JANUARY 14, 2010 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Winnipesaukee communities discuss water quality concerns BY ERIN PLUMMER smaller scale for a possible considered impaired and the [email protected] greater chance of success, as state will become involved in MEREDITH — Communi- it would be more manage- the lake. A lake at over eight ties and state officials are able. This approach could parts per billion is consid- taking steps toward improv- identify pollution sources ered mesotrophic, the next ing water quality on Lake and identify clear regulatory stage of degradation from Winnipesaukee with the re- authority and greater coor- healthier oligotrophic. lease of unfavorable data on dination of efforts. Lake Winnipesaukee as a the condition of various ar- The presentation was part whole is considered olig- eas of the lake. of a watershed planning an otrophic with a summer me- Representatives from the implementation process that dian of 6 ppb of phosphorous Department of Environmen- started in 2006. over the past 10 years and a tal Services, North Country Erica Anderson of the LR- historical median of 4.9 ppb. Resource, Conservation, and PC and Pat Tarpey from A study of Meredith, Pau- Development, the Lakes Re- North Country RC and D pre- gus, and Sanders Bays and gion Planning Commission, sented a series of charts for Lake Waukewan showed es- the University of New Hamp- recent water quality studies timated 2009 phosphorous shire, representatives from done on Meredith Bay in levels with and without Best Moultonboro, Laconia, Gil- Meredith, Paugus Bay in La- Management Practices ford, and Holderness, and conia, and Sanders Bay in (BMP’s), which are meas- PHOTOS BY JOSH SPAULDING other interested parties Gilford as well as Lake ures to mitigate the amount School ski came out for a meeting in Waukewan, which washes of phosphorous going into Meredith last Tuesday to ad- into Winnipesaukee. The the lake. Without BMP’s, Gilford High School’s Guy Rice*above) finished 19th overall in a time of 14:39 at the New Hampshire dress water quality on local main focus was on phospho- Lake Waukewan is at 17.9 Coaches Series race at Whitaker Woods in North Conway Saturday. Monique Baron (pictured below) was 18th in the girls' race in 17:38. subwatersheds. rous levels, higher numbers ppb, Meredith Bay at 10.1, Conservation officials dis- of which can lead to lake Paugus Bay at 7, and Sanders cussed looking at a subwa- health issues. Bay at 8.3. With Best Man- tershed approach to address- According to state stan- agement Practices, Wauke- ing water quality on Win- dards, a lake with 7.2 parts wan would be at 18.9, Mered- nipesaukee, working on a per billion of phosphorous is ith Bay at 8.6, Paugus at 6.6, and Sanders at 7.2. The more area of land you Residents purchase Lakes have for a watershed, the higher the phosphorous lev- els,” Anderson said, noting Region Mobile Home Village that this accounts for the BY LAUREN TINER Paul Henley, conversion high levels of phosphorous [email protected] specialist for NHCLF, said in Lake Waukewan as it has Residents of the Lakes Re- the 100 different families lo- more land base to a smaller gion Mobile Home Village in cated in the park gave noth- lake area. Gilford can now call them- ing but positive feedback Tarpey said the state selves proud home and when it came to purchasing looks at Lake Win- landowners, after making it their own community. Park nipesaukee as one whole as- the 94th resident-owned owner Gerd Laudien was sessment as it is a large vol- manufactured housing com- ready to retire and had done ume of water handling pol- munity in New Hampshire business before with NHCLF, lution levels. as of Dec. 30. said Henley. Urban activity accounts With the help of New “We work with the resi- Hampshire Community dents and help them pur- SEE WATER PAGE A6 Loan Fund’s ROC-NH pro- chase parks,” said Henley. gram, residents formed a co- “We had very positive feed- operative and purchased the back from the very begin- park for $3.5 million. Owner- ning. Residents were happy Committee stalls vote on warrant articles ship of not only their homes, to own the park.” BY LAUREN TINER The School Board present- warrant articles, Communi- where the committee stands [email protected] but the land beneath them Henley said NHCLF met ed a warrant article to the ty Health and Hospice, Child on these warrants before the guarantees that LRMHV res- with about 70 to 80 residents During their final school committee pertaining to leas- and Family Services, and petitions go to the town in idents will avoid rent in- at meetings, where they ex- and town budget review last ing out the old library as the Genesis will be voted on at a March, but committee mem- creases, park closures, and plained how the process Thursday, the Budget Com- SAU office. The committee later date. bers argued that most voters can now benefit from mort- worked, and why it would mittee voted to postpone ac- supported that article, but Chair of the Budget Com- will be in favor of the war- gage terms, home value, and tion on town warrants until others on the warrant, in- mittee Dick Hickok said the rants, despite the commit- equity loans. SEE MOBILE HOME PAGE A10 after their public hearing. cluding the 2010 petitioned public would like to know tee’s usual disapproval of outside agencies. Committee member Dale Dormody suggested holding Huot Center reaches broad spectrum of students off on a vote, since no agency representatives turned up at makes sense for students in tricts. If the center sees ren- planned to meet with every the meeting. smaller schools to branch ovations, the extended com- local school district to pres- “I can’t support any of out to the center for a broad- munity may benefit even ent on the future of the Huot these (warrants) because no er array of programs. more so, said Davis. Center, and said he was al- one showed up,” said Dor- “We have definitely seen Although school board ways open to new projects. mody who anticipated some an increase in numbers,” member Kurt Weber said he Gilford Superintendent Paul would show up at the hear- said Davis. “We have ex- would like to see a few more DeMinico suggested that Gil- ing. “What they have to say panded our programs, and IT classes developed, board ford students, enrolled in the is important to me. They re- there are more options now. member Sue Allen said the construction, plumbing and serve the right, and we have We have a great relationship culinary program at the heating program, help with the right to bring it up as a with guidance staff (at local Huot Center supported her the old library/SAU office vote again after the hear- high schools), and adminis- daughter in her future career renovations in the near ing.” tration.” at Johnson & Wales Univer- future. School Board representa- The Gilford School Dis- sity. tive and committee member trict, as well as Belmont, Davis told the board he SEE HUOT PAGE A10 Margo Weeks said there have Winnisquam, Franklin, and been many discussions in PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER Inter-Lakes, has seen an in- the past on outside agencies, Gilford High School Senior Kayla Cooper puts the finishing touches on creased number of students but it is ultimately up to the her freshly baked pastries for the culinary arts program. participating in these ca- voters. BY LAUREN TINER early childhood education, reer-focused classes. Davis, “They would have to go to [email protected] culinary arts, multimedia along with members of the 10 different towns and 20 dif- The Huot Technical Cen- communications, automo- Laconia School District, ferent meetings. These folks ter has run in conjunction tive technology, and more. made a presentation about work hard 50 hours a week with surrounding Lakes Re- Not only are students be- the Huot Center last month trying to keep their agencies gion schools for over 25 coming more receptive to at a Gilford School Board afloat, sometimes with no years, and now that their pro- these “practical” programs, meeting, and found the payment to help people who grams are expanding at the but the school districts are as board to be supportive of need it,” said Weeks. center, so are student num- well. their programs. Although Hickok stayed bers. Scott Davis, the Huot Cen- Davis told the board he is somewhat neutral, he agreed The Huot Center, located ter’s career and technical ed- looking to “modernize” the that this discussion on out- in Laconia, offers elective ucation director, suggested facility even more, and per- side agencies has gone on for programs and college credits that student numbers have haps perform some renova- Gilford High School senior Kyle Nelson brushes up on his technology years, but that the warrant to students interested in also increased because of lo- tions, to meet the needs of skills in the multi-media communications studio and practices some health science technology, cal school sizes, where it surrounding school dis- filming techniques. SEE BUDGET PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC JANUARY 14, 2010 Fire code update faces second round of voting BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] certain time frame, after the town has not revised the fire erally the same updates. have a gas grill on a deck any- “It is really a matter of the Planning Board supported code since the late 1980s. Although the overall doc- more,” said Hayes. size and capability of our fire Due to a procedural error, the proposal. Unfortunately, “In 1989, we adopted a lo- ument has not significantly Any multi-family department. It puts all occu- proposed fire prevention the code didn’t get filed in cal fire code, and took sever- changed, fire alarm system dwellings, new or substan- pants at risk. It is larger than code changes, which taxpay- time, said Hayes. He said the al free standing ordinances codes have been updated, as tially renovated units, ei- what we are capable of look- ers voted in favor of last year, town attorney recommended and fire prevention codes,” well as a section dealing with ther/or consisting of four ing at, and gives us a better will be back on this year’s that the code be nullified and said Hayes. “Since that time, outside cooking devices and units or three stories or chance to control the fire,” warrant to ensure Gilford redone for next year, to make standards have been revised. gas grills. Hayes added that more, will now require sprin- said Hayes. Fire Rescue is up to par with sure the process was filed We need to be back in synch some sections have been kler systems, regardless of Two weeks ago, the Plan- the National Fire Protection properly. with national standards.” rewritten solely for clarifica- the height or width of the ning Board held a hearing Association and their own Hayes said his depart- Hayes said this was the tion purposes before being building, said Hayes. Al- and again supported the pro- department standards. ment’s fire code, which fol- prime reason for last year’s resubmitted this year. though an increased risk of posed fire prevention code Gilford Fire Chief James lows NFPA standards (and al- proposed fire code updates, “It prohibits the use on fires are probable in multi- changes. The fire code up- Hayes said last year’s fire so goes beyond national stan- which were approved by vot- any exterior deck on a multi- unit dwellings with outside date will be presented to vot- code needed to be submitted dards), is in need of signifi- ers last year.This year’s war- family dwelling (such as a kitchen appliances, Hayes ers this March. Hayes said he to the Town Clerks within a cant updates, because the rant article will ask for gen- condominium). You can’t said part of the fire code pre- will cross his fingers in vention change has to do hopes that the voters will with the department’s abili- support the updates once Belknap Landscape supports United Way ties as well. again. Belknap Landscape Com- pany has excelled in provid- Guys’ Night Out at Gilford ing quality, full-service de- sign, construction and Community Church grounds maintenance serv- ices for over 21 years in the LAKES REGION — The Bank, the City of Laconia Lakes Region of New Hamp- new owners of the Laconia and funding by the new shire. Muskrats, Jonathan and owners. Utilizing cutting edge Noah Crane, will be the The meal will be catered technologies and suburb headliners at "Guys Night by Ellie Murphy. craftsmanship, they turn Out" on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at This event is open to all dreamscapes into land- the Gilford Community men of the Lakes Region scapes for residential and Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd. and for this event sons and commercial clients. Head- in Gilford. their friends are invited as quartered in Gilford and em- The Cranes will talk well. ploying some 75 employees, about their new college- The cost is $10 per per- their commitment to the vi- level baseball team, the son and reservations need tality and well-being of the opening season and their to be made by calling the Lakes Region goes beyond plans for the future. The church office at 524-6057 by the needs of their clients and field has been brought up Jan. 18. employees. to their league require- This will be a great BLC Owners Hayden and ments through donations "baseball" night in the mid- Ruth McLaughlin recognize from the Laconia Savings dle of the winter's snow. the importance of insuring that social services are avail- able to children and families. Just one example of this community commitment is Alleged ski thief demonstrated by their finan- cial support of the Lakes Re- gion United Way. TAGGART PHOTO Lakes Region United Way President Jack Terrill was greeted by Ruth and Hayden McLaughlin of Belknap caught in the act Hayden shared, “United Landscape Company delivering their corporate donation of $2,000 to the fundraising drive. The community Way focuses on community On Saturday,Jan. 9, at 7:26 suspect managed to escape, partner sign presented to BLC will be proudly displayed at their corporate offices in Gilford. goals to address long-term p.m., the Gilford Police De- but was restrained again by solutions to everyday needs. partment responded to a call two security officers. Our donation, added to those small businesses, stays right insures that our investment feel strongly that these serv- from the Gunstock Ski Area When the police officers of other family-owned and here in the Lakes Region and has a more immediate im- ices and more must be there on 719 Cherry Valley Road, arrived, they found that pact on our neighbors.” for everyone.” and arrested Daniel Howarth was highly intoxi- Ruth added, “Our employ- The Lakes Region United Howarth, 32, of Gilford, who cated and in possession of ees and community mem- Way advances the common allegedly stole a $1,200 pair of marijuana. He was taken in- Gilford Public Library bers depend on United Way good through thoughtful and skis from the retail store. to arrest for theft by an unau- partners to help them in sustainable social invest- A Gunstock retail manag- thorized taking and posses- times of need. Whether it’s ment, focusing on education, er witnessed Howarth take sion of a controlled drug Top Ten Requests calling 2-1-1 for help, sending income and healthy commu- the skis from the display rack (Class A Misdemeanor). For The Week of January 11, 2010 their child to an early learn- nities. To learn how you can and walk out. While Gilford Howarth’s bail was set at ing or out of school program, join others making a differ- police traveled to the scene, $5,000. He was transported to 1. “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin or seeking assistance to pre- ence in all of our lives, go to Gunstock Security Officers the Belknap County Jail and 2. “Ford County” by John Grisham pare their tax returns or sup- www.LRUW.org or call 524- attempted to take Howarth was arraigned Monday at the 3. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown port their family budget, we 6864. into custody by the store. 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If you find them less expensive 1 shoplifter anywhere else, we will refund the difference 2 intoxications PLUS 10%! 1 report of harassment 1 mental person JANUARY 14, 2010 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Gilford fourth graders travel to the colonial period BY LAUREN TINER dren’s colonial craftsmen tools, labor, and other neces- [email protected] studies, said Kathy Lacroix, sities that will go into their Gilford’s fourth graders educational coordinator for chosen apprenticing trade. got a taste of their town’s his- the historical society. She added that the third tory last Friday on their an- “Next week, the kids grade class, as well as par- nual field trip run by the choose a trade they want to ents, will be invited to the Thompson Ames Historical study.We have more than just fourth graders “shop” in Society, a kick off to their the trades here to choose February, since they will be colonial craftsmen unit in so- from,” said Bryant. “They do participating in the same cial studies. all the research and writing, event next year. Students got to see shoe- and ‘create’ tools with recy- In the Homestead of the makers, tanners, seamstress- cled materials.” Grange, Diane Mitton told es, coppers, chandlers, and After choosing their pre- students what it would entail doctors at work, with tools ferred colonial craftsmen to be a hatter or a seamstress and stories anything but trade once performed in Gil- in Gilford during the Colo- modern, while demonstra- ford, the children will set up nial period. She said that a tors showed off their skills shop at GES on Feb. 19, chan- seamstress was one of the and knowledge at the 1857 nel their characters and only trades a woman could Grange building and 1834 dress the part, said Bryant. have during the colonial pe- Meetinghouse in Gilford. During each presentation, riod. GES fourth grade teacher the children were asked to Allan Peters demonstrat- Katie Bryant came up with consider what trade perhaps ed the job of a printer or a this collaboration between would have worked best for cooper in the Grange store the elementary school and them. with a large printing ma- the historical society a few “The historical society is chine. He explained like years back. She wanted to showing them artifacts and most jobs in the colonial pe- make the fourth grade colo- showing an idea of what jobs riod, running a printing nial unit more personalized, were available in Gilford. press was very tasking. Even PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER Diane Mitton explains the job of a seamstress in Gilford during the 1800s to a fourth grade class. and to make Gilford’s history Students choose an ‘appren- though the machine ran on more interesting for the chil- tice’ job and study all that is electrical motors, each and shoe sizes, had to be made. ers, and presented an an- in the 1800s, but it would have dren. entailed,” said fourth grade every letter would still have Carol and Sarah Ander- tique candle mold. She ex- proved to be time consum- Bryant asked if the his- teacher Mary Beth Godbout. to be placed in the printing son dressed for the part in plained that candle making ing, like most Gilford trades torical society could work up Godbout said the children machine, which required a the Meetinghouse as they would have made a good job in the colonial period. a presentation for the chil- must learn about all the lot of work. talked about apothecaries, In the Meetinghouse, doctors, chandlers, and med- Kathy Lacroix presented icine uses during the colo- tools that a shoemaker or nial period in Gilford. Carol tanner would use. She said Anderson told students that the tanner would take the after the one Gilford doctor hide from animals on a farm died in the 1800s, families on and change it until the hide farms began making their turned into dark brown own home remedies. leather. She said a tanner She said that apothecaries had to be strong, while most and Indian doctors also boys preferred to be shoe- crushed up herbs, or com- makers, although it was a bined ingredients such as “smelly” job. honey and lemon, or She said shoemakers kerosene for sore throats, in- would often come to neigh- fections and more. Anderson boring houses and use the told the students, although Curious fourth graders circle around shoehorns and other tools used by leather to make shoes. we have convenient pharma- tanners and shoemakers during the colonial period. Lacroix showed an example cies now, making and pur- of a wooden and glass shoe chasing medications wasn’t horn. She explained that always so easy. Carol Anderson, along with her daughter, Sarah Anderson, presented on most glass shoe horns were Anderson also talked Gilford in the colonial period, and what it took to be a doctor, a dentist, used in bigger shops, where about dentists, and chan- or a chandler back in the day. many shoes, and different dlers, which are candle mak- Class sizes don’t meet policy standards BY LAUREN TINER mother of a student, she feels and classes out of policy nored 20 percent of her du- [email protected] teachers should not be con- size,” said Madore. ties as a teacher. The Gilford School Board sidered within the ratio, but She said from a teacher’s Superintendent Paul recently addressed concerns that the number of students perspective, she understands DeMinico said that after re- over class sizes, which in should be the primary con- it is difficult at times to keep ceiving feedback on class- some cases do not meet the cern since this number has class size down, since some room size from several standards outlined in the dis- increased despite policy classes are more in demand sources, he felt it was neces- trict’s own policy. standards. than others. Madore suggest- sary to address that matter. Resident Lisa Buckley The policy states that ed that the School Board re- Instead of trying to policy came to the last board meet- classroom sizes should reach consider adopting a policy if standards right away, Allan Peters holds up a letter block, which must be placed into a print- ing and voiced her disap- no higher than an average of they could not abide by the though, sub-committees will ing machine by hand. proval of the class size poli- 18-20 at GHS, 18-23 at GMS, policy,and said that it would first review and revise the cy, which she feels is in need and 15-20 (depending on be unacceptable if she ig- policies. of a revision. grade level) at GES to provide “I am concerned with students with instructional classroom size versus the and safety needs. These aver- student-teacher ratio. I feel age class sizes are deemed the student-teacher ratio “conductive to learning,” yet PLOWING PLUS clouds the issue. 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He loves in lacrosse decision It's quite the story for this dear, and here's where the children, loves to be bathed, little chap. Yes he's cute, yes trouble starts ... got into the loves to cuddle, loves walks We’ve attended the meetings, heard the de- he has a slightly disreputably garbage, chewed the clothes, and rides in the car. bates, and read the letters that have been sub- look to him with his punky jumped onto the table, ran If you are interested in mitted pertaining to the Gilford Lacrosse Club’s haircut. Oh, and did I men- amok in the house. Arnold this energetic little Affenpin- request for support in the way of $17,600. tion that devilish look in his what were you thinking! scher please come visit or Through it all, we’ve wanted to say that $17,600 eye? Transported from Indi- There aren't too many other call the shelter at 1305 Mere- ana, he was adopted and crimes left for him to com- dith Center Rd., Laconia, NH; is an awful lot to ask for right now, because that quickly returned for being mit. But folks, you should be 524-3252. Our hours are 10 seems like the responsible thing to say. Howev- “unruly.” smiling just a little by now. a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday er, we can’t ignore the strong arguments in sup- We discovered at New He hasn't unpacked his suit- and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. port of the program. With equally valid con- tentions on both sides of the ring, this one’s go- FROM OUR READERS ing to ultimately come down to what Gilford tax- ● payers think, regardless of whether the Budget Committee or School Board or selectmen sup- Name calling is sad and unfortunate port it. Though the School Board was hoping for full To the Editor: • You were not there when port and morale building for supported and was greatly support from the Budget Committee, the com- we discussed that this sport a large number of male AND involved in a reduction of the mittee’s vote resulted in a 5-5 tie. We don’t think In reply to a recent pub- is growing in interest in this female students and give town budget every year. But lished letter by Terry Stew- area. them a productive after- I never was fortunate enough that’s going to influence voters much in this sit- art: • You were not there when school activity, I’m all for it! to receive an official Stewart uation. The same voters who look to board rec- I want to thank you for we discussed that the num- It is very sad and unfortu- published approval. Perhaps ommendations for articles pertaining to more your personal review of my ber of students currently in- nate that you have to resort I can look forward to that? complicated matters, such as outside agency recent vote and YOUR opin- volved in this sport numbers to “name calling” and “per- Mr.Stewart, it would be in- funding, are likely aware of the lacrosse war- ion of how I should vote. It’s 70, which is more than foot- sonal attacks” for folks that teresting to know your over- rant article and will fully understand what it’s certainly comforting to know ball. have a different opinion from all bottom line budget strate- that there is another stan- • You were not there when yours. I expect that your oth- gy goal. Is it your goal to cut asking for. It won’t come down to whether so- dard (yours) that I should fol- we discussed that both young er “peers” on the budget com- budgets 10 percent, or is it 20 and-so is recommending its passage; it will come low in using my voting privi- men AND women are in- mittee did not appreciate be- percent, or is it 30 percent? down to whether the town wants to support an- lege. However, I am disap- volved in this activity. ing referred to as “suspects.” Do you want to eventually cut other football team, so to speak. pointed that I don’t get an “at- • You were not there when The other members of the BC services to the people of Gil- What exactly the $17,600 is going toward is al- a-boy” when my vote agrees the athletic director and the respect your vote, you should ford? Is your intent to totally most immaterial. Lacrosse Club President Dan with yours. Interestingly, school principal reported respect theirs! Also, I believe demoralize the employees you and I have voted posi- that grades were improved it was you who wrote earlier (which also affects services) Kallmerten presented the budget and explained tively on just about all the is- for students wanting to be in- that your fellow committee and the people of Gilford? Is the expenses, but aside from proving that that sues of the 2010 budget. volved in these sports. member, Ms. Corrigan, it your plan to make Gilford amount is required to sufficiently run the club, While I was not “whisper- • You were not there when should tend to her garden only a “town” and not have it doesn’t matter if the money is used for special ing” about your lack of at- we discussed that there is rather than be involved on any sense of community? padding or for socks. The big question is, does tendance at meetings, there fundraising in place that is the committee. And evident- Yes, times are tough! But let’s the town support lacrosse as a sport or not? If so, was a question in my mind of helping students with safety ly, you have not followed our insure that we don’t add to your ability to come to a con- equipment and uniforms. votes well enough as Phyllis the tough times by making does it support lacrosse to the tune of $17,600? clusion on the merits of the However, I am now better and I have not agreed on a low dollar amount cuts that Back when Friends of Football was going proposed lacrosse program. informed from your report number of issues over the affect morale for everyone through this funding process, we were in favor Evidently, in your opinion that the lacrosse players years. Additionally, you did any more than necessary. of the town supporting the team financially. At the discussions/debates dur- don’t pick up divots on the not report that as a select- Let’s insure that we look at this point, though, times have changed. Money ing the committee meetings shared field (you based you man, I was supportive and in- budgets with a watchful eye isn’t handed out as easily,and more people have are worthless and we should vote on that?). And, you are volved in recommending a and cut costs of frivolous just fall back to your sub- correct, I have had some flat 2010 budget to the com- spending. less to give. Based on that, we cannot fully sup- committee of one to form our questions about spending in mittee. And, being on the John T. O’Brien port the lacrosse team’s request – and it has Selectman’s Representative to the votes. However, in speaking the schools, but when we can Budget Committee for a num- Budget Committee nothing to do with the sport or the organization. of lacrosse: achieve some balance of sup- ber of years, I continually Gilford However, because of the positive effect football has had on the community,and because we think lacrosse could have the same impact, we en- courage voters to think about what they want LEGISLATIVE ALERT the future of the town to look like. If you think This is going to be a very long year! a 184-155 majority for the committee rec- bate, the House finally “punted” and vot- you can afford the added expense and feel that In its first legislative session of 2010 on ommendation of “ought to pass.” ed to postpone the bill until the commit- it’s worthwhile, then by all means vote yes for Jan. 6, the House was only able to act on tee has an opportunity to work out a com- lacrosse. If you don’t feel like the time is right, 14 bills. Of these, eight bills were debat- The 1998 movie “Enemy of the State” promise. vote no – without guilt. ed, some for a considerable amount of depicted the pervasive use of surveil- In the midst of all this, an attempt time. Further, final action of one of lance equipment by the government to was made for a late introduction of a bill those bills was actually postponed for monitor the actions of, in this case, an that would expand the death penalty to two weeks after the House couldn’t pass innocent bystander. In any attempt to include murder committed in the act of Send us your or kill the bill (more on that later). Added prevent such activity in New Hamp- a home invasion. The stimulus for this to that mix was a blatant attempt, in my shire, HB478 would have prohibited the action was the recent murder of a wife opinion, at partisan political dema- use of “remotely readable devices” es- and mother in Mt. Vernon. The legisla- letters! goguery. pecially in terms of human implanta- ture maintains a time schedule for the The morning actually started off in a tion without the individual’s permis- introduction of new bills into each ses- very nice manner, with the governor sion. The opposition to the bill argued sion. The rules provide for “exceptions” We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too welcoming us back and a father and son the needed use of such devices by our to the time table by allowing the House congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- team singing a rousing National An- Departments of Transportation and Rules Committee to approve late filings lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us them. The day went downhill from there! Safety for tracking inventory.I remained in the event of an emergency or other know! Two health care bills received a great skeptical and voted for the bill. After at- unforeseen situation. The bill in ques- Send your letters to: deal of debate. HB 561 expands health in- tempts to amend failed, the bill passed tion had been presented to the Rules surance coverage to cover hearing aids 186-170. Committee, but had been denied. After Gilford Steamer for the deaf. As someone who has lost In 2008, the legislature passed and the considerable debate, the House con- 5 Water Street partial hearing in one ear, I certainly governor signed into law a bill that curred with the Rules Committee by a Meredith, NH, 03253 can sympathize with the intent of the capped the amount of interest that could sizable margin, including my vote. bill. However, rising health care costs be charged on so called “pay day loans” While the events in Mt. Vernon were Our fax number is 279 3331. threaten to buy both governmental and at 36 percent. These loans are targeted at appalling in their cruelness and horror, E-mail us at [email protected]. private business budget. Until we get low-income families that can’t seem to the murder did not represent an emer- We’re looking forward to hearing from you! these costs under control, expanding make their meager incomes stretch from gency. In fact, even if the bill was intro- health insurance coverage and, thus, in- pay day to pay day. Many of the small duced and passed, it would not have ap- surance premiums will be extremely loan companies that could not make a plied to the perpetrators of the Mt. Ver- troublesome, especially for small busi- profit without their usual 300 – 500 per- non murders, as “ex post facto” legisla- nesses. I voted against the very narrow cent interest rates have left the state. A tion is unconstitutional. Furthermore, a (9-7) “ought to pass” recommendation by few who stayed found a loophole in the governor’s commission is currently the committee, but was in the minority. statute and have been able to increase studying the death penalty and will pres- The bill passed handily, 209 to 157. their rate of return by charging special ent its findings later this year. Any Established May 6, 2004 HB569, dealing with insurance cover- fees and “membership” dues. SB193 was change in our death penalty statutes Published every Thursday at age for autistic children, seems similar passed by the Senate last year to close should await the committee’s recom- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 to HB561 at first blush. However, some these loop holes. The House was so close- mendations. Given all of this, the mo- Telephone: (603) 279-4516 treatments – mainly prescription drugs ly divided on the issue that we couldn’t tives of the bill’s sponsors are suspect. Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 – are already covered, though insurance find a way to either kill the bill or pass To attempt to make political use of the Fax: (603) 279-3331 companies regularly deny insurance it. By a very small margin (9-7), the Mt. Vernon tragedy is political postur- Rich Piatt, Publisher coverage for other treatments and ther- House committee had voted “inexpedi- ing at its worst. Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor apy.In working with the families of chil- ent to legislate,” in other words, to kill The legislative climate in Concord is Lauren Tiner, Reporter dren with developmental issues, I’ve wit- the bill. That motion failed by 3 votes. not good. There will be more long and Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant nessed what seems to be, to my layman Then an attempt was made to “table” the contentious sessions. Stay tuned. Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager eyes, a general over-reliance of meds to bill. That failed by 5 votes. The next mo- Email: [email protected] deal with the problems. Doctors may be tion – to reconsider the motion to kill the Bill Johnson is a state representative Classifieds: [email protected] more willing to prescribe drugs since bill - almost passed by 1 vote, but the from Gilford representing Belknap Coun- Circulation figures available on request. the insurance companies will pay. I felt Speaker exercised her seldom used pre- ty District 5, which includes Alton, Barn- Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. that the changes to insurance coverage rogative to vote (on tie votes or one vote stead, Belmont and Gilford. He can be USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., in this bill would, in fact, produce re- margins) and created a tie – the motion reached at [email protected] or Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: duction in health care cost. I voted with failed. After two and a half hours of de- 524-8949. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. JANUARY 14, 2010 Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 First-year teacher brings new perspective to GES program

BY LAUREN TINER his studies in criminal jus- ment for a Title I position for them first, before we do any- [email protected] tice, but he felt something the reading program in Gil- thing academic.” After trying out different was missing and dropped out ford. Carpenter said he loves majors and paths in life, new of U-Mass Lowell. After seek- During his second inter- working with GES students, Gilford Elementary School ing out his father for guid- view for the reading program and he finds this to be the teacher Craig Carpenter,cur- ance, a high school level guid- position at GES, Carpenter best age since the kids can rently receiving his degree ance counselor, Carpenter said Ester Kennedy of Stu- “see right through” the fac- in special education, found decided to dive into the field dent Services, who is now his ulty, forcing teachers to al- his niche after landing a job of teaching and received his boss, recommended him for ways be themselves, and to at GES. K-8 certification through Ply- the special education pro- personalize their class- Being the only male indi- mouth State University. gram instead. Although Car- rooms. vidual in the GES special ed- “I enrolled in the educa- penter said he was nervous “It’s about more individu- ucation program, and one of tion program. It felt like the at first, he realized this was alized learning (in special the younger teachers, Car- right thing to do. I felt like I the right path for him in the education). You’re taking penter stands out as a new had a purpose,” said Carpen- Gilford School District, and each kid, different learning faculty member in a female ter. “There are a lot of rea- is now continuing on with styles, and running with dominated field but said he is sons why I chose education. I his education to make sure them until you find the right just as dedicated to his stu- am lucky to work in Gilford. his students have a better el- one,” said Carpenter. “Once dents’ success. I can’t say enough about the ementary school experience trust is built, they open up Carpenter, a native of school. It is a very team ori- than he did. and the sky is the limit.” Nashua, said he once studied ented environment.” “I had problems with Carpenter said he would criminal justice in Florida Two years ago, he finished learning and behavior. like to see every child he and U-Mass Lowell to pursue up student teaching and be- Maybe I wasn’t challenged works with move forward the career of a policeman. He gan a job as a paraprofes- enough. My educational ex- and “live a life they deserve,” received a scholarship for sional in Rumney, although perience fueled me to come filled with high school and baseball at a Florida Univer- he still had the itch to become back, and not leave them (the college opportunities. sity,but unexpectedly lost his more involved in the class- students) with a bad taste in Carpenter views this not scholarship after a sports in- room. their mouths,” said Carpen- only his job, but also as his jury. “I wanted more responsi- ter. “I just want to connect ultimate goal to give his stu- Carpenter transferred to bility,” said Carpenter, who with and motivate the kids. I dents the tools they need to Massachusetts to continue came across an advertise- spend time getting to know advance in their academics, in social, organizational, PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER and personal endeavors. Craig Carpenter Steamer Student of the Week Free ice fishing clinic at Rotary derby Brennan He is currently enrolled in a painting class, which he said MEREDITH — The near the Derby Headquar- fish. Other lakes included in Hobbs challenges his artistic abili- Meredith Rotary Club and ters trailer. A designated the stocking program in 2010 ty. the New Hampshire Fish and roped-off area will be clearly include Little Squam, Os- BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] Hobbs has lived in the Game Department have an- marked for the event. Each sipee, Wentworth, and Win- Lakes Region for the majori- nounced the fourth annual participant will receive a nisquam. Brennan Hobbs said his ty of his life and has learned free beginner’s ice fishing. goodie-bag of fishing gear. The Derby has enabled best year at Gilford High to find serenity in the out- The clinic.is designed for The Ice Fishing Derby is The Meredith Rotary Club to School is his current senior doors, and drawing nature youngsters 12 and under, but one of the top fund-raising donate more than $1.5 mil- year, a year where his atti- scenes and landscapes. Ever everyone is welcome to at- events in the state, bringing lion back into the Lakes Re- tude changed for the better, since Hobbs moved to Gil- tend and participate. more than 5,000 visitors to gion community for charita- his grades improved, and in- ford 11 years ago, he has The program has been de- New Hampshire from all ble projects, area improve- spiration from the greater found himself on the slopes signed and will be conducted over the country.Fisherman, ments, scholarships, and to outdoors and caring teach- at Gunstock skiing, ice fish- by Karina Jolles, coordinator their families and friends people and families in need. ers led the way. out high school. He added ing at the lakes, and snow- for the New Hampshire Fish come to New Hampshire in Derby tickets and more in- “There are some teachers that bringing up his grade shoeing in the winter and Game Department’s hopes of snagging the heavi- formation are available by I have been pretty close to,” point average and searching months. During the warmer Let’s Go Fishing program. est Meredith Rotary-tagged calling The Meredith Rotary Hobbs said. “They definitely for a scholarship wouldn’t seasons, Hobbs is an avid The clinic will focus on a va- Rainbow Trout claiming the Club at 279-7600 or visiting helped me stay on track.” hurt either. hiker, and will often go for riety of fishing fundamen- grand prize. For the 2010 Der- www.meredithrotary.org. Hobbs said he is looking Hobbs said he has noticed hikes with friends. tals, including why people by more than $61,000 in Derby tickets can be pur- forward to his future and has a positive improvement in “I hike a lot. I have hiked fish; how to do it; how to drill prizes will be awarded dur- chased online until Jan. 20. already mapped out a path as his own attitude toward aca- all the mountains in Gilford. a hole in the ice using an ing the event. Telephone orders for Derby a chef; he plans to attend culi- demics, and so have his I am pretty much always out- auger; how to rig and bait a The Meredith Rotary Tickets will be held at Derby nary school after he gradu- teachers and peers. side. It’s just a good thing to tip-up; what type of bait to Club, in consultation with Headquarters located in Hes- ates. He said gathering more “This has definitely been do. It is free and relieves use; how to land and clean the New Hampshire Fish and ky Park in Meredith for pick- life experience tops his to-do my best school year.I am try- stress,” said Hobbs, who your fish; how to stay warm; Game Department, as part of up upon arrival. Tickets will list. ing to pull myself together takes advantage of recre- and how to register to win big an ongoing fisheries man- also be sold at Derby Head- “I am excited for school and make the best of my sen- ation in the area and utilizes prizes. agement plan, stocks tagged quarters from 8 a.m. to noon and graduating. I want to get ior year. I have just been all four seasons for various The clinics will be held on fish in several lakes in New on Friday,Jan. 30 and from 5 out of this small town and working hard and staying on recreational activities. Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m., Hampshire. Due to its size a.m. to noon on Saturday, see other places,” said track,” said Hobbs. Other than immersing noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Lake Winnipesaukee re- Jan. 31. Hobbs. He said he is also learning himself in the outdoors and on the ice in Meredith Bay, ceives the largest number of Hobbs said he hopes to at- to play the guitar, but one of applying to culinary pro- tend Southern New Hamp- his other academic loves grams, Hobbs said one of his shire University,and has had would have to be art class, main goals is to make honor a knack for cooking through- since he excels at drawing. roll in his final year at GHS. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS: Moving? Summer resident? Just getting back? We need your help to continue sending your local newspaper at no cost to our customers located in the coverage area. Please contact us when there is going to be a change to your address. If you are leaving the area, we need to put a stop on your paper until you return. If we don't hear from you, the post office charges us to give us your new mailing information. Since there are many seasonal residents, this can be quite costly. 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Fill out the subscription form on-line and start using the websites today. Questions? Call the Circulation Dept. at 1-866-294-0320. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER History JANUARY 14, 2010 The Hussey Corporation’s gift to the Lakes Region BY CAROL LEE ANDERSON THOMPSON-AMES and bad times, treating his HISTORICAL SOCIETY employees as he would his For today’s business man- family.This trait was passed agement students, a study of through the generations and the Hussey Seating Co. of is one of the reasons for the North Berwick, Maine, company’s success and sur- would bring an immeasura- vival. ble amount of knowledge in- It was Timothy who was to the company’s endless at the helm when an all-con- flexibility and its continual suming fire on Jan. 11, 1895, ability to change. With the engulfed his family’s busi- sixth generation of the ness. The event is still known Hussey family now running to family members and em- the corporation, it will cele- ployees as simply,“The Fire.” brate its 175th anniversary In less than an hour the en- this year, a statement of the tire plant had burned with expertise with which man- over a thousand pieces of agement has used its skills to farm equipment, finished guide it through some of the and ready to be shipped, be- most difficult economic ing lost. Timothy, then 64 times in America’s history. years old, decided to turn During the late 1930s, it what was left of the business was the builder of Gun- over to his three sons. stock’s chair lift, the first in The Husseys always be- the East, its ski jumps, and lieved that the trials and the rest of the original recre- tribulations of life could and ation area. The company left should be met head-on with a behind a gift to this area that positive attitude. Such a dev- continues to operate success- astating fire would have fully to this day. The success meant the end for most busi- of Gunstock mirrors the suc- nesses; instead it became a cess of this family and com- shining example of how they pany,which from the very be- managed to have something ginning has always been extraordinary come from known for its honesty, in- something so negative. tegrity, and admirable work Timothy’s sons did re- ethic. build and eventually split the COURTESY PHOTO The history book of the company into two divisions; The Hussey Seating Co. home office and major manufacturing plant, pictured here, are located in North Berwick, Maine. The Hussey Manufacturing Hussey Corporation, “A one part manufacturing Company as it was known during the 1930s built not only the ski jumps at Gunstock Mountain Resort, but also the original recreation area. Long Furrow Plowed” was plows and farm equipment written by Philip W. Hussey, while the other branched off facility: and attractive club house de- the family obtained the orig- ration leave behind a piece of Sr. and updated some years into the business of building “In some manner the signed here in our office. Al- inal company building locat- its history,which in turn, has later by one of his sons, fire escapes. word got around that we so included were a complete ed adjacent to its head office. become a large part of our lo- Philip Jr. It is a fascinating It was the second division knew quite a bit about ski water supply system, a sani- The Hussey Family Museum cal heritage. read and offers an incredibly of the company that contin- area development – it may tary system, three ski jumps, was created within this Gilford’s Thompson- detailed description of the ued to grow even through the have been that we had more one of the 60-meter size, and building, itself on the Na- Ames Historical Society wel- Hussey family tree along Great Depression and even- ambition than actual knowl- one of the first chair lifts in tional Register of Historic comes stories of local histo- with the birth and develop- tually manufactured prod- edge. The project lasted for this part of the country. In Places. ry. To contact the Society, e- ment of this international ucts such as steel step lad- over three years, with Ed Wil- fact, when finished, it was If history does indeed re- mail thomames@metro- business. ders, sewer grates, manhole ley, our engineer in charge one of the finest complete de- peat itself as it often does, the cast.net. Be sure to check New England may not covers, park benches, and living right in the vicinity. velopments in the East and is Hussey Corporation will con- www.gilfordhistoricalsoci- have been the same if basketball backstops. The Before completion Ed laid now enjoyed by thousands tinue to contribute to society ety.org for previous articles, Christopher Hussey, accom- company became well- out several miles of black each winter.” in a positive way. The Lakes upcoming programs, and panied by his widowed moth- known for stadium and tele- topped roads, a big parking Always mindful of the his- Region is very fortunate to events. er,had not come to this coun- scoping spectator seating. area, several bridges, a big tory it has created over time, have had this famous corpo- try from England some- Hussey seating can be found where around 1632. From in stadiums such as the that time on, the region was Toronto Skydome, the WATER (Continued from Page A1) witness to the fast growth of Olympic Saddle Dome in Al- this talented family. Each berta, Canada, and here in for the vast majority of phos- lawn care. A campaign is al- cially for small-scale areas Dec. 31 of this year to apply. generation created its own states as far away as Florida, phorous loading on all four so in the works to raise that tend to fall through the “In order to have some skilled craftsmen and inven- Colorado, and California. subwatersheds, accounting awareness about the issue. cracks. Edgar said they public support for the tors who continually intro- One of the sons, Philip for a total of 6,059 pounds in Information is also available would be looking to those process, it’s got to have some duced new products into the Hussey, Sr., leader of the 2009. on more environmentally with knowledge on the water positive outcomes,” said marketplace. company for 54 years, offered Failing septic systems ac- friendly ways to care for bodies to help them with so- Meredith Selectmen Chair The first product ever pro- insights into this company count for a large amount of lawns. lutions. Peter Brothers. duced by the Hussey family that if compared to any list lake phosphorous as many The subwatershed areas Laconia Planning and Measures of public in- was a farm plow featuring a of business “how-to’s” landowners go from seasonal are surrounded by 53 percent Zoning Director Shanna volvement include a website new and innovative design. should not run as well as it residents to year-round resi- forestland, which accounts Saunders said the communi- giving information on the The American plow was an does. dents. Anderson said many for 2,212 pounds of phospho- ties are looking to the scien- status of the lake and bays, invention that saw an in- Within the pages of the do not know the signs of a rous. Crops and pasture ac- tists and experts. including areas of data, credibly slow evolution, but history book, he writes: “The failing septic system and do count three percent of the “Really a road map where monitoring, and possible in- was it thrown into a com- Hussey Corporation was in a not know the general state of area with 25 pounds from all the communities are on volvement by umbrella or- pletely new arena by William continuous search for a rea- their septic systems. crops and 543 pounds from the same page as the techni- ganizations. Hussey in 1835. The im- son to be. It had no real prod- Lawn care is another ma- pasture. cal experts,” Saunders said. “We’re hoping to get all provements made by Hussey uct line and thus no real mis- jor factor as many landown- Richard DeMark, USDA “I think that’s what Laconia the data and have it on one to this basic farm tool quick- sion for the company, except ers are having large amounts Coordinator for North Coun- needs before it comes up with Web site,” Tarpey said ly gained the company inter- to stay in business.” of fertilizer put on their try RC and D, told those in at- a number.We really need that Recent sampling has been national recognition and He further explains how lawns to keep them green. tendance to discuss options road map document.” done on Paugus and Sanders made work on American the company was able to cap- Meredith Town Planner and put forth their own ac- Another issue is funding, Bays, where chlorophyll lev- farms far more efficient than ture the contract for the con- Angela LeBreque said the ceptable phosphorous level as any improvements will re- els were analyzed. Organiz- ever before. struction of the Belknap town has a lawn care sub- for the subwatersheds. quire much money. ers said they are hoping for Much is written into the Recreation Area (today’s committee as part of the Meredith Community De- Anderson said there are more volunteers to do water book about Timothy Hussey, Gunstock) with their talent- Waukewan Watershed Com- velopment Director John grants available through the tests at different locations in a man with great empathy for ed and energetic chief engi- mittee that has been working Edgar said the better option DES and there is a grant the bays. his fellow man, who carried neer, Ed Willey, overseeing with Public Works and local would be to discuss Best worth around $76,040 from Bob Craycraft of the UNH his company through good the development of the business owners on “green” Management Practices, espe- the EPA with a deadline if Cooperative Extension said testing kits are available for volunteers and UNH will provide training on how to AUDIOLOGISTS YOU CAN TRUST collect samples and use the kits. “I am sorry, could you please repeat that?” Tarpey said several local organizations, including the Gilford Rotary and the Win- “I am sorry, what was that?” nipesaukee Yacht Club, have expressed interest in doing “I am sorry, could you please speak up a bit?” lake testing. 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JANUARY 14, 2010 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Flowers flourish at Heaven Scent Design BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] wedding consultations and serves as president for Tele- Elaine Hinchey, a 17-year flora, the top wire service in resident and owner of Gil- the country. ford Flower and Gift Shop: “You can wire flowers Heaven Scent Design, still throughout the world. I do ed- manages to thrive despite the ucational shows with florists economy,keeping extra busy in New Hampshire and Ver- this time of year thanks to mont. I make that happen,” holidays like Christmas and said Hinchey. Valentine’s Day. Hinchey’s flowers come “I tell people I’m still in from all over the world, in- the game. You just have to be cluding South America and positive,” said Hinchey, a California, yet she said her Lakes Region Premiere goal is to try to stay local. She Florist. “The holidays were a often purchases flowers from little less busy this year, but local growers in the Newton I see good things happening area, and always receives her for 2010. It will come down to greenery, poinsettias, and us little guys too.” plants from farms in the Since the age of 18, state. Hinchey has loved landscap- “I try to educate cos- ing and gardening, and re- tumers on growing local. members enrolling in her Some costumers have had first florist class, when she bad experiences with online started creating flower flower shops,” said Hinchey. arrangements for weddings. Although she will utilize She said her biggest inspira- the internet for a portion of tion would have to be her her sales, she said she pro- grandmother, who passed vides optimal costumer serv- away years back - hence the ice, and personally looks at name “Heaven Scent.” every number,and order that PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER “My grandmother passed comes through to ensure Owner of Heaven Scent Design flower shop in Gilford, Elaine Hinchey, recovers from busy holiday deliveries and prepares for Valentine’s Day. away 30 years ago. She loved flowers are delivered effi- flowers and gardening,” said ciently. rently has tulips and lilies one fan and supporter,which lands on a Sunday. Heaven to surprise a loved one at a Hinchey.“It has always been Hinchey said she makes available. “You’ve got to keep she said is perhaps most es- Scent will be open and able to work place with a colorful my dream to have my own sure to stay modern, and fol- things fresh and new.I am al- sential in keeping her fami- deliver that Sunday, but bouquet of flowers a few days place. Once it’s in your blood, lows the latest trends. She ways updating. The time and ly-owned business success- Hinchey said it is always fun ahead. it stays there.” predicts a lot of fall wed- effort is worth it.” ful. She said when she moved dings, filled with orange col- Hinchey said she depends Hinchey is now preparing to Gilford in 1993, she real- ored flowers, such as mango on her repeat customers, and for Valentine’s Day, and will ized there weren’t a lot of lilies. 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And when the ideas as to how to keep your love to have a cat that wasn’t for a bite, and Eisley hanging ing at it, so perhaps if you’re (Ben’s latest favorite). kids go to bed, I have a furry kids entertained and are afraid of them, we decided to on my chair with her mouth more nurturing, a fish or two I don’t know how long this friend who will lay on my lap, looking for something novel adopt a kitten that would wide open, waiting for a may be the perfect way to give cat adoration will last, but purring to her heart’s con- and exciting that the whole grow up in a tornado of kid spoonful (seriously, I may be your kids something to take it’s been more than two tent. Not a bad investment, family can enjoy. You’ve got affection and thus never raising heathens). Now when care of. The fun factor de- months and the frenzy hasn’t I’d say. some extra room in your know that life could be peace- I’m trying to eat, the kids will creases when compared to home and time in your life. ful. approach me and I’ll say, kittens, but so does the re- You want more responsibili- So far, so good. We adopt- “Where’s Minnie? Go find sponsibility and cost of care, ties. OK, maybe you don’t ed Minnie from the New Minnie!” and Eisley will take and children can still find want more, but you’re will- Hampshire Humane Society off in whatever direction I amusement in watching fish ing to add a few more to your when she was about 4 months point her in, with Ben tailing swim lazily or hamsters run already packed schedule for old. Minnie quickly adjusted after her because god forbid endless loops in a wheel. the sake of the love and fun to our family. She loves to Eisley find Minnie first. On the other hand, if you’ll get in return. May I play and loves the kids, and Then I sit back, relax, and en- you’re looking for higher suggest a trip to your local the kids love her. The first joy my Kashi, while Minnie maintenance but possibly animal shelter or pet store? thing Eisley does when she bears the brunt of the kids’ more fun, dogs can be, well, a Back in November, after wakes up in the morning is attention. I almost feel bad, kid’s best friend. This deci- having talked about for a look for Minnie, running but Minnie has yet to run and sion is not one to make light- while, my husband and I around yelling “Mee-eee” un- hide when the kids come run- ly. Aside from monetary ex- agreed that it was time to til she finds her. It’s exactly ning. penses, dogs need your time adopt a kitten. We already what we were hoping for,and A kitten was the perfect for walks, grooming, feeding, have one cat, Meeka, who more. choice for us, but other fami- training and playing, and stays as far away from the The “more” is Minnie’s lies may prefer small, per- you can’t leave the house for kids as possible and in gen- unflappable tolerance in let- haps lower-maintenance too long. You also have to find PHOTO BY JERRY MONKMAN eral is not a people person, ting the kids pick her up, pet pets, like fish or hamsters. a kid-friendly breed, and of unless it’s nighttime and her,and chase her around the We tried goldfish, but alas, course you’ll need to be vigi- she’s sleeping on top of me. house. She’s like the best toy Mario died less than 24 hours lant in watching your chil- Photography Expo has Friends and family often ever. She grabs and holds after we won him at a local dren and the dog interact in question if Meeka is a fig- their attention like nothing fair, and his buddy Luigi fol- the first few weeks to ensure ment of our imagination, be- I’ve ever seen. Before Minnie, lowed him down the toilet they play nice. But if you do all-day workshops cause they’ve never actually I would try to eat my cereal drain shortly thereafter. But your homework, dogs and seen her. So, because we for breakfast with Ben hang- then, I’m one of those people children can go together like LAKES REGION — ginner and intermediate/ad- ME•DÁ•RY MEDIA, LLC is vanced amateur photogra- pleased to announce its in- phers alike and include the augural Lakes Region Pho- following: determining prop- Creative hobby ideas at the library tography Expo to be held er exposure; macro photog- from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The raphy; color management; BY JEAN M. 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After School Craft, Program be reserved on a first come Wednesday,Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m. The Gilford Parks and basis by calling the Parks Family Full Moon – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the Chi- Recreation Department is and Rec office in advance. All Snowshoe Hikes nese New Year by creating a sponsoring a series of “get interested participants must The Gilford Parks and colorful and traditional Chi- out of the house” snowshoe RSVP at least two day in ad- Recreation Department is nese symbol. hikes for any adults looking vance to each trip. For more sponsoring two fun full- Scrabble Time! Thursday, for fresh air,fun and exercise information or to RSVP, moon snowshoe hikes geared Jan. 21, noon – 2 p.m. Join this winter. The scheduled please contact the Gilford specifically towards fami- other Scrabble enthusiasts hikes will be held on Tues- Parks and Recreation De- lies. 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Although the project is benefit the residents. He said exact amount of money they still undecided, Davis said a residents then organized the needed to purchase the park, community project such as Lakes Region Mobile Home on behalf of commercial and this is not unheard of, and Cooperative Inc. and formed local banks, as well as could be attainable, consid- a board of “very capable” NHCLF. Henley said that ering the students are al- members to continue on with loaners have no problem ways out on the field. the steps necessary to pur- lending these particular res- “We have done projects chase the park. idents money,since the coop- for schools, although they “Not even two weeks ago,” eratives always keep their have been relatively minor. said Henley. “Now they own word. We certainly could do some the park, they are paying the The ROC-NH program al- work for different schools,” bills, and working out their so offers education, techni- said Davis. “Two or three own rules. It’s their own cal assistance, and training, years ago, the plumbing and democracy.” on top of funding for mobile heating program worked on Henley added that several home residents who want to the Gilford Historical Soci- years ago, an Old Lakeshore become private home own- ety’s meeting building. We mobile home park in Gilford ers. This ownership also pre- have worked on the Rowe went through the same vents parks from being shut- house. Depending on the process and converted over down or moved without due scope, we can do a lot of ren- to home ownership. cause. ovation work. Henley said that he works The Community Loan Davis said applying what PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER along with other “conversion Fund helped convert its first has been learned at the cen- Niquita Provencher, a senior at Gilford High School, practices taking patient Ashley Rasmay’s temperature dur- specialists” who seek out New Hampshire manufac- ter, out in the community, is ing a health science technology class in the Huot Center. parks for sale. Specialist will tured park in Meredith in a favorite project among the often contact residents and 1984. The extended ROC-NH students. explain their options. program then went on to de- “The kids really like when “Many don’t realize they velop a conversion strategy, they are doing outside work. have an option,” said Henley, an annual leadership pro- It’s the real deal. Students re- who added that NHCLF pro- gram, a bi-annual confer- spond very well to that,” said vides some of the finances ence, and a management Davis. “It’s not just the class- necessary. “Residents don’t guide for cooperatives. These room piece, but real life. It have to put up any of the opportunities are now avail- gives them a different sense money themselves.” able at a national status, un- of community.” Residents of LRMHV der ROC USA. Davis pointed out that 20 were allowed to borrow the or so years ago, there was a much more direct path be- tween high school and em- BUDGET (Continued from Page A1) ployment. He said times have changed, and the Huot votes could be put off until bonus days and save the town Center has helped some stu- after the hearing. almost $15,000. This agree- dents realize this path is not The committee did, how- ment will help to offset the “terminal,” and that college ever, vote to recommend and $100,000 extra tacked onto the or military opportunities ex- GHS seniors Nick Scerra, Andrew Lagace, and Nathaniel Jakubens inspect under the hood of a car during their support the town budget, fa- budget because of unexpect- automotive technology class. ist after high school. voring the current recom- ed health insurance spikes. “A lot of kids here are simulation. We hope the ex- ford Avenue, owned by Habi- Davis said as long as stu- mended budget at $11,113,660 Budget Committee mem- looking at the next level. We perience they get out of be- tat and Humanity. Students dents complete their pro- versus the default budget at bers will further discuss the have found kids in all pro- ing with us meets goals for are rebuilding the entire gram with a sense for a fu- $11,316,246 for 2010-2011. petitioned warrant articles grams have a leg up. It makes the real world.” house, while health and sci- ture career, new interests or Along with this unani- at hand and the final school a difference,” said Davis. Davis explained that stu- ence students are out on field academic paths, the Huot mous vote, the committee and town budgets at the pub- “We want kids to get experi- dents from the construction sites, and early childhood Center faculty will feel they supported a bargaining lic hearing on Tuesday, Jan. ence they might not get oth- program are currently work- students visit an onsite pre- have achieved their job. agreement between the De- 12, and Thursday, Jan. 14, to erwise. It’s not a classroom ing on a house, located on Gil- school. partment of Public Works give residents and agencies a and the town. DPW employ- chance to speak. ees will give up their sick

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Gilford pushed its record with 20 rebounds. Olivia gaining 16-8 advantage. Gil- time ticking away to send the nisquam Jan. 5. short. to 2-5 with a 48-39 win over Broderick also added 8 ford would close the gap on 8- game into overtime. Both teams were even af- On the night Sara Andrus Franklin Saturday. points. 2 run which was highlighted In the extra session both ter the first quarter 13-13 and lead the Bears with 16 points The Eagles jumped out to For Franklin K. Lamper by a buzzer beating 3-pointer teams picked up the defense Winnisquam ended the sec- followed by Carolyn Haj- a 15-3 lead after the first quar- had 10 points followed by A. by Chelsea Crockett to close and the Eagles would score ond quarter on an 8-1 run to dusek with 11. Winnisquaam ter and would take a 26-15 Kaplan with 8. the gap to 18-16 at the break all their points from the take a 23-22 lead at the break. shot 9-13 from the charity lead at the break. Last Thursday, Gilford It was all Golden Eagles in charity stripe. Crockett gave The bears would expand stripe on the night. Gilford would expand its broke into the win column the 3rd quarter as they Gilford the lead when she their lead in the 3rd quarter For the Golden Eagles lead to as many as 16 in the with a hard fought 41-37 over- pushed a 2-point deficit into sank 1 of 2 foul shots. She and took a 39-33 lead into the Chelsea Crockett scored 13 second half before Franklin time win against Inter- a 6-point lead after 3, 29-23. was followed up by foul shots final quarter, a lead they points and Danielle Dean would make a 4th quarter Lakes. Inter-Lakes jumped The Lakers would battle from Molly Dietrich and would never relinquish. Gil- added 11. Olivia Broderick run to finish out the 48-39 out to a 5-0 lead in the first back in the fourth quarter be- Danielle Dean who also had ford battled to close the gap hauled in 11 boards. Gilford margin. and Gilford answered with hind the 12-point output of a 2 key steals and a huge re- with 2 threes in the final shot 9 for 21 from the foul For Gilford Chelsea an 8-3 run to settle things at Angie Michalski as they re- bound with 36 ticks left on minute but the comeback fell line. Crockett led all scorers with 8-8 after one. gained the lead 37-35 with the clock. 18 points followed by Inter Lakes went out less than 10 seconds remain- For Gilford Chelsea Danielle Dean who scored 13, quick in the second quarter ing on the clock. Gilford's Crockett lead in scoring with added 6 steals, and had a and held Gilford scoreless for freshman Paige Laliberte 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 monster night on the boards the first 5 minutes while banked home a 10 footer with steals. Dean addeed 9 points Gilford Varsity Scoreboard and 16 boards and 5 steals, Team Date Versus Score Winning team Olivia Broderick had 9 Boys Basketball Jan. 5 Winnisquam 38-64 Winnisquam points, 9 rebounds. Jan. 7 Inter-Lakes 50-36 Inter-Lakes Lakes Region Soccer Club For Inter Lakes Angie Michalski had 17 points and Girls Basketball Jan. 5 Winnisquam 47-45 Winnisquam Kay Lee Allen added 11. Jan. 7 Inter-Lakes 41-37 Gilford Jan. 9 Franklin 48-39 Gilford taking online registrations Prior to that win, Gilford had dropped to 0-5 with a 47- *Bold indicates home team LAKES REGION — Lakes Boys High School Coach Please contact Pete Clifford 45 setback against Win- Region Soccer Club spring Louie Houle 848-1553 Coa- ASAP if interested. teams will be holding online [email protected] registrations this year. Girls U14, U15 Coach Jake Newspapers are FRED FULLER OIL CO. Teams will play home games Locke JakeLocke@Hot- at the Nick in Wolfeboro. mail.com Educational... Please contact the following Manager Lisa Jones 387- coaches or team managers in 9037 mysnoopy@metro- FULLERFULLER your age group, then print cast.net out registration form on Girls U16, U17, U18 Coach Fuel Oil • Home Heating Oil • Kerosene front page of our Web site, Pete Clifford 455-6977 clif- $ 9 • Pre-buy and Budget Plans Available and mail to your coach. [email protected] or 2.69 • Senior Citizen Discount • Automatic Delivery www.lakesregionsoccer- Manager John Dwyer 776- If paid within 10 days of delivery. • 24 Hour Emergency Burner Service club.org 2330 Price subject to change. Boys U12, U14, and U15, Coaches are still needed • Oil Burner & Boiler Installation Coach Andrew Krivitsky for Younger select teams U10 Encourage Your Child LOCAL PEOPLE WHO CARE! 387-0173 [email protected] and U12 Girls, and U10 Boys. To Read One! “Keeping New Hampshire Warm” TOLL FREE 1-800-300-HEAT Moultonboro 253-6600 Ossipee 539-3500 Laconia 524-1421 Plymouth 536-6300 Bridgewater 744-6300

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Happy New Year! And hopefully the New Year will be healthy and prosperous for all. And, hopefully the New Year will bring an improvement in the real estate market.

In Gilford, the month of December 2009 saw 9 homes sold for a total of $2,526,900 as compared to 2008 that saw the same amount of homes sold for $2,473,451. The current inventory of unsold homes is 117, with 68 condos still for sale.

Looking back at comparisons between 2009 and 2008, 83 homes sold in 2009 as com- pared to 94 in 2008. The dollar volumes where $40,941,816 in 2008 compared to $33,894,887 in 2009. This represents a 7% drop in sales for 2009. This isn’t too bad considering market conditions nationally. GILFORD HOMES SOLD IN DECEMBER 2009 No. Homes Sold Price Range Avg. Days on Market Avg. Selling Price 4 <200 75 $ 164,000 3 200/300 132 243,333 1 300/400 172 385,000 1 700/800 0 755,000

Dick Vaillancourt is a Realtor for Exit Lakeside Realty Group in Laconia. Should you have any questions concerning real estate, he may be reached by calling 527-1111, ext. 11, or by e-mailing him at [email protected]. Figures compiled for this report were generated using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS system.

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Devarney Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, both of St. Albans, Vt.; two 2010, at her residence. brothers, Armand Baron of She was born Nov.3, 1928, Tilton and Rene Baron of in Belmont, the daughter of Manchester; two sisters, the late Cyprien and Euge- twins Cecilia Willey of Rose- nia (Gilbert) Baron. She was mond, Calif., and Cecille educated in the Belmont Baxter of Lakeport; several school system and was a long nieces and nephews. time resident of Meredith, She was predeceased by prior to moving to Laconia brothers, Henry Baron and in 1980. Raymond Baron both of La- Irene was employed as a conia and Normand Baron seamstress for Dutton Man- of Rosemond, Calif.; and sis- ufacturing, Laconia. While ters Camille Smith and living in Meredith, she Jeanette Racine both of Win- owned and operated, with chester and Orize Tetu of Dumpster Rentals Starting at $295 her husband Ken, Carder's Rochester. Garage and Carder's Taxi lo- There were no calling cated on Old Route 104. She hours. Friends and relatives also owned Carder's Doll were invited to attend serv- Hospital, where she repaired ices on Friday, Jan. 8, in the antique dolls. Gilford Community Church, She enjoyed bingo, crafts, with the Rev.Michael C. Gra- knitting and crocheting. ham officiating. Burial will Irene was the wife of the be held on a later date in late Kenneth F. Carder, who Meredith Village Cemetery, died in 1978, and is survived Meredith. by three sons and their In lieu of flowers, dona- wives, Roger F. and Shirley tions may be made to either M. Carder of Lakeport, Steve Community Health and Hos- K. and Ok-Hui Carder and pice, 780 N. Main St., Laco- Carl R. and Wanda M. Carder nia, NH 03246, or to Amy's all of Gilford; two grand- Room, c/o Gilford Commu- daughters and their hus- nity Church, 19 Potter Hill bands, Skye E. and Chet M. Rd., Gilford, NH 03249. Devarney of Bristol and The Dewhirst Funeral Opal R. and Mat E. Roys of Home, Laconia, is assisting Gilford; five great grandchil- the family with the arrange- dren, Mackenzie B. Roys and ments. Ethan G. Roys both of Gil- GGeett lloosstt 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. B THE GILFORD STEAMER COMMUNITY JANUARY 14, 2010 GMS students to perform ‘Knights of the Rad Table’ BY LAUREN TINER [email protected] When “Artie,” the newly crowned king is kidnapped, Gilford Middle School stu- the knights embark on a dents have attended re- quest to save him. During hearsals since November for their expedition, these “typ- their upcoming play ical American teenagers” “Knights of the Rad Table,” come across some not-so-typ- a spoof on a legend, which ical conflicts. will be presented on the Gil- Perhaps the humor and ford High School stage this the play on history are what weekend. make “Knights of the Rad The drama students will Table,” or the rectangular transport the legend of King table, so alluring for GMS Arthur, his side kick the no- students, who said they are ble Lancelot, and his lover having a blast in rehearsals. Guinevere from the me- Seventh graders Caitlin dieval times to the modern Houston, who plays the day for a few laughs, and a somewhat catty Gwen in the few dramatic points in be- play, and Noelle Benavides, tween. When the past meets who plays the whimsical the present, it seems conflict Merlin, agreed this “rad” is inevitable for these play is enjoyable and fun to Arthurian characters. act out. They predict it will As the adapted modern be just as entertaining for au- version of the tale goes, the diences. wizard, Merlin, wakes from Houston said she ac- a 1,500-year slumber. He quired an interest for theater PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER Now that the past has met the present in an upcoming GMS play, it’s GMS students Noelle Benavides (Merlin), Caitlin Houston (Gwen), and whisks Gwen (Caitlin Hous- a few years back and man- clear anything can happen when medieval characters are changed into Nick Prescott (Artie), ponder on their next move during rehearsal for ton) away to days where aged to brush up on her act- frogs during rehearsals. “Knights of the Rad Table.” knights and chivalry still re- ing skills during past sum- side. Artie (Nick Prescott), mer plays. She has also doesn’t fall short of her own love coming to practices,” mother in “Cinderella” a ty cool,” said Benavides. “I from modern times, becomes played parts in Gilford’s ren- personality. said Houston. year back. Although she is am a guy in the play, but I King Arthur and meets up ditions of “Cinderella,” “An- “My part is really similar Benavides said she is now playing a male role, she have fun trying different with “heartthrob” Lancelot nie,” and more. Houston said to me. I really like the part be- somewhat newer to the said this challenges her act- parts. I get to be the boss.” to form the Knights of the she enjoys the role of the cause I can express myself. school district but managed ing skills. Houston and Benavides Rectangular Table. teenage Gwen, because it It’s so much fun. We always to land a role as the God- “I can cast spells. It’s pret- explained that the play be- gins in modern times, and then transitions back to the Warm hearts brave the cold for Special Olympics times of King Arthur,his leg- BY DONNA RHODES safety officials and other docks in Meredith Sunday to tions was the easy part, most Deputy Clerk, Cindy end, and notable other me- [email protected] community-minded organi- raise money for Special of them said. The hard part Reinartz and Andrea Keon, dieval characters. Houston MEREDITH — Public zations gathered at the town Olympics. Getting the dona- came when they had to actu- were also part of the Rotary added that although the ally jump into the frigid wa- group and said it was an ex- script sounded cheesy at ters of Lake Winnipesaukee hilarating experience de- first, it grew on the cast in exchange for those dona- spite the shocking tempera- quickly. tions. tures. “At first I was skeptical, Jeni Williams of North- "It was so cold it took my but realized I could do it. You way Bank in Tilton laughed breath away. I went in up to see there is some truth to it, and said she raised quite a my knees at first but I had to and some history there. bit of money. go deeper and then they had Without the connection, it "My employees wanted to to pull me out. It was my first would be harder to get the see me suffer," she joked. year but I am definitely do- character down,” said Hous- Williams was one of the ing it next year," Keon said. ton. “It wouldn’t be the same members of the Tilton- All of the Rotary partici- to perform without that.” Northfield Rotary who par- pants said they were grateful Houston and Benavides ticipated this year.While she for the emergency personnel said they brushed up on said it was a "really scary" in the water as they took the their history by watching experience, she was ready to plunge. Williams said she “The First Knight” with fel- sign up for next year's Winni low actors and tuning into Dip. Tilton Town Clerk and SEE WINNI DIP PAGE B6 the History Channel. This week, the girls said actors

PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES could look forward to creat- Tilton Police Chief Bob Cormier, along with Tim Jubert, Tim Ames, Ian Mercaldi, Matt Gilman and Sean ing their own costumes for Valovanie of the Tilton-Northfield Fire and EMS, jump into the frigid waters of Lake Winnipesaukee for a good the play and attending dress cause last Sunday. rehearsals on stage, after smoothing out a few strag- gling “trouble spots.” “We are close to getting our lines down. Vacation gave us time to read and memorize our lines,” said Benavides. GMS students perform- ing in the upcoming play al- so hope to round up a group to make some t-shirts, to pro- mote the play before the big opening night. “The Knights of the Rad Members of the Tilton-Northfied Rotary march bravely for the water as Table” will be performed on they take their turn Winni-Dipping last Sunday for Special Olympics. the GHS stage Friday,Jan. 15, With a "Super Hero" theme to the event, the Rotary crew selected the and Saturday, Jan. 16, at 7 U.S. military as their heroes. p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

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Public Notice to the Residents of the Town of New Durham Persons interested in filling for any of the following offices may do so at the Town Clerk’s office during the filing period of Wednesday, January 20, 2010 through 5:00 Help Desk Representative P.M. Friday, January 29, 2010. You must be a registered voter to run for office. Littleton Regional Hospital, located in the beautiful White Office Years Mountains of New Hampshire, is seeking a team oriented individual (2) Selectman 3 Years to join our Information Technology Department. Responsibilities Moderator 2 Years include investigating, researching and resolving software and hard- Town Clerk 3 Years ware problems for computer users and responding to telephone calls, (2) Library Trustee 3 Years email and personnel request for technical support. Maintains docu- Administrative Assistant (2) Planning Board 3 Years mentation of helpdesk issues. Installs and configures personal com- Cemetery Trustee 3 Years puter software, hardware and peripheral equipment. The Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro seeks an individ- Trustee of Trust Funds 3 Years Associates degree in Computer Science with one year experience in ual with excellent organizational and communications skills to assist Supervisor of the Checklist 6 Years the computer hardware/software support field. Directly related work the Executive Director in key areas of the organization’s daily opera- experience may be substituted for formal education. Experience to tions. Duties included in this full-time, year-round position include: The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of New Durham will be meeting include a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Managing the museum’s membership program; overseeing a small on Tuesday, January 19th, from 7-7:30 p.m. at Town Hall for additions and 2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista and Microsoft Office/Outlook, data net- gift shop; and coordinating a corps of dedicated volunteers. Good corrections to the checklist. Change in party registration may be accepted. working concepts, PC/laptop and printer setups, Internet fundamen- computer and excellent customer/interpersonal skills are essential. tals and remote access. Experience with other types of software may This is a salaried position with competitive benefits. Carole Ingham, Town Clerk 12/28/2009 RSA 669.19 be evaluated for equivalency. A+ certification and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification desirable. No phone calls please. Resumes should be sent to: Littleton Regional Hospital was ranked #40 in 2008 Executive Director as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Wright Museum of WWII History PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALTON RESIDENTS PURSUANT Modern Healthcare magazine. P.O. Box 1212 TO RSA 669:19; 652:20 THE FILING PERIOD FOR Wolfeboro, NH 03894 We offer competitive salary and generous benefits. FILING DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL JANUARY 20, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2010 Human Resources Department 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561 The following Town and School District positions are open for filing: Phone: (603) 444-9331 • Fax: ( 603) 444-9087 E-mail: [email protected] TOWN OF ALTON POSITIONS: Apply online at our website: www.littletonhospital.org Two (2) Selectman 3 Year Term Branch Supervisor One (1) Trustee of Trust Funds 3 Year Term Alton Central School Alton Branch Office One (1) Library Trustee 3 Year Term Due to a recent promotion we currently seek outgoing customer service profes- One (1) Moderator 2 Year Term Alton, NH sionals with leadership experience, as candidates for our Branch Supervisor One (1) Cemetery Trustee 3 Year Term opening. The Branch Supervisor is responsible for daily management of branch One (1) Water Commissioner 3 Year Term operations, with leading team members in meeting MVSB service standards, and achieving established branch business goals. In addition Branch Supervisors are One (1) Water Commissioner 2 Year Term AnticipatedFY10-11 expected to promote the MVSB organization through business calling efforts as Two (2) Budget Committee Members 3 Year Terms well as community organization involvement within the branch service area. The Two (2) Planning Board Members 3 Year Terms Speech and Language Assistant Alton branch is a full service branch with extended hours. Our candidate of choice will be thoroughly familiar with current retail bank branch operations with recent One (1) Planning Board Members 2 Year Term Anticipated Opening for part-time Speech and supervisory responsibilities experience within a banking environment. If you have One (1) Supervisor of the Checklist 6 Year Term leadership and customer service skills with a desire to work for a value driven One (1) Zoning Board Member 3 Year Term community bank like MVSB, we would like to speak with you! Language Assistant to work with Preschool One (1) Zoning Board Member 2 Year Term through grade 8 public school students. Successful applicants will possess: a High School Diploma/GED, 4-5 years recent banking experience with 2 years at the supervisory level; strong organizational, ALTON SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIONS: Varied caseload and flexible schedule. communication and interpersonal skills, computer proficient with standard desk- Certification preferred. top applications, including automated teller and customer service platforms are One (1) Moderator 1 Year Term required with a broad knowledge of retail banking products and services. One (1) Clerk 1 Year Term To apply for this position or to view all MVSB employment opportunities Two (2) School Board Members 3 Year Terms Please forward your letter of interest, resume, copies please visit our website www.mvsb.com of transcripts, proof of certification and three current MEREDITH VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK Filing papers are available at the Alton Town Hall,Town Clerk’s Office. PO Box 177 • Meredith, NH 03253 Office hours: Daily 8:30 A.M. -4:30 P.M.;January 29, 2010 - 8:30 A.M. - letters of reference to: Attn: Human Resources 5:00 P.M. An Equal Opportunity Employer Women & Minority Applicants Encouraged Catherine Dix-Herndon, Lisa Noyes Special Education Director ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Alton Town Clerk SAU # 72 252 Suncook Valley Road PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ALTON PLANNING BOARD Alton, NH 03809 NEW DURHAM BUDGET COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Application Deadline: Until Filled The Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing and meet January 19, 2010 EOE When: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 The Alton Planning Board will consider the following application on Tuesday, January Time: 6:30 pm 19, 2010, at a meeting to be held commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall (sec- Place: New Durham Library Resource Center ond floor). If applications are accepted, Public Hearings may then follow. Public Hearings may be held regarding any of the continued applications. The applications BARNSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Budget Committee will conduct a Public Hearing under the Terms and Conditions of RSA listed in this notice are in no particular order. 32:5 to present the proposed budgets for the Town of New Durham and the Copple Crown CENTER BARNSTEAD, NH 03225 Village District. In the event of inclement weather, the Budget Committee will meet on SECOND Public Hearing Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the same time and place. Proposed Zoning Amendments Anticipated Vacancy Following the public hearing the Budget Committee will convene a regular business meeting to vote on their recommendations for the 2010 Town Budget and the 2010 Copple Crown Amendment # 4: The Planning Board proposes to amend Article 400 Section 463:A;2; Math Enrichment Teacher Village District Budget. Members of the Public are encouraged to attend. Restrictions Governing Use to amend “Duplexes and Multi-family dwellings must have a minimum of one acre per unit” and amend it to read “Duplexes and Multi-family David Curry, Chairman dwelling structures must have a minimum of one acre per dwelling unit with no more Part-time certified teaching position working with teachers and than five (5) dwelling units per dwelling structure to comply with the July 2009 imple- students in grades 4 through 6. Long term substitute position. mentation of Workforce Housing Act RSA 674:58-61. Chapter 299 (SB 342) “and to “Everyday Math” teaching experience preferred. remove the language “and no more than one duplex or multi-family dwelling per lot”. And to include the examples: Please send the following information: Letter of Intent, GOVERNOR WENTWORTH Example: Resume’, Three (3) Current Letters of Reference, Transcripts 1 dwelling structure with up to 5 dwelling units requires a minimum of 5 acres (excluding steep slopes, wetlands, and roadways). and copy of N.H. Certification, to: REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Multi-family: 15 acre parcel = 3 dwelling structured with up to 5 dwelling units each totaling 15 dwelling units. 100 acre parcel = 20 dwelling structures with up to 5 dwelling units each totaling 100 dwelling units. Timothy D. Rice, Principal INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL Duplex: Barnstead Elementary School 9 acre parcel = 4 dwelling structures with 2 dwelling units each totaling 8 dwelling units. 10 acre parcel = 5 dwelling structures with 2 dwelling units each totaling 10 dwelling units. 91 Maple Street, P.O. Box 289 Rationale: The purpose of this amendment is to strengthen and clarify the existing language of Center Barnstead, NH 03225 Applications are now being accepted for the New Durham the ordinance. (603) 269-5161 Integrated Preschool 2010-2011 school year to be held at the New Durham School. Amendment # 7: The Planning Board proposes to amend Article 200 Definitions, to amend the definition “Dwelling Unit: One room or group of rooms, constituting a sep- The New Durham Integrated Preschool is an educational arate independent housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, rental, or lease; preschool program, with a limited number of openings for non- located within a dwelling structure and physically separated from any other dwelling disabled children residing within the Town of New Durham. 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WINNI DIP (Continued from Page B1) had to put her hand out for very happy with the entire Ames, Ian Mercaldi, Matt back into the lake. Special Olympics games al- help and was grabbed and day. The number of partici- Gilman and Sean Valovanie. Warming tents and a lowed them to face new chal- brought to her feet as the icy pants, as well as money Together the group raised luncheon at Church Landing lenges, meet new people and water enveloped her. Deb raised, exceeded last year over $8,000 with their swim. helped ward off the chill for make new friends. Tessier, of Franklin's Sav- and even the number of spec- "It was a lot colder than the dippers. Special This year's theme for the ings Bank, agreed it was a tators rose. Cormier didn't last year, for sure. You could Olympian Amanda Coviello plunge was all about Super truly "breath-taking experi- just help organize the Winni definitely feel the cold this of Allenstown spoke before Heroes, and the Rotary group ence." Dip, however. He also took year," Cormier said. the awards were announced, chose the U.S. military as Tilton Police Chief Bob the plunge with Tilton- Despite the water temper- telling the crowd how much theirs. Cormier was one of the or- Northfield Fire and EMS ature, once he warmed up he their efforts to raise money Dressed in camouflage ganizers of the event and was members Tim Jubert, Tim joked that he was ready to go for the athletes meant. The and marching out for the

PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES Bob Cormier, Tilton Police Chief and one of the organizers of the Second Annual Winni Dip for Special Olympics, climbs out of the lake in Meredith on Sunday, still smiling despite the cold tem- perature.

Woodstock Police Chief Douglas Moorhead was recognized for raising the most money as an individual with his donation total of $2,156. opening presentation they chanted, "From the Rotary here we are, to celebrate those near and far. They count on us to help them out and this is what it's all about - Special Olympics!" Their enthusiasm along with the presentation earned them the trophy for Most Distinguished Den. Other awards were hand- ed out to officials from around the state for Most Distinguished Individual Costume, Most Dominant Den (most participants) and to Hillboro County for rais- ing $10,394, the highest amount donated by a group. Woodstock Police Chief Dou- glas Moorhead was also rec- ognized for raising the most money as an individual with his donation total of $2,156. "I just want to thank law enforcement for all they do. I hope the water wasn't too cold," she said. Director of Development for Special Olympics Carol Cray was pleased with how smoothly the day went in on- ly its second year. She and Cormier said planning for the event began in October. Last year the event was held in March but was up to Jan- uary due to availability dates for the Church Landing ban- quet room used for the lunch- eon. They said they were grateful for the help of Rusty McLear of the Inn at Mill Falls, Alex Ray of the Com- mon Man restaurants, all of the judges for the opening presentations, the State Po- lice and everyone else who helped make the day such a success. In all, over $27,000 was raised for Special Olympics.

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