THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 GILFORD, N.H. Gunstock’s winter season ends this weekend

BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Gunstock will be say- ing goodbye to its 2020- 2021 ski season with a weekend long party for the whole family featur- ing music, costumes, an Easter egg hunt, and much more. The winter season will officially end on April 4 with a weekend of events and activities for people of all ages. A year ago, the moun- tain scheduled its clos- ing party as usual, but with the onset of the pandemic the party was canceled and the season ended a few weeks earli- er than expected. The mountain opened back up for the 2020-2021 Photo by Erin Plummer Gunstock’s ski season is drawing to a close. Sunday’s weather might have been rainy and not great for the slopes, but the mountain will have some celebrations season on Dec. 11, with this coming weekend. provisions for social dis- tancing including tick- regular cleaning, closing and favorable tempera- the season draws to a the Leg playing from season falls right on Eas- ets only available online, the locker rooms, and tures, resulting in busy close, this year the party noon-4 p.m. Reserva- ter Sunday. That morn- reservations required many other details. This slopes all winter. is back on with provi- tions are recommended ing ski patrol will be hid- for a number of areas, winter saw a lot of snow As spring begins and sions for social distanc- for the patio area and ing eggs on the trail and ing. can be made through the kids can take part in an An outdoor restau- Resy app. Walk-ins will Easter egg hunt as they Cyclical appraisals underway, rant will be set up on be accepted depending ride down the mountain. Saturday with the Bos- on availability. Anyone who finds the tax credit deadline approaching ton-based band Sweep The last day of the SEE GUNSTOCK PAGE 11 BY ERIN PLUMMER regarding inspections big difference in people’s Selectmen discuss possible [email protected] as part of the regular ap- lives, just reminding praisal cycle. The letters them what the deadline The appraisal cycle will ask homeowners to is,” Benavides said. changes in town office hours is underway, and 1,000 call and make appoint- The first quarter homeowners will be no- ments for appraisal in- sewer billing went out BY ERIN PLUMMER offices are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. decided not to change tified about taking part spections, Burbank said in early February and [email protected] On Wednesday, finance hours. in a routine appraisal. At the office has been busy they’re waiting for the The finance depart- director Holly Burbank She said she has had the same time the dead- with these lately. bills to be issued as the ment will close at 4:30 brought a request to the talked with members of line to file for certain tax Selectman Kevin sewer department reads p.m. and the selectmen selectmen from her staff her team and the topic credits is coming in the Hayes said a few weeks meters. Billing for the said they want the town asking to close their of- of changing the hours next few weeks. back an assessor came to Gunstock Acres Village administrator to talk fice at 4:30 p.m. Burbank has come up numerous Finance director Hol- his house. Water District will also with other department said the issue was raised times over the past few ly Burbank gave the “Very cordial, very be coming up soon. managers about chang- to the board in January years only to be reject- selectmen an update on professional, easy task; Looking at the year ing their hours. about changing office ed. At the same time her department during everyone should do it,” before, Burbank also Hours for most town hours, but the board SEE HOURS PAGE 11 Wednesday’s meeting. Hayes said. said abatement requests Right now, the depart- Applications for vet- “sharply declined” in ment is preparing the eran’s tax credits and 2020. That year, 23 abate- first tax warrant of 2021, elderly exemptions are ment requests were which will go out around due by April 15. made compared to 84 the April through the first of Board chair Gus Be- previous year. May. navides suggested put- Burbank said she was The process for ap- ting that information gathering documents praisal updates is get- on the town’s Facebook for the annual audit ting underway. Burbank page to get the word out. and there were many said 1,000 letters were “Something as simple pages that needed to be sent out to homeowners like that would make a SEE FINANCE PAGE 11 Free Dump Day to be discontinued

BY ERIN PLUMMER rid of trash and debris the road, woods, rivers [email protected] without having to take and all the other areas This year’s Free it to Laconia’s transfer that make our town a de- Dump Days will be the station. The new Gilford sirable place to live.” last one after two out of facility now takes waste Board Chair Gus Be- three selectmen voted to products year-round, navides initially said end the practice. mostly for free with fees he wondered if opposi- During a public hear- on some items to cover tion to getting rid of this ing on Wednesday, the disposal costs. event comes from people selectmen voted two-to- A number of resi- who do not use the new one in favor of ending dents, however, have solid waste facility. He Free Dump Days will opposed canceling Free said already the facility end after this year’s Dump Days. has processed so much event scheduled for Megan Sanborn wrote material that it has April 24-25. a letter to the board say- helped curb expenses Free Dump Days has ing her household have from trash removal. He been a longtime annual used Free Dump Days said it seemed like Free tradition in town, going for the past four years to Dump Days was a mis- from a weeklong event get rid of trash and car nomer, since taxpayers in years past to a week- parts the previous own- are still paying for dis- end in recent years. er left on their property. posing of that waste. The event didn’t take “Free trash day has Benavides also said place last year due to been the only way we’ve he has heard from a COVID-19, though town accomplished as much number of other resi- Courtesy officials said there has as we have,” Sanborn dents that they wanted Maple sugaring at GES bene talk of ending the wrote. “Without it I be- to bring back Free Dump It’s maple sugaring time at Gilford Elementary School! Kaden Blouin is seen measuring the practice now that the lieve we will see an in- Days after the event was sugar content of sap using a hydrometer. Warm days and cold nights have helped the learn- town has its own solid crease in this dumping, put on hold last year. ers collect more than 250 gallons of sap from the trees they tapped around Gilford Village. waste center. Previously not only in the old school Selectman Chan Eddy With four days of boiling sap complete, this whole school project has already yielded four Free Dump Days were a bury technique but in SEE DUMP PAGE 10 gallons of maple syrup. way for residents to get dumping on the side of A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021

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What’s new at the Li- Library Week is Am- *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 maintain your skill this *National Library in severe and danger- brary? nesty Week! If you come a.m. weekly class is for you. Week: Touch a Truck: ous winter conditions Great news! As of in any time next week *Mother Goose On the For advanced conversa- Dump Truck, 10:30-11:30 in the White Mountains April 1, the Gilford Li- and mention Amnesty Loose (Virtual), 10:30-11 tional German Speakers. a.m. of New Hampshire. Ty brary is updating our Week, we are forgiving a.m. Come and celebrate will be here (virtually) hours to include eve- late and overdue fines *Bee & Bunny Dessert Monday, April 5 National Library Week to talk about his book. nings on Thursdays (and up to $10 per card, so you Bombes, 1-1:30 p.m. *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 with our popular Touch this isn’t an April Fools)! don’t want to miss out on Join Kayleigh and a.m. a Truck. *Call to regis- Thursday, April 8 We will now be open 9 that one! Adult and kids Arielle on Facebook *National Library ter for a time slot. We *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday have crafts up and com- Live as they make spe- Week: Touch a Truck: will schedule visits for a.m. evenings and our regu- ing in the near future as cial springtime dessert Fire Truck & EMS, 10:30- 10 children at a time. *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 lar hours other days of well to get you excited bombes in the shape 11:30 a.m. Masks required for ages a.m. the week. In addition to for spring and warmer of a cheery bunny and Come and celebrate three and up. *National Library updated hours, we keep weather. Most programs springy bee! National Library Week After School Teen Week: Touch a Truck: adding programs in-per- noted below require reg- with our popular Touch Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sweeper Truck, 10:30- son as well as virtually. istration and masks for Friday, April 2 a Truck. *Call to regis- Afterschool Teen 11:30 a.m. Take note of the special participation. Take a *Advanced Line ter for a time slot. We Club. Hangout with Come and celebrate upcoming events includ- look and perhaps we’ll Dancing, 9-10 a.m. will schedule visits for friends, play games, and National Library Week ing the ever-popular see you this month! *Preschool Story 10 children at a time. make stuff. This club is with our popular Touch National Library Week Classes & Special Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Masks required for ages whatever you want it to a Truck. *Call to regis- Touch-a-Truck Series Events *Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 three and up. be! 5th-12th grade. ter for a time slot. We and a book presentation April 1 - April 8 p.m. *Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. *Ty Gagne: The Last will schedule visits for of “The Last Traverse; *Sign up and face *Advanced Conversa- Traverse, 5-6 p.m. 10 children at a time. Tragedy and Resilience masks required tional German, 2:30-3:30 Tuesday, April 6 On a mountain some- Masks required for ages in the Winter Whites” p.m. *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 where above treeline, in three and up. with author Ty Gagne Thursday, April 1 If German is your sec- a.m. some of the coldest and *Bird Feeders, 6-6:30 on April 7. Another ex- *Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45 ond (or third) language *National Library worst winter conditions p.m. citing part to National a.m. and you would like to Week: Touch a Truck: imaginable, two men lie Join Kayleigh on School Bus, 10:30-11:30 unconscious in the snow Facebook Live (or GILFORD POLICE LOG a.m. as explosive winds bat- in-person!) to make an l Come and celebrate ter the nearby summits. awesome bird feeder. National Library Week In “The Last Traverse; Sign up to get your own with our popular Touch Tragedy and Resilience bird feeder kit to get a Truck. *Call to regis- in the Winter Whites,” ready for spring! Limit The Gilford Police Department reported the following arrests during the ter for a time slot. We Ty Gagne masterfully to 12 people. week of March 22-28. will schedule visits for lays out the events that Eric Fennell, age 27, of Laconia was arrested on March 24 in connection with 10 children at a time. led up to an epic and leg- a warrant. Masks required for ages endary rescue attempt Jacob Daniel McGlothlin, age 51, of Moultonborough was arrested on March three and up. 25 for Driving While Intoxicated. *Mystery Book Jonathon T. Allen, age 28, of Loudon was arrested on March 27 for Driving Group, 6-7 p.m. While Intoxicated. A 27-year-old female from Madbury was taken into protective Join us for this Gilford Public Library custody for intoxication during the same incident. month’s mystery book Diamantis Diamantopoulos, age 35, of Southwick, Mass. was arrested on group! Betty Tidd will Top Ten Requests March 27 for Driving After Revocation or Suspension. lead the discussion of Garden of Lamentations by Deborah Crombie, a 1. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Duncan Kincaid/Gem- 2. “Dark Sky” by C.J. Box ma James Scotland Yard 3. “Before She Disappeared” by Lisa Gardner Belknap Mill Society to crime mystery. Copies 4. “Win” by Harlan Coben of the book will be avail- 5. “Double Jeopardy” by Stuart Woods able at the circulation 6. “The Last Traverse” by Ty Gagne hold virtual desk. 7. “The Affair” by Danielle Steel 8. “The Russian” by James Patterson Wednesday, April 7 9. “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn Annual Meeting *Check out an Expert, 10. “Where You’ll Find Me” by Ty Gagne 10 a.m.-noon

LACONIA — On nual Volunteer of the Season lineup concluded Wednesday, March 17, Year award which was the meeting with lots of the Belknap Mill Society presented to members great energy and enthu- held its Annual Meet- of the Historic Laconia siasm. ing via Zoom. Staff and Scavenger Hunt Clue The Belknap Mill an- Board members provid- Crew. Their many vol- nounced that they are ed an overview to at- unteer hours over the holding their first Mem- tendees on the Mill’s ac- past 5 years in creating bership Drive in years! complishments of 2020, and developing the His- The Mill announced a a review of the Mill’s toric Scavenger Hunt new membership level financials and a look has become a signature specifically geared to- ahead into 2021. Board event of the Belknap wards families. In our Co-Chairs, Jennifer An- Mill. A special gift will ongoing effort to support derson and Peter Kara- be presented to the Clue the community, the Mill gianis facilitated the Crew on June 26th at will donate $10 to the meeting. this year’s 5th Annual Greater Lakes Region New Board members, Hunt. Children’s Auction for Mark Edelstein, Laura Executive Director, each new membership LeMien, Dana Gardner, Karen Prior updated that comes in by April Steve Geer and Cheryl members on the Muse- 30. NOW is a great time Avery were officially um Assessment Project to join the Belknap Mill welcomed and Board that is currently under- - support the Mill and Co-Chair, Jennifer An- way to create a plan for support the Children’s derson was appointed the redevelopment of Auction! To learn more to another 3-year term. the 1st floor museum about membership op- Outgoing Board mem- space. This project was portunities visit our ber, Martin Hough, who funded by a grant from Web site at: www.belk- served as Treasurer for the Institute of Museum napmill.org or call us at: 6 years, was thanked for and Library Services in 524-8813. his dedication, commit- collaboration with the ment and financial lead- American Alliance of ership in guiding the Museums. Marketing Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Mill forward towards and communications Edward Jones: Financial Focus a strong and secure fu- coordinator, Jill Des- How much risk should you take before retirement? ture. A special framed ruisseaux presented the If you’re planning to retire in just a market fluctuations. (Of course, there actually need to achieve my goals in volunteering and spending time caricature, created by long-anticipated reveal few years, you may be getting ex- are no guarantees – it’s possible that retirement?” with your grandchildren. 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But when you were many ask yourself these questions: “How Financial Advisor 3 Mill Street decades away from retirement, you much risk should I take within my PO Box 176 had sufficient time to recover from portfolio?” “How much risk do I Meredith NH 03253 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC 603-279-3161 Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments Fax 866-532-8685 are also subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity. [email protected] A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 Springtime legends The first day of spring just passed us by on March 20. Now that we are over the hump and into the rainy, sunny, snowy, muddy bit we thought we would share some fun myths surrounding this blooming time of year. The first story begins with Persephone and Deme- ter. Persephone was the goddess of spring and holds the most well known story of the season to date. Persephone is the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and Zeus, the king of the gods. Perse- phone married Hades who kept her hidden against her will. Demeter set off to find her daughter and for every minute she was lost, not a crop would grow. Zeus then ordered his daughter to remain in the un- derworld for half of the year because she ate all of the fruit (pomegranate seeds), the other half of the year she spent with her mother. The idea is that every time Persephone goes into the underworld, winter arrives and the crops die, when she is with her moth- er, crops bloom. According to Cherokee legend, the reason trees lose their leaves in the fall is because of the commu- nication between animals and humans. Apparently, animals were able to communicate with humans and the world was utopian. Every year the birds would fly south for the winter. During one particular year, a sparrow who was injured was not able to fly south, he sent his flock ahead without him so the would not Courtesy freeze, meanwhile he sought shelter. The bird flew to an old Oak tree and was told that he could not seek Boys and Girls Club members learn to cross country ski at shelter in its branches, the same thing happened with every tree the bird visited until he was finally Bolduc Park granted permission to stay in a pine tree. The pine Bolduc Park recently hosted 47 members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region for a day of winter sports. A grant from tree, not popular with the others because of its hard, The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction made it possible for the youngsters to hone their skills on skis and snowshoes. Many sharp leaves welcomed the little bird. The sparrow of the kids tried those sports last winter for the first time at the non-profit Bolduc Park located on Gilford Avenue on the Laconia/ was forever grateful. Gilford town line. This year, the kids took right off skiing the groomed trails, showing off the confidence they gained from a year ago. With help from the Children’s Auction funding, Bolduc Park plans to have the Boys and Girls Club and other The sparrow survived the winter and welcomed organizations serving low and moderate income youth come to the park this spring and summer to play disc golf and take his family home during the warmer months. Be- golf lessons. Piche’s Sports Shop donated staff time to fit the kids with equipment. Bob Bolduc, Course Superintendent cause the other trees, turned on the Sparrow during at Bolduc Park, says “We want to use the Children’s Auction grant to give kids a chance to enjoy outdoor recreation and a most vulnerable time, the creator cursed their learn the lifelong sports we offer. Many of the kids we aim to reach just don’t have much opportunity to enjoy these leaves to die during the winter except for the pine sports.” For more information, call Bolduc Park at 524-1370. tree. The Shinto Sun Goddess and Bringer of Light, Amaterasu, according to legend, is in control of the North Country Notebook sun’s movement to insure rice and other crops will grow. This goddess is well known for her ability to The deer, cavorting around, spin satin. Her fame caused her brother Susanoo, the god of storms, to become extremely jealous. The like heifers let out of the barn angry deity destroyed his sister’s weaving loom and wrecked her rice fields. The rampage caused one of get, and the first half of June, too. Amaterasu’s closest friends to parish, as a result she Count ‘em up (you’ll locked herself inside a mountain resulting in the dis- need two hands). Be- appearance of light. Because of this, crops would not gin with the last half grow. Uzme, the goddess of laughter traveled to the of September, and no mountain where Amaterasu was hiding. She placed shillyshallying around. a shiny necklace on a tree, then began to dance caus- One, two, three, all the ing the other gods to laugh. When Amaterasu heard way to seven, and one- half. There’s no room the laughter she peeked out of her cave and slowly here for denial, like began to walk towards the necklace. At this, Uzme black flies. had the cave blocked and light was restored to the By John Harrigan The more I think world. about things, the more Columnist Some actual facts concerning the spring season everything seems to go are as follows; in 1582, if Pope Gregory XIII would not in a circle, and so it is with fireplaces of old de- have established the Gregorian calendar, then every Who takes the time sign, the kind with deep 128 years, the vernal equinox would have come a full to watch the snowbanks melt, or has it to begin bays, and walls that flare calendar day earlier, which would put Easter in the with? There is too little out, and a top that slopes John Harrigan middle of winter. time for the important gently up to the flue. This aerial photo, shot from more than a mile high in the sky, The famous myth about being able to balance an things in life, like watch- Fred Lay built my shows a remote section of Newfoundland---no, just kidding. It egg on its end on the spring equinox is not true. At- ing those little whirl- fireplace, and somehow shows a big patch of snow melting to oblivion on my thorough- tempting to balance an egg on its end is no easier on igigs produced by the he had just the right ly dog-pooped front lawn. plans in his head, per- the spring equinox than on any other day. bank maples, the ones milk cows. When they the farm? haps from working with that helicopter to the are let out of the barn or +++++ During the springtime, birds are louder as they builders who were only ground. trucked to spring pas- sing to attract mates and to warn enemies to steer a couple of generations These are the trees tures, they really know In a pile of stuff on the clear. removed from a time that stand their ground how to kick up their kitchen table, I found a when there were no The term “spring fever” refers to the psychologi- in the face of adversity. heels. Wish List that apparent- stoves, just fireplaces. cal and physiological symptoms that go along with Their leaves turn upside Typically they are ly was supposed to be the A big gnarly piece the arrival of spring, which include, daydreaming down when it’s going to first raised in calf-hutch- kernel of a New Year’s of rock maple makes a rain. This in turn makes es, rugged plastic igloos piece, which for myste- and restlessness. Over the years, scientists surmise perfect back-log. In front the cows go flat as a cow with about room for an rious lack of merit never the cause in the hormone shift could be due to the of it you run a fire in an flap, getting up only to adult person. The only saw the light of day. increase in sunlight and increased physical activity. endless circle---raking create crop circles. freedom they know These items are pur- light, fluffy ashes to ei- Silver maple is the comes when they out- posely selected, mind ther side, pulling red-hot term, the species of tree grow the igloos and are you, to be obscure and coals forward, putting a so adapted to scouring put out to pasture until mundane. Among things new piece in behind. ice and spring floods, fall. Then into the heifer I wished for in the mov- It’s a mesmerizing thriving into the Dog barn they go, until they ies were real wood fires business. If you look Days of August, their big are needed on the line. in campfire scenes, in- at the fire every now branches spring-loaded +++++ stead of obvious gas TO PLACE AN AD: he ilford teamer and then, and go back T G S for kids on the end of a fires. Or saddle-ropes Advertising Executive published by to reading a few para- rope. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to They remind me of Julie Clarke for long, I know, I know. to keep the youngsters the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH spring heifers---young (603) 677-9092 We’ve still got April and from leaving gay Par-ee 03253. females raised to replace julie@@salmonpress.news May to go, let’s not for- for a wonderful life on THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 Local Newd Spring to Action admissions event to be held at LRCC

LACONIA – Becom- process of admission to ing a student at Lakes the college,” said Barba- Region Community ra Wilson, Admissions College has never been Recruiter. “With one easier than a one-day visit to the College, stu- Spring to Action Ex- dents are able to com- press Admissions event plete most or all of the on Wednesday, April 7 enrollment process steps from 4 to 7 p.m. Prospec- with ease and meet face- tive students can com- to-face with our friendly plete the entire process faculty and staff.” of applying to LRCC, ap- Students who pre-reg- plying for financial aid ister can access a guided and scholarships, and tour of their program registering for classes. areas and campus hous- Students who bring a ing. The event is free copy of their high school and all those interested transcript or equivalen- are encouraged to at- cy certificate will be ac- tend. Due to safety pro- cepted on the spot and tocols, space is limited, can register immediate- and pre-registration is ly for the Summer Term, encouraged. Those in- which begins Monday, terested can pre-register May 17. Members of at www.lrcc.edu or call LRCC’s OneStop office Lakes Region Communi- will be available to help ty College at 366-5210. students through the Lakes Region Com- entire process. Scholar- munity College offers ships will be available many associate degree sign, Advanced Man- years at a community Lakes Region Com- LRCC is part of the Com- for new and returning and certificate pro- ufacturing, and Fire college and then trans- munity College is a fully munity College System students. grams, including Busi- Science, just to name a fer to a four-year col- accredited, comprehen- of New Hampshire. For “We’re pleased to of- ness, Accounting, Cu- few. In addition, LRCC lege or university for a sive community college more information, con- fer the Spring to Action linary Arts, Hotel and provides a strong back- baccalaureate degree. located in the Lakes Re- tact the Admissions Of- event as a convenient Restaurant Operations, ground in Liberal Arts Business and industry gion of New Hampshire fice at 366-5210. way for prospective stu- Electrical, Automotive, for students who choose training programs are and serves more than dents to complete the Nursing, Graphic De- to do their first two also available. 1,200 students annually.

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LACONIA – On Sat- ed to environmental edu- urday, April 17, Prescott cation and preservation. Farm welcomes the com- For more than twenty munity to its White Oaks years, Prescott Farm has Road property for the been a destination for Spring Family & Friends people of all ages to learn Fun Day. The two fun- about New Hampshire and fact-filled sessions wildlife, ecology, natu- are Mud Tracking and ral history and cultural Become a Meteorologist. history through hands- Mud Tracking (10 on public programs and a.m.-noon) is the perfect service learning oppor- program for curious tunities in the beautiful learners who want to Lakes Region of New really get their hands Hampshire. It is a des- dirty! Program attend- ignated wildlife viewing ees will trek in the woods area with more than 160 and search for signs of acres of idyllic farm- animals welcoming back land, forest and pastures the warmer weather. open daily, year-round Our educators will help to the public including guests identify animal more than three miles of tracks in the mud and woodland, pond and field preserve discoveries by trails, heritage gardens, making a plaster cast of and a Natural PlayScape, an animal track! as well as Fledglings Na- Become a Meteorol- ture-Based Preschool ogist (1-3 p.m.) will help and WildQuest summer answer that age old ques- and vacation camps. For tion: what’s the weather more information about going to be – and why? Prescott Farm and all Guests will learn to set about the climate of New erous support of New offer this program at no fees, and registration in- of its programming and up a homemade weath- Hampshire. Hampshire Electrical charge to participants. formation is available at ways to help, please visit er station to take daily Family & Friends Cooperative Founda- A full calendar of pro- prescottfarm.org. www.prescottfarm.org weather measurements Fun Days are brought to tion. Their sponsorship grams, descriptions, age Prescott Farm is a in order to learn more the public with the gen- allows Prescott Farm to level recommendations, nonprofit 501c3 dedicat- New volunteer coordination effort underway by County HIGHEST PRICES PAID All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. Conservation District NORTH COUNTRY COINS. Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. REGION — Amelia nia. She is a seasoned into this role where she working with Kaufhold Kaufhold is leading a educator and grower, can collaborate with lo- on this Volunteer Co- new Volunteer Coor- as well as a graduate of cal organizations to help ordination program. Free Estimates dination initiative in the sustainable agricul- build connectivity in the Olevitz is Co-President Reasonable Rates Belknap County hosted ture program at UNH’s community around food of UNH’s Student Nu- Bill Jedrey’s Interior • Exterior by the County Conserva- Thompson School and and natural resource trition Association and Painting Power Washing tion District. This pro- Cooperative Extension’s conservation. She lives is an Eating Concerns EPA Certified gram assists local orga- Natural Resource Stew- in a tiny house in Straf- Mentor at the univer- Ossipee, NH nizations in promoting ards Program. Weaving ford with her husband, sity. She is also a mem- volunteer opportunities together growing food dog and cat, where they ber of UNH’s Women’s We work for environmental stew- and medicine, natural co-manage 50 acres of Club Hockey team. She weekends 603-651-6639 ardship and food assis- resource management, forest and an acre of or- is excited to bring her so you don’t tance programs in Belk- land stewardship, and chard and gardens with passions for food and Insured have to! nap County. education, Amelia is pas- their family. health to help this pilot sionate about working program for food assis- Kaufhold has tend- with nature and helping Jillian Olevitz, a Uni- tance grow. Coming ed farms, forests, fields build community. As a versity of New Hamp- from Winthrop, Massa- and classrooms in New longtime volunteer her- shire’s Nutrition and chusetts, Jill loves bak- Forest Pump & Filter Co. Hampshire and Califor- self, she is eager to step Dietetics student, is ing and the beach. Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years WE DO IT ALL Small businesses to receive WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS COVID-related expense relief FILTERS grant funding to small (LMI) microenterpris- tery, Belknap EDC’s Ex- LACONIA — Over businesses negatively es and start-ups to off- ecutive Director. “The the next few months, impacted by the Corona- set costs associated with need this year has been Family Owned Business for 40 Years the Belknap Econom- virus pandemic. preparing for, respond- extraordinary and we’re ic Development Coun- The Community De- ing to, or recovering grateful for this collab- cil (Belknap EDC) and velopment Block Grant from COVID-19. oration to help more three partner regional - CARES Act Funds Pro- “We are pleased to small business clients CALL FOR SERVICE development corpora- gram (CDBG-CV), ad- partner with the CDFA than ever before.” tions will be allocating ministered by the New and our partners to pro- Qualifying business- FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. more than $200,000 in Hampshire Community vide this much needed es may receive up to 603-332-9037 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Development Finance financial support to our $2,500 in direct grant and Economic Security Authority (CDFA) is for small business commu- funding for equipment Act of 2020 (CARES Act) low- to moderate-income nity,” said Justin Slat- costs, operational ex- penses, working capital, and minor construction or modification proj- ects. A qualifying busi- CHILD FIND ness must be classified as a for-profit entity with five or fewer employees, Barnstead School District be in current operation or in start-up mode, be located within Belknap In an effort to comply with State and Federal Laws governing special education, County and meet specif- to maintain eligibility for Federal Funding, to engage in sound long range planning ic income requirements. “Many small busi- and to provide evaluation and programming where appropriate, the Barnstead nesses have been hard School District is making a conscientious effort to identify any students with hit by the Coronavirus pandemic,” noted Slat- potential disabilities who reside within its jurisdiction. tery. “By providing di- rect grant support, we Parents of children up to age 21 who suspect that their child may have an are pleased to support educational disability are encouraged to contact Allyson Vignola, the Student our small business com- munity.” Services Director at Barnstead Elementary School, [email protected] More details can be 269-5161 ext 308. found at belknapedc.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 LRPA celebrates films “Overlooked by the Oscars” this month LACONIA — This whose career is in a to Warsaw, Vt.? ten described “Nothing ring Barbara Stanwyck Channel 24 (education- year, April is Oscar® slump. He hears the Sacred” as one of her and Gary Cooper al programming and month, and as always, sad story of Hazel Flagg Screwball comedies favorite films, and the April 16 & 17: 1 9 3 4 ’ s public bulletin board), LRPA After Dark wants (Lombard), a small-town were Hollywood’s hi- critics heartily agreed. “Of Human Bondage,” Channel 25 (informa- to celebrate achieve- woman diagnosed with larious response to the Directed by the legend- starring Bette Davis and tion and entertainment) ments is film. But what radium poisoning who everyday woes of De- ary William Wellman Leslie Howard and Channel 26 (govern- about when Hollywood only has six months to pression-era America. and with outstanding April 23 & 24: ment meetings) to more fails to recognize great live. Cook sees a chance Carole Lombard graced performances by Lom- 1940’s “His Girl Friday,” than 12,000 homes in our movies, including some to redeem his failing ca- us with three of the best: bard, March and its sup- starring Rosalind Rus- member communities of that go on to be consid- reer and proposes that “My Man Godfrey,” porting cast, Nothing sell and Cary Grant Belmont, Gilford, Laco- ered classics? It turns Hazel travel to NYC, “Twentieth Century,” Sacred is a terrific film. nia, Meredith and North- out that many fine films expenses paid by the and “Nothing Sacred.” Some terrific comedies You can’t find televi- wood. Programming is get passed over during paper, and enjoy her fi- This film has everything from 1937 were nominat- sion like this it anywhere produced by and for the awards season. This nal months. A problem you’ve come to love in ed for Academy Awards, but LRPA TV, Atlantic people of the greater month, Lakes Region (?) arises: Hazel finds the genre – quick, witty including “The Awful Broadband Channel 25. Lakes Region. LRPA’s Public Access Televi- out that she was misdi- dialog, interesting, off- Truth” and “Topper,” Not a subscriber? Join mission is to empower sion will screen movies agnosed and isn’t dying beat characters, won- but “Nothing Sacred” our live stream at lrpa. our community mem- “overlooked by the Os- after all. To get out of derful romance. What was overlooked. Grab org/watch-us-live/ to bers to produce content cars,” featuring wonder- Warsaw, Vt., she accepts really sets this Nothing your popcorn and join catch all the fun. that ,fosters free speech ful films and spectacular Cook’s offer to come to Sacred apart from other LRPA after dark for this and the open exchange performances that nev- New York so that she movies in this category witty and romantic gem About Lakes Region of ideas, encourages er won anything. First can finally see the world. is that the humor is very from the past. Public Access Televi- artistic and creative ex- up this weekend (April Hazel arrives in NYC to cynical, and highly crit- sion (LRPA) pression, promotes a 2 & 3) is 1937’s delight- great fanfare, including ical of both the tabloid Mark your calendars Lakes Region Pub- well-informed public ful screwball comedy a ticker tape parade and newspaper business as as LRPA After Dark cel- lic Access Television through governmen- “Nothing Sacred,” star- key to the city. Along the well as the sentimental ebrates a month of films (LRPA) is a nonprofit, tal transparency, and ring Carole Lombard way, she and Cook fall in public eagerly devour- overlooked by Oscar®: non-commercial pub- unites our communities and Frederic March. love, but problems arise ing the “reality” story April 2 &3: lic access TV station through the power of after an independent of the day. For a movie 1937’s “Nothing Sa- and community media media and technology. “Nothing Sacred” medical exam shows nearly 85 years old, the cred,” starring Carole center located on the LRPA’s slogan: Com- introduces the viewer that Hazel is going to plot sounds remarkably Lombard and Frederic Laconia High School munity empowered by to ambitious New York live. Will Cook lose his modern. March campus in Laconia, NH. media. Visit us on the City newspaper report- reputation and job? Will April 9 & 10: 1 9 4 1 ’ s LRPA cablecasts locally Web at www.lrpa.org. er Wally Cook (March), Hazel be forced to return Carole Lombard of- “Meet John Doe,” star- on Atlantic Broadband • �omfort �eepers • Starting the conversation

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LRPC TAC Committee to meet April 7 Bank of New REGION — The trails, sidewalks, traf- public health crisis and 6099 and enter Zoom Hampshire promotes Lakes Region Planning fic calming techniques, pursuant to Emergency Meeting ID 840 0864 3115. Commission’s Transpor- and other non-motorized Order #12 issued by Gov- These instructions are Tiffany Baert to VP – tation Technical Adviso- forms of transportation. ernor Sununu on March also provided on the ry Committee (TAC) will 23, 2020 regarding the LRPC Web site at www. meet Wednesday, April Successful project state of emergency cur- LakesRPC.org. Marketing Officer 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. proposals will be select- rently extended through LACONIA — Bank of New Hampshire is proud ed by the New Hamp- March 25, 2021 pursuant Anyone who has trou- to announce the promotion of Tiffany Baert to Vice TAC members will shire Department of to the Governor’s Exec- ble accessing the meet- President – Marketing Officer. In this role, she is hear presentations from Transportation. Project utive Order 2021-04, the ing can call 279-5334 or responsible for overseeing the Marketing team in a five Lakes Region mu- costs must be a mini- Lakes Region Planning email admin@lakesrpc. variety of functions in support of the Bank’s strate- nicipalities that have mum of $400,000, with Commission has deter- org for assistance. gic initiatives as they relate to customer experience, applied to the NH De- a maximum cost of mined that this meeting communication, public relations and advertising. “Tiffany has spent the last ten years of her career partment of Transporta- $1,250,000. The federal of its Transportation Ad- The LRPC TAC en- honing her skills, successfully functioning in sev- tion for funding via the share of funding will visory Committee will courages all members eral roles within the Marketing department,” said Transportation Alter- be 80 percent of project not be held at a physical of the public who are Michael Seymour, SVP, Chief Marketing & Retail natives Program (TAP). costs. Municipalities location, but will be con- interested in any aspect Lending Administration Officer for Bank of New TAC members will pri- will be responsible for 20 ducted via Zoom. of transportation to pro- Hampshire. “Bank of New Hampshire is lucky to oritize the five applica- percent of project costs. vide input during the have a professional such as Tiffany to lead our mar- tions based on criteria There are two meeting. For additional keting efforts into the future.” Baert joined Bank of New Hampshire in 2010 as established for the fed- The public is welcome ways for the public information about this the Marketing Administrator, and over the past ten erally funded program. to attend the TAC meet- to access the meet- meeting, please contact years has been promoted several times focusing on Criteria include safety, ing. ing: Online at https:// the LRPC at 279-5334. all aspects within the Marketing Department. She project connectivity, and us02web.zoom. holds the top professional designation for bank mar- potential for success. El- As a result of the us/j/84008643115 or by keters from the American Bankers Association, the igible projects include coronavirus/COVID-19 telephone at 1-929-205- Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation. Baert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mar- keting from Plymouth State University. She is also Bank of New Hampshire promotes Lisa Dauphine a graduate of the ABA Bank Marketing and Man- agement School, the Northern New England School to VP – Project Management Officer of Banking and is currently enrolled in Leadership Lakes Region. She continues to be active in the com- LACONIA — Bank of and experience which Processing. shire, founded in 1831 munity serving time as a mentor for the Circle Pro- New Hampshire is proud includes good leader- Dauphine is a gradu- provides deposit, lend- gram, a board member of the Campton Historical Society and a member of the Marketing Advisory to announce the promo- ship, communication, ate of the Northern New ing and wealth man- Committee for Plymouth Regional High School. tion of Lisa Dauphine to time management and England School of Bank- agement products and Bank of New Hampshire is excited to have Tiffany Vice President – Project team management skills ing, BMA Leadership services to families and in this role as we aspire to remain an independent Management Officer. In which lead to successful on the Line, Leadership businesses throughout mutual financial institution, delivering innovative this role, she is respon- projects.” Lakes Region and also New Hampshire and solutions and exceptional service, while assisting sible for planning, orga- Dauphine joined the holds her Supervisory southern Maine. With 21 our employees, customers and communities to build nizing and directing the bank in 2000 as the Items Skills Certificate from banking offices and as- brighter futures. Bank of New Hampshire, founded in 1831 pro- completion of specific Processing Supervisor. Northern New England sets exceeding $2 billion, vides deposit, lending and wealth management projects for the bank She has held many posi- CFT. Bank of New Hampshire products and services to families and businesses while ensuring these tions since then includ- Bank of New Hamp- is the oldest and one of throughout New Hampshire and southern Maine. projects are on time, on ing Items Processing shire is excited to have the largest independent With 21 banking offices and assets exceeding $2 bil- budget and within scope. Manager where she was her in this new role on banks in the state. Bank lion, Bank of New Hampshire is the oldest and one “Lisa is a very ded- responsible for the daily our team as we aspire to of New Hampshire is a of the largest independent banks in the state. Bank icated and committed management of the Mail remain an independent mutual organization, of New Hampshire is a mutual organization, focused on the success of the bank’s customers, communi- employee who is very Delivery/Processing mutual financial insti- focused on the success ties and employees, rather than stockholders. For deserving of this pro- and Courier Functions, tution, delivering inno- of the bank’s custom- more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www. motion,” said Cheri M. Statement Rendering, vative solutions and ex- ers, communities and BankNH.com. Caruso, SVP, Chief Tech- Printer and Copier Ser- ceptional service, while employees, rather than nology, Digital Banking vicing, and Office Sup- assisting our employees, stockholders. For more & Operations Officer for ply and Business Card customers and commu- information, call 1-800- Bank of New Hampshire. Servicing. She was then nities to build brighter 832-0912 or visit www. “She brings a high-level promoted to AVP –Proj- futures. BankNH.com. Bank of New of banking knowledge ect Manager & Items Bank of New Hamp- Hampshire promotes Eric Carter to SVP – new hampshire 2021 season Digital Solutions & Innovation Officer

White Mountains • Great North Woods LACONIA — Bank of New Hampshire is proud to announce the promotion of Eric Carter to Senior Vice President - Digital Solutions & Innovation Of- ficer. In this role, he will lead the new Innovation & Process Improvement team while continuing to oversee the Electronic Banking division. Carter’s extensive knowledge in bank technology and opera- tions will enable him to identify ways to enhance the bank’s processes, enhance our customers’ banking experience and introduce new and innovative solu- tions to the Bank. “This is the perfect role for Eric,” stated Cheri Lakes Region • Concord Area • Mt. WashingtonValley Caruso, SVP, Chief Technology, Digital Banking & Operations Officer for Bank of New Hampshire. “Un- The ONLY tourist publication promoting der his leadership, the bank will continue to make New Hampshire from the Lakes Region, advancements in digital technology, improve busi- Mount Washington Valley and White ness processes and provide our customers’ with in- Mountains all the way up to novative products and solutions.” the Great North Woods. Carter joined Bank of New Hampshire in January of 2000. His past roles within the bank, include AVP DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY STARTING – Retail Office Manager, VP - Alternate Delivery MAY 28, 2021 TO MORE THAN Channels/Operations, and SVP - Electronic Banking 400 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT Manager. NEW ENGLAND INCLUDING... He holds a Business Management Degree from Plymouth State University and is a graduate of the MASSACHUSETTS, ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He has RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT been active in the local community serving as Presi- & NEW HAMPSHIRE dent/Chairman of the Board for a number of non-prof- it organizations including the Lincoln/Woodstock SIZE & PRICING INFO. Chamber of Commerce, Pemi-Baker Home Health & Hospice, Plymouth Main Street Inc., and the Bolduc FULL PAGE with bleed ...... $790 Park Association. He currently serves on the New FULL PAGE without bleed ...... $790 Hampshire Financial Abuse Specialty Team (FAST) 2/3 PAGE ...... $576 and is the chair for the New Hampshire Bankers As- 1/2 PAGE vertical ...... $433 sociation’s Fraud Peer Group. 1/2 PAGE horizontal ...... $433 ADVERTISING DEADLINE Bank of New Hampshire is excited to have Carter 1/3 PAGE square ...... $311 TH in this new role as we aspire to remain an indepen- 1/6 PAGE vertical ...... $163 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 dent mutual financial institution, delivering innova- 1/6 PAGE horizontal ...... $163 tive solutions and exceptional service, while assist- 1/12 PAGE square ...... $92 ALL ADS INCLUDE: ing our employees, customers and communities to build brighter futures. GLOSSY PAGE PRICING • FREE LAYOUT & DESIGN Bank of New Hampshire, founded in 1831 pro- • FREE LISTING IN OUR ADVERTISER’S INDEX vides deposit, lending and wealth management sizing same as above) products and services to families and businesses Inside Front ...... $1,800 throughout New Hampshire and southern Maine. Inside Back ...... $1,650 TO PLACE AN AD PLEASE CONTACT: With 21 banking offices and assets exceeding $2 bil- Full Inside ...... $1,550 lion, Bank of New Hampshire is the oldest and one Half Inside ...... $865 Tracy Lewis or Lori Lynch of the largest independent banks in the state. Bank (603) 616-7103 (603)444-3927 of New Hampshire is a mutual organization, focused Glossy advertising is limited on the success of the bank’s customers, communi- so reserve your space early! [email protected] [email protected] ties and employees, rather than stockholders. For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www. BankNH.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 THE GILFORD STEAMER A9

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DUMP (Continued from Page A1) said he would utilize asked about the costs of Free Dump Days until the event. the solid waste center Eddy said he won- opened, now he can dis- dered how much people pose of any materials would bring in on Free there he would previous- Dump Days this year ly at low or no cost. given how long the fa- “I’d say 70 or 80 per- cility has been open and cent of the stuff you if there are still people bring in you’re not go- saving up all their mate- ing to be paying any- rials. Theriault said she thing for to dispose of, so had a gut feeling that I think some folks have less materials would be some slight misconcep- brought in and there tions about what our sol- probably would be peo- id waste center can do.” ple who have been sav- Public works direc- ing their materials for tor Meghan Theriault the event. said she understood that Fred Wernig said he Free Dump Days would uses the solid waste fa- end once the new facili- cility on a regular basis ty opened, information but advocated for keep- that she had been telling ing Free Dump Days. people since last year. “I don’t want to see She said the facility will driving around Gilford, dispose of a lot of mate- having it start looking rials for free year-round like Rumney or some of Photo by Erin Plummer with Saturday being one these towns that don’t Free Dump Days will end after this year’s event on April 24-25 after a split vote by the selectmen. of their busiest days. She have any kind of en- also said the department forcement and every- not bad,” Wernig said. land cleanup event was the cost of the event then men voted two to one would need more people body’s got a junkyard in “I think it’s a good prac- also a good practice to they should charge peo- to end Free Dump Days to help out that day since their yard and when you tice.” keep going. He also said ple a nominal fee to get effective on March 26, the staff is limited and drive around Gilford it’s He said the annual is- if they’re worried about rid of their stuff. with Benavides the op- In the end, the select- posing vote. Help Wanted Call our toll-free number 1-877-766-6891 and have your help wanted ad in 11 papers next week!

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FINANCE (Continued from Page A1) its done, last year it took scanned. This year the three months to do.” auditor is doing a hybrid The department is also model which includes working on the regular an in-person visit, which computer replacement she said they greatly cycle including getting pricing and reaching out Expires 4/30/21 wanted. to different department “I hoped they would managers to see what come here and do the they need for their tech- audit because it’s much nology. Every year, the quicker,” Burbank said. town replaces around 13 “It’s anywhere from to 15 computers. three to five days and

HOURS (Continued from Page A1) one agreement with one The selectmen unan- employee specifies a imously approved a 4:30 p.m. end time and motion to change the Burbank said overall finance department’s the staff feels there is an hours to 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. unfairness in the hours. and change the lunch Additionally, Burbank break to half an hour ef- said the office really gets fective March 29. no customers after 4:30 Benavides said he p.m., including no foot would like Dunn to go traffic or phone calls. back to the department JOIN OUR TEAM “They’re simply ask- managers and discuss ing a change in the office this matter again. Truck Drivers -CDL A and B, Grader and Roller hours from 8-5 to 8-4:30, “I don’t want one off Operators, Laborers, Paver Operators, shortening their lunch open until 4:30, anoth- break to a half an hour,” er open to 5, and so on Detail and Maintenance Foreman Burbank said. and so forth,” Benavides Board Chair Gus Be- said. Competitive Pay and Benefits navides said this mat- Dunn said two offic- ter was brought to the es have more unique Experience preferred, driver’s license a MUST board about a month ago circumstances. He said and discussed at length. the most resistance to He said he was in favor, changing office hours but the idea was shot came from the planning down because there was and land use department CALL TODAY 603-286-8182 a general sentiment that and advised contacting no one wanted to change that office about their the hours, and everyone hours and selectmen [email protected] wanted their hourlong said they would want to lunch. Benavides said do that. this was an opportunity The town clerk’s of- to revisit that topic. fice closes at 4:30 p.m. Burbank said this but staff will work an ex- matter was brought to tra half an hour to close a department manager out their books for the meeting and she was day. in favor of the change Dunn said he would elp anted though there were a speak with the planning H W few who might not have director and the town been in favor. clerk, and if they have Town administrator any requests, he would Scott Dunn said he had bring them to the board. no opposition to the change. Beginner Rug Hooking virtual workshop hosted by Belknap Mill

LACONIA — The Belknap Mill is pleased to offer its second textile workshop as part of its year-long series in 2021. This 5-week virtual workshop will take place on Thursday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m., April 1 -April 29​.​ Instruc- tor Pam Bartlett, will teach the art and craft of rug hooking, a traditional New England fiber art t hat beautifully combines artistic expression and func- tion. ​Students​ ​will learn the core skills of rug hook- ing, the history of the craft and complete a 16-by- 16-inch piece. Designs will utilize a “hit and miss” approach to color. Skills learned in this course, will allow students to progress to pieces involving more complex designs an d color shading in the fut ur e. Finished pieces can be designed into a wall hanging, pillow, or chair pad! The Bel knap Mill , along with funding from a OUR PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Production Associates: grant from the NH State Council on the Arts, is able We want to help you to build a meaningful career that you’re • Stitching - Single and double needle to offer this workshop at a special price of $120 per passionate about. You'll be able to accomplish great things (Adler, Juki, Pegasus, Tajima industrial machines) participant.​ ​The cost includes a kit with a pattern, because you're given the training, tools and opportunities to • Embroidery all material required to complete the 16-by-16-inch enable you to reach your full potential. If these things sound • Trim Set (Kansai machines) piece, 12-inch quilting hoop, a rug hook, and small good to you, apply now - your future is waiting! • Eyelet, Rivet, Label Sealing, Top Stitch Post, group virtual instruction for five weeks. (A small Cuff, Binding, Bartack pair of scissors will also be required.) Per CDC Guidelines, temperature monitoring will be conducted • Inspection To register for this exciting workshop please vis- prior to entering the building and masks are required. • Cutting it our website www.belknapill.org. Registrants will Masks will be provided if you do not have one. • Bagging, Prepping, Sealing receive the workshop Zoom link via email prior to • Prototype and Design Support - Sample Maker the first class. For additional information please contact Tara Shore, Progra m & Operations Manager at ​opera- [email protected]​. Apply to: https://careers-msasafety.icims.com/ Every day, the folks at Globe come to work, knowing that salmonpress.com what they do will enhance the lives of firefighters everywhere. A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021

Carr, Sanderson earn hoop All-State honors Team, wh ere she was Prospect Mountain joined b y Player of the JV Coach Ernie Tiede Year Eli zabeth Gonyea was named Division III of Conant, Avery Stewart Sub-Varsity Coach of the and Sophie Bardis of Fall Year. Mountain , Emma Ten- Woodsville seniors ters of Conant and Tori Olivia Sarkis and Emily Allen of Campbell. Prest were both named Newfound ’s Malina Division IV First Team Bohlmann and Prospect All-State, where they Mountain ’s Hannah were joined by Player of Capsalis both earned Sec- the Year Sage Smith and ond Team honors. Also Samantha Howe, both earning Second Team of Colebrook, Angelina were Car oline Camp of Nardolillo of Hinsdale Kearsarg e, Maurgan and Emmy Plage of Der- McGrath of Hopkinton, ryfield. Brynn Rautiola of Conant Division IV Second and Karl eigh Schultz of Team went to Emmalee Campbell. Deblois of Groveton Honorabl e Mention and Megan Swedberg of for Divi sion III went to Moultonborough, along Joshua Spaulding Morgan Hall of Belmont, with Brianna Fillion of Allison Carr earned All-State Honorable Mention to close out Allison Carr and Lind- Newmarket, Delaney her Gilford career. sey Sanderson of Gilford, Wilcox of Hinsdale and Makenna Balderrama of Chloe Weeks and Jaclyn BY JOSHUA SPAULDING leased its list of All-State Sports Editor Berlin, Lily Kenison of Peaslee of Farmington. REGION — Local teams fo llowing the con- White Mountains, Bailey Littleton’s Olivia Cor- girls’ b asketball play- clusion of the 2020-2021 Fairbank of Newfound rigan, Hannah Brown ers were among those hoop season. and Moll y Moynihan of and Lauren McKee, honored when the New Paulina Huckins of Inter-Lakes. Also earning Woodsville’s Graci Kai- Newfound was named Hampshir e Basketball Honorable Mention were ser and Morgan Wag- Lindsey Sanderson finished her Gilford career with an All-State to the D ivision III First Coaches Organization re- Grace Le Clair and Mea staff, Groveton’s Nodia Honorable Mention nod. Carroll-Clough of Monad- Davenport, Lin-Wood’s ors, where she was joined Hicks and Isabella Ri- nock, Ma kenna Grillone Alyvia Drapeau and Lis- by Player of the Year Ami vera of Bishop Brady, of Fall Mountain, Kath- bon’s Sara Brown all Rivera of Bishop Brady, Valentina White and Jen- ryn LaCasse of Raymond, earned Honorable Men- Stella Galanes and Melis- nifer Bettencourt of Coe- Kally Mu rdough of Hop- tion, along with Shawna sa Whitmore of Hanover, Brown, Catherine Cole of kinton, Riley Gamache Lesmerises of Derryfield, Elisabeth Stapelfeld of Lebanon, Abuk Teng of of Campbell, Teagan Kir- Maddie Trainor of Ports- Hollis-Brookline and Sal- West, Jasmine Becotte of by of Co nant and Rayna mouth Christian, Abby ly Rainey of Lebanon. Pelham, Ellen McGough Tucker of Kearsarge. Pollari of Sunapee, Ab- Stewart also earned of Sanborn, Macy Gor- Division III All-Defen- igail Henry of Newmar- Division II All-Defensive don of Merrimack Valley, sive Tea m honors went ket, Jenna Needam of Ep- Team, where she was Lindsey Laperle of Bow, to Gilfo rd’s Sanderson, ping, Olivia Wattendorf joined by Rainey, Char- Carissa Miller of Oyster Conant’s Rautiola, Mur- of Franklin and Rosie lotte Johnson of Hanover, River, Brady Johnson of dough of Hopkinton, Treece of Mount Royal. Hayley Kenney of Merri- John Stark, Kate Cana- Raymond’ s Lacasse and Sarkis also earned Di- mack Valley and Lindsey van of Souhegan, Sarah Schultz of Campbell. vision IV All-Defensive Laperle of Bow. Dobbs of Milford and Raymond’ s Lacasse Team along with Derry- Jordan Levesque of Maddy Faber of Con-Val. earned t he Jack Ford field’s Plage, Newmar- Plymouth earned Second Maddie Houghton of Award while Brian Troy ket’s Fillion, Hinsdale’s Team honors to close out Sanborn was named the of Conan t was named Nardolillo and Cole- her Bobcat career. Also Jack Ford Award winner the Varsity Coach of the brook’s Smith. joining her on the Sec- while Dan O’Rourke of Year. Moultonborough’s ond Team were Madison Hanover was named Var- Swedberg was named the Houghton of Sanborn, sity Coach of the Year and Jack Ford Award winner Isabella Daly of Laconia, Mike Mahoney of Merri- for Division IV. Alex Larrabee of Bow, mack Valley was named First-year Woodsville Tallie Carney of Pelham Sub-Varsity Coach of the head coach Steve Colby and Ashley Stephens of Year. was named Division IV Pembroke. Sports Editor Joshua Coach of the Year. Honorable Mention Spaulding can be reached In Division II, Ken- for Division II went to at 279-4516, ext. 155 or nett’s Maddie Stewart Halle Laramie, Libbey [email protected]. earned First Team hon-