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THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Local volunteers go bald for St. Baldrick’s BY JEFF FERLAND 100 people registered to shave [email protected] their heads, about 40 of Community volunteers whom signed up the day be- came together once again for fore the fundraiser. the ninth annual St. In past years, Mansfield Baldrick's Foundation head- said they raised more than shaving fundraiser Saturday, $60,000, but were not expect- June 2 at the Gilford Youth ing as high number this year Center, with more than because of the current eco- $323,000 raised for research nomic climate. into cures for childhood can- “It's a great charity. Over cers. 90 percent of the money goes Fromer Gilford Fire Chief straight into research and John Beland, emceeing the funding,” said Mansfield, ex- event once again with micro- plaining that the foundation phone in hand, encouraged is able to give this return be- participants young and old, cause of the low overhead male and female as they costs and huge volunteer shaved their heads to raise base. money to help fight child- Beland said that the funds hood cancers. raised at this event go to- According to Beland, in wards funding for the Pedi- the past eight years, they atric Hematology and Oncol- have shaved 846 heads for St. ogy department at Dart- Baldrick's foundation. In- mouth Hitchcock Medical cluding volunteers, Beland Center (DHMC), headed by said that brought their total Dr. Jack van Hoff. to 961 participants who ei- According to Mansfield, PHOTOS BY JEFF FERLAND ther gave their time or hair funds have helped support Above, John Beland encorages a group of kids as they shave their heads to support the 2012 St. Baldrick’s in support of the cause. research and fund positions fundraiser at the Gilford Youth Center. At right, recently crowned Ms. New Hampshire Megan Lyman and John According to volunteer in the department. Beland at the ninth annual Gilford St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser reminisce about the first St. Baldrick’s event, which Melissa Mansfield, Franklin The recently crowned honored Lyman as she fought a rare form of soft tissue cancer. Savings Bank Vice President Miss New Hampshire, and event sponsor, they Megan Lyman of Gilford, for St. Baldrick's. Lyman said she tap-danced to entertain gets better every year,” said those who helped her,Lyman started the day with about made a guest appearance to she at the first Gilford St. guests. Lyman. wanted to show her support $21,000 pledged and almost show her continued support Baldrick's fundraiser, where “It's an awesome event. It Lyman was honored the to St. Baldrick's, and also the first year, as she was diag- Make a Wish Foundation by nosed with a rare form of becoming a wish-granter, soft-tissue caner at 12-years- helping to organize every- Selectmen seek court approval old. After five removal sur- thing to grant a sick child's geries, many trips to the wish. Boston Children's Hospital This year, the St. for Special Town Meeting and community support Baldrick's fundraiser hon- from events like St. ored Bryce Hanover and Je- BY JEFF FERLAND the warrant article from the Town Administrator Scott town meeting given the ur- Baldrick's fundraisers, she remey Oneil as they undergo [email protected] Local Government Resource Dunn said he was working gency of the situation, with has now been cancer-free for treatment at DHMC, and Joe Selectmen voted unani- Center lawyers. with the New Hampshire De- Selectman John O'Brien sec- six years. Now,to give back to SEE ST. BALDRICK PAGE A12 mously to seek the approval According to Selectman partment of Revenue Ad- onding. of a Superior Court Judge to Gus Benavides, Mitchell ministration, but they did Benavides said they were enter into a Special Town originally advised that the se- not have their recommenda- trying to expedite the meet- Budget Committee Meeting to vote on a Town lectmen could go directly to a tion in time for the Budget ing process by not bringing Warrant Article regarding Special Town Meeting be- Committee vote Tuesday, the article before a judge, as the purchase of a new fire en- cause the warrant article May 29. According to Dunn, the fire apparatus would take votes to recommend gine during their work ses- was for a lease. The addi- NHDRA officials recom- 240 days to be delivered. sion Monday, June 4. tional information, request- mended they seek the ap- According to Dunn, since The vote was based on a ed on behalf of the Budget proval of a Superior Court they now planned to go be- fire engine lease new recommendation from Committee, showed oppos- Judge, no matter how they fore a judge, the original BY JEFF FERLAND Town Attorney Walter ing legal opinions. Accord- decide to proceed. dates of the deliberative ses- [email protected] ticle, and after more discus- Mitchell, in view of Budget ing to Benavides, this led Selectman Kevin Hayes sion and vote would be The Budget Committee sion on the legality of the ar- Committee member Dave Mitchell to reconsider his moved to proceed through moved back and tentatively met Tuesday, May 29 to once ticle, recommended it by a Horvath’s recent request for recommendation to the se- the court system to gain ap- set for Wednesday, Aug. 1 for again attempt to vote on the vote of 8-4. an opinion on the legality of lectmen. proval to enter into a special SEE SELECTMEN PAGE A13 fire engine lease warrant ar- Since their previous meet- ing, where no action was tak- en after three hours of dis- cussion, committee member Seven year old takes home grand prize in Kainen Flynn Fishing Derby Dave Horvath received a le- BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] Derby,hosted Saturday,June ation Area, determined to ounce ,16 inch-long trout — fish broken into age groups. gal opinion on the right of 2 at Gunstock Pond by the catch the big one, and unde- the grand prize winner of the Officer de Sousa wanted the Board of Selectmen to The rain was pouring Gilford Police Department. terred by the cold, rainy kayak, paddle and life jacket to thank the sponsors of the present the warrant article down, but the fish were still About 100 young local an- weather. donated by Sports and Ma- event, including MB Tractor to voters at a special town biting the ninth annual glers gathered around the A seven-year-old won first rine Parafunalia. and Equipment for helping meeting. Kainen M. Flynn Fishing pond at the Gunstock Recre- prize witht a 25 and a half Officer Wesley J. de Sousa, stock the pond with fish and Horvath, who requested Gilford Police Relief Associ- Sports and Marine Parafu- the information on behalf of ation president, said the an- nalia for donating the grand the committee from the Lo- nual derby is held in memo- prize, a kayak, and Gunstock cal Government Center,read ry of Kainen Flynn, who was Mountain Resort for hosting the response into the meet- lost during a fishing trip on the event. Other sponsors in- ing minutes. The LGC’s opin- Lake Winnisquam in June cluded Meadowbrook U.S. ion differed from the opinion 2003. The department, he Cellular Pavilion, Shaw's Su- given to the Board of Select- sad, felt it fitting to have a permarket, MB Tractor & men by Town Attorney Wal- youth fishing derby in his Equipment, Broadway ter Mitchell. memory because of his love North, Nassau Broadcasting Budget Committee mem- for fishing and dedication to and WLNH, Airport Country bers again debated their role youth programs during his Store & Deli and D & D Mar- in the Special Town Meeting time with the Gilford Police ket, Hannaford Supermarket process without a full budg- Department. According to in Gilford, Total Security, et to consider. Committee de Sousa, Flynn was always Martel's Bait & Sport Shop, members asked Finance Di- willing to volunteer for any New Hampshire Jr. Bass- rector Geoff Ruggles to give youth program. masters, Sail em Bass Club, an estimation of the in- Officer de Sousa ex- Taylor Rental, Coca-Cola crease in the tax rate if vot- plained that the fishing der- Bottling Company in Bel- ers were to approve the arti- by helps benefit the Police mont, Kitchen Cravings, cle. They said Ruggles esti- Relief Association and Gil- Walmart in Gilford, Ted mated the payments to ford DARE program. They Williams Museum, Boston equate to about an $8.75 in- awarded prizes to the three Red Sox, Bank of New Hamp- crease annually for a PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND young anglers with the shire, TD Bank, Franklin $250,000 home, or about 3.5 Young anglers hold up their prized catches in the pouring rain, hoping to have the largest fish in the Gilford largest fish and then those Savings Bank and Meredith cents per thousand. Police Department’s ninth annual Kainen M. Flynn Fishing Derby. who caught the three largest Village Savings Bank. SEE FIRE ENGINE PAGE A13 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC JUNE 7, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL focus—in part with its pic- Quindlen reminds us, cer that took his father’s life. Programs & Special rector Mario Suarez's quest LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT tures and rhythm—on the “you’re still a rat.” In the book, Christensen cre- Events to make the ultimate tango “Wherever you fly, you’ll playfulness and the excite- This year, Harvard Busi- ates tools for a “happy,mean- Thursday, June 7 film. be best of the best,” wrote Dr. ment of life. And on nearly ness School professor Clay- ingful, purpose-filled life” by Toddler Time (18 - 36 Seuss in his legendary “Oh, every page, the book offers a ton Christensen’s “How Will setting his personal stories months), 11:30 a.m. – noon. Friday, June 8 the Places You’ll Go!” which faith in the reader that is at You Measure Your Life?” is alongside the very same We'll sing songs, share a sto- Storytime (ages two to I recently reread since it’s once extraordinary and be- another big hit for graduates. management ideas that led to ry, and create a craft to take five), 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Help spring, when so many people lievable. A remarkably successful his business success. Though home. This week’s theme is foster early literacy skills in are in search of the right Anna Quindlen’s “A Short businessman, Christensen the final message is quite the beach! your preschooler. We'll sing book for a graduate. “Wher- Guide to a Happy Life” is an- was disheartened to realize similar to that of Seuss’s and Tales for Tails, 3:15 – songs, share a story, and cre- ever you go, you’ll top all the other great book for gradu- that so many of his former Quindlen’s, this book is a 4:30 p.m. Stop by to share a ate a craft to take home. This rest.” ates. This one is a little more students, while successful in good fit for the business- story with one of our four- week’s theme is the beach! But those lines didn’t sit serious in tone, takes a little their careers, felt unfulfilled. minded readers. legged reading buddies. Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 p.m. right with me; blah, blah, I bit longer to read, and is per- It seems this discovery came So if you’re looking to of- Brady, a three-year-old Cock- All knitters are welcome! thought when I read them, haps more suited to the read- at about the same time when fer guidance, advice, or sup- apoo, will listen to stories. that’s just not true. However, er who wants some specific he himself suffered a stroke port for a graduate this year, Foreign Movie Night, 7 – Monday, June 11 I still turned the page, and advice: turn off the cell and cancer diagnosis. Thus stop by the library and take a 9 p.m. Join us to watch “Tan- Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. was delighted to find this: phone, look at the view, be his new book, which he wrote look at what we have. Happy go” (PG -13, Argentina). This Join us for the oldest board “Except when you don’t, be- generous. after he fought the same can- reading! movie tells the story of Di- game in the world. cause sometimes you won’t.” “You are the only person It’s a welcome surprise—an alive who has sole custody of inspirational book that does- your life,” Quindlen writes. n’t mask the “bumps” and “Your particular life. Your Committee on Aging to discuss estate planning “slumps,” the waiting, the entire life. Not just your life loneliness, and the fears that at a desk, or your life on a This Friday, June 8, the velopment and implemen- affecting well being, inde- shire's goal to keep seniors will also surely accompany bus, or in the car, or at the Belknap County Area Com- tation of local, state and pendence and dignity in healthy, helping us to real- us in life. computer. Not just the life of mittee on Aging will wrap federal programs / issues keeping with New Hamp- ize full potential. Published in 1990, this lit- your mind, but the life of up our Go Grinning Series tle book continues to top the your heart. Not just your with Alvin E. Nix, Jr., Esq., Children’s Bestseller lists, bank account, but your of Alvin E. Nix, Jr., P.C. particularly from mid-April soul.” Attorney Nix comes to Quilters Guild meets June 12 to Mid-June, when thou- Though this book and Dr. us with more than 20 years sands of people purchase it Seuss’s both focus on finding experience in providing LACONIA — The Belknap their unfinished objects will be served at 6:30 p.m., fol- for graduates. Perhaps it’s fulfillment, this one is not so the Lakes Region with Es- Mill Quilters Guild will hold (UFO’s) which they hope to lowed by the meeting at 7 p.m. that honest but uplifting look much about the journey tate and Elder Planning. its monthly meeting on Tues- have completed for the Quilt More information on the at life that accounts for the ahead, but how to recognize He is a member of New day, June 12, at the Confer- Show in September to re- guild and its programs is book’s success; though the the greatness that already Hampshire Bar Elder Law ence Center at Lake Opechee, ceive the Golden Scissors available at: belknapmil- book speaks to the troubles surrounds us. After all, “If Section. 62 Doris Ray Court in Laco- Award. They also should [email protected] or by that will come, it manages to you win the rat race,” Following Attorney nia (Lakeport). note the change in the date of contacting the Web site at Nix's presentation on the Members should bring in the meeting. Refreshments BMQG.com. importance of estate plan- ning will be Mary Elliard Gilford Public Library from LTC insurance with GILFORD POLICE LOG Genworth. This session is ● not to be missed. From May 29 – June 5, toxicated, driving after conditions Top Ten Requests The committee meets at the Gilford Police Depart- revocation or suspension 3 lost/found items 1. “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James 10 a.m. in the Wesley Woods ment responded to 237 and driving while intoxi- 6 abandoned vehicles 2. “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins Community Room behind calls, including: cated (subsequent). 7 service of paperwork 3. “11th Hour” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro the First United Methodist Police arrested Aman- Police arrested Ann 12 animal complaints 4. “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen Church in Gilford. All are da Rochette, 32, of Gilford Paez, 46, of Gilford and 8 yard sale permit 5. “Sins of the Father” by Jeffrey Archer welcome. For more infor- and charged her with sim- charged her with disor- 4 calls for the fire de- 6. “Defending Jacob” by William Landy mation, please call Stace at ple assault. derly conduct and posses- partment 7. “The Innocent” by David Baldacci 528-2555, Police arrested Cynthia sion of controlled/narcot- 1 road/weather reports 8. “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James sdhendricks@wesleywood- Catudal, 39, of Gilford and ic drugs. 1 lost/missing/wanted 9. “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh snh.org or Carrie Chandler charged her with driving Police arrested Kevin person 10. “Rizzo’s Daughter” by Lou Manfredo at 279-8111, cchandler@ while intoxicated and Donahue, 30, of Woburn, 6 requests for motorist goldenview.org. transporting alcoholic Mass. and charged him assistance The mission of the Belk- beverages. with criminal trespass. 3 drug cases SA’S 653 Main St. #2 nap County Area Commit- Police arrested 4 civil matters Laconia, NH 03246 tee on Aging is to advocate Jonathan Johnson, 41, of 11 reports of suspicious 8 domestic distur- I FORMAL WEAR 527-8083 and inform the public on Manchester and charged vehicles bances matters relating to the de- him with driving while in- 6 alarms 1 motor vehicle lockout ALTERATIONS & TUXEDO RENTALS 46 traffic checks 1 reports of a juvenile 11 motor vehicle com- 2 request for contracted Residential • Commercial plaint services WEDDING GOWNS 15 motor vehicle checks 3 master name check 17 calls for an ambu- 1 assaults lance 1 pistol permit 50% OFF 1 motor vehicle acci- 1 administrative relay dent 1 other department re- New and Gently Used Clothing Available 6 reports of suspicious ferred to for the Whole Family in All Sizes persons 1 other department in- 6 larceny vest for –Also Selling Avon Products – 24 reports of existing

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LACONIA — Volunteers from the New Hampshire Human Society in partner- ship with the VCA Lakes Re- gion Veterinary Hospital staff hosted their first Sum- mer Adopt-A-Thon Saturday June 2 at the veterinarian fa- cility on Union Ave Laconia. To kick off June as Adopt a Shelter Cat month, Mary Lee Gorham-Waterman, NHHS development and vol- unteer director, said they hoped to bring a few of their feline friends out to meet more people, and hopefully find new homes. Gorham-Waterman said they brought about 40 cats from the NHHS facility on PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Meredith Center Road to the PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Volunteers Jen Keady and William Desmand (front) with Bob and Adopt-A-Thon, with the help NH Humane Society Volunteers with their feline friends hoping to find new homes during the first Summer Roberta Scott and Ellis Berman help prepare a barbeque lunch for those of their dedicated volun- Adopt-A-Thon at the VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital. looking to adopt cats for the first NHHS Summer Adopt-A-Thon. teers, and found homes for 27 cats, including Sherman, a the volunteers were very about 90 percent of their an- teers like Pat Muzzy, who Dr. Brenda Stowe, Dr. ties outside, including music four-year-old male black cat. happy to see Sherman find a imals find homes within a usually volunteers at the Heather Manning and Dr. and games; though they did “That alone makes it all new home. year. Gorham-Waterman shelter at least once a week, Katie Guest offer a full serv- still have a cook-out under worthwhile,” said Gorham- She said that, for some rea- said that two years ago, their they were able to find homes ice facility and free first ex- cover. Gorham-Waterman Waterman. son, perhaps old New Eng- shelter population peaked at for more cats in one day than ams for any new clients. said she hopes to make the According to Gorham-Wa- land superstition, black cats about 250 cats at one time. they would in a whole week. According to Dockham, Adopt-A-Thon an annual terman, Sherman was their tend to have longer stays at Gorham-Waterman said that “We appreciate having a they had never hosted an event with more outdoor ac- first showcase Pet of the the shelter than any other they lowered their adoption no-kill shelter,” said Muzzy, adopt-a-thon, but were happy tivities. Week for June, and had been cats. Even in litters of kit- fees to $50 for kittens and $25 who helped arrange to bor- to team up with the NHHS “Look for the event every waiting for a home since tens, Gorham-Waterman for adult cats older than one row a grill from the Gilford crew and expressed an inter- year in June,” said Gorham- April 2011. Gorham-Water- said the all black cats are usu- year, which helped increase Fire Department for the est in making the adopt-a- Waterman. man said Sherman had been ally the last to get adopted. the adoption rate. cookout. thon an annual event. The NHHS also host an an- at the shelter so long that he “They are usually harder For the Adopt-A-Thon, Volunteers from the “We like to see animals get nual Black Friday Adopt-A- began showing signs of kit- to find homes for,” said Gorham-Waterman said NHHS teamed up with the adopted,” said Dockham. Thon the day after Thanks- ty depression; gaining Gorham-Waterman. they brought some cats from staff of VCA Lakes Region According to Gorham-Wa- giving to help their dogs and weight and over-grooming. According to Gorham-Wa- their lobby and older cats Veterinary Hospital. Hospi- terman, the event was sup- cats from the shelter find All of which should be reme- terman, they currently have which needed a little promo- tal managers Cara Tilton and posed to include more activi- new homes. died after Sherman settles about 95 cats at the shelter, tion to help get adopted and a Lisa Dockham, Medical Di- into his new, loving home. and average about 18 to 20 few kittens. rector Dr. John Guest, Vet- Gorham-Waterman and all adoptions each week, and With the help from volun- erinarians Dr. David Stowe, van der Linde matriarch to appear at Gilford Public Library

Rosamond van der Linde treasure for America, and namic family that created a ford Public Library, will be reading excerpts of friends around the world. music enterprise and www.gilfordlibrary.org, her new book “A Piano In For close to 40 years, the thrived within it. The tale telephone 524-6042 or email: Every Room” on June 26 at entire family has been in- reveals a passion for piano, [email protected]. 6:30 p.m. at the Gilford Pub- volved in teaching piano, a delightful family story, Lily Leaf Beetle lic Library, 31 Potter Hill building the music school, and a unique learning expe- (Lilioceris lilii) Rd., Gilford, 524-6042. summer and adult camps, rience. van der Linde co-founded all of which have been writ- The event is free and open Description: a music school unlike any ten up in books, magazines, to the public. For further de- Put it • Adult - 3/8-inch long bright red beetle other, blending love of mu- The New York Times, tails, contact Betty Tidd, As- on! sic, love of people and a pas- Forbes Magazine, and pro- sistant Librarian at the Gil- with black underside. sionate commitment to edu- filed on PBS, New England • Larvae – slug like insect that will carry cation, and community Channel News, and CNN its black excrement on its back. service. “A Piano In Every News. This has generated Room” tells the astonishing hundreds of questions as to YES We Do SELL!! Affected species: tale of a family living in 42- how it all came about, and room house with 34 pianos. how the van der Lindes did AUDIO Primary food is lilies but will feed on The story includes her vic- it. This book provides the Bose • Onkyo Systems • T.V.’s other species of plants. tory over childhood polio, answers by the founder her- Custom Home Theater Installation while her husband, Rein self. 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Enjoy his out- little weight, which has met Probably the most affec- going, affable personality. with success. He’s a full two Editor’s note: The following guest commen- tionate cat in the entire shel- He was surrendered in pounds lighter than when he tary was submitted by Pam Paquette and Cindy ter, Sherman has one thing April 2011 by owners who arrived. that plays against him find- were moving, and didn’t want But how much of that Hemeon-Plessner,co-chairs of the Lakes Region ing a home: his coat color is him anymore. Over a year weight loss can be attributed United Way’s 2012 Day of Caring. black. NHHS experiences calling New Hampshire Hu- to solitude and dejection, day. Call 524-3252 or check show that black cats simply mane Society home and no rather than diminished www.nhhumane.org Friday, Sept. 21 will mark the Lakes Region wait the longest for their for- one saying “I have to adopt caloric intake? Sherman Friday, June 8, Sherman ever homes. We don’t like this him!” has left Sherman should be our first June will be appearing at Lakes United Way’s 17th Day of Caring. Day of Car- fact, but are powerless to stressed and despondent. Adoption Success story. Region Veterinary Hospital ing has grown by leaps and bounds since it change the public’s adoption He’s groomed himself rather Please come and see him to- on Union Avenue. started back in 1996 – from approximately 35 volunteers to well over 200 last year. It could FROM OUR READERS be the most impactful one-day volunteer event ● here in the Lakes Region! Not yet familiar with DOC? Let us fill you Take pride in Gilford in about it – it’s one of the United Way’s means To the Editor: necting the two; both photos is amazing what can be ac- ing Ceremony will be held. to promote the spirit and value of volun- I am proud to be living in and narrative were inter- complished. There will be animals, an- teerism, increase the awareness of local hu- Gilford, and am proud of the spersed between the music On Saturday, July 7, the tique fire engines, and people man service agencies , and demonstrate what way our community is shar- selections. Gilford Historical Society, as in the parade, with the Na- ing in our Bicentennial Cele- For example, John part of the Bicentennial Cel- tional Anthem being sung by people working together for the community's bration. Beyrent had arranged a med- ebration, will be sponsoring the Gilford Community good can accomplish. Sunday evening, June 2, I ley of songs that Gilford sol- “What Life Was Like for Gil- Church Choir and conclud- OK- so how does this work? How can I get went to the First United diers would have heard as ford Soldiers During the Civ- ing with the Methodist involved? The answer is two-fold. First, if Methodist Church to listen to they sat around their camp- il War.” There will be an en- Church’s Bell Choir per- the Carter Mountain Brass fires at night titled “The War campment on the Village forming, and a huge birthday you’re a non-profit in central New Hampshire Band perform, and was im- Between the States (1861- Field, programs at the 1834 cake for all to share. (Belknap County, eastern Carroll County or pressed not only by the ex- 1865). I found it interesting to Meetinghouse, the 12th Regi- I take pride in living in Gil- western Grafton County) and you have some cellent music, but also by learn that 216 men from Gil- ment Serenade Band will per- ford, and in what we can ac- inside or outside work that you just can’t get how conductor John Beyrent ford enlisted and to see pho- form at the Bandstand, plus complish by working togeth- had collaborated with Phil tos of soldiers sitting around the firemen will be serving a er; I hope that others will al- done due to lack of time or manpower, we can Polhemus and Alice Beyrent the campfire. chicken BBQ. so show their community help you get it done. Second, if you’re a local to pay tribute to Gilford as I do thank the members of On June 16, 1812, Gilford support by attending and business who supports your community, this the town celebrates its 200th the Methodist Church and officially separated from supporting the various spe- birthday. Phil Polhemus had the members of the Carter Gilmanton and became the cial events during this our Bi- is an incredible opportunity to have your em- found an interesting array of Mountain Brass Band for town of Gilford. On Saturday, centennial Year. ployees find out what’s going on with various historic photos of Gilford, presenting such an enjoyable June 16, at 10 a.m., there will Kathy Lacroix nonprofits by allowing them to join us to get and Alice Beyrent had re- program. When members of be a parade from the Library Gilford these projects done. Last year, 32 local com- searched and written the nar- the community and its or- to the bandstand on the Vil- rative, “Gilford Tidbits” con- ganizations work together, it lage Field, where the Open- panies sent volunteers and/or donated goods, in just the Laconia area alone. This is an important day in many ways for Romney economics all of us involved. It is an eye-opener for vol- To the Editor: publican nominee does not workers in company after was far more concerned with I think everyone would match his record; what he ac- company and then claims making money for himself unteers – they are given the chance to learn agree that our economy tually did to grow jobs and that that experience gives and his partners. Are those what is really happening in their community needs to create more jobs to expand the productive econ- him the expertise to run the the values we need in a Pres- – whether it is how the local senior centers op- put everyone back to work omy. Mitt Romney says he country. ident? I think not - especially who wants to. That would knows business and how to In deal after deal, Mitt when that same kind of sin- erate, how many meals are served at the Sal- provide more folks with dis- create jobs. But his business Romney and Bain Capital gle minded focus on placing vation Army weekly,or what the Laconia Con- posable income to buy goods record isn't one of growing drove companies into bank- profits ahead of people is ex- servation Commission is doing to clean up La- and services that will further companies and creating jobs. ruptcy and put thousands of actly what caused the crisis conia. Many volunteers have continued to grow our manufacturing He created great wealth for Americans out of work as he we're still recovering from. base and provide tax revenue himself and his partners, but and his investors walked Mitt Romney's economic come back to the organization they spent the to the federal government to saddled many companies away with millions. And now policies and experience will day with - the beginning of a great, long-last- pay for government services with more debt than they had he's touting his experience as not create a strong, durable ing relationship. and pay down the deficit. before he came on the scene. the way to grow the US econ- economy. They are the last Are you a non-profit and have projects but Even in New Hampshire Of course, Mitt Romney can omy and create jobs. That is thing we need in New Hamp- where the unemployment run his private equity busi- more than misguided - it's shire or in the nation. no time to plan? We’ll take care of that, too! rate is relatively low there ness in whatever way he cynical and wrong. Sincerely, We have a team of volunteers that will assist are thousands of folks look- wants if it's legal - and it is. Romney didn't really care Anne Rogers Meredith you in your planning – they’ll help you decide ing for good jobs. But I question the values of a about creating or even pre- Unfortunately, the rheto- person who chooses to make serving jobs, rewarding hard if a project is possible, what will be necessary ric coming from the likely Re- his money on the backs of the work or responsibility. He for materials, how many volunteers will be needed, etc. Last year, over 40 agencies and Romney’s Massachusetts spin non-profits were recipients of Day of Caring. To the Editor: ability to pay – until they without raising taxes, Rom- ties of critical state funding, Got your interest? Want some more infor- We in New Hampshire are have to sell the property. ney was able to reduce spend- local property taxes in- mation on how you can become involved? not fooled by the state legis- Our legislature could have ing on “duplicate agencies creased five percent. Whether you’re a business leader or a non- lature's tactic of decreasing learned this slight-of-hand and wasteful programs” by This isn't fiscal responsi- profit and want to be included this year,please state funding of services, from our former neighbor, only about $10.5 million. He bility; this is cost shifting. leaving counties, cities, and Mitt Romney, as governor of then cut $277 million from Been there, done that. call Judi Taggart at the Lakes Region United towns to cut de-funded serv- Massachusetts. Trying to ap- the state's local education Sincerely, Way office at 524-6864, ext. 104 or email ju- ices or increase local proper- pear to keep his 2002 cam- aid, and $130 million from Diana Sack Laconia [email protected] for more information. ty taxes. Property taxes have paign promise to eliminate higher education. As a result Remember: Friday,Sept. 21 — save the date! no relation to the owners' the state's budget deficit of depriving towns and coun- “Pretty Woman” and Mitt Romney

To the Editor: watched this movie starring filmed in 1990. The plot: Ed- ilies he was destroying. Real I will say that probably Julia Roberts (Vivienne) and ward is a rich, ruthless busi- people lost their jobs, retire- many hundreds of thou- Richard Gere (Edward). It nessman who specializes in ment plans and health insur- sands of people in the US was a good romantic comedy taking over companies and ance under his leadership in then selling them off piece that company. Established May 6, 2004 by piece. Vivienne is a pros- Do we really want this Published every Thursday at titute that Edward hired for kind of man as President of 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 a week. His time with Vivi- the US? I don’t. Romney is Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Send us your enne has shown him another embracing the Ryan Plan Fax: (603) 279-3331 way of life - taking time off that will totally destroy Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher and enjoying life .Edward de- Medicare, Medicaid, and Brendan Berube, Editor letters! cides that he wants to create food stamps. These are the Jeff Ferland, Reporter Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too things rather than just mak- programs which Romney Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- ing money. called the safety net for the Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us Just a movie! We are liv- poor, and yet under the Ryan Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager know! ing it now,with Mitt Romney Plan, they will not exist. The Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Send your letters to: and Bain Capital. However, Ryan Plan also calls for more Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] Mitt never met a “Vivienne” taxes for the middle class and Circulation figures available on request. Gilford Steamer during his time with Bain poor, and reduces taxes for Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. 5 Water Street Capital. Mitt Romney is the the rich which Mitt Romney USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH, 03253 Edward before he met Vivi- supports. This is not a movie; Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: enne. At Bain Capital, he it is the future of America. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. Our fax number is 279 3331. took over companies for the Sincerely, SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication E-mail us at [email protected]. sole purpose of making mon- Cathy Dawson in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, Laconia and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made We’re looking forward to hearing from you! ey,without regard to the fam- available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. JUNE 7, 2012 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Spring’s wonderful, but as P.T. Barnum would say, The Ways of Wildflowers BY JOHN CAMERON “This way to the egress” – meaning, of course, Fall NEWHAMPSHIREWILDFLOWERS.COM The Pink Lady’s Slipper (Latin name: Cypripedium North Country Notebook acaule) may be the most pop- ular wildflower in New storms proceeded to march Hampshire, in addition to be- in from the West, over Mon- ing New Hampshire’s offi- adnock (our Monadnock, cial state wildflower. Its ap- across the river in Vermont) pearance in spring certainly and across the Connecticut heralds the transition into River Valley and on up the warmer and sunnier days, western slope of South Hill, and its beauty and delicacy to break over the farm like is universally welcomed and surf crashing ashore. Light- appreciated. ning bolts hit the ground The pink lady's slipper hither and yon. When the fol- was adopted as the official lowing wind changed, as it state wildflower in 1991. It is always does at the rear of a native to North America, storm, the porch roof offered and therefore, to New Hamp- no protection, and I beat a PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN shire. Also known as Moc- hasty retreat into the living A horse, a.k.a. “a hayburner,” enjoys (and absorbs) the spring greenery casin Flower and Lady’s room. And so it went, storm as lilacs burst forth in the sun. Slipper Orchid, this showy COURTESY PHOTO Pink Lady’s Slipper John Harrigan after storm. savored the smell of lilacs flower is a member of the or- On the cusp of a season, The lights went out for a drifting in from the bush by chid family and the most everything happens too fast. while, which often happens the kitchen window. common of 50 or more cantly threatened by loss of The further north you are in such a weather-prone A great, brief, poignant species of orchids growing habitat (much of the moist, from the equator, the more place, and I went around season indeed, one to be sa- in New Hampshire. rich soil it prefers has been this is so. Fall, for instance, lighting lanterns, there be- vored swiftly before it’s gone. The Lady’s Slipper colors converted to various uses by lingers in the Mid-Atlantic ing one in every room of the But all this can be rational- range from a dark magenta mankind such as agricul- States, while it is over up house, wicks always ized, as only the human to pinkish white laced with ture and housing construc- here almost in a heartbeat, a trimmed and wells filled for mind can rationalize, and darker pink veins. Some ap- tion). Also transplanting at- brief bit of euphoria, a just this eventuality, just as we’ll be savoring the same pear lavender in color. All tempts have taken a signifi- short-lived riot of color, be- there are candlesticks and kind of brief wonders in the are pink in some way except cant toll on their numbers fore the first snowflakes fall matches and flashlights in fall, only in sudden and stark for the "alba" which is pure (transplanting nearly al- and drive the truth to the each bedroom, and a fire laid reverse. white. This Cypripedium ways fails because the lady's ground. in the ell’s stove, but before I acaule alba is uncommon, slipper has a symbiotic rela- For spring to be such a got the last one lit, the power (This column runs in 13 but is not considered "rare.” tionship with a certain fun- brief thing, though, is a true came back on. Again, a small weekly papers covering the The lady's slipper is pro- gus in the forest). As one pity,because so much is com- mental thank-you for the northern two-thirds of New tected in some areas; for ex- writer states to forest visi- ing alive at once that it’s hard crews who go out into the Hampshire and parts of ample, in Massachusetts. It tors: tread lightly - take home to look around quickly storms. Maine and Vermont. John is not a protected flower in only photos and memories - enough to see it all, at the Spring is almost over be- Harrigan’s address: Box 39, PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN New Hampshire, although it preserve the delicate Lady’s risk of whiplash. fore it’s begun. Too bad, but Colebrook, NH 03576, or A butterfly fluttered by, and is often revered as such. Its Slipper for future genera- The past ten days have there’s a little bit left. One of [email protected]) stopped to sample the lilacs. numbers have been signifi- tions. been a stellar example. my favorite sounds in nature On Sunday night (or was is the spring peepers, and it Monday night?), there was they’re still shrilling, out a promise of thunderstorms. there on their slender reeds. Thoughts from the Thrift Shop I use the word “promise” se- My favorite smell is lilacs, lectively, because to me, the and their brief bloom is not sounds, sights and scents of quite gone. News from the Gilmanton Community Church Thrift Shop and Food Pantry a good pounding thunder- My other favorite sound Beginning on Monday, prices are always great, but picnic tables for us to sell. are not there everyday and storm are one of nature’s (can there be two favorites?) June 4 and running until Sat- at 50 percent off, they are re- The cost is $115 for a six-foot items may be exposed to great, most awesome free is the rain. Its unfettered fall urday,June 23, all men’s and ally great! We are adding and $135 for an eight-foot weather and possible dam- shows. This attitude has is best heard, I think, in the children’s clothing will be 50 new summer items all the table. Stop by and check age if left outside. earned me good-natured re- woods, where it makes a percent off to celebrate Fa- time, so come early and often them out. The proceeds from We are always accepting bukes from friends who have sound like no other as it hits ther’s Day. This 50 percent for those great deals in our the sale of the tables are split clothing donations, and we been, or still are, out there on leaves and branches and falls off sale includes all clothing, thrift shop. Remember that between the GCC Food are in need of summer cloth- powerline crews, climbing in fat drops to the ground. accessories and footwear (ex- all proceeds from the Thrift Pantry and the Gilmanton ing for women, juniors, men up in the howling wind and But the interrupted sound cludes cleats) for men, chil- Shop go to suppose the GCC Community Church. and boys. Items can be darkness or in a storm’s af- is fine too, the sound of rain dren and infants. Come in Food Pantry. We are still looking for brought to the GCC Food termath to fix up the dam- hitting a tin roof. I heard and have fun looking The Gilmanton Commu- mulch for our community Pantry & Thrift Shop during age. both kinds that night, and through our wonderful selec- nity Church Men’s Fellow- garden which we are con- our business hours. Please I went out and sat on the the peepers from the swamp tion of summer clothing for ship is continuing to make structing at the Food Pantry. do not leave donations out- porch as a line of thunder- behind the woodshed, and some great bargains. Our fabulous pressure treated The Girl Scout troop has side the door or put them in been working hard to prep the big yellow box. We accept the area for the garden, and clothing and wearable acces- FROM OUR READERS to get our raised beds built sories only. Food items for ● and the plants and seeds in. donation can be brought to Romney’s failed record The troop is looking for do- the Food Pantry or left in one nations of mulch, plants and of our collection boxes. Box- To the Editor: didn’t produce much that we ance plan with an individual lot more to do to bring Amer- some other garden items. If es are located at the Gilman- Now that former Gover- can rely on, either.His efforts mandate that now covers so ica out of the deep recession, you are interested in helping ton School, Academy Build- nor Romney has clinched the as a corporate buyout spe- many previously uninsured but we are moving forward out with this project please ing and at the Year Round Li- Republican nomination, it is cialist weren’t really de- Massachusetts citizens. as a country, creating over call Jane at 364-7437 or Beth brary. We thank you for your important to consider how signed to create jobs. In some Talking about that success four million private sector at 267-1934 for more informa- continued support of the pro- his performance as governor cases, that did happen, willy- might remind people what a jobs on his watch. Support- tion, or stop in at the GCC grams at the Food Pantry. If of Massachusetts might pre- nilly, but his real goal was to great thing the Affordable ing the middle class, growing Food Pantry & Thrift Shop you wish to make a monetary dict how he would act as pres- make great profits for him Care Act, certainly a high- the economy and thereby in- during our business hours. donation you can mail it to ident. and his investment partners. light of President Obama’s creasing revenues is the sus- We are starting to collect GCC Food Pantry and Thrift Mr.Romney said he would (He was really good at that!) presidency,really is. That the tainable way to help reduce items for our annual yard Shop, PO Box 6, Gilmanton reduce spending and debt in That experience wouldn’t re- ACA is modeled after Rom- the deficit long-term. sale. The yard sale will be IW, NH 03837. Massachusetts while in- ally help run our national ney’s Massachusetts plan is The deficit caused by the held on Saturday, July 14 We are located on Route creasing jobs. In fact, under government, which is not an inconvenient fact, a topic recession, as well as the from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, his watch, state spending in- about creating profits for a to be avoided. How sad! Bush-era tax cuts, two wars Gilmanton Community across from the Iron Works creased by 6.5 percent, and few, but rather about provid- Instead, Mr. Romney and Medicare Part D – all of Church. If you have items Market. We are open on Mon- long-term debt increased by ing services that only gov- claim to government experi- which were unpaid for – you wish to donate, please day 1 – 5 p.m., Wednesday 3 – over $2.5 billion, leaving ernment can provide and a ence rests on statements would only increase under come by the GCC Thrift Shop 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. Massachusetts with the safety net for all our citizens. about reducing spending and Mr. Romney’s proposals. or call Beth at 267-1934 or – 2 p.m. Parking is located in largest per capita debt in the Mr. Romney’s plan to cut tax- creating jobs in Massachu- That’s a risk we can’t afford. Jane at 364-7437. Please do the Gilmanton Community nation. During his reign, the es and the budget proposal he setts, which frankly were Sincerely, not leave items at the church Church parking lot just west state ranked 47th out of 50 supports would ravage those anything but successful. His Paula Trombi or the pantry building as we of the shop. Meredith states in job creation. He did services and unravel the safe- protestations to the contrary manage to balance the budg- ty net. will not make them true, no et. How did he do it? He did it Mr.Romney does not want matter how many times he by cutting spending on edu- to talk about or take credit repeats them. cation and raising taxes, pri- for the one really good thing What a contrast to Presi- marily on the middle class. he did while governor of dent Obama’s vision of how His expertise in business, Massachusetts, creating a government should serve the as has often been mentioned, successful health care insur- people. He knows there is a

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Level one Rd., Belmont, died as a re- from 3-4 p.m. in the Carriage nipesaukee Sailing School is cation through US Sailing, students are introduced to sult of diabetic complica- House of the Wilkinson- celebrating their 25th year! and is looking to raise the bar sailing and safety in and tions at the Lakes Region Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Come join this “Must Do” for students. around sailboats. Beginning General Hospital, Laconia, Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant sailing program. Children Owen Carey-Hatch, a sailors learn to rig, sail, and on Sunday, June 3, 2012. St., Laconia. A Funeral Ser- ages seven to 16 can take sail- product of LWSA, will re- steer the boat. Also, for the Jason was born Oct. 8, vice will follow the calling ing lessons in one and two turn for his fourth year as an third year, the program will 1982 in Laconia, and resided hour at 4 p.m., also at the Fu- week sessions. They also of- instructor. After spending offer half day lessons to sev- in Laconia until moving to neral Home. fer an adult sailing program his winter out West, teaching en-year-olds for an introduc- Belmont five years ago. He In lieu of flowers, the operated out of Meredith ski racing at Vail, he’s ready tion to sailing. New this year attended Laconia High family suggests that memo- Bay. to work with the newly added is the level three non-racing School, and had been em- rial donations be made to After a terrific season level 3 course. course. This will focus on ployed at Hannaford’s. Genesis Behavioral Health, which saw another record Gilford native Carson greater knowledge of skills Jason loved his 1991 COURTESY PHOTO 111 Church St., Laconia, N. setting enrollment increase Quigley,sophomore at Buck- such as better understand- Chrysler Lebaron and play- H. 03246. Jason Seraiva from 200 to 240 student nell studying Biomedical En- ing of wind and weather, ing . He was a pho- Wilkinson-Beane - Si- weeks, Gilford Middle School gineering and Psychology, how to navigate a course, tographer and artist. His Peter Butler of Belmont and moneau-Paquette Funeral Assistant Principal and Sail- will return for her fourth supplies needed for a sail, specialty was tattoo art. Paul Butler of Connecticut; Home & Cremation Ser- ing School Director Anthony year. She is well known for how to read a map, how to an- Jason wore his heart on aunts Ann Schofield of La- vices, 164 Pleasant St., Laco- Sperazzo, stated they’ve al- her upbeat attitude and en- chor and much more about his sleeve. conia and Janet Ainsworth nia, is assisting the family ready sold out of several thusiasm with the younger sailing. Survivors include his of Texas; and a cousin, with the arrangements. For weeks for the 2012 season. groups. For those students who mother and stepfather,Jean Joshua Schofield of more information and to “We haven’t had to close Gilford High School jun- wish to be introduced to sail- and Daniel H. Foote of Bel- Huntsville, Ala. and cousins view an online memorial, go weeks this soon, but we con- ior Sally Tinkham is a new boat racing or who would mont; a sister, Jessica J. Eddie and Angela Rose of to www.wilkinsonbeane. tinue to see repeat campers, member of the staff. like to sharpen their current Seraiva of Laconia; uncles Texas. com. as well as plenty of newcom- “We’re thrilled with hir- racing skills, the LWSA of- ers to the program,” Speraz- ing Tinkham because she fers a one-week full day rac- zo said. “We anticipate an- brings a level of excitement. ing course open to all stu- other sold out summer. We She built her own sailboat dents, ages eight to 16, who Gilmanton’s Greatest Views couldn’t be happier!” last year and launched it. have successfully completed An outstanding staff has How cool is that?” stated the Level One class or have campaign enters final phase been brought aboard for the Sperazzo. equivalent experience. This summer. There will be some All classes for children 11 class is designed to cover all GILMANTON — When new faces combined with the to 16 include ten days of in- aspects of sailboat racing, the “For Sale” sign sprouted seasoned veterans. struction, Monday through and includes classroom in- on top of Frisky Hill on Route Local Gilford teacher and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. struction, on-the-water in- 107 in Gilmanton, it was hard coach Jill Egan has been Sailors in this class are of- struction, drills, and actual to miss. The Gilmanton Land hired as the Operations Di- fered two-week sessions for races. These closely-coached Trust (GLT) swung into ac- rector. She will oversee the greater mastery of the skills classes cover starting, buoy tion and negotiated an agree- day-to-day operations, which taught, such as being more rounding, boat speed, tac- ment with the landowner, is a newly created position aware of wind and weather, tics, strategy,and the rules of George Twigg, III, to con- for this expanding program. focus on more advanced sail- racing. More advanced stu- serve this and three other key Seasoned veteran and ing, boat handling, and safe- dents will be coached in tracts he owns in the area. fifth year instructor RJ Dara- ty skills, including tacking, more advanced go-fast and In partnership with the bant will lead the Racing pro- jibing and landing a sailboat. tactical skills. Participants Gilmanton Conservation gram. Darabant is pursuing Classes for eight- to 10-year- will have the opportunity to Commission and the Five compete in youth regattas all Rivers Conservation Trust, around New England. We’ve GLT now asks you to join its SUNSET MATTRESS FACTORY also had special guests such Gilmanton’s Greatest Views 85 County Farm Road • Ossipee, NH 03864 as former Boston University — For Everyone, Forever! Family Owned and Operated Since 1953 Sailing Coach Ron Sand- campaign to ensure that SEE SAILING PAGE A12 these lands will continue to COURTESY PHOTO MATTRESSES and Gilmanton Land Trust volunteer Brewster Smith shows off the newly BOX SPRINGS installed first of several signs inviting the public to join the fundraising rround Soun efforts to preserve the views and fields on Frisky Hill, Route 107, in for Standard and Antique bed sizes Su d Gilmanton. Installation of Meredith, LLC Coil Spring • Cotton Felt Padding • Cotton Cover benefit the community. 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The Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State Uni- versity is opening in February of 2013. It will preserve and promote the unique history, culture, and environmental lega- cy of the region; as well as provide unique collections-based, archival, and digital learning resources serving researchers, students, and the public.

We are currently building a dynamic team and seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant for 25 hours a week to per- form general administrative duties, manage the online bud- get system, supervise students during gallery events, and general operational duties. Flexibility in hours are required to assist with planning events and receptions. This unique opportunity to share your passion with the White Mountain region requires experience with technology and sound com- munications skills.

The position starts July 2. Please send a cover letter, résumé, names, and contact information for three references to Jen Cerami, MSC 74, Plymouth State University, 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH, 03264 or [email protected] JUNE 7, 2012 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Local breast cancer survivors get “plastered” for a purpose

BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] LACONIA — Four-year breast cancer survivor Shirley Stokes has seen her vision of a charity auction go from an idea in the back of her mind to completion, with a date set for Wednes- day,June 13 at Hart's Turkey Farm at 7 p.m. It all began with her own battle with breast cancer, which led to a mastectomy in order to save her life. Two years later,Stokes attended a retreat hosted by the Forest Moon Foundation with oth- er cancer survivors and fam- ilies where they were offer- ing torso plastering. Stokes PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND agreed to have her torso plas- PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Shirley Stokes, a four-year breast cancer survivor, in her living room, tered, and felt the experience An assortment of plaster torso molds painted by local artists to be auctioned off at Hart’s Turkey Farm surrounded by plaster torso casts she will auction off to help support helped her cope with her Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. local Oncology patients. body after the surgery. “I felt I had lost my treas- there could be some way to painted by local artists for an teamed up with local artist either personally or through or purpose behind their ured chest,” said Stokes, ex- help others who have had an auction during Bike Week. Marcy Yerkes, who dedicated a loved one, and wanted to piece. plaining that to her, the tor- experience with breast can- “I felt like I was on a mis- her Paint Box Studio base- support Stokes' cause. Stokes said 75 percent of so plastering was a healing cer. sion,” said Stokes. “I never ment to plastering torsos. “So much healing came funds raised will go to the experience. She learned of an organi- felt like 'How am I going to do Eventually, Stokes’ out of this,” said Stokes, re- LRGHealthcare Oncology Two months later, after zation in that this?’” kitchen also became a plas- calling stories people told department to help under-in- looking at her torso cast, painted torso casts and auc- Dedicated and never dis- tering studio, and more local while being plastered. sured patients receive the which she decorated with a tioned them off to raise mon- couraged, Stokes took her artists joined in the cause. Stokes ended up with 65 treatment they need, and 25 feather boa given to her on ey for the fight against breast idea to Charlie St. Clair to get Through word of mouth, torsos, ranging from a five- percent of funds raised will the last night before under- cancer. Stokes adopted the an article in his winter edi- Stokes said she began receiv- year-old to one painted by a be given to the Forest Moon going chemotherapy treat- idea for the Lakes Region. tion of “Rally News,” then ing many calls from individ- 91-year-old. Each torso paint- Foundation. ment and painted with a She hoped to get 50 casts of had a venue donated by uals who had their own ex- ed has a short description by Overall, Stokes, now a treasure map, she thought men and women to have Hart’s Turkey Farm, and perience with breast cancer, the artist of their influences four year breast cancer sur- vivor, said the experience of putting the charity auction Parks & Rec sponsors Pheasant Ridge youth golf lessons together had been rewarding and she was overwhelmed by The Gilford Parks and on the department Web site Cost: $55 per partciapant. This program will be held on idents. the outstanding community Recreation Department is at www.gilfordrec.com. Registration forms can be Tuesday afternoon/evenings Cost: $60 per person, and support. sponsoring Youth Golf For more information, picked up at the Parks and from July 10 – July 31 at the includes all necessary equip- “Overall, it has been a Lessons available through please contact the Gilford Recreation office, or can be Arthur A. Tilton Ice Rink. ment; you may also bring joy,” said Stokes. the Pheasant Ridge Golf Parks and Recreation De- found on the department The Beginner session will your own equipment (with For more information, Club. partment at 527-4722. Web site at run from 4-5 p.m., with the In- approval by instructor). contact Stokes at 682-0799 or These lessons are avail- www.gilfordrec.com. termediate session running For more information, visit www.gettingplas- able for children ages seven Tennis programs For more information, from 5:15-6:15 p.m. These please contact the Parks and tered.com. and up, and are led by golf The Gilford Parks and please contact the Gilford classes are open to Youth and Recreation Department at Stokes invites everyone to pro and Gilford High School Recreation Department is of- Parks and Recreation De- Adults ages seven years old 527-4722. join her for Saving Our Trea- Golf Coach, Jim Swarthout. fering tennis lesson pro- partment at 527-4722. and up, and no experience is sured Chest: Getting Plas- These lessons will be held on grams for youth and adults required. Enrollment in this LEGO YOUR MIND tered with a Purpose auction Wednesday evenings this ages five and up this summer. Archery lessons program is limited, so sign Robotics Camps Wednesday,June 13 at Hart’s June and July. The session Professional instructors The Gilford Parks and up soon! Registration forms The Gilford Parks and Turkey Farm at 7 p.m., with dates these lessons are; Ses- from the Gilford Hills Tennis Recreation Department is can be picked up at the Parks Recreation Department is an item viewing at 5:30 p.m. sion 1 - June 13, 20 & 27, and Club will be leading a four- sponsoring a four-week ses- and Recreation office, or can sponsoring two one-week and a suggested donation of Session 2 - July 11, 18 & 25, week session on Mondays sion of Olympic Archery in- be found on the department LEGO robotics camp the $10 at the door. from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Registra- and Wednesdays from July 9 struction, to be led by certi- Web site at week of June 25 – June 29. “It is a celebration of sur- tion is limited, and will be ac- – Aug. 1. Session times will fied archery Instructors www.gilfordrec.com. Priori- The camps will take place at vivorship and cepted on a first come, first be broken up by age. All ses- from Archery In Motion. ty will be given to Gilford res- SEE PARKS & REC PAGE A12 served basis. sions have limited availabili- Cost: $70 per session. Reg- ty, and registrations will be istration forms can be picked accepted on a first come, first up at the Parks and Recre- served basis, with priority ation office, or can be found given to Gilford residents.

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¡ Frank Pesci, the Festival’s Aug. 17. All performances Web at www.nhmf.org. Executive Director,explains, are held at Plymouth State’s “All non-profits look for in- teresting ways to raise mon- Stone Temple Pilots roll into ey to support their pro- grams. In the past, many of the Festival supporters have the ’Brook this summer volunteered to sponsor one The Meadowbrook U.S. cals, dripping with attitude, of the musicians in our or- Cellular Pavilion is proud to recalled the rock-star swag- chestra. This year, we decid- add another rock show to its ger of older groups like Guns ¡Valid Sun-Wed expires 6/30/12 ed to turn it into a fundrais- amazing 2012 season lineup. N’ Roses and the Doors, and Friday, Aug. 31, the Stone Dean DeLeo’s metal-tinged Temple Pilots will roll into guitar riffs drew compar- town to bring down the isons to the unapologetically house with a rock show that accessible arena rock of the will leave the audience beg- '70’s. “Core sold an impres- ging for more. Tickets for the sive eight million copies in show go on sale Friday,June the U.S. “Purple,” the band’s 1 at 10 a.m., and range from 1994 follow-up, sold six mil- $34.75 to $76.25. To order,call lion copies in the U.S., fea- 293-4700 or log on to turing hits like “Vasoline” www.Meadowbrook.net. and “Interstate Love Song,” Based out of San Diego, which each topped the Bill- Stone Temple Pilots released board Mainstream Rock their first album, “Core,” in charts. “Purple” focused on 1992. Coming at the height of hard rock, but unlike “Core,” grunge, “Core” demonstrat- also made room for pop ed a departure from the rock songs like “Still Remains” Tuesday Evenings IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE albums of the era. Lead and the Led Zeppelin-style singer Scott Weiland’s vo- acoustic number “Pretty Family Night Penny.” By this point, Stone 1/2 Priced Kids Meals, Games & Prizes Temple Pilots were well on their way to becoming one of the decade’s most divisive Mondays Wednesdays bands. at 7 PM 7-10 PM STP went on to release Team Music three more albums, includ- ing “Tiny Music…Songs Trivia Trivia from the Vatican Shop,” “No. 4,” and “Shangri-La Dee Da,” Thursdays 7-10 PM before calling it quits in the fall of 2002. A greatest hits Date Night album, “Thank You,” was 2 for $22 & Live Music then released in November, 2003. Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Evening at 8 PM To the delight of STP fans patrickspub.com • 293-0841 everywhere, the band re- united in 2008 and released A Landmark for Great Food, Fun and Entertainment their sixth studio album, “Stone Temple Pilots,” in 2010. Over the last two Dads Kayak Free Sunday, June 17! soft serve decades, STP has earned an ice cream 32 Suncook Valley Road • Alton Circle • Route 28 South impressive amount of acco- 603-875-1000 • www.RRDeli.com • www.RRKayak.com lades, including an eight times platinum debut album, 16 singles on the Billboard Bistro • BAR • EVENTS rock charts (six of which peaked at #1), a “Best Hard Rock Performance” Gram- New Menu! my in 1994, and the sale of Open every day for lunch and dinner. nearly 40 million records Friday night’s DJ AK Fresh In the Lounge at 10:00 PM worldwide before taking a ______break in 2002. Top of the Hill Music Series in the Barn: In his own words, Dean DeLeo says, “We bring in mu- June 14st - Delta Generators – sical elements including Opening Act: Ryan Ordway and Curtis Gray - 7:00 PM Brazilian, , and Country June 16th - Bruce Marshall Group – Americana and Blues and introduce it via a Rock Opening Act: Carroll Piper - 7:00 PM format, and that’s what sets July 5th - Adam Ezra Group – Folk Rock us apart from other bands.” July 12th - Lost Bayou Ramblers - Cajun Based Folk Rock Be there Friday,Aug. 31 to July 13th - Ryan Montbleau Band - Folk Rock experience the unique and Doors Open at 6:00 PM for Dinner - Show at 8:00 PM seasoned sound of the very Tickets on Sale Now - All Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door talented Stone Temple Pilots Online at www.innnewhampshire.com/buy-tickets at the Meadowbrook U.S.Cel- or stop by The Inn on Main, Folk Cellar or Sandy Martin Gallery. lular Pavilion. Tickets go on Like us on Facebook at The Inn on Main and Top of the Hill Music Series sale Friday,June 1 at 10 a.m. READ 200 N Main Street • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 • 603-569-1335 To order, call 293-4700 or log THE STEAMER www.innnewhampshire.com and www.facebook/TheINNONMAIN on to www.meadowbrook. net. JUNE 7, 2012 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 GES students jump rope for heart health This year, more than 70 of heart health. Children Gilford Volunteer Steering help research cures for heart the event! The red color has fundraising and participa- children at Gilford Elemen- were placed on small teams, Committee members, were disease. The event was a huge symbolized the mission of tion in the event: Harry tary School participated in and continually kept a monitoring and encouraging success, and raised more the heart association to fight Laflamme, Emma Savoie, an after school event, “Jump “jumper” jump roping for the children. There were all than $1,200 for the cause. To heart disease. Jacquelen Jaran, Joey Rope for Heart” for the Amer- over an hour! The coordina- kinds of creative styles of continue the message to keep Congratulations to Brian- Viovod, Kaelen Oconnor, ican Heart Association. tors, School Nurse Jenn jumping rope. Everyone was exercising, every child re- na Ryan for being the top Emily Lafond, Alexa Smith, The event was held to pro- McGonagle, Ms. Chase from welcome to participate, and ceived a jump rope to take fundraiser for Gilford Ele- Erin Hart, and Laurel Gin- mote exercise and awareness physical education, and the many collected donations to home. mentary School. Brianna grich. Congratulations, and In addition to the event, proudly received her medal thank you to all the families teachers and staff were and t-shirt on the GES 99 and children who participat- asked to create excitement News broadcast May 25. ed in this fun and worthy and raise awareness by wear- Nine other children were rec- cause. ing red clothing the day of ognized for their efforts of

COURTESY PHOTO Gilmanton Year-Round Library thanks Gilford High School students who devoted their day on May 25 to prepar- ing the Library grounds for summer. Emily Watson, Christoph Duenn, Daniel Minukehin, Tyler Haddock, Zach McNutt, Seth McNutt, Chester Fox, Megan Pleeter, Rachel Colbath and Nicole Allen. COURTESY PHOTO Gilford students prepare Gilmanton Camera shy Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Chancellor’s Award of Teaching Excellence recipient Debbie Brady (Gilford- center) politely resists her photo being taken at LRCC’s Nurse Pinning Ceremony earli- er this month. On the left is LRCC Nursing graduate Tracy Rose (Alexandria), Co-President of the Year Round Library for summer College’s Wellness Club and 2011 President’s Award of Excellence recipient. On the right is new Nursing GILMANTON — May 25 raked and weeded the long Kristie and Steve Owens Adjunct Professor Angella Bascom (Center Harbor). At the time this photograph was taken, Brady did was a fine day for the Gilman- path from the road to the Li- brought three flats of cream not realize that she would be given the System’s top teaching award as it was announced at graduation ton Year-Round Library, brary and rose colored African two days later. “LRCC’s Nursing professors are top-notch,” says Rose. “They are caring, supportive, and thanks to ten diligent Gilford The Gilmanton Year- daisies from Coles Garden encourage students to work to their fullest potential. Debbie Brady is so deserving of the Chancellor’s Award of Teaching Excellence, and anyone that has met Ms. Brady will definitely agree. I am so thank- High School seniors who Round Library community Center. After planting the ful to the great professors I have had at LRCC and I recommend the Nursing Program in every possible worked from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. extends thanks to the cheer- flowers, all agreed that the way!” Rose desires a position working in Oncology and providing care to patients diagnosed with can- in the afternoon. ful, hardworking GHS sen- flowers added a touch of col- cer throughout New Hampshire. She will be taking the State Nursing Board Exam in June 2012. For They mulched trees, iors who participated in this or to an already perfect set- information about LRCC’s Associate of Nursing Degree Program, contact Admissions Director, Wayne shrubs and the 80 foot peren- community service project. ting. Fraser (Alton-not pictured), 524-3207, ext. 6766. nial garden in front of the Li- They worked all day,with on- brary, and planted bushes. ly a quick pizza break, to They raked out stones from make the Library and grass left by snow plowing, grounds picture perfect and carted away weeds and gar- ready for summer library pa- den debris, washed all inside trons. and outside windows and At the end of the day, ON-SITE ESTATE AUCTION FIREARMS & RELATED - FISHING & RELATED KUBOTA TRACTOR - POLARIS RANGER ATV 6X6 ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES SWASEY & OTHER STONEWARE BOOKS & EPHEMERA - POTTERY & GLASSWARE TEXTILES - TOOLS - COLLECTIBLE SMALLS (SEE AUCTIONZIP.COM-ID #10745 FOR PHOTO'S AND LIST) Saturday, June 9, 2012 @ 10:00 AM 141 Thunder Road, Franklin, NH DIRECTIONS: From I-93 take Rt. 3 & 11 to Franklin 4.7 miles through downtown and over the river. At lights take left on Rt. 3 & 127 for .7 miles to right on Rt. 127, follow signs for .5 miles to Thunder Road on right and park as directed. This sale will consist of the entire contents of this one Estate with only minor additions so as to form a well rounded sale. Please plan to attend for a good day of fresh to the market items with no reserves (except Kubota and Polaris) and no off site bidding. Terms: Cash or NH resident checks OUT OF STATE CHECKS WITH BANK LETTER OF CREDIT ONLY! ABSOLUTELY NO OFF SITE BIDS ACCEPTED 10% buyers premium will be charged - Sale Under Tent - Bring Chairs Preview from 8:30 A.M. Saturday with full breakfast and lunch being served. SUBJECT TO ERRORS AND OMISSIONS SALE TO BE CONDUCTED BY F.D. Peverly & Sons Auctioneers & Appraisers Northfield, NH • Telephone (603) 286-4587 69 years and 4th generation family business OUR HONESTY IS YOUR GUARANTEE! License #2298 A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER Business JUNE 7, 2012 MVSB, Merrimack County Savings Bank join forces on mutual holding company REGION — Meredith Vil- tomer services. will be able to expand while vised in this transaction by values: respect, integrity, and families throughout the lage Savings Bank and Mer- The management and managing expenses as they Sandler O’Neill & Partners, teamwork, excellence, and region. Founded in 1867 in rimack County Savings board of directors of each jointly develop new prod- L.P. as financial advisor. stewardship. These values Concord, NH, it now has sev- Bank announced last week institution are committed to ucts and services. It is fur- Devine, Millimet & Branch are intrinsic to every deci- en full service offices in that they have signed an maintaining each bank’s ther anticipated that each PA acted as legal counsel to sion made at the bank and Concord, Bow, Contoocook, agreement to partner in a status as an independent affiliate bank will share Meredith Village Savings are illustrated by the high and Nashua. The Merri- newly formed holding com- community bank and its some resources, thus afford- Bank, and Hogan Lovells US priority they place on trust, mack is known for its com- pany, New Hampshire Mu- mutual form of ownership. ing each bank greater ca- LLP acted as legal counsel quality service, and com- mitment to a mutual form of tual Bancorp. Laverack and Rizzi both pacity for future growth. to Merrimack County Sav- mitment to community sup- ownership, and to the peo- Samuel L. Laverack, share a firm belief that a However, this will occur ings Bank. port. MVSB strives to make ple who matter most – its President and CEO of mutual form of ownership over time, years in most cas- the communities it serves a customers, employees and Meredith Village Savings clearly serves bank cus- es, as the needs and oppor- About Meredith Village better place to work and live. the communities it serves. Bank, and Paul C. Rizzi, Jr., tomers and communities tunities are identified. Savings Bank As of March 31, bank assets It provides economical and President and CEO of Mer- best. A mutual holding com- The affiliation of the Meredith Village Savings totaled over $675 million. sensible products that meet rimack County Savings pany has no stockholders, banks and the creation of Bank, founded in 1869, is an More information can be the needs of today’s busi- Bank, will serve as co-CEO’s which allows it to invest its New Hampshire Mutual independent mutual sav- found at www.mvsb.com. ness and retail customers of New Hampshire Mutual profits more conservatively Bancorp will become effec- ings bank with 11 offices including a full complement Bancorp, the first multi- for long-term sustainability tive upon final regulatory serving individuals, fami- About Merrimack Coun- of wealth management bank mutual holding com- and sound growth. In addi- approval and a vote by the lies, businesses and munici- ty Savings Bank services. As of March 31, pany in the state. As part of tion, decision making can Corporators of each bank. palities in the Lakes Region Merrimack County Sav- bank assets totaled over $657 the alliance, each affiliate be based on the longer term Meredith Village Savings and the Plymouth area. The ings Bank is an independent million. For more informa- bank will retain its name benefits to the community, Bank and Merrimack Coun- bank and its employees are community bank serving tion, please visit www.The- and state charter, and each customers and employees as ty Savings Bank were ad- inspired by MVSB’s core organizations, individuals, Merrimack.com. bank’s board of directors opposed to the immediate and senior management needs of stockholders and will continue to oversee the the market. operations of their respec- Rizzi noted that, “Our sta- Shepherd’s Hut to host weaving workshop tive banks. bility over the last few tur- Shepherd’s Hut Market, and some will be set up to here to explain the basics of Ackerman will be using a Both organizations share bulent years has reinforced located at the beautiful Ram- try. “This is a great oppor- weaving and guide you in table top loom to demon- a common goal, to build a our belief in the mutual ap- blin’ Vewe Sheep Farm, 637 tunity for folks to learn trying out several looms strate weaving. She pro- vigorous alliance between proach to ownership. This Morrill St. in Gilford, is about weaving, an industry that will be set up. Boudman duces very fine towels, table the two well-capitalized, alliance makes it even more pleased to be having a Weav- that had existed for many is a retired visual arts runners, totes and more. healthy, independent com- certain that we will prevail ing Workshop on June 9 generations in our area,” teacher who actively volun- Currently her items are munity banks. This alliance for generations to come.” from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Keyser explains. “Laconia’s teers for a number of or- available at the Shepherd’s will enhance each bank’s Laverack added, “We’re Owner Joyce Keyser ex- history includes the produc- ganizations, including do- Hut Market. Diane is plan- ability better to serve its here to stay as local, mutual plains that “Attendees will tion of woven items at the ing art projects with ning to have a floor loom set customers and communi- banks that will thrive, not be able to see weaving Laconia Mill, but on a small- Bhutanese refugee families up to try for those partici- ties and to maintain each just survive, for the future demonstrated, view various er scale, many people wove and at the county jail pating in the workshop. bank’s status as a sound, sta- benefit of our customers, methods of weaving, and many of their materials and women’s program. She will Everyone attending ble, independent institution staff, and communities.” work on their own small wo- household items right at be bringing a variety of should be able to take home as the banking industry Through the newly ven item.” their homes. The craft still looms to the Shepherd’s Hut a creation of their own. faces new challenges and formed holding company, From peg looms to floor exists, and I would love to Market, and has donated peg Please register by calling continues to consolidate in the two affiliate banks will looms, weaving is an ancient see more people invest their looms and warp to the mar- Keyser at 527-1873 or 393- an era of rapidly expanding be in a position to optimize craft that has a long history. time in learning the craft.” ket for teaching and demon- 4696. There is an $8 fee to technology and regulatory the strengths and competi- A variety of looms will be Mary Ellen Boudman and strating basic weaving to cover the cost of materials. pressures. tive advantages of each or- here on June 9 for viewing, Diane Ackerman will be youngsters and adults alike. Laverack and Rizzi noted ganization and to grow mar- that they personally share a ket share in their distinctive strong, mutual respect and markets. With combined re- SCORE Lakes Region welcomes new financial advisors trust and that the banks sources the overall compa- LACONIA — Two new worked in manufacturing, ing strategic planning and themselves enjoy similar ny will better position each members have joined marketing, business develop- product development con- corporate structures, histo- affiliate bank to serve its SCORE. ment and M & A areas of fi- sultations. During the last ries and cultures. They customers with significant- Bhupendra Khetani and nance. His broad back- 15 years of his professional pointed to the advantages of ly greater loan capacity and John Schoenbauer recently ground includes product de- career, he was responsible their geographic proximity, leading edge products and became business advisors of velopment, management of for business development complementary yet distinct services and to implement SCORE Lakes Region. technology functions, tech- and M & A in plastic packag- market areas, and their fun- enhanced technology-based Bhupendra Khetani has nical assistance and licens- ing industry for a Fortune damental commitments to delivery systems. It is an- more than 37 years of corpo- ing programs. His work ex- 100 corporation, retiring as delivering high quality cus- ticipated that the two banks rate experience, having periences included provid- the company’s Director of Corporate Planning. He holds three degrees in Chem- ical Engineering from MIT (S.B, S.M and Chem. E.). Bhupendra and his wife, COURTESY PHOTO Judy, have lived in the Mir- Bhupendra Khetani ror Lake area for 11 years. With 40 years of experi- ence in the insurance indus- try, John Schoenbauer spe- cialized in employee benefit plans and group and indi- vidual health insurance. Schoenbauer worked for sev- eral property and casualty agencies before purchasing The Richard Horan Agency in 1985. He successfully op- erated that business until 2011, when he sold two of three divisions; he continues COURTESY PHOTO to manage the remaining di- John Schoenbauer vision on a part-time basis. He holds a Bachelor of Sci- Owners,” is a national asso- ence degree in Psychology ciation dedicated to helping from Colorado State Univer- small business owners form sity,and achieved the profes- and grow their businesses. sional designation of Char- Headquartered in Herndon, tered Life Underwriter Virginia, and Washington, (CLU). Schoenbauer is a D.C., SCORE has 364 chap- member of several local ters in the , as civic and non-profit organi- well as in U.S territories. zations, including Meredith SCORE is a partner of the Kiwanis Club and Commu- U.S. Small Business Admin- nity Care Givers, and has istration (SBA). For more in- held leadership positions in formation about becoming a many.John and his wife, Car- SCORE volunteer or receiv- olyn, live in Center Harbor ing mentoring services the and have resided in the organization has to offer Lakes Region for 36 years. throughout the Lakes Re- SCORE, the “Counselors gion, call 524-0137 or visit of America’s Small Business www.lakesregion.score.org. JUNE 7, 2012 Health & Wellness THE GILFORD STEAMER A11 Local health service professionals honored with Public Citizen of the Year LACONIA — The New and issues. Hampshire Pediatric Society Family Support Coordina- recently recognized Central tors assist families to access New Hampshire VNA & Hos- appropriate services and re- pice staff members Katy sources, arrange for special Gautsch and Bethany Smith needs during hospitalization as well as their colleagues in and after discharge, will help the New Hampshire Part- with school planning and at- ners in Health program as tend meetings. PIH also pro- New Hampshire Public Citi- vides recreational and zen of the Year. respite opportunities, will be Partners in Health (PIH) an advocate, listen and re- is a statewide community- spond quickly and meaning- based program that provides fully. Problem solving support to families of chil- around financial concerns or dren with chronic health just finding the information conditions or young adults needed is an important as- themselves, regardless of in- pect of the day-to-day work of come. The program also pro- local coordinators. Partners vides community events, ed- in Health Family Support Co- ucation, and resource access. ordinators know the re- Partners in Health is one of sources in New Hampshire the programs available and beyond. through Special Medical Ser- vices for children and youth About Central New with special health care Hampshire VNA & Hos- needs and their families. pice The New Hampshire Part- Formed through the ners in Health Program merger of Community helps families of children Health & Hospice in Laconia with a chronic health condi- and the VNA & Hospice of tion that significantly im- Southern Carroll County in COURTESY PHOTO pacts daily life. Wolfeboro, the Mission of In the last row, from left to right, are: Bethany Smith, Sandra Kasikas, Greg Prazar, Georgie Clark, Leslie Stanicki, Judy Sadler, Janice Boudreau and Partners in Health's role Central New Hampshire Maura Pennisi. In the front row are: Carmen Polo, Katy, Gautsch and Janet O'Brien. Missing from the photo and additional winners of the Public is to advocate, access re- VNA & Hospice is “Promot- Citizen Award are: Kristen McTigue, Adam Dalpra, Joyce Bernier, and Judy Day. sources, navigate systems ing dignity, independence, and build capacity to manage and well-being through the provides Home Care (nurs- based Hospice program. The agency is governed by a the chronic health condition delivery of quality home ing and rehabilitation serv- Central New Hampshire volunteer Board of Directors of their child. PIH works di- health, hospice and commu- ices in the home); Pediatric VNA & Hospice is a not-for- and supported by private and rectly with families and will nity-based care services.” Care (direct health care, edu- profit, Medicare-certified corporate donations. STEPHEN'S assist in finding resources to Central New Hampshire cation and support services provider of home care and Visit us on the Web at Frame & Collision meet needs as families define VNA & Hospice serves Lakes for children and families); hospice services, licensed by www.centralvna.org. Repair LLC and prioritize their concerns Region communities and and a comprehensive, team- the State of New Hampshire.

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Call today about our rent to own program. Visit us at www.sugarhillrc.com. A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER The Rest of the Story JUNE 7, 2012 ST. BALDRICK (Continued from Page A1) LRGH Auxiliary Sawyer, who is recovering 150 names to be potential who will be the experts of to- from a brain tumor. bone marrow donners and a About the St. Baldrick’s morrow. Funds awarded also Along with the head-shav- few have been called to actu- Foundation enable hundreds of local in- ing fundraiser, event coordi- ally donate. The St. Baldrick’s Foun- stitutions to participate in purchases new nators also hosted an Ameri- The Gilford fundraiser all dation is a volunteer-driven national pediatric cancer can Red Cross blood drive, a began when Beland saw an charity committed to fund- clinical trials, a child’s best DKMS Bone Marrow Reg- advertisement for the foun- ing the most promising re- hope for a cure. Since the wheelchairs istry sign-up station, Locks dation on a Web site and search to find cures for child- Foundation’s first grants as of Love donations and raffles checked it out for more in- hood cancers and give sur- an independent charity in LACONIA — The Lakes crafted by long-term mem- and silent auction for anyone formation. He said the foun- vivors long and healthy lives. 2005, St. Baldrick’s has fund- Region General Hospital bers of the Auxiliary and who wanted to contribute to dation stuck in the back of The Foundation funds more ed more than $78 million in Auxiliary has recently Volunteers at LRGH. the cause but didn't want to his mind, and not long after, in childhood cancer research childhood cancer research. purchased five new Staxi The LRGH Auxiliary is shave their head. he was on the phone with a grants than any organization For more information about Wheelchairs for Emer- a Silver Sponsor ($2,500) to According to Beland, one representative setting up a except the U.S. government. the St. Baldrick’s Founda- gency Services at Lakes the Red Dress Gala for Car- of the most important suc- Gilford charity fundraiser. St. Baldrick’s funds are tion, please call 1-888-899- Region General Hospital diac Services, a Heritage cesses of the event has been He then pitched the idea to granted to some of the most BALD or through the proceeds from Sponsor pledging $10,000 with the Bone Marrow reg- his fellow firefighters and brilliant childhood cancer re- the Make Your Home to the LRGHealthcare Cap- istry. He estimated that they members of the school dis- search experts in the world Beautiful raffle held in ital Campaign, annual have helped register about trict; everyone was on board. and to younger professionals 2011. sponsors for the Tanger The Home Beautiful “Fit for a Cure” 5K Race, owner, Bruce Hamel, do- and the LRGHealthcare SAILING (Continued from Page A6) nated the prizes of goods Golf Classic. The Auxil- and services for the raffle, iary’s annual Fall Craft strom, who has worked with Club introduces young program is in its third year, the LWSA Sailing School, which made this purchase Fair is a Lakes Region pre- the racing students. sailors to the sport and helps and continues to excel. please visit www.lwsa.org, possible. mier highlight, raising Due to the paramount in- the more experienced ones “We were looking for ways email us at sailing- The Staxis are designed over $4,000 to benefit the terest in youth sailboat rac- sharpen their skills. Activi- to challenge our adults and [email protected], or call 589- in response to the prob- Breast Health Program. ing opportunities, the School ties include weekly races and extend learning opportuni- 1177. Scholarships are avail- lems that hospitals face The Christmas Tree of offers a Tuesday night Youth clinics on Tuesday evenings, ties, and we decided to offer able. Major sponsors of the with wheelchairs, like Love is a memory-filled Racing Club open to any trips to regattas, and the op- a level two course,” stated LWSA Sailing School include theft and costly mainte- event with uniquely deco- sailor who can demonstrate portunity to crew on a boat Egan. Fay’s Boat Yard, Inc. and nance. The Staxi is simple rated angels hung with adequate basic boat-han- in the Lake's major racing Classes are offered Mon- Merrill Fay, Dave’s Motor- to use, easy to find, theft- care on the tree. These an- dling skills. Over the years, fleet. It’s also the largest J80 day and Wednesday from 10 boat Shop, Winnipesaukee proof, and built to last. gels are made by the many students have found racing fleet in the United a.m.-1 p.m., or from 5-8 p.m., Yacht Club, Members of J80 The standard Staxi has a school children of Laco- sailboat racing to be chal- States. with a maximum of three Fleet #1, and generous maximum weight capaci- nia and Gilford, and raised lenging, fun, and exciting. Adult sailing is also avail- participants to each J22 boat. donors and volunteers. ty of 500 pounds. The $1,200. The Gift Shop is a The LWSA's Youth Racing able on Meredith Bay. This For more information on bariatric Staxi has a max- destination area for sim- imum weight capacity of ple items of candy, cards, 1,000 pounds, and has an and magazines. However, PARKS & REC (Continued from Page A7) overall width of 39 inches. through the Gift Shop’s All the chairs are committee the shop has a the Gilford Middle School Challenger British Cost: $117 per participant. four will be run from 8 – 10 equipped with cushions, distinct flavor of wonder- from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The “Un- Multi-Sports Camp For more information, a.m. Session 2 for children elevating leg rests, oxygen ful scarves, jewelry, Made leash the Magic with Lego® The Gilford Parks and please contact the Gilford entering grades five through tank holders and IV poles in the USA products, flow- Camp” is open to children Recreation Department is Parks and Recreation De- eight will be run from 10:15 and hand brakes ers and seasonal gifts for ages six to nine years of age, again sponsoring a week- partment at 527-4722. a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Participants The LRGH Auxiliary the family. and the “Robots and Stop An- long Challenger British Mul- may register by picking up a sponsors a variety of proj- All of these projects imation: Enter the Forbid- ti-Sports Camp. This camp Shooter’s Gold form from the Parks and ects throughout the hospi- and donations make a dif- den Forest Camp” is open to will be held from July 2 – Ju- Basketball Camp Recreation office, or by visit- tal and community, pro- ference in the way the children ages nine to 13 years ly 6 (no camp on July 4) at the The Gilford Parks and ing the Gilford Parks and viding funds for Scholar- Auxiliary can help the of age. Participants can reg- Gilford Village Field. This Recreation Department is Recreation Web site at ships, Wish List, Crisis community, hospital staff ister on-line at www.letgoy- camp offers a three-hour pro- once again inviting the www.gilfordrec.com. Closet, the Courtesy Shut- and most importantly the ourmind.com. gram for children ages six to Shooter’s Gold Basketball Cost: $80 for Session 1, and tle, Comfort Bags and hospital patients. We are Cost: $295 per participant. 12. Participants may register Camp to come to Gilford this $125 for Session 2. camisoles for the Breast proud of all the volunteer For more information, by picking up a form from the summer! The camp will be For more information, Health Program, and Life members of the LRGH please contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation office, held in the Gilford Middle please contact the Gilford Line subscriptions. The Auxiliary who have given Parks and Recreation De- or by visiting the Gilford School Gym from July 9 – Ju- Parks and Recreation De- Doll Committee provides so generously of their partment at 527-4722. Parks and Recreation Web ly 13. Session 1 for children partment at 527-4722. handmade fabric and knit time and support to our site at www.gilfordrec.com. entering grades one through dolls to the children projects. The Auxiliary is brought to the hospital for always interested in new testing, procedures, or the members. Please call Vol- ER. 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SELECTMEN (Continued from Page A1) the deliberative session and tinued to support the lease of two members of the Budget tion was deemed far worse Fire Station. greater risk.” Tuesday,Sept. 11 for the vote, a new piece of apparatus. Committee opposed to the than originally thought for Selectmen also said there Since they truck would which, according to Dunn, According to the Select- original article convinced Se- the 2012 Town Meeting, and is not enough budgeted funds take 240 days to be delivered coincides with the State Pri- men’s petition, the truck was lectmen to change their rec- led Mulchay to recommend in the 2012 budget to repair after ordered, they felt they mary Election, and would scheduled for replacement in ommendation on the appara- the truck not be repaired as engine four to the point could not wait until the 2013 save the town more than the Capitol Improvement tus article at the 2012 Town it was not worth spending the where it could be back in Town Meeting. $1,000. Plan, and the National Fire Meeting, they continue to time and money to get back service. While waiting for the Su- Even after the many pub- Protection Standards recom- look into the Special Town in service. During this trip to Town officials consider perior Court Judge decision, lic hearings debating the mend “replacement of any Meeting. They also cited re- LRFA, an New Hampshire this an emergency situation, Selectmen O'Brien suggested condition of the current En- vehicle over 25-years-old.” cent information from Department of Transporta- in their petition, because that the Board of Fire Engi- gine Four, a 25-year-old In the petition, the select- Shawn Mulchay of Lakes Re- tion officer deemed the truck without a fourth fire engine neers look into fire appara- Ranger fire truck, they con- men explain that although gion Fire Apparatus (LRFA) a safety hazard and not road- in service, the “Fire Depart- tus used as demonstration after town and fire depart- worth. Since the pump was ment is unable to provide the pieces that could possibly ful- FIRE ENGINE (Continued from Page A1) ment officials sent Engine out of the truck, at the time, same adequate level of pro- fill their needs as an alterna- Four in for pump repair it was not drivable anyway tection and service” which tive to a new truck. To address legal concerns, budget year. where the apparatus condi- and towed back to the Gilford put “the general public at Town Administrator Scott By skipping a Superior Dunn said he and the select- Court ruling on the article, men worked with the Town the selectmen hoped to expe- Local service agencies to examine link between poverty and health Attorney and the New Hamp- dite the meeting process and LACONIA — The Lakes providers and members of longevity. The event will ex- community members. shire Department of Rev- have a vote by July,since the Region Partnership for Pub- the general public are en- amine these factors and bring Ample time will be allotted enue Administration truck would take about 240 lic Health, the Lakes Region couraged to attend. The event local experts and community for audience participation through the drafting of the days to be deliver once or- United Way, and the Endow- will take place at the Taylor members into the dialogue. and dialogue on ways the warrant and neither party dered. But with the opposing ment for Health will host a Home, Woodside Building, Beth Mattingly,the Carsey community can collectively expressed concern over the legal opinions, some com- community discussion on 227 Ledges Drive, Laconia. Institute’s director of re- improve health and reduce legality of the article. mittee members were still June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. to ex- Social determinants such search on vulnerable fami- poverty in the Lakes Region. Dunn did not have a recent unsure if they should pro- amine the link between as income, education, and lies, will give the keynote Please call 528-2145 to response from NHDRA, but ceed, but all voted on the ar- poverty and health. neighborhood have been presentation, followed by a RSVP or email in the Town Attorney’s opin- ticle when a motion was pre- Area agencies, service proven to affect health and panel of local experts and [email protected]. ion, they did not have to sented. bring the warrant before a Since then, Dunn received judge because the article was word from NHDRA suggest- for a lease, and would appro- ing that, however they decide priate no funds in 2012. to proceed, they seek the ap- Since the first payment proval of a Superior Court would not go through until Judge. 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GILFORD – Despite falling behind in each of the first two playoff games this spring, the Gilford High School softball team han- dled its business in quite an impressive fashion. Trailing 3-0 after half an inning on June 3, the Gold- en Eagles scored four runs in the bottom of the first and kept scoring from there en route to a 14-4 win over Farmington High School in a Division III quarterfinal matchup. Second-seeded Gilford (18-0) advanced to the D-III semifinals for the second straight season with a game against number three Stevens scheduled for Tuesday night, June 5, after deadline. Full coverage of that game will be available in next week’s Gilford Steamer. “I knew it was going to be PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE a ballgame,” explained Gil- Junior Sydney Strout won her 18th game of the season in the circle in the 14-4 win over Farmington. ford coach Joan Forge. “(Farmington) came out and hit the ball strong but this is the end?’ Automatic the coach said of her team. five-run frame that saw the once we were settled down, thing that came into my “Obviously to take the lead Tigers commit three errors. we were fine. I had total con- mind. And I bobbled it at back there was nice but I Chase came around to score fidence in the team though. shortstop (for an error) and had no doubt we were going on an error off an Alyssa When we were down 1-0 was so angry at myself. But to score some more. You Wilson grounder to third PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE against Newport (in the pre- we just all brought it to- know when you get a sense base, putting the hosts up 11- Gilford second baseman Mikaela Mattice looks back a Farmington run- ner after receiving the relay through from the outfield during her team’s liminary round), the whole gether and knew we could of your team, I just had a 3. The Eagles tacked on 14-4 win in the Division III quarterfinals on June 3. team looked like deer in the pick it back up.” sense because we’ve been three more in the fifth, and headlights. But we had But while Gilford took hitting so well, hitting so Farmington scraped a run talked about that, talked three innings before re- well in practice. They were together in the sixth to ac- about the pressure and how claiming the lead against just on it. It was a freshman count for the 14-4 final. to alleviate it and have con- Newport earlier in the week, pitcher (for Farmington), a “What’s nice for us is Lax Eagles fall to fidence and trust the of- the Eagles wasted no time at good pitcher, but it was the three tournament games fense, trust the defense, re- all in pushing runs across speed that we like to hit it. I are against three teams we alize there are seven in- against Farmington. Syd- knew it was just a matter of have never faced,” ex- nings. When we were be- ney Strout led off with a time before we were making plained Forge. “It makes it a Pelham in quarters hind by one (against New- walk and eventually came contact.” real tournament. Last year port), we were more nerv- around to score on a wild While Strout settled we faced all three (in the reg- BY JEFF LAJOIE ter three quarters, with the [email protected] ous than when we were be- pitch to cut the deficit to 3-1. down in the pitching circle ular season as well). We teams each scoring three hind by three (against Catcher Paige Laliberte after allowing the three started with Belmont, went PELHAM – One year after goals in the final period. Farmington). The kids were would also walk in the frame runs on three hits in the top to Franklin and finished up marching all the way to the Gilford (11-5) senior for- just so ready for today, they and score on a wild pitch to of the first, the Gilford of- with Somersworth. It’s not a Division III championship ward Steven Hickey was a fo- were so ready. Our offense get the Eagles within 3-2. fense continued to put up tournament atmosphere. game, the Gilford High cal point in the Pelham de- has been on fire.” With Abby Harris on second runs in the second. Allie This year, the kids don’t School boys’ lacrosse team fensive scheme, and the pro- It wasn’t quite the start base after a walk and stolen Daigle reached on an infield know what color the uni- saw its 2012 season come to a gram’s season record holder most expected on the Gil- base, Chase came through single while Strout followed forms (of their opponents) close on May 31. in scoring had two goals to ford sideline, as Faming- with a two-run home run with a single of her own. Af- are so it’s a good thing, The fifth-seeded Eagles lead the offense. Brendon ton’s Bri Castonguay dou- over the fence in center field ter Lisa Osborne walked, makes it more fun.” fell behind 5-0 after one quar- Murphy and Ryan Brown bled in two runs with two – her second in two games – Laliberte forced in Daigle Strout, who struck out ter and couldn’t climb all the each had a pair of goals and outs in the top of the first, to put Gilford ahead, 4-3. with a bases loaded free pass seven in the complete game way out of the hole in a 14-7 an assist while Chris Medlin and Kayla Comeau singled “It was awesome,” said to first for a 5-3 advantage. victory, paced the offense loss to fourth-seeded Pelham rounded out the scorers in her home to put the visiting Chase of regaining the lead. Harris would drive in Strout with a 3-for-3 day, as she in the D-III quarterfinal the loss. Chris Dormody and Tigers ahead 3-0 before the “I felt great.” with an RBI single as the Ea- scored four runs in the win. round. Tyler Costa contributed as- Eagles even had a chance to Forge knew it was only a gles built a 6-3 lead after Laliberte was 2-for-2 with a The Pythons (13-2) were sists for Gilford. take their hacks. matter of time before her trailing early. pair of RBI and two walks fresh off a 15-4 win over Gil- Pelham advanced to the “When they got those club jumped on the score- Gilford put things out of while Chase was 2-for-4 with ford when the teams met 10 semifinals of the D-III tour- first runs, I almost lost it,” board. reach in the fourth, as Lal- three RBI. Harris added two days earlier, and the results ney, where it defeated top- admitted Gilford shortstop “We were hyped up and iberte (RBI double) and RBI to go along with a pair didn’t stray much from the seeded Derryfield, 6-3, to set Hannah Chase. “I was very they came out and we took Chase (RBI single) both of runs scored. initial meeting. Pelham led 7- up a finals contest with third- nervous, I was like ‘what if advantage of some walks,” drove in runs as part of a 2 at intermission and 11-4 af- seeded Hollis-Brookline.

Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports JUNE 7, 2012 Red-hot Chase homers twice in two games to lead Eagles to semis BY JEFF LAJOIE win over Farmington. [email protected] “I moved her up from sev- GILFORD – Something enth to sixth and it was per- got into Hannah Chase dur- fect because I had runners on ing the latter part of the soft- and there she was to bat, over ball season. the fence it goes,” said Forge The Gilford High School of the first-inning blast. shortstop was in quite a hit- While she was a consis- ting slump early in the sea- tent player on the field for son, struggling to find her Gilford last year defensively, rhythm at the plate while the Chase didn’t see too much Eagles waltzed through the time in the batter’s box due spring undefeated in Divi- to some struggles. But with sion III. some extra hard work this “She’s batted over .500 spring, at-bats have been over the last five games of the much more plentiful, espe- season, prior to that it was cially thanks to the hot finish .078,” said Gilford coach Joan to the year. Forge of Chase’s climbing “Honestly,my batting last average. “So you take the last year was horrible,” Chase five games and that kid is just said with a laugh. “Everyone hot. She’s an athlete and batted for me all year. But she’s got better discipline this year I’ve just been work- than in the past. Last year ing so hard on my batting and PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE she didn’t swing at all (while these last few games, hitting Gilford’s Hannah Chase (right with helmet) readies to be mobbed by her teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning against Farmington on June 3. It was the second home run in two games for the Gilford shortstop. being designated hit for). these home runs, I was so ex- This year she’s much more cited. I don’t know what got disciplined, more selective into me but I just wanted to and confident.” kill it.” Youth tennis opportunities available That confidence has Chase also talked about peaked considerably since wanting to atone for a mis- REGION — Today Gran- “Granite State Kids has a even the national champi- team shirt, weekly coached the postseason began. In the cue defensively,as she booted ite State Kids, a not for prof- great program in the south- onships. In 2011 the Lakes Re- practices, weekly match play team’s preliminary round a ball to the leadoff batter in it community tennis associa- ern part of New Hampshire gion 18U team took the state and balls. Interested players win over Newport, Chase hit the Farmington game, a run tion under the USTA, an- with teams from the Sea- runner up title. and their parents should con- her first career home run, a that eventually scored. That nounced the formation of coast, Sunapee and Man- Registration forms can be tact the coaches at Ten- three-run shot over the fence gave her some added motiva- both a 14 and under Junior chester areas,” stated found at www.GraniteS- [email protected] or call at GHS. So what’d she do for tion in the bottom of the Tennis Team and an 18 and Aichinger. “We would like to tateKids.com. The cost in- 548-5037. an encore four days later in frame, as she strode to the under Junior Tennis Team. see more teams from the cludes USTA membership, the quarterfinals against plate with two outs and Abby Both of these teams will be Lakes Region join in the Farmington? The junior hit Harris on second base. Chase targeting intermediate and fun.” Practices will be once a another bomb, this one clear- drilled a shot over the center advanced players. For a play- week in the Gilford area and Field hockey clinics start July 11 ing the fence in center field fielder’s head, clearing the er to be considered interme- matches will be on Thurs- WOLFEBORO — The to 6 p.m. and sessions for and driving in a pair of runs fence and allowing her to trot diate they must be able to get days in either Manchester or Stick And A Smile 2012 sum- grades seven through 12 for to put Gilford ahead for good, around the bases. It didn’t go five out of 10 serves in, know Bedford. Matches will be mer clinics will be held on instruction and games will 4-3, in the first inning. completely smooth however, how to keep score and hit doubleheaders so kids get Wednesdays, July 11, July 18, be from 6 to 8 p.m. “I was pumped that it was as Chase appeared to miss three out of four balls back ample opportunity to play. July 25 and Aug. 1. The clin- Register by June 20 and re- in playoff games,” said first base on her way around into play when the balls are The format of the team is five ics will be held at the ceive a 10 percent discount Chase of hitting consecutive the bags. First base coach directed to them. positions, boys’ and girls’ sin- Kingswood Regional High and ask about a sibling spe- homers. “I just really wanted Rick Forge made certain that Coaching the teams will gles, boys’ and girls’ doubles School campus, on the Alum- cial. Visit http://stickandas- it and I wanted it for my team Chase returned to first to re- be Barbara Aichinger,who is and mixed doubles. The sea- ni Turf Field. mile.wordpress.com for reg- so I gave it my all up there.” tag though, and she contin- on the USTA New Hampshire son runs from the weeks of Sessions for grades three istration forms and informa- Chase has trickled her ued on to home plate where board and long time USTA June 25 to Aug. 9. 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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] in a forgettable opening frame, freshman Tim Ryan GILFORD – Just a week af- finally got Gilford on the ter walloping on Kearsarge board with 1:23 remaining, during the regular season, as the midfielder snuck be- the Gilford High School boys’ tween a trio of defenders and lacrosse team had a slightly banked home a goal off the more difficult time with the inside of the post to tie the Cougars on May 29. game at 1-1. Things are never easier in “Definitely a slow start. It the playoffs, and the fifth- was a rough start,” said Gil- seeded Golden Eagles shook ford senior midfielder Bren- off a poor first quarter to pull don Murphy. “(Kearsarge away for an 11-6 win at a wet was) playing a zone (defense) and stormy Meadows in the and generally we don’t do Division III preliminary very well playing against a round. zone. By the second quarter, “We gave them a few days third quarter, we had it fig- off – they had Friday, Satur- ured out how to move the ball day and Sunday off. Then we around quickly and slide the had them practice yesterday zone around.” and they were a little lazy at The Eagles (11-4) got off to practice,” said Gilford coach a fast start in the second Dan Kallmerten of the slug- quarter, as senior Steven gish start. “So I was afraid Hickey tallied twice and we were going to start a little Ryan Brown added another slow. But after all the games to give Gilford three goals in PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING we had played in a row, we just 1:31 for a 4-1 advantage. Gilford’s Brendon Murphy is covered tightly by a Kearsarge defender PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING basically kind of needed a Hickey’s second tally of the during his team’s 11-6 win in the Division III preliminary round on May Ryan Brown of Gilford looks for an open teammate during the Eagles’ rest. First quarter it just game was particularly sweet, 29 at the Meadows. 11-6 win over Kearsarge on May 29. looked like a horse race up as he slapped a ball on the and down the field throwing ground into the back of the the offense. He’s been really movement. Early in the game dies didn’t get back well ingly heavy rainfall in the the ball away.And I think un- net with 4:30 left before half- good.” we were throwing away a lot enough in the first quarter so second half. fortunately it gave Kearsarge time. The Eagles would of passes, we were trying to they had a lot of fast break “That’s just fun playoff at- a little bit of confidence.” “He is slick,” said outscore Kearsarge 6-1 in the dodge against a zone which chances early on. But a stern mosphere,” said Murphy. Number 12 Kearsarge (7- Kallmerten of Hickey. second quarter, with Sam just doesn’t work,” explained talk from the defense and we “There was a lot of talk back 9) got on the board first, as “We’re lucky to have him. He Prescott, Ryan and Hickey all Murphy. “But (the defense) all started to get back.” and forth. Everyone was in Travis Newman tallied to put set the record for goals in a tallying again before inter- played great all season, an- The teams were even in good spirits out there, the Cougars on top 1-0 with game, goals in a season, mission to take a 7-2 lead at other great game today.Brett the second half on the score- Kearsarge was as well. It was 8:04 left in the opening peri- points in a season this year. the break. Hanson in goal, he’s been on board, 4-4, with Murphy, just a lot of fun out there. The od. With time winding down He’s really helped to drive “I think it was just ball fire always for us. The mid- Tyler Costa, Hickey and rain always adds a little bit of Brown all burying goals for fun.” the 11-6 final. Dylan Robbs After moving through the Top locals compete in track and field MOC had two assists while Sam playoffs last season before Prescott and Murphy each reaching the Division III BY JEFF LAJOIE the locals, paced by Win- Audet competed in a pair of Gabe Carter of Kearsarge added helpers. state title game, this year’s [email protected] nisquam senior Tom Sat- events at the MOC for the (45-2). In the hurdles, Audet “In the playoffs you have group impressed during the LONDONDERRY – It was tler’s fifth-place finish in the Bears, as he took eighth in took 12th with a time of 16.55 to be crisp, you have to be regular season and earned the final meet of the season pole vault. Sattler, the school the triple jump and 12th in seconds in a field of 16 run- sharp and you have to make the fifth seed with thoughts for the local track and field record holder in the event, the 110 hurdles after qualify- ners. good decisions,” Kallmerten of making another deep run. athletes at the state level, as cleared 11 feet, six inches to ing in both thanks to a solid Gilford sent three athletes said. “I think we were lucky “Last year it was an in- the annual Meet of Champi- finish in a three-way tie for performance at the Division to the MOC after stellar per- today that we weren’t play- credible run,” recalled Mur- ons was held at Londonderry fifth, but the pack couldn’t III State Championship a formances at the state meet, ing one of the higher seeded phy.“We kind of pulled it out High School under overcast catch Chris Bohi of Merri- week earlier. Audet’s best and all three took home top teams because I think it of last year being seeded skies on Sunday, June 3. mack Valley, as he won the jump of the day measured in 10 finishes in Londonderry. would’ve been dangerous for 10th. But this year we played There were plenty of top event with a height of 13 feet. at 41 feet, 9.5 inches, putting Sophomore Emily Wernig us.” pretty consistently well all 10 finishes to go around for Sattler’s teammate Eoin him eighth behind winner was eighth overall in the dis- The wet weather did little season. We felt good coming cus, crossing the 100-foot to deter the action however, into this because of the way threshold with a top throw of as the Eagles didn’t seem to we played all season.” 105 feet. Merrimack Valley’s mind playing in an increas- Julianah Adejuyigbe was the winner with a toss of 122- 0. Junior Molly Dietrich qualified for the MOC in the javelin, and she took home ninth place on the day in her first trip to the all-state meet with a throw of 106 feet, one inch. Elyse Rubchinuk of Newport won the javelin with a toss of 140-9. Senior Ronny Bean rounded out the quartet in Londonderry,and the Division III state runner- up was eighth at the MOC thanks to a throw of 152-10. Belmont’s Joe Boles was the lone Red Raider to com- pete at the MOC, as he qual- ified thanks to a third-place finish at the state champi- onship meet. One of just two sophomores in the field, Boles finished ninth overall in the 800 meters with a time of 2:01.71. Sant Bani’s An- PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING dres Orr was right behind in PHOTO BY MIKE WHALEY – FOSTER’S DAILY DEMOCRAT 11th. 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