THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE In Our Schools: GHS Literary Magazine one of country’s best BY JANICE STOWELL and presentation, and the those are just the big ‘win- GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL student editors try hard to de- ners’—we had over 30 stu- Gilford High School’s Lit- liver something people can dents published in state and erary and Artistic magazine, be proud of. national magazines, plus in- “Obsessive Image,” is the “Gilford has consistently dividuals taking part in 2011 winner of the national won either a First Place or a everything from play writing American Scholastic Press First Place with Special Mer- to the New England Young Association award for Best it for roughly 20 years now, Writers’ Conference.” Senior High School Literary but never before have we “So yes, Gilford High Art Magazine. been singled out in this School has a wonderful liter- The magazine features po- way—being named one of ary and artistic magazine— etry, fiction, interviews, the country’s best high but you need to look at those monologues, essays, photog- school literary magazines. results in terms of our cul- raphy and art. We’ve had a great, presti- ture. We have a kindergarten Every year, the GHS facul- gious run for quite some through 12th grade spectrum ty sends the “Lit Mag,” as it time, but this new honor? of support for the arts, and is known among students That’s a designation that’s for writing in particular,” and staff, to the ASPA for its rare and special.” says Hutchison, “and I think contest review. The ASPA There are different cate- the results of that kind of grades literary magazines, gories, depending on the size support make themselves newspapers, and yearbooks of the high school or college, known. And it isn’t just for middle schools, high and Gilford has won the des- teachers—look at what the schools, parochial schools, ignation as Best Small School PTA does in this school dis- junior colleges and colleges. Publication. trict: in the fall, they run a With the grading service, a “We’ve been on a roll late- district level event for the na- publication learns what it ly with publishing and tional PTA Reflections Pro- does well and what it can do awards for writing,” Hutchi- gram that has not only writ- better. Once a publication is son says. “Last year, we had ing but visual arts, photog- COURTESY PHOTO The staff of Gilford High School’s award winning literary magazine, “Obsessive Image.” Pictured are Tyler graded out, the awards come one of our student’s poems— raphy, music, dance—they Haddock, Emily Watson, Sarah Gil, Shannon McQueen, Brian Burns. Not pictured: Tanya Latuch. with a job well done—and Ob- a poem by Tiffani Hemcher— get behind it, put on a show, sessive Image is doing just named by the American put together awards, and in Writing Awards…and the list a village?’ Well, I’m glad I’m behind the scenes. Last fine. Scholastic Press Association general let the kids know that goes on. So when it comes to living and working in the vil- year’s editors include Melis- “Three years ago, we as one of the three best po- these are important facets to building a culture that pro- lage of Gilford.” sa Arnst, Bethany Clarke, earned a First Place award,” ems in the country. Amanda life. Then, in the spring, the motes writing and the arts, Hutchison likewise gives says Lit Mag Advisor Scott Ray won a National Award of PTA runs a K-12 poetry com- what’s the saying — ‘It takes credit to the people who work SEE MAGAZINE PAGE A10 Hutchison, “and that’s great. Merit with a poem in the PTA petition for the students of To win a First Place award Reflections program. the three Gilford schools— on a national level is quite re- Bethany Clarke won the New there are grade winners, plus warding. Then, last year, we Hampshire High School Fic- three school winners, and Selectmen hear Bicentennial plans won a First Place With Spe- tion/Essay Contest, along those three winners each get BY JEFF FERLAND events have been secured, Selectmen also held a pub- [email protected] cial Merit award, scoring 980 with the NH Scholars College a $100 savings bond plus their and event dates have been lic hearing on the new pro- out of a possible 1,000 points. Bound contest with her essay respective poems are pub- Bicentennial Committee set. posed Written Policy and “This year, we once again on ‘The Top Ten Reasons to lished on bookmarks (5,000 of Chairman Bill Bickford gave While the opening day cer- Live Entertainment License received a First Place With Go To College’ (which came them) that get distributed by selectmen an update on up- emony is still a few months Ordinance with a new fee Special Merit award, scoring with a $1,000 prize), and Jake the school libraries and the coming events and a list of away, committee members schedule, but no residents at- 985 out of a possible 1,000,” Tinkham was New Hamp- Gilford Public library. events through the 2012 Bi- have planned a few events to tended to voice their con- he added. “Our students do a shire’s State Winner in the “GHS annually brings in centennial year at the select- help Gilford residents cele- cerns. Selectmen still did not nice job, and we get tremen- Letters About Literature published writers to work men’s meeting Wednesday, brate their town Bicentenni- vote on the new policy, as dous support for our efforts. competition put on by the with students and to deliver Jan. 25. al through the cold winter Town Administrator Scott Each scholastic publication State Library,moving him on readings, students partici- According to Bickford, months and early Spring Dunn had yet to receive writ- is judged on format, content, to national competition. And pate in the Scholastic Art & the funds for the committee’s months. ten approval from the town Events include the Valen- attorney. Dunn assured the tine’s Day flower and bake selectmen that the attorney sale on Feb. 14 in the Town gave verbal approval during Local residents go the extra mile for “Mockingbird” Hall foyer to benefit the a recent meeting. Gravestones Come to Life In other business, Depart- BY JEFF FERLAND coming production “To Kill lawyer who incurs the wrath younger. cemetery walk; the Gilford's ment of Planning and Land [email protected] A Mockingbird” — based on of his community by taking Executive Director of the Largest Tree contest set for Use Director John Ayer re- BRISTOL — Sometimes, dramatist Christopher on the case of an African Winnipesaukee Playhouse, May 1, with a workshop by ported an increase in build- getting into character re- Sergel’s adaptation of the American man accused of Bryan Halperin, asked Rich- Andrew Fast in March; and ing permits and applications quires more than learning classic novel by Harper Lee raping a white woman, de- mond at the audition if he the Bicentennial Mother's for January during his de- lines and adopting a differ- — altered their usual hair- cided to dye his gray hair to would be willing to dye his Day Tea with the Gilford partment update. ent persona. Some dedicated styles last Friday in an effort play the role of the younger hair, hopping for a younger Public Library on May 12. According to Ayer, the actors change their usual ap- to more closely resemble Finch. look, and Richmond agreed. After the official opening DPLU received 19 permits al- pearance to better portray their characters. According to Richmond, Halperin cast his 11-year- day ceremony on June 16, ready for 2012 — a 73 percent their roles. Gilford resident Steven who is 62-years-old, Finch is old daughter, Jaydie Bickford assured the select- increase over January of Two actors in the Win- Richmond, who plays Atti- almost 50-years-old, so Rich- Halperin, as Scout, Finch’s men that there would be plen- 2011. nipesauke Playhouse’s up- cus Finch, the courageous mond wanted to look tomboy daughter. To help ty of fun Bicentennial Ayer said he hoped the achieve the tomboy look, events. trend would continue as res- Jaydie’s long dark hair was “There is something idents put money into their trimmed to a short length planned almost every other above the shoulders. weekend,” said Bickford. SEE SELECTMEN PAGE A10 Halperin said it was a good compromise in length be- cause Jaydie, who is a fifth- grade student at Inter-Lakes Middle School, still needed Andrews named to look acceptable for school. For the hair styling, the Deputy Fire Chief actors went to NJ’s Tangles Salon in Bristol, where long- With great pride, Fire level, he was promoted to time friend of the Winni Chief Steve Carrier an- Lieutenant/EMT-P in 2006. Playhouse Normenta nounced the promotion of Deputy Chief Andrews re- Jaquith helped the actors Lt. Richard Andrews to sides in Gilford with his wife better look their parts. Deputy Fire Chief in a press Rae and daughter Delaney. According to Halperin, release issued on Thursday, Carrier stated that a Jaquith has helped actors in Jan. 26. search for his replacement as the past with new hair styles, According to Carrier, An- lieutenant has already be- and even taught an actress to drews will begin his new du- gun, and that individual will style hair for the Winni Play- ties on or before March 1. come from within the de- house production of “Hair.” Andrews became a mem- partment. That promotion The Winni Playhouse pro- ber of Gilford Fire-Rescue in will create a firefighter’s va- duction of “To Kill a Mock- 1987, when he joined as a call cancy that will be filled from ingbird” opens Friday, Feb. firefighter. In 1992, he was an existing hiring list as soon 10 at 7 p.m. For ticket infor- appointed a full time Fire- as possible. mation or additional show fighter/EMT. After gaining Watch for more on An-

PHOTO BY JEFF FERLAND dates, visit the Playhouse’s a considerable amount of ex- drews in future issues of the Jaydie Halperin and Steven Richmond with their new hairstyles to help them better appear as their characters, Web site at www.winniplay- perience and advancing his Steamer. Scout and Atticus Finch, in the Winni Playhouse production of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” house.org. EMS skills to the paramedic A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT print books first became pop- ease of technology. These Saturday Drop-In Craft to join Carol and learn the out our expert, Mike Mar- My husband's grandmoth- ular. At that time, they were books offer a reader the (Preschool-Grade 4), Feb. history of the craft, suppli- shall, with your library card er lived a life in books, and by being published, but in small chance to listen to a story 4, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Drop ers and techniques. Carol and get the assistance you the time I met her, she had numbers, and they were sold while doing something by the library for a Saturday will be working on a rug each need with basic computer read virtually every book I only to libraries. But in 1990, else—driving, walking the make-and-take craft. We'll time and will be available to questions. could think of. Though liter- Random House decided to do dog, knitting—but they also supply the materials for a anyone who needs help. She Storytime (Ages three to ary fiction was her favorite, a large print test-run of one offer those who have diffi- seasonal craft. Bring a friend will bring a small frame and five), Feb. 8, 10:30-11:15 she read all sorts—nonfic- of its bestsellers, Robert Ful- cultly with the written word and your creativity. Refresh- project for anyone who might a.m. Help foster early litera- tion, mysteries, thrillers … ghum's ''It Was On Fire When the chance to experience ments provided. like to try their hand at it. cy skills in your preschooler. really, anything that came I Lay Down On It.'' The com- books. Right now,the library Mahjong, Feb. 6, 12:30-3 Cozy Corner in the Chil- We'll sing songs, share a sto- her way. That meant that re- pany was trying to decide has hundreds of books on p.m. One of the oldest board dren’s Room, Feb. 7, 10:30 ry and create a craft to take tirement, for her,offered end- whether or not to join in pub- CD, most of which are games in the world - Mahjong -11:15 a.m. Learn a new skill home. Sign up required for less hours to do what she lishing large print books. unabridged. - depends on skill, strategy, while your child is in Story- this six week session. loved best. And since none of They printed 10,000 copies of E-readers, like the Kindle and a certain degree of luck. time. This month Alexandra Cozy Corner in the Chil- her family lived in the same the book; all but 700 were and the Nook, also offer a Join us! Bickford will teach the cake dren’s Room, Feb. 8, 10:30 state she did, reading also of- bought by bookstores. Since great opportunity for the vi- Storytime (Ages three to decorating basics just in time -11:15 a.m. Learn a new skill fered welcome company. But that time, Random House has sually impaired, for the text five), Feb. 7, 10:30-11:15 for Valentine's Day. Sign up while your child is in Story- when she reached her late become one of the leading size is adjustable. Currently, a.m. Help foster early liter- in the Children's Room. time. This month Alexandra 80’s, her vision started to go. producers of large print there are X titles that are acy skills in your preschool- BabyGarten (Birth-18 Bickford will teach the cake Briefly,she worried what the books. available for free download er. We'll sing songs, share a months), Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m.- decorating basics just in time rest of her life would look Other companies quickly at the library, and if you story and create a craft to noon. Help foster pre-litera- for Valentine's Day. Sign up like—because if she couldn't followed suit, and today, want to download but don't take home. Sign up required cy skills in your baby. We'll in the Children's Room. read, what was she supposed thousands of large print ti- know how, free help is avail- for this six week session. sing songs, share a story and Afterschool Art Adven- to do with her time? Thank- tles are available. According able at our weekly Check Out Drop In Rug Hooking, move to the music. ture, Feb. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. fully,a friend introduced her to the New York Times, part An Expert program. Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Gilford Clickers, Feb. 7, Create a birdseed heart for to large print books. This of the reason the demand for Finally, the NH State Li- Carol Dale will lead a 'hook- 6:30-8 p.m. The Clickers your feathered friends. Join seemingly small change—a these books rose in the ‘90’s brary offers an excellent pro- in' on the first and third Tues- meet monthly to improve us for this special February section of the library that so is that the Baby Boomers gram, Talking Book Ser- day of each month. Carol their photography skills. craft and take home infor- many of us skip right over— were getting older, which vices, to “New Hampshire loves the art of rug hooking, New members are welcome. mation on The Great Back- made the rest of her life liv- meant the number of visual- residents who are physically and has taught it at all levels. Check out an Expert, yard Bird Count 2012. Sign up able. ly impaired people in our unable to see, handle or Anyone interested is invited Feb. 8, 10 a.m. -noon. Check in the Children's Room. February is National Low country was on the rise. To- process printed material Vision Awareness Month, day,more than 14 million peo- comfortably.” The program and while a library might ple in the US are visually im- delivers audio books and seem like an unlikely candi- paired, “the overwhelming magazines, and the tools on Laconia Public Library to date to highlight such a majority of whom can read which to play them, to the month, it turns out that pub- large print books.” homes of members. Cur- lishers and libraries across Another excellent re- rently, they serve over 2,000 screen Oscar nominated film the country have worked source for those with im- people, and lend over 90,000 LACONIA — The Laconia her,telling Ray that she has a enough money to provide a hard to make reading acces- paired vision is the audio books a year. Public Library will host a buyer for the vehicle, but she comfortable shelter for her sible to those with failing vi- book, which has become in- “There's a lot of support free screening of the Acade- actually wants to use the family. sion. creasingly popular in the last available,” says Gilford Li- my Award-nominated film large trunk to smuggle ille- The screening is free and It was in 1990 that large decade, in part due to the brary director Katherine “Frozen River” Monday,Feb. gal immigrants from Canada open to the public. An infor- Dormody. “That's because 6 at 6:30 p.m. into the united States mal discussion will follow it's so important that those Left by her husband a cou- through a frozen river in the the film, which runs approx- who are afflicted with this ple of days before Christmas, Mohawk Reservation. Ray, imately 97 minutes. Light Gilford Public Library can still read.” Ray Eddy was alone and being unsuccessful in con- snacks will be provided. Feel If you'd like more infor- without money to raise her vincing her boss to promote free to bring a comfortable Top Ten Requests mation about any of these re- two sons. Searching for her her in her part-time job and chair or cushion. sources or services, just stop husband, she seeks the Mo- without any alternative to For more information, 1. “Kill Alex Cross” by James Patterson by or contact the library! hawk Lila Littlewolf driving make honest money, decides please contact Carol Pierce 2. “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay her husband’s car. Lila lures to associate with Lila to raise at [email protected]. 3. “11/22/63” by Steven King Programs & Special 4. “Zero Day” by David Baldacci Events 5. “Nightwoods” by Charles Frazier GILFORD POLICE LOG 6. “Talk Funny Girl” by Roland Merullo Tales for Tails, Feb. 2, ● 7. “Believing the Lie” by Elizabeth George 3:15-4:15 p.m. Stop by the From Jan. 24 - 31, the Gil- of crime or injury. 2 911 hang-up 8. “Private #1 Suspect” by James Patterson & Children's Room to share a ford Police Department re- Police arrested John 2 service of paperwork Maxine Paetro story with one of our Read- sponded to 255 calls, includ- Sofronas, 32, of Gilford and 7 animal complaints 9. “Explosive” by Janet Evanovich ing Buddies. Brady the Cock- ing: charged him with simple as- 5 calls for the fire depart- 10. “The Drop” by Michael Connelly apoo loves to listen to young Police arrested Keith Ler- sault and obstructing report ment readers. mire, 38, of Laconia and of crime or injury. 5 road/weather reports Drop-In Storytime charged him with inhaling 1 lost/missing/wanted (Ages three to five), Feb. 3, toxic vapors for effect, disor- 5 reports of suspicious ve- person 10:30-11:15 a.m. Help foster derly conduct, theft by unau- hicles 10 requests for motorist early literacy skills in your thorized taking or transfer. 1 report of criminal mis- assistance preschooler.We'll sing songs, Police arrested Perry chief 7 civil matters share a story and create a Morin, 23, of Gilford and 16 alarms 1 fingerprint request craft to take home. This is a charged him with driving af- 104 traffic checks 3 domestic disturbances drop-in program. No sign up ter revocation of suspension. 5 motor vehicle complaint 1 report of burglary is required. Police arrested Sean Bar- 20 motor vehicle checks 2 motor vehicle lockout Knit Wits, Feb. 3, 1:30- rett, 24, of Gilford and 11 calls for an ambulance 1 DWI 2:30 p.m. All knitters wel- charged him with driving 5 motor vehicle accident 1 harassment comed! while intoxicated and pos- 6 reports of suspicious 1 request for additional session of controlled/narcot- persons help ic drugs. 3 larceny 2 request for contracted Police arrested John 6 reports of existing con- services Sofronas, 32, of Gilford and ditions 4 master name check charged him with simple as- 3 lost/found items 2 pistol permits sault and obstructing report 8 abandoned vehicles 3 administrative relays 2 other department re- ferred to Surround Sound Installation of Meredith, LLC HOUSE JACKING SPECIALIST TV’s • Speakers Foundations Under Existing Houses Projectors Microblasting Yamaha Direct Custom Installer Demolition Sitework Free Estimates • Fully Insured Sand and Gravel Caswell Construction 603-707-9145 Cell: 603-651-9540

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REGION — Over the past role in their diet, and they Over the years, an occa- several decades, residents in have been known to prey up- sional incident in residen- many parts of New Hamp- on the larger White-Tailed tial areas has had people shire have become familiar Deer if the snow is heavy wary about coyotes, but Tate with the nightly howl of the and a deer herd’s mobility is said the animals are merely coyote, and many regularly limited. Otherwise, they looking for a food source. A see them skirting the edges look for smaller creatures to recent attack on a small dog of fields in search of a meal, survive. in southern New Hamp- but few have more than folk- “They can adapt to any shire had some people lore to refer to about the type of food source available alarmed about coyotes, and habits of these elusive ani- to them,” said Tate. Tate said coyote may occa- mals. One interesting point, he sionally look at domestic an- Patrick Tate is the added, is that red fox are not imals for a food source as Furbearer Biologist for the frequently found in areas they get more adapted to the State of New Hampshire out where there are coyote pop- presence of humans, but re- of Durham, and said there ulations. ports to Fish and Game of are many tales villainizing “Eastern Coyote will kill such occurrences are rare. the Eastern Coyote. In fact, a red fox, but gray fox can “We might get two or he said, they have become a climb trees to escape them. three calls a year, maybe as vital part of the environ- If there are fox in an area many as four, but it isn’t all ment, and even aide in the where coyotes are living, that common,” he said. control of other animal pop- chances are it’s gray fox,” he Tate did concede, howev- ulations. said. er, that some reports may go “They are a ‘generalist Coyotes moved east into to local animal control offi- species,’ and can adapt to New England from Canada, cers or police departments any habitat,” Tate said. and first made their appear- PHOTO BY JONATHAN WAY — NH FISH AND GAME and may not be listed in “They can impact a popula- ance in New Hampshire in Since first spotted in the 1940’s, the Eastern Coyote has become a common sight in New Hampshire, finding their records of incidents. its own niche in the state’s ecology by keeping small mammal populations in check. tion of smaller animals, but the 1940’s. By the 1970’s, He advised that residents they don’t destroy it. They their populations had Western Coyote. he said. when they can’t survive due should take the same pre- have a significant ecological spread statewide. In those “Coy-dog was merely a lo- A past study at the Uni- to a lack of food source. That cautions for a coyote, as they role, and keep other animal early years, people called the cal judgment of what they versity of New Hampshire becomes a natural barrier would for any other wild populations in check.” animals “coy-dogs,” believ- were at first,” said Tate. forced breeding between the between the two,” said Tate. creature. In fact, coyotes don’t just ing they were a cross of the The Eastern Coyote typi- Eastern coyote and domes- Coyotes are basically noc- “Pet foods left outside or prey on other animals for Western Coyote and domes- cally breeds in January, and tic canines and found the turnal, territorial creatures, bird feeders will attract coy- their meals. In the spring, tic pets. From an evolution- gives birth in April or May. survival rate for the mixed and their nightly howls, otes to residences where the Eastern Coyote enjoys ary standpoint, though, Tate Occasionally,females are at- pups to be low, due to their heard throughout rural ar- they can find birds, squir- the fresh green vegetation, said, they are a new species, tracted to domestic dogs dur- difference in breeding cy- eas, are a form of communi- rels and other small animals abundant in fields and along which evolved through the ing their winter breeding cles. cation. to feed on,” he said. the edge of woodlands and, hybridization of the red wolf season, which may have led “It was found that cross- “You might hear them Should a coyote be sight- like most humans, they look and western coyote. Genetic to the legend of the ‘coy- breeding the two changes yipping to let other packs ed near a home or residen- forward to the berries of samplings show they have dog,’ but those cross-breed- the genetic makeup of their know where they are, or they tial district, he suggested summer. Fall months find low amounts of dog DNA, ing events are rarely suc- young, which then tend to may be giving a warning to people make themselves “as coyotes seeking ‘hard seeds’ but are instead 33-percent cessful in producing any hy- breed in November. Those a lone coyote that this is big as possible” by waving and small prey as they pre- Eastern Wolf and 65-percent brid from the two animals, pups are born in January, their territory.They will not their arms, yelling and pos- sibly throwing a stick to let the coyote know they are not welcome. Celtics bus trip tickets still available “It reinforces their fear of humans,” Tate said. The Gilford Parks and Senior Moment-um Recreation Department is Adult Snowshoeing RSVP at least two day in ad- Overall, the Eastern Coy- Recreation Department still Ceramics Painting Feb. 6 sponsoring a family full- program continues on vance to each trip. The cost ote has come to find a useful has some tickets left for our The Gilford Parks and moon snowshoe hike on Tuesday mornings of the hikes is $1 per per- niche in New Hampshire’s bus trip to watch the Boston Recreation Department will Wednesday,Feb. 8. This hike The Gilford Parks and son, per hike, and snowshoe ecology and typically not a Celtics play the Charlotte be sponsoring a Senior Mo- is geared towards getting Recreation Department is rentals are $4 per hike. creature to be feared, Tate Bobcats at the Garden on ment-um program on Mon- families out into the woods sponsoring a series of “get For more information or said. In fact, some people Tuesday, Feb. 7. Travel to day,Feb. 6. Participants will and fields for some fun ex- out of the house” snowshoe to RSVP, please contact the may find that, like the loon, and from the game will be have a chance to unleash ercise and socialization. hikes for any adults looking Gilford Parks and Recre- their haunting cries in the provided aboard a Coach their artistic side, as we’ll Participants will meet at for fresh air, fun and exer- ation Department at 527- night are just another voice Company luxury coach ful- meet at Art Escape in Laco- 6:45 p.m. at the Elementary cise this winter. The sched- 4722. of the wildlife that call New ly equipped with climate nia at 10 a.m. to choose and School before heading out uled hikes will be held on Hampshire home. control, DVD video system paint a ceramic piece. The on the Nature trails at 7 p.m. Tuesday mornings, with and lavatory. This trip is pieces start at $3 and in- If you are in need of snow- participants meeting in the open to any interested par- clude painting and firing. shoes, we do have a limited Gilford Town Hall at 9:30 ticipants, but youth under All participants are respon- supply available. They may a.m. prior to each hike. The the age of 18 must be ac- sible for their own costs. be reserved on a first come scheduled hikes continue Boneless companied by an adult There is a minimum partic- basis by calling the Parks on Feb. 7 at Ramblin’ Vewe guardian. The cost of this ipation for this field trip, so and Rec office in advance. Farm in Gilford and Feb. 14 Chicken trip is $72 per participant, please RSVP by Feb. 3. All interested participants at Waukewan Highlands Thighs and includes your ticket to To RSVP or for more in- must RSVP at least two days Park in Meredith. If you are $ 69 /lb. the game and travel aboard formation, please contact prior to the hike. in need of snowshoes, we do 1 the coach bus. This trip is the Gilford Parks and Recre- For more information or have a limited supply avail- limited to 44 participants, so ation Department at 527- to RSVP, please contact the able for each hike at a nom- register early! 4722. Gilford Parks and Recre- inal fee. They may be re- For more information, ation Department at 527- served on a first come basis please call the Gilford Parks Family Full Moon 4722. by calling the Parks and Rec and Recreation Department Snowshoe Hike Feb. 8 office in advance. All inter- at 527-4722. The Gilford Parks and ested participants must

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Driven to New Hampshire It doesn’t seem possible for a year to have back in August, she still passed by already since the dust from the 2011 awaits her forever home. Vi- town elections settled, but we’ve reached that brant and full of life, she ac- time of year once again when residents of Gil- tually smiles at you, a com- mon trait with Labs. ford who are eager to make a difference in Bailee is a little particular their community begin to make the annual about her canine friends — trek to Town Hall to plunk down their dollar she would prefer to be the (if required) and declare their candidacy for main canine in your home. Now almost nine years young, the open positions on the town and school dis- she has watched as other dogs trict ballots. left for their forever homes With several hot button issues already loom- while she still waits. ing on the horizon in anticipation of this Extremely food motivated, she is easy to train, and has year’s elections on March 13, letters have al- learned a lot while in doggie ready begun flowing into our inboxes here at rehab here at the shelter. An the Steamer from concerned readers seeking experienced owner well able to make their voices heard. While we applaud to handle a super smart dog – her favorite game is ‘Keep those of you out there who are willing to step Away” — will find her to be a forward and join the discussion on important fabulous companion. issues such as the controversial warrant arti- Please call 524-3252 or cle for the purchase of a new fire truck or the check www.nhhumane.org for details. impact of rising property taxes, and encour- age more of our readers to do so, we felt it would be prudent to take this opportunity to FROM OUR READERS remind readers of our policies regarding let- ● ters to the editor, and set down a few ground rules to ensure that things don’t get out of Reflections on a successful house tour hand on our Opinion page. While we normally try not to set a word lim- To the Editor: munity, Brouillard & Brouil- much appreciated. Jo Con- Swain, Greens Boutique; The Opechee Garden Club lard, Paintbox II Studio and nelly and her team’s glisten- Sandy Hickok, Hostesses; it on letters to the editor, the onset of election ended the year 2011 with its Gallery, Patrick’s Pub, and ing “Silver Bells” entry in the Judy Riley, Refreshments; season tends to bring with it an increase in the Homes for the Holidays Gunstock Inn, along with All Mill’s tree exhibit added just Suzanne Perley, Account- number of letters flowing into our e-mail in- House Tour, Boutique and My Life Jewelers, Sawyer’s the right ‘bling.’ ing/Programs; Susan boxes or passing across our editor’s desk. The Raffle held in December, and Dairy, Stone Gate Vineyard The club appreciates the Primeau/Beth Clow,Tickets; is grateful for the wide sup- and Winery, Lakes Region efforts of its chairmen, in- Judy Nelson/Gail Brewer, higher volume of traffic we see between late port of this popular event. Party and Gift, Dave’s Motor- cluding Annette Hutchins, Fresh Greens; Joan Stephen- January and early March, combined with the Special thanks go to the boat Shoppe, Debbie Cot- Raffle Chairman, who re- son/Merrill Green/photog- limited amount of space we have to work with, gracious philanthropy of ton/Coldwell Banker, Elaine ports the following lucky raf- raphy, along with our cre- means that we must ask anyone submitting a those homeowners who Gagnon/JG Realty, Window fle winners: All My Life Jew- ative Home Decorating opened their beautiful, fes- Treatments by Nancy, Jeri- elers gift certificate and jew- teams who worked closely letter to limit themselves to around 350 words tive homes to make the tour cho’s, Jean’s Creative De- elry pouch, Nancy Wyman; with the homeowners, the or less if possible. This will enable us to give a reality. These generous folk signs, Lamb’s Ear Yarns, Magic Food Restaurant bakers, elves and hostesses, as many folks a chance to be heard as possible. included Nancy and Roy Penny Pitou Travel, Green- Group (O’s) gift certificates, coordinated by Tour Chair- As always, letters will be published on a first Carsen, Martha and Norm law’s Music and Audio, Isa’s Linda Heroux; Laconia Vil- men, Sandy Gove and Jean Harris, Judith Reilly, Linda Formal Wear & Alteration, lage Bakery Gift Certificate Vaillancourt. come, first served basis as space allows, so if a and Jeff Schwartz, and Brick Front Restaurant, Bur- and ceramic tray, Linda Not to be forgotten are all letter submitted for publication doesn’t quite Doreen and Leon Worthley. rito ME, Brock Roberts Hyson; Gingerbread Break- those family members who make the cut for that week’s issue, we will do The club is grateful too for Framing, The Bead Store, fast Set, Donna Vernon; Bird donate their time and talents our best to include it the following week. the cooperation and efforts of Hector’s, the Weirs Commu- Feeder, Joan Wheland; to this fun and worthwhile the trustees and staff of the nity Center and the local me- Child’s Rocker, Joy Hall; endeavor—we couldn’t do it As per our standing policy,letters to the ed- lovely Belknap Mill which dia which provided out- Lighted Christmas Tree and without them! itor must be signed by the author, and an ad- once again served as a per- standing coverage. We are case, E. Apholt; Pressed Opechee Garden Club dress and daytime telephone number must be fect headquarters. sincerely grateful to each. Flowers, Beth Sheehan; looks forward to sharing the included for verification purposes. Only the The spirit of the business Greatly adding to the fes- Sleigh Arrangement, Pat De- proceeds from this event community, key to our suc- tive atmosphere of the event Valdon. Members donating with the community in many author’s name and town will be published. cess, was exemplified by our were performances by the items included Sally Clark, ways, through its scholar- While we support the free flow of ideas, it is major sponsor, Laconia Sav- Gilford School Chorus, led by Ginger Jones, and Sandy ships and awards, its beauti- our belief here at the Steamer that offering a ings Bank, and the ‘over-the- Denise Sanborn, guitarist Gove. fication and other better- chance to hide behind the cover of anonymi- top’ involvement of Belknap Jerry Murphy, and the lyri- Involvement by club mem- ment projects, and realizes Landscape Company. Other cal music of harpist Valerie bers is vital to the a success- the effort was worthwhile in- ty would only encourage the spread of false businesses assisting were May. ‘Stars’ created by Ellen ful event, and the efforts of deed. and inaccurate information, so any letters Kitchen Cravings, and Mead- Peters’ Gilford Third each is recognized and ap- Sincerely, owbrook Musical Arts Cen- Graders that shone in the preciated no matter the ex- Camel Lancia submitted anonymously will not be consid- President ered for publication. ter. Generous in their sup- Mill windows, and assistance tent. Special thanks go to Opechee Garden Club port were MB Tractor and from the staffs at the Gilford Phyllis Corrigan, Advertis- It is our hope that these few simple ground Equipment, the Taylor Com- and Laconia Libraries are ing; Becky Gage/Eleanor rules will pave the way for a lively but peace- ful election season on the Steamer’s Opinion page. We wish all those who decide to throw their hats into the ring for public office this Thoughts from the Thrift Shop year luck in their respective races, and en- courage all of our readers to make their voic- News from the Gilmanton Community Church es heard at the polls in March, whatever their position might be on the issues facing their Thrift Shop and Food Pantry community. Happy voting! Here it is, what you have through Saturday, Feb. 18. two bags for $15. So, that is during our business hours, all been waiting for. The se- You can fill a paper shopping one bag for $8 and two bags or left in one of the collection mi-annual bag sale at the bag with anything and every- for $15. What a deal is that! boxes located at the Gilman- GCC Thrift Shop. thing we have to offer in the And we will also have a ton School, Iron Works Mar- Yes that’s right. The bag thrift shop for $8. If you find fantastic price on winter ket, Year Round Library or sale is back, and will begin lots of wonderful items, and coats and jackets, since they the Academy Building. If on Monday, Jan. 30 and run we know you will, you can get are too bulky to fit in a paper you wish to make a monetary bag. All adult winter coats donation you can mail it to Established May 6, 2004 and jackets will be $3, and all GCC Food Pantry and Thrift Published every Thursday at kids’ winter coats and jack- Shop, PO Box 6, Gilmanton 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 ets will be $2. We still have IW, NH 03837. Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Send us your letters! lots of wonderful winter We are located on Route Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glendale too clothing and accessories for 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher congested for your liking? Do you approve of a recent se- the whole family,so come on across from the Iron Works Brendan Berube, Editor lectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us in and check us out during Market. We are open on Mon- Jeff Ferland, Reporter know! our fabulous semi-annual day 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednes- Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter Send your letters to: bag sale! day 3 – 7 p.m., and Saturday Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative Remember that we always 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking is lo- Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager Gilford Steamer welcome donations at the cated in the Gilmanton Com- Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager Email: [email protected] 5 Water Street pantry of food. Items can be munity Church parking lot Classifieds: [email protected] Meredith, NH, 03253 dropped off at the Pantry just west of the shop. Circulation figures available on request. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Our fax number is 279 3331. www. USPS 024967 E-mail us at [email protected]. The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., newhampshirelakesandmountains Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. .com FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 A bunch of burning questions, and no fire extinguisher at hand North Country Notebook second-class periodicals such as newspapers and magazines precisely be- cause Benjamin Franklin, among several others, thought such a scheme was crucial for enhancing an in- formed electorate, particu- larly in remote, far-flung places. So it should be with NPR. -Ditto for poor Amtrak, the hapless whipping-boy for pundits and politicians rant- ing against “government subsidies” even as they blithely approve state and John Harrigan federal subsidies for every PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN single other facet of trans- The back barnyard was a skating rink, but wood ashes thrown here and Questions that I’ve been portation, from highways to there helped gain the road, which is always better than the driveway. PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN saving up (there are answers harbors to bus stations and A mid-winter thaw brings joy to Asphalt America, but no joy in mudville to some, and some are in a airports. Talk about speak- used to cost a whole lot less mercial fishermen? for loggers and drivers on rural roads. Colebrook’s South Hill Road was grey area, but either way, ing with a forked tongue — than gasoline, now cost -What do the proponents taken care of moments later by the ever-vigilant town road crew. there are always more ques- and this in light of the fact more, especially because it of ever-more-draconian gun tions): that no nation on earth has requires (in theory, at least) laws intend to do about the hunting inherently “bad,” ter Storm Team” indeed) hy- -Why do so many people ever been able to run a na- less refining? And why, on estimated 200 million guns not to mention your wife, perventilate on what is, after and politicians rail against tional railroad without sub- breathless network reports already loose in the country, mother or daughter posing all, pretty much normal win- government support for Na- sidies. Think “REA”— to you on how the price of gas and which are readily available with a deer, while your kids ter weather, and report tional Public Radio, one of whippersnappers, that’s the diesel are putting such hard- to criminals via back-alley posing with dead fish is everything from the com- the few actual ties that bind government-subsidized ef- ships on commuters, do we deals, but are increasingly somehow “okay”? muting perspective while on the national scene? We fort that brought electricity hardly ever hear much about difficult to possess (and car- -Why has Vermont been so failing to pay much attention are still using a Postal Ser- to the countryside. the dire impacts on loggers, ry) by law-abiding citizens? much more successful than to the dire financial needs of vice rate schedule that favors -Why does diesel, which farmers, truckers and com- -Why, to many people, is New Hampshire has in pre- everyone from skiers to serving its small dairy farms snowmobilers (and the huge and their resultant lifestyle, economic spinoff for thou- Country Throwdown gets the party started at Meadowbrook traditions, open acres and sands of businesses and peo- The Meadowbrook U.S. son, and you had Willie and Awards, as Music Row Mag- mean what I say. I love the postcard vistas? I’ve sat on ple)? Why do so many people Cellular Pavilion hosts the Haggard. Those are real life azine’s “Breakthrough Grand Ole Opry, and I am several commissions on this, cheer when a winter thaw coolest party of the summer people,” he says. Artist of 2010,” and is up for history buff,” and the answer has always comes along, not thinking by welcoming back our se- All of Allan’s 25 singles the 2011 ACM’s New Artist of says Sweeney. eluded us, but at heart, I’m about interrupted winter ries kick-off show, Country have charted on The Bill- the Year. She rocks as hard as the thinking “more nutrient- logging operations and the Throwdown, on Saturday, board country singles charts, “Beer on the Table” and boys; and with a top ten sin- rich soils,” and, sadly,a soci- damage and danger on rural May 26. and 12 of these have also “Way Out Here” are Josh gle under her belt for “From ety that places more value on roads? This rockin’ country par- crossed over to the Billboard Thompson’s tributes to the a Table Away,” she can hold farms than on more turnpike -Finally, whatever hap- ty will open the Eastern Hot 100. Among his discog- blue-collar lifestyle and in- her own! Her newly released lanes and shopping malls. pened to CNN? We remem- Propane Concert Series for a raphy are country number fluences that are evident album “Concrete” is cur- -Why do so many people ber its great days of infancy, third year in a row. Tickets ones: “Man to Man,” “Tough throughout his music. rently climbing the charts evidently believe that there’s when it was justly famed for go on sale Friday,Feb. 3 at 10 Little Boys” and “Nothing “I love the blue-collar with its salty track, “Drink a law against passing a snow- panning cameras around to a.m. To charge by phone, call On But The Radio,” and sev- honky-tonk crowd, the men Myself Single,” leading the plow? There’s not, as long as set the scene and for appear- 293-4700 or purchase tickets en more, including “Best I and women that, like it says way. it’s reasonable, safe and pru- ing at decidedly unorthodox online at www.meadow- Ever Had,” “Life Ain’t Al- in ‘Beer on the Table,’ pretty Throughout the day, lead- dent. In the same vein, why news events, the essence of brook.net. ways Beautiful” and “Watch- much work their butts off all ing up to the main stage per- do some people believe that bringing the viewer into the From the producers of ing Airplanes” reached the week and like to have a good formances, fans will be able you can’t pass on the right? story. Now it’s in its not-so- Vans Warped Tour and Rock- top ten. His latest release, time Friday night, because to listen to and meet some ris- You can, when the vehicle great days of infamy, with star Mayhem Festival, the “Get Off On The Pain,” is a that’s who I am—a working ing country stars on the Sec- ahead of you making a left ever more glitzy sets, near- third annual Country testament to his belief that guy that got lucky enough to ond Stage, including turn against traffic leaves zero innovative hustling, Throwdown is an all-day mu- “the songs have got to have get a recording contract,” Sweeney and Eric Paslay and enough room for you to get massive and maddening sic experience featuring two soul, have real meaning, says Thompson. many more, as well as singer around. It’s safer than stop- overkill on the primaries to extra stages; entailing the country music is what hap- Previously sharing the / at the Bluebird ping, and no reasonable offi- the detriment of everything Blue Bird Cafe singer-song- pens during the week, rock n’ stage with artists like Hank Cafe. cer would issue, nor would a else happening in the nation writer tent and the Second roll is about what happens on Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, This is sure to be one of reasonable judge uphold, a and the world, and the ever- Stage. The party atmosphere the weekend!” Eric Church and Luke the most rockin’ country fes- ticket for not staying within more grating, inescapable includes unprecedented ac- Also joining the party is Bryan, he hopes it has pre- tivals that New England will the traveled way, meaning voice of the omnipresent cess to artists for meet and . Since burst- pared him for the Country see this year! Don’t miss “go ahead and use the break- Wolf Blitzer. greets, on-site promotions ing onto the country music Throwdown party! Country Throwdown at the down or the shoulder to get and interactive displays, and scene in 2008 with “Back Headlining the second Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular around” — again, on the the- (This column runs in 13 one of the wildest tailgating That Thing Up,” Moore’s stage is a good ole Southern Pavilion on May 26th! Tick- ory that it’s better than being weekly papers covering the scenes north of the Mason songs have been blazing Girl by the name of Sunny ets are also available at the smacked by the idiot tail- northern two-thirds of New Dixon. through the country music Sweeny, “I have a dirty Alton Circle Grocery,Steve’s gater right there behind you, Hampshire and parts of Gary Allan’s voice is de- charts with a list of steady mouth, and I should get my Stereo in Boscawen, Spun eyebrows arched and smoke Maine and Vermont. John scribed as “raspy and unpol- hits like “Small Town USA,” mouth washed out with soap Music in Dover and the issuing from his ears. Harrigan’s address: Box 39, ished.” His sound is heavily “Backwoods,” “How I Got To more often. I am blunt, and I Tanger Outlets in Tilton. -Why do TV stations Colebrook, NH 03576, or influenced by the outlaw Be This Way,” “If Heaven say what I mean but I also (“Storm Watch Nine,” “Win- [email protected]) country greats. Wasn’t So Far Away” and his “When I was a kid, I didn’t most recent, “Bait a Hook.” PUBLIC NOTICE care what you listened to; He has been lauded as Bill- there was a cool factor to board’s “New Country Artist SHAKER REGIONAL country music because you of 2009,” received nomina- SCHOOL DISTRICT had Waylon and Kristoffer- tions for the 2010 CMT Music ATTENTION GILFORD RESIDENTS ABSENTEE VOTING The Annual Deliberative Session to discuss the Town Warrant Public Notice and Articles to be voted upon on March 13, 2012, will be held on According to law, provisions shall be made by the school district Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Gilford High so that any voter who is absent from that school district on the School Auditorium. Gilford School District day of the annual or special election or meeting, or who, by rea- Board of Selectmen son of religious observance or physical disability, is unable to Town of Gilford Deliberative Session vote in person, may vote at such election or meeting for school district officer. Such voter shall be provided will all official bal- to be held February 8, 2012 lots, which are to be provided at the polling place on the day of the balloting. If you are interested in obtaining an absentee bal- at 7:00 pm at the lot, please contact Stacy Kruger, District Clerk days at 267-9220 Gilford High School Auditorium or the Superintendent of School’s Office, 58 School Street, Belmont, NH 03220 at 267-9223.

Town of Gilford Filing Period For Town Offices 1/25/2012 - 2/3/2012 Town Clerk - Tax Collector's Office - 47 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, NH The following Town offices are vacant: Office Openings Term Selectman 1 3-year Moderator 1 2-year Supervisor of the Checklist 1 2-year Supervisor of the Checklist 1 6-year Trustee of Trust Fund 1 3-year Trustee of Public Library 2 3-year Budget Committee 3 3-year Board of Fire Engineers 1 3-year Cemetery Trustee 1 3-year Candidates must be a registered voter in the Town of Gilford. Deadline for register- ing to vote prior to the filing period is 2/3/2012. Town Clerk’s hours for filing are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.*; Thurs. 8:00 am-6:30 pm. Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session for new voters and changes on 1/24/12 between the hours of 7:00 p.m.-7:30 pm at Gilford Town Hall, 47 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, NH. *Except for the last day of the filing period (2/3/12) in which the law requires the Town Clerk's Office to be open until 5:00 pm. Please call 527-4713 if you have any questions. Denise Morrissette Gonyer Town Clerk - Tax Collector • [email protected] A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 AUTO COUNTRY PRE-OWNED SUPERCENTER ROCHESTER’S ALL-MAKES DEALER

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He is survived by his of the most recognized spe- Born in Plymouth on Ju- wife, Valerie A. [Golios] cial places in Gilmanton. ly 4, 1943, he was the son of Dupont of Holderness; son Featured is the view of the late Phillip Gene Dupont Travis A. J. Dupont and his much of Gilmanton and the and Mary [Durand] Munroe. wife Lindsay of Charleston, Belknap Mountains beyond, Gene grew up in the Ply- S.C.; his mother, Mary from a hayfield atop Frisky mouth and Holderness area, Munroe of Gilford; sister Hill. Community surveys and attended Plymouth Maryann Laroux of Center over the past two decades Schools. He had been a res- Harbor; and two nephews. have repeatedly cited this ident of Holderness of Calling hours were held spot as a conservation prior- many years. in the Mayhew Funeral ity. Also included are two He worked most all his Home, 12 Langdon St., Ply- hayfields along Route 107 life as a heavy equipment mouth, on Friday, Jan. 27 overlooking Loon Pond with operator, truck driver, and from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral views of Mount Kearsarge laborer for places such as service was held in the Ply- and Ragged Mountain to the the State of NH Highway De- mouth United Methodist west. A parcel on Meeting- COURTESY PHOTO partment, the former Church, Fairgrounds Road, house Road, with more than On any clear day, motorists, cyclists and walkers pause to enjoy the extraordinary view of Gilmanton and the Batchelder Tree Service, the Plymouth, on Saturday,Jan. 1,000 feet of frontage on Belknap Range from the top of Frisky Hill on Route 107 in Gilmanton. A conservation project to forever pre- Town of Plymouth Highway 28 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ed- Meetinghouse Pond, in- serve this view has been initiated by the Gilmanton Land Trust. Department for 28 years, ward J. Charest, pastor, offi- cludes another productive Kings Lumber Yard, and ciated. Burial followed in hayfield and a portion of package. vate support of the conser- (Academy) in Gilmanton Top Notch Tree Service. the Riverside Cemetery,Ply- snowmobile trail main- The owner of these lands vation project. The federal Corners. The hearing will Gene was an avid out- mouth. tained by the Gilmanton is George Twigg III, a former Farm and Ranchland Protec- provide an opportunity for Snowmobile Club. (This longtime resident of Gilman- tion Program has awarded a the public to learn more pond is the largest water ton and now of Kennebunk, $532,000 grant towards pur- about the project, including body in Gilmanton to remain Maine. He is pleased with the chase of conservation ease- conservation easement in- E. Patrick Moore, 41 completely undeveloped.) concept of a conservation ments. Further fundraising formation and funding plans. The tract also has a unique outcome, and has generously will continue to complete the For more information, con- PORTLAND, Ore. — E. 200-year-old stone structure agreed to a sale price that’s project tact the Gilmanton Land Patrick Moore, 41, passed built and used for processing only about two-thirds of the The Gilmanton Conserva- Trust secretary, Carolyn away suddenly in his home flax, the only one known to property’s value. tion Commission will hold a Baldwin at 435-8814 or cwbld- on Jan. 25, 2012 in Portland, exist in the state! An open To date, the Gilmanton public hearing on the project [email protected]. Ore. hayfield on Loon Pond Road Land Trust has raised ap- on Monday evening, Feb. 6, at Beloved son of William L. completes the conservation proximately $200,000 in pri- 7:30 p.m. at the Town Offices and the late Nancy C. Moore of Alton, he was born in Chelsea, Mass. and grew up Common Man founder speaks at Genesis Employment Workshop in Alton, where he graduat- LACONIA — An inspira- dees were able to visit with Pritchard, Executive Direc- federal Centers for Medicare ed from Alton High School. tional address highlighting local employers, learn more tor of Genesis Behavioral and Medicaid Services under He was a veteran of the U.S. the importance of working about educational opportu- Health. “Our Supported Em- CFDA 93.768. Navy,and also attended The hard and making the most of nities, and talk to experts ployment team works closely Empire Academy. your opportunities by Alex about benefits and work in- with people who are inter- Genesis Behavioral Health Patrick always had a Ray, owner and founder of centives. ested in pursuing employ- is designated by the State of smile and a nice word to all The Common Man Family of Vendors from Hair Excite- ment as part of their recov- New Hampshire as the com- that new him. Patrick had Restaurants, provided a fit- ment of the Belknap Mall, ery. Returning to work has munity mental health center an affection for animals, ting wrap-up to Genesis Be- Maurices, Plymouth State good outcomes, not only for serving Belknap and south- and adopted two dogs. He havioral Health’s recent Em- University, New Hampshire the client, but for the com- ern Grafton Counties. A pri- had a zest for life, and a true ployment Workshop. Vocational Rehabilitation, munity, as well.” vate, non-profit corporation, love for his family and many Hosted by Genesis Behav- Lakes Region Community This event was financed Genesis serves more than friends. He lived in Maui, ioral Health and the Lakes College, Granite State Inde- under an agreement with the 3,000 children, families, Hawaii for many years, and Region Workforce Coalition, pendent Living, New Hamp- State of New Hampshire, De- adults and older adults each recently moved back to and funded with a Medicaid shire Employment Security, partment of Health and Hu- year. For more information or Portland. Infrastructure Grant from and Laconia Adult Educa- man Services, Bureau of De- to schedule an appointment, COURTESY PHOTO He leaves behind his the New Hampshire Bureau tion all donated their time velopmental Services, with call 524-1100 or visit the Web partner, Scott Knoblach of Patrick Moore of Behavioral Health, the and talents to the event. Door Medicaid Infrastructure site at www.genesisbh.org. Portland, Ore.; nine broth- event took place on Dec. 16 at prizes were donated by Hair Grant funds provided by the ers and sisters and their Patrick, you will be sadly The Margate Resort. Atten- Excitement. Hair Excite- families (Nancy Moore of missed, and you will re- dees were able to attend ment and Maurices provided You can now... Portland, Ore., Michelle main in our hearts always; roundtable discussions and a free “getting ready to work” Sherman of Amherst, Lin- rest in peace. workshops focused on topics makeover to one lucky at- da DiRosa of Gilmanton, A memorial service will such as interview skills, re- tendee. William C. Moore, Thomas be held in the spring in Al- sume writing, good groom- “Meaningful employment Moore, John Moore, Kim- ton. ing and dressing for success. is a contributor to good men- berly Moore, Allison Brown In lieu of flowers, dona- Throughout the day, atten- tal health,” said Maggie and Stacey Macdonald, all tions may be made to your of Alton); many nephews, local Humane Society in his nieces, cousins and friends. memory. Tuesday Evenings Family Night Gilford Steamer The Lakes Region’’s Best Sports Bar!! 1/2 Priced Kids Meals, Games & Prizes Stay up on headline news ... Sunday & Monday - 30 Wings Tuesday - Buy 1 Pizza, 2nd Half Off Mondays Wednesdays send us your comments ... Thursday - Karaoke at 7 PM 7-10 PM Fri & Sat Live Entertainment find information on what is going on Team Live in the community ... Widescreen TVs throughout the Restaurant! Trivia Music 2 Full Size Pool Tables • Shuffleboards find links to businesses in the area. Voted #1 Best Pizza in the Lakes Region!!! 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Prior College System of New Hamp- ki has also guided the college to joining LRCC, he was Vice REGION — The Zonta Club nally selected to receive $3,000 shire (CCSNH) is pleased to an- through challenging fiscal President for Student Affairs of the Lakes Region announces each. nounce the appointment of Dr. times, and in the face of in- at Southern New Hampshire the availability of two scholar- For all details on this schol- Scott Kalicki as President of creasing demand for commu- University (SNHU), Dean of ships given annually by the arship program and applica- Lakes Region Community Col- nity college programs and serv- Students at the Massachusetts club, one for high school aged tion procedures, interested ap- lege (LRCC). ices. College of Liberal Arts (for- young women and one for col- plicants should contact their Dr. Kalicki has served as in- “I am very pleased to accept merly North Adams State Col- lege aged women studying high school guidance office terim President at the college this appointment after a re- lege), and Dean of Students at business. and/or visit www.zonta.org/ since Aug. 1, 2011, and was the warding and highly engaged Misericordia University in Winners of each have the op- WhatWeDo/InternationalPro- unanimous choice of the Board tenure as interim president,” Dallas, PA. He has been a class- portunity to further compete at grams/YoungWomeninPubli- for a permanent appointment. said Dr.Kalicki. “I have always room and online course in- the Zonta District (New Eng- cAffairsAwards.aspx. “We are delighted that Scott regarded the work of Lakes Re- structor at the undergraduate land and Nova Scotia) level The Jane M. Klausman has chosen to make a sustained gion Community College, and and graduate level, and has competition and, if selected as Women in Business Scholar- commitment to Lakes Region the community college system, taught courses in organiza- a District winner, at the Inter- ship applications are also avail- Community College following as key to New Hampshire’s eco- COURTESY PHOTO tional leadership and strategic national levels for additional able. This award is given to his term as interim President,” nomic resilience and quality of Dr. Scott Kalicki management. His professional scholarship funding. Appli- young women demonstrating said Paul Holloway, chairman life. Since joining LRCC last background also includes lead- cants for both awards must be outstanding potential in un- of the CCSNH board of summer, I have gained an even emerging employment oppor- ership positions in student nominated by the local club. dergraduate or Master's level trustees. deeper appreciation of the role tunities in the region, continue services at Widener University The Young Women in Public business management or busi- “The Board heard uniform- the college plays in the com- to promote the programs that (Chester, Pa.), Rider Universi- Affairs (YWPA) Scholarship ness related programs. The lo- ly positive feedback about his munity. LRCC’s mission of ac- are unique to LRCC, such as ty (Lawrenceville, N.J.) and Si- application forms have been cal Lakes Region award is $ 250, leadership, from his colleagues cess, opportunity, and high- energy services and technolo- mon’s Rock of Bard College distributed to seven high and the District level award is on the faculty and staff, from quality education that sup- gy and marine engine technol- (Great Barrington, Mass.). schools in the Lakes Region. $1,000. The International students, from members of the ports job growth is exactly ogy,and enhance workforce de- Kalicki holds a Doctor of Feb. 20 is the last day these ap- awards provide 12 scholarships college advisory committee, what the region and the State velopment initiatives in part- Philosophy in educational ad- plications will be accepted by of $5,000 each. For all details and from representatives of the need to ensure our future well- nership with area employers. ministration from the Univer- the local club for review. This on this award program and ap- businesses and community or- being. It has been an honor and LRCC is also part of a sity at Albany (New York), a scholarship honors young plication process, visit ganizations the college serves,” a real pleasure to work with the statewide community college Master of Arts degree in pub- women age 16-19 who demon- www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/In Holloway said. faculty and staff here, and to initiative aimed at preparing lic administration from the strate leadership in public pol- ternationalPrograms/JaneM In his six months as interim support the aspirations of our students with skills for the ad- University of Hartford (Con- icy, student government and KlausmanWomenInBusi- President of LRCC, Dr. Kalicki students as they improve their vanced manufacturing indus- necticut) and a Bachelor of volunteer organizations. The nessScholarship.aspx. For in- has led the planning of a new lives and communities.” try, supported by a federal Arts degree in social sys- local club award is $ 750, and formation on obtaining appli- 30,000 square foot facility that Looking forward, Kalicki grant from the US Department tems/policy studies from the the District competition win- cations, please contact Phyllis will house the college’s ex- said he will focus on develop- of Labor. University of Hartford (Con- ner is awarded $1,000. Five In- Corrigan at 528-3724. panding allied health and tech- ing programs that align with Dr.Kalicki has more than 30 necticut). ternational honorees are fi- The 2011 Zonta Club of the Lakes Region winner of the Jane M. Klausman award also won the District competition. The Lakes Region Club, one of nearly 1,200 Zonta clubs worldwide, is devoted to im- proving the status of women both locally and worldwide. For more information on Zonta International, go to www.zon- ta.org For information re- garding the local Club, in- quiries can be directed to Zon- [email protected] or vis- it the Zonta District 1 website at www.zontadistrict1.org and click on the Lakes Region Club under Area 1.

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Beane & Co. welcomes “Always, Patsy Cline” to Concord new Quality Control Officer LACONIA — Dana S. as an accountant in the au- CONCORD — After a Beane & Company,P.C.,a full tomotive and municipal soft- second popular run of service firm of Certified ware industries. Doucette “Always, Patsy Cline” in Public Accountants located attended Southern New Meredith, the Inter-Lakes in Laconia, is pleased to an- Hampshire University, theatre company is bring- nounce that Donna R. where she received her Bach- ing the crew to the Con- Doucette, CPA, CFE has elor of Science degree in Ac- cord Audi (3 Prince St.), joined the firm as Quality counting in 2000 and her Cer- Concord, on Friday, April Control Officer. tificate in Forensic Account- 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Satur- Doucette brings with her ing in 2007. She became a day, April 22 at 2 p.m. a broad background in the fi- Certified Public Accountant The production will nancial and accounting in 2005, and a Certified Fraud feature Brittany Bara worlds. She was previously Examiner in 2007. She is a from New York City as employed for 12 years as a member of the New Hamp- Patsy Cline, and AEA ac- CPA and CFE by a public ac- COURTESY PHOTO shire Society of CPA’s, the tress Nancy Barry as counting firm in Manches- Donna Ducette AICPA, and the ACFE. Louise Seeger, her real ter, performing audit, tax, A long-time resident of life wacky fan. fraud examination, and oth- tions. Prior to working in New Hampshire, Doucette COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO This show is funny and er services for both profit public accounting, she recently relocated from charming, moves at a Brittany Bara Nancy Barry and not-for-profit organiza- worked in the private sector Hooksett to Gilford, and break-neck pace, and looks forward to becoming showcases 25 Patsy Cline actively involved in the La- Songs. Patsy Cline was Temple B’nai Israel hosting Tu B’Shevat Seder conia and Gilford communi- well known for hits like ties. “Walkin After Midnight,” LACONIA — The holiday Jewish texts related to envi- cal verse (Deuteronomy to celebrate the natural Since 1947, Dana S. Beane “Crazy,” “Your Cheatin’ of Tu B’Shevat, historically ronmental responsibility. 20:19) forbids us from de- world and our place in it and & Company, P.C., has been Heart,” “I Fall to Pieces” a minor Jewish holiday, is In recent years, progres- stroying trees in times of to consider what steps we can the confidential silent part- and “Sweet Dreams.” sometimes referred to as the sive Jews have claimed Tu war. Later rabbis expanded take individually and as a ners for their clients, provid- There is also a live on- Jewish Arbor Day, the New B’Shevat as a holiday that the prohibition to anyone community to be responsible ing businesses and their stage band. Phil Year of the Trees. emphasizes and explores who destroys clothes, build- custodians of our planet. owners with strategic deci- Sanguedolce of Meredith Although it seems strange what Judaism has to teach ings, water supplies or food. Please join the Tu B’She- sion making assistance, de- plays steel guitar, with to celebrate the new year of about caring for the environ- In the year 2012, as we be- vat seder celebration on Sat- signing and implementing Dave LeBlanc on drums, trees in a New England Feb- ment. According to the book come increasingly aware of urday,Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. A dairy transactions that incremen- Todd Little on fiddle, ruary,the holiday falls at the of Genesis, the first human the ways that human actions pot luck dinner will be served tally build wealth. For more Mike Rosengarten on gui- end of the rainy season in Is- beings are formed from the are threatening ecological and all are welcome. Please information about Dana S. tar. Kevin Winebold of rael, when the trees are be- earth and are placed in the systems, Tu B’Shevat no bring a vegetarian or dairy Beane & Company,P.C.,visit New York City is musical ginning to blossom. Garden of Eden ‘to guard it longer seems like a minor dish to share. 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Thank You For Reading The Gilford Steamer A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER The Rest of the Story FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Summer Theatre offers Gubernatorial, RNC candidates fundraising opportunity to address Belknap Republicans

MEREDITH — The Inter- tickets, which are usually the world’s favorite musi- LACONIA — The Belknap rently announced GOP Gu- state” races; the BCRC plans lakes Summer Theatre is of- priced at $30 and $26, will be cals), County Republican Commit- bernatorial candidates who to schedule candidates for a fering every charitable or- offered at a rate of $15 in or- Aug. 4 & 11 “Singin’ in the tee (BCRC) has announced will face off in a primary lat- wide array of positions to ganization in the Lakes Re- der for you to re-sell at a high- Rain” (stage version of the that its next meeting will be er this year, the winner mov- speak at their monthly meet- gion an opportunity to part- er price of your choosing. famous 1930’s film), and Aug. held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednes- ing on to challenge the De- ings between now and No- ner with the summer theatre Tickets for the following 18 “A Chorus Line” (based on day, Feb. 8 at the Shang Hai mocratic candidate in No- vember. in order to raise funds for Saturday dates/shows are the experiences of Broadway Restaurant, 331 South Main vember. Per the usual meeting for- your group. available: June 30, “Nunsen- dancers). Contact Nancy St., Laconia. Bergeron, formerly the mat, if you're interested in This season, we are dedi- sations!” (the Nuns go to Las Barry at 1-888-245-6374 or in- In addition to their “nor- Cheshire County Chairman, having dinner (at your op- cating a block of tickets on Vegas), July 7 & 14 “All Shook [email protected] mal” monthly topics, the is one of two currently an- tion) or want to socialize be- every Saturday night to be Up!” (a new musical features to help organize your Committee has scheduled nounced candidates for Na- fore the meeting, plan to ar- used to help you raise funds the music of Elvis Presley), fundraiser for this summer! two guest speakers this tional Committeewoman. rive as early as 5:30 p.m. for your organization. The July 21 & 28 “Annie!” (one of month. Kevin Smith, Repub- The election is scheduled for For more information, lican candidate for Governor, the morning of Saturday, please send an email to and Juliana Bergeron, candi- April 14, at the NH GOP’s An- Alan@BelknapCountyRe- Winter Fest returns to Prescott Farm date for New Hampshire’s nual State Committee Meet- publicans.org or check out LACONIA — If you loved cluding; sleigh rides, face more kids. Members of RNC National Committee- ing, being held this year at the Committee’s Web site at Prescott Farm’s Winter Fest painting, sledding, cross Prescott Farm and children woman, will be guest speak- Interlakes High School in www.belknapcountyrepubli- last year,then you won’t want country skiing, crafts, a snow ages three & under are free! ers at this month’s meeting. Meredith. This is the start of cans.org. to miss our Second Annual sculpture contest, and much We are also looking for local Smith is one of two cur- the campaign season for “in- Winter Fest, taking place on more! New this year will be a businesses to sponsor the Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 silent auction with many event, so if your businesses a.m.-3 p.m., and everyone is goodies you will want to bid may be interested in helping MAGAZINE (Continued from Page A1) welcome! on from some great local or- to sponsor this event, please Come and enjoy the Farm ganizations! All proceeds contact Kimberly at 366-5695 Shannon McQueen, Brian Editor Emily Watson says work that’s coming in.” at wintertime. There will be from the event will support or [email protected]. Burns, Mary Raus, Sarah of the magazine staff, “We Editor Shannon McQueen lots to do for families and our environmental educa- All other event information Gill, Taunya Latuch, Emily have an amazing collabora- feels that “We are so proud of friends, and all can enjoy a tion programs. can be found on our Web site, Watson, Sarah Rush, and lay- tive group that helps show- our editorial staff and our hot cup of cocoa by the bon- There is a small fee of $3 www.prescottfarm.org. We out editor Tyler Haddock. case the best that Gilford has contributors—we push to fire after a nice snowshoe per person for non-members, look forward to seeing you The many writers, artists, to offer.I’m enjoying the new continue the high level of hike or another activity in- $10 for families with two or there! and photographers con- editors this year, and hope- professionalism and success tributing to the Lit Mag de- fully we can build on our suc- that comes with the Obses- liver work that is of such a cess and put together an even sive Image magazine. It’s high quality that, out of a better magazine with the possible 400 points for con- tent, the American Scholas- 10% OFF tic Press Association gives SELECTMEN (Continued from Page A1) the magazine a perfect score. Credit goes to the District’s homes. marked Ruggles. ENTIRE writing and art teachers, for During his Financial Up- Later in the week, the se- their ongoing encourage- date, Geoff Ruggles reported lectmen met again for a de- ment. Winnisquam Printing that for the first time in a fault budget and town war- MENU has faithfully worked with long time, 95 percent of prop- rant workshop. According to the magazine editors over erty taxes had been collect- the new town meeting war- Offer ends March 7th the years, and their staff as- ed. rant, the selectmen voted sists in ways that run the “That's good news, that unanimously not to support 223 Daniel Webster Hwy. gamut from technical points people are paying their tax- the purchase of the new fire Belmont, NH to assistance with choosing es,” said Selectmen Gus Be- engine after much debate in just the right paper stock to navides. “Homes are every- various town forums. Se- 603-528-4443 making sure everything is thing to people.” lectmen had initially sup- perfect when running the “It’s good that people are ported the article, but will magazine’s cover. able to pay their taxes,” re- now leave the decision up to Gilford’s voters. The first session of the an- nual town meeting — the de- liberative session, during which this year’s warrant ar- ticles will be discussed and possibly amended — is Tues- day,Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Gil- ford High School Auditori- um. The second session, the vote, is Tuesday, March 13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Gilford Middle School gym- nasium.

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Lakes Cosmetic Institute is located at Hillside Medical Park, Gilford, N.H. A Department of Lakes Region General Hospital TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 527-8127. SECTION B THE GILFORD STEAMER SPORTS THURSDAY NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com February 2, 2012 Workman shines in rain to pace Gilford alpine BY JEFF LAJOIE (1:00.99). Tanner Howe re- [email protected] bounded after a tough first GILFORD – Battling it run to grab the top time in out with fellow Division III the second run, and his total power Bishop Brady,the Gil- of 1:04.67 had him 11th over- ford High School alpine ski all. Justin Reera rounded teams braved the elements out the Gilford finishers in on Jan. 27, as the Golden Ea- 17th place (1:08.90). gles withstood wet condi- The Lady Eagles also tions at Gunstock Mountain took second place in the to post solid times on both morning slalom, as Brady the boys’ and girls’ sides in totaled 386 points to Gil- a seven-school meet. ford’s 374. Grace McLaugh- The boys’ team came up lin had the second-best com- just a bit shy of Brady in the bined time in the slalom for morning slalom, as the Gilford, as she clocked in at Green Giants claimed the 1:01.84. Brady’s Bridget top team spot with 382 Bryck was first in 1:01.39. points. Gilford was right be- Gilford’s Megan Pleeter hind with 380 points, as sen- was right behind McLaugh- ior Garrett Workman led the lin in third in the slalom way with an impressive sec- (1:02.16), while Caitlin Hous- ond place finish with a two- ton grabbed seventh overall run combined time of 57.51 in 1:04.22. Teammate Emily seconds, just behind Hanf was the other Gilford Brady’s Sunny Choi (57.42). skier to compete, and she Beck Stecher finished in took home 21st in the fourth place for the Eagles slalom. (57.84), while Keaton In the afternoon giant Quigley also added a top 10 slalom races, Gilford finish in eighth place jumped up to the top spot on

PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Gilford senior Garrett Workman attacks the slalom course during his second place finish at Gunstock on Jan. 27.

both sides, as Bishop Brady round out the Eagle effort PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING didn’t stick around for the (22.40). Caitlin Houston competes for Gilford during action at Gunstock on Jan. afternoon single run of The girls’ team also im- 27. competition. pressed in the GS, and they The boys’ team ran away also took 1-2-3 behind the with a 1-2-3 sweep in the GS, trio of Pleeter, McLaughlin as the Eagles totaled 392 and Houston. Pleeter led the Adventures points, well ahead of sec- way in first with a time of ond-place St. Thomas 20.99 seconds, while in Sports Reporting Aquinas (374). Stecher was McLaughlin was next in By JEFF LAJOIE the top Gilford skier in the 21.04. Houston was third GS, as his time of 20.05 sec- overall, crossing the line in onds was the best on the 21.24. Hanf was 13th (24.43) Super Sunday mountain. Howe was second to complete the scoring for overall, clocking in at 20.11 the Eagles. Happy Groundhog Day! though you’ve got to like his seconds, while Workman Gilford’s team total of It’s been pointed out sev- chances. Wait, this isn’t 2003? capped off his impressive 384.5 points put them well eral times to me that in my Nevermind, moving on. day with a time of 20.26 sec- ahead of second-place New- column two weeks ago (Jan. As far as MVP discussion onds, good enough for a found Regional High 19 papers), I was able to cor- goes, quarterbacks Tom third place showing to go School, which amassed 370 rectly predict the score of Brady and Eli Manning are along with his morning run- points on the afternoon. the NFC Championship obviously the clear-cut fa- ner-up finish. Quigley was Other schools to compete Game between the New York vorites, with QBs winning

PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING right with the pack in sixth at the meet included Giants and San Francisco the award more than any Gilford’s Keaton Quigley gets around a gate during slalom action. place in the GS (20.55), while Prospect Mountain, Bel- 49ers. I called it as 20-17 Gi- other position historically. Quigley finished eighth overall in the morning SL Reera nabbed 13th place to mont and Portsmouth. ants in overtime. Well far be Brady is the favorite heading it from me to sit by idly and in at 5/4 odds, while Man- not brag about such an ac- ning is close behind at 7/4. complishment, so that’s pre- No exactly a ton of bang for cisely what this first para- your buck there, but a guy graph is for. To be fair, I did like Wes Welker at 12/1 isn’t call for a Patriots victory as a bad choice if you’re look- well, though my prediction ing to think outside the box. of 31-21 over Baltimore was- And of course, I’d be re- n’t exactly on the money.But miss not to mention one of let’s not harp on that, but my favorite props: the cross- rather my near-psychic abil- sport category, always a ities in the other contest. crowd favorite. My favorite Fast-forward nearly two one this season involves an- weeks and here we are, just other New England team as days away from Super Bowl well, as it’s number of shots XLVI (can we make a move- by the Boston Bruins in their ment to get rid of the roman Feb. 5 game against the numerals one of these Washington Capitals (-3.5) years?). Rather than predict over the points scored by the the score, I wanted to look at Patriots in the Super Bowl. some of the fun proposition You know, just your regular bets being put on the books run of the mill prop bet. Take leading up to the game, if the shots by Bruins, but only gambling were legal of for fun, of course. course. In other news, the call for First of all, heads or tails help on the best Lakes Re- on the opening coin flip is go- gion pizza front was an- ing off as a pick’em, truly swered by many of you, with shocking. They say ‘tails suggestions ranging from never fails,’ and that’s the Giuseppe’s in Meredith to philosophy I’ve chosen to Upper Crust in Tilton, Tilton live my life by. House of Pizza and places Looking at the first player like Sal’s in Belmont and the to score a touchdown prop, Gilford House of Pizza Rob Gronkowski leads the amongst others. Thanks for way with 5/1 odds, while Ha- everyone that sent me an keem Nicks is the top Giants email, though it looks like player on the board at 7/1. I’ve got a lot of work ahead of Chad Ochocinco trails the me if I want to sample every- pack at a long shot 40/1, thing in the area.

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BY JEFF LAJOIE While Molly Dietrich tied [email protected] the game at 19-19 on a basket GILFORD – The frustra- in the final minute, Hope tions continued to mount as Carazzo gave PM a 21-19 the night went along for the halftime lead when she Gilford High School girls’ dropped in a bucket just be- basketball team on Jan. 27, fore intermission. as the Lady Eagles shot a “We just didn’t convert in miserable 24 percent from that second quarter…and the floor in a 49-41 loss to that’s been the nature of our Prospect Mountain in Divi- losses this year,” explained sion III action. Forge. “We have these quar- “Prospect Mountain ac- ters or long periods of time tually played pretty well,” where we just can’t put any- said GHS coach Rick Forge. thing together.” “They hit some open shots It was a back and forth when they needed to. We third quarter, as Gilford just didn’t hit anything.” scored six straight early in The start of the game ac- the frame to take a 25-23 lead tually looked promising for thanks to two hoops from Gilford (6-7), as the Eagles Olivia Broderick and one stormed out to a 10-3 lead from Kelsey Buckley. PM thanks to a fluid offense and jumped ahead again, one of attacking defense that 12 lead changes on the night, pushed the tempo. PM for- but Paige Laliberte scored ward Emily Barrett also back-to-back layups to put picked up three fouls in the the Eagles up 29-27. But first four minutes of the PM’s Sahara Brown drained game, including an inten- two consecutive three point- tional foul on Gilford’s Ab- ers within 30 seconds of by Harris that would lead to each other, putting the T- the PM post player not re- Wolves up 33-29. They turning to the floor the rest wouldn’t trail again. PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE of the way. Gilford didn’t go away Sarah Veazey goes up for a hoop during Gilford’s 49-41 loss to Prospect PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Paige Laliberte hauls in a rebound for Gilford against PM. The hosts led 10-7 after easily in the fourth howev- Mountain on Jan. 27. one quarter, and 16-13 after er, as a 5-0 run late in the pe- Harris rattled off four riod had the hosts within convert on several open within a point or tied. when the other team helps blocks, while Broderick had straight points with 4:05 left three at 42-39 with 1:57 to looks en route to the 49-41 fi- “It’s frustrating,” ex- us out we can’t convert. We six points and seven boards. in the second. But the Tim- play. But PM’s Ella Mont- nal. Gilford missed five free plained Forge of his team’s were getting the looks we Laliberte also scored six for ber Wolves stayed right with miny scored six of her throws in the fourth quar- shooting, as Gilford was a wanted all night, we just did- the Eagles, while Sarah Gilford, and Chelsea Tier- team’s final seven points, ter, most coming midway mere 14-for-58 from the field. n’t finish.” Veazey had five points, ney scored four straight to mostly from the free throw through the frame that “We work hard to get the Harris led Gilford with 15 three blocks and two steals. give Prospect a 19-16 lead. line, and the Eagles couldn’t would’ve gotten the Eagles shots we want, and even points, 11 rebounds and two Carazzo had 14 points for the T-Wolves (4-10), while Montminy chipped in with 10. Young, Colbath pace Eagles at NH Series race “We’ve really got to win some games coming up here BY JEFF LAJOIE overall while Rachael Col- as we get close to the end of [email protected] bath was a team-best 20th to the regular season,” admit- GILFORD – The local high pace her team. ted Forge, whose team fell school Nordic ski teams saw Young crossed the line in to the 13th spot in Division firsthand what happens 14:09, just a tenth of a second III after dropping their when the big guns come to out of fifth place, while Blain third straight and sixth out town on Jan. 28, as the first Ayotte of Concord was the of their last seventh. Gil- of two New Hampshire race winner in 13:10. Fellow ford opened the season 5-1. Coaches’ Series races was Eagle Michael Czerwinski “But we aren’t going to beat held at Gunstock Mountain added a top 20 showing on the many teams shooting the with over 20 schools from all boys’ side as well, as he was way we did and the way we over the state taking part in 20th in 15:25. Mitchell Fillion have been in general. To the biggest race of the sea- in 76th place was the other win, we’ve got to put the ball son to date. Saturday’s race Gilford scorer on the boys’ in the hoop. It’s a really sim- was run in the classic ski for- side, as the Eagles finished ple concept, we just aren’t mat, with a skate racing be- 11th overall with 228 points. doing it.” ing held on Feb. 11 in White- Colbath’s 20th place finish The road continues to be field. saw her cross in 18:40, while difficult for the Eagles on On the boys’ side, it was freshman Sophie Czerwins- the schedule, as the squad Kennett High School of ki was 34th in 19:36. The visits one of the top teams North Conway pulling off duo’s solid afternoons in D-III in White Mountains the team victory, as the Ea- SEE NORDIC PAGE B6 on Feb. 3. gles totaled 65 points, just ahead of runner-up Bow with 68. The girls’ race was won by Hanover, which put Gilford High School together an impressive total of 34 points. Concord High Sports Schedule School was second with 45. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Inter-Lakes High School Gilford freshman Sophie Czerwinski, seen here in a meet earlier this winter, was 34th overall to help the Friday, February 3 Monday, February 6 was the top finisher on the Golden Eagles in the first of two NH Coaches’ Series races on Jan. 28. GIRLS BASKETBALL NORDIC SKIING local front in both races, as Gilford at White Gilford, Belmont at the Lakers finished in ninth field with a time of 15 min- on the afternoon, as Euiler hind in 44th place (20:06). Mountains, 6:30 p.m. Bow, 3:30 p.m. place overall in both the utes, 43 seconds. The Lakers was 48th (16:34) and Wood Other I-L scorers were BOYS BASKETBALL boys’ (164 points) and girls’ also got solid contributions was 49th (16:37). Ben Crosby Emelia Pendergast (59th) White Mountains at Tuesday, February 7 (220) races. Junior Ryan Bo- from Bryce Frizzell, who was (52nd) and Derek Chase and Samantha Chase (82nd). Gilford, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL quist paced I-L as he has 39th in 16:10. Teammates Bob (55th) didn’t score for the Chelsea Colby was 96th to ALPINE SKIING Gilford at Belmont, 6 p.m. done all season, finishing Euiler and Robbie Wood Lakers but the duo still fin- round of the team’s racers on Belmont at Gilford home BOYS BASKETBALL 28th overall in the difficult rounded out the I-L scorers ished in the top half of the the day. meet, Gunstock, 9:30 a.m. Belmont at Gilford, 6 p.m. 125-person A race. Host Gilford High School HOCKEY The Lady Lakers saw An- saw a pair of strong finishes Saturday, February 4 Belmont/Gilford at nie Wilcox finish at the top of in both the boys’ and girls’ HOCKEY Portsmouth, 4 p.m. their team standings in 35th races, as freshman Matt Hollis-Brookline at place (19:36), while Brae- Young put in an outstanding Belmont/Gilford, 2 p.m. lynne Morrow wasn’t far be- race to claim sixth place

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Those tandems will be counted on in a big way as the season winds down to- wards playoffs, with depth a key ingredient to a state championship. “I wanted to work on some PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE things,” explained Londer. PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE Gilford junior Mac Cleveland goes around the L/W net during B-G’s 7-0 “Everyone wants to score B-G’s Jason Taylor looks to steal the puck from L/W’s Austin Gluyas during the Bulldogs’ 7-0 win on Jan. 25. win. but the name on the front of your jersey is much more im- back.” Calvin Davis in goal for his the other was a win over dogs got out to a quick lead, D’Amour jumped on the portant than the name on the With Belmont sophomore second start of the season – Manchester West – the Bull- thanks to first-liner Ryan puck, finding the back of the Davis. The senior forward now empty net with 3:21 left. tallied just 33 seconds into B-G scored three more in the first period, giving B-G a the final period to close Eagles drop pair in difficult week 1-0 lead. things out, as Tevin Mitchell, Linemate and fellow sen- Mike Lembo and Powell Wil- BY JEFF LAJOIE ior Steven Hickey made it 2- son all scratched the score- [email protected] 0 three minutes later, as the sheet for the Bulldogs. Riley ALTON – It was a tough Gilford student lit the lamp Tebbetts, Andrew D’Amour, week for the Gilford High with 11:07 remaining on an Davis and Hickey all picked School boys’ basketball assist from Davis. up third period assists. team, as the Golden Eagles That would be it for the Davis earned the shutout dropped a pair of games to first period, as L/W spent in net for the ‘Dogs, as he local foes Prospect Moun- most of the final minutes of stopped all 12 L/W shots. tain and Newfound Region- the frame on the power play, Ryan was busy for the Wolf- al to fall to 6-5 on the season. including a 5-on-3 late that pack, as he made 38 saves in On Jan. 27 in Alton, Gil- the Bulldogs managed to kill a solid effort. ford fell behind quickly to off heading into the first in- “Laconia’s been working the 11-1 Timberwolves of termission. hard, they’re trying to get Prospect, as the hosts took a “We worked on the (penal- back to where they were,” 10-0 lead before Ronny Bean ty) kill with some different said Londer.“They’ll eventu- put the Eagles on the board guys…(Will) Mahoney, little ally get there. It wasn’t too with 1:34 left. Bean’s bucket D’Amour (Andrew),” Londer long ago that they were beat- accounted for the only two said. “When you can get a ing up on Belmont-Gilford points the visitors would bunch of guys in game situ- and all the other teams so I score in the first quarter, as ations, that’ll only make think they’ll get back.” PM led 10-2 after one. them better.” Despite coming in against The Eagles did manage to Hickey got his second goal a winless foe that has strug- rebound in the second quar- of the night with 9:56 left in gled to score goals, Londer ter, as Connor Veazey the second period, as a was pleased with the way his drained a three to begin the bouncing puck hit off the team went about its business. frame. Gilford outscored boards right to his stick in “It can be tough to get up PM, 14-10, in the period to front, and he swept it into an sometimes but I think it’s a trail just 22-16 at halftime. empty net for the 3-0 lead. little bit easier against a lo- The third quarter be- Junior forward Jeremy cal rival like Laconia,” he longed to the T-Wolves how- D’Amour made it 4-0 late in said. “We played our game ever, as Gilford managed the frame, as a hustling and did what we had to do.” just seven points to PM’s 13, D’Amour put pressure on The teams still have one and the hosts pulled away PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING L/W goalkeeper Tom Ryan in more meeting, as they will in the fourth quarter be- Gilford’s Derrick DuBois is called for an offensive foul while going to the a shorthanded situation, battle on Feb. 22 again at La- hind 12 free throws to take hoop against Prospect Mountain in Alton. forcing a failed clearance. conia Ice Arena. the 54-33 win. Bean led Gilford with 15 points, while Veazey added Good news on the horizon? 10 in the loss to one of the PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Gilford senior forward Ben Morris top-ranked teams in Divi- goes up strong against Prospect Place an announcement sion III. Mountain on Jan. 27. The Eagles Earlier in the week, Bean fell, 54-33, in D-III action. in your local paper! dropped 25 points on the road in Bristol, but it wasn’t enough to top Newfound, as PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS the Bears held on for a 50-47 win. Newfound scored six points in the final 30 sec- onds of regulation to hold on for the win. The teams will meet again in Gilford on Feb. 17.

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In town 13.69 acres for cluster development of Wonderful Lake Winnipesaukee home in Crescent Lake waterfront in Wolfeboro with Applications are now being accepted for the New Durham Integrated Preschool 2012-2013 school 30 +/- units in Alton. Town water, ideal sloping Moultonborough has lots to offer! Lakeside 225’ south-facing shoreline, dock, and direct fields & easy access to Routes 11, 28 & 140. patio, beautiful landscaping, south-facing access to Lake Wentworth. Beautiful open con- year to be held at the New Durham School. 2,750 sq ft home, barn & pool! beach, room for friends and family w/sep. in-law cept with hardwood, updated kitchen, room for apt, & bunk room over garage. all. Call 875-3128 $1,300,000 Call 569-3128 $1,099,000 Call 569-3128 $759,000 The New Durham Integrated Preschool is an educational preschool program, with a limited num- ber of openings for non-disabled children residing within the Town of New Durham. 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O PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THEIR CHILD TO AND FROM THE PROGRAM. O Tuition is $75 per month. O Applications will be accepted from February 1st to May 1st for enrollment in the 2012-2013 school year. In the event that the program is full and additional slots become available, par- ents will be notified in the order that applications were received. O If all openings are not filled by New Durham residents, applications will be accepted from resi- dents of surrounding towns within GWRSD. NEW DURHAM - Merrymeeting Lake contem- ASHLAND - Little Squam Lake, 2+ BR season- MOULTONBOROUGH - Beautiful cape home, O Status of your child’s application will be confirmed in writing by June 30th. Applications are porary one of a kind ranch home. Three bed- al cottage, dock, wooded setting, nice yard, great curb appeal & views. Comfortable 2,800 sf, rooms, two car attached garage, fireplace in beautiful mountain and open water views, large rooms, farmer’s porch, hot tub room,AC, (4) available at New Durham School, at 859-2061. living room. South westerly view of lake and cozy and private. Knotty pine throughout, car garage. Combo of (3) lots totaling 4.8 acres. mountains. open concept. $549,900 (4034190) Call 875-3128 $449,900 (4083841) Call 253-9360 $419,000 (4081310) Call 253-9360 INVITATION TO BID Legal Notice Pizza Bid Prospect Mountain High School Barnstead School District The Barnstead School District is soliciting SAU #301 bids for a contract for fresh pizza as need- ed by the food service for the Barnstead The Prospect Mountain High School Board SAU #301 will Elementary School. Bid specifications may be obtained at the SAU office or by HOLDERNESS - Little Squam waterfront, 124’ BARNSTEAD - Large, bright living room with OSSIPEE - Immaculate home with all the hold a public hearing in accordance with RSA 35:15 for calling 435-1510. Bids are due by 3:00 shared frontage with nice beach area, water gas fireplace. Aspiring to be a pilot, air field in extras. Oversized garage with carport, covered the expenditure of funds from the Prospect Mountain High PM, Friday, February 17, 2012, and views and dock slip. Cozy cottage with patio your back yard for your use. All Locke Lake porch, deck, cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, should be mailed or delivered to SAU #86, area, fireplace and minutes to I-93. amenities. master bedroom suite w/ bath and private School Maintenance Trust Fund on Tuesday, February 7, Po Box 250, 1 Suncook Valley Road, Ctr. location. Lake access nearby. 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center of Prospect Barnstead, NH 03225. Bids are to be $295,000 (4122076) Call 253-9360 $259,900 (4123495) Call 875-3128 $249,000 (4029711) Call 875-3128 sealed and clearly marked, “Barnstead FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Mountain High School. Pizza Bid.” Bringing People and Vacations Together in the Lakes Region LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE or over 50 years… WOLFEBORO *SEASONAL AND PUBLIC NOTICE YEAR-ROUND RENTALS Join in the process of building this custom *Joe Dussault @ 253-9360 or e-mail lakehouse on Lake Winnipesaukee with sandy [email protected] ALTON SCHOOL DISTRICT bottom cove overlooking the islands. *Jenn Snell @ 875-3128 or e-mail Private wooded location. [email protected] Plans and features list available. Summer and Long-Term DELIBERATIVE SESSION $1,995,000 (4017477) Call 569-3128 Rentals Wanted Owners please call about our rental program. AT LAND PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HOLDERNESS - Hawkins Pond frontage. With over 25 acres and 353’ ALTON - Winnipesaukee water access lot with filtered views of Alton Bay. shorefront you are sure to have privacy. Facing south with a gentle sloping Enjoy swimming area to left of Kelly boathouse. wooded lot. Squam access too! $275,000 (4121430) Call 253-9360 $55,000 (4072550) Call 875-3128 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM MOULTONBOROUGH - Lot on Lake Kanasatka with southern exposure WOLFEBORO - 5+/- Acre residential lot on Cotton Valley Road. Home site and views. 100 feet of lake frontage, sandy bottom, and nearly 2 acres. identified, 1800’ frontage. Abuts Wolfeboro Rail Trail. $99,000 (2677395) Call 253-9360 $25,000 (4016692) Call 875-3128 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 1:00 PM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– There is a better way... Melanson Real Estate, Inc. Child Care Available Sales & Rentals 34 N. 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To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Wireless Zone Squirt I Lakers storm all over the Storm REGION – The Wireless broke down many of their Dupuis received the flying self. Brendan Hanaway made The Storm fired back with were victorious with a 2-1 Zone Squirt I Lakers had a plays. The opponent man- pucks with grace and fol- the score 2-0 Lakers with his one, but couldn't get it to- lead. busy day on Jan. 29 with two aged to pry a few through, but lowed through with their po- unassisted goal. gether to tie it up...the Lakers away games. That didn't stop goalie Colin McGreevy was sitions. them from storming all over there to block the net. Cole Reid stole the puck the UVHA Storm Squirts. As the face-off started in from UVHA and funneled Leach leads Eagle swimmers at Bobcat The Lakers traveled to the Lakers zone, forward through the Storms' turbu- BY JEFF LAJOIE sisted of nearly 200 swim- solid times as a freshman. face-off against their oppo- Cam Jarvi attacked the puck lence, but the opposing de- [email protected] mers. Tinkham, a sophomore, was nent, the UVHA Storms. and shot it out from in front fense brought it back to the DURHAM – Competing Leach also turned in out- 60th in the 100 backstroke Both teams could taste the of the net. The Storm for- Laker zone. Ben Gardiner just two weeks before the Di- standing performances in and 32nd in the 200 IM, while win and it was pretty evenly wards caught the raging was sure not to let anything vision II State Champi- the 100 butterfly, where she also competing in the 50 free. matched until the third peri- puck and dumped it back in by him in net. onship meet scheduled for was fourth overall in 1:07.33, On the boys’ side, junior od. First period started off the Lakers zone. Nate Shirley Finally, the third period Feb. 10-11, several members and the 200 Individual Med- Christian Bos was the lone with Lakers forwards Elvis fought hard to make sure that approached and the Lakers of the Gilford High School ley, where she was seventh Gilford swimmer to take part Steen, Jack Beaulieu and nothing was going through knew that a 0-0 score was not swim team competed at the (2:31.96). in the meet, as he competed Hayden Parent rushing the his path. Forward Eddie De- sufficient. Ryein Ayres annual Bobcat Invitational Teammates Katie Gin- in the 50 freestyle, 100 puck and remembering mers, Jr. found an opening scored the first goal of the at UNH on Jan. 29. grich and Sally Tinkham al- freestyle and 100 backstroke. many great plays from prac- and pummeled the puck game with Cam Haynes as- Senior Courtney Leach so competed at the Bobcat, Bos was 67th in the 50 free, tice. They used them all but down center ice. The Storms' sisting. Now the Lakers' mo- made the biggest splash for with Gingrich competing in 50th in the 100 free and 34th could not break down the defense answered back mentum was skyrocketing. the Golden Eagles on the day, the 50 freestyle (30th place), in the 100 back to round out Storm goalie. The Storm for- quickly and sent the puck fly- Another Lakers forward felt as she was third overall in 100 freestyle (50th) and 100 his afternoon in the pool. wards tried to fight back but ing again. Defensive duo the contagiousness of the the 50 freestyle with a time of backstroke (31st), posting defenseman Nate Cammack Nate McCarvill and Connor goal and went for one him- 26.47 seconds. The field con- NORDIC (Continued from Page B2)

Do You Know Anyone Who helped Gilford to a 16th place Belmont High School sent Has Vision Loss? STEPHEN'S finish in the girls’ race. just one boy and three girls’ For Moultonboro Acade- into the A race, but senior You must attend this FREE Frame & Collision my, junior Joe Smith contin- Adlai Gordon was a top 20 fin- screening of this movie.... Repair LLC ued his stellar winter with a isher on the boys’ side, tak- fifth overall finish to help the ing 17th place in 15:18 to ac- This will change the way you think about vision loss. Panthers to a 13th place team count for the 20th place team ± Specializing in Heavy Saturday, Feb. 4th from 1:00-3:00 pm finish. Smith crossed the line finish for the Red Raiders Collision Repair Taylor Community’s Woodside in 14:09, besting 120 other with 395 points. ± skiers in the A race. Team- On the girls’ side, Holly Ju- is proud to present a complimentary screening of Auto & Light Truck ± mates TJ Marchand (77th), lian led the way in 84th place Going Blind - Going Forward, Towing Nate Bennett (87th) and Ian for Belmont, while Claire a movie by Bird (90th) were the other Spaulding was 99th and award-winning producer/director Joseph Lovett. 661A Route 107 MA scorers, giving the Pan- Kathy Lipshultz was right Belmont, NH thers a team total of 259 behind in 100th to total 411 This film is a hopeful look at the world of vision loss and blindness. points. points and a 22nd place team A panel will follow to answer questions about sight preservation, sight loss 4.5 Miles East of Senior Brianna McKinley finish. and coping with varying degrees of vision loss. Laconia on Route 107 was the top girls’ finisher for Tessa Schrupp of Gilford This film is brought to you as part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the New MA, as she grabbed 70th captured the top spot in the Hampshire Association for the Blind and supported by the Citizens Bank Foundation. (603) 528-6776 place in 21:45. Dana Jackson girls’ middle school race, was 85th for the Panthers, crossing in an impressive Registration is required by contacting Mary Chase at 603-224-4039 X 324. while other scorers were Jer- 16:27, while the Eagles also rica Davy (108th) and Elaine had the top two finishers in Velie (110th). MA took 19th the boys’ race as Seth Valpey place on the girls’ side out of and Mark Young went 1-2, re- 24 teams. spectively.

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