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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021GILFORD, N.H.Golden Eagles finishstrong, win finaleSelectmenapprove fiveyear road planBY ERIN PLUMMERmnews@salmonpress.newsJoshua SpauldingKennett’s Kyle Perry goes hard to the hoop against Gilford’sMalik Reese in action last Thursday.Jalen Reese rises toward the basket in action against Kennettlast week.BY JOSHUA SPAULDINGSports EditorNORTH CONWAY —The Kennett and Gilfordboys’ basketball teamsgot in their final tuneups before their respective postseason tournaments on Thursday, Feb.25.The visiting GoldenEagles used a strongsecond half to pull awayfrom the host Eagles andadvance to the tournament with positive momentum and a 54-30 win.“We held them to 12points in the second half,that was awesome,” saidGilford coach Rick Acquilano of his squad’sdefensive effort. “Likeeverybody, we’re stilltrying to get better everyday.“We’re happy to comeup here and get a win,”the Gilford coach added.“We took bad shots,”said Kennett coach JackLoynd. “What we hadto do was team play andshoot solidly.“We had too manyindividual efforts, people trying to do it them-Welfare office connectsresidents with many resourcesselves,” the Kennettcoach added. “Turnovers and poor shot selection, that was it.”Gilford got out to aThe five-year road improvement plan will go forward after some more details were worked out.The selectmen unanimously approved the planfor 2021-2026 which outlines what roads will receivewhat types of repairs and in what order. The motioncame with the provision that the selectmen reservethe right to make changes to it in the future if deemednecessary.The plan was the result of extensive work by public works director, Meghan Theriault and the publicworks team as well as many others. Theriault saidshe has been working on the plan everyday with information compiled from different sources.The plan also used a report from the Lakes RegionPlanning Commission, which Theriault said hadbeen updated again. Theriault said she had issueswith the initial report as some details didn’t matchup with aspects of her methodology. The report wasupdated to account for these details. The plan canalso be used to schedule out roads past the five yearsto the 10-year mark.They are also getting ready for work in the springand the possibility any changes need to be made.Theriault said they will inspect all the culverts to determine which ones need to be cleaned or replaced.“In the future, it’ll be great to be ahead of thewhole curve with it, but where we’ve cleaned nextyear’s roads and if we’ve got this plan then that canbe the goal that were going to clean everything fornext year too and really narrow it down and get better quantities,” Theriault said.They will also be able to extend the contract if certain parties agree to it for a single year, otherwise itcan go out to bid next year.Board Chair Eddy asked about the difference beSEE SELECTMEN PAGE 7SEE HOOPS PAGE 7Bulldogs wrap up regularseason with tie in WolfeboroJoshua SpauldingKingswood’s Riley Smith tries to knock Belmont-Gilford’s Owen Guerin off his line during actionon Saturday night.BY JOSHUA SPAULDINGSports EditorBY ERIN PLUMMERCourtesy PhotoWelfare director Pamela Clark gives the selectman an update on her department, including themany resources available to residents in need.mnews@salmonpress.newsThe town’s welfareoffice has been helpingpeople in need throughconnections with stateand federal aid as well aspartnerships with several local agencies, managing to keep their budgetdown during a hard period.Welfare Director Pamela Clark gave the selectmen an update onher department duringWednesday’s meeting.She said expendituresfor the department budget have gone down eachyear since she enteredthe position in 2018. InJanuary and Februaryof this year, the department has spent 1,700 inrequests.Selectman Gus Benavides said with everything going on includingpeople losing jobs, beingat home with kids, having to quarantine, andother situations it wasinteresting that the expenditures for welfarewere going down. Clarksaid a lot of that is knowing the resources available in the community.She is in regular contact with a number oflocal organizations andmeets regularly withother welfare directors,all sharing resourcesand information. Clarkis affiliated with the NHLocal Welfare Administrator’s Association,which provides a lot ofSEE RESOURCES PAGE 7WOLFEBORO — Asyou head to the playoffs,ideally, a team wants tobe playing good hockey and have a few solidgames under its belt inthe final week of the regular season.The Kingswood andBelmont-Gilford hockeyteams got one of thosegames under their beltson Saturday night atthe Pop Whalen Arenain Wolfeboro, as the twoteams played to an overtime 3-3 tie in the finalgame of the regular season.“That was a fungame,” said Belmont-Gilford coach Jason Parent.“We tried to play somedifferent guys in different places to see what wecould muster up.”“Those were two ofour best periods of hockey,” said Kingswoodcoach Mike Potenza,referring to the secondand third periods. “Ithink in the overtime wehad some kids that weregassed.”Things got off to agood start for the Bulldogs, as they were ableto put a lot of pressurein the offensive zone.Rory Doris and AidanMcKenzie had earlychances for the visitors,but Kingswood keeperOleg Sheahan held hisground.Belmont-Gilford got apower play chance lessthan three minutes gonein the game and despitesome good penalty killing from Josh Paraskosof Kingswood, they wereable to get on the boardless than a minute intothe man advantage, asBradley McIntire scoredfrom the lost on an assistfrom Owen Guerin forthe 1-0 lead.Brady Logan had achance denied by Sheahan and McIntire andGuerin continued topressure, with Sheahan holding tight in theKingswood net.With 7:14 to go, Belmont-Gilford upped thelead to 2-0 on a top-shelfsnipe from Jackson ColSEE BULLDOGS PAGE 6

AlmanacA2 THE GILFORD STEAMERTHURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021Notes from theGilford Public LibraryAs of March 1, theLibrary Trustees havevoted to open our doorsa little bit wider forthe general public use.We’re glad to announceour building capacityis doubling and we arenow again allowingsmall groups to use ourmeeting room and other space around the library. We are still abiding by the guidelines setforth by the governorfor the safe reopening oflibraries. This now includes allowing groupsof under 10 members touse the space! We’re excited to see the decline incases around the countyHAPPY BIRTHDAY!Don’t forget.it’s time to have your7CAR INSPECTEDIf your birthday is in Marchyour car inspection is due by:3/31/21Sanborn Auto RepairHOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTERTUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKESROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION316 COURT ST.LACONIA, N.H.PHONE(603) 524-9798Stay Safe! Stay Healthy!Wash your hands!HAPPY ST.PATRICK’S DAY!and because of our diligence we can offer theseservices back to you.Passportapplicationsand notary services willresume March 1st byappointment and theAfter-School Teen Clubwill restart Wednesday afternoons as well.We’re happy to see GeriFit coming back to thelibrary as well as StoryTime with Miss Jill inthe Children’s Room.We do ask with thoseprograms that you register in advance. Thankyou for your continuedpatience and support ofyour local library!Classes & SpecialEventsMarch 4 - March 11*Sign up and facemasks requiredThursday, March 4Mother Goose On theLoose (Virtual), 10:30-11a.m.Flamenco Kids, 3:30p.m.Tune in on FB livefor a weekly flamencolesson for kids. Localflamenco dancer GladysClausen will get the kidsmoving and learningabout this fun dance!Friday, March 5Preschool Story Time,10:30-11:30 a.m.Flamenco Fridays, 1p.m.Learn how to Flamenco dance in the comfortof your own home withprofessional flamencodancer Gladys Clausen!A fun event to learn orjust sit back while listening to sweet guitarsounds and watch spectacular flamenco performance. Join us eachweek for lessons and putit all together on the lastweek.GilfordLibraryGames, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Check out the TeenDiscord to see what’s go-ing on this week!Monday, March 8NO EVENTSTuesday, March 9Bilingual Story Time,10:30 a.m.Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45a.m.Are you 55 and looking for a workout thatwill keep you active,all while being safe andworking on fall prevention? Sign up for GeriFit.Sign-up required, mustbe a valid Library cardholder. Maximum of 10people per class. Pleasebring your own two orthree pound dumbbell,a stretch band, and water to drink during theworkout.Wednesday, March 10Phone-In Check outan Expert, 10 a.m.-noonAfter School TeenClub, 2:30-3:30 p.m.AfterschoolTeenClub. Hangout withfriends, play games, andmake stuff. This club iswhatever you want it tobe! 5th-12th grade.Science @ Home, 3:304:30 p.m.Join Miss Jill in learning how to make icecream in a bag! This is avirtual event and will beavailable on Facebook.Sign-up not required.Thursday, March 11Geri Fit, 9:45-10:45a.m.Mother Goose On theLoose (Virtual), 10:30-11a.m.Flamenco Kids, 3:30p.m.Tune in on FB livefor a weekly flamencolesson for kids. Localflamenco dancer GladysClausen will get the kidsmoving and learningabout this fun dance!JOIN OUR TEAMFOR THE 2021 PAVING SEASONAll Paving & Grading Positions AvailableClass a Driver Positions available401K-5% matchDentalHealthcare BenefitAFLACStartup BonusEnd of Season BonusPaid HolidaysBoot AllowanceTeam EnvironmentWithRespectFor ALLCall 279-1499 or email admin@bryantpaving.com TODAY!ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BRYANT PAVING IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EOE