THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Beland stepping down as Gilford Fire Chief

BY JEFF FERLAND Beland and his crew have sign his roll of Fire Chief [email protected] also been a part of many was the opportunity to work After about 30 years of great moments, such as in the training and education service, Gilford Fire Chief births and lives saved from field of mutual fire aid once John Beland announced his the brink of death from car- again. retirement Tuesday, Aug. 16 diac arrest. According to Beland, at the Board of Fire Engi- Though Beland will have some of his proudest mo- neers meeting, but he will a change of scenery in his ments have been running in- still have a part in emer- day-to-day business, he will to some of his former stu- gency services. still remain active in the Gil- dents. Beland will leave the Gil- ford community through the “To run into someone you ford Fire Department in Sep- Rotary Club and St. taught and know you had tember and join the Lakes Baldrick's foundation such an impact on their ca- Region Mutual Fire Aid As- fundraisers. He wants to re- reer; helped motivate and sociation Communication main with the community form their career,” he said, Center (LRMFAA) as Deputy that has supported him and were some of his fondest Coordinator on Monday,Oct. the fire department for years. memories in his own career. 3. “It's a great community in “They used to be 18 or 17 “I had no intention of re- terms of support,” said Be- [years-old]; now, they are in tiring this early, but I didn't land. “It makes what we do their 30’s and giving back to want to let this opportunity easier.” fire services,” he added. go by,”said Beland. “I'm still One aspect of the new job going to have a hand in emer- that really drew Beland to re- SEE BELAND PAGE A11 gency services; just a differ- ent perspective.” After many years in a field that is equally physically and mentally demanding, PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Out-going Gilford Fire Chief John Beland next to Rescue One at the Fire Station. Beland figured he was near- ing the end of his service. stresses of working in emer- and saving lives far out- very tragic and very sad; but “The things you see on a gency situations. weighed the personal toll. you’re a part of that, and that daily basis pile up on you,” To Beland, the reward of “You get called into peo- is quite an honor and re- he said, explaining the responding to emergencies ple's lives. Sometimes, it’s sponsibility,” he said. Gilford residents file suit against school board BY JEFF FERLAND with the original adminis- lic opinion on the superin- and said that,” said Lambert. [email protected] trative model developed in tendent issue. He said the He suspected that if mem- As the beginning of the 1998, when Gilford schools school board should have fol- bers of the school board had school year draws near,mem- split from the Laconia school lowed the Gilford selectmen's publicly made an effort to ex- bers of the Gilford School district. example of not hiring a new plore the option of operating Board face a lawsuit filed by “Put yourself in the shoes Department of Public Works without a superintendent, three residents over the hir- of a voter in this town,” said operation manager to save public opinion on the situa- ing of the school superin- Lambert. “Taxpayers and taxpayers money. tion would be better. tendent. voters; I can't speak for all of “The school board has al- Instead, Lambert said Doug Lambert, David Hor- them — people in this town, ways done what the school they acted without “minding vath and Kevin Leandro filed myself included, feel we've board wants to do. But they the interests of the people suit in Belknap County Su- been cheated.” continue to get elected. Since who pay for that education.” perior Court Wednesday, According to Lambert, 1998, they have never had the The School Board has re- Aug. 17, seeking an order for members of the school board intention of following the the school board to comply have repeatedly ignored pub- plan, but they never came out SEE LAWSUIT PAGE A12

COURTESY PHOTO Athletes race around the Lakes There she is, Miss Lakes Region… The new Miss Lakes Region 2011 is 20-year-old Megan Lyman (left), the daughter of Jack and Liz Lyman of Gilford. Megan is a Region during Timberman Triathlon student at New England College in Maine. The new Miss Lakes Region's Outstanding Teen is 14-year-old Emily Curtis (right), the daughter of Wade and Kathy Curtis of Merrimack. Emily is a stu- JEFF FERLAND man 70.3 triathlon. Park for a 1.2-mile swim to The Timberman attracts [email protected] dent at Merrimack High School. Both girls will go on to compete The August heat and hu- kick off the morning. After athletes from all over the for their state titles, Miss New Hampshire and Miss New The race was on as ath- midity rose through the day the swim, they hopped on world, including pro athletes Hampshire's Outstanding Teen, in April and February, respectively. letes from across the country as athletes completed the their bikes for a 56-mile tour Rasmus Henning of Den- The Miss Lakes Region and Miss Lake Region Outstanding Teen and around the world swam, half-Ironman distance race. from Ellacoya to Route 106 in mark, who holds the record Programs are local preliminaries in the Miss America System. biked and ran throughout Athletes dove into the cool Belmont, and back for a 13.1- for the fifth fastest Ironman the Lakes Region for the Sun- calm water of Win- mile run along the Win- time and finished first in the day,Aug. 21 Timberman Iron- nipesaukee at Ellacoya State nipesaukee shoreline. men's division, and triple world Ironman champion Staff members celebrate as Chrissie Wellington of Eng- land, who finished first in Gilford Library turns three the woman's division. Wellington edged out lo- BY JEFF FERLAND new building was a much [email protected] cal pro Cait Snow of Massa- needed upgrade for the Gil- chusetts, who finished sec- Staff of the Gilford Public ford Library,as they had out- ond in the women's division. Library celebrated the new grown their former facility. “We are very lucky to at- building's third birthday “It hurt your fingers to put tract a world-class field,” Thursday, Aug. 18 with a cel- books away,the shelves were said Adam Reiser, race an- ebration for trustees and so full,” laughed Morley as nouncer, as he introduced board members, and cake she reminisced about the old the athletes for the pro-pan- served all day for everyone. building. el. “Good pros attract good According to Librarian According to Dormody, pros.” Katherine Dormody, it was the new facility has greatly Before the race, on Satur- three years ago, to the date, allowed for growth. The day,the three pros, Henning, that they cut the ribbon and staff's goal in the old library Wellington and Snow, took officially opened the doors to was 100,000 items check out. some time to answer ques- the new building. In 2010, the library loaned tions and give advice to oth- “It’s hard to believe its out 130,000 items; roughly 400 er athletes at the Gunstock been three years. I wouldn't items per day. lodge. have known if I hadn't seen “In the old library, you They all admitted that the sign out front,” said Nan- came in to get your book and even the pro athletes get a lit- cy Morley, who has volun- you left,” said Dormody. tle nervous before a big race. teered at the library since “Now, there are many more “I get the butterflies for they were in the former people in the community us- sure. I love the anxiety and building. “The Library is a ing it. It's a destination.” pressure,” said Henning. great blessing to the commu- She said people now visit PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND nity.” Athletes run the two lap 13.1-mile course through Ellacoya state park and along the shore of Lake SEE TIMBERMAN PAGE A11 According to Morley, the SEE LIBRARY PAGE A11 Winnipesaukee. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC AUGUST 25, 2011 Notes from the Gilford Library Our summer days are “That is happiness; to be dis- the lake, including one says, “It was incredible. Mc- weekly knitting group to early literacy skills in your numbered—already the solved into something com- steamboat that is sunk in Gil- Cullough brought that time work on a project, meet other child. nights are cooler, and while plete and great.” The quote ford’s own Smith Cove, and period to life, and actually knitters, and learn some new Mahjong, Monday, Aug. just a few weeks ago we is taken from “My Ántonia,” the horse boats that were seeing the art after reading techniques. All knitters wel- 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m. One of the prayed for a break in the the novel that is frequently equipped with real horses to the book felt like stepping in- come. oldest board games in the heat, now we’re trying to considered her masterpiece. turn the propellers. to history.” Old Home Day Book, Pie world, Mahjong depends up- soak up as much sun as pos- A quietly boiling story of im- Currently the No. 1 best- Summer, and the reading & Ice Cream Sale, Friday, on skill, strategy, and a cer- sible before we retreat inside migrants to the Nebraska selling history book, that goes with it, isn’t over Aug. 26, 5 – 7 p.m. Get a tain degree of luck. Join us! for winter. prairie, reading “My Ánto- “Greater Journey: Ameri- yet, so for other great book head start on your books, pie, New players welcome. But there still is time— nia” is a lovely way to spend cans in Paris,” by David Mc- suggestions, or for passes to and ice cream! First come, Summer Social Bridge, time enough to take a few last a few final days of summer. Cullough, spends much of its New Hampshire museums, first serve for this favorite of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 10 small summer trips, and No great books have been time detailing the Parisian be sure to stop by the library the library traditions. a.m. – noon. Do you love enough to read at least one written aboard the Sophie C. life of sculptor Augustus on Old Home Day! Old Home Day Book, Pie playing bridge, and just can't more perfect summer book. Mailboat, but that Lakes Re- Saint-Gaudens, who sum- & Ice Cream Sale, Satur- get enough? Come play social So here are a few New Hamp- gion relic—which is the old- mered, and eventually made Programs & Special day,Aug. 27, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. bridge at the library this shire destinations, along est floating post office in the his full-time home in, Cor- Events Books, pie, and ice cream— summer. Please call Carol at with the books to accompany US (in fact, there’s only one nish until his death in 1907. what could be better? First 293-4400 if you haven't played them: other of the sort)—is worth a As one of the country’s most Crafter’s Corner, Thurs- come, first served for this fa- with the group before. One of the most beloved stop on any literary tour of renowned sculptors, Saint- day, Aug. 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. vorite of the library tradi- Crafter’s Corner, Thurs- writers of the 20th Century, our state, for there’s just Gaudens’ Cornish home is Needle arts coordinator tions. day, Sept. 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winner Willa something so old-world and now a National Historic Site Dawn Lemay will facilitate Storytime Sign-Up, Needle arts coordinator Cather, spent a handful of romantic about sending mail filled with gardens, sculp- knitting, crocheting, and oth- Monday,Aug. 29, 9 a.m. – 6 Dawn Lemay will facilitate her writing years in Jaffrey, to and from an island. But a tures, and information about er needlework projects. p.m. Class size is limited, so knitting, crocheting, and oth- and she felt such a kinship ride around the lake on this the artist and his life. Of the Bring your latest design and sign up early for our nine- er needlework projects. with the Monadnock region nostalgic cruise is also a experience of reading work in a relaxed corner of week fall Storytime session Bring your latest design and that she decided to be buried great entry into the history “Greater Journey” and then the library. that begins Sept. 13. We'll work in a relaxed corner of in the Old Burying Ground and folklore of our lake, and visiting the Saint-Gauden Knit Wits, Friday, Aug. sing songs, share a story,and the library. of her NH village. Upon vis- the New Hampshire Room is home, one library patron 26, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join the create a craft to help foster iting her grave, you’ll notice filled with old reference that the cemetery is filled books documenting life on with the stones of early set- the lake. Try “Win- GILFORD POLICE LOG tlers, and that Cather’s grave nipesaukee Whoppers: Fabu- ● is off to the side, as though lous Legends of the Lake there wasn’t room for her— Once Called Winnipiseogee” From Aug. 16 to 23, the Gil- charged him with conduct af- 13 alarms 12 domestic disturbances and in fact, there wasn’t. But to hear the lake’s enduring ford Police Department re- ter an accident: disorderly 49 traffic checks 1 reports of criminal the townspeople of Jaffrey, myths, or “Three Centuries sponded to 270 calls, includ- conduct. 12 motor vehicle com- threatening so honored by Cather’s re- on Lake Winnipesaukee” to ing: Police arrested Michael plaint 7 reports of burglary quest, found space for the learn the fascinating stories Police arrested Kayla Hill, Dupuis, 53, of Grafton on a 20 motor vehicle checks 5 motor vehicle lockout writer. Her gravestone reads: of the boats that have graced 22, of Gilford and charged bench warrant. 16 calls for an ambulance 2 reports of a juvenile her with simple assault. Police arrested Scott De- 9 motor vehicle accident 2 Reports of shots fired Police arrested Jessie forge, 18, of Laconia and 9 reports of suspicious 4 attempt to locate Cone, 19, of Groton, Mass. charged him with criminal persons 1 request for contracted Gilford Public Library and charged her with pos- mischief (vandalism) and 3 larceny services session of controlled/nar- unlawful possession of alco- 19 reports of existing con- 2 master name check Top Ten Requests cotic drugs. hol. ditions 2 report of criminal Police arrested Seth Police arrested Tyler 6 lost/found items threatening 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett Janczak, 21, of Gilford on a Marchand, 18, of Laconia 7 abandoned vehicles 1 report of a mental per- 2. “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett bench warrant. and charged him with un- 4 911 hang-up son 3. “Maine” by J. Courtney Sullivan Police arrested Derrick lawful possession of alcohol. 3 service of paperwork 1 untimely death 4. “Unbroken: A WW II Airman’s Story of Survival, Smith, 41, of Gilford and Police arrested Emily 12 animal complaints 6 request for fingerprints Resilience, and Redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand charged him with simple as- Danforth, 21, of Belmont, on 1 yard sale permit 4 pistol permit 5. “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks sault. a warrant for default or 3 calls for the fire depart- 1 report of officer down/ 6. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Police arrested Enrique breach of bail conditions. ment need assistance Larsson Soler Negron, 39, of Man- 12 reports of suspicious 6 requests for motorist as- 4 fingerprint requests 7. “Breaking Clean” by Judy Blunt chester and charged him vehicles sistance 3 intoxications 8. “Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano” by with theft by unauthorized 3 report of criminal mis- 2 drug case 1 other department invest Howie Carr taking or transfer. chief 5 civil matters for 9. “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom Police arrested Joshua 10. “In the Sea There Are Crocodiles” by Fabio Geda Ripley,18, of Stow,Mass. and Surround Sound Installation of Meredith, LLC BBuucckkllee UUpp!! 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BY JEFF FERLAND unoccupied room to set up some homemade crafts, such lost art.” [email protected] shop. as potholders and oven-mitts Keyser plans to keep the New this year to Ramblin' According to Keyser,Ram- with farm and country Shepherd's Hut open for busi- Vewe farm is the Shepherd's blin' Vewe was originally a themed prints, and is prepar- ness until December,and will Hut Farmers Market, featur- dairy farm, and the room was ing to expand into knitting be available by appointment ing items from fresh vegeta- the former diary processing supplies. through the winter, and to bles straight from the garden room. Dick and Betty Per- “We have every intention sell fresh vegetables until to fresh eggs and frozen sons also, at one time, ran a to start selling yarn again,” their supply runs out. lamb, and various gift items. yarn and gift shop out of the said Keyser, adding that she This fall, the Shepherd's After three years of par- room. aims to get into the “fiber in- Hut will offer pumpkins, oth- ticipating in the Laconia Now, Keyser occupies the dustry part of the business,” er various squash and deco- Farmers market, which room with an assortment of complete with a lesson of rative gourds. Just outside moved from Prescott Farm fresh ears of corn, potato, where wool comes from and the market will be the fall to downtown Laconia, Joyce broccoli, cucumbers, radish, how it is processed. lambs grazing in the field Keyser of Ramblin' Vewe fresh eggs, various frozen “Part of our mission is not and greeting visitors. Farm wanted to make their cuts of lamb and maple only selling products, but Ramblin' Vewe will host products available to the syrup from their last yield. teaching where it comes the Agriculture in the Class- public throughout the week. “We don't call ourselves from — room program on Sept. 27, She came up with the Shep- 'organic,' but we try not to use ‘how does wool turn into a where Keyser hopes to in- herd's Hut Market. pesticides,” said Keyser, ex- sweater?’” she explained. clude a lesson on wool and Not only did this allow for plaining how pesticides are a Keyser is currently in the the fiber industry. Keyser to make her products last resort in their garden, process of securing a proces- The Shepherd's Hut is more available to the public; PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND and she inspects every ear of sor to turn the raw wool or open Tuesday, Wednesday, it also enabled her to sell a Joyce Keyser at the Shepherd’s Hut Market with her table of fresh veg- corn prior to putting them on fleece roving into yarn. Cur- and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., greater variety of items than etables. the table. rently, she sells small and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 what she is able to transport She also sells snacks and potholder looms, larger lap- p.m., and occasionally on to the Laconia market every she still sets up shop at the Keyser approached the drinks for those hiking the looms, and peg looms for Sunday,when the open flag is Thursday. Laconia market. “Thursday Ramblin' Vewe trust board many trails on the premises, weaving. out. “We wanted to do more,” is still the biggest day of the with a business plan for the as well as assorted pictures “People are getting back “It's a real country type of said Keyser, explaining that week.” store as a farmers market of landscape and wildlife into the old ways,” said atmosphere,” said Keyser,de- store, gift shop and welcome around the farm on note Keyser. “Fine skill [sewing scribing the shop. “There are center. The board agreed to cards and magnets. and knitting] that used to be new items and ideas to School board readies for allow Keyser the use of the Additionally, Keyser sells big for a while were kind-of a come.” the start of a new year Firefighter saves heart attack victim during triathlon BY JEFF FERLAND BY JEFF FERLAND She played with the band “He lost quite a bit of [email protected] [email protected] in a concert at the Kennedy blood,” said Proulx, a fact Members of the Gilford Center for Performing Arts While biking in the Satur- which they all agreed was School Board met Monday, in Washington in June, and day,Aug. 22 Timberman race, typical of that type of injury. Aug. 22 with principals from described it as an overall firefighter/EMT Pat McGo- According to the team of the three schools for a good experience. nagle witnessed a fellow ath- emergency responders, they progress report before the “It was pretty cool. I’m lete fall off his bicycle and were able to restart the man's start of the school year. pretty proud of myself,” said suffer a cardiac arrest. heart with two uses of a de- According to Gilford Ele- Janos. McGonagle immediately fibrillator. mentary School Interim She plans to continue took action by preforming “He had a pulse, and he Principal Kara Lamontagne, studying music, and wants to CPR, attempting to resusci- was breathing before he left enrollment for kindergarten major in the field in college tate the man before the am- the scene,” confirmed and fist grade is up from last at Florida State, Louisiana bulance arrived. Proulx. year. The Kindergarten en- State or UNH, but hopes to He recalled seeing the 48- According to the team, PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND Firefighter/EMT Pat McGonagle, firefighters Scott Mooney and Nick rollment is up so high that study at Berkeley. year-old man, whose name three minutes might not Proulx, and Sgt. Kris Kelly were the first to respond to the call Saturday school board members spoke Additionally, board mem- has not been released, from seem like a long time, but it during the Timberman race. of adding another section to bers plan to interview four Bridgewater, Mass., fall off could be significant enough the grade; each section is al- candidates who applied for his bike from about 50 to 80 to create a much different finished the remainder of memory loss, and did not re- ready two or three students the position on the school yards back. outcome in this sort of situ- the race as his help was no call the incident. over the state advised limit, board left vacant by Derek Residents in a nearby ation if McGonagle had not longer required. “I've talked to a few people according to Superintendent Tomlinson’s resignation. home called 911, and emer- intervened. Emergency responders who asked me 'How does it Kent Hemingway. They will meet at 5 p.m. on gency crews responded to the “It was pretty good luck transported the man to feel to be a hero?’” said McG- According to Hemingway Sept. 6 and move the school scene three minutes later. that he was behind him,” Lakes Region General Hospi- onagle humbly. and School Board Chair Kurt board meeting back to 6:30 According to Gilford Po- said Kelly. “He is a credit to tal, where he was stabilized According to McGonagle, Webber, this increase breaks p.m. lice Sgt. Kris Kelly, who was the department.” and flown to Massachusetts the hero is “every firefighter the enrollment trend for Gil- Resident Doug Lambert first on the scene other than Kelly recalled arriving on General Hospital. and police officer that re- ford, and for the state as a urged members of the school McGonagle, witnesses said the scene and witnessing a According to the team, the sponds to a call.” whole, over the past few board to make the applica- the man appeared to lose con- crowd of civilians around a man's family said he re- He urged civilians to years. tions and the interviews sciousness while on the bike. person on the ground. gained consciousness, and thank firefighters and police Hemingway recognized open to the public, citing that According to firefighter “I was immediately think- was sitting up and respon- officers for their service to Danielle Janos, a Gilford it was state law. Nick Proulx, next on the ing 'vital signs,’” said Kelly sive as of Monday, Aug. 22, the community whenever High School sophomore, for “If you do it in non-public, scene with firefighter Scott as his main concern. “It was but he had some short-term possible. her recent accomplishment whoever you appoint will be Mooney, the man fell off his a sigh of relief when I saw of playing in the US Nation- removed. That is the reme- bike and landed face-first on who it was. Pat was on the al Honor Band in Washing- dy,” said Lambert. the ground, suffering head scene.” ton, D.C. In other business, Webber and neck injuries and face After his heroic interven- AL WITHAM Janos applied and audi- recommended that the board lacerations. tion, McGonagle leisurely Specializing in tioned for the band, and was re-evaluate the school policy General Carpentry & Remodeling selected as the fourth clar- on Notebook tablets and ALTON BAY EXCAVATION inet player out of 11 in the 48 Smart-phones in light of “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” Decks • Garages • Kitchens & Baths piece band. their growing popularity. Wood Frame Repairs “The music was challeng- “I know I can’t live with- • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells ing, but it was fun,” said out mine,” he laughed, hold- • Foundations Call 608-7864 Janos. ing up his phone. 603-520-5341 or Peter at 783-6020

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Wolfy lives up to his name: ancestors were used for hunt- A loss that will an Elkhound, well suited, ac- ing and guard work with the tually, to life in New Hamp- Vikings — this should give shire, where we really only an insight into his intelli- be felt by all enjoy two weeks of summer. gent, independent nature, Like many in Gilford, our staff here at the Steam- With a thick, lush coat the while still making him a good er was both shocked and saddened by the sudden color of salt and pepper, Mr. choice for anyone who is en- Wolfy enjoys cooler climes. ergetically committed to announcement last week of Fire Chief John Be- But this should not be read owning him. land’s plans to retire at the end of next month. as “okay to live outside his Although his breed usual- We would be the last to begrudge anyone an op- whole life”; no, indeed — ly makes a good family dog, portunity to better themselves by taking the next Wolfy needs to be part of a Wolfy has not grown up step in their career, and from that vantage point, human pack; he will not ap- amongst small children – we completely understand and support Beland’s preciate being separated now about five years old, he from his humans. would be a better family fit decision to step down and pursue an unexpected Obsessed with catch and with older children and job offer he received recently from the Lakes Re- retrieve, Wolfy will bring teenagers. gion Mutual Fire Aid Association. back the tennis ball until you Shelter is open Tuesday, At the same time, however, we are sorry to see cannot throw it anymore. Thursday, Friday and Satur- Gilford lose one of its most dedicated and well He’s completely focused on day.Closed to the public: Sun- loved public servants. the game. days, Mondays and Wednes- The Elkhound originates days. Check www.nhhu- As he reflected on his career in Gilford during an from Scandinavia. Wolfy’s mane.org for details. interview with our reporter last week, Beland said the one thing he has been most appreciative of is the support that both he and the department have FROM OUR READERS received from the local community over the years. ● The support and trust shown to him by the resi- dents of Gilford has impressed us during his Interlakes Summer Theatre a gift to the Lakes Region tenure, as well. Since he assumed command of the To the Editor: 12 years, we never had the de- They are from all over the returned to the theatre a sec- fire department last year,we have yet to hear a dis- My wife and I had been sire to see a play more than U.S. They are chosen by Pro- ond, or even a third time, to paraging word about him — a rare occurrence season ticket holders at what once during that play’s ducing Director Nnacy Bar- see a play during its run. among public officials in this day and age, and a shall be an unnamed Sum- scheduled run. ry at auditions in New York We in the Lakes Region testament to his level-headed and even-handed mer Theatre in New Hamp- For the last three years, we and Boston during the off are fortunate to have such shire for about 12 years. The have been season ticket hold- season. The actors are in- versatile professionals per- leadership. actors were chosen by the ers at the Interlakes Summer credibly talented in all facets forming Broadway-type His openness and enthusiasm about publicizing Playhouse staff. Some were Theatre in Meredith. The ac- of show business. Some have plays in our area. new developments within the department — such very talented; others were tors are young professionals gone on to Broadway. Be- Sincerely, not as versatile. During the seeking a career in theatre. cause of their talent, we have Red Murray as the unveiling of the new training facility last Holderness month — has been greatly appreciated, as well, and we fervently hope that the solid working rela- tionship we now enjoy with the department will continue under his successor. “Parenting Journey” returns to Family Resource Center What has impressed us the most about Beland, LACONIA — “The Par- time workshops, on-going se- viduals with developmental Hampshire in downtown La- however,is his commitment to going above and be- enting Journey” is a 12-week ries, and support groups. To disabilities and/or acquired conia which combine to yond the call of duty in support of the communi- curriculum designed for par- register, or for information brain disorders and their serve families residing ty that he calls home. Whether through his in- ents who want to learn more on Parenting Journey and families, LRCS also provides throughout Belknap County about themselves, their rela- other upcoming parenting other essential and critical and Southern Grafton Coun- volvement with the Rotary Club or through his tionships and the resources programs, please contact services to our Greater Lakes ties. LRCS is a growing hu- willingness to subject his own head to the clippers they need to effectively par- Shannon Robinson-Beland Region communities. At the man services organization during Gilford’s annual St. Baldrick’s Day ent their children. at 524-1741, ext. 15 or email core of LRCS’ work is inclu- that provides services to in- fundraiser for childhood cancer research, he has In a warm and nurturing [email protected]. sion, acceptance, building off dividuals from birth always demonstrated a firm belief in giving back environment, parents are Advance registration is strengths and partnerships – throughout their lifespan. to the community that has given so much to him, supported and encouraged to requested to attend all pro- whether at the individual, For more information log on care for themselves and each grams. Assistance with family or community level. to the LRCS website at and for that alone, he has earned our admiration. other while participating in transportation is available Based in Laconia, LRCS has www.lrcs.org, or contact While there has been no word yet on who might a series of experiential exer- with advance notice and ap- offices in Laconia, Plymouth Shannon Kelly at 524-8811, replace Beland as chief, whoever steps into the po- cises. Classes will be held on proval. Attendance certifi- and the Family Resource ext. 192. sition will certainly have some enormous shoes to Monday evenings, beginning cates will be provided at all Center of Central New fill. As we wait, along with the rest of Gilford, to on Sept. 19, from 5:30-7:30 free parenting program see who gets the job, we also join the community p.m. at the Family Resource sponsored by Lakes Region Center in Laconia. Dinner Community Services’ Fami- Join in Roger’s Ride in wishing Beland the best in his future endeav- and on-site childcare will be ly Resource Center of Cen- ors, and bracing ourselves for a loss that is sure to provided. tral New Hampshire. be felt by all. In addition to Parenting Lakes Region Community for a Cure Sunday Journey,Cooperative Co-par- Services is a not-for profit enting and Nurturing Skills comprehensive family sup- LACONIA — Join friends shine. A shorter route will will be offered this fall, along port agency. While LRCS’ and family of Roger Ballan- be used if the weather does with a variety of parenting primary focus is on the pro- tyne for the third annual ride not cooperate.) Registration Send us your programs including one- vision of supports to indi- in his memory to raise funds is $25 per motorcycle. Funds towards a cure for kidney raised will be distributed to cancer. “Roger’s Ride for a LRGHealthcare and the Kid- letters! Learn about Shoreland Cure” will take place on Sun- ney Cancer Association. We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too day, Aug. 28. Thank you to our spon- congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- The scenic motorcycle sors, Bodycovers Screen lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us Protection Act changes Aug. 31 ride will start and end at Ro- Printing, Citizens Bank, La- know! On Wednesday, Aug. 31, shorefront landowners and tary Park/Belknap Mill on conia Village Bakery and Ir- Send your letters to: starting at 6 p.m. in the base- managers. Topics to be dis- Beacon Street in Laconia. win Ford Lincoln Toyota ment of the Gilford Commu- cussed include developing Registration will run from 9 Scion & Hyundai. For more Gilford Steamer nity Church, there will be a and redeveloping shorefront a.m. until 9:45 a.m. and will information or to register, 5 Water Street free public information ses- property, the shoreland per- include coffee & muffins. please check out the Roger’s Meredith, NH, 03253 sion on the changes to the mitting process, managing The ride will depart at 10 a.m. Ride Web site at www.roger- Comprehensive Shoreland vegetation, and stormwater sharp, and will end with a pig srideforacure.com or email Our fax number is 279 3331. Protection Act — now called management. roast and 50/50 raffle. (The us at rogersride@- E-mail us at [email protected]. the Shoreland Water Quality This program is being ride will take place rain or yahoo.com. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Protection Act. Everyone is hosted by the Belknap Coun- welcome to attend! ty Conservation District (BC- Presenter Jay Aube of NH CD) and the Gilford Conser- Department of Environmen- vation Commission. For LRPC Brownfields tal Services will review the more information, please recently adopted changes to contact BCCD at telephone Committee meets Aug. 30 the Act, and discuss how 527-5880 or email MEREDITH — The Lakes tional sites for Phase I and II these changes may impact [email protected]. Region Brownfields Adviso- assessments as well as the ry Committee (BAC), repre- schedule for conducting Established May 6, 2004 senting local officials and Phase II Environmental Site Published every Thursday at residents from the region, Investigations following the 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Telephone: (603) 279-4516 will meet on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. completion of Phase I as- Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 in the first floor conference sessments. Fax: (603) 279-3331 room of the Humiston Build- Funding for the Lakes Re- Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher ing, located at 103 Main St., gion Brownfields effort has Brendan Berube, Editor Jeff Ferland, Reporter Meredith. been provided by the U.S. En- Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor The purpose of this meet- vironmental Protection Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter ing is to review the status of Agency and, in part, by the Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Amanda Dunn, Advertising Assistant Environmental Site Assess- Lakes Region Planning Com- Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager ments being conducted by mission. BAC meetings are Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager the Lakes Region Planning open to the public. For addi- Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] Commission’s consultant, tional information, please Circulation figures available on request. Credere Associates, LLC, on contact the Lakes Region Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. sites previously approved by Planning Commission at 279- USPS 024967 The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., the BAC. The BAC will also 8171, or esenecal@lakesr- Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: discuss the selection of addi- pc.org. Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. AUGUST 25, 2011 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK By John Harrigan ● This roadside garden stand would probably feature rocks set of gardening tools, just right for the small hands of a six-year-old, and I’d certain- ly remember rocks. Gramp Harrigan was a great gardener who main- tained two big gardens where he and my grand- mother had a neat little house on the road to Landaff, just up the hill from the Lis- bon railroad station. He came from a family of farm- ers, and was no stranger to

working the land and the PHOTO FROM THE FAMILY ALBUM good food that came out of it. Carl and Fannie Harrigan’s home in Lisbon. He had a race with a garden- John Harrigan er down across town each summer to see who’d get the Gardening at elevation first peas, and I’m pretty sure 1,600 feet or so, nine miles he always won. from the Canadian border, is My garden, around 70 not for the faint-hearted, if miles further up the river, is only on account of the rocks, always a race against the a steady crop of which the weather — cold and rainy frost pushes to the surface to weather in the spring, a late be dealt with in spring till- frost, an early frost. I re- ing. This is a mildly myste- member a summer when we rious process. If one gar- had a hard frost every PHOTO BY FRED HARRIGAN dened one plot in the same month, the two odd-balls Grandfather Carl Harrigan, on the only visit I can remember him mak- PHOTO BY FJOHN HARRIGAN spot forever, would the rocks coming in early July and late ing to our family home in Colebrook. What’s left of my garden in late August. keep coming? And from August. Fortunately, we had where? ample warning to grab stuff like that. The lettuce is long gone the air I might actually get dozen or so weekly papers cov- I don’t think that my sheets and head for the more But I never fail to put in a now, having bolted itself to some corn. ering the northern two-thirds grandfather, Carl Harrigan, vulnerable parts of the row or two of my grandfa- oblivion, but the beans are If so, I’ve got a few fire- of New Hampshire and parts who lived in Lisbon and plantings. ther’s favorite — Golden Ban- still bearing bountifully and works left over from the of Maine and Vermont. John taught me how to garden, Every late winter,the seed tam corn, Black-Seeded are on the supper table just Fourth. Harrigan’s address: PO Box had to contend with such a catalogues come, and every Simpson lettuce, Fast Blue about every night, and de- 39, Colebrook NH 03576, or prolific crop of rocks. My year I select the latest whiz- Lake beans. spite an occasional chill in (This column runs in a [email protected]) parents gladly gave me up so bang varieties — early corn I could spend summers and cucumbers zoned for No- there. He bought me a small va Scotia or Newfoundland, Multicultural Market Day just around the corner LACONIA — The 10th an- ergy and presence on stage. tish dance and music in- and exhibits. All entertain- Lady Antebellum to perform nual Laconia Multicultural They perform both as a trio spires modern dancers in ment is free of charge due to Market Day is just around and as a quartet, playing vio- lively reels, jaunty jigs, state- the incredible public sup- sold-out show at Meadowbrook the corner, on Sept. 10. lin, drum, guitar and oud, a ly strathspeys, and lilting port. All are encouraged to GILFORD — The county “American Honey”was nom- Every year, several thou- watermelon-shaped cousin slow airs. The elegant strath- participate in the Interna- trio Lady Antebellum, who inated for Video of the Year, sands of people come to to the guitar. spey is unique to Scottish tional Parade of Flags. Call have rocked their way on to and their self titled album beautiful downtown Laco- “I love it, I love it!” Kostas music. Sylvia Miskoe, one of 528-7651 for information and numerous charts and taken was nominated for Album of nia, Rotary Riverside Park, Maniatakos said of playing the founding members of the to register. Visit www.laconi- the music industry by storm, the Year. “Looking for a and the Historical Belknap the oud. Strathspey and Reel Society amulticulturalmarketday.co will make their first appear- Good Time” was nominated Mill to celebrate the diversi- Greek dancers will add to of New Hampshire, will play m for more information. ance at Meadowbrook U.S. for CMT Performance of the ty of the region. Laconia and the atmosphere, encourag- and Susan Haines, an SCD Multicultural Market Day Cellular Pavilion on Sunday, Year. Lastly, their album the Lakes Region is host to ing all to join them. teacher, will lead any who is hosted by the Laconia Hu- Sept. 4, as part of the East- Need You Now had four nom- the many cultures of the The Scottish Country wish to join in the dancing. man Relations Committee, ern Propane Concert Series. inations for Album of the world as reflected in a few of Dancers, based in Laconia, Every Multicultural Mar- Laconia Main Street, Frates This show has sold out! Year. the festival highlights. will present the joys of Scot- ket Day is known for its wide Creative Arts Center,and the Lady Antebellum’s first 2011 is starting to be more OffShore Aces, a tradi- tish dance. Traditional Scot- array of ethnic food, crafts, Historic Belknap Mill. single, “Love Don’t Live of the same from Lady A. tional Cajun band based in Here,” reached number They have already been nom- New England, is one of the three on the 2008 country inated ten times for three dif- many entertainers on Sept. charts only two years after ferent award shows. The 10. Their lively performance Law Office of the formation of the band. It People’s Choice Awards have includes five musicians who wasn’t until their third sin- nominated them for Favorite deliver a rousing mix of twin Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC gle that they reached the Country Artist. The 2011 and triple fiddle, accordion, number one spot with “I Run Grammy Awards were busy guitar, bass, frottoir and 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. 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Growing on their They were up for Album of recognized by Louisiana’s • Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law popularity, Lady A’s other the Year, Best Country Al- Cajun French Music Associ- singles, “American Honey,” bum and Record of the Year. ation for the authenticity of • Real Estate Law • Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts “Our Kind of Love” and They also have nominations their style and repertoire. “Hello World,” have also at the ACM awards for Al- Olympic Melodies, a band turned into major hits. bum of the Year, both artist formed in the 1970’s, is a new- Lady Antebellum had a and producers. Top Vocal comer to the festival. They 2010 that the band won’t soon Group of the Year is on their play Greek, Armenian, Ara- forget. They won 15 awards, list of nominations for this bic, and Turkish music. Au- and were awarded a Gram- year’s ACM awards. diences rave about their en- my in the category of Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals for “I Run to You.” They were al- so nominated for Best Coun- try Song. Their smash hit, “Need You Now,” was the sin- gle and album that brought them most of their 2010 suc- cess. The song delivered six Song of the Year trophies from the Academy of Coun- try Music, Teen Choice Awards, County Music Asso- ciation and American Coun- try Awards. The song also won Music Video of the Year from CMT Music Awards and the ACA’s. Lady A won the Top Vocal Group of the Year award five times in 2010. Lady A’s 2010 saw another 17 nominations, with “Need You Now” receiving four more nominations for Video of the Year. As a band, there were four more nominations for Fa- vorite Artist or Group of the Year,and one nomination for Breakthrough Artist. A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News AUGUST 25, 2011 Community Church Fair offers fun for all The Gilford Community ties to bid on items donated Friday night and Saturday to home baked items, books of Church Fair offers two days to the church. The Silent eat, such as hamburgers, hot every sort, and fine jewelry. of fun Friday, Aug. 26, 5 to Auction will begin Friday, dogs, ice cream, and fried A fresh luncheon is also of- 7:30 p.m. & Saturday,Aug. 27, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m., running un- dough. There will be music, fered on Saturday in the fel- 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. til 7:30 and opening again on and a dunk tank for amuse- lowship hall, where comfort- This annual event sur- Saturday,Aug. 27 at 7:30 a.m. ment. The Church’s Fellow- able seating is offered. rounds the town’s Old Home and closing at 2 p.m. ship hall (air conditioned) The 'Safari' starts at the Day celebrations, and "Gil- Make sure you check out will offer White Elephant Gilford Community Church ford's Jungle Safari" is the all the Silent Auction items sale items, such as small fur- on Friday night at 5 p.m., so theme. This is the 47th year that are waiting for your bid. niture, household goods, gather together your group that the church has celebrat- We have items for everyone’s linens, dishes and glasses, and head out on Friday or ed with their own Summer interests. This year, we have and many other items of in- Saturday to enjoy the festivi- Fair on the grounds of the a time share that you can terest. Also in the fellowship ties. Call 524-6057 for more in- church, with the expanded own at Pollard Brook Condo- hall are the Country Store formation or to donate items. fair offered on Friday minium in Lincoln. It’s a one- evenings for the last seven bedroom unit that sleeps years. four, and is for week 12, ski UMC pays tribute Members and friends of week! the church are involved in Are you a Red Sox fan? We this lasting tradition by do- have four tickets for the State to John Wesley nating items and assisting in Street HP Pavilion Club, with On Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 time passed, he became more the functions of the fair. The parking for the game against p.m. and Sunday,the 11th at 2 involved in the role of faith money raised from the fair Texas Rangers on Sept. 3, and p.m., the First United in social change, challenged events helps to support the Melcher & Prescott Insur- Methodist Church in Gilford authorities, led men and church, which in turn sup- ance donated two tickets to will continue its 150th an- women into leadership in the ports a number of communi- the game against the Tampa niversary program by pre- church, and found the faith ty and youth groups, such as Bay Rays on Sept. 17. senting “Man of One Book- he was searching for. At COURTESY PHOTO the Village Nursery School, A gently used wind surfer Dr. Kristine Blackwelder and her son, Clark, enjoying ice cream at the the Life of John Wesley” by the end of Wesley’s life, he the Scouts, Opechee Garden in great condition will cap- 2010 Church fair. Douglas Berry. was filled with peace and Club, along with many more ture the interest of many, Directed by Peter Ayer gentleness, confident in his non profit groups offering along with the rounds of golf glass piece from Native Sun, urday at 2 p.m. Stop by the and featuring Bo Guyer as faith and loving people of all meeting places in the that have been donated by a recliner from Ippolito’s Youth Center Gym and check Wesley,the play takes the au- levels of life. church’s fellowship hall and many local golf courses. Furniture, will preparations it out – you won’t be disap- dience through all the phas- Other key players in Wes- expanded classrooms with- Looking for a night away? from Normandin, Cheney & pointed! es of John Wesley’s fascinat- ley’s life journey are Thomas out costs of rental for the fa- We have an overnight stays O’Neil, PLLC and Rice Law Also found in the gym are ing life. and Mrs. Caustin, played by cilities. at The Ballard House and at Office, PLLC. We also have toys for sale and games to Born in the parsonage of Eric Marsh and Ann Lowrey; This year’s fair will offer the Church Landing facili- many wonderful gift baskets play for the kids; the games a Church of England pastor, Ingham, played by Dick an expanded ‘Silent Auction’ ties waiting for your bids, that have been created by our will benefit the ‘Christ Wesley was educated first by Walden; and Rev.Rogers, por- with more than 100 items in along with gift certificates at congregation. Quest’ youth local mission. his mother, and later at Ox- trayed by Dick Evans, along the Youth Center Gym, offer- many local restaurants. Bidding starts Friday The exterior of the church ford. He knew poverty while with a large supporting cast. ing many great opportuni- We have a unique stained night at 5 p.m. and ends Sat- fair will offer great foods on his father was imprisoned The Saturday 7:30 p.m. for debts. performance will be preced- As a young man, Wesley ed with a half-hour of special came to Georgia in the Amer- music followed by a “Dessert Join in the fun at Old Home Day Saturday ican colonies to try to con- and Discussion” reception in The annual Gilford Old including the Eric Grant Gilford Library. NH training session on vert the Indians and the Fellowship Hall. Sunday’s Home Day celebration will Band, Community Band For more information, Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 6 – 8 colonists. performance will begin at 2 be held on Saturday,Aug. 27. Concert, games for all ages, please contact the Gilford p.m. in the Gilford Town The play opens with this p.m., with no reception fol- This year’s theme is “Gil- crafts, live music, great food, Parks and Recreation office Hall. shipboard scene, a discus- lowing the performance. ford’s Jungle Safari.” The outstanding fireworks and a at 527-4722. Coach Smart NH is a sion Wesley had with Pastor There is no charge for the festivities include; the An- dance to wrap things up! training program devel- Boehler about his doubts and play but a freewill offering nual Parade at 10 a.m. (fea- The majority of activities Youth Soccer coaches’ oped by the University of the Moravian faith. He falls will be taken. turing bands and many tra- take place at the Gilford Vil- training (Aug. 30) and New Hampshire to help in love with Sophie The First United ditional floats), the Crazy lage Field. Parade applica- meeting (Sept. 1) youth sports coaches un- Williamson, played by Susie Methodist Church is located Maze from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., tions are still being accept- The Gilford Parks and derstand the goals and phi- Campbell, despite the disap- in Gilford at 18 Wesley Way, Moon Bounce from 9 a.m. – ed and can be found at the Recreation Department will losophy of youth sports. proval of her father, played off Route 11A. The 150th an- 6 p.m., musical entertainers, Gilford Town Hall and the be hosting a Coach Smart This training session will by Steve Zackowski. Wesley niversary celebration will help educate coaches in how was scorned, and ran back to continue with a Revival Ser- Riidgewood Country Cllub & Canterbury Woods to appropriately achieve the coast pursued by the au- vice on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 are offeriing the best bargaiin iin NH! those goals. thorities – an adventure that p.m., followed by a day-long Joiin Now For the 2012 Season The Gilford Parks and would color his future. Camp Meeting-Style Cele- and Pllay Both Courses FFRREEEE!! Recreation Department will Wesley struggled with bration on the church That’’s Riight – FREE for the rest of 2011 also be hosting a coaches’ faith, but also pursued it with grounds. (Offer Expires 12/01/2012) meeting for the youth soc- the fervor of the young. As cer program on Thursday, Any New Members Receive Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gil- ford Town Hall. This meet- 2 FREE GUEST PASSES ing will cover the league With Coupon Only. Expires 12/1/11 SP specific information, and rules. Scheduling and ros- ters will be discussed and equipment can be picked up. Any parent or individual in- terested in helping coach in the youth soccer program for children in grades K-5 is encouraged to attend both programs. For more information, COURTESY PHOTO please contact the Gilford Director Peter Ayer (far right) demonstrates the emotion he wants for Parks and Recreation De- the mob scene in the play "Man of One Book - the Life of John Wesley," partment at 527-4722. starring Bo Guyer (center). AUCTION 1470 ROUTE 16, CONWAY, NH 03818 (2 miles South of Conway Village - previously Bill’s Place Restaurant) SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 • 11:00 AM PREVIEW: Sat., August 27th, 9 AM - 4 PM AND Sun., August 28th, 9 AM to Sale Time

Antiques, collectibles, household items, jewelry, 120 +/- new & used tools, plus many more items to be sold at auction (which will take place under our tent): 15 +/- pieces of 14k gold estate jewelry, sterling items (coins, jewelry, & more), stamp collections, golf cart, 2 glass show cases, Steger wind-up phonograph, 2 spinning wheels, antique radios, coin operated parking meter, “Whittier” sign & “Lions Den” sign from West Ossipee, NH RR station, wood & porcelin water cooler on stand, Cuckoo clock, dolls, Pachinko game, old fishing lures, creel, snow shoes, ice cream maker, 6 ice cream parlor chairs, 4 pressed back chairs, Victorian youth chair, 5-drawer oak chest, 4-drawer empire chest, armoire, round oak table w/2 leaves, dropleaf table, highboy chest, 3 dining room tables, 3 piece dining room furni- ture set, 9 dining chairs, leather couch, leather recliner, electric recliner, upholstered couch, electric office chair, china cabinet, glass front hutch, roll top desk, entertainment center, 5 bookcases (lg. & sm.), washer & elec. dryer, 2 blanket chests, antique tool chest, flute w/case, art work, wood carvings, wood shaft golf clubs, 3 bayonetes, George Washington lamp, conductor’s lamp, 2 converted oil lamps, 2-hp water pump, 120+/- lots of new & used tools such as Lincoln welder, Bosch reciprocating saw, Harley Davidson socket set, Craftsman battery tester, Pintle hitch, dovetail saw, Husqvarna chain saw, wood stoves, EKG machine, artificial flower decorating supplies, plus much more! Sale will consist of 400+/- lots with bargain box lots at the end of the sale.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash, Check, Master Card, or Visa. 13% buyer’s premium will be charged. Subject to errors & omissions. GOOGLE: “Tom Troon, Auctioneer” for link to “auctionzip” for info AND photos. Food Available! See You There! Tom D. Troon & Sons Auctioneers, Appraisers, Liquidators PO Box 1457, Conway, NH 03818 603-447-8808 [email protected] NH License #2320 Maine License #AUC832 VT #057.0061940 AUGUST 25, 2011 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 One woman’s “burning desire” leads to candle business BY DONNA RHODES and no additives mean a user- from unique blends of natu- [email protected] friendly candle that does not ral fragrances to accent a BELMONT — A love for emit carbon and other toxins season (like her ‘Candy fragrant candles and a craft into the room. Jars even Cane’ or ‘Country Bumpkin’ fair at work a few years ago clean up with soap and water candles) or the down-home landed Belmont resident after the candle is gone. She smells of a newborn baby, Kathy DeNutte a home busi- also has a line of white can- dad’s cologne or grandma’s ness of her own when she dles with no dye at all for kitchen. made up her mind to make those who are particular Fundraising also comes candles to sell at the fair. about even a natural color- into play with her business. She didn’t want to make ing agent. When her brother Gary was just any candle, however.She Since her first jelly jar diagnosed with cancer, De- wanted something natural candles, DeNutte has added Nutte got to work creating a that would last for a long four- and eight-ounce can- special line of candles to time, so she did some re- dles in quaint old-style tins help raise money for his search and learned about soy and her most popular con- treatment. Her ‘Hope, Faith candles with hemp wicks. tainer, a square jelly jar with and Believe’ candles have “I had a girlfriend who a semi-open “daisy lid,” raised more than $2,000 to was making soy candles, and which allows the candle’s fra- help in his battle with stom- after reading about it online, grance to fill a room even ach cancer. I decided to go with not just when not being burnt. DeNutte will also create the soy, but the hemp wicks “I’m very particular about fragrances by special re- as well, because they’re bet- my fragrance-to-wax mix- quest for other special occa- ter for the environment than tures because I not only want sions or fundraisers. the typical bleached cotton them to look pretty, but to “I make candles to go wicks,” DeNutte said. smell good, too,” DeNutte along with whatever occa- Her first venture at the said. sion someone is having and PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES craft fair went so well, she When she decided to take Kathy DeNutte brought her line of natural soy and hemp candles, air fresheners, tarts and fire starters to come up with names for the soon found herself stockpil- her business to the next lev- Belmont Old Home Day earlier this month. DeNutte’s DeLights can also be found each Saturday at the Laconia fragrances to fit their event,” ing supplies and adding to el, she approached organiz- Farmers Market, and at this weekend’s Old Home Day celebration in Gilford. she said. her inventory until she had ers of the Laconia Farmers Besides candles, she has enough to move forward with Market about renting a week- she said, is she doesn’t see DeNutte and her husband she said. also has a line of pretty air her new sideline, DeNutte’s ly booth but they were skep- her customers very often. are members of the Sports- Other exotic selections are fresheners, tarts, outdoor DeLights. tical at first. That, though, is a good thing man’s Club in Gilford and she ‘Jamaica Me Crazy,’ ‘Butt candles in flower pots that Initially, all of DeNutte’s “They told me they sell and she looks forward to also brings her specialty can- Naked,’ and ‘Hillbilly Home- naturally deter insects and candles were poured into jel- vegetables at farmer’s mar- when they do come back and dles to sell at their game din- brew,’” she said. even fire starters for the fire- ly jars, which are also kets, not crafts, but I pointed tell her how long the candles ner each year. DeNutte also makes mel- place. reusable. out you can eat soy.I’ve been have lasted, how much they “I make candles called low scents of baby powder, “There’s no creosote from “I’m so ‘green’ about how there three years now,” she enjoyed them and stock up on ‘Buck Fever,’ ‘Doe in Heat,’ chocolate covered strawber- the fire starters. They’re I make my candles, it isn’t laughed. more for the winter months things like that, and they’re ries, fresh linen, and even a made from leftover soy wax even funny,” she said. One problem in selling when the farmer’s market is really popular.Anyone who’s candle that smells like fresh and used coffee grounds and Natural dyes, fragrances such a long lasting product, closed. a hunter wants to buy them,” brewed coffee. Each is made burn hotter and cleaner than regular paraffin fire starters. They’re amazing,” said DeNutte. Opechee Garden Club welcomes new friend with new trends There is no end in sight GILFORD — After anoth- Church on Potter Hill Road, Dane, masterful flower of the National Garden Murphy and hostesses for ways she hopes to expand er successful annual garden when Dane's theme will be arranger, horticulturist and Clubs educational butterfly Brenda O'Brien, Annette her business. Her dream, tour, many gardeners and "New Trends in Floral De- photographer, has received conservation project. Hutchins, Simone Routhier, however, is to eventually gardens have started con- sign,” members will get to many prestigious awards Adding to her interest in art, Gloria Mull, Judy Riley, have a place where people serving energy while they visit Nat and Arabella nation and world-wide and horticulture, conservation, Doreen Worthley, Patsy can come to create their own prepare for the next season. Dane's Hillcrest Farm in has served on the boards of butterflies and photography, Moore, Judy Nelson, candles. Making just a few at The Opechee Garden Center Harbor on Aug. 25 to American Horticultural So- she is also an avid fisher- Eleanor Brouillard, Priscil- home can be expensive, so Club is opening the next an- view their extensive formal ciety,Garden Club of Amer- man and horsewoman, liv- la Puleo, Cynthia Beebe, Jo she hopes her bulk purchas- nual season with an award- and informal gardens and ica, Massachusetts Horti- ing a life as colorful as her Connelly, Sally Clark, Es- es can soon benefit others winning guest speaker, Ara- restored colonial buildings. cultural Society and has flowers. ther de Bettencourt, Sally who would like to take up bella S. 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BY DONNA RHODES In all, 38 of the Creative new junior male dance [email protected] Dance Steps students partic- champion. We had great cos- TILTON — Once again, ipated in solos, duos, trios tumes, and we really had a the girls and boys of Creative and group dancing perform- great time,” said Camerato. Steps School of Dance in ances at different age levels. One of his team members Tilton danced their way to Older students from the for the “Macho Man” routine success as they came back Creative Steps came out was fellow veteran dancer from the nationally-based ahead of their competition Ella Burnhans of Belmont. American Dance Awards, in the Small Group category At ten years of age, she, too, held this year in Boston, with with a dance to the song, has competed many times, more trophies, honors and a “Drift Away,” which won and is already looking for- lot of pride. them first place. ward to next year’s nation- “This is the most presti- Gilford’s Karina Tomlin- als. gious dance competition we son is 13 years old, and al- “It was really exciting to have, and one of the hardest ready a ten-year veteran of come in second because I did- to enter. They did very well dance. She participated in n’t go there expecting to win again this year, and I’m real- the top placing group as one anything. But, it’s also about ly proud of them all,” said di- of the many competitions having fun and meeting so rector Sue Harrington. she was entered in, and was many people and learning a The road to the national thrilled about the trophy she lot,” Burnhans said. championships began this helped to bring home. She and her instructors year in early spring, when “I was in seven (perform- are already hard at work on Creative Steps students and ances) in all, and I really new routines for next year. teachers traveled to Massa- liked it a lot. I also got to take Learning is definitely a chusetts for the regional classes with some really part of the whole ADA expe- competition to try to qualify amazing teachers, so it was a rience. The program offers for a spot in the ADA. From great experience,” Tomlin- opportunities for young there, the troupe then trav- son said. COURTESY PHOTO dancers to take free classes Boys and girls from Creative Steps School of Dance in Tilton brought home a second place trophy in the jun- eled back to Boston’s John B. Last year’s national with some of the world’s ior division small group competition for their “Macho Man”routine, performed at the American Dance Awards Hynes Veterans Memorial Young Male Dancer was in Boston this year. most respected dance in- Convention Center in early Matthew Camerato of Cre- structors. Besides trophies, July for the weeklong na- ative Steps, who this year had checks and accolades, new tionals, where they were the honor of handing over in the 13 and Over category. the under 13 small group acapella dance solo this year. techniques and renewed mo- matched up against more his title to a new champion In the meantime, he showed competition with their “Ma- “It was a fun week. I had tivation are just a small part than 1,500 other dancers from Miami. Camerato said he still has all the right cho Man” dance routine. the solo dance, we came in of what they bring back to from across the United States he will be able to compete for moves as Creative Steps won Camerato also had the op- second for the group compe- their home studios after a and Canada. the title once again next year the second place trophy for portunity to perform an tition, and I got to award the week at the national compe- tition. “They learn so much at the nationals. The kids who Local artisan brings a most uncommon craft to Old Home Day are titlists are there every DANBURY — What’s it requesting wholesale and heart, flower,vegetable (such art. Further is a strange phe- the back, where there is also day, taking classes for judg- like producing an out-of-the- consignment orders, if not as pumpkins, pea pods, corn- nomena occurring with cus- plenty of room to write a per- ing. It’s really a lot of hard ordinary craft in (arguably) exclusivity by town.” on-the cob), or perhaps a cop- tomers that Aylward attrib- sonalized message. With work, and I’m proud of them the craft capital of the Unit- Aylward and her uncom- per painted dough acorn utes to her angel’s human- proper care, Your Angel will all,” Harrington said. ed States? mon craft are slowly finding sporting a real acorn cap! like expressions and distinct entertain and last for The 13 and Older group al- Just ask Deborah Ayl- their way into the hearts of “They’re like elaborately personalities. With no two decades; simply keep Your so participated in the Ex- ward, who makes angelic Lakes Region visitors and lo- decorated cookies,” Aylward angels exactly alike, some Angel in a dry location. tended Dance Off and Small creatures out of a mixture of cals alike, having made their says, reflecting on her past customers will say a certain “I definitely have some ex- Group Dance Off, while flour, salt and water. first public appearance at the experience as owner of angel actually resembles perience with the uncom- scores for Overall High Score “Well, it’s a little over- Gunstock Craft Fair, July 4 Bridal Bakery Boutique, a someone they know,and pur- mon,” says Aylward. “From for Senior Duo/Trio compe- whelming. They’re a hit. I weekend. At that fair, her wholesale/retail bakery chased said angels as gifts for making authentic Haggis for tition took the Tilton dance wasn’t expecting such a pos- craft was identified as ‘un- plant that catered to cus- the caricaturized friend or the Haggis Hurl donated to school to seventh place na- itive response,” says Ayl- usual’ by a Gilford Old Home tomers in the D.C. area, “but relative. the Alexandria (Va.) Scottish tionally. Kelsey Dubia ward of her line of wall art. Day Committee member,and they are definitely inedible “It’s the nature of the Games, to gourmet brownies brought home fourth place According to Aylward, a was subsequently invited to due to copious amounts of dough,” she continues. produced in my home honors in the Senior Solo cat- native of Washington, D.C., participate on Saturday,Aug. salt added to the dough.” “Once baked, the end result kitchen, and subsequently egory and Creative Steps al- “I made so many of them 27. You’ll find Aylward and Salt dough is commonly (especially relative to the awarded First Place and Best so won third place in the (over 300) this past winter her clever Lil’ Bits O’ Heaven accepted as one of the most faces) can have surface in Show for Baked Goods at Overall High Score Teen Ex- that taking the angels to a in the Craft Tent, Booth #6. ancient of modeling medi- cracks, roughness, pitting, the Hopkinton State Fair in tended Dance competition. craft fair seemed a very ‘New Branded Your Angel, Ayl- ums — yet, after basic Inter- shrinking, shriveling, and 2008. However, Your Angel is There will be an open England’ thing to do. Sales ward’s eclectic angels are far net searching, a SEO (Search settling. to roughness, espe- by far the most rewarding house on Aug. 31 at Creative were brisk, one thing led to from categorized as holiday Engine Optimization) spe- cially between fingers and baked product I’ve made to Steps Dance School on Route another...now retailers are décor or tree ornaments. She cialist with whom Aylward toes. No wonder they can date! In the end, I find that 3 in Tilton from 4-8 p.m., and makes the angels in unex- is working, not found are look like their owners!” Ayl- customers are especially de- Harrington said all interest- pected color schemes, and in New Hampshire artisans of- ward says and maybe not-so- lighted finding a truly pre- ed families are invited to stop END OF SUMMER three styles: Lovelies fering salt dough objects for much in jest. cious keepsake made from in to learn more about the FLAG POLE SALE (Guardians of ‘Quiet Wis- sale. “Whereas these condi- unfamiliar or uncommon great things happening at On All In-stock dom’) , Tootsies ( Guardians Besides receiving com- tions could be seen as im- materials. her studio. FLAG POLES of ‘Playfulness’) and having ments that her angels are perfections, that are actually “The angel-making Participants in this year’s While They Last interactive feet for tickling!), “fascinating, unexpected desirable for objects crafted process brings me much competition came from all and Tots (Guardians of ‘Pure treasures,” Aylward claims in salt-dough lending much peace and serenity,and is the around the Lakes Region. 25’ Aluminum Pole Innocence’), an ideal new ba- witnessing folks moved by character.My intention is for perfect Yang to the Yin of my They are Brianna Defosses, was $750 by keepsake. Each angel strong emotion when con- the angels to appear ‘child- occupation as a private in- Karina Tomlinson Now Just $575 holds either a hand-molded fronted by her adorable folk like’ or ‘primitive,’ and for vestigator,” she concludes. 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I had anoth- Coolidge Woods in Bristol. er walk all mapped out when This pretty land is part of the Capital Campaign I suddenly realized this was U.S. Army Corps of Engi- the week my sister Dianne neers and the Franklin Falls LACONIA — Four Cor- Madame Alexander and her husband Jeff would recreational use area. Ac- ners Brick House in dolls are part of the rich be returning to New Hamp- cess is made by turning left Gilmanton adds its sup- fabric of collectable dolls shire to celebrate their 30th inside Central Square in port to the Winnipesaukee manufactured in the Unit- anniversary.We also wanted Bristol, crossing the new Playhouse by displaying ed States beginning one to celebrate all the summer Central Street bridge, then and offering for sale hun- hundred years ago. A full birthdays that have occurred turning right onto the dirt dreds of Madame Alexan- circle of Playhouse sup- since we last got together road. A small parking lot im- der dolls that were donat- porters contribute to this when my son was married, mediately lies to the left ed to the theatre’s Capital capital campaign project; in June. There are happily where you can stroll down a Campaign. the original collector, the quite a few! short path to the river or The dolls may be pur- Brick House with fore- Since many in the family head out along the road for a chased in groups of col- sight in displaying the were staying at a cabin on nice walk. Another starter lectables or singly,with all dolls, and the vision of the Lake Kanasatka in Center option is to continue down profits going to the theatre matching dollars donors. Harbor, climbing Red Hill Coolidge Woods Road and campus underway on the Everyone is looking for- sounded like a fun activity park at the larger lot about a former Annalee Doll Fac- ward to moving the cur- for everyone to enjoy.Hoping half mile down the road. tory site in Meredith. rent 84 seat storefront ven- to spend more time with my From there walkers can con- The dolls formerly ue, which is often sold-out, family, I altered my walking tinue by foot for a peaceful made their home with an to a new theatre on the 11 plans to join them, where I walk overlooking the avid collector in Alton. acre site in Meredith. The could then kill the proverbial PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Pemigewasset River. It’s ap- They come in series, in- campus will feature a 250- two birds with one stone. Grover paused to contemplate our planned walk along snowmobile trails proximately another half cluding groups of Ameri- seat mainstage, multiple through the beautiful woods around the base of Red Hill, but later Red Hill is a fabulous spot. mile along the river bluffs to can first ladies, major his- classrooms, rehearsal agreed with me that there is a difference between a walk and a hike, and Anyone up for a low to mod- a kayak launch where picnic toric figures, literary char- space, set building, paint- we are all about the “walk.” erate outdoor challenge tables invite people to relax acters, foreign costumed ing and prop shops, as well should definitely put this ed. Uh-oh. Plan B. Grover to ignore any bruins and watch the river flow dolls and beloved nursery as wooded walking trails, trail on their list, if only for We retraced our steps, and we might come across. He slowly by. Enchanting. Traf- characters. When their picnic areas, a covered the incredible 360-degree I studied my map to explore agreed. fic is generally light along collector, a fan of the Win- bridge and an amphithe- views from the summit and other possibilities. After all, About three-tenths of a this dirt road on weekdays, ni Playhouse, moved to atre. fire tower. I came to the con- we had just driven almost 30 mile along the road, having and we often take time for a smaller quarters, she do- The supporting techni- clusion the journey to the miles to get to Red Hill. Alas, passed amazing old growth sunset stroll here, sidetrack- nated the collection to the cal and educational activi- summit was more of a I spotted a great walk right in trees and a unique cellar hole ing occasionally down short Playhouse, to be sold with ties are already using the “hike,” and not the walk for front of us. Red Hill Road! we paused to poke around in, footpaths to the river along all profits returned to the Meredith Campus. All do- all ages and abilities that my Some people are road Grover pointed out a snow our way. Capital Campaign. nations received by the column promotes, however, walkers, and I admit it is not mobile trail too irresistible I guess my statement this The Four Corners Brick end of December 2011 are and studied the map some always my favorite option, to pass up. Wide and easily week would be great walks House owners saw the eligible to be matched, more. I saw that snowmobile but this was such a quiet, navigable, it led us down a are made by just a little dolls as objects of interest opening the door for mak- trails traverse the base and heavily wooded lane that I gradual slope through a stretch of the imagination. to their clients who value ing the Madame Alexan- that intrigued me. My niece couldn’t resist. The forest lin- mostly maple forest to the They need not be a designat- quality antiques, furnish- der doll collection a dollar Kate said she would gladly ing both sides of the road is shore of a beautiful pond. ed walking trail. Sometimes ings and other consign- asset to the theatre as well join Grover and I for our ad- under the stewardship of the After following the shore- the wide snowmobile trails, ments. They, too, decided as a joyous addition to col- venture, but a good-natured Lakes Region Conservation line a short way, I unpacked old logging roads and the to enrich the coffers of the lectors and doll lovers. dispute broke out when her Land Trust, and the beauty lunch, and my faithful com- quiet back roads can offer Playhouse Capital Cam- For more information athletic boyfriend Joe insist- and preservation of this de- panion and I reclined in the just as much enjoyment as a paign by promising that about the dolls go to: ed Kate was going to walk to ciduous woodland made it a cool shade of some massive manmade trail. No matter the total sale price for www.FourCornersBrick- the summit with him. In the worthwhile journey. Signs pines before heading back to where you are, there is a every doll will be turned House.com or drive direct- end, it became a moot point posted along the way clearly the parking area. It was a pleasant walk to be found, as over to the campaign. The ly to 525 Province Road, when a late night card game stated bear dogs are not al- worthwhile journey. Grover and I discovered this amount will then be dou- Route 107, Gilmanton. For on Friday left none of the lowed on the property, Another great roadside week. Happy trails wherever bled by a generous match- a tour of the new Meredith “kids” in the mood for a Sat- though, and I had to warn walk Grover and I enjoy is at you roam! ing donation of $1 million. Campus, call 366-7377. urday morning hike. Except for my other “kid,” Grover. He roused me out of my Farm to table to Lake Winnipesaukee bed early, excited from the family cookout the night be- LACONIA — The M/S ton is a 230-foot ship with dance, and special themed fore and eager for more fun. Mount Washington invites four levels, three dance cruises. With a capacity of Since I had participated in a passengers aboard on Fri- floors, and several outside ar- 1,250 passengers, the Mount bragging rights only kayak day, Sept. 9 for an authentic eas for enjoying the cruise serves as the largest restau- race with my son Craig the taste of New Hampshire. during the daytime or rant in the state and a popu- night before (I won!), I had to The 2011 New Hampshire evening. lar gathering point for school calm Grover’s enthusiasm Growers’ Dinner series will It is also possible to check proms, college reunions, for a bit while I got my aching be hosted on the state’s in on a cruise from anywhere large corporate celebrations muscles moving once more. largest seasonal restaurant. by accessing the Web camera and weddings. After a hot shower and a lit- For this special cruise, the on the Web site, To learn more about tle time to relax, we finally Mount and the New Hamp- www.cruisenh.com. The Mount Washington Cruises, set sail back to Center Har- shire Farm to Restaurant camera is mounted above the request a brochure, purchase bor,with Red Hill still on our Connection will partner to- wheelhouse, providing a cap- tickets or gift certificates radar screen as the younger gether to offer a unique din- tain's view. please call toll-free 1-888-843- crowd slept in. ner of truly local fare and The family-owned Mount 6686, local 603-366-5531, or vis- When we arrived at the vistas. operates May through late it their Web site for cruise trailhead parking lot, I This dinner cruise is from October, offering daytime schedule information at loaded up my camera, lunch 7 to 10 p.m. The cruise boards scenic, evening dinner and www.cruisenh.com. bag and Grover’s leash and at Weirs Beach at 6:15 p.m. eagerly set out, map in pock- The cost is $51 for adults, and et and both of us anxious to $41 children, including the explore the lower trails. A cruise, a dinner and enter- short way up the initial en- tainment. Growers’ Dinner try, however, I realized this events are coordinated by was not a “walk” I could pro- the New Hampshire Farm to Sandwich mote for people that general- Restaurant Connection, a Special ly read the column. It was program linking New Hamp- 99 very rocky, somewhat steep shire farms with New Hamp- $ and a bit longer to the snow- shire restaurants. 4 mobile trails than I expect- The M/S Mount Washing-

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603-393-6768 A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER Business AUGUST 25, 2011 T-BONES, Cactus Jack’s taking part in Kids LiveWell initiative LACONIA — T-BONES Michelle Obama. Her own obesity,” Boucher said. TBonesLovesKids.com, its these healthier meals begin- ordering them,” Chef Nicole and Cactus Jack’s are lead- Let’s Move initiative aims to “Families dine out more than children’s website. The site ning with this month’s Kids said about the Kids LiveWell ing the path in New Hamp- solve the obesity problem ever, and the staff at T- now features a healthy din- Eat Free – Monday,Aug. 22, to and In the Pink menu op- shire regarding children and within a generation. Bouch- BONES and Cactus Jack’s ing quiz and tips, ideas on Thursday, Aug. 25 – will re- tions. healthy eating. er came back from the meet- knows how important it is to where children and their ceive a pedometer, encourag- Great NH Restaurants’ Last month, the restau- ing inspired, and T-BONES eat healthy, balanced meals families can exercise near ing them to not only eat bal- owner/operated locations in- rant group participated in introduced 16 In the Pink at restaurants. We hope our their home, kid-friendly anced meals, but exercise on clude T-BONES in Bedford, the launch of the Kids items to its adult and chil- Kids LiveWell and In the recipes, links to other infor- a regular basis, as well. Chil- Derry, Salem, Hudson and LiveWell initiative, a pro- dren’s menus. These items Pink dishes encourage fami- mational websites and more. dren can keep track of their Laconia, and Cactus Jack’s gram created by the Nation- are 650 calories or less, 10 lies to make good decisions T-BONES and Cactus healthy habits on eating and in Manchester and Laconia. al Restaurant Association grams of fat or less, or 10 when they aren’t eating at Jack’s Promote Kids exercise logs, which can be For more details, visit T- and grams of net carbs or less. home.” LiveWell Healthy Menu traded in for a prize. BONES.com or HealthyDiningFinder.com “It’s important for restau- The New Hampshire Items “(We want to) help involve TBonesLovesKids.com. to help parents and children rants to help lead the way in restaurant group has re- In addition, children ages the kids in ordering these make healthier choices the fight against childhood vamped five to 12 who order one of items and be excited about when dining out. Nineteen restaurant groups around the country participated in Green Buildings Open House comes to Meredith Oct. 1 the event in Washington, D.C. MEREDITH — If you’ve in their communities and happens.” fits has supported and inspired a T-BONES and Cactus been on the fence about a sus- motivate them to adopt simi- At GBOH sites, you will: For more information growing network of profes- Jack’s own Chef Nicole tainable upgrade or energy lar solutions for their own -See homes or businesses about Green Buildings Open sionals and sustainable ener- spoke about the children’s efficiency retrofit for your homes. At host sites, partici- that feature any or all of the House, visit http://www.ne- gy experts committed to re- menu at T-BONES. property,this event is for you. pants are able to talk with following: energy efficiency, sea.org/greenbuildings/abo sponsible energy use. NE- “As a mother of young The Northeast Sustain- home and business owners, renewable energy, sustain- utgboh/. SEA’s members hail from the children myself, and as a able Energy Association’s ask questions, and see how able materials 10 Northeastern states, from chef, I couldn’t be more hon- annual Green Buildings their renewable energy tech- -Learn ways to reduce a About NESEA Maine to Washington, D.C. ored and excited to be part of Open House, the largest sus- nologies actually work. site’s eco-footprint, reduce The Northeast Sustain- NESEA members are “prac- this initiative,” Chef Nicole tainable energy event in the GBOH also connects build- embedded energy, conserve able Energy Association tical idealists” – passionate said. Northeast, will be taking ing owners and managers water, and ensure that build- (www.nesea.org) is a leading about the need for interdisci- The T-BONES children’s place on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. with professionals who can ings are healthy environ- regional advocacy and mem- plinary collaboration in or- menu now offers Kids to 4 p.m. On this day, homes, provide them with sustain- ments bership organization dedi- der to create a healthy, effi- LiveWell items – such as businesses and schools will able energy services or ener- -Talk to home or building cated to promoting sustain- cient built environment pow- Grilled Salmon and BBQ invite the public inside to in- gy efficiency retrofits. As owners on-site, who can help able energy practices and ered by clean, renewable en- Chicken – as well as the vestigate the renewable tech- host sites register, detailed answer your questions about whole systems thinking. For ergy. restaurants’ signature, nologies and green building information and photos of installation, costs, and bene- more than 30 years, NESEA healthy In the Pink dishes. T- features being employed on the buildings' innovative en- BONES was the only local site. ergy features are posted, pro- New Hampshire restaurant Last year,more than 10,000 viding an ongoing educa- Citizens Bank sponsoring homebuyers seminar to participate in the national people toured some 500 sites tional tool. launch event. Kids LiveWell from Maine to Pennsylvania, “As an organization, NE- LACONIA — Citizen’s materials in their quest for Works® America The Home- items must be 600 calories or and this year’s event is ex- SEA is committed to any and Bank and Laconia Area home ownership. Lunch will buyer Resource Center also less. pected to be even bigger! all measures which increase Community Land Trust’s be provided at no charge. provides support and assis- “I applaud T-BONES A location in Meredith the adoption of clean energy HomeBuyer Resource Cen- To register or obtain addi- tance to potential homebuy- restaurants for their efforts will be part of this year’s solutions and improved en- ter are working together to tional information, please ers after completion of the to improve the nutrition in Green Buildings Open House ergy efficiency,” says Jen- present a free seminar for call Debra Drake of the La- educational seminar. This is children’s meals as part of (GBOH). View the full list of nifer Marrapese, JD MA, Ex- people considering purchas- conia Area Community Land done through direct counsel- the Kids LiveWell initiative,” GBOH sites and learn more ecutive Director of NESEA. ing their first home and for Trust at 524-0747. Seating is ing with families or individ- said New Hampshire’s first about their features at “Nothing breeds success like anyone interested in learn- limited, and advance regis- uals that may need assis- lady,Dr.Susan Lynch. “Com- http://www.nesea.org/open- success. When people see for ing about the home-buying tration is required. Partici- tance in answering ques- bating childhood obesity is house/listings/. themselves how families and process. pants attending the session tions about budgeting, re- not something that can be GBOH operates in con- businesses in their own com- The seminar is a practical will also receive a certificate building credit, home buying done single-handedly, and I junction with the American munities are saving energy – guide to buying a home. Is- from the HomeBuyer Re- and ownership, obtaining commend T-BONES restau- Solar Energy Society's (AS- and money! – sustainable sues covered include budget- source Center that is recog- home financing, as well as rants for encouraging chil- ES) National Solar Tour and technologies and strategies ing and financial manage- nized by the New Hampshire foreclosure intervention. dren and adults to make helps to kick off National En- become much more accessi- ment, credit issues, shop- Housing Authority, the Fed- Additionally, the Center healthy decisions and for ergy Awareness Month. For ble. And that, ultimately, is ping for a home, obtaining a eral Housing Administra- works with families or indi- giving them the opportunity the past 15 years, the GBOH our goal.” mortgage, home inspections, tion (FHA), Rural Develop- viduals that may have obsta- to do so in their restaurants.” program has inspired thou- Marrapese added, “There special financing programs, ment (formerly the Farmers cles to home ownership such T-BONES and Cactus sands of individuals to learn is also something very pow- what to expect at the closing Home Administration), VA as credit issues, insufficient Jack’s initially got on board about and implement energy erful about homeowners and more. The seminar will and Fannie Mae (FNMA). down payment or too much with healthier menu options efficient and renewable en- talking directly to other be held on Saturday,Aug. 27, Laconia Area Community debt, working to design and last year, after CEO/owner ergy solutions in their homeowners, as opposed to from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the La- Land Trust (LACLT) is a non- implement an action plan in- Tom Boucher attended the homes. The goal of the professionals working in the conia Police Station Com- profit affordable housing tended to help them over- National Restaurant Associ- GBOH event is to enable par- field. Peer to peer recom- munity Room. Participants provider and is a chartered come the impediments to ation’s Board of Directors ticipants to see, firsthand, en- mendations have galvanized will also receive the “Realiz- member of Neighbor- home ownership. meeting, where the keynote ergy efficiency and renew- participants over the years – ing the American Dream” speaker was First Lady able energy improvements this is where real change text binder and other useful LRCC offers new student discount program JEAN-PAUL RABBATH, DMD, MAGD, PLLC LACONIA — Lakes Re- preciated the support of the Master Academy of General Dentistry gion Community College central New Hampshire NH AGD Delegate & Membership Chair (LRCC) is starting a new pro- business community.” Member AGD, ADA, CDA, NHDS, MDS gram for students this year. Businesses interested in LRCC is seeking dis- offering a discount to LRCC counts from local businesses students may fax (524-8084), to be offered to students. In e-mail order to receive the discount, ([email protected]), or the student would need to mail the information to Ran- show a valid LRCC Student di Provencal at Lakes Region ID. Community College, 379 Bel- “All types of discounts are mont Rd., Laconia, NH 03246. welcome,” says LRCC Stu- A brochure will be put to- dent Affairs Vice President, gether and distributed to stu- Dr. James Vander Hooven dents in the coming fall. (Laconia), who is behind the Company logos should be in- idea. “With more than a 1000 cluded if businesses would LRCC students in a given fall like their logos to be used in or spring semester, there is a LRCC’s marketing of the formidable buying power new student discount pro- businesses can tap. College gram. personnel have always ap- AUGUST 25, 2011 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A11

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“The day I don't feel that, I should hang the bike in the back of the garage and try something else.” Wellington and Snow agreed that the anxiety comes with every race. “I don't sleep well the night before a race. I don't think any pro does,” said Wellington. Snow agreed that if an athlete doesn't feel nervous before the start, it does not hold enough mean. Wellington urged athletes to believe in themselves to help pull them through the race. She stressed the impor- tance of mental training, as well as physical training, es- pecially when racing with an injury. “The key is to have faith in your preparation,” said Wellington. “You can't ex- pect strategy for dealing with pain to just appear on race day.” They gave advice the first time half-Ironman racers. “Don't pay much atten- tion to what's going on around you,” said Welling- ton. “You've done your own PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND training. Race your own PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND An athlete crosses the finish-line after completing the final leg of the Timberman; a 13.1-mile run. Librarian Katherine Dormody prepares to cut the cake during last week’s race at the pace you've celebration of the Gilford Public Library building’s third birthday. trained. My most important piece of advice: Enjoy it.” BELAND (Continued from Page A1) They all agreed that ath- the library for more than just “I am so fortunate to be a letes should not judge their According to Beland, the workers, assisting with the years of service to the com- to check out books. Some part of this project,” said success by their race time. LRMFAA assists in major water supply and fulfilling munity. come to sit and enjoy a book Dormody to the group invit- Instead, they should meas- emergencies, two alarms or duties that would otherwise “I'm so honored and or read the newspaper, or ed to the meeting room that ure their success by how greater, by assisting with occupy firefighters. blessed. I never felt I had to bring their laptop computers evening in her short presen- much they put into the race; communication and coordi- One benefit Beland get up and go to work; not to work. tation, followed by a slid- whether they trained prop- nation between 38 agencies thought particularity helpful many people can say that Since the opening of the show of photos taken in the erly and gave all they had in central New Hampshire. was the use of the organiza- about their profession,” said new building, the library new building over the past during the race. Beland recalled working tion's communication trailer Beland. “There is a ton I'm staff has been able to organ- three years. The Timberman race was with the LRMFAA during the and mobile command center. going to miss. The people I ize more programs and ex- According to Dormody, organized by Audra Tassone Alton Bay Easter Sunday This gave members of the work with are a phenomenal pand existing programs, the staff closed the old build- and Keith Jordan, but Jor- fires, a 14-alarm fire that de- Gilford Fire Department a group that had achieved such as their summer read- ing in the beginning of Au- dan said they could not have stroyed 45 summer cottages, place to work without re- many goals set over the ing program. Dormody ex- gust 2008, and took a few done it without the commu- and over the season fighting turning to the station. years. I'm going to miss in- plained how the old building weeks to move into the new nity support. forest fires. Beland said the Looking back on his ca- teracting with them on a dai- did not allow for many spe- facility,reopening a few days “The volunteer support is organization helped tremen- reer, Beland had nothing but ly basis.” cial events without rear- before Gilford Old Home Day. the life-blood of the event. dously aiding emergency positive feelings towards his ranging bookshelves, mak- “It was nice; we had sort of Our community support ing part of their collection a soft opening before Old grows every year,” said Jor- unavailable. The new facili- Home Day,” said Dormody. dan. “The police have done a ty, with its large meeting “Now, so close to Old Home fantastic job. It’s been great. room, not only solved this Day, we're usually getting We've had good weather it’s problem, but allowed for staff ready for our book sale.” been a fantastic summer.” to schedule daytime events With the current financial and multiple events at the state, most communities can- same time. not afford a new facility such ST TH Dormody described as the Gilford Public Library AAUUGGUUSSTT 3311 -- SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 55 events taking up most of the building, and according to space in the old building, and Dormody,the construction of at times hindering the staff's their new building would not ability to loan out items. have occurred without the FRIDAY SATURDAY All space-related issues generosity of the communi- have been remedied and ty; mainly donations by the much of the staff's excite- Persons. ment over the new building “What a gift to the com- Free was reignited as they cele- munity,” said Dormody, gra- Concert at brated their third anniver- ciously thanking the donors sary. for their support. 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LAWSUIT (Continued from Page A1) leased a summary of their “No NH school district of a superintendent,” said Lam- placement for the superin- SAU 73 to function properly, “for small school adminis- position on the superintend- more than one-thousand stu- bert. “Ask anyone who is pos- tendent position. and that they acted in the best trative units “with 400 or few- ent, in which they state that dents exists without a full- itive about the school, and According to Lambert, the interests of the Gilford er total school age enroll- time superintendent,” and they will say 'Gilford is the date he set for the school school community. ments, and with no more both the Gilford and Gilman- best, we're cutting edge.’ board to notify Hemingway Members of the school than two public schools'.” ton school boards recom- Let’s be the first.” that he will no longer have a board stated that, according Gilford far exceeds the de- mend that SAU 73 “continue Lambert urged members contract with SAU 73 lines up to state law RSA 189:24, a scription of a small SAU. with its current organiza- of SAU 73 to step aside “if with the end of Hemingway's standard school is described According to Hemingway, tional model.” they are incapable of over- current contract. as “being directed and super- the school board has referred To this, Lambert said Gil- seeing education” and “let Members of the school vised by a principal and a su- the case to their attorney and ford schools were up to the others in.” board have not commented perintendent, each of whom insurance company,which is challenge of operating with- To comply, the school on the lawsuit; however, ac- shall hold valid educational standard procedure. out the typical management board must not renew Kent cording to their summary, credentials issued by the The school board has until model. Hemingway’s current con- they believe having a super- state board of education.” Nov. 3 to respond to the suit. “Let’s be the first without tract, and must not seek re- intendent is necessary for There is one exception

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BY JEFF LAJOIE er Vincenzo Sisti. “But we’ve [email protected] got a lot of potential coming GILFORD – It was a fitting up and we’ve got a good mix end to an outstanding season of guys who know how to for the Gilford High School win.” boys’ soccer team a year ago, For the team’s returning as the Golden Eagles cap- starters, this fall represents tured the Division III state a chance to leave a new im- championship thanks to a 1- print on the perennially suc- 0 win over Bow. But with an cessful program. Sisti, Gar- excellent senior class mov- rett Workman and Nick Rien- ing on thanks to graduation deau, all seniors, will look to and some key contributors lead the Eagles on another lost to prep school, this year’s postseason run. crop of Eagles will have a de- “Everything we accom- cidedly different look. plish this year will be our “So many of those kids own,” said Workman. “Right that graduated last year had now we don’t have an identi- played together since they ty but the pressure is off. I were 8 or 9 years old so I was think a lot of people aren’t so happy they were able to go expecting much from us be- out with a championship,” cause we lost such a good said GHS coach Dave class. If we work hard and Pinkham, who begins his everyone steps up, I think we 35th year in the coaching have the potential to have a ranks. “But this year is total- really good team though.” ly different. It’s mainly dif- Pinkham thinks there’s ferent because we’re going plenty of potential in his in- back to soccer 101, starting experienced club, and the with the basics.” veteran coach has been im- Gilford returns just three pressed so far in camp. starters from last year’s “You have a team like last squad, and with playmak- year where you lose so much er/center midfielder Stefan and it’s going to take time,” Defregger now on campus at he admitted. “But right now, FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO Dartmouth, the new-look we feel we’re making tremen- The Gilford boys’ soccer team will look to defend its Division III title as Matt Saulnier is a key piece to a Gilford puzzle that will look to over- team is forced to develop a dous strides. We’ve been im- the regular season kicks off Friday in Farmington. come big losses from graduation and prep school. new identity. pressed with the work ethic “For us it’s a little weird of the kids that we have and we’re telling them to do.” opposing teams off the score- a big, physical team defen- while Sisti slides back into because we’ve had basically we feel it’s a group with a lot A main key to last year’s board for large portions of sively.We saw some very pos- his familiar midfielder role. the same team for the last two of potential. They’re listen- success was the squad’s out- the season. But after losing a itive things in our scrim- Riendeau scored the game- years,” said senior midfield- ing, trying to do the things standing defense, which kept bulk of that unit, Gilford mage against Plymouth, winner in last year’s state looks to rebuild along the that’s a wonderful step. The championship game and will backline. first group out there didn’t get the nod at striker. Gilford spikers eye new season “There’s no doubt that de- give up a goal. So they did Senior Connor Veazey fense was the key last year,” some things very well in the takes over in the net for grad- BY JEFF LAJOIE whole team returning. Ex- runners up, you definitely said Pinkham. “Now, the back and now we’ve just got uated goalkeeper Connor [email protected] pectations are higher but want to go through and win most important aspect of any to get better and better every Hillsgrove, although Veazey GILFORD – The populari- they’re responding to the a title during our senior success we’ll have this year time out.” did see some action in the Gil- ty of the sport of volleyball pressure so far.” year,”the outside hitter said. is how quickly we mature Workman is expected to be ford net a year ago. Junior at Gilford High School was Gilford, which plays up a To get there, Gilford will back there. We’re going to be an anchor for the defense, SEE BOYS’ SOCCER PAGE B3 evident last week, as the level in Division II for volley- rely on the core of players Golden Eagles packed their ball, returns the bulk of its that made them so tough a gymnasium during tryouts squad this fall, with six sen- season ago. Junior for the perennially strong iors leading the way. The Charleyne Panner is where ‘We talkin’ about practice’ program. Golden Eagles fell in the Di- it all starts, as the setter in “The coaching staff is vision II finals last year to the Eagles’ 5-1 formation is It’s crazy to think how thrilled about the turnout,” Oyster River, a year after coming off a stellar sopho- quickly the fall sports season said GHS coach Joan Forge. reaching the finals and drop- more season that saw her to- has crept up on us, but to- Adventures “We have a veteran team re- ping a match to Hollis-Brook- tal 490 assists. morrow afternoon will mark turning to the varsity level line. “Charleyne is steady as a the beginning of the sched- in Sports Reporting and the JV level and a nice “Coming off a loss and rock, the sparkplug behind ule as several Lakes Region By JEFF LAJOIE core group of freshmen. So having a full returning team, the team,” explained Forge. soccer teams are in action. we look very solid with num- it makes us want to get back “She’s a motivator on the It was a busy week around the GHS gymnasium last serves him best. At Win- bers and the talent level is up there this year,” said senior court. She really stands out the local landscape, as I trav- week during tryouts. After nisquam football practice at this point as well. Last year middle hitter Courtney and is passionate about vol- eled to practices for all five practice ended, I talked to the two weeks ago, Riberdy was we surprised a few people Leach. leyball. The setter by nature area schools that I cover (Gil- six Gilford seniors and they loose with his players and and ended up in the finals but Classmate Katie Welch has to be the leader on the ford, Winnisquam, Belmont, all had a similar message of they responded by putting in this year will be different agrees. team and she has to have Inter-Lakes and Moulton- hoping to break through and maximum effort. when you have almost the “After two years as the broad shoulders. boro Academy) to grab pic- win a state title during their “I’m not a ‘get in your face’ Charleyne’s got the right per- tures and talk to some of the finals seasons as Eagles. Said type of coach,” Riberdy said sonality where she can ac- kids about the upcoming sea- captain Olivia Broderick, as we watched the team con- cept ownership. She makes sons. Here are a few of the “we were so close last year, dition. “I learned what works our hitters look good, look interesting tidbits I’ve seen we want to get back.” best for me and the players strong out there.” so far during my travels. and that’s how I’ve coached While Panner is in the MA boys’ soccer since I’ve been here.” middle of all the action, she Watch out for the in good hands will have plenty of passing Belmont girls’ soccer Watching the Moulton- Life after Stefan options this fall. Leach and team boro Academy boys’ soccer With Gilford star Stefan fellow senior Olivia Broder- There was an undeniable team scrimmage last week, it Defregger taking his talents ick provide plenty of skill feeling of positivity during was clear that the team is in to Hanover and Dartmouth and experience as middle the opening week in Bel- good hands with some capa- College, the GHS boys’ soc- hitters, and both are capable mont, as new coach Amy ble senior leaders. Both Will cer team looks to establish a blockers. Freshman Jessa Dutton has her girls believ- Burke and Ryan Savage were new identity right off the bat Crites is a player to watch in ing this fall. Talking to sen- extremely well spoken and this fall. With Defregger be- the outside hitter position, iors Kim Allen and Olivia right on point as to what the ing the team’s playmaker and she will likely play both Kotusky during practice, team is going to need to do to from his center midfield po- back and front row. Welch, you can tell they like their be successful this fall. sition, this year’s squad has who started last year, and team this fall. And for good “We’re in a position to to look to the entire lineup junior Brooke Beland will al- reason. The Red Raiders are help make these guys better,” for contributions. so be key outside hitters. Ju- loaded, especially on de- said Burke of the younger “We’re looking for every- niors Kira Crites and Sophie fense. The team competed in players on the MA roster. “If one this year, if you’re open Brunt will see time as right a jamboree with Division I we can help raise the level of you’ve gotta be ready for the side hitters while Rachael and II teams last weekend play for everyone on the ball,” said senior midfielder Colbath will figure into the and performed quite well, team, it’s obviously going to Vincenzo Sisti. middle hitter slot. winning a pair of games. help us out in the long run.” Forge has several defen- Sage advice. Jeff Lajoie covers sports sive specialists at her dis- Volleyball is popular for the Gilford Steamer, posal. Junior Kelly Gallant in Gilford Winnisquam football Meredith News and Win- was the team’s libero last The two-time Division II on solid ground nisquam Echo. He can be year and should see time as state runners-up saw a horde Bears coach Pat Riberdy reached at jlajoie@salmon-

PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE a specialist while seniors of players come out for the knows the best way to reach press.com Freshman Jessa Crites will look to make an immediate impact for the Jasmyn Starr and Mary respective teams this year, his players, and it’s a relaxed Eagles as an outside hitter SEE VOLLEYBALL PAGE B3 with three courts set up in and laid back approach that Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports AUGUST 25, 2011

PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Juniors Molly Dietrich (left) and Abby Harris will be two anchors of the The Gilford girls’ soccer team trains last week in preparation for their The Lady Eagles return a solid core from last year’s quarterfinal team. Gilford lineup up the middle this season. first game on Friday. Veteran team returns for Gilford girls’ soccer BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] more. Zumbach, who to Chelsea and she could do ior Abby Harris will hold son. Junior midfielder Gabi much more comfortable tak- coached the middle school her thing but this year we’re down stopper duties. Defregger is coming off a ing on that leadership role as GILFORD – With a solid team last year, has enjoyed going to need people to step “I think everyone feels su- knee injury but is hoping to a junior. core in place, the Gilford her first couple of weeks on up and score,” said Dietrich. per confident with Paige be ready for the beginning of “Being a captain last year High School girls’ soccer the job. While Dietrich will help back there,” said Zumbach. the regular season. I learned a lot but now I feel team has high hopes for this “The girls seem to have a anchor the midfield from her “We scrimmaged Oyster Riv- “I’m hoping to build some more comfortable taking season, as the Eagles look to good sense of team already,” center mid spot, fellow cap- er the other day and she re- strength in the back and in more responsibility,” she build on last season’s quar- Zumbach said. “They’ve all tain and senior Sidney ally kept us in that game. through the midfield,” Zum- said. “Freshman year I terfinal loss to Bow. been positive and hard-work- Stevens will aid from the out- She’s reliable and talented so bach said. “I think I have the would kind of just sit there “I think our strength this ing and all on the same page side. Junior Katherine Rice we feel good with her back right personalities for that. and watch but now as a jun- year is that we all really want so that’s been encouraging.” rounds out the trio of cap- there.” Offensively,we’ll have oppor- ior I feel comfortable in it,” said junior captain Molly Gilford will look to replace tains, and she will be a key Junior Sydney Strout will tunities for a variety of dif- telling people where they Dietrich. “We have so much some of the scoring of grad- cog on the defensive unit. be counted on to score some ferent players. I don’t think should be on the field and depth that the subs should be uated sniper Chelsea Crock- Junior Paige Laliberte is goals from her striker posi- you’ll see that one person on things like that.” able to come in and con- ett. Crockett became one of back in the Gilford net, and tion, while senior Ali Daigle the scoreboard all the time.” Zumbach agreed. tribute right away.” just six girls in the state to the experienced goalkeeper will play just about every- Now in her second year as “I think it’ll be different New coach Becky Zum- reach 100 career goals last has looked steady between where for Zumbach this sea- a captain, Dietrich feels SEE GIRLS’ SOCCER PAGE B3 bach takes over a program year. the pipes so far. Senior that features eight seniors, “Last year we could just Megan Pleeter is the likely seven juniors and one sopho- kind of send the ball up front starter at sweeper, while jun- Friends of Gilford Football fundraiser has begun GILFORD — The annual until Sept. 12 and an order grades two through eight in Friends of Gilford Football form may be obtained from Gilford, Gilmanton and Bel- fall mums fundraiser will be- any Gilford Youth Football mont the opportunity to gin this week. Members and athlete or board member as learn the fundamentals of athletes will be taking orders well as online at www.gil- football as well as self-esteem for fall mums, with proceeds fordfootball.org. Payment and team sportsmanship. going to support the Gilford will be collected with orders, The program is broken into Youth Football programs. and the plants are to be three levels, which consist of Plants are available in four picked up on Tuesday, Sept. flag football for second and colors: red/burgundy, or- 20, at the Meadows football third graders, and two tack- ange, white, and yellow, and field in Gilford. le levels for fourth through come in eight and a half-inch The mission of the eighth graders. All teams use pots. Friends of Gilford Football the fields at The Meadows for

Orders will be taken up is to offer the young boys in practice and game play,with PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING games on Saturday morn- ings beginning in Septem- Hot car Gilford High School Sports Schedule ber. Check out the full Gil- Bill Littlefield of Gilford was displaying his 1940 Ford at the Granite State Nationals on Saturday at the ford Youth Football schedule Sandwich Fairgrounds. Friday, August 26 Tuesday, August 30 at www.gilfordfootball.org. BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER The Friends of Gilford Gilford at Farmington, White Mountains at Gil- Football has been estab- 4 p.m. ford, 3 p.m. lished and continues to op- Flag football meeting is Sept. 1 GIRLS SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY erate solely on funds raised Gilford at Raymond, 4 Franklin at Gilford, 4 locally by the board of direc- MEREDITH — Sign up to- six, six to eight, nine to 11 and sport. Players will receive a p.m. p.m. tors. Currently they are in day and join in for the fall 12 to 15. All age divisions are reversible NFLFlag team jer- need of donations to up- 2011 season of flag football, co-ed. Players age division is sey and an NFLFlag belt, Monday, August 29 Wednesday, August 31 grade their equipment. If the fastest growing youth determined by child’s age as which is theirs to keep. Pay- GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER you have an interest in help- sport in the Lakes Region. of Sept. 1 of the current year. ment options are available. Gilford at Fall Mountain, Gilford at ing to support the youth foot- The Lakes Region Flag Easy online registration The season will run from 4 p.m. Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m. ball program in Gilford, do- Football League (LRFFL), is available through the NFL, Sept. 10 until Nov. 6, with nations may be sent to the which is affiliated with the and can be done at one-hour practices on Friends of Gilford Football National Football League, is http://www.nflflag.com/we Wednesday nights and one- at PO Box 7431, Gilford, NH open to all boys and girls in bsite/home/lrffl. hour games on Sunday af- 03247-7431 or support the fall the Lakes Region area be- Fee for the Fall 2011 sea- ternoons. Games are played Pheasant Ridge Golf Club fundraiser by ordering tween the ages of five and 15. son is inclusive. No other on the Inter-Lakes High White Mountain Country Club hardy mums. Donations to The LRFFL offers four equipment is necessary as School turf field in Mered- Country Club of New Hampshire FGF are tax-deductible. player age divisions: Five to flag football is a non-contact ith. The season will conclude in playoff games and a Super Play all 3 courses Please Join Us Every Wednesday For Our Bowl Sunday. on one Single Pass!! Fresh Tossed Pasta Night – 5-8pm – $12/person ... All You Can Eat The LRFFL is looking for in our sunny patio or dining room overlooking beautiful Lake Winnisquam! coaches and referees to as- sist this season. The league Purchase A 2012 Season Pass NOW Featuring Chef Tossed Pasta (Several Varieties) with Your Choice of Homemade Alfredo, Marinara, Pesto & Bolognaise. Assorted Fresh Seafood, Chicken, Sweet Italian Sausage, Peppers, Artichokes, Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Onions, will offer coaching clinics for • Play from Sept. 6th until end of the season Garlic, Fresh Assorted Cheeses, Homemade Hot Breads and Dipping Sauces, Homemade Soup, Salad & Much More! Choose one or choose them all! rookie coaches and new this • Play all of 2012 season Let our chef cook to your imagination ... right before your eyes! • $1,050 Single ($100 discount off 2012 price) season they will be paying • $550 each additional immediate family member $5 Off* $10 Off* referees a per-game stipend. *Limited Amount Available* Fresh Tossed Pasta for Two A parent/player informa- Brunch for Two tion night is scheduled for PLAY MONDAY-FRIDAY ANYTIME *With this ad. Must be two guests per coupon. Not to be combined with any other offers. Limit 2 coupons per table. Expires 8/31/11. SP All You Can Eat Gourmet Brunch with Over 50 Items! WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS AFTER 12 P.M. Adults ~ $15 • Children ~ $8 Thursday, Sept. 1, from 6 to (Some Restrictions May Apply) The Best Sunday Brunch The Lakes Region Has Ever Seen! 7:30 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes Call 524-7808 for more information. Try our homemade donuts, muffins & seasonal breads! High School cafeteria. www.playgolfne.com SHALIMAR RESORT BY THE LAKE For more information or PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF CLUB *With this ad. Must be two guests per coupon. Not to be combined with any other offers. to contact the LRFFL, e-mail 140 Country Club Rd. • Gilford Limit 2 coupons per table. Expires 8/31/11. SP [email protected]. Route 3, Winnisquam • www.shalimar-resort.com • 524-1984 AUGUST 25, 2011 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3

Nickerson wins in VOLLEYBALL (Continued from Page B1) Snow will also be counted on along the back row. “I think everyone is excit- New Zealand ed for this year but we aren’t getting a big head,” said CORONET PEAK, New followed by men's and Broderick, who enters her Zealand — Warner Nicker- women's slalom on Wednes- senior season with 345 kills. son of Gilford won his sec- day. The veteran makeup of ond Continental Cup at Coro- "I was pleased with the the team also means that this net Peak in two years Mon- first run but the second was year’s team has the ability to day with the New Zealand difficult. The snow didn't work on more advanced com- Winter Games giant slalom hold up super well and I just ponents of the game. victory. The U.S. Ski Team's had to keep fighting it the “What motivates me for Colby Granstrom (Lake whole way down. I did that this year is the team is going Stevens, Wash.) was third and here I am in the winning to be more technical,” said with Ryan Cochran-Siegle spot,” said Nickerson. “The Forge. “They’re a more ex- (Starksboro, Vt.), Will Grego- Winter Games is a great op- perienced team, veteran rak (Longmont, Colo.) and portunity for me to try and team so therefore they David Chodounsky (Crested improve my world ranking. should be more technically Butte, Colo.) also finishing in "It’s an honor to win the sound. We should be able to the top 10 among a Europa New Zealand Winter Games run more plays, have more Cup caliber field. It was GS, people get pretty fired up options. You can see we’re Granstrom's second podium for them down here, which picking up where we left off in three days at Coronet Peak makes it much more fun,” he last year during practice after a Southern Cup giant continued. “We had a cere- which is nice to see.” slalom second on Aug. 20. mony where they played the Forge expects the Divi-

The New Zealand Winter American National Anthem sion II landscape to be PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Games continued Tuesday in downtown Queenstown." packed with talent, as Gilford volleyball seniors Rachael Colbath (left) and Courtney Leach go up for blocks during a drill last week. with women's giant slalom schools such as Bedford, Somersworth, Oyster River and Milford help comprise a difficult Gilford schedule. “There’s a lot of great competition in our divi- sion,” Forge said. “It’s a tough schedule all the way through so it should be a re- ally fun season.”

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Matt Saulnier looks to be a key contributor on defense while classmates Anthony Diamantoplos (midfield) and David Sykie (defense) have also looked good early on. Se- niors Chris Dormody (de- fense) and Bryce Quigley (midfield) will play key roles this fall. Pinkham has also been impressed by some younger players, as freshmen Tim Ryan (midfield), Eamon Aldridge (midfield) and PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Keaton Quigley (striker) The Gilford volleyball team takes part in a drill last week.The Eagles host a jamboree this weekend to go along have all been consistent dur- with Old Home Day festivities. ing preseason. “The kids know it’s going GIRLS’ SOCCER (Continued from Page B1) to be a very difficult year for them so they have to be a for Molly as a captain this for our captains. I told them inherited such a good complete team, they can’t year compared to last,” the after we elected captains that group.” play as individuals,” the coach said. “She’s got experi- I would’ve been excited with Gilford opens its regular coach said. “I think we’ll ence as a leader now. But the a lot of people as choices so season on Friday when it vis- catch a few teams though, whole team has high respect that makes me lucky that I its Raymond at 4 p.m. think we’ll surprise some of them.” The Eagles open their ti- tle defense Friday with a

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Payment must be cash or certified check and the equip- ment must be removed within 5 calendar days.

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