THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Meredith Village Savings Bank’s “What’s not to ‘Like’?” Contest ends in a tie Belmont High School and Gilford High School both receive $3,000 arts grants

BELMONT/GIL- dents and community FORD — Meredith members that voted Village Savings Bank and recruited votes for (MVSB) is excited to Belmont. Their commit- announce that their ment to this contest was “What’s not to ‘Like’?” truly a reflection of just Facebook Arts Grant how important and im- Contest ended in a virtu- pactful the creative arts al tie between Belmont are to the students in our High School and Gilford school.” High School. Throughout the con- Over the summer, test, Belmont and Gil- MVSB reached out to ford competed closely for local school adminis- the lead. Voting ended trators and asked how just before midnight on they could benefit from Dec. 29 and a rush of last an additional $3,000 in minute votes for both resources to support an school districts nearly arts program in their overwhelmed the voting school(s). The Bank re- application! More than ceived responses from 13,000 votes were col- nine school districts: lected during the voting Alton, Conway, Gilford, period, and Belmont and Inter-Lakes, Moulton- Gilford’s votes combined borough, Newfound, Courtesy made up nearly 86 per- Plymouth, Prospect Meredith Village Savings Bank has announced that their “What’s not to ‘Like’?” Arts Grant Contest ended in a virtual tie between cent of the total votes. Belmont High School and Gilford High School and both schools will receive a grant to fulfill their Arts education needs. Senior Mountain and Shaker “Belmont and Gil- Vice President and Marketing Officer Cindy Hemeon-Plessner (left of check) and Branch and Business Development Manger Becky Regional. The school Reposa (right of check) present Gilford High School with $3,000 Arts Grant. Gilford plans to use this donation to add lighting ford worked equally district’s submissions and sound to their Little Theatre/Choir Room. hard to gain support for were posted on MVSB’s the needs of their arts Facebook page (www. sue a $3,000 grant to both ings Bank for giving our our creative arts pro- Art Teacher. “And we’re programs and we were facebook.com/Mere- Belmont High School school the opportunity grams,” said Joe Cilley, especially thankful to so thrilled that MVSB dithVillageSavings- and Gilford High School to grow and strengthen Belmont High School all of the faculty, stu- SEE MVSB GRANT PAGE A9 Bank) for a three-month to fund the projects that voting period during they outlined in their which community mem- proposals. Belmont will bers were asked to vote use the grant to support Longtime Gilford librarian retires for the proposal that their creative arts pro- they thought was most gram and Gilford will BY ERIN PLUMMER family and found she Director Katherine Dor- library, the library was deserving of a grant. use their donation to [email protected] had more free time after mody as the volunteer moving into its new With the program add theatrical sound and Since 2000, Betty raising her family. coordinator. building. Using the ser- ending in a tie, instead lighting to their Little Tidd has worked at the “It’s kind of my sec- “When I was hired, vices of professional of awarding just one Theatre/Choir Room. Gilford Public Library, ond career after raising there were two volun- movers would cost the $3,000 grant, MVSB “We’re so thankful to spending more time be- a family,” Tidd said. teers, and I was the first library around $10,000. made the decision to is- Meredith Village Sav- fore that as a member Previously, she person that Katherine Instead Tidd rallied vol- of library boards. After worked as a paraprofes- had hired; she wanted unteers for the move and nearly two decades of sional in Laconia High me to expand the vol- oversaw the project as service, she is now retir- School’s library. She had unteer program,” Tidd the volunteer coordina- Multiple candidates ing from her position. also served as a library said. tor. Tidd’s last day at trustee and a member Now the library has “We were able to save running for selectmen, the library was Fri- of the Friends of the Li- around 60 volunteers. that money,” Tidd said. day, where friends and brary Board for the Gil- Tidd then took the po- Over the past 14 co-workers honored her ford Library. sition of librarian, a role years, she has watched budget committee for her years of service. Tidd started working she served in until her the library evolve great- BY ERIN PLUMMER other term on the budget Tidd said she had al- for the Gilford Public retirement. ly, especially with the [email protected] committee. ways had a love for li- Library in late 2000 after At the time Tidd advances in technology. Multiple candidates The remaining town braries. She has a large being hired by Library started working at the SEE RETIRES PAGE A9 are seeking a few spots offices have candidates on both the board of se- running unopposed. lectmen and the budget Thomas Space is run- committee. Candidates ning for another three- DJ shares stories from radio career are running unopposed year term as Trustee of BY ERIN PLUMMER and got his first radio job a large pile of recyclable a second time. Then he for the remaining town the Trust Fund. [email protected] in 1971. trash to raise awareness did another one where offices. Jack LaCombe will From comedy to trag- “I liked being in front for recycling. he was buried under The open period for also run for another edy to plain ridiculous- of people, even when I Before he did the 5,000 pounds of ice for filing for town office was three-year term as Trust- ness, radio personality was 3-years-old,” Morin stunt, he went under 48 hours in what looked from Wednesday, Jan. 21 ee of the Public Library. Mike Morin shared sto- said. “I would come from hypnosis to help him like a giant ice cube. In to Friday afternoon Jan. Diane Tinkham will ries from his 43-year ca- behind the curtains pre- manage being buried reality he was encased 30. also be running for the reer on the airways with tending I was a game for that long. During the in a Plexiglas box under Two candidates are second open spot on the an audience at the Gil- show host.” session his head and legs the ice. running for one three- Library Trustees. Daryl ford Public Library. Morin recalled stories were supported by two When the Tall Ships year position on the Thompson will not be Morin is known to from multiple stunts he chairs, he said under arrived in Boston in board of selectmen. Ex- seeking another term. local listeners from his has done on the air. suggestion he felt a light 2000, he was at a radio iting budget committee William Akerley is time with WZID and He has done three touch on his stomach. station in Nashua. He member Phyllis Corri- running to retain his retired last June after stunts that involved A few years ago he saw and an accomplice (a gan is seeking a seat on seat on the board of fire working in radio for 43 being buried alive. His a video of the hypnotist listener) reported on air the board as is exiting engineers and is run- years. first time he agreed to be actually walking across that the ships had sailed planning board member ning unopposed for an- He shared his stories buried in a box around his body. up the Merrimack River Dale Channing “Chan” other three-year term. from his long career as the size of a coffin under He did a similar stunt to Lowell (despite sev- Eddy. Current board Susan Leach is also well as other anecdotes eral bridges in the way) member John O’Brien running unopposed for from his daily life in “Fif- and docked at the Tson- will not seek another another a three-year ty Shades of Radio: True gas Arena. After the re- term. term as cemetery trust- Stories of a Morning Ra- port was played with his Six candidates are ee. dio Guy Being Wired, accomplice giving de- running for three seats Voters will choose the Tired, and Fired.” tails, he said the phones on the budget commit- candidates for town and Morin said his love “went crazy.” They did tee. Norman Silber will school district offices for radio started as a receive some complaints be seeking another term and also cast their votes child when he was living while someone actually on the committee and on town and school dis- in Detroit. When his par- went to the Tsongas Are- will be vying against trict warrant articles on ents started driving him na expecting to see the Sean Murphy, Joy Hall, town meeting voting on to school, he heard his ships. Harry H. Bean, J. Scott March 10. first morning how on the The story eventual- Davis, and Leslie Sura- Voting will take place radio and was instantly Erin Plummer ly reached the Nashua nyi, Jr. In addition to at the Gilford Youth Cen- hooked. Mike Morin, the former morning show host at WZID, shares Telegram, who contact- Corrigan, Allen Voivod ter on Tuesday, March He majored in Com- a story about being hypnotized in front of an audience at the ed Morin. Morin told the is also not seeking an- 10 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. munications in college Gilford Public Library. SEE MORIN PAGE A9 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

BY MOLLY HARPER cate, gourmet appetiz- loved husband. At times reads! We’ll even throw tion. side is frightful, but here Library Correspondent ers to just plain yummy riotously funny, at other in a few great cookbooks Social Bridge, 10:30 in the library it’s delight- Splashes of pink and cake, this book focuses times desperately sad, to get you prepared for a a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ful. Join us with your red have exploded into on bringing couples “Before I Go” takes an date night with that spe- Knit Wits, 1:30-2:30 preschooler. We’ll sing bloom all across town together for evenings intimate look at a wom- cial person in your life. p.m. our favorite songs, read in the last few weeks. filled with good dishes an and the love of her life Happy reading! Conversational Ger- a story or two, create a From children’s room and better company. If as they prepare for their man Class, 2:30-3:30 p.m. craft and enjoy a snack decorations, to towering you’re craving some new final days together. Classes & Special as we work on early lit- displays of chocolates recipes to try out on a Bestselling author Events Saturday, Feb. 7 eracy skills. Sign up in and cards in the gro- special someone, make a Kristin Hannah has de- Thursday, Feb. 5 Jake and the Choco- the Children’s Room. cery stores – even my romantic night of it with livered another thought- Toddler Time (Ages late Factory, 10:30 a.m. Babygarten (Birth - 18 hot chocolate at Dunkin help from this book! fully well-written story two to three years), 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Chocolatier months), 11:15-11:45 a.m. Donuts had little pink If you’re looking for a in her newest book, “The -11:15 a.m. Sign up in the Jake Maxwell will teach Sign up in the Children’s and red hearts sprinkled more classic love story, Nightingale.” Set in the Children’s Room. Our a small class the basics of Room. Our theme for across it this morning. check out “The Marriage heart of German-occu- theme for this week is making chocolates just this week is Valentines. Something tells me it Charm” by Linda Lael pied, war-torn France Hibernation. in time for Valentine’s Writing Expert, 3-5 just might be time for an- Miller. “The Marriage during World War II, Open Painting at the Day. Learn how to “tem- p.m. Want some extra other Valentine’s Day! Charm” features friends “The Nightingale” tells Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. per” chocolate and make writing help? Come Although I don’t often who made a pact to find the story of two sisters, Magic School Bus Ad- (and take with you) sim- “check out an expert”. read romance or love husbands. Melody has separated by years and ventures, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ple and simply delicious Bring any type of writing stories, I can’t help my- decided that it’s her turn experience, who each Mrs. Frizzle and her treats. Cost for ingredi- - schoolwork, resumes, self during the month of and her heart is set on embark on a dangerous classroom are coming to ents is $5. Sign-up with fiction, poetry, family February. I’ll indulge in Spence Hogan, the burly, path towards survival, the library! Join us each your library card before history - and we’ll work a little Debbie Macomb- charming, local chief of love and freedom. Illu- month as we investi- this class is full. together on it. Half-hour er, Nora Roberts, or if police. Conflicted hearts, minating the women’s gate different aspects of blocks, no renewals. I’m feeling adventurous handsome men, heart- experience in World War the science world. We’ll Monday, Feb. 9 – E.L. James. This year sick women – this novel II, “The Nightingale” is a do some experiments, Mahjong, 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 though, I wanted to look has it all! sweeping historical read watch a video and chat Fiber Camp, 3:30-4:30 Line Dancing for Be- for a love story that was Emma Hooper’s de- that will be heard to put about the results over a p.m. We’ll supply the ginners, 9-10 a.m. a little different – some- but novel, “Etta and down. snack! knitting needles, yarn Check – Out – An – Ex- thing that spoke more Otto and Russell and From steamy ro- Conversational and instruction...you pert!, 10 a.m. - noon to a modern look at love James,” moves in a mances, to heartfelt French Class, 3:30-4:30 bring the enthusiasm to Third/fourth Grade through the ages, or very different direction historical sagas and rec- p.m. learn a new skill! Knit Book Discussion, 3:30- maybe a great historical as it follows the lives of ipes built for two, the Crafter’s Corner, one, Purl one, we’ll have 4:30 p.m. Don’t you just read that involved a love several dynamic char- Library has a little bit 6-7:30 p.m. sooo much fun! love it when you can’t story but wasn’t neces- acters. Stretching from of everything to satisfy put a book down, it’s sarily about a love story. the hot and dry present your romantic side this Friday, Feb. 6 Tuesday, Feb. 10 sooooo good?! Here’s one My tastes were pretty of a quiet Canadian farm February. Stop by this Storytime (Ages three Social Bridge, 10:30 for you to read...then varied this month, but to a dusty, burnt past of coming week and check to five years), 10:30-11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. we’ll all gather together thankfully, I was able to hunger, war, and pas- out our display for more a.m. Sign up in the Chil- Storytime (Ages three to talk about this book track down a few very sion and from trying to staff-recommended love dren’s Room. The theme to five years) 10:30-11:15 over some treats. interesting, slightly un- remember to trying to stories and romantic for this week is Hiberna- a.m. Oh the weather out- usual love stories from forget, this novel is an our new materials. astounding story about What better way is friendship and love, Committee on Aging meets Feb. 13 there to celebrate the hope and honor, and the love in your life than romance of last—great— GILFORD — The dricks@wesleywoodsnh. tion of local, state and ty Area Committee on by making a delicious, adventures. Belknap County Area org for more informa- federal programs / is- Aging meetings start at thoughtful dinner? Good “Before I Go” by Col- Committee on Aging will tion. sues affecting well-be- 10 a.m. the second Fri- food has always been leen Oakley is a beauti- meet Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. The Mission of the ing, independence and day of each month. The the fastest way to my ful and inspiring story of The benefits of a Belknap County Area dignity in keeping with committee meets in the heart and the delicious a woman diagnosed with healthy heart and know- Committee on Aging is New Hampshire’s goal Wesley Woods Commu- recipes in Ashley Rodri- cancer who comes to ing the risks and signs to advocate and inform to keep seniors healthy, nity Room off Route 11A, guez’s new cookbook, terms with the end of her of a heart attack, and the public on matters helping us to realize full behind the First United “Date Night In,” are no life while searching for stroke. February is relating to the develop- potential. Methodist Church in Gil- exception! From deli- another wife for her be- Healthy Heart month; ment and implementa- The Belknap Coun- ford. All are welcome. we will have Jannine Sutcliffe manager of the LRGHealthcare Cardiac Rehab and the Wellness Gilford Public Library Centers on hand to talk Belknap County Republicans to you about preven- tions, recognizing the meet Wednesday Top Ten Requests signs of heart disease, and /or stroke, and BELMONT — The With Presidential ing; it’ll be posted on the 1. “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins much more. Belknap County Repub- election activities al- Committee’s Web site, 2. “Lila” by Marilynne Robinson This event is open to lican Committee has ready in full swing, one www.BelknapCounty- 3. “Black River” by S. M. Hulse the public and free of announced that their of the hot topics to be GOP.org. 4. “All The Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr charge. Questions are next monthly meeting discussed will be about Belknap County GOP 5. “Betrayed” by Lisa Scottoline encouraged, so please has been scheduled for the numerous Republi- meetings are open to 6. “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed write them down and Wednesday, Feb. 11 at cans who are consider- ALL Republicans and 7. “The Escape” by David Baldacci bring them with you to 6:30 p.m. at the Top of ing throwing their hats like-minded Indepen- 8. “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham the session. the Town Restaurant, into the ring and the dents. 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316 COURT ST. PHONE LACONIA, N.H. (603) 524-9798 (603) 279-8509 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A3 Adult Snowshoeing program continues on Tuesday mornings The Gilford Parks and The cost of the hikes is $1 and Rec. Department at Recreation Department per person, per hike and 527-4722. is sponsoring a series of snowshoe rentals are $4 snowshoe hikes for any per hike. Tickets available for adults looking for fresh For more information Red Sox bus trip on air, fun and exercise on or to RSVP, please con- July 31 Tuesday mornings this tact the Gilford Parks The Gilford Parks winter. Participants and Recreation Depart- and Recreation Depart- will meet in the Gilford ment at 527-4722. ment will be sponsoring Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. a bus trip to watch the prior to each hike. The Senior Moment-um Red Sox at Fenway Park schedule of upcoming American Flag Pins this summer. The trip hikes includes, Feb. 3 at Craft Program Feb. 9 is scheduled for Friday, Weeks Woods in Gilford The Gilford Parks and July 31 to see the Red and February 10th in Recreation Department Sox Play the Tampa Bay

Erin Plummer Waukewan Highlands is sponsoring a Senior Rays. Travel to and from Bobhouses sit on Meredith Bay the weekend, leading up to the Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Park in Meredith and Moment-um program the game will be provid- Derby scheduled for this weekend. Feb. 17 at Prescott Farm on Monday, February ed aboard a Coach Com- in Laconia. If you are in 9th. We will be meeting pany, Luxury Coach need of snowshoes, we in the Fellowship Hall at fully equipped with cli- Rotary Fishing Derby do have a limited supply the Gilford Community mate control, DVD Vid- available for each hike Church at 12 noon to cre- eo System and Lavatory. at a nominal fee. First ate American Flag pins This trip is limited to 53 time snowshoeing? let us in honor of President’s participants, so register gets underway on Friday know and you can rent Day. Participants are early! them for free! They may encourages to bring a Cost: $65 per person BY ERIN PLUMMER for the prize announce- saukee. be reserved one hike in bag lunch and join us for or $240 for a four-pack [email protected] ments. Last year the derby advance on a first come this patriotic program! For more informa- MEREDITH — An- “We’re excited, we’re started operating out basis by calling the Participants are asked to tion, please call the glers across the state geared up, we’re ready of a new trailer at Hes- Parks and Rec office. All RSVP by Friday, Feb. 6. Gilford Parks and Rec- are setting up their bob- to go; we’re just waiting ky Park. The derby will interested participants For more information reation Department at houses, holes, and lines for it to happen,” Wiggin now go into its second must RSVP at least one or to RSVP, please con- 527-4722. getting ready for the 2015 said. year with the new trail- day prior to each hike. tact the Gilford Parks Great Meredith Rotary Wiggin said ticket er, which Wiggin said Fishing Derby. sales for this year have has worked out great. The derby will offi- so far been a little ahead Fish and Game will cially kick off at 8 a.m. of last year’s target. An- hold a kids’ fishing clin- Laconia Historical Society hosting on Saturday and run glers are not the only ic throughout the day through the weekend, ones who will benefit on Saturday. “Let’s Go presentation on local churches leading up to the final from buying a derby Fishing” will start at 10 awards ceremony on ticket. a.m. in Hesky Park and LACONIA – Laconia Director, Brenda Kean. Sunday. Anglers will “Even if you don’t the program will run ev- Historical and Muse- “Pulling this exhibit to- have a chance at the drop a line in the water, ery hour throughout the um Society will host a gether has been a series $15,000 grand prize with you’re still eligible for day. reception for its newest of great adventures and more prizes being of- a substantial number Wiggin said it so far exhibition entitled “The new discoveries. I am fered through the week- of cash prizes,” Wiggin looks like the weather Historic Churches of La- so excited to share with end for those who buy said. will cooperate and there conia” on Monday, Feb. our community the piec- derby tickets. Over the weekend, will be plenty of ice for 9 at 6 p.m. at The Laco- es that we have gathered The derby is open for around $58,000 in cash the derby. nia Public Library. This … some of them haven’t black crappie, cusk, lake prizes will be raffled off The cold weather exhibition will remain been seen by the general trout, pickerel, rainbow to derby ticket holders. made for the formation on display through the public for more than 75 trout, yellow perch, and During derby hours on of good fishing ice. Wig- month of March. years.” white perch caught on Saturday and Sunday gin did advise that the In addition to the This event is free and any freshwater body in $100 prizes will be drawn ice conditions may be amazing architecture open to the public. For the state. In order to be every hour. Cash draw- variable from area to of Laconia’s historic more information about eligible for prizes the fish ings of $5,000 will be area. He said they al- churches, comes a rich this event, contact Laco- must be brought to derby done on Saturday at 4:30 ways discourage people history … those lost to nia Historical and Muse- headquarters in Hesky p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 from taking motor vehi- fire and those rebuilt af- um Society at 527-1278,

Park and weighed. p.m. cles on the ice; there has ter fire, buildings raised Courtesy by email at lhmslpl@ “We’ve got a lot of The derby will contin- already been at least one to add a second level and The First Baptist Church metrocast.net or on the excitement generat- ue the system of offering incident in the area of a steeples lowered … and which once stood on Union Web at LaconiaHistori- ing, there’s been a lot cash prizes for the heavi- vehicle going through even those that have Avenue (where Case ‘N Keg is cal.org. today), dedicated on Aug. 23, of action on the lake,” est fish. The five heavi- the ice. moved across town and KNOWLEDGE GIVES ­SOCIETY T said Derby Chair Craig est fish in each category “No matter how cold face a new beginning. 1871 and razed in October of 1940. HE POWER TO ADVANCE. ­Wiggin. will win prizes of $250, the winter is there’s al- This exhibition was de- Starting on Friday $200, $150, $100 and $50 ways potential for prob- signed to share that rich lent example of that, PICK UP ticket sales will be open respectively. lems going out on the history. says LHMS Executive A NEWSPAPER at Derby Headquarters The tickets for heavi- ice,” Wiggin said. “I have always been at Hesky Park. The tour- est fish in all seven cate- For more information in awe of the amaz- nament will officially be- gories each day will then on the Great Meredith ing architecture that gin on Saturday morning be put into a drawing Rotary Fishing Derby, surrounds us in Laco- with the weigh-ins open- and the grand prizewin- visit www.meredithrota- nia – and our Historic ing at 8 a.m. The board ner will be chosen. ry.com. Churches are an excel- will be up throughout The grand prize is the weekend displaying $15,000, second place car- the top catches in each ries a prize of $5,000, and category. third place is $3,000. The board will close Formerly the top at 3 p.m. on Sunday and prizes depended on the the winners will be an- heaviest tagged rainbow nounced around 3:30 trout. Wiggin said this p.m. new system has allowed Wiggin said Gov. anglers to catch other Maggie Hassan has been fish and go on other bod- [email protected] scheduled to appear at ies of water, taking pres- the derby on Sunday sure off Lake Winnipe-

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Add that to the east Gateway, an LNG wards, but in point of truth, she really following guest commen- federal production tax receiving facility located wasn’t quite ready for a second attempt tary was submitted by credits that benefit wind 13 miles off of the coast of at a forever home such were her worries, Marc Brown, Executive farms, giving them a $50/ Boston, has provided the acquired from being homeless. Director of the New En- MWh head start on their region with an addition- Happily, we can report she has excelled gland Ratepayers Asso- competitors in the mar- al 1 bcf of LNG this win- in doggie rehabilitation and has learned cation. ketplace. This allows ter from a facility that to trust people, maintain a calm attitude, them to submit negative has laid dormant since sits at the door to go outside, and has be- This winter’s whole- bids into the market, the Spring of 2010. The friended everyone at the New Hampshire sale electricity costs artificially depressing added LNG has led to Humane Society. haven’t reached the his- prices which provides “crushing” of the basis She loves to be around people she toric levels seen during short-term savings, but pricing for natural gas trusts, with a little help from her friends the 2013-2014 winter, but ultimately leads to more at the Algonquin Ter- will be a constant companion for an ac- that doesn’t mean that base load retirements minal, which reached a tive, dog savvy person or couple. Even all is well with New En- and long-term pain for single-day record high though it’s cold outside, pop over to the gland’s electricity mar- ratepayers. last winter of $73.39, but shelter on Meredith Center Road, to visit kets. We still have the So why have electrici- has barely breeched the this lovely girl. highest regional electric- ty prices not reached the $10.00 mark this win- Call 524-3252 or check www.nhhumane. ity costs in the United historic heights of last ter. We can thank ISO’s org States and impending winter? Two reasons: changes to the Winter Save the Date: Annual Indoor Triath- capacity shortages will First, it has not been as Reliability Program for lon at Funspot, Weirs Beach, March 14 be a challenge to poli- cold this winter and this the increased LNG sup- 2015. cymakers for years to has put less pressure on plies, but is this a long- come. ISO-NE has re- electricity demand. Sec- term solution? While peatedly warned that ond, and more impor- the program has kept the FROM OUR READERS 8,000 MW (25 percent) of tantly, we have had an lights on and the influx l New England’s electric- increase in liquefied nat- of LNG supplies have ity capacity has either ural gas (LNG) imports suppressed prices this Please think before attacking referees retired or is “at-risk” of mainly due to the inclu- winter—it would be fool- retiring. The region will sion of LNG in the win- hardy to depend on LNG To the Editor: experience (beginning team on Friday night, be challenged to meet ter reliability program. imports as a long-term Like many youth with Gilford Parks & and sometimes it’s a late its 2020 Installed Capac- The Winter Reliabil- solution to future elec- sports programs, Gil- Rec). Many of them night because the game ity Requirement (ICR) ity Program was im- tricity supply shortages. ford Parks and Rec re- play the school season, was away. The student without new resources plemented last winter Should global LNG mar- lies solely on volunteer spring AAU and sum- officiating your child’s or the repowering of (without LNG) and was kets change with other coaches and referees mer league. They’ve 11:30 a.m. game is either mothballed plants. More largely responsible for countries like Japan or to minimize costs and acquired a vast amount coming from or will be importantly, ISO’s calcu- keeping the lights on Korea offering higher make their youth basket- of game knowledge and going to their team prac- lations don’t include Pil- during last winter’s cold prices we will likely see ball program affordable most likely will make tice. These students are grim (Massachusetts) or snap—and has played a return to the volatili- for families. Many of correct calls. As play- volunteers, and have Millstone (Connecticut) a similarly important ty that hammered our the coaches are parents ers they’ve learned that chosen to volunteer for nuclear plants, which role this January. This electricity markets last of players, but the refer- all referees make mis- this program because of represent an additional out-of-market program winter. ees are a mix of parents takes and the most dif- the fun memories they 2,500 MW that some ex- is designed to incent oil, The ongoing debate and Gilford High School ficult thing they’ve had have from playing for perts have considered to natural gas and dual-fu- on electricity prices has students. Sometimes in to learn as referees is Gilford Parks and Rec. be at risk of closing. eled generators to car- focused on natural gas the heat of battle in some how to defend their calls They are role models for How did we get here? ry inventory (oil) or to pipeline expansion be- of the basketball games, when challenged by an- your players, and take Over the past 15 years, contract for fuel (LNG) cause of our growing perspective is lost and gry adults. Another dif- that responsibility seri- New England has im- ensuring that they have reliance on natural gas the referees are chal- ficult thing the student ously. plemented short-sighted sufficient fuel reserves for generation. There lenged, and not always referees have to learn is Coaches and parents, electricity policies that to operate when called have been a number of respectfully. how to manage a parks please return the favor have led to a hodgepodge upon by guaranteeing pipeline projects pro- In case there’s any and rec game and make with your support and of mandates and regula- compensation for un- posed throughout New doubt with qualifica- calls but not so many respect for the referees, tions that favor renew- used oil inventory ($18/ England but proposals tions, I thought it might that the games go off and before you react to a able energy generation barrel) or unused LNG like Kinder-Morgan’s be helpful to share some schedule. They usually call, close your eyes and and state-decreed long- contract volume ($3/ Northeast Energy Direct information about the take time to explain calls imagine that it’s your term contracts between MMbtu). Project, which could student referees. The to players because they child out there wearing electricity suppliers and Last summer, New bring up to 2.2 bcf/day students you see offici- want your child to learn the striped shirt and renewable electricity England’s winter LNG of natural gas has been ating on Saturday morn- the game. The student blowing the whistle. generators. A signifi- strip prices were being met with fierce opposi- ings more than likely officiating your child’s Deb Mercer cant factor in the prema- offered with the highest tion from residents in have at least seven or 8:30 a.m. game has usu- Gilford ture closing of Vermont forward prices—which both Massachusetts and eight years of playing ally played with their Yankee nuclear plant means that LNG tank- New Hampshire. Local was the continued ex- ers from Trinidad chose resistance to pipeline pansion of RPS and the New England over Eu- expansion coupled with Congratulations and appreciation PPAs that accompany rope or Asia. The North- recent opposition to nat- ural gas plants in Salem and Methuen, Massa- to the Kiwanis Club chusetts and Oxford, To the Editor: ing, and we were unable spelling bee with their Send us your letters! Connecticut is going to We, the members of to speak during the for- sponsorship of a Key We seek your input! Tax rate got you down? Glen- make both increasing the Board of the Lakes mal celebration. Club spelling team as dale too congested for your liking? Do you approve natural gas supply and Region Scholarship The Laconia Kiwanis well as a program ad. of a recent selectmen decision? Hate the paper? Love generation capacity in Foundation, want to was one of the founding We appreciate the long the paper? Let us know! the region difficult en- take this opportunity to organizations of LRSF. service you have given Send your letters to: deavors. recognize the Kiwanis Since 1956, the Kiwanis to our city with so many Gilford Steamer This winter’s les- Club of Laconia as they Club of Laconia has pro- worthwhile programs, 5 Water Street • Meredith, NH, 03253 son is clear. Expanding celebrate the 100th an- vided over $100,000 in all benefiting the youth natural gas pipeline niversary of Kiwanis In- scholarships to local col- of our community. Best Our fax number is 279 3331. capacity is a must to ternational. lege-bound students. We wishes to you, Kiwan- E-mail us at [email protected]. lower electricity costs On the evening that have been fortunate over ians, for your continued We’re looking forward to hearing from you! in New England, as is the local Kiwanis Club the years to have several success and dedication. importing large-scale was celebrating the of its members serve as Joan Cormier hydroelectricity from 100th anniversary, the trustees and officers of Executive Director Canada. Both can be Lakes Region Scholar- LRSF. We are also grate- Lakes Region done without ratepayer ship Foundation was ful for their support of S­cholarship Foundation subsidies or any legisla- holding its annual meet- our annual community Established May 6, 2004 tive actions that will in- Published every Thursday at crease costs to ratepay- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 ers. 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They may also be made available for and hear what they have Since 2009, the trav- Taylor Community taylorcommunity.org, re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. to say. eling trunk program is a 501(c)(3) not-for- or call 366-1400. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Opinion THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 TRAVELS WITH BONNIE NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK l At a low-water time, much history revealed

By John Harrigan New Zealand Columnist

BY BONNIE CARNIVALE the other day we devot- in a speed trap! The po- Contributor ed to the Marlborough liceman was brilliantly Editor’s note: Mr. 242 Moetapu Rd. Wine Country. polite and I was properly Harrigan is currently Dec. 3-5, The Queen Charlotte remorseful, but he still taking a brief hiatus as The view from Inness’ Track is a system of 45 gave me a ticket for $120 he recovers from a recent John Harrigan deck is far more tropical miles of walking trails NZ. illness. The following Cutline: Second Connecticut Lake, just after ice-out, shows the than I expected in New through the sub-tropical After 3 hours behind North Country Notebook remains of the first stone and wood dam built for log-drives. Zealand. We see lemon, rain forest and native the wheel I gave over to column was original- orange and grapefruit bush. Our jungle-like Bill. That didn’t change ly published on Aug. 2, crative Massachusetts Men” or “Spiked Boots” trees and flowering hike was one hour in to the weather. Our desti- 2013. and Connecticut trade. or the cry “Daylight in shrubs: bougainvillea, Davies Bay, one hour nation, at the advice of You can still see a the swamp,” the age-old rhododendron, and oth- out. The feeling was re- Glen, was Punakaiki, Second Connecticut vestige of such dams at cry to get the boys in the ers I can’t identify. From mote and mystical. We an hour closer than the Lake is the place to be low-water at the First logging camps up out of here the lawn spills to a lunched at picnic tables planned stop in Hoka- at low water. It reveals Lake picnic grounds— their lice-infested bunks rose garden abundant in Davies Bay as the in- tika. Good choice! The all the history anyone and many thanks to the and moving to breakfast with reds, yellows and sects lunched on us. In rain stopped just as we who has the time to power company for mak- and making daylight in whites. Beyond these are the bay were four pad- reached the entrance to walk its shores can get. ing this place available, the swamp. four ponds with lily pads dlers in two kayaks trav- The Pancake Rocks and It is just north of where and keeping it clean (a What was it truly like and glow worms I hav- eling in tandem in one Blow Holes. We were on New Hampshire’s last kudo on this to the main- before daylight in the en’t been out after dark direction; and four black the wild Tasman Sea at a woodland caribou were tenance team that Nan- swamp? There is little to see. swans drifting in forma- geographic wonder. seen, around 1904. I talk- cee and I met a year ago record. You can pick It’s possible from the tion in the other. Layers of limestone ed with a man who had at the head of the Fifteen up some of the lifestyle deck — and even more The Marlborough re- washed up by the sea seen that. We were in Mile Falls, just below the from earnest and selec- so from the third level gion is New Zealand’s millions of years ago cre- the hospital together. He Gilman Dam, just above tive and wonderful read- master bedroom — to largest wine producing ated striated formations died there and I, in for Moore Dam Lake). ing, with which I rec- see past the fecundity area due to the prepon- on the coast here. For some legwork, obvious- Today, at Second ommend two of Robert to Moetapu Bay, calm derance of sunlight, cool millions more years, the ly didn’t. Lake, at low water, Pike’s books, above. water in Mahua Sound, nights, low rain fall and sea has sculpted them, How I wish I’d been which is usually af- But the traces of the flanked by steep hills well drained rich soil. It and continues to change around before the first ter the spring release, old paths are almost with miraculously is reputed to produce the them, breaking through dams went up on the a visitor can still see gone, and these days you carved niches for holi- best Sauvignon Blanc in places, carving nich- Connecticut Lakes. the lake’s original out- have to have a sense of day homes and access in the world and a high es and puncturing holes. They were nothing like lines. The old books talk history, and pick and to the water for diehard quality Pinot Noir. We We took the walk to the the rebar-and-concrete about the ancient paths choose your friends and sailors and fishermen of visited Scott, Cloudy view points and were ap- dams of more modern to this very place from family and relations, the recreational variety. Bay, Hans Herzog, Huia propriately awed. times. On First and Sec- other places---paths that lest you be trampled to These homes are barely and The Lonely goat. All We stayed at the ond Lakes, it was a case travelers of the woods death. Therefore you visible from each other had outstanding Sauvi- Punakaiki Resort with of pole-driven, board- thought nothing about can know and say (and or from the road. Drive- gnon Blanc. Cloudy Bay a spectacular view to stop driving dams, striking out on for Third write) just so much. ways sometimes plunge and Hans Herzog made the churning sea. It was meant to store water to Lake, or Barker Pond, or One of the oldest foot- from the main road at me appreciate Pinot raining again as we be released at just the Boundary Pond, or Azis- paths in the territory death defying angles. Noir! checked in. The resort right time for the spring cohos and Magalloway goes almost right by my If you think the curva- has a swanky restaurant log-drive, when millions and beyond. camp, an ancient foot- ceous Queen Charlotte On to Punakaiki — that did not disappoint. of board feet of long–log When I’m lucky to path that Bing Judd and Road from Picton with Dec. 6 By that time we finished spruce, fir and pine were see such a place as it Ron Hughes know about its 177 switchbacks is During the night, I dinner the rain had again sluiced down the Con- was once was, untram- but almost no others do, challenging, try pulling witnessed a star-filled stopped, so of course we necticut River for the meled, not altered in any a path near Nameless into one of these paths. sky and was confident walked to the beach. No mills and house-build- way, I like to envision Pond, just above Un- A cluster of holiday the following day would fine sand here, it is a ing and other uses far the trail-travelers of known Brook, a mile or homes is a short walk be fair for our exit from rocky shore where the below, with the best logs yore, before the walking so above Remote Land- from the Inness’ place. Moetapu. Wrong, the pounding waves don’t usually fetching up at bosses, before the books ing, in Noöne’s Grant. The couple who host- weather here changes give up shells; not intact Mount Tom, for the lu- “Tall Trees and Tough SEE NOTEBOOK PAGE A9 ed the Christmas party faster than in New En- anyway. What the rocks our first night, started gland. Because of the provide is that tumbling a lending library in a rain, the scenic cross- sound as the waves at- boatshed where you may country trip that Glen tempt to pull them back. find recycled magazines, had promised us was The tide was near high. paperbacks, some hard- far less scenic; howev- Roaring surf smashed cover books and a couple er we had long stretch- against the rocks on the of tread mills in case it’s es of straight roads for arm of land to our right too rainy for your morn- the first time. It was my sending spray high into ing constitutional. turn to drive and since the air. It was mesmer- We had two full days I had been practicing in izing; powerfully exotic. here in the northern my head for two weeks I part of the south island. felt pretty confident. A On one we ventured to mile out of Whaparoa, Queen Charlotte Track just meters before the and hiked to Davies Bay; 100 kph sign, I got caught

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Jean A. Horn, 84 LACONIA — Jean A. Heart Cemetery. Horn, 84, of 406 Court St., For those who wish, died Thursday, Jan. 29, the family suggests that 2015 at St. Francis Reha- memorial donations be bilitation and Nursing made to St. Francis Re- Center. She was the wid- habilitation and Nurs- ow of Robert T. Horn, ing Center Activities who died in 1975. Fund, 406 Court St., La- Jean was born on Oct. conia, NH 03246. 5, 1930 in Laconia, the Wilkinson-Beane- daughter of Clifton and Simoneau-Paquette Alta (Norton) Annis. Funeral Home & Cre- She grew up in Lakeport Jean Horn mation Services, 164 and she and her husband Pleasant St., Laconia, is Courtesy Francis Berube, Vice President - Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, Plaistow; Norm Paquette, raised their children in son-Beane-Simoneau- assisting the family with Secretary Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, Laconia; Brian Lord of Lord the Winnisquam Depot. Paquette Funeral Home, the arrangements. For Funeral Home, Center Ossipee, Richard Dewhirst of Goundrey – Dewhirst Funeral Home, Salem, After her husband died, 164 Pleasant St., Laco- more information and to Michael Pearson of Jenkins-Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook & Mark Cournoyer of Cournoyer she moved to Alton with nia, using the Carriage view an online memori- Funeral Home, Jaffrey. Not pictured: Gerald Brosseau of Always On Call, Concord; Treasurer. her daughter and son in House entrance. Burial al, go to www.wilkinson- law, where she helped to will follow in Sacred beane.com. manage the Merrymeet- Local funeral director ing River Mobile Home Park. There she enjoyed Doris McGrath, 86 spending her time with elected to NHFDA Board her grandson and all her ALTON — Doris MEREDITH — Norm DA must adhere to a many things with their friends. She also was em- McGrath, 86, of Alton Paquette, a funeral strict Code of Profes- loved ones: from day-to- ployed by Sears Roebuck passed away on Jan. 26, director with Wilkin- sional Conduct outlining day details to big events. in Gilford and JC Pen- 2015. Doris was born son-Beane-Simoneau- various ethical and Pro- Sharing stories with nys in Rochester. May 16, 1928 in Schenect- Paquette Funeral Home fessional practices. All those who matter most Jean enjoyed gar- ady, N.Y. in Laconia, has recently members are licensed isn’t just important to- dening, playing bingo Doris moved to New been elected to the New and regulated by the day; it will be especial- and bowling, traveling Hampshire in 1940 with Hampshire Funeral Di- New Hampshire Board ly significant when it’s around the country for her parents, graduated rectors & Embalmers of Registration of Fu- time to commemorate a thirty years for national from Spaulding High Association Executive neral Directors and Em- life. “Have the Talk of a bowling tournaments. School in Rochester and Board. The NHFDA balmers and must meet Lifetime®,” a national Jean is survived by attended the University Membership held its requirements which effort to encourage fam- a son, Michael Horn, of of Massachusetts, Am- Doris McGrath 115th Annual Meeting include annual educa- ilies to have conversa- Summerland Key, Fla.; a herst. on Jan. 17 at Church tional requirements, li- tions about life and what daughter, Sandra White, Doris married Fran- Alton’s Garden Club and Landing in Meredith. censing standards and matters most. These dis- and her husband Don- cis Joseph “Peter” will be missed by her A select group of New testing, and inspections cussions can help fami- ald, of Alton; grandchild McGrath in 1950, and family and friends. Hampshire funeral pro- of each funeral home. lies make important de- Eric White and his wife, together they built a Doris is survived by fessionals are given spe- NHFDA and its mem- cisions about how they Korin and two great thriving general store her four children, four cial recognition by the bers also continue to wish to remember and grandchildren, Lyn- in Alton Bay, and raised grandchildren, three association members support new regulations honor the lives of their di and Jonah. She was four children (Kathleen great-grandchildren, her to serve on the NHFDA which favor consumer loved ones. predeceased by her par- Cowden, Kerry Smith, sister, Jean Hume. Executive Board. In ad- rights and education and “It’s not easy to talk ents and husband and a Kevin and Clifford Mc- There will be no call- dition to the board posi- to raise and improve the about death,” We think brother, James Annis. Grath). ing hours. tion Norm Paquette has standards of funeral ser- this presentation will be She was the sister in In 1970, McGrath’s A Mass of Christian been elected to serve the vice in the community particularly helpful be- law of Jerry and Yvonne General Store and home Burial will be celebrated association and mem- in which they serve, the cause it focuses on life, Horn of Lakeport. She burned to the ground. in May 2015 at St. Andre bership in the capacity state of New Hampshire rather than the details of had many nephews and Doris and Peter built Bessette Parish- Sacred of Secretary. and nationally. a service. It’s life stories one niece. and grew three grocery Heart Church, 291 Union The New Hampshire The NHFDA has re- – family vacations, piec- Calling hours will be stores from that trage- Ave., Laconia. Burial Funeral Directors & cently confirmed their es of advice, favorite pas- Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 dy. They retired at the will follow in New Riv- Embalmers Association, support of the “Have the times – that will help you from 5 to 7 p.m., and a age of 55 and enjoyed 10 erside Cemetery, Alton. since its 1900 founding, Talk of a Lifetime®” pro- remember those who Funeral Service will be years of travel and rec- Date and time to be an- has had as its goals: gram. matter most and begin to held Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 reation. They returned nounced. All members of NHF- People talk about heal after they die.” at 11 a.m. at the Wilkin- to the grocery store busi- Wilkinson-Beane- ness for several years in Simoneau-Paquette their “Golden Years.” Funeral Home & Cre- Peter succumbed to can- mation Services, 164 cer in 2001 and Doris has Pleasant St., Laconia, is joined him after a long assisting the family with illness with Alzheimer’s the arrangements. For disease. more information and to Doris was an amazing view an online memori- business woman, loved al, go to www.wilkinson- reading, travel and gar- beane.com. dening, was President of Mark A. Gonyer, 52 BELMONT — Mark chael of Laconia and A. Gonyer, 52, of 47 Sharon Eaton of Laco- Union Rd., died Thurs- nia; one grandchild, day, Jan. 29, 2015 at ­Maria; several nieces, Lakes Region General nephews, brothers and Hospital. sisters-in-law and ex- He was born on Dec. tended family. 27, 1962 in Laconia, the In addition to his son of Roger and Dor- father, he was prede- othy (Gilbert) Gonyer. ceased by one brother, Mark served in the US Cliff Moore. Army National Guard There will be no call- for 20 years, participat- ing hours. ing in Operation Iraqi A Mass of Christian Freedom in 2004. Most Burial was celebrated recently, he worked as at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, a truck driver and in- Feb. 3, 2015 at St. Andre structor for the New Bessette Parish – St. Hampshire Department Joseph’s Church, 30 of Transportation. He Church St., Laconia. was known as a proud Burial followed at Sa- American who loved the cred Heart Cemetery in American flag. He was a Laconia. member of the VFW Post In lieu of flowers, me- 1670 in Laconia. morial contributions In addition to his may be made to Du- mother of Laconia, he tile Oil Company, 242 is survived by his life Messer St., Laconia, NH partner, Cindy Par- 03246, to assist veterans rington of Belmont; two with heating expenses. step-daughters, Kelly Wilkinson-Beane- Parrington of Belmont Simoneau-Paquette and Laura Kelley of Gil- Funeral Home & Cre- manton; two brothers, mation Services, 164 Stephen Gonyer and his Pleasant St., Laconia, is wife Denise of Gilford assisting the family with and Alfred Gonyer and the arrangements. For his wife Youngran of more information and to Germany; two sisters, view an online memori- Ricarda “Ricci” Dutile al, go to www.wilkinson- and her husband Mi- beane.com. www. newhampshirelakesandmountains .com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Our Local Schools THE GILFORD STEAMER A7 LRSF Director delivers “State of the Foundation” address

REGION — At the the students of our area. busy and will be busy annual meeting of the Finally, we have been of- throughout the year! Lakes Region Scholar- fered the opportunity to “Finally, with the be- ship Foundation held on add a new dimension to ginning of a new year Jan. 21, president, Pau- our service with funding comes the closing of the lette Loughlin, made the from a generous bene- old. As we close out 2014, following “state of the factor to hire a Finan- we also say goodbye to foundation” address: cial Aid Consultant to two of our very valued “It’s that time of year serve Laconia, Belmont Board members: Randy again. The new year has and Gilford High School Brough and Susanne just begun but before we students. We have been Weldon-Francke. These dive headlong into 2015, working diligently to fill very special people have we should take time to this position and hope to been goodwill ambassa- look back. It has been have someone in place dors in the community, a wonderful year. We early in 2015. It truly lent THEIR valuable awarded over a quarter has been a very reward- expertise and service of a million dollars to ing year. to our foundation and help 282 students contin- “However, we are both have been faithful ue their education. We not going to just rest Community Spelling were the recipient of five on our laurels, we are Bee contestants and new funds and signifi- already planning for proud winners! As the cant additions to exist- an outstanding 2015 to door swings closed on ing funds, most of which, follow our success last Courtesy the terms of Randy and sadly, were in memory year. Scholarship ap- Paulette Loughlin and Joan Cormier presenting Randy Brough with a commemorative clock Susanne, it swings open of loved ones. The people plications for 2015 will in appreciation of his maximum nine-year term of service to the Lakes Region Scholarship to greet two new mem- Foundation. of the Lakes Region have be going out this month bers: Emily Clement and continued their wonder- with deadlines for appli- ing us at scholarship @ arships also listed on our is the Annalee Thorn- Lori Fasshauer. Emily ful support for our annu- cations through LRSF metrocast.net; by calling site. These are available dike Art Competition. brings her years of ex- al fundraiser, the Com- listed as APRIL 15, 2015. us at 527-3533; or by go- through a different appli- The artwork submit- perience as a guidance munity Spelling Bee and Applications are also ing to our website: www. cation process that can ted by local high school counselor at GHS, her we were able to raise available in the Guid- lrscholarship.org. We be downloaded from our graduating art students, skills as a life coach and $9,400 to help us contin- ance offices of our local have a number of spe- site. One of these special who will be continuing her extensive volunteer ue to operate and serve high schools; by email- cially designated schol- exception scholarships their education in this involvement in sports, field, will be on display church and community at the Belknap Mill in activities. Lori was one Laconia from April 10th of the board members Local builders join Huot Tech construction through April 16th with of Camp Winsheblo and an Awards reception on was instrumental in es- the 16th. All are wel- tablishing the Winshe- ­students in Great Bob House Build & Giveaway come to come and see blo Scholarship Fund. the work of these talent- Our special thanks to LACONIA — Lakes The Bob House Build ed students. I think that the following board Region Builders & Re- & Give Away is brought you would be surprised members who agreed modelers (LRBRA) have to you by Lakes Region to see the work that these to renew their terms as collaborated once again Builders and Remod- young people produce. (I trustees: Lisa Bianco, with the Huot Tech Cen- elers (www.lakesre- wanted to offer to buy a Marcia Hayward, Don- ter Building Construc- gionbuilders.com), a few of them over the past na Hennessey, Sarah tion program to build non-profit organization few years!) Another ex- Svindland and James a bob house! Now in its committed to getting stu- ceptional scholarship Waldron. And, of course, fifth year, students have dents interested in the opportunity is the John without all of our do- the opportunity to work trades industry. If you F. Mullen Memorial Es- nors, benefactors and with local builders & would like to become say Competition. Please supporters in the com- remodelers during this involved, please contact check our website for the munity we could not two-day build project. lakesregionbuilders@ specific requirements to do all that we do! Our “This is terrific ex- gmail.com. 2015 Schol- qualify for this substan- deepest gratitude to all ample of local builders arship opportunities tial award. Our Donors of you. If anyone would working together to en- are available for further Day date has been set like a copy of our 2014 gage area youth,” noted education or pursuit of for Wednesday, May 20 year-end newsletter, Ray Boelig, president a trades profession. Ap- and our Annual Com- which recognizes our of LRBRA. “The Huot ply now at Lakes Region munity Spelling Bee will new funds and specific students come from six Scholarship Foundation be held on Thursday, benchmark anniversa- local high schools and - www.lrscholarship. Oct. 22 at Laconia High ries, please contact us at have a chance to work org. School. You can see that 527-3533 or scholarship@ Courtesy side by side with our Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers (LRBRA) have collaborat- our office has been very metrocast.net.” builders & associates, ed once again with the Huot Tech Center Building Construction ask questions, talk about program to build a bob house. Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement future goals and even reach out for possible job Lakes Region resi- ice in Meredith on Sat- When Investing, opportunities, Priceless dents and visitors may urday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.- 3 for these young adults.” enter to win the complet- p.m. Use the “Power of Three” Builder Larry Gree- ed bob house The Huot/LRBRA Many factors will affect had originally planned. So Keep in mind that there are ley of Tradesman Build- at no cost whatsoev- Bob House will be out your results as an investor here’s the key: Start invest- no guarantees and that the ers Corp. and Huot er by registering online on Meredith Bay for — and some of these factors ing as early as possible — value of your investments Instructor Matt Towle at 93.3 The Wolf (wnhw. residents and visitors are beyond your control, and keep investing. will fluctuate. such as interest-rate move- Money — Not surpris- Return — You might directed the students, nh1media.com), by to view & ask questions ments or the eurozone debt ingly, the more money you think that your investments’ and upon completion registering at Gilford about the Bob House crisis or the sales results invest on a regular basis rate of return is the one vari- will transport the Bob Mobil Mart and at the Build & Give Away! of the companies in which while you are working, the able over which you have House to Meredith Bay Great Meredith Rotary Come meet the talented you invest. However, as you more money you’ll likely the least control. However, for viewing during Fish- Fishing Derby. students who built this work toward your financial end up with when you retire. “least control” doesn’t mean ing Derby Weekend on Give-Away runs years bob house, watch goals, you will find that you Suppose, for example, that “no control.” You can con- Meredith Bay, Feb. 7-8. through Feb. 21! Huot Tech Fun demos actually have control over you invested $3,000 per trol your potential return to The bob house design Please join us on the and register to win! three of the most import- year and earned a hypothet- the extent of selecting a mix features many attributes ant drivers of investment ical 7% annual return. After of stocks, bonds, govern- desired by today’s ice en- success: time, money and 30 years, you’d have accu- ment securities and other thusiasts! It is light and return. mulated about $303,000 investments that reflects the Let’s look at these three (assuming the investment level of risk you’re willing easy to maneuver, uti- elements: was placed in a tax-deferred to tolerate in exchange for lizes high performance Time — Time can be account, such as a tradi- the potential growth you’d materials provided by a big asset — if you use tional IRA). But if you put like to achieve. By creat- Boulia-Gorrell Lumber it wisely. However, many in $5,000 per year, instead ing this mix, you can help and Middleton Building young people, just starting of $3,000, and earned the yourself avoid the biggest Supply, and sound con- out in their working lives, same hypothetical 7% annu- investment risk of all — struction practices think they can wait until al return, you’d end up not reaching your long-term from Association “later” to begin investing, with about $505,000 after goals. members. It is insulated as their retirement is so far 30 years, again assuming By investing for as many with foil-faced polyiso away. But this could be a the investment was placed years as you can, putting sheet insulation with mistake. The earlier you in a traditional IRA. The in as much as possible start to invest, the more difference between $3,000 each year and choosing an a light, state of the art money you will put away, per year and $5,000 per investment mix that pro- Courtesy sheathing material that and the greater the potential year isn’t all that much — vides you with the greatest resists the harshest of LRCC welcomes FHS faculty, for your money to appre- just about $40 a week — potential reward given your winds as well as an add- ciate. If you do wait until but after 30 years, these risk tolerance, you can take ed layer of insulation. administrators mid-career before you start relatively small differences command, to a significant Jim French of French Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Running Start seriously saving and invest- can add up to a big sum extent, of your own invest- Home Improvements do- Coordinator, Kalene Barney (Alexandria- right), welcomes ing for retirement, you will of money. Of course, this ment success. And that’s a nated materials and time Franklin High School (FHS) Running Start Teacher of the still have options, but you is just a simple illustration type of authority you won’t for a standing seam met- Year, Judy Tibbetts (Sanbornton- left), to Prescott Hill. may need to make some that shows how saving more want to relinquish. al roof which promotes FHS’s faculty and administration were invited to visit trade-offs, such as possi- can possibly put you in a a surface for little to no the LRCC campus, learn about programs, and tour the bly retiring later than you better position in the future. snow and ice build-up. facilities. “Everyone has been wonderful about putting This article was written by Edward Jones Operable storm win- together presentations for the afternoon,” says Barney for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. dows and door allow who has worked extensively with FHS instructors allowing For more information or to sign up for plenty of light and them to teach college classes that also meet secondary school graduation requirements. “LRCC’s Culinary Arts for their monthly newsletter, contact breathability for all students have provided a feast for the visitors. Thank you Jacqueline Taylor, Financial Advisor, at 279-3161 potential weather con- all so much!” Tibbetts was the first LRCC Running Start or email Jacki at [email protected]. ditions. The finished instructor to offer college classes at FHS and the 2008 Her office is located at six-foot-by-six-foot bob Running Start Advocate of the Year. She has worked 14 Main Street, Downtown Meredith. house can be lifted into with LRCC Culinary Arts Department Coordinator, Pat Hall For more information, see http://www.edwardjones. the back of a pick-up (Concord- not pictured), in offering LRCC culinary courses com/ or “like” her on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ truck. for dual credit since 2008. EJAdvisorJacquelineTaylor. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Culture THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Lady Antebellum’s Wheels Up Tour Courtesy Transport yourself touches down in Gilford Aug. 16 to Las Vegas for a night GILFORD — It’s country trio belting out as a young songwriter. A Night with Sammy Davis, Jr., starring Solomon wheels up for Lady An- faster and more fierce Quickly, his style of mix- Kee, an Interlakes Summer Theatre audience favor- tebellum in 2015 as they songs sure to take you ing modern beats and ite will be here Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. tour the world, stop- by storm. tones with the narrative and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available online, by phone or at the door. If snow is predicted ping at the Bank of New Joining the trio on and wordplay defining for the day of your show, your tickets will be hon- Hampshire Pavilion their Wheels Up Tour the best of country mu- ored at any performance. There will also be a raffle at Meadowbrook Aug. are multi-Grammy nom- sic pointed Hunt in a for a chance to win a date (or dinner for two) with 16. Tickets go on sale inee & CMA Award win- new direction – as a solo Solomon during the following week in Meredith. For Friday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. ner Hunter Hayes; and, artist. Hunt’s debut al- info and tickets call 1--888-245-6374 or 707-6035 and range from $39.75 to Billboard country album bum Montevallo is the or visit our Web site at interlakestheatre.com. $99.75 (including service chart topper Sam Hunt. best-selling country art- fees). Call the Box Office Hailed as a “country- ist debut album since at 293-4700 or log on to rock-blues guitar hero 2011. www.BankNHpavilion. in the making” Hunter Three amazing styles com to get yours. Hayes seems to do it all. of country music shar- The magic of being Roaring onto the music ing the Bank of New Pitman’s welcomes James Harmon, with fans from all over scene in 2011, this singer, Hampshire Pavilion the world has Lady An- songwriter and multi-in- at Meadowbrook stage tebellum’s Members – strumentalist continues Aug. 16! Reserve your Ben Knight this weekend Charles Kelley, Hillary setting his sights high spot as the Wheels Up LACONIA — Pit- juke joints and dance banging on instruments Scott and Dave Haywood and entertaining his Tour touches down in man’s Freight Room clubs throughout the since he was a kid. He excited to reveal their fans every step of the your backyard! Get your at 94 New Salem St. in South. Hs performanc- started with the pots newer, bolder sound; hit- way. tickets Friday, Feb. 6 by Laconia is pleased to es became legendary-he and pans until his par- ting the road and mak- With big dreams and contacting the Box Of- announce the following was “tapped” by talent ents broke down and ing stops worldwide. little experience, Sam fice at 293-4700 or log on events for this weekend: scouts, signed and taken bought him a drum set. Discovering a more “in Hunt entered the Nash- to www.BankNHpavil- to Atlanta, Ga. in 1964 to In high school, he start- your face” sound has the ville music industry ion.com. Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., begin his recording ca- ed playing piano, but he $20 in advance, $25 reer at age 18. He had a still slammed on it like at the door: James series of nine singles (45 he was playing drums. Lakes Region Singers invite new ­Harmon with Matt RPM records) released Today, he performs clas- Stubbs & Nick David during the mid to late sic hits from the early members to start spring rehearsals Pitman’s Freight 60’s on obscure southern days of rock and roll Room and House Rockin labels. and he’s playing harder GILFORD — Lakes in our community and Productions are pleased He has been nominat- than ever, in addition to Region Singers, the encourage them to con- to present James Har- ed for 20 pestiferous W. writing and recording community choral sider joining the adult man, who was born C. Handy (Blues Founda- his own material. He re- group that performs at chorus,” says Jordan. and raised in Annis- tion) awards. He was in- leased an EP in 2013 ti- First United Methodist “It’s a great opportunity ton, Ala.-quickly picked ducted into the Alabama tled “Breaking the Keys” Church on Route 11-A to start singing with a up on the black blues Music Hall of Fame, and that was completely in Gilford, will launch large group, and an easy and soul music being he is the harmonica play- funded by teaching pi- their spring concert sea- way to make some new played on juke boxes er of choice on many ZZ ano lessons and street son with a first rehears- friends. Whatever your and the radio. He sang Top releases, as well as performing in Boston, al on Tuesday, Feb. 3. age, come on out and in the church choir live with them on many and has just recently re- According to Director give us a try.” until age 16, when his international TV shows. leased a second EP called Karen Jordan, “We are This year, the spring family moved to Pan- Joining James will be “Any Strand of Hope.” hoping to expand with Courtesy concert program will ama City, Fla., where Matt Stubbs on guitar Both were recorded in new singers in all sec- Director Karen Jordan feature popular songs he found himself sur- and Nick David on Har- Syracuse, N.Y., and fea- tions, but we especially from musicals and some rounded by like-minded monica. ture full band arrange- need more men’s voic- can still start the follow- lively big band music, blues lovers. Wearing a Tickets may be pur- ments and horn sections. es. There is no audition, ing week on February accompanied by piano, fake moustache, young chased in advance on the He is currently focused and you don’t have to 10. There is also a Youth bass, drums, and guitars. James slipped into a still following two websites: on writing the best rock read music – the most Chorus for youngsters The big band music will segregated black night- www.pitmansfreight- and roll songs ever made important requirement from grades two to eight, showcase such swing club to see Little Junior room.com or at house- and creating the best is wanting to have fun!” which rehearses every favorites as “Sing, Sing, Parker’s show. He was rockinproductions.com live show ever seen. The Adult Chorus re- Tuesday evening at 6:30 Sing,” “Blue Skies,” “All totally overtaken by the or by calling 527-0043. www.pitmansfreight- hearses every Tuesday p.m. the Things You Are,” blues and soon became a room.com; 527-0043. evening at 7:30 p.m. in “We welcome more “Isn’t It Romantic,” and regular, known as “That Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Catered dinner buf- the Methodist Church, young voices, but we “It Don’t Mean a Thing If boy who sings like a $15: Ben Knight fet available before the and if you can’t make also want to reach out It Ain’t Got That Swing.” man” by patrons. Pitman’s Freight show. Please call 527- the Feb. 3 rehearsal, you to high school singers The selections from While still in his Room presents Ben 0043 in advance for din- Broadway musicals teens, he started playing Knight, who has been ner reservations. will include “Ragtime,” “Sound of Music,” and “West Side Story.” Many Topical Arthur Miller drama “All of the songs will feature solo opportunities for members of the chorus. My Sons” on Playhouse stage Director Jordan de- MEREDITH — Every conspired with army rector, Neil Pankhurst, clares, “We have a great February, the Winni inspection officers to ap- and features a strong program lineup planned Players, the community prove defective aircraft cast of local actors. Lead- for this season. If you theatre branch of The engines destined for mil- ing the cast are Gilman- know of anyone inter- Winnipesaukee Play- itary use. ton’s Ray Dudley as Joe ested in singing with us, house, challenges its Miller’s fictionalized Keller and Plymouth’s please tell them about members to stage a piece account is a drama about Barbara Webb as his our first rehearsal date of classic American lit- family, business, ethics, wife, Kate. The cast also of Feb. 3. And if you want erature. Throughout loyalty, and love. At the includes David Bleiler, to sing but can’t make the years, favorites like heart is the flawed main Rick Morten, Nerrishia that first rehearsal, just “The Crucible,” “12 An- character, Joe Keller, Bodwell, Suzanne Banis- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK let me know so I can save gry Men,” and “To Kill who knowingly shipped ter, Katie Dunn, Jim Go- 11 AM LUNCH AND DINNER you a folder of music.” a Mockingbird” have all out defective airplane cha, Chris Peck and Grif- For more informa- been presented to high parts which ultimately fin Plourde. The stage Join us for tion, call the director at acclaim. This year’s se- caused the death of 21 manager is Judi Rogato. 998-8545, or email her at lection, Arthur Miller’s servicemen. While his In a podcast that was Valentine’s Day kpj@jordanassociate- drama “All My Sons,” business partner paid recently launched on the We Will Have A Full Menu sinc.com. is certain to be no ex- the price and went to jail, Playhouse’s Web site, & Valentine Specials ception, and will be per- Joe has escaped prosecu- www.winnipesaukeep- in the Fireplaced Pub or Nolan’s Bistro formed Feb. 5 – 8. tion and prospered nice- layhouse.org, Pankhurst Good news on the horizon? Inspired by a newspa- ly. However, his securi- says of the play, “It is a Check on our website for our catering menu per article, Miller, Amer- ty comes crashing down rollercoaster, because it nolansbrickovenbistro.com Place an announcement ican’s groundbreaking as his lies and betrayals will make you laugh at 39 North Main St. • Wolfeboro • 515-1028 in your local paper! playwright, wrote the take their toll on his times and at other times 20th Century master- wife, son, their neigh- think, oh my gosh, this piece in 1947. The news bors, and loved ones. person is the worst per- story described how The Winni Players’ son in the world, and at in 1941–43, the Wright production is directed another times feel com- Aeronautical Corpora- by The Winnipesaukee pletely sympathetic for tion based in Ohio had Playhouse’s Artistic Di- them.” Of his character, Ray Dudley says, “I think that he is a driven man, he is a proud man, he has GCC Food Pantry & Thrift Shop is sponsoring a embraced this idea of the American Dream, but he VALENTINE’S DAY MUSICAL blindly pursues it -- and AND SWEETS BENEFIT he makes certain deci- Valentine’s Day, February 14th from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. sions that are going to at the Gilmanton Community Church come back to haunt him, in Gilmanton Iron Works at some point, and he has The evening will feature music by five local talents as well as many to answer for them.” scrumptious desserts. A “Cupid” Raffle will be held at the conclusion The play is a searing of the evening. Raffle includes a one night stay at the Inn at Mills Falls, dinner at Fratello’s Restaurant, bottle of wine from the portrait of America at Gilmanton Winery, gift to Smitty’s Cinema and other goodies. a vulnerable time in its Admission is free – donations are welcomed. history, yet the themes Donations will go to the Gilmanton Food Pantry. are ultimately just as rel- Please come and join us for a special celebration of Valentine’s Day. evant today as they were almost seventy years SEE DRAMA PAGE A10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 The Rest of the Story THE GILFORD STEAMER A9

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There are, by the way, women, and the wom- all over the White Moun- chose to reward both pated as well as all the 1869, is an independent nothing but carp there. en talked them to death tains, and on the Cohos schools for their efforts,” community members mutual savings bank A more discernable right back. Trail, which goes from said Scott Piddington, that supported the arts with 11 offices serving remnant of old foot-paths (That’s why I hope, in the northern slopes of Technical Director for and their favorite local individuals, families, can be seen by just about my dotage, to work with the Whites all the way to Gilford High School. school district by plac- businesses and munici- anyone who has the time anthropologists in the the Canadian border and “This contribution will ing a vote. Supporting palities in the Lakes Re- to walk the shore at Lake Far North on male skel- beyond with the help of be such a benefit to the Arts education in lo- gion and the Plymouth Francis Campground, etons along portages, left our Quebec and Mari- performing arts pro- cal schools helps foster area. The Bank and its where the Connecticut there by impatient wom- time friends (guidebook grams in Gilford.” young imaginations, employees are inspired River flows in. In old en). info is at cohostrail.org). In addition to the address academic stan- by MVSB’s core values: times it had to be the Thoreau, whose And I can’t help won- school district contest, dards, and promote criti- respect, integrity, team- portage path, before set- writing mostly never dering if anyone carries community members cal thinking and creativ- work, excellence, and tlement and farms and interested me, was par- a pipe, let alone the abili- that voted for their fa- ity skills. stewardship. These val- road-building realities ticularly good on such ty to start a fast fire, and vorite school district “Art and design are ues are intrinsic to ev- brought engineers and topics, as in his “Maine chew the fat, and take also had the opportunity playing a growing role ery decision made at the A to B shorter distances Woods” (1838) on travels the time for pleasant- to enter for a chance to in the form and func- Bank and are illustrated between points. before the first big cuts. ries, and boil the tea. experience the Arts they tionality of future tech- by the high priority they (Before we let this He described travelers of These days someone love most by winning nologies, products and place on trust, quality go, it’s “port-ajh,” the the deep woods stopping would call 911 about the one of five $250 Ticket- services,” shared Maria service, and commit- French, not the clumsy to converse and boil the fire to boil the tea, and master® Gift Cards. The Dreyer, Superintendent ment to community sup- English “port-tidge,” tea. then call the Swat Team, sweepstakes winners for Shaker Regional port. MVSB strives to which sounds like “cot- Oddly enough, I’d coming down helicopter are: Michael Batchelder, School District. “Engag- make the communities tage” or “cabbidge” or heard about this long lines hut-hut-hut, to ar- Sarah Boucher, Michele ing students through the it serves a better place to “baggidge,” which of before I’d read Thoreau. rest you for smoking. Chadbourne, Daniel arts is a key element in work and live. More in- course it is, because Stopping to boil the tea Randlett, Nikki ­Wheeler. preparing them for the formation can be found hapless souls carrying and who had the time to (This column runs MVSB wishes to future workforce.” at www.mvsb.com. canoes around rapids walk and talk were on a in 13 weekly papers cov- thank all of the school Meredith Village Sav- on portages had to make short list, but the old tim- ering the northern two- districts that partici- ings Bank, founded in (and still make, believe ers remembered. These thirds of New Hampshire me) several trips on ac- customs were niceties, and parts of Maine and count of too much duffel. sadly missing in today’s Vermont. John Harri- One can only figure that world. gan’s address: Box 39, RETIRES (Continued from Page A1) the Coashaukees, whose I’ve spent a lot of time Colebrook, NH 03576, or “When I started work- fall. She has 21 grand- that day. Tidd said the name is the origin of on the Appalachian [email protected]) ing here, we didn’t have children and wants to Friends of the Library Coös County, blamed the Trail and its offshoots a Web site; we had books spend more time with gave her a great send-off on cassette and movies her family. Her husband and visitors gave their on VCR tape,” Tidd said. has also been building a well-wishes all through- MORIN (Continued from Page A1) “Technology has just so small house for them for out those hours. She changed in the last 15 the past five years and was presented with an reporter he was indeed cord. called Emerson’s num- years.” she thought it would be album that people had responsible for the hoax. “He said, ‘Mike, I ber in England and his Previously library a good time to start help- been signing for the past Morin then spoke with think I saw a guy fly a mother picked up. patrons would have to ing him finish that proj- month. his station manager and plane into a building in “The next time that check on their account ect. “Nobody could have they decided to take it a New York,’” Morin said. some rock star’s mother over the phone or in per- Retirement will give as better job than this little further. Then the He soon realized with answers the phone I’m son. Now she said peo- her time for other pur- job,” Tidd said. station manager was in- the rest of the world the going to talk to her,” Mo- ple can now check their suits as well. She said she had terviewed by the paper full extent of the tragedy rin said. library account and re- “I’m telling everyone greatly enjoyed her and said Morin would on that day. He said his most fasci- quest books online as I’m going to hike and time at the library, es- face a one-day suspen- “The next day, people nating interview subject well as download eBooks read and rest, but not pecially working under sion for the stunt. Morin just called and cried,” was President Obama. and other advances in li- necessarily in that or- Dormody and with her announced his suspen- Morin said. His radio station was brary technology. der,” Tidd said. many co-workers at the sion on the air, prompt- He read emails that given the opportunity “To know that it’s She said she plans to library. ing a strong response. next day from people to speak to the presi- available for everyone take a year off, then she “It’s just very hard He said one listener who had loved ones in dent the night before the who has a library card, I wants to come back to to leave this job,” Tidd was upset with the an- the World Trade Center. 2012 election. Instead of think its very empower- the library to volunteer. said. “It’s hard, but it’s nouncement and pro- With the extent of the talking all about politics, ing,” Tidd said. Her last day on the job time.” tested by dumping 500 tragedy, Morin said the he and his partner Tracy Tidd started contem- was Friday, where she Salada teabags into the question in the ensuing Caruso decided to take plating retirement last worked for four hours Merrimack River. The days was when it would a different approach for story made the front be appropriate to go the interview; having page of the Nashua Tele- back to humor. Caruso’s 12-year-old graph with the headline Morin said he was re- daughter ask some ques- “Tall Ships tale lands DJ minded of being 11-years- tions. in hot water.” old during the Cuban Her first question To keep up the ruse, Missile Crisis and how was “Mr. President, Morin took a personal scared everyone was I’m 12-years-old and my WE’VE day for his “suspension.” then. He said they made mom won’t let me date.” He went to Foxwoods Ca- the decision to go back “You could just hear sino that day and ended to the usual lighter pro- the sigh over the phone,” up winning $200. gramming the following Morin said. After field- “That’s the kind of week, saying they would ing so many tense polit- MOVED!!!!! thing you can’t do too not let the terrorists win. ical questions, “He got much anymore,” Morin On April 15, 2013, he to talk about being a dad said of his stunts. watched the footage of and believe me that was Morin said the sta- the Boston Marathon gold.” Compare Our Pricing - tions he worked for were Bombings on TV. The After asking a cou- in the young adult male next day he made contact ple of serious questions, demographic, which with a number of people their last question was SAVE!!!! he said tends to be a bit who had been involved if the president would more receptive to stunts in that day including law bring out his dance like that. With the in- enforcement, runners, moves to “Gangam creasing concerns about and many others “just so Style” if he was elected. liability and increased we can bring the story to “He said, ‘I might scrutiny from the FCC life.” break it out for Michelle it became harder to do During his time in ra- some night,’” Morin MORIN things like that. dio he has interviewed said. “That went viral all Working as a DJ put many celebrities. Re- around the world.” him in the public spot- cordings were done After a long career in Insurance Agency light, which resulted in ahead of time, though radio, he decided it was some interesting atten- there were some inter- time for a change. tion. Morin told stories views that never made “I had a nice run for about receiving nude it on the air. Morin told 43 years,” he said, then photos, getting a stalker, stories of some of those decided, “It’s time to fire and even getting a few interviewees that they my alarm clock.” death threats. could not put on the air Morin’s book also While many aspects because the subject ram- includes some of his You can request a quote online, of his job have been hu- bled on over the time columns from the Tele- morous, he has had to be limit, the subject had no graph, to whom he has call us or stop in anytime. on the air and react to responses, or was inco- been contributing col- some major tragedies. herent. umns for the past 10 On Sept. 11, 2001, he Morin said the latter years. He shared some was on the air when he was the case with Keith stories of retired life Call 603-875-1200 received a call from his Emerson from Emerson with his wife Barbara. sports director in Con- Lake and Palmer. They 24 Mount Major Highway Alton Bay, NH Fax: 603-875-1201 Email: [email protected] www.MorinAgency.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER The Rest of the Story

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ago. Business ethics, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and corporate responsibil- Sunday at 2 p.m. Early ity and accountability reservations are strong- are certainly topical in ly encouraged. Tickets today’s news. Miller are $18 for seating in the couches those broad top- orchestra, $12 for seating ics in a play that is ulti- in the balcony. Tickets mately about a flawed can be ordered by calling man, his family, and his 279-0333 or by using a relationship with his credit card at www.win- own past. nipesaukeeplayhouse. Performances are org. Thursday, Friday and

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JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING Bailey Hildrith rips through a giant slalom gate during action Friday at Gunstock. Keaton Quigley led the Gilford boys at Gunstock on Friday. Gilford boys, girls second in Winnipesaukee Alpine Race

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING over Kingswood by six 1:26.83, Heimlich was the way for the Golden 25th in 1:14.33, Devin Ak- win in a time of 52.55 sec- Sports Editor points, with Houston 24th in 1:27.64 and Bur- Eagles with a second erly was 29th in 1:15.54, onds. GILFORD — The Gil- again leading the way, well was 32nd in 1:38.07. place finish in 58.27 sec- Brendan Bergman was Hanf was next for ford girls and boys led getting the overall win The Moultonborough onds. 37th in 1:17.61, Bradley Gilford, finishing fourth the local alpine teams in 58.99 seconds. girls finished in fourth Colin Hildrith fin- Bergman was 39th in in 59.02 seconds, with in the Winnipesaukee Hildrith finished in the morning giant sla- ished in 12th in 1:07.85, 1:18.13, Zach Hancock McEvoy taking seventh Alpine Race at Gunstock third in 1:04.99 and Hanf lom, led by Grace Black- with Nick Van Benne- was 2nd in 1:24.74 and place in 1:05.11. Hildrith on Friday, Jan. 30. was sixth in 1:09.26, adar, who finished in kum in 16th place in Spencer McEvoy round- rounded out the scoring With the snow fall- while Coleman rounded 17th place in 1:12.53. 1:10.33 and Dan Ellis in ed out the Golden Eagles in 14th place in 1:11.88. ing all day, schools from out the scoring in sev- Cassidy Sturgeon was 17th place in 1:10.41 to in 1:29.31 for 57th place. Van Bennekum was around the lake (and enth place in 1:10.64. 22nd in 1:15.9, with Abi round out the scoring. Gilford won the after- 17th in 1:14.56, Blais was also St. Thomas) took to Hancock finished 17th Iverson in 23rd place Marke Blais was 18th noon slalom, with Quig- 18th in 1:16.17, Ellis was the slopes of Gunstock in 1:22.57 and Henderson in 1:16.42 and Haylie in 1:10.78, Tyler Hanf was ley getting the overall SEE ALPINE PAGE B3 for two runs of morning was 25th in 1:27.09. Adams in 32nd place in giant slalom and two The Belmont girls fin- 1:21.97. runs of afternoon sla- ished third in the morn- The Panther girls fin- lom. ing giant slalom, with ished fifth in the after- It was a very close Madi Blajda finishing in noon slalom, with Black- battle on the girls’ side 10th place overall to lead adar again leading the of things, as Kingswood the Red Raiders in 1:06.6. charge, finishing in 18th edged Gilford by just Miracle Dillon fin- place in 1:22.71. Iverson half a point, while on the ished 15th in 1:10.48 and was 21st in 1:25.77 and boys’ side, Gilford was Kylie Donovan crossed Adams rounded out the We are no longer at The Belknap Mall six points behind King- in 16th place in 1:10.63. field of Panthers in 22nd PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION swood. Alexa Silakka rounded place in 1:26.19. 1 mile south on Route 3 in the In the morning gi- out the scoring with a On the boys’ side of ant slalom for the girls, time of 1:16.57 for 24th things, the Gilford boys InFocus Vision & Therapy Center Gilford finished second place overall. finished third to King- behind Kingswood, led Cori Heimlich was swood and Laconia in by Caitlin Houston, who 25th in 1:17.09, Abby the morning giant sla- finished in second place Camire was 26th in lom. overall in a time of 1:00.1 1:17.23, Keegan Berry Keaton Quigley led for her two runs. was 28th in 1:19.77 and Bailey Hildrith was Mauve Burwell was 36th second for Gilford and in 1:24.48. sixth overall in 1:05.35, Belmont also took with Stratton Coleman third in the afternoon in 12th place in 1:07.18. slalom, with Donovan Emily Hanf rounded leading the way in a out the scoring for the time of 1:18.24 for 12th Gilford girls in the giant place overall. slalom with a 13th place Dillon was the second finish in 1:08.11. Red Raider, finishing in Jenny Hancock fin- 14th place in 1:19.7, with ished 20th in 1:15.41 and Silakka in 16th in 1:20.98 Reese Henderson fin- and Camire rounding ished 30th in 1:20.75. out the scoring in 20th In the afternoon sla- place in 1:25.4. lom, Gilford got he win Berry was 24th in

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BY JOSHUA SPAULDING ing in 34th place in a things, Matt Young of Gilford. was 36th in 25:38, Liam Dylan McLaughlin Sports Editor time of 33:21. Gilford took the overall For Inter-Lakes, Trev- Donahoe was 38th in rounded out the scoring PINKHAM NOTCH Courtney Burrell fin- win, finishing in a time or Colby was the top ski- 25:48, Peter Baker was for Moultonborough, — Moultonborough ished in 41st in 34:30, Al- of 17:52. er, as he took fifth place 40th in 25:51, Alex Losa- placing 28th in 24:16. Academy played host to lison Haight was 42nd in Mark Young was overall in 19:19. da finished 41st in 27:22 Phil Stamp was 31st a classical Nordic race 35:12, Gabrielle Nadeau third overall in a time of Ben Crosby was sec- and Parker Caswell was in 25:00, Quinlan Trex- on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was 46th in 36:58 and 18:54 to finish second for ond for the Lakers in a 46th in 27:50 to finish out ler was 32nd in 25:04, at Great Glen Trails in Emma O’Hearn was 50th the Golden Eagles, with time of 20:07 for seventh the field of Lakers. Jack Fogarty was 33rd Pinkham Notch. in 38:51. Seth Valpey skiing to place overall, while Cam For Moultonborough, in 25:06, Jake Malates- On the boys’ side For Belmont, Talia ninth place in 20:13. Daly finished in eighth Tristan Price was the top ta was 56th in 30:12 and of things, Gilford fin- Sperduto was the top Sander Valpey was place in the same time of skier, finishing in 19th Christian Flemming was ished in second place, skier, finishing in 10th the final scorer for Gil- 20:07. place in a time of 22:22. 71st in 40:02. Inter-Lakes was third place in 26:58 and Car- ford, as he took 14th The final scorer for Cam Bennett was and Moultonborough ol Lipshultz finished in place overall in 21:25. the Lakers was Ian Daly, second for the Panthers, Joshua Spaulding can was fourth. For the girls, 38th place in a time of Ryan LaFrance who placed 17th in 22:12. placing 23rd in 22:50, be reached at 569-3126 or Moultonborough was 33:58. placed 16th in 21:44 to Sam Seeley was 20th with Zach Atwell in 26th sportsgsn@salmonpress. second, Inter-Lakes was On the boys’ side of round out the scoring for in 22:27, Hunter Johnson place in 23:41. com. fifth, Gilford was sixth and Belmont was sev- enth. In the girls’ race, Gilford was led by So- phie Czerwinski, as she took fifth place overall in a time of 25:14 on the 5.4-kilometer course. Maggie Fillion was next for Gilford, placing eighth in a time of 26:29, with Dana Ruchti skiing to 22nd place in 29:24 to round out the field of Gil- ford girls. Rachel Smith led the way for the host Pan- thers, as she took sev- enth place overall in a time of 26:24. Emily Blundo was second for the Panthers and 12th overall in 27:18, with Kelsey Mako in 14th place in 27:40. Elaine Velie rounded out the scoring for the Panthers, as she took 15th place in a time of 27:51. Sare Campbell was next for the Panthers JOSHUA SPAULDING in 27:54 for 16th place, THE KINGSWOOD and Brewster teams pose for a photo following Sunday’s Brewood Classic. Aberdeen Bird was 23rd in 29:52, Ella Morse was 26th in 30:31, Meghan Kingswood, Brewster coaches, teachers team up Hurley placed 28th in 31:05, Marissa Perrotti was 31st in 32:34, Lauren to help Kingswood Youth Center Hurley was 35th in 33:32 and Zoe Dawson was BY JOSHUA SPAULDING court, with Kingswood Lawlor of Brewster ex- before Johnny Lovering Brewster Head of School 43rd in 35:46. Jill Tatro Sports Editor emerging with a 52-48 changed hoops before hit a hoop for Brewster Dr. Michael Cooper hit finished 44th in 36:04 and WOLFEBORO — win when all was said Kingswood grad John- to cut Kingswood’s lead two free throws to push Molly Canfield rounded Brewster Athletic Direc- and done. ny Lovering, playing for to 25-21 at the halftime Brewster’s lead to 44-40, out the Panther field in tor Matt Lawlor brought Kingswood rode the Brewster, hit a hoop to break but Faragher hit two 53rd place in 43:18. teachers and coaches hot hand of Adam Chick tie the game at eight. Brewster’s Doug Ki- free throws at the other For the Inter-Lakes from Brewster and King- from downtown early, as Jeff Lovering, playing ley hit a jumper to open end and then hit a hoop girls, Emilia Pendergast swood together on Sun- the former Knight and for Kingswood against the second half, but to tie the game at 44. was first, finishing 17th day for a good cause. son of Kingswood girls’ his son, hit a hoop and Faragher answered with Melissa Lawlor hit overall in 27:56. The teachers and hoop coach Dan Chick Faragher, the King- a pair of free throws. a hoop for Brewster Catie Leberman skied coaches took to the court hit a pair of three-point- swood JV boys’ hoop Matt Lawlor hit anoth- to go up by two, but to 30th place in 31:55, at Brewster’s Smith ers, sandwiched around coach, hit a free throw to er three, but Kingswood Place responded with with Sarah Seeley in Center in a basketball inside hoops from Brew- put the Kingswood team boys’ hoop coach Dan a three-pointer to put 33rd place in a time of game to benefit the King- ster’s Kirsty Kerin and up by three. Place responded with a Kingswood up by one. 33:06. swood Youth Center and Stacy Milanovich. Brewster girls’ hoop three at the other end. After Kerin hit another Clara Bates rounded the two groups of teams Joe Faragher of coach Jeremy Osgood Matt Lawlor drained hoop to put the Brew- out the scoring, finish- had a great battle on the Kingswood and Melissa hit a hoop but Chick re- another three and Bren- ster team up by one, but sponded with his third dan Aucoin hit a hoop Place hit another three The Gilford STeamer: three of the night to push for Brewster to cut the and then hit two free The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! Kingswood’s lead to 14- lead to 34-32. Faragh- throws to seal the 52-48 10. er hit another hoop for win. meeT Your SaleS repreSenTaTive Chick drained an- Kingswood, but a hoop The game benefit- other three to push the from Osgood and anoth- ed the programs of the : lead to 24-12, but Matt er from Matt Lawlor tied Kingswood Youth Cen- maureen aSelTon Lawlor answered with the game at 36. ter. Anyone interested • Maureen has been in advertising for several years. a three at the Brewster Mike Abraham hit a in making a donation • My goals are to help increase sales for our clients by expanding end and then drained a hoop for Kingswood and to the KYC can contact their reach into the community through a partnership with the papers. hoop to cut the lead to Faragher added another Lawlor at matt_lawlor@ • One thing I do better is that I really care about the customer and want to make a 24-17. Rob O’Blenis hit a basket to put Kingswood brewsteracademy.org. hoop for Kingswood, but up 40-36. Jared Burke campaign that is truly beneficial to them by listening to their needs as an advertiser. Faragher got Kingswood hit for Kingswood and Joshua Spaulding can Call Maureen today at 520-8510, (603) 569-3126 ext. 3 back on the board. King- a Kerin hoop tied the be reached at 569-3126 or or e-mail [email protected] swood’s Mike Danais game at 40. Kerin hit an- sportsgsn@salmonpress. 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ALPINE (Continued from Page B1) Free throw competition 21st in 1:17.64, Akerly The Panther boys Nick Galambos fin- was 22nd in 1:19.65, Bren- were sixth in the after- ished in 58th place over- dan Bergman was 31st noon slalom, with Ma- all in 1:33.73 to round out set for Feb. 14 in 1:28.79, Bradley Berg- latesta leading the way, the field of Red Raiders. ALTON — All boys scores from the state-lev- to benefit their church, man was 34th in 1:30.47 finishing 25th in 1:22.5. The Belmont boys and girls ages nine to el competitions. All boys councils, communities, and Hancock was 51st in Krusz was 31st in improved to fifth place 14 are invited to partici- and girls nine to 14 years culture of life, families 1:43.08. a time of 1:28.79, with in the afternoon slalom, pate in the local level of old are eligible to partic- and youth. The Moultonborough Sturgeon in 35th place in with Galambos leading competition for the 2015 ipate and will compete in All contestants on boys were fifth in the 1:31.22 and Marra round- the way in 12th place in Knights of Columbus their respective age di- the local level are recog- morning giant slalom, ed out the scoring in 46th 1:11.2. Free Throw Champi- visions. Last year more nized for their partici- with Nick Krusz leading place in 1:38.25. Sojka finished in 19th onship. The local com- than 120,000 sharpshoot- pation in the event. Par- the way in 13th place in The Belmont boys fin- place overall in 1:16.53, petition will be held on ers participated in more ticipants are required to 1:08.73. ished in seventh place with Yelle in 20th in Saturday, Feb. 14, with than 3,600 local competi- furnish proof of age and Jake Malatesta was in the morning giant 1:16.54 and Spaulding pre-registration starting tions. written parental con- 20th in 1:11.24, Joey Mar- slalom, with Adam Soj- rounded out the scoring at 9:30 a.m., at Alton Cen- The Knights of Co- sent. For entry forms or ra finished 21st in 1:11.48 ka leading the way with in 1:25.95 for 28th place. tral School gymnasium. lumbus is an interna- additional information, and Andre Sturgeon a ninth place finish in Brown finished in The Knights of Co- tional Catholic family contact Randy Archam- rounded out the scoring 1:04.04. 1:40.12 for 49th place lumbus Free Throw fraternal service organi- bault at 491-0748. Pre-reg- in 22nd place overall in Cory Yelle was 14th overall. Championship is spon- zation with more than istration forms can be 1:12.61. in 1:08.78, with Kaleb sored annually, with 1.8 million members in obtained by e-mailing Hayden Stewart Brown finishing in 30th Joshua Spaulding can winners progressing 14,500 local councils. requests to altnarch@ rounded out the field in 1:15.66 and Andrew be reached at 569-3126 or through, local, regional Last year, Knights do- gmail.com, forms can of Panthers completing Spaulding rounding out sportsgsn@salmonpress. and state competitions. nated more than 70 mil- also be printed from the both runs, finishing in the scoring in 43rd place com. International champi- lion volunteer hours and St. Katharine Drexel 31st place in 1:15.89. in 1:19.07. ons are announced by $162 million to charita- Church web site, un- the K of C international ble and benevolent caus- der the resource tab headquarters based on es, sponsoring projects “Knights of Columbus.”

HIGH SCHOOL SLATE l Thursday, February 5 HOCKEY Inter-Lakes at Newport, NORDIC SKIING Con-Val at Moultonbor- 6:30 p.m. NH Coaches Series Race ough/Inter-Lakes, 7 p.m. UNIFIED #2, White Mountains, John Stark-Hopkinton BASKETBALL 10:30 a.m. at Belmont-Gilford, Gilford at Nute, 4 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Friday, February 6 Wednesday, Feb. 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL Sunday, February 8 HOCKEY Newport at INDOOR TRACK Laconia-Winnisquam at ­Winnisquam, 6:30 p.m. Winnisquam at Kennett Farmington at Belmont, ­Dartmouth, Division III Moultonborough/ 6 p.m. State Championship, Inter-Lakes at Berlin at Gilford, 3:30 p.m. ­Belmont-Gilford, 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. WRESTLING Inter-Lakes at Prospect Monday, February 9 Winnisquam at Mountain, 6 p.m. ALPINE SKIING ­Campbell, 6 p.m. JOSHUA SPAULDING Pittsfield at Division III Boys’ State BOYS BASKETBALL Caitlin Houston was the top skier for the Gilford girls at Gunstock on Friday. ­Moultonborough, Championship, Moultonborough at 5:30 p.m. Gunstock, 9:30 a.m. Newmarket, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALL Winnisquam at Moultonborough/ Moultonborough at ­Newport, 6:30 p.m. Inter-Lakes at Sanborn, Newmarket, 5:30 p.m. Belmont at Farmington, 8 p.m. Laconia at Gilford, 7 p.m. UNIFIED 6 p.m. Gilford at Berlin, BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. Inter-Lakes at Prospect Mountain at ­Winnisquam, 3:30 p.m. Inter-Lakes, 6 p.m. Pittsfield at Tuesday, February 10 ­Moultonborough, 7 p.m. ALPINE SKIING ALPINE SKIING Division III Girls’ State Winnipesaukee Alpine Championship, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 Race, Gunstock, GIRLS BASKETBALL HOCKEY 9:30 a.m. Winnisquam at Belmont Gilford at Moultonborough home ­Belmont, 6 p.m. ­Kennett, 5:10 p.m. meet, King Pine, Newport at Inter-Lakes, NORDIC SKIING 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Division III State BOYS BASKETBALL ­Championship, Great Saturday, February 7 Belmont at Glen, 10 a.m. WRESTLING ­Winnisquam, 6 p.m. Division IV State JOSHUA SPAULDING Winnisquam at Twin Gilford at Laconia, ­Championship, Colin Hildrith skis in the giant slalom at Gunstock on Friday. River Classic (Franklin) 6 p.m. Great Glen, 10 a.m.

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Wolfeboro Luxury Living! State-of-the-art 4 BR home features over 4,000 sq ft of high quality space on 4 levels. 4/5 BR’s, 6 baths, Wolfeboro 1.38 Acre Winni-Access maple & tile floors throughout, crown Lot! NEW State Approved 3 bedroom septic moldings, fireplace, gourmet kitchen with design! Site has filtered Lake Winnipesau- granite counters, Subzero, Dacor & Jen- kee views & is just steps from Association naire appliances, fenced in-ground pool, Beach, docks, deck and mooring field. Very game room w/wet bar, heated 4 bay garage. private location, perfect for building your Minutes to Wolfeboro, Lake Winnipesaukee dream home with sunny, south-western & Mountains. exposure. SEEKING SUMMER 2015 RENTAL INVENTORY... Visit www.wolfeboro.co/rentals We are looking for “well maintained” properties to rent to quality, repeat tenants from $1,500 to $15,000/per week in 2015! Call today for a professional rental consultation for 2015. 569-0101 ext. 415

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Alton • $2,890,000 • #4224523 Meredith • $850,000 • #4398915 Meredith • $639,000 • #4399096 Stunning Adirondack Masterpiece! 2 bay Lovely waterfront home offering 3 BR, Easy walk to downtown from this boathouse w/deck above, cute guest cottage, 2 BA and newly expanded living room recently updated Waukewan home two garages, guest suite, amazing quality & with stone fireplace. Large U-shaped on a nice level lot with sandy beach details, home theatre w/seating for 8. dock & perched sandy beach. and dock. Ellen Mulligan 603-253-4345 Shelly Brewer 581-2879 Susan Bradley 581-2810

Outstanding Lake Winnipesaukee A beautifully maintained four bedroom Terrific post and beam Gambrel in home in Wolfeboro w/190’ shoreline, 2 home in Wolfeboro on 130’ of Mirror desirable “Lakeside at Winnipesaukee” spectacular grandfathered over-the-wa- Lake waterfront, beach and 32’ dock; neighborhood of East Alton, privately ter decks. Spacious & comfortable 4BR two master suites and potential in-law sited with 190 feet of level shore front- home w/open kitchen/living room with suite. Private. Mountain Views. age, lovely views and fabulous vintage fireplace, sunroom, plus guest cottage! boathouse. Call 569-3128 $1,245,000 Call 569-3128 $999,900 Call 569-3128 $995,000

Moultonborough • $598,000 • #4400647 Meredith • $429,000 • #4373128 Alton • $424,900 • #4384611 Breathtaking Lake Winnipesaukee and mountain Serenity Farm, come for a visit - Living is easy with this spacious ranch. views, westerly views for superb sunsets, you may not want to leave 3 bedrooms & 2 baths built in 2002. Two car deeded boat slip for up to 25’, detached one car this lovely home on 6 acres attached garage w/storage for 4 more cars garage, 3,200 sf of living space. abutting a golf course. under. Deeded dock on Lake Winnipesaukee. Gail Callahan 603-253-4345 Judy McShane 581-2800 Ellen Mulligan 603-253-4345

MOULTONBOROUGH - Charming four ASHLAND - Year round home with NEW DURHAM - MERRYMEETING LAKE season cottage on Lake Winni, 30’ from 100’ shorefront on Squam River, sandy Beautiful, large contemporary year- water’s edge. Excellent lake location, beach, two docks, nice yard for play and round Cape w/20’ owned waterfront sandy bottom, updated pine interior. a two car garage. Stone fireplace and in protected cove. Cathedral ceilings, Has 3-bd septic for future addition. screened porch. granite countertops, loads of closet Private end of road location. space. Move-in ready. Belmont • $299,900 • #4347933 Meredith • $274,900 • #4400739 Farmington • $270,000 • #4398940 $650,000 (4377089) Call 253-9360 $359,000 (4353006) Call 253-9360 $339,500 (4389030) Call 875-3128 Exceptional Lake Winnisquam views A deeded dock that will handle a 26’ boat goes 6.88 commercial acres with over 1,000’ from this brand new with this immaculate cottage sitting about 100’ of road frontage on Route 11 and 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch from a sandy beach. Recreation building, boat Ridge Rd. Great commercial location with attached 2 car garage. storage building, on site laundromat. with many possibilities! Shelly Brewer 581-2879 Bill Richards 603-253-4345 Reed Heath 581-2822 & Melanie Tripp 581-2855

GILMANTON - Location, location! Just ALTON - Looking for a camp with beach GILFORD - Double Wide home with around the corner from town beach and rights? Here it is. This home needs some 16’x14’ Family Room addition. This 7 public boat ramp on Crystal Lake. Brand TLC, but could easily be turned into a year old home is one of 6 homes on new home on perfectly level acre of year round home. 3-acres in the Smoke Meadows neighbor- land. Priced right at Moultonborough • $234,900 • #4400917 Meredith • $229,000 • #4400721 Alexandria • $214,000 • #4345604 hood. Custom upgrades, garden shed & Split level with details; brick fireplace, Contemporary three bedroom home Cape style Farmhouse with paved roads in this convenient location. hardwood floors, 3 generous bedrooms, on private lot, with a great location wrap around farmers porch keeps $245,000 (4379023) Call 875-3128 $115,000 (4385541) Call 875-3128 $89,900 (4374052) Call 875-3128 2 full baths, den and 3 season porch. and Right of Way with the period feel but updated Conveniently located in sought after location. to Lake Winnipesaukee. with newer modern features. Linda Fields 603-253-4345 Dean & Kellie Eastman: 603-253-4345 Reed Heath 581-2822 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Bringing People and Vacations LAKE Together in the Lakes Region for WINNIPESAUKEE over 60 years… MOULTONBOROUGH SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM RENTALS Private retreat ON GOLDEN POND with Tony Triolo and Jennifer Libby 165 ft of pristine waterfront, great docking @ 569-3128 (Wolfeboro Office) system, 5 bedrooms, wonderful lake and ONE STOP SHOPPING: Pat Isaacson and Diane Booth Laconia • $199,000 • #4361516 Moultonborough • $189,000 • #4389976 mountain views…a true gem of a property with motivated sellers. @ 875-3128 (Alton Office) or e-mail Nicely landscaped corner lot. Beautiful Real Estate Suissevale contemporary well sited [email protected] 4 BR, 3 BA cape in move-in condition. on over 0.7 acre lot. Private water, Sliding doors off the kitchen lead to a Mortgage private septic, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, $1,250,000 (4368696) Call 253-9360 Owners please call about our rental program. great deck, fully finished basement. walkout basement. Dean & Kellie Eastman: 603-253-4345 Title Services Janet Cramer & Ellen Karnan: 603-253-4345 LAND MEREDITH - Gorgeous sunsets and views follow you along ASHLAND - Exceptional buildable sloping lot offering both the 850’ shorefront on Lake Waukewan. With over 30 acres privacy & convenience. Minutes to town beach and public for complete privacy. Sandy beach & walking trails. boat launch. Nearby ski mountains and golf course. Fantastic $725,000 (4366557) Call 253-9360 location. $32,600 (4393149) Call 253-9360 Melanson Real Estate, Inc. BELMONT - Nice 1.2 acre level building lot, driveway has MIDDLETON - Nice 5 acre lot located on a quiet country road. been roughed in. Owner has an additional 5 acre lot abutting also available. Sales & Rentals $42,000 (4382211) Call 875-3128 Good location and easily accessible. $32,000 (4376727) Call 875-3128 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 www.melansonrealestate.com MaxfieldRealEstate.com 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

SPREAD OSSIPEE: Commercial or residential THE WORD! OSSIPEE: Wow, what an opportunity to property on high visibility Rt. 16 with own this multi-family building on a .93 apartment below and a large unfinished acre lot on the corner of Pequawket 26x34 room above with 12’ ceilings. Trail and Route 25. Each of the 3 units Updates include radiant heat, new well, has 2BR’s/1BA and have been recently septic and underground power. 2 lots of renovated. All three units have tenants in record: .11 acres and the other is 1.21 place. $145,000 MLS #4334548 acres. $189,000 MLS #409915 LAND TUFTONBORO: Durgin Rd. - Plenty of privacy, yet convenient to school and library, easy access to Moultonboro and Ossipee. 2 acre lot with stonewalls for that country setting. $49,000 MLS #4262134 Buy the Jumbo Ad and reach WOLFEBORO: readers in ELEVEN NH Weekly Beach Pond Rd. - 3 lots of record totaling 34 acre with road Papers. From the Lakes Region to WOLFEBORO: Wonderful 4BR Cape on frontage on Beach Pond and Furber Lane. Timber, subdivision, the Canadian Border. a picturesque 2.27 acre lot with 181’ house lots and potential views with cutting. Plenty of possibilities of waterfront on Winnipesaukee’s Back with this lot. $175,000 MLS #4336344 Call 1-877-766-6891 Bay, within walking distance to town, Camp School Rd. - 2.44 acre lot in a beautiful country setting, town water and sewer too. This older convenient to schools, town and more. Wooded sloping lot with newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Cape is in good condition with wood an old foundation on the lot too. $61,000 MLS #4368037 floors, built-in and plenty of character. A Stoddard Rd. - Plenty of room to roam on this 5.20 acre lot with terrific opportunity for... driveway in place, and expired 3BR state approved septic design. $650,000 MLS #4268515 $75,000 MLS #4354113

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GILFORD — The Anya Elder and Chris- Gunstock Ski Club had a topher Golden, will have full field of racers for the their names engraved 50th annual Gus Pitou on the permanent Gus Memorial Race on Sun- Pitou Trophies that re- day Jan. 11. The NH Al- main in the GSC Club- pine Racing Association house on display. (NHARA) “open” event The race was held on was attended by 275 boys the Tiger trail at Gun- and girls, aged eight to stock and run entirely 14, from race programs by the parent volunteers across New Hampshire. of the GSC. The Gun- The race is held annual- stock Ski Club is a par- ly by the GSC in memo- ent-managed, non-profit ry of Gus Pitou, Gilford program sanctioned by resident and Olympian the US Ski Association Penny Pitou’s father, and designed to offer who died at the age of 53 youth skiers instruc- in 1965 after his daugh- tion and training to ter’s Olympic triumphs. develop skills as good Gus Pitou contributed and safe racers as well greatly to the growth of as a lifelong passion for junior skiing in the lakes the sport of skiing. GSC region in the 1950s and was established in 1918 1960s. Although he loved COURTESY PHOTO and is the oldest ski club to ski himself, his pas- Olympic Silver Medalist Penny Pitou with racer Mitchell Berry from Belmont who placed first in the U12 boys’ division of the Gus in the state of NH. For Pitou Memorial Race. The race is held annually by the Gunstock Ski Club as a memorial to Gus Pitou and his outstanding work sion was teaching young more information about helping the youth of the area learn how to ski. children the sport. the Gunstock Ski Club The first Gus Pitou from Ford Sayre in sec- Morris from Gunstock Golden from Sunapee in Kenneth Colby from Su- and its programs, check Memorial Giant Slalom ond and Zander Doyle in third. Boys’ awards first, Drew Curtis from napee in third. out www.gunstockski- was held in 1966 by the from Ford Sayre in third went to Christopher Gunstock in second, and The U-14 winners, club.org. Gunstock Ski Club, the place. year after his death. U-12 girl winners Trophies for the win- were Brianna Martin- ners were given to rac- dale from Sunapee in Warriors holding tryouts Feb. 22, March 9 ers in the top five places first, Jordan Galluzzo WOLFEBORO — Try- practices approximately vidual evaluation and a non Baker’s June elev|8 and medals to places six from Sunapee in second, outs/evaluations for twice a week in Wolfe- one-on-one session. Coaching Clinic in June. through 10. Penny Pitou and Charlotte Marston the Wolfeboro Warriors boro and tournaments in The lead coach for the Viands played rugby at was the presenter. from Gunstock in third. AAU boys’ basketball the Hampton, Saco and Warriors is Ned Viands. Bucknell University and In the U-10 girls’ di- Boys in U-12 were Jus- club will take place the surrounding area ap- Prior to founding War- was a three-sport high vision, Alina Horsley tin Colby in third and evenings of Sunday, Feb. proximately every other riors AAU basketball, school athlete playing from Sunapee took the Jackson Lalla in second 22, at Brewster Acade- weekend through early Viands was a varsity in prestigious District top spot, Emma Sanders (both from Sunapee) my’s Smith Center and June. The Wolfeboro boys’ basketball coach 3 in York, Pa., where he from GSC was second and Mitchell Berry from Monday, March 9. Try- Warriors are in their at Kingswood Regional was captain of the bas- and Elizabeth Harrell Gunstock in first. outs are open to players second year following High School. Recently ketball team and earned from Sunapee came in U-14 trophies for girls currently in ninth-11th a successful inaugural Viands has attended both Scholar Athlete and third. U-10 boys had Tan- went to Anya Elder from grade throughout the spring 2014 season. The coaching clinics at Duke Male Athlete of the Year. ner Robbins from the Gunstock in first, Riley Lakes Region. The sea- season will consist of University, Harvard For questions and/or to Gunstock Ski Club in Craft from Ford Sayre son will begin on Mon- approximately 24 prac- University and Nike RVSP for tryouts, please first, Samuel Sacerdote in second and Madison day, March 16, with tices, 15-18 games and an Championship Coaching e-mail sviands@hotmail. awards event. All play- Clinics in Myrtle Beach com or call (609) 410-6073. ers receive a detailed and western New York, end of year written indi- and plans to attend Gan-

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