks at dition – making maple Prescott Farm offers year- 12 for non-members. Ages will present Part III of its keeping with New Hamp- 528-2555 or sdhendricks@ syrup! round environmental educa- three and under are free! Re- “Go Grinning” Series. shire's goal to keep seniors wesleywoodsnh.org or Car- From tapping a tree to tion programs such as vaca- serve your spot today by call- Brenda Kummerer-Cyr, healthy, helping us to real- rie Chandler at 279-8111 or tasting delicious maple tion camps for children ages ing 366-5695 or sending an Community Options Spe- ize full potential. [email protected]. syrup, you will have hands- four to 15, field trips for local email to info@prescott- cialist from ServiceLink, on participation in every schools, maple sugaring pro- farm.org. Also, visit our Web will speak on “Family Dy- step of the syrup making grams, and long-term Natu- site at www.prescottfarm.org namics in Caregiving” (how Wesley Woods to host Healing Foods program process. Our environmental ralist-in Residence programs to learn more about Maple to ask for help and mediate Aches, pains, chronic ill- served, as well as some of educators will help you to with four local elementary Sugar Madness! the tough situations). 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Perhaps The time has finally arrived. After months been bewildering for her. That there is a smidge of Chesa- of intense discussion and vigorous debate, one southern shelter was so loud peake Bay Retriever blood and so busy,bustling with peo- coursing through her veins — of the more lively and contentious election ple and dogs nobody wanted. she certainly looks like a stur- seasons it has been our privilege to cover over In the commotion, poor dy Labrador mix to us. the past few years will come to an end when Karmin was actually bitten on Karmin is working voters begin heading to the polls in Gilford her ear by another stressed through doggie rehab. We feel dog, which meant she had to an adults only home, with per- Tuesday morning. wait another week before com- haps a nice outgoing canine From the proposed purchase of a new fire ing to cooler, quieter New pal, would suit her well. No truck to the controversial push for a tax cap on Hampshire. cats, please. Poor baby! For more information, both the town and school district warrants, She’s been through a lot. please call 524-3252 or check this election cycle has certainly seen its fair Karmin has settled in; she www.nhhumane.org. share of divisive issues come to the forefront, does her best to learn the and we hope that the dramatic increase we have seen in the number of letters to the edi- FROM OUR READERS tor arriving at our office over the past few ● weeks will prove to a harbinger of increased voter participation. Voivod will keep Gilford’s financial house in order Over the past few years, we have seen a To The Editor: ford. That entrepreneurial A father of two young lads, tive person who the vast ma- steady decline in voter participation through- I’d like to encourage Gil- experience, combined with Allen is also involved in jority of Gilford taxpayers ford taxpayers to vote for an M.B.A. and a background coaching little league and would want to look after their out the Lakes Region during local town and Allen Voivod for Budget as both a financial analyst as working with the Boy Scouts, fiscal best interests for the school district elections. Whatever the reason Committee on Tuesday, well as an internal auditor in to name a couple of his All- next three years. Please vote — be it a time consuming work schedule, in- March 13. the banking industry, just American-Dad-type pas- Allen Voivod for Gilford Bud- volvement in family activities such as after Allen and his wife, who’s scratches the surface as to times. In short, Allen is ex- get Committee. my sister, run their own suc- Allen’s credentials for the po- actly the type of pragmatic, Fred Butler Gilford school sports, or simply a general sense of cessful business here in Gil- sition. financially savvy, collabora- complacency with the status quo — it seems that fewer and fewer denizens of Gilford are taking an active interest in town government. Asking for your support We were extremely disappointed to see only 13 To The Editor: nies. Although those budg- provide services, I also be- justification for expendi- percent of the town’s registered voters turn My name is Stuart Savage, ets were not as large as the lieve it’s the responsibility of tures and objective explo- out for last year’s elections — a figure that and I’m running for a seat on ones needed by Gilford, I’m those in office to use that ration into alternatives. If the Gilford Budget Commit- confident that I can transi- money efficiently. Taxes col- we work together with this raised great concern in our minds over the lev- tee. For those in the town tion effectively to the town lected by the town represent goal in mind, we can keep our el of apathy that appeared to have crept into who don’t know me person- committee. a sacrifice for many people, town attractive and safe Gilford’s political process. The controversy ally,please allow this letter to I have enjoyed my time in and those entrusted with while spending our money serve as an introduction. Gilford, but have seen taxes those funds should under- wisely. that arose over the superintendent’s position My wife Darlene and I and spending slowly in- stand that. No money should At this point in my life, I in the wake of last year’s school district elec- have been Gilford homeown- crease over time. The shock be spent capriciously with feel it’s my duty to use the tion seemed to awaken the slumbering con- ers since April, 1997. I am a of the 2008 recession is still the thought that there will al- things I’ve learned in my 51 sciousness of many local voters, however, and fiscal and social conserva- being felt by many in our ways be more. years to serve my communi- tive, and a registered Repub- town. Wages have stagnated, As an engineer, I am ty. I humbly ask Gilford res- this year’s election cycle has brought with it lican. I currently work as an living costs have gone up, and trained to collect and analyze idents for their support on encouraging signs of a more active and in- engineer in the aerospace in- job opportunities have di- data to make informed deci- March 13. Thank you for volved electorate that we hope will translate to dustry. I have 15 years of minished. Our friends and sions. If I’m given the honor your consideration. combined budget experience neighbors are often strug- of serving on your budget Kindest regards, higher numbers at the polls Tuesday. serving in a local church, and gling to do more with less. committee, I would work dili- Stuart Savage Gilford Although it may seem, at times, that there is in management positions at While I believe some level gently to apply this principle. too much beyond any one individual’s control two manufacturing compa- of taxation is necessary to I will insist on reasonable for their vote to matter,the election process of- fers residents of Gilford an extraordinary op- Vote for a true fiscal conservative portunity to shape the future course of the To The Editor: The truth is, the current We hear “think about the People” to force responsibili- town and the school district, and wherever Anyone who attended the school board is anything but children!” Well, some of us ty on them. Vote “yes” on the Gilford School District Delib- “fiscally responsible” or are thinking about the chil- School District Tax Cap. Also they may stand on the issues, we hope our erative Session or public “conservative.” In the same dren — the children who are please vote for Doug Lambert readers will make an effort to get to the polls hearing on the Warrant arti- period that they “cut the losing their homes to foreclo- for School Board. Doug is re- this year and make their voices heard. cles has heard the current budget three out of the last sure, the children whose par- al conservative who is truly School board boast about four years,” it went from ents are out of work and hav- fiscally responsible. Doug how they “cut the budget $22,682,160 to $24,274,607, a ing a hard time providing has built a business, and three out of the last four nearly $1.6 million increase. food for their family, much knows what it’s like to make years” and how “fiscally re- So much for cuts! less keeping up with their payroll and contributes to Send us your sponsible” they’ve been. I be- During the same period of taxes. Not every child in Gil- the local economy. Doug is lieve I even heard Kurt Web- time, the enrollment at the ford lives in a nice home on guided by integrity. He will ber utter the word “conser- district went from 1,343 stu- Dockham shore Road. It be the much needed balance letters! vative.” dents to 1,252 students, a de- seems that Kurt Webber and that the School Board lacks. We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too Isn't it funny that whenev- crease of 91 students, driving Sue Allen only think about Doug will insure that taxpay- congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- er it’s election time in Gil- the actual cost per student up the privileged children from er’s votes are respected. On lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us ford, everyone becomes a from $16,889 to $19,389, one of families that can afford their March 13, vote for Doug Lam- know! conservative? The two most the highest in the state. At the ever-raising school district bert and only Doug Lambert Send your letters to: liberal spenders on the Bud- same time, Gilford home val- taxes. for the three-year seat on the get Committee have claimed ues have plummeted, and the If the School Board can’t School Board. Gilford Steamer to be conservative when it tax rate has continued to go actually be fiscally responsi- Kevin Leandro Gilford 5 Water Street was election time. up. ble, then it is up to “We the Meredith, NH, 03253

Our fax number is 279 3331. Ten reasons to vote for Doug Lambert E-mail us at [email protected]. To The Editor: kids a better education so 6. He is familiar with the 9. He will be a new face We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Ten reasons why Doug they can compete in the job district, having served on the with new ideas for the dis- Lambert should get your vote market. SAU withdrawal committee trict. for School Board: 3. He is a father of two chil- and the Facilities Planning 10. He doesn’t think he can 1. He is a successful busi- dren, so he knows the value Committee that built the lower the budget and in- ness manager, and can bring of a good education. Middle/High school. crease the education quality private business ownership 4. He is a citizens’ champi- 7. He believes in parental — he knows he can! skills to our bloated school on, and has defended the peo- empowerment for the dis- Vote Doug Lambert budget. ple’s Right to Know. trict. School Board March 13. 2. He is an inventor with 5. He is active in the com- 8. He believes in sound For Liberty, two patents pending, and can munity as a past budget com- budgets, with quality educa- Barbara Aichinger Established May 6, 2004 Governor’s Island, Gilford Published every Thursday at be creative about getting our mittee member. tion as the goal. 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Think of the future Fax: (603) 279-3331 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher To The Editor: of any kind were hard to find. fine schools. Today, my hus- forts to provide services for Brendan Berube, Editor As I sit here pondering I continued to pay my bills, band and I live that dream, all citizens. I would ask my Jeff Ferland, Reporter how to write this editorial, I working odd jobs, cleaning and want to make sure that fellow townspeople to, first Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter feel a need to digress approx- houses, whatever it took to the dream does not end for and foremost, educate your- Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative imately 25 years in my life. pay the bills. our children and the children self of the facts, vote your Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager I purchased my first house During those hard eco- of the future. As taxpayers, conscience, and most of all, Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager Email: [email protected] as a single woman. The econ- nomic times, I supported the we are sometimes givers and think of the children, our fu- Classifieds: [email protected] omy was good at the time, school system and other sometimes takers of the serv- ture, on Tuesday, March 13. Circulation figures available on request. and it was easy to pay the town services that I hardly ices provided by the town. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. mortgage. The economy used in hopes that I would As Americans, we all Lisa Manz-Buckley USPS 024967 Gilford The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., changed, however; the hous- someday have children that agreed to pitch in and sup- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: ing market dried up, and jobs would walk the halls of our port our government’s ef- Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. MARCH 8, 2012 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 COMMUNITY CORNER ● Fire truck article raises too many questions

BY KEVIN LEANDRO Budget Committee, and only make no recommendations; cle 8 should include the lan- tried to amend this article at teed a similar increase next GILFORD three seats are available. I en- however, I must ask you to guage of “the sum of all pay- the deliberative session to no year. We are, by a large mar- On March 13, the hard- courage people to choose vote no on Article 8. ments, including interest is avail; the crowd was stacked gin, the highest taxed town working working taxpayers wisely; your tax rate depends Article 8 asks you to au- $510,000.” Every bank and against me. on the big lake. Making this of Gilford will go to the polls on it! thorize the town to take out a lending institution is re- 2. The Warrant reads as purchase during these eco- to vote on the town warrant. Also, you will be asked to $450,000 bond for the pur- quired by law to disclose this if the new fire engine will be nomically challenging times Article 1 will ask you to elect approve a variety of appro- chase of a brand new fire en- information on every any replacing a 1987 ranger fire would be fiscally irresponsi- people for a verity of posi- priations to fund Town gov- gine. Some points: mortgage, auto loan…really, engine (Engine 4). This is ble. tions, mostly uncontested. ernment for the next year. 1. In the interest of full any loan. We should hold the simply not true! The new en- 8. Why do we need a There are nine candidates for For most warrant articles, I disclosure to the voter, Arti- town to the same standard. I gine will be replacing a 2003 $450,000 fire truck? A new KME fire engine (Engine 2) double cab commercial chas- as the first due attack sis pumper with the same ca- FROM OUR READERS pumper. Engine 2 will then pabilities can be purchased ● be rotated to reserve / back- for $200,000 less than the up /second due status (there truck that is proposed. is some debate on the proper 9. The procedure the FD Lambert will respect the will of the voters term to describe this en- used to award the bid is ques- To The Editor: GilfordGrok.com). Kurt Web- (let’s assume to be true), just dent hiring before a judge. gine’s role; however, the fire tionable, at best. The FD al- First, the School Board de- ber has further doubled the idea that the School Fed up with this public chief himself has used all lowed dealers free reign to cided to flaunt the will of Gil- down by stating he had cut Board did not see the impro- malfeasance, Doug Lambert three of these terms to de- outfit their proposed truck as ford voters, who voted 2-1 to the School Board's budget priety of this, RSA aside, is now running to be on the scribe Engine 4), replacing they wished, as opposed to re- not have a new Superinten- (even though expenditures speaks volumes. School Board. His platform: Engine 4. It is true that En- questing bids for trucks with dent (hiring one the day be- have grown) – and showing Doug Lambert stood up full compliance with all laws, gine 4 will ultimately be sold, a common predetermined fore the election). Then, the that the bureaucrat-ese of against this by bringing it to greater transparency in de- but its replacement will be a specification. The (now for- Board decided to not hold the “Washington budgeting the public's attention, citing liberations / actions, moving 2003, not a 2012. The wording mer) fire chief and a fire- Special Meeting, as peti- cuts” (where a “cut” equals the RSA. He also corrected towards more accessibility, of the Article 8 is such that it fighter took a trip to Ocala, tioned by Gilford residents “increasing, but at a slower the School Board's lawyer at and forcing more budgetary leads the unknowing voter to Fla. to tour the “E-one” as- because of this action (and in pace”) has been brought to the Deliberative Session openness. These are stances believe that the current front sembly plant (E-one was ulti- violation of New Hampshire Gilford. (who read only the part of the that I wholeheartedly en- line truck is a 1987, and not a mately selected). This trip law). Then, at the Gilford Now we just had the tax- RSA dealing with the tax cap dorse – as well as his stated 2003. took place before the bid. No Candidates Night, the cur- payer funded Superinten- that put the School Board's stance of respecting the will 3. Engine 4 and Engine 2 one seems willing to say who rent Chair and past Chair dent willing to speak at a fo- position in a positive light) of the voters of Gilford in all are both good trucks. Mr. Pat paid for this trip. It isn’t un- (Kurt Webber and Sue Allen, rum sponsored by the tax- by reading the rest of the things. Labonte and myself (we both usual for a dealer to treat a respectively) insisted simply payer funded Parks & Rec Di- RSA that contradicted the Therefore, I am happy to have extensive experience customer to a trip to the plant by saving $11,000 on busing rector to “educate” residents lawyer's utterances (video on gladly endorse Doug Lam- buying, selling, repairing after being awarded the bid costs was a superb reason to on the tax cap petition (which GilfordGrok.com). And yes, bert to replace either Kurt and operating severe duty vo- to observe the customer’s start up full day kinder- has already been “not rec- he is one of the Gilford resi- Webber or Sue Allen. I ask for cational trucks) spent hours truck in the assembly garten – again, showing com- ommended” by his employ- dents who is using the only your vote for him (and only on two different occasions in- process. Having done exten- plete disdain for Gilford vot- ers, the School Board). Al- source of remedy available for him) for one of the two specting these trucks, trying sive business with E-one (in ers who had previously voted though he claims ignorance to citizens between elections three-year seats. to find some justification to Ocala) over several years, I no (video at of the RSA that prohibits this by bringing the Superinten- Skip Murphy spend a half million dollars. can vouch that this is a regu- Gilford While we do have some con- lar practice of E-one dealers, cerns involving the fire de- but it highly unusual and Elect those who will follow the will of voters partment’s preventative very suspect for this trip to maintenance procedures, or accrue pre-bid. To The Editor: proved, the additional cost eliminate it? If it is present- you want to get it? lack thereof, we feel both 10. The Board of Select- At the forums held in town for the full day program will ed as a taxpayer warrant ar- Oh, by the way, the RSA’s these trucks are fundamen- men unanimously does not last week, I heard glowing be included in the operating ticle, will we be told it is ad- of NH tell us that “No” means tally sound. Particular atten- recommend purchasing a praise and passionate pleas budgets for future years.” visory only? What could the “No.” Consider the potential tion was paid to Engine 4 due new Fire Engine. According for the children of Gilford. The warrant article failed voters do if Kurt Webber de- ramifications. to its age; we believe that to the last vote on the matter, Our kids are treated well, and by a vote of 1,534 “No” votes cided that they were going to The citizen petitioned with a little TLC, this truck the Budget Committee does generally achieve well, and I to 497 “Yes”votes — by a mar- institute all day Pre-School warrant articles on this is good for at least five more not recommend this pur- too am proud of them. It’s gin of over 3 to 1, the voters because “studies” that the year’s ballot are a direct re- years. It only has 79,000 chase by a margin of 8-4; this agreed that we should pro- of Gilford said an emphatic School Board liked conclud- sult of this continuing miles, and is mechanically vote will not show on the bal- vide academic and extracur- “No!” And now we have all ed it was beneficial for the method of operation by Kurt sound. lot (but can be verified by ricular opportunities when day kindergarten, against children? None of these ques- Webber that runs contrary to 4. It is very premature to meeting minutes of Feb. 7) properly vetted and voted up- the will and overwhelming tions were answered by Kurt the sacred, secret ballot that put a nine year old truck in because of technical reasons on. We have given our chil- vote of our citizens. Webber. The only defense he we hold as part of our Con- “second due” status. involving the timing of this dren a lot in the few short The Gilford School Board, made was that they didn’t stitutional Right of Free 5. It is not unusual for a vote. The first vote tally of years we have been a stand led by Kurt Webber, without think the previous warrant Speech. I ask that you exam- fire truck to stay in service not recommended by a tie alone SAU. voter input, instituted all day article mattered now be- ine these issues and decide well past 25 years. The Town vote of 6-6 will appear on the Did I mention that we have kindergarten. The budget cause it was a money issue for yourself if they are right of Center Harbor just bought ballot. Both of these votes in- all day kindergarten, too? Do committee was told that they then. for Gilford. a new custom chassis cluded the highly improper the taxpayers of Gilford re- are able to do this because it Huh? Does anyone see a I also ask you to vote for pumper (for $100,000 less vote of a part time employee member voting for and ap- does not increase the budget. severability clause in the those candidates that are than the one Gilford FD of the fire department, proving it? I don’t. So let me The savings, they say, comes above warrant? Do you, the sure to respect the will of, and wants to buy) which replaced whose role on the Budget tell you what has happened, from reassigning a teacher, taxpayers and voters of Gil- trust in the will of, the voters. three trucks, a 1988, 1978, and Committee is, as then, the because you probably don’t and not having to run a few ford, see the conundrum that These candidates are Doug a 1974. The 1988 was recently School Board’s representa- know. midday busses. Are we to re- the School Board has put us Lambert for School Board, sold to the Town of Bridge- tive. The School Board does- In 2005, the Gilford School ally believe that there is no in again? How many times David “Skip” Murphy for water for $10,500 to become n’t take official positions on Board placed this warrant ar- cost impact? must we “digest” what they Budget Committee, Stuart there 1st due pumper, and fire truck issues. ticle on the ballot: At the joint hearing of the feed us with this kind of ar- Savage for Budget Commit- they are proud to have it. With all these points “Shall the School District Selectmen and School Board, rogance? Do you see why tee and Barbara Aichinger 6. If Article 8 passes, En- made, I feel obligated to men- raise and appropriate the I asked a series of questions there is a discussion about for Budget Committee. gine 4 will probably be sold to tion that although I strongly sum of Two Hundred Nine- that included if this truly is “lack of trust”? I ask no mat- If the people elected to car- a town of lesser financial disagree with the need for a teen Thousand, Five Hun- being done at no cost now, ter what your viewpoints are, ry out the will of the people means, and it will serve them new fire engine at this time, dred Dollars ($219,500.) to be how do we eliminate the full shall we abide this fiat by an do not, we must elect people well. Our trash is their treas- I have the utmost respect for added to the operating budg- day sessions when they start elected body? If you were on who will. ure. the Gilford firefighters, and et for the purpose of extend- costing us money in the fu- the other side of an issue and Sincerely, 7. Gilford’s tax rate in- the Fire Engineers. Mr. Ak- ing the current half-day ture? Will Kurt Webber and this happened again and David R Horvath, Sr. creased 93 cents per $1,000 erley is truly a man of class. Gilford Kindergarten program to a the School Board identify again, would you accept it? Is this year, and with home In conclusion, I urge the full day Kindergarten Pro- when this happens? Will this the “Gilford Advantage” evaluations continuing to voters of Gilford to vote no gram. (If this article is ap- there be a warrant article to that you want, and is this how drop, we are nearly guaran- on Article 8. Return Phyllis Corrigan Surround Sound to budget committee Installation of Meredith, LLC

To The Editor: the issues. She brings an air TV’s • Speakers I write in support of Phyl- of civility to the proceedings. Projectors lis Corrigan, a candidate for I urge you to vote for her so Gilford Budget Committee. she may continue as a valu- Yamaha Direct Custom Installer As a budget committee able member of the Budget Free Estimates • Fully Insured member, Phyllis has been Committee. fair minded, asked the perti- Polly Sanfacon Gilford 603-707-9145 nent questions and studies

PUBLIC NOTICE SHAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCH 9, 2012 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION The School Board is running this ad to ensure that residents and voters of the District are kept up to date on important information regarding the Annual Meeting. • Date & Meeting Time: The annual meeting will be held Friday, March 9, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. • Location: The meeting will be held in the gymnasium at the Belmont High School • Polls Open: The polls will open at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for balloting on Articles I, II and III • Childcare: Childcare will be available during the meeting. Please send disposable diapers, bottles and snacks (as applicable) for your child(ren). • Special Accommodations: If you have a special need, circumstance or require special accommodation, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 267-9223. Any questions regarding this information may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office at 267-9223. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries / Opinion MARCH 8, 2012 OBITUARIES FROM OUR READERS ● ● Dennis Paul MacDonald, 50 Keep checks and balances in place in Gilford Dennis Paul MacDonald, Michelle and Richard Mac- To The Editor: es, then total control of the balances…beware. also decreased operating 50, of 26 Sagamore Rd., died Donald and his wife Pam; his Although I have been off budget development process Equally as dangerous is costs in many areas, includ- at his home on Saturday,Feb. aunts and uncles, Denise and the Gilford School Board for will be transferred to Budget the idea of a Tax Cap, so ing overall administrative 25, 2012. Dick Croteau and Joanne about nine months, I have Committee. please vote no on Article 8 on salaries and a reduction of Mr. MacDonald was born and George Munro; three been keeping a close eye on Currently, there is a the School District ballot on seven staff positions May 4, 1961 in Malden, Mass., nephews, a beloved cousin, the budget process and the “check and balance” when March 13. ($388,700). For the second the son of Lorraine A. Dani, and many extended decisions that face our resi- the Budget Committee Being a Conservative like year in a row, there are no (Croteau) and Laurence W. family members. dents. brings their version of the myself, and not digging into salary increases for any ad- MacDonald. There will be no calling After three years on the School District budget to the details, a Tax Cap, on the ministrative and support Mr. MacDonald resided in hours or services. Budget Committee and seven vote, and the School Board surface, sounds like it might staff members in the school Lowell, Mass. for several For those who wish, the years on the School Board, it provides the default budget have merit. But, if you dig district. years before moving to Gil- family suggests that memo- is hard to walk away and see based on the guidelines de- into the details, it is a very The Budget Committee ford six months ago. He was rial donations be made to what can potentially happen veloped by the state. Over the dangerous step towards a and School Board have a professional artist and American Cancer Society, 2 to our District if placed in the past few years, the School slippery slope, and could worked together to reduce journalist. Commerce Drive, Suite 110, hands of a few extremists. I Board and Budget Commit- cause unintended adverse ef- the school budget three out of Mr. MacDonald loved his Bedford, NH 03110. am also detecting a fair tee have worked together to fects on the quality of educa- the past four years. Despite family, fishing, music, writ- Wilkinson-Beane-Si- amount of apathy from the decelerate the costs of the tion in Gilford. I can person- the rhetoric, Gilford does not ing and was an avid reader. moneau-Paquette Funeral supporters and parents of district, and have brought ally say that we moved to Gil- need a tax cap. We have two Survivors include his Home & Cremation Services, children in the School Dis- forward many reductions to ford due to the quality of the elected boards, School Board mother, Lorraine A. Theri- 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is trict, and I would like to make decrease the overall budget, schools, and 15 years later, and Budget Committee, that ault, and her husband, Don; assisting the family with the everyone aware of a few up- despite increasing fixed I’m very happy with our have worked hard together to his father, Laurence W. Mac- arrangements. For more in- coming critical items that costs. Two separate groups choice. reduce school budgets. Donald, and his wife, Dar- formation and to view an on- will come to a vote on the up- of officials elected by the res- After looking into the da- Thanks for your contin- lene; two brothers, Scott L. line memorial, go to coming ballot on March 13. idents of Gilford have input ta, it is easy to see that the ued support of our children; MacDonald and his wife www.wilkinsonbeane.com. Please vote no on Article into what goes on the ballot School Board and Budget they are getting an excellent 7, as it gives the Budget Com- for the voters in March. If Committee have worked education in our schools, and FROM OUR READERS mittee “total control” of the Article 7 passes, no longer hard to offset fixed cost in- they appreciate our financial ● budget development process. will two separate elected bod- creases, and have been able support. We need to keep the checks ies have input in the budget to reduce the proposed over- Derek Tomlinson Gilford and balances in place. development process, and all budget by 1.3 percent The time to buy a new If warrant Article 7 pass- there will be no checks and ($326,000). The School Board fire truck is now To The Editor: es by approximately 3 per- I will represent the interests of all Gilford residents Do Gilford taxpayers have cent per year.Wait five years, To The Editor: I have also served as a mem- them. My father died when I will continue to listen to the $100,000 to $120,000 to throw and you have just add close to The voters in Gilford have ber and on the boards of a was a child, and my mother concerns of the people of Gil- away? $70,000 to the cost of buying nine people from which to number of organizations in had three children to raise. It ford. My voting record ex- If we taxpayers listen to a new truck this year. choose three for the open po- the Lakes Region. The one was from my mother that I hibits that I hold no alle- certain Budget Committee 2. In the next five years, sitions on the Town Budget thing I have heard from the learned about making a giance to any one ideology,or members, we will spend up- you know the School Depart- Committee. I ask them to people of Gilford is not what budget and living within my to one of the many groups in wards of at least $40,000 in ment will have large expen- consider me for one of the po- the committees have done, means. She taught me com- Town. I vote to serve the best the next five years to keep a ditures, i.e. school repairs, sitions when they are at the but how the members have passion and civility, which I interests of all our citizens. 25 year-old fire engine (En- contracts, etc. polls on March 13. behaved. used for 30 years as a Regis- In advance, I thank you for gine 4) that runs as a second 3. In the next five years, I have held a position on I know that many people tered Nurse. your votes for me. engine, and often functions Town Hall will need major The Budget Committee for are struggling to make ends If I am re-elected to the Phyllis M. Corrigan Gilford as the first attack engine work. (It needs it now.) nine of the last ten years, and meet, and I empathize with Gilford Budget Committee, I when our front-line engine, 4. Infrastructure doesn't Engine 2 (which is now 10 last forever. Sewers, roads, years-old) is out of service or drainage, etc. Gilford doesn’t need a new fire truck on another call. 5. And what about the To The Editor: that the Fire Department has good news is that Engine 4 is is simply no justification to It 's been suggested by a shoe-box the Police Depart- My Name Pat Labonte, let this truck go. I looked at used so little that the lack of spend over a half million dol- few Budget Committee mem- ment has to work out of ? and I have been a resident of that truck, and was appalled maintenance has not caused lars to buy a new truck when bers that we wait five years When do we build a real po- Gilford for over 70 years. In at the lack of the most basic any permanent damage, and the current main truck is in to purchase a new Fire lice station? that time, I have been privi- maintenance. If they are so with a little bit of work catch- excellent condition, and the Truck. 6. The bond market rates leged to serving this town as concerned about having a re- ing up on maintenance, this back-up is a really solid truck And what will we have five will most likely never be as a Fire Engineer for nine liable back-up truck, then truck can stay in service for that just needs some care. Let years from now? Two fire en- low as they are right now. years, Selectman for nine they should spent some of at least five more years. me tell you, they don’t build gines that will need to be re- 7. There are no other large years, a member of the zon- their vast downtime greas- I have been in the excavat- trucks as nice as Engine 4 placed. expenditures in this year’s ing board for six years, and I ing and trying to maintain ing and trucking business for anymore. Here are just seven rea- budget. am now in my 16th year as a this truck. over 45 years. I have done People in this town are sons why now is the time to I ask you to vote “Yes” on member of the budget com- Did you know that the FD work for a great many people still hurting because of the purchase a new fire truck: purchasing a new Fire Truck mittee. could not produce any main- here in Gilford. I have always recession. Quite a few people 1. The experts in the Fire for the Town of Gilford. I’m writing today to voice tenance records when Mr.Le- repaired my trucks and have had to move out of Gil- Truck manufacturing indus- Thank you. my opposition to Article 8 of andro requested? The chief equipment myself; needless ford because they can no try (Seagrave, Pierce, and E- Ronald B. Skinner the Town of Gilford ballot. said the FD doesn’t keep to say,I know what I’m doing longer afford the taxes. Buy- Gilford One) will tell you that the cost We don’t need new fire en- maintenance records. How when I’m inspecting a truck, ing a new truck right now of a new Fire Truck increas- gine. Engine 4 is a good truck; can they operate a fleet of and Kevin Leandro similarly would be an irresponsible it just needs some basic trucks and not have any has spent his life in the truck- mistake. We don’t need it, maintenance. It is a shame maintenance records? The ing industry, and is as capa- and can’t afford it! I recom- Servicing the Audi and ble and knowledgeable about mend that you vote no on the Volkswagen Community of Drivers trucks as anyone I know. I new Fire Truck. agree with Kevin that there Pat Labonte Gilford

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3.799 MARCH 8, 2012 North Country Notebook THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Up on the dam, a message from far below: “Open the gates, dammit, and let ‘er rip!” North Country Notebook squirt dams, on the water- shed’s myriad tributaries in the high country far up- stream. Long ago, when as a kid of 13 or so I was exploring the high ends of Labrador Brook and Deadwater Stream, I came across the remnants of COURTESY PHOTO old turn-of-the-century log- The steamer Diamond, built in 1927 and 80 feet long, was used to warp ging camps, and further on (anchor and then winch) huge booms of logs across lakes, mainly COURTESY PHOTO upstream, the remains of the Umbagog. Its hull rested on shore along Route 16 above Errol until it River (and lake) hogs tending out on a broken-up raft of long logs on old cribworks that held wa- was cut up for scrap in the ‘70’s. what looks to be Umbagog, prior to the drive downriver. ter for the spring drive be- hind beautifully built dams in what seemed to be impos- sible places. John Harrigan And this was when I be- gan wondering just how it all Along about now, when worked — how the big boss- the snowbanks on the south- es on the river far below,how facing side of the road have the river drive bosses, how that scabbed-over look, as in the walking bosses who held “melt during the day, freeze sway over the logging camps, into serrated surfaces at and above all how the far- night,” and the top two inch- flung and remote dam-keep- es of frost on the road melt ers knew just how to time and turn into a slippery things to make the best use mess, thoughts turn to ice- of a finite supply of water to out. On big lakes to the south, both use and overcome the ice-out can be a big fund-rais- blessings and pitfalls of ing gamble, with prize-mon- gravity. ey determined by a tipped- Consider this: COURTESY PHOTO over flag. On swiftly tum- -Snowmelt begins slowly, These hapless souls, drenched to the skin in very cold water, are picking remnants of a pulpwood drive off the rocks along what looks to be the bling rivers, ice-out can be a and then accelerates from stretch of the Androscoggin below the Pontook dam. much more dramatic event, the effects of trickling melt- in the past occasioning log- water itself and the ever- to the dam-keepers: Be ready. on to make black smoke? the spring freshet and get the stream, fields and pastures. jams and, in town, tumul- climbing sun. Little rivulets And here is the part that In the end, I came down to wood downriver to the mills, And by the time these hap- tuous crowds of onlookers and tiny tributaries are the intrigues me (and I’ve had a runners, as in couriers. It the water often petered out less gleaners got to town, the and dramatic discharges of first to break free of their ice, couple of good long chats was, to me, the only method too soon, and millions of main drive would have gone dynamite. and their volume of water with logging-of-yore expert that was practical (plenty of board feet and cords were left through long before, the pa- This was the time of year swiftly escalates as they Fred Cowan on this): How in cheap labor) and dependable stranded. tience of the townspeople when logging crews, river- empty into bigger branches the world did the logging (a simple message, and plen- And then it was up to the and its constabulary would driving crews, dam-keepers, below. companies manage to get the ty of men in good enough tired river hogs, the log-drive have worn thin, and the billy teamsters and suppliers of -These branches, swollen signal to all of those far-flung shape to negotiate some pret- crews who were relegated to club and the slammer were everything from food to by a relatively sudden on- dam-keepers to open their ty rough country). cleanup, the low-denomina- ready and waiting. boots to peavey hooks were slaught of water, quickly gates at just the right, care- Later, of course, there tor chore referred to on live- thinking about the spring shed their thick mantles of fully choreographed mo- were telegraph lines. Still, stock roundups and cattle (This column runs in 13 breakup soon to come, and ice, particularly in rapids ment? these tended to run from drives as “ the sweep,” to tag weekly papers covering the the sudden frantic, daunting and falls, and virtually Two must-read books on company headquarters to along far behind the boister- northern two-thirds of New and dangerous challenge to overnight, what was a solid the logging days of old, major dams to main logging ous and hell-bent head of the Hampshire and parts of get their hard-won logs out cover of stillness becomes a Robert Pike’s “Tall Trees, camp depots. Getting the drive to pry, push, pull and Maine and Vermont. John of the woods, into the rivers maelstrom of surging water Tough Men” and its compan- word to the remote, deep- re-float stranded timber from Harrigan’s address: Box 39, and lakes, and on down the and heaving, broken-up ice. ion, “Spiked Boots,” yield lit- woods squirt-dams would surrounding rocks, river- Colebrook, NH 03576, or watershed to the sawmills -In no time at all, this huge tle or nothing about this. have required a simpler so- banks, and further down- [email protected]) and paper mills far below. surge of water, ice and de- Still, I wondered. Did some- lution, and what could be Most all of what went on bris hits the main tributar- one fire a series of flares? simpler than a good pair of in the woods in the logging ies and then the main stem of Would three rifle shots carry legs and the lungs to match? days of yore fascinates me, the river itself, barreling far enough for a foolproof Even with all of the inge- but I’m particularly drawn downstream with the speed signal? How about bonfires nuity and preparation that to the ingenuity and careful of a team of fast horses. with plenty of trash thrown men could muster to prolong planning and choreography All this can, and often that went into using water does, occur within a fairly and gravity to move hun- brief period of time. But dreds of thousands of tons men and teams of horses and and millions of logs and elaborate winch, pulley and pulpwood from far up in the crane systems could not pos- Big Woods to the larger trib- sibly get all of a winter’s utaries and main streams of worth of wood into the water northern New England’s ma- quickly enough to take full jor rivers. advantage of the spring Loggers, teamsters and surge. yarders labored all winter to Therefore, early in the amass huge piles of logs and game, inventive loggers and pulp along streambanks and river bosses hit upon the idea lakeshores, where chock- of dams large and small to logs could, upon signal, be impound water in the high knocked or pulled away to al- country to be let loose just at low the whole business to the right moment to aug- tumble into the water. It all ment — stretch out — the had to take place with preci- natural spring freshet. Thus sion, in a system based on an when the snowpack began to intricate formula marrying melt in earnest, the word natural spring runoff with went out, from the head of- water stored in what were fice far below to the river called driving dams, or crews to the logging camps

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CD with one of the hottest Grant asked Redmond if he fle and the response was as- sixth consecutive headlining more than 15 million in Singer/songwriter production companies in the would be willing to work tounding: the 750 tickets sold tour, entitled “In the Hands worldwide sales and Canaan Smith will release country, New Voice Enter- with EGB and the dream out in three weeks. A sold-out of the Fans,” this April. And, achieved eight #1 singles his debut album via Mercury tainment, which is com- started becoming reality. crowd of more than 300 at- one stop on this tour will be since exploding onto the mu- Records in 2012. His touching prised of members from Grant’s band has soared to tended a fundraiser at EGB’s the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellu- sic scene in 2004 with “Twice debut single, “We Got Us,” is Grammy Award® nominee success in the past two and a hometown hotspot, Lakes Re- lar Pavilion in Gilford on Sat- The Speed Of Life.” “Enjoy on the radio now. Canaan Jason Aldean’s band. half years, as they opened for gion Casino in January,2012. urday,June 16, 2012 with spe- the Ride” quickly followed in was one of the cast members From Manchester to headlining acts, won the na- In addition to raffle ticket cial guest Canaan Smith. 2006 and “Love On The In- of the 15th season of the hit Nashville, the EGB team of tional title for New Country sales, donations and spon- Tickets go on sale, Friday, side” in ‘08, which skyrock- CBS series “The Amazing photographers, videograph- Band of the Year and Best Vo- sors, the band and support March 9 at 11 a.m. To order, eted them to superstardom. Race,” and his elimination er and invited local media cal Group of the Year, re- staff sacrificed their pay- call 293-4700 or log on to Sugarland has co-written all with then girlfriend, Mika, will document their journey. leased their first CD, and had checks to help realize the www.meadowbrook.net. tracks from all three albums was one of the most dramat- The band also has intentions two songs in rotation on the dream. When all the money The tour will rely solely and co-produced the last two. ic moments in that show’s to perform songs in the local country radio station. was counted, it was clear that on fan interaction and re- “Live On The Inside,” a history. Also, the colonial boarding area and possibly In July 2011, the band was the band was headed to quests to determine the set CD/DVD set, and “Gold And Williamsburg, Virginian in-flight with renditions of chosen to open for Trace Ad- Nashville. list played in each city. Spe- Green,” a holiday collection, wrote the top 10 single “Run- “Paradise” and “Country as kins at Meadowbrook. Grant has officially con- cific guidelines and instruc- both debuted in 2009. In 2010, away,”for the band Love and It Gets,” hinting that New “We sold 300 CD’s in 15 firmed dates in March at tions will be coming soon at “The Incredible Machine” Theft, as well as “Me Without England is country, too. minutes, and fans were lined New Voice Entertainment in www.sugarlandmusic.com. was released (also co-written You” on the band’s debut al- Eric Grant has long up to receive autographs. It Nashville, Tenn. The news “This year's tour is based and co-produced by the duo) bum, “World Wide Open.” He dreamed of recording a CD was a surreal moment for us, from New Voice has electri- around the concept of put- at #1 on the U.S.Billboard 200 also wrote the Billy Ray in Nashville, but it wasn’t un- realizing what ‘making it big’ fied the buzz about EGB, and ting the show into the hands chart, and to date has sold Cyrus/Amy Grant duet til the band opened for Jason could be like,” Grant recalls. the band, humbled by na- of the fans,” said lead singer more than 1.2 million copies. “Stripes and Stars.” Craig Aldean at Gilford’s Meadow- In September 2011, EGB tionally recognized artists, is Jennifer Nettles. “They will They’ve received trophies Morgan recently recorded brook US Cellular Pavilion took home a $7,500 cash prize thrilled beyond their wildest make the requests that will from the Grammys, AMA’s, Canaan’s song “Up All Night in August, 2010 that he made at the Rockin’ Country Show- dreams. They will take off help form the set list and ACM, CMT and CMA Down In the South.” Fur- the acquaintance of Rich down hosted by The Oxford from Manchester-Boston Re- guide the show. Through awards. Nettles has per- thermore, Canaan was re- Redmond (Aldean’s drum- Fair in Maine. This prize fu- gional Airport on Saturday, texts, handwritten signs, the formed at the Kennedy Cen- cently named one of twelve mer). Redmond is one of the eled the group’s dream that March 3 at 11:10 a.m. with a Internet (Twitter, Facebook, ter Honors with musical trib- artists to watch in 2012 by founders of New Voice, along recording a full length album large gathering of fans in at- etc.), phone calls made dur- utes to Bruce Springsteen Country Weekly magazine. with fellow Aldean band of EGB originals might be a tendance. Fans interested in ing the show and selections and Neil Diamond, and the Don’t miss this phenome- mates Tully Kennedy, and reality, but there was still a participating in their sendoff directly from the stage, the duo has collaborated live nal show where you, the fans, Kurt Allison. They work with long way to go. can follow the journey at fans will become the con- with heavy-hitters like get to be not just an audience a handful of new artists on With $50,000 to be raised www.facebook.com/eric- ductors, as well as the audi- Adele, Rihanna and Lady member, but a participant. the rise and are the team re- and no corporate backing, grantband for more details. ence. If it's on one of our Gaga, among others. They Be a part of an amazing night have been seen all over the of music with Sugarland and media spectrum, with ap- Cannan Smith live at the pearances on “Oprah,” Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Chicago, Doobie Brothers come together “Good Morning America,” Pavilion as part of the East- “Ellen,” “CNN Heroes,” ern Propane Concert Series, for the first time at Meadowbrook “Chelsea Lately” and “The Saturday,June 16. Tickets go Tonight Show with Jay on sale Friday, March 9 at 11 The Meadowbrook U.S. Formed in their namesake Walk of Fame. From their musicianship, the collection Leno.” Sugarland has per- a.m. To order,call 293-4700 or Cellular Pavilion is happy to city in 1967, Chicago’s music 1969 debut, “Chicago Transit is its own justification. formed in numerous Euro- log on to www.meadow- announce the return of two mixed rock, pop and jazz in a Authority” to 2006’s “Chicago Having sold more than 30 pean countries, and has brook.net. legendary bands. completely new way. Pro- XXX,” they have delighted million albums in the U.S. Chicago and the Doobie pelled by innovative horn millions with Top 40 tracks, alone, the Doobie Brothers Brothers will hit the stage Sat- arrangements, the band’s including a trio of #1 smash- were inducted into the Vocal urday, Aug. 25 as part of the commercial potential was es: “Look Away,” “Hard To Group Hall of Fame in 2004. Plymouth artist to speak 2012 Eastern Propane Concert soon apparent when, in 1970, Say I’m Sorry” and the Gram- The rock legends have scores Series. Make sure you’re a the band hit the charts with my-winning “If You Leave Me of Top 10 hits such as “Takin’ part of the magic, and get its first of 21 Top 10 singles. Now.” In a career both influ- it to the Streets,” “Black Wa- to Art Association your tickets Friday, March 9 In 40 years, Chicago has ential and extensive, Chicago ter,” “China Grove,” “Listen LACONIA — The Lakes at 10 a.m. Tickets are avail- done it all: five consecutive #1 has sold more than 100 mil- to the Music” and “Jesus is Region Art Association will able by phone at 293-4700 or albums, 13 platinum albums, lion records, and continues to Just Alright.” Aside from a hold its up-coming meeting online at www.Meadow- 21 Top 10 singles, a Grammy tour every year to standing few years of inactivity in the on March 19 at the Woodside brook.net. and a star on the Hollywood room only audiences. mid-‘80’s, the Doobie Broth- Building Conference Center The Doobie Brothers’ 2010 ers have continued to per- at the Taylor Community,435 album, “World Gone Crazy,” form, create and record for Union Ave., Laconia. The adds to their numerous mul- more than 21 consecutive meeting begins at 7 p.m. ti-platinum recording histo- years. Plymouth resident Mar- ry. “World Gone Crazy” is an- Don’t miss the chance to cia Santore, a contemporary other chapter in one of the see Chicago and the Doobie painter, will be this month’s great American music sto- Brothers live at the Meadow- speaker.She will speak about ries, but it’s neither come- brook U.S. Cellular Pavilion her background, her paint- back nor nostalgia. An exhi- Saturday, Aug. 25! Tickets on ing process, the vivid colors bition of aggressive and emo- sale Friday,March 9 at 10 a.m.! and the intriguing textures tional performances, evoca- To charge by phone, call 293- that she uses. The artist will tive storytelling, unapolo- 4700 or purchase tickets on- convey how she creates im- getic attitude and world class line at www.meadow age-based abstractions that brook.net. Tickets are also convey mystery and move- available at the Alton Circle ment on her canvases. Grocery, Steve’s Stereo in Santore uses recognizable Boscawen, the Tanger Outlets subject matter as a point of in Tilton and Spun Records in departure to explore ab- COURTESY PHOTO Dover. stract ideas in her paintings, Marcia Santore

You can now... drawings and collages. Santore, who has work in private and public collec- tions in the US and Europe, exhibits regularly. Association meetings are open to the general public. Artists are encouraged to join and participate. For additional informa- Gilford tion, call 293-2702. Steamer

Stay up on headline news ... send us your comments ... find information on what is going on in the community ... find links to businesses in the area. MARCH 8, 2012 Business/Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Gunstock marks 75th anniversary with season pass sale Gunstock is getting ready to 12). Pass quantities are anniversary ante with more best values in New England,” been as much snow as last Gunstock, located in Gil- to celebrate its 75th anniver- limited, and this price can ex- bonus offers, as well — if you says Greg Goddard, Gun- year, the investments made ford, is one of the state’s sary with the 2012/2013 sea- pire before the May 1 dead- purchase the pass prior to stock’s General Manager.“Af- in snowmaking gave Gun- largest recreation areas. The son pass sale that starts Mon- line. April 1, you can choose two of ter the May 1 deadline, the stock excellent conditions all first ski area in New England day, March 5. But wait, there is more. 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Nasty peo- pelled to point out, in response ernment has three branches ple who would want to take to Mr. Murphy’s comments, (i.e., Executive, Legislative, this away from the children that the article which ap- and Judicial branches), simply because of vote that peared on Page A3 of last there is also the “fourth es- was disregarded.” The mes- week’s issue was written as tate”: the press. sage that is sent, however, is part of our “In Our Schools” The Founders knew that that government is primari- series before the controversy the purpose of a free press ly good, and thus, no over- over the all-day Kindergarten was to objectively inform the watch is needed. I don't recall program erupted. The pur- citizenry of the news and any investigative reporting pose of the article was to spot- events of the day so that by the Steamer on the School light the Kindergarten pro- when the times come, they Board's decision and “afflict- gram itself, not to investigate can make the important de- ing” them to hold them ac- whether or not the school cisions. They also intended countable – do you? Where board was correct in its deci- this “fourth branch of gov- was the Editorial Board, de- sion to implement the pro- ernment” was to act as a manding answers? Where gram. We believe both sides of watchdog on the activities of was the editor,during the sto- that issue were covered fairly government – to shine a ry assignment, asking "talk and accurately in the sepa- flashlight into the deep dark to the School Board members rate front page article. corners so as to “afflict the - what about that vote? When powerful and comfort the does cost outweigh votes? powerless,” for who is more What is the legal proof that powerful than those that can this action was valid?" And tell us how to run our lives or then run down those an- use our property? They de- swers, using that flashlight, pended on the press for that to check those answers. In- specific purpose. stead of rolling over. Thus, imagine my dismay The “powerless” - while when I read about the con- the ballot box is the ultimate troversy concerning the process of accountability by School Board disregarding the people, where was the the vote by Gilford residents Steamer in fulfilling its Con- to not implement all day stitutional mandate for the kindergarten on the front times between the elections, page, but then on page A3 informing the electorate of was an above the fold puff malfeasance – and to embar- piece on the kindergarten rass those in charge until the program: “Look what we are wrong is righted? doing for the children.” Watchdog? Nay, I think News is made by what is lapdog is a better moniker. reported (and not); what is And in this case, laying on reported can also be used to top of government's bed? shape public opinion. In this Skip Murphy Gilford case, my first thought was Wanda M. Harris Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor 84 Bay Street PO Box 2297 Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603) 781-5255

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SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from Page A1) and students received two- ingway invited a group of they found life was tough with Hemingway which he ber sternly. parents, as they could still hour detentions for their vi- fourth grade students who back then. said went well, but added he Leandro became upset talk to the superintendent olations. were studying Colonial Hemmingway said this was “appalled by the dishon- and raised his voice. He ex- and the local change came School Board members Trades. These students in- project was part of an inte- esty” he perceived in the pressed his concern over this about change in state policy. voted to implement the new cluded Colton, a blacksmith; grated learning effort that board’s efforts to claim that issue several times through Lambert also protested policy, which would allow Alana, a shoemaker; Sophie, brings in skills from several it has reduced the budget the public input portion of the public comment policy, non-academic cell phone use an apothecary; and TJ, a tan- subjects like social studies, three out of the past four the meeting claiming that school board between classes and during ner. Each student explained science and English. years when, according to Le- In a similarly agitated members had already voted lunch breaks. Sawyer hoped their services to the commu- During the Public Com- andro, expenditures have tone, Doug Lambert, a candi- on policy changes before the that this would make stu- nity and their tools they com- ment portion of the meeting, climbed steadily. date for school board this had a chance to comment. dents less likely to use their monly used. budget committee member School board members year, expressed his concern School board members ex- phones during classes if they Board Chairman Kurt Kevin Leandro expressed his were confused by Leandro’s over two polices regarding plained that the policies vot- knew they could check their Webber asked students if, af- disagreement with the statis- claim about the four-year parents’ right to petition the ed on that night were read at messages after the bell. ter their studies, wanted to tics of the school budget over budget statistic, and Webber school board over course ma- the previous meeting, and For Student recognition, live during colonial times; the past four years. He refer- said he did not appreciate Le- terial. residents had a month to give Superintendent Kent Hem- they all responded “no,” as enced a phone conversation andro’s comment about dis- According to Hemingway their input. honesty. and Webber, the policies do “I am not a liar,”said Web- not take rights away from

CAREY (Continued from Page A1) “You don't need a lathe, a few cents. play were an assortment of but if you have one, it makes Once the materials are pens crafted out of fine wood, things a lot more manage- squared away and one has ex- which Adam crafted. Adam able,” he said. perimented with designs, said a few of his creations According to Carey, the Carey explained two con- went to his family as Christ- most utilized tool in his cepts which he said would al- mas gifts. workshop is his trusty glue low for an endless amount of According to Carey, simi- bottle. designs. These were multi- lar pens retail for as much as After a safety lesson on generational lamination and $150 in some locations. dust and how to use jigs, so making straight surfaces Carey advised apsireing as to avoid cutting one's fin- round. woodworkers never make gers off on the table saw, the According to Carey,multi- one of anything. He said that audience was ready to find generational lamination is a typical design using four some materials to get start- when one glues different cuts types of wood would yield ed. of wood together for one four pieces. Carey said he starts all his shape, introducing new Most importanly, Carey designs on paper, and once grains and colors to the de- said to have fun. He pointed he comes up with a design he sign, and when rounded on a out a few pieces where he likes, he uses cheap material lathe, can bring out different made faces in the designes. like plywood and then pine patterns such as ovals and “That was fun. I really en- to get a model. Only then did “fish eye” shapes. joyed working on faces,” said he suggest that one move on Along with Carey, the li- Carey. to more expensive and exotic brary also welcomed Adam, For more information on material, like cherry or ma- a student who Carey's wife Carey’s work and tips on hogany. tutors. Since last October, woodworking, visit his blog, For cheap material, he Adam said he has begun to titled “My Grandfather’s suggested the cull bin at the pick up the craft during his Lathe,” at mygrandfathers- local hardware store, which study breaks. lathe.blogspot.com. usually contains off-cuts for Along with Carey's dis-

CHESEBROUGH (Continued from Page A1) of North Andover, Mass.; Conn.; and many nephews ceased by his twin brother, three grandchildren; a sister, and nieces. Richard Chesebrough, and Nancy Denison, and hus- In addition to his parents, by a brother, Wilfred Chese- band Oliver of Mystic, Mr. Chesebrough was prede- brough. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford. Rev. Michael Gra- ham, Pastor of the Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at the family lot in Stonington Cemetery, Stonington, Conn. In lieu of flowers, the fam- Open Lunch and Dinner ily suggests that memorial 7 Days a Week donations be made to the Gil- Choice of 12 ford Community Band, c/o Laconia Savings Bank, 62 LUNCHES Pleasant St., Laconia, NH 03246, or to Bolduc Park As- $ All 9.99 or Less sociation, P.O. Box 7273, Gil- ford, NH 03247-7273. 10%10% OFFOFF Wilkinson-Beane-Si- Lunch Entrees moneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 5 pm 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is Offer expires March 22, 2012 assisting the family with the 223 Daniel Webster Hwy. arrangements. For more in- Belmont, NH formation and to view an on- line memorial, go to 603-528-4443 www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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BY JEFF LAJOIE would only grow in the open- [email protected] ing minutes of the second CLAREMONT – It easily frame. Cam Blewitt hit a could’ve been over for the three and followed with a Gilford High School boys’ layup a moment later, put- basketball team with 1:57 left ting the Cardinals ahead 27- in the first quarter on Feb. 29. 10 with 6:56 left before half- Playing on the road in hos- time. tile territory, the Golden Ea- The beginning of a long gles looked up at the score- night for the Eagles? Not so board and saw they trailed fast. host Stevens High School, 19- Ben Morris scored the 4, after just over six minutes first basket of what would of play in their Division III eventually become a 12-1 Gil- preliminary round game. ford run, while Bean fol- It wasn’t a win, but Gilford lowed with a sweet reverse climbed back from the dead layup seconds later. David after a miserable start, get- Sykie, who would be a men- ting to within four points in ace on the boards all night the final minutes before suc- long, put back an offensive cumbing to the seventh-seed- rebound for two points in the ed Cardinals, 65-52, on a spurt, and the junior forward snowy night at Frederick added four points from the Carr Gymnasium. free throw line before half- “We didn’t handle our- time as well. Bean would pick selves well early,” admitted up his third foul with 4:55 left Gilford coach Chip Veazey. in the half however, forcing “The guys were very tight.” him to spend the remainder Stevens (13-7 overall) led of the period on the bench 11-0 before the Eagles had alongside coach Veazey. even settled into an offensive With point guard Derrick flow,as cold outside shooting Dubois also out of the lineup and poor execution led to after playing only briefly in PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE easy baskets on the other the first quarter due to ill- Gilford’s Ronny Bean drives in past a Stevens defender during first half PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE end. The lead grew to 19-4 be- ness, sophomores Cam Pa- action in the Golden Eagles’ 65-52 loss in the Division III preliminary Senior Ben Morris goes strong to the basket during action against fore Gilford put in back-to- tridge and Jack Athanas round on Feb. 29. Stevens. back hoops, as Ronny Bean were called on to play key and Connor Veazey scored to minutes early on, and the ter, and the Eagles had stand and watch their lead “But they opened the door for struggles.” close the gap to 19-8. duo produced. Stevens man- clawed within 28-22 at inter- shrink at home. us a little bit after that. They Stevens coach Scott Mac- Stevens led 21-8 after one aged just one point in the fi- mission as a frustrated team “It doesn’t help to get into didn’t put us away and we Namee wasn’t pleased with quarter, and that advantage nal 6:56 of the second quar- of Cardinals could only a hole like that,” Veazey said. played through the early how quickly his team al- lowed Gilford back into the ballgame, as the momentum seemed to shift at the drop of B-G advances to semis in wild OT win a hat in the second quarter. “It really boils down to los- ing focus and losing the ef- D’Amour scores 1:04 into overtime to beat Pelham-Windham, 7-6 fort that we had been playing BY JEFF LAJOIE the stars are going to shine It was very close to being scored that goal is huge,” that kid. For him to cash in with,” MacNamee said. [email protected] under the spotlight,” said a crushing defeat for the Bull- Londer said. “He’s the hard- there and tie it was awe- “We’re a good enough team SALEM – It didn’t sur- Londer, whose team im- dogs, as P-W took a 6-5 lead est working kid on the team, some.” to dictate the game with our prise Jay Londer that Jere- proved to 11-7 with the win. on a goal with 1:04 left in the you can’t say enough about SEE HOCKEY PAGE B3 SEE HOOPS PAGE B3 my D’Amour scored his “(D’Amour) was burying the third period. team’s biggest goal of the sea- puck in practice all week and “Thought might be dead son. he rose to the occasion. He re- in the water,” said Londer of The junior forward scored ally worked on finishing the the P-W goal. “Our first line In like a lion on a breakaway just 1:04 into puck the last couple of weeks was out there when they March. overtime on March 3, send- and it showed.” scored and we were coming Everyone probably has a ing the sixth-seeded Bel- D’Amour wound up with back with our second line, different opinion about the Adventures mont-Gilford hockey team four goals on the night in a guys I know still had legs. I third month of the year, past third-seeded Pelham- wild back-and-forth affair told them, ‘you guys are whether it’s a filler month in Sports Reporting Windham, 7-6, in a wild Divi- that saw 21 penalties called working hard, you’re doing between winter and spring, By JEFF LAJOIE sion III quarterfinal game at and 13 goals scored. good things. Let’s just think or the countdown until St. the ICenter. “I’ve never been involved about scoring here.” Patrick’s Day festivities. But The win sent the Bulldogs in a game like this…it was B-G’s second line respond- at its core, March is a terri- Spring Training is in full ing a snow/sleet storm while through to their second semi- wild,” Londer said. “There ed, as Tevin Mitchell took a bly underrated sports swing, with the countdown traveling south to Pittsfield final trip in three years, weren’t 30 seconds that went feed from Mike Lembo and month, and that’s what I to Opening Day well under to watch the Moultonboro where B-G was scheduled to by where you weren’t on the saved the day with the game- choose to take away from it. way. I know, I know, a lot of Academy girls’ team tangle meet second-seeded Alvirne edge of your seat. I’m stand- tying tally with just 31.2 sec- Let’s begin with the event people aren’t as enthused for with the Pittsfield team in after deadline on Wednesday, ing up the whole game, but I onds remaining in regula- that gets its nickname from the baseball season after the the quarterfinals. Route 107 March 7. can’t imagine many people tion. The strike gave the the month, as March Mad- way the Red Sox fell apart isn’t exactly fun to travel on “We kind of got the word were sitting down watching ‘Dogs new life, and the teams ness is coming to a television last September, but I’m when the weather isn’t a that there were going to be that. There was either a goal, headed to overtime even at 6- or office pool near you. It’s telling you, come this spring problem, so add in poor con- 500 people or so at the game, penalty, something happen- 6. conference tournament you’ll quickly remember ditions and it makes for even and my thoughts on that was ing at all times.” “For Tev to be the guy that week right now,a week that’s how great of sport America’s trickier driving. almost as awesome as the re- pastime can be. Besides, any Entering this week, I only al dance thanks to an abun- excuse to completely forget had two teams still alive and dance of games throughout about the Patriots’ Super playing in the postseason. the afternoon and evening. Bowl loss, right? The MA boys’ hoop team was While the odds that my scheduled to play in the semi- UMass Minutemen win the On the road finals on Tuesday night, with Atlantic-10 Tournament are March also means the end a shot at reaching Saturday’s pretty slim, there’ll still be of the high school winter sea- state championship game if plenty of drama throughout son, and I spent the last few they get past Derryfield. And the country.I took in the Big weeks racking up quite a few the Belmont-Gilford hockey East Tournament at Madi- miles checking out the Lakes team pulled off an upset over son Square Garden in New Region schools at various Pelham-Windham in the York City for two days last tournament games through- quarterfinals, meaning they year, and while I’m not able out the state. were to play Wednesday to attend this time around, The snowstorm last week night against Alvirne for I’ll definitely be watching led to the postponement of their chance to reach Satur- that particular tourney on many basketball games, but day’s state title game. The TV as it’s my favorite. the Gilford boys’ squad still alpine ski season comes to a As for the big dance, I’m played their game at Stevens close this week as well, with planning on heading to New High School in Claremont de- the annual Meet of Champi- York for the opening rounds spite the weather. So I made ons being held at Cannon of play with a group of bud- the trip with GHS athletic di- Mountain. dies, as it’s a yearly tradition rector Dave Pinkham, and to watch the first two days of while the snow didn’t start to Jeff Lajoie covers sports action in Saratoga Springs come down too bad until our for the Gilford Steamer, (don’t ask why). Plenty of ride back, the roads were a Meredith News and Win-

PHOTO BY RANDY BOOTH – THE CITIZEN tomfoolery will follow,which little tricky. nisquam Echo. He can be Jeremy D’Amour fakes out the Pelham-Windham goalie for his first of four goals in Belmont-Gilford’s over- is par for the course. It was pretty similar con- reached at jlajoie@salmon time win Saturday. March also means that ditions the week prior dur- press.com

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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected]

CLAREMONT – Every time things started to go south, the Gilford High School boys’ basketball team had an answer. And while things ulti- mately didn’t go the way of the Eagle in their Division III preliminary round game with Stevens High School, sticking with it was a famil- iar theme for Gilford this winter on the hardwood. “This team has come a long way since the beginning of the season,” said veteran GHS coach Chip Veazey af- ter his squad saw its season come to an end with a 65-52 loss to the Cardinals on Feb. 29. “We had to build this thing back up and I’m just PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE proud of the five seniors we Gilford coach Chip Veazey talks to his team during a timeout as the Eagles nearly erased a 17-point deficit in have and how they were able a Division III preliminary loss to Stevens. to put this season together.” Gilford finished its season a run in the second half, Gil- tering a foreign gymnasium. that’s about it. You’re basi- with a solid 11-8 mark, ford was there to answer. The old-school look and feel cally coaching on the fly once though their losses came to a Ronny Bean hit a pair of of Carr Gymnasium at things get going.” pretty impressive crop of threes in the third to close the Stevens High School may It was a similar situation teams. Those eight defeats gap, the Eagles put together have been an unusual sight for MacNamee, as his team came to teams with an aver- a 10-3 run in the fourth to get for Gilford players, but they learned throughout the age of nearly 13 wins on the within four points with 3:33 didn’t let it bother them dur- course of the night that they season, including powers remaining. It wasn’t until the ing scoring runs to get back shouldn’t count the Eagles PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Berlin and Prospect Moun- final minute, when Stevens into the game. out for long. Ronny Bean scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half as Gilford tried desperately to pull off the road win on Feb. 29. tain. put the game away at the free Having not seen Stevens “When there’s a scenario The fact that the Eagles throw line that MacNamee play this season, and only like this, we just need to kind came back from several large and company could rest as- having one common oppo- of worry about ourselves,” more to what you’re doing good footing. Their scrappy deficits in the playoff loss to sured. nent throughout the regular MacNamee said. “And when than vice versa.” performance against the Stevens wasn’t too surpris- “They just didn’t quit,” season (Mascoma Valley, a you have to make adjust- While it wasn’t to be for Cardinals proved to be a mi- ing. During the regular sea- the Stevens coach said. “It team both squads defeated), ments, you make them as the Eagles in what wound up crocosm of the entire sea- son, Gilford suffered back-to- was a good test for our guys.” Veazey had to look elsewhere needed. But when you being their season finale, the son, overcoming adversity back losses on three separate It was the first time the for info on the Cardinals. haven’t seen a team before senior class of Bean, Dubois, and putting themselves in occasions. How’d they re- teams had met all season, as “You talk to another coach and you don’t know too much Connor Veazey, Ben Morris position to succeed at the spond from those situations? the long bus ride through a that’s seen them, try and get about them, you hope to be and James Curtis can take very end. The Eagles hope All three times, the Eagles snowstorm from Gilford to any information you can on able to dictate how the game solace in the fact that they the same can be true for next followed those losses with Claremont had the Eagles en- them,” he explained. “But goes so they’re adjusting put the program back on season. consecutive victories. “I enjoyed working with this group, they gained ma- turity as the season went Talented athletes led the way for Eagles this winter along,” Veazey said. Stevens saw some of that BY JEFF LAJOIE Sophie Czerwinski. Colbath, two seconds, and GHS pulled [email protected] maturity first hand, as the who was the state’s skimeis- away for a 20 point win over Cardinals stormed out of the GILFORD — With the ter winner last year as a jun- runner-up Bishop Brady. gates to an 11-0 lead, scoring winter season coming to a ior, finished third overall in Grace McLaughlin, all those points in the first conclusion this week, let’s both the skate and classic girls’ alpine skiing 1:39 of the opening quarter. take a look back at some of races at the Division III state The junior set the tone for “We got off to the kind of the top performers of the championship meet last her team’s state champi- start that we wanted to, ab- winter for the Gilford High month, and she capped off onship run last month, as solutely,” admitted Stevens School athletic program. her final high school race McLaughlin captured the coach Scott MacNamee. Ronny Bean, with a pair of top 15 finishes win in the morning slalom Senior Derrick Dubois got boys’ basketball at the Meet of Champions a by a comfortable margin and the Eagles on the scoreboard The senior guard contin- week later. Gilford held on in the after- with a driving layup, and ued to be a big scorer for the Abby Harris, noon GS for the title. Jack Athanas hit two free- Eagles this winter,as Gilford girls’ basketball McLaughlin followed up the bies to cut the lead to 11-4. finished its season 11-8 fol- When the junior forward slalom victory with a fourth- But the Cardinals flew off on lowing a first round loss to was on her game, the Eagles place performance in the GS. another run after those Stevens in the postseason. were a difficult foe this Megan Pleeter, buckets, as the hosts The sharpshooter scored winter. girls’ alpine skiing outscored Gilford 16-6 over in all sorts of ways this sea- Harris was the team’s In her last chance to take the next 4:11 to take a com- son, whether it was driving leading scorer this season, home a state title, the senior manding 27-10 lead. to the hoop for easy baskets helping Gilford to a play-in made sure the championship “I thought we were on the or draining back-to-back victory over Raymond be- came home to Gilford. verge of being able to put the three-pointers from down- fore falling to Newfound in Pleeter won the giant game away if we could stick town. Bean scored in bunch- the preliminary round of the slalom at the D-III state meet with what we were doing,” es, almost willing his team playoffs. She scored 18 points and was third in the slalom MacNamee said. back into several games, in- and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead GHS to a tight win But Gilford wouldn’t go cluding the playoff defeat. against Raymond. over Bishop Brady at Gun- away, again, as a 12-1 run to He scored 13 of his team- Harris and the rest of her stock. The pair of top three close out the half was spear- high 19 points in the second large junior class will look to finishes was nothing new to headed by junior forward half against Stevens, help- take another step towards Pleeter, as she was a consis- David Sykie’s hardnosed ing the Eagles get within the top of the Division III tent winner during the regu- play in the paint. The Eagles four points in the final min- standings as seniors next lar season slate, peaking just were within 28-22 at half- utes after trailing by 17 at one winter. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING in time for a state crown. Tanner Howe of Gilford, shown here skiing a slalom course earlier this time. point. Steven Hickey, hockey Matt Young, season, led his team to a state championship this winter. “It was frustrating for our Rachael Colbath, The Belmont-Gilford sen- boys’ Nordic skiing guys to watch them be able girls’ Nordic skiing ior first-liner put together Not a bad way to burst on- to get back into the game so While the Eagle Nordic another monster offensive Hickey’s play seemed to el- claimed the Division III state to the scene. quickly,” MacNamee admit- ski team wasn’t a big squad, season for the Bulldogs, evate against the top oppo- championship last month at The freshman skier was a ted. the senior led the way this teaming with Belmont’s nents in the division, as he Gunstock. double state champion in his Every time Stevens made winter along with freshman Ryan Davis to form one of scored two goals in a loss to Howe was a rock for Gil- first varsity Nordic season, the best duos in Division III. top-seeded Kennett during ford all winter long, and he as Young captured the top B-G reached the D-III semifi- the regular season. stepped up to the plate when spot in both the skate and nals for the second time in Tanner Howe, the Eagles needed him most classic races at the Division three years with a quarterfi- boys’ alpine skiing in the state meet. His two-run III championship held at nal victory over Pelham- Behind Howe’s victory in combined time of 1:11.85 put Gunstock. NEW & USED BOATS ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Windham on Mar. 3. the giant slalom, the Eagles him first overall by nearly Ice will be gone before you know it... COLONIAL SIDING CHICKEN Call us for LEGS HOME RENOVATIONS Spring Specials ¢ Since 1976 /lb. Alton Bay 875-2132 on New & Used 79 Vinyl Siding, Storm Doors, Shutters & Gutters Boats! Window/Door Replacement, Kitchen & Baths Complete Interior & Exterior Remodeling Free Estimates Insured References Snow Plowing 875-2132 MARCH 8, 2012 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Telemark National Championship this weekend at Gunstock GUNSTOCK — Telemark zens (just for fun), Junior 1, Team and organizer of this he returned to New Hamp- and grueling physical activi- brace Tele skiing, which they skiing will be making histo- Junior 2, and Elite. A ban- national event, will be com- shire to live and is thrilled to ty. A typical Telemark race find to be just another way to ry at Gunstock Mountain Re- quet with the US National peting during the champi- be once again skiing and rac- course begins with what play on the mountain. Ad- sort when it hosts the 2012 racers will be held on Satur- onships. Lanzetta grew up in ing at Gunstock, this time looks like a giant slalom, vances in Telemark equip- U.S. Telemark National day night. You can register the area and began skiing at racing in Telemark events. then utilizes a ski jump, in- ment have also led to the Championships on March 9, online for the banquets and Gunstock at the tender age of Telemark skiing is named corporates a 360-turn called resurgence of the sport. 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. races at www.ustsa.org or fol- two and was a member of the after the Telemark region in a reipeløkke and then ends The public is invited to at- The weekend will feature low the link on the events Gunstock Ski Team. After Norway, its country of ori- with a skate-ski across the tend this event, learn more races in classic, sprint clas- page at gunstock.com. living in Colorado for a num- gin. Often called Tele or free finish line. When the popu- about this exciting sport,and sic and giant slalom. Race Josh Lanzetta, a member ber of years and competing heel skiing, the sport is larity of Alpine skiing meet the members of the U.S. categories will include citi- of the U. S. Telemark Ski in Nordic and Alpine events, known for its graceful turns soared during the 1960s, in- Telemark Ski Team. More in- terest in Telemark skiing formation about this event waned, not only at Gunstock and Telemark skiing can be but across the country as found on the Web site of the Howe competing in National Championships well. In recent years the sport United States Telemark Ski- GILFORD — The NCAA Montana State. dent-athletes (three per gen- held March 9. began to experience a come- ing Association at Men’s and Women’s Skiing Participants are selected der per discipline) may par- Alpine events will run at back as skiers started to em- www.nstnsa.org. Committee announced last on a regional basis from two ticipate from an institution. Bridger Bowl. The men’s and week the 74 men and 74 designated regions for Nordic events will be held women’s giant slaloms will women selected to partici- Alpine skiing (East and West at Bohart Ranch Cross Coun- be held March 8, with the pate in the 2012 National Col- Regions) and three designat- try Ski Center. The men’s 10- men’s and women’s slaloms Squirt Lakers storm legiate Men’s and Women’s ed regions for Nordic skiing kilometer and women’s five- conducted March 10. Skiing Championships, to be (Central, East and West Re- kilometer freestyle cross- Included on the East Re- held March 7-10 at Bridger gions). Bids are awarded to country races were conduct- gion Nordic team is Alex Upper Valley Bowl and Bohart Ranch in regions using a formula de- ed March 7. The women’s 15- Howe of Gilford and the Uni- Bozeman, Mont. The cham- termined by the skiing com- kilometer and men’s 20-kilo- versity of Vermont. REGION – The Wireless the puck each time away pionships will be hosted by mittee. A maximum of 12 stu- meter classical races will be Zone's Squirt I Lakers from from their goaltender. Colin Lakes Region Youth Hockey McGreevy,now in net for the HOOPS (Continued from Page B1) Association met their oppo- Lakers, was ready and will- nent, the Upper Valley Hock- ing to take on anything that defense but Gilford stayed Athanas to cut the deficit to ey Association at the Tilton UVHA had to dish out. With confident. A lot of teams 50-45 with 4:20 left. Arena in Tilton this past 36 seconds remaining in the would’ve folded when they “We just had to start exe- Sunday,March 4. The Lakers first, Reid caught a beautiful get into a hole like that.” cuting better against their had a tournament at their pass from Eddie Demers, Jr. The Cardinals appeared press and we took care of the home rink, so they were us- to put another one up on the destined to pull away again ball well at times,” Veazey ing the Tilton ice as their board for the Lakers, now early in the third quarter, as said. home. with a 4-1 lead. the hosts opened the frame Sykie drained a pair of Both teams were ready to The second period started on a 9-2 run thanks to three free throws with 3:33 left in play as this was the last game off slowly for both teams. straight hoops from Billy regulation, getting Gilford as for both in their Granite The Lakers wanted to keep Brooks. The squad led 37-24 close as it had been since ear- State League and would tell their lead and UVHA was try- after the spurt, and when ly in the first quarter at 53-49. what the standings would be ing hard to break it. Neither Bean picked up his fourth The Eagles had several at the end. Within the first 10 team could knock one in the foul with 3:21 left, fortunes chances to cut into the lead seconds of the game, UVHA net during the second, al- seemed grim for the Eagles. even more, but turnovers led scored quickly. The Lakers though Laker Jack Beaulieu Veazey stuck with the sen- to layups on the other end for knew that they had to shake aggressively tried setting up ior guard despite the foul Stevens. The Cardinals off that first goal and move his teammates for that per- trouble, and he responded by closed out the game on a 12-3 PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE the puck. Not a minute and a fect goal. Defenseman Con- keying yet another Gilford run, with Connor Veazey’s Derrick Dubois beats a defender off the dribble for Gilford during first half later, the Lakers re- nor Dupuis held tough and run. Bean’s 3-pointer with three-pointer with 1:37 left quarter action in the team’s 65-52 loss on Feb. 29. turned the favor with a nice strong as the UVHA center 2:20 left in the third got the proving to be the final GHS goal from Hayden Parent, as- tried to push through his Eagles within 40-34, the clos- points of the night en route bounding thanks in large reer with a team-high 19 sisted by Cole Reid. wall, but nothing was pene- est the team had been since to the 65-52 final. part to an impressive 19 of- points, including 13 in the The Lakers continued to trating the durable defense. halftime. “It didn’t feel like the fensive boards. Sykie and second half. Sykie scored 14 pass the puck nicely as the One minute into the third “We wanted to go after game was over until the last Morris had strong games in- points in an impressive effort coaches practiced with them. period, winger Brendan Han- (Bean), get him fouled out, 30 seconds,” Veazey said. “I side for the Eagles, while in the post, while Athanas Ryein Ayres decided he want- away had his eye on Cam but coach Veazey did a good thought we were still in it un- Athanas provided a boost off and Morris each added six ed to secure his team's posi- Haynes' pass and set the puck job putting him on our worst til the very end. We had some the bench. points in the loss. tion with another goal, as- perfectly in the net for an- offensive player (defensive- things we could do against “We’ve been smaller than Blewitt led all scorers sisted by Cam Jarvi. other goal for the Lakers, ly) after he picked up his them that we didn’t take full teams for most of the year,” with 24 points for Stevens, in- UVHA responded with an now 5-1. fourth foul,” said Mac- advantage of. We had some admitted Veazey. “But I’m cluding 15 in the first half attack of the Lakers net, but UVHA came back and Namee. turnovers late that we not surprised we were able to and 10 in the first quarter goalie Ben Gardiner wasn't tried to settle up the score, Stevens led 50-39 early in haven’t had for most of the hold our own in the paint.” alone. Brooks totaled 14 arguing, he just shut them but defenseman Nate Mc- the fourth after a Logan season.” Despite the foul trouble, points in the win. down. Elvis Steen grabbed a Carvill held them off and Batchelder layup, but GHS Despite being outsized at Bean managed to stay on the “They answered the bell hold of the puck and skated made it look easy. Back and answered with three straight nearly every position, Gil- floor until the end, and he down the stretch,” said Mac- through his opponents to forth the puck went and back hoops from Bean, Sykie and ford held an edge in re- closed out his high school ca- Namee of his squad. their zone. He was continu- and forth the players skated. ally focused during the game UVHA was really trying to HOCKEY (Continued from Page B1) and made many great plays. retrieve their lost points and Ayres secured the puck one managed to get another one With his team regrouping The score was tied after all think just because it’s over- be a battle,” Londer said. more time and got out on a by, but the Lakers proved to before the start of the extra three periods before OT, as it time, the refs aren’t going to “They’re a very, very good breakaway and put another be a more solid team in the session, Londer told his was 1-1 after one, 3-3 after two call something.” team…ton of skill, very one in the net for the Lakers, end. With 48 seconds left in squad they needed to strike and 6-6 after three. With the Ryan Davis and Tom deep. They had us on the unassisted, which made the the game, Hanaway deliv- early in OT. B-G skated just third period featuring six Kuntz also scored goals for ropes all night. I think they score 3-1, Lakers with five ered another goal to the net, two lines compared to three goals between the two teams, the Bulldogs, while Steven had a big advantage playing minutes remaining in the unassisted for a 6-2 win over for P-W,and the legs got heav- Londer didn’t expect the pro- Hickey chipped in a pair of at home in front of a large first period. UVHA. Reid received the ier and heavier as the night ceedings to last very long in assists in the win. crowd with a huge ice sheet. UVHA tried to crash the game puck for the Lakers for wore on. the extra frame. It was a similar game com- But them knocking us out net time and time again, but his team-player passes. “We were getting tired “I knew it was going to pared to the last time the two last year, it was a little bit of defensemen Nate Cammack The Lakers enter the even before overtime came,” come quick,” he said. “Just teams met on Feb. 18, as P-W revenge to be able to get the and Nate Shirley were not Granite State tournament as the coach explained. “I just one of those games that was escaped Laconia Ice Arena win this time around.” putting up with it and lifted the second seed. told them to dig deep, and re- so back and forth, kids were with a 6-5 victory late in the member that feeling we had finding the net. There were a regular season. after the playoff game bunch of power plays so I told “We knew what it was go- against them last year. How the kids we had to stay out of ing to be when we went down we wanted one more game, the box (in overtime). Don’t there, knew it was going to one more period, one more shift to be able to keep play- PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS ing.” With the sting of last year’s loss in the quarterfi- nals to P-W in the back of their minds, the Bulldogs wasted little time setting off a wild celebration. Brogan Hurst tossed the puck up the middle of the ice from his spot on defense, and D’Amour jumped on it, get- ting ahead of two P-W de- fenders and breaking in on goal. 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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Edward Fenn School ~ SAU #20 ~ Gorham, New Hampshire WOLFEBORO - 2000SF 2BR/2BA like-new ALTON - Island cottage in the sun! Mint OSSIPEE - Great buy on this 'College Park' The Edward Fenn Elementary School, a Kindergarten through Grade Five School in Gorham, Lake Wentworth carefree waterfront year- 3BR/2BA property on Big Barndoor Island, 3BR2B Ranch on 1.43A. Nice open living area, round home, FHW by LP, full southern sun- with double docks, decks, privacy, room for Master BR with bath. One floor living and New Hampshire, is seeking a highly qualified passionate educator to join their staff as the drenched landscape, 2 patios, dock, perennial expansion. Dock rental slip may transfer close to Route 16. Building Principal on July 1, 2012. The school, which is located in the heart of the White landscaping. Sleeps 11 and more. w/sale. $499,000 (4086241) Call 569-3128 $445,000 (4077116) Call 569-3128 $159,900 (4049620) Call 569-3128 Mountains, has a current enrollment of 194 students. FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS The successful candidate will have: Bringing People and Vacations LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Together in the Lakes Region • administrative certification from the State of New Hampshire, or the ability to become cer- TUFTONBORO for over 50 years… tified in the State of New Hampshire. WOLFEBORO AREA RENTALS – • a minimum of 3 – 5 years of elementary classroom experience. Superbly crafted Lake Home in desirable YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL Winter Harbor on Winnipesaukee with sandy Office Space Available in the hub • a passion for education and the ability to lead, inspire, and challenge a team of dedicated, beach, and dock. Open floor concept, gour- of downtown Wolfeboro. Durgin well-qualified, and enthusiastic teachers. met kitchen, lots of windows with lovely Stables. 2 Units Available - 1 @ 2200SF (will divide), 1 @ 660SF. views throughout. • demonstrative evidence of community based involvement within the learning environment. So. Wolfeboro 2000SF retail space avail. $1,600/mo. • excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. $1,595,000 (4132872) Call 569-3128 Ask for Tony or Nancy @ 569-3128 Owners please call about our rental program. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: LAND • analyzing, sharing, and using school and achievement data to develop and implement the TUFTONBORO - 185 Acres of land; subdivision laid out; survey and perc TUFTONBORO - Easily accessible from Ossipee, nice level wooded 1 acre lot school improvement plan. tests have been done; would need to update approvals. located on a quiet street with possible mtn views upon clearing. • working with teachers, parents, students to ensure appropriate programming for all students. $995,000 (2767202) Call 569-3128 $50,000 (2709154) Call 569-3128 • identifying and supporting staff training needs. NEW DURHAM - Two lots of record, 16.55 Acres with 1299 Feet frontage WOLFEBORO - North Main and Waumbeck Road, Wolfeboro – Town/State on major highway. Great potential - Bring your ideas! approved building lot, 3BR septic design, town water, 3.6 acres. • attending evening and weekend student activities, parent and other meetings as required. $139,000 (4138850) Call 569-3128 $49,000 (4088760) Call 569-3128 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 For consideration as a candidate for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, NH 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 certifications, administrative degrees, and three current letters of recommendation to Superintendent Paul Bousquet by March 16, 2012 Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools Need help? Place your Help Wanted ad this week! School Administrative Unit #20 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 Email: [email protected] • Phone: (603)466-3632 x5 • Fax: (603)466-3870 Alton Central School Applications are due by March 16, 2012 Alton, NH

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