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MARCH 26, 2009 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE From pilot to selectman, O’Brien settles into new role Wetlands issue a BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] “It seemed like a good idea at the time,” said O’Brien. The newest face on the Gil- “Not a lot of people were go- chief concern for ford Board of Selectmen, ing to enlist in flight school.” John O’Brien has traveled He was sent to Fore Polk extensively in his life but is in Louisiana and then Fort Meadows project now enjoying the content- Walters in Texas and then fi- ment of being part of a com- nally to Fort Rucker in Al- BY DANIELLE DELISLE act area and boundaries of [email protected] munity. abama where he went what can be defined as wet- “It’s an absolutely beauti- through boot camp, flight The project to convert the lands in the Meadows area. ful town,” said O’Brien. “The school and tactical flight Meadows into a new, larger “These wetlands have small town atmosphere is school. He was then sent to outdoor athletic facility is been delineated at least three very enticing, the people are Vietnam where he was sta- still underway and coming different times by at least pleasant and there are lots of tioned with the 101st air- under close scrutiny from three different agencies with activities all year round. I've borne. He was there for just the Conservation Commis- vastly different results,” said made a lot of friends here.” under a year and in that time sion. Rendall. “I was brought in as O’Brien was born in Rah- was very busy flying mis- “This is just an informal a third party to determine way, N.J., and was raised sions all over the country.His meeting,” said John Good- which is correct.” there before he went to Jack- unit was called the Black hue, chairman of the Con- Goodhue said that, be- son State University in Al- Widows. servation Commission on cause of the map differences, abama. He double majored in O’Brien has been trained March 17. “We wanted to the commission wants to be history and political science. to fly the helicopters that bring the selectmen up to extra sure of the wetland O’Brien worked several jobs would pick up and drop off speed on the project.” boundaries before moving to put himself through troops and provide cover fire Selectman Gus Benavides forward with an application school because he had to pay for the forces on the ground. and new Selectman John to the Wetlands Bureau. his own tuition. He cut cake The worst mission O”Brien O’Brien attended the meet- There has been no formal ap- and worked as a gas station can remember was called ing to hear the commission- plication made so far in the attendant while at the same Lam San 709. The goal was to ers and guest Nancy Rendall process, once the delineation time studying and thinking interdict the Ho Chi Min explain the main concerns is finished that would be the about what he wanted to pur- trail. O’Brien’s helicopter with developing the pro- next step for the project. sue as a career. was ordered to take Viet- posed facility.Rendall is from “If the natural balance When the Vietnam War namese troops in, and the Blue Moon Environmental gets mucked up then we are came O’Brien was drafted, troops got themselves sur- Services, an environmental going to be closing the and since he had only two rounded. O’Brien had to pi- consulting firm hired by the beach,” said Douglas Hill, a courses to finish he was able lot the helicopter to a 10-foot commission to study the wet- member of the Conservation to go in on delayed enlist- hover to retrieve the troops PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE land delineation for the Commission. “It's some- ment and asked to be as- John O’Brien, the newest Gilford selectman, works in his new office just Meadows project. This signed to flight school. SEE O’BRIEN PAGE A12 days after winning the election on March 10. means determining the ex- SEE MEADOWS PAGE A12 Gilford High School evaluated to receive accreditation BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] cal look at ourselves.” 10 years ago. 10 years ago and there have school notes, comments and port will be informative read- GHS has spent the last two The committee looks at been many changes to the suggestions. DeMinico ing for anyone involved with Every 10 years Gilford years preparing for the visit. technology, building, pro- school since then.” added that the school has the school. High School receives a visit The representatives spent grams, resources, students, The representatives also breathing room since the “The students have no from representatives of the Monday through Thursday parents, volunteers, staff, shadowed some of the stu- committee visited the problems telling the commit- New England Association of of last week at the school classes and other aspects of dents during the day to see schools and the final report tee how they feel about the Schools and Colleges; 2009 is talking with students, teach- the school to make their de- how they respond to block is expected sometime in school,” said DeMinico. one of those years, with ers, parents and other staff. termination. The process of scheduling and observing June. He noted that the re- “They are very uninhibited.” NEASC representatives in Once the meetings and inter- evaluation actually started teachers in the classroom. town last week to determines views are complete the com- 18 months ago with a “soft” DeMinico said a lot of time if the school can renew its ac- mittee, made up of about 15 report sent to the committee was spent discussing the cur- creditation. educators from all over New before the visit. Observation riculum. Sudden death of “If you’re not an accredit- England, makes a decision and the interviews men- He said that the recom- ed high school it harms a stu- which can fall one of three tioned above are the two mendations that come back dent’s ability to get into the ways. The school can be ac- main sources of data for the from the board are very use- best colleges,” said Paul credited, not accredited or committee. ful to the school in making Gilford freshman DeMinico, superintendent of there can be a provisional ac- “There were some issues sure they are meeting the the Gilford School District. creditation. DeMinico said with the building the last needs of the students. Even “It’s a good opportunity for that he expects Gilford to be time there was a review,” when a school is accredited under investigation us to take a good, hard, criti- fully accredited as they were said DeMinico, “but that was the committee still gives the BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] The school is in contact with On March 16 the Gilman- the parents to let them know ton Sheriff ’s Department the situation and offer advice was called to the residence of for broaching the topic with the Bowen family in re- their child. Those students sponse to the death of who have trouble concen- Chelsea Rae Bowen, who was trating during the day will be a freshman at Gilford High able to use the counseling School. services. For many students “Our thoughts and this will be the first time prayers go out to the family,” someone they know has died. said Paul DeMinico, superin- Bowen graduated with tendent of the Gilford School high honors from Gilmanton District. “This type of loss is School. She received the just beyond comprehen- President’s Award for Acad- sion.” emic Excellence, The The cause of death is still Scholastic Art and Writing undetermined, and the Belk- Award, the Nelson Family nap County Attorney’s Of- Award and the Art Award. fice is currently investigat- Bowen is survived by her ing the circumstances sur- twin sister Miranda, who al- rounding Bowen’s death. The so attends GHS, her younger office would give out no fur- sister Brianna, her parents ther information as of Mon- and her grandparents as well day. as aunts, uncles and cousins. Counselors were mobi- Instead of flowers the family lized from different parts of is requesting donations be the district to meet with the made to the Chelsea R. students last Tuesday morn- Bowen Memorial Art Schol- ing to help them through the arship, c/o Lakes Region grieving process. Scholarship Foundation. “I think the school has “You always go into par- PHOTO BY GEORGE REGAN done a commendable job,” ent mode when something Spring skiing said DeMinico. like this happens,” said De- Education is on the fore- Minico. “It’s just very tragic Spring skiers and riders overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee at The Gunstock Ski Area on March 21. front of the district’s mind. when an adolescent is lost.” A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC MARCH 26, 2009 Regional Economic Senior citizens can feel safe in Gilford

BY DANIELLE DELISLE Development [email protected] ditions, allergies, medica- idence. they are being a bother or not tions, relatives, friends, vehi- There are currently three trust the government. The Gilford Police Depart- cles and permissions to en- residents who call in to the One woman heard an Committee meeting ment has run a Senior Citi- ter the home should the need department every morning alarm in her house when she zen Call-In Program for at arise. All information is kept and Doris said it’s like talk- called in and the officer was LAKES REGION — The ed by the U.S. Economic De- least three years to create a strictly confidential. The ap- ing to a friend. They ask able to assist her and solve Lakes Region Comprehen- velopment Administration. sense of security for senior plication can be filled out at about how things are going the problem. sive Economic Development The agenda for the meeting residents, and while it works the police department or in their lives and exchange “We would definitely love Strategy Committee will be includes approval of the well for the three citizens en- downloaded from the depart- pleasantries for a moment, if to expand the program and meeting on Tuesday, March draft CEDS and a visit from rolled, the department would ment Web site at www.gil- it isn’t busy at the PD. get more people involved,” 31, at 4 p.m. in the conference EDA’s field representative for like to have more seniors fordpd.org under the forms Doris added that there are said Doris. “We would like to room at Southern NH Uni- New Hampshire and Maine. sign up. section. A resident can be re- many reasons the seniors become more interactive versity, located at 2 Airport Funding for this effort has “It makes sense to keep in moved from the list at any might be reluctant to call the with the seniors.” Road in Gilford, just off NH been provided, in part, from touch with our elderly resi- time by their request. department. They might feel Route 11. the U.S. Economic Develop- dents in town so they feel Once a resident is enrolled The Strategy Committee ment Administration, the comfortable calling the po- in the program every day is responsible for guiding the NH Community Develop- lice,” said Tim Doris, GPD they call the GPD at 527-4737 Comprehensive Economic ment Finance Authority,and dispatcher. “Sometimes the by 9 a.m. If a call is not re- Development Strategy for the Lakes Region Planning elderly don’t like to call the ceived by the specified time Engaged the Lakes Region. A CEDS is Commission. CEDS meet- police.” without prior arrangement a broad-based, continuous ings are open to the public. The process to join the for a missed call then an offi- Alicia R. Handley of planning process that ad- For additional information, program is simple: interest- cer is sent to the residence. If Statesville, N.C., and dresses the economic oppor- please contact the Lakes Re- ed residents simply complete contact is still not made then Trevor S. Lacasse an- tunities of a region. It was gion Planning Commission a form requiring some basic a keyholder will be contacted nounce their engagement. first envisioned and advocat- at 279-8171. information on medical con- to allow access inside the res- Alicia is the daughter of Debi and Paul Handley. She is a 2002 Gilford High School graduate and a 2005 Fruit Pruning New Hampshire Technical Gilford Public Library Institute graduate. She Demonstration held at currently works for Bari- um Springs Home for Chil- Top Ten Requests dren as an assistant Gilford residence teacher. For The Week of March 23, 2009 The Belknap County Co- plum and peach trees, plus Trevor, also of operative Extension is blueberry, raspberry, and Statesville, is the son of 1. “Handle with Care” by Jodi Picoult sponsoring a Fruit Prun- blackberry bushes and Scott and Kim Lacasse. He 2. “The Associate” by John Grisham ing Demonstration on Sat- grape vines. Amy Ouel- is a 2001 Gilford High 3. “The Shack” by William P. Young urday, March 28, from 9- lette, Agriculture Educator School graduate and a 2005 4. “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova 10:30 a.m. at the Scott Resi- with Belknap County UNH graduate of Universal 5. “The Yankee Years” by Joe Torre (Non-Fiction) dence - 45 Gilman Drive, CE, will talk about control- Technical Institute, 6. “True Detectives” by Jonathan Kellerman Gilford. ling insects and plant dis- Mooresville, N.C. He cur- 7. “Three Weeks to Say Goodbye” by C.J. Box Bill Lord, Retired Fruit ease in home orchards. rently works for Penske 8. “Run For Your Life” by James Patterson Specialist from UNH CE, Come dressed for the Racing as a race mechanic. 9. “Vanishing Acts” by Jodi Picoult will demonstrate pruning weather, as the program Alicia and Trevor will COURTESY PHOTO 10. “One Day At A Time” by Danielle Steel techniques on apple, pear, will be held snow or shine. wed Oct. 24, 2009 at Steele Alicia R. Handley and Trevor S. Hill Resort in Sanbornton. Lacasse Gilford Police Department responds to 172 calls for service GILFORD POLICE LOG ●

Eric Sargent, 42, of 167 obeying a police officer. were reported. 5 animal complaints were 3 services of paperwork made. Perkins Road, Sanbornton, Jonathan Pagliarulo, 28, 12 calls for an ambulance made. were reported. 2 reports of a parking was arrested and charged of 336 Intervale Road G-2, were reported. 5 motor vehicle com- 4 lost/found items were re- summons were made. with driving while intoxicat- was arrested and charged 6 calls for the fire depart- plaints were made. ported. 1 report of criminal tres- ed. with a false report to law en- ment were reported. 1 motor vehicle accident 4 requests to see the com- pass was made. Jammie L Livingston, 29, forcement. 1 report of existing condi- was reported. plainant were made. 3 reports of drug cases of 126 Curtis Road, was ar- tions was made. 6 domestic disturbances 1 escort was reported. were made. rested on a warrant. 30 traffic stops were re- 3 suspicious vehicles were were reported. 2 larcenies were reported. 2 9-1-1 hang up calls were Bob E Duhaime, 39, of 343 ported. reported. 4 reports involving a juve- 1 master name check was made. Old Lakeshore Road 5, was 34 motor vehicle checks 1 suspicious person was nile were made. reported. 3 fingerprint requests arrested and charged with were reported. reported. 2 reports of criminal mis- 3 pistol permits were re- were made. simple assault. 2 motor vehicle lockouts 7 alarms were reported. chief were made. ported. 1 attempt to locate was A juvenile, 16, was arrest- were reported. 1 call for motor vehicle as- 1 investigation was made 1 report of shots fired was made. ed and charged with dis- 8 abandoned vehicles sistance was reported. to another department. made. 1 report of a town ordi- 3 lost/missing/wanted nance was made. persons were reported. 1 report of a raffle/game FFOORR SSAALLEE The car you’ve been wishing for is just a click away 2 reports of road and of chance was made. 11999999 YYaammaahhaa weather conditions were VV--MMaaxx DDeelluuxxee igotmycar.com Fully loaded w/new cover, carbide We can match anyone, no matter your credit situation, Everlasting Impression studded track, carbide runners, to a dealer ready to get you financed for the car you performance skis, mirrors, hand need, TODAY! It’s FAST and FREE...Let us match YOU ––– BUILDERS––– warmers, thumb warmer, stock skis, up with the perfect dealer for YOUR credit. Log on oil, plugs & new belt. today...Drive home tomorrow! PROFESSIONAL FULL SERVICE BUILDERS Must Sell $2250 Kitchen and Bath Remodels Call 527-1154 www.igotmycar.com Siding • Additions • Custom Decks Fully Insured • References Available • Proud Member of the BBB

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BY DANIELLE DELISLE [email protected] through the varied items. glass and probably most any- She and her husband were thing else you can imagine A family goes through considering buying a vase have passed through the Gor- their attic that hasn’t been while visiting a friend and it dons’ doors. Charlie said one cleaned in years and finds a was suggested they star their item they received was a vase trunk full of old books, own store. Though they had that had the name of a fa- clothes and jewelry.Based on no experience with antiques mous French potter woven their age, the items appear to Charlie had management a into the design. As they read be valuable, but no one grocery store and was well about the piece they slowly knows for sure. The logical aware of the work involved. realized that the vase was ac- thing to do, then, is take the They purchased books on an- tually a reproduction and not items to an appraiser like tiques and started to teach an original. Gordon’s Auction and Ap- themselves about the profes- “We just learned as we praisal in Gilford. sion before opening their went,” said Charlie. “People bring in things store in Meredith in the mid- Charlie said that it’s the that they think are worth a ‘80s. people that made him stay in lot,” said Charlie Gordon, Their store remained the business for so long, as one of the owners of the busi- open for 23 years before they he’s loved meeting new ness. “More often than not decided to slow down and clients and helping them. they go away disappointed.” now do appraisals out of Sometimes it is during His wife and co-owner their home and occasionally times of trouble that the Gor- Marlene Gordon said that the go to call actions. Many of dons are called in, such as monetary value of an item is these auctions are for chari- when a relative dies or some- not the most important part ty. one is selling their belong- – the sentimental value of an “I like the job because it’s ings because of financial PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE object is just as important. something new every day,” trouble. In that case the Gor- Marlene and Charlie Gordon relax in their home with one of the many pieces they have acquired and appraised She once advised a family said Charlie. “Every apprais- dons have to walk carefully over the years with their auction, antique and appraisal business. who wanted them to look at al and auction is different. though an emotionally try- items from a relative who had Learning everything about ing time for the clients. Williams, Tom Cruise and is looking for a specific item. and think that they are clut- passed on to pull out the the environments and time On the other hand, the Martha Stewart. They have, on occasion, been tered, but for the Gordons items they were emotionally period of the items is excit- couple has seen its share of The Gordons say that they hired to be on the lookout for themselves, they like them attached to first. ing.” lighter times, including vis- let the shopper browse how- items the client wants. just the way they are. Marlene has always liked Old faces and new faces, its from celebrities like the ever they wish before offer- Some people might look at antiques and browsing antique dolls, pottery stained Kingston Trio, Paul ing help, unless the customer the walls of the Gordon home Gilford Library marks National Poetry Local vet offers Month with programs, book discussions spring rabies clinics BY JEAN M. CLARKE painting session. It's an op- vided. April 2, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT portunity to have fun with Storytime, Tuesday, We'll share a few stories and In order to assist local register pets after vaccina- Each year the month of others and improve your March 31, 11 a.m. - 11:30 create a craft. Our theme pet owners obtain the nec- tions. April is set aside as National skills at the same time. a.m. We'll share a few sto- this week is plants and gar- essary rabies vaccinations Gilford’s Thompson- Poetry Month, a time to cele- Babytime, Fri., March ries and create a small craft. dens. required for licensing, Ames Historical Society brate poets and their craft. 27, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Come Our theme this week is Tales for Tails, Thurs- Dr.Robert MacDonald, a will host its annual rabies Inaugurated by the Academy join us at the Library to build plants and gardens. day, April 2, 3:15 p.m. - 4 resident of Meredith, is of- clinic on April 4, at the Ben- of American Poets in 1996, early literacy skills in your Effective Resumes and p.m. Come to the library to fering a series of rabies jamin Rowe House located National Poetry Month pre-reader by singing classic Cover Letters, Tuesday, meet Holly Raus and her dog clinics this spring. One- at 88 Belknap Mountain brings together publishers, songs, dancing, fingerplay March 31, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ben, our reading buddy.Ben year and three-year vacci- Road in Gilford. All pro- booksellers, literary organi- activities and more. Gilford resident Lisa Cole, a loves to make new friends nations will be adminis- ceeds will be donated to the zations, libraries, schools, Knit Wits, Friday, corporate and career coun- and listen to stories. tered to dogs and cats dur- historical society. and poets around the coun- March 27, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. selor,has an excellent record Knit Wits, Thursday, ing these clinics. To receive The second annual ra- try to celebrate poetry’s vital Gather with fellow knitters helping people find new em- April 2, 6 p.m. Gather with a three-year vaccination, bies clinic of the Gilford place in American culture. to exchange knitting tips, ployment. In this workshop fellow knitters to exchange the pet owner must provide Warm-Up Hut Restoration Thousands of businesses patterns, techniques, and she will present helpful hints knitting tips, patterns, tech- proof of a previous rabies Project will be held on and non-profit organizations conversation. and techniques to create an niques, and conversation. vaccination. The hours of April 11, at the offices of participate through read- Betty the Big Blue Book effective resume and cover Library Staff the Saturday clinics will be the Department of Public ings, festivals, book displays, Worm Visits the Library, letter. Space is limited and Announcements 9 a.m. - noon. Works in Gilford, located at workshops, and other events. Saturday, March 28, 11 sign-up is required. It’s time to say good-bye The first clinic will take 55 Cherry Valley Road in At Gilford Library Na- a.m. - noon. Please join the Babytime, Wednesday, and best wishes to staff place on March 28, at the Gilford. All proceeds from tional Poetry Month will in- members of the Altrusa April 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. member Tasha LeRoux as back entrance to the Laco- the clinic will benefit the clude book discussions and Club at the Library to meet & 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon. she heads West to Boulder, nia Community Center, restoration and continued programs designed to exam- Betty the Big Blue Book Come build early literacy Colo., and welcome back to which is located on 306 maintenance of the his- ine poetry and its impact on Worm. Betty loves stories skills in your pre-reader by Jessie Tanner, who returns Union Avenue in Laconia. toric warm-up hut formal- our lives. and is bringing a friend to singing songs, dancing, fin- to the Gilford Library in her Personnel from the City of ly used by the Gilford Out- NH Humanities Program: share a few of them with gerplay activities and more. new role as Children’s Li- Laconia will be on hand to ing Club. Why Poetry is Important everyone. Snacks will be pro- Storytime, Thursday, brarian. Lakeport Fire Station lo- Attendees will explore the cated at 23 Elm Street will multifaceted importance of be hosting a clinic on April poetry and how a poet's role 18, and personnel from the as literary shaman leads to Gilford looking for residents to serve the town City of Laconia will be on new openings in human con- BY DANIELLE DELISLE who has served on the Plan- ation Commission assists Epstein said that they do hand to register pets after [email protected] sciousness. Led by Humani- ning Board for 25 years, re- with town recreational pro- have some interest in the vaccinations. ties Scholar and poet Diana Municipalities use com- cently moved to an alternate grams and the ZBA enforces committee but really needs Dr. MacDonald will also Durham, Diana is the author mittees and boards to per- position and one of the alter- the zoning ordinances. more members so that in the hold a clinic on April 25, at of two volumes of poetry, form certain town functions. nates moved into regular Howard Epstein, chair- future they can look into bio- his office, located at 522 'Sea of Glass' and 'To the End The Gilford Board of Select- membership. man of the Energy Commit- mass energy sources and oth- Union Avenue in Laconia. of the Night' and her poetry men advertised recently that Each of the committees tee, said that he thinks the er potential sources of re- During all clinics, addi- has appeared in numerous they are actively looking for has a specific job and focus. lower year-round residency newable energy. They are al- tional vaccinations and journals, both in the UK and residents to fill several va- The Planning Board oversees of the town as compared to so looking into having a heartworm tests will be USA. Join us for a thought- cant spots. new constructions and land the summer season is re- booth during Old Home Day available, time permitting. provoking evening explor- “The selectmen knew that uses, the Cemetery Trustees sponsible for the low interest this year to educate residents Heartworm preventatives, ing the power of poetry. there were residents who ran are responsible for the town in the committee. Epstein about green products. as well as flea and tick prod- Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.- for elected positions who cemeteries, the Conserva- said that most of the full-time Residents interested in ucts may be purchased. 8:30 p.m. weren’t elected,” said Town tion Commission deals with residents of the town live any of these open positions All dogs must be on a Book Discussion: “Un- Administrator Scott Dunn. issues of wetlands and envi- close to the center of town, so should complete an applica- leash; cats must be in a car- packing the Boxes” by Don- “They wanted to encourage ronmental concerns, the His- they seemed more concerned tion at www.gilfordnh.org. rier. For more information ald Hall. This brisk and lik- them to get involved in town toric Commission is respon- with water than the energy For more information and to about any of these clinics, able new memoir by the pro- politics another way.” sible for looking after the his- portion of their monthly bill. check current openings con- please call the office of Dr. lific and plainspoken former There is one open spot for toric buildings and land- The committee has open- tact Sandy Bailey, executive MacDonald at 524-8900. United States Poet Laureate a Cemetery Trustee, two reg- marks in Gilford, the Recre- ings for seven total members. secretary, at 527-4700. (White Apples and the Taste ular spots and one alternate of Stone) covers the years be- slot on the Conservation fore and after the period he Commission, two positions ENDEND OFOF SEASONSEASON SSALEALE and the late poet Jane Keny- on the Energy Committee, on famously shared in his one seat on the Historic Com- On All Can-Am 4 Wheelers beloved rural New Hamp- mission, two positions for al- shire. 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Everyone benefits from “Laws are like sausages, it’s better results of this process (the sausage) in 5 percent tax on capital gains, a 35 cent not to see them being made.” If the oft- about 1? weeks. The budget can be di- increase in the cigarette tax, an 8 per- community service quoted Bismarck adage from the 19th vided into parts with those sections cent tax on estates over $2 million, century is still appropriate today,it ap- being debated individually. That is al- along with various user fee increases. We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome plies to the NH budget-making process most sure to happen this year with the But no income or sales tax – that the John O’Brien to the Board of Selectmen. The in spades. The NH House has two spending cuts recommended by the Governor has promised to veto. Steamer had a nice chat with him last week and “budget-making” committees – Fi- Governor (about 1 percent lower than As you already know,the House has nance and Ways & Means. The former the 2008/09 biennium) and the new or already approved a 15 cent increase in are more convinced than ever that he will make deals with the expenditure side, while increased taxes. Want a glimpse into the gas tax (over three years) that will an exemplary selectman. Let’s hope that this Ways & Means (my committee) han- some of items that will rankle repre- be dedicated to maintaining and re- year is a bit calmer than last for the board, with dles revenue projections and review sentatives from both parties? pairing NH roads. Did you ask how no highly debated firings, as with former Town new revenue-producing bills. The The Governor’s budget cuts or elim- we’re going to fund an “adequate edu- Administrator Evans Juris, or legal battles with process in which the two come togeth- inates many programs that NH resi- cation” as required by the NH er to produce a balanced budget for the dents say are desperately needed. The Supreme Court and our Constitution? out-of-towners who think they own land the full House to consider is long and con- two committees heard from many of HB426 establishing a “NH Homestead town believes belongs to them. Is that too much voluted. these citizens at our recent public Plan” was sent by the Ways & Means to ask? After many meetings with the var- hearings around the state (unfortu- Committee for this week’s calendar We’d also like to welcome, and welcome back, ious state departments and agencies, nately, none in the Lakes Region). without a recommendation (the com- all of the people who won seats on the Budget the Governor presented his 2010/2011 They came to protest cuts in such pro- mittee split evenly). This bill creates budget to the legislature on Feb. 12. By grams as catastrophic care, CHAP – an 5.5 percent education tax (state- Committee, the School Board and the rest of the NH law, the budget must be balanced Children’s Hospital Acute Disabilities wide property tax), but generates town’s many boards and committees. There cer- with total revenues equaling total ex- Program, the Home Visitation Pro- some property tax relief by exempting tainly are plenty of opportunities for service, penditures. It is then the work of the gram for pregnant women and their the first $150,000 of assessed value on which brings us to our next point. The town is two previously mentioned House com- children, the Corrections Department primary residences. in need of several more volunteers to fill com- mittees to examine this budget, deter- – such as the closing of the Laconia At the moment, we don’t know what mine if they agree with the Gover- Prison, the closing of the Tobey School the Finance Committee will recom- mittee vacancies. There is one open spot for a nor’s numbers, policy prescriptions, for educationally disabled children, mend to the House in terms of final Cemetery Trustee, two regular spots and one al- and revenue expectations. The Fi- Medicaid reimbursement rates, rev- budget. If you want to voice your own ternate slot on the Conservation Commission, nance Committee can cut or add to the enue sharing with the municipalities, opinion on the spending cuts or the two positions on the Energy Committee, one seat expenditures, and the Ways & Means etc. Interestingly, we heard very little new revenues, contact the chair, Mar- on the Historic Commission, two positions for Committee may revise the revenue in advice on how to pay for these pro- jorie Smith ([email protected] projections and add or subtract by ap- grams. state.nh.us). You can also contact your alternates on the Planning Board, two seats on proving or rejecting certain fee and The Ways & Means Committee has representatives, including me at the the Recreation Commission and three spots on tax changes. Ways & Means turns over already notified the House that our email address below. However, I re- the Zoning Board of Adjustment. their revenue recommendations to the revenue projections based on current quest a favor. If you want to oppose a After such a strong showing of candidates for Finance Committee, and they in turn law are $135 million less than the Gov- tax or fee, tell me what specific pro- “make the numbers balance.” Then ernor’s budget. To fill that funding gap gram you want to cut. If you want to the “big” jobs, like the Budget Committee, it the House-approved budget goes to the and avoid even further draconian cuts support a state program or service, tell would be a shame to see everyone go back into Senate and, ultimately the Governor. in state services, the Ways & Means me specifically how to pay for it. Re- their rabbit holes, not to come again until next The 2009 Index of State Budget Process Committee heard and reviewed a num- member,the budget must be balanced! election season. On the contrary,we think there Quality published by the Federal ber of proposals that included new Bill Johnson is a State Representa- were a lot of good candidates who could use Funds Information for States rated NH fees and taxes and tax increases. The tive from Gilford representing Belknap as the worst state budget process in committee sent the following along to County District 5 which includes Alton, their knowledge and skills to help Gilford in oth- the US. And I’m told it’s better than the the Finance Committee this past week, Barnstead, Belmont and Gilford. He er capacities. Sure, being a member of the Recre- “old days.” I wonder! to name a few – an increase of .75 per- can be reached at billjohn4@metro- ation Commission or Historic Commission may The full House should receive the cent in the Rooms & Meals tax, a new cast.net or 524-8949. not be the most glamorous job in town, but each of these committees has a purpose and is, in its own way,an integral part of the community.The Planning and Zoning Boards are vital in terms FROM OUR READERS of growth and development, for example, and ● the Energy Committee has the capacity to save the town both money and energy. School support is appreciated Without volunteers to serve, Gilford is not the best it could be. It’s most valuable resource is its To the Editor: thank the voters of the town tract will allow us to contin- day’s world. residents, and we’d like to see those residents of Gilford for their continued ue our work with students to The staff of the Gilford support of our schools. Their insure they receive the edu- Pamela Hayes come out of hiding to serve the community. It’s On behalf of district staff good for everyone – studies have shown that vol- School District would like to approval of the school oper- cation and guidance neces- take this opportunity to ating budget and teacher con- sary to be successful in to- unteering improves a person’s quality of life from the satisfaction they get in helping others. So whether you want to do it for the town or for It’s about the economy, not the design yourself, give Town Hall a call and ask to be con- To the Editor: same plans. I’d like to repeat cial interest groups demand- convinced this will really sidered for whichever position suits you. the words expressed by resi- ing their money. achieve the return on invest- It’s important to under- dent and business owner I would strongly suggest ment within 10 years. Aside stand the reasons why the Merrill Fay during this that the planning committee from the geo thermal issue, majority of voters said “no” year’s municipal public hear- hold on to the current de- the proposed building layout Send us your to police station project. I be- ing. He asked the town’s lead- signs for the proposed police seems to be well thought out lieve the voters praised the ers if they were “living in a station and look toward next and accomplishes the needs planning committee’s work bubble” and expressed that year’s ballot for approval. I of the police department. letters! but voted on their concerns “people are hurting out would not go back to the In the big scheme of about the economy. This is a there.” While the nation’s drawing board and attempt things, one year is not that very import point if you banking institutions fail and to cheapen the project. long to wait. Perhaps the con- We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too want to begin to explore the country hemorrhages There’s plenty of evidence of struction cost will go up some congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- where we go from here. I re- jobs, here in Gilford, spend- cheapened government but if that’s the case so will lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us alize the committee mem- ing goes on as if nothing has buildings that were out consumer confidence. Let’s know! bers are upset and frustrated changed. I’d like to think we grown in a matter of a few not let the planning commit- Send your letters to: over the voting outcome but have accomplished some re- years. There would be some tee’s good work go to waste. it’s not their fault the econo- ductions but even minor op- merit in further educating Gilford Steamer my stinks. They should be position to government the public on the benefit of Terry Stewart Gilford 5 Water Street proud of their work and look spending meets fierce oppo- Geo thermal heating and Meredith, NH, 03253 toward next year with the sition from the various spe- cooling. Many are still not

Our fax number is 279 3331. E-mail us at [email protected]. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! The voters had it right To the Editor: as an oil or propane system, ble stud walls, as being done insulations. Clearly,if cost is with annual maintenance in many home by Habitat for considered, the crawlspace A reply to Howard Ep- cost equal to original cost of Humanity (16" will do); vari- under insulated wood floor is stein’s "penny wise and an oil system, and energy ous foam sheets over stud way ahead. pound foolish," re Gilford cost exceeding that of an oil walls or concrete walls. I’ve Ceilings are a lot easier: vote against FPC: system, is NOT "green" or ac- done all that, and presented just stack up the lightweight Howard, the voters had it ceptable! Enough Gilford vot- it to the FPC, but as a Senior insulation! Established May 6, 2004 right, saving at least $25,000 ers recognized that. Staff Engineer my calcula- I hope for a detailed report Published every Thursday at per year from the non-green, I suggest that it is time for tions are useless to the FPC. from you, to the public, with- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 energy wasteful "geothermal the Energy Committee to do You will have to do all that in six weeks, which can be Telephone: (603) 279-4516 system." Where was your the needed work for that, and work over again by your- converted to a list of recom- Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Gilford Energy Committee" all other construction proj- selves (else the FPC might ac- mendations for all new con- Fax: (603) 279-3331 when needed to educate the ects (here and in the USA): cuse you of cheating, which struction! Rich Piatt, Publisher FPC on that error, or to give Using a convenient wall sec- is only allowed in Congress). I’ll be willing to help you, Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor them much needed help with tion size, such as 4' by 10', de- For floors, look at concrete but since the FPC has desig- Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor proper insulation at least termine the design and cost slabs with rigid foam below; nated me as totally unquali- Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant cost? The FPC was willing to of various ways to get heat or the old standard sealed fied, you’ll have to rely on Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager revise construction and in- loss coefficient R = 50 or bet- crawlspace with fiberglass Steve Grant to double check Email: [email protected] sulation, but they trapped ter. Do the same for floor con- insulation under the floor all my data (which he does Classifieds: [email protected] themselves with the way struction methods, as well as (which also can provide sum- exceptionally well!) Circulation figures available on request. they wrote the warrant arti- for roof or ceilings. mer cooling, as done in many Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. cle, REQUIRING the expen- Some wall suggestions to mid west homes, and is fully Jack Stephenson USPS 024967 Gilford The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., sive "geothermal" system. look at: Wide stud walls Code approved). Or full base- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Spending 10 times as much (maybe 60" wide studs?); dou- ment, with the previous floor Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. MARCH 26, 2009 Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Four seniors honored for selfless service

At a full school assembly hours to this project and has out to the different organiza- March 4, Gilford High School encountered many technical tions. For this we recognize set aside a few minutes to rec- difficulties along the way,but Gordon Scott for his leader- ognize four members of the she always found a way to ship, initiative, and un- senior class who have exhib- persevere. This outstanding selfishness.” ited outstanding leadership video will be shown during and initiative this year.What the visiting team’s welcom- When tragedy suddenly these four have in common is ing ceremonies in March. struck our school and Laco- that they took action on their Faculty, staff, administra- nia High School last April, own initiative, they weren’t tion, parents, school board one student transformed her paid, and no organization or members, and other digni- grief and the sense of loss person required them to take taries will see her work, and shared by many of her the action they did. In sim- for some it will be their first friends into action. She set plest terms, they each saw a impression of our school. out to establish scholarships situation in which they could For this we recognize Brooke in the names of Alexander help, and chose to accept the Perez for her leadership, ini- Rowson and Ben Emmond. responsibility to make a con- tiative, and unselfishness.” She ordered specially de- tribution to their school and signed memorial bumper community. “Gilford High School, Gil- stickers to sell in order to Here are their stories as ford Middle School, and Gil- fund the scholarships; she presented by Principal Ken ford Elementary School have met with both sets of parents Wiswell and Assistant Prin- each had their own respec- to get permission to award cipal Peter Sawyer: tive versions of a canned food scholarships in their sons’ drive each fall. But this year, names; she met with the ad- “In March, a visitation one senior had a vision of ministrations of both high committee made up of teach- bigger and better things: he schools to get permission to ers and administrators from took the initiative to speak organize the fund drive in the self that when she was well, “Beating the Odds for Cancer participates in cancer walks other school districts will with each of the building schools and she met with her she would come back to Patients.” She has fulfilled to raise money. She meets visit Gilford High School. principals, suggesting that counterpart, the President of dance for all the other chil- her commitment and gone with children in Dartmouth The purpose of their visit is the food drives be coordinat- LHS’s senior class to run the dren suffering through treat- far beyond: she, along with and Boston Children’s Hos- to conduct a review and eval- ed into one big district event. bumper sticker sales there. ment. She has done more Miss New Hampshire, has pital inspiring many that the uation of our high school The idea immediately caught She then met with the Lakes than beat cancer; she has be- raised over $5,000 for the battle can be won. For this over a period of four days. To on, and he set up the contact- Region Scholarship Founda- come a young woman who Children’s Miracle Network. we recognize Megan Lyman help familiarize the visiting people for each school for tion to enlist their help to ad- shines. She won the 2008 She has raised hundreds of for her leadership, initiative, team with what it is like to be smooth coordination of the minister the awarding of the Miss New Hampshire’s Out- dollars dancing in benefit and unselfishness.” a student here, and to help event. He also worked as a scholarships. She did all of standing Teen Pageant. Her shows for the Children’s Hos- them learn about the differ- videographer/editor for this through her own initia- platform statement was pital at Dartmouth; and she ent types of courses and op- "commercial" spots for all tive and her desire to help us portunities that are offered, three schools to be played on all keep the memories of one of our students has cre- the morning announce- Alex and Ben alive. For this Great Waters Music Festival ated a video about Gilford ments, promoting the event we recognize Alexis Adams High School. This has been by using students from each for her leadership, initiative, an enormous undertaking of the three schools in amus- and unselfishness.” Scholarship applications available over the past few months. She ing, engaging clips. This gen- LAKES REGION — The tance. Scholarship recipients erosity of the Nancy P. Mar- has organized, gathered, and tleman coordinated the “Giving back to others has Great Waters Music Festival are announced in June and riott Foundation, through edited dozens of film clips record keeping of the daily become part of who this sen- has announced that scholar- are recognized on stage at ticket sales and individual and photos from Gilford and tallies, and also made con- ior is. So, when she faced the ship applications for 2009 are one of the Great Waters con- donations. One dollar from Gilmanton as well as clips tacts with all of the groups greatest challenge of her life, now available to New Hamp- certs during the summer. every ticket sold throughout from classrooms, teachers, receiving food -- Gilford Stu- beating cancer, she brought shire Lakes Region resi- Scholarships are also the season is applied to the and students. She has edited dent Services, the Gilford her character and spirit to dents. The deadline to apply available for high school age scholarship fund. these clips in a creative and Community Church, St. Vin- that fight. While receiving is May 1. and college age students to Now in its 15th year,Great thoughtful way so that the cent de Paul, and the Salva- chemotherapy at Boston The Festival offers two participate in the annual Waters Music Festival is a visiting team will get a “feel” tion Army.Finally,he got the Children’s Hospital, she types of scholarships. Since Great Water’s Festival Cho- non-profit organization that for what it is like to be a stu- Interact Club members to watched a dance perform- its inception in 2004, the rus Weekend. Recipients at- presents a variety of lakeside dent here. This young bring their vehicles, load up ance which she found so up- Great Waters Scholarship tend choral and vocal work- summer concerts in an woman has dedicated many all the food, and distribute it lifting that she vowed to her- Program has provided finan- shops and rehearse with 100 acoustic pavilion on the cial assistance to those inter- other selected Eastern Brewster Academy campus. ested in pursuing studies in Seaboard singers and a pro- Scholarship applications GHS Student Council promoting some area of musical per- fessional orchestra in prepa- and information about any of formance, music manage- ration for the annual Great the upcoming season’s per- ment or music education. Waters concert to be held this formances may be obtained healthy eating and school spirit Students at all levels of their year on July 18. by contacting the Great Wa- music development qualify The scholarship program ters office at 569-7710, or on BY DANIELLE DELISLE other schools and observe food is served and the food it- to apply for financial assis- is funded in part by the gen- line at www.GreatWaters.org [email protected] their lunches. They already self. We want to make the The Gilford High School visited Prospect Mountain cafeteria as student-friendly Student Council is busy this and plan to visit at least one as possible. It is already, but On the Track to Tourism scholarship month, between looking into other school. we want to see if it could be LAKES REGION — The Committees in addition to gram. To be eligible the per- changes for the school cafe- “Our cafeteria is self sus- improved with some Lakes Region Association is the Lakes Region Associa- son must be a resident of the teria and looking for the next taining and so we needed to changes.” currently accepting applica- tion. State of New Hampshire and Mr. GHS. visit schools that were also The council is also prepar- tions for the Ron Meade "On To be awarded in early submit the application to the “The council wanted to self-sustaining,” Sessler ing for the annual Mr. GHS the Track to Tourism" Annu- May at the State of New Lakes Region Association by promote healthier eating said. competition and is looking al Scholarship Fund. This Hampshire's Governor's March 20. habits,” said advisor Sally Sessler said the council for male students with school Scholarship, established to Conference, the "On the For a scholarship applica- Sessler of the efforts to will take all the information spirit. The competitors go thank LRA past president Track to Tourism" Annual tion, contact the Lakes Re- change the cafeteria’s offer- they have gathered and the head to head in talent, inter- Ron Meade for his dedication Scholarship will reward an gion Association at 286-8008. ings. students plan to put together view and other contests and and commitment to the individual who has or will be Gifts and donations can be The council decided some a presentation for the school are judged by their peers. tourism industry in the State graduating high school and forwarded to The Lakes Re- changes might be in order for board. Sessler said they hope Last year saxophones, a hu- of New Hampshire. Ron has been accepted at an in- gion Scholarship Fund, PO the cafeteria last semester to present to the school board morous opening dance, and spent many hours volunteer- stitution of higher learning Box 430, New Hampton, NH and took a survey of the stu- this spring, but they still feats of strength were all part ing on various Boards and in a hospitality/tourism pro- 03256. dents to poll their opinions have more information to put of the repertoire. All of the on the issue. Sessler said the together. profits go to charitable or- surveys indicated that stu- “We are looking at every- ganizations. The event will dents would indeed like to see thing to see if there are some be held April at 6 pm in the some changes. The next step changes that could be made,” GHS auditorium. for the council was to visit said Sessler, “the way the 2009 New Hampshire Get a special rate for ordering 2 or more web subscriptions on-line. 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A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries MARCH 26, 2009 Chris Johnson, 84 Kelley Ann Crompton, 45

Chris Johnson, 84, of 259 Kelley Ann Crompton, touched many lives, teach- Susan DeAngelis of Lowell, Morrill Street died at the 45, of 31 Cottonwood Trail, ing all of us about accept- Mass., and her four chil- Golden View Healthcare died on March 17, 2009, hav- ance, patience and forti- dren; aunts and uncles, Hi- Center, Meredith, on Sun- ing survived much longer tude. She has shown us that lary Kelley and Mary Lou day, March 15, 2009. Mr. than expected with a rare one can be pleasant even and Bob Pursley of Gilford, Johnson was the widower genetic disease which when in pain, believing that Fred and Claire Kelley of of Norma M. (Carlson) caused her many difficul- it makes no sense to feel sor- Norton, Mass., Stuart and Johnson who died in 2006. ties. ry for yourself or complain Eunice Crompton of Mr. Johnson was born Kelley was born July 4, about your situation. She Venice, Fla., and Carol Lau- July 19, 1924, in Laconia, 1963, the daughter of Bob took part in as many activi- zon of Lake Alfred, Fla.; and the son of John and Calyp- and Denise (Kelley) Cromp- ties as possible with various many cousins and friends. so (Arhondy) Orfanethes. ton. church groups throughout She was predeceased by her Mr. Johnson served in Kelley grew up with her her life, and spent time at uncle, Father Jim Kelley. the U.S. Air Force during family in Berkley, Westford home making many toys for There were no calling 48130, http://ISMRD.org; WWII. He was a lifelong res- Weirs Beach and Steven and No. Chelmsford, Mass. her many nieces and hours. National MPS Society, P.O. ident of the Lakes Region Johnson of Gilford; two She lived her adult life with nephews, as well as gifts for A Memorial Mass of Box 14686, Durham NC and attended Laconia Busi- grandchildren, Kyle John- her parents in Hudson and family members and Christian Burial was cele- 27709-4686, http://www.- ness College. He was owner son and Tyler Johnson; and Gilford. friends. brated on March 21 at St. mpssociety.org/cotent/ of John’s Shoes which was a sister, Litsa Copadis of She was a communicant Kelley is survived by her Joseph Church, Laconia, by 4013/Home/; National Or- formerly located on Main Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and of St. Joseph Church, Laco- parents, Bob and Denise Rev. Gary Kosmowski, pas- ganization for Rare Disor- Street, Laconia; was owner Laconia. nia. Crompton of Gilford; her tor of the church. ders, 55 Kenosia Avenue, of the Moccasin Shop in Calling hours were held Kelley earned an Associ- siblings, Peggy Cardone The family requests do- P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT Gilford; and for twenty on Friday, March 20, in the ate’s Degree at Middlesex and her husband, Paul, and nations to one of the fol- 06813-1968, http://www.- years he owned and operat- Wilkinson - Beane - Simon- Community College in their daughter of Nashua, lowing charities in lieu of rarediseases.org. ed Pedlars Village Driving eau - Paquette Funeral Massachusetts and a Bach- David Crompton and his flowers: ISMRD, The Inter- For more information Range in Meredith with his Home, Laconia. elor’s Degree at Rivier Col- wife, Linda (Ortler) Cromp- national Advocate for Gly- and to view an online me- sons. He established Eagle A funeral service was lege in Nashua. ton, and their seven chil- coprotein Storage Diseases, morial go to www.wilkin- Enterprises, purchasing held on Saturday,March 21, In her quiet way, Kelley dren of Lowell, Mass., and P.O. Box 328, Dexter, MI sonbeane.com. commercial real estate in at the Taxiarchai Greek Or- the Lakes Region for many thodox Church, 811 North years. He was also involved Main Street, Laconia. Fa- with a family venture, the ther Peter Papps officiated. Bank joins nationwide surcharge-free ATM network Meredith Trading Post in Spring burial will be in Meredith. the family lot in Union LAKES REGION — England including locations ing essentially anywhere in free ATMS, visit the bank’s Mr. Johnson was a 51- Cemetery, Laconia. Franklin Savings Bank is such as CVS, Target, 7- the country without needing website at www.fsbnh.com. year member of Mount In lieu of flowers, memo- now offering customers sur- Eleven and Hess. to incur ATM fees. This is a The bank has offices in Lebanon Lodge No. 32 F. & rial donations may be made charge-free access to over “Our commitment to ex- service that customers have Franklin, Bristol, Boscawen, A.M., and was a member of to the Shriners Hospital for 36,000 ATMs nationwide. ceptional service includes been asking for. We listened Tilton, Laconia, New Hamp- the Winnipesaukee Shrine Children, Boston Burns This service is offered giving great value to make and are pleased to be able to ton and Gilford. Franklin Club, the Bektash Shriners Unit, 51 Blossom Street, through a partnership with our customer’s lives easier,” provide this benefit.” Savings Bank can be reached and the Royal Order of Boston, MA 02114. the STARsf ® Network and said Jeff Savage, Franklin FSB customers can identi- at 934-4445, toll free at 1-800- Jesters. For more information Allpoint®, America’s largest Savings Bank president & fy participating ATMs by 372-4445, or online at www.fs- Mr. Johnson is survived and to view an online me- surcharge-free ATM net- CEO. “This service means looking for the STARsf ® or bnh.com. by two sons, Craig Johnson morial go to www.wilkin- work. There are over 2,000 our customers can use their Allpoint® logos. For a com- and his wife, Maria, of sonbeane.com. participating ATMs in New FSB debit cards when travel- plete listing of surcharge-

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Campers entering grades K-3 are invited. Lunch and two healthy snacks included For more information contact Lauren Abrami at 603-539-6607 ext. 2052 or visit our website at www.ayf.com MARCH 26, 2009 History THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 How much do you know about New Hampshire’s symbols? Part II: Sport, Gem, Butterfly, Bird, Flower, Fish and Amphibian BY ELIZABETH A. MEAD winter. It feeds on flowers by THOMPSON-AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY crushing the base to get the nectar and leaving the upper Back with more about flower undamaged. In a sim- New Hampshire’s state sym- ilar action, it often feeds on bols. Our sport should not be the seeds of fruits rather difficult to figure out – it is than the pulp. The decline of skiing. this finch in the East may be Our gem is the smoky partly explained by competi- quartz. A common mineral it tion with the House Finch. In is found in many types of aggressive interactions, the rocks, including granite. It is House Finch nearly always also know as cairngorm. wins. Its numbers were also Our butterfly is the Karn- affected negatively nearly er Blue (Lycaeides melissa, 100 years earlier when the subspecies samuelis). It was House Sparrow was intro- designated the state butter- duced. It is medium sized, 5- fly in 1992. Also called the 6 inches, has a wingspan of 9- melissa blue it is found in 10 inches and weighs 1.09 small isolated colonies in ounces. The male has rasp- New Hampshire as well as berry-red on his head and elsewhere. This butterfly chest while the female is usually has two hatches per brown and striped. The bill year. In April, the first group is relatively thick and point- of caterpillars hatches from ed and the tail is notched. eggs that were laid the previ- The state flower is the pur- ous year. The caterpillars ple lilac (Syringa vulgaris). feed only on wild lupine New Hampshire historian plant leaves. By mid-May the Leon Anderson wrote that caterpillars pupate and adult the purple lilac was import- butterflies emerge from their ed from England and placed cocoon-like chrysalis by the at the Portsmouth home of end of May or in early June. Governor Benning Went- These adults mate, laying worth in 1750. It was adopted eggs in June on or near wild as our stated flower in 1919. lupine plants. The eggs hatch That year bills and amend- in about one week and the ments were introduced pro- COURTESY PHOTO caterpillars feed for about moting the apple blossom, Our State Butterfly, Bird, Flower and Amphibian three weeks. They then pu- purple aster, wood lily, pate and the second genera- Mayflower, goldenrod, wild tion of adult butterflies ap- pasture rose, evening prim- such in 1994. Our freshwater For the last article on New Gilford’s Thompson- [email protected] pears in July. Its conserva- rose and buttercup as the fish is the Brook trout Hampshire’s symbols look Ames Historical Society wel- and visit our Web site at gil- tion status is imperiled due state flower. A long and live- (Salvelinus fontinalis). No for Part III of this article in comes comments on, or sug- fordhistoricalsociety.org. to a loss of land by develop- ly debate took place with re- date was given for the adop- the April 2nd issue of the gestions for,articles. You can ment and lack of natural dis- gard to the relative merits of tion of this as our state fish. Steamer. e-mail us at turbance, such as wildfire each flower. Ultimately, the and grazing by large mam- purple lilac was chosen ac- mals. Such disturbances cording to Anderson because helps maintain the butter- it “is symbolic of that hardy fly’s habitat by setting back character of the men and encroaching forests, encour- women of the Granite State.” KNOW SOMEONE aging lupine and flowering Would you believe New plant growth. 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sound was the scraping of for business. Her knight in and took out several mugs ously to stack up as many the town plow on the road; shining armor was on his for hot chocolate. Outside, snowballs as they could. It the usual traffic disap- way. Amos had been coaxed into a would be a frontal attack – peared. By now,the snowfall Amos shoveled his way up snowball fight. He joined head on, no mercy! Karlyn was so heavy Grammy could- to her front steps. She met Karlyn against the three and Amos piled up their own n't even see the outline of him at the door as he boys. They hastily packed to- missiles, waiting for the ac- Amos' farmhouse on the hill stamped the sticky snow off gether a snow fort to defend tion to begin. above. She thought about his boots. themselves against the trio The attack was pure shoveling her steps, but "Come on in. How about a of attackers. Snowballs were slaughter. The boys ad- knew they would only fill up bowl of hot oatmeal?" she whizzing back and forth vanced rapidly on the fort again. The TV flashed bul- asked, not waiting for an an- with shouts of, "I gotcha!" getting in lots of direct hits. letins across the bottom of swer. Most of them came from the Karlyn and Amos stood off the screen warning people to "Oh! You're a darling Ida. boys who advanced on Kar- the attackers, but Grammy stay home. The lights flick- That's just the ticket,” Amos lyn's fort. Amos called out to yelled for help and headed ered for a second time, then replied. Grammy, "Ida, you get out for the house. "I've had the house went dark and still. He offered to take her over here, we need your help!" enough," she yelled, trying Ranger came over and laid to his place until the elec- The boys turned to the to run in the deep snow by her feet; the cats hardly tricity returned, but she de- house, not expecting any- drifts. When she got to the moved. Grammy lit two can- clined. thing to happen. Their house, she turned around dles, leaving one safely on the "I've got things to do, and grandmother didn't get into waving her arms. "I've had table as she carried the other besides, the stove heat will do snowball fights ... well, at enough snow for one day!" in a holder. for now," Grammy said. least they never saw it. But, Just then a heavy pack of Without power there was- Amos had two bowls of lo and behold, there she was snow slid off the roof onto n't much to do. The house oatmeal heaped with brown in a ski jacket and wool cap. her head, nearly burying her. would get cold rapidly. She sugar, then pushed back his They cheered her appear- Everyone gasped. But when should get into bed with a chair. ance and let up, giving her a she quickly struggled to her warm blanket. Instead, she "Great day in the morn- chance to get into the fort feet and they saw she wasn't draped an afghan over her ing!" he exclaimed. with Karlyn and Amos. The hurt, they burst into laugh- shoulders and returned to He kissed Ida on the fore- idea that she would even ter.In spite of herself, Gram- the couch. The wind died head and went back to work. throw a snowball their way my laughed too. down; It was strangely calm Ida mopped up the puddle of was strange. This they had Mr.Leon Albushies of Gil- Snow days ... the end seemed near. Then water he left beneath the to see! ford has written a series of Grammy had heard it all wind -blown snow; the sky it started again with even chair. Peaches waited at the They day long. “We're going to get looked sinister. The wind more ferocity. Grammy felt door to go out, not deterred worked a good one, an old fashioned howled as it rounded the cor- like Dorothy in the Wizard of by the snow. Fluffy hesitated furi- Nor'easter.” They expected ner of the house. Fluffy and Oz, when the house stated then ventured out shaking the snow to start early Fri- Peaches, her two cats, curled spinning in the air over the off the slush with every step. day and continue till some- up on either end of the sofa. cornfields of Kansas. About an hour later the time on Saturday. The weather channel pre- When the phone rang, the four grandchildren arrived, "Well," thought Grammy, dicted at least 14 inches of house landed safely. Amos bundled to the hilt. By then, "I'll just have to button up." snow with blizzard like con- was checking in to see how it was warmer outside the Ranger and I will wait it out. ditions. well she tolerated things. house, and the kids were I've been through these Grammy called her friend He'd be there tomorrow, he eager to play in the moun- things before. If I get stuck I Margaret to see how she was said. tainous drifts. always have Amos, he'll dig doing. Grammy assured her When Grammy woke the Grammy made a me out. She peered out the she had plenty to eat; she al- next morning the storm had stack of peanut window. Leaden clouds filled so had batteries, and candles, quieted. The countryside butter and jel- the horizon. if needed. When the call end- laid over in heaps of silvery ly sand- By the time Grammy got ed, the lights flickered for a ice, glistening like a diamond wich- out of bed the next morning moment. tiara. The evergreens hung es snow was streaking across When Grammy sat down low, laden with tons of fresh, the lawn. Within the first for supper she noticed that pure snow. The warming sun short hour everything was most of her neighbors had enticed the first trickles of stories wrapped in a white gauze of come home early. The only water to drip off the ends of about a branches. Two chickadees girl named Karlyn fluttered down to the feeder. Brown and her fami- Grammy felt the earth had ly, including grandma been reborn. By the time she Ida Greenbeans. The sto- got dressed, Amos' tractor ries are meant for older chil- came down the road, hellbent dren and young adults. Pets of the Week: YVONNE AND WEBSTER

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Webster, small, cute, ing flame-colored eyes and black, with the most amaz- his Mum, Yvonne, a sturdily built beautifully marked tab- by with white arrived at the shelter on Meredith Center Road in September 2008 as strays. Yvonne has suffered the elements: her ears are a little crunched down from too many wintry days trying to keep herself and her son warm. Street life is an im- mense struggle for cats. Lucky for these two lovely cats, we at New Hampshire Humane Society found room for them away from the rav- ages of winter. They are ab- solutely a pair, emotionally joined at the hip; Webster would be devastated if he were separated from his mother, so we have pledged to keep them together and adopt them out as a pair. Really two cats are no more bother than one; in fact, they enjoy each others company when you are at work. Current on vaccines, fixed and ready to go. Please consider this deserving pair. NHHS will host their an- nual spring rabies clinic Sat- urday, April 4. First come, first served, check nhhu- mane.org for details, or call 524-3252 for details. MARCH 26, 2009 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 BRINGING UP BEN AND BABY Meghan Siegler / [email protected] ● Looking forward to the school years

Come September,Ben will er kids. ing on our fridge. mayed at first to learn that activities it seems this school which means he can watch be going to preschool three A few weeks ago, Brandyn When Brandyn and Ben we’re just going to leave him offers. As much as he loves the entire show if he’s met days a week. He’ll turn 4 in took Ben to an open house at were walking to the car after there for three hours rather numbers and letters, Ben is- some previously agreed up- the middle of the month and the preschool we’d been con- the open house, Ben said, “I than stay and play, as Daddy n’t the most creative child on good behavior, like drink- will be the youngest in his sidering. His reaction was to- love my preschool.” If there did the first time. I’ve met – he’d rather play ing all his milk at dinner for class, since the three-day-a- tally predictable – he was shy was any hesitation before, Still, for a boy like Ben, with a calculator than draw, a whole week. When he does week class is for 4, 5 and 6 at first, as he always is in new those words were enough to who is obsessed with num- for example. Seriously, we watch, he moves his finger in year olds. We could have places with new people, but convince us to enroll him. bers, the ABCs, spelling and went to a dollar store the oth- the air every time Alex Tre- waited a year, or put him in he warmed up to the teach- Now we’re all eagerly await- reading, preschool will be a er day, and he picked up a bek reads a question, as if the two-day-a-week class for 3 ers and other kids toward the ing September. Ben has treasure trove of fun infor- baseball bat and a calculator. he’s reading it too. I don’t and 4 year olds, but we’re end of their visit. He played asked several times to go mation and activities. And, We told him he could only know a whole lot of other 3 ? pretty sure Ben is ready to with another boy and paint- back to preschool, although I with the smallest twinge of have one dollar, so he had to year olds who love “Jeop- go, and ready to be with old- ed a picture that’s still hang- think he’ll be slightly dis- sadness to see him growing choose between the two. ardy!” (OK, I don’t actually up so quickly,I am beyond ex- Even I was surprised when know any, but I’m sure there cited to see what Ben does he chose the calculator. He are some out there.) So, you BOREDOM BUSTERS with this information. I’m al- now uses it to count down the see why I’m eager for him to so eager to see him interact time he has left until various get involved in some creative By Donna Rhodes/[email protected] ● with kids his age (roughly), things happen: if it’s 10:45 activities to supplement his because he doesn’t spend a a.m. and he gets to play the obvious penchant for the This is a bi-weekly column that will showcase craft projects and other fun activities whole lot of time with groups Wii at 11 a.m., he plugs in a practical. for children to enjoy. of children. He gets along 15, then 14, then 13, and so on, When September rolls well with the three girls he until it’s 11 a.m. around, you can be sure I’ll sees every week at the nan- One of Ben’s favorite TV write about Ben’s first few The Wonderful World of ny’s, but he’s known them for show is “Jeopardy!” We let days or weeks of preschool. years and could stand to meet him watch it for five minutes And if you have any pre- some new kids. before bed every night, and school stories you’d like to White Boards I’d also like to see what he occasionally allow him to share, I’d love to hear them. does with the huge array of earn “The Whole Jeopardy!”, One of the most valuable sit back and enjoy the joint boards an endless place to tools a mom can have is a effort. White board art can't seek fun and learning on white board. Sold for under be put in a scrapbook, but if those rainy days or nights $10 in stores, these handy lit- you have a digital camera when the electricity goes out, tle items entertain, commu- available you can always take too. My son and I placed a nicate and organize. They're a photo of the piece before flashlight so it would shine neat and easy to keep handy erasing it to start anew. Digi- on the white board one or take along on a ride. tal photos of your little one's stormy night and whiled the We always kept a white creativity allow you to email hours away during the pow- board in the kitchen. Chores the masterpiece to Grandma er outage with many of these and schedules for sports, doc- and others to all enjoy. ideas. It was a lot of fun on an tor’s appointments or other There are tons of word evening that otherwise family activities are readily games that a white board can would have been dull and tracked by listing the week be used for besides Hang- frustrating for him. out on the white board. I used man. Put a few letters on the Small white boards are different colored markers for board such a H__T and see great for long car trips, too. each child so I could see at a what words your children They leave no chalky mess glance who had what going can come up with such as like a blackboard and kids on as they grew older and "Hat," "Hot," and "Hit" in this can be kept entertained more active. instance. You might chal- while you watch the road. If For the younger ones, this lenge them to use these your child can read, make a board is an entire activity words in a sentence. "The hat list of items for them to look PHOTO BY DANIELLE DELISLE center. Play Hangman! Work became hot when it hit the for along the way. As they out math problems or prac- stove." "P__T" can make pot, spot each item, they can Last week Mr. Gil was saying goodbye to winter by visiting the ice rink. Were you able to recognize the tice spelling lists with your pet, pit, pat, and put. Keep erase them from the list. See background? This week Mr. Gil is helping the town. Can you guess where he is? children. With a quick swipe coming up with different let- how long it takes them to find they can try again or move ter combinations to teach a purple truck, a convertible on to another activity. them to recognize and spell with the top down, a baseball Art is easy and environ- different words. field, a dog in a car and what- mentally friendly too. Every- Line art is another fun ever else you dream up for one can join in to create a pic- game. Draw some straight, them to hunt down as you ture. Chose one person to squiggly and angled lines or drive. Or they can enjoy the start the ball rolling by other shapes around the simple pleasures of drawing sketching a house on the board then ask your child to and playing games them- board. From there, everyone create a picture from them. It selves. takes a turn in adding one is also a great way for tiny The cost of these boards more item to the picture; a ones to learn to recognize are minimal and the value is tree, a car, or perhaps a pond and draw shapes on their priceless. No home should in the yard. Keep going until own. ever be without at least one! you run out of room and then Imaginations make white WE ARE NOW IN FULL OPERATION! Alton Flooring & Tile

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Perhaps you have several projects over the ized? Now, don’t get me piles of laundry or a craft years and I even helped them wrong here, books are often room that has become a get their last home in shape very helpful (after all, I may dumping ground. for a quicker and more lu- write one some day!) but un- A little bit every day will crative sale. This client has less, like any 12-step program get it done but the worst me back every so often, not teaches, we admit we have a thing you can do is to say the only for actual “Clutter Con- problem, nothing of real val- job’s too big to be done at once trol” work but also for the ue is likely to occur. We need and then do nothing at all. Or coaching and tips I provide to hit bottom and just say no; you just might call on the along with that. Organizers we must choose not to live in services of an organizer to can help you get any room chaos any longer. make you commit to a goal ship-shape but if we don’t Don’t let your “all or noth- and help the job go much teach new skills alongside ing” perfection get in the way faster! the actual physical work, of starting new habits. Small Last, my all-time favorite things will be back to the way steps, like a child learning to tip – if it never comes in the they were in not much time walk, is how we can achieve door, you will never have to at all. any goal, be it organization trip over it or pack it up and I often wish that on TV or something else entirely. take it out the door. If there shows about how to organize The first tip I share with are no impulse purchases, they would revisit the same people is to start here and not only will you save money, people a year later. It would now. That means, for exam- you will save the headache of be very interesting to see if ple, don’t try to catch up on finding a place for yet anoth- they have been able to keep the piles of mail that have er thing. their homes as organized and been sitting there for I am now getting off my tidy as when the TV cameras months. First, just promise “soapbox” to go sort through were there. yourself that you will deal the day’s mail. COURTESY PHOTO “Insanity: doing the same with the new mail coming in The New Horizons band celebrates its second anniversary. thing over and over again daily. Once you have a rou- Gilford resident Cindie and expecting different re- tine established for that, you Graham is a member of The sults” - this famous Einstein can begin to catch up on the National Association of Pro- quote fits so many situations. old piles by setting aside just fessional Organizers and Local band celebrates anniversary Why do we tell ourselves if a few minutes each day or manager of Clutter Control we just buy this new piece of even once a week to attack LLC. Email cindie@metro- LAKES REGION — New ing good music in a fun and The band has played in the organizing paraphernalia or the stacks. cast.net for more information. Horizons, a local concert supportive environment. Laconia and Ashland Fourth band that practices at the Lakes Region New Hori- of July parades, at the Senior Music Clinic in Belmont, has zons band members are from Center in Plymouth, the just celebrated its second an- a number of communities: Community Center in Bris- niversary. New Horizons is a Meredith, Laconia, Gilford, tol, the Moultonboro Lions Visit local sugarhouses special band—special be- Moultonboro, Franklin, Club gazebo, the New Hamp- cause it is aimed at people Holderness, Sanbornton, shire Veterans’ Home and over 50 years of age, particu- Loudon, and Bristol. They the Taylor Community. this weekend larly beginning musicians. are from all walks of life. Founder of the band and di- The New Horizons Band Some are still working, some rector/conductor is Mary LAKES REGION — sumers. pancake breakfasts and movement started at are working part time, and Divers of Laconia. New Hampshire’s maple By proclamation, Gov- other maple treats. Others Rochester’s Eastman School others are retired. Members New members are always season has begun, and as ernor John Lynch has des- will hold special activities of Music, and is now an in- are in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and welcomed at the beginning of this early harvest pro- ignated March 28-29 as such as sap collecting, ternational organization. 70s, with a few younger play- each semester,(January,May gresses, producers are New Hampshire Maple horse-drawn rides, petting Membership is open to com- ers. At least one member is and September), whether be- rushing to boil down the Weekend, and urges “citi- farms and musical enter- plete newcomers, those who older than 79, proving that ginner, former musician, or sweet sap into golden zens to recognize the eco- tainment. played years ago, and those making music is possible for current musician. For fur- maple syrup, candy, sugar, nomic and cultural impor- A list of participating who have been playing all anyone. Players encourage ther information call Mary spreads and more. These tance of maple producers sugarhouses is posted on along. Beginners are offered one another,and eagerly look Divers at 524-8570. sugar makers take great in New Hampshire.” the NH Maple Producers group instruction, and the forward to practices and pride in producing high Over 65 sugarhouses Association website: emphasis has been on mak- learning new music! quality maple products, around the state will be nhmapleproducers.com. and welcome the public in- open to visitors during Anyone who doesn’t have to their sugarhouses, cre- Maple Weekend, offering access to the Internet may ating a vital link between free samples and tours. call the maple hotline at food producers and con- Some will be serving up 225-3757. Altrusa seeks new members

LAKES REGION — Presi- every American, that we exception. The Laconia Club dent Obama’s inaugural have duties to ourselves, our was chartered in 1945 and speech was a wake up call to nations, and the world, du- has volunteered their time many Americans. As he ties that we do not grudging- and raised money for several Celebrate spring for $25 midweek said, “Our challenges may be ly accept but rather seize local initiatives. Most re- Spring has finally sprung Quigley, director of Market- the famous BYODC (Bring new. The instruments with gladly,firm in the knowledge cently their efforts include and the skiing and riding is ing and Sales. “Spring also your own dry clothes) pond which we meet them may be that there is nothing so satis- but are not limited to: The La- excellent. Midweek tickets brings the start of baseball, cross on April 5. new. But those values upon fying to the spirit, so defin- conia Christmas Parade, for all ages are just $25 daily softball, lacrosse and other “The end of the season is which our success depends – ing of our character, than scholarships, donations to li- at Gunstock for the rest of spring sports, and smaller up to Mother Nature,” said hard work and honesty, give our all to a difficult braries, LRGHealthcare, the season. crowds, so pack up the sun- Greg Goddard, GM. “At this courage and fair play, toler- task.” Belknap Country Nursing “It’s been a great season, screen and start your sum- point in the year the snow be- ance and curiosity, loyalty Altrusa International, Inc Home, local food pantries, and spring is the best time to mer tan at Gunstock!” gins to disappear with the and patriotism—these is responding to President foster care and our specific get out and enjoy the longer Gunstock still has 44 trails warm days, and everyone things are old. These things Barack Obama’s call for in- focus is literacy. days, warmer temperatures open, and is planning its sea- should get out to make some are true. They have been the creased service in America. Our club meets the 2nd and softer snow,” said Bill son ending parties, including turns during the last couple quiet force of progress Altrusa International Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of of weeks. I was out there yes- throughout our history. Inc.’s motto is “Patriotism, the month and we welcome terday and the skiing was What is demanded then is a Efficiency and Service.” Al- new members who are look- fantastic.” return to these truths. What trusa International Inc. was ing to make a difference in is required of us now is a founded in 1917 and was the their community. The Laco- new era of responsibility—a first national service organi- nia Club is looking forward ❄❅❆❄❅❆ recognition, on the part of zation of business and pro- to increasing its member- fessional women. In 1935 ship and increasing their they became national and service to the greater Laco- are now worldwide. Altrusa nia area and welcome new is first and foremost a com- members. For more infor- munity based grassroots or- mation please visit www.al- ganization that seeks to solve trusalaconia.com. problems in our own back- Save The Date: Sunday, yards. Altrusa Clubs world- April 5, is Laconia Altrusa’s wide are launching extensive Signature Fundraising membership efforts to join Event “The Taste Of The us in our campaign for Lakes Region” which will change and Altrusa Interna- again be held at the Lake tional Inc. of Laconia is no Opechee Conference Center.

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It showed a solitary One incident stands out. hiker in an enormous, frozen I’d hiked the famed Franco- landscape as he was making nia Ridge loop and was just his way near the top of coming out of the woods and Mount Adams, with Mount into the parking lot when I Jefferson in the background. bumped into half a dozen 20- A column by the Forest So- somethings obviously head- ciety’s Dave Anderson, “For- ed up. It was about 4 in the af- est Journal” runs every oth- ternoon. er week in the New Hamp- “Where you headed?” I shire Sunday News. Dave asked. brings a unique suite of “Falling Waters Trail and background and experience along the ridge to Greenleaf and insight to his writing. and then down,” one of them He’s the Forest Society’s ed- said. ucational director and thus Even if you caper right John Harrigan is plugged to the state’s con- along, that’s an eight-hour servation and stewardship tic blue skies, and returning hike, and much longer if you community.His life as a part- home the next day safe and do safe and sane things like time farmer and general all- sound. But having seen my stopping for lunch, taking in around outdoor guy make it share of tragedies and near- the scenery, and pausing for highly unlikely that he’ll misses over the years, I can rest. It was a cool, crisp Oc- ever lack for topics. understand why Dave spent tober day that promised a Dave is also a parent, a restless night. cold night. There were only which means worrying “The process of letting a couple of light day-packs about kids, and thus the him go was bittersweet,” in the group and several ob- CODY ANDERSON PHOTO headline: “Winter’s hike for Dave wrote. “I watch the viously had no jackets or son means sleepless night for news. I’m aware of statistics. rain gear. Crossing a shoulder of Mount Adams, with Mount Jefferson in the background . Dad.” His son Cody and a I avidly read each new ac- As politely as I could, I friend planned to make a count of mountain search mentioned all this and ob- deep-winter overnight tra- and rescue operations in served that they could be get- counts of such incidents. under in this privacy-para- nate calls for help and subse- verse of the northern Presi- winter.” ting themselves, and search Mountaineering tradition is noia era and is still refresh- quent risk for others, but dentials, a place of unparal- So, inquiring valley- and rescue crews, in real that adding to the public ingly open and aggressive every little bit of informa- leled beauty and a harsh and dwelling minds might want trouble. They looked at me body of knowledge trumps about letting the public know tion at least cuts down the unpredictable climate that to know, why do people ex- like I had three heads, and privacy every time. Thus it is what happened. odds. has claimed many lives. Not pend so much time, thought struck off up the trail. I was that hiking clubs, the Ap- Ever may it be thus, be- for nothing are those big and energy to experience left wondering if I’d see an- palachian Mountain Club in cause for every group of hik- (John Harrigan’s address: signs posted at many major New Hampshire’s highest other search and rescue sto- particular, publish accounts ers well-equipped and well- Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. trail-heads: “Try this trail country in the dead of win- ry,or worse, in the next day’s of accidents, rescues and re- versed, there’s bound to be 093576. E-mail: only if you are in top physi- ter? The standard refrain paper. trievals as soon as the facts another that’s neither. [email protected]) cal condition, well clothed from winter hikers is (sound Dave mentioned paying are known. Even Fish and Learning from other people’s and carrying extra clothing familiar?) that if you have to close attention to news ac- Game has refused to knuckle mistakes will never elimi- and food. Many have died ask the question you’ll never above timberline from expo- understand the answer. It’s sure. Turn back at the first the same reply for “Why do sign of bad weather.” you go to camp,” or why peo- Dave peppered his son ple run marathons. It gets with questions, but Cody was down to the “why” of just ready with the answers and about any passion or pursuit. detailed their equipment and The answer begins with “Be- plans. cause…” and often ends right “I queried him about each there, there being no more to piece of essential equip- say. ment,” Dave said - crampons, Dave’s son and his buddy stove, maps, headlamp, fuel, were well prepared and con- fluids, tent, sleeping bags, scientious about their route cell phone. Check: these guys and weather conditions. In were cautious and prepared. short, they did everything So off they went, enjoying right. But I’ve had experi- the challenge and beauty of ences with the other end of an above-timberline hike in the spectrum that would curl winter under uncharacteris- your hair. Free income tax preparation offered through VITA program

LAKES REGION — Free "VITA volunteers explain and confidential tax return many special tax credits and preparation, e-filing and di- deductions and how people rect deposit are available to may claim them on their tax people who cannot afford returns," said Peggy Riley, professional tax help, such as IRS spokesperson. “These seniors, disabled, low-in- volunteers help individuals come and non-English speak- complete their returns, right ing residents of the Lakes Re- down to any refund that may gion. be due them.” The service is offered to "Many folks in the low-to- those with simple returns moderate income brackets only,on a walk-in basis from are eligible for Earned In- 9 a.m. until noon, every Sat- come Tax Credits and aren't urday until April 4, at the aware of it,” said Jack Ter- Lakes Region Family Center rill, president of Lakes Re- building on Route 106 near gion United Way. “In 2004, the Laconia Bypass. There there was over $1.2 million are also evening hours every dollars of unclaimed EIT Thursday from 5-7 p.m. until Credits in Belknap County April 9. A flyer with a list of alone. We need to access restrictions and things to these funds so that we can bring can be downloaded help working families stabi- from www.LRUW.org. lize their finances. The VITA Other available times and program will provide a great locations include Thursday opportunity to make sure we evenings through April 2 for don't leave these dollars on seniors 55 and older at Laco- the table." nia Senior Center (walk-ins The Volunteer Income only) and in Franklin at the Tax Assistance Program in Franklin Middle School (call the Lakes Region is a collab- 934-3315 for dates and times). orative effort of the Commu- The Volunteer Income nity Action Program, Casey Tax Assistance program is Family Services, City of La- an initiative of the Lakes Re- conia, the IRS, AARP, Laco- gion Financial Stability Part- nia Area Community Land nership. The IRS provided Trust, NH Catholic Chari- volunteers with tax law ties, UNH Cooperative Ex- training, electronic filing tension and the Lakes Region software training and all the United Way. materials needed to prepare For questions please con- basic individual income tax tact Torey Kortz 524-6864 Ext. returns. 102. A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER The Rest of the Story MARCH 26, 2009 MEADOWS O’BRIEN

FROM PAGE A1 “One of the grave con- ation department and town mission. Once the delin- FROM PAGE A1 in the company until he was cerns we have is the flooding teams to determine the space eation is completed and all the manager for the whole thing that is very delicate impact,” said Goodhue. needed. She stressed that the information is submitted to while they were fired upon East Coast of the United and requires a lot of sophis- Goodhue was also con- school was not the only group the commission they will from above. O’Brien was States. In his travels he was tication.” cerned about the number of taken into consideration. make a recommendation and awarded the Silver Star for able to visit the Lakes Region Hill refers to the river, fields proposed for the proj- “We want to be a good all the information will go to his actions that day. and bought a seasonal home which runs near the Mead- ect and wanted to know if all neighbor,” said Allen. “The the Wetlands Bureau. At that “The funny thing about in Gilford. He moved there ows, and flows into the lake of them were necessary. The last thing we want to do is cre- point the bureau can make Vietnam,” said O’Brien, “is permanently in 1999 and where the town beach is lo- project calls for a Cal Ripken ate more problems.” changes, deny the applica- that when you were being started to get involved in lo- cated. Anything in the Mead- field, a game Allen added that the Mead- tion to build or accept the ap- shot at you were so busy you cal events and politics. He ows will travel to the river football/lacrosse field, a ows Committee wants to plication. They can also re- didn’t have time to think worked at Meadowbrook for and eventually into the lake. practice football/lacrosse make sure the project is done quest more information. about it. It was the long in- a time and served as a Gun- Rendall strongly suggested field, a game soccer field, a correctly and that they are “It’s something that is ex- between periods where you stock Acres Water District that the monitoring wells in softball field and a multi-use willing to work as long as it tremely fragile,” said Lee had to constantly be on Commissioner. He then the Meadows be checked con- field, which is a simply an ex- takes to create a good plan for Duncan, member of the Con- guard that was the tough- moved on to serve the Bud- sistently throughout the tra designated sports area. the project. Allen was asked servation Commission, est.” get Committee until he was growing season. She also sug- Sue Allen, chairman of the to put together the informa- about the Meadows. “I think After serving his tour he encouraged by his wife to gested hiring a hydro engi- Gilford School Board and tion they used to determine that is one of the biggest is- came home to the states and run for the Board of Select- neer, an engineer specializ- member of the Meadows the number of fields, includ- sues here.” landed a job with the 3M men. ing in water studies, to look Committee, said that they ing the people they talked to Company as a sales repre- “The good part about my at the floodplain study. talked to the schools, recre- for the review of the com- sentative. O’Brien moved up work in the Budget Commit- tee is that I already know the department managers,” said O’Brien. He said he doesn’t want to be an extremist one way or the other and that his im- portant goal is investing in the values and principals of Gilford. His interest is pre- serving the Yankee small town character of the town character of Gilford. He de- scribed an interest in start- ing some beautification proj- ects. “I think that we can look into improving some areas that need cleaning,” said O’Brien. Fuel Your Passion at Gunstock with season passes With a great season com- ing to a close, and certainly a difficult economy, Gunstock Fuels Your Passion with by keeping the price for season passholders the same as last year. Additionally, seniors will be given a break with pricing the same as children. The unlimited season passes will be just $329 for Adults, Teens (13-64) Seniors (65+) and Children (6-12) will be just $219. Pass quantities are limited, and this price can expire before the May 3 dead- line. “The skiing and riding this year has been tremen- dous and our pass families responded to the pricing in record numbers this year. With the addition of our new Season Pass and Group Sales Center, more Passholder events and great benefits from local merchants the pass value is greater than ever. At these prices, every- one in the family can come out and play,” said Bill Quigley, director of Market- ing and Sales. “We look at it as our own stimulus package to make sure that people con- tinue to come out and play.” Passes are on sale now on- line, by phone or visiting Gunstock. “This is one of the best values in New England.” said Greg Goddard, Gun- stock’s general manager.“Af- ter the May 3 deadline, the rates will significantly in- crease, and there are no blackout dates on this pass, so get them while they are hot.” Although not as much snow as last year, the weath- er has been perfect with on- ly a couple of freeze and thaw cycles, which made for powder and packed powder most of the ear. Gunstock is close to everything, 90 min- utes from Boston, perfect grooming, great snowmak- ing, New Hampshire’s longest tubing run and world class cross country skiing are just some of the reasons to come up to the shores of Lakes Winnipesaukee, and enjoy skiing and riding at Gunstock. MARCH 26, 2009 Classifieds THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT hours a day ISSUE AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Open Your Heart, Open Your Home New Durham, NH Become a New Hampshire MENTOR Foster Parent PUBLIC HEARING As a New Hampshire MENTOR foster parent you will help build a richer and more meaningful life for a child or adolescent in need. If you are responsible, patient, and Pursuant to RSA 31:95-b, the Board of Selectmen will hold caring, you can provide a child or adolescent with the a Public Hearing to accept the following grants: opportunity to have a brighter future. New Hampshire MENTOR offers on-going support from clinically expe- (i) $16,653.50 Awarded to the Fire Dept for a Skid Unit. Grant is 95% sup- rienced staff, continuing education, 24 hour on call sup- ported by Homeland Security, remaining 5% ($876.50) obligation of port and a competitive daily stipend. the Town. (ii) $265,055 Awarded to Town for reconstruction of the Davis Crossing Road + $8,068 for administrative allowance. Grant is 75% federal FEMA fund For more information: ing, 25% obligation of the Town. (603) 524-7094 ext. 12 (iii) $164,353 Awarded to Town for reconstruction of parts of Birch Hill Road, 7 Grange Road Unit 2, Tilton, NH [email protected] Old Bay Road, and Old Route 11 + $4,383 for administrative allowance. Grant is 75% federal FEMA funding, 25% obligation of the Town. (iv) $107,374 Awarded to Town for culvert crossings on Kings Highway, and Copple Crown Road + $2,863 for administrative allowance. Grant is 75% federal FEMA funding, 25% obligation of the Town.

April 6th, 2009 • 8:00 PM • New Durham Town Hall

Ron W. Gehl, Chairman Cecile Chase, Chairman.

ALTON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGISTERED NURSE The Alton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold Public Hearings on Thursday, April 2, 2009; during its meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m. at DAY OR EVENING HELP the Alton Town Hall to consider the following applications (the applica- SHIFT tions listed in this notice are in no particular order): – SIGN ON BONUS – WANTED Case # Z09-09 Map 21 Lot 12-2 Use Variance Brewster Academy Roberts Cove Road We offer: Application submitted by Robert C. Varney of Walker & Varney P.C. on High Quality Care behalf of applicant Brewster Academy to request a Variance from Article Flexible Schedules 400 Section 401 to allow for the preexisting buildings and site to be used Paid Holidays for mixed student-faculty housing; classroom; instructional support and Competitive Wages student-recreation/leadership training. This parcel is located within the For more information Lakeshore Residential zone. please contact Phyllis Fisher at: Case # Z09-10 Map 34 Lot 33 Special Exception 603-279-8111 Catherine & Matthew Bell 75 Mount Major Highway All applications are held in Application submitted by Roger Sample d/b/a Building Maintenance strict confidence. Service on behalf of applicants Catherine & Matthew Bell to request a Special Exception from Article 300 Section 320 b2c & A4 to allow for the expansion of a non-conforming structure. This parcel is located within the 19 NH Route 104 Lakeshore Residential zone. Meredith, NH 03253 Plans are on file in the Planning Department on the first floor of the Alton EEOE Town Hall. You are invited to come in to view them during our regular business hours of 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday. ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★ Any continuation of the Public Hearing or of deliberations on the appli- cation will be announced at the Public Hearing and you will not receive additional notification by mail.

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The Town of Alton is now accepting sealed bids for: 1. Road Grinding 2. Geotech Fabric 3. Catch Basins 4. Crush Gravel & Stone 5. Drain Pipe 6. Road Side Mowing

Bids are due on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by 2:00 pm at the Alton Town Hall. Are you looking for that Bid details are available for each item first job right out of at the Alton Highway Dept. college, are you ready for a career change or are you just looking for a part-time job for a little extra money? No matter When Placing Your Classified Ad: what kind of job you’re Please give a full description of what you are selling & looking for, start your don’t abbreviate your words. search in the classified Always remember to include an asking price for the section. We feature item you’re selling. help-wanted ads every Place your ad early in the week (Tues. – Fri.). The day, and one just might Monday Morning 11:00 AM deadline is for the be that job you’ve been papers of that week. searching for. Give Keep in mind we are a weekly publication and for best classified a chance results you should run your ad more than once. today. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains any errors, or if you wish to make Town-to-Town a change, call us immediately. Errors will only be cred- CLASSIFIEDS ited after the first run date. Salmon Press 1-877-766-6891 PO Box 729, Meredith NH 03253 newhampshirelakesandmountains.com

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LACONIA — The Laconia event may be ordered from Chair Stacy Sorrell. “The to delicious refreshments Ice Arena was busting at the Bourque Photo at outpouring of support from and great company. seams Saturday night as over www.bourquephoto.expo- our very generous sponsors, Sponsors of this event in- 700 energized fans watched a sure manager.com. All pro- advertisers, donors, volun- cluded: Title Sponsor Ortho- great hockey game between ceeds from this fundraiser, teers, employees, players, pedic Professional Associa- the Bruins Alumni and Team including the sale of event and the hundreds of commu- tion; Platinum Sponsor All LRGHealthcare. photos, will benefit Senior nity members who attended Metals Industries, Inc.; Re- Rick Middleton, Steve Services at LRGHealthcare. the game, is overwhelming. ception Sponsor ‘O’ Steaks Leach, Brad Park, Andy Senior Psychiatric Services The Laconia Ice Rick staff and Seafood; Silver Sponsor Brickley, and Terry O’Reilly and the Eldercare Units are was incredibly helpful in set- The Arches Assisted Living were just a few of the select committed to providing med- ting the stage for an amazing in Northfield; and Bronze Bruins who took the ice ical and psychiatric care to night to benefit a wonderful Sponsors Fay’s Boatyard and against LRGHealthcare doc- seniors from this communi- cause, and the money will Pain Solutions. tors, staff, and local hockey ty and across the State of certainly go to very good players. New Hampshire. use.” With support from incred- “We could not be more The night’s festivities ibly generous sponsors and thrilled with the outcome of wrapped up at a private re- COURTESY PHOTO revenue from ticket sales, ad- this event,” explained ception at ‘O’ Steaks and vertising, and raffle dona- LRGHealthcare Program Di- Seafood, where players from LRGHealthcare Anesthesiologist tions, the event raised nearly rector of Senior Psychiatric both teams, event sponsors, Bob Evans, MD, plays against $20,000! Photos from the Services and Committee and their guests were treated Bruins alumni Saturday night.

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LAKES REGION — On six swimmers in each event. seren – first in the 200 Indi- Willcutt grabbed fourth in Saturday the Lakes Region Finishing within the top vidual Medley,sixth in the 50 the 100 Backstroke. Wavemakers traveled to six for their individual Freestyle, and first in the 100 The top six placements for Lebanon to compete against events for our Senior swim- Breaststroke; Maggie Hess – the 13-14 age group; Dylan nine other teams from New mers (15 & older); Jimmy Col- fourth in the 200 Freestyle, Allwine; second in the 100 Hampshire, Vermont and lis - second in the 200 third in the 100 Freestyle, Freestyle, third in the 50 Massachusetts and finished Freestyle, third in the 100 Fly, and fifth in the 50 Freestyle; Freestyle, and fourth in the fourth overall. There was and fifth in the 50 Free; Matt Lautenschlager – 100 Breaststroke; Antony great swimming by all the Kendra Copithorne – third in fourth in the 50 Freestyle; Hubbard – first place in the members who attended and the 200 Freestyle, and fourth Alvin Nix – sixth in the 100 100 Individual Medley, 100 awards were given to the top in the 100 Fly; Sainaa Dasht- Breaststroke; Whitney Backstroke and the 100 Paine – second in the 100 Breast. PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS COURTESY PHOTO Freestyle, first in the 100 For the 11-12 age group; LRW Senior swimmer Katharine Simmons competing in the 100 Fly at Backstroke, and fourth in Derek Achenbach – fourth in the 2009 ConVal Invitational. the 50 Freestyle; and Hannah the 100 Freestyle; Kersten Dirrane – second in the 200 group, 10-year-old, Ben Senior team of Sainaa Dasht- # GARAGES # Individual Medley, fourth in Jaques – fifth in the 50 Back- seren, Kendra Copithorne, the 50 Backstroke, and first stroke; eight-year-old, Olivia Maggie Hess and Whitney Erected 20x20; T1-11 Siding in the 50 Breaststroke; Char- Morea – fourth in the 25 fly; Paine took first place. In the $ lotte Pitts – second in the 100 and seven-year-old, Eric 11-12 age group the team of 9750.00 Freestyle, fifth in the 200 In- Phelps – fourth in the 50 Kersten Dirrane, Sarah Including concrete slab. dividual Medley, and first in Freestyle, second in the 25 Sundius, Kayla Phelps and Other sizes, sidings available. the 50 Fly; Sarah Sundius – Backstroke, and third in the Charlotte Pitts swam into Free Brochure fifth in the 50 Breaststroke; 25 Freestyle. third place. A.B.C. Garages and Rachel Willcutt took The Wavemakers also fin- The Lakes Region Wave- 603-323-9722 fourth in the 40 Breaststroke. ished very well in the relay makers will now focus on the 603-651-6865 In the 10 and under age events. The Senior boys team upcoming NHSA 2009 State of Vanya Noordergraaf, Championships, this week- Alvin Nix, Jimmy Collis and end in Exeter. The State Matt Lautenschlager took Championships will bring a fourth place in both the Med- close to our Winter Season. If ley and Freestyle Relays. For you would like more infor- the girls, the team consisting mation about the Lakes Re- of Elisabeth Hutchins, gion Wavemker’s Summer Rachel Willcutt, Jordan Season and our upcoming Lovely and Julia St. Amand Wave swim clinic in April, grabbed fourth place in the please visit our Web site at: 11-12 Medley Relay event. In www.lakesregionwavemak- the 200 Freestyle Relay, the ers.com

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