THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Fire Chief reflects on 9/11, calls for healing to begin BY JEFF FERLAND since Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, move on to a new beginning, “What hasn't been said...” annual remembrance cere- them and their families,” [email protected] and members of the Gilford leaving behind images of the Chief John Beland began mony on Sunday, Sept. 11. said Beland. “Never forget Things have changed Fire Department are ready to attack 10 years ago. during the fire department’s “I'm ready to forget the the promises made to those event and the images of that following 9/11.” day,” said Beland. “I don't Deputy Chief Steve Carri- want to see those images any er agreed that it was time to more.” move on, but to continue sup- Beland said he was ready port of the families affected. to move on, and that every- Members of the Gilford one should focus on a new be- Fire Department assembled ginning after 10 years, as at the flagpole in front of the things have changed. fire station and observed the Ground Zero in New York collapse of the South tower has been transformed into a at 9:59 a.m. with the ringing memorial to those lost in the of the 5-5-5-5 bell and a mo- attack that day. The country ment of silence. has been through two wars, They somberly read the and now faces new chal- names of the 343 firefighters lenges, such as economic lost that day. struggles. The country and Beland was pleased to re- its citizens are not the same port the success of the Lakes as 10 years ago. Region Respite Project, Beland said everyone which for about two years should move on from the in- brought more than 500 fami- famous day's events, but nev- lies of firefighters and first er forget the individual sac- responders to the Lakes RAe- rifice of those workers in the gion to reconnect and heal. World Trade Center, fire- According to Carrier, fighters, police and Port Au- members of the fire depart- thority workers who lost ment are unsure how long PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND their lives in the attack, those they will continue the tradi- Members of the Gilford Fire Station gather around the flag pole in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. who suffered health compli- tional remembrance ceremo- cations from responding to ny. He said they will always, the emergency, or those who however, continue to “honor Budget Committee’s requests raise questions lost their lives fighting in the firefighters and all those who recent wars over-seas. died that day.” BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] forming a budget for 2012. state and federal levels to “Much has been made of “Let us always remember They discussed how the in- gifts to the town and school, the high [percentage] of stu- The budget committee formation would help them which may require funds to dents on free or reduced fee met Thursday, Sept. 8 to dis- see trends over the past 10 maintain. lunches,” stated Murphy. School Board names cuss resubmitting a request years. Under the heading “Wel- The request included the to the selectmen for town and In the request, drafted by fare Dept.,” Murphy stated, criteria for receiving aid in school financial information committee member Skip “Outrage over the welfare of- paying for school meals, the replacement for Tomlinson and general data from the Murphy, the committee fice paying for monthly cable standard cost per meal, pay- BY JEFF FERLAND Demko, with Webber second- [email protected] past 10 years. asked for data broken down services — how much was ment from the third payer ing her motion, which also Committee members in six different headings con- spent.” (feds, state or other), the cost School Board members failed. stressed that they needed the cerning topics such as mu- The request for informa- to provide three meals per appointed Karen Thurston “This is why we have an information to adequately do nicipal and SAU costs of un- tion also touched on issues day,and the impact of feder- during their meeting on odd number,” said Superin- their job of analyzing and funded mandates on county, regarding school lunches. ally mandated fresh fruits Tuesday, Sept. 6, to fill in as tendent Kent Hemingway, as and vegtables. fifth member of the board, there was no one present to “This is good – for a start,” and serve out the remainder break the tie. Gilford teen attains Scouting’s highest honor concluded Murphy in the re- of Derek Tomlinson's term. More deliberation quest. After some deliberation, stressed the need for the can- BY JEFF FERLAND [email protected] Members of the commit- the four members of the didate to step in imminently tee concluded, after a review board were evenly divided and fully participate in the Young Gilford resident of state law, that they were between two of the four can- next school board meeting in and member of Scout Troop entitled to the information didates who applied to fill the October. 243 Albert Doyle achieved because it was necessary to vacant fifth seat. “We need to bring some- Scouting’s highest honor — form the new budget, and During the deliberation, one in who needs to work im- the rank of Eagle Scout — that the selectmen did not Paul Blandford made a mo- mediately,” said Webber. Saturday, Aug. 20, with his have the right to deny the tion to appoint Thurston, Mellow-Andrews and court of honor held at the committee access to the in- which Sue Allen seconded. Webber leaned towards Gilford Public Library. formation. The motion failed, as the Demko for his experience. To achieve the highest Committee Chairman board was deadlocked, with Demko served as a school rank in Scouting, a Scout Richard Hickok added that Chairman Kurt Webber and board member for seven must earn 21 merit badges the selectmen were “out of Rae Mellow-Andrews voting years in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and complete an Eagle proj- line” and “disrespectful” against the motion. and as business administra- ect approved by the Court of with their denial, and wrong Mellow-Andrews mo- tor to SAU 59 (Winnisquam Honor Board. SEE BUDGET PAGE A11 tioned to appoint Allan SEE SCHOOL BOARD PAGE A11 Doyle earned 22 merit badges, which included re- PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND quired and non-required The sign that Albert Doyle placed marking the trail head of his one-kilo- Join the Climb for Cure Sept. 25 elective badges such as meter walking trail Eagle Scout project. swimming, music, or his col- scouts from other Lakes Re- rank of Eagle Scout was a GILFORD – If you could Auerbach. Fall foliage, stock this Sept. 25. lecting badge. He also was gion troops would consider possibility. spend a day having fun and friends and fun climbing for Have courage, compas- required to demonstrate the trail for their project. “When I first joined, I help save a child's life, would childhood cancer at Gun- SEE CLIMB PAGE A11 good citizenship in his com- Doyle got the idea for the looked up to the older you do it? munity, and in the world. hiking trail from Sandra Scouts,” said Doyle. “Most of Bring your family,friends For his Eagle project, McGonagle and the New them were getting their Ea- or team to Climb for Cure Doyle constructed a one-kilo- England Forestry Associa- gle [badge].” this Sept. 25 at Gunstock meter hiking trail from tion. He organized and led He said his older brother, Mountain Resort. Sawyers field, running from the project, which included who was also a Scout but nev- Donations for Climb for the trail-head behind Beans the construction of a sign at er achieved the rank of Ea- Cure go to Joey Sawyer of and Greens up to a scenic the trail-head, eight walking gle Scout, always encouraged Gilford, currently in treat- lookout point. platforms, and a bridge. him to stay in scouting. ment for a brain tumor, and The trail has the potential According to Doyle, aside “I just wanted to continue the Dana Farber Cancer Cen- to join with the Locke's Hill from clearing brush to make that and get to Eagle Scout,” ter.Fun for all ability levels... trails, and Doyle hopes an- the trail passable, the con- said Doyle. hike, bike or trail run to the other local Scout seeking his struction of walking plat- He said the adults in- top of the mountain Sept. 25 Eagle badge can pick up forms was necessary in some volved with Troop 243 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be part where he left off. fairly swampy areas. his parents really encour- of an amazing experience at According to Doyle, Parking for the trail is lo- aged him to continue his Gunstock's Climb for Cure everyone in Troop 243 of cated by the Gilford football quest for the Eagle badge. event, including a pre-climb high rank has already field locker rooms. Doyle graduated from Gil- breakfast and a tribute to all achieved the rank of Eagle Doyle received his Eagle ford High School in 2011, and children who've had cancer. Scout, so it would be a while badge just one moth before recently started first fresh- Live entertainment will be COURTESY PHOTO before someone from his his 18th birthday. He recalled man semester at UNH, where provided by local bands The Bring your family, friends, or teammates to the Climb for Cure at troop could pick up the proj- being 16 years old when he he plans to graduate with a Glympse and Rock and Gunstock Sept. 25. Proceeds from this year’s event will help support the ect. He hoped, however, that realized that achieving the degree in nursing. Acoustic Duo Jonathan treatment of Gilford resident Joey Sawyer. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Notes from the Gilford Library

BY ABI MAXWELL LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT which Jenna herself joking- what this fascinating and tal- quired. if another patron is waiting. toric Site in Cornish. We will “My writing life is kind of ly refers to as “insanity”— is ented writer has to say! BabyGarten, Tuesday, After School Art Adven- carpool from GPL at 9 a.m. like crop rotation,” says New also what makes her novels Programs/Special Events Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. - noon. ture, Wednesday, Sept. 21, There is a cost of $10, which York Times bestselling nov- so compelling. Her second Our BabyGarten is filled 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join us in the includes transportation and elist Jenna Blum, who is the novel was also born of re- Toddler Time, Thurs- with lively music and stories Meeting Room to create an entrance to Saint-Gaudens. next author in the Gilford markable research. Interest- day, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. - to help foster the love of read- Australian dot painting. De- Prepayment is requested Public Library’s “Get ed in tornados since she was noon. Help foster pre-litera- ing in your child. No sign up sign a masterpiece using when you sign up at the Cir- Booked” series. “When I’m a girl who loved “The Wizard cy skills in your toddler with needed. nothing but dots of color. culation Desk. Bring a bag working on a book, I’m in the of Oz” and herself experi- songs, stories, and a craft. Get Booked: Jenna Sign up in the Children's lunch. (Rain date is Friday, Writers’ Protection Pro- enced a tornado, Jenna spent Group size is limited to 12 Blum, Tuesday, Sept. 20, Room for an hour of messy Sept. 23.) gram. My family and friends years in Minnesota trying to children, and sign up is re- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Don't miss fun! Toddler Time, Thurs- know I'm in lockdown and track down storms, and even- quired. bestselling author Jenna Origami, Wednesday, day, Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m.- sometimes will literally tually joined with a profes- Crafter’s Corner, Blum, who has been named Sept. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. noon. Help foster pre-litera- leave food for me outside the sional group to actually Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-7:30 as one of Oprah’s Top Thirty Looking for something to do cy skills in your toddler with door. I do this because I can't chase tornados. The result of p.m. Needle arts coordina- Women Authors. Her debut on Early Release Day? Stu- songs, stories, and a craft. concentrate on the real world that research, the widely tor Dawn Lemay will facili- novel, “Those Who Save Us,” dents in grades five through Group size is limited to 12 and the fictional world at the praised “The Storm- tate knitting, crocheting, was a NY Times bestseller, a 12 are invited to the library children, and sign up is re- same time; it's like listening chasers,” also explores the and other needlework proj- Boston Globe bestseller, the to fold with origami expert quired. to two competing radio sta- life of a man with bipolar dis- ects. Bring your latest design winner of the Ribalow Prize, Anne LaVin. Brown Bag Book Dis- tions at once.” order and his twin sister. The and work in a relaxed corner a Borders Book Club pick Storytime, Wednesday, cussion, Thursday, Sept. That sort of arrangement novel could not have been of the library. and a favorite with book Sept. 21, 2-2:45 p.m. Help 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. “The Ma- seems to have worked for her; written without her five Foreign Movie Night, clubs across the country. Her foster early literacy skills in gician's Assistant” sustains when Jenna was just 16, she years of storm-chasing expe- Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-9 newest novel, “The Storm- your preschooler with songs, author Ann Patchett's published her first short sto- rience. p.m. We'll watch “When Did chasers,” is also an interna- stories, and a craft. Group proven penchant for crafting ry, which won first prize in “Like my characters, I’m You Last See Your Father?” tional bestseller. All are wel- size is limited to 12 children, colorful characters and mar- Seventeen Magazine’s Na- still trying to understand the (Ireland - PG). This 2007 come to join this fascinating and sign up is required. rying the ordinary with the tional Fiction Contest. Since mysterious, majestic ma- movie tells the story of a and talented writer for a Gilford Write Now Writ- fantastic. This will be a great that time, Jenna has pub- chinery behind big weather: deeply flawed relationship reading and discussion. ers Group, Wednesday, book to discuss. Copies are lished two bestselling novels, how something as powerful between a father—who is on Check Out an Expert, Sept. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. available at the Circulation in addition to a number of and destructive as a tornado his deathbed—and his son, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9:15- This group, led by Bonnie Desk. Bring your lunch and stories in literary journals. can happen so quickly,seem- and the impact that relation- 11 a.m. Do you have basic Carnivale and Chris Roder- we'll provide dessert. Of her first book, “Those ingly from a clear blue sky. ship has on the son's life. questions about what to do ick, is open to all Gilford Li- Crafter’s Corner,Thurs- Who Save Us,” which tells the And as a writer I’ve always Drop-In Storytime, Fri- with your computer or need brary cardholders. In the on- day, Sept. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. story of a woman who is lib- been interested in how peo- day, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. - help downloading audio going format, we welcome Needle arts coordinator erated from Nazi Germany, ple put their lives back to- 12:15 p.m. Join us for a fun- books or using our telescope? new members at any time Dawn Lemay will facilitate Jenna says, “I baked every- gether after they’ve been dev- filled morning of stories and Come Check Out an Expert and writers of all levels of all interested crafters who thing that appears in the nov- astated by huge forces be- songs to help foster early lit- and receive the help you ability are invited to join. love knitting, crocheting, el.” And she didn’t only yond their control,” Jenna eracy skills in your child. need. Mike Marshall will be Saint-Gaudens Historic and other needlework proj- bake—Jenna “read every- says of that book. Everyone is welcome. here on a first- come, first- Site Tour, Thursday, Sept. ects. Bring your latest design thing” she could get her Currently, Jenna divides Knit Wits, Friday, Sept. serve basis to answer your 22, 9 a.m. A road trip! Our and work in a relaxed corner hands on about the Third Re- her time between Boston— 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join the questions. You must be a Gil- watercolor instructor, Mary of the library. ich; she watched German where she teaches master weekly knitting group to ford Library cardholder. Lou John, will lead a group films; listened to German novel workshops at Grub work on a project, meet oth- Help is limited to 20 minutes to the Saint-Gaudens His- music; took German classes; Street Writers—and her er knitters, and learn some interviewed Holocaust sur- mother and grandmother’s new techniques. All knitters GILFORD POLICE LOG vivors; and even dressed, for rural Minnesota hometown. welcome. ● a short period of time, as the She will be at the library on Mahjong, Monday,Sept. From Sept. 6-13, the Gil- 9 alarms person heroine of her novel would Tuesday,Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 19, 12:30-3 p.m. One of the ford Police Dept. responded 68 traffic checks 10 requests for motorist have dressed. 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and oldest board games in the to 216 calls, including: 7 motor vehicle complaint assistance That sort of research— encouraged to come hear world, Mahjong depends up- Police arrested Thomas 25 motor vehicle checks 3 drug case on skill, strategy, and a cer- Marks, 25, of Gilford and 11 calls for an ambulance 3 civil matters tain degree of luck. Join us! charged him with simple as- 5 motor vehicle accident 3 domestic disturbances New players welcome. sault. 11 reports of suspicious 3 motor vehicle lockout Gilford Public Library Drop-In Rug Hooking, Police arrested Daniel persons 2 reports of harassment Tuesday,Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - Robinson, 19, of Laconia and 3 larceny reports of a juvenile Top Ten Requests 12:30 p.m. Carol Dale will charged her with unlawful fingerprint cases request for contracted lead a 'hook-in' on the first possession of alcohol. 8 reports of existing con- services 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett and third Tuesday of each Police arrested Ryan Con- ditions master name check 2. “Maine” by J. Courtney Sullivan month. All interested are rad, 18, of Laconia and 2 lost/found items 2 reports of criminal 3. “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese welcome to come give hook- charged him with unlawful 6 abandoned vehicles threatening 4. “The Keeper of Lost Causes” by Jussi Adler-Olsen ing a try. possession of alcohol and 911 hang-up 1 reports of burglary 5. “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett Storytime, Tuesday, possession of controlled/ 1 service of paperwork 1 assaults 6. “Unbroken: A WWII Airman’s Story of Survival, Sept. 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. narcotic drugs. 8 animal complaints 2 finger print requests Resilience, and Redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand Help foster early literacy 4 parking summons 1 reports of shots fired 7. “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins skills in your preschooler 5 reports of suspicious ve- 1 yard sale permit 4 pistol permit 8. “Breaking Clean” by Judy Blunt with songs, stories, and a hicles 2 calls for the fire depart- administrative relay 9. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by craft. Group size is limited to 2 report of criminal mis- ment intoxication Stieg Larsson 12 children, and sign up is re- chief 1 road/weather reports 3 other department re- 10. “Kill Me If You Can” by James Patterson 1 lost/missing/wanted ferred to

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BY DONNA RHODES provide. back and cover the windows [email protected] An ambitious group gath- again, Gilford resident REGION — As the sun fi- ered at the Carey House on Dorothy Savery of Franklin nally came out in Central the corner of Spring Street Savings Bank asked if the New Hampshire last Friday, and Union Avenue in Laco- crew could remove them more than 200 workers also nia to help with what began completely and plant new spread some sunshine to as a few painting projects. Af- shrubs and flowers. Soon she more than 26 non-profit or- ter getting a tour of the Sal- was off to buy them as her ganizations across the re- vation Army’s homeless gift to the shelter, while oth- gion, from Belmont and La- shelter and seeing other ers began to weed gardens conia to Alton and needs along the way,they ea- around the building — an- Wolfeboro, up north to gerly took on more work other project not on the list. Meredith, and even Ply- than the facility had even re- And while a free lunch from mouth as the United Way’s quested. When House Direc- the Salvation Army was pro- 19th annual Day of Caring tor Glen Carter commented vided, the team all made cash got underway. about overgrown shrubs that donations for their meal. Begun in 1995, the United had become a security prob- “I pay for lunch every day, Way Day of Caring has lem, Kamal Gosine of Auto so why should this be differ- grown each year, from the Serv in Tilton didn’t hesitate. ent?” said one volunteer. initial 40 volunteers to the “I have a chain saw at Up the road, Belknap more than 200 men and home, and I don’t live far Landscape Company of Gil- women who participated from here. Why don’t we just ford was hard at work re- this year.Through their com- take care of that today?” Go- moving invasive plants from PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES munity service, more than 80 sine said. a Laconia Area Community Volunteers from Belknap Landscape Company in Gilford took part in the United Way Day of Caring last Friday. projects at local nonprofit or- As he headed out for extra Land Trust housing com- Crews volunteered their labor and expertise in removing invasive plants at a Laconia Community Area Land ganizations and agencies equipment, the team divided plex. They added mulch to Trust property on Union Ave. as well as performing general clean up of the apartment complex and other out- were completed in one day. up to get busy with staining flower beds, and also re- door tasks. Shown rip-rapping a section of the property to prevent future soil erosion are Duane Ordway, Chris The morning began with an ark in the backyard play paired a drainage issue with Matthews and Steve Huckins of BLC. breakfasts hosted by Han- area, painting the sign along decorative but functional naford Supermarkets in Al- the street and scraping and stone to prevent erosion. Savings Bank, 3M in Tilton It’s wonderful,” said Stafford School stretched and ton, Plymouth and Laconia. painting the front porch. “Last year alone, Belknap and Metrocast in Belmont House Residents Services stooped to brighten the At each location, volunteers Returning with a saw, Go- Landscape donated about were busy making pies for Coordinator Julie Joslyn. rooms with paint brushes from area businesses en- sine, his co-workers at Auto $2,500 to United Way, some- senior residents of Stafford At Corner House on and rollers. As she worked, joyed a bite to eat, dropped Serv, and volunteers from thing we’ve always helped House and Sunrise Towers. Union Avenue, others were Jean O’Rourke of Munsey off canned goods for local Melcher and Prescott Insur- with, but today, we had a Some pies were special or- freshening up the interior of and Brazil had been doing food pantries, then rolled up ance, Pike Industries and the chance to help with labor dered by residents, and oth- the day-use facility. Volun- some calculations in her their sleeves and headed out Tilton Shaw’s supermarket and materials, too,” said ers were frozen for upcom- teers from Franklin Savings head. to work. Each volunteer was then began trimming the marketing manager Dale ing holiday meals. Bank, Laconia Savings “If you volunteer two assigned an agency to assist shrubs below the first floor Squires. “These ladies have the pa- Bank, 3M, Munsey and days a year for 15 years, it for the day, depending on windows. Realizing the Over on Church Street, tience of saints, and I really Brazil Insurance and stu- may seem like a lot, but it’s skills they said they could shrubbery would only grow volunteers from Meredith appreciate their help today. dents from Laconia High really only about one-per- cent of a lifetime, and that doesn’t seem like enough to Fire engineers struggle to keep costs down me,” she said. In Plymouth, Whole Vil- BY JEFF FERLAND Sept. 8 to discuss their budg- members made their best ef- Chief Steve Carrier,the total The budget also includes lage Family Resource Cen- [email protected] et proposal for 2012, which fort to propose and approve a proposed operation budget is the first payment of $64,000 ter was another beehive of With very little room for they needed to submit the fol- tight, flat-line budget for down one-tenth of a percent for a new fire engine. activity both indoors and spending, the Board of Fire lowing day. 2012. from their 2011 budget, but In an effort to save on out, as wish lists all across Engineers met Thursday, As instructed, board According to Deputy Fire salary expenditure is up 3.6 wages, firefighters voluntri- Central New Hampshire percent; he attributed this to ly cut their minimum call- were being fulfilled. In a merit wage increase. back time from two hours to Alexandria, a barn floor was According to Fire Chief one hour. According to Be- laid by an industrious group Head-on collision sends two to hospital John Beland, the depart- land and Carrier, firefight- of women to further a tool BY BRENDAN BERUBE sent one of the vehicles down cue (assisted at the scene by ment is only responsible for ers made the decision by museum project for the his- [email protected] a nearby embankment, while the Laconia and Belmont fire answering for wages and themselves, completely vol- torical society, and in Bel- A pair of Gilford residents the other came to rest in the departments) were forced to overtime costs; all other ex- untarily, to pass savings mont, the senior center was were airlifted to Dartmouth- middle of the highway. remove both passenger-side penditures are directed to along to taxpayers. spruced up, and goody bags Hitchcock Medical Center While Flynn and her pas- doors and the center post the financial office. There was no discussion were prepared for Meals on early Saturday morning fol- senger, 21-year-old Ashley from the Joncas’ Hyundai The total proposed fire de- of a replacement for the de- Wheels clients. The Mayhew lowing a head-on collision S.M. Oliveira, also of Bel- with the aid of hydraulic partment budget is up 2.8 parting Beland. Unofficially, Program in Bristol had as- near the Route 11 bypass that mont, were taken to Lakes tools in order to access the percent, or about $51,000, the board has hinted that sistance closing their youth left the occupants of both ve- Region General Hospital in victim. from 2011. This budget in- Carrier will more than like- camp for the year, and Chap- hicles badly injured. nearby Laconia for treat- The investigation into the cludes the purchase of all ly assume the position of man Sanctuary in Sandwich According to a prelimi- ment of their injuries, the cause of the crash remains protective clothing, 10 new Chief upon Beland's resig- had some much needed trail nary investigation conduct- Joncas’ injuries were open, but police do not be- sets of gear, and all normal nation later this month, but work done. ed at the scene, police believe deemed severe enough to lieve that alcohol, illegal repair and replacement the no formal announcement “How wonderful to work that a 2008 Subaru sedan warrant transportation by drugs, or cell phone use were gear may require over the has been made, nor have for companies that support driven by 22-year-old Melissa helicopter to Dartmouth- factors. course of the year. they released names of any the United Way.We really en- Flynn of Belmont crossed Hitchcock in Lebanon. De- Anyone with information According to Carrier, the possible candidates for the joy their support in letting the center line while travel- tails on David Joncas’ in- on the accident is encour- purchase is necessary to ac- Deputy Chief ’s position. us all come out for the day to ing northbound at around 10 juries have not been re- aged to contact Det. Christo- commodate new call fire- They plan to discuss the help these nonprofits. It’s a.m. Saturday, causing it to leased, but Laura Joncas was pher Jacques of the Gilford fighters, but the price per set issue at their next scheduled been great,” said New Hamp- collide with a 2009 Hyundai trapped inside the vehicle, Police Department at 527- of gear increased this year meeting on Thursday, Sept. ton resident Jane MacDon- all-purpose vehicle driven by her legs crushed by the dash- 4737. unexpectedly. 22. ald of Northway Bank. 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Contact Mark Liebert (ISA and NH Certified Arborist) for a free arboricultural consultation. (603) 279-9950 [email protected] A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER OPINION SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 COMMENTARY ● Pet of the Week: Buddy “Living United” is about more than wearing the shirt Editor’s note: The fol- zations, volunteers and in- Partnership for Public ing, without the support lowing guest commentary dividuals that participat- Health, Mayhew Pro- of local radio, newspaper was submitted by Judi ed in this very rewarding gram, New Beginnings, and LRPA-TV staff the Taggart, Campaign Direc- day. Special thanks to NH Catholic Charities, Pe- public would not be aware tor for the Lakes Region Tina Hayward and Paul mi Youth Center and of this wonderful day! United Way. Gaudette at Sacred Heart Whole Village Family Re- Our community is a Hall for hosting the Laco- source Center. much better place be- Over 200 volunteers nia breakfast location, to Businesses donated ma- cause of everyone’s ef- from 31 businesses didn’t Alton Bay Christian Con- terials and supplies to forts. While Sept. 9 has just wear their LIVE ference Center for hosting complete some projects, come and gone, the bene- UNITED shirt…they took the Alton breakfast, and including Appletree Nurs- fits are truly long-lasting action! to Hannaford Supermar- ery, Belknap Landscape and have touched the The outcome of Lakes kets in Gilford, Alton and Company, Lowe’s-Gilford, hearts of many. Volun- Region United Way’s 16th Plymouth for sponsoring Petal Pushers, Taylor teers enjoyed the satisfac- Annual Day of Caring is three breakfasts. Megan Rental and True Value tion of giving back to evident at 26 nonprofit or- Page and the staff at Hardware, and many their community. They Buddy, just ten months to ignore. ganizations throughout Patrick’s Pub & Eatery more that partnered di- worked side by side with old, does not have a dime to He has lived with cats and Central New Hampshire. hosted the wrap up cele- rectly with project staff. individuals from other or- call someone who would care dogs prior to arriving at the Many local restaurants ganizations and learned Buildings were power bration for volunteers and enough about him to take shelter, and, if he just had a provided lunches for the first-hand about nonprof- washed and painted in- nonprofit organizations. him home. few dog friends to hang out hungry workers. it services. And those side and out, fall flowers Thanks to all the hard- In his short life, he has had with, he would finally feel were planted, trails, working volunteers from Door prizes for volun- nonprofits were grateful three homes, and now re- like a solid member of the brush and trees were cut, AFL Noyes Test & Inspect, teers, collected by Helen recipients of volunteers sides as New Hampshire Hu- family with both human and windows and carpets Alton Rotary, Asplundh Nickel, were provided by tackling projects that oth- mane Society. Is it any won- canine pack leaders. We were cleaned, and office Tree Service, AutoServ, Dairy Queen, Greenlaw’s, erwise would not happen. der he is concerned about strongly suggest he be en- tasks were tackled. Belknap Landscape Com- Hannaford, The Inns & The value of this event is what will happen next? rolled in our canine training This incredible day end- pany,Better Together/La- Spa at Mill Falls, Lakes Re- immeasurable to our com- A small dog with a big classes, or a similar class ed with volunteers feeling conia High School, gion Floral Studio, Travis munity. Thanks to all for heart, he loves to be with peo- close to your home to help tired but satisfied by a job Bigelow & Ashton, Cold- Cole-RE/Max, Sal’s Pizza, advancing the common ple, all the time, cuddling, him learn he is safe and not well done. All this was on- well Banker, Cross Insur- The Soda Shoppe, TJ good…and for Living riding around in the car, he going to take yet another ly possible through the ance, Franklin Savings Maxx, and Vista. Mas- United! is a constant companion. twirl on the adoption Merry- dedicated efforts and gen- Bank, The Inns & Spa at sage Therapist Nancy Lee I encourage everyone to Buddy does have a bit of a Go-Round. erosity of so many who Mill Falls, Laconia Sav- provided some lucky vol- go to our website shoe fetish, so please keep Shelter is open Tues- deserve recognition. ings Bank, Lakes Region unteers with an on-the- LRUW.org to view photos your favorite leather loafers day/Thursday/Friday and A very special team of Community Services, spot massage at the wrap of the Day of Caring ac- out of the way of his little Saturdays. Call 524-3252 or volunteers invested Lakes Region Rotary, up gathering. tivities. teeth; soft, sweet smelling check www.nhhumane.org. scores of hours to plan LRGHealthcare, Melcher And it goes without say- shoes are beyond his ability and carry out all details. & Prescott Agency,Mered- Credit goes to Co-Chairs ith Village Savings Bank, FROM OUR READERS Pam Paquette from Public MetroCast Cablevision, ● Service of NH, who has Miracle Farms Landscap- led these efforts for 15 ing, Northway Bank, Gunstock Resort shines for Patrick’s staff years, and Cindy Hemeon- Parker House Design, To the Editor: Segway machines. They also such good care of our staff Gunstock has created such a Plessner from Meredith Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, On Tuesday, Sept. 6, let us try out the training Zip and providing really excep- great amenity for the Lakes Village Savings Bank Penny Pitou Travel, Petal Patrick’s closed for business Line course, which is only tional service… from the Region, and has surrounded (MVSB). These two com- Pushers, Pike Industries, to take out our staff for our one tenth the size of the full events manager,the staff out it with such an outstanding munity leaders reviewed Public Service of NH, 17th annual Staff Outing. Zip Line Course coming on the course, the food and staff. project requests and vol- Shaw’s-Tilton, Taylor This year, we chose Gun- soon… we can’t wait! To top beverage staff and the entire On behalf of the staff at unteer interests, and ad- Community, TD Bank, TJ stock as our destination and it off, we were provided with Gunstock crew. They ex- Patrick’s, we thank you. dressed numerous Maxx and 3M/Innovative we couldn’t have been happi- a delicious selection of food ceeded our expectations in Allan Beetle, Co-Owner Patrick’s Pub & Eatery changes during the plan- Paper Technologies. er. Approximately 60 of our and beverage from their every area, and contributed ning process. Work projects were or- staff and friends played on catering team. to one of the best staff out- It is a huge undertaking ganized in 11 communi- the Aerial Treetop Adven- We wanted to thank the ings we’ve ever enjoyed. to match volunteer skills ties by Alexandria Histor- ture course and the off-road team at Gunstock for taking We are so pleased that with project requests, and ical Society, Alton Bay then have it all fit togeth- Christian Conference Church’s anniversary is about all of us er like a jigsaw puzzle. As- Center, Alton Senior Cen- sisting on this planning ter,Belknap County Youth To the Editor: shared together as loving together, responded to the re- We believe that this an- team were Amy Parker of Services, Historic Belk- The First United neighbors in life itself. We’ve al needs of our neighbors, niversary is about us all! We Parker House Design, nap Mill, Belmont Senior Methodist Church of Laco- baptized your children, cele- and loved each other in the sincerely hope you will share Candice Carrier of Laco- Center, Carey House nia/Gilford is about to begin brated the marriages of name of our Lord. in and celebrate it as you nia Savings Bank, Cyndi Homeless Shelter, Chap- its formal celebration of its loved ones, and remembered We have shared every as- have shared in and enriched Paulin and Marty man Sanctuary & Visny 150th anniversary of its the life and faith of persons pect and moment of life to- our life over these many founding. The next few dear to us all. We’ve educat- gether in acts of faith and years! We have been, and are, Humphrey of the Lakes Woods, Community weeks will be a time for re- ed and loved each other’s hope. here to serve each other and Region United Way, and Church of Alton, Corner- joicing. children, opened our arms to Together with you, we the world around us. We Kathi Fuller and Beth bridge, Genesis Behav- At first glimpse, that each other to serve our neigh- have woven a great and beau- thank you for all the ways Matthew, both of MVSB. ioral Health, Greater would seem to be about only bors, sent loved ones off to tiful Tapestry of Life cele- you have assisted us to be Travis Cole of Lakes Re- Wakefield Resource Cen- a small portion of our com- war and prayed together for brating Faith, Hope, and God’s faithful servants! You gion Rotary, Rick Fogg of ter, Inter-Lakes Day Care munities. Reality is, howev- their safety,worked together, Love. That great Tapestry is are our family. Thank you. Alton Rotary and Gil- Center, Inter-Lakes Se- er, it is about all of us — es- and celebrated life together. not yet finished, and we hope God bless you. ford’s Kent Baron helped nior Center, Kingswood pecially you. Over the years in commu- to continue to weave its beau- The members of to insure that project Youth Center, Laconia First United Methodist Church For 150 years, we’ve nity, we have fed the hungry ty with you. Gilford plans were adequate. The Area Community Land collective commitment of Trust, Laconia Conserva- this team insured that this tion Commission, Laco- Come out Saturday for WOW Fest to support WOW Trail year’s event was the most nia Housing Authority, To the Editor: and lots of fun for the whole plify the registration process www.wowtrail.org, and ques- successful ever. Laconia Senior Center, This Saturday Laconia family. on Saturday morning. Event tions can be emailed to in- It is important to recog- Lakes Region Child Care Savings Bank presents WOW Events include a three- day registrations will also be [email protected]. nize and thank all organi- Services, Lakes Region Fest ‘11, a family-friendly fes- mile Fun Walk, 15-mile and available. If you are unable Celebrate the WOW Trail tival with some great out- 67-mile Bicycle Challenges, to participate in an event, and outdoor recreation while door events designed to raise and 5K and 10K Road Races. you are still invited to come helping to continue the ex- funds for the WOW Trail. All events begin and end at enjoy the BBQ and festival pansion and beautification Please show your support of the Laconia Athletic & Swim beginning at 11am for only of the WOW Trail. Hope to the trail by participating in Club on N. Main Street. $10 ($5 for children under 12). see you there! this year’s WOW Fest at the Event registration includes Event times, course maps Jennifer Beetle WOW Fest Event Director Laconia Athletic & Swim a delicious BBQ lunch, en- and details are available at Club. Enjoy any of the morn- tertainment and the festival Established May 6, 2004 ing events, followed by a BBQ activities. Pre-register on- Published every Thursday at lunch, live entertainment by line at www.wowtrail.org to Re-issued copies of State 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 the Crunchy Western Boys help with planning and sim- Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Constitution now available Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 To the Editor: ernment. The New Hampshire Sec- This publication includes Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Send us your letters! Brendan Berube, Editor retary of State, William the (1) Index to the Constitu- Jeff Ferland, Reporter We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? 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Branches of NH State Gov- SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK By John Harrigan ● On the shores of First Lake, in Pittsburg, marking 50 years of hospitality and tradition

John Harrigan

Betty Falton had just lost her husband. A relative new- comer from down below the notches, she suddenly was in PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN charge of a lodge and cabins Betty Falton outside the main lodge at the Glen, where she has presided in Pittsburg, as far north as over an incredibly complex and demanding operation for more than 50 anyone could go and still be years. in the United States. She was suddenly the surviving half 171,000-acre Headwaters safely.Smoke and errant em- of a team, a woman in her COURTESY PHOTO Tract, under public ease- bers were becoming an ever- mid-40’s with little experi- Betty Falton and husband Allen, at the 1964 New England Sportsman’s Show in Boston. The two deer, bear, ment prohibiting develop- increasing problem. ence in running such an en- bobcat and 13-pound lake trout grace the lodge’s walls today. ment but still open for all “Every cabin had a terprise. manner of traditional use charred roof,” Betty says The enterprise was — and and recreation. ruefully. is — the Glen, on First Con- did, to the point where today, loved fishing. They bought guess what? The place was Today, the Glen still has Betty, too, has changed. necticut Lake. Her husband as Betty and her staff mark an Airstream travel trailer. for sale, and Betty and Allen its original main lodge, built An upstart from the start Allen, an American Airlines her 50th full year of steward- One day in 1957, long fasci- went for it like a trout for a around 1890, as well as nine (she eschewed high school pilot, had suffered a fatal ship, the Glen is one of the nated by the headwaters, hornberg. cabins, a boat house, and an- Latin for Shop), she decided heart attack in New York great places of its kind, a they pointed their rig even That was in 1961, and the cillary buildings for upkeep to go back to school in 1981, City. It was May of 1970, ice- lakeshore oasis of fine lodg- further north than usual, to- enterprise consisted of the and storage. The place has taking campus, lecture and out, the guest season just be- ing and dining, a place where ward Pittsburg. They chose main lodge, two cabins, a accommodated up to 60 peo- television courses for every- ginning. While Betty rushed dogs and kids are welcome, what some call “the back cook’s shack and an ice ple, but 40 is the more work- thing from philosophy to south to be with family and an embracing piece of sanity road,” which to many others house. Betty and Allen began able maximum. Many fa- business management to take care of funeral matters, surrounded by thousands of is the best road, Route 145. operations in the spring of mous and many more not so computers. She bought a newfound Pittsburg friends acres of private and public It was a fateful decision. 1962, immediately setting famous people have stayed computer and self-learned, rushed in to take care of land open for all manner of When they topped Ben Young about making renovations there. The dining room, all setting up what is the thor- things at the Glen while she rest and recreation. Hill, and stopped to admire and enlargements, with the tricked out in local wood, is oughly computerized Glen was gone. She’s never forgot- Betty, descended from the view (two states and help of Betty’s parents and a an embracing and conversa- office today. ten that. Crucial help came farming families in Maine, maybe, at the time, given host of local talent. Into this tional place. The kitchen pro- Her clientele has changed from competitors, a North more or less grew up around farming and clearing then, venture they threw every- duces wonderful and often too. As the ranks of adven- Country tradition: Verna her grandparents’ farms, versus subsequent growth thing a young married cou- surprising fare. turous fishermen and and Pearl Hawes from Tall and thus is no stranger to the hence, three states and one ple could throw in, which Betty unswervingly prais- hunters have thinned — the Timbers; Ramona Bilski close-to-the-earth scene. foreign country), Allen said was considerable. es the helpers she’s had over World War II vets and their from Timberlands. Lois Dal- “We were dressed in shirts “This is it!” And it was. Snakes shed skins, and the years — the guides, the baby-boomer children — a ton came out of retirement and shorts and kicked out- They began camping at lobsters molt, but even boatkeepers, the carpenters, new generation of visitors to do the cooking, a job Betty side to stay out of trouble,” what then was a fairly prim- though the Glen has under- the housekeepers, and the favor kayaks, wildlife watch- knew all too well. she says. itive campground on the in- gone several metamorphoses cooks. Particularly the ing, the down-home food and When she came back, her And, of course, helped let to Lake Francis (now over the decades it is still the cooks, since in the early accommodations, the mother and father were on with chores. She went much improved, and one of same and timeless place. years she did most of the scenery and the quiet. Still hand to help and console. through schools in Meriden, the state‘s best-kept secrets). Kids, dogs, canoes, kayaks, cooking, and has cooked off they come, to find something Her father said he supposed Conn., and after a brief ex- They stayed for long periods fly rods, shotguns, docks, and on ever since. unique at the Glen. that she’d sell the Glen and periment in art, went into during spring fishing, then boats, and porch rocking In fact, to mark her 50th Over it all presides Betty, move on. “I will not,” she fashion design and merchan- came back for long periods chairs are still the order of year at the Glen, she’s pro- still sharp-eyed and easily replied. dising, and in her last year of during bird season. They be- the day.The view across First duced a cookbook, titled (of heard and eager to share sto- Did she think she could college, when she was in- gan looking for land. Lake is the same as it always course) “The Glen Cook ries, which she has more of run this place? “No, but I’m volved in the Civilian Air Pa- Through mutual friends they was and always will be, Book, 50th Jubilee.” It in- than most. At her feet is her going to try.” trol, she met Allen. met Lee and Ann Wilkinson, thanks to strong local and cludes a history of the Glen, latest dog, Aggie. A staffer Try she did, and run it she They married in 1947. He owners of the Glen, and outside support for the but consists mostly of rings a bell from a steam lo- recipes that are family fa- comotive on the old New vorites, guest favorites, and York, New Haven & Hartford those brought in by a host of Railroad, meaning “time for Thoughts from the Thrift Shop local staffers who brought supper” The phone rings, not only their talents to their and Betty answers it as News from the Gilmanton Community Church Thrift Shop & Food Pantry jobs but also recipes often guests trickle into the dining handed down by generations room, a never ending swirl of The GCC Food Pantry and The Blue and “Gold” (its off sale! Pantry and Thrift Shop, PO since settlement times. things, with Betty Falton, as Thrift Shop committee really “Yellow”) barb sale is Just a reminder that if you Box 6, Gilmanton IW, NH Betty has managed the always, in the middle. would like to thank all those still going on, and will be ex- are making a donation to the 03837. If you are interested Glen to change with the who helped provide school tended for another week. The Food Pantry or Thrift Shop, in volunteering at the pantry times. Propane is now used (This column runs in 13 supplies to families in need sale will run through Satur- you can drop your donations and thrift shop, please con- exclusively to heat the lodge weekly papers covering the in our community. Through day, Sept. 17. Every item in off during our regular busi- tact Sharon Barton at 267- and cabins (a wood-fired fire northern two-thirds of New the donations from our the shop with a blue or yel- ness hours. Please do not 5934 or Jane Sisti at 364-7437. pit and fireplace remain out Hampshire and parts of church family, the GCC Mis- low barb will be 50 percent leave donations outside the We are always looking for in the central yard). The Maine and Vermont. John sions Team Penny Project, off. We have a wonderful se- door (stray animals and people to work during busi- skills to buck up and split Harrigan’s address: Box 39, members of the community lection of great clothes for such), and do not put cloth- ness hours or upstairs in our firewood are fading. Most Colebrook, NH 03576, or and Title 1 funds from the the whole family,and we now ing intended for the Thrift sorting area. You must be 18 guests no longer know how [email protected]) Gilmanton School District, have a “Juniors” rack. As al- Shop in the Planet Aid box. years old to work in the shop. to build and run wood fires we were able to provide as- ways, brand names are not We do not have access to the We are located on Route sistance with school supplies priced higher, and we have box. There are food collec- 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, and backpacks to 43 students many names such as tion bins at the Academy across from the Iron Works in the town of Gilmanton. Abecrombie, Aeropostale, Building in the Corners, the Market. We are open on Mon- Again, a gigantic thank you GAP, Ralph Lauren, Ameri- Year Round Library, and at day 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednes- to all who contributed to our can Eagle, Hollister, Talbots, the Iron Works Market. We day 3 – 7 p.m., and Saturday “Back to School” project. If LL Bean, Lands End, and accept non-perishable food 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking is lo- you are a family in need of many more. Come in and items, household and per- cated in the Gilmanton Com- school supplies, we still have check us out and enjoy great sonal care items for our munity Church parking lot some items available. Please savings for the entire family pantry. If you wish to make just west of the shop. contact Jane Sisti at 364-7437 with our “Back to School” a monetary donation, you or Beth Lavin at 267-1934. Blue and Yellow 50 percent can mail it to GCC Food

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Donations can supporters now have anoth- proud to support the WOW $20. be turned in at the event. er opportunity to show their Trail and the WOW Fest -Take Opechee 5K & 10K Teams are encouraged to support for the WOW Trail, Event,” explains LSB Presi- Road Races include two cer- compete for bragging rights, as Laconia Savings Bank dent and CEO Mark tified courses with a start and include participants presents WOW FEST ‘11 on Primeau. “This is an excit- time of 9 a.m. and an entry that are pre-registered for Sept. 17. ing event that encourages all fee of $25 ($30 race day). any event with recognition The WOW FEST event fea- of us to get out and partici- The festival will run from going to the team with most tures two different bicycle pate in any one of the five 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 admis- participants, the team that is challenges, a fun walk and a events while supporting this sion ($5 for children 12 years ‘best dressed’ and the team 5K and10K Road Race, all fol- worthy project. We believe and under) includes the bar- that raised the most money. lowed by festival activities the WOW Trail contributes becue luncheon, live music There is also an award for the from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La- to the health and vibrancy of and lots of family fun. The team with the combined conia Athletic & Swim Club, our community, and we sup- barbecue luncheon is being fastest time for their top featuring a BBQ luncheon, port its continued growth”. donated by event sponsor three finishers in the 5K and live music with the Crunchy All WOW FEST events be- Patrick’s Pub & Eatery. 10K Road Races. Western Boys and a variety gin and end at the Laconia “This is a really great Details of these events of family fun. Athletic & Swim Club, and event that will appeal to the and on-line registration are The WOW FEST is anoth- include a BBQ luncheon, live entire community,”said Tom available at www.wow- er important fundraiser for music, entertainment and Oakley, owner of LASC and trail.org. Registration forms the WOW Trail, which has festival activities. Events are WOW Trail board member. are also available at LASC, completed the first phase of as follows: “We’ve got five great events the Chamber of Commerce COURTESY PHOTO the trail connecting Lake- -Take the Bay Bicycle for people to get out and get Runners come down the WOW Trail at last year's WOW Fest. and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery. port to downtown Laconia. Challenge is a 15-mile loop some exercise and have some For more information, email Work on Phase II of the trail around Paugus Bay begin- fun, with everyone returning WOW FEST Jacket; raise FEST jacket and a $100 gift at [email protected]. is now beginning, which will ning at 10 a.m. to the club where the festival $500 and receive the WOW certificate to any participat- extend the trail from down- -Take the Lake Bicycle activities and barbecue take town Laconia to the Belmont Challenge is for the more ad- place. It’s a very fun time.” Town line. In addition to vanced rider with a 67-mile Participants who would Gilford resident organizing local Photo Walk raising funds for construc- course around Lake Win- like to help raise money for On Saturday, Oct. 1 and This year, the Photo Walk Emery Swanson is helping tion of future phases of the nipesaukee and begins at 7 The WOW Trail are invited Sunday, Oct. 2, the whole will take place over two days Gilford and the Lakes Region planned 10-mile path, the a.m. Both bicycle challenges to do so by soliciting spon- world will be walking again in October, giving more pho- take part in this worldwide WOW Trail group has estab- have an entry fee of $55. sorship donations. As a spe- with Scott Kelby,president of tographers from around the event by organizing a Photo lished a maintenance fund to -Take The Trail Fun Walk cial incentive, participants the National Association of world a chance to participate. 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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 The lost weathervane and a logo Fall hiking program BY CAROL LEE ANDERSON GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN HISTORIC longer had a place to call PRESERVATION SOCIETY home, and its fate is un- returns Sept. 13 Shortly after the forma- known. Rumors have hinted tion of the Gunstock Moun- at possible new locations, but The Gilford Parks and to RSVP, please contact the tain Historic Preservation to date, the weathervane has Recreation Department is Gilford Parks and Recreation Society in December 2009, not been found. sponsoring a number of fall Department at 527-4722. the board of directors began Part of the preservation hikes for any adults looking Senior Moment-um to ponder on a design for the society’s mission is to docu- for fresh air, fun, exercise movie and breakfast organization’s logo. ment the history of all the and beautiful foliage on The Gilford Parks and With fate giving a push in items pertaining to Gun- Tuesdays this fall. The Recreation Department will the right direction, it didn’t stock, and the organization’s schedule for hikes this fall is: be sponsoring a Senior Mo- take long for the perfect logo COURTESY PHOTO members are trying to learn Sept. 13 at Weeks Wood in Gil- ment-um program on Mon- to be created. The stylized design of a ski jumper soaring through the logo of the location of the long lost ford, Sept. 20 at the Win- day,Sept. 19. We will meet at At the time, Gunstock Gunstock’s preservation society is based on the image found on a blue- weathervane or whether it is nipesaukee River Trail in the Community Church, Fel- Area Commissioner Bob print in the archives of the recreation area. The blueprint contains the still in existence. Although Tilton, Sept. 27 at Prescott lowship Hall at 9 a.m. for Durfee had been working to design for a weathervane, which was constructed and placed high on top the weathervane can be du- Farm in Laconia, Oct. 4 at breakfast and a movie! We organize and categorize the of Gunstock’s largest ski jump. plicated, nothing can ever Locke’s Hill in Gilford, Oct. will reminisce about the hundreds of historic blue- take the place of the origi- 11 at Waukewan Park in summer days as we watch prints that were rolled up by 1941, all government fund- rection of the wind was nal. If anyone should have Meredith, and Oct. 18 at West the classic, “On Golden and stored in the attic of the ing for the project had come something that became diffi- information about this sym- Rattlesnake in Holderness. Pond.” The movie and cof- Main Lodge at Gunstock to an end due to World War cult for collectors to ignore. bol of Gunstock’s history,the Participants will gather fee are free of charge. We will Mountain Resort. He was al- II. This caused many plans The weathervane disap- society can be contacted each morning at 9 a.m. in the also have breakfast available so trying to determine if all and dreams for the recre- peared a few times, only to through their Web site or by Gilford Town Hall lobby be- for anyone interested at $2 the items represented in the ation area to be left in the mysteriously reappear and calling 737-4360. fore departing for the hike. per person, which includes blueprints had been con- blueprint stage. No docu- be returned to the top of the For more information All interested participants eggs (made to order), toast structed. mentation or notes appear jump. about the Gunstock Moun- must RSVP at least one day and orange juice. So please The prints offer a visual on the blueprints indicating The start house of the big tain Historic Preservation in advance to each trip. The join us to watch this timeless history of some of Gun- if the construction of the jump was permanently re- Society,please visit the orga- cost of the hikes is $1 per per- classic! Anyone interested in stock’s original structures, item ever occurred. moved in 1976, and at that nization’s Web site at his- son, per hike. breakfast must RSVP by Fri- including the ski jumps, the It became a mission for point, the weathervane no toricgunstock.org. For more information or day, Sept. 16. Main Lodge and smaller members of the society to items such as doors, fire- find out if the weathervane place andirons, signs, and had actually been made. one which shows the design Through interviews, and of a weathervane for the top through photographs and of the then 60-meter ski old films in Gunstock’s jump. archives, it was determined During one of the first that not only had the weath- board meetings held by the ervane been created, it preservation society, the proudly sat high atop the blueprint showing the ski start house of the 60-meter jumper weathervane be- jump during the very first came a topic of discussion, championship meet held and once members of the there on Feb. 28, 1937. Seem- board had a chance to view ingly just a decoration, it al- the print, a quick decision so had an important pur- was made to incorporate pose. It told both ski jumpers that design into the organi- and coaches the direction of zation’s logo. It is a perfect the wind, which was a criti- symbol for the reason for the cal part of whether or not a formation of the organiza- jump turned out successful. tion, which was to restore It survived not only the the 70-meter ski jump. The Hurricane of 1938, but many CHRIS GAMACHE — COURTESY design also represents the windstorms, and went on to very beginnings of the recre- peer down on decades of the Lakes Region United kicks off fall season ation area, as the largest ski jump’s history. And, for Some of the members from Lakes Region United (LRU) join in for a group picture to kick off their fall soccer season. Five teams (U10 Coed, jump was the first structure those attending the early U10 boys, U11 Girls, U11 Boys, U12 Boys), consisting of 65 children from the Lakes Region, will be representing Lakes Region United in the to be built at Gunstock. Dur- meets, that weathervane re- Granite State Soccer League this season. Teams travel throughout the state of New Hampshire, competing with other teams registered ing the late 1930’s, ski jump- mains a fond memory of the in the Granite State Soccer league. The program's objective is to support player development, as well as establish the highest level of team ing instantaneously became competitions. play possible per each age group. Gilford resident Tom Cantin, owner of Cantin Chevrolet in Laconia (pictured center), joined in the season a beloved tradition in the Over time, the ski jumper kick off. Cantin is greeted by the team, thanking him for his community support and acts of kindness. He donated new soccer balls, first aid kits, and other soccer equipment to help LRU kick-off the season. Lakes Region, and each win- that faithfully showed the di- ter international jumping stars returned to compete on PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS the jump. 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laborating this year to raise even includes Pastor Par- Proceeds will money for flood buckets for rish, who plays the horn. their New England neigh- “We wanted to play all benefit flood bors in need. The buckets are year round,” said Jackman, worth about $60 each, and in- explaining some band histo- victims clude everything needed to ry. “We are all amateur mu- clean one flood-damaged sicians. We play because we BY JEFF FERLAND room in a house. love to play.” [email protected] Jackman gave a history of Jackman said the band is The Carter Mountain the Carter Mountain Band, fairly informal. As band Brass Band rehearsed which has played together manager, her duty is mainly Thursday,Sept. 8 for their an- for about 15 years, with Jack- to find venues and organize nual concert to thank the La- man as manager for the last concerts for the band. conia - Gilford first United eight years. They began as a Typically, the band plays Methodist Church, and to small group of musicians about five or six concerts a PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND raise money for New Eng- from the Gilford Community year, including one or two The Carter Mountain Brass Band rehearses at the First United Methodist Church for their annual concert this land flood victims of Hurri- Band who decided they want- Christmas concerts and the year to help out Hurricane Irene flood victims. cane Irene. ed to play all year. Many still annual concert at the According to band man- participate in the Gilford church, where they rehearse. ager Robin Jackman, the Community Band, including The group typically re- band members represent a Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. anniversary this year, and as band plays the concert an- Jackman and the band’s con- hearses once every two wide range of professions, Tickets are available at the part of the celebration, will nually,this year on Saturday, ductor, who also pays trum- weeks for the entire year, but from amateur musicians to door the night of the show. host family activities and a Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m., to thank pet. takes off January and Feb- teachers and retired mem- The suggested donation is $7, magic show, followed by a the church community for The Carter Mountain ruary for a short break. bers of military bands. and an additional donation special afternoon revival the use of the facility for Brass Band has grown be- “This is a very musical “We play for the love of for Irene flood victims will be service and a community their rehearsals. yond the Lakes Region to in- church,” said Jackman. music and the community,” collected during the concert. spaghetti supper Saturday, According to Pastor Dr. clude musicians from Con- “They have lots of music said Parrish. The First United Sept. 17. For more informa- Victoria Wood Parrish, the cord and Lebanon, and as far [events] here.” The band will play at the Methodist Church communi- tion, contact the church of- band and the church are col- as Windsor, Vt. The band Parrishand her fellow Center Barnstead Town Hall ty is celebrating its 150-year fice at 524-3289. The Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, returns to Meadowbrook Rumor has it that coun- talents. While not at school, sic Awards and two Gram- Not only is she one of the networks. Tickets are also available try music royalty will be re- she would sing at local my’s. She is also only one of most accomplished singers Don't miss the chance to at the Alton Circle Grocery, turning to New Hampshire. events such as rodeos, and four entertainers in history in music history — her self- see Reba McEntire live at Steve’s Stereo in Boscawen, The queen herself, Reba, was one day spotted by Red to be awarded with a Na- titled show, “Reba,” was the the Meadowbrook U.S. Cel- the Tanger Outlets in Tilton will be at the Meadowbrook Steagall, who was perform- tional Artistic Achievement number one sitcom for six lular Pavilion on Saturday, and Spun Records in Dover. U.S. Cellular Pavilion Sat- ing as well that day, and of- Award from the U.S. Con- consecutive years on two Sept. 24! urday,Sept. 24 as part of the fered his help to make her a gress. Eastern Propane Concert country musician in To date, McEntire has re- Series. Tickets on sale now! Nashville. leased 25 studio albums, To charge by phone, call 293- McEntire’s self-titled de- nine of which have reached The ‘Brook is the perfect 4700 or purchase online at but album was released in the top spot on the Country www.meadowbrook.net. 1976; however, not until 1980 Billboard charts. She has al- From her humble begin- and her first top ten hit, the so recorded an amazing 63 nings in a small town out- single “(You Lift Me) Up To top 10 hits, which include space for the Avett Brothers side of Kiowa, Okla., her Heaven,” from her third al- the titles “Whoever’s in New musical career began when bum did the name Reba England,” “Little Rock,” The extremely talented Wars.” Mayer later that year. The she and her siblings started McEntire begin to claim na- “Sunday Kind of Love,” “I and musically diverse Avett Their follow-up studio al- Avett Brothers performed singing under the name of tional notoriety. know How He Feels,” “The Brothers will be at the bum showcased the intensi- “Maggie’s Farm” with Bob the Singing McEntires. The rest, as they say, is Heart Won’t Lie,” “Does He Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular ty of their music, as well as Dylan and Mumford & Sons It wasn’t until 1975, while history. Through the years, Love You,” “How Was I to Pavilion Sunday,Sept. 25, as a refined sound. The album at the 53rd Grammy attending college to become McEntire has amassed an Know,” “If You see Him/If part of the Eastern Propane “Mignonette” gave the Avett Awards. Their last album, a school teacher, that she extraordinary trophy case. You See Her,” “Somebody,” Concert Series. Tickets on Brothers their musical di- “I and Love and You,” was noticed for her musical She has not only sold 55 mil- “Because of You,”and “Con- sale now! To charge by rection, including new har- reached all the way to num- lion albums, but has 15 sider Me Gone,” with her phone, call 293-4700 or pur- monies, introspective lyrics ber 16 on the U.S. Album American Music Awards, most recent singles being “I chase online at www.mead- and a new sense of dedica- Billboard chart. The songs nine People’s Choice Keep on Loving You” and owbrook.net. tion. Their music style com- credited to giving the album Awards, seven Country Mu- “Turn on the Radio.” Hailing from Concord, bines bluegrass, country, such success are “Head Full N.C., the brothers Scott and punk, folk, rock and roll, of Doubt / Road Full of Seth Avett are not twins, but honky tonk and ragtime. Promise,” “Kick Drum one would think they are. This style has been quoted Heart,” “The Perfect Aside from the physical as having the “heavy sad- Space,” “January Wedding” similarities, such as the ness of Townes Van Zant, and “I and Love and You.” lengthy beards they have the light pop concision of Their re-dedication to grown, the brothers are Buddy Holly,the tuneful jan- music has resulted in the both vocalists and talented gle of the Beatles and the past hits of “The Ballad of guitarists. Scott, however, raw energy of the Ramones. Love and Hate,” “I Would be is most known for his work Their popularity grew to Sad,” “Shame,” “Will You with the banjo. national acclaim when, in Return,” “At the Beach,” The original formation of 2007, they performed “Para- “The New Love Song,” the group came when Seth noia in B-Flat Major” on “Swept Away,” “Murder in and Scott, in 2000, produced “Late Night with Conan the City,” “Love like the a self-titled six-track EP. In O’Brien.” Following the TV Movies” and “Me and God.” the early months of 2002, appearance, their album Don't miss the chance to Bob Crawford, a stand-up “Emotionalism” debuted at see the Avett Brothers live bass player,joined, and they number 1 on the Top Heat- at the Meadowbrook U.S. recorded their first studio seekers Album chart. Cellular Pavilion on Sunday, album, titled “Country A true breakthrough Sept. 25! Tickets are also came in 2009, when they available at the Alton Circle were announced as the Grocery, Steve’s Stereo in opening act for the Dave Boscawen, the Tanger Out- Matthews Band, which led lets in Tilton and Spun them to also tour with John Records in Dover.

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GGeett lloostt in a good book... For many, reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether you are caught up in a mystery novel or fascinated by a travel log, reading stimulates your imagination and takes you into another world. SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Health & Wellness THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Mental Illness Awareness Week: Central NH VNA/Hospice Changing attitudes, changing lives hosting flu clinics BY KRISTEN WELCH ers and donors, it’s a great where just ordering and eat- LACONIA — Anyone lems worse. For example, merger of Community GENESIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH opportunity to give to a wor- ing can help our fundraising can get the flu, but the dis- people with asthma may ex- Health & Hospice in Laco- This time of year,Genesis thy cause in the Lakes Re- efforts. So bring the family, ease is more severe for some perience asthma attacks nia and the VNA & Hospice Behavioral Health and our gion while promoting your invite a friend, and meet us people. while they have the flu, and of Southern Carroll Coun- fellow mental health advo- own business, product or at the diner! Most people who get in- people with chronic conges- ty in Wolfeboro, the Mission cates around the state are service. With opportunities fluenza will recover in a few tive heart failure may have of Central New Hampshire getting ready for Mental Ill- for exposure, such as the auc- Annual Meeting days to less than two weeks, worsening of this condition VNA & Hospice is “Promot- ness Awareness Week (MI- tion site, the Genesis Behav- Join us for a final night of but some people will devel- that is triggered by the flu. ing dignity, independence, AW), which was established ioral Health Web site and so- auction action on Tuesday, op life-threatening compli- Influenza is a contagious and well-being through the in 1990 by U.S. Congress in cial media, we’ll create a Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at The Inns & cations (such as pneumo- disease, and for that fact delivery of quality home recognition of the National partnership that will direct Spa at Mill Falls, Church nia) as a result of the flu. alone, everyone is encour- health, hospice and com- Alliance on Mental Illness’ traffic to your business while Landing! We’ll have auction Millions of people in the aged to receive a flu vaccine. munity-based care servic- (NAMI) efforts to raise men- raising funds for Genesis. items on display and laptops United States — about five Following are the times es.” Central New Hamp- tal illness awareness. For bidders, it’s a fabulous for getting in those last to 20 percent of U.S. resi- and places to receive flu vac- shire VNA & Hospice serves MIAW begins on Oct. 2, way to get that holiday shop- minute bids before the auc- dents — will get influenza cine: Lakes Region communities and ends Oct. 8 with the ping done early and pick up tion closes. Featuring each year. An average of • Wednesday, Sept. 28: in Belknap and Southern theme “Changing Attitudes, unique and fun gifts while keynote speaker Lara J. Saf- about 36,000 people per year Belmont Senior Center (14 Carroll County and pro- Changing Lives.” Like many giving back to a local non- fo, JD, Grafton County Attor- in the United States die Mill St.,Belmont) 10:30 a.m.- vides Home Care (nursing other community mental profit. Visit the auction Web ney,who will discuss the bal- from influenza, and more noon and rehabilitation services health centers and advo- site at www.biddingfor- ancing act of mental health than 200,000 have to be ad- • Monday, Oct. 24: Laco- in the home); Pediatric Care cates, we will participate in good.com/genesisbh for and public safety, and the mitted to the hospital as a nia Senior Center (17 (direct health care, educa- a variety of activities that more information and to see presentation of the Helen result of influenza. Anyone Church St., Laconia), noon- tion and support services raise awareness of mental the items available. Contact Holbrook Leadership and can get the flu (even healthy 2 p.m. for children and families); illness, decrease the stigma Kristen at 524-1100, ext. 445 Service Award and the Dr.Pe- people), and serious prob- • Thursday, Nov. 3: Com- and a comprehensive, team- surrounding this medical or [email protected] te Harris Community Ser- lems from influenza can munity Room of Methodist based Hospice program. condition and educate our for information on sponsor- vice Award, this is an event happen at any age. People Church, Gilford, 9-11 a.m. Central New Hampshire community. ships and donor opportuni- not to be missed. The public age 65 years and older, peo- Clinics are able to bill the VNA & Hospice is a not-for- For instance, did you ties. is welcome to attend. Please ple of any age with chronic following insurances: profit, Medicare-certified know? RSVP to Kristen at 524-1100, medical conditions, and Medicare Part B, Medicaid, provider of home care and • Mental illness is a med- NAMI Walk ext. 445 or kwelch@genesis- very young children are Harvard Pilgrim and An- hospice services, licensed ical condition. It is a biolog- Organized by NAMI NH, bh.org by Oct. 17. more likely to get complica- them Blue Cross. Other- by the State of New Hamp- ical illness requiring med- NAMI Walks is the largest This fall, we ask you to tions from influenza. Pneu- wise, it will cost $25. shire. The agency is gov- ical treatment. anti-stigma event in New think about all the ways men- monia, bronchitis, and si- Any questions, please erned by a volunteer Board • One in four adults expe- Hampshire, with hundreds tal illness touches your life. nus and ear infections are call Central New Hamp- of Directors and supported riences a mental health dis- of walkers raising aware- Maybe you have a loved one, three examples of compli- shire VNA and Hospice at by private and corporate do- order in a given year. ness of mental illness. Every a friend, a neighbor or a co- cations from flu. The flu can 569-2729. nations. • Mental health problems year, Genesis Behavioral worker who has experienced make chronic health prob- Formed through the affect one in every five young Health forms a team to walk, a mental health issue. Maybe people at any given time. and we’ll be there, rain or you’ve experienced it your- • Mental health disorders shine, on Sunday,Oct. 2 at the self. Maybe you are a con- It’s here: an end to your sleepless nights are more common than New Hampshire Hospital cerned community member childhood cancer or asthma, Grounds in Concord. For who wants to help. Maybe LACONIA — When the times as many as hundreds clude morning headaches, yet many children in need of more information about the you simply read this article lights go down in your of times per night, and difficulty concentrating, care don’t receive it. NAMI Walk and how you can and learned something new. house, does the curtain go those pauses in breathing forgetfulness, anxiety or de- • Adults with serious men- participate in this statewide Our community is essential up in a symphony of snor- can last as long as a minute. pression, irritability or tal illness die, on average, 25 event, visit their Web site at to our advocacy efforts and ing? A person suffering from short temper, mood or be- years younger than other www.naminh.org/walk. To we thank you for the support If you answered yes, you this condition may or may havior changes, decreased Americans. join the Genesis Behavioral you give us. are not alone. According to not awaken during these interest in sex, and loss of • Mental illness is the lead- Health team, look for our the National Sleep Founda- lapses in breathing, so they energy. ing cause of disability in team name on the NAMI NH Genesis Behavioral Health tion, snoring is a common may not even be aware of The good news is that North American adults. Web site, or call Brenda or is designated by the State of problem among all ages and the problem. They may even sleep apnea is treatable, and • In the U.S., the annual Sharasa at 524-1100 for more New Hampshire as the com- both genders, and it affects feel rested in the morning, the help you need is close to economic, indirect cost of information. munity mental health center approximately 90 million yet the constant interrup- home. 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Visit Our Showroom: 227 Milton Road, Rochester, NH 603-332-9037 www.forestpump.com A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER Our Local Schools SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 School year off to a smooth start BY JEFF FERLAND displayed in the Gilford SAU tion, and that a sign be placed [email protected] building, and Baxter brought below the soccer field score The school board met some of her drawings to the board. Tuesday,Sept. 6 for their first meeting to show off her tal- Board members decided meeting since the start of the ents to those in attendance. to hold off on the naming of school year on Sept. 1, and al- One piece was double sided, the field until they could de- ready,enrollment had fluctu- with a self-portrait of Baxter termine what their protocol ated a bit. dressed in Native garb one on is for naming school proper- Enrollment in the three side and a portrait of her Na- ty after people. schools currently totals 1,236 tive ancestor on the other. “I am open to the concept,” students, with two new stu- “It’s fun,” said Baxter,who said Hemingway. “Dave is dents enrolling in the middle hopes to go on to art school certainly deserving of the school that day and new stu- after graduating GHS. She honor.” dents enrolling at the ele- said she enjoyed the process, The board members, how- mentary school, bringing which allowed her to “draw, ever, felt they needed time to their total up to 22 more stu- create and smudge” whatev- double-check their policy. dents than last year. er her imagination desired. “If we don't have one in The first day of school Some of Fox's sculptures place, we should make one,” went smoothly, according to are on display in the build- said Chairman Kurt Webber. the three principals' reports, ing. Tetreault, the winner of “It’s a little bit too soon.” until the middle and elemen- the Old Home Day poster con- Webber added that he tary school dismissed their test, unfortunately could not thought Pinkham was “well students. attend because of a work- deserving of the honor” and According to Gilford Ele- schedule conflict. “it needed action,” but they mentary School Principal In new business, Joan would still hold off for now. Kara Lamontagne and Gil- Forge requested the school During public comment, a ford Middle School Principal board name the soccer field concerned citizen brought Marcia Ross, buses were de- after coach Dave Pinkham in up the issue of the impend- COURTESY PHOTO layed coming from the high honor of his 34 years of ded- ing court action against the Tournament raises funds for local scholarship school, causing up to 20- ication to Gilford schools and school board. The Nathan J. Babcock Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. recently received a $3,187.18 check from the minute delays at the other phenomenal coaching ca- According to Scott Is- Aaron T. Francoeur Scholarship Foundation Inc. The money was raised during the 18th Annual two schools on the first day. reer. Forge brought a sum- abelle, Assistant Superinten- Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament back in March. This $3,187.18 will be awarded The bus schedule had since mary of Pinkham's achieve- dent for Business, any legal as scholarships to Gilford students, and will be given in Babcock’s memory. Additional award recipients been sorted out, and students ments to show board mem- fees of this manner are not were presented with scholarships in Francoeur’s memory during awards night this past spring. Pictured, departed on time the day of bers how deserving Pinkam covered by their current in- from left to right, are Francoeur/Babcock Tournament Committee members Thom Francoeur, Kim the meeting. is of the honor.She noted that surance, and even if the Francoeur, Virginia Babcock and Jim Babcock. Superintendent Kent Pinkham held the national board were to lose the suit, Hemingway invited three records for most consecutive and that decision was even- student-artists — Danica championships at 10-in-a- tually overturned in the Baxter, Chester Fox and Isa row,and most games without board’s favor, the legal fees LRCC turns to solar power Tetreault — to the meeting a loss (133). are typically not reimbursed. for some public recognition Forge requested a small “The bottom line: the law- of their abilities. Baxter and ceremony be held during Gil- suit is going to cost taxpayers Fox had some of their work ford’s Homecoming celebra- money,” said Webber. to reduce energy bills

LACONIA — Lakes Re- L. Turner, of Concord, also Community College System gion Community College’s conducted a comprehensive received a portion of the LRCC’s VP of Student Affairs resigns energy bills will be down by energy audit of the campus, funding to address energy LACONIA — Dr. James honored by this opportuni- Vander Hooven. “It also of- more than $10,000 annually with recommendations that usage and reduce long-term Vander Hooven (Laconia), ty,” says Vander Hooven. “I fers transfer programs for this fall, thanks to the in- could save additional mon- energy costs through tar- Vice President of Student Af- will miss the friends I have students interested in pursu- stallation of photovoltaic ey and energy through fu- geted facilities and systems fairs at Lakes Region Com- made here in Laconia the ing their Bachelor’s de- technology and improved ture upgrades. upgrades. munity College (LRCC), has most. My family and I will grees.” temperature control units. Stationary, roof-mounted These cost reductions announced that he has ac- have to get used to a much During Vander Hooven’s The new green technolo- solar panels were installed come at a time when many cepted the position of Presi- hotter climate! I’ll miss the four years at LRCC, he has gy will help LRCC generate on the College’s Center for public entities are feeling dent of Tohono O’odham snow, believe it or not.” worked closely with several its own power through solar Arts and Technology aca- the pinch of recent budget Community College (TOCC) TOCC is a tribally con- community initiatives means, and use it more effi- demic building, and a pole- cuts, including a 20 percent in Sells, Az. trolled college located in through the United Way and ciently. mounted tracking solar sys- cut to state funding for the Vander Hooven’s last day Sells, Az., about 50 miles Human Relations Commit- “We’re grateful to have tem follows the sun’s path. state’s community colleges. at LRCC will be Monday,Oct. southwest of Tucson. tee. He was also the Presi- received a portion of the Both systems are visible These infrastructure im- 3, and he will commence du- “The College focuses on dent of the Board of the Boys grant to complete this excit- from Route 106, and high- provements will reduce op- ties as TOCC President on developing a strong work- and Girls Club of the Lakes ing project on our campus,” light the College’s commit- erating costs, and support Monday, Oct. 31. force among the Tohono Region. says LRCC interim Presi- ment to energy efficiency the colleges’ efforts to keep “I am very excited and O’odham Nation,” continues dent, Dr. Scott Kalicki. “In and renewable energy. the costs to students down. principle and action, it sup- Lakes Region Communi- The State Energy Pro- ports our academic pro- ty College is the only college gram, funded for the first gram focus in Energy Ser- in New Hampshire offering time by the Recovery Act, is vices and Technology quite North American Board Cer- a major investment in ener- nicely,and communicates to tified Energy Practitioners gy solutions that will our community the impor- Certification for photovolta- strengthen America’s econ- tance of this environmental ic installers. omy, create jobs locally, and and economic issue.” The Community College support the immediate use In addition to saving System of NH was awarded of the cheapest, cleanest, money, this project reduces a $1.3 million grant through and most reliable energy LRCC’s energy footprint by the State Energy Program technologies we have—en- almost 2,000 gallons of heat- under the American Recov- ergy efficiency and conser- ing oil per year. Pro Con- ery and Reinvestment Act vation. Learn more about trols of Bow and Revision from the U.S. Department of the Energy Efficiency and Energy of Portland, Maine Energy, through the NH Of- Conservation Block Grant completed the improve- fice of Energy and Plan- Program at: www.eere.ener- ments over the summer. H. ning. Each college in the gy. gov/wip/eecbg.html.

Retired Educators meet September 20 The Lakes Region Retired Educators’ Association’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. at Patrick’s Pub on Route 11 in Gilford.Following the meet- ing, a buffet luncheon will be served. The cost will be $16, which includes tax and tip. Reservations are due by Sept. 15. You may also make a reservation by calling Sharon Walden at 528-6485 or Evelyn Morse at 524-4062. Any retired educator who is not a member is welcome to attend. The program this month JEAN-PAUL RABBATH, DMD, MAGD, PLLC will be Sarah Smith, Univer- Master Academy of General Dentistry sity of New Hampshire Co- NH AGD Delegate & Membership Chair operative Extension forestry Member AGD, ADA, CDA, NHDS, MDS specialist and author of the book, “They Sawed Up a Storm.” Not many people know that Concord was the site of the nation’s first sawmill run totally by women during World War II. In her book, she explains the cause be- hind the mill’s establish- ment, as well its influence on WWII. Come hear about this fascinating book. SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

BUDGET (Continued from Page A1) CLIMB (Continued from Page A1) with their interpretation of derstood it, committee mem- Leandro said his actions saved it for their “legal sion and conviction... join event. First and foremost, the request. bers are charged with the were a last resort. fund.” the efforts of hundreds of come climb the mountain, Selectmen requested that task of “watching over tax- Hickok requested the dis- The argument lasted sev- thousands of dedicated Jim- placing a flag at the top in budget committee members payers’ money,” and openly cussion end so the meeting eral minutes until Hickok in- my Fund supporters. Help honor of someone you know take a vote and request the questioned whether Leandro could continue. The issue tervened and brought the Dana-Farber to make re- who has had cancer.The trail data as a group. and Horvath could be “objec- came up again later in the meeting back to order. markable progress in the is easy enough for anyone to According to Murphy, his tive and unbiased” when meeting, however. While dis- At the end of the meeting, fight against childhood can- do a short or long hike, and request was based on a dis- dealing with the SAU budget. cussing the data request, a Horvath apologized for the cer. When you support a hik- even take the kids along, too. cussion during a budget com- Hickok explained that comment by Dormody about outburst, and suggested the er, runner, or other partici- Ask people for pledges to sup- mittee meeting in May, and budget committee members SAU legal expenses sparked committee “keep it to busi- pant in a Dana-Farber or port your climb by using face “no one disagreed with the are elected officials, and the an argument between Hor- ness.” Jimmy Fund event, you’re book or ask your friends and request” during the discus- only “real control” over them vath and Kevin Roy. He added, however,that he supporting the groundbreak- co-workers for a minimal sion. In the request letter, is exercised by voters. During the argument, would defend himself if he ing research and compas- contribution. Many compa- Murphy stated that the “da- “They aren’t doing that as Horvath sugested the SAU felt it necessary. sionate care that brings hope nies offer matching gift pro- ta [is] being requested by var- part of the committee,” said “shouldn't have spent money “I will oblige if someone to children worldwide. grams to encourage employ- ious members.” Hickok, adding that Leandro on a zero-turn lawn-mower,” wants to get into it,” said Hor- Right here in Gunstock's ees to contribute to the char- However, Dale Dormody, and Horvath were responsi- and should have instead vath. community, there have been itable organizations. Most of committee member, dis- ble for separating their per- so many children diagnosed these programs match con- agreed. sonal lives from their duty as with cancer, and the list is tributions dollar for dollar, “The request did not line elected members of the com- SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from Page A1) getting longer. Some of the and some will even double or up with the discussion,” said mittee. bravest kids include Joey triple the amount of your Dormody. Corry argued that leaving Regional) and SAU 44 (North- Mothers. Sawyer, Bryce Hanover, Nate gifts and pledges to Climb for He suggested committee the matter in the hands of wood, Nottingham and Straf- Allen said Thurston's ded- Babcock, Nicholas Palisi, Cure. members confer with select- voters wasn't enough, con- ford) for about 16 years. ication to the community Alissa LaFond, Bridget It's also fun to put togeth- men to see what information sidering members of the Mellow-Andrews conclud- could bring a fresh perspec- Hughes, Megan Lyman and er a team and create cama- is available upon request. committee serve three-year ed that his financial and busi- tive to the board. Aaron Francoeur. raderie while empowering Town Administrator Scott terms. If voters disagree ness experience would be Allen's arguments swayed Joey Sawyer started his team mates to try something Dunn questioned what pur- with the actions of Horvath helpful in the tough financial Webber in favor of appoint- fight in January of this year, new for a worthwhile cause. pose some of the requests or Leandro, he said, their time and the upcoming budg- ing Thurston. The motion and has many more months Climb for Cure at Gun- could serve, or what conclu- terms are not over until the et season. passed, three to one, with of chemotherapy treatment, stock this Sept. 25 is a great sions could be drawn from 10 March elections of 2013 and Allen favored Thurston's Mellow-Andrews apposed. MRI's and stays in the hospi- way to get fresh air and have years of data. 2014, respectively. This is af- “well-rounded” experience Thurston will serve on the tal. Climb for Cure is made a healthy adventure. Feel as “What's the point?” asked ter their requested date for to Demko's, which she school board until the next up of individuals who've though you've achieved an Dunn, noting that members the elimination of the super- viewed as more focused at election in March, when she been there and know first accomplishment, and sur- were requesting information intendent position, which is the high school level. will have the option of seek- hand what it takes to care for round yourself with extraor- regarding $25,000 line items set for Jan. 31, 2013. Allen added that both can- ing election for the seat, as a child with cancer. We want dinary, like-minded individ- such as telephone and elec- “I'm not saying they didates seemed focused on Tomlinson's term expires in to pay it forward and help the uals who care about the tricity bills, over which they should resign,” said Corry. the needs of the school while 2012, along with Allen's and families during trying times cause. Lead the trail to a have little control, in a budg- He was, however, con- keeping taxpayers in mind. Webber's terms. these innocent children go world that is cancer free for et of $11 million. cerned that the SAU would “Everybody brings some- Thurston was very posi- through. kids. Register today at climb- “It's a few hundred dollars not be able to recover finan- thing different to the table,” tive about her future with the There are many different forcure.org or call 520-6160 to more this year,” he added. cially from the legal action. said Allen, adding that she school board. She said her ways you can get involved in Climb for Cure. Committee members vot- A discussion in a recent liked Thurston's focus on major strengths are in medi- this year’s Climb for Cure ed to re-request the informa- school board meeting re- putting students first. ation, and that she enjoys get- tion from the board of se- vealed that the SAU insur- Allen pointed out that ting individuals and groups lectmen. ance provider would not cov- Thurston's extensive com- to work together. During the public com- er their legal expenses, and munity involvement, which One of her goals for her ment portion of last week’s even if the case is dropped, includes participating on the for her time on the board is meeting, resident Mark Cor- plaintiffs is similar cases Old Home Day Committee, to help “open the door be- ry brought up his concern were not required to reim- planning committee, build- tween the school board and over the impending court ac- burse the other party. ing committees for the ele- the community” and make tion against members of the Leandro defended his ac- mentary school and imagi- the school board more ap- school board by three Gilford tions. nation station play-ground proachable to residents. residents, two of whom — “I'm a taxpayer and a vot- gave her a good senses of “It's about knowing who Kevin Leandro and David er,”he said. “I never stood up community awareness. your neighbors are,” said Horvath — currently serve and said I'm a member of the Thurston is also the founder Thurston. “We need to work on the budget committee. budget committee. I'm not and president of the Lakes together to be successful. We Corry said that as he un- pushing the issue.” Region chapter of Blue Star can do it.” A12 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Saxophonist Mitch Kessler to appear at Jazz Center LACONIA — The NH Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight We are excited to announce that we will be holding our in Laconia will present the Mitch Kessler Quartet on Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. A dynamic and daring Join us again as we celebrate musician, Kessler plays with harvest time at the farm! a sound that is bright, invig- Bring your family to enjoy a variety of festivities to include: orating, angular,and urgent. 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The Mitch Kessler Quartet will perform at the NH Jazz Center in Laconia tonight at 8 p.m.

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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] He would finish the job him- GILFORD – Different self, scampering in from 27 number,same story for Bren- yards out on a toss to the don Murphy. right side, tip-toeing his way The senior tailback along the sideline to paydirt rushed for 295 yards and for the 7-0 lead less than two scored five touchdowns for minutes into the first quar- the second consecutive week ter. to lead the Gilford High Gilford kicker Ronny School football team to a con- Bean went with a short vincing 42-0 win over Masco- squibber on the ensuing ma Valley at the Meadows on kickoff, and Mascoma fum- Saturday. bled the exchange. After a While Murphy was his scrum for the ball, Bean typical elusive self, Mascoma would find himself with the defenders may have had trou- ball again and the Eagles ble recognizing him at first were back in business at the glance. That’s because the Royals 46. back was dressed in a brand- While the team would new number 12 jersey and turn the ball over on downs not his typical number 14 in the redzone, the Gilford de- that defenses have come to be fense would force a three and well acquainted with. After out and the team had good Week one’s bruising per- field position on the ensuing formance against Newfound, possession. Murphy made Murphy’s number 14 was sure his team would come ripped up during game ac- away with points this time tion and had to be returned, however, as he took the first forcing him to don the new carry of the drive 40 yards number.No big deal, Murphy nearly untouched for a score PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE explained. that would double the lead to Gilford’s Brendon Murphy tries to break a tackle from behind during the “It doesn’t bother me, it’s 14-0 with 5:26 left in the open- Eagles’ 42-0 trouncing of Mascoma Valley on Saturday at the Meadows. just a number.Maybe it faked ing period. PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE them out a bit,” Murphy said “That’s one thing we defense really builds our yard scoring strike that de- Gilford quarterback Jack Athanas slings a pass downfield against with a laugh. talked about all week was team a lot. It shows our ma- flated Mascoma and put the Mascoma. Gilford (2-0) wasted little once we get going, we can’t turity.” Eagles up 21-0. time getting on the score- stop rolling,” Murphy ex- Murphy would add his While the tailback was the recovered a fumble, inter- “Ronny is a kid whose board, as a steady diet of plained. “I think we learned third of five TDs just before story in the first quarter, cepted a pass, kicked three name you’ve heard since he Murphy got the Golden Ea- a lot from last week so being the end of the first quarter, Bean was heavily involved in extra points and even saw was a freshman,” said Gil- gles into Mascoma territory able to put some points on the as he broke free from a bevy all aspects of the first quar- one of his kickoffs go into the ford coach Mark Brewer. on the game’s opening drive. scoreboard and not let up on of tacklers en route to a 78- ter proceedings. The senior end zone for a touchback. “One of Ronny’s greatest at- tributes is that he’s been a heck of a punter. He’s an all- Dietrich’s four goals leads Gilford past I-L, 5-0 state punter for two years in a row. Ronny’s everywhere, BY JEFF LAJOIE Inter-Lakes High School. Zumbach. “When you start to midfielder went up the mid- vantage to 2-0. he’s a kid you like to see out [email protected] The game, originally have that mindset, you worry dle and scored to put the Ea- “It was definitely nice to there. He’s one of those kids MEREDITH – A change of scheduled to be played in Gil- they might have trouble get- gles up 1-0. have (Molly) finish,” said you have to keep track of on venue and a steady rainfall ford, was shifted to Meredith ting back focused. And some While the goal was the Zumbach of Dietrich. “She the field.” made for an interesting chal- due to wet weather. The Lak- girls have never played on first of the year for Dietrich, controls the middle of the With the Gilford defense lenge on Sept. 7, but the Gil- ers have a turf field suitable turf before so that takes some she wasted little time in field for us so when she continuing to do its job – the ford High School girls’ soccer for such situations. getting used to.” adding to her total. Sydney scores some goals that’s an Eagles forced six turnovers team responded in a big way, “I was a little nervous be- Those thoughts went away Strout’s corner kick in the added bonus.” in the first half alone – Mur- as junior captain Molly Diet- cause it did rain all day and I quickly however, as Ali 14th minute snuck through a The lead grew three min- phy scored from 18 yards out rich scored four goals to pow- suspected the girls might not Daigle’s long throw in just host of I-L defenders, and Di- utes later, as Lisa Osborne to make it 28-0 in the second er the Golden Eagles to a 5-0 think they were playing,” three minutes into the first etrich poked it into the back played a nice through ball to and Jack Athanas (three win over Lakes Region rival said Gilford coach Becky half found Dietrich, and the of the net to double the ad- Sidney Stevens, who tallied completions, 70 yards pass- to make it 3-0. Dietrich would ing) capped off the first-half get her hat trick with 17:20 scoring with a one-yard QB remaining in the first half sneak on third-and-goal to off another Gilford corner send the team into the lock- kick, and the Eagles headed er room with a commanding to the locker room up 4-0. 35-0 lead. “We really showed our Murphy would finish his youth, especially in that first afternoon midway through half,” said I-L coach Steve the third quarter, as he Jordan. “We’re a lot better scored his fifth touchdown of than what we displayed.” the day and 10th on the The Lakers came out de- young season, this one from termined to make a better 50 yards away, to make it 42- showing in the second half, 0 with 6:09 remaining. Upon and Charlotte Morrow hit Murphy’s return to the side- Meagan Clayton with a per- lines, Brewer informed the fectly placed pass early in the busy tailback that his day frame, springing Clayton was over. free on Gilford goalkeeper “The kid just gets to the Paige Laliberte. While Lalib- outside,” said Brewer of erte made the initial save, the Murphy. “He scored a lot of ball wound up getting points for us with the five through, though it trickled touchdowns but the defense just outside the goal post and kept them out of the end zone out of bounds, keeping I-L off and that’s a team that scored the scoreboard. 41 points last week so I’m “We came out differently pretty happy about that. in the second half,” said Jor- Everybody got to play, that’s dan. “We played with a dif- good for the program.” ferent formation and just Indeed it was not the per- made it a simple game. That formance many expected seemed to work better for from a Mascoma team that PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE us.” pummeled Raymond, 41-0, in Gilford junior Molly Dietrich makes a plan on the ball during her team’s PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE the season-opener. But the 5-0 win over Inter-Lakes last week. Dietrich scored four goals in the vic- Lisa Osborne of Gilford looks to get past I-L’s Chelsea Colby in girls’ soc- SEE SOCCER PAGE B3 Royals double wing offense tory. cer action Sept. 7. struggled to get anything go- ing against a stout Gilford Vista Belknap Landscape Company, Inc. Skilled operators defense, and even after Pruning and for trees, construction switching to a ‘Wildcat’ for- Large Tree mation in the second half, Removal jobs, large signs Trees in your landscape provide shade, windbreaks, wildlife habitat and a distinctive New and more. Mascoma failed to get on the England ambiance. 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Regional High School of “I just told them that you Kingston. don’t play not to lose, you It was a nice rebound win play to win,” the coach ex- for Gilford, as the team fell to plained. “We didn’t change White Mountains, 3-2, in a anything we were doing and squeaker the previous week. I wanted them to play with A rainout against Win- that same aggressiveness.” nisquam on Sept. 6 meant Sanborn had a couple of the Eagles had a full week off chances to tie the game in the between games entering the final three minutes, but the Sanborn win. Indians were unable to take “What I was worried advantage of a corner and about was the fact that we Miller (eight saves) turned hadn’t played in a week,” ad- away a pair of shots to earn mitted Gilford coach Dave the victory. Rogacki. “With a young “Sanborn always plays team, you aren’t sure how great, great defense so you they’re going to respond have to outplay them on de- with a week off but the girls fense to beat them,” said Ro- came out well and they’re re- gacki. “And when you get a ally starting to understand chance, you have to take ad- the game more and more.” vantage. In the first half we PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE The Eagles certainly did that, in the second half Freshman Jessa Crites readies to make a pass while sister Kira Crites came to play in the first half, PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE we didn’t. But we’re definite- looks on during Gilford’s 3-0 win over Hanover last week. as offensive pressure had the Gilford’s Emily Wernig stops a Sanborn attacker cold during the Golden ly getting there, moving in a defensive-minded Indians on Eagles 2-1 win on Sept. 8. positive direction.” their heels for the first 30 Dignan was everywhere minutes. After not finishing while Marissa Kelleher’s to the ball and going towards in the middle of the field for Eagles spikers off a few inviting chances, pass in front found Becky Za- the other team when they Gilford, while Kelsey Buck- sophomore forward Rachel ckorchemny.The sophomore had possession which is ley created all sorts of Blandford put the home midfielder did the rest, what we’ve really been try- headaches for the Sanborn team on the board first, as sweeping it into the cage ing to work on.” defenders up front. sweep Hanover she got some air under a with authority to double the Gilford goalkeeper Ash- “Kelsey’s been doing a BY JEFF LAJOIE blast from 10 yards out to lead at 2-0. lyn Miller made a key save great job at wing for us, she [email protected] “Serving is really impor- beat the Sanborn keeper for “That was probably the just before halftime, with just propels us forward,” tant, you can win a game if the 1-0 Gilford lead with 15:26 longest we’ve gone all year Emily Wernig sweeping it said Rogacki. “And Mollie GILFORD – Every point you’re serving well,” said left in the first half. playing the right way – that’s out of danger to preserve the has gotten really good at go- starts with a serve. For the Starr, who finished with The Eagles struck again a good thing,” said Rogacki. 2-0 advantage at intermis- ing to the ball which is im- Gilford High School girls’ three aces on the night. less than five minutes later, “We were in the circle a lot sion. portant in the midfield.” volleyball team last week, “Once the team sees us pull as the team earned a penalty and we were finally able to The second half started The win put Gilford at 2-1 most points seemed to end back ahead, the energy picks corner and converted. Mol- convert a couple of goals. just like the first, with Gil- overall on the young season, that way as well. back up and everyone gets lie Dignan got it started And we set them up by going ford controlling possession though the Eagles had a Behind outstanding serv- more and more into the and spending a ton of time tough stretch of games this ing efforts from a horde of match.” in the offensive third of the week with away contests at players, the Golden Eagles The impressive comeback field. But Sanborn didn’t Somersworth (Sept. 13) and shook off some early strug- in the second game was com- crumble, withstanding sev- Littleton (Sept. 15) on the gles to pull away for a con- pleted thanks to Kira Crites’ eral dangerous penalty cor- slate. The rescheduled game vincing sweep of visiting serve, as she rattled off the ners to stay within striking at Winnisquam will take Hanover High School on final 11 points of the frame distance. That paid off for place Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. in Sept. 7, as Gilford won 25-16, for the 25-8 win. The Eagles the Indians with just 7:07 left Tilton. 25-8, 25-6, in Division II ac- put together an impressive in the contest, as Sanborn tion. 24-3 run to finish out game “Serving was really key two after falling behind. for us tonight,” said senior “We really picked up our middle hitter Olivia Broder- energy at that point,” ex- ick. “We started a little slow plained Starr. “We knew we but we definitely picked it up had to make up for some of as the match went on.” the mistakes we had made.” Gilford was tied 8-8 in It was more of the same in game one before the skill at game three, as senior Mary the service line helped cre- Snow was the next contest- ate some breathing room. ant on ‘Name that Server’ Kelly Gallant served eight and she delivered with an im- consecutive points later in pressive 14 points in a row to the frame, with Brooke Be- help the hosts breeze to a 25- land and Charleyne Panner 6 win. Jessa Crites had four adding kills during that kills in the third game, with span, to put the Eagles up 16- Gallant serving an ace on 9. Hanover cut the lead to 20- match point to secure the vic- 15, but two Jessa Crites kills tory. and aces from Broderick and “We definitely have work PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Kira Crites secured the 25-16 to do and more to go, but Becky Zackorchemny (left) fights for a ball with a Sanborn defender dur- victory. we’ve come a long way since ing action in Gilford. Zackorchemny scored a goal in the 2-1 win. “We did well to get the mo- the first day of practice,” mentum and keep it,” said said Broderick, whose team Gilford coach Joan Forge. improved to 2-0 with the win. 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Unfortunately for to take advantage of that.” pect the start his Gilford us, we didn’t really get go- With his team off to the High School boys’ soccer ing until it was 3-0 and solid start (28 goals, two team has put together. against Gilford, it’s usually against in four games), Bryce Quigley scored too late.” Pinkham hopes his young three goals while Nick Rien- The Eagles got a goal side can continue to build deau and Dan Dormody from Dan Dormody and two off the momentum from the each added a pair to lead the more from Quigley in the first two weeks of the sea- visiting Golden Eagles to a second half to take an 8-1 son. convincing 8-2 win over In- lead, though the Lakers “If someone had told me ter-Lakes High School Fri- picked up the intensity after we’d start the year 4-0, and day afternoon at Prescott intermission. Senior Rob- we’d have scored eight goals Park. The game was moved bie Wood was everywhere in three times in those games, to Meredith after Gilford’s the I-L midfield, and he did I would’ve said ‘come on,’” field still had some water is- a nice job connecting the de- the coach said. “We lost just sues after a week of rain. fense to the offense for the about everything offensive- “This was a wonderful Lakers. ly but the kids have come performance by the kids,” “Robbie’s really the dy- out scoring goals in a big said Pinkham, who watched namo for our team,” said way.” his team improve to 4-0 on Welch. “He’s an excellent Despite the loss, Welch the young season with the ball-handler and he’s good was pleased with his team’s win. “They played very well at helping us get into tran- performance after intermis- and I’m just tickled pink sition.” sion, as the scrappy Lakers about the way we’ve been Wood was rewarded for didn’t go away quietly. able to start the season.” his efforts in the game’s fi- “I’m happy with how we Gilford came out with nal minute, as he gave I-L played in the second half,” solid offensive pressure in something to cheer about the first-year coach said. the first half, though I-L when his long-distance “Overall, everyone stepped goalkeeper Devin DeCormi- cross from the right sideline it up in the second half and er kept the Eagles off the found its way into the back hopefully that’ll start to car- scoreboard in the early go- of the net for a bizarre goal ry over.” ings. That changed in the that made it an 8-2 final. The teams meet again in 12th minute however, as “Inter-Lakes has given Gilford on Oct. 17. Quigley crossed a ball into everyone a real tough game the box and Dormody got his foot on it to put the visi- Gilford High School Sports Schedule tors up 1-0. Thursday, September 15 GOLF That tally opened the FIELD HOCKEY Gilford at Hillsboro, 4 p.m. floodgates a bit for Gilford, Gilford at Littleton, as Quigley and Chris Dor- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 mody tallied within a PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE GOLF GIRLS SOCCER Bryce Quigley rips a cross during Gilford’s 8-2 win over Inter-Lakes. Quigley had three goals in the victory. minute span and Riendeau Gilford at Campbell, Prospect Mountain at scored twice to put the Ea- minute. ball all over the field,” Mussen stole a poor pass 4 p.m. Gilford, 4 p.m. gles up 5-0 in the 30th “We were knocking the Pinkham said. “The skill from the Gilford defense and CROSS COUNTRY level for this early in the sea- sprinted in alone on goal. Friday, September 16 Moultonboro, Belmont, son is very high. And we Mussen’s perfectly placed BOYS SOCCER Gilford at Newfound FOOTBALL (Continued from Page B1) were able to finish today. shot on the breakaway Gilford at Prospect Regional, 4 p.m. Brewer. “It was a tough prac- we’ve gone back and forth Some of those goals came found the back of the net to Mountain, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY tice week but the kids did a with over the years. They’ve with excellent finishes.” cut into the deficit at 5-1 in GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Newfound Regional at good job. A shutout is a been in the league forever, The Lakers managed to the 36th minute. Gilford at Kingswood, Gilford, 4 p.m. shutout.” there’s a lot of tradition stop the bleeding late in the “(Gilford) did a very good 6 p.m. Gilford now sets its sights there. It’s one of those teams half, as junior forward Sean job marking us when we Wednesday, Sept. 21 to Franklin (1-1), as the Ea- you love playing against, I Saturday, September 17 GOLF gles take their show on the love playing against. The FOOTBALL Campbell, Farmington at (Continued from Page B1) road for the first time this Franklin game is just one of SOCCER Gilford at Franklin, Gilford, 4 p.m. season after a pair of con- those games you know every- 1:30 p.m. vincing home victories. one is going to be into it. We While the Lakers indeed 3-1 on the young season, as CROSS COUNTRY Thursday, September 22 Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 know going to play them, it’s came out stronger in the sec- the team secured its first Moultonboro, Gilford, FIELD HOCKEY p.m. on Saturday. going to be a hard week of ond half than the first, Gil- point of the season thanks to Winnisquam at Laconia, Gilford at Winnisquam, “I still don’t think we’ve practice.” ford got the lone goal after in- a 0-0 tie with Newport on 10 a.m. 4 p.m. had our real test yet,” said Murphy expects to face a termission, as Dietrich drib- Sept. 2. GOLF Murphy.“I think we still have much tougher foe when Gil- bled through the I-L defense “In that Newport game we Monday, September 19 Gilford, Kearsarge at a lot left to prove in our divi- ford heads down Routes 3 and and scored her fourth goal of came out strong and the girls GIRLS SOCCER Belmont, 4 p.m. sion, two wins isn’t saying 11 this weekend. the afternoon with 10 min- really got into that one,” said Gilford at Fall Mountain, much when it’s such an open “Franklin’s always a good utes left to secure the 5-0 win. Jordan. “Our goal is to put 4 p.m. division.” team, they’re always pre- “I think we feel pretty something in the back of the GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The Eagles will look for a pared,” he said. “They’re one good about the way the team net though, that’s what I’m Kingswood at Gilford, bit of retribution against the of our rivals and they’re go- has performed so far,” said hoping for coming up.” 6 p.m. Golden Tornadoes, as ing to want to take us out. We Zumbach, as her team im- The teams are scheduled Franklin handed Gilford its lost to them last year and that proved to 2-1-1 after the win. to meet again on Oct. 7, when only regular season loss a ruined our perfect regular “I think we’re at a good place the Lakers will travel to Gil- season ago. season. They’re going to be and hopefully we can keep it ford to replace the lost home “That’s a big game for us,” coming for us again so we up.” game due to the rain. Brewer said. “It’s a team can’t take them lightly.” The loss dropped I-L to 0- BE SAFE SECURITY Whole Home Security System tt Viisii ew COLONIAL SIDING N Ourr !! 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