Soulfest Coming Back to Gunstock

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 GILFORD, N.H. SoulFest coming back to Gunstock

BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Summer is in full swing at Gunstock with a big concert festival of the summer making a comeback. SoulFest will be coming back to Gunstock this Au- gust after a yearlong hiatus due to the pandemic. The 23rd year of the largest Christian music festival in New England will come back to Gilford Aug. 5-7 with concerts, talks, vendors, and events going on all weekend. Artists and speakers at the 2021 event are scheduled to include Casting Crowns, Crowder, Lecrae, Matt Maher, Cory Asbury, Andy Mineo, Big Daddy, Weave, and many more totaling more than 70 special guests over three stages and more. According to the SoulFest Web site, they will not be requiring that guests be vaccinated or wear masks. Masks will be recommended indoors for those who aren’t vaccinated. Staff for both Gunstock and SoulFest will be keeping up with cleaning. There will be a small area that will encourage masks and social distancing for those more comfortable with these. There will be signage around the festival grounds encouraging social distancing. The festival will remove one of its stages. A few acts also rescheduled for 2022 due to capacity con- cerns or scheduling conflicts. For more information and tickets, visit the- soulfest.com. Gunstock is open for summer fun for the whole SEE SOULFEST PAGE 10 File Photo Christian music will take the stage again at Gunstock for the 23rd annual SoulFest in August. Island Cleanup Day, Household Hazardous Waste collection coming July 31 Manson

BY ERIN PLUMMER Lakes Region Household Participants are spaces will also be avail- [email protected] Hazardous Waste Collec- asked to only use Dock able behind the Lyons turns himself Island residents will tions. #1 for the event. Den Restaurant. have the chance to get Island Cleanup Day The internal spaces in For more informa- rid of unwanted materi- has been scheduled for the Lower Glendale Lot tion, visit gilfordnh.org/ als and people all over Saturday, July 31 and will be closed starting on special-events. in to LAPD the Lakes Region will island residents can Friday, July 30 at noon The 2021 Lakes Re- have the chance to get bring their waste to the to allow for event setup. gion Household Hazard- BY ERIN PLUMMER rid of household hazard- Glendale Docks from 9 Upper Lots 2, 3, and 4 ous Waste Day will also [email protected] ous waste at the end of a.m.-1 p.m. The event is will still be open as will be on Saturday, July 31, Marilyn Manson has turned himself in to Los An- this month with Island only open to Gilford res- lower-level handicap geles Police on the warrant in Gilford for an alleged SEE CLEANUP PAGE 10 Cleanup Day and the idents. spaces and several other incident at Bank of NH Pavilion in 2019. Gilford Police chief Anthony Bean Burpee issued a statement on July 8 that Manson, real name Brian Pair of Gilford girls named to Hugh Warner, turned himself into the Los Angeles Police Department on July 2 in relation to the warrant from Gilford. lacrosse All-State team A warrant was issued on Oct. 8, 2019, for two counts of Class A Misdemeanor Simple Assault BY JOSHUA SPAULDING stemming from a concert at Bank of New Hamp- Sports Editor shire Pavilion on Aug. 18, 2019, when Manson al- REGION — Local legedly spit on a videographer in the pit area of the girls’ lacrosse players concert. Bean Burpee said the videographer filed a were named to the All- complaint with police the day after the show. After State teams for the re- an investigation over the course of a few months, cently concluded season, probable cause was found to issue an arrest warrant. as voted on by the coach- Since then Bean Burpee said they hadn’t heard es in each division. from Manson or his attorneys. The department post- In Division III, Gil- ed about the warrant on social media in May. ford was represented by Bean Burpee said a few weeks ago, the depart- sophomore attacks Aly ment’s in house prosecutor has since reached an Pichette and Lexi Shute. agreement with Manson’s attorney in Los Angeles “Until this season, and has spoken with a detective at the Los Angeles sophomores Aly Pichette Police Department for the next steps. and Lexi Shute had nev- According to Bean Burpee’s statement, Manson er experienced high was processed and released on personal recogni- school lacrosse,” said zance bail. coach Dave Rogacki. Manson’s bail carries the conditions that he avoid

Joshua Spaulding “COVID took away their any contact with the alleged victim, not commit any Lexi Shute earned Division III All-State honors in her first varsity campaign. freshman season, so crimes while on release, appear at all court proceed- there was a lot of learn- ings, advise his attorney of a change of address with- ing to do while starting ing 24 hours. at the varsity level. If convicted, the charges could carry a sentence of “Both players play less than one year in prison and a $2,000 fine. attack, but they had to He has a court date with the 4th Circuit Court, learn to also help with District Division, in Laconia. defense while learning Manson is being represented in New Hampshire how to score on the of- by attorney Kent M. Baker of Winer and Bennet, fensive side,” the Gilford LLP in Nashua. coach continued. “As an agency, we are pleased with Mr. Warner’s Pichette finished with decision to finally address the arrest warrant that 17 goals and 15 assists, has been outstanding since 2019,” Bean Burpee said while Shute led the team in the statement. with 32 goals and four assists. “Offensive movement was a skill both continued to improve on throughout the season and now they have to Aly Pichette was named Division III All-State for the Gilford Golden Eagles. SEE ALL-STATE PAGE 10 salmonpress.com A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER Almanac THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 Notes from the Gilford Public Library

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GILFORD POLICE LOG l The Gilford Police De- ed on June 20 for Driving June 25. and/or Use of Tobacco Without Giving Proof, during the same incident partment reported the While Intoxicated (sub- A 33-year-old male Products By a Minor. and multiple counts of for Unlawful Possession following arrests from sequent). A 43-year-old from Franklin and a A 45-year-old male Driving After Revocation of Alcohol. June 18 to July 11. female, also from North- 26-year-old from North- from York, Maine was or Suspension. Timothy J. Brown, George A. Ghareeb, field, was taken into pro- field were taken into pro- taken into protective cus- A 33-year-old male age 27, of Laconia was ar- age 49, of Stoneham, tective custody for intox- tective custody for intox- tody for intoxication on from Newmarket and a rested on July 6 for Theft Mass. was arrested on ication during the same ication on June 25. June 26. 29-year-old female from By Unauthorized Taking June 19 for Driving Un- incident. Andrew Jacques Jose A 39-year-old female Dover were taken into in an amount less than der the Influence-Impair- Albert Candelario Bombardier, age 24, of from Hillsboro was taken protective custody for in- $1,500. ment. Mejia Hernandez, age 43, Salisbury, Mass. was into protective custody toxication on July 3. Jerry J. Theberge, age Kelley A. Groesser, of Lowell, Mass. was ar- arrested on June 25 for for intoxication on June Jake R. Doyle, age 20, 71, of Gilford was arrest- age 30, of Derry was arrested on June 23 for Op- Driving Under the In- 26. of Burlington, Mass. was ed on July 6 for Driving rested on June 19 for erating Without a Valid fluence-Impairment. A A 39-year-old female arrested on July 3 for the After Revocation or Sus- Driving Under the In- License. 22-year-old female, also from Attleboro, Mass. Manufacture and/or Pos- pension. fluence-Impairment. A A juvenile, age 16, was from Salisbury, was was taken into protective session of a False ID and Sage Tiffany Kie- 34-year-old female from arrested on June 24 for taken into protective custody for intoxication Possession and/or Use of daisch, age 42, of Gilford Casper, Wyo. was taken Operating Without a Val- custody for intoxication on June 26. Tobacco Products By a was arrested on July 7 for into protective custody id License. during the same inci- Amber Beth Patten, Minor. Driving Under the Influ- for intoxication during Rachel Ann Conway, dent. age 19, of Gilford was ar- Stephen I. Spinney, ence-Impairment. the same incident. age 20, of West Bridgewa- Tara Daoust, age 39, of rested on June 27 for Do- age 28, of Saugus, Mass. Christopher M. Mul- Stephen R. Navarro, ter, Mass. was arrested Laconia was arrested on mestic Violence-Simple was arrested on July 3 for hern, age 35, of Gilford age 30, of Swansea, Mass. on June 25 for Unlawful June 26 for Possession Assault-Bodily Injury. Criminal Mischief. was arrested on July 10 was arrested on June 19 Possession of Alcohol. of a Controlled Drug and John A. Buletti, age A juvenile, age 17, was for Driving Under the In- for Driving Under the In- A 38-year-old male Breach of Bail. 45, of Moultonborough arrested on July 4 for fluence-Impairment. fluence-Impairment. from Northwood was Alexis C. White, age was arrested on June the Manufacture and/or Katherine D. Chabot, Ignacio Solis, age 54, taken into protective cus- 20, of Charlestown and 28 for Operating After Possession of a False ID, age 36, of Belmont was of Northfield was arrest- tody for intoxication on Nicole D. Limoges, age Certification as a Habit- Prohibited Sales of Alco- arrested on July 10 for 20, of Walpole were ar- ual Offender, Driving hol, and multiple counts Criminal Trespassing. rested on June 26 for While Intoxicated (sub- of Unlawful Possession of Unlawful Possession of sequent), multiple counts Alcohol. A second juve- Alcohol and Possession of Breach of Bail, Driving nile, age 16, was arrested Bethany Tanner of Gilford to attend Clarkson University

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BY JOSHUA his brother were induct- SPAULDING ed into the US Ski and Sports Editor Snowboarding Hall of BRISTOL — Sprin- Fame a few years back kled throughout the and said he should write local communities are a book. The local ski leg- people who have lived end at the time said that pretty extraordinary he had one in mind and lives. a year later, he was on They have stories to the phone with Wilbur tell, stories that when ready to put something collected would make an together. interesting book. While Egan made his One local individual name skiing all over the with stories to tell has world, the book spends a done just that, collecting lot of time right in New those interesting stories Hampshire, where Egan into a new book that is has called home since available at retailers 1993. around the area. He originally moved In 1990, extreme ski- to New Hampshire to ing legend Dan Egan was run Ski 93, which he did lost on Mount Elbrus in for five year and then Russia for 38 hours in a moved on to Tenney massive storm and the Mountain, where he story of those harrow- served as general man- ing hours serves as the ager for four years, ski- base of his new book, “30 ing at Waterville Valley Years in a White Haze,” as a college racer and which he wrote with spent many family ski JOSHUA SPAULDING Eric Wilbur, a longtime trips at Cranmore Moun- Ski legend Dan Egan signs a copy of his new book for Carol Dunn (right) as Michelle Piro awaits her turn. Dunn’s father, Bob, Boston Globe writer. tain in North Conway. is a ski legend in his own right, as he was the second guy in the world to make snow (at Boston Hills) mand was also a key cog I always wanted to And he continues his in the history of Ragged Mountain in Danbury. write a book, but not end connections to the area not as much a sport as lot of different perspec- Going back to that has left him with plenty it with that story,” Egan he now calls home by entertainment,” he con- tives.” mountain in Russia in of stories to tell. said last Tuesday at a coaching freestyle ski- tinued. “Those tapes last Egan notes that the 1990, Egan notes that it “30 Days in a White book signing event at Ba- ing at Proctor Academy for years, that’s why peo- White Mountains Region was pretty meaningful Haze” is available at sic Ingredients Bakery in Andover. ple remember us.” is one of the best places for many reasons, one Chase Street Market in in Bristol. “That was the “We also track the Egan went on to be- to live when it comes to that goes all the way Plymouth, The Book beginning of my adult history of extreme ski- come the VHS represen- skiing because so many back to his childhood. Monger in Waterville life, not the end. ing,” Egan says of the tative east of the Missis- people care about the in- On the wall in his Valley, Ski Fanatics in “Everything today new book, noting that sippi for extreme skiing dustry and there are so grandmother’s home Campton and Plymouth is a result of that trip, about a decade ago, it pioneer Warren Miller many people who have there was a family tree Ski and Sport in Plym- in one way or another,” was thought that it came and in the process was been incredibly success- and on that tree were outh and many other he continued. “And we out of the European al- able to open his own vid- ful in the industry. three different Dans. His retailers or you can visit weaved that story in piners, but for Egan, eo distribution business. “Around here, we uncle Dan had died in www.white-haze.com/ throughout the book.” the free doggers of the “A lot of people have care so much about the Korea, his cousin Dan to order a copy. In that life-changing 1980s were the ones who described (the book) as ski industry,” he said. died in a car crash and Egan will be holding event, Egan’s life was brought it to life. He sitting in the base lodge “We ski a lot of days and between that, he had a book signing events on saved by a Russian and notes Waterville Val- and hearing the stories we ski in a lot of weath- baby brother named Dan July 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the next day, he and that ley was considered the apres ski,” Egan said. er. who had died. Lahout’s Summit Shop Russian rescued 14 other birthplace of freestyle “It’s about perseverance “There’s so many “When looking at in Littleton and on July people who had been lost skiing and remains a of falling down and get- world class athletes that wall, I would see 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in the same storm, just hotbed for training for ting back up, in business here, but it’s not a big the three dead Dans,” he Bookery Manchester one of the many stories some of the best freestyle and in life. deal, that’s one of the rea- said. “They all died un- that dot Egan’s life of ex- skiers in the world. “It’s told in the third sons this is a great place der the age of 24. Sports Editor Josh- treme skiing around the “We packaged it and person, so it gives the to live is because here, “I was 24 in 1990,” he ua Spaulding can be world. we sold it,” he said. “The other characters space you can just be,” Egan said. reached at 279-4516, ext. Egan notes that Wil- VCR, that was the birth for their opinion,” he continued. “There’s a It’s safe to say that 155 or josh@salmon- bur approached him of extreme skiing. continued. “It opens the passion around here for Dan Egan has lived an press.news. around the time he and “Extreme sports are book up and you have a the mountains.” incredible life, one that Gunner Olszewski gets nod to drive pace car at NHMS LOUDON — On Sun- a touchdown for New “Gunner has proven Loud” (September 2017), weekend schedule, vis- Schedule subject to day, July 18, Gunner England since wide re- himself on the gridiron Dave Matthews Band it NHMS.com/Events/ change. Olszewski, all-pro punt ceiver Julian Edelman, and now is his chance bassist Stefan Lessard Foxwoods-Resort-Ca- returner and wide re- who drove the official to show New England (July 2016), Olympic tri- sino-301/Schedule/. ceiver for the New En- Toyota Camry pace car race fans what he’s got,” athlete Sarah True (Sep- gland Patriots, will trade at NHMS in July 2014, said David McGrath, ex- tember 2015) and Boston the pigskin for the keys returned a punt 84 yards ecutive vice president Bruins legend Brad Park to the official Toyota vs. Denver on Nov. 2, and general manager for (September 2014). Camry TRD pace car as 2014. Olszewski is the New Hampshire Motor Race weekend action he leads 40 of NASCAR’s first player in Patriots Speedway. “We’re ex- gets under way on Dou- best to the green flag for history with two punt re- cited to welcome him to bleheader Saturday, the Foxwoods Resort Ca- turns of at least 60 yards ‘The Magic Mile’ and put July 17, with practice sino 301 – the 50th NA- in a single game and the him behind the wheel of and qualifying sessions SCAR Cup Series (NCS) first NFL player to do so the official Toyota Cam- scheduled for the NA- race at New Hamp- since Dec. 22, 2019. He ry TRD pace car.” SCAR Whelen Modi- shire Motor Speedway finished the game with Patriots safety Patrick fied Tour (NWMT). The (NHMS). 145 punt return yards, Chung (July 2018), offen- green flag drops for the “This is a dream come the second-most ever in a sive coordinator Josh Whelen 100 NWMT race true,” said 24-year-old single game by a Patriots McDaniels (July 2017), at 12:45 p.m. followed by Olszewski. “My brother player. He also hauled offensive tackle Matt the Ambetter Get Vacci- and I grew up watching his first touchdown Light (September 2016), nated 200 NASCAR Xfin- NASCAR with our dad, catch on a career-long linebacker Rob Ninkov- ity Series race at 3 p.m. and I’m still a huge fan 38-yard reception, add- ich (July 2015) and Edel- The NCS Foxwoods Re- today. I can’t believe I ed special teams tackles man (July 2014) have all sort Casino 301 will run get to lead the field to the and was named the AFC served as pace car driv- at 3 p.m. Sunday, July green flag at ‘The Magic Special Teams Player of ers, making Olszewski 18, marking the 50th Mile.’” the Week. the sixth member of the NCS race at “The Magic Born in Alvin, Texas, On Jan. 3, 2021, New England Patriots to Mile.” six-foot Olszewski will Olszewski returned get behind the wheel of For a NASCAR race enter his third season three punts for 36 yards the official Toyota Cam- with the New England against the Jets. In doing ry pace car for a NCS Patriots this year. On so, he finished first in race at NHMS. Other Dec. 6, 2020, Olszews- the NFL with a 17.3-yard notable pace car drivers ki scored his first NFL punt return average, the include Boston Bruins touchdown on a 70-yard highest in Patriots his- forward Chris Wagner punt return against the tory, passing Edelman’s (July 2019), Richard Advising clients about Chargers, which was previous record of 15.5 Rawlings of Discov- the first punt return for set in 2012. ery Channel’s “Fast N’ Wills and Trusts since 1985. salmonpress.com A4 THE GILFORD STEAMER Opinion THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 Courtesy Keep it civil Lion ringers The Laconia-Gilford Lions One of the great things about being an American continued their holiday tra- is the right to free speech. A recent uproar in a small dition of staffing the central downtown Laconia stand of community regarding a vulgar word prominent- the Salvation Army, col- ly displayed for all to see on a main stretch of road lecting donations and ring- prompted this editorial. ing bells by the kettle. “We On commercial property, with specific sign ordi- raised $561.35 in one busy nances, in a quaint New England town, there is a vul- day,” said Club President gar sign. One in which children of reading age, five Matt Soza. “On behalf of our organization,” stated and six years old, can easily look out the car window Kathy Carl of the Salvation and sound it out and herein lies the problem. It’s our Army, “I would like to say job as adults, to set a high standard for our children thank you to the mem- and to protect them at all costs. bers of the Laconia-Gilford Now, while the First Amendment protects free Lions for taking time out speech, that does not include all speech, when it per- of your busy schedule to ring the bell…we could not tains to commercial or public property. Profanity have the positive impact on is not always protected as well when it pertains to people in our community threats of incitement, fighting words, etc. or when without thoughtful people used against a public official in a public forum. like your Club members. Even so, just because you have the right to use We are so very grateful for profane language, does it mean you should? Can you your support.” The Lions are glad to be of help, and get your point across without it? My father always would like to remind every- told me there was a ‘time and a place’ for everything. one who is able and willing If you know children could potentially see this pro- to aid the Salvation Army fane language, is it the best choice to still put it on and other such organiza- display? Further, not only should children not see tions not just during the this, but there are generations of people who come holidays. Pictured: Lions Matt Sozs and Allyn Bridge from a time when profanity could only be found in ringing the Salvation Army seedy areas of big cities. To them, it is even more bells. offensive from the feedback we have received. This is why movies, plays, music and books are given ratings, because then you have the choice on North Country Notebook whether or not you or your children see it. In a public area, we think it’s important to keep things classy, and set a better example as adults for our children. If Farm museums depict a way of life we can you feel you need to use profanity in such a way, well sure that is your right, we all utter those words from scarcely imagine time to time, however a display in a public place is a different animal. Using a vulgar word, at the end of the day will not change anyone’s mind about whatever it is you’re upset about. It simply won’t. Civil language is far more conducive to meaningful discussion and de- bate.

STRATEGIES FOR LIVING By John Harrigan Columnist n

Life in the trenches New Hampshire’s first European set- BY LARRY SCOTT Him, and a group of dis- tlements were down ciples with a change of around Portsmouth, cir-

If you could live your life attitude. What to do? ca 1623, and among the Courtesy over again, would you? They could ignore the last were farms carved The New Hampshire Farm Museum’s buildings are along Route 16 in Milton, just north of Most of us, without fur- issue altogether and get out in the upper North Portsmouth. (Courtesy NH Farm Museum) ther thought, would say, on with their lives. They Country. “Absolutely!” But are could follow the exam- you sure? Do you think ple of the religious estab- Farm museums exist you would be happy be- lishment and presume, in both places, but the ing the person you were without warrant, that buildings themselves thirty years ago? the disciples had stolen could not be more differ- Each of us is the His body. But they knew ent. One farm is spread product of our past. We better, and they knew out to the sun, and the are who we are today that no man will ever re- other is tight as a drum. because of the circum- cover from his mistakes stances, experiences, by claiming ignorance The New Hampshire and influences that have or by denying what he Farm Museum’s build- left their mark on our knows to be true. ings are set along a south- lives. If we could tai- Many of those who ern stretch of Route 16 lor-make our past, what called for Jesus’ cruci- in Milton, just north of would we do different- fixion would soon dis- Portsmouth. Far to the ly? Probably nothing, cover God is more than north, the Poore Fami- for our perspective has willing to forgive our ly Homestead Historic been determined by our past, no matter what. No Farm Museum’s build- journey, and without sin is so despicable, no ings are huddled like a that journey, we would weakness is so glaring, horseshoe against a hill not be the person we are but that God cannot give in Stewartstown. today. a man a new start in life. The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum is tucked into a hillside along Route 145, We all have a past, And if God can forgive Each tells a story of the so-called “back road” between Colebrook and Pittsburg. (Courtesy Poore Farm Museum) and we only go around those who crucified His farms and farming, and once. We can wish all Son, you know He can each in a different way. call Rudy’s for a ride. ing horses after dark, This was a two- we want, but it won’t forgive anything! They are opposite ends and he’d find a ride into wheeled affair, meant change a thing. To be For us, as for the peo- of the same picture. The telephone was town a day or two later to be pulled by horse or mired in self-pity, to give ple of Jerusalem, our the sole modernity. The to fetch his team. ox. “Pull that pin there,” up on life, to dream of God is more than willing +++++ Poore house had no elec- said Kenneth, pointing what might have been, to take our failures, our tricity. Lanterns served Kenneth’s father to a hardwood pin on a will get us nowhere. ignorance, and our mis- I have some personal for light. The kitchen fought in the Civil War. cord, holding the dump- We must face the facts, takes, and work them experience with the J.C. stove and a parlor stove His discharge from the cart onto its draw-bar. deal with the heartache, back into His plan. If you Kenneth Poore farm, provided heat. A hill- Grand Army of the Re- recover from our mis- don’t give up on God, I long before it became a side spring sent water public hung on a living “Put your hand under takes, and build on the can assure you, He will museum. into the barn but not room wall. Around and the dump-body,” said lessons learned. never give up on you. the house. Instead, wa- around the same room Kenneth, and I did, and Seldom has the issue We can agonize over Near the last of my ter went to a trough in grew the same ivy Ken- on his direction lifted of rethinking the past past failures, surrender years living with Rudy a shed attached to the neth’s mother planted ever so slightly, and the been more important to our weaknesses, and and Joan Shatney at house ell. on the day his father dump-body tilted right than it was to those who cloud our days with self- Clarksville Pond, I marched off to war. up, as nice as pie. had called for Jesus’ cru- pity. Or we can come to worked at the Lyman During my early cifixion. But something God, invite His forgive- Forbes farm in East years, Kenneth Poore +++++ (Please address mail, had happened in Jeru- ness, and trust Him to Colebrook. On days off, I was a frequent guest with phone numbers salem that changed ev- lead us and make the hitch-hiked up to Clarks- at the supper table. He One day when Ken- in case of questions, erything; within days of days ahead the best days ville. would drive his team neth was still living in to campguyhooligan@ the crucifixion, a report of our lives! It’s never into town, and stable the house, and before gmail.com or 386 South began to circulate that too late to become what The Poore farm was the horses just down it became a museum, I Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH could not be ignored. you might have been! a frequent stop. At the the street while he ran happened to stop by for a 03576.) Like it or not, they had For more thoughts least, I could get a dip- various errands down- visit. Kenneth was in the to account for an empty like these, follow me at per of ice-cold water. In town. Our Mom would barnyard, and wanted tomb, eye-witnesses who indefenseoftruth.net. a pinch, I could use the give him a ride home me to see a dump-cart. claimed to have seen hand-cranked phone to so he wouldn’t be driv- THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A5 St. John’s-on-the-Lake welcomes Rev. Jay Hutchinson

This Sunday, St. Andrew’s School. In ad- of the Chapel exterior structure that was orig- John’s-on-the-Lake on dition to his responsibili- and surrounding woods, inally a private lookout Bear Island welcomes ties as chaplain, he teach- three interior scenes, and tower. Though original- guest minister the Rev. es courses in religion, a view of the lake from ly an Episcopal church, Jay Hutchinson (Episco- philosophy, and service the chapel tower.The it became an ecumenical pal). learning. He coaches five scenes, combined church in the mid 50’s, Hutchinson is the both the boys’ and girls’ in a limited, numbered when it was purchased chaplain at St. Andrew’s soccer teams. He and his print is for sale. The orig- by the local congregation. School in Middletown, wife, Whiz, and son Jack inal watercolor paintings St. John’s holds DE, where he has lived spend their summers in are currently available services at 10 a.m. on and worked since receiv- Holderness. through a sealed bid pro- summer Sundays. It is ing his Master of Divini- Artwork Offer cess. For information, reached by a footpath ty degree from Harvard With the goal of being please see our website. from the church docks in Divinity School in 2000. self-insured to ensure We also plan to produce a Church Cove near Dol- Prior to his ordination the protection and res- smaller, poster-like copy ly Island and by several in 2003, he taught and toration of the Chapel in of the artwork.These other island trails. For coached at St. Mark’s the event of major dam- posters will be sized 12 the “taxi” service from School, Choate Rosemary ages, St. John’s is offer- by 18 inches and sold for Meredith Neck; email us Hall and Canterbury ing for purchase several $25/each. at bear.island.church. School. versions of artwork by Chapel [email protected]. For Hutchinson is pas- Lakes Region artist Peter Saint John’s is a pic- more information on sionate about commu- Ferber. Mr. Ferber has turesque church built in the church, see our Web nity service, and is the created beautiful, origi- 1927 of native stone. The site at www.stjohnson- coordinator for this at St. nal watercolor paintings wooden tower encloses a thelake.com. Gilford Parks and Recreation News

BY HERB GREENE brary, the Gilford Town will have the opportu- construct this 192-piece Cost: $115 per participant program for children Director Gilford Parks and Recreation Hall, the Gilford Recre- nity to build and take STEAM kit, you will re- ages three to five. Par- ation Department Office home their very own alize this is no ordinary For more information, ticipants may register by Old Home Day and on the Parks and Rec- KIKO.962 robot! This in- robot. KIKO.962 offers please contact the Gilford accessing a registration Committee accepting reation Web site at www. frared sensor detecting, a wonderful sound and Parks and Recreation link through the Parks sponsor forms and gilfordrec.com. The obstacle-exploring robot light effect, which de- Department at 527-4722. and Recreation Web site parade applications deadline to be included has spent life traveling velops its own emotions at www.gilfordrec.com. The Gilford Old Home as a Sponsor in the Pro- the galaxies and survey- and gestures! Create Seacoast Unit- Cost: $135.00 for ages Day Committee is cur- gram Booklet is July 16! ing uninhabitable re- challenging mazes for ed Soccer Camp six to 12 and $70 for rently accepting Spon- For more information, gions! KIKO.962 loyally KIKO.962 to navigate The Gilford Parks and ages three to five sorship Forms to have please contact the Gilford follows any object that around, or just select Fol- Recreation Department you name listed in the Parks and Recreation approaches it and won’t low-me and enjoy having is sponsoring a week- For more information, Old Home Day Pro- Department at 527-4722. stop until switched the adorable robot pur- long Seacoast United please contact the Gil- gram Booklet and Pa- back into explore sue you! Registration Soccer Camp from Au- ford Parks and Recre- rade Applications for Minds in Motion mode. KIKI.962 has two is taking place at the gust 2 – Aug. 6 at the Gil- ation Department at 527- the Old Home Day Pa- “KIKO.962 Ro- pre-programed modes Gilford Parks and Rec- ford Village Field. This 4722. rade to be held on Au- bot Workshop!” (Follow-me and Explore) reation Office and forms camp offers a 3-hour pro- gust 28th. These forms The Gilford Parks and and scans its surround- are also available on-line gram for children ages are available at both Recreation Department ings by using AI (arti- at www.gilfordrec.com six to 14 and a 45 minute Bank of NH locations in is Sponsoring a work- ficial intelligence), I/R Gilford, Meredith Vil- shop through Minds in (infrared sensor), and lage Savings Bank Gil- Motion for children ages six legs which allow it ford Branch, Franklin eight to 12, from 9 a.m. - to turn 360 degrees and Savings Bank Gilford 4:30 p.m. on August 2nd seamlessly complete Branch, the Gilford Li- and 3rd. Participants obstacles! Once you Sarah Vermette named to College of the Holy Cross Dean’s List

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Presentation shares how to help pollinators with plants

BY ERIN PLUMMER Tallamy’s book I found [email protected] out there are lots of dif- An expert organic ferent species of moths gardener shared some and butterflies that are ways that people can in danger.” help pollinators like There are also many birds and insects thrive, species of birds that are from what berries are in danger as well. He great for birds to what said he learned people trees offer good hiding can grow things in their places. own yards that can help Henry Homeyer pre- these birds and insects. sented “The Birds & the For example, accord- Bees: How to Support ing to Tallamy’s book them in Your Garden” chickadees need to feed at the Gilford Public Li- their young approxi- brary on June 29 talking mately 6,000 to 9,000 cat- about different plants, erpillars. The caterpil- shrubs, and trees that lars themselves fed on attract pollinating fauna native trees such as oaks Courtesy Photos Henry Homeyer presents “The Birds & The Bees” in a presentation at the Gilford Public Library (top right). such as bees, butterflies, and poplars. moths, and birds. “It was very interest- Homeyer lives in Cor- ing me that the native cover up their blueber- flies learned to eat from day, asters are great sus- blooms at the same time nish Flat and said he’s plants are the ones that ries with mesh to keep the trees they grew up tenance for butterflies as ragweed, which is an been gardening all his do best for supporting birds away from them. with. about to fly to Mexico for allergen. life, starting with his our birds because of the He said once he removed Sunflowers are also the winter. Homeyer said Talla- grandfather around two- caterpillars,” Homeyer the netting to find a dead popular with birds, but Milkweed is another my’s book recommends years-old and still going said. robin. He decided to stop they also attract chip- great plant for monarch thinking of lawns as a at 75 on around three Homeyer talked about netting his blueberry munks and squirrels. butterflies. Wild milk- throw rug instead of acres of land. He has a wide variety of differ- bushes and grew a few Homeyer said he once weed, however, can get wall-to-wall carpeting. written four gardening ent plants and trees that extra blueberry bushes. had a few squirrels in aggressive and take over He said reducing the size books and was selling attract and sustain pol- Birds will go for su- his yard that were both- gardens. Other variet- of lawns is better for the some of them at the li- linators and their differ- mac berries for suste- ering the birds. At one ies of milkweed that are environment. brary. Most of the phots ent qualities. nance even though the point he got a five-gallon less aggressive include “We do lawn as wall- oin the presentation Many varieties of berries aren’t as fatty pail of acorns leftover butterfly milkweed and to-wall carpeting, but were from Homeyer’s plants that are especially and are a bit drier. from a bear sanctuary in swamp milkweed. instead plant lots of little own garden. popular with pollinators Apples and crabap- Lyme and set up a feeder Homeyer said dande- gardens, break up that Homeyer said he are those that produce ples are popular with specifically for the squir- lions might be consid- lawn, think about what grew up with monarch berries such as blueber- pollinators, especially rels. ered weeds but they’re you can do make a plan,” butterflies, though their ries, grapes, elderber- bees. “They all disap- great for pollinators. Homeyer said. “I you numbers have signifi- ries, black cherries, and Trees like white pine peared; I haven’t seen “We need to have want to help the environ- cantly diminished. He others. and hemlock provide them since,” Homeyer flowers for as many ment, if you want to help said he was inspired by Berries, such as blue- shelter for birds away said. months of the year as we the birds, if you want to entomologist Doug Tal- berries and dogwood, from the elements and New England asters can,” he said. help the bees you’ve got lamy’s book “Nature’s have a skin that’s rich in predators. are especially great for Another plant that’s to have a plan.” Best Hope” to look fur- fats and oils that really Butterflies and cater- feeding butterflies, espe- great for pollinators For more on Homey- ther into the best plants sustain birds. pillars will eat from oak cially monarch butter- though is often misun- er’s work, visit www. for pollinators. Homeyer said so trees, Homeyer said he flies. derstood is goldenrod. gardening-guy.com. “That was sort of a many people will spend learned this is because He said while people He said goldenrod is as- To receive his weekly wakeup call,” Homeyer a lot of money on bird the two species evolved will eat a lot of carbs be- sociated with producing newsletter email henry. said. “When I read Doug seed in the winter but together, and the butter- fore a big race the next hay fever only because it [email protected]. Zappala, of Laconia, earns degree from Clark University

WORCESTER, Mass. change, and even occa- and senior years would study. They were also setts 2nd Congressional to demand change. He — Cheyanne Rose Zappa- sionally stir some trou- entail. Your grace, resil- a “gateway to a life of District, delivered the urged the Class of 2021 la, of Laconia, received ble. ience, and adaptability learning.” Commencement address to become the “biggest a degree from Clark The weekend’s events throughout has been re- “Every opportunity to and urged graduates to class of troublemakers University during the marked President Da- markable,” Fithian told question - whatever the speak up for what they that Clark University University›s 117th Com- vid Fithian’s first Clark the Class of 2021. “While motivation: curiosity, believe in, even when it’s has ever graduated” in mencement exercises on Commencement cere- I certainly would never confusion, uncertainty, hard to do so. McGovern service to a better nation Saturday, June 12, and mony since he himself have wished this experi- defiance - is an opportu- recalled the accomplish- and world. Sunday, June 13. Zappa- graduated from the Uni- ence on you, I do believe nity to hear something ment of his friend, the “When the histori- la graduated cum laude versity in 1987. In his re- you may nevertheless you may not have heard late Congressman John ans pick up their pens with a Bachelor of Arts marks, Fithian praised extract from it a strength before,” he said. Lewis, to lead 600 peace- to write the story of this in Psychology. the persistence shown of spirit and resolve that “At the end of each ful protesters on a 50- century, I know you’ll The University by this year’s graduating is remarkable, and that day, ask yourself, in the mile march from Selma give them something to awarded 490 bachelor’s class in transcending the may reinforce your own quiet of your own coun- to Montgomery in 1965 write about. That you’ll degrees, 501 master’s de- many disruptions posed sense of what you are ca- sel, what did I learn to- to bring attention to Al- challenge convention. grees, and 10 doctorates, by the COVID-19 pan- pable of overcoming.” day? And then do it again abama’s discriminatory That you’ll change our and conferred three hon- demic. President Fithian said tomorrow and the next voting policies. Despite world.” orary degrees during the “When you began the Clark degrees that day.” being beaten and barely Honorary Doctor two ceremonies. Grad- your Clark journey, you the students earned rep- James McGovern, escaping with his life, of Humane Letters de- uates were urged to ask could not have imag- resented more than the United States Represen- Lewis marched again a grees were conferred the hard questions, drive ined what your junior culmination of formal tative for the Massachu- few weeks later. 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LACONIA — Bank made funding available of New Hampshire is to help the families of grateful to donate $5,000 New Hampshire access towards Harbor Care’s food,” said Kyle Farrell, expansion of their Food Senior Grant Writer for Provision Program. Harbor Care. “The pan- Harbor Care helps at- demic has thrown up risk families solve some barriers to life’s most of life’s most challeng- basic needs—breathing, ing issues, particularly socializing and working. those that lead to home- Many of the low-income lessness. They provide families that Harbor high quality housing Care serves are also find- and residential services, ing it more difficult than primary and behavioral ever to access food. With health care, substance the support of Bank of use disorder treatment, New Hampshire, Harbor home care, HIV/AIDS Care will provide thou- care, veteran services sands of meals across and support to individu- our programs. We are all als and families who are awaiting the end of the experiencing or at risk pandemic, but now our of homelessness. Har- clients can wait with less bor Care connects each worry about their next client with the tools to meal.” manage their individ- Bank of New Hamp- ual challenges and to shire is proud of this promote a healthy life partnership as we aspire – including easy access to remain an indepen- to food. Their programs dent mutual financial Courtesy operate on-site food pan- institution, delivering Harbor Care volunteers provide essentials for those in need during the COVID-19 Pandemic tries and kitchens that innovative solutions and make more than 100,000 exceptional service, shire, founded in 1831 New Hampshire and the largest independent ers, communities and meals available annual- while assisting our em- provides deposit, lend- southern Maine. With 21 banks in the state. Bank employees, rather than ly. ployees, customers and ing and wealth man- banking offices and as- of New Hampshire is a stockholders. For more “Harbor Care is communities to build agement products and sets exceeding $2 billion, mutual organization, information, call 1-800- thrilled that Bank of brighter futures. services to families and Bank of New Hampshire focused on the success 832-0912 or visit www. New Hampshire has Bank of New Hamp- businesses throughout is the oldest and one of of the bank’s custom- BankNH.com. Gary Groleau receives Norman Marsh Award at Belknap EDC Annual Meeting

LACONIA — Belknap making and achieved Meredith Village Sav- ber of the Belknap EDC EDC was thrilled to host completion this year. ings Bank; while Bank of Board of Directors. its Annual Meeting in All attendees were treat- New Hampshire, Frank- Groleau has been a person last Thursday, ed to a cocktail hour on lin Savings Bank, Cross leader for Belknap EDC, June 24 at the Colonial the beautiful Colonial Insurance, and North- serving as an Executive Theatre in Laconia. Theatre stage followed by way Bank were bronze Committee member, and The mood was upbeat a casual and positive an- sponsors. a key team leader in the as Belknap EDC and its nual meeting program In addition to the busi- effort to bring the Colo- guests celebrated a year hosted by Belknap EDC ness meeting portion of nial Theatre back to life. of accomplishments in Chairman of the Board, the program, the 2021 “Gary was an obvious the location of one of Chris Walkley and Belk- Norman Marsh Award choice to receive this Belknap EDC’s biggest nap EDC Executive Di- was given to outgoing award,” says Belknap projects, the Colonial rector, Justin Slattery. Board member, Gary EDC Executive Director, Theatre Project, which The event was spon- Groleau (NH Ball Bear- Justin Slattery. He is a has been years in the sored by gold sponsor: ings), a retiring mem- committed leader to both Belknap EDC and the Greater Lakes Region, Courtesy Norman Marsh Award recipient, Gary Groleau (NH Ball Bearings) going above and beyond ChaD fundraising champion makes a few remarks after accepting the award from Belknap to assist Belknap EDC in EDC Chair, Chris Walkley (Bank of New Hampshire) with Justin achieving our mission Slattery, Belknap EDC Executive Director looking on. and Foster’s Golf Camp to promote economic EDC’s accomplishments the 2020 Annual Report. growth in the region.” over the last year, vis- demonstrate golf’s life For details on Belknap it belknapedc.org to view lessons at Bolduc Park Bolduc Park in Gilford is one of three New Hampshire golf courses hosting The Ultimate Junior Golf Experience at Foster’s Golf Camp this summer. Among the junior golfers taught by Foster’s over their 28 year history is nine year old Elliot Perry of Bedford. Perry is an ambassador for CHaD -Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitch- cock. He describes how golf lessons at Foster’s Golf Camp reinforce his lifelong quest to never give up. Perry says Coach Ted Foster tells him “that you need to make sure you get the ball in the hole no matter how many times you have to hit it, just keep trying till you accomplish your goal.” Perry was born three months premature, given an 18 percent chance of sur- vival and has undergone numerous surgeries at CHaD. He says his doctors were concerned he might never walk or talk. He says that like his golf coaches, his doctors and nurses at CHaD never gave up on him. The vivacious young- ster is now golfing and speaking with an eloquence beyond his years about his mission to raise funds for CHaD where he spent 121 days in the neonatal ICU. He recently applied his tenacity to his successful 121 Club fundraising campaign to build playgrounds for patients at CHaD in Lebanon and Man- chester. Elliot and his parents have spent years raising funds for CHaD and encourage donors to explore options for giving to CHaD at elliotperry.org.

Several young golfers participating at Foster’s Golf Camp spoke about the lifelong benefits of learning to play golf. “Golf gives me a break from the stress of life” according to Jett Kirschenbaum. “It’s peaceful, builds my upper body strength and helps me learn to be disciplined” chime in Olivia Bean, Brian Buzzell, Jack Perreault, Lillyan Medor, Teagan Monahan and Zachariah Alwan.

For more details about Foster’s Junior Golf Camps see fostersgolfcamps. com or call 622-1553. Bolduc Park is an ideal course for young golfers and is a recipient of a grant from the Greater Lakes Region Children Auction to support Bolduc Park’s programs for youth. More info on the affordable opportunities for golf and disc golf for all ages can be found at bolducpark.com or by calling 524-1370. A8 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

MVSB mortgage originators receive rank at the top locally and statewide

MEREDITH — Mer- the most recent rank- tains regions. · Sue Ross, Mort- ing or building a home, steadfast in fostering edith Village Savings ings, MVSB Originators · Lori Borrin, gage Loan Originator, and these rankings the economic health and Bank (MVSB)’s Lori took four out of five top Vice President & Mort- NMLS - #7 in volume certainly reflect their well-being of the commu- Borrin, Kelly Bee- spots in the Lakes and gage Loan Originator - and #6 in number of commitment and effort. nity since it was found- bee, Susan Ross, Nanci Mountains regions in #2 in volume and #3 in loans statewide; #2 in Lori, Kelly, Sue, Marcy ed in 1869. For over 150 Coughlin, and Marcy both categories, and Lori number of loans state- volume and number of and Nanci are incredi- years, MVSB has been Dembiec were recently Borrin, Vice President & wide; #1 in volume and loans in the Lakes and bly valuable members serving the people, busi- recognized as Top Loan Mortgage Loan Origina- number of loans in the Mountains regions; and of our team and we are nesses, non-profits, and Originators in New tor placed 2nd in dollar Lakes and Mountains #5 in number of loans in so proud to congratulate municipalities of NH. Hampshire by the Regis- volume and 3rd for num- regions; and #2 in vol- the Western and North- them on their achieve- MVSB and its employees try Review. ber of loans statewide. ume and #3 in number ern regions. ments.” are guided by the val- Each year, the Reg- MVSB Top Loan Origi- of loans for the Western “In the current hot In addition to these ues of accountability, istry Review publishes nator rankings included: and Northern regions. real estate market, home individual lender mutuality, excellence, data collected by The · Kelly Beebee, · Nanci Coughlin, buyers are enlisting the achievements, MVSB respect, integrity, team- Warren Group outlin- Mortgage Loan Origina- Mortgage Loan Origina- support of an Originator was also ranked #1 in work, and stewardship. ing the top loan originator - #6 in volume and #4 tor - #5 in number of and earlier in the process to Carroll County mort- To learn more, visit tors in the state and its in volume of loans state- volume of loans in the ensure they are prepared gage sales by the Regis- any local branch offic- regions based on total wide; and #3 in volume Lakes and Mountains to move quickly when try Review for 2020. es located in Alton, Ash- dollar volume and num- and number of loans in regions. the right home becomes Unlike a stock bank, land, Center Harbor, Gil- ber of loans closed. In the Lakes and Moun- · Marcy Dembiec, available,” said Charles Meredith Village Sav- ford, Laconia, Meredith, Mortgage Loan Origina- Dowd, Vice President, ings Bank is a mutual Moultonborough, Plym- tor - #10 in volume and Residential Mortgage savings bank that oper- outh, Portsmouth, or #8 in number of loans Sales. “Our lenders truly ates for the benefit of its Wolfeboro, call 800-922- Local students statewide; and #1 in go above and beyond and depositors, borrowers, 6872 or visit mvsb.com. volume and in number to support their clients and surrounding com- of loans for the Western through the stresses and munities. As a result, graduate from and Northern regions. excitement of purchas- MVSB has remained University April Cushman to perform for of Utah Belknap Mill Arts in the Park SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The University of Summer Concert Series Utah congratulates the incredibly resilient 8,442 graduates who make up the Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony on May 6. Local students who graduated from the U include: LACONIA — Friday, ing up in church singing as piano. Her love for The Belknap Mill’s Jackson Schor of Gilford whose degree is listed as: July 16 at 6 p.m., April with the children’s choir, energetic, spirited coun- 2021 Summer Concert Degree: Bachelor of Science Cushman will be the fea- “Key of G,” she quickly try music has always Series is generously Major: Communication tured performer for the picked up a sense of mu- been heavily influenced sponsored by founding Major code description: Communication BS Belknap Mill’s 2021 Arts sic being where her heart by some of her favorite sponsors The Laconia Logan Essaff of Gilford whose degree is listed as: in the Park Summer Con- felt the most comfortable. artists including Brandi Putnam Fund and me- Degree: Bachelor of Science cert Series in Rotary Riv- Through grade school, Carlile, Miranda Lam- dia sponsors, Lakes FM Major: Marketing erside Park! Patrons are April played in concert bert, Ashley McBryde, 101.5, 104.9 The Hawk, Major code description: Marketing BS welcome to bring lawn band and honors jazz Caitlyn Smith, Liz Long- and 107.3 The Pulse. For The remarkably resilient Class of 2021 includes chairs, a blanket, and a band, excelling at flute, ley, Mitchell Tenpenny more information about students who graduated summer 2020, fall 2020 and picnic dinner for a won- alto saxophone and gui- and so many more. April upcoming performances spring 2021-completing their degrees during the derful evening of live mu- tar. has been making appear- or our safety guidelines, COVID-19 pandemic. sic at the Belknap Mill. April continues to ances at shows for art- please visit our Web site, “Our graduates distinguished themselves by com- The passion and love excel with any stringed ists-Lady Antebellum, www.belknapmill.org. pleting their degrees in incredibly difficult circum- for country music start- instrument, including Darius Rucker, Russell stances,” said Michael L. Good, interim president. ed at just the small age mandolin, banjo and Dickerson, Sugarland “We celebrate their achievements and are excited to of five, for April. Grow- even non-stringed, such and more! see what they accomplish in the next phase of their lives. We are confident they have the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel and contribute to making LRMFA awarded nationally recognized APCO our world a better place.” Students in the Class of 2021 ranged in age from 18 to 86 and earned 9,035 degrees. Graduates repre- agency training program certification sented 53 U.S. states and territories, and 66 foreign LACONIA — Lakes as a formal mechanism International President said, “Training our staff countries. Region Mutual Fire Aid to ensure their training Margie Moulin. “Suc- based on national stan- provides 24x7 profes- programs meet APCO cessfully attaining AP- dards and best practices About the U sional Fire/EMS Emer- American National CO’s Agency Training shows our commitment The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City gency Communications Standards (ANS). Initial Program Certification to, not only our staff, but in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flag- Dispatch services and and continuing training clearly demonstrates an to our member commu- ship institution of higher learning in Utah. Found- mutual aid coordination for public safety tele- agency’s commitment to nities, the responders we ed in 1850, it serves over 32,000 students from across to 35 communities more communicators is im- the citizens and fellow serve and the residents the U.S. and the world. With over 100 major subjects than 1,800 square miles portant as they provide responders.” and visitors of the lakes at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major in the Lakes Region of essential services to the LRMFA met or ex- region.” fields of study at the graduate level, including law New Hampshire. public in an expanding ceeded 111 individual LRMFA joins the and medicine, the university prepares students to LRMFA Chief Jon and rapidly changing en- standards by submitting ranks of only eight out of live and compete in the global workplace. In 2019, the Goldman is pleased to vironment. proofs and documen- hundreds of emergency university was selected as a new member of the As- announce that LRMFA “The nature of the tation to confidential communications centers sociation of American Universities-an invitation-on- has received the Asso- work performed by peer reviewers through in New England, New ly, prestigious group of 65 leading research institu- ciation of Public Safety public safety telecom- APCO. The certification York, and New Jersey tions marked by excellence in academic expertise Communications Of- municators continues process took more than to receive this certifica- and research impact, student success, and securing ficials (APCO) Agen- to evolve, and effective one year to complete tion. They are only one resources in support of core missions. Known for its cy Training Program initial training and con- and was led by LRMFA of three in New Hamp- proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 Certification (ATPC). tinuing education are Training Coordinator, shire to have become minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, ho- Public safety agencies crucial to maintaining Lt. Erin Hannafin. APCO ATPC Certified. listic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative think- use the APCO Interna- the skill set required to Chief Jon Goldman ing to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. tional Agency Training successfully execute day Program Certification to day tasks,” said APCO Mountainside Pit Forest Pump & Filter Co. 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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 Local News THE GILFORD STEAMER A9 Jewish Food Festival sees record setting response LACONIA — The 2021 has been over the top, with precise proportions curbside, drive through arrive at the temple, on look for ways to im- New Hampshire Jewish with thanks to the Lakes and exact processes in delivery, there is no the appointed day and prove, streamline, and Food Festival, a celebra- Region community and the small temple kitch- question where to find time, for curbside pick- make the experience the tion of the Jewish foods beyond. en. While the blintzes the matzah ball soup, the up. The ordering process best it can be for the cus- that come from recipes This year, TBI intro- are frying or the strudels brisket, or the rugelach. allowed for appointment tomer and our members handed down from gen- duced our own “Bub- are baking, there are sto- Before any cooking requests on specific days who volunteer to orga- eration to generation, bie” (Yiddish for grand- ries shared and world can begin, there is shop- and times which has nize, shop, cook, pack will go down as one of mother) to the Lakes problems solved. Mah- ping to be done. Cook- resulted in a carefully and freeze and finally, to the most successful in its Region with stories of jong helps pass the time ing for a crowd takes on mapped out schedule de- hand out the completed 24-year history. the old country and as the aromas from the a new meaning when signed for maximum ef- orders to the customer.” On Tuesday, June 1, tongue-in-cheek descrip- hot oven fill the adjacent the partial grocery list ficiency. Each order will So it goes, year af- the Jewish Food Festi- tions of the recipes and social hall, waiting for includes 250 pounds of be picked and packed ter year, for 24 years val opened for online cooking processes. (The the timer to ring. Take raw brisket, 80 pounds of upon the customer’s ar- now. Even a pandemic orders on the Temple stories are still available out one batch and put in russet potatoes, at least rival then whisked out couldn’t stop the Jewish B’nai Israel Web site. As to read on the TBI Web the next. After the bak- 20 pounds each of car- to the car as the driver Food Festival which ne- the orders started piling site, www.tbinh.org.) As ing, cooking, or frying rots, celery, and onions, proceeds from the check- cessitated that it become up, the emails and texts much fun as “Bubbie’s is done and the foods are 45 bags of egg noodles, in door at the back of the a “take out” event with were bouncing between Kitchen Adventures” cool enough, they must 120 eggs, 30 pints of sour building to the pick-up curbside pickup. Next food festival committee are to read, the real sto- be packed, labeled and cream, 60 cups of whole door on the side of the year, 2022, TBI will be members who were as- ry behind the scenes in carefully stored in the milk, and 60 pounds building. celebrating the 25th sil- tounded by the immedi- the TBI kitchen is an un- many freezers which of farmer’s cheese. A Then the work for ver anniversary of the ate and overwhelming folding drama worthy of are located in closets, daunting task that is next year begins. The New Hampshire Jewish number of orders placed its own reality TV show. the basement, a wall undertaken by several committee will review Food Festival. Look for on just the first day. The Teams of congregation here and a nook over volunteers who shop, the orders, the process, a special celebration, ordering process con- members, women and there. The location of schlep, and stock the and most importantly a nostalgic look back tinued until June 28th men, enjoy the camara- each food, which freezer pantries and refrigera- the feedback from the through the years and when the website offi- derie that naturally re- it’s in, and how many of tors. patrons. a few surprises to com- cially closed after 233 sults when people come every item is strategical- Later this month, the Food Festival com- memorate this special orders were placed. The together with a purpose, ly noted and managed. final step of the online mittee chair, Stu Needle- milestone. success of this year’s for a cause. Each reci- When the time comes order process will hap- man says, “it’s always Jewish Food Festival pe is carefully executed to pick the orders for pen when the customers a work in progress. We ABBA tribute Dancing Dream brings the hits to Lakeport Opera House

LACONIA — You port Opera House. “The ences of all ages with and mobility, every seat theatre productions, co- 17, Frank Sinatra Trib- can dance, you can jive, thrilling show will have the best hits “Mam- in the house has unob- medians, magicians as ute on July 30, Billy Joel having the time of your everyone dancing down ma Mia,” «Danc- structed views, cock- well as being host to com- Tribute on July 31, co- life at the Lakeport Op- memory lane and singing Queen,” «Take a tail service and the best munity-focused events, median Steve Sweeney era House when Danc- ing to songs that have Chance,” «Fernando,” sounds system for an weddings, and private on Aug. 5, Recycled Per- ing Dream, an ABBA been ingrained in their and many more. experience unlike any- and corporate gather- cussion on Aug. 6 & 7, tribute band, performs DNA. It will be an unfor- thing else in the area. ings. Once a mainstay medium Maureen Han- top hits from one of gettable night.” The six-person group More than $1 million of Laconia’s Lakeport cock on Aug. 8, An Eve- the best-selling music is known for beautiful was invested in the Op- community, the Opera ning of Opera on Aug. artists of all time. On Created by the pop- harmonies, elaborate era House renovation House is on center stage 13, a Michael Jackson July 17, the tribute band ularity of both the costumes and exciting which opened in June in New Hampshire’s Experience on Aug. 14 will transport audiences movie and broadway choreography. The band after being closed for 60 Lakes Region. and Femmes of Rock on back to the 1970’s for two play Mamma Mia, the has toured many US years. Originally built Aug. 28. nostalgic shows at 4 and New York City-based states with performanc- in 1882, this venue mixes Upcoming perfor- 8 p.m. touring act was founded es in theaters, colleges modern design elements mances include: Clay For more information “Audiences of all by two European sing- and popular clubs as with historic charm for Cook of the Zac Brown on events and to pur- ages know and enjoy the ers in 2009 as a tribute well as outdoor concerts. a unique cultural experi- Band on July 9 & 10, a chase tickets in advance, songs of ABBA,” said to the legendary Swed- ence. The Opera House is Disney cover band Lit- visit lakeportopera.com. Tim James Everett ven- ish supergroup. Every With a 200-seat layout once again home to live tle Mermen on July 11, ue director at the Lake- show electrifies audi- built for comfort, style musical performances, ABBA Tribute on July United Way honors local companies and individuals during Reflections of Resilience REGION — Granite President of Regional nity Services. As a long- the site for the region’s Vermont engage with a Three Star Charity United Way dedicated its Operations for Granite time Central Region mobile food drive and Granite United Way as rating by Charity Navi- Annual Celebration to United Way. “This year agency partner, they volunteered her time a donor, volunteer or gator. those who demonstrat- truly proves that togeth- served as local HUB to help hundreds of our beneficiary of a United ed resilience in the past er we are stronger.” partner, distributing neighbors. Way-funded program. Granite United Way year. Sponsors of the cel- thousands of COVID-19 Granite United Way, serves the Central Re- ebration were Melcher & In the Central Region, Relief Fund dollars that “I am honored to be the merger of 6 local gion, Merrimack Coun- Prescott Insurance and the following awards supported hundreds of receiving this award. United Ways, mobilizes ty, North Country, Pike Industries. have been presented: families across the re- I share it with my col- the power of 22,000 do- Northern Region, South- gion. leagues at Lakes Region nors and volunteers to ern Region (Manchester “This has been an ex- GIVE Award – Edwin Community College who provide more than $14 / Derry / Salem) and ceptionally challenging S. Webster Foundation “Advocacy is some- are always willing to roll million in support to Upper Valley Regions year for many of our Granite United Way thing that we take a great up their sleeves whenev- over 350,000 individuals of New Hampshire as communities. As part of proudly presents our deal of pride in - as not er it comes to strength- and provides funding to well as Windsor Coun- our annual Celebration, GIVE Award to the Ed- only a voice for individ- ening our communities. more than 750 nonprofit ty, Vermont. For more we recognized those who win S. Webster Foun- uals with developmental Because our missions programs. Granite Unit- information, visit www. rose above the during dation. The Foundation disabilities and acquired are interconnected it is a ed Way is rated a Plat- graniteuw.org. the COVID-19 pandemic was created in 1950 by brain disorders, but for pleasure to serve on the inum level participant and were there for our Mr. Webster, one of our local families and board and work directly by GuideStar and holds neighbors to rely on,” MIT’s first electrical the greater good of our with the Granite United said Patrick Tufts, Presi- engineering graduates. community as a whole. Way and the Central Re- dent and CEO of Granite The Foundation has We would not be able to gion Community Impact United Way. been a longtime donor do our work without the Committee,” said Dr. La- to Whole Village Fam- help of our partners in rissa R. Baia. Across the Granite ily Resource Center in the Lakes Region, where United Way foot print Plymouth, and this year nonprofits and business- the organization hon- it made a significant es alike collaborate and ored the New Hamp- investment that helped work together for the Granite United Way shire National Guard for hundreds of families betterment of our com- Granite United Way keeping communities during the pandemic. munity.” Becky Bryant, is an experienced and and safe and informed President and CEO of trusted organization throughout the pandem- “We are pleased to Lakes Region Communi- dedicated to leveraging ic. They also honored follow in the footsteps ty Services. the resources of inves- We are pleased New Hampshire State of my great-grandfa- tors and volunteers to to serve you this employees who pivoted ther, Edwin S. Webster, create lasting change by eclectic sampling of in a number of ways, and we enthusiastically VOLUNTEER Award addressing the underly- exotic cuisine from including working support the mission of – Dr. Larissa Baia of ing causes of our com- across Asia and the South Pacific, with 211 NH to answer Granite United Way and Lakes Region Communi- munity’s most pressing with a focus on COVID-19 calls. Health- the Whole Village Fami- ty College needs. United Way’s Thai, Philippine, care workers across the ly Resource Center. We Granite United Way purpose is to convene Japanese and state were honored for encourage everyone to proudly presents the public, private, and gov- Korean dishes. All are prepared to their boundless compas- join in this critical effort VOLUNTEER Award ernmental leaders and order with fresh, sion and dedication to to provide support to our to Dr. Larissa Baia of resources to tackle the local produce, providing the highest community.” said Sandy Lakes Region Commu- largest, most pressing specialty quality of care. Harris, Trustee, Edwin nity College. Dr. Larissa issues facing our com- condiments and S. Webster Foundation. Baia serves on the Cen- munity. Granite United internationally imported “We are so proud to tral Region Communi- Way fights for the edu- ingredients. honor those in our Cen- ADVOCATE Award – ty Impact Committee, cation, health and finan- tral Region that helped Lakes Region Communi- Granite United Way’s cial stability of everyone 775 South Main St. to keep our community Services Board of Directors and is in every community. Wolfeboro ties connected, and en- Granite United Way co-chair of the Diversity, sure access to critical proudly presents our Equity & Inclusion Task Each year, 1 in 3 resi- 603.569.1648 programs and services,” ADVOCATE Award to Force for the Board. In dents of New Hampshire www.eastofsuez.com said Scoop Welch, Vice Lakes Region Commu- addition, she secured and Windsor County, reservations appreciated A10 THE GILFORD STEAMER Local News THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

ALL-STATE (Continued from Page A1) continue their learning and Alex Larrabee of Madison Rhynhart and Lucy Licata, Shawna Hodge and Jordyn Gal- reached at 279-4516, ext. on both sides of the field, Bow, Katie Velie of In- Lauren Beitler of Bishop Lesmerises and Lauren gay of Pelham. 155 or josh@salmon- especially the defensive ter-Lakes/Moultonbor- Brady, Bailey Bourque, MacLean of Derryfield press.news. transition game, to help ough, Amalia Hickey, Kristina Castellano and and Sarah Giniewicz, Sports Editor Josh- the Eagles compete next Molly Smith, Sydney Go- Jose Oberto of Campbell, Emma Beanland, Lizzy ua Spaulding can be season and get to the nyea and Lena Nowell of Brooke Chandler, Sarah next level,” Rogacki add- Lebanon, Annie Higgin- Leahy and Kylie Young- ed. botham, Rose Finlayson claus of St. Thomas, CLEANUP (Continued from Page A1) Also earning Divi- and Olivia Cressy of Caroline Camp, Megan sion III honors were Ad- Hopkinton, Anya Fallon Norris, Paige Hoegler at select locations in- Lakes Region resi- herbicides and weed die Trefethen, Amelia and Bella Daly of La- and Elsie Camp of Ke- cluding the Gilford Pub- dents can bring up to 10 killer pesticides coal tar- Coe, Meaghan Danahy conia, Ashlyn Toupin, arsarge, Casey Benson, lic Works garage. gallons or 50 pounds of based driveway sealant, Collections hosted by household hazardous pool chemicals, anti- the Lakes Region Plan- waste to one of the col- freeze, gasoline and die- SOULFEST (Continued from Page A1) ning Commission will lection sites for no addi- sel fuel, car wax polish, be open from 8:30 a.m.- tional cost. carburetor cleaners, oil- family including the County Conservation Blood Drive on Saturday, 12 p.m. at the Gilford Participants are based paint, spray-paint, Adventure Park, District hosted this event July 17. The drive will DPW garage and at the asked to drive up to the stains and varnishes, Zipline Tours, e-bike on Wednesday Morning take place in the Stock- Belmont Fire Station collection site with their and paint stripper. and Segway Tours, the to do some maintenance ade Lodge from 9 a.m.-2 and the DPW garages in waste in a cardboard The collection will Mountain Coaster, and at the Wetlands Walk p.m. Appointments are Franklin and Meredith. box in an open trunk or not accept latex paint, so many more. Boardwalk including required due to capacity A second Household truck bed and stay in electronics, asbestos, Gunstock is also open sanding, sweeping, re- restrictions. To regis- Hazardous Waste Day their vehicles. Partici- ammunition and fire- for hiking and nature moving leaves, railing ter, visit https://www. will be the following Sat- pants should notify the works, tires, and radio- walks, including around repair, weeding the polli- redcrossblood.org/give. urday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 staff if they want their active materials. the Wetlands Walk. nator gardens, building html/find-drive and en- a.m.-noon at the Laco- containers back. For more informa- This Wednesday, vol- a smalls shelf under the ter GUNSTOCKNH or nia DPW garage and the Materials accepted tion, visit lakesrpc.org/ unteers gathered at Gun- kiosk, and other tasks. call 1-800-REDCROSS. highway garages for the include cleaning fluids, serviceshhw.asp or call stock for Wetlands Walk The American Red towns of Moultonbor- roofing tar, art supplies, 279-5341. Workday. The Belknap Cross will be holding a ough and Ossipee. intact fluorescent bulbs,

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