THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Gilford drug and alcohol discussion set for Oct. 8 BY ERIN PLUMMER management, to see [email protected] what we have available Members of the pub- in the town,” Mello-An- lic are encouraged to drews said. come to a community fo- She said this could rum on substance abuse include employers pro- and healthy alternatives viding support for em- scheduled for Oct. 8. ployees to go into rehab The Gilford Drug programs to counseling and Alcohol Taskforce resources and a myriad will hold a discussion of others. Courtesy on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 The Taskforce will p.m. at the Gilford Pub- formally announce it Wesley Woods cuts the ribbon on new home lic Library. School board is changing its name to On Sept. 2, Wesley Woods residents and guests braved hot and steamy weather to celebrate new incoming residents with member and taskforce Growing Gilford From a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of five new homes currently under construction. As part of the Chamber of Commerce member Rae Mello-An- Good to Great. She said Grill and Greet, guests were first treated to a lunch of hot dogs, chips and desserts followed by the ribbon cutting with drews talked about the calling the organization remarks from Chris Sintros, CEO of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities. In his remarks, Mr. Sintros lauded the spirit coming forum at Mon- the Drug and Alcohol of teamwork involved in this second phase of Wesley Woods development - including the residents, developers, and com- day’s school board meet- Taskforce has a negative munity. The ribbon cutting - for the home located at 102 Wesley Way - was followed by tours of our newest homes in var- ing. Mello-Andrew said connotation. ious stages of construction and an open house at 83 Wesley Way. Pictured above from left to right are New Residents Rosemarie Grant, Moni Montague, Marty Bloom (back row), Claire McCabe, Wesley Woods Sales & Marketing Chris Burke they are hoping to “fill She noted that sub- (backrow), New Resident Eliza Leadbeater, Chamber Board Member, Sue Gaudette from Gunstock Mountain Resort, New the room” with people. stance abuse is an im- Residents Fred and Lorretta Shugrue, Wesley Woods Director, Stace Dicker-Hendricks, Chamber Board Member, Scott “The purpose of this portant facing the area, Kalicki, from Lakes Region Community College and New England Deaconess Association CEO, Chris Sintros. is to look at resource SEE GILFORD PAGE A11 Higher enrollments among Gilford seeing increase in building permits highlights of new school year BY ERIN PLUMMER an uptick in the econo- [email protected] my; people have a little BY ERIN PLUMMER An increase in the bit more confidence [email protected] number of issued per- going out and doing Higher enrollments, mits and continuing some construction.” some new additions, and updates to the Master Ayer said these some possible mainte- Plan are the major new permits have not nance items coming up highlights of planning just been for lakefront are some of the high- and zoning in town. homes; there are other lights of the Gilford Last Wednesday, forms of construction School District’s new John Ayer, the direc- including senior hous- year. tor of planning and ing. Ayer said the val- Superintendent Kent land use, updated the ue of these homes have Hemingway gave a run- board of selectmen on more than doubled down on what is going the highlights from since last year. on in the district, espe- planning and zoning The number of cially with the start of in the town. commercial permits school on Sept. 2. Ayer reported that are around what they For the first time the numbers of res- were the previous since 2001, enrollment idential permits in year. Overall total per- has gone up at Gilford. town have more than mits are up 10 percent, Since 2001 there has been doubled since last which Ayer said is a a steady decline in the year. Ayer said they good sign. school population with have issued 24 per- Another project un- one less student every Courtesy photo mits for single fami- derway by the office The new outdoor classroom is in use at Gilford Elementary School. year. This year the first ly homes, during the of Zoning and Plan- day enrollment was 1,207 school and the middle Sawyer became the prin- GHS now has a new same period last year ning is updating the students, an increase of school have new prin- cipal of GMS, and high Principal Tim Goggin, 11 had been issued. master plan. Ayer said 14 from last year. cipals, all of whom are school assistant princi- who came from the “I view that as a pos- the planning board Hemingway said they familiar to the Gilford pal Anthony Sperazzo Granite Hill School in itive thing,” Ayer said. has been working on expected kindergarten school community. For- took over as the school’s Newport. “I think that suggests SEE PERMITS PAGE A11 numbers to be in the mer GHS principal Peter principal. SEE SCHOOL PAGE A11 mid-‘60’s; instead, 82 students entered kin- dergarten this year. He said the numbers for the ‘Eager Breathers’ enjoy a day on the lake rest of the grades have remained consistent. He BY ERIN PLUMMER Fortin. said there is plenty of [email protected] More than 405 people room at GES to accom- LACONIA - People registered for the cruise, modate the increased living with lung diseases many with varying de- population. had the chance to go out grees of respiratory ill- Hemingway said the on the MS Mount Wash- ness. Fortin said some district is seeing many ington for an afternoon of the passengers have transfer students from of food, dancing, and fun serious COPD and many other communities. during the 20th annual are on oxygen. While in previous years Eager Breathers Cruise. “Some of these people most transfer students Guests from across the don’t get out that much,” came from around the state boarded the Mount Fortin said. “This is a Lakes Region, he said from the Weirs dock for really important day in many new families are the annual cruise spon- their life.” coming to Gilford from sored by Breathe New The cruise is a way to farther away places. Hampshire. The cruise help get them on the wa- The district added an was aimed for people ter and socializing with additional kindergarten with Chronic Obstruc- other people, especially teacher over the sum- tive Pulmonary Disease people who are going mer. (COPD). through the same expe- “It’s a good thing we “Today is about tak- rience. did; that worked out ing people with respi- Passengers prepared quite well,” Hemingway ratory disease out for for the event including Erin Plummer said. a beautiful day,” said Belinda Heck and Judy Fleming, respiratory therapists at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, join This year, the high Breathe NH CEO Dan SEE BREATHERS PAGE A11 patient Peg DiLorenzo. A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 Notes from the Gilford Public Library BY MARK THOMAS Library Correspondent cussion, which revisits felt strongly about, or frosting on the side…. be led by Betty Tidd. Storytime, 11:15 – Book clubs come in timeless and well-loved fascinating details you and yes, this particu- Open Painting at the 11:45 a.m. all shapes and sizes. literature. overlooked may be re- lar cake has actually Library, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Stories, songs, and Some discuss family, Mark: Sounds great, vealed. In the group we graced the plates of the Conversational a craft for ages three to baking, gossip, current but how are the books discuss it all – the good, Library’s discussion French Class, 3:30 – 4:30 five. Please sign up at events, and some even chosen? I know you ex- the bad, the valiant, the group. p.m. the Circulation Desk. discuss books. David clusively use book cov- villainous, and even the Mark: Well I’m sold. Evening Book Dis- Nilson recently wrote ers to choose, but are hard to pronounce. Dis- Is there anything else cussion, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 an article on the Fourth you looking for bright cussing as a group can that you want to men- Evening Storytime, Line Dancing, 9 – & Sycamore blog high- colors, ominous sil- help you to better under- tion. 6:30 – 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. lighting a new book club houettes, or something stand the book in front Molly: The Classics Sing songs, listen Kick start your day that discusses books, else? of you and see it through Book Group will meet to stories, and learn with Bonnie Deutch, just books. It was called, Molly: Although we another’s eyes. to discuss “The Good nursery rhymes, finger and perfect some “Bookish: A New Kind strive to build a book Mark: I see. Say I Soldier” by F. Scott Fitz- plays, and early literacy smooth moves - begin- of Book Club.” In it he discussion list that is wanted to talk about gerald on Sept. 22 at 6:30 tips with your child. ners and those who have scripted an interview as visually appealing books, but I don’t want p.m., and on Oct. 15, we never line danced before with his wife, the host as possible, we do also to do any school work will discuss “Lila” by Friday, Sept. 18 are encouraged to come of the club, in an infor- have to consider the or even buy the books. Marilynne Robinson. Bilingual Storytime, at 9 a.m., as the skill lev- mative, if snarky and content as well. A group Are these book clubs for Patrons can choose 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. el will increase as the sarcastic way. Since we of Library staff typically me? from either the 12:30 Stories, songs, and morning goes on. have book clubs and meets at the end of each Molly: Absolutely! or the 6:30 pm meeting. a craft, in English and Check – Out – An – informative, snarky co- year to discuss the books Unlike your dreaded Come on out and join Spanish. Please sign up Expert!, 10 a.m. – noon host Molly, it seemed we simply could not stop High School Literature the fun! Also, there will at the Circulation Desk. Magic the Gathering like an excellent oppor- talking about during the class, you will not be be cake…. Social Bridge, 10:30 Club, 3 – 4 p.m. tunity to conduct an in- past year. After some de- called on to participate, a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Witches, wizards, terview about our own bate, and the occasional nor will you have to Classes & Special Knit Wits, 1:30 – spellslingers, and plan- book clubs. bribe, we agree on a list present a 10 page book Events 2:30 p.m. ewalkers are invited Mark: Hello, Molly. of books that we feel will report in front of a class Sept. 17 – 23 Conversational to duel weekly at the Thank you for taking be interesting to read of dejected peers. In the Thursday, Sept. 17 German Class, 2:30 – 3:30 Gilford Public Library! the time to meet and and discuss in the com- Library’s book groups Music and Move- p.m. Magic the Gathering talk about books. Or ing year. we simply talk about the ment, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. is a tactical card game book clubs rather. Is it Mark: I am sure that books, and we’ll even Sing, dance, drum, Monday, Sept. 21 where almost no two true that there are not all the books picked will provide the books for and make music in this Mahjong, 12:30 – 3 games are the same. one, but two book clubs be interesting to read, you! Just swing by the special music-themed p.m. There will be cards to at the library where we but why do it in groups? Circulation Desk and storytime. Ages 0-5 One of the oldest share, but bring your could talk about books? Do you sit in a circle pick up a copy of the years, with caregiver. board games in the own if you have them! Molly: Surprisingly and do synchronized next month’s book and Please sign up at the Cir- world, Mahjong depends Open to students in enough, we do talk about reading? Why talk about your work is done (aside culation Desk. on skill, strategy, and a grades four and up. books at the Library! We books when I can form from the actual reading Brown Bag Book certain degree of luck. Volunteer Shelving love talking about books my own, perfect opin- of course!). Discussion, 12:30 – 1:30 Join us! Party, 5 – 7 p.m. so much that we have ions? Mark: Will there be p.m. To celebrate the end two different book dis- Molly: As nice as it is snacks? For the love This month’s book is Tuesday, Sept. 22 of a successful summer cussion groups that our to read alone and build of benevolence tell me Station Eleven by Em- Social Bridge, 10:30 and Old Home Day, we patrons can participate your own “perfect opin- there will be snacks. ily St. John Mandel, a a.m. – 12:30 p.m. will be hosting a din- in. Our regular book dis- ions,” it can be a lot of Molly: Of course! Af- hauntingly beautiful Lapsit Storytime, ner and shelving party cussion reads one book fun to hear what other ter all, what is a good novel that is impossible 10:30 – 11 a.m. for all of the volunteers per month and meets people think of the same book without a thick to put down. Copies of Stories, songs and from Old Home Day, and once a month. Every book. You can gain a slice of double choco- the book are available nursery rhymes for ages those that have helped other month, Abi also new perspective on a late cake with choco- at the Circulation Desk two and under with a us throughout the sum- leads a classics book dis- character or scene you late chips and chocolate and the discussions will caregiver. mer! Gilford Public Library Laconia Adult Education offers class on Top Ten Requests stress management through meditation 1. “All The Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr LACONIA — Laconia stress. Stress can result body. He has found that and breathing methods 2. “The Rumor” by Elin Hilderbrand Adult Education is offer- in many different forms the most effective and so that you can chose 3. “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee ing an eight-week Stress of ill health; even dis- easiest way to ease or the one that works the 4. “Alert” by James Patterson Management Through ease. Rick Hochsprung eliminate your stress best for you. The goal of 5. “The Nature of the Beast” by Louise Penny Meditation Series start- is a teacher, who has is by learning to medi- the class is to teach stu- 6. “Inside the O’Briens” by Lisa Genova ing on Wednesday, Sept. seen firsthand the tate and to understand dents how to control the 7. “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah 30. The class will meet health issues associated the different methods stressors in life in order 8. “Blueprints” by Barbara Delinsky from 7-8 p.m. in the Huot with stress. This course of breathing which will to achieve better health 9. “The Guest Cottage” by Nancy Thayer Technical Center: Room is designed to help you help to relax and calm and ways in which to 10. “The Murderer’s Daughter” CTC H-234. The class cope with, and in some you. use these techniques in by Jonathan Kellerman will be taught by Rick instances, eliminate the The class will explain your everyday lifestyle. Hochsprung. stressors in your life. the physiology of stress To enroll in the class LocaL ExpEriEncEd Meditation is a stress You will learn simple and why meditation or for more information, reliever! That state- but very effective tech- really works. You will please call the Laconia SociaL SEcurity attornEy ment is the reality of life niques to minimize the learn about a variety of Adult Education office Have you been denied but you can learn tech- effect of stress on your different meditations at 524-5712. niques to help cope with Social Security Disability? the effects of stress on Attorney Stanley Robinson has your body. Everywhere Liam Weldon of Gilford joins the Class of successfully handled you turn today you can disability cases for over 30 years. read about what is hap- 2019 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pening to your body 603-286-2019 • [email protected] when you are under TROY, N.Y. — Liam Rensselaer Polytechnic As it approaches its Weldon of Gilford joined Institute is America’s bicentennial anniver- Rensselaer Polytechnic oldest technological re- sary, the Institute con- Institute’s Class of 2019. search university. For tinues to define The More than 1,400 fresh- nearly two centuries, the New Polytechnic, a new men joined the Rensse- Institute has been a driv- paradigm for teaching, laer community on Aug. ing force behind break- learning, and research 31 with the first day of throughs in engineering that uses advanced tech- classes. They hail from and science in virtually nologies to enable fresh 46 states, the District of every arena--from trans- collaborations across Columbia, Puerto Rico, portation and infrastruc- disciplines, sectors, and and from countries all ture to business, med- regions, in order to an- over the world. icine, outer space, and swer the global challeng- Founded in 1824, cyberspace. es of our day.
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BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] REGION — At more than 60 Circle K/Irving gas stations and conve- nience stores across the state, the men and wom- en of Law Enforcement were out raising money for Special Olympics New Hampshire last Saturday through their annual Fueling Dreams initiative. At each location officers pumped gas, washed windshields and gratefully accepted donations for SONH. Courtesy Every dollar they raised The Tilton Police Department was joined by Circle K/Irving District Manager Leon Jesseman, will help those with in- Special Olympics New Hampshire’s Director of Development Chelsea Gill, athletes and their many supporters during last weekend’s Fueling Dreams fundraiser. tellectual and develop- Courtesy mental disabilities take Special Olympians, their family and friends were all smiles part in the many pro- as they posed for a photo with Belmont Police Officer Evan and his officers went District Manager Leon been a dedicated sup- grams and athletic com- Boulanger who manned the pumps for Fueling Dreams at the all out to raise as much Jesseman also joined porter of SONH for local Circle K/Irving to raise money for Special Olympics New petitions offered by the money as possible this the officers and athletes many years and works Hampshire. organization. year. at the Tilton store. tirelessly to raise as “I have gold, silver mont police officer Evan of the Winnipesaukee A speaker system Gill said she was much money as possible and bronze medals for Boulanger manned the Warriors, said thanks blared upbeat tunes as thrilled with the turnout for his friends in SONH. track and field, basket- pumps in the morning to Boulanger and the they tended to their cus- and grateful for all the He currently serves as ball and bowling,” boast- and sent donations their support of the Belmont tomers and each person support shown for Spe- president of the New ed John Brown, a proud way. Police Department they who donated was invited cial Olympians. Hampshire’s Law En- member of the Winnipe- “Every year, I help had raised a lot of mon- to enjoy a free hot dog, “I couldn’t be happier forcement Torch Run saukee Warriors team. out. I do the best I can, ey for SONH in just a hamburger and drinks about our relationship association, which orga- Stationed outside and I don’t give up. I short time. from Chef Joe Jesseman with law enforcement. nizes Fueling Dreams, the Belmont Circle K/ like being here meeting “It’s been very good who was busy at their Every year, we get really Tip-A-Cop and other Irving, Brown was just new people, too,” Brown here today. We’ve been outdoor grill. excited for this day and statewide fundraisers. one of many athletes and said. quite busy,” she said. Chelsea Gill, Direc- it’s gone very well this As he watched car their supporters that Kara Stanley, bet- Over in Tilton, police tor of Development for year,” she said. after car pull in and day who watched as Bel- ter known as Coach K chief Robert Cormier SONH, and Circle K’s Leon Jesseman contribute to the cause helped create Fueling last weekend, Cormier GILFORD PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS Dreams back in 1999 said Fueling Dreams is l with Laconia Police Sgt. an event he hopes to see Gary Hubbard and while gain even more momen- BY HERB GREENE watching the “Second classic! Participants are any adults looking for that first year raised an tum in years to come. Parks & Recreation Director Best Exotic Marigold asked to RSVP by Thurs- fresh air, fun, exercise amazing $3,000 in just a “We added the music Senior Moment-um Hotel,” the newly re- day, Sept. 17. and beautiful foliage on few hours, the program and food here this year, Movie and Breakfast - leased follow-up to the For more informa- Tuesdays this fall. The has gotten bigger ever but I want to see this Monday, Sept. 21 original, “Best Exotic tion or to RSVP, please scheduled hikes contin- year. grow into an even bigger The Gilford Parks Marigold Hotel.” The call the Parks and Recre- ue on Sept. 22 at Ram- “For 2015, we hope community event in the and Recreation Depart- movie and coffee are ation Office at 527-4722. blin’ Vewe Farm in to raise over a half mil- future,” Cormier said. ment will be sponsoring free of charge. We will Gilford and September lion dollars, for a total Other local busi- a Senior Moment-um also have breakfast Adult Fall Hiking 29th at Locke’s Hill in of more than $5 million nesses assisting in the program on Monday, available for anyone Program continues on Gilford. Participants since Fueling Dreams day’s success were BJ’s Sept. 21. We will meet at interested at $2 per per- Tuesday mornings will gather each morn- began,” he said. “We do Wholesale Club, Tilton the Community Church, son featuring breakfast The Gilford Parks ing at 9 a.m. in the Gil- it all for the athletes.” AutoServ, Home Depot Fellowship Hall at 9 sandwiches and hash and Recreation Depart- ford Town Hall Lobby Chief Cormier has and Coca-Cola. a.m. for breakfast and browns. So please join ment is sponsoring a before departing for the a movie! We will be us to watch this timeless number of fall hikes for hike. All interested par- ticipants must RSVP at least one day in advance to each trip. The cost of Hawk Composite Squadron, Civil the hikes is $1 per per- son, per hike. Air Patrol hosting open house For more information or to RSVP, please con- LACONIA — The old) in the areas of national organization, tact the Gilford Parks Hawk Composite aerospace education, will be holding an open and Recreation Depart- Squadron, New Hamp- leadership, character house from 6:30-9 p.m. ment at 527-4722. shire Wing Civil Air development and emer- SEE HAWK PAGE A11 Patrol, will hold its Fall gency services, while Open House at the Laco- instilling the values nia Municipal Airport of integrity, volunteer on Sept. 24, from 6:30 to service, excellence and 9 p.m. respect. The squadron Civil Air Patrol, the is also open to adult official auxiliary of members interested in the United States Air air crews and ground Force, is a non-profit, search and rescue volunteer organization teams. The Hawk Com- dedicated to training posite Squadron, the youth (12 – 18 years local squadron of this
GILFORD BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • 7:00pm Gilford Town Hall – 1st Floor Conference Room The Gilford Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consider input on proposed Traffic Regulations to designate two roadway junctions along Belknap Mountain Road as Stop Sign Intersections. The intersections proposed to be posted are Weeks Road and Gilford Glen Road. In addition, the existing Stop Sign posted on Belknap Mountain Road at Weeks Road is proposed to be eliminated.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available at the Selectmen’s Office and on the Town’s website (www.gilfordnh.org).
Any interested person may attend this public meeting and present information and/or opinions related thereto. A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 GUEST COMMENTARY l Pet of the Week: L.J L.J. – handsome or- his has made a complete ange tabby, aged about recovery. Meanwhile, Our special corner five, arrived in what we this wonderfully gentle, could call the Big June sweet boy- a true cud- Scoop of 60+ cats from dler and craves human of the world a home overwhelmed attention, looks a tad with felines. different now…hence Editor’s note: Freelance writer Jay Keefe We’d seen L.J. before his new nickname - L.J.- submitted the following piece reminiscing the year before when Van Gogh. about his lifelong love for the Big Lake, and his owner accessed our A purrfect bundle of for Bear Island. spay/neuter program. orange feline affection, At that time we removed he waits his second a tiny polyp from his chance and a forever I kissed my first girl on Bear Island. ear. Fast forward to this home. September is a I learned to swim on Bear Island. So did summer and there was great month to adopt, all of my siblings, my nephews and niece, L.J. again, only this time take advantage of Em- and one or two very unhappy cats. with an ugly growth con- ily’s Wish campaign. suming his ear canal! To learn more check I’ve been on the lake on nights so still I Thanks to special out our website or call could see the stars reflected on the water. friends of the NH Hu- during usual shelter I once went an entire summer without mane Society family, hours. NH Humane So- having to get into a car. Everything can be we had L.J.’s tumor re- ciety was ready to help. done “by boat.” moved. Doctors tell us I got my first job on Winnipesaukee. My commute was a twenty minute boat ride fol- FROM OUR READERS lowed by a short walk up a hill and through l a golf course. Not a bad gig for a gangly teenager who had absolutely no idea how Thanks to all who supported lucky he was. He does now though. GNA Old Home Day road race I was taught to “live off the land” one summer by picking blueberries, catching To the Editor: Gunstock Mountain and Resort for their donation of I understand we have passed over Labor Day and 2 Prime Time ski lift tickets and 4 tubing passes to be fish, and boiling milkweed. I lasted until are into the real world of back-to-work and back-to- raffled off this fall. lunch time. school, but I have lingering memories of this year’s We had 174 runners on a beautiful summer morn- I’ve seen it rain on one side of the cottage Gilford Old Home Day and would love to once again ing many of whom gazed at the prize table of deli- and be bright and sunny on the other, be- thank so many on behalf of the Gunstock Nordic cious chocolate baked goods (from volunteer bakers) cause that’s just how the weather rolls on Association (GNA). GNA hosted the 38th Annual vowing to run faster next year so they could perhaps Gilford Old Home Day 5K Road Race at 8 a.m. on get a chance to shimmy up to “the table.” Winnipesaukee, yo. Saturday, Aug. 29 and we were lucky to have many The Gilford Old Home Day Committee also needs I got married to one of the most amazing sponsors to help cover the costs. to be thanked for being so gracious in accommodat- people I’ve ever known on the shores of GNA would like to thank Piche’s Ski and Sport ing our changes in the race format over the years Winnipesaukee. The fact that she still toler- Shop for the gift cards given out as top prizes and upsetting their system a bit. As for the volunteers: for printing our T-shirts, and sponsors Attorneys Frank, Annie, Sophie, Richard, Hugh, Tim, Jen, ates me enough to be in her life is just fur- Anne Rice and Kristen Gardiner from Rice Law Of- John S, Michelle S, Kim, Troy, Ann Cz, John T, Jean, ther testament to the person she is. fice, Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, Belknap Landscape Donna and scooter, Sarah, Eileen, Dave, Henry, Mi- I’ve learned to water ski on Winnipesau- Co/Landopt, Joy Southworth’s Body by Design in chelle Y and those really special people I’ve forgot- kee. I learned how to snorkel, how to drive Gilford, Delta Dental, Brett Coapland DC, CSCS at ten—GNA thanks you so much! Perhaps you will get Performance Health and Spine and Sport Therapy, to shimmy up to the prize table next year. a boat, and how to slow down too. That last Kristie Ennis DPT, CSCS at Momentum PT, Drs Kris Eliza Deery one is the most important I think. And I and Derek Blackwelder and Winnisquam Dental, Gunstock Nordic Association think most people would agree. and Troy Schrupp DDS. We would also like to thank Gilford I’ve anchored off shore and surreptitious- ly snuck into the girls camp on the island. THOUGHTS FROM THE THRIFT SHOP Daring, dashing and exciting? Nope. Cold, l wet, and waterlogged is more like it. But it’s something I’ll never forget. I spent countless hours exploring almost News from the Gilmanton Community every inch of this magnificent lake with nothing more than a thirteen foot boat, a Church Thrift Shop and Food Pantry towel, and young boy’s imagination. It still holds that magic today. And I think The recent fundrais- volunteers help pro- that we most need help Church. ing concert held on cess food orders for our are Saturday after- Visit us on Facebook it will for quite a while. Aug. 29, featuring Jim patrons and sort and noons (noon - 2 p.m.) at: www.facebook.com/ Every time I’m here, I’m with the best Barnes, New Hamp- display clothing in our and Wednesdays (3 - 7 GilmantonCommunity- friends I’m ever going to have. shire Balladeer, was a Thrift Shop as well as p.m.). We only ask vol- Church I eat more than I should, laugh louder success thanks to our other tasks. One need unteers to work two Hours: Monday, 1 - 5 than what’s socially acceptable, and nap sponsors, volunteers not live in Gilmanton hour shifts. Two hours p.m., Wednesday, 3 – 7 and support from the to volunteer, howev- a week or two hours a p.m. and Saturday, 10 just for the sake of napping. It doesn’t get community. er, must be at least 18 month on a regular ba- a.m. – 2 p.m. much better than that, in my humble opin- The Gilmanton Food years of age and be de- sis will be most helpful. Telephone: 364-0114. ion. Pantry would like to pendable. If you or any For more information, Location: Route 140, I also realize just how unbelievably thank everyone in- one that you know can contact Barbara Reed, Gilmanton Iron Works. volved for their support spare as little as two Volunteer Coordinator Parking & Entrance: awe-inspiring this world can be. in helping to make this hours, please consider at 556-9449. We would Gilmanton Community Bear Island is just one little corner of that a fun and successful volunteering at the Gil- love to have you join us. Church Parking Lot. world, but it’s our corner, and it’s more community event. manton Food Pantry & Gilmanton Food Pan- Mailing Address: than enough. It’s more than anyone could Volunteers needed Thrift Shop located in try & Thrift Shop is an Post Office Box 16, Gil- ever ask for. Our Food Pantry is in Gilmanton Iron Works. outreach program of the manton, N.H. 03237. need of volunteers. Our Right now, the times Gilmanton Community When the time comes for my body to ex- pire, my ashes will be spread on the wa- ter out front and that’s just fine with me. I Laconia Adult Education wouldn’t have it any other way, actually. offers Chinese cooking class LACONIA — Laco- Sept. 24. The class will In this hands-on vegetable and seafood Established May 6, 2004 nia Adult Education meet from 6-8:30 p.m. class, Yan Li will intro- stir fry and perfectly Published every Thursday at will offer a five week Cooking Chinese food duce students to the ba- steamed jasmine rice 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Chinese cooking class is fun said Peggy Selig, sics of Chinese cooking. plus lots more. Telephone: (603) 279-4516 beginning on Thursday, Program Director. The sessions teaches Secrets to master Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 students how to choose, Chinese Cooking are Fax: (603) 279-3331 use, and care for woks, only a phone call away! 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North Country Notebook The desk is now clear, the memory not quite so
Hampshire are home to small, protected, and mostly-kept-secret pop- ulations of timber rat- tlers, which leaves me wondering if we’ll some day see the Swanzey Sidewinders or the Franklin Fangs. +++++ Reader alert: After having to bag an earlier scheduled ap- By John Harrigan John Harrigan pearance (last year), I’m Columnist The “primitive” beast in soon-to-come winter mode, after due to be at next week’s dragging and cutting up trees has stopped and using the Courtesy — Wisconsin Historical Society Woodsville Public Li- deep-winter “piggy bank” in the shed has begun. The furnace Every now and then, “Sunday in a logging camp bunkhouse” is the title for this brary gathering at the provides heat and hot water for the entire house, and it’s a 1901 photo at a logging camp in Wisconsin. Note the usual I clear my desktop of Horse Meadow Senior pretty big house. socks and other clothing hanging to dry above the kind of big clippings and Notes to Center in North Haver- box stove still used in back-country camps today, the grind- Self, in so doing once in The features about pay their help decent- stone (in use), and the common bunks where everyone had to hill on Saturday, Sept. 19 a while finding things of my “primitive” Central ly. I’ve visited with too roll over at once. at 7 p.m. actual value, and then Boiler that the new ones many people behind the As usual I’ll present a the desk immediately can’t seem to match are counters, and have done more, and provide much the finger-wagging pur- meandering talk on cou- begins filling up again. (a) a huge door that you that same work myself, better food. Thus logging ists who insist on “fish- gars, wolves, caribou, This is sort of like the can throw actual stumps to find their pathetic and camps evolved into what ers,” which, by the way, wolverines and other es- Hundred-Year-Old Soup, and maybe even Jim- dishonorable pay any- so many people involved PC-wary public relations oteric stuff, such as peo- a great story if it were my Hoffa through, (b) where near acceptable. in them remembered writers use along with ple with strange names true, and even if it’s not a huge firebox that can Second, I think about them to be---entire fam- “anglers” to avoid using who use ancient popping (as Casey Stengel might comfortably accommo- logging camps, of all ilies would visit on Sun- “fishermen,” (how about John Deere tractors to have said, you could date three-foot wood, things, as an allegory. days, and many camps “fisher-persons”?). In gang-plow meadows and look it up). and (c) a no-clinker, no Back in the Dark Ages became tourist desti- local vernacular, ever then capture wandering +++++ ash-pit firebox (properly of logging, timber bar- nations---and attracted since settlement times, and curious out-of-town- People sick and tired managed, it burns wood ons ran filthy, low-slung, some of the best and it’s always been “fisher ers to force-feed them of hearing about burn- right down to fine ash) smoke-filled, lice-ridden, most fabled workers in cats.” And for the re- too many doughnuts, ing wood at this point that needs no lower ash- common-bed camps; logging’s history. cord, they (the animals, and then open things up can roll their eyes and go pit cleanout door, mean- working conditions +++++ not the baseball players) to a question and try-my- on to the next subject. ing that you can work were horrendous; and I like Manchester’s do sort of look like cats, best-to-answer session, I keep seeing adver- at waist level with a flat the food proffered by Fisher Cats because they are only a shade larger, the most fun part of it all. tisements for the lat- shovel to clean out flour- slap-dash cooks using a play in a great stadium and occasionally catch Horse Meadow Road est outdoor wood-fired type ash into, say, your few never-changing, low- there on the east bank small fish. is off Route 10 two miles boiler that offer great- bucket-loader tractor or end ingredients even of the Merrimack River, But where is this south of Woodsville, just er efficiency (one-half wheelbarrow---no stoop- more so. and the caliber of play team-naming going to below the Grafton Coun- the wood!) and neigh- ing or kneeling in mud But as demand for is so downright hot---so end? The Hudson Hor- ty complex. Doors open bor-friendly exhaust. or snow. good and reliable work- fast and good that I’d nets (“stung by too at 6:30 p.m. But I always read the Readers? ers increased---which rather watch baseball many hits,” a sports re- (This column runs fine print or call for de- +++++ certainly has been the there than in Fenway porter would be bound in weekly newspapers tails. My take on the mini- long and steady story Park. And the choice of to write)? The Gorham covering two-thirds of I have one of the orig- mum wage fuss concerns with fast food---owners the team’s name vindi- Groundhogs? The Wolfe- New Hampshire from inal wood-fired outdoor not politics, which I try and camp bosses who cated me (probably man- boro(ugh) Wolverines? Concord to Lower Que- furnaces and still run it to stay away from, but desperately needed to agement wasn’t aware The Franklin Franken- bec and parts of western because (a) I haven’t yet business and econom- compete for better labor of this) for insisting on steins? The Warren (sor- Maine and northeastern found anything much ics, which not just as a realized that they had calling fisher cats just ry, Warren readers, once Vermont. Write to camp- better, sort of like the writer but as an owner, to build better camps, that for all these years again) Rockets? [email protected] Model A Ford (and by publisher, general man- improve working con- (47 years of writing, and Portions of mid-state or Box 39, Colebrook, NH the way, I’m still hoping ager, payroll-maker, ditions, pay their help counting). Never mind and southwestern New 03576.) to find a Model A pick- newsprint buyer and up that’s not all gussied Chief Pressman I’ve cer- up for show that I can tainly experienced. actually use for going First, as a consum- to the dump and doing er who once in a while errands), and (b) I’m get- visits a fast-food joint, ting too old to replace it I’d gladly pay a buck or unless something in the two more for my burger, truly whiz-bang catego- pizza or chicken nuggets ry comes along. if the owners used it to Burke and Surette Folk Music Sept. 27 at Taylor LACONIA — The next Together since 1988, program in the Taylor Burke and Surette have Community Music Se- built a steady following ries, sponsored by Bank for their own blend of of New Hampshire, is contemporary, tradi- scheduled for Sunday, tional and original folk Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. in Tay- and acoustic music. lor’s Woodside Build- Burke’s vocal style is at ing, 435 Union Ave. The once stunning and heart- event is free and open to felt and is matched by the public. Reservations Surette’s fluid fretwork. are not required. The couple has re- The concert will fea- leased five albums since ture Susie Burke and 1990 on the Madrina Mu- David Surette, who sic label, to positive re- have made a name for sponse from both critics themselves as one of the and audiences. Together finest acts on the lively they bring skill, taste, New England folk scene. feeling and pure enjoy- Their performance is ment to their music and generously being spon- sored by Judy Dean. SEE MUSIC PAGE A12 A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Marjorie T. Beane, 93 Lorraine T. Buckley, 87
KEENE — Marjorie Colin, Tessa, Catie and LACONIA — Lor- at 10:30 a.m. at Immacu- T. Beane, 93, formerly of Maddie. raine T. Buckley (Tier- late Conception Catholic Laconia and Largo, Fla., Calling hours were ney) 87, of Court street Church, 15 Hawthorne passed away peacefully held at Wilkinson-Beane- died Sunday, Septe. 13, Blvd., Salem, MA. 01970. at home on Thursday, Simoneau-Paquette Fu- 2015 at St. Francis Re- Burial will follow in the Sept. 10, 2015. neral Home, 164 Pleasant habilitation & Nursing family lot at Greenlawn Marjorie was born St., Laconia, on Tuesday, Center. Cemetery, 57 Ome St., in Wellesley, Mass. on Sept. 15, 2015 from 6 – 8 Lorraine was born Salem, MA 01970 June 13, 1922, daughter p.m. using the Carriage June 21, 1928 in Salem, In lieu of flowers, the to the late Katharine & House entrance. Mass., daughter to the family suggests memo- Frank Ogilvie. She grad- Burial service oc- late Martin and H. Irene rial donations may be uated with honors from curred at Newton Cem- (Mailing) Tierney. She Lorraine is survived made to St. Francis Re- Newton High School, etery, 791 Walnut St., worked as a secretary by her loving son, Paul habilitation and Nurs- and then attended Bos- Newton Center, Mass. for the Essex County M. Buckley, and his wife ing Center, 406 Court St., ton University. In her on Wednesday, Sept. 16, District Attorney for Lisa of Gilford; three Laconia, NH 03246. youth, Marjorie was an 2015 at 11 a.m. over twenty years. Lor- grandchildren, Cather- Wilkinson-Beane- accomplished swimmer In lieu of flowers, me- raine enjoyed crochet- ine, Kelsey and James Simoneau-Paquette and violin player. morial donations may ing, knitting and was Buckley, all of Gilford. Funeral Home & Cre- Marjorie worked at be made in Marjorie’s an avid beach goer. Her In addition to her mation Services, 164 MIT in Cambridge, Mass. name to Home Health fondest memories with parents, she was prede- Pleasant St., Laconia, is prior to moving to Laco- Marjorie is survived Care and Community her family were their ski ceased by her son, James assisting the family with nia with her husband, by her beloved chil- Services, Inc., 312 Marl- trips to Mount Whittier A. Buckley, and her sis- the arrangements. For Roger H. Beane. During dren, Donald D. Beane of boro St, PO Box 564, and Gunstock. Above ter, Jean Keefe. more information and to her 30 years in Laconia, Southampton, N.Y. and Keene, NH 03431. all, she loved spending A Mass of Christian view an online memori- Marjorie worked in tax Beverly Beane and her Wilkinson-Beane- time with her grandchil- Burial will be held on al, go to www.wilkinson- and accounting roles at husband, Ed Liebfried Simoneau-Paquette dren. Thursday, Septe. 17, 2015 beane.com. Dana S. Beane & Com- of Swanzey; cherished Funeral Home & Cre- pany, P.C. Throughout granddaughters Sarah mation Services, 164 her life, Marjorie was Beane Ricca and her hus- Pleasant St., Laconia, is Paul L. LaChapelle an avid seamstress and band Joe of Ho-Ho-Kus, assisting the family with BOSCAWEN — Paul Paul was predeceased Gilford; a granddaugh- knitter – although her N.J. and Jennifer Katha- the arrangements. For L. LaChapelle passed by his father, Paul ter, Starr Trefrey of primary focus was her rine (Beane) DeLalio and more information and away early morning LaChapelle of North- Franklin; sisters Lynda devotion to and interest her husband Perry, of to view an online memo- Sunday, Sept. 6 at Mer- field; his mother, Evelyn Mason of Washington, in the pursuits of her Southampton, N.Y.; and rial, please visit wilkin- rimack County Nursing Miller of Manchester; his and Carol LaChapelle family. great-grandchildren, sonbeane.com. Home after a long period son, Brian LaChapelle of of Manchester; nieces, of failing health. Florida; and a grandson, nephews, cousins and Paul enjoyed hunting, Jonathan Tyler of Maine. many friends. Mary S. Rand, 75 fishing, and traveling He leaves his wife of At his request, there PEMBROKE – Mary by her son, Glenn A. memorial contribu- north during Fall Foli- 36 years, Loretta; his will be no funeral or ser- S. Rand, 75, of 408 Rand and his wife Al- tions may be made in age season. stepson, Guy Trefrey of vices. Pembroke Street, died ison of Concord; two her name to the Au- Thursday, Sept. 10, daughters, Melanie A. tism Society of Ameri- James E. Peters, 66 2015 at Concord Hospi- Blakeney and her hus- ca, 4340 East West Hwy tal. band Errol of Amiss- Suite 350, Bethesda, James E. Peters, 66, and an aunt, Priscilla She was born on ville, Va. and Pamela MD 20814 or to JDRF, of Cotton Hill Road, died Riggs, of Manchester. Sept. 19, 1939 in Wolfe- L. Swancott and her 26 Broadway, 14th at home after a long ill- He was predeceased by boro, the daughter of husband Michael of Floor, New York, NY ness on Tuesday, Feb. 24, his father, Edward H. the late Carroll and Apopka, Fla.; and three 10004. 2015. Peters. Charlotte (Howe) grandchildren, Hailey Wilkinson-Beane- James was born in A graveside service Straw. Mary worked Rand, Maxwell Rand Simoneau-Paquette Laconia on Aug. 21, will be held at 2 p.m. on for 35 years as a school and Cory Swancott. Funeral Home & Cre- 1948, the son of Edward Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at bus driver for such There will be no call- mation Services, 164 H. and Theresa (Huard) Bayside Cemetery in La- companies as Lakes ing hours. Pleasant St., Laconia, Peters. He was a life- conia. Region Transit and A graveside service is assisting the family long resident of Gilford James was employed For those who wish, Peaslee Transit. She was held at 11 a.m. with the arrangements. and attended Gilford as parts manager by New the family suggests that loved to drive and en- on Wednesday, Sept. For more information Elementary School, and Hampshire Peterbilt in memorial donations be joyed spending time on 16, 2015 at Pine Grove and to view an online graduated with hon- Bow. He enjoyed skiing, made to Central New the road. Cemetery in Gilford. memorial, go to www. ors from Laconia High boating and 4-wheeling. Hampshire VNA & Hos- She is survived For those who wish, wilkinsonbeane.com. School class of 1966. James was a member of pice 780 North Main the Laconia Congrega- Street, Laconia NH tional Church. 03246. Survivors include a Wilkinson-Beane- son, Commander Justin Simoneau-Paquette D. Peters, U.S.C.G., and Funeral Home & Cre- his wife, Kelly; a grand- mation Services, 164 son, Sean, and a grand- Pleasant St., Laconia is daughter, Riley, all of assisting the family with Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; his the arrangements. For mother, Theresa Peters, more information and to of Laconia; a brother, view an online memori- Allen R. Peters, and his al, go to www.wilkinson- wife, Ellen, of Laconia beane.com.
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LACONIA — Prescott er 2005), children who experiences for explor- Farm is expanding regularly play in nature ing, counting, sorting, this fall with the open- are growing up healthy, examining and problem ing of Fledglings, a na- smart, and happy. solving. They are given ture-based preschool. the opportunity to expe- This exciting program Learning rience the four seasons will begin on Monday, Children learn best first hand and how they Sept. 14! through play and learn impact daily activities. Some may wonder more when that play They cooperate with what a nature-based pre- centers around a topic others when building school is and/or how it is that interests them. Ev- mud pies, snow forts, different from other tra- erything is interesting and stick houses for the ditional preschools. The when it’s connected to woodland fairies they answer to that is two- places you have walked, have read about. They fold: like any effective, sights you have seen and sequence events they traditional preschool, a things you have smelled! witness in nature and nature-based program Fledglings Preschool create stories and re-tell offers a developmentally program will focus on stories about their wood- appropriate, child cen- the five senses through- land experiences. Their tered curriculum that out the seasons and offer dramatic play is guided Courtesy will prepare children for many sensory learning by their day’s experience Prescott Farm is expanding this fall with the opening of Fledglings, a nature-based preschool. school and the social in- experiences such as rec- with topics like weather, This exciting program will begin on Monday, Sept. 14! teractions beyond. What ognizing birds by their hibernation, compost- is different for the stu- call, learning that water ing, and life cycles. a nature based setting Language, Pre-Writing, programs, field trips, dents in a nature-based droplets magnify the exhibit greater strengths Pre-Reading, Problem long-term partnerships program is their learn- veins on a leaf, feeling The importance in problem solving skills Solving, Science, Dra- with local elementary ing takes place predom- the different textures of of a nature-based and are able to offer matic Play, Visual Arts, schools and now Fledg- inantly outside. tree bark and creating curriculum more solutions to prob- Sensory, and Motor lings Nature-Based For the students en- artistic rubbings from Exposure and access lems. Studies indicate Skills. Nature offers a Preschool. The 160 acre rolled at Fledglings, them; and noticing the to “green spaces” have more senses involved stimulation of all sens- historic family farm fea- playing in nature means changing patterns in a wide range of social in a child’s experience, es and interacting with tures woodland and field their learning will take nature through each sea- and health benefits. In the deeper the learning the natural environment trails, a “green” building place on the beautiful son. 2009, Andrea Mills’ ar- process. Also, overcom- stimulates the imagina- with geothermal and so- Prescott Farm property ticle Early-Childhood ing natural obstacles tion and fosters a sense lar energy systems, his- and their educational Nature-based learn- Education Takes to the and observing forest life of belonging. Learning toric barns, an old-fash- tools will be what nature ing also prepares chil- Outdoors, explored some teaches children to trust how to respect nature ioned maple sugaring has to offer. According to dren for school. In a of those benefits, siting their abilities so stu- and all that it has to offer operation (during the research (Fjortoft 2004; nature-based preschool, research that indicates dents develop trust, in- helps to create caring, month of March), heri- Burdette and Whitak- children use outdoor children who learned in dependence and respect. creative, empathetic, re- tage gardens, and forest- A nature-based program spectful, and responsible ed pond. Prescott Farm Laconia Adult Education offering allows more physical human beings. is open year round, sev- movement on a regular The mission of Fledg- en days a week from 9 basis: something very lings Nature-Based Pre- a.m. – 4 p.m. It is free to SAT preparation classes natural for children. school is to embrace the come and go for a hike Children invent their natural curiosity of each or explore the “green” LACONIA — Laco- lem solving skills involv- skills needed by all high own games in a natural child and offer meaning- building! nia Adult Education ing basic math, Algebra, school students today. environment and play ful child-based learning For more informa- will be offering an SAT Algebra II and Geome- The SAT Preparation in a more cooperative experiences that will tion on Fledglings Pre- (College Board) Prepa- try. Emphasis will also Classes are scheduled manner. Research on strengthen their skill school please contact ration Class beginning be placed on helping the to end on Wednesday, learning through na- development and help Cathy Duffy, Director/ on Wednesday, Sept. 23 student score better on Nov. 4. The SAT Exam ture has proven higher to nurture a lasting con- Lead Teacher at cduffy@ for seven weeks. The the written essay portion is scheduled to be giv- test scores/academic nection with the natural prescottfarm.org/ 366- SAT Preparation Class- of the exam. The SAT en on Saturday, Nov. 7. achievements are at- world. 5695. Also, more informa- es are scheduled to end Preparation classes will The SAT registration tained. Prescott Farm is a tion about this program on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in also help to prepare the deadline for the Novem- Exploration and non-profit organization can be found on our Web time for the SAT Exam students for the different ber testing is Oct. 9. The small group instruction that offers environ- site, www.prescottfarm. that is scheduled to be types of questions asked, Preparation Classes at Fledglings will be mental education for org. We look forward to given on Saturday, Nov. when to guess at a ques- enable the student to preparing children for all ages throughout the providing this exciting 7. tion, and how to pace become more familiar future school success by year including Wild- new program to the com- The SAT Preparation oneself so as to not run with the types of ques- strengthening skills in Quest camps, public munity! Classes are designed to out of time. Test taking tions asked and how to help students score bet- tips will also be given. successfully take a stan- Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement ter on the mathematics, The skills required by dardized exam and im- reading comprehension the SAT are those same prove their SAT scores. 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New device helps boaters Courtesy Patrick’s “Take Me to Ireland” sweepstakes winners Thomas and Tricia Gilley last March 16 at launch and load Ross Castle on the edge of Lough (lake) Leane in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. REGION — The “This product will isting cars and trailers. Fusion 4th Annual Bowl-a-thon to benefit Lakes Region Tourism hugely improve outings The early Kickstarter Association is pleased for many people and backers have a limit- the Faith, Hope and Love Foundation to announce that Briks make towing a less in- ed time opportunity to Group, LLC, one of their timidating experience. pre-order the system LACONIA – Fusion’s newest members, has In fact, one of our tag starting at $199. Regular 4th Annual Bowl-a-thon created a device that en- lines is that TowGo may retail price is expected is to be held on Wednes- ables drivers to flawless- help save marriages be- to be $329. day, Sept. 23, from 5:30– ly back up their trailers cause of the bickering we To learn more 7:30 p.m. at Funspot while launching and have seen between cou- about the crowdfund- in Weirs Beach. This loading their boat. ples at the boat ramps!” ing campaign, visit year’s event will bene- Trailer backing has said Britta Shepard, the the project’s page on fit the Faith, Hope and been an issue since the CEO of Briks Group. Kickstarter: https:// Love Foundation and fu- trailer was invented and “Our product finally www.kickstarter.com/ ture Fusion programs. millions of people have takes the guesswork out projects/1193602044/ On Jan. 11, 2006, Lau- horror stories related of which way and how 2069698113?to- ra Brusseau and Jessica Fusion President, we’re thrilled to have to it. Most instructions much to turn the wheel, ken=d0b1b688 Dutille started the Faith, Jaimie Sousa, said, “I’m their continued support suggest using “the bud- it’s discreet, and it’s The Lakes Region Hope and Love Founda- really excited to an- as the presenting spon- dy system” by having easy to install so you can Tourism Association tion in order to address nounce that once again sor.” someone outside of the get on with your day.” is the official tourism the overwhelming needs our Kingpin Sponsor is Immediately follow- vehicle to help direct The concept came to board of the region, rep- of today’s children and The Insurance Outlet. ing, all are invited to you. Those who drive life several years ago resenting close to 100 youth. The foundation Chris McCarthy, owner the after-hours event at alone would have to when the lead inventor communities, 273 lakes strives to bring hope to of The Insurance Outlet, Cactus Jack’s for addi- evaluate the surround- saw two boats stuck on a and ponds, and more children and youth in his associates Tim and tional opportunities to ings and move slowly, boat ramp while anoth- than 400 businesses need, and looks forward Ryan, and their families network. Team registra- constantly worrying er driver slalomed his in central New Hamp- to a future of great pos- have been very active tion is currently open; about not getting into boat backwards between SEE DEVICE PAGE A12 sibilities. in Fusion events and SEE BOWL PAGE A12 the right spot or even them and into the wa- worse, hitting another ter. Realizing that there object. As a result, many had to be a mathemat- people avoid the whole ical way to solve how experience. everyone could back up TowGo™ is revolu- that easily, the inventor tionary technology for figured out the complex solving the problem. solution and was award- The system consists of ed a patent. Now with two discreet sensors the help of Briks Group, placed on a hitch and the product is multi pat- a steering wheel, and ented with more US and a free App for a smart- international patents phone or tablet. pending. For more infor- It works by contin- mation visit www.tow- uously measuring the go.com. hitch angle of a trail- On Sept. 8, Briks er and the steering of Group is launching a the vehicle to calculate Kickstarter crowdfund- where the vehicle and ing campaign to bring trailer will become lined to market TowGo™, the up. The display shows patented aftermarket the trailer’s current trailer backup assistant. location and where it Their device enables will end up based on dif- drivers to flawlessly ferent positions of the back up their trailers steering wheel. It also while eliminating the warns a driver about guesswork, frustration possible jackknifing. All and embarrassment, the driver has to do is helping any driver save turn the steering wheel time, enjoy outdoor ac- until a “where it will tivities and avoid costly end up” picture on the accidents. TowGo™ of- screen shows a desired fers an affordable solu- resulting position for tion which anyone can the trailer. use on most of their ex-
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LRGHealthcare & Fire Departments Gear Up for Senior Safety Day REGION — In con- For 15 years, LRG- to partner with our area new oil burner that had was first on the scene have to be maintained. junction with area fire Healthcare has raised fire departments for the been installed. While where he forced entry Carrier recommends if departments, LRG- money to provide the safety of our seniors,” there, they noticed that to save the homeowners your smoke detectors Healthcare is getting batteries and smoke de- states LRGHealthcare the home was lacking who both struggle with are over 10 years old, ready for its 15th Annu- tectors and worked with Community Educator, in smoke detectors and mobility issues. Thank- they should be replaced. al Senior Safety Day set area fire departments Melissa Lee. “It gives they recommended to fully, they made it out And, general rule of to take place Saturday, to offer this program. It emergency response the home owners they safely. The home has thumb is to change the Oct. 17. has helped keep seniors workers a chance to get more installed and since been rebuilt in the batteries in your detec- Senior Safety Day is across the region safe get to know their com- get signed up for Senior same location where the