213th ANNUAL REPORT

CORNISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Year Ending December 31, 1979 !

NOTICE Please Read

To DOG OWNERS:

• All dogs over three months of age must be registered by May 1st.

• Legal rates: Males $6.00, Females $6.50, Neutered Males $3.50, and Spayed Females $3.50.

• Rabies certificates required for registration

• Failure to register makes owners liable for $1.00 penalty per month after June 1st. It's the LAW!

• Owners are liable for free running dogs. If in doubt, check the state statutes RSA:466. The penalties are severe.

To PROPERTY OWNERS:

• Changes in the law provide that those who do not return their inventory forms by April 15 not only lose their right to appeal their taxes but are now subject to a fine of not less than $10.00 but up to and not over $50.00

To those REGISTERING VEHICLES:

• Resident Taxes must be paid in order to register a vehicle.

• In order for a husband to register a vehicle, he must pay both his and his wife's Resident Tax. IT'S THE LAW!

To those BUILDING NEW OR MAKING CHANGES:

• The Town Building Code requires permits to construct or remodel any building. There are exceptions. A check should be made with the Selectmen.

Your cooperation in the above matters will save time and money for you — and cut costs of town government. — The Selectmen

Cornish, N.H. FIRE 542-4241 AMBULANCE-RESCUE SQUAD 674-2112 TOWN CLERK 542-4849 POLICE 543-0535 213th Annual Report of the Selectmen and other Town Officers

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CORNISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Year Ending December 31, 1979 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Officers of the Town 3 Selectmens' Report 5 Warrant for Town 6 Minutes of 1979 Annual Meeting 12 Budget 21 Taxes Assessed 22 Inventory Summary 24 Financial Report 25 Bonded Debt Statement 29 Property Schedule of Town 29 Town Clerk's Report 30 Comparative Statement 31 Tax Collector's Report 32 Treasurer's Report 36 Detailed Statement of Payments 37 Highway Department Report 48 Overseer of Public Welfare Report 49 Health Department Report 50 Police Statistics 50 Fire Chief & Warden's Report 50 Cornish Rescue Squad 51 Visiting Nurse Report 52 Planning Board Report 52 Board of Adjustment 53 Conservation Commission 53 Library Report 54 Town Road Naming Committee 57 Trust Funds Report 58 Meetinghouse Report 59 Historical Society 60 Recycling Committee 60 N.H./Vt. Solid Waste Project 61 Cornish Fair 62 Cemetery Report 63 Auditor's Report 63 Vital Statistics 64 School Report 67 School Personnel 68 School Warrant 69 Minutes of 1979 School Meeting 70 School Board Report 73 Report of ssistant Superintendent 74 School Principal's Report 77 Honor Society 79 PTA Report 80 Kindergarten 81 School Budget 82 Report of School District Treasurer 88 Huggins Fund and Smith Memorial Fund 88 School Teacher Salary Schedule 88 School Pupil Statistics (tuition) 89 Auditor's Report 90

2 1979-1980 TOWN OFFICERS OF CORNISH, N.H.

Town Clerk Town Treasurer Bemice F. Johnson (1980) Barbara L. Atherton (1980) 542-4849

Hrs. —Mon. , Tues. , Sat. 9 a.m.-noon Tues., Fri. 5-7p.m.

Moderator Peter H. Burling (1980)

Selectmen Stanley W. Colby (1980) ^ Myron E. Quimby (1981) Michael M. Yatsevitch (1982)

Tax Collector Auditors Carol F. Fitch (1980) Donald J. Powers (1980) Patricia Granger (1981)

Supervisors of Check List Eben A. Famsworth (1980) Ruth G. Rollins (1982) Leland Atwood (1984)

Constables (by appointment) Gote Sartz 675-6174 Mollis Boardman 675-5455 Matthew C. Tinker 542-5879 Andrew L. Kuhre 542-6041 Philip Osgood 542-8040 (Town Hall Special)

Trustees of Trust Funds Fred C. Sullivan (1980) Edna W. Guest (1981) Polly Monette (1982)

Trustees of George H. Stowell Library Charles F. Bretton (1980) Donald E. Saunders (1981) Norma J. LaClair (1982)

Librarian Constance Dean

Overseer of Welfare Highway Agent Peter C. Storrs (1980) Harold A. Morse (1980)

Sexton HoUis J. Boardman, Sr. (1980)

Flie Chief Duane D. Allen Fire Phone: 542-4241 House Phone: 469-3353

Fence Viewers Fred C. Sullivan Katherine E. Kibbie Edwin G. Lawrence Caroline E. Storrs Robert L. Hilliard

3 Surveyors of Wood, Bark and Lumber Jesse Stone Fred Weld Orville Fitch James Neil

Hog Reeves (1980) William E. Gallagher Samuel B. Hibbard Sally Ann Gallagher Virginia S. Hibbard James C. Fitch Edmund R. Belak Susan Shofner Lindsay S. Belak

Representative to General Court Edmund R. Belak (1980)

Planning Board (Appointed by Selectmen) Donald E. LaClair (1980) Delores Blish (Secretary-1984) Helma Bretton (1981) R. Wells Chandler (1984) Elizabeth Macy (Chairperson-1982) Stanley W. Colby (for Selectmen) Robert Bayliss (1983) Peter C. Storrs (for Conservation Comm.)

Conservation Commission (Appointed by Selectmen) Dwight C. Wood (1980) E. Leonard Barker (1982) Joan H. Queneau (1980) Audrey M. Jacquier (1982) Herrika W. Poor (1981) Peter C. Storrs (1982) Edmund R. Belak (1981) Michael M. Yatsevitch (for Selectmen)

Board of Adjustment (Appointed by Moderator) Nicolaas Leyds (1983) Caroline Storrs (1984) David C. Wood (1980-Chairman) WUliam S. Balch (1981) Sherry Cass (1982)

Board of Adjustment, Alternates (Appointed by Moderator) Lewis 0. Gage James H. Neil

Appointed Officials Appointed by State: Health Officer Grace Rawson Forest Fire Warden Duane D. Allen Forest Deputy Wardens: Robin Waterman Leland Atwood Fred C. Sullivan Fred Weld Philip Reynolds Robert R. Rice, Jr. George Aldrich

Ballot Oerics (Appointed by Respective Parties) Nancy Laro (R) Adel F. Bayliss (R) Pauline T. Monette (D) Clara C. Weld (D)

Alternates Myron Kuhre (R) Ruth Stewart (R) Mary L. Lawrence (D) Judy Rook (D)

Civil Defense Director Lyle E. Patterson Finance Conunlttee (Appointed by Moderator) Fred Sullivan (1982) Nancy Laro (1981) Nicolaas Leyds (1982) Susan H. Neil (1980) Joyce Darling (1981) Samuel Hibbard (1980)

Resource Recovery Committee Nancy Wightman Donald Wexler Rev Wightman Marc Cohen Susan Van Rensellaer Sally Foss

Recreation Committee (1979) Edwin Lawrence Lorraine Lawrence David Wood Polly Monette Carol Brunetti Ricky Poor John Rand Joan Queneau

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Demands on the office of the Selectmen continue to increase. Governmental agencies, Federal and State, and the public at large are using Town Records more than ever, and draw on the Selectmen's time for information and advice. Since tax maps have become available, credit agencies, real estate brokers, as well as individuals request consultations which take time. The fragmentation of land and the addition of buildings, swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. call for constant updating of tax maps and assessments. Everyone should bear in mind that this results in cost which is borne by the taxpayer.

It has been difficult to stay within budgets in this period of inflation. To do as well as we have has required close working relationships with department heads in all phases of their activities.

After a careful study of the existing heating system in the Town garage, the board has contracted to install one gas unit in the Fire Department section with the appropriate thermostats. From all the information we can gather, it appears that gas will continue to be available even though oil may be in very short supply. The present system will not be disturbed at this time since it also heats the Highway Department sheds. To effect a real economy of fuel the building needs insulation, particularly of the roof.

Eleven Building Permits to construct new housing units were issued. This compares to twenty in 1978 and nineteen in 1977.

Highway Department: T.R.A. and Duncan Funds were used on Chase Hill Road and Tandy Brook Road. Additional Gas Subsidy money was spent on Center Road in preparation for reconstruction in the future. At the writing of this report we have had an unusually easy winter from the

standpoint of plowing and sanding; however it is too early to predict substantial savings in annual highway expenditures.

Police Department: In the second year of the Selectmen being responsible for law enforcement in Cornish, a detailed set of rules and regulations have been developed governing the personnel. The dispatch service provided by the Claremont Police Department for our officers has been upgraded. Our Mutual Aid arrangement is in force with Claremont. Gote Sartz has been appointed Chief, Matthew Tinker regular officer, Mollis Boardman a special, Philip Osgood of Claremont a special, and Andrew Kuhre custodian of the Town Hall is also cloaked with police authority. The different working hours of these men have made it possible to provide police coverage around the clock for the Town. Plans for 1980 call for the installation of a telephone line into the Claremont Police Station. This will allow residents of Cornish to have one number they can call to dispatch our police in emergencies. This number should be used only for emergencies. Following the recommendations of the 1977 Police Study Committee, a uniform record keeping system has been established. In addition suitable files are in the process of being set up to keep other records related to Police activities. Much has been said about Police Training for our men. Officers Sartz and Tinker voluntarily at their own expense attended a training course conducted by Claremont Police. At the moment and for 1980 no certification for part time police is required. Our investigations of this matter revealed that it will be a requirement in 1982.

Appreciation: The Board of Selectmen fully appreciate the cooperation of department heads, committees, commissions, and town employees, all of which have the good of the town at heart. It is this spirit of helpfulness that keeps down the costs of government and contributes to a deeper understanding of town affairs.

Stanley W. Colby Myron E. Quimby Michael M. Yatsevitch —Selectmen

WARRANT The State of New Hampshire

To the Inhabitants of the Town of Cornish, in the County of Sullivan, in said State, qualified to vote in Town Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Cornish on Tuesday, the 11th day of March, next at 10:00 of the clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following subjects:

Articles 1 through 6 of the Warrant will be acted upon at 10:00 A.M. Voting will be by official ballot and check list, and the polls will be open for this purpose and will remain open from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. at which time the polls will close.

At 1 :00 P.M. Article 7 through will be voted upon.

Article 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article IV of the Cornish

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Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Cornish Planning Board as Amendment #1 as follows: Section A: Definitions "Home Occupation—Any use of a professional or service character, including related limited sales, conducted entirely within a dwelling or an accessory building which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling purposes and does not change the character thereof nor employ more than one non-family member on a full-time basis, or two non-family members on a part-time basis. '

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V, Section A-2 of the Cornish Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Cornish Planning Board as Amendment #2, by adding under Special Exceptions the following: "j. home occupations k. Service stations and automobile repair shops where ingress and egress of motor vehicles is approved by the Board of Selectmen as not being likely to endanger vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, and where the Board finds the building design conforms with the planned development of the district."

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V, Section B-2 of the Cornish Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Cornish Planning Board as Amendment #3, by adding under Special Exceptions the following: "i. Service Stations and automobile shops where ingress and egress of motor vehicles is approved by the Board of Selectmen as not being likely to endanger vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, and where the Board finds the building design conforms with the planned development of the district."

Article 5. To See if the Town will vote to amend Article V, Section C-2 of the Cornish Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Cornish Planning Board as Amendment #4, by adding under Special Exceptions the following: "g. Service stations and automobile repair shops where ingress and egress of motor vehicles is approved by the Board of Selectmen as not being likely to endanger vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, and where the Board finds the building design conforms with the planned development of the district."

This article is by request. Article 6. Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:70 for a property tax exemption on real property equipped with a wood heating energy system which exempts ft'om property tax the added value the wood-heating energy system gives to the property on which it has been installed?

Article 7. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defi-ay town charges for the ensuing year and make appropriations of the same.

( a) Town Officers' Salaries $10,250.00 (b) Town Officers' Expenses 8,000.00

( c ) Reappraisal of Property 1 ,000.00 ( d) Election and Registration 2,500.00 ( e ) Expenses—Town Hall and Other Bldgs. 13,500.00

( f Employees' Retirement and Soc. Sec. 8,000.00 (g) Town Officials' Insurance 2,300.00 (h) Police 4,120.00

( i Fire Department 10,357.00

( j Insurance—Workman's Compensation 5,810.00 ( k Damage and Legal Expense 3,000.00

( 1 Planning Board 300.00 (m) Zoning Board of Adjustment 100.00 (n) become effective upon the presentation to the Board of Selectmen proof of certification of the police officer seeking the raise in pay, by a member of the Police Department.

Article 12. By petition. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and charge the Board of Selectmen with the duty to raise and appropriate a sum of money not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to fund and provide for dispatching services for the Cornish, N.H. Police Department. The minimum dispatching services should be as follows: 1) The installation of a telephone at a dispatch center having a number designated as being the number for the Cornish, N.H. Police Department, and listed in the local telephone directories as the number to use to reach the Cornish, N.H. Police Dept. 2) Provisions for a 24 hour manned dispatch center to receive all incoming telephone calls to the Cornish, N.H. Police Dept. and to make a record of all such calls in a log book designated for that purpose; additionally, copies of the log shall be provided to the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Cornish, N.H. on a monthly basis. 3) Provisions to relay by radio or telephone to Cornish Police Department Officers or other appropriate police agencies, all complaints received either through the telephone system previously provided for, or any other means of communica- tion. 4) Provisions to maintain a radio log to include on/off duty times, starting-ending mileage, and other information as requested by the members of the Cornish Police Department. 5) Provisions to provide radio or telephone relay to the New Hampshire State Police or any other agency at the request of the Cornish Police Officers.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,898.50 to assure ambulance service for the Town of Cornish and to see if the Town will authorize the withdrawal of the above amount from the Revenue Sharing Fund under provisions of the State Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $4,000.00 and to authorize its withdrawal from the Revenue Sharing Fund, under provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress, to make the third payment on the note due on the International Truck.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $1,500.00 and to authorize its withdrawal from the Revenue Sharing Fund under provisions of the State and local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress to assure service by the Cornish Rescue Squad, Inc.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $5,000.00 and to authorize its withdrawal from the Revenue Sharing Fund, under provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress, to make the 1980 Cornish Landfill Service payment to the City of Qaremont.

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to accept and approve the recommenda- tions of the Town Road Naming Committee. 9 Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1 ,500.00 and to authorize its withdrawal from the Revenue Sharing Fund, under provisions of the State and local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress, to pay for supplying the Cornish Fire Dept., Rescue Squad, and other Town departments with appropriate maps showing approved road names, the balance to be used for the purchase, marking, and placing of road signs.

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to increase the mileage rate paid Town Officers in carrying out their duties, from 10 cents per mile to 15 cents per mile.

Article 20. To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for painting, re-roofing, insulating and making other repairs to the Town Hall.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install a new heating system in the Highway Dept. shed at the Flat, and to insulate both the Fire Dept. and Highway Dept. sheds at the Flat.

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $1 ,000.00 to pay the labor costs and use of Town Highway equipment to improve the soccer field, with the understanding that the Cornish Fair Association will furnish the fill and pay the cost of fuel used by the equipment.

Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to appoint a deputy Treasurer pursuant to R.S.A. 41:29- A.

Article 24. By petition. To see if the Town will vote to declare Paget Road a Scenic Road for the purposes set out in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes.

Article 25. By petition. To see if the Town will vote to prohibit the use of herbicides within the Town of Cornish unless specific permission is given by the landowner upon whose property the herbicide is applied.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to set single flag poles in those cemeteries where war veterans are buried in order to raise a single flag on Memorial Day and other appropriate occasions rather than placing small individual flags on the graves.

Article 26A: To see if the Town will adopt a by-law pursuant to RSA 31:39 prohibiting the allocation of cemetery lots within the town except to residents or members of a resident's immediate family.

Article 27. To see if the Town will instruct the Conservation Commission to make a study of the potential agricultural lands in Cornish.

Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to appoint the Zoning Board of Adjustment to act as the Regulator for the Town under the provisions of R.S.A. 155-E. (Supp) Relating to Regulation of Excavations.

Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for Wheels Around Windsor for Cornish residents.

Article 30. To see if the Town will Vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $995.00 towards the support of the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Council.

10 Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $322.00 as its share of the cost of supporting the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region Association—The official State of N.H. nonprofit travel and tourism promotion association for this area.

Article 32. To see if the voters will review the regulations governing the use of the Town Hall.

Article 33. To see if the Town will adopt an ordinance to authorize the Selectmen to license outdoor productions and set the conditions thereof.

Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to make application for and to accept and expend on behalf of the Town, any and all grants or other funds for general town purposes, including but not limited to disaster relief or CETA, in excess of the money appropriated by the Town which may now or hereafter be forthcoming ft-om the United States Government or from the State of New Hampshire.

Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept and expend, on behalf of the Town, any and all gifts or other funds received from miscellaneous sources, as the Selectmen shall determine to be advisable.

Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell or otherwise administer property acquired by tax deed.

Article 37. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes.

Article 38. To hear the reports of Officers, Agents, Auditors and committees heretofore chosen, and pass any vote in relation thereto.

Article 39. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.

Given under our hands and seal, this 13th day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty.

Stanley W. Colby Stanley W. Colby Myron E. Quimby Myron E. Quimby Michael M. Yatsevitch Michael M. Yatsevitch Selectmen of Cornish Selectmen of Cornish

A true copy Attest.

U CORNISH TOWN MEETING MARCH 13, 1979

Number on Check List—739: 262 regular, 6 absentee votes cast (268)

At the legal meeting of the Town of Cornish held on the second Tuesday of March 1979, being the 13th, at ten of the clock at the Cornish Town Hall, the annual town meeting was brought to order by Moderator Peter H. Burling, with the reading of the entire Town Warrant. After it was ascertained that a quorum was present, the polls were declared open.

Ballot Clerks present were Nancy Laro, Adel Bayliss, Pauline Monette and Qara Weld, Judy Rook, Alternate, was sworn in to work while Mrs. Monette ran school bus. Supervisors of the Check List Eben A. Famsworth, Ruth G. Rollins, and Lionel A. Tracy swore that legal voters only were listed on the new Check Lists.

At noon and supper the Cornish Rescue Squad served meals, plus coffee and snacks were sold throughout the day.

The afternoon business session opened at 1:00 p.m. Representative Edmund Belak led in the Salute to our Flag. Mrs. Margaret Rogers and Mrs. Mary Brown gave a medley—of piano, violin and soloist.

Moderator Peter H. Burling read a resolution to Stanley W. Judkins as follows: "Whereas Stanley W. Judkins gave generously of his time, his wise guidance and his skillful counsel to the Town of Cornish, and Whereas the Town of Cornish is a fortunate beneficiary of his talents and his experience, and Whereas Stanley W. Judkins died on February 23, 1979, Be it Resolved that the Town of Cornish hereby express posthumously its appreciation to Stanley W. Judkins for his many significant contributions to the betterment of the Town, And Be it Resolved that a copy of this Resolution be spread on the records of this Town Meeting and that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Stanley Judkins' mother,"

Article 2: To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges for the ensuine vear and to make appropriations of the same.

(a) Robert Bayliss moved, Ruth Rollins supported, motion to take up each item under Article 2 separately. This was so voted. Ed Lawrence moved, Ruth Stewart seconded, to raise and appropriate $8,800. for Town Officers' Salaries. This was so voted.

(b) Clarence Decatur moved, E. Leonard Barker supported, to raise and appropriate $7,000. for Town Officers' Expenses. This was voted in the affirmative.

(c) $600.00 was raised and appropriated by the Town per motion of Fred Sullivan supported by Robert Hilliard, for Election and Registration.

(d) Ruth Rollins moved^ Mary Thibodeau seconded,^ a motion to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,500. for expenses for the upkeep of the Town Hall and other Town buildings. This was passed.

(e) $5,000. was raised and appropriated for Employees' Retirement and Social Security by vote of the Town following motion of E.L. Barker supported by Andrew Kuhre.

12 (f) Stephen Tracy seconded Myron Kuhre's motion to raise and appropriate $1,857. for Town Officials' Insurance. It was explained this does not include insurance for the constables. This was voted on m the affirmative.

(g) Lewis Gage moved, David Wood seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate a sum of $4,100. for Police in Cornish. Matthew Tinker made a motion to amend the proposed $4,100. to the sum of $5,436., $1,600, of this appropriation to be used by the Selectmen to enter into an agreement with Sykes Associates of Windsor, Vt. by May 1, 1979, to provide the services of police dispatching commun- ications, access to N.C.I.C. criminal records of Washington, D.C., activity recording, and a 24 hour police dispatch telephone number, said telephone to be installed by the New England Telephone Co. at the estimated cost of $180.00 yearly, to be paid to New England Telephone by the Town of Cornish, or to enter into a comparable agreement with Sullivan County Dispatch if and when said dispatch becomes available and by doing so terminate our current dispatch agreement with Claremont, N.H. This amendment was seconded by William Stocker. General discussion followed. Sykes Associates would let us have contact 24 hours a day. Not been able to with Claremont. John Rand spoke up in favor of this amendment, as it concerned the Rescue Squad and their efficiency. Nicolaas Leyds stated according to the Finance Committee we should continue as we have been because when asked, the police said what was in the budget was enough. Stanley Colby reported the Selectmen have met with Chief Devine, who said the system will be improved as soon as the Claremont Police get into their new quarters. Discussion regarding constables' salaries being turned back into the General Fund — they did not ask for them at the close of 1978. Michael Yatsevitch stated the constables agreed to keep a low profile in town — decided this last year. Clara Weld spoke up in favor — should improve service communications because we have no central police station. With Sykes, we'd have help in an emergency. Myron Quimby noted that there are two constables who are willing to operate under the $4,100.00 budget. Some discussion on time element — some thought May 1st to decide which we'll go with did not give sufficient time.

Moderator Burling called for a vote on the Amendment — it was a vote in favor. Then the original motion, as amended, was voted on, also in the affirmative.

(h) Duane Allen moved, Myron Kuhre seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate $5,600.00 for the Fire Department. This was voted on in the affirma- tive, with no discussion.

(i) Helen and Rodney Lovell moved and seconded a motion to raise and appropriate $4,500.00 for Workmans' Compensation Insurance. This was voted on by the Town in the affirmative.

(j) Ruth Stewart moved, Helen Lovell supported, motion to raise and appropriate $3,000.00 for Damage and Legal Expense. Bruce Tracy asked where the money that was raised last year but was not spent, disappeared. He was told it went into the General Fund. He then asked what happens to the General Fund? He was answered all such monies go to help reduce taxes. Motion brought to a vote — in the affirmative.

(k) Myron Kuhre moved to raise and appropriate $300.00 for use of the Planning Board, seconded by Stanley Colby. Fred Sullivan stood and told of several small home-type businesses, such as Fix-it Shops that had tried to come into town, or to be licensed by present residents, but had been turned down. He felt this would

13 have been a help to the Town tax-wise, while permission was granted on the same spot for a home to be constructed; the young couples would probably have children which would have to be educated, thus making added taxes. He sincerely feels the Planning Board needs to be up-dated. David Wood spoke up, backing Fred's statements 100%. Polly Monette said filing fees paid to the Planning Board had gone back into the General Fund (about $1,000.). Asked if they have to raise the $1,000. again that was turned over? Michael Yatsevitch replied Town Council said monies cannot be held over. The motion was brought to a vote — in the affirmative.

(1) David Wood moved we raise and appropriate $100.00 (instead of $200.00) for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seconded by Paul Tewksbury and about fifty others, and so voted.

(m)Ruth Stewart moved, Helen Lovell supported, that the Town raise and appropriate $100.00 for Civil Defense. This amount was passed by vote.

(n) The Town raised and appropriated $350.00 for the Conservation Commis- sion upon motion of E.L. Barker supported by Ricky Poor.

(o) Helen and Rodney Lovell moved and seconded the Town raise and appro- priate $100.00 for the Health Department. Clara Weld stated she'd like to see some clinics held in Cornish. The motion was voted on in the affirmative.

(p) Fred Sullivan moved, Myron Kuhre supported, that we raise and appropriate $100.00 for Vital Statistics. This was so voted.

(q) $850.00 for the Windsor Visiting Nurse Association was voted by the Town to be raised and appropriated per motion of Clara Weld supported by Helen Lovell.

(r) Ruth Rollins moved, Fred Sullivan supported, motion to raise and appropriate $4,500.00 for the Sanitary Landfill in Claremont. After a short discus- sion on why it has been closed a few times, the motion was voted on, in the affirma- tive.

(s) Matthew Tinker moved, Vera Kuhre seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate $95,000.00 for Town Maintenance of Qass V Highways and Bridges. Michael Yatsevitch moved this motion be amended to have this amount be reduced by the State Gas Tax Subsidy amount of $16,090.99 — thus $78,909.01 is to be raised by town taxes. Matt Tinker seconded the amendment. It was voted on, in favor. Then the main motion, as amended, was voted on, in the affirmative.

(t) Pete Decatur moved, Polly Rand supported, motion to raise and appropriate $375.00 for Street Lighting. This was voted in the affirmative.

(u) Fred Sullivan moved, Mary Thibodeau seconded, motion to raise and appropriate $1,308.23 as our portion of Town Road Aid, the State's portion to be $8,721.56. This motion was voted by the Town.

(v) $2,933.30 for Cornish Library was raised and appropriated by the Town after motion was made and supported by Helen Lovell and Mary Brown.

(w) Vera Kuhre moved, Myron Quimby seconded, motion to raise and appro- priate the sum of $3,100.00 for Cemeteries. This was voted on, in favor.

14 (x) E.L. Barker moved, Stanley Brown supported, motion to raise and appropriate $4,500.00 for Public Welfare. After a short discussion Matt Tinker moved to amend this amount to $2,000.00, seconded by Judy Rook. This was voted on in the negative. The original motion was then voted on, in the affirmative.

(y) Ruth Rollins moved a motion to raise and appropriate $150.00 for Patriotic Purposes, which was seconded by Myron Kuhre and so voted.

(z) Helen Lovell moved, Duane Allen seconded, motion to raise and appropri- ate $18,900.00 to pay the principal on Long Term Notes and Bonds. Questions were asked as to what this covered. Also was not the $4,000. in Article 4 included in this amount? After the Selectmen checked in the records, Michael and Stan moved and seconded the motion be amended to read $14,900.00. The amendment and the main motion were both voted on in the affirmative.

Article 4: The Town voted to appropriate $4,000.00 and authorize its withdrawal fi-om the Revenue Sharing Fund under provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress, to make the second payment on the note due on the International Truck, following motion made and supported by Peter Storrs and Mary Brown.

Article 2 (z\y. Myron Kuhre moved, Duane Allen seconded, motion to raise and appropriate $2,300.00 for the Interest on Long Term Notes and Bonds. This was voted on, in the affirmative.

(z2): Nic Leyds moved, Leonard Barker seconded, motion to raise and appropriate $3,000.00 for the Highway Capital Reserve Fund. This was voted on in favor.

(z3): David Wood moved. Dale Rook supported, a motion to raise and appropriate $3,000.00 for the Capital Reserve Fund for the Fire Department. This was so voted.

(z4): Joan Queneau moved and the motion was duly seconded, to raise and appropriate $1,000.00 for the Capital Reserve Fund for Conservation Commission. James Egloff asked what this would be used for. The answer was this was a fund so money would be available to purchase as they become available—wetlands, or for expenses involved in surveying lands which might be donated to the Commission. This motion was voted on, in the affirmative.

(z5) Helen Lovell moved, Stanley Colby supported, motion to raise and appropriate the necessary amount for County Taxes. This was voted on, in favor.

Article 3: John Rand moved, Duane Allen seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate $1,135.24 to assure ambulance service for Cornish and to authorize the withdrawal of this amount from the Revenue Sharing Fund under provisions of the State Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress. Rand stated the reason the charges have been reduced is because of the useful help from our Rescue Squad. Motion was passed by vote.

Article 5: Motion was made by John Rand and Seconded by Ruth Rollins to raise and appropriate up to $1,500.00 and to authorize its withdrawal from the Revenue Sharing Fund under provisions of the State and local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended by the Second Session of the 94th Congress, to assure service

15 by the Cornish Rescue Squad, Inc. Rand explained this amount specifically includes a Life Support Course for three members from 19th March through June. The Squad looked into being a part of the Fire Dept., but agreed this would cost the Town more because of insurance. He asked that each family should fill out forms which are on the table, and put these in files, to be located under the top right hand shelf of a refrigerator—in case of emergency, the Rescue Squad would first check there to see if there should be any restrictions as to medicine, etc. for each person. This amount of $1500. is to be given by the Town as a Retainer. Cornish Rescue Squad has Mutual Aid only, with Plainfield. Rand added that $4,925.00 should be received by the end of June from the Federal Government for a radio in the Rescue vehicle. We have already received nine one-way receivers from Revenue Sharing. This motion on the $1,500.00 was voted on in the affirmative.

Leonard Barker asked to speak, to bring to the attention of the public, the charts on the side wall of the Town Hall made by the CETA workers under the Conservation Commission. He personally thanked Sue Shofner, Fred Hier and Brian Devenger for the fine work they have done on these projects. The Cornish people clapped their approval and thanks.

Article 6: Clara Weld moved we raise and appropriate the sum of $256.00 as our share of the cost of publicizing and promoting the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. This was supported by Virginia Colby. Clara then introduced Ed Belak who has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Council. He spoke of the work involved in his position. Told that $800,000.00 was spent on the aspects of vacation and travel for this area—on postage and running around to accomplish what has been done to make this area a tourist attraction. He spoke of the printed brochure "Highlights of Cornish" which the Cornish Historical Society has just put before the public—and said it was excellent. He mentioned the Rooms and Meals Tax. The motion was brought to a vote, in the affirmative.

Article 7: Michael Yatsevitch moved, Rodney Lovell seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate $175.00 to bring the Town Treasurer's pay scale up to the minimum wage level. This was voted on, in favor.

Article 8: Motion was made by Helen Lovell, seconded by Matt Tinker, to raise and appropriate $50.00 to have maps made with new road signs, for Fire Depart- ment and Rescue Squad. Quite a long discussion followed, with questions or comments by Dan Poor, Warren French, Shirley Sullivan, HoUis Boardman, Virginia Colby, Stevie Tracy, Dwight Wood, and Sherry Cass, chairman of the road-naming committee. This committee was thanked for all the work and efforts put into the project—they really had worked hard. However, many seemed to think at least two public hearings should be held before any road names should be officially changed; also that meetings should be held with those people who lived on each road that they were considering changing. When motion was called, it was voted against. Then Dan Poor moved, Polly Rand seconded, that the Committee later continue its work, hold two public hearings and report back to the Town at a date. This motion was voted on, in favor.

Article 9: Pete Decatur moved to pass over this article to raise and appropriate money to purchase road name signs. James Egloff supported, and it was voted to pass over.

Article 10: Helen Lovell moved, Mary Brown supported, a motion to raise and

16 appropriate $500.00 for "Meals on Wheels" for Cornish residents. It was explained that they would go as far away as Cornish Flat for people, but not for many days for just one person. Motion was passed by vote of the Town.

Article 11: Stanley Colby moved, Bunny Barker seconded, a motion to raise and appropriate $905.00 for use of the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Council. Stan, as a Council member, told some of their work—that they recommend a guided growth for our towns. He read a letter from the president of the Council. Motion was brought to a vote, and passed in favor.

Article 12: Frank Ackerman asked to put this article in, and explained this school (the "Little Town Hall") is the last of the town's former sixteen one-room

schools. Most have either been torn down or made over into small homes. It is now used as a storage place for school supplies and as Civil Defense headquarters. Frank then moved to have this building set aside for historical purposes. Glenn Lord seconded the motion. In the discussion following, it was decided to change the original wording to state that the "Moderator shall appoint a committee" to handle any monies and restore as funds become available. Motion was brought to a vote, and voted on, against.

Article 13: Fred and Shirley Sullivan moved and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to set burial charges to offset the cost of burials. This was voted on in the affirmative.

Article 14: Bill Stocker moved. Vera Kuhre seconded, motion to consider the completion of a county-area solid waste study, and should such study prove environmentally and economically feasible, support a County-Area solid waste facility. Bill Gallagher moved to amend—to vote on just the first portion of the motion, that we should work with Claremont on a county-area solid waste study. James Egloff seconded this amendment. It was brought to a vote, in favor. Then the original motion, as amended, was voted on, in the affirmative.

Article 15: This, to raise and appropriate a sum of money to improve the heating system in Fire and Highway Department sheds at Cornish Flat, was put in by Michael Yatsevitch; he explained the fire truck firoze last winter; that the building needs insulating; also the furnace needs overhauling. David Wood added a hot water system should be put in, as the boiler is reusable. Michael and David moved the above article. Then Milt Jewell moved to pass over the article, seconded by Matt Tinker. This was rejected. Don Saunders then moved we raise and appropriate a sum of $2,000.00 to improve the heating system in the fire and highway department garage, seconded by Nate Cass. This was voted on in the affirmative.

Article 16: Stan Colby moved, Carol Fitch seconded, a motion to authorize the Selectmen to sign and deliver a quit claim deed to Lawrence LaClair of whatever right, title and interest it may have in and to a plot of land and abandoned right of way laid out by the Town of Cornish for a gravel bank on and over property owned by Lawrence LaClair which he purchased of one Arnold A. and Alice E. Jacobs by deed dated August 17, 1946 and recorded in the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds, Vol. 302, Page 599. Bob Bayliss amended this to read: "the grantee to be responsible for all costs", seconded by Peter Storrs. This was approved by vote. Then the entire motion was voted on, in the affirmative.

17 Article 17: Mike Yatsevitcb moved to pass over the article—authorizing Select- men ta sell or otherwise administec properties aequifed other than by Tax- Sales. MiltJewell seconded the motion. It wa& sa voted.

Article 19: Michael Yatsevitch moved that the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to make appKcationfor and to accept and expend on behalf of the Town, any and all grants- or other fiinds for general town purposes, including but not limited to disaster relief t» GETA, inexcess ofthemoney appropriated by the Towtt which may now or hereafter be forthcomittg:fromrthe United States^ Government or from the State of New Hampshite. Stanley Colby seconded the motion. As there wereno*'nay" votes, andeveryonevoted-"yea", it wa&a vote la the affirmative.

Article 19: Shirley Sullivan moved, John Rand supported, that the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept, and expend on behalf of the Town, any and aU gifts or other funds received from, miscellaneous sources, as the Selectmen shall determine to be advisable. This was voted on, in the affirmative.

Article 20: Dale Rook moved^ Myron Kuhre seconded, a motion to authorize the Selectmen to sell or otherwise administer property acquired through tax sales. This was so voted.

Article 21: George Aldrich moved, Mary Brown- supported, ta authorize the Town Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes. This was voted on, in the affirmative.

Article 22: Qara Weld moved to accept the reports ia the Town Report, as corrected, seconded by Leonard Barker. This was so voted.

Article 23: Nominations were opened for Fence Viewers: Ruth Rollins nominated Fred C. Sullivan, Edwin G. Lawrence and Katherine E. Kibbie. Bob Bayliss added the names of Bob Milliard and Carolyn- Storrs. These were voted on, in the affirmative.

Nominations were then opened for Surveyors of Wood> Bark and Lumber: Clara Weld nommated Jesse Stone, Fred Weld» Orville Fitch and James Neil. These were put on this committee,^ by vote ofthe Town.

Nominations were opened for Hog: Reeves: William E. and Sally Antt Gallagher; James C. Fitch and Sue Shofoerf Samuel B. and Virginia S. Hibbard; and Edmund R. and Lindsay S. Befok. Ruth Stewart moved nominations be closed. This was so voted, and the above nominated Hog Reeves were elected byvote ofthe Town.

James Egloff moved. Bob Bayliss seconded, a motion to have Town Reports be available at least two weeks before an election. This wuo voted on in the affirmative.

Matt Tmker moved that we draw up a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Plain- field Police Department so that when police assistance is needed, it will be available, this to be done by April 10, 1979. Bill Stocker supported this motion. The motion was discussed pro and con by quke a number; an amendment was given—in emergencies only at the officer's discretion; also that the date be withdrawn and add "no later than 90 days after March 13, 1979." Finally, after more discussion, Ed Lawrence moved that the Selectmen look into this, seconded by Milt Jewell and

18 Mike Yatsevitch. This was voted on, with 74 yea's, 7 no's. Clara Weld suggested that the Selectmen post who the present police officers are, in the stores and other public places.

Ed Lawrence moved, Ricky Poor seconded, that the Town suspend the business portion of the meeting at this time. Voted on in the affirmative. 5:00 p.m.

At 7:00 p.m. the polls were closed and the ballot clerks and other officials appointed then counted and tallied the ballots. Judy Rook and Lindy Madeira were sworn in as clerks to assist. Of 739 registered voters, 262 regular ballots and 6 absentee ballots were cast, or a total of 268.

Results of voting:

For Selectman for 3 yrs. — HoUis J. Boardman, Sr. got 39 votes, Michael M. Yatsevitch 208, Michael Monette 2, Pauline Monette 7, James Fitch 1, and Fred Sullivan 1. Michael M. Yatsevitch was re-elected.

For Town Clerk — Bemice F. Johnson received 265 votes, Edna Guest 1 and Caroline Storrs 1. Bemice F. Johnson was re-elected.

For Town Treasurer — Barbara L. Atherton got 247 votes, Donald Powers 2, and Betty Macy 1; thus Barbara Atherton was re-elected.

For Tax Collector — Carol F. Fitch received 265 votes and was re-elected.

For Auditor for 2 yrs. — Patricia D. Granger received 241 votes; Phyllis Hemphill 1, Don Powers 3, Don LaClair 1, Edwin Lawrence 1; and Myron Kuhre 1. Patricia Granger was elected to office of Auditor.

For Library Trustee for 3 yrs. — Norma J. LaClair got 254 votes, Susan Van Rensselaer 1 and Barbara Rawson 1, giving LaClair the majority and she was elected.

For Trustee of Trust Funds — Pauline T. Monette received 236 votes, Donald Powers 1, Frank Ackerman 1, Kathi Patterson 1, Michael Yatsevitch 1, Leland Atwood 1, Conan Johnson 1, and Lynda Raymond 1. Pauline Monette, receiving the 236 votes was elected.

For Overseer of Welfare — Marion A. Boardman received 100 votes, Peter C. Storrs received 159, and Storrs was elected as Overseer.

For Highway Agent — Harold A. Morse received 236 votes, Robert LaClair 1, Myron Kuhre 4, Mike Yatsevitch 2, HoUis Boardman 1, Arthur Densmore 1, Mickey Mouse 1, Jimmy Fitch 1, John Rawson 1, Jim McSwain 1, Robert Farley 1, Milton Jewell 1, Andrew Kuhre 1, Lyle Patterson 1, Arthur LaClair 1, and Randall Kenyon 1. Harold Morse was elected.

For Sexton — Hollis Boardman received 219 votes, Conan A. Johnson 7, Harold Morse 3, E.P. Jones 2, David Monette 1, Nate Cass 1 and John Rawson 1. Hollis J. Boardman, Sr. was elected Sexton.

19 For Supervisor of the Check List for 5 yrs. — Leland E. Atwood received 136 votes and Pauline T. Monette 123, also E.P. Jones received 1. Leland Atwood was elected to office.

Following the totaling of all the ballots, forms were filled out, used and unused ballots properly sealed and signed, the Moderator having announced the winners of the election, and the Town Meeting was moved and seconded to be closed and was so voted. 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Bemice F. Johnson, Clerk

20 BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF CORNISH, N.H. Appropriations and Estimates of Revenue for the Ensuing Year

January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1980 Capital Outlay: (Reserve Fund) New Highway Equipment Heating System—Town Shed (Art. 15) From State: Meals and Rooms Tax 10,145.00 Interest and Dividends Tax 31,769.00 Savings Bank Tax 772.48 Highway Subsidy 16,091.00 Town Road Aid 1,308.23 Reimb. a/c Road Toll Refund 75.00 Additional Gas Subsidy 9,915.08 Duncan Fund 8,708.00 From Local Sources, except Taxes: Motor Vehicle Permits Fees 20,000.00 Dog Licenses 600.00 Business Licenses, Permits and Filing Fees 250.00

Receipts Other than Current Revenue: Revenue Sharing Funds 6,635.00 TOTAL REVENUES AND CREDITS $121,917.00

Property Taxes to be Raised $590,677.64 Less War Service Credits 7,400.00 Total Tax Commitment $583,277.64

Tax Rates: Town $ .50 School District 1.76 County .18 Combined Rate: $2.44

SUMMARY, INVENTORY OF VALUATION TAX YEAR 1979 Land $ 9,101,850.00 Buildings 14,070,700.00 Public Utilities—4 Electric 1,075,600.00 House Trailers, Mobile Homes & Travel Trailers—32 244,950.00 TOTAL VALUATION BEFORE EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED 24,493,100.00 Total Exemptions Allowed (31) 285,000.00

NET VALUATION ON WHICH TAX RATE IS COMPUTED $24,208,100.00

Electric, Gas & Pfpellne Companies Central Vermont Public Service Co., Inc. $ 74,600.00 Connecticut Valley Electric Co. 466,650.00 Granite State Electric 46,350.00 New England Power 339,250.00 N.H. Electric Cooperative, Inc. 148,750.00 TOTAL: $1,075,600.00

Number of Inventories Distributed in 1979 723 Number of Inventories Returned in 1979 609 Number of Individuals Granted Elderly Exemption, 1979 15 at 5,000 38 at 10,000 5 at 20.000

24 Number of Property Owners who were granted Current Use Exemption in 1979 73 Total Number of Acres Exempted under Current Use, 1979 12,247. 17 a/c Farm Land 1 ,387.52 acres a/c Wetland 53.00 a/c Forest Land 10,055.28 a/c Recreational Land 4.50 a/c Wild Land 746.87 Total Assessed Value of Land Under Current Use: $1,138,600.00

Estimated WAR SER VICE TAX CREDITS Limits Number Tax Credits

1. Paraplegic, double amputees owning specially adapted home- steads with V.A. assistance Unlimited 2. Totally and permanently disabled veterans, their spouses or widows and widows of veterans who died or were killed on active duty 3. All other qualified persons TOTAL NUMBER AND AMOUNT: .

Uncollected Taxes: (a) Levyofl979, inc. Resident $105,007.22 (b) Levy of 1978 30.00 (c) Levy of 1977 114.68 (d) Previous years 784.46 Total: 105,936.36

Total Assets $359,264.75

LIABILITIES Accounts Owed by the Town: Bills outstanding-Landfill, Reass. 2,625.00

Unexpended Bal. , Special Appro. 5,000.00 Unexpended Revenue Sharing Funds 15,005.27 Due to State: 2%-Bond & Debt Retirement Taxes 1 ,800.76 (Uncollected $468.08) (CoUected-not remitted to State Treas. $1 ,332.68) Yield Tax Deposits (Escrow Acc't) 8,321 .02 School District Tax Payable 242,61 1 .00 Total Accounts Owed by the Town: $275,363.05 Capital Reserve Funds: 25,042.77 Total Liabilities: 300,405.82 Current Surplus 58,858.93

GRAND TOTAL: $359,264.75

RECEIPTS Current Revenue: From Local Taxes: $833,308.80 1. Property Taxes—Current Year—1979 480,778.81 2. Resident Taxes—Current Year—1979 7,460.00 3. National Bank Stock Taxes—1979 16.00 4. Yield Taxes—1979 6,251.52 5. Total Current Year Taxes Collected and Remitted 494,506.33 6. Property Taxes & Yield Taxes—Previous Years 313 ,802.34 7. Resident Taxes—Previous Years 1,350.00 8. Interest received on Delinquent Taxes 2,969.64 9. Penalties, Resident Taxes 167.00 10. Tax Sales redeemed 20,513.49

From State: $115,279.13 1 1 For Highways and Bridges: (a) For Town Road Aid 7,821.35 (b) Duncan Fund 8,708.51 (c) Added Gas Subsidy 9,915.08 (d) Highway Subsidy 16,053.74 12. Interest and dividends tax 31,769.46 13. Savings Bank Tax 772.48 14. Grader hire 107.00 15. Fighting forest fires 43.26 16. Reimbursement-Motor Vehicle Road Toll 26.70

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17. Rooms and Meals Tax 18. Reimbursements-Business Profits Tax 19. Bounties

From Local Sources, Except Taxes: 20. Dog Licenses 21. Business licenses, permits and filing fees 22. Town Histories 23. Rent of Town Property 24. Interest received on deposits 25. Income fi'om departments 26. Burials 27. Fire Department 28. Motor vehicle permits

Total Current Revenue Receipts

Receipts Other than Current Revenue: 29. Proceeds of Tax Anticipation Notes 30. Insurance Adjustments-Pickup Truck 31. Refunds 32. Police (ins. reports) 33. New Trust Funds received, 1979 34. Yield Tax Security Deposits 35. Grants from U.S.A.: (a) Revenue Sharing (b) Interest on Investments of Revenue Sharing Funds (c) C.E.T.A. -Library, etc. 36. All Other Receipts Total Receipts Other than Current Revenue

Total Receipts fi-om All Sources: Cash on hand January 1, 1979 GRAND TOTAL:

PAYMENTS Current Maintenance Expenses:

General Government $28 , 356 . 60 1. Town officers' salaries $9,155.82 2. Town officers' expenses 7,598.65 3. Election and registration expense 602.33 4. Town officials' Insurance 1,932.00 5. Expenses, Town Hall & other bldgs. 9,067.80 Protection of Persons and Property: 21 ,502.85 6. Police department 3,171.66 7. Automobile permits 1,466.08 8. Fire Dept., inc. forest fires 9,612.83 9. Planning Board 80.96 10. Zoning Board of Adjustment 133.80 11. Damage by dogs 668.79 12. Insurance 4,726.76

27 13. Rescue Squad 45. Taxes paid to County 46,739.00 46. Town Histories 360.00 47. Payments to School District 417,405.00 Total Payments to Other Governmental Divisions: $472,671 .27

Total Payments for all Purposes $1 , 151 ,257.54

Cash on hand December 31 , 1979 208,576.69 GRAND TOTAL: $1,359,834.23

SCHEDULE OF INDEBTEDNESS Town of Cornish, N.H.

December 31, 1979

Notes Outstanding: Town Mack Dump $ 4,200.00 Town Reassessment Note 5,700.00 Town International Truck 17,000.00

Notes Outstanding TOTAL $26,900.00 (12/31/79) RECONCILIATION OF OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS Outstanding Debt $245,800.00

Debt Retirement During Fiscal Year: a. Long Term Notes Paid -18,900.00 b. Short Term Tax Anticipation Note -200,000.00

Outstanding Debt-12/31/79 $ 26,900.00

SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY As of December 31, 1979

Town Hall, Lands and BuUdings $ 40,000.00 Furniture and Equipment 5,000.00 Library, Land and BuUding 90,000.00 Furniture and Equipment 10,000.00 Police Department Equipment 2,000.00

Town Vault and Garage 3 , 100.00 Fire Department, Lands and Buildings 15,000.00 Equipment 70,000.00 Highway Department, Lands and Buildings 25,000.00 Equipment 90,000.00 Materials and Supplies 5,000.00 Recycling Center 3,000.00 Fire Pond, School Street 7,000.00 Jackson Road Gravel Pit 950.00 Buckman Mill Lot 2,000.00 School, Lands and Buildings 350,000.00 Equipment 20,000.00

29 All Lands and Buildings acquired through Tax Collector's deeds: Wood Lot, Skyline Drive COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR nSCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Carol F. Fitch

(For Current Year's Levy) SUMMARY OF WARRANTS PROPERTY, RESIDENT AND YIELD TAXES LEVY OF 1979 — DR.— Taxes Committed to Collector: Property Taxes Resident Taxes National Bank Stock Taxes —

SUMMARY OF WARRANTS PROPERTY, RESIDENT AND YIELD TAXES LEVY OF 1978 — DR. —

Uncollected Taxes—As of January 1, 1979: Property Taxes $315,577.00 Resident Taxes 1 ,360.00 Land Use Change Taxes 665.00 Yield Taxes 1,458.60 $319,060.60 Added Taxes: Property Taxes $ 174.58 Resident Taxes 160.00 334.58

Interest Collected on Delinquent Property Taxes: 2,783.40

Penalties Collected on Resident Taxes 144.00

TOTAL DEBITS: $322,322.58 — CR. Remittances to Treasurer During Fiscal Year

Ended December 31 , 1979: Property Taxes —

— CR.

Remittances to Treasurer During Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1979: Resident Taxes $ 30.00 Yield Taxes 125.05 Interest Collected During Year 1 1 .82 Penalties on Resident Taxes 3.00

$169.87 Abatements Made During Year: Resident Taxes $ 20.00

$ 20.00

Uncollected Taxes—December 31, 1979: (As Per Collector's List) Resident Taxes $ 10.00 Yield Taxes 104.68 —

SUMMARY OF WARRANTS YIELD AND RESIDENT TAXES LEVY OF 1975 — DR. —

Uncollected Taxes—As of January 1, 1979: Yield Taxes $157.72 Resident Taxes 10.00

$167.72

TOTAL DEBITS $167.72

— CR.

Uncollected Taxes—As of December 31, 1979: (As Per Collector's List) Yield Taxes $157.72

Resident Taxes 1 . 00

$167.72

TOTAL CREDITS $167.72

SUMMARY OF TAX SALES ACCOUNTS nSCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1979 — DR. —

Tax Sales on Account ofLevies of: Previous 1978 1977 1976 Years

(a) Balance of Unredeemed Taxes—January 1,1979 $12,256.43 $5,732.58 (b) Taxes Sold to Town During Current Fiscal Year Interest Collected After Sale Redemption Costs UNREDEEMED TAXES FROM TAX SALES DECEMBER 31, 1979

Levies of: 1978 1977 1976

ALDRICH, George M. & Joyce E. $ 347.07 ANDERSON, Fremont & Delores ANDREWS, Robert L. SEVAN, Susan D. BAILEY, Arthur W. & Beatrice E. BROWER, Howard S. CASS, Nathan C. & Sherry J. CLOUGH, Raymond V. & Irene E. EMERSON, David K. & Julie R. GABRIELLE, Noel JOHNSON, Glendon E. JONES, Llewellyn McSWAIN, James T., Jr. & Carol M. McSWAIN, James T., Sr. & Martha NICOLAISEN, Hans E. & Ann J. REED, Caroline W. ROCK, Seward J. & Reigh H. SHAMBO, Robert W. & Lorraine J. THORNTON, Geoffrey WALKER, Franklin C. & Patricia A. Timber Tax Escrow Funds Cash on hand, 1/1/79-Savmgs $ 8,820.43 Escrow Funds Received $4,610.00 Interest Earned 576.01

5,177.01

Total Funds 13,997.44 Less: Transferred to Tax Collector -5,676.42

Cash on hand, 12/31/79 $8,321.02

DETAILED STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS

Town Officers' Salaries Stanley W. Colby $2,666.42 Myron E. Quimby 2,046.60 Michael M. Yatsevitch 2,149.44 Barbara L. Atherton 352.00 Carol F. Fitch 1,126.44 Bemice F. Johnson 140.80 Edna W. Guest 140.80 State Treasurer, Soc. Sec. 533.32

$9,155.82 Town Officers' Expenses Stanley W. Colby $ 343.67 Michael M. Yatsevitch 341.70 Myron E. Quimby 94.00 Bemice F. Johnson 500.27 Carol F. Fitch 277.85 Cornish Flat Post Office 328.35 Treasurer, State of New Hampshire 527.48 N.H. Assessors* Association 20.00 S.F. Lotterhand 717.23 Zella Eastman LaForge 95.80 Registrar of Probate Court .60 G.&S. Equipment 1.50 Brown & Saltmarsh 364.10 Kimballs, Inc. 70.93 Greydon Freeman 218.81 Powers Country Store 16.19 Olive Moyer 365.68 Mark Cohen 8.00 N.H. Municipal Assoc. 228.86 Keating Insurance 1,257.00 N.H. Tax Collectors' Assoc. 12.00 Tidy Town Rubbish 4.50 Homestead Press 52.48 Wayne McCutcheon 270.00 Hanover Bank & Trust 10.65 Roger Burt Printing 1,471.00

$7,598.65

37 Election & Registration Treas., State of N.H. $ 4.85 Claremont Print Shoppe 59.40 AdelBayliss 31.90 Clara C.Weld 31.90 Kathryn Patterson 21.77 Bemice Johnson 40.15 Nancy Laro 33.35 Judy H. Rook 7.25 Carolyn Madeira 4.35 Pauline Monette 27.55 Myron E. Quimby 53.90 Michael M. Yatsevitch 53.90 Stanley W. Colby 57.00 Lionel Tracy 37.70 Eben Famsworth 54.25 Ruth Rollins 53.18 Hugh Wade 7.00 LelandAtwood 21.20 Andrew Kuhre 3,90 Gateway Motors, Inc. 95.04 Health, Education & Welfare 61 1 .00 David Wood 85.00 W.S. Aubuchon 52.15 N.H. Fireman's Assoc. 165.00 Angells Auto Service 19.32 Johnson-Dix Service 283.18 Western Fire Ext. Serv. 26.50 Rockingham Electric Supply 3-23 Robert Rice 6.90 Fleury's Small Engine 28.65 Radio Shack 41.90 Nelly's Rubbish Removal 3.00 R.&R. Comm., Inc. 89.27 Bob's Burner Serv. 25.50 Cornish Highway Dept. 284.20 $9,610.58

Police State Treasurer $ 49.49 1 7 75 George Aldrich . Standard Railway Fuse Corp. 84.20 Andrew Kuhre 33.78 William Stocker 23.75

James Lukash s 148.00 HoUis J. Boardman 620.89 Matthew Tinker 663.90 Gote Sartz 787.75 Gallison Communications 475.61 Buckley & Zoph 202.50 Philip Osgood 48.04 Equity Publishing ^6.00 $3,171.66

Burials $ 21 17 Treas. , State of New Hampshire . 157.97 HoUis J. Boardman, Sr. Nathan Cass 80.00 Alonzo Spaulding 116.65 Stanley Woodward 14.78 Juan Boardman 1"-^1 $410.28

Cemeteries $ 149.29 Treas. , State of New Hampshire Raymonds Market 73.02 HoUis Boardman 972.18 Alonzo Spaulding 643.95 Stanley Woodward 580.68 47.92 Aubuchon, Inc. 5.09 Kimballs, Inc. Juan Boardman 188.67

39 Powers Country Store 47.37 R.N. Johnson 16.09

$2,724.26

Memorial Day Myron Quimby $ 62.08 Arthur Bailey 10.00 Windsor News 77.92

$150.00

Rescue Squad Cornish Rescue Squad $1,500.00

Insurance Barnes, Rouillard & McPherson $4,346.00 N.H. Municipal Assoc. (Unemployment Compensation Fund) 380.76

$4,726.76

Vital Statistics

Treas. , State of New Hampshire $ 2.90 Bemice Johnson 42.24

$45.14

Library C.E.T.A. Project—Treasurer, State of N.H. 739.37

Visiting Nurse Windsor Visiting Nurse Assoc. 850.00

Health Department Grace M. Rawson 50.43

Auto Permits Bemice Johnson $1,378.02 Treas., State of N.H. 88.06

C.E.T.A. Conservation Ommilsslon Project Treasurer, State of New Hampshire C.E.T.A. Meeting House George Stowell Free Library Planning Boaid Elizabeth Macy $71.94 Valley News 7.02 Cornish P.T.A. 2.00

Hanover Bank & Trust Qaremont National Bank First Citizens National Bank

State Treasurer

Wheels Around Windsor

Trustee of Trust Funds State Treasurer

Garemont National Bank First Citizens National Bank Hanover Bank & Trust

Fire Equipment New Highway Equipment Conservation Commission

Trustee of Trust Funds

Buckley & Zoph Gordon B. Flint Zoning Board of Adjustment Comish P.T.A. Stephen & Joanne Pettelle 27.70

$14,047.54

Ambulance Town of Windsor $1 ,200.00

LandflU City of Claremont $3,375.00

Town Welfare Raymond's Market $ 83.02

Treas. , State of New Hampshire 15.21 Lambert Oil Company 59.50 Otis Place 45.00 Prevo Radio 115.00 Powers Country Store 25.00

$342.64

Old Age State of New Hampshire, Treas. $1 ,497.10

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Use of Town Trucks 865.60 O.W. Miller, gravel (Paid by State of N.H.) 2,208.00 TOTAL: HEALTH DEPARTMENT

This has been a quiet year. The usual inspections and complaints have been attended to.

Respectfully submitted, Grace M. Rawson Health Officer

POUCE STATISTICS

This report is a breakdown of police activities for 1979.

41 Dog calls 47 Motor Vehicle accidents 19 instances of traffic directing 12 investigations of breaking and entering 9 Larceny 56 disturbances 1 court session 8 problems with juveniles 82 miscellaneous calls 35 vehicles stopped for possible violations 115 Patrols 9 attended fires 434 total calls and activities

Gote Sartz, Chief

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT 1979

The fire department responded to 49 calls in 1979, 14 of these were mutual aid calls to Meriden, Plainfield, Qaremont and Windsor. The jRre department and the Ladies Auxiliary purchased several more pieces of equipment this year.

A Fire Prevention program was offered the school children in October, which included a poster and essay contest.

More residents are installing wood stoves in their homes due to the cost of fuel oil. One of the main disadvantages of burning wood is the high fire hazzard if the stove is not properly installed and the chimney not in good repair. The stove pipe and chimney must be kept free of soot build up, make sure all ashes are put into a metal container and carried outside. There can be hot coals in ashes even 24 hours later. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have. You can call me at 469-3353.

The Fire Department appreciates the cooperation of the selectmen and the townspeople in keeping fires at a minimum in Cornish.

Respectfully submitted, Duane Allen, Chief

50 REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN AND STATE FOREST FIRE SERVICE

Prevention and control of forest fires is handled through a cooperative effort between town/city fire organizations and the State Forest Fire Service.

Since 1903, when the first forest fire laws were passed by our Legislature, the State Forester has appointed someone in each municipality as a Forest Fire Warden and charged him with the responsibility of forest fire prevention and control within his town/city. This person may ask the State Forester to appoint as many Deputy Forest Fire Wardens as may be necessary to efficiently carry out his charge.

The State Forester has divided the State into ten forest fire districts with a full time District Forest Fire Chief in each district. The State organization is charged with assisting the municipal forest fire organization in any way possible.

State personnel conduct fire training schools, assist with forest fire suppres- sion, fire cause investigation, prosecution of fire law violators and forest fire prevention programs. Forest fire suppression equipment is purchased through State bulk purchasing ability and sold to local forest fire organizations at one-half cost. Excess military property is obtained and turned over to town/city fire departments at no cost to local departments for conversion into fire suppression units. This cooperative arrangement between State and municipality has resulted in one of the best forest fire records in the United States with less than one-half acre of woodland burned in each fire reported.

1979 Forest Fire Statistics No. ofFires State District Town

1979 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CORNISH RESCUE SQUAD, INC.

The Cornish Rescue Squad has seen a growth in membership and in advanced training in emergency medical care during its sixth year of service to Cornish. Our primary function is to provide first response emergency medical care for the sick and injured. In addition we provided first aid and lighting coverage for all fires in Cornish, standby ambulance crews for the Windsor Fire Department and Golden Cross Ambulance m Qaremont, and first aid coverage for community activities such as the Cornish Fair.

Our expenses for the year were over $4900 with $1500 being received from the town and the remaining income derived from fund raising activities and donations.

In order to maintain a high quality of care, individual members donated more than 2000 hours of training over and above our regular scheduled meeting. The squad's active participation in training seminars include a D.O.T. Auto Extrication course, a Farm Machinery Extrication course, an Off Road Rescue Course, and a Search and Rescue Seminar. To increase our membership we offered an Advance First Aid course in Cornish and five of those participants have gone on in their

51 training to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Eight EMT's have obtained training to become Advanced EMT's. Along with our training, proper maintenance of our equipment and the purchase of new items have added to the capabilities of the Cornish Rescue Squad.

Respectfully submitted, John H. Rand, President

1979 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WINDSOR REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

The WRVNA is a non-profit organization offering nursing care, under physician referral, to the homebound and chronically ill residents of Windsor, West Windsor, and Cornish, N.H. Services include health teaching to patients and their families, monitoring of health status, bed baths, bandage changes, as well as assisting patients with referrals to other supportive agencies.

Our monthly Blood Pressure Clinics at the Windsor House are free of charge, and are so well attended that we plan to expand this program by establishing similar clinics in Cornish and West Windsor on a quarterly basis. As a beginning we held a Screening Clinic for diabetes, blood pressure and bowel cancer at Cornish Town Hall on October 24. On November 28th a Flu and Blood Pressure Clinic was held at Cornish School. We held four free Flu Vaccine Clinics this fall, and will repeat this program yearly. Another annual event is the Lions Club Screening Van which our agency co- sponsors.

1979 showed a 5.8% increase in patient contacts compared to 1978. The number of patient visits for Windsor was 2,415, for West Windsor 348, for Cornish 397. Six hundred and ninety seven clients came to our various clinics, bringing the total number of patient contacts to 3,857. The cost per patient contact was $6.61, an increase of only 20 cents over the last year, and a cost far below that of neighboring agencies. More than 9 out of 10 visits made were partially or fully paid by the patient, at a fee of $5.00 per visit. Thanks to community funding and generous donations, the services are available to those in need regardless of ability to pay.

The professional staff consists of three part-time nurses. Meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. The Medical Advisory Committee sets medical policies and guides nursing function. Our hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and we may be contacted by phoning 674-6711. Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center generously donate office space and telephone facilities.

Respectfully submitted, Patricia L. Harford, R.N. Coordinator

REPORT OF THE CORNISH PLANNING BOARD 1979

1979 was quite a busy year for the Planning Board. Final approval was granted on three minor subdivisions and two annexations. Four Major subdivisions were

52 presented to the Board, three of which were given final approval and one was withdrawn. The Board was petitioned by the Board of Adjustment to present amendments to the Cornish Zoning Ordinance to the voters in March 1980.

Dolores Blish and R. Wells Chandler were re-appointed to the Cornish Planning Board by the Board of Selectmen.

Dolores Blish (Secretary) Elizabeth Macy (Chairman) Robert Bayliss Donald LaQair Wells Chandler Helma Bretton Stan Colby (Selectman) Peter Storrs (Cons. Comm.)

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard seven cases during 1979. Of these, all but one were special exceptions for single family residences in a Conservation Zone. All of these were granted. The other case was an inquiry into the status of a non-conforming use in a Conservation Zone, and this matter was clarified to the satisfaction of the Board.

David C. Wood, Chairman

CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPORT 1979

The meetings have been involved with the work of the C.E.T.A. workers during the first six months of the year.

Our Coordinator, Susan Shofner, was married during the early summer; Bryan Devenger left in July; so Fred Hier finished the project the last of August.

Most of the work of the C.E.T.A. was in working on cross country ski trails and finishing the nature trail at the school.

We ran a clean-up day on roadsides in May with about thirty people helping.

We sent two children and two Cornish mothers to Conservation Camp in June.

Also we took part in a flea market at the Meeting House in May.

Two movies were shown at the school during the Cornish Fair.

project Avrth In August it seemed we might be eligible for another C.E.T.A. new personnel. We decided to try to see what could be done about saving potential agricultural land in town ft-om development. When it became apparent in September that there was no money for C.E.T.A., we decided to postpone the project until 1980.

In November we met with Gerald Howe of U.N.H., and Jim Johnson, Sullivan 53 County Agent. They spoke to us of the need to save agricultural land.

The result of our work in the Fall of 1979 you will see in the Article in the 1980 Town Warrant.

E. Leonard Barker, Chairman Herrika W. Poor, Vice Chairman Peter Storrs (Planning Board) Michael Yatsevitch (for Selectmen) Audrey Jacquier, Treasurer Dwight C. Wood, Secretary Joan Queneau Edmund Belak Jr.

GEORGE H. STOWELL FREE LIBRARY REPORT— 1979

INCOME:

Balance on hand January 1 , 1979 $ 7.23 Town Funds 2,933.30 Trust Funds 856.47 Books Sales 112.38 Donations 17.74 Friends of the Library Donation 300.00 Interest from checking account 22.77

Total Income $4,249.89 EXPENSES: Building, ground, furnishings $ 258.36 Librarian 891.00 Janitor 324.00 Electricity 385.87 Fuel Oil/Wood 625.04 Books 443.26 Periodicals 243.47 Audio Visual Equipment 10.00 Insurance 410.00 Postage 17.45 Telephone 189.47 Small Supplies 24.90 Advertising 50.14 Social Security 74.44 Upper Valley Coop 4.40

Total Expenses $3,951.80

Balance on hand December 31, 1979 $ 298.09 SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Balance of Catalog Fund 12/31/78 $1,040.64 Balance of Huggins Memorial Fund 12/31/78 364.01 Balance of Joan Lovejoy Hier Memorial Fund 12/31/78 1,800.60 Interest and reimbursements 1,203.22

Total $4,408.47

54 EXPENSES: Catalog Fund 583.54 Huggins Memorial Fund 364.01 Joan Lovejoy Hier Memorial Fund 344.84 CETA renovation (Interest used) 430. 17 Youth Books (Interest used) 183.22

Total $1,905.78

Balance on hand in Savings Account 12/31/79 $2,502.69

GEORGE H. STOWELL FREE LIBRARY REPORT— 1979

Library Hours — Monday 3-9 PM Wednesday 3-9 PM Saturday 9-12 NOON Telephone—543-3644

In January we showed an exhibit of hand-crafts by some of the Cub Scouts. During the year we had exhibits on Hawaii, Biography books, hobbies, sports, horses, gardening, birds and authors.

The end of February we held Open House in which 60 visitors attended. In the spring, Phyllis Hemphill, Librarian,— and Norma LaClair, Trustee, took a ten week course at Plymouth State College "Introduction to the Public Library."

Telephone books of almost all the states are available at the library. Investigate the Vertical File for all kinds of information.

In May the Cornish Grange held lessons on knitting for beginners. Friends of the Library met in May with a speaker, Vernon Fields, and showed slides "Stone Walls and Ground Covers." Also in May we helped form the Upper Valley Coop with the Meriden and Plainfield Libraries. This enables us to purchase books at a larger discount.

A Book Buying Committee was formed consisting of interested townspeople. They met in June to discuss books needed in the library.

Two book sales were held this year—one in June for fiction, the other in July for non-fiction.

In August Norma LaClair took a cataloguing course at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

Under the direction of Charies Bretton, Trustee, the library has had two exhibits in the Historical Room. The first exhibit was on Worid War I and II. The second exhibit. Early Farm Tools was introduced with a lecture by Stan Colby, The Friends of the Library made an exhibit "Down on the Farm" at the Cornish Fair and won fourth prize. The Friends of the Library also donated $300,00 toward insulation materials for the attic floor which will help reduce our heating costs.

Volunteers have assisted in keeping the library open, performed various duties, and greeted the public. We wish to thank them for all of their help and support. 55 9

The Library CETA Project was completed in September. During 1978-79 CETA contributed $18,299.46 in wages and fringe benefits in support of the library improvement program.

This program resulted in the complete cataloguing of the fiction and non-fiction sections of the library and renovations to library facilities. A new workroom was constructed in the basement and toilet facilities provided. An entrance shelter for the Historical Room was built and the attic floor insulated. A complete report of the accomplishments of this project will be available at the library.

In October "The International Year of the Child" was celebrated with a display of books on the handicapped.

On Halloween 71 "Trick or Treaters" invaded our library, some with parents, making a total of 102 patrons for the evening.

A contest for "Children's Book Week" in November resulted in five winners with prizes. The State Bookmobile visited us three times during the year and left us with many fine books to read.

At the close of this year, we accepted with regret Phyllis M. Hemphill's resignation as Librarian as she wants to pursue her career as a writer of children's books. Connie Dean has been hired as Librarian.

We have a "Mitten Christmas Tree" in the library where hand-made mittens are sold fi"om Nov. -Feb. for $2.00 a pair. The proceeds will be spent for books.

We wish to thank all our volunteers, also Friends of the Library members, and friends and neighbors who take an interest in our town library.

Take a moment to compare last year's figures. We've had more people patronize the library this year than last, more books checked out and also magazines.

2,341 people patronized the library this year. 3,180 books were loaned out. 601 magazines were loaned out. 55 records were loaned out.

GEORGE H. STOWELL FREE LIBRARY REPORT — 1980

ESTIMATED INCOME FOR 1980

Balance on hand January 1 , 1980 ($250.00 outstanding book order due) $ 298.09

Town Funds 3 , 1 42 . 1 Trust Funds 882.52

Total Income $4,322.80 ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR 1980 Building, grounds, and furnishings $ 75.00 Librarian 1,060.80 Janitor 360.00 Electricity 250.00 Fuel-Oil/Wood 600.00

56 Books 650.00 Periodicals 200.00 Audio visual equipment 100.00 Insurance 410.00 Telephone 200.00 Social Security 87.00 Postage 20.00 Advertising 30.00 Small Supplies 30.00 1979 Outstanding book order 250.00

$4,322.80

Trustees: Charles Bretton Donald Saunders Norma J. LaClair

REPORT OF THE TOWN ROAD NAMING COMMITTEE

Due to a request at the 1979 Town Meeting two (2) public hearings were held by the committee. Both meetings were held at the Cornish School Cafeteria and advertised in the following places: Post Office, Town Clerk, School, Power's and Raymond's Stores, Eagle Times, Valley News, WNHV, WECM, and Channel 31.

The first hearing was October 10 with all five (5) of the Committee members and 1 (one) Selectman present. The second hearing was November 7 with four (4) Committee members present and two (2) firemen present.

A total of four (4) changes were made during the monthly meetings as a result of the Public Hearings.

Due to lack of public interest we are submitting basically the same map as last year with the four (4) mentioned changes. Due to this reason we are hopeful you will accept our recommendations.

We have worked with the Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad since we feel this is of great importance to their work in the efficient completion of their duties.

We feel that once the new names have come into common use they will be just as acceptable as the old ones.

Respectfully submitted, Sherry Cass—President Stephen A. Tracy—Secretary Virginia Colby Dwight Wood HoUis Boardman

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i;5ss CORNISH MEETINGHOUSE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

During 1979, improvements to the Cornish Meetinghouse continued. The slate roof was repaired to solve a serious leaking problem and the painting of the building interior completed. The Boy Scouts donated and planted two flowering crab trees near the Meetinghouse. Dr. James Feeney donated 98 cubic feet of granite slabs that will be used to restore the front steps of the building. Several other donations were received in support of the restoration project. Additional maintenance to the clock was performed and it continues to keep time accurately and strike regularly.

The building is used on a continuing basis by the Boy Scouts and Cornish Historical Society for their meetings, and was used for Memorial Day Services, PTA Christmas CaroUers, the Hier wedding and other purposes throughout the year.

We wish to acknowledge the kind guidance and assistance of local Architect Stephen Tracy on the Meetinghouse restoration project, and other donations received for this purpose.

Caroline Storrs, Chairman

CORNISH MEETINGHOUSE FINANCIAL REPORT 1979

INCOME:

Balance on hand January 1 , 1979 $5013.84 Income from interest—NOW account 223.83 Donations received 1015.15

Total $6,252.82 EXPENSES: 57.50 Electricity $ 76.01 Fuel OU Insurance 194.08 Grounds Maintenance 70.00 Building restoration 1950.00 Qock Maintenance 32.96 Miscellaneous 19.74 $2400.29 Total Balance on hand December 31, 1979 $3852.53 $1526.25 State Funds Due For Restoration—Completed to Date

George L. Edson, Treasurer

59 CORNISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The "Cornish Highlights" brochure was the society's 1979 project, along with the repair of Blow-Me-Down covered bridge which is scheduled to be done this spring.

The late James B. Rogers of Santa Cruz, Calif, willed to our society his collection of Hilliard firearms consisting of five rifles, one shotgun and one pistol. The Cornish Historical Society has entered into an agreement with The American Precision Museum in Windsor to display our Hilliard firearms. This arrangement enables the firearms to be seen by the public during museum hours, yet remain under tight security.

Miss Alice L.C. Dodge of Washington, D.C. has sent the society a collection of early items which belonged in the Cornish families of Blake, Hall and Lamb. Some of these artifacts were exhibited during the Bicentennial Exhibition, "Cornish, N.H., The First Hundred Years 1763-1863" held at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, July 4 to July 31, 1976.

Dr. Keith N. Morgan of Raleigh, N.C. has sent a copy of his doctoral thesis (430 pages). The Architecture and Landscapes of Charles A. Piatt (1861-1933), published in 1978.

Many photographs and postcards have also been received this year.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to each and every donor.

The reprint of the History of Cornish by Wm. Child may be ordered at any time. Silver and bronze Bicentennial medals, paperweights, covered bridge notepaper and GeneralJonathan Chase Revolutionary War Papers are in stock.

Our Society welcomes new members who share our interests.

Virginia Colby, President

RECYCLING COMMITTEE REPORT — 1979

The Recycling Center on Rt. 120 has now been operating for over two years. At present, a comparatively regular volume of glass, metal, newspaper and motor oil continues to be recycled here.

It is important to point out that operating expenses are low and that we trade materials for services. Crushed glass is collected in Cornish by Noel Vincent, Inc., White River Junction, Vt.

We sell tin and steel to Hodgdon Bros. This trucking job is accomplished by volunteer services and we pay a nominal gasoline fee per trip. We presently store aluminum and newspaper in order to obtain the highest price and until we need more room in the newspaper shed.

In the past year we have collected:

60 3,735 pounds of tin and steel 18 tons of crushed glass 152 pounds of aluminum approximately 8 tons of newspaper approximately 125 gallons of used motor oil

We encourage everyone to conserve energy by recycling in Cornish and by making fewer trips to the Claremont landfill. We thank all contributors to the recycling effort in town including the Cornish selectmen and the road crew, the many volunteers, and everyone who uses the Recycling Center.

Susan Van Rensselaer Donald Wexler Marc Cohen Robert Vaillancourt Merle Bean Rev and Nancy Wightman —Recycling Committee

REPORT OF THE NH/VT SOLID WASTE PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE

Progress continues to be made in the NH/Vt. Solid Waste Project. S.C.S. Engineers, of Augusta, Maine presented their final report in May. The report identified four potential industrial steam users in Claremont, New Hampshire, and indicated that combustion with steam recovery was feasible. This was encouraging, because at a recent public meeting, officials ft-om New Hampshire and Vermont indicated that the long-term cost of landfilling would increase rapidly.

In September, the Project received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency. The $35,000 budgeted by the 25 participating communities was used to match the Federal funds, and a 17 month Phase II effort was initiated. Ted Siegler, an economist and solid waste management specialist was hired on October 1st, as Project Manager, and is responsible to a Project Management Team composed of the Sullivan County Engineer, Southern Windsor County Regional Commission Executive Director, and the Claremont City Manager. An office was established at Room 342 in the Moody Building, in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Control of the Project now officially rests with the NH/Vt. Solid Waste Planning Committee. Headed by Stanley Williamson of Goshen, New Hampshire, Chairman, and Wesley Hrydziusko, of Windsor, Vermont, Vice Chairman, the Planning Committee meets bi-monthly to direct the Project Management Team. Each of the 25 communities in the study area has at least one representative, with voting based on solid waste generation. Two sub-committees have also been established to work more closely on the technical and organizational issues.

A formal request for proDosals has been released in an effort to hire engineering and economic consultants. It is expected that consultants will be working by May 1st, with a draft report in October and a final report in December. The Organizational Sub-Committee will also begin meeting shortly to draft a long-term cooperative agreement between all the communities. Voters will be asked to decide whether to commit themselves to the project at the next Town Meeting, based on results of the consultant reports and the Organizational Sub-Committee work. 61 It is necessary to bear in mind that this is a study and that the impact on Cornish will not be understood until the study is complete and the direction of future action determined. Much more detailed information is available for those who request it.

Jill Edson

CORNISH FAIR REPORT

The 1979 Fair Theme was "Down on the Farm," and Pattie Lawrence was the winner of the Theme Contest.

Our 1978 Fair Queen, Le'Ann Leavitt of Meriden has made us all proud of her by being crowned Queen of the New Hampshire State Fair Association for 1979. The new Cornish Fair Queen for 1979 is Monica GeneAnn Rastallis of Newport. The Prince and Princess are Richard Ackerman, Jr. and Melissa Powers.

During the year the Fair has donated $100.00 to Cornish School to help buy new basketball uniforms; has purchased 100 more folding chairs for the Town Hall; has given $610.00 to the 4-H Club Foundation, which included scholarships for 2 members to 4-H Camp. We also donated $285.00 so 2 students and 2 adults could attend Conservation Camp. The kindergarten room needed new counters and shelves, so we donated $100.00 for this purpose. Again this year we have provided chemical toilets on the grounds for all outdoors' activities through the year. New metal bleachers have been bought for the ballfield. These will be put up in the spring.

A new parking lot for the horse and oxen pullers' trucks has been made behind the pulling ring, and water has been piped there for the animals. Also new lights and wiring have been added.

Something new this year was the N.H. State Police Auxiliary on the grounds. They did a commendable job, as reported to us by a good number.

It looked as if there would not be a Woodsman's Field Day this year. The last minute several members of the Sullivan County Chapter of the N.H. Timberland Owners' Assoc, took over the job and there was a very successful Field Day.

When the Raindrops cancelled about three weeks before Fair, Myron Kuhre came through with top entertainment in "DeJay and The Country Harmony."

Many thanks to Town Line Equipment for letting the Fair have the use of a fork lift for several years. This has been a great help in setting up and taking down the booths.

Friday we had a record number of pulling horses. Weighing in Saturday were

50 teams of oxen, plus 6 teams of free-for-all. They pulled till after midnight-rain did not slow them down, but made it harder to stop them. After all the stone blocks had been used, there were still four teams left, so the money was split between them.

62 I would like to take this space to tell every Cornish resident that this is your Fair. You are welcome at every or any of the meetings. In September at the Open

Meeting, we would like to see all of you there! Thanks for helping to make it another very successful Fair.

Vetaline Carpenter, Sec.

CEMETERY REPORT

We have cut the brush and cleaned up cemeteries. In addition monuments have been repaired and straightened. We located some stones on unmarked graves. We filled in and seeded those needing it, as well as repaired and painted fences.

There is still a lot of work to be done in all cemeteries to bring them back in shape.

At this time I would like to thank the faithful help and cooperation of all, this past summer.

HoUis J. Boardman, Sr., Sexton

AUDITOR'S REPORT

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OFHCERS AND PERSONNEL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1979-1980

Clerk Shirley Libby Treasurer Lorraine Lawrence Moderator Peter Burling Auditors Hannah Schad Donald Powers

67 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Michael M. Yatsevitch Term Expires 1980 Jill M. Edson Term Expires 1981 Frank N. Ackerman Term Expires 1981 Joan N. Baillargeon Term Expires 1982 Katherine E. Kibbie Term Expires 1982

TEACHERS Peter Hutchins Principal Alice Hendrick Grade 1 Ruth Schneider Grade 2 Carole Schuschu Grade 3 Susan Fitch Grade 4 Livia Alexion Grade 5 & Resource Room Betty Gatewood Grades 6/7/8 Patricia Clark Grades 6/7/8 Deborah Carpenter Grades 6/7/8 Faith Horsky Grades 6/7/8 Catherine Hier Music Polly Rand Physical Education

Carol Ann Brunetti Title I Aide Caroline Storrs Title I Aide

STAFF Lorraine Lawrence School Secretary Kathryn Patterson Library Aide Beatrice Bailey Playground Supervisor Frances Ackerman Lunch Program Manager Norma Garcia Lunch Program Assistant Eunice Hall Lunch Room Supervisor Robert Bugbee Custodian

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #6 SUPERINTENDENT GEORGE F.DISNARD

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD F. WALDO TEACHER CONSULTANT WESLEY J. ROOKER SCHOOL NURSE LINDA PATCH

UNION CLERKS

Margaret Belisle Cynthia McKee Cheryl Bruening Theresa Perron Lois Dana

68 SCHOOL WARRANT

Comlsh School District

State of New Hampshire

To the inhabitants of the School District of the Town of Cornish, in the County of Sullivan in the said State, qualified to vote in district affairs: You are hereby notified to meet in the Town Hall, in said District, on the 8th day of March, 1980 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to act upon the articles set forth in this Warrant.

Article 1 of the Warrant will be voted upon by official ballot and checklist, and the polls will remain open for this purpose from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until 7 o'clock in the evening.

The business session of the School District meeting will commence at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time all the remaining articles will be acted upon.

Article 1: To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer and Auditors for the ensuing year, and one member of the School Board for a term of three years.

Article 2: To hear reports of Committees, Agents, Auditors or Officers heretofore chosen, and to pass any vote relating thereto.

Article 3: To see what sum of money the District will raise and appropriate for the support of the schools and salaries of School District officials, agents and employees, for the payment of the District's obligations, and to authorize the application against said appropriation of such sums as are estimated to be received from the state equalization fund, together with other income, the School Board to certify to the Selectmen the balance between the estimated revenues and the appropriation, which balance is to be raised by taxes by the Town.

Article 4: To see if the District will raise and appropriate the sum of $14,500 for the transportation of Cornish High School students.

Article 5: To see if the District will vote to authorize the School Board to make application for and to accept and expend, on behalf of the District, any and all grants or other funds for educational purposes which may now or hereafter become forthcoming from the United States Government or from the State of New Hampshire.

Article 6: To see if the District will vote to authorize the School Board to accept and expend, on behalf of the District, any and all gifts or other funds received from miscellaneous sources as the Board shall determine to be advisable.

Article 7: To choose Agents and Committees in relation to any subject embraced in this Warrant.

Article 8: To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.

GIVEN UNDER OUR HAND AND SEAL at said Cornish, this 18th day of February, 1980.

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A true copy attest: Michael M. Yatsevitch Michael M. Yatsevitch, Chainnan Joan N. Baillargeon Joan N. Baillargeon JUl M. Edson Jill M. Edson Katherine E. Kibbie Katherine E. Kibbie Frank N. Ackerman Frank N. Ackerman —Cornish School Board

CORNISH SCHOOL MEETING

March 10, 1979

At the annual meeting of the School District of the Town of Cornish, N.H. , held on March 10, 1979, Frances A. Ackerman, Kathryn M. Patterson and Caroline E. Storrs were sworn in as ballot inspectors by the School Clerk. Supervisors of the Checklist, Eben A. Famsworth, Ruth G. Rollins and Lionel A. Tracy, were also sworn in.

The meeting was opened by the Moderator, Peter H. Burling, at 10:00 a.m. with the reading of the Warrant. The Moderator then declared a quorum present and opened the polls.

Ballots Printed:498 Used: 110 Unused: 388

Article 1 Moderator—Peter H. Burling was elected Moderator for the ensuing year with 107 votes. School Board Members for 3 years

Lois I. Amison^-47 votes Joan N. Baillargeon—93 Katherine Kibbie—70 Joan Baillargeon and Katherine Kibbie were elected. Treasurer for one year—Lorraine Lawrence was elected Treasurer with 108 votes. School District Qerk for one year—Shirley M. Libby was elected with 108 votes. Auditors for one year—Donald Powers received 18 write-in votes.

Article 2 Jill Edson moved that we accept the reports of Committees, Agents, Auditors or Officers as printed in the 212th Annual Report of Cornish, N.H., for the year ending December 31, 1978. Bemice Johnson seconded. So Voted. The Moderator then announced that we would take Articles 6 and 7 next, since the outcome of these articles would greatly effect our consideration of Article 3. He then suggested everyone take a few minutes to review the reports of the Superintendent and principal on pages 74, 75 and 76.

Article 6 Joan Baillargeon moved that the District authorize the School Board to negotiate with School Districts maintaining a high school approved by the State Board of Education, and to enter into a contract as authorized by Chapter 194, Section 22 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, as amended, to receive students of this District entitled to attend high school and who reside

70 outside of that portion of this District now within the AREA School as heretofore established under the provisions of RSA 195-A of said Statutes, upon such terms as to duration, costs and like matters as the School Board may deem to be in the best interest of the District and of the students to be covered thereby. Jill Edson seconded. Mike Yatsevitch explained that this article was an attempt to cut down the high cost of outside tuition. At this time those students outside the Claremont Contract area who are attending Windsor High School are costing the District approximately $600 more per student. A contract has been discussed with the Windsor School Board and they were very nice; however, we have since received a letter which stated that a long-term contract would not be feasible if Cornish could not promise a larger number of students. Polly Monette asked if Stevens High School could handle this influx of extra students and Mr. Waldo answered yes. A vote was taken on this article and it was passed in the affirmative.

Article 7 Kay Kibbie moved that the District vote to rescind the tuition policy adopted at the School District Meeting of March 7, 1970 with respect to Windsor area students attending Windsor High School, effective at the end of the 1978-1979 high school year, and subject to the adoption of the foregoing article. Jill Edson seconded. The Moderator read Article 12 of the March 7, 1970 meeting. Mr. Waldo pointed out that where no contract exists, the School Board is responsible for the full tuition. When the School Board assigns a student to a school, the town is responsible for the full tuition. Within the Claremont contract area most students have been assigned to Claremont, but if for some reason some have gone to Lebanon, etc., and tuition has been paid in full, it is because the School Board has assigned them. Jill Edson pointed out that a student within the Claremont contract area who wished to attend a different school has to be released first by the Claremont School Board and then the Cornish School Board. At that point the Cornish School Board will not assign them unless the parents agree to pay any difference between the tuition costs. They have paid full tuition whenever someone outside the Claremont contract area has asked to go elsewhere because it is cheaper than Windsor's tuition. Mr. Leyds moved that the motion be amended to read: That the District vote to authorize the School Board in its discretion to phase out the tuition policy adopted at the School District Meeting of March 7, 1970 with respect to Windsor area students presently enrolled at Windsor High School, said phasing out to be completed no later than the end of the 1981-82 high school year. Seconded by Joan Baillargeon. The Moderator pointed out that the passing of Article 6 allows the Cornish School Board to negotiate and enter into a new contract in the Windsor service area. The Moderator asked the School Board if it agreed to commit itself to a public hearing before entering into a new contract. They each signified they would. The motion to amend was voted on and passed. Polly Monette requested a paper ballot on the amended motion. The vote was 81 yes—13 no. Article 7 passed.

Articles Mr. Yatsevitch moved that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $461,855 for the support of the schools and salaries of school district officials, agents and employees, for the payment of the District's obligations, and to authorize the application against said appropriation of such sums as are estimated

71 to be received from the state equalization fund, together with other income, the School Board to certify to the Selectmen the balance between the estimated revenues and the appropriation, which balance is to be raised by taxes by the town. Seconded by Kay Kibbie. Mr. Leyds reported that the Finance Committee had only one meeting with the School Board at which time they looked over the proposed budget. It reflected an 11% increase which, without the transportation issue in Article 9, would raise our taxes by 16.33%. If the transportation article passed, our taxes would be raised by 18.6%. Clara Weld commented on how well she felt the school was being run and what a fine job the CETA workers were doing. Yatsevitch stated that the Board was still negotiating with the teachers Mr. on , salary. The proposed figure reflects a 7% increase plus $2,000 for emergencies. Clara Weld asked about the number of students in school and Mr. Waldo answered that the number seems to be stabilizing. Mr. Leyds made a motion that the amount of money to be raised be amended to $435,000. Seconded by Sandy Powers. Paper ballot was requested. Yes — 45 No — 53. The motion to amend was defeated. The original motion was then voted on and passed.

Article 4 Lew Gage moved that the District will vote to authorize the School Board to make application for and to accept and expend, on behalf of the District, any and all grants or other funds for educational purposes which may now or hereafter become forthcoming from the United States Government or fi-om the State of New Hampshire. Seconded by Mr. Poor and passed.

Article 5 Dale Rook moved that the District vote to authorize the School Board to accept and expend, on behalf of the District, any and all gifts or other funds received from miscellaneous sources as the Board shall determine to be advisable.

Articled Lew Gage moved that the District instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee to study an addition to the elementary school to include a gymnasium/ auditorium, related facilities, and offices to be used jointly by School and Town, said committee to submit its report as early as possible. Seconded. Mr. Leyds asked that while a study of costs was being made, they also study the additional costs in maintenance that any such addition would necessitate. It was suggested that this committee include at least one school board member and one selectman plus the original committee set up at town meeting last year. Mr. Tracy stated that Stan Judkins had done a lot of work on this committee before he died. Mr. Tracy now has in his possession the file that Mr. Judkins had prepared. The reason this was turned over to the school district was because their investigation showed the real need was a school related one. Also there are no outside funds available except to the school when 30% of cost of bonding is paid by the State. This article was passed and the Moderator assigned the same committee which was formed last year. The Moderator also asked at this time that it be entered into the record that the death of Stan Judkins was a real loss to the town and school. Clara Weld made a statement at this point that she would rather see the town take

better care of the buildings it has than to build more.

72 Article 9 Paul Rondeau asked that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $8,500 for the transportation of Cornish High School students. Seconded by Ed Lawrence. Mr. Bateman stated that, if the School District would not pass this, the school bus would no longer be run. It was noted that Windsor students would have to walk from the covered bridge to school. Mr. Bateman stated that he would start out earlier in the morning and make a run up and down 12A, then continue his normal route. Paper ballot was requested. Yes—47 No—43.

Article 10 Cathy Bennet (McConaghy) moved that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $1559.92 for a part-time guidance program to be initiated in the Cornish Elementary School. The purpose of the program would be to integrate the student's emotional and social growth with their intellectual growth. The guidance counselor would work with the students and staff on a regular part-time basis. Seconded by Polly Monette. Voted on and defeated.

Article 11 There were no Agents and Committees to be chosen.

Article 12 No other business to come before this meeting. The Moderator announced at 5:20 that this ended the business portion of the meeting and the polls would be open until 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. the polls were closed, the ballots were counted and the winners were announced. Ruth Rollins moved that we adjourn, seconded by Mike Yatsevitch.

Respectfully submitted, Shirley M. Libby, Clerk

REPORT OF THE CORNISH SCHOOL BOARD

The school continues to function smoothly under the capable administration of the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Staff.

In light of the economy and rising costs, several needed capital and maintenance expenditures were not included in the proposed budget this year. Eventually this will have to be faced.

The Board would like to draw attention to the reports in the following pages.

Michael M. Yatsevitch, Chairman Joan N. Baillargeon, Vice Chairman Jill M. Edson, Secretary Frank N. Ackerman Katherine E. Kibbie

73 REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Forward: Last March I reported on goals that we committed ourselves to fulfill: academic, communications, discipline, care of building, other. One only now needs to visit the school and observe first hand the many good things that are happening in reference to these goals. Parents, the Board, the community at large have recognized achievements made and have been complimentary of this progress. The quality work and the professionalism of the school's staff and adminis- tration is recognized and acknowledged.

Faculty— Choosing new faculty members was done carefully and with much selectivity. Brief resumes of our four new teachers follow. Deborah Carpenter of Medford, Massachusetts replaced Lorraine Skowronski. A graduate of Boston University with a B.S. degree in English, Ms. Carpenter previously worked in the schools of Lincoln and Somerville, Massa- chusetts. Betty Gatewood of Fairhaven, Vermont replaced Rochelle Albert. A graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Mrs. Gatewood previously taught in Ohio and Missouri schools. Susan Fitch of Cornish replaced Linda Bradley. Mrs. Fitch was awarded degrees from California State University and Antioch College. Earlier in her career she taught in California but became well known to us as the Town's Coordinator of Environmental Projects. Faith Horsky of Irvine, California replaced Joan Satran. A graduate of California State, Mrs. Horsky earned a Masters Degree from the University of San Francisco. She previously taught Reading and English in schools of Ohio and California.

Building Improvements: The District continued its program of preventative maintenance. Major projects completed have been an upgrading of the school's heating system at a cost of $4,426. We continued to install new floor tile in two classrooms and a main corridor at an expense of $2,277. New shades were installed in all the front classrooms; the expense for these was $1,194. The East entrance was replaced for $878 and late this Fall we had to reroof the West wing at an expense of $4,687.

Budget: The budget's format has a different look. New Hampshire implemented a new accounting procedure which all districts must have in place by next Fall. We started early so citizens and school personnel could be accustomed to this new procedure. It also gives us lead time to make modifications, if necessary. The budget for 1981 has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and parent groups. To be acted upon March 8 it represents nominal increases in light of today's costs for all goods and services. The greatest fluctuation is understandably in the tuition accounts. Claremont's approximate $42,000 increase is partially offset by Windsor's $24,000 decrease. Freshmen and Sophomores that attended Windsor are for the first time being budgeted against the Claremont account. After holding to a ZERO INCREASE COST FACTOR for four years, Stevens High School is forced to increase high school tuition for the first time since 1976. Next September the charge will be $1,633. Windsor's tuition at that time will be $2,100.

74 Contract: In recent years Cornish residents have discussed a "long term contract" with a neighboring, high school for its non-A.R.E.A. students. After Windsor school directors rejected this proposal the Board turned to Qaremont where negotiations were successfully completed. I conclude my report at this point to have this document reprinted for everyone's information.

AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT made this 1st day of August, 1979 between the Claremont School District, a municipal corporation having its situs in Sullivan County in the State of New Hampshire^ hereinafter referred to as "Qaremont," and the Cornish School District, a municipal corporation having its situs in the County of SuUivan and State of New Hampshire, hereinafter referred to as "Cornish."

WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Cornish does not maintain a high school providing courses of learning customarily referred to as ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade; and WHEREAS, Cornish desires to assure that its students not living within the geographical subdivision covered by its AREA contract with the Claremont School District shall receive a high school education; and WHEREAS, Claremont is willing to accept the enrollment of such Cornish students. NOW, THEREFORE, Claremont and Cornish in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained agree as follows: 1. Enrollment of Students. Claremont agrees to accept all qualified high school students residing within that portion of the Cornish School District (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract Area") which was not made part of the geographical subdivision under the terms of the Authorized Regional Enrollment Area (AREA) Plan to which Cornish subscribes, dated January 5, 1967, all as more specifically shown on the aftached map of the Cornish School District. Cornish agrees to send to Claremont all of the qualified high school students residing within the Contract Area, except: (a) Those ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students living within the Contract Area who, upon the date hereof, are enrolled in school district schools other than Claremont, which students, unless otherwise directed by the Cornish School Board, shall continue to be enrolled in other schools, and (b) Such of those high school students living within the Contract Area who shall request the Cornish School Board to be allowed to attend other schools and whose request shall be granted by mutual agreement of the Cornish and Garemont School Boards, and (c) Such of those high school students living within the Contract Area for whom an individual learning program has been designed requiring instructional personnel and equipment not available in the Claremont school system. Cornish and Claremont agree that if Qaremont shall not have the necessary facilities to meet such students' needs, nothing contained herein shall be construed to require Cornish to send or Claremont to accept such student. 2. Tuition. Cornish shall pay to Claremont tuition for each of the high school students enrolled in the Claremont High School under the authority of the Cornish School Board. The annual tuition for each student shall be the estimated per pupil cost of grades 9-12 in Claremont High School and shall be payable as follows:

75 (a) The Claremont School Board shall after approval of its annual operating budget by the District estimate the per pupil cost by dividing the operating budget of the District by the estimated number of students who are expected to be enrolled in the Claremont High School. It is agreed, however, that transportation and principal and interest payments on the Claremont District's bonded indebtedness shall not be included in the tuition cost computation. Cornish will be billed semi-annually. (b) In the event any Cornish student shall fail to attend the Claremont schools for the full academic year, Cornish shall be credited an amount bearing the same proportion to the total per pupil tuition as the number of total school days bears to the remaining number of school days from the date of the student's withdrawal. 3. Term. The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 1979 and shall continue, unless terminated or modified by agreement of the parties as set forth hereinafter, until the last day of the school year in the year 1986. 4. Application of School Laws. Claremont agrees to maintain and operate its schools in accordance with all general school laws applicable to New Hampshire schools. All questions relating to the obligations of Claremont to its students or of the rights of Cornish students enrolled in Claremont schools hereunder shall be determined in accordance with the rules and policies of the Claremont School Board. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to alter, enlarge or modify the obligations of Claremont to Cornish students. Cornish's obligations to such students shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire. 5. Advisory Committee Meetings. The Cornish School Board and the Claremont School Board each agree with the other that at the request of the other they will meet in joint sessions for the purpose of consulting and advising about any and all matters of joint interest. Cornish agrees that such meetings shall be advisory, consultative and informational in nature and shall not infringe upon the legal authority and responsibility of the Claremont School Board over its schools. 6. Withdrawal. Cornish may withdraw from its obligations hereunder at any time during the term of this contract if: (a) Ordered by the New Hampshire State Board of Education. (b) The inclusion of the Contract Area is within tfie present AREA geographical plan or the inclusion of the Contract Area is within another AREA geographical plan. 7. Entire Agreement. This contract represents the entire agreement between

the parties and it shall not be altered, amended or revoked, except in writing and if approved by Claremont and Cornish School Boards. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

In the presence of: CLAREMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT

George F. Disnard George T. Caccavaro Jr. , Chairman CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT Margaret G. Belisle Michael M. Yatsevitch, Chairman

76 :

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

To the Citizens of Cornish

The school year 1978-79 represented a year of continued growth and develop- ment in our students and in the total school environment. We as a staff have worked diligently to direct and guide the students to assume responsibility not only for their academic performance, but also for their behavior, their attitudes, and their beginning life style. Our efforts have also been directed to creating a stimulating and self-directing environment which would enhance learning and develop children to their fullest potential. In addition, the staff and I have tried to develop lines of communication through regular parent-teacher conferences and more frequent school-home communications. We believe major growth in these areas has been accomplished.

We were extremely fortunate to assemble another excellent group of teachers. Although several fine teachers left, their replacements have proven to be excellent and, together with our returning staff, we have gathered a group of individuals who are committed to the best education possible for your children.

I wish to express my appreciation to the Citizens of Cornish and to my staff who both have supported the school with spirit, enthusiasm, and interest. It is only through these cooperative efforts of the citizens and staff that we can provide the children of Cornish a truly quality education.

Respectfully submitted, Peter F. Hutchins, Principal

ACCOUNTABILITY

To The Citizens of Cornish:

Based on the Time Plan/Basic Policy Statement submitted by the Cornish School Board to the New Hampshire Accountability Unit of the State Department of Education last spring, the School District received approval of the plan for the Cornish School District's Essential Competency Program.

Since that time, we have worked on assessing the Essential Competencies for comparability to be sure these competencies are valid for our students. Once this pre-testing phase is completed, the actual competencies will be administered to students in grades three and seven. The results of these tests will be reported to the local school board and the State Department of Education. Since the majority of our students completing grade eight will go to high school in Claremont, the GAP Committee is working with the Claremont Accountability Committee to insure a smooth transition for our students when the Essential Competencies are again tested in high school prior to graduation.

There has been some concern expressed over the Essential Competencies. The concerns are largely due to misunderstanding of what Essential Competencies really are. In most instances they are facts that are currently being taught in our classrooms and are points of information that most of our students already know. But we must remember that they are designed to be "Essential" not "Maximum" amounts of knowledge taught or learned. These skills are basic to everyday living

77 and they have been developed to insure all students a chance to lead a full and productive life. Each student will have a better opportunity to realize his/her potential for learning based on the organization of basic life and academic skills.

To this end the School Board and GAP Committee have set up the overall plan, describing basic information that we expect our students to know; then each students' progress will be carefully monitored. This will enable the local school staff to know, directly, what is necessary for the continued improvement of our educational system.

Wesley J. Rooker, Teacher Consultant

SCHOOL LUNCH REPORT

To the Citizens of Cornish:

The school year 1978-79 represented a tremendous challenge to our Hot Lunch Program. During a period of extreme inflation to continue to serve quality type lunches for 50 cents was extremely difficult. Food and labor costs increased 17.5% over a year ago, while the number of lunches we served increased by 8%. Because of these factors, we ended this school year with a deficit of $206.43.

My highest regards go to Mrs. Frances Ackerman (Head Cook), in her 22nd year at Cornish, and to Mrs. Norma Garcia (Assistant Cook) in her ninth year. Both of these ladies make little more than minimum wage, yet continue to provide a quality meal efficiently and as economically as possible. It is through their efforts that the Cornish Hot Lunch Program continues to be one of the best programs in the state.

Respectfully submitted, Peter F. Hutchins, Administrator

SCHOOL NURSE'S REPORT

To the Cornish School Board and the citizens of Cornish, I herewith submit the annual school nurse's report.

During the year 1978-79 vision and hearing tests were administered by two members of the community, as was approved by the School Board. It was the nurse's duty to provide special instruction in regards to the proper procedures of these tests and to retest any students who fail the first test. One hundred and ninety nine students were given vision tests with nine students being referred for further evaluation by their doctor. Of the one hundred ninety six students tested for hearing three students were referred for further evaluation.

All the students were weighed and measured for height and these results were recorded on their records.

Pediculosis (head lice) and scabies (body lice) inspections were done on all students at the beginning of the school year and periodic inspections were done as needed. The incidences of either of these infectious diseases were very low.

78 Any student participating in sports is required to have a physical exam by his family doctor and forty students received these physicals.

Parents again were given the opportunity to express any special needs of their children at the pre-school registration.

Of the twenty-four first grade students all but three families were completely immunized and had their physical exams prior to entering school.

Again this year the nurse was asked to offer guidance and instruction in the area of personal hygiene to the students. I have been carrying this out with meetings in small groups with the students and will continue for the remainder of the school year.

Please continue to keep the school informed for emergencies. If your child becomes ill at school it is extremely important the school has someone to call who will be responsible for your child.

I have enjoyed my work at Cornish School and find the students very polite and interested. The school personnel are especially cooperative.

Respectfully submitted, Linda Patch, School Nurse

CORNISH HONOR SOCIETY

Jody Clineff was the only Honor student to hold over to the fall term as an eighth grader. In the group of applicants considered this year by the Trustees, it was very difficult to make a choice because their qualifications were so close. Our new Honor Society members appointed were: Abby Friedman, Cindy Youden, Mandy Bennett, Jonathan Lummus, Michelle Keams, Chad Simino, Tina Dunn, Philip Ayer, and Lori Jackson.

Rev. Paul Hanson spoke at their first meeting on Nov. 15, 1979. On Dec. 9th seventeen students attended the Christmas Revels at Hopkins Center. It was an excellent show this year. Some of the Honor members went to Audubon Shows on The Plains and on The Everglades.

Trustees donated to the purchase of new soccer uniforms for the school.

On Oct. 4th a large group were invited to the Black Watch Highland Band at Hanover. A unique experience for all.

Of our former Honor Society members, Kenny Jacquier has been elected Vice President of Stevens' Senior Class; also Stuart Wilkie is Vice-President of the Drama Club. Honor Society members attended a showmg by the Ashley Players recently, in which Stuart played the part of "Charlie Brown." Vickie LeMere has joined the Stevens Choir. Leslie Ardinger and Mark Howard are both members of the National Honor Society and Mark won the St. Joseph Award—the highest in sports.

Our first Honor Students will be graduated in June from High School. A scholarship provided by the Trustees is available for a qualifying graduate.

79 The following very nice letter was received by the Trustees from Stuart Wilkie.

Respectfully submitted, William Ardinger, Chm. and Treas. Bemice Johnson, Sec. Michael Yatsevitch, Vice-Chm. Cynthia Wilkie Robert Hilliard E. Leonard Barker —Trustees

Dear Mr. Ardinger:

I would like to thank you and the Honor Society for all that you have done for me in the past five years. Through the Honor Society I have learned to be a better and stronger person. The things that we have done and places we've attended are just too numerous to mention in this letter, but I am still grateful to you for all of them.

One of these activities that the Honor Society attends each year is "The Christmas Revels." This year I am fortunate enough to be in this production. Without the Honor Society I would not even know such a show was in existence. The production dates for this year's performance are Saturday and Sunday, December 8th and 9th; each date with two shows, one at 2:00 p.m. and one at 8:00 p.m. The cast has first "nabs" at the tickets, and I will know when the box office opens before the general public. So, therefore I can call you when I find out the opening date of the ticket sales.

Another play that I am in is the Stevens High School Drama Club's production of "A Midsumer-Nights Dream." The tentative date for this performance is December 12. If this date changes I will be sure to let you know. At this time I am not sure of the admission cost. In the play I play the lead character, Nick Bottom.

I would now like to thank you for taking me to August Acres and also to "The Black Watch." I am doing well in school and am in many activities as band, orchestra, and choir.

In closing I would again like to thank you and the whole Honor Society for all of the great things you have done for me through trips, concerts, and other "cultural experiences."

Sincerely, Stuart Wilkie Cornish Honor Society Alumni Member

PTA REPORT

This year the PTA has been busy. In September, we had the annual spaghetti supper.

In October, we had a Rummage Sale and organized Halloween Parties for the Towns children.

80 In September, we started collections of Campbell Soup labels. These will be returned to the soup company for FREE equipment for the school cafeteria for these labels.

This year a new music program was begun at the school. Tony Parisi is giving instrumental lessons at parental expense and there are 15 students.

The Playground Committee presented a sketch of a play structure for consideration at the September meeting.

We contribute funds to the school library, Kindergarten and school sports. The money for these activities is raised through Calendar Drive, School Pictures, Rummage Sale and Membership Dues.

The PTA encourages a Physical Education program at the school. This year grades 1-4 have had such a program once weekly and it has been inspiring and well received by students and parents.

The PTA is NOT just for parents of students. . .ANYONE with an interest in the school and a resident in town may join and is encouraged to do so.

Lois I. Amison, President

KINDERGAKTEN

To the Cornish School Board and the Citizens of Cornish:

The Cornish Kindergarten, Inc. is in its third year of operation. The school meets five days a week from 8:45 to 11:15 in one of the classrooms in the Cornish School. This year, the enrollment is 14 students.

As a cooperative, the school is run by the parents who elect a five-member Board of Directors annually. Also on the Board are a representative of the Cornish School Board and a member of the Cornish School Staff. Jill Edson is currently the Board representative, and Alice Hendrick represents the staff. All parents are directly involved in the school's operation through such activities as classroom aiding, fund raising, making equipment and cleaning the classroom. The budget for this year ($5,748.) is raised by tuition, fundraising and donations.

The staff of the Kindergarten for this year includes Herrika Poor of Cornish, teacher, and Janice Chapman of Meriden, Aide four days a week. Mrs. Poor received her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College. Miss Chapman graduated from Lebanon High School and is considering a career in teaching.

The classroom curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical Education. Frequent communication between the kindergarten staff and the Cornish School staff helps provide a smooth transition for our students entering the first grade.

In closing, we would like to thank the School District for the use of the classroom.

81 Respectfully submitted, Cindy Esty, President Herrika W. Poor, Teacher Board ofDirectors Cynthia Esty, President Charlotte Mathey, Vice President Barbara Tenney, Secretary Virginia Bailey, Treasurer Bobbi Longacre, Member-at-Iarge Linda Rice, Past President Jill Edson, School Board Alice Hendrick, School Staff

CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET 1980-1981

EXPENDITURES Approx. Budgeted Proposed Increase Description 1978/79 1979/80 1980/81 Decrease REGULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM Teacher Salaries (91,826.11) (99,625) (106,500) +6,875 Teachers 97,700 102,500 Music 1,925 2,000 Physical Educ. 2,000

Playground Supervisor (1,667.97) 2,160 2,330 + 170

Substitutes 1,239.79 2,000 1,500 -500

OTHER THAN INSTRUCTIONAL Group Health Insurance 4,876.26 5,437 5,940 +503 Workmens' Compensation 675 1,152 +477 Teacher Retirement 3,388.10 3,864 4,650 +786 F.I.C.A. 8,063.13 8,487 9,861 + 1,374 -53 Unemployment Compensation 1 , 3 76 . 83 2,279 2,226 Educ. Services-Regional Ctr. 550.00 600 600 Advertising 99.23 100 100 Teachers' Supplies 8.75 100 -100 Workbooks, other 2,304.68 2,500 2,500 Teaching Supplies 1,912.29 2,200 2,500 +300 Stationery & Postage 83 .00 100 100 Textbooks 3,079.87 3,200 3,200 Audio Visual Material 50.00 200 200

, . -620 Instructional Equip . new 303 34 1,120 500 Instructional Equip., replace (Hardware) 1,175 700 -475 Furniture (4,384.84) (3,138) (1,050) -2,088 Student Furniture 2,488 Teacher Furniture 100 100 Library Furniture 250 250 Classroom Cabinets 300 300 Carpentry (Cabinet Doors) 400

82 Tuition: In State SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT District Share of Union OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES C.E.T.A. Supplies 254.83

DEBT SERVICE Principal of Debt Interest on Debt BUDGET DISTRIBUTION LEDGER June 30, 1979 Contracted Services Spec. 735111 3,782.00 3,728.25 53.75 General Building Repair REPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER for the

Fiscal Year July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979 SUMMARY

Cash on Hand July 1, 1978 (Treasurer's Bank Balance) $ 23,566.71 Received from Selectmen $384,405.00 Revenue from State Sources 18,937.07 Revenue from Federal Sources 20,156.38 Received as income from Trust Funds 23.03 Received from all Other Sources 1 ,646.08

TOTAL RECEIPTS Total amount available for fiscal year (balance & receipts) 448,734.27 Less school board orders paid 442,262.44

Balance on Hand June 30, 1979 (Treasurer's Bank Balance) $ 6,471 .83

July 15, 1979 Lorraine Lawrence District Treasurer

REPORT OF THE GRATIA T. HUGGINS MEMORIAL FUND

Balance— 1/1/79 $6,444.48 Interest 353.76

Balance—12/31/79 $6,798.24

REPORT OF THE GLENN SMITH MEM0RL4L FUND

Balance 1/1/79 $265.80 Interest 13.21

$279.01 6/79—Sportsmanship Award-Kevin Jacquier -14.00 Balance 12/31/79 $265.01

SUPERVISORY UNION NO. 6 ADMINISTRATORS SALARIES 1979-1980

State 83.5% 10.46% 6.04% Administrators Share Claremont Cornish Unity Total

George Disnard $3,000. $21,283.32 $2,666.15 $1,539.53 $28,489. Richard Waldo $2,350. $18,802.53 $2,355.38 $1,360.09 $24,868. Wesley Rooker $2,350. $15,156.09 $1,898.60 $1,096.31 $20,501.

88 LIST OF TUITION PUPILS 1979-80

CLAREMONT, N.H. Abbot, Penny 12 Aldrich, George 10 Ardinger, Leslie 12 Aldrich, Robin 10 Balch, Jeffrey 12 Atwood, Brian 10 Blackington, Theresa 12 Bailey, Camilla 10 10 Elliott, Greg 12 Bailey, Tracey Howard, Mark 12 Balch, Russell 10 Hurlburt, Linda 12 Blackington, Marguerite 10 Hutchins, Brenda 12 Bladen, Laura 10 Jacquier, Kenneth 12 Bugbee, Valerie 10 Kibbie, David 12 Cooper, Amy 10 Lemere, Timothy 12 Davis, Brad 10 Libby, Mark 12 Downing, Martin 10 Lord, Patricia 12 Evans, Raymond 10 Morse, Sherrie 12 Habets, David 10 Mosely, David 12 Habets, G. June 10 Napsey, Roger 12 Hurlburt, Deborah 10 Oldenburg, Deborah 12 Jones, Kevin 10 Parry, Judith 12 Jones, Tracie 10 Rogers, Julie 12 Oldenburg, William 10 Rook, Heidi 12 Parry, Debra 10 Stewart, A. John 12 Patch, Tim 10 Walker, Scott 12 Rook, Sheri 10 Wightman, R. Coburn 12 Stammers, Tina 10 Stocker, Susan 10 10 Avery, Lori 1 Tewksbury, Tammy Bailey, Tammie 1 Baillargeon, Jeffrey 1 Aldrich, Kenneth 9 Bladen, Robert 1 Ardinger, Joanne 9 Buckman, Mark 1 Ardinger, Joseph 9 Eberhardt, Michael 1 Avery, Richard 9 Jacquier, Kathleen 1 Bailey, Juanita 9 Jones, Pamela 1 Baillargeon, Kimberly 9 Lord, Vickie 1 Bateman, Laurie 9 Morse, Harold 1 Benware, Brian 9 Muhlbauer, Linda 1 Buckman, Robin 9 Napsey, Susan 1 Cloutier, John 9 Newton, Jeffrey 1 Dunn, Billy-Joe 9 Rook, Todd 1 Earle, Sherry 9 Smead, Debra 1 Eberhardt, Jennifer 9 Spaulding, Wendy 1 Habets, Katrina 9 Stewart, Willow 1 Higgins, Karyn 9 Sullivan, Joan 1 Hurlburt, Donna 9 Wilkie, Stuart 1 Jewell, Calvin 9 Wright, Barbara 1 LaClair, Marinda 9 Youden, Kendrick LeMere, Victoria 9 Levesque, Paul 9 Adkins, Lisa 10 Morse, Vickie 9 Abbott, Pamela 10 Muhlbauer, Karen 9 Ackerman, Kelli 10 Neily, Daniel 9

89 Ouellette, Tammy Patch, Shawn Shepard, Dayna Simino, Angela Stewart, Kerri Sullivan, Charles Walker, Greg