THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 GILFORD, N.H. Gilford-Belmont puts end to Winnisquam’s winning streak

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING we knew they would be Sports Editor a strong team,” said Gil- TILTON — The wind ford-Belmont head coach was blowing, the field Josh Marzahl. “We talk- was a mess from a day’s ed all week about finding worth of rain and both a way to win and we did sides were missing play- that today.” ers due to injuries, but “We hadn’t played the Winnisquam and in three weeks and you Gilford-Belmont football could see the rust out teams nonetheless met there at the start,” said up for a highly-anticipat- Winnisquam coach Der- ed tilt in Tilton on Satur- ek Hunt. “We saw things day afternoon. that don’t usually hap- The Division II Gold- pen, happen.” en Eagles were able to Both teams struggled use a strong running at- to get anything going tack and a gutsy almost early on, as both teams one-legged performance went three and out on from quarterback Jack the first possessions. Mc- McLean to push their Lean was injured on the way past Winnisquam, first play of G-B’s second 22-0, ending what had drive of the quarter and been a 19-game winning Jalen Reese took over streak for the Bears, who at quarterback but the moved up to Division III Golden Eagles could not Joshua Spaulding Gilford-Belmont’s Blake Descoteaux is sandwiched by Winnisquam’s Noah Pearson and Brady Palmer in action Saturday. this season after win- convert on fourth and ning consecutive Divi- three and Winnisquam pass but Brandon Galla- and Kiernan Harris both eventually punted the gles to get the first down sion IV titles the last two took over. Bear quar- gher broke it up and the had sacks for the Bears ball away. Austin Nor- inside the five-yard line years. terback Phil Nichols Bears punted away. on Gilford-Belmont’s mandin had a sack for as the first quarter came “It was a solid win, attempted a third down Brandon Marceau next drive and they G-B on Winnisqum’s en- to a close. suing drive and then one It took Giflord just play later, Curtis Nelson three plays to get in the Tractor Supply to open new store in Gilford picked of a Nichols pass end zone in the second and Gilford-Belmont quarter. Kyler Bourdeau Tractor Supply Com- took over with McLean had a big stop on third pany is excited to bring back on the field, though and goal in the back- a new store to serve and obviously not at full- field but one play later, meet the needs of the Gil- strength. on fourth and eight, Mc- ford community. Normandin and Nick Lean dropped a pass in The rural lifestyle Arenstam did the carry- to Liam Merriam with retailer is committed ing for the Golden Ea- SEE FOOTBALL PAGE A10 to providing essential, everyday products that customers need like an- Town will imal feed, pet food and supplies, propane, fenc- ing, garden supplies, revisit policy home supplies and more. The Tractor Supply team members are equipped with knowledge to help on commercial customers find the right or through contactless said Cynthia Lermond, need to live life on their products for their specif- curbside pickup. manager of the Gilford own terms.” ic needs. Additionally, “At Tractor Supply, Tractor Supply store. The Gilford Tractor use of Glendale customers can use the we understand the val- “Our team members live Supply will provide a Buy Online, Pickup In ue of providing essential the same lifestyle as our one-stop shop for the BY ERIN PLUMMER Store option to purchase needs like pet food, ani- customers, and we’re community, serving [email protected] products online and pick mal feed and home sup- excited to supply them farmers, livestock and The town will take another look at a policy re- up their items in as little plies to our customers in with the tools, informa- stricting commercial use of the Glendale launch as one hour in the store the Gilford community,” tion and resources they SEE STORE PAGE A10 after a local business owner said the policy seemed discriminatory. Greg Keenan the owner of Paugus Bay Marine Gilford soccer girls push past Kingswood Center and Storage Facility spoke to the selectmen during Wednesday’s meeting about how the recent- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING way to a 3-0 win over the the girls are a little bit Turner was able to grab Sports Editor ly enacted policy could hurt his business, saying the better than that.” the rebound. Makenna WOLFEBORO — It Kingswood Knights on policy felt like a personal slight. Out of the gate, it was Leigh had a nice defen- took almost the entire Thursday, Oct. 15. Town Administrator Scott Dunn said under the Gilford that pressured sive stop for the Knights first half before someone “They played really the net, with Allie Ken- and Gilford had its first policy the town will only issue launch stickers to was able to get on the well,” said Gilford coach yon and Millie Caldon corner of the game, but those who own residential property and commercial board, but the Gilford Rob Meyers. “It was leading the way with Turner made the save. marine operators can get a permit for $1,000 a year. Golden Eagles made the much better than the last chances but Kingswood Kingswood came back late first-half goal stand two games.” Businesses that can’t apply for this permit are ones keeper Alexis Turner with their own corner up and added two more “It’s a little bit frus- that are solely for storage or satellite businesses. held her ground. Kenyon but Gilford’s Molly Mc- in the second half on the trating” said Kingswood Keenan said when he started the business in 2017 coach Rob Kelly. “I think hit a shot off the post and Lean was able to clear there were no restrictions. About a week before that the ball out of the zone. Kingswood’s Avery meeting, he came to the town to get a launch permit Dinges had a shot go to pull a few boats, including his personal boat. He wide of the net and then said he has access to a launch, but it is currently Sara Hyde was able to under construction. He was told at the town clerk’s make a stop on a run by office he wasn’t eligible for the permit, after talking Caldon at the other end. to Dunn he heard the same information. Gilford had a corner but “He told me, and I quote, we don’t want your could not convert and then Jillian Caravella boats,” Keenan said. “That struck me strange be- turned in a good defen- cause they’re my boats, my customers’ boats; they’re sive stop on Caldon. Ken- no different than any other boats my competitors yon had another shot go handle so I was a little perplexed at why they didn’t wide of the net. want my boats.” Kenyon had a pair of Dunn later said he didn’t say that Keenan’s boats direct kicks, with one in general weren’t welcome, but he had concerns going over the top of the net and then Turner about Keenan launching his 37-foot boat at Glen- made a leaping save on dale. Dunn said the town will allow noncommercial the second one. Gilford boats over 30 feet but will discourage it because they had a corner but could and the trucks they are loaded from can damage the not get the shot on net. docks. Kingswood’s Cassidy Keenan said he found out the policy had been Joshua Spaulding Simpson found Payden passed on June 6. He said the policy was going to Marlow Mikulis of Gilford and Kingswood’s Samantha Wainwright battle in action last week in Swidrak on a bid that Wolfeboro. SEE SOCCER PAGE A10 SEE POLICY PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Notes from the Gilford Public Library Classes & Special Mother Goose *ages two and a half and *Preschool Sto- Nature Talks whatever you want it to Events on the Loose (Virtual), under rytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Virtual), 10:30-11:30 a.m. be! Fifth-12th grade. Oct. 22 – Oct. 29 10:30-11:30 a.m. *Beginner Line Danc- Join us for story time Join nature enthu- *Sign up and face Join Miss Maria on ing, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. fun here at the library. siasts and National Thursday, Oct. 29 masks required Facebook Live for an *Knit Wits, 1-2 In order to follow CDC Award Winner for En- *Advanced Line interactive experience p.m. guidelines, spaces will vironmental Teacher, Dancing, 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 with you and your baby *French, 4-5 p.m. be limited to a 10 person Wendy Oellers-Fulmer *Beginner Line *Advanced Line with rhymes, songs, Conversational total limit and masks are each week as she wan- Dancing, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 Dancing, 10-10:30 a.m. movement, and more! french group. Maximum required to attend. Ages ders through nature and p.m. of 10 people in the group. two and a half to six. teaches us a bit about the *Knit Wits, 1-2 Foreign Movie many wonders found in p.m. Night, 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 the natural world. Per- *Book Discus- Gilford Public Library This month’s movie *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 fect for any child inter- sion, 2:30-3:30 p.m. is “Budruss,” an unrat- a.m. ested in nature and/or a This month’s book is Top Ten Requests ed action/historical film If you love Bridge and quick science lesson. Lillian Boxfish Takes from Israel/Palestine, just can’t get enough, Homemade with a Walk by Kathleen 1. “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L. with a run time of 82 join our bi-weekly group. Heidi: Pizza, 1 p.m. Rooney. Copies of the Trump minutes. Maximum of 10 People. Join book will be available 2. “The Coast-to-Coast Murders” by James Pat- *Line Dancing, Heidi our local home- at the front desk, please terson Friday, Oct. 23 5:30-6:30 p.m. steader to learn how to call to reserve a book 3. “Murder Thy Neighbor” by James Patterson *Geri Fit, 9-10 make homemade pizza and sign up for a spot in 4. “All The Devils Are Here” by Louise Penny a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 on Facebook Live. the in-person meeting. 5. “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult *Bridge, 10:30-11:30 *Geri Fit, 10-11 a.m. Teen Club, 2:30-3:30 *French, 4-5 p.m. 6. “The Midwife Murders” by James Patterson a.m. p.m. Conversational 7. “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley If you love Bridge and Wednesday, Oct. 28 Afterschool Teen french group. Maximum 8. “Jingle all the Way” by Debbie Macomber just can’t get enough, Check out an Expert, Club. Hangout with of 10 people in the group. 9. “1st Case” by James Patterson join our bi-weekly group. 10 a.m.-noon friends, play games, and 10. “The Orphan’s Guilt” by Archer Mayor Maximum of 10 People. *Geri Fit, 10-11 a.m. make stuff. This club is MARK ON THE MARKETS Strategies

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Once and taking the money or tactics to fulfill your strategy, and tactics to “A” rated fixed indexed I own this stock, I may get you where you need annuities for a small sell covered “calls” for GILFORD POLICE LOG to go. So let’s take a mo- portion of income and a income. This is a buy/ ment to think about the good fixed income bond write tactic that aids in l difference between these ladder, I want to create a the overall “accumula- The Gilford Police Department reported the following arrests from Oct. 2-18. strategies and tactics to sustainable income that tion” strategy. A 30-year-old from Gilford was cited on Oct. 2 for owning a dog deemed a Men- maybe reflect on what is not subject to market The point is that your ace, Nuisance, or Vicious. you have or have not risks. Then with the re- plan and strategy should Dalton Roby Dahood, age 18, of Canterbury was arrested on Oct. 2 for two done with your personal maining assets I want to be well defined. 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GILFORD — Hayden in the right hands.” force, and they have a McLaughlin and David track record of support- Alessandroni know what “We’ve always been ing the local community. it takes to start and oper- mindful of ways to grow” ate a successful business said Hayden McLaugh- “I just cannot say in the Lakes Region. lin, Owner of Belknap enough about how excit- For more than 30 years, Landscape. “When an ed I am to welcome the McLaughlin’s Belknap opportunity like this, to Carroll County Land- Landscape Company, acquire such a well-re- scape team and clients and Alessandroni’s Car- spected, well-run com- to Belknap Landscape” roll County Landscape pany comes along, you McLaughlin continued. grew as they serviced cli- need to be ready. I’m “Everyone is first-rate, ents on and around Lake glad we were, and now and will fit in so well to Winnipesaukee. David’s we can focus on carrying what we do at Belknap. hope to soon retire, and on the great legacy Da- The customers and em- Hayden’s need to find a vid has created.” ployees are so similar second location in the and will fit in so well Wolfeboro area brought The two organiza- with the current vision the two to a common tions are expected to and mission of Belknap goal. With this acquisi- merge with ease. Both Landscape.” tion, the two companies Courtesy companies are known will continue to operate Hayden McLaughlin of Belknap Landscape Company and David Alessandroni of Carroll County for servicing a similar, Belknap Landscape Landscape. under the ownership of discerning clientele. expects to retain all staff, Belknap Landscape. I can officially retire,” next few months and er. Belknap Landscape They utilize much of the and maintain the prop- said Alessandroni, who act as an advisor for came along, and I think same business practices erty and presence of Car- “It’s an exciting time will continue to manage the transition in 2021, it’s a great fit to make like leveraging certified roll County Landscape for sure, and we have a Carroll County Land- “but we were patient in sure our clients and em- technicians sourced in Wolfeboro. lot of work to do before scape operations the finding the right buy- ployees are being placed from the local work- Building permit numbers up during pandemic

BY ERIN PLUMMER Wednesday’s meeting. er accessible structures put in, you need to wait middle of March and don’t know.” [email protected] Ayer reported that de- compared to 57 in 2019. six months,” Ayer said. they didn’t meet again The Planning Board The town has seen an velopment was increas- So far in 2020 38 permits He said he also spoke until June, where they has received a total of influx of building appli- ing and they saw more have been issued for sin- with a friend who sells held an online meeting five site plan applica- cations during the pan- permits issued in the gle family homes, where- hot tubs and learned hot to review the single ap- tions since April, three demic, especially for ga- past six months than in as in 2019 33 were issued tubs have been so popu- plication that had been were for storage, one rages and pools, though 2019. that entire year. lar that anyone ordering received in months. was a warehouse site in there has been a big drop Overall, the amount Ayer said he noticed one now probably won’t “Things dropped off the 1,000 square foot to in Planning Board activ- of permits went up 35 many of the projects fall get it until next June. quite a bit there for a lit- 9,000 square foot range, ity. percent. So far there into the pool-fence cate- Planning Board activ- tle while, so I don’t know and one was a boat stor- Planning and Land have been 24 permits gory and a lot of people ity overall significant- that people were work- age facility. Use Director John Ayer for garages compared have been having new ly dropped off with the ing on development or “Things have been gave the selectmen a to four permits issued pools installed. onset of the pandemic. the surveyors, engineers busy in the office, and regular update on his last year and 80 permits “I have heard that if Ayer said their last weren’t taking any it’s been good,” Ayer department during have been issued for oth- you want to get a pool meeting was around the jobs.” Ayer said. “I just said. Town to look into seasonal speed signs

BY ERIN PLUMMER Wednesday’s board of se- Chan Eddy. al speed limit in some Hayes said he wanted areas. The board would [email protected] lectmen meeting, Select- Town Administrator areas, which would be Planning and Land Use take this list to DOT and Gilford will look at po- man Kevin Hayes said Scott Dunn said these enforceable. Director John Ayer and make the request for sea- tentially problem areas he looked at these signs signs would be advisory Both Eddy and select- Public Works Director sonal speed limits. Dunn of road to present to the and wondered if similar only and they couldn’t man Gus Benavides said Meghan Theriault to do said Police Chief Antho- state for some possible signs could be put in oth- be enforced. Hayes said they would be interested a review of areas in town ny Bean Burpee should seasonal speed limits. er areas where it would he understood that and, in this. that might post prob- be part of that as well. The state put signs be better if people re- “advisory is better than “We’re really busy lems and develop a list of around Route 11 by duced their speed, espe- nothing.” He said since in the summer, we have Ames Farm warning cially in the summer. these are state roads the a lot of pedestrian traf- motorists of the tricky “Being able to drop signs could come from fic,” Eddy said. “If it’s intersection and putting the speed there on a sea- the state. Dunn said the something enforceable Forest Pump & Filter Co. up a lower speed lim- sonal basis makes sense town could petition the compared to something Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years it in that area. During to me,” said board Chair state to create a season- advisory.” Public hearing scheduled to WE DO IT ALL WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS receive health insurance surplus FILTERS

BY ERIN PLUMMER Trust Town Manager and the employees based put into the general fund [email protected] Scott Dunn said the on the percentage each to reduce property taxes. Family Owned Business for 40 Years The town will receive town received the price pays. According to a The hearing has been a surplus of around of how much surplus it town worksheet, of that scheduled for Wednes- $59,000 from the insur- will receive from Health amount $5,086 will go day, Oct. 28, during the ance company and a Trust. The town will get back to active town em- selectmen’s regular CALL FOR SERVICE public hearing has been back $59,282.50 which ployees including $4,797 meeting starting at 7 scheduled on Oct. 28 to accounts for $54,702.71 in medical, $378.97 in p.m. Public comment FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. accept these unantici- from medical, $4,139.22 dental. Retirees will re- will be welcomed before 603-332-9037 pated revenues. from dental, and $440.57 ceive $7,980.84 including the selectmen make a de- The town will be see- from short term disabil- $7,631 in medical and cision to accept. ing a significant sur- ity. $349.52 in dental. The plus form the health in- The surplus will be town will then retain surance carrier Health split between the town $46,215.55 that will be Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary awards 2020 scholarships FAMILY LAW EXPERTISE LACONIA — Since temporarily, the LRGH degree, University of IN YOUR BACK YARD 2000, the Lakes Region Auxiliary is pleased to Massachusetts Amherst General Hospital (LRGH) award five scholarships College of Nursing, Auxiliary has awarded for 2020. The following Springfield close to $255,000 in schol- are this year’s recipients The Lakes Region arship aid to local stu- and healthcare degrees General Hospital Auxil- dents pursuing degrees pursued: iary wishes to extend its or certificates in accred- Nemanja Boskovic - congratulations to each ited/licensed healthcare Laconia, Biotechnology, of this year’s scholarship disciplines. UNH, Manchester recipients! Scholarships are Anne Dionne - Laco- Founded in 1893, the awarded annually to ap- nia, Doctor of Pharmacy, LRGH Auxiliary is a non- plicants based on need, University of Rhode Is- for-profit organization merit, community and land, Kingston supporting the mission extracurricular activ- Kathryn Donnelly - of Lakes Region General ities, and future goals. New Hampton, College of Hospital, part of the LR- This valuable initiative Health and Human Ser- GHealthcare network. is possible due to the vices, UNH, Durham Membership is open to hundreds of volunteer Kate Fife - Meredith, any person or organi- hours worked and reve- Associate’s degree in zation interested in the Steve Gahan, Ora Schwartzberg and John T. Katsirebas, Jr. nue sales realized in the Nursing, Lakes Region work of the hospital, and LRGH Gift Shop. Even in Community College, La- new members are always these challenging times conia welcome. Like us on of COVID, which forced Joy Piper - Belmont, Facebook. the Gift Shop to close Bachelor of Nursing A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Time traveling

Courtesy with television Elks care and It’s been a tough 2020 for many; there’s no denying Elks share that. Life as we know it has changed. Hopefully, the pandemic will be nearing an end soon, but let’s re- member not to get complacent, and to continue prac- On Oct. 14, on behalf tice guidelines distributed by the experts. There’s of the Laconia Lodge of no harm in being cautious. Elks 876 Lodge, Officers While we don’t spend too much time watching Lisa Sauceda and Scott anything but the news, a flip through channels one Robinson, and Lodge evening made us realize that television shows are Manager Tricia Roy, deliv- not what they once were. For nostalgic reasons, ered $3,500 in educational we thought it would be fun to ask staff about some supplies to the Boys & Girls of their favorites from the past. Thinking back to a Club of the Lakes Region time when life was seemingly easier than it is now. to assist 70 local youth Sports Editor Josh Spaulding says that “Cheers” with remote learning class- was one of his favorites. Of the Boston based show, es and tutoring. Elks Care! he said, “Cheers had great writing and the best T.V. Elks Share! Theme song of all time as well as the best ensemble casts ever.” Spaulding added one more to his list, “ER is my favorite show of all time. It started prior to 2000, but lasted until well after. It had a great cast, great stories and great action.” Our Executive Editor, Brendan Berube, known around the office for his extensive knowledge of mov- ie and TV trivia said one of his favorite shows was FROM OUR READERS “In Search Of’,” a show that debuted in 1976 hosted l by Leonard Nimoy. Berube said, “Every episode ex- plores a different mystery, whether it be paranormal A heartfelt thank you phenomena, famous disappearances from history or buried treasure. I own the entire series on DVD, and To the Editor: for several years in a an inspiration, but also loving kindness. to this day I still marathon all seven seasons once or We would like to row, allowing us to pick a great teaching tool for twice a year.” He added, “I love it because it’s like publicly recognize and vegetables, which we in our children. The chil- Sincerely, opening up a time capsule. The topics they covered thank Martina and Andy turn donated to the St. dren learn about the bib- Religious School show you what was in the american zeitgeist back in the late ‘70’s and early ‘80’s.” Howe, of Gilford, for gen- Vincent De Paul Society lical command to “leave students, teachers and “My other favorite, and I’m not ashamed to admit erously allowing us to Pantry. the corners of your fields families of Temple B’nai it, is ‘Star Trek: the Next Generation,’” said Berube. glean the fields at Beans The Howes’ contin- for the widow, the or- Is rael He went on to tell us, “My dad and my brother got me and Greens on Oct. 4. ued support of this, and phan and the stranger” Laconia into the show when I was growing up and that was They have welcomed us many other, charitable and the importance Ju- my reward on weeknights for finishing my home- to their beautiful farm endeavors, is not only daism places on acts of work.” He added, “I would get to watch reruns of Star Trek at 6 p.m. on the old WNDS channel, when Our Sheriff’s Department Al Kaprielian was the weatherman. Then at 7 p.m., A&E would play an hour-long block of ‘In Search Of’ will be safe in Robinson’s hands reruns.” Our North Country Editor can say, with great en- thusiasm, that “Three’s Company” was, and still is, the best sit-com of all time. There has been no better To the Editor: separate investigations taxpayers and voters of retiring from law en- trio than Jack, Chrissy and Janet. Cameo’s by Lar- Since fall 2019, the of Chief Deputy Perkins, Belknap County with forcement in 2003, he ry and Mr. Roper made the show even better. The Belknap County Sher- the third of which re- honesty and transpar- has managed over 200 fact that John Ritter who played Jack Tripper, was iff’s Department has portedly cost the taxpay- ency. In my opinion, employees and a multi- willing to trip over couches and fall all over the place been under a cloud of ers of Belknap County we need to elect a Sher- million-dollar budget for with his slapstick comedy speaks volumes. If there suspicion. around $85,00. And for iff that does not suffer Tilton AutoServ. He has ever was a show to bring you out of the dumps, it’s According to pub- all this effort on Sheriff from a possible “in- a proven track record of “Three’s Company.” lished reports, in August Moyer’s part nothing tegrity cloud” around success in both the law Added to that list is “Quantum Leap.” The show of 2019, then Chief Dep- has ever come of any of him. I ask all voters in enforcement world and began in 1989 and starred Scott Bakula, who played uty and veteran 18-year these costly investiga- Belknap County, Dem- the real world of busi- Sam Beckett. Beckett would time travel, taking the place of other people in hopes to correct historical member of the Depart- tions. No accountability ocrats, Republican and ness. This is the type of mistakes. Time travel shows are always interesting ment, David Perkins, re- or transparency on the Independents on Nov. 3 person we need to rally and fun to watch. ported to Sheriff Moyer possible allegation by to vote for Richard Rob- around and elect as the “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” was an iconic a possible integrity issue the Sheriff to us, the tax- inson for Sheriff of Belk- next Sheriff of Belknap show that demonstrated a rise for women in the involving Sgt. William payers. And voters. nap County. County. Please cast your workplace. Mary’s friendship with Rhoda Morgen- Wright. This complaint We need to lift the Richard spent twen- vote for Richard Robin- stern and work relationship with Lou Grant always reportedly involved the cloud of suspicion from ty years in law enforce- son for Sheriff as if the made for good entertainment. Noted most however, Sheriff’s Department the Belknap County ment with both the Sheriff’s Department de- was the main character’s optimism. Drug Task Force, man- Sheriff’s Department by Tilton and Sanbornton pends on it. Because it Honorable mentions go to “Gilligan’s Island,” aged by Sgt. Wright. For electing a Sheriff that Police Department. He does. “Happy Days,” “Different Strokes,” “What’s Hap- some undisclosed rea- is completely indepen- rose through the ranks pening,” “WKRP in Cincinnati,” “Lassie,” “High- way to Heaven,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “Dennis the son, this report to the dent of the past issues and became a very suc- Stephen Hodges Menace,” “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Wonder Sheriff by Chief Deputy at the department and cessful Chief of Police Gilford Years.” Perkins lead to three only wants to serve the for Sanbornton. Since

North Country Notebook What life must have been like in olden days down on the farm many miles, too many ple lived. Dishes, for in- maybe. A handful of hay minutes, from the near- stance. How did they do seems more likely. est shopping center or the dishes? Hot water school or hospital or from the big kettle on Proximity to water commercial downtown. the wood stove, and lye was an important factor soap---that’s the answer in the location of every These are the old you always get, from all house. Not every house roads with just one lane, the books. Well, that’s could be downhill from a an old two-wheeled track pretty tough dish-doing, good spring, the absolute worn down by the farm- and this from a guy with ideal situation. Even- er’s ox-cart of long ago, a lifetime’s worth of do- tually, for many house- ing dishes. Growing up- holds it came down to By John Harrigan when life was paced by an adult person’s stride --dishes. In camp---you a good dug well. As the Columnist or the speed of a fast guessed it, dishes. Even children got older, haul- horse. a thousand miles north, ing water was on the list in the near-tundra of of chores. Every now and then, a But someone built Labrador---dishes. road just beckons. Some- those stone walls on ei- Unless, of course, you times it’s an old friend, ther side of the road, and How did they do the could move water uphill. visited several times a the ones marking lot and utensils, the knives and And indeed they could, year but none the less range. And so, you look forks and spoons? May- after the invention and interesting. Every trip closer under the bushes be the old Appalachian patents for a wonderful reveals something that’s and trees, and the old cel- Mountain Club “hut- pumping device called changed. lar holes are there, most croo” way, the utensils the ram.

of them for small houses, tossed into a tub of soapy How many roads like built to conserve heat. water, atop which you do The water ram, after this, you wonder, are the plates, and the uten- its design was refined left, as in “left alone.” You could throw a cat sils thus get swished and perfected, could If so, it’s purely an acci- through the walls, the around, and then rinsed move water 35 feet in el- John Harrigan dent of geography. The old saying goes about a with hot water, a method evation from its point of Old roads, with barely a two-wheel track and no utility poles road is just too far off the house put up with posts, tried and true. intake. It used gravity it- beaten track to make de- or wires, are at the mercy of commercial development and beams, and boards. But self to make this happen. velopment or even basic housing. eventually on came the And I wonder about maintenance worth it, of tearing down the old clapboards and plaster, that other business, the Basically, water ments and emancipators too inconsequential for ell of their new farm- with plenty of horse-hair two-holer business, com- flowed into a big cham- in kitchens of old. even a road agent’s bud- house. All I had for tools- mixed in, and the last mon to us all. The fabled ber, which then pushed get. --and all, as it turned coat smoothed with a Sears, Roebuck catalog out the water in a small- My parents were out, that I really need- finesse worth good mon- could go only so far. And er chamber. Water came pretty upset when I quit But what places they ed---were a claw ham- ey. then what? Corn husks into the kitchen sink one college in my freshman are, these back roads left mer, a pry-bar, a big old and corn cobs seem pint or quart at a time, year, never to look back. alone because they’re cast-iron crowbar, a Mc- Old cellar holes make rough and unlikely. but come in it did---one As punishment, they just too far away---too me wonder how the peo- What, then? Moss gets a of the great improve- sentenced me to the job SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE 5 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 Scholarship Foundation announces winners of Pumpkin Figure Contest

in each of the categories was very difficult. In times.” She said, “We judged. The winners in addition to the overall wanted to offer some- each category included: winner for Huot, the fol- thing positive for folks The Best Individual lowing entries received to focus upon.” Judges Pumpkin Figure award awards; reported that a number went to Joanne Morin Culinary Arts: Chef of people who took part for her Steppin’ Out Pumpkin Patchy-Funni- in the event had men- Pumpkin Couple est; tioned that it was won- Best Family Figure Business Education: derful to have something went to the Valovanie Mr. Monopoly-Most fun to focus on for a few Family for their Capt’n Likely to Succeed; weeks. Fasshauer added Stachy Pumpkin fire- Building Construc- that she appreciated the man figure; tion’s on site construc- support and response Best Children’s entry tion worker pumpkin from the community as was awarded to Hunter figure was voted Most well. The Foundation and Jack for their Lil Handsome and Best Con- was pleased to receive Skier Pumpkin figure; structed; donations of gift cards Laconia Housing took Teacher Prep Stu- from local individuals the dents figure, Kindergar- and businesses includ- Best Non-Profit cat- ten Pumpkin Storytime ing: Annie’s Café and egory with Pumpkin was given Most Endear- Catering, Shanghai Construction Workers ing; Restaurant, Gilford LaChance Water Filtra- Plumbing and Heat- Shaw’s, Osbourne’s Ag- tion in Tilton was voted ing’s Pumpkin Plumber way-Belmont, Sanitary Courtesy their imag- Best Business entry with was voted “Highest Po- Cleaners, Tanger Out- TTop Left-Butler Family ination and their vision of a Zombie sitioned Pumpkin and lets, T-Bones & Cactus entry “Pumpkin Lobster come up with Pumpkin Graveyard. Best Use of Recycled Ma- Jacks-Laconia and Vista Boat Scene”; Top Right something Runners up in- terials Appropriate to a Foods as well as a do- -Huot Technical Center unique and cluded the following Department:” nation from Sunflower Allied Health Class entry creative, and entries: Pam Hayes: Digital Media’s en- Natural Foods and Win- “Pumpkin Ultrasound,” the LRSF Pumpkin Tut-Most try-Most Realistic; nisquam Printing. “Al- Right-Gilford resident, Pam judges were Artistic and Creative; Law Enforce- though this was not a Hayes Indivdual Entry “Tut not disap- Patte Sarausky: RBG ment-Most Civic Minded major fundraiser,” Ms. (Pharaoh)Pumpkin.” pointed. En- (Ruth Bader Gins- and Fasshauer concluded, tries came berg)-Most-Timely; Health Sciences-Most “we feel that it was still from a variety of sourc- reviewed by two sets Diane Godbout: Rub-a Informative. an important communi- GILFORD — Lakes of judges, made up of Region Scholarship es, individuals, families, Dub-Dub, Three Pump- LRSF Pumpkin Fig- ty outreach activity. Our businesses, a non-prof- members of the LRSF kins in a Tub-Cutest; ure Contest Chairman Facebook page reflect- Foundation is pleased Board of Trustees as to announce the win- it, children and local Jope Family: Marvelous and Board President, ed that there were over schools. well as a guest judge, Millie’s M & M Pumpkin Lori Fasshauer, said 2,000 people reached by ners of their First An- Larry Frates. There nual Pumpkin Figure One of the most Patch-Sweetest; Scott that the Foundation our map showing all of unique group of entries were two top winners: and Sarah Davis: Pump- was thrilled with the re- the pumpkin figure lo- Contest. The event is “Best Overall” was the similar to the pumpkin were from the Huot kin Water Skier-Best sponse to this first time cations. We felt that this Technical Center in La- entry submitted by the Lakes Region Theme event. “It had been the contest provided a safe people events held in Butler Family-Pump- other communities in conia. Nine different and Laconia Harley Da- intention of the Founda- opportunity for families department groups cre- kin Lobster Boat Scene vidson’s Biker and his tion to provide an oppor- and friends to go out our state. The figures and for the Huot Tech- were to include at least ated pumpkins relating Dog was voted Best Bik- tunity for members of and enjoy beautiful fall to their fields of study nical Center the “Best er Pumpkin. the community to take weekend while viewing one pumpkin with the of Huot” was the entry added requirement that and LRSF Executive Di- For the Huot Tech- part in a fun and cre- the creative work of fel- rector, Karen Switzer, from the Allied Health nical Center, the LRSF ative event that families low members of their the figures include some students-Pumpkin Ul- recycled materials along noted that they were judges reported that and groups could work community.” “outstanding.” trasound. choosing a winner from on together, especially with other parts. En- Prizes were awarded trants were asked to use The creations were the excellent entries in these very difficult Meredith Village Savings Bank announce Photo Contest winners

MEREDITH — Mer- community event that ton Junction edith Village Savings so many people look for- · Mike Weinhold of Bank (MVSB) is excited ward to! It’s wonderful North Chelmsford, Mass. to announce the winners way to celebrate our local Unlike a stock bank, of their annual photo con- regions, as it allows us MVSB is a mutual sav- test. Selected photos will to highlight exceptional ings bank that operates be featured in the com- talent from hometown for the benefit of their de- munity calendar as well artists. positors, borrowers and as the Bank’s website and Winners of MVSB’s surrounding communi- social media. Images will 2020 Community Calen- ties. As a result, the Bank also be included in desk dar Contest include: has remained steadfast calendars, holiday cards · Bridgette Braley of in fostering the econom- and note cards. Calen- Dunstable, Mass. ic health and well-being dars will be available to · Kathleen Curran of La- of the community, prior- the public during the late conia itizing the values of ac- fall in all branch offices. · Colleen Eliason of countability, mutuality, “We were ecstatic at Campton excellence, respect, integ- the submissions for this · Shawn Heyland of Do- rity, teamwork and stew- year’s contest,” noted ver ardship in all matters of Debbie Irwin, Assistant · Robert Kozlow of Mer- business and service. Vice President and Mar- edith Founded in 1869, Mer- keting Programs Officer. · Kathy Krohn of edith Village Savings

“The photos were out- Derry Bank has been serving Courtesy standing and they cap- · Barbara Lemieux of the people, businesses, The winning photo, “Autumn Splendor” by Hannah Lowell. tured the unique charac- Concord non-profits and munici- ter of New Hampshire. · Hannah Lowell of La- palities in the Lakes and years. To learn more, vis- Gilford, Laconia, Mere- 6872 or visit mvsb.com. The calendar contest conia Seacoast regions of New it any of the local branch dith, Moultonborough, has become an annual · Marie Sapienza of New- Hampshire for over 150 offices located in Alton, Plymouth, Portsmouth Ashland, Center Harbor, or Wolfeboro, call 800-922-

NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) Culloch chainsaw, and the richer from knowing ers were kept in the Civil War. “Pull that pin,” he her toes. a 1950 Case hand-clutch Mr. Poore, who several three-space carriage and said, indicating a hard- tractor. times a year drove horse wagon shed attached to One day in my early wood pin that held the (Please address mail, and buggy all the way the Poore Farm’s main 20s I had reason to visit dump-body onto the with phone numbers The old ell was be- into town for staples, my barn. Among them was a the farm, and was poking shaft. “Now put your in case of questions, yond repair, beyond sav- sister Susan and I hitch- two-wheeled dump-cart around in the sheds with thumb under the body.” to campguyhooligan@ ing, beyond longing or ing a ride on the rear. milled and hand-carved Mr. Poore, who pointed gmail.com or 386 South affection, but even still out of hardwoods, Mr. to the dump-cart. “That I did, and with the Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH it and the summer kitch- We had the run of his Poore told me, and as- was made right here,” he ease of tilting a tea-cup I 03576.) en it housed came down farm before the days of sembled right on the said with pride. tipped the body, as finely hard---chainsaw, tractor, Mr. Poore’s declining farm, well before the balanced as a dancer on and all I could bring to health, and the burglary bear. Certain that their and looting and slow de- Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement way of life would go on cay of what in our time Edward Jones: Financial Focus forever, the old-timers were the well-kept old built for the ages. house, ell, sheds and Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a But whatever your gender or rela- rangement in which you can get paid individual for whom you’re caring. barn he called home. loved one dealing with an illness such tionship to the individuals for whom something for your services. And as • Keep making the right financial In the ruins of the ell as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re prob- you’re providing care, you can take long as you are earning income, you moves. As long as you’re successful I found a strange and J.C. Kenneth Poore’s ably already facing some significant some steps to protect your own finan- can contribute to an IRA to keep at keeping your own finances sep- huge hunk of cast iron. father fought in the Civil emotional and physical challenges – cial future. Here are a few suggestions: building resources for your own re- arate from those of your loved one, I turned it over and over War. His mother planted so you don’t need any financial ones • Evaluate your employment options. tirement. you may be able to continue making as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. If you have to take time away from • Protect your financial interests – the financial moves that can help on the old floor, trying an ivy in a living room What steps can you take to deal with work – or even leave employment al- and those of your loved ones. You you make progress toward your own to figure out what it container on the day he them? together – to be a caregiver, you will may well want to discuss legal matters goals. For example, avoid taking on was. It was a water ram, marched away. In my First of all, you may be interested in lose not only income but also the op- with the individual for whom you are more debts than you can handle. Also, and a big one, once used boyhood I used to run knowing the scale of the problem. portunity to contribute to an IRA and a caregiver before Alzheimer’s robs try to maintain an emergency fund Consider these numbers from the a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored them of the ability to think clearly. It containing three to six months’ worth to move water from a or hitch rides to Clarks- Alzheimer’s Association: About 5.8 retirement plan. But you may have may be beneficial to work with a legal of living expenses, with the money rocked-in spring, about ville Pond, and would million Americans ages 65 and older some options, such as working re- professional to establish a financial kept in a liquid account. Of course, 150 feet from the house, sometimes drop in at are living with Alzheimer’s disease, motely, or at least working part time. power of attorney – a document that these tasks will be much easier if you and a good 15 feet lower. the Poore Farm to use and in 2019, caregivers of individuals Either arrangement can give you flex- names someone to make financial can maintain some type of employ- the hand-cranked phone. with Alzheimer’s or other dementias ibility in juggling your employment decisions and pay bills when the per- ment or get paid for your caregiving contributed more than 18 billion with your caregiving responsibilities. son with Alzheimer’s no longer can. services. The Poore Family The very same ivy plant- hours of unpaid care – worth about • Explore payment possibilities for And whether you or someone else There’s nothing easy about being a Homestead Historic ed in 1860 was still there, $244 billion in services. Furthermore, caregiving. Depending on your cir- has financial power of attorney, the caregiver. But by making the right Farm Museum is just having grown around about two-thirds of caregivers are cumstances, and those of the loved very existence of this document may moves, you may be able, at the least, up the road from where the living room several women, and one-third of dementia ones for whom you’re providing care, help you avoid getting your personal to reduce your potential financial bur- I live. The man himself times, and still growing caregivers are daughters. you might be able to work out an ar- finances entangled with those of the den and brighten your outlook. Jacqueline Taylor was a friend of the fami- strong. Financial Advisor This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones 3 Mill Street ly, and in his later years PO Box 176 Financial Advisor. For more information or to sign up for their monthly Meredith NH 03253 was often at our table for Several horse-drawn 603-279-3161 newsletter, contact your local Financial Advisor. Fax 866-532-8685 supper. We all grew up rigs, devices, and haul- [email protected] Member SIPC A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

See where the zombie craze began “Night of the Living Dead” continues LRPA’s Shocktoberfest LACONIA— Just ra manages to get away -- films featuring the un- handsome and coura- “Horror Express,” 1972 ings) to more than 12,000 when you thought it and barricades herself dead have been around geous African American You can’t find televi- homes in our member couldn’t get any scarier in a nearby abandoned since the 1930s -- “Night male as its lead. It was sion like this it anywhere communities of Belmont, out there … LRPA After house. By this time, sev- of the Living Dead” is a lot to consider in 1968, but LRPA TV, Atlantic Gilford, Laconia, Mere- Dark unveils our Fifth eral other ominous, shuf- considered one of (if not and 50-plus years lat- Broadband Channel 25. dith and Northwood. Pro- Annual Shocktoberfest, fling figures have joined the) most influential hor- er, “Night of the Living Not a subscriber? Then gramming is produced a month devoted to vin- the original attacker and ror films ever made, and Dead” still has the power watch us online at live. by and for the people of tage horror films. This are trying to break into laid down ground rules to shock and terrify view- lrpa.org to catch all the the greater Lakes Re- weekend (Oct. 23& 24), the house. A man named for the zombie subgenre ers. In 1999, “Night of the fun. gion. LRPA’s mission is we screen the granddad- Ben (Jones) fights off the that are followed to this Living Dead” was induct- About Lakes Region to empower our commu- dy of all zombie movies: hoard and joins Barba- day. (Example: the only ed into the National Film Public Access Television nity members to produce 1968’s horror master- ra inside. He explains way to kill a zombie is Registry of the Library (LRPA) content that fosters free piece “Night of the Liv- what’s happening – that to destroy its brain.) of Congress, and made Lakes Region Pub- speech and the open ex- ing Dead,” directed by radiation has caused the George Romero shot this the American Film Insti- lic Access Television change of ideas, encour- George A. Romero and dead to rise from their film in 30 days for less tute’s list of the 100 most (LRPA) is a nonprofit, ages artistic and creative starring a cast of un- graves and eat the liv- than $115,000. Many of thrilling horror films of non-commercial public expression, promotes knowns who would in- ing! Soon, Ben and Bar- the cast also served as all time. It’s as classic as access TV station and a well-informed public stantly become cult stars, bara discover that there crew, makeup artists, it gets! Grab your candy community media cen- through governmental including Judith O’Dea are other people hiding production workers and corn and join LRPA af- ter located on the Laco- transparency, and and Duane Jones. in the house, including even investors. It was a ter dark for this chilling, nia High School campus unites our communi- The plot of “Night of a teenaged couple and hit with film goers, who ghoulish freak show of a in Laconia, NH. LRPA ties through the power of the Living Dead” is very a family with a young had never seen anything film. cablecasts locally on At- media and technology. straightforward. Bar- daughter who has been like it. But many critics Mark your calendars lantic Broadband Chan- bara (O’Dea) and her attacked by one of the un- really didn’t know what for Shocktoberfest’s de- nel 24 (educational pro- LRPA’s slogan: Com- brother Johnny are vis- dead. What will happen to make of this low-bud- licious Halloween treats: gramming and public munity empowered by iting their father’s grave to our survivors? Will get movie that broke so Oct. 23 & 24: bulletin board), Channel media. Visit us on the and get attacked by a they make it out alive? many taboos, was brutal “Night of the Living 25 (information and en- Web at www.lrpa.org. strange man. Johnny is While not the first in its gory simplicity, Dead,” 1968 tertainment) and Chan- badly hurt, but Barba- zombie movie ever made and featured a young, Oct. 30 & 31: nel 26 (government meet- STRATEGIES FOR LIVING Life without limits: The Nick Vujicic story

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And that is the mes- who determined he He found that he had an “I found happiness,” sage I want to convey. should live as normal a amazing ability to instill he writes, “when I real- Strategies for Living is life as possible, Nick ear- in others, overwhelmed ized that as imperfect as here to help. Talk to me; ly on developed a can-do with their own handi- I may be, I am the per- let me know what you attitude. Using the two caps, a determination to fect Nick Vujicic. I am are going through. Life HIGHEST PRICES PAID toes of his left foot, he succeed. God’s creation, designed is tough, and sometimes, All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, was able to shave, an- “Life has its ups and according to His plan very unfair. But we can scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. swer the phone, and get downs,” he would say, for me. That’s not to say surmount our problems, NORTH COUNTRY COINS. a glass of water. 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Guide Published HIGH SCHOOL SLATE Thursday, Oct. 22 GILFORD BELMONT Cross Country at Moultonborough; 4 Thursday, November 19th Girls’ Soccer vs. Laconia; 4 WINNISQUAM in the Record Enterprise, Newfound Landing, GILFORD Boys’ Soccer vs. Belmont; 4 Meredith News, Gilford Steamer, and Winnisquam Echo! Boys’ Soccer vs. Plymouth; 3:30 Girls’ Soccer vs. Belmont; 6:15 Girls’ Soccer at Plymouth; 3:30 Saturday, Oct. 24 Advertising Deadline: Volleyball vs. Plymouth 5:45 GILFORD-BELMONT Friday, Oct. 23 Football vs. Plymouth; 2 Wednesday, BELMONT WINNISQUAM Spread November 4th, 2020 Boys’ Soccer at Winnisquam; 4 Football vs. Newfound; 2 the AD RATE ONLY $13.00 PCI Volleyball at Winnisquam; 6:15 Holiday POLICY (Continued from Page A1) impact his business and “I want to get that on overlooked something Joy! it seemed to be targeting the record: I don’t want here,’ and which is the Pick up your ad into his business directly. He anyone accusing us of reason why I’m glad that any other Salmon Press asked the board to revis- having favoritism to- you brought it to my at- Gift Guide for it this policy and asked wards one or another,” tention because now it’s something we can ad- only $13.00 PCI why the board would ap- Benavides said. “I just prove a policy like this wanted to make sure of dress,” Eddy said. “Oth- in the first place. that because we have erwise we’d just be going Board Chair Chan addressed this over the along kind of ignorant of Eddy said he recalled years it’s not something one of the unintended part of the reason for new. We have really consequences of this.” the policy was an “ex- looked at this.” Benavides said he plosion” of facilities that Keenan said he was would want the Glendale were for storage only never contacted about Committee to review Gift Guide East: and the Glendale Com- this policy and no one this and give their opin- Carroll County Independent, mittee was concerned asked him if this could ion to the board before about having an influx potentially impact his any decisions are made. Baysider, Granite State News of these storage facilities business. He said this Selectman Kevin Hayes without ones that did policy seemed to target said he agreed, but there Gift Guide North: other services. him, especially as one was a Gilford business Littleton Courier, Berlin Reporter, Selectman Gus Be- of his competitors is a owner who had an im- Coös County Democrat navides with Planning member of the Glendale mediate issue, saying and Land Use Director Committee. Keenan’s business fits and Glendale Commit- Eddy said he agreed the criteria for offering tee member John Ayers with Keenan that the boat services. said the policy was in- town should revisit this Hayes moved to grant Contact us today to reserve tended to limit the use policy because it had un- Keenann a commercial of the Glendale docks to intended consequences marine operator’s per- your advertising space! residents or specifical- on a town business. mit to use the Glendale Tracy Lewis (603) 616-7103 • Lori Lynch (603) 444-3927 ly marine businesses “Sometimes we don’t docks under the policy and Benavides said this realize this happens that he pay $1,000 a year. Email [email protected] • [email protected] has been discussed for a until someone like you The board approved the number of years. says, ‘Hey I think you motion. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Gilford field hockey comes up short against speedy Knights

Joshua Spaulding Kingswood’s Alexus Booth works to try and knock the ball away from Allison Carr of Gilford in Gilford’s Taryn Fountain and Kingswood’s Abby Kelly chase after the ball in action last week. action last week BY JOSHUA SPAULDING and Abby Kelly com- Ashley Hart and Taryn Gilford came out ear- Kingswood up 3-0. said. “And the defense Sports Editor bined on a bid for the Fountain turning in ly with a chance, as Carr Maddie Guest had a really wanted it for her. WOLFEBORO — Knights and Ana Ek- good defensive stops for sent Aly Pichette in with nice defensive stop on And Abby, her stick has After having a game strom got in close as the visitors. Kingswood a chance but Meserve Abby Kelly and King- caught up to her feet.” cancelled earlier in the well. Allie Drew also had had the first corner of came out to kick the swood had a corner but “At Laconia, we were week, the Gilford and a shot that Gilford keep- the second quarter but ball away, sending the could not convert. Gil- OK on the turf, but they Kingswood field hock- er Caroline Guest was could not convert and Knights back down the ford had a couple of cor- aren’t nearly as fast as ey teams were able to able to turn away. Erin Meyer got a chance field, where they were ners, with Carr sending these guys,” said Rogac- square off in Wolfeboro Allison Carr came for the Knights but Lau- able to get on the board. a shot just wide of the ki. “We aren’t used to the on Thursday, Oct. 15. back with a bid for Gil- ren Nash-Boucher was With less than a min- net. Pichette made a good turf and were not used The Knights were ford and the Golden strong on defense for ute gone in the quarter, run in but sent a shot to the speed of such fast able to use their home Eagles got a corner but Gilford. Ekstrom sent the ball wide of the net and Carr teams. turf to their advantage, they could not convert, Kingswood came in to Meyer, who sent a also sent a shot wide. At “I’m very happy with picking up a 4-0 win over thanks to solid defense back with a number of nice cross into the circle, the other end, Meyer had the amount of corners the Golden Eagles and from the Knights. corner chances but Car- where Abby Kelly was a shot go wide of the net we got and how we exe- became the first team to With 4:24 to go in oline Guest held tight able to pop it in the net and Gilford had a late cuted,” the Gilford coach ring the newly-installed the first quarter, the in her net and Fountain for the 2-0 lead. corner that went wide of continued. “And Caro- Victory Bell. Knights were able to get turned up a good defen- The Knights came the net and Kingswood line had 12 saves, that’s “They had good con- on the board, as Kelly sive stop as well. Hailey back with a chance from took the 4-0 win. the most she’s had all necting today, the team made a nice cross to Ek- Kelly made a nice move Kelly on a corner but “We tell them it’s not year.” chemistry showed,” said strom, who put the shot through the Gilford de- Caroline Guest stood the mistakes that mat- Gilford was set to Kingswood coach Kait- on net. Guest made the fense for the Knights and strong. ter, it’s what is done af- open the postseason lin Reilly. “They created save but Ekstrom got the after another Kingswood However, Kingswood ter that counts,” Reilly tournament after dead- opportunities and con- rebound and put it in for corner, Nash-Boucher was able to up the lead said. “Today, the little line Monday against St. nected with each other.” the 1-0 lead. stood strong with a de- to 3-0 with a goal from mistakes didn’t matter Thomas. If they won that “That was a great Galimberti and Ek- fensive stop and Foun- Drew after a scrum in and they made up for it game, they’ll be playing tune-up for the tour- strom teamed up on a tain had a good clear. front of the net. each time.” on Friday at Franklin. ney,” said Gilford coach chance and the Knights Drew had a chance for Kingswood kept com- The veteran coach Kingswood will be Dave Rogacki. “To play had a late corner, with the Knights that Caro- ing and with just more noted that Meserve was hosting either Kennett someone that composed Ekstrom getting off a line Guest stopped. Carr than seven minutes to go strong in her first game or Plymouth today, Oct. and a team that fast, we shot while Maddie Guest came back the other in the third quarter, Kel- back from injury this 22, at 4 p.m. couldn’t simulate any of had a nice defensive stop way with a chance that ly drove a reverse shot season and the defense Sports Editor Josh- that in practice.” for the Golden Eagles. Hailey Kelly blocked from near the edge of the was strong in front of ua Spaulding can be Gilford had the best As the first quarter ran and Abby Kelly went circle to the back of the her. And Abby Kelly reached at 279-4516, ext. of the earlier chances, as down, Gilford got in the the other way with Car- net for the 4-0 lead. continues to get better. 155 or josh@salmon- they got in the offensive offensive zone but Haley oline Guest making the Gilford came back “It was good for her to press.news. zone early on, including Brooks and Paraskos save. Lexi Shute had a with a couple of corners get the shutout,” Reilly a couple of corners, test- turned the ball away and nice steal and run into as the quarter rolled ing Kingswood keeper the quarter ended with the zone while Jordyn along, but they could not Quinn Meserve early Kingswood up 1-0. Byars made a nice cross get the ball in the net. on, but she was up to the Addy Wernig had that missed connection Carr had a nice cross task in her season debut. a shot go just wide for in front. Gilford had a that missed connections Rachael Paraskos helped Gilford to start the sec- late corner with Shute and Nia Garland turned out with a solid defen- ond and then Kelly and getting off a shot but the in a good defensive stop sive stop for the Knights. Ekstrom had chances game went to the half on a Gilford corner to Emilia Galimberti for the Knights, with with Kingswood up 1-0. close the quarter with

KATHY SUTHERLAND Final week arrives The Gilford volleyball team took on Kingswood last Thursday and picked up a 3-0 win. The Golden Eagles will be wrapping up the regular season today, Oct. 22, at home against Plymouth at 5:45 p.m. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

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just 58 seconds into the then Nelson caught the enough about Jack and second quarter. The two-point conversion for his effort out there,” the two-point conversion the 22-0 lead with 7:49 to Golden Eagle coach said was incomplete and Gil- go in the game. of his quarterback. “He ford-Belmont had the 6-0 Winnisquam went was basically throwing lead. three and out on the on one foot.” Winnisquam put next drive, with Noah “The conditions together a long drive, Pearson doing a nice job weren’t good, but they with Nolen Perrino, grabbing a high snap played in the same con- Brady Palmer, Nich- and getting the punt of. ditions as we did,” said ols and Andre Cormier Gilford-Belmont also Hunt. “But the rust doing the work on the went three and out but showed today, we’re bet- ground while Nichols Winnisquam answered ter than what we showed also hit Garret Mango with another three and today.” for a couple of passes out. The Golden Eagles Hunt noted the rusti- and the Bears got the were unable to pick up a ness was more obvious ball to the 14-yard line. first down on their next on offense than on de- However, a penalty and drive and Nichols hit fense, which he said did some defensive stops by French for a first down a good job. Cooper Brown pushed to start the final drive, “Defensively, there the Bears back. A pen- Winnisquam’s Garret Mango drills Gilford-Belmont’s Nick Arenstam in action Saturday after- but the game ended with was just a couple of key noon. alty moved them up to a 10-yard Nichols run. plays,” Hunt said. “Of- the 24 for fourth and 25 but a Nichols inter- ford-Belmont moved the the carries on the next “Any time you go up fensively, you could tell long and Nichols found ception in the end zone ball, with Blake Desco- drive but a sack from against a team with as we’re not clicking like Cooper French with a ended the half, with Gil- teaux getting the bulk of Brown slowed the drive much success and pride we usually do.” pass but his dive came ford-Belmont up 6-0. the carries as the Golden and a pair of incomplete as them, it’s nice to go Next week, Gil- up just short of the first- The Bears started the Eagles kept the ball on passes led to a punt. Gil- out and compete and ford-Belmont is sched- down marker, giving second half strong with the ground and moved ford-Belmont ate up the take down a team you uled to be at Plymouth Gilford-Belmont the ball Nichols picking up 13 up the field. Norman- rest of the third quarter respect a lot,” Marzahl and Winnisquam fac- back. on a pass to Mango. But din and Arenstam also clock, with Isaiah Reese said, also noting that ing Newfound, but with McLean hit Nelson they couldn’t get any carried the ball and the and Descoteaux getting the running backs, Nor- playoffs on the horizon, for a first down on third further and Gilford-Bel- Golden Eagles got into the carries to finish up mandin and Descoteaux that is subject to change. and seven but the Gold- mont took over. How- the end zone on a three- the third quarter. asked to carry the load en Eagles had to punt ever, the Golden Eagles yard carry from Desco- Descoteaux, Norman- during halftime. Sports Editor Josh- the ball away. Winnis- fumbled the ball away teaux with 3:49 to go in din and Isaiah Reese all “At the half, both ua Spaulding can be quam was unable to gen- and Mason Fellows re- the third. Descoteaux got carries to start the running backs came reached at 279-4516, ext. erate any offense on the covered for the Bears. also carried the two- fourth quarter and then up and asked to run the 155 or josh@salmon- next drive and punted The visitors got the point conversion in for a McLean hit Gallagher ball more,” Marzahl press.news. away. Gilford convert- ball back just one play 14-0 lead. on fourth and 15 to get said. “Our offensive line ed a fourth and 10 when later when Reese was Winnisquam was able the ball to the one-yard picked up their end of Reese passed to Gallagh- able to intercept a Nich- to move the ball with line. From there, De- the bargain too. er to get the ball to the ols pass. This time, Gil- Gabriel Brown getting scoteaux carried in and “And you can’t say

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SOCCER (Continued from Page A1) went wide of the net and nah Gannon came out chance for Kingswood as well. then Amelia Kilmister and made a nice grab on a and Alyssa Craigie had a However, with less just missed connecting bid from the Knights and shot go wide for the Gold- than two minutes to go on a bid. Megan Davey Jaiden McKenna made en Eagles. Gilford had in the half, as Albert got just missed connecting a nice defensive stop a corner but Simpson a shot on net and Turner with Marcella DeNit- for the Golden Eagles. was able to clear the ball made the save but Albert to on a chance for the Caravella just missed from the zone. Caldon was able to collect the re- Knights as well. connecting with DeNitto and Elizabeth Albert had bound and deposit it in Gilford keeper Han- and Anna Tibbetts on a good chances for Gilford the goal for the 1-0 lead at the halftime break. Gilford had a couple of early chances and just a few minutes into the half, the Golden Eagles were able to capitalize, as Geena Cookinham Kingswood’s Cassidy Simpson and Gilford’s Ashley Kulcsar was able to convert on chase down the ball in action last week. a corner for the 2-0 lead. sent DeNitto in on a bid and played hard,” said Cookinham continued to that went just over the Kelly. “It’s a wonderful pressure with a shot that top of the net. At the oth- bunch of girls.” went wide while Caldon er end, Hughes and Ken- He noted that Turner had a shot stopped by yon had chances that and the defense played a Turner. Kenyon also had just missed the net and strong game. a shot go over the top of then Dinges had a direct “I thought we gave the net. kick for Kingswood that them a good game,” the Maura Hughes just was cleared out. Knight coach added. missed connecting with Turner came out and Gilford was coming Caldon in front and then grabbed a bid from Al- off a pair of losses to Bel- Leigh and Gracie Han- bert and then Caldon had mont the previous week. son were able to clear a shot go wide of the net. In the first game, Cook- the ball from the zone in In the final minutes inham had the lone goal front of the net. Turner of the game, the Golden in the 3-1 loss while in made a nice grab in net Eagles were able to add the second game, Albert while Gilford continued another goal, as McLean scored her first varsity to pressure in the zone, picked up her first goal goal and Kenyon and with Albert, Kenyon and of the season to close out Cookinham each added Cookinham all getting the 3-0 win. goals in a 4-3 double-over- chances. Kenyon fired “They moved the ball time loss. a shot off the post and well and took shots,” The Golden Eagles Cookinham got to the re- Meyers stated. “There are scheduled to close bound, firing the ball off was one too many touch- the regular season today, the cross bar. es in the first half but Oct. 22, at Plymouth at Davey was able to they turned that around. 3:30 p.m. clear the ball out of the “Our freshmen are The Kngihts are also zone on a direct kick doing a lot for us right scheduled to close the by Kenyon and Ashley now,” he continued. season today, Oct. 22, at Kulcsar sent a direct “Molly (McLean) played home against Prospect kick over the top of the a great game in the mid- Mountain at 7 p.m. net for Gilford. Davey field, it was nice to see her get the goal.” Sports Editor Joshua “We went three or Spaulding can be reached four days without prac- at 279-4516, ext. 155 or tice, but the girls battled [email protected].

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