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courtesy photo courtesy photo The Personal Fitness class learned about CrossFit with guest courtesy photo Students do partner yoga in Gilford High School’s Personal instructors Sara Wentworth and Anna Cochran of CrossFit Students in the Personal Fitness class go snowshoeing. Fitness class. Juggernaut. Personal Fitness class teaches GHS students lifetime skills BY ERIN PLUMMER selves physically fit. In around 2009 and said she upper body strength, car- students will explore a cluding weights, ener- [email protected] the process, they assess brought her background diovascular fitness, and number of different fit- gy bands, and stability From hiking and their own fitness and and knowledge to the flexibility. This assess- ness options. Each week balls. Once a week they snowshoeing to strength find what works best for curriculum. ment helps them write will include strength will do yoga and other training and yoga, Gil- them At the beginning of their personal fitness training with students exercises focusing on the ford High School stu- Personal Fitness is the class, students will plans. working on every mus- mind and body. dents can explore their taught by phys ed teach- assess themselves on During the week cle group with tools in- SEE FITNESS PAGE A12 own personal fitness in a er Amy Tripp, who has special class. a background in per- Personal Fitness is sonal fitness. Tripp was a 12-week class at GHS a personal trainer and that lets students explore used to work at Laconia various opportunities Athletic and Swim Club. and ways to keep them- She started teaching Town Hall upgrades coming soon

BY ERIN PLUMMER another system issue [email protected] that will be likely be Voter approved up- part of next year’s bud- grades to the town hall get discussion. are pending, though According to a re- Courtesy next year’s budget will cording of the March Winnisquam Dental supports Got Lunch program have to address an is- 22 selectmen’s meet- Gilford Got Lunch distributed new toothbrushes and toothpaste to every registered child in the Got Lunch Program. The sue with the phone sys- ing, Dunn said he was goal is to provide the children with the tools to practice healthy dental care twice daily. The dental supplies were generously tem. hoping they can solicit donated by Winnisquam Dental, located in Tilton. The program appreciates the continued support they have received from Last Wednesday, proposals for the hand- Dr. Derek Blackwelder and Dr. Kristine Blackwelder! For more information about Gilford Got Lunch, visit our Web site at Town Administrator icap accessible doors www.gilfordgotlunch.com Scott Dunn gave the soon. selectmen an update Installation of the on upcoming improve- new HVAC and water ments to town hall and systems will depend Grants, explorers, training among Gilford Police highlights the recycling center on the weather condi- BY ERIN PLUMMER training, and receiving to the selectmen. men a regular update on following voter ap- tions. [email protected] grants are some of the Last Wednesday, Po- the department. proval at town meet- The work will in- New personnel, com- highlights of a recent re- lice Chief Anthony Bean During the board's ing. He also addressed SEE TOWN HALL PAGE A12 munity involvement, port by the police chief Burpee gave the select- March 22 meeting, Bean Burpee reported to the board that 2016 was one of the department’s bus- Gilford Rotary Evening in Paradise encore this Saturday iest year, including 959 arrests. Thus far, 2017 is around the same, and The Gilford Rotary could surpass last year if Club will bring the Ca- numbers continue. ribbean to the Lakes Bean Burpee report- Region with a special ed that three police per- “Parrothead”event at sonnel have left the de- the Gilford Youth Cen- partment through two ter, Saturday April 1, resignations and one re- from 5:30 to 11 p.m. tirement. “An Evening in Par- The department hired adise” is presented by Officer Lance Rouse in All Metals Industries, the place of Officer Jim Lakes Region Dental Callahan. Rouse has Care, Watts Water been going through part Technologies, Fireside time training and will go Inn & Suites, Gilford through full time train- Home Center, Mere- ing in August. dith Village Savings The department Bank, General Linen, opened the testing pro- Gilford True Value, cess for new officers Laconia Daily Sun, 98.3 in March. He said they WLNH and 107.3 FM reached out to more than WEMJ will feature a Courtesy 30 individuals to ask Caribbean style Buffet The Gilford Rotary Club will bring the Caribbean to the Lakes Region with a special “Parrothead”event at the Gilford Youth them to take the written and desserts, special Center, this Saturday, April 1, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Featured entertainment will be the “Island Castaways Band” from Cape Cod. test to go through the ap- island drinks, a silent to the tropical tunes of aways Band plays a fett and more recently who live the Margarita- plication process. Bean auction, 50/50 raffle, the “Island Castaways” tropical rock genre of by Kenny Chesney and ville lifestyle no matter Burpee said a total of 10 Corn Hole Game with band. music originally made Zac Brown. The band what the climate may people actually signed prizes, and dancing The Island Cast- famous by Jimmy Buf- is popular with people SEE PARADISE PAGE A12 up, six showed, and three SEE POLICE PAGE A12 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

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BY MARK THOMAS olence Comes to One his book. man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. but feel free to bring Library Correspondent Small Town.” Told Richard currently your own, too. Grades New Hampshire has with zeal and prac- lives in Sandwich, and Monday, April 3 Wednesday, March 5 K - 4. No experience long been seen as a ticed story-teller tech- he teaches at South- Mahjong, 12:30-3 Line Dancing, necessary! peaceful, pleasant en- niques, ‘In the Evil ern New Hampshire p.m. 9-10:30 a.m. Sewing Basics, 12:30- vironment for raising Day’ reads smoothly University. He has Little Builder’s Check Out an Ex- 1:30 p.m. families, enjoying na- as it immerses the au- also written “Raven’s Club, 1:30-2:30 p.m. pert, 10 a.m.-noon Learn the basics ture, and living happi- dience in the relevant Children: An Alaskan Lego Club, 3:30-4:30 Teen Early Release of sewing! Make and ly. It is that, but there history and character Culture at Twilight,” p.m. See Bombs, 12:30-1:30 take home a small wall have been moments of of Colebrook on that “Against the Tide,” p.m. hanging and learn how trauma in New Hamp- day. Rather than stat- and “The Philosopher Tuesday, April 4 Teens can come and to use a sewing ma- shire history that are ing the simple facts of Fish: Sturgeon, Cavi- Toddler Storytime, make seed bombs to chine, hem edges, sew all the more shocking the murders and what ar, and the Geography 10-10:45 a.m. feed nature and ener- buttons, and applique in contrast to the rel- happened after, Rich- of Desire.” The pro- Fiber Friends, 10 gy balls to feed them- designs. Gail Brunt ative peace. Aug. 19, ard takes great effort gram is sponsored by a.m.-12:30 p.m. selves during early re- from Fabric Arts & 1997 was one of those to explain the long the New Hampshire Bridge, 10:30 a.m.- lease! More will walk you days. developed grievanc- Humanities Council. 12:30 p.m. Early Release Activ- through all you need Carl Drega, a es and animosity that Preschool Story- ity: Pokemon! to know! For adults 62-year-old carpenter, grew in Carl Drega Classes & Special time, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Join us for a fun af- and teens. Cost is $8 murdered state troop- and the effect that his Events Makerspace: Clay, ternoon of Pokemon! per person, sign up re- ers Scott Phillips and actions had on Cole- March 30 to April 5 3:15-4:30 p.m. We'll provide cards, quired. Les Lord in a super- brook. Small town Join us to play with market parking lot. New Hampshire legal Thursday, March 30 clay and learn some He went on to kill two systems are pivotal in Playgroup, 10:30- new skills! All mate- others and wounding what took place before 11:30 a.m. rials provided. Three Gilford Public Library more that day, before and after the violence. Homeschool Game week program for dying himself. The The book is worth Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. eight-to-11 year olds, Top Ten Requests nation was mortified a read if you have any Magic the Gather- sign up required. Put by the deliberate and interest in true crime, ing Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. on by the Gilford Pub- 1. “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult brutal violence, and New Hampshire his- Conversational lic Library and Gilford 2. “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diance Ackerman the untold questions tory, or small town French, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation 3. “Portraits of Courage” by George W. Bush surrounding that grim legal systems. Hear- Foreign Movie and sponsored by the 4. “Right Behind You” by Lisa Gardner day. True crime is si- ing the story from the Night, 7-8 p.m. Friends of the Gilford 5. “Irena’s Children” by Tilar J. Mazzeo multaneously ugly, author’s mouth live This month's mov- Public Library. 6. “One-Pan Wonders” relevant, and fascinat- in the library meeting ie is “Excuse My Nightly Knitting, 7. “Breathe, Mama, Breathe” by Shonda Moralis ing. It is hard to look room is even better. French,” from Egypt. 6-8 p.m. 8. “All the Missing Girls” by Megan Miranda at, but real nonethe- You can hear it when Being Mortal: Ag- 9. “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance less. Richard Adams Carey Friday, March 31 ing and Mental Health, 10. “Night School” by Lee Child Richard Adams Car- visits the library to Baby Storytime, 10- ey took it upon himself present “In the Evil 10:30 a.m. to find answers to the Day” on Thursday, Social Bridge, 10:30 nation’s questions. Af- April 6 from 6:30-7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ter years of sleuthing, p.m.! Richard’s speaks Preschool Story- interviews, and well as engagingly as he time, 10:45-11:15 a.m. documented research, writes, so the talk will Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30 he released the story be fascinating whether p.m. “In the Evil Day: Vi- or not you have read Conversational Ger-

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By John Harrigan Columnist

I’ve never exactly been known for keep- ing track of the weath- er. In this I am the antithesis of my an- cient Uncle Fudd (my Chris Schadler — Courtesy father’s WWII brother A far-flung reader in Webster turned up this contemplation of grays, blacks and whites as the Blackwater River was shaking itself free of winter’s ice. FRANCINE has good ready for walks and play Carl), who at 94 is spry reason to look a little in the snow. We’ve found enough to zip over to friends I’m famous, or closed. Something up to feed us hasty but worried, some might say her to be super smart his thermometer at a infamous, for driving about a tractor-trailer good comfort food in a pensive - she’s been over- and ready to learn. Fran- moment’s notice and no matter what. If I’ve upside-down across the storm---peanut butter looked at New Hamp- cine has demonstrated a tell me exactly what got a trip to make, I’m road. sandwiches and spa- shire Humane Society in penchant for agility and it’s doing way down making it. “But I think 3A is ghetti and meatballs, a favour of the fluffier, cut- learning while waiting there on Cape Eliza- Actually, I can okay,” said the helpful nice coleslaw, peaches er, smaller, prettier dogs for her second chance beth, Maine. blame my mother for traffic guy. and pears. Such peo- since January! and a family to call her “Well, I make it 21 this. On a Saturday Only it wasn’t. ple are the warp and Life is indeed a bit of a own. degrees,” he says, rear- during my teens, in Something about trees woof of small-town and beauty contest for shelter A sturdy, muscu- ing back and peering the dead of winter, she down, and deep snow. country life. They glad- dogs and especially for lar girl in the prime of through his bi-ferkies, just had to get down “You aren’t going den the hardest heart. those that have that abil- health, truly a more loy- and then “They say to see her parents in anywhere tonight, This past Wednes- ity to look piercingly into al companion you will it’s gonna...” but I cut Concord, so she aimed lady,” the nice traf- day, the 15th, I had to the souls of humans… not find. Best home, one him off, because I don’t her Jeep Wagoneer due fic guy told my Mom. make it from Concord Are WE good enough for where she is the only pet want to know what the south, with me in it. “You’d better forget it, north to Plymouth, her, is what we should be in the household – active weather gurus say. Now, this was be- and seek shelter.” beginning at about 6 asking ourselves. teenagers a plus. It’s not a question of fore there was such a The town of Bristol a.m., and after a stop in She travelled a long Come and visit Fran- whether they’re right thing as Interstate 93. had already started Plymouth on to Cole- way in the hopes of find- cine, we are quite sure most of the time (they Below Concord, there the tribal tom-tom into brook, another two ing her forever home, you will be impressed are). It’s just that I was the Frederick E. action, and beds were hours up the road. The here in New Hampshire. with her stately demean- don’t care. Everett Turnpike, and speedily rounded up at radio was full of dire Our winter weather or. This is especially the Spaulding Turn- several sites for a cou- warnings about gale doesn’t seem to both her, Check www.nhhu- true during winter, pike down in the Sea- ple of dozen stranded force winds, wind-driv- dressed fetchingly in a mane.org for more de- when I don’t have a coast Region, but north travelers. My mother en snow, and white- nice warm coat she is tails. garden to rush out and of Concord there was and I wound up in a outs. I went anyway. cover with bed-sheets nothing but the Daniel parsonage, occupied Well, as my friends on account of frost. Webster Highway, bet- by a very jovial min- in Tennessee like Absent this little sea- ter known as Route 3. ister, a very pregnant to say, “I’ll tell you sonal ritual, why in The problem for woman with an end- what.” My truck, no the world should I care my mother and me, less chain of wee ones toy (F-250 Super Duty Established May 6, 2004 about the weather? as we neared Plym- clutching at her apron, four-wheel-drive, stud- Published every Thursday at Aha! Driving con- outh in blinding snow and a passel of dogs. ded tires and all), was 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 ditions, right? Well, and gale-force winds, This family, at the getting tossed around Telephone: (603) 279-4516 no. Among family and was that Route 3 was drop of a hat, teamed SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A12 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Brendan Berube, Editor STRATEGIES FOR LIVING Erin Plummer, Reporter l Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor BY LARRY SCOTT Tom Skinner Associ- As a young lad grow- sures of life. Bad things Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter It was in the ear- ates are about the busi- ing up in Peru, the son do, indeed, happen to Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager ly 1970’s, and I was in ness of just one thing. of missionary parents, I good people; the inno- Email: [email protected] Classifieds: [email protected] Princeton, N.J. attend- Whether we are work- can still remember the cent do suffer for the Circulation figures available on request. ing a Time Management ing with the men on the pain we all felt when a guilty. Why? Because Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. 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But being a Chris- tians, I can tell you that New Customers? for I had seen Tom Skin- I had been struggling, tian has never been a even though I don’t de- ner on many a Sunday you see, with the pain cop-out from the stress- serve it I have discov- afternoon standing on and hurt I had seen in es of life. These things ered, yes, even during the sidelines of a Wash- the lives of those whom happen; welcome to the times of disappointment ington Redskins foot- I cared so much about real world! and crisis, a unique ball game. He was their … and those whom, I But now, it all began strength and peace of chaplain and needless knew God dearly loved. to make sense. Tom mind that, frankly, to say, I was intrigued. “Where,” I had often Skinner had given me must be experienced to “Ladies and gentle- asked, “was God when an insight that seemed be understood. 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Erin Plummer Erin Plummer Erin Plummer Granite United Way honored the students and staff of Pleasant The Advocate Award goes to the Laconia Area Community Rist-Frost-Shumway receives the Granite United Way’s Give Street School for their involvement in the Day of Caring. Land Trust. Award. United Way honors community contributors at annual meeting

BY ERIN PLUMMER tual Bancorp. “Each of million, $643,000 in the to be a leader in collab- awards to businesses, Pleasant Street School [email protected] us can be very confident Central Region alone. oration and that collabo- groups, and individuals in Laconia with the Vol- MEREDITH — Gran- that United Way takes An additional $192,000 ration is the best way to who have made a signif- unteer Award for their ite United Way recog- our dollars and contrib- will sustain Whole Vil- help people in the com- icant difference in the involvement in Day of nized those who have utes them very well in lage Learning Center munity community. Caring. That day, a total made a significant com- their community.” in Plymouth, includ- The United Way The GUW recognized of 349 volunteers from munity impact during Wyman said the ing CDFA grants, and handed out Impact the staff and students of SEE UNITED WAY PAGE A12 its annual meeting last Granite United Way is $350,000 in tax credits, week. one of the top United accounting for a total of Members and sup- Way organizations in $1.2 million across the GILFORD PARKS AND REC NEWS porters of the Granite the country. Patrick community. l United Way gathered Tufts, President and Tufts said statistics BY HERB GREENE pants are asked to RSVP Red Sox play the Toron- on Wednesday night at CEO of Granite Unit- show one in three peo- Director by March 31. to Blue Jays. Travel to Church Landing for the ed Way, said the data ple participate in United Gilford Parks and Recreation To RSVP or for more and from the game will organization’s annual shows that the organiza- Way activities in some Senior Moment-um information, please con- be provided aboard a meeting. tion benefits 750 differ- form. Funspot Mini-Golf/ tact the Gilford Parks Coach Company, Luxu- “United Way does set ent not-for-profit organi- The theme of United Pizza Hut Program on and Rec. Department at ry Coach fully equipped the tone in our commu- zations. Way has been “Learn, April 3 527-4722. with climate control, nity,” said board mem- “We really do have a Earn, and Be Healthy.” The Gilford Parks DVD Video System and ber Rich Wyman, presi- place for everyone and Tufts said they want and Recreation Depart- Tickets available for Lavatory. This trip is dent of Meredith Village what everyone wants to people to get a good ed- ment is sponsoring Se- Red Sox bus trip on limited to 53 partici- Savings Bank and the invest in,” Tufts said. ucation, earn a good liv- nior Moment-um Pro- July 19 pants, so register early! executive vice president GUW statewide is ing, and be healthy. gram on Monday, April The Gilford Parks Cost: $75 per person of New Hampshire Mu- projected to raise $8.7 Tufts said they want 3. We will meet upstairs and Recreation Depart- or $280 for a four-pack at Funspot at 10:30 a.m. ment will be sponsoring For more informa- to take on the challenge a bus trip to watch the tion, please call the of their 18-hole indoor Red Sox at Fenway Park Gilford Parks and Rec- Opechee Garden Club begins mini golf course. For this summer. The trip is reation Department at $5, you will be able to scheduled for Wednes- 527-4722. "putt" your way through day, July 19 to see the 78th year of activities and events a fun course featuring GILFORD — Opechee been featured in both on, Joyce Howe, Esther NH landmarks! Follow- Garden Club, founded newspapers and garden- Kratochvil, Maggie Mar- ing our round of golf, we Three Sided Construction in Laconia, in 1939, will ing magazines, includ- tin, Gladys McCaughey, will head to Pizza Hut in Carpentry/Handyman/General begin its 78th year with ing the 1996 January/ Patricia Moore and Elea- Laconia to enjoy their a Business Meeting and February issue of the"- nor Swain will provide lunch buffet, which in- Contractor Speaker Presentation, Fine Gardening" maga- refreshments and table cludes salad, various Interior/Exterior Remodeling on Monday, April 3 at 1 zine. "Evergreen" is open décor. It is suggested types of pizza, pasta, and 19+ p.m. at the Gilford Com- to the public every year, that members and their breadsticks. The price Years! munity Church, 19 Pot- without charge, on the guests arrive early, 12:30 for the buffet is $6, plus Call Dennis ter Hill Rd., in the Vil- first weekend in June. - 1 p.m. to socialize be- the cost of your beverage lage of Gilford. Another Gillmore fore the Business Meet- and meal tax. Partici- 603-581-6788 The guest speak- garden design pro- ing begins. er, Robert Gillmore, a ject,"Water's Edge,” is Opechee Garden Club nationally recognized a two acre residential meets on the first Mon- landscape designer and garden on a three acre day of most months, at author, will deliver pond in Bedford, New 1 p.m., at the Gilford a lecture program ti- Hampshire. This project Community Church, 19 tled, "Large, Lush, Low was chosen for a nation- Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, Maintenance Gardens,” wide program for the New Hampshire. New which he will illustrate Garden Conservancy, members are always with color slides. He will which organizes tours welcome. explain how to create of "exceptional" private Opechee Garden Club colorful, but low main- residential gardens, to is a member of the New tenance, gardens with raise funds to restore Hampshire Federation trees, shrubs and ground and preserve outstand- of Garden Clubs, Inc., covers. He will also dis- ing non-profit gardens the New England Re- cuss using natural-look- across the country. gion, and the National ing ridges, also known Hospitality Co- Garden Clubs, Inc. as "berms" to create pri- Chairs, Barb Sargent For more informa- vacy on one's property. and Ginger Jones, and tion, contact us at our Robert Gillmore was their Committee, Mau- Web site, www.opechee- born and raised in Clare- reen Bastille, Dick Chris- gardenclub.com or by mont, New Hampshire, topher, Irene Fournier, e-mail:opecheegarden- graduated cum laude, Gayle Green, Trudy [email protected]. from Williams College Hastings, Helen Heme- in Williamstown, Mas- sachusetts, and received his Ph.D. from the Uni- versity of Virginia, in Cost and Payback for Charlottesville, Va., where he was a DuPont Eversource Customers Fellow. Gillmore has au- thored several books, Total cost = $3.00/WATT and numerous "Great [email protected] Walks" Guides. His first book, "The Wood- 18,000 ed Garden,” a Garden Book Club selection, was hailed by New York Times Garden Colum- nist, Allen Lacy, as "an excellent and much needed guide to build- 6.3 ing a low-maintenance, naturalistic garden in the woods." His next book was, "Beauty All Around You: How To Create Large, Private, Low-Maintenance Gar- dens, Even On Small Lots and Small Budgets.” Both of these books will be available for pur- chase at the program. Gillmore's best known landscape design garden is "Evergreen,” his own one acre woodland gar- den in Goffstown, New Hampshire, which has A6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Obituaries THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

Cary R. Baron, 73 Virginia E. Moynihan, 92 TILTON — Cary R. da and Yvette Baron. MEREDITH — Vir- dan, Molly and Kiera Baron, 73, of Tilton, for- Calling hours will be ginia E. “Jean” Moyni- Moynihan. She was the merly a longtime resident held from 5 to 7 p.m. on han, 92, died peacefully cherished great-grand- of Belmont, died Sunday, Friday, March 31, 2017 at her home on March mother of Harrison Di- March 26, 2017 in his at the Wilkinson-Beane- 14. Gangi, Ryker Cott and home after a long illness. Simoneau-Paquette Fu- Born on July 6, 1924, Winnie Cooper. Jean He was born on June neral Home, 164 Pleasant daughter of John and leaves her two broth- 21, 1943 in Baltimore, St., Laconia, using the Anna (Pinka) Kolesarin ers, Daniel Kolesar and Md., the son of the late Carriage House entrance. Allentown, Pa., Jean his wife Lois of Sonoita, Thomas and Dolores (Mc- A memorial service moved to Yonkers, N.Y., Az., and John Kolesar of Alexander) Baron. Cary ton, Kevin Baron and his will be held at a later date. with her family when Palmer, Mass. She also worked as a welder for wife Saundra of Gilford, In lieu of flowers, me- she was a young girl. She loved to share her opin- will be missed by her a number of companies, and Tyler Baron and his morial contributions graduated from Yonkers ions on current events many nieces and neph- such as Lewis & Saun- wife Carrie of Tilton; one may be made to David's High School and earned and politics. She and ews, grandnieces and ders, Scotia and New brother, Tom Baron, and House, her associate’s degree Joe campaigned for grandnephews.Besides Hampshire Ball Bearing. his wife Terri of Redding, 461 Mt. Support Rd., at Pace Business School JFK in 1960, and they her husband, she was He enjoyed woodwork- Calif.; several grandchil- Lebanon, NH 03766 or to in New York City. Jean were among the guests predeceased by her son- ing, working on cars, fish- dren, including Ashlynn, the Gilford Police Relief enjoyed city life and at a political breakfast in-law Robert W. DiGan- ing and spending time Brenden, Jacoby, Perse- Association, 47 Cherry immersed herself in its with Jack and Jackie gi, sister Adele Duprey with family. Cary was a phone, Gwendalynn, Gi- Valley Rd., Gilford, NH vibrancy and culture. Kennedy at the Laco- and by their infant sister baseball coach for BBO anna, Allie, Maverick, 03249. During a night of danc- nia Tavern, a highlight Alice. in Belmont. He enjoyed Aubrey, Baylee, Aiden Wilkinson-Beane- ing at Roseland Ball- of her New Hampshire There will be a cel- watching co-ed softball and Libby; two brothers Simoneau-Paquette Fu- room in Manhattan in years.Open-hearted and ebration of her life at at Memorial Field and in law, Mark Laro and neral Home & Cremation 1946, she met and fell in open-minded, Jean em- 11 a.m.on Saturday, spending time with his Everett Jewell of North Services, 164 Pleasant love with US Navy Sea- braced diversity and March 25,at the Wilkin- numerous friends there. Carolina; one sister in St., Laconia, is assisting man Joe Moynihan, who cared deeply about the son-Beane-Simoneau- He is survived by his law, Phyllis Clairmont the family with the ar- had recently returned vulnerable and the less Paquette Funeral Home, wife of almost 40 years, of Gilmanton; and many rangements. For more from four years in the fortunate. 164 Pleasant St., Laco- Diane (Laro) Baron of nieces and nephews. information and to view Pacific. They married Jean was predeceased nia, using the Carriage Tilton; three sons, Shane In addition to his par- an online memorial, go later that year. in 2001 by her beloved House Entrance. Rev. Baron and his partner ents, he was predeceased to www.wilkinsonbeane. In 1957, Jean and Joe husband of 54 years, Jo- Linda Bolton will offici- Sheryl Harding of Til- by his two sisters, Yolan- com. moved their young fam- seph A. Moynihan, and ate, and burial will be in ily from Pearl River, is survived by their chil- the spring. Karen Lynn Barron Lanigan, 57 N.Y., to Gilmanton, then dren, Priscilla Gottwald Donations in her lived a short time in and her husband Fred- memory may be made to Karen Lynn Barron Saturday, April 1, 2017 Belmont, eventually set- rick of Stoneham, Mass., the Central New Hamp- Lanigan, 57, a.k.a. Nana at Wilkinson-Beane- tling in Laconia. In the Gail DiGangi of Gil- shire VNA and Hospice, & Mom, passed at the late Simoneau-Paquette Fu- late '70's, they relocated ford, Dennis Moynihan 780 North Main St., Laco- hours of Saturday, March neral Home, 164 Pleasant to Contoocook, where of Centerville, Mass., nia, NH 03246 or Comfort 25, 2017 unexpectedly due St., Laconia, using the they spent several years and Naples, Fla., Brian Keepers, 12 Yeaton Rd., to health complications Carriage House entrance. before retiring to Lar- Moynihan of Laconia, Plymouth, NH 03264. in her home in Gilford. Wilkinson-Beane- go, Fla., in 1985. They Joanne Moynihan of Ex- Wilkinson-Beane- By her side was Edward Simoneau-Paquette Fu- returned to New Hamp- eter, Dermot Moynihan Simoneau-Paquette Fu- Lanigan, her husband of neral Home & Cremation shire in the late ‘90s to of Meredith, and Sean neral Home, 164 Pleas- 34 years. Services, 164 Pleasant be close to their family. Moynihan of Ipswich, ant Street, Laconia, NH She is survived by her St., Laconia, is assisting Jean was an avid Mass. Jean was the de- is assisting the family three sons (Lucas, Eric, ing to her amazing gar- the family with the ar- reader and a free-think- voted grandmother of with the arrangements. & Nicholas Lanigan) and dens, and baking some of rangements. For more ing woman who enjoyed Tony, Christopher, and For more information five grandchildren (who the best treats you ever information and to view lively conversation with Robert DiGangi, Mea- and to view an online she adored and loved so had. an online memorial, go her large family and ghan Cott, Erin, Kirsten, memorial, please visit much), Camilo, Alexan- Calling hours will to www.wilkinsonbeane. many friends. She had Thomas, Gretchen and www.wilkinsonbeane. der, Simon, Santiago, and be held from 1-4 p.m. com. a style all her own and Daniel Gottwald, Bren- com. Avianna. Our mother was born Nov. 21, 1959 in Berlin Daniel S. Wheeler, 66 to John & Ruby Barron. GILFORD — Daniel dle boarding, skiing and will be held at the church ship Fund in Dan’s name. Mom was the youngest “Dan” S. Wheeler, 66, of spending time with his immediately following Wilkinson-Beane- daughter of four siblings, Gilford died Wednesday, grandchildren. the service. Simoneau-Paquette Fu- and an older sister to her March 15, 2017 at Lakes Dan is survived by his In lieu of flowers, for neral Home & Cremation brother Tommy, who she Region General Hospital. wife, of 38 years, Irene those who wish, the fam- Services, 164 Pleasant St., will be making her new Dan was born April 5, (Dilkes) Wheeler; two ily suggests memorial Laconia, is assisting the home with. Karen grad- 1950 in Plymouth, the son daughters, Sarah Ham contributions may be family with the arrange- uated from Berlin High of Miriam (Gilpatrick) and Erin Wheeler; two made to the Gunstock Ski ments. For more informa- School, and then contin- Wheeler. He attended the grandchildren, Emma Club, c/o Dan Wheeler, tion and to view an online ued on to New Hampshire University of New Hamp- Ham and JJ Ham; two P.O Box 222, Laconia, NH memorial, please visit Technical College in Ber- shire, graduating with a brothers, Tom and David; ty Church, 19 Potter Hill 03247 where the family www.wilkinsonbeane. lin before marrying her Bachelor’s degree. Dan two sisters, Mimi and Rd., Gilford. A reception has established a Scholar- com. husband of 34 years and was an accomplished Peggy; and many nieces moving to Laconia. glass artisan, owning Na- and nephews. Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Our mother was the tive Sun Studio. He was In addition to his most amazing mom and an avid skier and coached parents, Dan was prede- Teach Your Children Well … About Finances and Investing wife a house full of boys for over 20 years with ceased by a brother and a High debt levels … lack of are considering making a especially if you explain to could ask for. She taught the Gunstock Ski Club. sister. savings … the inability to major purchase in the not- them that they can be an us compassion, respect, He also coached Gilford There will be no call- budget – these problems all too-distant future, such as owner of a company that and to care for others. Youth sports for many ing hours. have several causes, but one a car, show your children makes a product or service of them is almost certainly how you are setting aside they like. You might want She always made sure years. Dan enjoyed hik- A Celebration of Life financial illiteracy. Too many money regularly for this to pick such a company everyone around her was ing with his three dogs, will be held Saturday, of us just never developed the purpose, rather than and, along with your child, taken care of first and snorkeling, scuba diving, April, 1, 2017 at 11 a.m., money management skills borrowing as much as you chart its course over time. set the bar high for us to listening to music, pad- at the Gilford Communi- necessary to cope with our can or putting the entire You could give your child follow. There wasn't a complicated – and expensive purchase on a credit card. a pretend $100 bill to sporting event or lunch – world. But if you have young • Establish a budget. It can “invest” in this company she missed for us. As a children, you can teach them be challenging to create and then see how its value some money-smart lessons grandmother, she adored a household budget and changes, explaining along – and who knows? You the way that various factors her grandchildren, and just as difficult to stick to could use the opportunity to it – but for most people, – such as the popularity of spoiled them to the moon give yourself a few valuable it’s worth the effort. You’ll the company’s products, and back. reminders, too. be doing your children the skill of its managers, Mom will be remem- HIGHEST PRICES PAID Here are some suggestions a favor by showing them and so on – will affect bered most for her ener- All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, for a financial “curriculum”: how you have a certain the stock’s price. At some gy and passion for a good scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. • Save for a goal. In our amount of income and point, you may even wish time. 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So, want to point out that, as your enthusiasm for it with once they are old enough your income rises, you can your children, you can to receive an allowance gain greater flexibility in encourage them to invest or to earn money in some budgeting. Here’s the key throughout their lives. fashion, encourage them point: Living within your Knowledge is power. And to set a goal for something means pays off in the long the more knowledge about they want, such as a toy run. finances and investing that or video game, and to put • Have fun with investing. you can impart to your money aside every week It might surprise you, children now, the more for that goal. It’s also an but even young children empowered they will be to excellent idea to model this enjoy learning about make smart financial moves behavior yourself. So if you the investment process, in the future. This article was written by Edward Jones Family Law Attorneys for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Culture THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 Free LRSO family concert features Inter-Lakes High School Select Chorus MEREDITH — The Lakes Region Sympho- ny Orchestra (LRSO) invites you to our Free Family Concert on Sun- day, April 9 at 3 p.m. at Inter-Lakes high school in Meredith. Admission is free for children and students and only $5 for adults. This performance fea- turing talented students will inspire and engage children and adults of Courtesy all ages. We feature a The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) invites you to our Free Family Concert on Sunday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at Inter-Lakes high school in Meredith. performance by the In- ter-Lakes High School chestral portion features which introduces us to work. Also featured are from the Bach “Concer- and at the door starting Select Chorus under the Benjamin Britten’s fa- the various instruments students Daniel Greene to in D minor for Two at 2 p.m. direction of Ms. Emily mous “Young Person’s and musical styles that and Erin Reed perform- Violins.” For the May 13 con- Eynon. The main or- Guide to the Orchestra,” make an orchestra ing the third movement One lucky child will cert, we manage mul- be chosen to conduct the tiple ticket sources. Orchestra performing Tickets are available Joel McCrea becomes a human target the “Stars and Stripes online at www.LRSO. Forever.” org/tickets, but will say Doors open at 2 p.m., “sold out” when the on- in “The Most Dangerous Game” on LRPA with a “musical petting line allocation is deplet- zoo” for children to try ed. It does not mean we LACONIA—Join April 1) for our “LRPA Joel McCrea, Fay Wray a luxury yacht sailing out different instru- are out of tickets! They Lakes Region Public Ac- After Dark” presenta- and Leslie Banks. to South America. One ments and become part may still be available cess Television at 10:30 tion of 1932’s mystery-ad- of the passengers is big of the music. Last year’s at our retail ticket out- p.m. this Friday and Sat- venture “The Most Dan- “The Most Dangerous game hunter, author “zoo” was so engaging lets, Innisfree Book- urday night (March 31 & gerous Game,” starring Game” opens aboard SEE LRPA PAGE A12 we almost forgot per- shop and Greenlaw’s form the concert! Music. Some of these This April 9 concert tickets may be collected Pitman's welcomes New England's is the fourth in the LR- early from the outlets SO’s spectacular 2016- and re-released online. 2017 season. Please check with the Reserve the date now outlets and continue favorite stage hypnotist this weekend for our fifth concert - the checking our web site playing and catchy season closer - on May since status can change LACONIA — Pitman's tunes. 13, our POPS concert fea- even after the event says Freight Room at 94 New Alizon is a gifted turing the incomparable “sold out”. Buy early. Salem St. in Laconia is keyboard player and music of Frank Sinatra $15 adults, $8 students. pleased to announce the vocalist was an original performed by crooner We are already 60% sold. following events for next member of the famed Michael Gallagan. Mi- The Lakes Region week: "Girls Night Out", has chael was our guest per- Symphony Orchestra toured the world in former at our sold-out is a Meredith-based, Friday, March 31, 8 various bands and won holiday concerts in 2015. non-profit orchestra that p.m., $20: Joe DeVito, courtesy photo numerous awards, in- You don’t want to miss performs throughout the The Ladies of Blues and Soul Hypnotist and courtesy photo cluding a Boston Music this fabulous event. fall, winter, and spring Comedian Joe DeVito effortlessly straddle the Award for "Outstanding Tickets for the April months. Orchestra Boston based enter- Blues and Soul line between the hon- Keyboards. 9 Family Concert are members range in age tainer Joe DeVito is New Ladies of Blues & ey sweet warmth of the Wendy Sobel’s vo- free for children and from teens through re- England's Favorite Com- Soul! features Diane south, and the force-of- cals are velvet smooth students and only $5 tired seniors, represent- edy Stage Hypnotist for Blue (vocals/harmon- nature sound Mann has and her guitar playing for adults. Tickets ing more than 36 com- more than 20 years, per- ica), Lisa Mann(bass/ cultivated by mastering is nothing short of in- are available online at munities in the Lakes forming locally and na- vocals), Myanna(sax), everything from hard spired. Her scorching www.LRSO.org/tickets Region and beyond. tion wide from Foxwoods Alizon (keys/vocals), rock to rhythm and guitar riffs, riveting to Hollywood, and every- Wendy Sobel (guitar/ blues. She brings con- vocals and compelling PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS where in between ,with vocals) and Diane Gately siderable prowess on the songwriting is nothing the most unique audience (drums). bass guitar. short of electric! participation show of its Ms. Blue, is a soul- Myanna, a funky Drummer Diane kind. Not just a show, but ful and sassy performer soul/jazz saxophonist, Gately adds a thump- an experience! with a strong and ener- is one of the hottest in' groove that gets the getic delivery, serving and most soulful saxo- audience nodding their Matthew Fassett Saturday, April 1, 8 up her own spin on soul, phonists to be based in heads to the beat. 343 Main St. p.m., $20 in advance: blues and R&B. Massachusetts, Myan- Doors open at 7pm Alton Bay, NH 03810 The Ladies of the Lisa Mann’s vocals na plays music that and we are a BYO Venue. phone: 603-393-7336 mixes together jazz im- For reservations, call email: [email protected] provisation with funky 527-0043 or visit www.pit- Musician Bob Rutherford to perform rhythms, expressive mansfreightroom.com. at Taylor Community April 3 LACONIA — Musi- cian Bob Rutherford loves what he does. His fun-filled shows in- clude a variety of pop- ular music. He’ll pres- ent a musical program Monday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Taylor Commu- nity’s Woodside Build- ing. The event is free and open to the public. Bob’s passion is songwriting. Each one of his compositions is a courtesy photo musical diary of a spe- Bob Rutherford cific time in his life. As an only child, creating alone has been some- Forest Pump & Filter Co. thing he’s always done. Come enjoy the stories Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years and let Bob’s combi- nation of music and lyrics take you some- WE DO IT ALL where you may, or may not, have been before! WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS Taylor Communi- ty is a not-for-profit FILTERS Continuing Care Re- tirement Community whose mission is to Family Owned Business for 40 Years provide the highest quality of retirement living options to sup- port the independence, CALL FOR SERVICE health and dignity of community residents. FOREST PUMP & FILTER CO., INC. For more information, visit www.taylorcom- 603-332-9037 munity.org. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

15th Salmon Annual Press Summer Camps ’17 Things to consider before choosing a summer camp

Though February parents to start thinking does not often elicit im- about summer camps for ages of youngsters build- their kids in winter, be- ing campfires or playing fore camps start filling out games in the pool, the their rosters, which tends month more synonymous to happen in early spring. with the Super Bowl and The following are a few Valentine's Day is a great things parents should time for parents to start take into consideration thinking about summer when seeking a summer camps for their kids. camp for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look for- Staff ward to, and something The right summer they will fondly recall camp staff can make all long after they reach the difference. Many chil- adulthood. For many dren are understandably kids, summer camp pro- shy when arriving at a vides a first taste of inde- summer camp, as their pendence, as youngsters friends from back home spend significant time might not be joining them. periences. The quality members supply to be camp parents are con- ing more specialized away from home without That can make kids hes- of staffs can vary signifi- considered for employ- sidering for their kids, camps that tend to be their parents for the first itant to participate in ac- cantly depending on the ment? A good camp will they should ask about more strict. In addition, time in their lives. But tivities or less enthusias- camp, so it's important be forthcoming with an- what daily life at the parents should look for as great an experience as tic about those activities. that parents ask camp swers to all of your ques- camp is like. Ask to a camp that wants its summer camp can be for But a good staff will know representatives about tions, so eliminate those see schedules and how attendees to foster re- youngsters, it can be just how to make kids feel wel- their staffs before mak- that appear hesitant strictly camps adhere to lationships with their as difficult an experience come, which should help ing any commitments. to share information those schedules. When fellow campers. Camp if parents don't find the them come out of their Ask how long the staff about their staffs. considering specialized can be lonely for some right fit for their children. shells and make the most has been together and camps, ask the staff youngsters, especially That's why it behooves of their summer camp ex- the types of training A day in the life representative if kids those attending summer new and even veteran When vetting camps will have the chance to camp for the first time, staff members undergo for kids, parents should simply have a little fun but a summer camp before the start of camp ask what a typical day and which types of rec- that strives to promote season? Does the train- is like once the season reational activities are friendship among its ing include first aid hits full swing. Many planned to give kids a campers can reduce, if and emergency medical parents want their break from what are of- not eliminate, any feel- training and certifica- youngsters to have ten rigorous schedules. ings of homesickness. tion? a well-rounded expe- Late winter is when It's also good to ask rience, while others Camp goals parents should start about the vetting pro- might want their kids Another thing par- looking at summer cess the camp employs to attend a more special- ents must consider be- camps for their kids, before hiring new staff, ized camp, whether it's fore choosing a summer and there are a host of including the extent of a sports camp focusing camp for their kids is the factors moms and dads its background checks. on a particular sport or goals of each individual should take into consid- Are criminal back- a music camp devoted camp. A camp should eration during the vet- ground checks conduct- to helping kids become be dedicated to ensur- ting process to ensure ed? How many referenc- better musicians. Re- ing kids have fun, even their youngsters have es must potential staff gardless of the type of when kids are attend- as much fun as possible.

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15th Salmon Annual Press Summer Camps ’17 kids are attend- ing more specialized camps that tend to be more strict. In addi- tion, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster relationships with their fellow camp- ers. Camp can be lone- ly for some youngsters, especially those at- tending summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to promote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feel- ings of homesickness. Late winter is when parents should start looking at summer camps for their kids, and there are a host of factors moms and dads should take into con- sideration during the vetting process to en- sure their youngsters have as much fun as possible.

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10 Week Summer Day Camp Program June 26-September 1, 2017 August 27th - Sept. 1st Trip & Travel Week Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (8am before care avail.) Age appropriate groups for 4-15 year olds

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FARM DAY CAMP July & August day camp WildQuest Summer Camp Join us for another fabulous year of summer camp Gardening, meeting new friends, Woods Time, hikes, art & craft projects, ponding, fort-building, games, Hungry hands-on history, Forest, epic adventures and more! animal stewardship, for kids ages 4-15 horsemanship, nature great for school-aged children 9 – nature-themed weeks walks, and games June 26-August 25, 2017; 9:00-4:00 of all experience levels · Full Day · Pre-K Half Day · LIT Early Bird rates end 4/30/17 Extended care & scholarships available! www.brownsridge.com 603-941-4000 A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER Business THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

Signs of Spring celebrated at Shepherd’s Hut Market One sign of spring on spring lambs. Now in year; cold weather has kitchen for a day or two this weekend. duction. Ramblin’ Vewe Sheep full swing, lambing has helped to put a num- of warmth and feedings. Shepherd’s Hut Mar- “The Maple season is Farm is the birth of the been a challenge this ber of sheep in the farm Once able to drink from a ket will be open from 10 always one of the most bottle and strong enough a.m. – 4 p.m. anticipated times of the to move about, head “The big highlight of year, so we are eager to shepherd Jeff returns the the weekend is maple share this time with our lambs to the barn where syrup and other good ma- friends around the Lakes Belknap EDC gathers they continue to grow ple products,” says shop Region,” she says. and play about. owner Joyce Keyser. Shepherd’s Hut Mar- This coming Satur- Joyce has been busy ket will have some syrup day and Sunday is Maple getting Shepherd’s Hut in the store, and is glad for Annual Meeting Sugar Weekend. Market ready for guests; to take orders for future “While we have had People are invited to production. The wide LACONIA — Belk- some early maple syrup bring their families to variety of items at the nap EDC gathered for this year, the season had see the boiling process store also includes hand its annual meeting on come to a standstill due and see a display of ma- spun yarn, wool and sup- Thursday, March 16 at to the icy weather, but ple production in the plies for needle felting, Lakes Region Commu- this weekend we hope market. Also, for the ask- freezer lamb and a line of nity College in Laconia. to be back in full swing, ing, there will be chances kitchen potholders, oven The event was sponsored boiling sap in Jeff’s new to learn about wool, hand mitts, mug rugs, and by gold sponsor: Mer- sugar house,” explains spun yarn production, heating pads. edith Village Savings Joyce, owner of Shep- and needle felting. The farm and store Bank, while the Laconia herd’s Hut Market. You are invited to are located at 637 Mor- Daily Sun was the silver Jeff has put a lot of come and spend some rill St. in Gilford. For sponsor and LRGHeath- work into building a new time visiting the lambs, directions or more infor- care, Bank of New Hamp- sugar house; more closed seeing some syrup mation, please contact shire, and Franklin Sav- in than before, but with boiled, and stopping in Joyce Keyser at 527-1873 ings Bank were bronze viewing for our visitors. the store to warm up and or email jekeyser@met- sponsors. He expects to be boiling learn about maple pro- rocast.net. More than a 100 Lakes Region business and civ- ic leaders attended for the Belknap EDC Board Wescott attorney Sarah Young of Directors to present the status of the EDC's joins board of Central NH Chamber goals and strategic plan, while presenting the RUMNEY — Continu- and involvement in the Norman Marsh Leader- ing with the Wescott Chamber along with the ship Award, Corporate Law’s tradition of com- communities it serves”, Soul Award, and Com- Courtesy munity involvement, At- states Attorney Allison munity Impact Award to Left to right: Randy Eifert, Belknap EDC Chair; Jeanie Forrester, torney Sarah Young has Ambrose, Managing well deserving commu- NH Republican Party Chair; Andrew Hosmer, former NH State accepted a position as a Partner of the firm. Senator; and Chris Kelly, Belknap EDC Board Director / nity leaders. member of the Board of Wescott Law is a Bayside ReMax, who presented the Norman Marsh Award. The Belknap Econom- Directors for the Central full-service law firm cel- ic Development Council Leadership award hon- Representative; and, New Hampshire Cham- ebrating ninety years is proud to announce, ors the memory of a local whose leadership facil- ber of Commerce. The courtesy photo of trusted service and the Norman Marsh Lead- businessman who served itated the creation and organization is unique Sarah Young community involvement ership Award was pre- two decades as a Belknap funding of the Belknap in that it represents five located from New York in the greater Lakes Re- sented to Jeanie Forrest- County Commissioner Economic Development distinct regions: Bak- City to Rumney in the gion area. The main of- er. The Norman Marsh and four terms as a State SEE EDC PAGE A13 er Valley, Newfound, fall of 2016. fice is in Laconia with Pemi-Waterville Valley, “We are thrilled to additional satellite offic- Plymouth and Squam support Sarah’s involve- es in Bristol, Meredith Lake. ment with the Central and Portsmouth. The E “I am so pleased to NH Chamber of Com- firm also belongs to the join the Chamber and be- merce. The firm has chambers of commerce M I come more involved in had a strong presence in Laconia, Meredith T the Central New Hamp- in the greater Bristol/ and Portsmouth. For A shire business commu- Plymouth area for de- more information on the nity,” states Young, a cades, and with Sarah’s firm, their attorneys and T new resident of that area relocation to Rumney, practice areas, please go A who, along with her hus- we are looking forward to wescottlawnh.com or D band and young son, re- to growing our presence call 524-2166. 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LACONIA — Have limit their interactions activity, change their Courtesy but at least I’m on it.” you turned down a with family and friends. environment to reduce KC Christensen of Plymouth is the featured speaker at the KC lives life with love, chance to go out with A Matter of Balance can fall risk factors, and LRCS annual Meeting on April 13 telling his inspirational story humor, and strength family or friends be- help people improve learn simple exercises entitled “Play the ball where it lies and never give up.” SEE CELEBRATION PAGE A13 cause you were con- their quality of life and to increase strength and cerned about falling? remain independent. balance. Have you cut down on a LRGHealthcare is For more information favorite activity because offering this free eight- or to register for this you might fall? If so, A week workshop on Mon- upcoming workshop, Business partnerships Matter of Balance: Man- day’s from 9:30-11:30 please call LRGHealth- aging Concerns About a.m. beginning on April care Education Services Falls is a program for 3 at the Taylor Commu- at 527-7120. brewed to perfection. you. nity Woodside Build- LRGHealthcare is Fear of falling can be ing. The workshop is a not-for-profit health- just as dangerous as fall- co-sponsored by Com- care charitable trust ing itself. People who de- munity Action Program representing Lakes velop this fear often lim- of Belknap-Merrimack Region General Hospi- it their activities, which County Elder Services. tal, Franklin Regional can result in severe A Matter of Balance Hospital, and affiliated physical weakness, mak- is designed to reduce medical providers. LRG- ing the risk of falling the fear of falling and Healthcare’s mission is even greater. Many old- increase activity levels to provide quality, com- er adults also experience among older adults. Par- passionate care and to increased isolation and ticipants learn to set re- strengthen the well-be- depression when they alistic goals to increase ing of our community. Learn about Community Action Programs at Wesley Woods April 10 at noon, gram and other pro- you qualify? You may Lynn Tonkin, Area grams available for be surprised. Learn Center Director of the those 60 and older. income guidelines, oth- Community Action Tonkin would like er programs available, Program for Belknap to encourage everyone and the application and Merrimack Coun- over the age of 60 or process. A light lunch ty, will be at the Wes- those with friends, fam- will be served. Please ley Woods Community ily, neighbors over the RSVP to Stace at 528- Chris Swanson, Ashland Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner with Room discussing the age of 60, to attend this 2555 or sdhendricks@ John Swedberg, SVP, Commercial Loan Officer, Meredith Village Savings Bank. Fuel Assistance Pro- program. Don't think wesleywoodsnh.org.

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FITNESS (Continued from Page A1) TOWN HALL (Continued from Page A1) Students will also take manages the CrossFit in al fitness, but might not volve exposing the wa- Dunn said they also the company that in- part in pilates, step aero- Laconia. necessarily want to do ter system tank bring- want to “hit the ground stalled the system that bics, cardio kickboxing, “The kids really, real- multiple team sports. ing down earth around running” with the im- it will no longer be yoga, and others. Some- ly enjoyed it,” Tripp said. Several of the students the system. Dunn said provements on the re- supporting it. Dunn times she will bring in Every Friday the stu- don’t do any team sports. they wanted to do that cycling station. He said said he looked around a Zumba instructor as dents will do their own “A lot of kids aren’t at a time when there he hopes by the next se- for someone else who well as introducing them personal fitness routine into team sports,” Tripp was no frost danger. lectmen’s meeting they might be able to help to video programs like they write out them- said. “This is a way for The heating and will have a contract in the event of a ca- P90X and Insanity. selves based on their kids to get their bodies cooling system will from the engineer. tastrophe. The nearest “I want them to be own interests and fitness physically moving.” have to be done at a General contracting company he could find open to that,” Tripp said. goals. Tripp said she is giv- time when neither heat will be done in house. to service the system The class will have At the end of the 12 ing the students tools nor air conditioning Dunn said he will ask is located in Portland, different components for weeks, students will do they can use during the will be required. Public Works Director Maine, but he said they different seasons. In win- another assessment to course of their lives Dunn said they ini- Peter Nourse to have have indicated they do ter there will be a snow- see where they are. “I feel like I’m making tially wanted to have a a full set of specs and not want to come to shoeing and winter hik- Tripp said this is not a difference in students’ system that could han- various components Gilford. ing unit as well as hiking to say the students are lives for the rest of their dle both heating and will be “shopped out.” “We may be able to in the spring. doing good or bad, but to life,” Tripp said. cooling. Dunn said he is con- scrape by but if there’s Instructors from show the progress they She said she had a “With the budget fident this all can be any kind of a catastro- CrossFit Juggernaut in have made in 12 weeks. girl come into her office cuts that were made, done and will be de- phe we are in a whole Laconia recently came to “The gratification and and thank her for the there’s no way we’ll voting his time to help lot of trouble,” Dunn the class and helped out the validation of doing class, saying she learned be able to do that, so make it happen. said. “We would have students. Tripp said in- all the hard work pays off a lot about her own per- essentially were going Dunn also addressed to find money to get a structor Anna Cochran in the end,” Tripp said. sonal fitness and stay- to retain our existing a significant concern new system in.” was one of her students Currently, there are ing healthy after high system with new appli- about town hall’s Dunn said there is two years ago and even- 18 students in the class. school. ances,” Dunn said. phone system that nothing budgeted for tually went from a teach- Tripp said most of the “That made me feel re- After these are done, will likely be a budget this year in that event. ing path to being a fit- students have an inter- ally good about how I’m the next project will be consideration for next He said this is some- ness instructor and now est in their own person- doing,” Tripp said. the floor and then the year. thing that will have to sidewalks and land- Dunn said he re- be dealt with in next scaping. ceived notice from year’s budget. POLICE (Continued from Page A1) made it to oral boards. Evacuation) Training the departments in Gil- PARADISE (Continued from Page A1) The top two candidates for all the schools in the ford and Laconia about were recommended to SAU and for all town em- a possible joint program. bring. The band enjoys by Sandi Benoires. wine. interview with the chief. ployees. “I thought that was a bringing a Key West There will also be a Tickets can be pur- Bean Burpee said he will Lt. Kris Kelley applied great idea,” Bean Burpee attitude to their origi- cash bar with special chased online at www. be speaking to them next for a series of grants that said. nals as well as classic tropical Island Drinks. gilfordrotaryevents. week. will greatly help differ- In January, the Lakes rock, country and beach “An Evening in Para- weebly.com or www. Selectman Gus Bena- ent department projects. Region Police Explorer tunes. See www.island- dise” will be held at the gilfordyouthcenter.com vides later commented The department has Program started with castawaysband.com to Gilford Youth Center, 12 Tickets are also avail- on how many people the received more than students from Belmont, preview Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, able through Club mem- department was in con- $25,000 in Highway Laconia, and Gilford. Ev- Admission for this Saturday, April 1 with bers. tact with. Safety Step Grants to ery month, the 12 cadets adults only event is $50 cocktail reception at 5:30 Special Rates are “It just continues to help with patrols for will between all three and $90 for couples and p.m. and Dinner at 6:30 available at the Fireside show Gilford is a great DWI, distracted driving, municipalities. includes a tasty Caribbe- p.m. Dance the night Inn, Gilford for event place to work,” Bena- speed, and seatbelt en- Selectman Chan Eddy an style buffet, deserts, away with the “Island attendees. For addition- vides said. forcement for this fiscal said it was great seeing door prizes, and danc- Castaways” from 7:30 to al information contact Bean Burpee has year. interest in the VIPS and ing with New England 11 p.m. Don Clarke at don@pen- gone through a number Kelley was also able the explorer programs. Parrothead favorites the So, bring your nypitoutravel.com. 455- of different trainings. to get a grant of $21,351 Eddy himself was in- Jimmy Buffet tribute beachwear and your 9909. Proceeds from this He received the Trilogy in an EMPG Grant from volved in an explorer band the “Island Cast- friends. Margaritas will event will go to the many Award for completing the state Department of program. aways” direct from Cape be the specialty drink of non-profit activities sup- the Supervisor Leader- Safety to get a generator Bean Burpee said the Cod. Get your picture the evening for the Par- ported by Gilford Rotary ship Institute, Command and secure fencing for program is a great step- taken at the Free Smiley rotheads. The cash bar in Gilford and the Lakes Leadership Institute, the Mount Rowe tower. ping-stone for a possible Photo Booth sponsored will also offer beer and Region area. and Executive Leader- Before the holiday career in law enforce- ship Institute trainings Bean Burpee met with ment. through FBI-LEEDA. four people interested in “It gets them here and NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page A4) He also took part in joining the department’s gets them acclimated to the Police Chief Develop- Volunteers In Police what it’s like to act do like, well, a toy. I could one of my more awe- west to slam into the ment Program through Service (VIPS) program. law enforcement,” Bean barely see to make it some winter experienc- northern foothills, and Primex and took part in He will be meeting with Burpee said. over the high ridge es. At times, traffic on smacking the daylights Leadership Lakes Re- them at the end of this GPD has also taken between Ashland and the turnpike came to a out of anything in be- gion. month and working out on interns, two who are Plymouth, where they complete halt. tween. “It’s great to see a de- their roles. Gilford High School stu- have the wind sock. Often the weather As usual, the state partment ahead contin- Gilford is also taking dents and one is from Even the dentist’s of- breaks at the top of and town crews had ue to improve grow and part in a regional police the Huot Technical Cen- fice looked good. the notch, where two been out doing their stretch,” Benavides said. explorer program. Bean ter. All of these students And then came the and sometimes three level best to stay ahead The department host- Burpee said the director are studying criminal final leg to from Plym- weather systems meet, of the wind-blown ed ALICE (Alert Lock- of the explorer program justice and will come in outh to Colebrook, bounce off each oth- snow, and I thanked down Inform Counter in Belmont contacted once or twice a week. which turned out to be er, or converge into them as I pulled into a maelstrom. On this the back drive, where day, a long line of cars the main barn and its UNITED WAY (Continued from Page A5) and trucks inched big overhead door nev- Pleasant Street School Levesque. helped her. She said be more proud.” north, drivers over- er looked so good. took part in activities Levesque said they around five years ago “I stand here today whelmed by the noth- benefiting Making hope to make this a tra- she was a single mother as one of many success ingness of whiteout af- (This column runs Strides Against Breast dition at the school and living in a small room in stories from the Land ter whiteout. in papers covering two- Cancer, The Taylor encourage the other her parents’ house. Trust,” Weller said. An hour after pass- thirds of New Hamp- Home, the Lakes Region elementary schools in “I was blessed to have She said this success ing Lincoln I emerged shire and parts of Maine Rotary, Laconia’s Police Laconia and beyond to a roof over my head, but would not be possible at the top of the notch and Vermont. Letters and Fire Departments, take part next year. it wasn’t home,” Weller without the United Way. into the North Coun- should include town the Laconia Parks and Laconia Area Com- said. Rist-Frost-Shum- try, blue skies punc- and telephone numbers Recreation Department, munity Land Trust She learned of LA- way was given the Give tuated by a parade in case of questions. and the Pleasant Street was given the Advocate CLT’s programs through Award, which recog- of snow squalls that Write to campguyhoo- School playground. A Award for its 23 years a friend. After giving it nizes and individual or could be seen as far as [email protected] or video showed all the of providing afford- some significant consid- business that has gone the eye could see, sail- Box 39, Colebrook, NH work students and staff able housing for people eration, she sought help “above and beyond the ing in from the North- 03576.) did that day. across the community. from the organization. call of duty.” RFS was “Our staff and stu- The LACLT had 100 per- She got a transitional recognized for its 21 dents had an amazing cent employee contribu- apartment and took a percent increase in con- LRPA (Continued from Page A7) ability to say we got tion to the United Way. class in managing fi- tributions with its first this,” said Pleasant Erin Weller told her nances. Afterward she time corporate gift and and adventurer Bob est “guest.” Eve con- Street principal Dave story of how LACLT moved into one of the or- first electronic enroll- Rainsford (McCrea). The fides to Rainsford that ganization’s affordable ment campaign. ship runs aground on a she feels something is housing developments. The organization also coral reef in dangerous, not right on the island – Homemade Now she serves on the gave Granite Awards to shark-infested waters. several other survivors Daily WI-FI Available board of directors. a number of business- Several passengers enter have recently gone miss- Specials DAILY “I was firm on my es who have shown the the ocean but only Rains- ing. Searching the for- feet and was able to give greatest growth in con- ford survives the shark tress, they come across SPECIALS! back to an organization tributions. attacks, swimming to a a room filled with big that had helped me” Melcher and Prescott remote island. Looking game trophies, and one Weller said. Insurance was also pre- for help, he comes upon of them is a man’s head! She purchased her sented the Employee the jungle fortress of Rainsford realizes that first home this past Sep- Campaign Coordinator Count Zaroff (Banks), the Count is a madman Open Everyday Owner: Duane White tember, “And I couldn’t Award. an exiled Russian aris- who hunts humans for for Breakfast & Lunch tocrat. He also meets sport. Rainsford and Eve 5am - 2pm 444 NH Route 11 Farmington, NH other victims of recent soon find themselves as Sundays 5am - 12pm 755-9900 shipwrecks, including the prey in the most dan- Eve Trowbridge (Wray) gerous game! How will and her brother Martin. they escape with their Come Check Out Our The Count, himself an lives? New Look! avid sportsman who has “The Most Dangerous turned the island into Game” began produc- a private hunting pre- tion at RKO Studios at serve, knows of Rains- the same time as “King ford’s hunting prowess Kong.” The films had the and is delighted to host same producers, so to him as his island’s new- SEE LRPA PAGE A13 THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A13

LRPA (Continued from Page A12) EDC (Continued from Page A10) save money, they shared makes a highly satisfac- and 26 (government) to Council. The Council year's Norman Marsh of any number of activ- several of the same ac- tory melodrama.” What nearly 12,000 viewers in presents this award an- Leadership Award win- ities including job cre- tors (notably, Fay Wray) are you waiting for? our member municipali- nually to an individual ner. ation, volunteer efforts, and jungle sets, as well Grab your popcorn and ties of Belmont, Gilford, who demonstrates out- Additionally, The Cor- board service or innova- as the same editor, meet us after dark for Laconia, Meredith and standing leadership on porate Soul Award recog- tive business models that screenwriter and com- this vintage thriller. Northwood, and around economic development nizes a business or indi- promote social goals. poser. Fans of “Kong” You can’t find tele- the world via LiveS- issues in our region. vidual who is committed Other items of busi- may feel a similar style vision like this it any- tream at www.lrpa.org. Jeanie has invested in to the essence of commu- ness included the elec- and pace to “The Most where but LRPA TV, Programming is pro- the betterment of the nity without seeking rec- tion of Gracie Cilley, Dangerous Game.” The MetroCast Channel 25. duced by and for the peo- Lakes Region for many ognition in return was Meredith Village Sav- film was very well re- Not a subscriber? Then ple of the greater Lakes years as a business lead- presented to the Gaudet ings Bank, as the new ceived during its time by log onto Live Stream Region. LRPA’s mission er, volunteer, adviser, family of AutoServ and Chair and Ron Magoon of critics and moviegoers through our website is to empower our com- State Senator, and friend The Community Impact Franklin Savings Bank alike. Although the story (www.lrpa.org) where munity members to pro- to many. No economic Award was present- as the new Vice-Chair. has been adapted for film you can catch all the fun. duce content that: or community effort is ed to Scott Crowder of Taylor Caswell, the many times throughout complete without her the New England Pond Executive Director of the years, our version is About Lakes Region • fosters free speech involvement. Belknap Hockey Classic - this the Community Develop- considered to be the clos- Public Access and the open exchange EDC's Board of Direc- award honors a business ment Finance Authority est to the original story Television (LRPA) of ideas, tors were proud to honor or organization’s impact (CDFA), was the guest and still the very best. Lakes Region Pub- • encourages artistic Jeanie Forrester as this which can be the result speaker. All three leads give solid lic Access Television and creative expression, performance, particular- (LRPA) is a nonprofit, • promotes a well-in- ly Leslie Banks as the noncommercial public formed public through over-the-top Count Za- access TV station and governmental transpar- roff. In his review, Mor- community media cen- ency, and daunt Hall of the New ter located on the Laco- • unites our communi- York Times noted, … nia High School campus ties through the power of “Through the imagina- in Laconia, NH. LRPA media and technology. tive fashion in which it cablecasts locally on LRPA’s slogan: Com- has been produced … the MetroCast channels 24 munity empowered by fantastic theme of ‘The (education), 25 (informa- media. Visit us on the Most Dangerous Game’ tion and entertainment) Web at www.lrpa.org.

CELEBRATION (Continued from Page A11) and is there to help but seating is limited! dividuals in the great- other people strug- You can also respond er Lakes Region from gling with brain inju- by contacting Judy birth throughout their ries and challenges. “I Maguire at 581-1504 or lifespan. At the core of want to share my story Judith.maguire@lrcs. LRCS’ work are inclu- to inspire other people org. sion, acceptance, and to seek their full po- Lakes Region Com- building strengths and tential no matter what munity Services is a partnerships – wheth- happens.” LRCS pro- nonprofit, comprehen- er at the individual, vides services to KC sive family support family or community and his family through agency with a prima- level. LRCS has offices a ‘Self Directed Ser- ry focus of providing in Laconia and Plym- vice’ model allowing supports to individu- outh which combine to him to make choices to als with developmen- serve families residing be as independent as tal disabilities and/ throughout Belknap possible. or acquired brain and Southern Grafton RSVP by April disorders and their Counties. For more 10. Reserve your families. A dynamic information contact seat today online at human services orga- Joanne Piper Lang at Eventbrite: LRCS17. nization, LRCS offers 524-8811 or visit www. eventbrite.com. There other essential and lrcs.org. is no charge to attend, critical services to in- THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 A14 THE GILFORD STEAMER

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Kelli Powers – Courtesy Photo Kelli Powers is running the Boston Marathon in part of a partner/patient program with the Dana Kelli Powers – Courtesy Photo Farber Medical Center team. She will be running in honor of Maxwell Gagnon, left, who is now Kelli Powers has been training hard for the 121st Boston Marathon taking place on April 17, in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia- Type B. Left to right, Maxwell Gagnon, Kelli where she will be running for the Dana Farber Medical Center Team. Powers, Amber Gagnon and Olivia Gagnon Running with a purpose Gilford resident running Boston Marathon in honor of local youngster

BY BOB MARTIN 121st Boston Marathon profoundly. Most recent- honor, Powers said. As a who was diagnosed with the Jimmy Fund Clinic [email protected] as part of the Dana-Far- ly she lost her mother member she was select- Acute Lymphoblastic until August 2018, re- GILFORD — Kelli ber Medical Center to cancer, but she has ed to be in the Patient Leukemia - Type B last ceiving regular treat- Powers may not be the Team, in an effort to also lost a grandmother, Partner Program, which June. Gagnon spent 43 ment involving steroids fastest runner around, raise funds to help treat grandfather, uncle, aunt matches runners with days in Boston Chil- and intrathecal chemo- but that doesn’t take cancer. and a cousin. Losing her a pediatric patient that dren’s Hospital receiv- therapy, which involves away from her deter- Powers knows that mother was very diffi- is currently receiving ing treatment before injections into the spinal mination to run to help cancer is a worldwide cult, she said, as she was treatment at the Jimmy being declared to be in column. raise money for cancer health issue that does her biggest cheerleader. Fund Clinic. Powers is remission. “It is an honor to run treatment. On April 17 not discriminate, saying Being selected for the partnered with Max- Gagnon will receive for him,” Powers said. she will be running the it has affected her life DFMC team was a true well Gagnon of Laconia, out-patient care through SEE MARATHON PAGE B3

Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Sports THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Saball named Coach of the Year Belmont-Gilford players earn Division III All-State

BY BOB MARTIN [email protected] REGION — While it was a tough end to the hockey season losing in the semifinals of the state tournament, the Belmont/Gilford Bull- dogs had a great sea- son led by coach Dave Saball who was given the Division III Coach of the Year honors. “Ultimately the guys are the ones who go out there and play, so re- ally they are to thank for this,” said Saball. “We had a good season and this is more about how they reacted and COURTESY PHOTO responded to my coach- Belmont/Gilford Bulldogs head coach Dave Saball was award- BOB MARTIN ing style.” ed the Division 3 Coach of the Year honors in his first season Bailey Defosie was named to the second team for the All-State team. He played in 695 minutes Saball, who finished as head coach. and had a 1.81 goals against average during his senior season. his first year as head coach for Belmont/ we lost a forward, but ing season and worked Gilford with a 15-4-1 he volunteered to take hard all year,” said Sa- record and a semifi- the role even though he ball. nal tournament loss to is usually a defensem- Defosie said he is Berlin/Gorham, said an. He played seven or honored to have been that this was the first eight games at forward recognized by the time he has received and when he went back coaches for his play. such an honor. Saball on defense he faced He felt that his best was an assistant coach some of the toughest game of the season was for two years with the forwards of the season. actually a tie against Bulldogs and previous- Saball added, “He is Somersworth, where ly coached for John an outstanding player he made some particu- Stark High School. anywhere I put him.” larly great saves. “It was a great hon- Muthersbaugh was “This is all about or,” said Saball. “This named to the all-state practice,” said Defos- year I thought the di- BOB MARTIN team for the second ie. “You have to prac- vision had gotten a lot Sophomore Alex Muthersbaugh was named to the second team for the All-State team with a year in a row, with tice how you play, and stronger with a lot of total of 29 points on the season. last year being an hon- that’s what we did.” the programs coming orable mention. He He added, “We made back. There were a lot said it is a true honor the playoffs four years of good coaches and and he attributes his in a row. That’s a good this could have gone success to hard work, way to end off the se- to a lot of different peo- great teammates and nior year, but I wish ple. It was nice to be a top notch coach. He we could have gone recognized.” said any of the big further.” Receiving all-state games against the top Defosie plans to play honors for the Bulldogs teams were standout for the Lakes Region included first-teamer games for him, as he Wolves next year. Hunter Dupuis; sec- was out there playing Buckley, a defense- ond-teamers Bailey a lot of minutes. He man, scored eight goals Defosie, Harrison Par- said he was very hap- and had 12 assists in 18 ent and Alex Muthers- py with his season and games. This is his sec- baugh; and honorable is looking forward to ond time being named mention James Buck- next year. to the all-state team, ley. Saball acknowl- “I will become more with the last being in edged that whenever of a leader on and off his sophomore year. a team has this kind BOB MARTIN the ice and take control Buckley recalls a game of showing for the all- James Buckley was an honorable mention for the All-State team in his senior year. a little more control against Kennett where state team, success is in the locker room,” had a goal, and said the bound to occur. Muthersbaugh. team was clicking all Dupuis plays for- Buckley and Defosie together. Next year he ward for the Bulldogs just wrapped up their will be attending the and Saball described senior season, and University of Rhode Is- him as “the Bergeron while they both agreed land and plans to play of our team,” referring that it would have been club hockey. to Boston Bruins great nice to finish with a “James has been Patrice Bergeron. Du- state championship, a leader for the team puis, a junior, played they were happy to since he has been in 18 games and fin- have finished strong. there,” said Saball. ished with 11 goals and Defosie is a goalten- “He was solid this year 16 assists. der who went 12-3-1 for defense, as he was “He plays hard at while playing 695 min- in season’s past. He’s both ends of the ice,” utes over the course definitely a good lead- said Saball. “He works of 17 games. He had a er and a workhorse we just as hard at both 1.81 goals against aver- leaned on a lot. ends, which isn’t al- age, which Saball said Saball recognizes ways true with for- is “incredible.” Saball how much these play- wards. He is exception- said Defosie had one of ers have meant to the al at it.” BOB MARTIN his best seasons ever, team, and said the out- Saball said Parent, Hunter Dupuis, 8, was a first-team All-Stater this year. His teammate Harrison Parent, 15, was which means a lot as going seniors will be named to the second team. a junior, was nearly he was the goaltender missed. a first-team all-stater games. where he led the team job as well as possible. in the state tourna- “I will miss him and this year, saying that Sophomore Alex with four goals in the “He has done a lot ment finals game the Bailey a lot,” Saball he was highly con- Muthersbaugh played win. Saball explained for the team,” said Sa- two years prior. said. “They are tough sidered. He said Par- in 18 games, scoring that Muthersbaugh ball. “In the beginning “He had an outstand- players.” ent was consistently 11 goals and racking filled in as a forward a top performer for up 18 assists. Muthers- due to an injury early Belmont/Gilford. He baugh had a huge game in the season. He ex- finished the year with against Monadnock in celled and then went Hockey tourney to benefit Ryan 21 goals and 17 assists the quarter-finals of back to defense where over the course of 17 the state tournament he, once again, did his Goggin scheduled for this weekend WOLFEBORO — A five players. tank he was in. Last year The Gilford STeamer: three-on-three hockey The Pop Whalen Are- he was diagnosed with The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! tournament to benefit na will be staying open leukemia and his family Kingswood graduate an extra weekend to has been battling with meeT Your SaleS repreSenTaTive Ryan Goggin is being accommodate the tour- the VA over his health- scheduled for March 31 nament and is donating care ever since. maureen padula: and April 1. use of the rink. The tournament is to The tournament will Registration will be both make awareness • Maureen has been in advertising for several years. be a cross-ice tourna- up on the Wolfeboro of Goggin’s story and to • My goals are to help increase sales for our clients by expanding ment with two games Parks and Recreation raise money for the fam- their reach into the community through a partnership with the papers. being played simultane- web site at wolfeboronh. ily. All registration fees • One thing I do better is that I really care about the customer and want to make a campaign ously on the Pop Wha- us/parks-recreation. will go to Goggin’s fam- that is truly beneficial to them by listening to their needs as an advertiser. len Arena ice with pond Goggin is a King- ily. Those who may not hockey rules and no swood graduate who be able to play but still Call Maureen today at (603) 569-3126 ext. 3 or e-mail [email protected] goaltenders. The tourna- was injured while serv- want to support Gog- Our advertisers trust us, our readers trust our advertisers! ment is open to skaters ing in Iraq, suffering a gin’s family can make of all ages. Teams can be traumatic brain injury donations at the tourna- www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com anywhere from three to when an IED blew up a ment. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Sports THE GILFORD STEAMER B3 Young shines in Meet of Champions

BY BOB MARTIN crush the competition in closely by Ian Daly of to place 13th. In the freestyle race, with a time of 15:36. [email protected] the classic race, which Inter-Lakes with a time Sam Seeley of In- Young was second only The freestyle race was ANDOVER — Mark included skiers from all of 10:42.8, which was ter-Lakes High School to Concord’s Cam Bro- won by Abigail Vikstrom Young of Gilford contin- divisions. Jaime Wilkes good enough for seventh posted a time of 11:24.7 chu who had a time of of Bedford with a time of ued his strong Nordic of Concord High School, place. Seth Valpey of Gil- on his way to a 19th place 12:12.1. Ennis came in 13:55.2. Weil-Cooley took skiing in the Meet of a Division 1 school, ford finished ninth with finish. Moultonborough fourth with a time of away 11th place with a Champions at Proctor placed second with a a time of 10:56.1. A trio of Academy’s Dylan Mc- 12:31.4. Fogarty had a time of 14:58.8. Academy on March 15, time of 10:00.8. Right be- Moultonborough Nordic Laughlin placed 22nd 12th place finish with a Mako and Smith took putting up the top time hind Wilkes was Zach- skiers placed 11 through with a time of 11:33.8 time of 13:32.5. Close be- away 23rd and 24th place of the day with 9:40.1 for ary Ennis of Belmont 13. Jack Fogarty had a while his teammate Jon- hind in 14th place was with times of 16:08.7 the classic race. He also High School, with a time time of 11:07.7 to place athan Bryant was 29th Seeley, who had a time and 16:12.5 respectively. placed second in the free- of 10:22.1. 11th, Tyler McLaughlin with a time of 12:10.4. of 13:34.5. Leberman had a time style race with a time of Sander Valpey of Gil- had a time of 11:08.7 to Parker Caswell of In- Seth Valpey was in of 16:57.1 for 28th place 12:26.7. ford placed sixth with a place 12th and Cam Ben- ter-Lakes had a time of 16th place with a time of and Madison Perroti of Young managed to time of 10:39.3, followed nett had a time of 11:13.8 13:06.6, placing 35th. 13:38.1 while Cam Ben- Moultonborough fin- nett and Tyler McLaugh- ished 30th with a time of lin of Moultonborough 17:39.4 MARATHON (Continued from Page B1) placed 21st and 23rd The Eastern High respectively. Bennett School Nordic Champi- “He is truly a superhe- that there are people out finished with a time of onships were also held ro.” there raising money be- 13:59.5 and McLaughlin this past weekend at Powers is no strang- cause they care about us, had a time of 14.02. the Mountain Top Inn er to long distance run- and want to find cures,” Sander Valpey had a and Resort in Vermont. ning, saying she has said Powers. time of 14:04.9 to finish Sare Campbell of Moul- already completed 13 On April 7 Powers 26th, with Daly close tonborough was joined marathons in 13 differ- will be hosting her final behind at 27th with by Daley and Seeley of ent states since 2012. big fundraiser in the a time of 14:06.3. Bry- Inter-Lakes as part of the She is especially proud form of a “Home Party ant placed 30th with a New Hampshire team, of being chosen for the Expo,” which will be at time of 14:40.6, followed which was made up of world famous Boston the Gilford Youth Center by Dylan McLaughlin 24 of the top boy and Marathon, and said it is from 5 to 9 p.m. It will be in 32nd with a time of girl Nordic skiers. They a huge step in her quest for small local business- 14:51.7. Caswell had a competed against top to run a marathon in all es, vendors and indepen- time of 16.08.3 to finish skiers from Maine, Mas- 50 states. dent consultants. The 34th. sachusetts, Vermont and “I’ve watched the event is open to the pub- Hallie Chancey of New York. Boston Marathon my en- lic and there is no admis- White Mountains took For the girls’ Nordic tire life being from New sion cost for attendees. away the win in the clas- races, Campbell placed England,” said Powers. A silent auction will sic race with a time of 79th in the freestyle race “The reality of the situa- be held from 5 to 8 p.m. 12:22.2. Placing in 18th with a time of 18:19.3 and tion is that I’m not a fast and money from this was Maya Weil-Cooley of 77th in the sprint race runner, so I knew qual- will go directly toward Inter-Lakes High School with a time of 3:31.36. ifying would be a long the cause. Powers has with a time of 14.08.7. In the classic race she shot.” a personal goal to raise Rachel Smith of Moul- was 151st with a time of Powers said four $12,725 toward the team tonborough had a time 26:28.6. years ago she was look- goal of $5 million. of 14.19.6 to take 20th For the boys’ Nordic ing for charities to run She explained that place. Her teammate races, Daly placed 54th for, and she found Dana 100 percent of the funds Kelsey Mako of Moulton- in the freestyle race with Farber and knew imme- raised benefit the Clau- borough was 23rd with a a time of 14:23.6. Seeley diately that this was the courtesy photo Kelli Powers dia Adams Barr Pro- time of 14:54.5 was 94th with a time of one for her due to the Maxwell Gagnon is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia- gram in Innovative Ba- Alison Haight of In- 15:31.7. In the classic race Type B and family friend Kelli Powers will be running in his family connections to sic Cancer Research at ter-Lakes posted a time Daly placed 59th with a name as part of a partner/patient program for the Dana Farber the center. Medical Center. Left to right, Amber Gagnon, Maxwell Gagnon, the Dana-Farber Cancer of 15:03 to take 25th time of 22:34.2 while See- “Over the years I have Michael Gagnon and Olivia Gagnon Institute. place, followed by Madi- ley was 82nd with a time had so many connec- Anyone who would son Perrotti of Moulton- of 23:23.3. tions of family members alone. Powers said this thon. like to make a donation, borough who had a 26th In the sprint race, and friends who fought, helped immensely in “It gives the kids who or to find more informa- place finish with a time Daly was 76th with a passed away from or surpassing the fundrais- go to Dana Farber an op- tion, can log onto www. of 15:22.8. Catie Leber- time of 2:48.29. Seeley survived cancer,” said ing goal. portunity for something rundfmc.org/2017/kelli- man of Inter-Lakes High finished with a time of Powers. Powers explained to look forward and see powers. School finished in 28th 3:03.48 to place 108th. Powers said it was a that she went to Gilford rigorous process to be High School with Mike accepted to the team, and Amber Gagnon saying she needed to of Laconia, whose son write an essay and put Maxwell has been bat- together a fundraiser tling cancer. She told proposal. She applied them about the patient/ for the first time in 2012 partner program and the and didn’t get accepted. Gagnons loved the idea Powers decided that she of the match. would continue to apply “I get to run in honor in hopes to be a part of of Max, which is so awe- the team. In fall 2014 her some because their fam- mother was diagnosed ily gets to have involve- with Stage 4 colon can- ment with the race,” cer, and Powers said she said Powers. couldn’t apply for the Powers said Max and team because they were other children in the too consumed with sur- match program will be geries. at mile 25 cheering run- Powers said she only ners on as they approach had five months with her completion of the mara- mother, but during one of their final long talks they discussed using her mother’s story when applying for the Dana How to Farber team again. Her mother said “absolute- ly,” and in fall 2015 she unfortunately got a re- Submit jection letter once again. Powers recognized that Announcements there are so many people who apply, and so many & Obituaries people who have been touched by cancer. She To Salmon Press decided to keep plugging Publications away and finally got an acceptance letter. “I guess third time is Obituaries and Announcements a charm,” said Powers. of special events such as weddings, “Maybe I needed the engagements, and anniversaries are time to really reflect. I published FREE OF CHARGE in am so happy to be a part any/all Salmon Press newspapers. of this team.” Powers has been Obituaries can be sent to: fundraising since the be- [email protected] ginning of October, find- Wedding, engagement, and anniversary ing any and every way announcements are welcome at: to raise money for Dana [email protected] Farber. There is a min- imum fundraising goal Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. of $5,000. In November, Please contact Executive Editor for her 40th birthday, Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 111 Powers had a huge fund- raiser where $4,000 was with any questions regarding raised through friends the submission process. and family in one night B4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

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SPECTACULAR Wolfeboro location – beautiful sandy OVER 4,000 SF custom built 4BR, 6BA Moultonborough OUTSTANDING 1795 Colonial estate in Tuftonboro EXCELLENT private, contemporary home in Wolfeboro beach and dock on Lake Winnipesaukee w/210’ of level home has dark hardwood flooring & natural stone & granite in pristine condition, masterfully restored interior and with spectacular 180° mountain & lake views, cathedral frontage & outstanding sunset views. Open concept living throughout. Master en suite offers custom built walk in closet, exterior, finest quality throughout, wide plank floors, ceilings, grand stone fireplace, complete privacy, over 15 in this contemporary colonial with state of the art kitchen. and large stone shower with private deck! fireplaces, 10 private acres, in-ground pool and barn. acres, minutes to downtown. TUFTONBORO // Custom-built 3BD/3BA Cape w/amenities galore! 1st flr Master suite; 4-season sunroom brings in loads $1,795,000 (4612966) Call 569-3128 $1,750,000 (4489040) Call 253-9360 $1,295,000 (4427885) Call 569-3128 $975,000 (4311561) Call 569-3128 of warmth & light. Att. 2-car garage + separate barn w/tons of storage. Great level lot, privacy. $519,000 (4615421) Call 569-3128

MOULTONBOROUGH // Nestled in ALTON // Prime commercial location. LACONIA // 4BR, 4BTH home totally WOLFEBORO //A New Business in the New MOULTONBOROUGH // Ideal location the heart of Moultonborough, this lovely 2 acres in the Alton Traffic Circle. 489’ renovated top to bottom. Large rooms. MBR Year: Wolfeboro Marketplace ground floor on corner of Whittier Highway and Redding contemporary home features 4 bedrooms, road frontage, 700’ water frontage on w/BTH, finished lower level w/private BR, commercial unit. 986 SF. Parking, docking, Lane. Fantastic visibility, high traffic count, BARNSTEAD // Year round Ranch w/a 400SF Family room in first floor Master/Bath. Beautifully Merrymeeting River. Recently approved family room, & BTH. Tastefully remodeled. signage. Heat and central AC. Office, retail, next to established convenience store. Zoned the walk-out basement. 100’ on Half Moon Lake w/a lift up dock landscaped yard and in ground pool! driveway permit from the State. 1-car garage, large yard. services. Turnkey. Commercial “A”. Great opportunity for developers. & sunsets. Natural shoreline has a western exposure, tall Pine trees, screened porch. $349,900 (4482012) Call 253-9360 $225,000 (4615003) Call 875-3128 $189,900 (4612907) Call 253-9360 $149,900 (4611524) Call 569-3128 $149,000 (4469380) Call 253-9360 $249,000 (4482454) Call 875-3128 LAND ACREAGE RENTALS and Bringing People and Vacations Together BARNSTEAD // Calling all developers. Approved PLYMOUTH // Development Potential! Large land SANDWICH // FABULOUS VIEW PROPERTY! Total NEW DURHAM // Nice .39 acre building lot close in the Lakes Region for over 60 years…. 8 lot subdivision with potential for further parcel of 55.3 acres with over 2000’ of road frontage on of two lots features views of the Sandwich Mountain to Chalk Pond and March Pond. Nearby snowmobile SEASONAL AND subdivision. All lots with town road frontage and Mayhew Turnpike. Great visibility! Range, Mt. Whiteface, and more! Private, partially trails. Nice country location. location are rural and easily accessible. LONG-TERM RENTALS cleared with a small pond! Halle McAdam @ 253-9360 $549,000 (4496986) Call 875-3128 $499,900 (4453500) Call 253-9360 $199,000 (4433403) Call 253-9360 $8,900 (4499316) Call 875-3128 Jennifer Azzara @ 875-3128 Quality homes in demand for busy rental market. www.Maxfield RealEstate.com • www.IslandRE.com Please call about our rental program. B6 THE GILFORD STEAMER Classifieds THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

h PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Prospect Mountain High School is accepting Bring applications for the following position: Wolfeboro Septic company your Substitute Teachers (all subjects) looking for CDL-B driver classified Interested candidates may obtain an ad Please call 603-569-5286 application by calling 875-8600 or visiting right into www.pmhschool.com. the office Prospect Mountain High School 242 Suncook Valley Road located Alton, NH 03809 nearest to (603) 875-8600 Open Until Filled you and Prospect Mountain High School is an equal opportunity employer drop it off. We’d love to see you! h

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WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-2018 School Year

Director of Buildings and Grounds The WMRSD is comprised of 3 elementary/middle schools and one high school serving the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Lancaster, and Whitefield. This is a District-level, administrative position. Laconia The Director shall have extensive experience in planning and supervising operations and maintenance functions including mechanical systems, exterior operations, compliance 348 Court St with all regulations and codes, custodial operations, and energy management. In addition RESIDENTIAL 603-524-2255 the successful candidate shall demonstrate experience in creating, implementing, and BROKERAGE maintaining a rotating capital improvement plan, a facilities plan, crafting bid specifications, and an annual district- wide maintenance budget. The Director must possess effective presentation, and oral and written communication skills. He/she is expected to represent the District for building projects and must make presentations to the school board at public meetings. Proficiency in computer skills including Excel, Word, Google Apps, and be able to access Wolfeboro $11,900,000 #4617711 Laconia $3,800,000 #4622310 and maintain mechanical operational controls from home and work. A fabulous lakehome built in 2006, on 7 acres and 600+ Unparalleled amenities make this property feet of Winnipesaukee waterfront. This home is elegant, incomparable and unique. 230’ of owned water In order to accomplish these tasks, the Director of Buildings and Grounds must work warm and inviting with plenty of room for everyone. front with sandy beach and massive docking system. Un-obstructed panoramic lake and mountain views. closely with the school staff and with the building and central office administrators. He/ Susan Bradley 603-493-2873 Shelly Brewer 603-677-2535 she must demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills. The Director is a member of the School Board Facilities committee. Must be flexible with hours and days worked according to the immediate facilities needs. All applicants must apply on Schoolspring.com Paper applications will not be accepted.

For further information, contact: Wolfeboro $275,000 #4622950 Belmont, $242,900 #4622418 Roxanne Hartlen, Adm. Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools Own a piece of history while enjoying the updates Meticulous 3 BR, 2 BA home, built in 2016 and sits White Mountains Regional School District of a modern home is this beautifully restored on over an acre of land! Nice fenced backyard with 1800’s Antique Cape in the heart of the “oldest deck and patio with firepit. SAU #36 summer resort in America”! 14 King Square Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598 Joe McGranaghan 603-676-7361 & Jaynee Middlemiss 603-231-0637 Jean Aberg 603-455-6661 & Fran Tanner 603-455-8697 TEL.: 603-837-9363/FAX: 603-837-2326 Email: [email protected]

Tilton, $189,000 #4622243 Belmont $165,000 #4622327 Winnisquam access with this 4-6 BR home that is Great commuter location for this spacious and bright the main house in a waterfront condo group. 4 BR, 2 BA Colonial style home with large fenced yard The potential is endless! and lovely covered front porch.

Nancy LeRoy 603-344-7554 & Kathy McLellan 603-455-9778 Shelly Brewer 603-677-2535

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