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Police Kids’ slalom shows young skiers’ skills lieutenant “Caught in the Act” of doing good BY ERIN PLUMMER

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Police Lieutenant Dominic DeCarli was “caught in the act” by Chief Stephen Carrier for service above and beyond the call of duty. The Board of Selectmen at last Wednesday’s meeting read the official statement announcing that DeCarli was acknowledged for his good deeds, including use of his own personal vehicle to plow streets during a severe winter storm. On Friday, Feb. 14, the department pickup truck was out of order. DeCarli stepped in and rescued stranded skiers and plowed fire hydrants that needed to be cleared. He is said to have contributed to the public safety throughout the Gilford Community. “His actions and good deeds as an employee of the town of Gilford are acknowledged with appreciation and gratitude,” said Scott Dunn, Town Administrator. Due to the hazardous winter storms in February and lack of preparation, a meeting is planned for March 4 to discuss emergency planning and communication during severe weather incidents. Geoff Ruggles’ financial report demonstrated revenues are up and expenditures down for the month of January. Most departments are at or below the average for the month. The Public Works department has worked overtime to keep roads clean and clear throughout the increased number of winter storms. At last Wednesday’s meeting, Dunn stated that a long-term goal is to upload all the town meetings online. The town received a quote from Mainstay Technologies for $750 for only SEE GOOD PAGE A10

Make your voice heard Gilford residents will have an opportunity to cast their ballots in the 2014 town and school district elections, and to vote on all town and school district warrant articles, on Tuesday, March 11 at the Gilford Youth Center. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to the local elections, voters will also be asked on Tuesday to select either Republican Joe Kenney or Democrat Mike Cryans to serve out the remainder of Ray Burton’s term on the Governor’s Executive Council.

Local children, from toddlers to seven-year-olds, showed their talents on the ski slopes last week during Klaus’ Annual Midget Slalom. The 29th annual race at Gunstock provided an opportunity for younger kids to compete, for some a first opportunity to get a taste of ski racing. On Wednesday afternoon, racers went down Cannonball Trail in different age groups and at different heights. Some of the younger kids had help from an adult in a harness, while others flew down the hill by themselves. The midget race originated around 50 years ago, and ran strong for decades. Klaus Buttinger said the race gradually disappeared around the 1970’s. He brought it 30 years ago as a race for children under the age of seven. “I made it for younger kids who are normally not allowed in any races,” Buttinger said. Participants were put in categories of boys and girls age three and under, ages four to five, and ages six and seven. Each group went down the slope by ascending age order. The race was organized by Buttinger and the Gunstock Ski Club. The people

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The big winners for girls ages six to seven. who worked on the race were all volunteers, most of which were from the Gunstock Ski Club. Buttinger said this event provides many children’s first opportunity to race. “At least over 100 kids who got into the club and ski racing because of it,” Buttinger said The Midget Slalom is a tradition that has contin-

ued through a few generations. “There are some parents who raced here in the ‘80’s who have kids here now,” Buttinger said. Racers came to Gunstock from across the state. Most of the participants came from the Gunstock Ski Club and a group of skiers also came from the McIntyre Ski Area.

This year’s race also had some significant sponsors. This year’s sponsors included Cantin Chevrolet, Fratello’s, Tilton Sports Center, and Kitchen Encounters. After the races, kids and families gathered in the Gunstock Ski Club’s lodge for an awards ceremony. Kids who finished in fifth place and higher received

trophies as children who finished sixth and below won medals. The race for children under three had four participants, two girls and two boys. In the category of Girls under three-Years-Old, Charlotte Hyland took first place. Lilly Bishop won second. SEE SKIERS PAGE A10

Cardboard racers take the snow BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected]

A tank, a bobsled, cars and many other unique sledding machines made from cardboard boxes rushed down the hill for the seventh annual Cardboard Box Sled Derby last week. Children gathered at the Gilford Outing Club Sledding Hill on Wednesday morning to have their homemade racers judged then fly (or tumble and spin) down the hill. The event was part of the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter Carnival week during February vacation. The week started with the Community Skating Party the Friday before. Kids put together their own cardboard racing

sleds, some by themselves and some with the help of others. The sleds were judged by a panel of judges on appearance and how well they raced. Speed was judged in the categories of participants under 10-years-old, over 10, and overall. The first place overall went to Kaci and Teddy Janczak for their sled Fast and Loud. Fast and Loud consisted of a piece of cardboard with a cab on top created by a cardboard box. The siblings did most of the work themselves. Kaci, age 11, said their mom only did a little taping. “We put stuff on the bottom to make it really kind of fast,” said nine-year-old Teddy.

This year’s racers in the Seventh annual Cardboard Box Sled Derby.

“It went pretty fast, and we went pretty good down,” Kaci said. This is the Janczak’s first time dong the race. They said they were proud of how they placed in their first year. “We feel awesome!” Kaci said. The 78’er made and piloted by brothers Kyle and Patrick Gadini was given first place for Fastest Car for participants ages 10 and under and was the third fastest overall. It also took second place in the Best Use of Cardboard. Patrick, age eight, said they built the tank just the night before. Both the brothers made the tank with some help. “Our dad helped us,” Patrick said.

He said their creation looked like a car, then they added a cardboard tube onto the front that looked like the gun on a tank. They also cut a hole in the front to utilize the gun in their own way. “I just thought we could use our Nerf guns and put it through,” Patrick said. The front of the tank was painted with a design of JBT in honor of their schoolmate John Bradley Thompson. Last year, John Bradley was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a tumor that effects portion of the brainstem. “We just thought we’d put something to remember him,” said their mom Gretchen Gandini. “He’d probably want to be here.”

Graham Freer turned a box into a bobsled that looked like it had sponsorship from Chippewa Boots. The Chippewa was made from a Fujitsu box. “(We) just took a cardboard box, we rounded it out and taped it all together,” Freer said. His dad Matt Freer said additional features were put on with glue and tape. Some reinforcement was added to make it stronger in the corners. Graham said the ride was cold, but fast. “This thing went fast,” he said. The Chippewa came in second overall and was the second fastest in the 10 and over category. Overall Graham said he had fun in the race.

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Notes from the Gilford Public Library BY MOLLY HARPER Library Correspondent

If you spent time around Laconia on Valentine’s Day weekend, you may have had the pleasure of seeing sled dog teams compete in the annual World Championship Sled Dog Derby. Teams of sled dogs pulled a sled and their “musher” along a rigorous 15-mile course along the lake and through the woods. It was a cold but exciting afternoon for all who attended! If you’re a sled-dog musher yourself, or just a winter enthusiast, you have no doubt also heard of a more famous race a little bit further north…the great Iditarod race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. The “Last Great Race on Earth” kicked off on March 1 and runs over 1,000 miles through some of the roughest and most beautiful terrain in Alaska. Dog teams are racing through jagged mountain ranges, and across frozen rivers and dense forests to the city of Nome on the western Bering Sea coast – all while battling the elements in one of the most brutal landscapes in the United States. A celebration of the long

history of sled dog culture in Alaska, the modern Iditarod Trail runs along part of a National Historic Trail that had its beginnings as a mail and supply route from the coastal towns to interior mining camps. In 1925, part of this trail became a life-saving highway for epidemic-stricken Nome. Hard-driven sled dog teams and their mushers delivered the life-saving serums to Diphtheria-plagued Nome. The Iditarod Race works to preserve this history and maintain Alaska’s rich culture of sled dog teams and adventurers. The race runs annually, bringing a spurt of activity to the small native villages and more urban areas along the route. You can follow this year’s race online at www.iditarod.com. If you’re more of an adventurer at heart, and your dogs prefer the warm spot in front of the fireplace to the open trail, have no fear. Here at the library we have plenty of adventure stories to fuel the interests of all our local armchair adventurers. For a touch of Alaska without the snow and cold,

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Kellerhaus co-owner to speak at Guys’ Night Out On Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m., Guys’ Night Out at Gilford Community Church will be featuring Dave Dutton, co-owner of Kellerhaus in the Weirs. Dutton will be talking about the job of management and the candy-making that he does on site for

his popular establishment. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour and then dinner at 7 p.m., catered by Ellie Murphy. The cost for the evening is $11, and reservations are needed by March 17. Call the church office at 524-6057. Invite your friends!

GILFORD POLICE LOG The Gilford Police Department responded to 146 calls for service and made the following arrests during the week of Feb. 25 to March 3. Cody R. Ellis, age 18, of Gilford was arrested on Feb. 25 for Criminal Threatening (Intimidation, etc.) and Default or Breach of Bail Conditions. Richard Fielders, age 18, of Gilford was arrested on Feb. 26 in connection with a bench warrant. A 17-year-old juvenile from Laconia was arrested on Feb. 26 for Possession of Controlled/Narcotic

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Independent authors share marketing tips BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected]

With a self-published independent book already written, the next trick is to market it. Two indie authors gave their recommendations for marketing options for self-published books during a recent presentation at the Gilford Public Library. Authors Ariele Sieling and Christopher Kellen shared their ideas and experience during a presentation on Tuesday night. Sieling is a sci-fi writer; her first book is “The Clock that Winked,” and she is midway through her second book. Christopher Kellen (the pen name for Kylen Wiggin) is a sci-fi and fantasy author who has self-published nine books and a series of novellas. He is working on his 10th book. The presentation covered a number of techniques and considerations for marketing one’s own self-published book. “When you self publish, you’re really on your own,” Sieling said. Sieling recommended that authors set up a platform of readers; a group

of people who are familiar with the author’s work. Kellen said more non-fiction authors have gone this route, as they need to demonstrate their expertise in the subject they are writing about. Fiction authors can use themselves as their platform. When launching a book, authors can opt for a soft launch, where the book comes out with little pre-promotion. Authors can also choose a hard launch where they choose a special time and date and build buzz for the release. Sieling said she did both for her latest book. She did a soft launch for the ebook and a hard launch for the paper copy of the book. Kellen said the hard launch is essentially useless for authors without a platform. The more buzz is generated by the platform the more effective a hard launch will be. For first books it is best to release the book through a soft launch and gain traffic. Kellen and Sieling said authors could offer portions of the book, such as a chapter or a few pages, for free to draw in readers. Kellen said when he

released five books in his series; he offered the first book for free. “With the first one free, it’s one click away for the next one,” Kellen said. Kellen said more readers are likely to pick up a series if it has been finished. Many authors will see how a series sells before continuing and might not continue. Kellen said a reader is more likely to start a series if they know it has been completed. Both said offering free hard copies of a book is another way to draw in readers and build a platform. Kellen said the common thinking is every freely given book is one book that will not be bought, however it can have the opposite effect. “That person almost certainly wouldn’t have found you in the first place, and probably wouldn’t have spent money on the book,” Kellen said. One essential part of creating buzz for a self-published book is reviews. “Book reviews are pretty much the lifeline for an independent author,” Kellen said, saying the more reviews a book has the

more prestige and marketing options it will have. Generating reviews is an important part of the process. Reviews can also be mutually traded and Kellen said he has also made friends through reviews. Sieling and Kellen said it is best to get neutral readers to review and not family members or close friends Sieling said social media is an important took for self-published authors. She recommended that authors make posts that can reveal more about themselves and their interests to connect with the readers. Kellen said constant marketing messages can be a turn-off for followers. Sieling said this is why most of her Facebook posts have nothing to do with her books and have to do with interests. She also schedules posts and has different content on different days. One Web site that can generate traffic and reviews is Goodreads. Goodreads is a reading community where readers can review and share recommendations on books. The site also has author options where authors can promote their books and interact

Governor proclaims March as General Aviation Appreciation Month GILFORD — Diane Terrill, president of the Granite State Airport Management Association and manager of Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford, has announced that Gov. Maggie Hassan has once again proclaimed March as General Aviation Appreciation Month in New Hampshire. The governor’s proclamation, signed on Feb. 13, states that “the State of New Hampshire has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions, aviation organizations, community airports, and airport operators.” The proclamation further states that “many communities in New Hampshire depend heavily on general aviation and community airports for the continued flow of commerce, tourists, and visitors to our state.” The airport system in

New Hampshire is extensive and includes 24 publicly-owned airports that serve over 3,800 pilots who operate a total of 2,055 general aviation aircraft. The system also includes 11 charter flight companies, 17 fixed-base operators, 23 airport repair stations, and one flight school. Terrill, pleased by the governor’s proclamation, is highly involved in promoting general aviation on both the local and state level in her roles as an airport manager and the newly-elected president of the Granite State Airport Management Association (GSAMA). GSAMA is an organization of aviation professionals committed to increasing awareness of the importance of aviation and supporting economic development for the State of New Hampshire. GSAMA serves New Hampshire’s aviation needs by enhancing access

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in 1941, serves the needs of pilots flying a wide range of aircraft, from small, single-engine planes to transatlantic jets. With a $50 million annual impact on the region’s economy, it acts as a responsible community partner and environmental steward of the natural resources of the surrounding areas. The public is encouraged to visit airports in their community and throughout the state during General Aviation Appreciation Month to find out more about general aviation and the important role it plays in New Hampshire. More information about Laconia Airport in Gilford can be found at: www.laconiaairport.com.

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with readers. Both said authors should use whatever social media platforms they are comfortable with and should not stick with any sites they dislike. Sieling said it is important to market books to the right readers. If a book might have multiple interests, Sieling and Kellen said it is best to market it to readers of the core genre and not cast the net too wide. An example would be marketing a mostly science fiction book with some elements of mystery to an audience of mystery fans. This might result in some confused readers and possibly bad reviews. Demographics can even shift. Kellen said he initially marketed his books as fantasy novels for adults, though he learned kids were reading them; parents were even reading them to their children. Kellen said as a result he altered his marketing to include this broader audience. Sieling said she also started to target more young adult readers. She has also done presentations in high schools, saying students love it when someone comes to class. Sieling said one of the most important strategies is to create a high quality product.

“If what you develop is high quality, professional, well designed, well written, well copyedited book then people will like it even if it doesn’t take off right away,” Sieling said. “If you have a high quality product, you have something to be proud of and you have something that’s worth marketing. If you do all of these things you build up reputation, it’s by having a reputation that you will sell.” For more on Seiling, visit www.arielesieling.com, and for more on Kellen, visit www.christopherkellen. com.

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For Girls 4 to 13 Years Old Sign-ups will be held on March 6th from 5 pm - 7 pm and March 8th from 9 am - 12 noon at Gilford Middle School. Clinics March 23rd & 30th, 10-11:30 am at the Gilford High School. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Melody Strout @ 630-8108.


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News from the Gilmanton Community Church Thrift Shop and Food Pantry The color of the Month at the GCC Thrift Shop is green. In celebration of the coming of Spring and St. Patrick’s Day all clothing which is predominately green in color or has a green barb will be 50 percent off. Sale runs the entire month of March. The GCC Food Pantry and Thrift Shop has a new mailing address. Correspondence and/or monetary donations should be mailed to Post Office Box 16, Gilmanton, NH 03237. Our physical location remains the same at 1817 NH Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works. Parking and entrance to the Shop and Pantry is available at the

Gilmanton Community Church parking lot. Hours: Wednesdays, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Telephone number: 3640114. If no one is present, please leave a detailed message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Donations of food and clothing are always welcome and may be brought to the Thrift Shop during open hours. Please do not leave donations outside of the door. Thank you. The Thrift Shop is open to the public, please come by often as new clothing is always being added to the racks. See you soon!

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To support Northern Pass is to support a tragic repetition of history To the Editor: Look out the window. Any window. Envision, if you can, everything you see under water. From a car driving to Manchester, Salem, Berlin, Portsmouth, Keene. All of New Hampshire’s 5.9 million acres under water. I’m having a hard time even envisioning the scope of such a concept. What? Five point nine million acres isn’t enough? Add another 100,000 acres. Yeah, you just have to deal with it. No choice at

all. It’s going to happen no matter what you say or do. Welcome. You’ve just become a pseudo member of the Innu Nation, who’ve been slapped with that ultimatum from Hydro Quebec for Northern Pass. No surprise here. In the 1970’s, they bullied the Cree and Inuit, too, flooding 4,440 square miles of their hunting grounds for the La Grande Complex without consulting the communities beforehand. We made serious, horrible mistakes dealing with our Native Ameri-

cans. Now Hydro Quebec repeats our past errors by running roughshod over Quebec’s native peoples and spoiling forever the free flowing and pristine Romaine river for totally unnecessary hydropower. If we support their actions to flood six million acres that will destroy pristine natural resources and override the outrage of their native peoples for the unnecessary sake of the power grabbing bullies at Hydro Quebec Corporation, we are ultimately not only condoning, but also

being an implicit partner to their actions. They can spend their millions with all the new ads on radio, TV and in the newspapers to convince us to support Northern Pass. Nothing, absolutely nothing, will convince me to support Northern Pass. Our care for our native tribes, the land and our principles should be way higher than that. (Source: SPNHF’s Forest Notes, Summer, 2013) Everett McLaughlin Gilford

To the Editor: I attended the candidates’ forum for Mike Cryans and Joe Kenney at the Meredith Community Center Feb. 11, where Mr. Kenney stated his opposition to the Common Core Standards for public education. In a recent interview published in a local newspaper, Mr. Kenney is quoted as saying, “The most important problem facing the state – and especially District 1 - jobs, jobs, and jobs.” I feel these two positions are at odds with one anoth-

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tion were developed to identify and promote a skill set that all students need to compete for jobs in an evolving economy, regardless of town or state residence. The Standards are designed to level the education playing field so all students have an opportunity to be competitive in the jobs market. Mike Cryans understands this, and the Standards’ connection to attracting employers who go where they find the most qualified applicants. New Hampshire is losing a pop-

ulation we need to keep, our young people. Mike Cryans gets the connection between attracting employers and attracting young families who want the quality public education that Common Core Standards assure their children will have. Please join me in voting for Mike Cryans for Executive Council in District 1. New Hampshire students deserve more than empty, worn out platitudes. They deserve Mike Cryans. Kay M. Anderson Laconia

Cryans understands that education is they key to a viable future for NH Mr. Kenney touts more local control of schools would be better than the Common Core Standards, but offers no explanation of what public education in New Hampshire would look like without any common academic expectations for our students. This position is identical to the opinion advocated and applauded at the Lakes Region Tea Party meeting I attended last May at the Moultonborough Library. Common Core Standards for public educa-

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The cutest little dog of all lives at NH Humane Society where she hopes a loving, patient home will be her next life’s chapter living with folks who will continue to assure her days are full of joy and are painfree. Now that we’ve piqued your interest, may we introduce the very beautiful ABBY, aged 10, of desirable Bichon/Schnauzer heritage. Abby’s doting owner died necessitating her return to NHHS. She was shy and withdrawn and very obviously mourning her departed owner, so we placed her in a foster home. Abby has undergone a huge surgery to remove a

very large, very ugly bladder stone, and recuperates still in her temporary home, rather than the hustle and bustle of the shelter. Terriers live well into their teens and generally are sturdy housemates! She would do well in a home with another dog, provided they have been formally introduced, but no small children please. She does require a special diet so her little body doesn’t form another stone, not a tall order, she weights not even 25 pounds! Abby has much love still to give. To set up an appointment to meet her call 524-3252 or check www. nhhumane.org.

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By John Harrigan Columnist To accompany this week’s rant, I rummaged around in the photo files for something, anything, smacking of spring. This is because I’ve been hearing nothing but griping from people sick and tired of winter. This category does not include people who love to snowshoe, cross-country ski, drill holes through three feet of ice, or ride the snowmobile trails, which come to think about it is just about everybody. But for some, true desperation has set in. The other day, I saw a woman using a shovel to hack away at the snow banks along her driveway and strewing chunks out onto the tarmac, to melt under the climbing sun. This is a seasonal phenomenon, a manifestation of utter fed-upness with it all, in which dwindling snow is attacked with a vengeance, the idea being to hasten its demise. You can almost hear the gnashing of teeth. My conclusion, after quite some time on the planet, is that these snow-attackers in younger years no doubt enjoyed snow as just another medium to play in, and during middle age reveled in it because they could still enjoy the beauty of a countryside pulling a quilt of white over itself to sleep for a while,

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A rummage through the files turned up this most Spring-like shot of two hay burners, Richard and Sampson, enjoying a green-velvet pasture, with sweet-smelling apple blossoms all around. and they were busy helping their kids learn about having fun on skates or toboggans or building forts and waging snowball wars. But the older people get, surveys show (mine), the less enthusiasm they have for (a) snow, and (b) winter in general, which if you think about it encompasses, in various forms and ferocity, about seven months of the calendar. It begins snowing, off and on, in October, fitful starts culminating in serious snow in mid-November, and then it’s more of the same, plus numbing cold, right up until people begin convincing themselves that it’ll all be over in early March, which of course it won’t, Mother Nature saving up a few sucker punches for right into April, and so take that, euphoria. This column took shape on the first of March, which dawned, my outdoor thermometer said, at flat zero. The smoke from the outdoor furnace was going straight up, which meant that (a) this batch of cold air was going to stay around for a bit, but (b) something was going

to change soon, as in a day or so, and my bet was more snow. I don’t watch, listen to or read anything about the weather, preferring to have fun guessing, and out of sheer luck of the FrenchIrish I’m right most of the time, but the way I look it is that if after being on the planet for nearing 67 years you haven’t learned something about the weather, you probably haven’t learned much of anything else either. Still, I’m secretly tickled when, glancing up at classic formations of cirrus clouds, called Mare’s Tails around here but a Mackerel Sky by those herring-chokers down East, I remark to anyone within earshot, “Yup, sure looks like rain by nightfall,” a bystander says “You must have been watching the Weather Channel.” This is the same reaction I get when I guess what time it is, having divested myself of a watch nearly a half-century ago, and someone looks all around to see if I cheated via a cell phone or clock. Snow banks aside, and despite more snow sure to

come, the orbit of the Earth is inexorable, and soon the snow-pack will collapse with a thump, compacting itself into corn-snow cement, when you can walk about without snowshoes. This is a fine time to survey the territory around woodlot or camp, the very best time to see the actual lay of the land. It’s good going on foot and the weather is apt to be warm, the sun often drawing millions of snow fleas up from the forest floor to flip and frolic around like so many billions of black pepper grains dropped from a plane The snow pack dispenses light all around, overwhelming the usual darkness beneath the trees and allowing the adventurer to scooch down and see well into the far beyond. (This column runs in 12 weekly papers covering the northern two-thirds of New Hampshire and parts of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and northwestern Maine. John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Colebrook NH 03576, or [email protected])

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PSU faculty showcases artwork LACONIA — Several Plymouth State University art instructors discussed their current exhibit, “Faculty Selections: Plymouth State University,” during a reception at the Belknap Mill on Feb. 21. The collaboration between the Mill and the University provided an opportunity for the faculty to expand awareness to a new audience as well as giving students a chance to assist in a gallery show. Exhibit coordinator Kathi J. Smith, a teacher-lecturer in Professional Presentation Practices, said it gave her students, who do matting and framing, an opportunity to help with the set-up of a gallery space as well as to appreciate the work of their instructors. “I was approached by [Belknap Mill Executive Director] Denise and Frank Sharlow about bringing our faculty exhibit to Laco-

nia. We do an annual show in the Karl Drerup Gallery in Plymouth in June, and thought this would be a great opportunity to expand to another area,” she said. Her own contribution was a realistic sketch, “Dumpster,” which provided a contrast to some of the more abstract pieces in the exhibit which featured works in several media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, printmaking, graphite drawings, and sculpture. While diverse, many of the works expressed an appreciation of New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains, reflecting a sense of celebration and experimentation. Annette Woodson Mitchell, who coordinates the university’s drawing program, entered a colorful mixed-media work using acrylic paint, Sumi ink, and foam print on Arches Cover, a printmaking pa-

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Phil Inwood with his “New Hampshire Mountains” graphite and pencil drawings.

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Cynthia Robinson’s “Flow” draws upon the theme of rivers. per. She said the complex pattern incorporates movement and was inspired by the landscape she so loves, as well as her love of color. Philip C. Inwood, an adjunct professor teaching art history, exhibited two panels from a multi-panel series of graphite and pencil on paper which he said were inspired by the mountains. The first panel clearly shows the shape of distant mountains, while the intense, almost manic pencil and eraser work on the other panel nearly obscures the mountains while hinting of objects in the foreground that are difficult to make out. “It’s often like that,” he said; “as you get closer, the detail becomes so complex that you lose sight of the more distant hills you saw from a distance.” He added that the work was experimental; he did not set out with something specific in mind but, rather, discovered it as he proceeded. That is a sentiment others expressed at the show, as well. Rather than planning on a result, art often is

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a process of discovery. Cynthia Cutting Robinson, director of exhibitions, showed a large, mixed-media sculpture, “Flow”, which took the river as its theme. The painted waves and ripples form the background of a three-dimensional piece utilizing wood taken from the riverside, with burlap providing a textured bank. Jong-Yoon Kim exhibited colorful “Fun With Paper” sculptures that utilize light and shadow to dra-

Annette Mitchell’s colorful “I See Clearly Now” utilizes acrylics and ink. matic effect. Kimberly Anderson Ritchie offered “Unearth”, a monotype with gauche and copper pigmentan. Elizabeth D’Amico’s “Retirement” is an acrylic monotype with collage. Jay Moskowictz exhibited three small oil paint monoprints, “Primary Studies,” that use paint and scraps of newspaper to showcase works in red, yellow, and blue. The exhibit is continuing in the Mill’s Riverside Room.

About the Belknap Mill The Belknap Mill is the oldest, unaltered brick textile mill in the country. It has a permanent exhibit that interprets the history of the textile industry in Laconia, and has changing monthly exhibits focusing on the arts and history, as well as educational programs for all ages. For further information on the mill and its events, email information@belknapmill. org, visit www.belknapmill.org, or call 524-8813.


Obituaries

Doreen M. Hodges, 94

MEREDITH — Doreen M. (Fitzpatrick) Hodges, 94, of 153 Parade Rd. and formerly of Ridgewood Avenue, Gilford, died at Forestview Manor on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Mrs. Hodges was born May 23, 1919 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Lloyd H. and Mary (McAuley) Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Hodges was a long resident of the Lakes Region. She was a registered nurse, and had been employed at the Laconia Clinic for many years. Mrs. Hodges was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church. She loved her family, and was a devoted grandmother. She loved music, bird feeding and her gardens, and was an avid reader. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Hodges of Amherst, Mass. and Stephen G. Hodges and his wife Patricia Dobbs Hodges of Gilford; a daughter, Pamela Woodhead of Yarmouth, Maine; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and one nephew. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hodges was predeceased by her husband, Clifford O. Hodges, in 2006, and by two brothers, Jack Fitzpatrick and Haven Fitzpatrick. There will be no calling

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hours. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia. For those who wish, the family suggests that donations in Mrs. Hodges’ memory be made to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312 for a nursing scholarship. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Dorothy O’Hara, 87 Dorothy (Meehan) O’Hara, 87, of 47 Sprucewood Drive died at her home on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. Mrs. O’Hara was born Dec. 4, 1926 in Rockville Centre, Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Stone) Meehan. Mrs. O’Hara had been a resident of Gilford for 40 years, and was a devout Catholic, wonderful homemaker and adored mother. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Donagh “Don” O’Hara, of Gilford; a son, Kevin, and his companion, Dana, of Seattle, Wash.; three daughters (Donna and her husband, William, of Plymouth, Mass., Susan of Eliot, Maine, and Kathleen and her husband, Larry, of San Francisco, Calif.); three grandchildren (Sally Szwed of New York City, Christopher DiNola of Kittery, Maine and Jason DiNola of Eliot, Maine); a sister, Patricia Meehan, of Naples, Fla., and dear friends and spiritual supporters, Sandra and John McGonagle of Gilford. Mrs. O’Hara was predeceased by an infant son, Peter. There will be no calling hours.

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Dorothy O’Hara A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Andre Bessette Parish at St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, N.H. 03246. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

Patricia M. Tessier, 72 LACONIA — Patricia M. Tessier, 72, of 175 Blueberry Lane and formerly of 25 Union Ave., died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Mrs. Tessier was born Feb. 17, 1942 in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the daughter of Paul E. and Ruth H. (Philbrick) Trombley. Mrs. Tessier resided in Penacook for several years before moving to Laconia. She had been employed at the Lakes Region General Hospital for many years before retiring in 1990. Survivors include two brothers, Preston Russell Trombley of Penacook and Paul Edward Trombley of Henniker; a stepbrother, Angelo Mancini of Orden, Utah; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tessier was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse Tessier. A Graveside Service will be held at the family lot in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery, Penacook. Rev. Terry O’Dell will officiate. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

LACONIA — Peter George, of Laconia, died in his home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 with his wife, Barbara, and son, Damian, by his side. Peter will be remembered as a loving husband and father and a proud grandfather. He was a man who was eternally curious and who strove for perfection. Peter was the youngest of three children born to Michael and Helen (nee Tzimoulas) George in Haverhill, Mass. on Jan. 10, 1923. He spent his early years in Haverhill, where he attended the Tilton School. At age 10, Peter and his family moved to Morphy, Greece, where he remained until 1940, when he returned to Haverhill. Peter worked briefly for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and then transferred to New York City, where he worked for Mack Truck. Later on, with the help of friends, he became a furrier. After 39 years as a furrier in New York City, Peter retired and moved to his beloved Laconia, where he spent many wonderful and happy years, playing tennis, tending his garden, traveling and fixing his house. He was a devoted Greek Orthodox and proud of his Greek heritage. He was a member of the Pan Macedonian Society - St. Demetrios of Morphy Division and was a member of the Gilford Hills Tennis Club. As a husband, father and grandfather, Peter is survived by his loving family, which includes his wife of 47 years, Barbara; their son, Damian of Garden City, N.Y. and his wife Ann Pouria George; and his three grandchildren, Connor, Kelly and Ryan of Garden City. Peter was predeceased by his parents and brother Constantine, known affectionately as “Charlie.” He leaves behind his sister, Evangelia “Angie” Daniels of New York City; his sister-in-law, Pariskivi, of Averignos, Greece; his nieces, Diane George,

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Peter George Maria Anderson, Penny Soufarapis and Helen Takos; and his nephew, Michael George and several cousins and relatives in New York and Greece. Peter was dearly loved by his family, and his passing will leave a tremendous void. He will forever be in our hearts. Calling hours were held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. The Trisagion Service was performed at 7:30 p.m. during the calling hours. A Greek Orthodox liturgy was conducted at Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 701 North Main St., Laconia, on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. Fr. Michael Agathonikos officiated. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia. Please, no flowers. Donations to Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 701 North Main St., Laconia, NH, 03246 in Peter’s name would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Dr. Lawrence Rush, Dr. Mary-Claire Paicopolis, the medical professionals’ and Hospice for the excellent care that Peter received. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Obituaries


Helen C. Kennedy, 85 MEREDITH — Helen C. (Bradley) Kennedy, 85, formerly of Gilford, died at Forestview Manor, Meredith, after a brief illness on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Mrs. Kennedy was born Nov. 25, 1928 in Waltham, Mass., the daughter of the late John Bradley, Helen (Treddin) and Thomas Queenan. Mrs. Kennedy resided in Billerica, Mass. for many years before moving to Gilford twenty-eight years ago. She had been employed at John Hancock Insurance for over 40 years. Survivors include a brother, John Bradley, and his wife Jean of Springfield, Mass.; a brother-inlaw, Richard Fitzgerald of Bedford, Mass.; three nieces, four nephews and her lifelong friend, Gerry McKenna. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband , John J. Kennedy, Jr., and by her sister, Constance Fitzgerald. Calling hours were held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkin-

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Helen Kennedy son-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford. The date and time will be announced. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

LEBANON — Robert P. Laflamme, 74, of 945 Watson Rd., Laconia, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Mr. Laflamme was born Aug. 27, 1939 in Laconia, the son of the late Omer O. and Flora M. (Levesque) Laflamme. Mr. Laflamme graduated from Laconia High School in 1957, and from Keene State College in 1961. He received his Master’s degree from the Keene State College. He resided in East Swanzey for a number of years while teaching industrial arts at Conant High School before moving back to Laconia. Mr. Laflamme was Tool Design Engineer at Astro Div., New Hampshire Ball Bearings for 10 years, and then for Rival Precision. Subsequently, Mr. Laflamme started R & J Tool, a machine tool business, with his brother, James, and as an innovator in the Machine Tool Industry, devised a method of insert sharpening resulting in several patents. Mr. Laflamme was a collector of World War II guns, was a classic car enthusiast

Eugene Chadbourne Graves, 85 LACONIA — Eugene Chadbourne Graves, 85, of 21 Ledges Drive died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. He was the widower of Marilyn (Curry) Graves, who died Jan. 28, 2005. Mr. Graves was born March 31, 1928 in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Newton and Helen (Knight) Graves. He was a long time resident of Andover, Mass., and had served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Graves was a mathematical engineer and had been employed at Charles Stark Draper Labs for 20 years. He was a member of the Laconia Congregation-

al Church and sang tenor in the choir. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Seaman, of Tewksbury, Mass.; a son, Chadbourne Graves of Chester; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Wendy Stern of North Andover, Mass., and Linda Lebach of North Falmouth, Mass. There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church, 69 Pleasant St., Laconia. Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, pastor of the church, will officiate.

Burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, in the spring. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Route 28, Methuen, MA 01844. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day, a celebration of women’s economic, political and social achievements. Yet women everywhere still face challenges — and here in the United States, one of their biggest challenges may be to gain the resources they need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. So, if you’re a woman, what steps should you take to make progress toward this goal? Your first move should be to recognize some of the potential barriers to attaining your financial freedom. First of all, a “wage gap” between women and men still exists: The median earnings of fulltime female workers are 77% of the median earnings of full-time male workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Also, women drop out of the workforce for an average of 12 years to care for young children or aging parents, according to the Older Women’s League, a research and advocacy group — and this time away from the workforce results in women receiving lower pensions or accumulating much less money in their employer-sponsored retirement plans. To give yourself the opportunity to enjoy a com-

fortable retirement lifestyle, consider these suggestions: Boost your retirement plan contributions. Each year, put in as much as you can afford to your traditional or Roth IRA. A traditional IRA grows on a tax-deferred basis, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free provided you meet certain conditions. Also, take advantage of your employer-sponsored, tax-deferred retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). At the very least, contribute as much to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And every year, if your salary increases, try to boost your contributions to your retirement plan. Consider growth investments. Some evidence suggests that women may be more conservative investors than men — in other words, women may tend to take fewer risks and pursue “safer” investments. But to help build the resources you will need for a comfortable retirement, consider growth-oriented vehicles in your IRA, 401(k) and other investment accounts. Talk to your spouse about Social Security. If your spouse starts collecting Social Security at 62 (the earliest age of eligibility), the monthly benefits will be

reduced, perhaps by as much as 25%. This reduction could affect you if you ever become a widow, because once you reach your own “full” retirement age (which will likely be 66 or 67), you may qualify for survivor benefits of 100% of what your deceased spouse had been receiving — and if that amount was reduced, that’s what you’ll get. Talk to your spouse about this issue well before it’s time to receive Social Security. (You may also want to talk to a financial advisor for help in coordinating survivor benefits with your own Social Security retirement benefits.) Evaluate your need for life insurance benefits. Once their children are grown, some couples drop their life insurance. Yet, the death benefit from a life insurance policy can go a long way toward helping ensure your financial security. Again, talk to your spouse about whether to maintain life insurance, and for how much. International Women’s Day is a great occasion for commemorating women’s accomplishments. And by making the right moves, you can eventually celebrate your own achievement of attaining the financial security you deserve.

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Robert Laflamme and enjoyed books. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Margaret (Nudd) Laflamme of Laconia; two sons, David Laflamme and Paul Laflamme, both of Laconia; a granddaughter, Tracey Natoli; two brothers, Thomas Laflamme of Laconia and James Laflamme of the Philippines; a sister, Marguerite Nolan, of California; and several nephews and nieces. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PH Association, 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, http:// www.phorganization.org/ or to Caring Voice Coalition, Inc., 8249 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116, http://www.caringvoice.org/. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Ronald A. Nedeau, 73 BOSTON, Mass. — Ronald A. Nedeau, 73, of 9 Sargent Place #22, Gilford, died at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Mr. Nedeau was born Dec. 21, 1940 in Laconia, the son of the late Amedee and Alrita (Huckins) Nedeau. He was a life-long resident of Laconia, and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a M.P for 20 years, retiring in February, 1978. After his retirement from the Military, Mr. Nedeau worked as a dispatcher for the Belknap County Sheriff’s Office from 19821985 and then worked for Tilton Endless Belt from 1985-1993. Mr. Nedeau was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laconia Post No. 1670, a member of the American Legion Wilkins Smith Post No. 1 and a member of the Laconia Rod & Gun Club. Survivors include his wife, Carol A. (Hollins) Nedeau, of Gilford; his children, Ronald Madore and his partner, Gwen, of Myrtle Beach, S. C., Laurie Pullen and her husband, Cecil, of Boiling Springs, S. C., Lesia Anello and her husband, Vincent, of Williamsburg, Va., Roy J. Small, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Rollinsford, Kevin Small of New Hampton, and Karen L. Houle and her husband, David, of Laconia; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Carol Blaisdell, and her husband, Teddy, of Meredith, and a brother, Amedee “Ricky” F. Nedeau, Gilford, and

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Ronald Nedeau many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nedeau was predeceased by two sisters, Linda Fielders and Lorraine Nedeau, and by two brothers, Raymond Nedeau and Thomas Nedeau, and a grandson, Michael “Chopper” Chamberlain. Memorial calling hours were held on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 5-7 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m., in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. Burial, with military honors, will be held in the spring at the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.


Obituaries


Joseph Ernest Adrien Morin, 88

LACONIA — Joseph Ernest Adrien Morin, lovingly known by many as “Joe” and “Andy,” entered into eternal life on Feb. 27, 2014. He was born on Aug. 31, 1925 to Ralph and Beatrice (Lapointe) Morin of Laconia. He and his family were lifelong members of Sacred Heart Parish, where he attended elementary school and served as an altar boy. Midway into his senior year at Laconia High School, in 1943, Joseph enlisted in the Navy and served admirably as a Navy Seabee in the 134th &135th Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific on the islands of Tinian and Okinawa until April of 1946. His service to the country and his community continued long after active duty as a respected member of the American Legion Post #1, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Laconia and the Island X-4 Navy Seabees. He was

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also a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council #428 and member of the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood Monastery. In 1967, Joseph completed his studies, earning his high school diploma in September of that year. From 1950 to 1983, he was employed by Arthur and Richard Twombley of Northern Heating and Plumbing where he began his career in the sheet metal shop and worked his way up to residential and commercial oil burner installations and

service. He was a member of Local #131 Plumbers & Steamfitters for 61 years. Joseph joins his parents, his brother, Sylvio Morin, and sister-in-law Julie, all of Laconia. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patrecia M. Morin; granddaughter Patrecia and husband Steve Boutwell; great grandchildren Dylan and Ashley; nieces Claire Posner and husband Arthur of Sanbornton; Donna Davison and husband George of Laconia; Brenda Morin and husband Robert of Effingham; nephews Philip Morin and wife Carole of Laconia; Roger Morin of Holderness; Robert Morin and wife Paula of Windham; and Charles H. Williams III of Laconia. His loving family also includes many grandnieces and nephews (Paul, Keegan and Taylor Morin, Julie Armstrong, Jay Davison, Melissa Gianino, Bethany Wieczorek, and Jessica Shupe). He is also survived by his Aunt Simone Lapointe, several cousins, and a number of great grand nieces and nephews. Joseph was an early recipient of heart bypass surgery that enabled him to live a full and joyous life. He and Patrecia traveled the world, bringing back stories and treasures

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to share with all that love them. He enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, camping, reading and his computer and will be missed by the countless lives he touched with his warm sense of humor and generous heart. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Andre Bessette Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave., Laconia.Spring burial will be in the family lot at Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave., Laconia, N.H. 03246. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Lura S. Athanas, 90, born Jan. 2, 1924, passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Lura came from a large farming family in Tobaccoville, N.C. Born to Ernest and Martha Sprinkle, she was the tenth of eleven children. At 18 years old, Lura took a Civil Service Exam, and shortly thereafter she was notified that she had passed and was to report for duty in Washington, D.C., where she served at the Pentagon during World War II. Lura met her husband, Lou, a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, while playing in a government ladies’ basketball tournament. As Captain of her team, Lura called a time-out to question a call that the referee, Lou, had made. He listened for a moment, then said, “Let’s discuss this after the game.” Lura replied “OK,” but insisted he bring his rule book. That was the beginning of a love affair. Lou and Lura moved to Laconia in 1946, and made their home there for forty-six years. During her lifetime, Lura’s passions were spending time with her family and watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. Lura is survived by her son, Lou Jr., his wife, Susie, and three grandsons, Colby, Austin and Jack all of Gilford; her daughter, Felipita Altimari; her husband, Nick, and step grandchil-

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Lura Athanas dren Frank and Meredith, all of Midlothian, Va.; and one sister, Mozelle Marion, of Winston-Salem, N.C. In addition to her parents, Lura was predeceased by her husband, Lou Athanas, on Jan. 14, 1997. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A family graveside service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League, P.O. Box 1633, Laconia, NH 03247. Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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George V. Minnon, 88 LACONIA — George V. Minnon, 88, of 90 Merrimack St. died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia. He was born on Jan. 4, 1926 in Laconia, the son of Joseph C. and Emma (Picard) Minnon. He served in the US Navy during World War II, serving in Okinawa, and was part of the greatest generation. George worked for many years as the head custodian for Laconia High School and had formerly been employed at Laconia Shoe Co. George was a member of the Laconia Elks #876, a member and past commander of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1 in Laconia and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1670 of Laconia. He was also a member of the Lakeview Country Club and the Laconia Country Club. He had the distinction of getting a hole-in-one twice in his life with 50 years in between. George played with excellent golfers and won

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George Minnon numerous trophies and awards. He won the Championship of the Laconia Country Club in the early ‘50’s. George had other interests, especially at Christmas, where he spent time in lighting up his house with multiple decorations each year. He also had interests in miniature trains. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Madeline (Doyon) Minnon of Laconia, and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph C. Minnon and Albert H. Minnon, and two sisters, Mar-

garet Goodwin and Constant Gale. Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave., Laconia. Graveside services will be held in the spring in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Laconia Lodge of Elks Building Fund, PO Box 676 Laconia, NH 03247 Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

Alcide H. ‘Bud’ Lefebvre, 70 WEST ROXBURY, Mass. — Alcide “Bud” H. Lefebvre, 70, of Gilford passed away at the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury, Mass. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and true friend who will be missed dearly and remembered as the generous, funny and warm-hearted man he was. Bud was born April 8, 1943, in Smithmill, Pa., son of the late Alcide and Anna Lefebvre. After serving in the US Air Force, he settled his family in Londonderry, where they lived and operated several family owned businesses until relocating to Gilford in 1990. He was semi-retired from Lefebvre’s Tire and Auto Repair in Londonderry. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren and playing golf with friends. He was a member of the NRA, Belknap Sportsman Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1670 of Laconia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Pennsylvania, the Laconia Lodge of Elks No. 876 and the Lochmere Country Club. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Janice E. Lefebvre of Gilford; his daughter and son-in-law, Missi and Dave Perkins of Gilford; his son and daughter-in-law, Darron and Kelly Lefebvre of Mooresville, N.C.; five grandchildren

neral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Connor, Hannah and Cooper Perkins of Gilford and Avery and Carter Lefebvre of Mooresville; two sisters, Judy Elwell of Ocean City, Md. and Maryann Powell of Philipsburg, Pa.; and one brother, Alan Lefebvre of Clearfield, Utah. Memorial calling hours were held Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 1:30-3:30 p.m., with a Memorial Service following at 3:30 p.m. in the Carriage House of Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A graveside service, with military honors, was held Monday, March 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, for family and friends. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Crutzfeld-Jacobs Foundation (cjdfoundation.org), or the Boston Fischer House Foundation (fisherhouseboston.org). Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Fu-

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Parks & Rec hosting 21st Annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament! Come and see Youth Basketball at its best in Gilford during the 21st Annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament taking place at the Gilford Middle School from Wednesday, March 5 to Sunday, March 9. Sponsored by the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department, the tournament will host 12 area teams consisting of boys and girls in grades three through six from Belmont, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia and Sanbornton. This invitational tournament is held in memory of Aaron T. Francoeur, who was a 13-year-old Gilford Middle/High School student when he succumbed to cancer in the summer of 1993. Nathan Babcock’s name was added in 2006 after he lost his battle with cancer in the fall of 2005. Since Aaron’s death, the Aaron T. Francoeur Memorial Scholarship Fund, in conjunction with the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, was established to give financial aid to deserving Gilford High School graduates who are furthering their post high school education. Many former players and scholarship recipients return each year

$286,000 federal grant for Laconia Area Community Land Trust LACONIA — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced last week that the Laconia Area Community Land Trust is being awarded $286,108 in grant funding though the NeighborWorks program. The funding will help revitalize communities by preserving affordable housing and creating jobs though local projects. “This funding will flow directly to the Lakes Region and help rebuild our communities and create jobs,” Shea-Porter said. The Laconia Community Land Trust helps low- and moderate-income families achieve economic self-sufficiency through the development of permanent affordable housing opportunities and associated support programs. NeighborWorks is a public nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1978. It supports and builds the capacity of regional nonprofit partner

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to help at the tournament, be it officiating, scoring, timing, selling tickets and t-shirts, or working at the concession stand. The tournament this year will consist of the following divisions and teams: Junior (Coed) Division (Grades 3 and 4) - Gilford, Gilmanton, Lou Athanas and Sanbornton Senior Girls Division (Grades 5 and 6) - Gilford, Belmont, Franklin and Lou Athanas Senior Boys Division (Grades 5 and 6) - Gilford, Belmont, Lou Athanas and Sanbornton The schedule for the opening rounds of play will be: Wednesday, March 5 – Junior Division (Coed) Gilford vs. Lou Athanas at 5:30 p.m. and Gilmanton vs. Sanbornton at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 6 – Senior Girls Division Gilford vs. Franklin at 5:30 p.m. and Lou Athanas vs. Belmont at 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 7 – Senior Boys Division Gilford vs. Sanbornton at 5:30 p.m. and Lou Athanas vs. Belmont at 6:45 p.m. On Saturday, March 8, games will begin at 8 a.m., and the last game of the day will be played at 6 p.m. On Sunday, March 9, the Championship round games are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to the public, and everyone, young and old alike, is invited to attend. The admission fee is $2 for adults and $1 for children. A Tournament Family Pass (all games) is also available for $10. Children not of school age, coaches and players are free. Be sure to mark your calendars now and come join us for some great

basketball, positive competition, good sportsmanship, and community spirit! For more information, please call Parks and Recreation Director Herb Greene at 527-4722. Senior Moment-um Recipe Exchange Program, March 10 The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Senior Moment-um Recipe Exchange Program on Monday, March 10. Participants will meet at the Gilford Community Church, Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. to share recipes for their favorite dishes. Bring your recipe, your lunch and meet us there to share your recipes and leave with some new favorites. If you don’t have one, join us anyway and you will leave with some great ideas! Senior Moment-um Dinner and Show Night, March 13 Gilford Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the GHS Performing Arts, is sponsoring a Dinner and Show evening for participants of the Senior Moment-um Program. This activity is scheduled for Thursday, March 13. Participants will meet in the Gilford High School Lobby at 6 p.m. to enjoy a pasta dinner. Following dinner we will head into the Auditorium to watch the High School’s performance of “Almost, Maine.” There is no fee for this program, but space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come basis. Participants must RSVP no later noon on Friday, March 7. For more information or to RSVP, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 527-4722.

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ARTICLE I. To choose, by ballot, a moderator to serve for a term of two years. ARTICLE II. To choose, by ballot, three school board members, two from the pre-existing District of Belmont to serve for a term of three years and one from the pre-existing District of Canterbury to serve for a term of three years. Candidates must be residents of Belmont and Canterbury respectively but will be elected at large. ARTICLE III. To see if the School District will vote, by Ballot, to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty one million forty eight thousand three hundred sixty two dollars ($21,048,362) for the support of schools, the salaries of school district officials and agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of said district, and to authorize the application against said appropriations of such sums as are estimated to be raised from the State’s equalized and building aids together with other income. The School Board shall certify to the selectmen of each of the towns of Belmont and Canterbury the amount to be raised by taxation of each of said towns. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.] ARTICLE IV. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the School Facilities and Grounds Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 21, 1997 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2014 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.] ARTICLE V. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Given our hands at said Belmont this 6th day of February, 2014. Shaker Regional School Board Heidi Hutchinson Gretta Olson-Wilder Robert Reed

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SKIERS For Boys three-YearsOld and under, the first place trophy went to Aidan Hayward and second place went to Landon Maloney. The first place winner for category of girls ages four to five was Libby Maloney. In the four-to-five-year-

(Continued from Page A1) old boys category, Beckett Lehr was the first place winner. For girls ages six and seven, Charlotte Lehr was the first place winner. The winner for the category of boys ages six to seven was Joseph Marston. Heidi Lehr said Char-

lotte and Beckett have been skiing since they were both two-years-old. The Gilford-based Lehr’s are also involved with the Gunstock Ski Club. “My husband grew up racing; that’s the thing we all do,” Lehr said. This was seven-year-old Charlotte’s third year in the race. “We’re s excited for her,” Lehr said. Winning first was also a proud moment for Beckett. “I’m so happy with him,” Lehr said of Beckett’s win. “He was hoping for it, actually.” Exeter-based siblings Henry, Charlotte, and Matthew Hyland all took part in the race. Charlotte, age three, took first place for the girls three and under category, Henry won second in the category of boys ages four to five, and seven-year-old Martha Hyland placed seventh in the girls six to seven category. Their dad Owen Hyland said the kids have all been skiing since they were 2-years-old. Martha said the race overall was “really fun.” “I’m really proud of myself,” she said of how she placed. “I love this, it’s my first race ever,” Henry said.

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Campbell halts Eagles’ run, 55-47 BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected]

LITCHFIELD – A lot changed in 373 days. Just over a year after Gilford High School rolled over Campbell High School in last year’s Division III second round, the Golden Eagles found themselves matched up with the Cougars once again on Saturday night. On the road against a now veteran Campbell club, a now youthful Gilford squad saw its promising season come to an unfortunate end with a 55-47 loss in the D-III quarterfinals. “I don’t think anyone gave us much of a shot (against Campbell),” said Gilford coach Rick Forge. “But we were competitive from the start. I’m pleased we were able to stay with them. They’re a legitimate contender.” In last year’s playoff meeting, a senior-laden Gilford team breezed to a 59-37 win. But while the Eagles graduated six seniors and four starters from that team, Campbell returned the core of its squad and entered the postseason as the third seed and one of the favorites to take home the D-III title. “Last year we were still young and the kids were still learning a new system,” said Campbell coach Bobby Allan, whose team advanced to the Final Four and a semifinal meeting with second-seeded Bishop Brady. “I think this year’s win shows our maturity

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B-G clips Souhegan, ready for postseason

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Gilford sophomore Maddie Harris (14) skies for a rebound in traffic during the Eagles’ 55-47 loss on the road at third-seeded Campbell in the Division III quarterfinals on Saturday night in Litchfield. level. We were able to overcome a lot this year and the girls worked their tails off.” Forge admitted that despite the familiarity with last year’s playoff meeting, his team (which started four sophomores) was very different from the 2013 edition. “You have to keep it in perspective,” Forge explained. “We’re obviously

a lot younger than (Campbell) but tonight’s game I think will go a long way for the future of our program. The kids stepped it up down the stretch here and that’s going to bode well for them next year.” It was a game that was very much in limbo throughout. While Campbell stormed out to a 13-9

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LACONIA – Technically, nothing was at stake when the Belmont-Gilford hockey team entertained top-ranked Souhegan in the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon. Trying telling that to the Bulldogs. B-G scored all four of its goals in the second period, making the most of just 11 shots on net to earn an impressive 4-2 victory over the Sabers on Senior Day at Laconia Ice Arena. “We’ve got five guys down with some key injuries so we were looking to learn something today,” began B-G head coach Jay Londer. “We were looking to get some younger guys in there, that was our goal. We’re trying to find out who we can rely on in the playoffs and we found some kids who showed character.” Despite the result, both teams had already clinched postseason positions. The Bulldogs (15-3) were slotted as the third seed in Division III regardless of the result, and they’ll open the postseason this Saturday (March 8) when sixth-seeded Kennett (8-10) comes to town for the quarterfinals.

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Belmont-Gilford goalkeeper Calvin Davis snags one of his 31 saves in the Bulldogs’ 4-2 win over Souhegan at Laconia Ice Arena on Saturday. Third-seeded B-G will open the postseason this Saturday against Kennett. It’s a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal in the same building, a game that Kennett won, 5-2. Faceoff is slated for 3:45 p.m. at Laconia Ice Arena, and the winner will move on to the Final Four. While the Bulldogs swept both regular season meetings from the Eagles,

Londer cautioned that anything can happen in the postseason. “We still haven’t won a home playoff game since I’ve been here,” said Londer, whose team lost at home to Kennett (2013) and Pelham-Windham (2011) in its only two home playoff tilts.

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Eagles bounce defending champs, 43-39 BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected]

BOW – The deck was stacked against the Gilford High School girls’ basketball team. Seeded 11th in the NHIAA Division III tournament, the Golden Eagles traveled on the road to sixth-seeded and defending state champion Bow for a second round matchup on Feb. 27. Despite starting four sophomores (most playing in their first career postseason contest), Gilford rose to the occasion. The Eagles led for all but 1:23 of the entire game, holding off a late Falcon charge for a 43-39 victory that sent them into the quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. “Walking in here with all these (championship) banners was a little intimidating,” admitted sophomore point guard Cassidy Bartlett of the rich tradition Bow has in athletics. “But we just played with so much teamwork tonight. We finished on offense better than we have been lately and our 1-3-1 (zone defense) worked so well.” That 1-3-1 zone slowed down a Bow attack that was unable to get up and down the floor for the majority of the evening. The Falcons were forced to take a lot of long range jump shots, and not much was falling for them against the Eagles. “Our defense was key,” said sophomore Maddie Harris, who had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. “We played very composed and kept our cool. The scouting report was that (Bow) was full of shooters and we did a good job challenging their shots.” The sixth-seeded Falcons (13-6) were beating opponents by an average of 9.0 points per game this season, though the team was surprisingly susceptible at home. While the team posted a sterling 8-1 road record during the regular season, the playoff loss to Gilford put their home record at just 5-5 overall. “We had long arms tonight and I thought that threw (Bow) off just enough

that they were never comfortable against us,” admitted GHS coach Rick Forge. “I’m happy for the kids. It was an up and down season at times but they earned this win tonight, no question.” Gilford’s offense was clicking for the majority of the night, with Bartlett leading the way at the point. The floor general scored a team-high 13 points despite battling foul trouble. She picked up her fourth foul with 7:03 left in the fourth quarter and her team leading 31-25, but Forge elected to stick with her, sliding her to the wing in hopes of protecting her against the all-important fifth foul. “I didn’t want to get that fifth foul,” explained Bartlett. “I felt like I would have let my team down if I would have.” With Gilford holding a 32-27 lead, Bartlett went on a personal 5-0 run to extend the lead to double digits for the first time all night. She hit a layup with 4:19 left after a steal, and followed that up with a huge three-pointer just seconds later to put the Eagles up 37-27 with 4:11 remaining. “That three-pointer was absolutely huge,” said Forge of Bartlett’s dagger. But as the defending champions, Bow still had one more run in it. The Falcons picked up the pace and scored six straight points to cut the deficit to 37-33 with 1:24 to play. Bartlett hit a free throw with 45 seconds left to add a point to Gilford’s total, but four straight from Bow had the Falcons within 38-37 with 21 seconds to play. Sophomore Shannon Mercer calmly sank a pair of free throws with 20 seconds left however, and after a missed 3 from Bow that would’ve tied the game, senior Kelsey Buckley was fouled and hit both freebies to ice things with 9.5 seconds left. Harris would sink a freebie with 2.8 seconds left while Bow added a meaningless layup at the buzzer to account for the 4339 final. “I was pumped,” said Harris of the opportunity to play Bow. “Going against

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Gilford’s Kayla Orton looks to get a shot up over Bow’s Abigail Horner during the Eagles’ 43-39 victory in the Division III second round on Feb. 27. the defending state champs on the road, we really didn’t have anything to lose.” The Eagles played like a team with nothing to lose early on, as a 13-2 run to close out the first quarter gave the visitors a 15-7 lead after the opening stanza. Harris was huge in the first, as she scored eight of her 11 points to get Gilford rolling. “We jumped on them early which is key,” said Forge. “Getting off to a good start with a young team with very little tournament experience is important.” The Eagles led 21-18 at halftime thanks to a late hoop from Kayla Orton, and Gilford held a 31-24 advantage entering the fourth quarter. Sophomore Jordan Dean scored her only two points of the night in the first quarter, but the forward might have had as much impact on the game as any Eagle. She hauled in a game-high 16 rebounds, enabling Gilford to keep Bow to just one shot and off the offensive boards for the majority of

the night. “Jordan Dean was just huge for us on the boards,” lauded Forge. Buckley played a very solid game with eight points and 10 rebounds, while Orton and Mercer each tossed in four points.

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Jordan Dean of Gilford hauls in one of her team-high 16 rebounds to help the Eagles into the quarterfinals with a 43-39 win over defending state champion Bow. The two teams didn’t play during the regular season, and in fact they had just two common opponents (Somersworth and Winnisquam) this year. Bow beat Somersworth and lost to Winnisquam, while Gilford split a pair of meet-

ings with each club. Bow’s defense was particularly stout during their 13-5 regular season, as they held opponents to just 33.4 points per game. The Eagles finished nearly 10 full points above that average.

Athanas, Parker selected to Shrine Bowl BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected]

GILFORD – After a solid fall on the gridiron, a pair of Gilford High School football players will play one more game representing their school. Seniors Jack Athanas and Drake Parker were selected to play in the 61st annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl. The matchup features a team of New Hampshire all-stars against a team of Vermont all-stars, and this year’s edition will be played on Aug. 2 at Memorial Field on the campus of Dartmouth College in Hanover. Athanas closed out his

stellar career as the starting quarterback for the Golden Eagles this fall, leading Gilford to the North Conference regular season championship and earning a Second Team all-state selection. Parker was a First Team all-state tackle, leading the offensive line in front of Athanas. Kickoff for the game will be at 5:30 p.m., and team New Hampshire holds a commanding 45-13-2 alltime mark against Vermont. Merrimack Valley head coach David Jackson will serve as the head coach for the New Hampshire side.

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Gilford High School senior quarterback Jack Athanas (pictured) and tackle Drake Parker were selected to play in the 61st annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl on Aug. 2 at Dartmouth College.

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lead after one quarter and bumped that advantage to 25-14 with 3:34 left before halftime, the Eagles made a run to show they weren’t going anywhere. Maddie Harris hit a jumper, Cassidy Bartlett sank a pair of free throws and Kelsey Buckley put in a layup as Gilford clawed back within 25-20 at halftime. “I told the kids (at halftime) that (Gilford isn’t) going to go away,” Allan said. “We knew they were a team that battles back. Rick is a great coach, he knows basketball and he knows what it takes to advance this time of year.” Sophomore Jordan Dean (10 points, 10 rebounds) kicked off the third quarter with a putback to get the Eagles within 25-22, though Campbell would slowly start to impart its influence from there. The Cougars would push their lead to 36-27 after a Kylee Julia three-pointer, though Dean scored eight of her 10 points in the period to keep Gilford within 45-34 entering the fourth. “(Dean) was huge, she kept us in it in the third quarter,” said Forge.

three-pointer with 6:51 left got the deficit within 46-37, and Gilford had four consecutive trips down the floor with a chance to get even closer. But missed free throws and layups, problems that have haunted the team all season long, proved to be too much. Brid Fillion came off the bench to drain a three with 1:47 left and make it a 51-44 game, but the Cougars finished things off from the free throw line. Buckley scored the game’s final points with a layup in the waning seconds but Campbell held on for the 5547 final. “We really didn’t finish tonight but that wasn’t unusual because we’ve had trouble in that department all year,” Forge explained. “But it was a good showing overall. I don’t think the kids were intimidated at all. It was a tough draw for us. We knew it would be tough but you have to beat some good teams in the tournament.” Bartlett led the Eagles with 12 points on the night, while Buckley just missed a double-double in her final game with 10 points and nine rebounds. Maddie Harris totaled eight points and four rebounds while Kayla Orton hauled in four rebounds off the bench. Shannon Mercer added three points for Gilford while Julia Harris gave the Eagles some solid minutes off the bench at the guard position. “We were able to do some things tonight that we were happy about,” Forge said. “But Campbell was a step quicker than most teams we play. Everything you do has to be spot on against them.”

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Gilford’s Shannon Mercer battles with Campbell’s Hannah Fabiano for a loose ball in the first half of the Cougars’ 55-47 victory on Saturday night. Every time Campbell tried to pull away

HOCKEY “I’m friends with (Kennett coach) Mike Lane and we talk quite a bit. I’m sure we won’t be talking quite as much this week though.” Souhegan led 1-0 after one period, and the Sabers held a commanding lead in shots on net. But the ‘Dogs cashed in on their scoring chances in the second period. Freshman Ethan Becker got things going, as he tied the game with 7:06 left in the second after poking

in the fourth, the Eagles cut the deficit. Bartlett’s (Continued from Page B1)

home a loose puck on the doorstep with the assist credited to Christian Karagianis. “We’ve been preaching all year, get to the net,” explained Londer. “Becker was worked hard around the net and got rewarded for it.” B-G wasted little time taking a 2-1 lead, as just 15 seconds later Daryll Cahill beat Souhegan goalkeeper Connor McCall five-hole on

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Freshman Ethan Becker locks up with a Souhegan player during second period action on Saturday. Becker scored a goal in B-G’s 4-2 victory.

the power play. The Bulldogs increased the advantage to 3-1 with 2:51 left before intermission, as Cahill tipped in a perfect pass from Andrew D’Amour for the team’s third goal in a 4:15 span. While the Sabers cut the lead to 3-2 with a goal just 28 seconds later, the Bulldogs scored a back-breaker with just 16 seconds left before intermission. Will Mahoney sent a feed from behind the net to D’Amour in front, and he ripped a shot that snuck past McCall for a 4-2 advantage and another power play tally. B-G senior goalkeeper Calvin Davis made that lead stand the rest of the way, and he finished with 31 saves (19 in the third period) as the Bulldogs kept their composure while the Sabers spent key stretches with men in the penalty box. “We preach discipline all the time and we were able to stay disciplined today,” said Londer. “I think there’s no question that (Souhegan is) the best team in our division. They have a great power play. I don’t think they were at their best today but they certainly didn’t come here to lose.” Londer pointed to the play of freshman James Buckley on defense as another promising for the Bulldogs heading into Saturday’s quarterfinal tilt. The coach is also excited about the return of defensemen Brogan Hurst and Nikolai Fernandez, who are expected to be ready to go on Saturday.

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ALTON – While the postseason officially began this week for the boys’ basketball teams in the area, last week featured a playoff type contest when Gilford High School went on the road to Prospect Mountain. The host T-Wolves used a big fourth quarter to pull away for a 56-46 victory on Feb. 26. Juniors Josh Joyce and Kaleb Orton led the way for Gilford with 11 points and six rebounds apiece. Kyle Gaudet chipped in six points while Michael Madore (five points, four rebounds), Nate Davis (five points, two rebounds) and Coby Goodwin (four points) all chipped in for the Eagles in the loss. PM led 38-34 entering the fourth quarter, but a three-pointer from Goodwin closed the Eagles within 38-37 to start the final stanza. Joyce’s hoop later in the frame had Gilford handing around within 4239, and the lead was just 4844 when Davis sank a pair of free throws. But the T-Wolves closed out the game on an 8-2 run, taking care of the glass in limiting Gilford’s offensive opportunities en route to the 56-46 win. Gilford led 9-8 after one quarter, with Joyce and Gaudet tallying all nine points for the Eagles. Orton increased the lead to 12-8

after a hoop and a layup, though a quick 8-0 run from PM put the hosts up 16-12. It was 23-23 at halftime, and the Eagles led 32-29 in the third after a free throw from Madore and a layup from Joyce. But the T-Wolves had a run in them, taking the lead and never relinquishing it the rest of the way. Gilford shot 33 percent from the floor (18 for 53) in the loss and just 20 percent from three-point land (3 for 15). The T-Wolves shot 42 percent for the game but 48 percent in the second half after just 37 percent in the first half. PM also made eight of its 11 free throws in the second half to put things away in the fourth. The regular season came to its conclusion on Feb. 28, as Gilford traveled to Somersworth and returned home with a 71-58 victory. It was certainly a memorable road trip however, as the game was marred by eight total ejections (four for each team) after a second quarter altercation saw players from both benches leave the area and come onto the floor. That put the Eagles at 14-4 entering the postseason, and they will host a second round contest with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. As of press time on Monday, the status of the ejected players (Joyce, Max Troiano, Gaudet and Pat Scannell) for the playoff game was uncertain.

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SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM RENTALS Joe & Jaci Dussault, seasonal rentals or Randy Hilman, long-term rentals @ 253-9360 (Center Harbor Office) Pat Isaacson & Diane Booth @ 875-3128 (Alton Office) or e-mail [email protected] Owners please call about our rental program.

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2014 DODGE CHALLENGER RT

2014 JEEP COMPASS 4X4 SPORT

STOCK #D14021 - SUPER TRACK PACK MSRP $37,690 Discounts & Rebates - 4,091 _________

STOCK #J14079 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

33,599

2014 JEEP PATRIOT

ALTITUDE PKG. STOCK #J14127 MSRP $21,475 Discounts & Rebates - 2,692 _________

$23,985 - 3,252 _________

20,734

$

$

NEW

18,763

$

NEW

2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

SPORT, 4X4, 4-DR., 245 PKG., AUTO, CHROME GROUP. STOCK #J13131 MSRP $34,155 Discounts & Rebates - 1,506 _________

NEW

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE STOCK #D14003 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT AWD STOCK #D13025 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

$25,180 - 3,307 _________

21,873

32,649

$

$

$30,480 - 5,030 _________

25,450

$

THE ALL NEW 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE

IN STOCK NOW! 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4

NEW

2014 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

2014 DODGE CHARGER AWD RT HEMI

STOCK #C14005 - SUNROOF, NAV, LEATHER MSRP $28,430 Discounts & Rebates - 6,031 _________

STOCK #D14025 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

22,399

$

STOCK #R14002 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

18,582

$

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTABLE

25,955

2014 RAM 2500 HD CREW CAB DIESEL

2014 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 EXPRESS HEMI

$22,180 - 3,598 _________

STOCK #R14008 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

$36,860 - 5,419 _________

2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STK #U1330A

$50,720 - 7,448 _________

43,272

31,441

$

$27,490 - 1,535 _________

$

30,753

$

2014 DODGE AVENGER SE RALLY STOCK #D14010 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

STOCK #J14096 MSRP Discounts & Rebates

$35,185 - 4,612 _________

$

2008 VW NEW BEETLE STK #D14009A

2009 CHEVY MALIBU LS STK #R13031B

STK #J13029B

$

6,949

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 SPORT STK #U1340A - 10K MILES

18,900

9,949

$

2009 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB STK #J13134C - LOADED 4X4, LEATHER, NAV, ROOF

7,449

$

2013 DODGE CHARGER RT AWD

STK #U1403A - LOADED, NAV, ROOF, HEATED LEATHER

$

2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER STK #J14128A

22,900

$

2011 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4WD STK #J14072A - LOADED

$

29,900

20,900

$

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON STK #R14027A - AWD, ONLY 32K MILES

$

17,649

30,949

9,949

$

2011 FORD F150 4X4 CREW CAB LARIAT STK #R14031A - LOADED

$

2012 NISSAN VERSA STK #U1327A - 5-DR. HATCH

33,900

$

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The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is a price set by the manufacturer and does not necessari;ly reflect the price actually paid by consumers. Tax, title & admin. fee extra. Advertised finance rates and terms available to qualified buyers only with approved credit. All sale prices and payments based on dealer discount and the applicable factory rebates and incentives. *Special financing may be available in lieu of other offers. See showroom for details. Factory incentives subject to change without notice. Tax, title and admin. fees extra. Payments are calculated with $3,000 cash down or trade equity. Interest rates: 2011-2009 model years 75 mos. @ 4.59%. 2008 75 mos. @ 4.79%. 2007 75 mos. @ 5.49%. 2006 72 mos. @ 5.99%. 2005 66 mos. @ 5.99%. 2008 54 mos. @ 6.99%. Advertised finance rates and terms available to exceptionally qualified super prime customers who must achieve approval for loan through our lender. Payments may be higher for less qualified applicants.