The 2nd Annual Gilmanton Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for
Saturday, February 18, 2012. This is a fundraising event with
proceeds to benefit the Gilmanton Food Pantry. Prizes will be
awarded in adult and youth categories. Derby headquarters will be
located at the Gilmanton Community Church, 1807 NH Route 140,
Gilmanton Iron Works. Registration will run from 6:30 am until 10:30
am. Adult registration is $10 and youth $5 (ages 7-12). For more
information or to have a pre-registration form mailed to you,
contact Lisa in the evening at 364-0067.
Letter To The Editor
I write in support of the citizen’s petition for SB2 in Gilmanton.
In years past there seems to have been an effort to discredit the
workability of SB2 or to shunt it aside because either SB2 or its
proponents are anti-school.
The fact is that SB2 is a democratic way to get more people involved
in the deliberations that go into forming the school budget and not
a vehicle to deny the SAU any necessary expenditures. As with all
areas of public life, there needs to be transparency, accountability
and thrift which in no way should compromise the funding of a good
education for our students.
Senior citizens, second and third shift workers, the handicapped and
single parents are limited in their ability to attend a meeting in
which votes are ushered through with too little discussion and
understanding of the merits of a given proposal. SB2 should promote
understanding of school budgets and possibly unite those who feel
that they have been denied access to the administration and the
school board. Our military, who serve us all and may be away from
their hometown, would still be able to follow events if they are
posted on-line and if material is distributed in advance of a
scheduled vote.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Burchell
Gilmanton I.W.
Letter To The Editor
Gilmanton voters:
Change is good! I will be writing a series of letters to help
educate Gilmanton Voters on Senate Bill 2 (SB2). All Gilmanton
voters will be asked to "vote" the following Petition Warrant
Article for both the school and town. Mark your calendar for
Tuesday, March 13th. I recommend that if you are not a
registered voter, please see the dates for voter registration or go
to the Town Clerk’s Office.
Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2) to allow
official ballot voting on all issues before the Town of Gilmanton
and School District on the second Tuesday of March?
Why is it referred to as SB2? The original bill proposing the
official ballot referenda was Senate Bill 2 in 1995. Legislation in
2000 made SB2 the official ballot referenda form of government.
How would SB2 change Gilmanton? Pursuant to RSA 40:13, any town, or
school district that raises and appropriates funds at an annual
meeting can adopt a process whereby all warrant articles are given
their final vote by official ballot. First Session: deliberative
session; Second Session: second Tuesday in March, whereby we vote
final action on all articles as they emerged from the deliberative
sessions.
The official ballot is more democratic. You will have more time to
think about the issues on the ballot, after hearing the arguments at
a deliberative session.
Judith Price
Gilmanton, NH
Icebreaker Event For Gilmanton Year Round Library
This Kimball spinet piano is featured in a silent auction at the
Gilmanton Year-Round Library February Icebreaker event on Saturday
evening, February 18 at the Gilmanton Academy.
Last year’s Icebreaker got rave reviews, so the Gilmanton Year-Round
Library decided to cheer up the gloomy month of February with a gala
event on the evening on February 18th at the Gilmanton Academy in
Gilmanton Corners. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Join your friends and neighbors and make some new friends while
enjoying hearty appetizers and desserts in a café style atmosphere,
(BYOB, mixers provided).
Relax to the music of jazz pianist Tom Robinson. Tom teaches Jazz
Studies at Plymouth State University, Concord Community Music School
and St. Paul’s School. He is a soloist, sideman and plays with his
own trio.
While you enjoy the music, food and conversation, bid on Silent
Auction items such as: a one night’s stay at Church Landing, a
Behind the Scenes Tour of Strawberry Banke, a Guided Hike including
lunch, a "Sue Harris" Garden Quilt, handmade scarfs and mittens,
tickets to Winnipesaukee Playhouse, a "Barr" hooked rug, to name a
few. A special auction item is a Kimball spinet piano, cherry finish
with matching bench.
All proceeds will benefit the Gilmanton Year Round Library. Purchase
your tickets at the library or contact Sue Barr at 267-1905,
[email protected]
or Carolyn Dickey at 267-6098,
[email protected].
Tickets purchased before February 18th are 2 for $25.00, or $15.00
per person at the door.
GCC Food Pantry And Thrift Shop News
Just a reminder that the event of the season has arrived at the GCC
Thrift Shop. The Bag Sale is back and it runs thru Saturday,
February 18th . You can fill a paper shopping bag with anything and
everything we have to offer in the thrift shop for just $8.00.
That’s right, everything from infants to adult, from shoes and boots
to ties and scarves, mittens and hats. From beautiful dresses and
suits to sweaters and flannel shirts. So come on in to the GCC
Thrift Shop’s semi-annual Bag Sale and start filling those
bags. And remember, it’s 1 bag for $8.00 and 2 bags for $15.00. What
a deal is that!
We will also have a fantastic price on winter coats and jackets
since they are too bulky to fit in a paper bag. All adult winter
coats and jackets will be $3.00 and all kids winter coats and
jackets will be $2.00. We still have lots of wonderful winter
clothing and accessories for the entire family so come on in and
check us out during our fabulous semi-annual Bag Sale!
Remember that we always welcome donations for the Food Pantry. Items
can be dropped off at the Pantry during our business hours or left
in one of the collection boxes located at the Gilmanton School, Iron
Works Market, Year Round Library or the Academy Building. If you
wish to make a monetary donation you can mail it to GCC Food Pantry
and Thrift Shop, PO Box 6, Gilmanton IW, NH 03837. We accept
donations of clothing and wearable accessories only at our
Thrift Shop. We ask that you do not leave them outside the door or
put them in the big yellow box. Please bring your donations to the
shop during our regular business hours. Thank you.
We are located on Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, across from the
Iron Works Market. We are open on Monday 9am – 1pm, Wednesday 3pm –
7pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Parking is located in the Gilmanton
Community Church parking lot just west of the shop.
News From The Gilmanton Year-Round Library
February Activities For Children And Young Adults
We’ll be making Valentines in the Children’s Room between 3:00 and
5:00 p.m. on February 14th. Stop in, share a special snack and
create handmade cards certain to please both boys and girls alike.
All ages are welcome.
Planning a staycation this February school vacation? Join us at the
Library for Game Week, February 21st – 24th. On February 21st
students in grades 6 – 8 will be playing Bananagrams from noon until
1 p.m. Scrabble Alphabet Scoop is the game of the day for
kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders from 9 – 10 a.m. on February
22nd. High school students can join us for Balderdash from noon – 1
p.m. on February 23rd. We’ll round out the week with Scrabble Turbo
Slam for 3rd – 5th graders on February 24th from 9-10 a.m. No
preregistration is required and a snack will be provided.
Please remember that per library policy, all children under the age
of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
DVDs in the Library
We would like to remind residents that we have an ever-growing
collection of DVDs, which circulate for one week at no charge. Are
you interested in Downtown Abbey, Doc Martin, or Inspector Lewis? How
about classics like Woody Allen, new blockbuster movies, or movies
for children? We have something for the whole family! In addition to
the Library’s own collection of DVDs, patrons may also enjoy a
rotating selection of DVDs made available through a Lakes Region
library cooperative DVD sharing program. Come and "check us out!"
Obituaries
Sherylin Rae Jameson
Sherylin Rae Jameson, 41, of 132 Allens Mill Road, died Friday,
February 3, 2012 suddenly in her home.
She was born in Littleton, the daughter of David C. and Shirley
(Sargent) Howe. She enjoyed writing poetry and dearly loved all of
her family. She volunteered at the Gilmanton food pantry and often
made thoughtful gifts for her family.
She is survived by her husband, Christopher A. Jameson of Gilmanton,
her two sons; James Spencer and Jesse Jameson, her parents; David C.
Howe of Groveton and Shirley LaRonde of Barrows, Manitoba, Canada,
two sisters; Bethany Lavin and Taressa Stoneystreet, her
grandmothers; Betty Sargent of Dalton and Gwen Howe of Littleton, 4
nieces, 4 nephews, aunts, uncles cousins and extended family.
There will be no calling hours.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at
1PM at the Gilmanton Community Church, Rte 107, Gilmanton, NH with
Pastor Chris Stevens officiating. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Sherylin R. Jameson Memorial Fund, C/O TD Bank, 277 Union Ave,
Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Gilmanton Food Pantry, PO Box 6,
Gilmanton I.W., NH 03837.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the
arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go
to
www.wilkinsonbeane.com
.
Nancy J. (Stockwell) Lines
Nancy J. (Stockwell) Lines, 67, of Route 140, Gilmanton, died at the
Concord Hospital on Thursday, January 26, 2012 with her loving
family beside her.
Nancy was born January 7, 1945 in Laconia, the daughter of Leonard
and Ruth (Clifford) Stockwell.
Nancy was a lifetime resident of Gilmanton and graduated from
Laconia High School in 1963. She had been employed at O’Shea’s
Department Store and was the owner of A Fitting Place in Meredith.
Most recently, she had been employed at Oglethorpe in Meredith, NH.
Nancy enjoyed vacationing with her husband in Florida, Hawaii and
Mexico but most of all, loved vacationing at the family cottage in
New Brunswick.
Nancy was a member of the Gilmanton Community Church. She was a
member of the Gilmanton School Board, the Building Committee and a
member and former president of the Parks and Recreation Department.
She was a fifty-four year member of the American Legion Post 102
Auxiliary, serving as president for the past twenty years. She was a
past president and member of the 4th of July Association.
Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Glen Lines, of
Gilmanton; a daughter, Ronda Connolly, and her husband, Tim, of
Gilford; three granddaughters, Siobhan Kleckner and her husband,
Jacob, of Gilford, Roxey Connolly and Ceara Connolly; one great
granddaughter, Olive Kleckner; two brothers, Clifford Stockwell and
his wife, Jeannette, and Leonard "JR" Stockwell and his wife, Karen,
and a sister, Mary Richardson, and her husband, John "Kip", all of
Gilmanton and many nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by a sister, Ena
Price.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside
service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Smith
Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton. The date and time will be
announced.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be
made to the Gilmanton Community Church or to the Gilmanton Community
Church Food Pantry, PO Box 6, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more
information and to view an online memorial go to
www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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