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APRIL 30, 2009 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Gov. Lynch ‘stops by to visit’ with Gilford fourth graders

BY DONNA RHODES hours away, the governor quire more exercise, another [email protected] asked if anyone had special student wanted to allow "sec- GILFORD — Each year plans for the week. When a onds" at lunch. The governor hundreds of fourth grade student named Haley said found it interesting when students pay a visit to the she was going to Jamaica, he someone else added that they Capitol Building in Concord then asked, "Have you ever would ban cars from the while studying the State of thought you'd want the gov- state. New Hampshire and its gov- ernor to go with you?" He The discussion then led to ernment. Governor John said he would have his aide budgets and what happens Lynch considers these visits give her his phone number on a day-to-day basis at the one of the highlights of his so she could ask her parents State House. Lynch asked if term in office. He will even and get back to him, bringing anyone knew what tax mon- interrupt a meeting in order giggles from Haley and her ey was spent on in New to spend time with his spe- classmates. Hampshire. The students cial guests. But, when the Gil- Gov. Lynch then tested were able to successfully list ford Elementary fourth their knowledge of New education, healthcare, pay- graders arrived in Concord Hampshire, quizzing them ing bills, and building roads to wish him a happy birth- on things like the state bird and bridges. day on Nov. 25, Lynch was (purple finch), state fruit (the "And for the good stuff away on other business. Feel- pumpkin) and the state in- that you do!" called out one ing badly about disappoint- sect (the ladybug). It was ob- student. ing the boys and girls, he vious the group had done "Well, yes for that, too," he made a special trip to Gilford their homework as they were said with a smile. to see them instead. It is not not stumped by any of his Turning to fun and per- often that he visits schools questions. sonal topics, Gov. Lynch told but he felt he owed it to these He next asked everyone stories of his home life and students. what changes they would about the many cats his fam- "I am so sorry I wasn't make if they could be gover- ily owns. One cat's name, he PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Gov. Lynch quizzed fourth graders at Gilford Elementary School last Friday on their knowledge of New there when you came," he nor for a day.One boy said he told them, is Harry Potter. Hampshire. Lynch made a special trip to visit with them after learning he had missed meeting them on their apologized. "But, it was in- would like to stop looting. A Despite having five cats the trip to the State Capitol in November. deed my birthday and I got young lady in the class want- governor revealed he really the cards you had made. I was ed to make everyone recycle. likes dogs so recently his wife laughed. Clintons, Barack Obama, "Oh! I have a good one for so touched by them - in fact I A few others had more per- came home with a puppy. The students were curious Arnold Schwarzenegger and you," he said with a smile. still have them. Thank you sonal goals such as longer "Can you imagine what as to what famous people George Bush, which brought "You're going to like this one. very much!" gym classes for more exer- that puppy is doing with five Lynch has met in his five "oohs" and "aahs" from the I met David Ortiz!" With spring vacation just cise and, in what might re- cats at home right now?' he years in office. He listed the crowd. SEE GOVERNOR PAGE A8 ‘Tolerance Night’ educates GMS parents on the social issues students face BY DANIELLE DELISLE about the level of bullying Wall said that they have in- sults were a little frustrating, problem is that most of the ages of underage students to [email protected] and chaotic behavior on the tegrated bullying and ha- said Lamontagne, since 43 building will take place on other GMS students. Parents voiced their con- buses and listened while De- rassment into the DARE pro- percent of students said they text messages, Livejournal, “I had two cases this year cerns about bullying on tective/SRO Doug Wall ex- gram for the first time. Ha- had been bullied that year.Of MySpace, Facebook and oth- of females who had explicit school buses last week, at the plained what bullying is and rassment is defined as a the students who said they er networking Web sites. photos of themselves texted “Tolerance Night” organized why kids might not chose to course of conduct directed at were bullied, 25 percent said These incidents happen off to other students,” said Wall. by the School Resource Offi- report incidences of bully- a specific person that causes they reported it and the prob- school property, but if the “This is happening here. cers and Gilford Middle ing. He defined bullying as substantial emotional dis- lem continued. bullying affects them at They take the pictures and School administrators. any ongoing physical or ver- tress in the targeted person. “Those are the most frus- school, such as grades, then sending them to their “I could ride the bus after bal mistreatment where Kara Lamontagne, GMS As- trating ones for us,” said La- it becomes the responsibility boyfriend, they break up and school and I have,” said Jim there is an imbalance of pow- sistant Principal, stressed montagne. “The ones that are of the school. This bullying the boyfriend sends the pic- Kemmerer, principal of er and the victim is exposed that parents need to get let continuing to suffer.” can even take the form of tures to everyone in their cell GMS, “but it has no sustain- repeatedly to negative ac- the faculty and staff know Kemmerer said that the sending inappropriate im- SEE TOLERANCE PAGE A4 ability. As soon as I stop rid- tions on the part of more stu- about any incidents so they ing the bus it will go back to dents. can be proactive and prevent the way it was. As matter of “In the 1980s we were told problems before they start. fact it will get worse because if someone gets in your face, Each year GMS does a bul- GPD outlines plan for grant money they’ll think ‘Oh good! The hit them back,” said Wall. ly survey and asks the stu- BY DANIELLE DELISLE so like to add two more tasers ready in service. In the re- [email protected] principal isn’t here.’” “That didn’t work then, and dents questions about their to their force. Eleven officers port to the Board of Select- Parents were concerned it doesn’t work now.” experiences bullying. The re- The Gilford Police De- have completed the painful men, Keenan wrote that the partment has announced its training and the GPD cur- new radar guns would en- plan for the stimulus money rently has nine tasers. They hance the department’s abil- that will be coming their way are also requesting to pur- ity to conduct speed enforce- PTA poetry reading lets students shine through a cooperative effort chase a new radar gun and ment on the roads. BY DANIELLE DELISLE with the other departments several new firearms to sup- “The server that takes [email protected] in the county. plement the firearms al- SEE GRANT MONEY PAGE A8 Encouraging students to “Belknap County has express emotion in just a few been certified as a disparate lines, Gilford Parent Teacher county,” said GPD Deputy Gilford students may be Association celebrated their Chief Kevin Keenan. “This eighth Annual Gilford means that we have to enter able to sleep in Wednesdays Schools Poetry Competition. into a memorandum of un- “I just thought about how derstanding with the Belk- BY DANIELLE DELISLE 8:50 a.m., late bell at 8:54 a.m. [email protected] my boyfriend made me feel,” nap County Sheriff ’s De- with four minutes for home- said Shawna Yale, Gilford partment. This MOU entitles In order to allow teachers room. Students would have High School junior, about them to a portion of our al- more time to assess students three blocks of academics for her poem, which won in her lotted funds.” and their progress, the Gil- 54 minutes each. Lunch is fol- class. The money is coming ford and Gilmanton School lowed by two final periods of Other students were in- through the Edward Bryne districts are proposing de- academics before dismissal spired by paintings or their Memorial Justice Assis- laying school openings on at 2:14 p.m. This would give families, Danica Baxter, tance Grant Formula Pro- Wednesdays. the school 1,021 instructional whose poem was titled “The gram, which President “In almost all NEASC Self- hours, which is over the 990 Bruised Ones,” said her sis- Barack Obama put money Study reports, the need for required hours mandated by ters inspired her when they into earlier this year. common time for faculty col- the state. If adopted the dis- don’t get something they Through this grant and in co- laboration is paramount,” trict would discontinue early want. She said it made her operation with the county, read the request. “For exam- release days. think about all the people the GPD is entitled to $24,725. ple, in this era of competen- During the extra time in who don’t have anything at “We have been at the cut- cy based grading, it is imper- the mornings the teachers all. ting edge of training and our ative that teachers look at would review samples of stu- Each school named an officers have gone through samples of student work as a dent work to make sure con- overall winner and there the classroom training for group to make sure we es- sistent grading standards was also a winner in each shooters in public places,” tablish common expecta- are used, examine data from class. Over three hundred said Keenan. “The focus for tions and academic stan- standardized assessments, students submitted their the training is on the school, dards for all students.” develop and institute a com- powers for consideration. but also includes local busi- The new schedule would mon grading philosophy and The winners were invited to nesses. One thousand will go have teachers arriving at 7:20 practice, form and imple-

PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE read their poems last week for ammunition for the prac- a.m. to meet with their col- ment Professional Learning Cal Schrupp, GES second grade student, reads his poem “Laughing” at in front of their family tical part of the training.” leagues. The warning bell Communities that will help the eighth Annual Gilford Schools Poetry Competition hosted by the PTA. SEE POETRY PAGE A8 The department would al- would ring for students at SEE WEDNESDAYS PAGE A8 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC APRIL 30, 2009 SAU new location still up in the air BY DANIELLE DELISLE age. Specifically, the select- porarily to GES when a sup- "I am still hoping that we [email protected] men suggested that they put port broke in the floor of the can get into a new place by 1. Match the city with the country: Ra- The Gilford School Ad- the Planning Board files town hall because of the the fall," said DeMinico at bat, Tripoli, Pretoria, Nairobi … ministrative Unit is still down in the area. weight of the file cabinets meeting earlier this year. South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, looking for a place to hang The necessary maneuver utilized by the Planning De- "That's our goal." Libya. its hat in the near future. moved the SAU last fall tem- partment. 2. What does ACLU stand for? Superintendent Paul 3. Who was the first U.S. president to DeMinico updated the board die in office? at their April 20 meeting and Lakes Region Singers celebrate spring 4. What is polytheism? said there was still no word 5. What is the second largest city in from the town on the cy pres The Lakes Region Singers Groban as well as the Celtic community singers from La- England? petition for the old library invite you to welcome the re- Woman ensemble conia, Gilford, and Belmont, land, which is still being con- turn of spring at their 17th After intermission, the and is accompanied by pi- sidered for the new SAU of- Annual Spring Concert on program will feature some anist Kelly Cleveland. Vocal

fices. The school is also con- Friday evening, May 15, at lighter fare, starting with soloists for this concert in-

n o.5 Birmingham. 5. god. one sidering renovating a sec- 7:30 p.m. This well-known Joseph Martin’s rousing clude Phyllis Corrigan, Car-

4. A belief in more than more in belief A 4. tion of Gilford Elementary community choral group “Come to the Music,” and ol Fitzmaurice, David

Union. 3. William Henry Harrison. Henry William 3. Union. School. performs at the First United continuing with a medley of Gilman, Bonnie Morin, Don

Africa; Nairobi-Kenya. 2. American Civil Liberties Civil American 2. Nairobi-Kenya. Africa; The original plan to reno- Methodist Church on Route highlights from the Broad- Nelson, Ellen Stickney, and .RbtMrco rpl-iy;Pretoria-South Tripoli-Libya; Rabat-Morocco; 1. vate the land was voted down 11-A in Gilford. The concert way musical, “Les Miser- Paul Stickney. Special flute by residents in March of is free and open to the public. ables.” The chorale will move solos will be performed by Al- 2008. The Board of Select- The performance will on to John Rutter’s inspiring ison Witham. men has voted not to renew open with a melodic chorus work, “Distant Land: A “After our Christmas per- Community invited to United the lease of the basement from Haydn's “Creation” or- Prayer for Freedom,” and the formance nearly got snowed town hall offices, which is atorio, “The Heavens Are evening will close with “Joy- out, we are back in full force where the SAU is currently Telling,” followed by two ful, Joyful,” the exciting fi- with a delightful variety of Way’s Annual Celebration located. The Board of Select- challenging Mozart pieces, nale to the movie, “Sister Act songs,” said Welch. “Some MEREDITH — The public which includes hors d’oeu- men has added at several “Laudate Dominum” and 2: Back in the Habit.” are new,some old, some easy, is invited to a celebration by vres and a Live United t-shirt meetings that they are not “Regina Coeli.” Then the Directed by Betty J. Welch some demanding, but all are Lakes Region United Way on for each guest. going to evict the SAU, but singers will continue with of Belmont, the Lakes Re- guaranteed to be pure listen- Wednesday,May 6, beginning The Lakes Region United feels that both parties are Craig Courtney’s fresh new gion Singers have been en- ing enjoyment. Do come out at 4:15 p.m. at The Inn at Way advances the common looking for a new location to work, “I See, I Hear, I Know,” tertaining this area with and celebrate the return of Church Landing in Mered- good through thoughtful and house the SAU. The select- and a stirring arrangement spring and winter concerts spring with us!” ith. The United Way will hold sustainable social invest- men have stated that the of “You Raise Me Up,” the since 1992. The group con- its annual meeting and cele- ment in the Lakes Region, town needs the space for stor- song made famous by Josh sists of over 30 dedicated brate the individuals and where we nurture our young, companies that worked dili- engage our adolescents, sup- gently to make the annual port our families, respect our Donate blood for a chance to win fundraising drive a success. elders and work together to LAKES REGION — This May Uno $15, and some lucky scratch winner tion on how to donate blood and have Community residents in- build a better life for all. To Chicago Grill is giving American Red will receive a free individual Uno piz- a chance to Scratch and Win with Uno, terested in attending this cel- learn more or to join others Cross blood donors a chance to try za each month for a year. please call 1-800-262-2660. Blood donors ebration should contact in the community who are their luck with Scratch and Win with Each ticket is a winner, so please must be 17 years of age, weigh at least Lakes Region United Way at supporting these efforts, call Uno. All presenting donors in the La- donate on Tuesday, May 5, at the 110 pounds, and be in good health. 524-6864, Ext. 101, by Friday, United Way at 524-6864 or vis- conia area during the month of May Opechee Park House at 867 North Prizes are not redeemable for cash and April 24. The cost for the it www.LRUW.org. will receive a scratch ticket from Uno Main Street in Laconia, between the can only be redeemed at participating event is $20 per person, Chicago Grill that is worth $5, $10, or hours of 2-7 p.m. For more informa- Uno Chicago Grill locations. Gilford Police Department responds to 203 calls for service GILFORD POLICE LOG ● A juvenile, 15, was arrest- sion of controlled/narcotic or suspension. ment were reported. 7 animal complaints were 2 master name checks ed and charged with posses- drugs. 43 traffic stops were re- 10 reports of existing con- made. were reported. sion of controlled/narcotic Tracy-May Lecourt, 34, of ported. ditions were made. 7 motor vehicle com- 4 pistol permits were re- drugs. 49 Warren Street, Laconia, 42 motor vehicle checks 6 suspicious vehicles were plaints were made. ported. A juvenile, 17, was arrest- was arrested and charged were reported. reported. 5 motor vehicle accidents 1 report of shots fired was ed and charged with posses- with driving after revocation 3 motor vehicle lockouts 5 suspicious persons were were reported. made. were reported. reported. 1 domestic disturbance 1 report of road and 12 abandoned vehicles 1 untimely death was re- was reported. weather conditions was were reported. ported. 1 report involving a juve- made. 7 calls for an ambulance 10 alarms were reported. nile was made. 1 brawl was reported. were reported. 1 call for motor vehicle as- 1 report of criminal mis- 2 attempts to locate were 7 calls for the fire depart- sistance was reported. chief was made. made. 2 investigations were 1 report of a drug case was FENCE CO. made to another department. made. 2 requests for contracted 1 report of a pursuit was SNOW PLOW DAMAGE REPAIR service were made. made. 1 service of paperwork 1 report of a shoplifter Installation Services was reported. was made. 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Long or short, brown or blonde, the Lakes Region St. Baldrick’s Committee wants your hair. Yes, it’s time again for the annual, increasingly successful St. Baldrick’s event, which will be held this year on May 30 at Gunstock. Curing kids’ cancer is a daunting task, but year af- ter year members of the Lakes Region committee, as well as local organizations and individuals, have shown that it’s a task they’re willing to take on. The Gilford Fire Department in particular has been a huge St. Baldrick’s supporter, but so many other lo- cals have stepped up to the challenge as well – even a growing number of women who have been willing to shave their heads. Of course, you don’t have to shave your head to sup- port St. Baldrick’s. Locks of Love will be at this year’s St. Baldrick’s event if you don't want to shave your entire head but have at least 10 inches of hair to do- nate. PHOTO BY SARAH FITZPATRICK If you don’t want anyone touching your hair, there are still a variety of ways to get involved: you can Rock on! sponsor someone who is willing to shave it all off, or Tyler Emond sings while playing guitar for the audience at Open Mic Night during the Environmental Palooza Thursday night at Gilford High buy a St. Baldrick’s calendar that includes local pho- School. tos of previous shavees. You’ll also be able to sign up for the National Bone Marrow registry at the event. If you happen to be a professional barber, you can FROM OUR READERS volunteer your time. ● Although this is an international fundraiser, all monies raised at the event will benefit cancer re- Seat belts can save more than one life search and treatment centers in New England, in- cluding the Hitchcock Foundation at Dartmouth- To the Editor: then. amazed at how well our Gil- no way can apply to school Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon and Chil- Long distance truck driv- ford bus drivers have han- bus drivers! School bus driv- dren’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in In response to Richard ers have a good safety record, dled those problems, but ers have to be good drivers, Boston. Times may be tough, but if you’ve got a few Parker’s comments in the except when they cause ma- clearly seatbelts would make teachers, psychologist, med- dollars or more to spare, St. Baldrick’s, and all that April 23 Steamer, regarding jor accidents killing many the driver’s job easier and ical helpers, strong, and an my son’s excellent letter of and blocking major high- safer for all. The cost of seat- unusual tolerance for abuse it stands for, is certainly a cause worth giving to. April 16, about seat belt use: ways for many hours, and belts is minor relative to the and stupidity from students A few years ago former editor Alec O’Meara shaved Richard seems to think that I’ve yet to hear that lack of a cost of injuries without and their parents! The least his head for St. Baldrick’s. He looked pretty silly for various regulations create seat belt caused any of those them. Why then all the ap- we can do to help them is to a while, and definitely took some ribbing, but we all all the safety we need, and accidents! So they don't need proval of forcing everyone to buckle up the students! sincerely hoped that it helped draw attention to the thus we should not improve belts, but most use them. use seat belts, and opposition Richard's fear of being event. As a company,we’re asked to support all kinds them. He also observes that I totally disagree with to seat belts on school buses? stopped for not wearing a of fundraisers and benefits, either through sponsor- there are many common dan- Richard’s delusion that a My son had it absolutely cor- seat belt "and then the officer ships, free advertising or press releases. St. gerous practices (cell school bus is designed to pro- rect, and in my opinion, can find other violations" in- Baldrick’s is one of those fundraisers that we want phones, texting, makeup, tect the occupants in a colli- those who disagree with him dicates that he has a habit of to draw special attention to. No one here is shaving talking) that aren’t regulat- sion. Maybe if the students should move to Iraq. doing such illegal things. off their hair this year, but sometimes words speak ed. Is he confused? were tightly strapped in with Long ago a long distance I've been stopped many louder than razors. I agree that we should seatbelts, we wouldn’t have truck driving friend pointed times, and almost always to have the freedom to maim all the injuries to students in out to me that the safest truck warn me of a low tire, or and kill ourselves, as long as even minor accidents that drivers were the ones with loose part, or misapplied in- it doesn’t affect others. I don’t even damage the bus! the minimum intelligence spection or registration Corrections found it was very easy to add Maybe if the students were and education to just drive sticker, and always they have In the baseball story in bass fishing tournaments seat belts to my 1950 Hudson all seat belted, the bus driver the truck. Others get dis- been helpful. I don't fear be- last week’s Steamer, Alex in Moultonboro, the arti- Sedan back in 1955, and the would have much less prob- tracted too easily (like with ing stopped because I'm not Winkelmann and Eric cle erred in stating that added safety of using seat lems with the students, and cell phones etc) and become doing anything unlawful, Walsh’s names are mixed Ames Farm Inn was open belts has been well docu- could pay closer attention to dangerous. That is perfect and they help me. up. The paper apologizes to those not staying at the mented since long before safe driving! I’m absolutely logic for truck drivers, but in Jack Stephenson Gilford for the error. inn. The reporter apolo- In last week’s story on gizes for the error. Library volunteers honored all week in Gilford Send us your BY DANIELLE DELISLE phrase ‘My Library is Awe- home in Florida. with keeping things in order [email protected] some!” written on them. “I volunteer with the Hu- and silent. This is very dif- It doesn’t pay money, but They were also serenaded mane Society and the music ferent from the libraries of letters! the staff at the Gilford Pub- with a song called “I Wish I festival,” said Cunningham. today where people are un- lic Library wanted people to Were a Library Volunteer” “The library is by far the afraid to speak and the li- know that they appreciate all to the tune of “I Wish I Were most fun.” brary is so much more than We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too the volunteers that help an Oscar Meyer Weiner” and Piquado said that li- just books. The volunteers congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- them daily. much laughter from the au- braries today are very differ- lauded the staff for making lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us “Ten years ago people dience. ent than the ones she re- them want to volunteer. know! might have said it’s the staff “I kept popping into the li- members form when she was “If it weren’t for the staff Send your letters to: that makes a library great,” brary and I knew I wanted to growing up. She said that you have then you wouldn’t said Betty Tidd, volunteer volunteer,” said Dorothy Pi- older libraries were regard- have the volunteers you Gilford Steamer coordinator at the library,at quado. ed as repositories for books. have,” said Miriam York, a 5 Water Street a gathering of the volun- Piquado has been volun- The librarians were charged volunteer.“That’s the truth.” Meredith, NH, 03253 teers. “Today they might say teering since 2004 and helps it’s the patrons, but I say it’s raise money and sells off the TOLERANCE Our fax number is 279 3331. the volunteers.” library’s extra books on E-mail us at [email protected]. The library utilizes ap- Amazon. The money from FROM PAGE A1 “need” to know about an in- We’re looking forward to hearing from you! proximately 60 volunteers the sales goes to the Friends cident, they usually know who do everything from of the Gilford Library fund. phone.” anyway. Wall said that they shelving books to running “You feel so welcome Wall said the only real way could spend hours talking programs. Tidd said that it’s here,” said Piquado. “It’s to prevent this is to get stu- about Internet safety and the good to bring the volunteers such a happy place to work.” dents phones that do not have dangers of sending or post- together because only a few She said it’s a good way to web or picture capabilities. ing pictures and information might come in on a particu- get to know people in town, The laws are still being de- on the Internet. lar day and they don’t get a whether they volunteer or fined in regards to “sexting” “It never really goes Established May 6, 2004 chance to meet each other of- they come into the library as as it is called. However, it is a away,” said Wall. “Once it’s Published every Thursday at ten. patrons. She said that she be- Class B felony to first time of- out there, it’s out there.” 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 “You don’t realize how lieves the town has two main fenders who forward/post Lamontagne encouraged Telephone: (603) 279-4516 many there are until you see jewels, the beach and the li- pictures of minors engaging parents to contact the school Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 them all together,”said Tidd. brary. in sexual activity. at anytime with ideas and Fax: (603) 279-3331 Katherine Dormody, di- “I love to read,” said Evie “If you think these images that they are looking into get- Rich Piatt, Publisher rector of the library, said Bray, a volunteer with two are just a little revealing, ting interested parents Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor that they clock over 400 years under her belt. ‘”I also they aren’t,” said around a conference table to Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor hours of volunteer time each wanted to help my commu- Officer/SRO Holly Harris. discuss ideas about control- Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant month. That’s the equivalent nity.I enjoy making it easier “These kids are exposed to ling bullying and Internet Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager to 1.5 paid positions. The for the library to provide sexual images every day in safety. Email: [email protected] staff, to show their gratitude, their services.” music on television and the ‘It was a great program,” Classifieds: [email protected] staged a skit about what the Maria Cunningham said Internet.” said resident Carolyn Drake. Circulation figures available on request. library would be like with- that she volunteers along She said that the SROs and “The only problem was that Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. out the volunteers. They also with her husband Tom at the the school faculty work very it wasn’t in the auditorium USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., gifted the volunteers with Gilford library and the li- close together. Even when and the auditorium wasn’t Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: bumper stickers with the brary near their winter the officers don’t necessarily filled.” Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. APRIL 30, 2009 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Oxen in Gilford – Salanitro’s Ox-K Farm BY DIANE MITTON an ox. Although the Salan- Home Day parade. By three CORRESPONDENT itros have had Holsteins and months, they are considered Little did I know when I Durhams, Kathy prefers to be fully trained, yoked, but recently made a visit to the Brown Swiss, because she be- without a halter. The aver- Ox-K farm, located on Belk- lieves they are more of a chal- age life span of an ox is about nap Mt. Road on the western lenge. She says they have 16 years old. Pete and Rusty, slope of Gunstock Mountain “minds of their own” and she who placed the covered with the idea of writing an likes this aspect of their bridge over the Gunstock article about oxen for the his- character. A barn full of rib- River,lived to age 18. They al- tory column of the Gilford bons that their teams have ways buy two at a time and Steamer, that I would come won at shows and fairs attest train them as a pair. Chip and away so captivated by the to her success as a trainer.Al- Dale are four-year-old broth- farm and its oxen. Every- though, the oxen are used ers, but Dale, who doesn’t like thing about the day seemed when necessary for work on to pull as much as Chip, is Idyllic. The land, looking the farm, they are primarily matched with Jake, while north to the White Mts. with show animals. According to Max and Chip, both strong Mt. Washington still in its Kathy, they are very pam- pullers, work together. Each winter covering of snow, pered and don’t know they ox has a definite personality slopes down and away from are oxen. However, lest you of his own. Max is the alpha the house toward the barn, think they can’t hold their ox, first in command and the holding pen, and beyond own, you only need to see known by the family as the to the training ring. The them pull and maneuver to “Guard Dog.” Jake, consid- warmth of a sunny April day, be convinced otherwise. Pete ered the smartest, is second the beauty of the situation and Rusty, a pair of in command, while Chip or and the pervading stillness Durhams, did a masterful job “Punkie” dubbed “Hand- COURTESY PHOTO created a wonderful sense of in 1995 when they placed, un- some” by the Vet students at Chip drinking rain water from the barn roof. peace - and so began my se- der Kathy’s direction, the Tufts, is third and Dale, “the duction. new covered bridge into pre- goof” or ”Surfer Dude” be- tions for articles and invites 7404, Gilford, NH 03247 or 527- at www.gilfordhistoricalsoci- The Ox-K Farm is owned cise position over the Gun- cause of his adventure slid- you to contact us at P.O. Box 9009 and to visit our Web site ety.org. by Kathy and Ron Salanitro. stock River. I recall the ex- ing on ice, is low man. This They live here together with citement of that day and the could change as they are con- their four Brown Swiss oxen, thrill it was to watch the skill tinually working to assert Enjoy wine, chocolate and roses four-year olds Chip and Dale, of the Salanitros and their their dominion, disturbing Max and Jake and Lefty, a oxen. To see this and other the peace of the farm in the while helping local families “retired” 17-year-old Hol- pictures, visit www.oxk- process. stein. farm.com, then click on Dis- When Chip was two years LAKES REGION — Who through short term pro- hope that you will consider While Kathy has always covery Center and Ox-K Im- old, he had a harrowing ex- doesn’t love wine, chocolate grams, and their signature our event when thinking of been involved with animals, ages. The Salanitro family perience with an impacted, and/or roses - and a really two-to-seven year program something unique to do for it wasn’t until 1985, when has done as many as 22 fairs infected tooth that entailed good cause? that helps families break the the Mom in your life, espe- their 14-year-old son David, in a season and have had ox- countless trips and five oper- On Saturday, May 2, from cycle of poverty. cially since the event is less working that summer for en in every Old Home Day Pa- ations from March through 6-9 p.m., Ozanam Place will “It will be a lovely evening than a week before Mother’s Andy Howe on his dairy rade, but one, since 1987. October at Tufts University be hosting their annual of savory and sweet treats, Day.” farm, helped deliver a bull Kathy takes the oxen to a Veterinary Hospital in North “Wine, Chocolate and Roses” music and flowers,” said Ex- To purchase tickets, calf which he then pur- number of local events each Grafton, Mass. This experi- event at the Belknap Mill in ecutive Director Maria please call Ozanam Place at chased with his first pay- year, such as the Living Na- ence is an example of the Laconia. A $15 ticket in- Street. “Last year, we had 524-1341 or visit Greenlaw’s check, that Kathy discovered tivity,held in front of the his- commitment which the cludes appetizers plus lots of couples, singles and even Music, The Sundial Shop or oxen. Three days later, an- torical society’s Meeting- Salanitros have to their ani- delectable chocolate deserts. groups enjoying a ‘girl’s The Belknap Mill Society. other bull calf was delivered, house each December. For mals. From November to All women who attend will night out.’” This year we which David also purchased. the last 15 years, Kathy has January, they changed pack- also leave with roses. The A few years later,when David been doing “Oxen in Histo- ings in his jaw weekly and event includes an auction REQUEST FOR BIDS: entered agricultural school, ry,”transporting a pair of ox- soaked the hay and grain to and cash bar – and other sur- he took the two oxen with en to local schools, or teach- make it soft. It took about prises. All monies earned go The Alpine Village Condominium Association of North him. But by then Kathy was ing in the classroom at the three hours, twice a day to to Ozanam Place – a non- Woodstock, NH is accepting bids for the following contract. “hooked” and the Salanitros farm when classes come for feed him. During this time, profit of great value to the BARK MULCH were well on their way to field trips. The farm is listed he was separated from the community, especially in Supply and apply bark mulch to designated landscape what has become a long-time with the Lakes Region Asso- herd. When the healing was these economic times. areas of a 210 unit condominium complex. commitment to raising, ciation at www.lakesre- complete, it took about three Ozanam specializes in as- Bids must be received on or before May 13. 2009, The Alpine training and showing oxen. gion.org , available for bus months of constant watch- sisting single-parent-headed Village Board of Directors reserves the right to accept or They are members of the tours, family visits, school ing to fully integrate him families who are homeless or refuse any and all bids. For specifications contact Ernie New England Ox Teamsters trips, etc. . back into the herd. Kathy, at risk of homelessness, Holtzman at 603-745-9067 or e-mail at [email protected]. Organization and the New New oxen are purchased who is writing a series of Hampshire Farm Bureau. as young as one day to one children’s books about the So, what is an ox? Well, as week old from a dairy farm. oxen’s lives on the farm will FRED FULLER OIL CO. stated, he starts out as a bull They are bottle fed for eight begin the series with the sto- calf. Between six to nine weeks until they are ready ry of Chip, his tooth adven- months, the calf is castrated for grain and hay. Training ture and his escapades with FULLERFULLER and becomes a steer. 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LAKES REGION — The tra’s Music Director and Gandelsman, violin; Ana Ka- Director Henry Fogel, Broad- Music Series at 8 p.m. to pres- Thursday evenings and Sat- New Hampshire Music Festi- Conductor. This series will rina Alamo and Khatia Buni- way personality Jan Hor- ent their favorites from this urday evenings at the Com- val presents six weeks of mu- also showcase some of to- atishvili, piano and Sergey vath, pianist Ana Karina intimate repertoire that has munity Auditorium, Gilford sic and magic from July 5 to day’s most dynamic young Antonov, cello. Alamo, New Orleans jazz pi- a special place on the mantle High School, Gilford, NH. Aug. 15 in Plymouth and Gil- conductors including Gian- The new Pops and Light anist and vocalist Jonathan of great music. For further information, ford. The summer 2009 block- carlo Guerrero of the Nash- Classics Series conducted by Batiste and violinist Jona- All concerts begin at 8 p.m. contact the New Hampshire buster season boasts three ville Symphony, Joana Car- Michael Krajewski features than Gandelsman. and are held in air condi- Music Festival by calling 279- unique series: The Classics, neiro, associate conductor of six concerts on Saturday Festival Orchestra musi- tioned comfort at Silver Cen- 3300 or e-mail to Pops, and Chamber Music. the LA Philharmonic, Laura evenings at 8 p.m. as the Fes- cians are showcased at the ter for the Arts, PSU, Ply- [email protected] or visit our The Classic Series re- Jackson, former assistant tival returns to Gilford Audi- Tuesday evening Chamber mouth, NH, on Tuesday and Web site at www.nhmf.org mains the centerpiece for the conductor of the Atlanta torium. 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It was, for most people, an and many of the fast trains in to be late. I’ve ridden the train outrageously early hour. But North Country Notebook Europe, and they zip along at often enough to know where then I’m usually up and run- steady speeds from 125 to 190 the train goes fast, and where ning between 4:30 and 5 a.m. bus for a totally relaxed and miles an hour. But the rail- it goes medium-fast, and on any typical morning any- nap-inducing hour and a half roads own the tracks, and are where it slows down. This way, so being at the Concord ride to South Station. We ar- hugely subsidized by federal time, looking out at familiar bus station to hop the 5 a.m. rived right on time, and it was and local taxes. The rail-beds scenery, I though along one first bus into Boston was an easy three-minute walk are deep and underlain to or two stretches that we were nothing unusual. across the terminal to the perfection, the ties are ce- going faster than usual. And any irritation at bare- Amtrak station. ment, and the heavy rails are “They’re putting the ham- ly being able to see through The Acela, the railroad’s welded three-quarter-mile mer down,” I mused, “trying the fog was offset by the only true high-speed train steel. Myriad rebuilding and to make up lost time.” knowledge that a sleek, service, runs from Boston to repair crews are constantly I was right. At Penn Sta- gleaming, freshly washed Washington, a trip I made for at work. In Switzerland and tion, after we’d slowed Acela train would be waiting several years when I con- particularly Germany, even through Brooklyn along a at South Station to whisk me, nected with the overnight the local trains, as opposed to right of way disgustingly lit- in great comfort, to Pennsyl- train from Washington to the inter-city expresses, are tered with all manner of re- vania Station smack in the Florida when friends and re- fast and on time. fuse (Earth Day note: Next middle of Manhattan. lations lived there. For any- Amtrak is government year, why not tackle the East John Harrigan It wasn’t my first such trip, one who longs for the scent of subsidized, but nowhere Coast’s horrendously but as I left my farm truck than that, my only expense cherry blossoms in Mud Sea- nearly to the extent of other trashed rail corridors, which parked in the safe and free was the gas for the three-hour son, it’s a great way to visit nations’ railroads. It bears is what visitors from afar see bus station parking lot it left trip from Colebrook to Con- the nation’s capital. noting here that no country and think of this country?), me wondering, as always, cord. In fact, it was my only But this time I was only go- on earth runs a non-subsi- we were just under 10 min- why more people don’t travel real expense in what was to ing as far as Manhattan. I dized railroad, purely be- utes late. this way instead of flying. It’s be a looping, six-day trip to chose the single seat at the cause as with other national And there was my sister a no-hassles way to go, and if Boston, New York City, Pawl- rear of the Acela’s Quiet Car systems (postal service and, Susan, standing under the time and travel for most peo- ing, N.Y., Bridgewater, Conn., (no cell-phoning or loud con- in some cases, electrifica- big scheduling board as ple (not me, for sure) to and back to Boston for a four- versation allowed), flipped tion) it is simply not possible. arranged, scanning the from the airports are figured month checkup on my rebuilt down the flaps on my at-seat It also bears pointing out that whirling masses for a guy in, as well as tolls and park- neck, and back to my truck in table, spread out the New our tax dollars also heavily dressed for Mud Season and ing fees, it’s as fast or faster, Concord. I mooched lodgings York Times, put the morn- subsidize everything from cold weather. costs about the same or even in New York and Connecticut ing’s second cup of coffee in airports to bus stations to As usual with what pleas- less, is easier on body and with my son and my younger the holder, and settled in for harbors to park-and-ride lots, ant and hassle-free travel is soul, and is about as energy sister,and hey,you have to eat the ride. And what a ride it primary state roads and the supposed to be all about, it efficient (read that “green”) whether you’re at home or on was – smooth, quiet, fast and Interstate highway system. was the end of one fine trip, as you can get. the road. comfortable. Right on time, Amtrak’s trains, with rare and the beginning of another. Item: The one-way bus As always, I traveled light, at 8 a.m., the wheels rolled, exceptions, do not own the (John Harrigan’s address: ticket on Concord Trailways with just one small carry-on- and we were off. tracks. In the Acela’s case, it Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. 03576. cost me $15. The one-way tick- type valise, and, armed with The Acela, inaugurated in runs on railroads owned and E-mail: [email protected]) et on the high-speed Acela the newspapers and a maga- the year 2000, is a reversible operated by freight and com- train from Boston to New zine and a free coffee snagged train and consists of front- muter lines. Thus when the York cost me just $79. Other in the terminal, boarded the and rear-end power units and double tracks are busy and a six cars. First Class gets you train must wait for a few min- slightly larger seats and food utes on a siding, Amtrak of- Meadows on hold and beverage service, but re- ten loses. BY DANIELLE DELISLE October. They were also con- ally all the seats, Business So while we traveled at [email protected] cerned that the overlay maps and First Class alike,are pret- times at 50 or 60 and at other The Gilford School Board did not accurately depict the ty much the same, which times at 110 to 125, we were voted not to test the Meadows boundaries of the Prime Wet- means spacious and comfort- forced to stop and wait three land for the time being, choos- lands as established at town able, many with tables. times---twice for track-repair ing instead to wait until they meeting. The requests came Purists who have taken crews and once for another hear from the Department of at the suggestion of Nancy some of the world’s truly train. This put us about 25 Environmental Services. Rendall, the commission ad- high-speed trains will tell you minutes behind schedule. The decision came after a visor on the project. that the Acela actually does- The Acela is the top ship letter from the Conservation The Board has decided to n’t fit the description, and in Amtrak’s fleet and is Commission requested more wait until the DES has fin- they’re right. I’ve taken crewed by a proud and effi- testing of the site after the ished reviewing the project Japan’s Shinkansen trains cient bunch. They do not like commission reviewed their before continuing with any CLASSES FORMING NOW N plans on Feb. 3 and submitted tests that could cost the tax- NEW EW a file review with DES on Feb. payers money.The tests could ACTING CLASSES 4. The commission submitted cost up to $8,000. The Mead- Action! Drama! comments to the board indi- ows Project, designed to cre- Comedy! cating that they had some ate more groomed athletic ar- Romance! concerns with the property. eas for the Gilford School Dis- Laurie McDaniel "Anyone who has seen the trict, has been in progress in will be teaching classes in Acting and French Meadows area during spring the years after the land was 8 Saturday Classes Starting May 16, 11am-noon runoff or a major rain event gifted to the school. The Music Clinic is well aware that the high- "We need to know the way floods and the fields be- boundaries of the land before 197 D.W. Hwy.528-6672 Belmont, NH come duck ponds," read the we can make any plans," said letter. "Thus we want to en- Rendall, in a recent update to sure that the design adequate- the Conservation Commis- ly provides an alternative lo- sion. Sue Allen, member of cation for surface water." the School Board and the The commission letter Meadows Committee, also at- went on to enumerate the test- tended the meeting. Allen ing that they are aware has said that the board is pre- been performed on the site. pared to wait as long as nec- They requested that the wells essary to make sure that the be inspected regularly start- project is acceptable to all par- ing in March and ending in ties involved. FRANKLIN ANTIQUE MARKET 10,000 sq. ft. gallery of Quality American, European, and Asian antiques— furniture, art, glass, rugs, pottery, silver, and much more. . . Open Thursday through Monday 10-6, Sunday 11-5 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday 4.5 miles from Exit 20 off I-93 361 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235 Tel: 603.934.2800 www.franklinantiques.com Coe House Fine Dining & Spirits Reopening for the 2009 Season on May 8th! 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FROM PAGE A1 top official were his favorite how he met his wife Susan. cream on occasion. He said FROM PAGE A8 the same energy as the dance color is blue, his house is When they were 14 and 15 he would keep it in mind, itself; Demi Remick knows A collective "Wow!" filled green and he enjoys playing years old, he said, they began though. friends and peers before they this. She knows this in her the room when they heard and watching ice hockey working together at a Friend- The governor finally said received their awards. Each heart.” the Red Sox slugger's name. when he isn't doing "gover- ly's restaurant. They were he had to go pack his bags in winner received a medal and Yale said that writing po- Other facts they discov- nor stuff." only friends at the time. case he got invited to Ja- a participation ribbon. The etry helps people to express ered about New Hampshire's As a final story,Lynch told "Wait until you hear this maica, but first he took time winners from each school themselves and communi- though," he told the group. to pose for class photos. One were also awarded a savings cate their feelings to their "This is really interesting! mother who watched was bond worth $100 courtesy of readers. Sometimes the top- We were both at a wedding very happy her son had this Meredith Village Savings ics were taken from a class when we were a little older opportunity to meet the gov- Bank and their poems print- assignment or the poet’s own but we were still just friends." ernor. "He was so excited ed on commemorative book- experiences. The only limit Here he paused to ask about this last night," she told marks. was the creativity of the po- them what it meant when a Lynch afterward. "He said “I Love Spring” by Jacqui et. bride threw her bouquet and you were going to be in the Jaran won for the kinder- At the high school level a groom threw the garter be- area so you decided to stop by. garten class, “Trees” by Lau- Baxter won the ninth grade fore continuing with his tale. It really means a lot to these rel Gingrich won the first competition with “The Surprisingly to him, they boys and girls. Thank you!" grade award, “Laughing” by Bruised Ones” while “Walk- knew. As he left, Gov.Lynch said Cal Schrupp won the second ing Away” by Kira "Well, I caught the garter he was happy to spend time grade prize, “What Tree Do Dessalines won the tenth and Susan caught the bou- with the students; they al- You See?”by Tyler Hanf won grade competition. Yale won quet," he said. "Then, guess ways amaze him with their for the third grade and in the the eleventh grade contest what? We started dating after knowledge and make his job fourth grade “Nature’s Life” with “Her Mirror, His Mir- that and a year later we were pleasurable. After a full by Mary Davis took home the ror” and “Aura” by Seamus married! This June we'll be morning of visiting with the honors. The award for over- Kirwan won the contest for married 32 years." fourth graders at Belmont all winner at the Gilford Ele- the seniors. The overall win- "For your anniversary do and Gilford Elementary mentary School went to “The ner for the high school was you go to Friendly's?" one boy schools however, he needed Day” by Zoe Ella Fullerton. “Family” by Christie Stack” asked. back to Concord again. Not “Zoe’s voice is conversa- “Hidden in the first letters PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES No, he laughed, it had nev- to pack his bags for Jamaica, tional and full of wonder,” of each line is the phrase Revealing that his family has five cats, Gov. John Lynch asks for a show er occurred to him to take her but to get back to the tough wrote the judges about Aller- Home Sweet Home,” wrote of hands to see if any of the students had cats at home too. He shared with them bits of his personal life after a lively discussion on New there for their anniversary task of working on the state ton. “She doesn’t just tell us the judges of Stack’s poem. Hampshire government. but they do still go for ice budget. about all of her activities “When we read Christie during the day—she shares Stack’s poems we hear whis- with us the excitement of pers that go as far back as hu- GRANT MONEY daybreak as the world opens manity—loved ones, in their WEDNESDAYS up to her.” homes under the same bright FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 towns in the county. The Over at Gilford Middle moon that shines down on all Howard Anderson, regional grant is open to state and lo- “Saying Goodbye” by Tessa the earth, gather around the teachers grow professional- manager of the First Student care of the police depart- cal governmental agencies Schrupp won the fifth grade heart, and every stress of the ly, address at-risk or strug- Bus Company. “The cost for ment needs to be replaced,” addressing issues of violent prize. “Stargazing” by Jessi- day melts away in that which gling students, and engage in the addition would normally said Keenan adding to the crime, drug abuse and relat- ca Freeman won for the sixth is most important: our Fam- instructional professional be $100 per bus per day.“ list. “This grant will allow us ed criminal and juvenile jus- grade class, in the seventh ilies.” development. These meet- Anderson went on to add to update the servers.” The tice problems. The grantee grade contest “Breathe” by After the reading the po- ings would not take the place that the company would be country will be the finance must implement this project Shayna Tomlinson took ets were able to talk with of full faculty meetings, willing to help keep costs officer for the funds. The de- according to the goals, objec- home the award. “The Waves each other and others in at- Team leader meetings, or de- down by only charging the partment will purchase the tives, and plans as proposed, Roll into the Harbor” by tendance as they basked in partment meetings. Those school $50 per bus per day. desired equipment once the accepted, and set forth in this Jesse Ross won for the eighth the glow of their achieve- meetings would still be held There will be further discus- JAG funds are released. Once award. grade class. The overall win- ment. after school hours. sions on the delayed Wednes- the equipment has arrived There will be a public ner at GMS was “Hoofer’s Se- “I am really glad that the “We understand that in or- day proposal at the next the GPD will send the paper- hearing on the purchase list. cret Language” by Demi school can do something like der to ensure the pilot pro- school board meeting on work to the Belknap County The hearing is scheduled or Remick. this,” said Conrad Hanf, gram is a success the June 1 in Gilmanton. The Sheriff ’s Office and be reim- the next Board of Selectmen “If you’re going to write whose son read his poetry at Gilmanton School District meeting will be a joint meet- bursed the cost of the equip- meeting on Wednesday, May about something like dance,” the event. “I was watching will need to add three buses ing between both school ment. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Gilford Town the judges write about the kids as they were reading each Wednesday,” responded boards. 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BY SARAH SCHMIDT [email protected] and detailed descriptions of waited in an open field near ous glances. Growing up in the South, bird activity in the area. a swamp in the evening, I knew what a Pileated you learn to keep at least one As to her own birding ex- waiting to hear the call of a Woodpecker looked like, eye on the path in front of periences, Jane recommend- Woodcock, which has a nasal with a bright red Elvis Pres- you, to watch out for snakes. ed that the best time for me “peeant” sound. ley pompadour (okay,techni- You don’t generally tilt your to go looking for birds is ear- I decided that I’d be a pas- cally called a crest) - this def- head up to pay heed to what’s ly in the morning (it figures). sive birder this weekend, initely wasn’t it. It had a red fluttering around above your Apparently, this is a great and only record the birds occipital patch, so it wasn’t a head. time of year to see birds on that happened to fly to my Black-Backed Woodpecker Maybe that’s why I never their migratory journeys mother’s birdfeeders – or a Three-Toed Woodpecker. really understood the appeal north – according to the Rare though perhaps looking for That patch was too small for of birding. Birds List on the New Hamp- birds near a birdfeeder isn’t a Red-Bellied Woodpecker, But when people from as shire Audubon Web site, a particularly passive. I’ll hike and without a red throat, I far away as New Jersey, Ot- flock of over 200 Snow Geese when it’s a little less windy doubted that it was a Yellow- tawa, and New York all piled were seen on their journey and cold. I was a little disap- Bellied Sapsucker. into their vehicles for the ex- from the South all the way pointed, however, that the My choices now came press purpose of seeing one up to the northern reaches of only birds I seemed to find down to a Downy Woodpeck- rare bird, I took note. When Nunavut. were Black-Capped Chick- er and a Hairy Woodpecker. I saw nearly a half-mile of Jane recommended that adees, Juncos, and If you look at pictures of people in cars with camera in order for me to identify Goldfinches, whose plumage these two birds, it’s almost lenses as long as my leg, try- birds, I should learn to look I know like the back of my like looking at twins. The on- ing to get a glimpse of the at them in great detail. In oth- hand. ly immediate difference is PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT rare visiting Northern Hawk er words, when I see a yellow Later on, though, while that the Downy Woodpecker At my Mom’s birdfeeder, two Black-Capped Chickadees feast on suet. Owl, I began to wonder if bird on a branch, I shouldn’t clearing the dishes out of the has a white back, tucked there wasn’t something to immediately flip to yellow sink, I looked out the window away behind its black-and- nearly as long as head is there. this birding thing. birds in my guidebook. Be- to see a familiar bird making white spotted wings. As if he deep.” At that moment, the Life List Additions This So here’s my goal for this fore the bird has a chance to nervous movements around was aware of my difficulty, bird turned his head, and (I Week: spring and summer – to see fly away,I should take note of the tree. With the flash of red the bird coyly refused to turn believe), displayed a stubby Two Black-Capped Chick- as many birds as I possibly any markings on the wings, on its head, I knew it was his back to the window. black bill. A Downy Wood- adees can, and to learn as much as whether it has a small or what I’d always called a The book takes note of pecker it was. Three Juncos I can about birds and the peo- large beak, its behavior, its “flicker,” regardless of the this similarity, and in its Unfortunately,my conclu- One Downy Woodpecker ple who love them. I’d like to movements, and where it’s particular species. ‘Similar Birds’ column for sion reached, the woodpeck- Three Goldfinches see at least one rare bird, currently located – some Drying off my hands, I both, lists the Hairy Wood- er deemed the tree not soft maybe more, and talk to peo- birds will only fly down to the grabbed the guidebook and pecker as having a “larger, enough, and flew off into the ple who love to bird. ground to pick around for rapidly flipped through its longer bill” than the Downy woods. No time to catch a pic- WANTED Since I have a terrible food, while others are exclu- pages. The only flicker seem- Woodpecker. This is one of ture. habit of jumping into things sive to high perches. ingly native to this part of those instances where my Here’s where I’d like any Fieldstone Walls without looking, I decided to We discussed whether I the nation was a Northern frustration bubbles up. Larg- area birders to lend me a & seek out some advice from should keep a “life list” of all Flicker, with a coloring too er than what? Was I sup- helping wing. If you’ve got Foundations someone with a bit more ex- the birds I observe. It’s not a creamy and grey for the crea- posed to wait until a wood- advice to impart, a good bird- perience than myself. Jane necessary part of birding, ture outside the window. I pecker of the other species ing area to show off, or an in- Contact: Rice, author of much of the Jane told me, but it can make flipped through my other op- flew over,so that I could com- teresting bird in your back- Moultonboro News, and pres- it fun for some. I think I’ll tions – woodpeckers - while pare the two? yard, give me a call at 279- Harry Gordon ident of the Lakes Region just list the birds I’ve seen the bird circled the trunk, I flipped back to the de- 4516, ext. 112, or e-mail me at chapter of the Audubon Soci- this week at the bottom of hacking away like a jack- scription of the Hairy Wood- [email protected], 524-4635 ety,graciously sat down with this column. hammer and giving me nerv- pecker – “long black bill, is and I’ll try and make it out me to give me a thumbnail Jane also demonstrated a sketch of what I was in for. few bird calls for me, ways in Jane described birding as which she tried to find birds. COLONIAL SIDING a “lifetime hobby” for her. The week previous, she’d She unloaded a canvas tote HOME RENOVATIONS bag full of guides and GARAGES primers to birds, both New SPECIAL - 20x20 Garage Landscape & Irrigation England natives and around $9250 WE CREATE AND MAINTAIN DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES the world. 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TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Melanson Real Estate, Inc. Sales & Rentals 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 www.melansonrealestate.com

OSSIPEE: Excellent deal, great location! Turnkey OSSIPEE: Wonderful, 3 year old, 3BR, 2 bath, Ranch, 2BR, open concept Ranch, knotty pine interior, living open concept eat-in-kitchen and dining room with sliders room w/fireplace, bathroom w/hot tub, large deck to 4 season room w/woodstove, full, finished, walk out, overlooking the 10th fairway of Indian Mound Golf basement, deck, attached oversized garage, a very private course, use of clubhouse and community pool, 1.31 acre level lot and convenient to RT 16, golf, beach, ski- Ossipee Lake beach access too. $129,000 ing & more. $259,000

WOLFEBORO: Embassy Estates, one of Wolfeboro finest TUFTONBORO: 'White Birch Acres', a spacious 5BR, 5 neighborhoods. Beautiful 4BR, 3 bath, Colonial, gracious bath, Cape with plenty of amenities & room inside & out. & spacious rooms, family room with fireplace & vaulted Enjoy the eat-in country kitchen, family room, LR w/fire- ceiling, French doors to deck, dining room w/sliders to place, 1st floor MB w/bath, den/office, wrap-around heated sun room, large master, central air, attached Farmers porch, 10.61 very private, picturesque acres, 5 garage, 3+ acres & walking distance to beach. $525,000 car detached garage with an in-law apt. $599,900

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Outstanding Industrial Property in Wolfeboro. A very Enjoy sun all day from this Winnipesaukee water- Beautifully remodeled Lake Winnipesaukee water- solid 23,000SF concrete block+steel frame building front in Tuftonboro: Dock, SW exposure, expansive front home in Alton boasts wonderful sandy beach on 5 acres. 3,000SF air conditioned office, fully views, guest cottage with bath, classic 3BR Camp area & great dock. Home features new kitchen, stain- sprinkled, radiant heat. Parking for 75 cars. with fantastic porch area. less appliances, sunroom w/great deck, many extras! Call 569-3128 $1,700,000 Call 569-3128 $895,000 Call 569-3128 $769,999 PEN HOUSE 24/7 MaxfieldRealEstate.com Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the ideal location to explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond. MaxfieldRealEstate.com is a true resource for buyers and sellers, and one more reason why Maxfield Real Estate is simply the best.

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The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will OSSIPEE- Best location on Ossipee Lake, with WAKEFIELD- Waterfront – Pine River Pond WOLFEBORO- Three bedroom, two bath sea- be conducting a combined public officials/public informa- incredible long water views, dock, sandy family compound, beautiful 2.2 acres, sandy sonal cottage with water access to Lake tion meeting to discuss minor reconstruction at the Alton beach, 75’ of shoreline, and a warm and com- beach, covered boat docks, year round lake Winnipesaukee; deeded beach rights with house plus apartment over detached 2 car traffic circle intersection of NH 11 and NH 28.This project fortable 3BR/2BA with beautiful interior. common day dock. Waiting list for mooring. garage, furnished. $649,000 (2769193) Call 569-3128 $499,000 (2758993) Call 569-3128 $319,900 (2724651) Call 569-3128 may have an effect on historical properties. LACONIA- This 3 This combined public officials/public informational bedroom open meeting is being held to discuss the project and gather concept Condo input from the officials and the public. offers hardwood floors, tiled baths, Any individuals needing assistance or auxiliary commu- central air, nicely nication equipment due to sensory impairment or other dis- landscaped yard ability, should contact William Oldenburg, Bureau of Right- and in-ground OSSIPEE- Oversized Cape, first floor Master TAMWORTH- Great vacation home with 2 bed- Of-Way, NHDOT, 7 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 483, Concord, NH pool; day dock on BR and bath, spacious upstairs ready for your rooms and full attic waiting to be finished. Lake Winni- finishing touches, 2-car garage under; 1.9 Screened porch, woodstove, nice lot-near White 03302-0483 - TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964. pesaukee. Acre. Easy access to Routes 16/28. Lake. Enjoy snowmobile trails, hiking, skiing. Notification of the need for assistance must be made no $269,000 (2753877) Call 569-3128 $199,900 (2770869) Call 539-4176 $100,000 (2678246) Call 539-4176 later than Wednesday, May 6, 2009. This project will be FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS administered according to the requirements of title VI of Bringing People and Vacations TUFTONBORO Together in the Lakes Region the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes to ensure COLONIAL for over 50 years… nondiscrimination. WOLFEBORO AREA RENTALS, Gorgeous 1700’s Colonial in Tuftonboro, YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL completely restored, set on 10+ acres. Period WOLFEBORO – Yearly Lease - 3-4 Bd Cape The Meeting is Scheduled for: features with updated modern amenities close to town. $1400/mo make a truly spectacular estate. In-ground Wednesday, pool, barn, privacy and views. Call Maxfield Real Estate and Ask for Tony or Nancy @ 569-3128 May 12, 2009 $799,000 (2762433) Call 569-3128 We are always looking for new homes to rent— Owners please call about our rental program. 6:00 PM LAND Gilman Museum TUFTONBORO- 185 Acres of land available; subdivision laid out; survey and perc tests ALTON- Outstanding location on a road shared with magnificent waterfront estates, this have been done; would need to update approvals. $995,000 (2767202) Call 569-3128 5.37 acre residential lot may enjoy lake and mountain views with selective clearing. 123 Main Street $250,000 (2735851) Call 569-3128 WOLFEBORO- BEGIN CONSTRUCTION THIS SPRING…On this in town 290’ Crescent Lake parcel. Private 2.6 acres. Lightly wooded. Lake views. Access Lake EFFINGHAM- Beautiful building lot off Route 153. 5.33 Acres with 258 Feet of Alton, NH YOU’VE GOT IT. Wentworth. A very special offering at $450,000 (2753806) Call 569-3128 frontage. Close to Province Lake and Golf. Great location for your new home. $55,000 (2731232) Call 539-4176 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 Route 16 Hodsdon Farm, Ossipee 539-4176 / 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

Somebody else wants it! Got something special you no longer use? Sell it in the Classifieds. It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else’s need. Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-766-6891 newhampshirelakesandmountains.com APRIL 30, 2009 Just For Fun THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News APRIL 30, 2009 Endowment for Health hosts Listening Session The Endowment for Health shire's communities. and areas. The public is wel- has awarded more than 500 will host a Listening Session for Endowment President come to attend any or all ses- grants totaling $23 million to the community at Gilford Town James W.Squires M.D. will join sions. support a wide range of health- Hall Conference Room, 1-3 p.m. Vallier-Kaplan to moderate the To register to attend one or related programs and projects on April 30. The Gilford Town sessions along with members of more Listening Sessions: in New Hampshire. For more Hall Conference Room is locat- the Endowment's Board and Please contact Peg LePage at information about proposal ed at 47 Cherry Valley Road. The Advisory Council. All sessions the Endowment at 228-2448 or e- guidelines and funding priori- Listening Session is open to are offered on a regional basis mail: plepage@endowment- ties for the 2008 program year, anyone who wants to discuss and are intended to be inclusive forhealth.org. visit www.endowment- health issues facing New Hamp- to those in surrounding towns Since 2001, the Endowment forhealth.org. COURTESY PHOTO Off to Ireland! Congratulations to Todd and Rachel Hall of Alton who were the grand prize winners of Patrick’s “Take Me to Ireland” Sweepstakes Contest, winning airfare and a one-week stay in Killarney, Ireland. Ten finalists were selected from over 3000 entries at the Sweepstakes Party held Saturday, April 25, which featured Irish music, food specials and over $1,500 in prizes in addition to the Call Ireland trip. Event co-sponsors included InnSeason Resorts and Penny Pitou Travel. Pictured are Tim Quinn of Amoskeag Beverages, GILFORD Mike Ramsey Rachel and Todd Hall and Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle. WELL CO. 202 Old Turnpike Rd. Epsom, NH 03234 About CELL # (603) 496-1798

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