THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Turkey Plunge raises more than $16,000 for Salvation Army

BY ERIN PLUMMER money for the Salvation children, and many others. [email protected] Army. Stephen Warren, co-cap- LACONIA — Around 160 At noon, teams were tain of the Laconia Corps people took a brave plunge called out one by one to of the Salvation Army, said into the chilly waters of take the dip into the cold the Turkey Plunge is be- Lake Opechee in the name water. After a few seconds, coming the Corps’ second of community service for the plungers ran back to biggest fundraiser next to the ninth annual Turkey shore. the red kettles. Plunge this past weekend. Proceeds raised from the “Our Turkey Plunge On Saturday afternoon, Turkey Plunge go towards kind of kicks off our red 160 people as individu- the local Salvation Ar- kettle efforts,” Warren als or representing one of my’s many projects in the said. “Between the two it’s 24 teams gathered on the community, including the a major effort for the Salva- beach at Opechee Cove for Carey House, meals, food tion Army.” the annual plunge to raise baskets, summer camp for The event is organized by a special committee, who usually takes four to five months to plan for the Gilford Police Chief plunge. Warren was one of this year’s Lead Plungers, the tenders resignation group that took that first dip of the event. Warren BY BRENDAN BERUBE ality is that many marital joined Laconia Mayor Mike Erin Plummer [email protected] relations deteriorate, and Seymour; Belknap County Members of the T-Bones and Cacts Jack’s team with a check for the Salvation Army as they get ready to Former Police Chief many relations formed in Sheriff Craig Wiggin; Al- take part in the Turkey Plunge. Kevin Keenan ended the course of employment ison Whynot, chair of the Corps Advisory Board; Maj. Commander of the Salva- Krueger, Divisional Head- months of speculation flourish.” Salvation Army’s Laconia Jim LaBossiere, Divisional tion Army; Capt. Amanda SEE PLUNGE PAGE A14 about the status of his em- “I can understand why ployment by publicly offer- a relationship that I may ing his resignation during have had with an officer Elks Mania benefits Children’s Auction the Nov. 20 meeting of Gil- would be grounds for dis- ford’s Board of Selectmen. approval,” he continued. For 12 hours, barstools friends. Keenan, who was placed “It never occurred to me were filled with people aim- The first Elks Mania was on administrative leave by that it was against regula- ing to raise money to bene- held the same day as Pub the board in late August for tion, or the law, or would fit local children during the Mania. This year the event reasons that town officials be grounds for my termina- second annual Elks Mania. took place nearly a month were legally barred from tion.” From noon to midnight earlier. Tibbetts said some discussing in public, came When his relationship on Saturday, members and scheduling conflicts in De- before the board during with the female officer guests filled the Laconia cember moved the day up. last week’s meeting to read was revealed after sever- Elks Lodge in the benefit Last year’s Elk Mania a statement announcing al years, Keenan said he for the WLNH Children’s had eight teams partici- that with “tremendous re- promptly brought the situ- Auction. pating; this year, 12 teams gret” and “a sense of duty ation to the attention of the Last year was the first signed up. Lodge Public and accountability to the selectmen, first through time the Elks lodge held Relations Chair Doti Acres citizens of Gilford,” he had Selectmen Gus Benavides, the event. Elks Mania was Gath said the teams con- decided to resign from his and then through Town modeled after Pub Mania at sisted of both members of position as chief of police. Administrator Scott Dunn. Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, the lodge and people who Citing his 24 years of em- Claiming that Benavides where teams receive pledg- were not members. Partici- ployment with the Gilford had given him assurances, es to fill the barstools for pants also included a team Police Department and at that time, that it would a long period of time all to from the nearly Marriott. his “impeccable” service be handled internally as benefit the Children’s Auc- By 5 p.m. on Saturday, record, Keenan said that a personnel matter and tion. the building was packed, throughout his career, he might result, at the most, in Last year saw eight and barstools were filled had developed many pos- a reprimand, Keenan said teams participating, with with team members. itive relationships with he was surprised to find lat- more than $10,000 being “The number of people fellow officers, as well as er that the selectmen had raised for the Children’s who have been here has those he dealt with who undertaken a formal inves- Auction. The decision was been crazy all day long,” had broken the law, and tigation through Municipal made to hold the event an- Tibbetts said. that he had set out to “treat Resources, Inc. (MRI). other year. Throughout the day, all with respect, colleagues When representatives of A committee organized participants also took part Erin Plummer and violators.” MRI asked to speak to him, the event and worked for Deb Bird and Cindy Brough of Laconia took part in Saturday’s Elks in a number of games, in- Describing the police Keenan said he consented six months to put every- Mania event as members of team Get a Grip. cluding Pictionary, Name profession as a “difficult” and agreed to an interview thing together in advance That Tune, trivia games, and stressful one, Keenan with his attorney. of the event. Lodge trea- dre Tibbetts said word of the event and she said she and many others. There explained that several SEE CHIEF PAGE A8 surer and event chair Deir- mouth was spread about asked for a lot of help from SEE ELKS PAGE A14 years ago, while in the midst of martial difficul- ties, he struck up a rela- GHS inducts new National Honor Society members tionship with a female of- BY ERIN PLUMMER ety. ety is a national organi- 3.4 or higher and must be ki, Sarah Magee, Noelle ficer. [email protected] On Tuesday night, 17 zation recognizing stu- invited in their junior or Benavides, Libby Davies, “She was, and is, a good A group of students students were honored dent achievement. The senior years. The students Lindsey Corsack, Stratton person,” he said, adding were recognized for their with induction into the organization holds up the then fill out applications Coleman, Emily Hanf, An- that the relationship began achievements and dedica- prestigious organization qualities of Scholarship, and are reviewed on each drew Stokes, Jack Athanas, before he was appointed tion to community as they that recognizes their aca- Leadership, Service, and of the four qualities. Mike Madore, Andrew Chief, and continued after were inducted into Gilford demic, service, and person- Character. Prospective This year, Kayla Vieten, Caulfield, Matt Young, Bry- he took that position. High School’s chapter of al achievements. students at GHS must have Delaney Andrews, Katie an Fisk, and Dani Janos Claiming that neither the National Honor Soci- National Honor Soci- a grade point average of Gingrich, Sophie Czerwins- were inducted in front of an his contract nor the town’s audience of supporters. policies barred him from “It is a monumental fraternizing with fellow feat to be inducted in this employees, Keenan said it prestigious society,” said is “common knowledge” chapter president Marissa among officers in Belknap Kelleher. County and elsewhere that She later added “Per- male and female officers haps more meaningful is will occasionally form re- your noble actions than en- lationships with one anoth- sured your presence in this er. stage tonight.” “Almost all of the time, Kelleher described the those relationships are the four qualities in her own result of underlying prob- words. lems in an officer’s own She described scholar- marriage, and they fre- ship as a desire to learn, quently have led to divorce the commitment to staying and remarriage between engaged, and a willingness officers employed by the to expand their minds. On same department,” he ex- leadership, good leaders plained. “From a moral per- must have a passion and spective, any person is free Erin Plummer purpose and “how they to approve or disapprove of The new members of Gilford High School’s National Honor Society. Front row, left to right: Kayla Vieten, Delaney Andrews, Katie Gingrich, empower others to be the such relationships. From a Sophie Czerwinski, Sarah Magee, Noelle Benavides, Libby Davies, Lindsey Corsack, and Stratton Coleman. Second Row, left to right: Emily best that they can be.” On human perspective, the re- Hanf, Andrew Stokes, Jack Athanas, Mike Madore, Andrew Caulfield, Matt Young, Bryan Fisk, and Dani Janos. SEE HONOR SOC. PAGE A4 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Municipalities carry most of milfoil funding burden State pays an average of 18 percent of the costs BY LARISSA MULKERN Assisted Suction Harvest- vention programs over the about $104,000 in matching sources, with the state pick- ism. It’s time for our state Contributor ing – or DASH – boats, and long haul. grants from the state. ing up only 18 percent – or legislators to step up and REGION — Invasive mil- hand harvesting. “The largest portion “That’s a good amount, $484,462 – of the milfoil con- vote for enough funding to foil control and mitigation That funding level will of our tax revenue comes but it would certainly help trol effort costs. In that four preserve our valuable nat- is an expensive endeavor, reach $1 million in 2014 if from shorefront property if the grant amounts were year period, municipalities ural resources and take this with municipalities shoul- voters approve the war- taxes. The water bodies are greater. The town has other allocated, mostly through burden off of the backs of dering more and more of rant article requesting an tremendously important places to spend our money warrant articles approved towns, businesses, and indi- the cost to battle infesta- additional $200,000. Moul- resources in terms of qual- and I don’t know how long by voters, $1,278,904, and viduals.” tions that pack a potential- tonborough Milfoil Com- ity of water and the qual- folks in town will be will- private funding, including Furthermore, what funds ly devastating punch to the mittee Chair Peter Jensen ity of experiences people ing to continue this level of money raised by lake asso- are available are insuffi- tourism economy and prop- said town residents and have on the lake. The lake funding,” he said. ciations, tallied $866,650, or cient to cover treatment in erty values. property owners are deep- is not just a resource used “We’d absolutely like 34 percent. all of the states’ 70 milfoil-in- The Town of Moulton- ly committed to protecting by people who live on the to see more state funding. Considering that the fested water bodies. Reyn- borough, for example, has the health of the town’s 68 lake, but we also have four We’ve been getting our fair State of New Hampshire olds says if the state allocat- raised more than $800,000 linear miles of Lake Winni- public launches and two share of grant money but it owns and regulates the ed $861,000 to control milfoil in taxpayer funded warrant pesaukee waterfront. The public swimming areas. For would help if the state con- state’s water bodies, lake in 70 percent of infested articles since 2009 to cover Committee was formed in a town of about 4,000 people, tributed more,” he said. advocacy groups such as the water bodies, $1.3 would be costs for invasive species 2009 when it became appar- that’s a tremendous amount A quick look at other Ossipee Lake Alliance are required to control all 70 in- mitigation in programs that ent that local lake associa- of public access,” he said. town budget reveals that urging the state to increase festations. include the use of herbicide, tions alone could not afford Since 2009, the town has funding requests for inva- funding for its matching “We have at least a $1 weed watchers, the Diver to fund treatment and pre- applied for and received sive species control never grant program. OLA Execu- million problem each year, seem to go down. tive Director Bob Reynolds and we’re still not address- In Wolfeboro, the town’s said towns are becoming ing all of the infestations. milfoil expenditures over overburdened with inva- We’re risking natural re- the past four years (from sive species control costs. sources that provide rev- 2009 through 2013) were “Common law dictates enue to the local economy $109,747, according to Town that the state owns all major and the state’s coffers. We Manager David Owen. lakes and rivers, as well as need to invest to protect our “During that time, it has the land underneath them. future tourism industry,” gone from as little as $16,216 But, the state expects towns said Reynolds. to $38,713 during this calen- and private businesses and Tourism is the state’s dar year, and it will be at individuals to pay for 80 second largest industry, ac- that same higher level again to 90 percent of the cost of cording to the NH Depart- next year, if approved by controlling invasive weeds ment of Resources and Eco- the budget committee and in their water bodies each nomic Development. the voters,” he said. year,” Reynolds said. “If Jenson said the state’s “It’s not an extraordi- our lakes and rivers be- lakes are a huge draw for Courtesy nary burden, but it has be- come clogged with weeds, tourists and residents alike. Gilford Rotarians will offer collectable holiday come a regular part of the the entire state would lose “Everybody has a stake town budget that seems to millions in revenue and in having healthy lakes,” ornaments during annual Christmas tree sale go up and up,” Owen said. hundreds of jobs from the said Jenson. According to a survey resulting decline in tour- The Gilford Rotary Club will offer two collectable Christmas tree ornaments during their 27th sea- son of selling Christmas trees to benefit local charities. Both ornaments will depict the Tannery of milfoil control funding Hill covered bridge, which was constructed, by Gilford Rotary members and Gilford townspeople in sources from the Ossipee Gilford Rotary aids Typhoon Haiyan 1995. The first ornament has a 24-karat finish, and can be purchased for $15. The second orna- Lake Alliance, a total of ment is a Herman Defregger crystal that is $40. Proceeds from the sale of these ornaments will $2,650,027 was spent from relief with shelterbox donation support numerous nonprofit organizations in local communities. The ornaments will be available 2009 to 2012. Of that, 82 per- Members of Gilford Ro- kets and water filter, among for purchase during the Gilford Rotary Christmas tree sale Dec. 6-15 in the parking lot across from cent of funding came from tary have donated $1,000 to other tools for survival. Hannaford. municipal and private provide a Shelterbox to aid With winds of 195 mph in disaster relief following and gusts up to 235 mph, Su- the typhoon in the Philip- per Typhoon Haiyan which pines. struck the Philippines No- International disaster vember 8th, is thought to relief organization, Shelter- be the largest storm ever box, is working in the Phil- recorded, surpassing Hurri- ippines following what me- cane Camille in 1969. 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license to Kings’ Grant Inn BY CAROL LEE ANDERSON Contributor BY EMILY WOODWARD year leeway before being Selectman Kevin Hayes More than 1,000 lit can- Contributor removed from the database. stated the board can’t ex- dles will line Belknap Katherine Dormody pro- Finance Director Geoff clude certain businesses, Mountain Road in Gilford vided an update on the Gil- Ruggles provided the board and he hopes to see a clean, Village as guests are wel- ford Public Library at last with the financial update. legitimate business. He also comed to the festivities week’s Board of Selectmen Revenues for October were stated the establishment is scheduled for this year’s meeting. up $12,000 from last year, deteriorating. Candlelight Stroll, which She stated the library and motor vehicle fees up Drew replied to this by will be held in Gilford Vil- is on track currently with $5,000. Revenues are up stating he invested $300,000 lage on Dec. 14 from 5 – 7 11,449 items out of the li- more than $500,000 from worth of improvements p.m. The event is open to brary this year, up from last year. Estimated reve- into this property during the public and all activities 10,973 in 2010 and 35 new nues are expected to exceed his 22 years of involvement are free. The inclement cardholders up from 28 more than $350,000 for the with his business. Drew weather date is Saturday, last year. She said program end of the year, and the stated that since 2004, when Dec. 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. numbers are up for both property tax is currently the first lawsuit was filed, Planning for this year’s teens and adults. the lowest level in the last the town has only inter- event immediately began

For December, there will three years. fered with his business. after last year’s highly suc- Courtesy be various activities and Also at last week’s meet- During eight months and cessful stroll, which was Horse-drawn wagon rides with Heritage Farms, show here, will programs such as ginger- ing, Willard Drew, owner 14 investigations into his part of Gilford’s bicenten- once again be part of the events scheduled for the 2013 Country bread making, story time of the former King’s Grant establishment, he said, nial celebration in 2012. Af- Candlelight Stroll in Gilford Village. The stroll will be held on and holiday fun events at Inn, was granted a live en- nothing was found in terms ter the bicentennial drew Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. the library. tertainment license for his of drugs or solicitation. to a close, many residents Story time begins Jan. 6 establishment. Previously, the fire de- hoped that the stroll would Ben grew up during the the Benjamin Rowe house with a cap at 15 occupants, Drew’s attorney, David partment has reduced the become an annual event. town’s farming era and re- for the holiday season, and with overflows added on to Bowne, stated to the Select- occupancy to 99 persons Consequently, a formal mained dedicated to keep- old-time wooden toys are to the schedule for Thursdays men that Drew and busi- due to lack of sprinkler sys- Candlelight Stroll commit- ing the memory of it alive. be demonstrated. for drop-in participants. ness partner Tom Lyons tems. Drew stated he pays tee was formed in January Gilford Public Library will Visitors can take Heri- Tuesday and Fridays for intend to run a clean, legiti- $31,000 a year in taxes, and of this year. Members im- have displays created by tage Farm’s horse-drawn story time for those who mate business and make an has only tried to successful- mediately began seeking the LaBonte and Weeks wagon rides through the sign-up in advance and honest dollar. ly run his establishment. sponsors for the event and families for all to enjoy that village. A number of res- Baby Time story time on “The time is right, ap- The next Board of Select- were successful in find- evening. idents plan to open their Thursdays. plication appropriate, and men meeting is Dec. 4 at 7 ing numerous real estate The Thompson-Ames homes to visitors includ- Library cards are good there is no reason in the p.m. at Gilford Town Hall. agents, local businesses, Historical Society will have ing some of last year’s fa- for three years with one way,” said Bowne. and town departments that all three of its historical vorites, Dr. Kelley White’s were willing to donate. buildings open. Jane Ellis historic home and the Bick- The committee picked a plans to perform at the Mt. ford/Snow house where Boston Celtics tickets country theme for the event Belknap Grange while holi- Sally and Bill Bickford will to honor the town’s history day cookies are baked in the be serving soup and chow- of farming. In keeping with oven. The Union Meeting- der. Be sure to stop by the available for bus trip on March 1 the theme, the committee house will provide the set- library and make a holiday The Gilford and Belmont reation at www.belmontnh. contact Bob or Pat Bolduc decided to dedicate the ting for Bonnie Deutsch & ornament or visit Norm Parks and Recreation De- org. at 524-2068. 2013 stroll to Pete LaBonte The Line Dancers, followed Soucy at his Gilford Village partments are co-sponsor- Bolduc Park Cross Senior Moment-um and Ben Weeks. Both were by Jeff Warner and his Store. Gilford Fire-Rescue ing a bus trip to Boston to ­Country Ski program Christmas garlands long-time town employees musical program, “Family will be tending to a bonfire see the Celtics take on the The Gilford Parks and ­program on Dec. 2! and both men passed away Fun in Folk Music.” Holi- in the vicinity of the band- Indiana Pacers, March 1. Recreation Department The Gilford Parks and earlier this year. Pete and day decorations will adorn stand where Santa will Cost of the trip is $90 per will be offering four weeks Recreation Department greet children of all ages. person, and includes round of Cross Country Ski Les- will be sponsoring a Senior Guests can roast marsh- trip motor coach from Gil- sons at Bolduc Park this Moment-um program on GILFORD POLICE LOG mallows or create their own ford or Belmont and tickets winter. Lessons begin on Monday, Dec. 2. We will l S’mores by the warmth of to the game. Our deluxe Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 and be meeting in the Gilford The Gilford Police De- of Laconia was arrested on the fire. Members of Gil- motor coach will depart will continue through Jan. Youth Center at noon as partment responded to 195 Nov. 22 for Driving After ford’s police department from Gilford High School 25, 2014 (in the event a day we get into the Holiday calls for service and made Revocation or Suspension. and Gilford’s K-9 Unit, Offi- at 5:00PM and the Belmont is cancelled because of poor spirit! We will be string- the following arrests from Louis Gonzales, age 18, cer VanSteensburg and Ike, Park & Rideshare (Route weather, it will be made up ing popcorn and cranber- Nov. 19-Nov. 24. of Laconia was arrested on will be on hand to answer 106) at 5:15 p.m. You will the week(s) following Jan- ry garlands for the Village Tony Anders Hartford, Nov. 24 for Unlawful Pos- questions. have time to visit the pro- uary 25th). Lessons begin Candlelight Stroll. Bring age 30, of Gilmanton was session of Alcohol, Driving The full program of pro- shop and dinner on your at 10:00 a.m. and rental skis your bag lunch and we will arrested on Nov. 19 for After Revocation or Sus- grams and events will be own prior to the game. Our may be picked up at 9 a.m. provide the supplies, music Forgery. pension, and Driving While posted on the Web site of seats are in section #303 at Piche’s Ski Shop! and the Holiday cheer! Mark Converse, age 54, Intoxicated. Gilford Public Library at rows 11-13 for the 8 p.m. Registration forms are To RSVP or for more in- of Pembroke was arrest- www.gilfordlibrary.org. game. Seats are limited; a available at the Gilford formation, please contact ed on Nov. 21 for Driving registration form must be Parks and Recreation De- the Gilford Parks and Rec While Intoxicated. completed accompanied by partment, Bolduc Park and Department at 527-4722. John F. Swain, age 32, payment and tickets are Piche’s Ski Shop. Please non-refundable. mail, fax or drop off your For registration forms registrations directly to or for more information, Piche’s Ski Shop. please contact: Gilford Cost: $70 per person in- Parks and Recreation at cludes rental equipment! 527-4722, as well as on their $40 per person if you have Web site at www.gilfordrec. your own equipment! If you 9 com; Belmont Parks & Rec- have any questions, please 3.49

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Remembering Ray Burton God loves a Terrier, and Society. Editor’s note: The fol- If you lived in the North Jack Russell Terriers must Pogo knows many com- lowing guest commentary Country of New Hampshire be at the top of that list! mands, of course, he’s a was submitted for publi- and needed help, you could The sheer adorableness terrier with endless capac- cation by Sen. Bob Smith always count on his help. of Pogo – svelte, smart and ity to learn new stuff. His of Tuftonboro, a longtime How many times we have personable — will melt favorite pastime is cud- friend of Executive Council- all seen him cruising over your heart. While he is al- dling, but he is game for a or Ray Burton, who passed frost heaves on those coun- most in the senior dog cat- merry jaunt when called away Nov. 12. try roads in that 1959 Cad- egory, age is but a number upon. Literally good with dy headed to a new busi- and for small breeds, eight everyone and everything, I first met Ray Burton ness opening, an economic is early middle age for this older children however, in 1979, when he was intro- development meeting, an handsome boy. dogs and cats no problem, a duced to me by a mutual event honoring a deserving Surrendered on Hal- lovely addition to practical- friend, Stewart Lamprey, of community leader, or a fo- loween because his family ly any home. Moultonborough. I had told rum in some town hall to were moving and could not Call 524-3252 or check Stewart that I was thinking discuss raising funds to re- take him, he is perturbed www.nhhumane.org for about running for the U.S. pair a local bridge or road? he lives now at the Humane details. Congress and needed some Several years ago, while advice. a U.S. Senator, I was on Lamprey said, “I will in- my way to one of those troduce you to my friend, meetings, when I called FROM OUR READERS Ray Burton. He was recent- him to tell him that I had l ly elected to the Executive gotten lost and would be a Council, has good political few minutes late. A couple Become a voice for the voiceless with CASA instincts and loves public of weeks later I received service.” several New Hampshire To the Editor: as Angel faced the disap- nity, Gordon and his fellow have roughly 450 volunteer I will never forget that road maps in the mail high- Angel Lopez had a proval of his foster par- CASA volunteers are de- advocates. We are able to first meeting with Ray, and lighting the North Coun- dream. He dreamed of a ents. With bad grades, he termined advocates for the advocate, protect the rights what he said to me. “Bob, try roads and a note from day when life would be was headed toward the needs of foster children. and ensure that they find there is only one reason to Ray saying, “Study these, better, he could experience same lifetime of struggle After all the times Angel their way to a loving home run. You must have an in- as it is important that you the joys that so many oth- that thousands of other had been let down by adults with about 82 percent of the herent desire to serve your become familiar with the er people took for granted. former foster kids experi- in his life, it took a while for children and youth in need. fellow citizens. Anything roads, towns and the people Angel dreamed of a home. ence; much higher rates for the teen to trust Gordon. While this is admirable, less is unacceptable. Do of my district, if you would Abused and neglected school dropout, homeless- But soon, Angel opened up. as long as there are chil- not seek office for personal like to continue having my as a child, Angel lived in 14 ness, mental health issues Gordon helped Angel learn dren who need this kind of gain, self aggrandizement, support!” Those of us who different foster homes by and unemployment and at to accept himself and also support and advocacy in money, or power.” I nev- served in federal offices al- the time he was 15. That’s the same rate of post-trau- helped him find an accept- our communities, it is not er forgot those words, and ways knew that when a let- not unusual in the United matic stress as combat vet- ing foster home. enough. over an 18-year political ter came from Ray Burton, States’ child welfare sys- erans. Angel graduated from Will you help? For more career, I tried to follow that we better open it promptly tem, where, on average, Then Angel met Gor- high school last year and information, call Jen at 536- model. Public service is a and respond to his requests foster kids change homes at don, his Court-Appointed started college in the fall. 1663 or visit www.casanh. trust and an honor and no on behalf of his constitu- least three times in the first Special Advocate (CASA). He says, “Having Gor- org. one I have ever met in pol- ents. year alone. Trained to represent don’s support has taken me Sincerely, itics has come close to the Ray Burton and I dif- Being gay made foster abused and neglected kids where I am today.” Jen Buteau example of Ray Burton, fered on many issues, but care even more difficult in court and in the commu- In New Hampshire, we CASA of NH in his hard work, commit- neither of us ever let it ment and dedication to interfere with a positive those for whom he served. working relationship for But for one brief inter- the good of District 1. He Thoughts from the Thrift Shop ruption, Ray Burton served stuck with me through as the Executive Council- good times and bad. He was News from the Gilmanton Community Church or for the North Country a true friend and the best of New Hampshire for 35 public servant I ever knew. years, from 1977 until his I am proud to have had the Thrift Shop and Food Pantry recent and untimely death privilege to know and work The GCC Food Pantry Monetary donations may winter clothes. Starting As always, we welcome this month. That length with him for the 18 years of and Thrift Shop has been be mailed to GCC Food Saturday, Nov. 30 through new volunteers. If you of service speaks legions my own public service in and continues to accept Pantry and Thrift Shop, Saturday, Dec. 21, we will have a few hours to spare, about the kind of person New Hampshire. He will donations of food items PO Box 6, Gilmanton Iron have a Christmas sale. All please consider the GCC he was. Ray did not care be sorely missed by his con- and or money for our hol- Works, NH 03837. items with red or green Food Pantry and Thrift if you were liberal or con- stituents and friends, and iday food baskets. Thank We are again, this year barbs will be 50 percent Shop. Hours: Wednesdays, servative, Republican those North Country bridg- you for helping us to assist sponsoring the Adopt A off. Please consider com- 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 or Democrat, student or es and roads will miss him struggling families enjoy a Child project. If you are ing in and filling your wish a.m. – 2 p.m. The Pantry teacher, business owner or too! special holiday meal. Dona- interested in helping to lists with some of our great only is open from 8 – 10 am employee, or rich or poor. tions can be dropped off at make Christmas special for clothing items. on the second and fourth one of our collection sites a child, please contact Jane Please note special holi- Saturday of the month. We located at the Gilmanton Sisti, Director at 364-7437. day hours. especially need help on Sat- School, Gilmanton Year A special thank you to The GCC Food Pantry urday’s. Round Library, the Acad- the Boy Scouts for 16 box- and Thrift Shop will be Thank you to everyone Send us emy Building or at the es of food collected on Nov. closed on: Wednesday, who supports the GCC Food Food Pantry and Thrift 9, during their Good Turn Nov. 27, Wednesday, Dec. Pantry and Thrift Shop in your letters! Shop during regular hours. project. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. our mission to assist those Please do not leave dona- Christmas is right Saturday, Nov. 30, we who need a helping hand. We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glen- tions outside of the door around the corner, and we will be open from noon un- dale too congested for your liking? Do you approve when the shop is closed. have an awesome array of til 2 p.m. only! of a recent selectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love the paper? Let us know! HONOR SOC. (Continued from Page A1) Service, she said she hopes candles and described each do your best, but be careful are,” Antone said. Send your letters to: students view service as an of the four qualities. on what it takes to get there Antone told a story of Gilford Steamer opportunity and a major Art teacher Leaman An- for it,” Antone said. how as a child he melted factor is their attitudes. tone was the ceremony’s On leadership, Antone his brother’s plastic toy 5 Water Street • Meredith, NH 03253 “You should look back keynote speaker. Antone told stories from his time phone by playing with it in Our fax number is 279 3331. and realize you helped also honored the students as a whitewater rafting the woodstove. After being your fellow man out,” for making this achieve- guide. There was one inci- repeatedly asked what was E-mail us at [email protected]. Kelleher said. ment. dent where a series of rafts melted over the stove, he We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Character is a true re- “The greatest thing disappeared over a partic- said he gave one creative flection of who the students about it — it shows your ularly treacherous section lie after another; then his are. Kelleher said while the determination, it shows of rapids due to getting too father found the phone. news is filled with many your drive, and it shows close. He had to take the “Do your best to do the wicked people, good char- your ability to succeed,” lead in making sure every- right thing first,” Antone acter reflects the exact op- Antone said. “You’re the one got safely to shore. said, later adding “build posite. She encouraged the best and you’re wonderful “As a leader, be careful,” your character, just don’t students to be the ones who and I know that you’re go- Antone said. “Make sure destroy any toys.” Established May 6, 2004 make the good headlines. ing to go really, really far.” you don’t lead anyone to Each of the inductees Published every Thursday at “Use National Honor So- drowning.” were then introduced by 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Antone told humorous Telephone: (603) 279-4516 ciety as a stepping stone to stories from his own life Antone said service each member of National Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 contribute to the world in that reflected the four qual- “can be extremely reward- Honor Society telling of Fax: (603) 279-3331 the same positive way as ities. For scholarship, he ing.” how the students meet each Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Brendan Berube, Editor you have at Gilford High talked about how hard the “I think service is one of of the four qualities and Erin Plummer, Reporter School,” Kelleher said. students work in school. the greatest things you can their contributions to their Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter Advisor Lorienne Valo- “I know how hard that do,” Antone said. school and community. Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative vanie recognized all of is, I know you work really Antone spoke about do- In his closing speech, Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager the people in the students’ hard to get by in your class- ing service work in sever- GHS Principal Peter Saw- Ryan Corneau, Information Manager lives, including family, es,” Antone said. “I know al different countries and yer said National Honor Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] friends, and others. it’s hard but you still do it how rewarding each expe- Society is not all about Circulation figures available on request. “They are who they are and you’re the best at it.” rience was for him. grades, but about the stu- Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. because of the nurturing He also gave a caution- “Don’t ever give up on dents’ achievements and USPS 024967 and support you have giv- ary tale about a learning service, always find some- efforts. The Gilford Steamer is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals, postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: en them,” Valovanie said. experience he had. He tried thing else to do,” Antone “I always say, ‘Make me Send address changes to the Gilford Steamer, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. Vice President Rebecca to wax his leg for winter a said. proud,’” Sawyer said. “To- SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for Zakorchemny, secretary carnival event, eventually He also spoke of the im- night you have made me publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may Mikaela Mattice, treasurer using hot glue; a decision portance of character. proud to be your principal also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo Kelsey Buckley, and histo- he regretted. “It’s not so much what and for that I thank you.” re-print vendor. rian Kimberly Goodwin lit “It’s really important to you’re doing but who we THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 The usual route - Part Two

BY BONNIE CARNIVALE which one can walk, bike the owner. Contributor ride, ski or snowshoe. We *** Although we’ve stayed owe a debt of gratitude to More Than a Book at several B&B’s in the the generous private land- The beauty of the inde- Waitsfield, Vt. area, The owners who host the Path pendent bookseller is that Inn at Round Barn Farm is on their land. he can order what he needs the place for a special occa- If we happen to stay at at Amazon.com—wholesale sion. Rates from $175 to $330 the Round Barn Farm we prices, two-day delivery— a night alone make it spe- take advantage of their then he can make friends cial. The property boasts trails through fields and with rare publishers who 245 acres of mountains, forest. We had one perfect understand the importance meadows, ponds and lovely “Wally” day here a few of the variety of black ink views. The breakfasts they years ago. The tempera- and that a book should be a serve will easily hold you tures were mild mid-twen- visual delight and buy what until dinner. The trick is ties with no wind and he loves dropping his quar- to hit the place offseason or throughout the day light ter into the slot machine of midweek. We have stayed snow fell. The woods, deep literature. The gamble nev- there three times, once with fresh fallen snow from er in Las Vegas but in his with our traveling buddies, a storm the day before, cramped, eclectic shop, wait- ist bought a gorgeous ing the faster route: north fore returning to what our Chris and Bill, celebrating were silent with the ex- ing for the fool or idealist book; “Toad to a Nightin- on Route 100 to 100B, brief- dear friend Bill calls our our 50th anniversary (their ception of our footfalls and who cannot keep her hands gale Light Verse” by Brad ly on Route 2 until we reach “humdrum lives.” We’ve 23rd our 27th.) exhilarated breathing. A off the pages, the words, the Leithauser, drawings by I-89S. We exit in New Lon- had our fix, but in a few Another time, Wally and snow-globe day. art. Mark Leithauser, pub- don and sometimes, not months… I made reservations for our Wally’s favorite part of *** lished by David R. Godine. often, stop at Peter Chris- anniversary in one of the any overnight stay is cock- That day, this ideal- Time to drive home tak- tians for a light supper be- “modestly- priced” rooms. tail hour; not that he is We turned out to be one of much of a drinker. After a only two couples registered long steaming shower and and because we were cele- a change into fuzzy comfy brating a special event, the clothes, he makes himself a “Christmas in the Village” concert innkeeper upgraded us at vodka tonic by passing the no extra cost to a room with open bottle of vodka over by Carter Mountain Brass Band a gas fireplace, lush robes an ice-filled glass, then fill- and a steam shower. We ing it to the brim with ton- Christmas is coming to for all of the events that throughout Northern New took advantage of the fancy ic water finished off with a Gilford. On Friday, Dec. 6 will follow on Saturday in England. Thirty-two ded- shower, wrapped ourselves wedge of lime. With a big at 7 p.m., the Carter Moun- the Village of Gilford and icated brass and percus- in the robes, opened a bot- sigh of pleasure he reclines tain Brass Band will open for holiday decorating and sion players from New tle of wine from Gilling- in a cozy chair, puts up his the Christmas concert sea- shopping. Visual displays Hampshire and Vermont ham’s and enjoyed a picnic feet and sips, nibbles on the son with a concert at the by Phil Polhemus will en- rehearse throughout the dinner in front of the fire. cheese and fruit I’ve put out First United Methodist hance the listening experi- year and present a concert When paying dearly for a and reads, often nodding Church on Route 11A in ence. The concert is spon- season that begins in early room, a picnic dinner from off with a smile on his face. Gilford. sored by the Wesley Arts summer and culminates home is just the ticket! Hard as it is to tear our- Entitled “Christmas in Committee of the church. in their annual Christmas After breakfast, we often selves away from the Inn, the Village,” conductor A donation of $8 per per- concerts. The band is a take a walk on Common dinner is not served here John Beyrent has planned son will be accepted at the member of the Northern Road, with views down a so we must go out. There a program of popular and door. Refreshments will be New England Heritage hill to The Round Barn, is wonderful dining in traditional Christmas mu- served following the con- Brass Association and can past the meadows and on Warren and Waitsfield al- sic that will evoke mem- cert. be found on Facebook. For to the mountains and ski though not always on Sun- ories of past Christmases Carter Mountain concert information, call areas. Common Road is day or Monday when sev- and put you in the mood Brass Band is well known 524-0807. the address of an ancient eral restaurants are closed. just 1/2 mile north of the farmer living alone in one Thankfully there is always Alton Traffic Circle woodstove-heated room of American Flatbread on Acclaimed Christmas on Route 28 North a rambling wreck of a farm- Sunday, and unless it’s house. His vast acreage, “stick season” (November), in Alton, NH dotted with dingy sheep Peasant, conveniently lo- tea and fair returns Dec. 7 and filthy cattle that sleep cated not far from the inn, 875-7575 in a near-collapsing barn, is open on Monday. Restau- GILMANTON — The treasures, “Theme” Basket 267-6150, or check on Face- www.altonmotorsports.com is likely mortgaged to the rants in this winter vaca- Gilmanton Community Raffle, and so much more! book – www. Facebook. town for back taxes. On a tionland (Sugarbush and Church on Route 140 in There will also be beauti- com/gilmantoncommuni- weathered fence in front of Mt. Ellen), change hands Gilmanton Iron Works will fully decorated wreaths tychurch. his house in faded, barely as frequently as the sea- have its “Famous English and Christmas Centerpiec- discernible painted letters sons but we count on the Christmas Tea” and Fair es for sale. Please plan to is, “Abandon hope all ye innkeeper to give us good on Saturday, Dec. 7. We come and enjoy a warm who enter here.” Hard to suggestions. will open at 10 a.m. Christmas Spirited Day! believe this man ever heard On the following day, if Our Christmas Tea For more information you of Dante or his Divine Com- we haven’t already done (Luncheon) will be served may call the Church Office, edy. But we have learned so, we stop at The Store in from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in over the years never to Waitsfield. I recently read the Parlor with a roaring underestimate a Vermont- a review of The Store on fire in the fireplace, the tin- er. We’ve seen the farmer YELP. This quote from kle of china, soft Christmas once or twice while walk- Matt K tells it all. music, and a beautifully ing Common Road. He is “…it has the air of a set table of chicken soup or an old ruin, weathered and mega-national-corporate- corn chowder, sandwich- worn, layered in filthy flan- wanna-be-Martha- es, pickles, chips, and deli- nels no matter the season, Stewart-­imitating- cious desserts. The cost for Wellies keeping him from hugely-expensive-what- the Christmas Tea / Lun- A Unique the worst of the muck and people-who-are-not cheon is Adults $6, Ages manure. He chills me more from-Vermont-want-Ver- six to 12 $3, and under five Bookstore for than the creepy-crawlies in mont-to-be kinda store.” years old free. the Avid Reader... the dilapidated road-side I love the store with its Plan to visit our fab- Over 25,000 New & Used Books sheds. The remainder of specialty foods, china, lin- ulous fair in the Church Puzzles • Games the walk is pure Vermont ens, cookbooks, quilts and Undercroft, where you can & Gift Certificates countryside, houses with antiques. You can even purchase delicious baked Make a Difference & Support envious views, orchards, sign up for cooking classes. goods, homemade candies, Your Local Businesses horses, maple trees, milk- Yes, dear readers, anoth- crafts, jewelry, books, attic This Holiday Season!! weed and thistle. Simple. er bookstore draws me in. OPEN EVERY DAY In winter we love snow- The Tempest is an eclectic shoeing through the corn- jumble run by the same Good news on the horizon? SUN.-FRI. 10-5 / SAT. 9-5 fields that are part of the family since 1977. I wrote Place an announcement [email protected] You can now... Mad River Path. There are this paragraph in February 1330 Union Ave., Laconia sections of the Path from 2011 after visiting here and in your local paper! 603-528-4445 Warren to Moretown on having a conversation with

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to become all-night celebra- Beyond. And I did, and family honor. My grand- tions. tried to put some lead into mother Harrigan upheld There was a closeness where it was going to cross he family honor in his to death then, which we an open spot in the woods, stead, and the turkey was tend to be closer to than and failed, and so it went, just fine, and in the end it we think. Ken Walker of and so did I, up through the did not matter. Lancaster, when we were gloaming and into Ances- ****** building my remote camp tors’ Field, where ashes are When much later I in 2004, likes to say, when scattered into the holistic moved from Lancaster and asked how he is, “I’m dy- circle. Jefferson back to home ing,” which elicits alarmed It was a slog up from the territory, the household looks, but of course he’s swamp and across the field was mine and I relished right, we’re all dying. But and then up the road to the the cooking accordingly. as he demonstrates, by house, where I could hear Thanksgiving was mine to knowing how to build a fire my grandmother White make happen and I loved with a flint and by living playing the piano, and the preparation of it, get- life and love to the fullest, could almost smell the tur- ting up in the wee hours to By John Harrigan the trick is to enjoy your key. get the turkey set to go and Columnist time above the sod. ****** all that went with it that ****** One of my earliest could be put on hold. Back when all those who Thanksgiving memories is One year, I could not John Harrigan The dining room is the mattered to me were alive, of my grandmother White find the big roasting pan, The dining room, circa 1850, and a table of fine memories and still only room in the 1850 farm- gathered on South Hill for fighting with my grand- and when I did, it proved great repasts. house that is just as it al- Thanksgiving, I was bereft mother Harrigan about too small for the behemoth ways was. It has a wide-pine of any real responsibilities who was going to carve bird I’d purchased, so I but we laughed through the dren, scattered all over the floor, and fancy cornices on and could hunt in the morn- the turkey. This was in went downtown for a big smoke. continent and beyond. the doorways milled out by ing while others cooked for the Harrigans’ house in heavy tinfoil roaster, and ****** And so there are fewer a traveling woodworker the afternoon. Lisbon. It was also my ear- commenced activities. Now there are fewer loved ones around the ta- long ago. It has a feel and Early on, I cut a deer’s liest recollection of a fight Unbeknownst to me, around the table, and some- ble, but we keep the aroma sense of place, and is prob- track and followed it into among elders. there was a pin-prick hole times, no table at all. The of turkey in the house none- ably where the early peo- a swamp, hoping to jump it For some reason, my in the bottom of the pan, older generation, my fa- theless, and think of the ple propped up their dead and get a crack at it before it grandfather Harrigan was and just as we were in ther’s and mother’s gener- loved ones whose chairs during wakes that tended disappeared into the Great not on hand to uphold the our convivial best, a fire ation, the World War Two are empty. erupted in the oven. As vets and spouses, are al- flames leapt, I was inept, most all gone. Only my Un- (This column runs in 13 GIFTS AND GARDEN DECOR envisioning headlines like cle Carl, my Dad’s brother, weekly papers covering the “Editor, Publisher, Colum- is on hand to hand things northern two-thirds of New nist Killed in Butter-Ball down, and I visit him in Hampshire and parts of WORLD SERIES, PATS, CELTICS Fire-Ball.” Brother in law Maine every chance I get. Maine and Vermont. John Pat, alert cattle and horse So now I am the older Harrigan’s address: Box guy that he is, asked where generation, and even with 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or & BRUINS MERCHANDISE! the baking soda was and mine, we are scattered all campguyhooligan@gmail. doused the fire. over creation. And so too com) Flags Over Winnipesaukee The house reeked after, with my generation’s chil- A Flag and Gift Emporium FLAGS H BANNERS H GIFTS Lunch while you shop at Unitarian H Widest Choice of Sizes & Styles of US Flags H State, International, Military & Historical Flags; Patriotic Decorations and More H Custom Made Flags & Banners H Distinctive Gifts Celebrating Flag Culture Universalist Holiday Fair Dec. 7 15 N. Main St. H Wolfeboro H Open Tues.-Sun. 10-5 LACONIA — Enjoy a to be raffled. Raffle tickets ly-new items, holiday gift 1-800-589-8801 H www.FlagsOverWinniP.com soup and bread lunch while will give you a chance at items, books, videos and you shop for Holiday good- a basket of treats. These CD’s. ies at the Unitarian Uni- are awesome values for the The Unitarian Uni- versalist Holiday Fair on price of a raffle ticket! versalist Church is at 172 Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to The Fair includes the al- Pleasant St. in Laconia. 2 p.m. ways popular Cookie Walk, The doors open at 9 a.m., Again this year, the Fair baked goods, crafts, jams and lunch is served begin- features “theme” baskets & jellies, jewelry and near- ning at 11 a.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 GHS band, chorus shine in holiday concert BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] concerts, including the gla- Members of Gilford High cier video that night. School’s band and chorus This was the second showed their musical tal- time the band has played ents in a series of unique “Gently Flows the Amber pieces during the annual Grain.” Beyrent herself holiday concert. played it when she was a “Ringing in the Holi- student at GHS. days” came to the GHS “I think it’s just a chal- stage on Wednesday, with lenging piece,” Beyrent the band and chorus shar- said ing performing a number She noted there are a of selections. number of students who The concert began with are a part of morning band. the classic band piece These students rehearse “Majestia” by James with their group in the Swearingen. mornings, and do not work The next song, “Gently with the overall band until Flows the Amber Grain,” near the time of the con- Erin Plummer was written in 1997 by Brian cert. The Gilford High School Chorus performs during the annual holiday concert. Scott and dedicated to long- “Many of them were on- time band director John stage for the first time with were “amazing” and real- “We definitely came to- Clarke and Chapman iday concert with the high Beyrent, who retired in the entire band,” Beyrent ly came together. She said gether as a group and we said in the end everything school chorus. Ellis said it 2004 after almost 30 years of said. there were some hard piec- were really working togeth- came together. was a relatively easy tran- teaching. Current band di- Overall Beyrent said she es, especially “O magnum er,” Janos said. “A lot of the songs came sition from middle school rector Lyvie Beyrent, John thought the students did re- mysterium.” Both of them have one out better than they had be- to high school chorus. Beyrent’s daughter-in-law, ally well. “They always really like more concert at the end of fore,” said freshman Daw- “It’s definitely a class read a letter that Scott sent “I thought they played a challenge,” Sanborn said. the year before graduating. son Ellis. that I look forward to,” El- to John Beyrent thanking really well and I thought This year, rehearsals “It’s just really weird, This was Ellis’ first hol- lis said. him for his support and in- that they all read really only began the first week of you never think it’s going fluence and introducing the well and I heard great com- October. to end and it does,” Janos piece he wrote dedicated to ments afterward,” Beyrent Sanborn also noted the said. his old band teacher. said. work of students in the McCutcheon said the ex- The band also performed Many of the songs per- morning chorus class. The perience has been good and “Stone Ghosts,” an eclec- formed by the chorus tested students come in for 20 both made many friends. tic piece utilizing different the students’ ability to sing minutes twice a week to “I’m proud of what we rhythms and even incorpo- in another language. learn the songs. can accomplish when we rating whistling noisemak- The choir opened with Sanborn said in the end put our minds to it,” Mc- ers. The song was inspired “O magnum mysterium,” everyone pulled it off. Cutcheon said. by the stone structures with students signing in “They were wonderful Junior De’ Clarke and (“stone sentinels”) along Latin. The chorus mem- and they worked so hard,” senior Cory Chapman are the landscape of Hillsbor- bers took on Italian for the Sanborn said. members of the band and ough. popular song “The Prayer.” The concert marked the the chorus, playing French The band concert closed In “Dance of the Sugar last winter concert for flute horn and baritone respec- out with “Glaciers,” a song Plum Fairy,” students sang and piccolo player Katie tively in the band. Both with five parts signifying the sounds of the music in McCutcheon and clarinet said it can be difficult go- the lifespan of a glacier and the song from “The Nut- player Dani Janos. Both ing back and forth between the human lessons from cracker.” The chorus then are seniors and are the band and chorus rehearsal. each stage. The perfor- performed the Celtic folk president and vice presi- “In the end, we kind of mance was accompanied song “Lo, How a Rose E’er dent of band, respectively. pulled together,” Chapman by video images of glaciers. Blooming” in the selection McCutcheon said she said. “I always want to have a “The Celtic Rose.” was proud of the band for Some of the songs for piece that’s different,” Bey- The concert closed out what it was able to accom- the chorus concert were a rent said. “I always like to with the classic Christmas plish that evening. Both little difficult, from singing do some piece that the audi- carol “We Need A Little McCutcheon and Janos in Latin to making sounds ence can relate to.” Christmas.” said the band really came for a medley. Clarke said She said she also likes Chorus director Denise together during that con- “Dance of the Sugar Plum having a visual element at Sanborn said the students cert. Fairies” was a particular challenge. “When we first heard it, we thought it was one of the most bizarre songs we have sung,” Clarke said.

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“What I experienced was tery is on the books in New would be content so long as sumed that the selectmen MRI report, and I would that can be broken but not not an interview,” he said. Hampshire as a Class B there were no hypocrites would conduct whatever thereafter be terminated for repaired.” “It was a hostile, badgering felony, Keenan said that on the jury.” investigation they wished, just cause. I would not be al- The MRI report, he said, interrogation, and it began after consulting with his Citing the state statute and would promptly con- lowed to offer evidence, and expanded on the conclusion with the kind of warning attorney, it was his under- protecting police chiefs, clude that what I told them my attorney would not be of adultery, delving into a that you give to a police- standing that it has not which states that a chief can was true — I did have a re- allowed to contest the MRI retrospective look at his man who is suspected of a been prosecuted as a crime only appeal disciplinary ac- lationship,” he said. “And report.” career and claiming that he crime, a so called Garrity since at least the mid-20th tion if they are dismissed then a week went by. And “Being terminated for had, “in a variety of ways, warning.” Century. or suspended without pay, then two, and then three, just cause, on Nov. 20, 2013, exercised favoritism and “In this particular case,” “I can assure you that if Keenan accused the select- and then four, and then would have permitted me engaged in various conduct he went on,” the crime of one of the now very zealous men of putting him in a five, six, seven, eight, nine, legally to appeal,” he con- unbecoming.” which I was suspected was acting heads of the Gilford “no win situation,” arguing ten, and late last week my tinued. “Even if I were to “I want to assure you adultery. There was no rea- Police Department choos- that by placing him on paid attorney was advised that win such an appeal, how- that my conduct while son to ‘suspect’ me of it. I es to formally charge me leave, they had denied him the selectmen were going to ever, I am not in a position Chief never resulted in any had advised the selectmen with adultery, I will defend the opportunity for an ap- schedule a hearing at four where I can return to the member of my department, of my conduct.” the case in Court,” he said. peal. o’clock this afternoon, re- Gilford Police Department. on a single occasion, ever Explaining that adul- “If I were allowed a jury, I “I had hoped and as- ceive in evidence only the There are certain things complaining to me about any relationship that I had with a particular officer, or about the way in which COME TO PARSONS I treated that officer as op- posed to other officers, nev- er,” he added. “In real time, I was a very good chief. In retrospect, I appear to have been a failure. Let me set the record straight — I was always a very good chief, the MRI report be damned.” Your Entire Purchase “I am not telling any per- son in Gilford, New Hamp- Could be FREE shire how they should feel morally about my relation- ship. I am telling you that MAKE A PURCHASE in the world of 2013, such relationships should not be the cause of ending an AT PARSONS HOLIDAY otherwise unblemished po- lice career. I do not have a problem with people being SALE PRICES moralists. I have a problem with people being hypo- crites,” he said, going on to Then pull an envelope from accuse town officials and some members of the de- partment who he said ben- Parsons Christmas Tree efited from his suspension of suppressing a petition For an additional savings of signed by several officers who wished to see him FREE re-instated; making “insin- PURCHASE uating” comments about his suspension to the local 5% to 50% press; and seeking personal information from his psy- chological counselor. Or Pull The “The town of Gilford has to move on,” he said in Free Purchase Envelope and conclusion. “My wife and I need to move on. Where our relationship will take us in Your Entire Purchase is the future is our business, and our business alone. “To conclude, I thank the residents of Gilford FREE! for your support over the years. Many, many of you have befriended me. I thank the current and past mem- bers of the Gilford Police Department and all town employees for their support over the years. I know that morale was excellent on the date I was suspended. I hope that it will again be excellent. I thank my fam- ily for their unwavering support throughout my ca- reer. I also apologize to my family for the embarrass- ment that my conduct has caused. I am a big boy, and can take the consequences 5% for what I did or did not do. I am not sure of my market- DISCOUNT ability in this profession, but from adversity comes Special orders are included. hope, and I have hope. “I resign.” Adhering to their deci- sion not to comment pub- licly on the circumstances of Keenan’s suspension, the selectmen voted 2-1, with Benavides dissenting, to accept his resignation.

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December events & deals in the BIBA and Bank of Lakes Region of New Hampshire New Hampshire announce

REGION — In a region ent holiday cookies to eat December. Some perfor- where families love to or give as gifts. Decorating mances include: Kenny Buy Local Advantage Card come back generation af- workshop: make a beauti- Rogers Christmas on Dec. ter generation, it’s easy to ful wreath or swag for the 1 at 7:30 p.m., Mannheim LACONIA — Belknap perience! BIBA, is a 501 (c) 3 see how traditions devel- holidays. Registration in Steamroller Christmas by Independent Business Al- BIBA wishes to thank non-profit organization op, and the Lakes Region of advance is required. Chip Davis on Dec. 11 at liance (BIBA) announced Bank of New Hampshire supports locally owned, in- New Hampshire certainly “Spalidays” – Church 7:30 p.m., The Merrimack today their Buy Local for this opportunity to the dependent businesses in the has its holiday traditions. Landing at Mill Falls in Holiday Pops on Dec. 22 Advantage Card. This Lakes Region. Thanks to NH Lakes Region through Year after year, families Meredith. Dec. 4-5. An ex- at 4 p.m., and many more. loyalty card provides con- their generous donation, marketing, promotion, return to the Lakes Region clusive holiday event host- To see the full schedule sumers various discounts, we are able to kick of this programs, education and during the holidays to see ed by Cascade Spa. Enjoy of events and purchase promotions and special of- campaign and provide con- events ... driving customers events like the 19th Annu- complimentary Mini Spa tickets, visit: http://www. fers from a wide variety of sumers with the Buy Local to think local first! BIBA is al First Night Wolfeboro, Services, 10 percent off spa ccanh.com locally owned businesses Advantage Card. Craig an affiliate of the American the 26th anniversary of the products, swag bags and Holiday Performanc- in the Lakes Region. Sim- McKeon, Bank of New Independent Business Alli- Santa Trains by the Hobo Hors d’oeuvres by Lake- es at The Flying Monkey ply present your card to Hampshire’s Graphic De- ance, a non-profit organiza- Railroad in Lincoln, and house Grille. Performance Center – any of the participating sign & Media Specialist tion helping communities the 59th Santa’s Village Wolfeboro Festival of Located in Plymouth, the businesses listed on BIBA’s designed the card. “Bank sustain their local indepen- & Craft Fair in Bristol. Trees – Wright Museum Flying Monkey Perfor- Web site, www.bibanh.org, of New Hampshire is ded- dent businesses and keep Lakes Region year-round of WWII History in Wolfe- mance Center has many and receive the current icated to the communities opportunities alive for lo- attractions like Castle in boro, NH. Dec. 7 – 8 & 14 – events and holiday per- offer. This is a great way where we work and live,” cal entrepreneurs. Across the Clouds and Kellerhaus 15. An annual charity ben- formances this December. to support your local busi- stated Vickie Routhier, the country, independent deck their halls and open efit featuring more than Holiday performances in- nesses, especially during SVP - Director of Marketing business leaders in cities their doors to visitors to sixty five trees, uniquely clude: Natalie MacMaster the upcoming holiday sea- & Public Relations for Bank and towns like ours are cre- spread holiday cheer. decorated by area busi- Christmas In Cape Breton son. of New Hampshire. “Sup- ating alliances to promote The lodging properties nesses and organizations. on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and BIBA is also announcing porting organizations such the many benefits of sup- of the area are offering Christmas at Can- The Children’s Nutcrack- the Shift Your Shopping as BIBA is what makes us porting local businesses. perfect getaway packages terbury – Canterbury er on Dec. 14 from 2-6:30 Campaign. As customers, more than a bank. We tru- Bank of New Hampshire, to help their guests enjoy Shaker Village in Canter- p.m. To see the full sched- we collectively spend a ly love New Hampshire.” founded in 1831, provides this time of year. Puri- bury. Dec. 7 & 14. Candle- ule of events and purchase large portion of our annual The cards are free and deposit, lending and wealth ty Spring Resort in East light strolls, horse-drawn tickets, visit: http://www. shopping budget between are currently available management products and Madison has two travel sleigh/wagon rides, hot flyingmonkeynh.com/ Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. Based at All My Life Jewelers, services to families and packages during Decem- cider, music performanc- These events represent on studies of similar ef- The Studio, The Insurance businesses throughout ber: the first is a Polar Ex- es, craft demonstrations, some highlights of the forts, we’ve likely gener- Outlet, various Bank of New Hampshire. With 21 press travel package and seasonal craft activities, events happening during ated two to three times as New Hampshire offices, as banking offices through- the second is a New Year’s cookie decorating, the an- December, but there are much economic activity well as Real Estate offices out New Hampshire and Eve Celebration package. nual Village tree lighting many more events to at- in our community than if throughout the Lakes Re- assets exceeding $1 billion, The Lake Opechee Inn & and more. tend. For more events, we had spent our money at gion. Additional locations Bank of New Hampshire is Spa is offering a Girls’ Get- Sweet, Hot & Sassy itinerary suggestions, and a national chain. Across will be updated on the web- the oldest and largest inde- away Retreat through the Holiday Concert – Frank- more, visit www.lakesre- North America, that could site and Facebook. Be sure pendent bank in the state. end of the year with one lin Opera House in Frank- gion.org. mean billions of dollars of to visit BIBA’s website to Bank of New Hampshire is massage and pedicure per lin. Dec. 7. Holiday favor- The Lakes Region Tour- economic impact. Join us find out what the current a mutual organization, fo- guest and complimentary ites plus some new songs ism Association is the of- to build an annual tradition offers are from the mer- cused on the success of the refreshments. The Mills that highlight the tight ficial tourism board of the that strengthens local econ- chants participating. If bank’s customers, commu- Falls At The Lake in Mer- three-part vocal harmo- region, representing close omies, expands employ- you are a small business nities and employees, rath- edith, NH is offering a nies of Sweet, Hot & Sassy to 100 communities, 273 ment, nurtures a sense of owner and would like to er than stockholders. For Spalidays Lake Escape (Val, Mary and Ellen) with lakes and ponds, and more community, and provides participate or learn more more information, call Package which includes warmth and humor. than 400 businesses in cen- a more relaxed, fun, and about BIBA, please contact 1-800-832-0912 or visit www. a ticket to the Spalidays Holiday weekend tral New Hampshire, in- rewarding gift-buying ex- Kate at [email protected]. BankNH.com. annual event, Mills Falls – Holiday Open House, cluding area attractions, Marketplace coupon book, Breakfast With Santa, and restaurants, retail estab- 15 percent off Cascade Spa Cookie Fair at the Enfield lishments and accommo- MVSB annual mitten tree program Services and more. Shaker Museum in En- dations. For more infor- REGION — As the hol- nations of handmade or to local nonprofit organi- Here are a few events field. Dec. 13 – 15. No reser- mation or visitors’ guides, idays approach, Meredith purchased mittens, gloves, zations. Last year, the pro- happening during the vations required. visit LakesRegion.org, Village Savings Bank is hats and scarves can be gram donated more than month of December: Holiday Performanc- facebook.com/NHLakes- looking to the community dropped off at any MVSB of- $3,000 to organizations in Baking & Decorating es at The Capitol Center Region or follow on Twit- for help in keeping local fice. Donated items will be the Lakes Region. Workshops – Moulton for the Arts – Located in ter. For more information residents warm this winter displayed on a holiday tree So bring your mitten Farm in Meredith. Dec. 4. Concord, the Capitol Cen- about New Hampshire, go by participating in its an- in the lobby of each branch tree donations to any of the Baking workshop: Learn ter for the Arts has many to www.visitnh.gov. The nual mitten tree program. before being distributed to bank’s offices. Donors will how to make many differ- holiday performances this LRTA office is on Route The mitten tree pro- members of the community be asked to complete a form 3 in Tilton, and it can be gram begins the day after who need them. Various or- to designate where their reached by calling (800) Thanksgiving and contin- ganizations, schools and in- $2 donation(s) will be sent. 60-LAKES. ues through Dec. 21. Do- dividuals help to distribute MVSB will then equally di- the donated items after the vide the total dollar amount first of the year. of funds raised for each cat- For every donated item, egory among the applicable First Night Wolfeboro 2014 MVSB will contribute $2 area agencies. Tuesday, December 31 Starting at Noon • Dozens of performances throughout town • 30 minute fireworks display, following 8p.m. parade • One admission button for all the performances Admission buttons $10 each until December 30th; $15 day of the event. 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Laconia Harley-Davidson kicks off holiday season Dealership to host community Christmas tree lighting; collect coats for Laconia Goodwill MEREDITH — Laco- gram. More information ed sugar cookies, hot cocoa help enhance downtown injury or looking for work, collaborative Movember nia Harley-Davidson has can be found at www.laco- and Irish coffee—provided Meredith.” to youth in need of men- campaign to raise funds launched an effort to sup- niaharley.com. by Hart’s Turkey Farm. As the leading thrift toring and a fresh start, and awareness for prostate port those in need this holi- With performances by “The holiday season is store and donation cen- we provide services that and testicular cancer re- day season while also help- the Brian Robert Band, really about giving, and ter in the region, Laconia eliminate barriers to op- search and men’s mental ing to beautify downtown along with demonstra- as a local business we feel Goodwill is always there portunity and help people health challenges. Laconia Meredith. tions by award-winning ice it’s our responsibility to for families in need, pro- in need reach their fullest Harley is matching funds On Saturday, Nov. 30, sculptor Jeff Day, the tree support our community. viding needed clothing and potential through the pow- raised through the Movem- Laconia Harley will host lighting and coat drive will Laconia Goodwill has long resources. er of work. Last year, Good- ber effort (up to $2,000) and its first annual Christmas take place from 3 to 5 p.m. been the leading advocate “A coat does so much will Industries of Northern will make a donation to the tree lighting and month- on Saturday, Nov. 30 at La- for people in need in the more than keep someone New England served over New Hampshire Prostate long coat drive to benefit conia Harley Davidson, 239 Lakes Region,” said Anne warm. Every time some- 30,000 individuals through Cancer Coalition. Laconia Goodwill, the ar- DW Highway in Meredith. Deli, owner of Laconia Har- one shops or donates to job training and placement, About Laconia ea’s largest charity thrift The Brian Robert Band will ley-Davidson. “We hope our organization they are career counseling, youth ­Harley-Davidson store and donation center, perform rock n’ roll ver- this campaign helps warm helping so many across employment opportunities, American Road Group which supports families sions of Christmas classics the hearts and bodies of New Hampshire and north- brain injury programs and owns and operates Har- throughout New Hamp- while Day will transform those in the community ern New England,” said other community support ley-Davidson dealerships shire’s Lakes Region. Af- a block of ice into a snow- that need assistance the Maureen Puia, director of services for people with dis- and merchandise stores ter the holiday season, La- man. The fun, free family most. At the same time we communications for Good- abilities.” nationwide. Its Laconia conia Harley will donate event will feature plenty of are pleased to create a fam- will Industries of Northern The 13-foot balsam tree Harley-Davidson is home the 13-foot Balsam tree to delicious treats, including ily-oriented event at our New England. “From peo- will be decorated with to America’s Original Mo- the Greater Meredith Pro- gingerbread cookies, frost- dealership that will also ple recovering from brain white lights and “chrome torcycle Week and is now accents” by Cole Gardens one of the largest dealer- of Concord and lit at the ships in the country. Its Lakes Region Community College hosting Saturday, Nov. 30 event. At- iconic destination dealer- tendees can guess the num- ship is located in Meredith; ber of lights on the tree for and also includes White Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours the chance to win a $1,000 Mountain Harley-Davidson gift card to Laconia Harley in North Conway. Orlando Davidson. Harley-Davidson is the pre- LACONIA — Lakes merce is an integral part of After the holiday season, mier Harley-Davidson deal- Region Community Col- economic development for the balsam will be donated ership in the United States. lege (LRCC) will host the the Region and State.” to the Greater Meredith Its Harley merchandise Lakes Region Chamber of Kalicki serves on the Program, a nonprofit or- stores at major airports Commerce Business After Lakes Region Chamber of ganization working to en- and visitor locations in- Hours Event on Tuesday, Commerce Board of Direc- hance the economic vitality clude Walt Disney World, Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m. The event tors. in Meredith, while preserv- and airport and tourist lo- will be held in LRCC’s new Tours of the new build- ing the community’s cul- cations in Orlando, Chica- $6.4 million Health and Sci- ing will be held throughout tural and historical heri- go’s O’Hare airport, Min- ence Building, Foyer Area, the event. Light refresh- tage. The organization is neapolis-St. Paul airport Prescott Hill, Laconia. ments will be served. Door also working on a town- and also in Key West and “College personnel are prizes will also be awarded. wide beautification project, Miami, Florida, at the huge excited to be able to show For more information, which includes planting an Mall of America in Min- off the new 24,000-square- contact the Lakes Region Courtesy additional 100 trees in town neapolis, and at National President of Lakes Region Community College Dr. Scott Kalicki, Lakes foot Health and Science Chamber of Commerce at during the next five years. Harbor in Washington, Region Chamber Executive Director Karmen Gifford and Chamber Building,” says LRCC Pres- 524-5531. Registration is Board Member and Operating Manager of Great NH Restaurants, Inc. “Laconia Harley-Da- D.C. The Company is led by ident, Dr. Scott Kalicki, in now open on the Chamber’s Jay Bolduc met to discuss plans for Chamber Business After Hours vidson is widely known as Steven F. Deli, Chief Execu- his third year at the Web site at www.lakesre- to be held at the new Health and Science Building, Lakes Region a philanthropic leader in tive Officer, and Anne Deli, helm. “The Lakes Re- gionchamber.org or Face- Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from the Lakes Region and we President. gion Chamber of Com- book. 4-6 p.m. are thrilled that they have For more information agreed to donate this beau- about Laconia Harley-Da- tiful tree which will sup- vidson or Laconia Bike Rowan affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Laconia port our overall mission of Week visit: www.Laconi- LACONIA — Coldwell we have remained a leader her 14 years in Real Estate. and staff in approximately beautifying the communi- aHarley.com. Connect on Banker Residential Bro- in our local industry. We The most recent being over 80 office locations, the orga- ty,” said Liz Lapham, exec- Twitter at www.twitter. kerage in New England is are pleased to help Bren- 150 successful transactions nization serves consumers utive director of the Great- com/LaconiaBikeWeek or pleased to announce that da continue to build her in 2012. She can be reached in Massachusetts, Rhode er Meredith Program. www.twitter.com/laconia- Laconia resident Brenda already impressive book- at the Coldwell Banker Res- Island, New Hampshire The coat drive comes on harley, or on Facebook at Rowan has affiliated with of-business in the years to idential Brokerage office in and Maine. 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Genesis Behavioral Health elects new board members

PLYMOUTH — The sented to an individual who Board of Directors of Gen- leads by example and gives esis Behavioral Health was of themselves to strengthen pleased to welcome two new the cause of mental health members at its 47th Annual in the Lakes Region. This Meeting, held on Oct. 22 at year’s recipient was Ellen The Common Man Inn & Wolff, RN, MS, who serves Spa in Plymouth. as the Chief Nursing Offi- The new members in- cer and Senior Vice-Pres- clude Cinda Shepard of ident of Patient Care Ser- Gilford and Kim Sperry of vices at LRGHealthcare. Meredith. Ms. Shepard is Ms. Wolff was instrumental employed by Wellpoint – in advocating for and estab- Blue Cross of California in lishing the Designated Re- the Information Technolo- ceiving Facility at Franklin gy department, and is pur- Regional Hospital and has suing her Master’s degree been a partner in ensuring in Clinical Mental Health a continuum of care for Counseling at Plymouth people with mental illness. State University. Ms. Sper- “It’s an honor to receive Courtesy Courtesy ry is the Executive Vice an award named after Hel- 2013 Holbrook Award winner Ellen Wolff, CNO, Senior VP of Patient 2013 Harris Award winner Deb Naro, Executive Director of CADY, Care Services at LRGHealthcare with Mrs. Helen Holbrook (right) and Inc. with Mrs. Barbara Harris (left) and Maggie Pritchard, Executive President of the Lakes Re- en Holbrook, one of our Genesis Behavioral Health Executive Director Maggie Pritchard (left). Director of Genesis Behavioral Health (right). gion Tourism Association, community’s true leaders,” and brings experience in noted Ms. Wolff. “I will Ms. Naro is an advocate en, both of whom have done than $8,500 to support pro- and to the bidders. We look fundraising, public rela- continue to be a champion for mental health and sub- so much for their commu- grams and services for peo- forward to another success- tions, and marketing to the for mental health and look stance abuse, and her work nity and for mental health,” ple living with – and recov- ful auction in 2014.” Board. forward to a continued helps local youth make said Maggie Pritchard, Ex- ering from – mental illness. Genesis Behavioral “On behalf of my col- partnership between LR- safe and healthy choices by ecutive Director of Genesis “The auction isn’t possi- Health is designated by the leagues on the Board of Di- GHealthcare and Genesis partnering with schools, Behavioral Health. “Their ble without the generosity State of New Hampshire rectors, I welcome our new Behavioral Health.” parents, youth, and com- energy, leadership, and of our community,” said as the community mental members to Genesis Behav- Genesis Behavioral munities to prevent and re- perseverance are an asset Kristen Welch, Director of health center serving Belk- ioral Health,” said Susan Health also recognizes an duce youth alcohol, tobac- to the Lakes Region, and Development & Communi- nap and southern Graf- Stearns, Board President. individual who promotes co and other drug use. our organization is fortu- cations. “We are grateful to ton Counties. A private, “With the addition of their increased awareness, sen- “The Harris award is nate to have them as advo- Bank of New Hampshire, non-profit organization, leadership, we are well-pre- sitivity, understanding and very meaningful and per- cates and friends.” 98.3 LNH, WEMJ, The Genesis serves over 3,000 pared to meet the challeng- acceptance of mental health sonally significant because Attendees participated Hawk, Northway Bank, individuals each year. For es facing the community issues in the Lakes Region my heart is dedicated to in the last night of bidding and The Standard for serv- more information or to mental health system in with the Dr. George “Pete” community,” stated Ms. for Genesis Behavioral ing as sponsors for this schedule an appointment, New Hampshire.” Harris Community Service Naro. “I believe the most Health’s 3rd Annual Men- event, to the many busi- call 524-1100 or visit the Genesis Behavioral Award. This award, named effective solutions come tal Illness Awareness Auc- nesses and individuals who Web site at www.genesis- Health honored two com- after the physician who from the grassroots, and tion, which raised more donated items and services, bh.org. munity leaders for their founded Genesis Behavior- the award represents this commitment to mental al Health, was presented to ideal.” health. Each year, the Hel- Deb Naro, Executive Direc- “It is my pleasure to en Holbrook Leadership tor of CADY, Inc. and a for- have the opportunity to Enrich your life and make a difference and Service Award is pre- mer State Representative. work with these two wom- Rewarding volunteer opportunities at LRGHealthcare

* CORRECTION NOTICE * LACONIA — Does the The Volunteer Program know that people who vol- thought of frigid weather at LRGHealthcare con- unteer on a regular basis The Northern Pass ad that ran in the 11.20.2013 edition of this newspaper was the incorrect ad. and being cooped up inside sists of over 200 communi- live longer and healthier We regret and apologize for the inconvenience this caused our customer. on the days and months ty members who serve at lives? As a volunteer, you The correct ad appears directly below. ahead sound discourag- Franklin Regional Hospital will have the opportuni- ing? Avoid cabin fever this and Lakes Region General ty to create new, lasting winter and join the great Hospital, as well as Health- friendships and will also team of volunteers at LRG- link, Hillside, the Winni- have something very re- Healthcare! We invite you pesaukee Wellness Center, warding to do every week. to make a difference in the and other locations. 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LRGHealthcare’s mission Gilford, NH is to provide quality, com- directly behind passionate care and to Ellacoya Country Store strengthen the well-being Online at of our community. www.BarnAndGrille.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A13 Meet the artists at the Lakes Region Singers inspire holiday joy with two Christmas concerts Belknap Mill Art Gallery GILFORD — If you have with an impromptu visit jollytwinklejingle” from the any trouble getting into the from Santa. In addition, this movie Elf. Rounding out the holiday spirit, just let the year every concert goer who Adult Chorus program are LACONIA — Residents pastel, she specializes in ally in the form of acrylic joy of music inspire you. chooses to bring a food item such poignant pop favorites who missed the opening impressionistic watercol- on paper. She holds a BS in Lakes Region Singers, the for the local food pantry will as “It’s Beginning to Look reception for the new Belk- ors. She also is a member Studio Art from Skidmore well-known community be entered into a drawing a Lot Like Christmas” and nap Mill Art Gallery will of the Artist’s Loft where College and an MFA in choral group, will again for a free ticket to the Sing- “Believe” from the movie have another opportunity she practices the discipline Painting from the Universi- present two performances ers’ Spring Concert. Polar Express. The grand to view the current exhib- of life drawing. She was ty of New Hampshire, hav- of their Christmas Concert The Adult Chorus per- finale will pull out all the it and meet the artists on featured artist for the 56th ing spent a semester abroad this year – an evening pro- formance will open with stops with “Joyful All Ye Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 annual exhibit of the Lakes studying painting in Italy. gram on Friday, Dec. 20, at the joyous “Let All Creation Nations, Rise!” combining to 8 p.m. Region Art Association. She recently had an exhibit 7:30 p.m., plus an afternoon Celebrate,” featuring the Youth Chorus, Adult Cho- The Mill will be serving She is a member of the Gov- at McGowan Fine Art Gal- program on Sunday, Dec. 22, Hallelujah Handbell Choir. rus, handbells, trumpet, wine and hors d’oeuvres ernor Wentworth Art Asso- lery in Concord. Her work at 3 p.m. Following will be a stirring trombone, organ (Kelly during the reception for ciation and the Marblehead also is featured at www.liz- “Our musical line-up will mixture of serious anthems Cleveland), and piano (Betty artists Jeri Ryan Botham- Art Association. wilsonart.com. offer something for every- like “In the Bleak Midwin- Welch). ley, Marian Federspiel, Liptak creates hand- one this time,” said Director ter” (with Phil Breton on Directed by Karen Jor- Roger Gagne, Lorraine thrown clay pottery, say- About the Belknap Mill Karen Jordan, “and we’ll oboe), “Carol of the Magi” dan of Laconia, the Lakes Gateriewictz, Carole ing, “I am fascinated by The Belknap Mill, at 25 showcase more soloists and (with Mimi Jones on cello), Region Singers have been Groenke, Mary Lou John, textures, so I mark, scrape, Beacon St. East, Laconia, is instrumental accompanists and “I Wonder as I Wan- entertaining this area with Devitt Liptak, and Liz Wil- stamp, apply, and take the oldest, unaltered brick than ever before.” der” (with Allison Withan winter and spring concerts son, who are showing ev- away clay from my sur- textile mill in the country. Both concerts will take on flute), plus rollicking since 1992. The chorale now erything from sketches and faces,” adding, “I draw my It has a permanent exhibit place at the First Unit- treatments of “Jingle Bells,” has more than 50 dedicated watercolors to prints and ideas from a multitude of that interprets the history ed Methodist Church, on “Swing a Christmas Carol,” community singers of all pottery. The eclectic exhib- sources that include the of the textile industry in Route 11-A in Gilford, and and the Ukrainian folk tune ages from Laconia, Belmont, it showing the breadth of study of Pre-Columbian Laconia, and has changing include performances by “Sleigh Bells.” Piano ac- Gilford, and Gilmanton. talent in the Lakes Region and Egyptian vessels to the monthly exhibits focus- both the Youth Chorus and companiment features the “We are so pleased to see our serves as an introduction patterns of snowdrifts and ing on the arts and histo- Adult Chorus. A suggested talents of Kelly Cleveland of group expanding, both in to the new gallery where all the granite walls of New ry, as well as educational donation of $8 per person or Belmont. numbers of performers and items are offered for sale to Hampshire.” programs for all ages. For $15 per family of four will The Youth Chorus will in the audiences we reach,” help support the Mill’s mis- Wilson, who lives in further information on the be taken at the door to help then take the spotlight with said Jordan. “We hope you sion. Newmarket, does impres- mill and its events, visit cover expenses. There will lively versions of “Santa will join us on either Dec. 20 Bothamley, who re- sionistic paintings that www.belknapmill.org or be homemade refreshments Claus Is Coming to Town,” or 22 for an exciting holiday ceived formal training at focus on the use color, usu- call 524-8813. at each intermission, along “In Winter,” and “Sparkle- celebration.” Michigan State Universi- ty, creates impressionistic paintings that showcase Usher in the Christmas season with some great music at Pitman’s the interaction of color and LACONIA — Pitman’s but nasty kind of Blues, and are a BYO venue. light. She taught art for Freight Room at 94 New Sa- with its dedicated stylists, Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.: several years before focus- lem St. in downtown Laco- engaging personalities and The Carolyn Ramsay ing on her work full-time, nia is pleased to announce comfortable volume levels, Band maintaining a studio as the following events this the band is always intimate The Carolyn Ramsay well as showing her works weekend. and fun! Kid Pinky plays Band from Wolfboro is throughout New England Friday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m.: blues that will knock you made up of Carolyn Ram- and the Midwest. The Kid Pinky out! say (Lead Vocals), Jessica Federspiel is a digital Blues Band Tom Wright on guitar Ramsay(Vocals), Chuck painter who specializes in Kid Pinky and his Rest- and vocals, John Hoik on Farrell(Lead Guitar), Bud landscapes of the lakes and less Knights is a retro style drums, Steve Prisby on pi- Clark(Bass), Mike Chati- mountains of New Hamp- four-piece blues band from ano, harmonica and vocals gny(Vocals/Drums). The Courtesy shire. She lives in Mere- the Concord area that is and Jock Irvine on double band members have back- The Carolyn Ramsay Band dith, and teaches digital art both authentic and unique, bass and vocals. grounds in a diverse as- courses at Laconia High but not loud. The band is a Admission $12, doors sortment of musical genres thing special to the overall song arrangements. The School. After studying art throwback to a more simple open at 7:30 p.m., and we and each contributes some- chemistry on stage. CRB’s band performs regularly at the University of Con- music encompasses an throughout the Lakes Re- necticut, earning a BFA eclectic variety of musical gion and White Mountains in Painting, she worked styles ranging from folk and now at Pitman’s! Ad- as an art director and de- Interlakes Summer Theatre to rock, country and jazz mission $12, doors open at signer in advertising for 20 standards and features rich 7:30 p.m., pm and we are a years before moving to the vocal harmonies accompa- BYO Venue! Lakes Region and becom- offers two holiday shows nied by the band’s unique ing a teacher. Her work is featured on her website at MEREDITH — The In- atre audiences and their This is also a great op- www.mfederspiel.com. terlakes Summer Theatre families, the Interlakes portunity to give the gift All Pool Memberships 50% off from 12/1/13 to 12/24/13 Gagne, a long-time mem- helps kick off the Holiday Children’s Theatre will that keeps on giving! Gift ber of the Lakes Region Art Season with two shows this present “A Charlie Brown Certificates for theatre Association, has focused year. Christmas,” featuring local tickets to summer theatre on watercolor as his prima- For grown-ups and their teens and tweens Emma productions (single tickets ry medium for more than families, “A Broadway Scott of Chocorua, Skylar or season/flex passes) are 40 years. Christmas Carol” is a hi- Alexander of Grafton, Kel- available now and can be “Watercolor allows one larious version of the tra- lee Gilcreast, Tyler Win- ordered over the phone, the opportunity to incorpo- ditional Dickens Story us- sor, Michelle Winsor, Joey online or at the theatre on rate ‘chance effects’ where ing parodies of well known Marra of Moultonboro, Dec. 5,6,7. the outcome can some- Broadway Show Tunes. Kelli Goewy, Ruby Preisen- times be unpredictable,” This musical production dorfer of Sandwich, Robbi he explains. “It forces one will feature Interlakes fa- Sassan, Kayla Sassan, Ju- to tread the line between vorites Thom Caska, Mikey liana Salamanca, Noah Sal- success and disaster.” LoBalsalmo, and Corey amanca of Meredith. All For the past 20 years, Scheys and will be direct- tickets for Charlie Brown Gagne has concentrated ed by Mary Kate Burke, are $8. Performances will on historical and artistic all of New York City. Per- be Friday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. representation of Shaker formances are on Satur- and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 life and architecture in day, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and a.m. at the ILHS Communi- Canterbury Shaker Village Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at ty Auditorium at One Lak- and he is working on his the Interlakes High School er Lane in Meredith. 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PLUNGE (Continued from Page A1) quarters of the Salvation “I think the whole com- Community Outreach Co- money,” MacDonald said. Army; and Mike Persson, munity really comes to- ordinator for T-Bones and Brian Beetle said he took a member of the Salvation gether,” Whynot said. “It Cactus Jack’s. the plunge for six years, Army Advisory Board. really is awesome.” Patrick’s Pub and Eat- saying he missed out last Warren said while this The plungers included ery has been taking the year because it was too year’s plunge was a bit teams from local business- plunge for the past seven cold. chilly, the skies were still es, organizations, schools, years. The Patrick’s team Brendan Beetle was clear and the sun was shin- and families. There were was later lauded for having among one of the first tim- ing. also a couple solo plungers. the third most plungers of ers on the Patrick’s team Whynot said the expe- “Everyone who has done all the teams, with 11 mem- as well. Brendan said he rience was “cold, but well it is absolutely amazing,” bers taking part. Many of dressed in preparation for worth it.” Warren said. the plungers were mem- the plunge. In total the Turkey The team from T-Bones bers of the staff, while oth- “I didn’t really dress in Plunge raised $16,969.19 and Cactus Jack’s in Laco- ers were friends and family layers so you can get the for the Salvation Army. nia took the plunge for the members. stuff on and off,” he said. Erin Plummer Warren said a goal was set seventh year. It was the first plunge After the plunge, Pat- Team members from Lakes Region General Hospital take the plunge. to raise at least $20,000 this Leading up to the event, for Sam MacDonald. Mac- rick’s co-owner Allan Bee- year. He said collections the restaurant held a spe- Donald works as a server at tle said it was an interest- able to do everything we’re tric raised the third most will continue to take place cial promotion to raise Patrick’s. ing experience. able to do,” Warren said to amount of money, bringing and the numbers from the money for the effort. Pa- “My boss asked me if I “It felt cold; it’s quite the the crowd. in $2,261.24 event itself will likely ex- trons would donate for a would take the plunge,” she rush,” Beetle said. Prizes were given out The participant who pand. chance to spin the wheel or said. Beetle said the Turkey for money raised, the team raised the most amount of Whynot said the com- a chance at $5, $10, $15, or She said she was pretty Plunge is another opportu- with the most plungers, money was Alison Whynot, mittee is pleased with the $25 off their next visit. excited about taking that nity to serve the communi- participants who raised the the chair of the Turkey support, especially with the “It makes it fun for our first plunge. ty. most money, and more. Plunge committee. Whynot state of the economy. guests,” said Tanya Untiet, “It’s a fun way to raise At the end of the plunge, The team that raised the herself raised $1,100 toward participants and spectators most money was T-Bones the effort. took part in a lunch. Food and Cactus Jack’s, which James MacDonald was provided by a number raised nearly $3,000 for the and Maddie Carlson each of local restaurants includ- Salvation Army. Untiet raised $650. ing Hart’s Turkey Farm, and Jay Bolduc, general The team with the most O Steaks and Seafood, manager of the Laconia participants was Laconia T-Bones and Cactus Jack’s, restaurant, presented a Middle School with 21 peo- Fratello’s, and Junior’s check for $2,960 to the Sal- ple taking the plunge. Mer- Crush House. vation Army for the Tur- edith Village Savings Bank Whynot thanked a num- key Plunge. had the second most with 12 ber of local organizations, “It definitely has a lot to plungers and Patrick’s Pub businesses, and agencies do with our patrons,” Un- and Eatery had the third for supporting the Turkey tiet said. “Their help and most with 11 participants. Plunge. support definitely make the The award for best cos- Warren thanked every- fundraiser.” tumes went to Ballard one who took part in or sup- The team that raised House Bird, second place ported the plunge. the second most amount went to Junior’s Crush “Without your support of money was Meredith House, and the third place today, the Salvation Army Village Savings Bank, rais- winner was T-Bones and would absolutely not be ing $2,463. Daniel’s Elec- Cactus Jack’s.

ELKS (Continued from Page A1) was also chair decorating dren’s Auction. and beyond, a lot of peo- contest, with team chairs Shaw’s donated a sand- ple have come,” said Elks receiving major adorn- wich platter for the event member Marsha Lamon- ments. and Lakeside Roast Beef tagne Around 25 local busi- donated pizza. Members of Lamontagne said the nesses and Elks members the lodge also brought in response to the event was also donated items for a raf- food for their fellow partic- amazing and so many peo- fle. A 50/50 raffle was also ipants. ple had contributed. Lam- held benefiting the Chil- “This has been above ontagne said one person bought $100 worth of tick- ets. “They have been more than generous,” Lamon- tagne said. Lodge Secretary Sandy Gaumond said the response was “beyond expectations.” “We didn’t know what to expect,” Gaumond said. Acres Gath said the lodge was contacted by WLNH, who voiced appre- ciation for the efforts. Tibbetts said there are many people who will sup- port a charity that helps kids. Acres Gath said there is a great need in the com- munity. “It’s about raising mon- ey for the kids,” Acres Gath said. “This is what Elkdom is all about; giving to the community.”

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BY JEFF LAJOIE BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] [email protected] REGION – With the fall REGION – It was a strong season officially in the year for girls’ soccer in the books, it’s time to reflect Lakes Region, with several on the performances that area schools hosting play- made the year so special. off games last month. While On the boys’ soccer front, no teams reached the Final Hopkinton claimed the Di- Four, there were quite a few vision III state title while accolades when the New Derryfield School was the Hampshire Coaches’ Asso- Division IV state champ. ciation released its All-State The N.H. Coaches’ Associa- picks last week. tion released its list of All- Three local players were State players, and several on the Division III First- local student-athletes made Team All-State squads. Ju- the cut. niors Chayleigh Cadarette Three players earned and Cassie Contigiani led First-Team All-State status, the way from Belmont with Gilford senior forward High School, as the duo Dan Dormody leading the helped the Red Raiders to way for the Golden Eagles the number two seed in the with a D-III selection. The Division III tournament high-scoring forward led after an outstanding regu- Gilford in goals, and he was lar season. Cadarette was quite a handful up front us- one of the top defenders in ing his combination of size the state from her stopper and speed. Belmont High JEFF LAJOIE position, while Contigiani School midfielder Joe Boles Gilford senior forward Dan Dormody closed out his career with a was a scoring threat every Division III First-Team All-State selection. was also a D-III First-Team time she touched the ball pick, as the senior closed the postseason after grad- squad. up front as a forward. In- out his career by leading a uating a huge class from Over in Division IV, ter-Lakes sophomore Cait- JEFF LAJOIE young Red Raider team to last year’s state runner-up SEE BOYS PAGE B4 lin Rotonnelli also earned Gilford junior Emily Parker was named to the Division III All-State a First-Team nod after an Honorable Mention squad after lead the defense for the Golden Eagles this fall. outstanding season that saw her finish with an area-best try and tackle several state my senior forward Morgan Trio of locals named to XC All-State team 44 goals. The high-scoring scoring records, including Fuller was the lone Panther BY JEFF LAJOIE at states, and he continued Sohani Demian, Bow forward finished with dou- Somersworth’s Rachel Hill’s to receive recognition in Di- [email protected] on with solid showings at Casey Hecox, Derryfield ble digit hat tricks on the career goal mark of 152 (set vision IV, as she was select- REGION – Three lo- the Meet of Champions Katie Irwin, Hopkinton year, and she still has two last year). ed to the First-Team after cal runners were named (third) and New England Olivia Krause, Bow years of eligibility left to Moultonborough Acade- SEE GIRLS PAGE B4 to New Hampshire Cross Cham