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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - THEBAYSIDER.COM FREE Alton voters turn down big ticket items

BY BRENDAN BERUBE Sidewalk Capital Reserve Staff Writer Twombly property, operating budget, municipal Fund (461-476); ALTON — The declining Article 19, a proposal to economy appeared to be fore- building renovations all go down to defeat change the purpose of the most on the minds of the 958 Beach Capital Reserve Fund voters who weighed in on Al- for the purpose of purchas- department (313-593); Building and Site Improve- 557); ton’s town Warrant Tuesday ing and equipping a new SUV Article 17, asking for ments Capital Reserve Fund Article 18, asking for SEE ALTON PAGE A8 as they turned down a num- patrol vehicle for the police $40,000 to be added to the for the transfer station (363- $10,000 to be added to the ber of big-ticket spending items, including the proposed 2009 town operating McMahon, budget. Article 20, which asked voters to raise and appropri- Hussey get ate an operating budget of $6,138,838 was rejected by a margin of 519-404, leaving the nods the board of selectmen with a default budget of BY JOSHUA SPAULDING $6,043,629. Editor Under the provisions of ALTON — Unofficial re- RSA 40:13, X and XVI, the se- sults from the Alton polls on lectmen also have the right Tuesday showed that Alton to hold a special meeting on residents approve of the job the issue of a revised budg- that Selectman Steve McMa- et. hon is doing. Article 12, which asked The incumbent won an- voters to raise and appropri- other three-year seat on the ate $1,999,000 in municipal board of selectmen, garner- bonds and notes for exten- ing 384 votes to hold off chal- sive renovations to Town lengers Harold Bothwick Hall, the Central fire station, (283) and Bob Longabaugh the police station and the (222). Pearson Road senior center, Residents also faced an- was overwhelmingly shot other race for selectman, as down, with 682 voters oppos- a two-year seat was up for ing the proposal, and 223 in grabs to replace former ■ support. BRENDAN BERUBE board member Alan Sher- Voters also rejected the Star attraction wood, who resigned earlier following articles: “Ben,” a Clydesdale belonging to Barnstead resident Brett Tiede, received just as much attention as the candidates after bringing his own- Article 13, asking them to ers to the polls at Town Hall Tuesday. SEE RACES PAGE A8 raise and appropriate $34,500 Jarvis wins selectmen’s seat in New Durham Barnstead meetings coming up Barnstead Town Meeting: Saturday,March 14, 9 a.m., Vote on proposed Business District Ordinance ends in a tie elementary school gymnasium

BY BRENDAN BERUBE Trust Funds, with 453 votes. gham said took her staff by ing that she planned to con- Barnstead School District Meeting: Saturday,March Staff Writer Resident Joan Martin will surprise, the final tally on a sult the RSAs Wednesday 21, 9 a.m., elementary school gymnasium NEW DURHAM — Zon- have a decision to make in controversial amendment to morning. ing board Chair and former the coming days, after win- the town’s zoning ordinance A second proposed fire department member ning election as a write-in proposed by the planning amendment to the zoning or- Terry Jarvis edged out Pad- candidate to three-year board, which asked resi- dinance, which asked voters Grillo defeats Darrell in dy McHale by 35 votes Tues- terms as both a cemetery dents to adopt a new Town to amend Article III by al- day in a close race for Peter trustee and a library trustee. Center Mixed Use Business lowing the fire chief or build- B’stead selectmen’s race Rhoades’ seat on New As of press time Tuesday and Residential Zoning Dis- ing inspector to condemn a Durham’s Board of Select- night, Town Clerk Carole In- trict, ended in a tie, with 293 burned or dilapidated build- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING elected to a three-year term men. gham said she had not yet re- votes in favor and 293 ing without needing review Editor over challenger Doug Dar- Jarvis garnered 299 votes ceived a response to an e- against. by the planning board, BARNSTEAD — Resi- rell. Grillo received 298 votes, to McHale’s 264 in the con- mail asking Martin which Ingham was unable to passed with a vote of 383 to dents of Barnstead only had and Darrell checked in at 148. test for a three-year term, position she intended to confirm at press time 203. one contested race on the bal- Grillo’s colleague on the while Bob Kroepel came in a take. whether the deadlocked vote lot when they went to the board of selectmen, Gordon distant third, with 29 votes. (which was determined by a Brendan Berube can be polls on Tuesday, and they Preston, was elected to an- With no challengers, Vote deadlocked hand count) signified defeat reached at 569-3126 or showed their faith in Phil other one-year term on the Dorothy Martin Veisel easi- In a turn of events that In- for the amendment, explain- [email protected] Grillo by returning him to board with 372 votes. ly won election to McHale’s the board of selectmen for Veteran treasurer Mar- former seat on the planning three years. jorie Terry was returned to board, earning 460 votes, Grillo, who was appointed her post for another three while incumbent David Al- to fill former selectman Jack lyn was re-elected to a three- O’Neill’s seat last year, was SEE BARNSTEAD PAGE A6 year term as Trustee of

INDEX Kingswood renovation gets ▼ Volume 5 • Number 11 the go-ahead from voters 20 Pages in 2 Sections BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Article II on the school dis- Business...... A6 Editor trict ballot was the expan- REGION — The children sion project and 2,954 district Churches...... A7 of the Governor Wentworth voters gave their approval to School District were the big the plan, while 999 voters vot- Classifieds ...... B9 - B11 winners in Tuesday’s school ed in the negative. The bond Editorial Page...... A4 district elections, as voters needed a 60 percent vote to overwhelmingly approved pass and the school board’s John Harrigan ...... B12 the school board’s plan for a plan went through with 75 renovation and expansion of Letters...... A4 the Kingswood complex. SEE GWRSD PAGE A8

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Sports ...... B1 - B3 Enjoying the sun Limits set on Alton roads These folks ventured across the frozen waters of Merrymeeting Lake on snowshoes Saturday, enjoying ©2009, Salmon Press, LLC. ALTON — The Alton Highway Department announces Call us at (603) 569-3126 the warmth of the sunshine and mild temperatures. The outing was sponsored by Explore for Grown- that as of Tuesday, March 10, roads in Alton are posted Ups, which has a number of new educational opportunities beginning now. See page A5 for more info. email: [email protected] with a six-ton limit, and this will be strictly enforced. www.salmonpress.com A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 Planners approve wood pellet operation at former Timco site

BY BRENDAN BERUBE the board that he, his son verting raw lumber into six- with plans to increase pro- True pointed out that 20 to 30 district were to convert to Staff Writer Erik, and two other local in- millimeter-sized, environ- duction to 10 tons per hour as employees would be needed wood pellet heating systems BARNSTEAD — With vestors had scaled back their mentally friendly pellets soon as possible. to run the wood pellet facili- in their buildings at any their initial proposal having plans for the 135-acre site in (which he said would be a 24- Company President Hal ty. point in the future, the com- fallen through due to issues Center Barnstead after prob- hour-a-day operation fueled Smith, who currently owns The construction phase, pany would be willing to sup- with financing, the core lems with Sanco’s short-term by the re-activation of the ex- the former Timco property, he said, would bring an addi- ply them with pellets. group of entrepreneurs who financing prevented the com- isting Wellons boiler at the informed the board that tional 20 jobs to Barnstead, Board member Chris won approval last year on be- pany from purchasing the site at partial capacity), True plans for the property in- while the production of pel- Carazzo asked whether the half of Sanco Energy, LLC property by its December noted that the company had cluded a retail location lets could create up to 50 an- company’s site plan would for a biomass cogeneration deadline, and narrowed their pre-sold its entire output for where residents of Barn- cillary jobs for local loggers, meet the requirements of facility at the former Timco focus to the manufacture of the first year, ensuring that stead and surrounding com- foresters and truckers. the town’s Large Building property returned to the wood pellets under the aus- the funding was already in munities could purchase pel- “We’re very excited about Fire Protection code. planning board on March 5 pices of a new company, place. lets. it because it’s us,” he said, Greg True replied that af- under a new name, and with Lakes Region Pellets, Inc. (of “It’s a pretty simple oper- Explaining that if all goes adding that the company’s of- ter walking the site and mak- a new site plan for a wood pel- which he was now the Exec- ation,” he said, explaining well this year, the company ficers were all residents of ing a few suggestions recent- let operation. utive Vice President and that the company had estab- hopes to expand its operation the area, and that there had ly, Fire Chief Geroge Greg True, former Presi- Chief Operating Officer). lished an initial target of by firing up the existing five- been no outside involvement. “Rusty” Krause “couldn’t dent of Forest Products for After walking the board four tons of pellets per hour megawatt cogeneration Erik True commented see anything” that might Sanco Energy, explained to through the process of con- (roughly 80 tons per day), plant at the site next year, that if the town and school place the company in violation of the code. Asked by Carazzo to elab- orate on the company’s pro- Peter Rhoades earns praise in final meeting as selectman posed hours of operation and any potential for noise BY KATIE TOTHILL again someday.” completes the renewal an additional $5 per $1,000 “self sustaining” so that or light pollution, Greg True Contributing Writer The board voted unani- process. The 50 cents be- of value, increased from a only the residents that use explained that the pellet fa- NEW DURHAM — The mously to increase specific came part of the total reg- rate of $10 in 2008, as well the services pay for them. cility would operate 24 hours March 2 meeting of the New solid waste, municipal and istration fee via unanimous as flat electrical and plumb- The new building inspec- a day, seven days a week, Durham selectmen marked building inspection fees. vote. The new municipal ing permit fees of $50, in- tion fees will go into effect with approximately four the final meeting for Chair- New solid waste rates in- fees will go into effect im- creased from a rate of $3 per on April 1. truckloads of pellets leaving man Peter Rhodes, who did clude new rates for pickup mediately. $1,000 of value in 2008. The next New Durham the site each day. not run for reelection in truck loads. According to Building Inspector and Capello explained that he selectmen’s meeting will be There would be no noise 2009. Selectmen’s secretary the 2008 fee schedule, pick- Code Enforcement Officer hoped to make the Building held on March 16 at 7 p.m. due to the fact that the equip- and librarian Cathy Allyn up truck loads were not Arthur Capello presented Inspection department in Town Hall. ment would be located inside praised Rhoades’ hard charged, but the new rates the increased building and a well-insulated building, he work during his time as a include $50 for pickup health inspection fees, in- said, adding that the only dis- selectman. trucks with an eight-foot cluding flat rates designed turbance abutters might ex- “I think this town has no bed, $40 for a six-foot bed to save homeowners money. Bone marrow drive perience in terms of noise idea, none, how fortunate and $60 for a one-ton pickup Capello proposed flat rates would be during the process they are that there is some- truck. A new rate of $1 per for square footage based up- of grinding down raw lum- one who is actually pas- additional cubic foot of on the Building Construc- postponed once again ber, which would be done no sionate about the town’s in- truck bed length was also tion Cost Data for 2007, cit- more than once a month dur- terests, the individual’s in- instituted. Seventeen-inch ing issues of inaccuracy ALTON — The bone mar- March 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. ing daylight hours. terests and the resident’s tires with and without rims with the previous method row registration drive origi- Due to a scheduling con- Asked by alternate board interests,” said Allyn. “The were not charged in 2008, of quoting rates based on nally scheduled to take place flict, the American Red Cross member Jim Fougere amount of sacrifice goes but would now be subject to the square footage in the at the Alton Central School will be unable to conduct the whether any change in air without saying. This town fees of $10 and $8, respec- building permit. The rates this past Monday was post- blood drive it planned in con- quality would result from is lucky, because [Peter tively. The new solid waste include $70 per square foot poned due to inclement junction with the marrow the operation, True replied doesn’t] back down from fees will go into effect im- for a residential building, weather, and has been re- drive until May. that with the boiler operat- things that are good for mediately. $35 per square foot for non scheduled for Monday, ing at only 15 percent of the them.” The municipal rate of livable space and $30 per allowable level for emis- Rhoades thanked Allyn $2.50 for the Town Clerk’s square foot for remodeled sions, the air would remain for her comments. registration was increased space. Locke Lake board meeting “clean.” “The people that I know to $3. In 2008, the town “[The square footage Board Vice Chair Bill and the experiences that charged a fee of $2.50 plus rates] take the guesswork set for tonight at the lodge Evans asked what time I’ve had energize me to give an additional 50 cents for out for the homeowner, for frame the company had es- back,” said Rhoades. “I state registration renewal the builder and for the BARNSTEAD — The tonight, March 12, at 6:30 tablished for its start-up hope the town will enter- mailings. The town no town,” said Capello. Addi- monthly Locke Lake p.m. at the community date. tain me possibly [serving longer requires the fee of 50 tional rates include a build- Colony board of directors lodge. All members are wel- True explained that the on the board of selectmen] cents, as the Town Hall ing permit fee of $30 plus meeting will be held come to attend. necessary equipment would be arriving in two to three weeks, and that the company hoped to have the operation Main St. Mon.-Sat. on-line by mid-June. 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Our courteous and professional technicians strive to maintain a clean work environment while in your 2000 190106 Chevrolet Venture Extended 81,752 $6,325 $5,900 home. – WINTER SPECIAL – FREE DRYER VENT CLEANING With Purchase of Air Duct Cleaning Fully Insured – Major Credit Cards Accepted – Increase The Efficiency Of Your System 603-707-1097 • www.5starcleanair.com • e-mail: [email protected] THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 A3 Full-time fire chief proposal tops Barnstead Warrant BY BRENDAN BERUBE Staff Writer el and Heating Oil Expend- ticle asking voters to raise the fund. Clark Road as a Class V road. Article 17, asking voters to BARNSTEAD — Follow- able Trust Fund for the pur- and appropriate $5,000 for Article 12, asking voters to Article 14, a petitioned ar- change the position of Trea- ing a recommendation from pose of meeting the cost of milfoil treatment of the Sun- authorize the board of se- ticle asking the town to over- surer from an elected posi- the Fire Department Study unanticipated gasoline, cook River, and for divers. lectmen to merge a parcel of see the care of Forest Road, tion to an appointed one. Committee (FDSC), Barn- diesel and heating oil ex- Article 11, asking voters to town-owned property ac- including plowing, sanding Town Meeting is sched- stead’s Board of Selectmen penses, and to raise and ap- establish a Professional Plan- quired by tax deed in No- and maintenance. uled to begin at 9 a.m. on Sat- are hoping to begin the tran- propriate $39,000 to be placed ner Expendable Trust Fund vember 2003 with property Article 15, asking voters to urday,March 14, in the Barn- sition to a municipally-man- in the fund. for the purpose of retaining belonging to Melanie Horo- change the position of road stead Elementary School aged fire department at Sat- Article 9, asking voters to a professional planner when hov. agent from an elected posi- gymnasium. urday’s Town Meeting by raise and appropriate $6,000 expertise is needed during Article 13, a petitioned ar- tion to an appointed one. asking voters to pave the way for an energy upgrade to the investigations of technical ticle asking voters to accept a Article 16, asking voters to Brendan Berube can be for a board-appointed full- lighting and fixtures in town and complex planning is- stretch of roadway leading change the position of Wel- reached at 569-3126 or time chief. buildings. sues, and to raise and appro- from Beaver Ridge Road to fare Officer from an elected [email protected] Article 4 on the 2009 town Article 10, a petitioned ar- priate $5,000 to be placed in Beaver Pond Road to Hazel position to an appointed one. Warrant asks voters to approve a re-organization of Barnstead Fire/Rescue (the town fire department) in ac- Sunny Slope Farm owners retain preservation easement cordance with RSA 154:I(b), under which the selectmen BY BRENDAN BERUBE Selectman Peter Bolster continuing to grant the easement. ity Director Scott Simonds’ would have the authority to Staff Writer explained that the issue on property owners a tax break The motion passed 2-1, request to re-locate the appoint a full-time fire chief, ALTON — An Alton cou- which the board was being while they installed a mon- with McMahon dissenting. town swap shop to a new as well as firefighters (based ple with plans to convert a asked to rule was whether ey-making business in the site across from his office on the chief ’s recommenda- portion of the antique barn or not they agreed with the barn. Ice storm reimbursement for safety reasons; a hawk- tion). on their property into a wa- town assessor’s recommen- Directing his colleagues’ requested ers and vendors permit for The importance of find- ter bottling plant were dation to allow the defer- attention to the original Town Administrator White Mountain Kettle ing and appointing an indi- granted permission by the ment to continue while as- signed agreement estab- Russell Bailey informed the Corn (which will be at the vidual capable of running board of selectmen last sessing the bottling opera- lishing the preservation board during his report that bay on several occasions the department on a full- week to retain a historic tion at its full commercial easement, which stated that he had recently filed a re- from June through Septem- time basis emerged as a cen- preservation easement on value. any additions or improve- quest with FEMA for reim- ber); the annual Prospect tral issue during several FD- the building. Board Chairman Steve ments to the barn were to bursement of 75 percent of View Housing payment in SC meetings last year, with Deanna O’Shaughnessy, McMahon said he had been be assessed at their full val- the costs the town incurred lieu of taxes; six intents to selectmen and current part- owner of Sunny Slope under the impression that ue, Bolster advised them during the December ice cut, three abatements, two time Fire Chief George Farm on Old Wolfeboro the easement had been that, “we’ve got a legal doc- storm. veteran’s credits, two dis- “Rusty” Krause agreeing Road, and her companion, granted with the under- ument here, and we’ve got Due to the fact that the abled exemptions, a current that it would be a key com- Tim Morgan, received ap- standing that the barn to follow the guidelines.” storm happened in 2008, he use application, and three ponent in the process of proval from the planning would not be altered in any Selectman Loring Carr said, the money, when re- land use change taxes rec- transitioning away from board last month to set up a way. disagreed with Bolster,stat- ceived, will go directly into ommended by the assessor; Barnstead Fire-Rescue, Inc. small-scale bottling plant Commenting that she ing that he did not feel the the general fund for use in and two pole petitions from and toward a fully munici- on the lower level of the his- felt the $6,000 penalty was wording of the agreement off-setting next year’s tax the New Hampshire Elec- palized fire service. toric barn in order to har- out-sized in comparison to obligated the board to con- rate. tric Co-op, one on Spring If Article 4 passes, the vest water from the proper- the $300 annual benefit of tinue the easement. No information has come Street and the other on change would not take place ty for local distribution. the easement (which she Adding that before grant- through from the state re- Africa Road. until next March. Although the couple said did not even begin to ing his approval to garding its 12.5 percent Article 5, which asks vot- have no plans to alter the cover the cost of the cou- O’Shaughnessy and Mor- share of the remaining Next meeting ers to increase the number of historic upper portion of ple’s contractual obligation gan’s request, he wanted amount, he added. The board’s next meeting full-time police officer posi- the barn, Morgan ex- to maintain the barn’s his- new wording added to the has been scheduled for tions in Barnstead from six plained during the select- toric exterior), O’Shaugh- agreement specifically stat- Odds and ends Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m. to seven at a cost of $67,980 men’s March 4 meeting that nessy explained to the ing that the planned im- In other business, the in Town Hall. (including outfitting, train- they had come before the board that the easement provements would be as- board approved a septic ing and a benefits package) board seeking to hold onto was originally granted un- sessed at their full commer- waiver requested by engi- Brendan Berube can be is also expected to spark de- the discretionary preserva- der the criteria that the cial value, Carr moved to al- neer Tom Varney, and also reached at 569-3126 or bate. tion easement they placed barn was visible from both low the couple to retain the approved Solid Waste Facil- [email protected] Brought forward by the on the structure several Route 28-A and Old board of selectmen (who vot- years ago under the provi- Wolfeboro Road (a situation ed not to recommend its pas- sions of RSA 79-D, which that she said would not Dinner and a movie March 28 in B’stead sage) in an effort to make the entitles them to an annual change). townspeople aware of the po- deferment of $300 on the as- The only change to the BARNSTEAD — A night March 28, at 6 p.m. at the tween the Barnstead Food tential costs involved in hir- sessed value of the proper- structure, she said, would out of dinner and a movie Barnstead Town Hall. You Pantry and the Children’s ing a seventh full-time offi- ty. be the addition of new with the family not in your can’t beat the cost – dona- Program of the Congrega- cer (which the board was ad- According to the guide- equipment to the garage budget? Think again. Enjoy tions. That’s right. Suggest- tional Church of North vised to do by voters at the lines set down in the RSA, area on the lower level. a delicious home-cooked ed contributions of $8 Barnstead. Contact Katie 2007 Town Meeting, but later the penalty for having the McMahon said he had “a dinner and watch “Evan adults/$5 kids are welcome. Whiteman to reserve a spot determined that there was preservation easement re- problem” with the idea of Almighty” on Saturday, Proceeds will be split beat 540-5356. no justification for the addi- moved from a structure is tional manpower), the arti- $6,000. Winnipesaukee Livery WATER’S EDGE BUILDER cle would add approximately Noting that the issue at & 12 cents per $1,000 of valua- hand was whether putting Airport Express PERSONALIZED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN tion to the town’s tax rate. the bottling plant in the Custom Homes ~ Additions & Garages During discussion of Ar- newer portion of the barn Decks & Screened Porches ~ Steel & Asphalt Roofs ticle 18, which asks voters to constituted a change from AIRPORT • REGIONAL RATES Home Security Checks ~ Snowplowing & Sanding raise and appropriate the the building’s current agri- LOCAL • FULLY INSURED $ 00 AS LOW AS 79 ~ Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ~ town’s 2009 operating budg- cultural use, Morgan said ~ Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates ~ et, the selectmen plan to de- that from his and Kurt & Kelly Voedisch 603-569-3189 LIMITATIONS ~ Quality Builder Since 1991 ~ fend their recommended O’Shaughnessy’s perspec- & RESTRICTIONS www.winnilivery.com APPLY Wes Whittier (603) 875-2343 budget of $3,213,444 against tive, it did not. Alton, New Hampshire (603) 556-1510 All major credit cards welcomed the budget committee’s recommendation of $3,123,471, determined after the com- Tired of the Winter Blues? mittee made approximately $98,000 in cuts (including a Join us Saturday, March 14, 2009 for a FREE reduction in proposed raises for town employees from horse-drawn sleigh ride three percent to 1.9 percent). From 10a.m. till dark The Warrant at a glance With the exception of Ar- *OPEN HOUSE* Learn about hydroponic gardening ticles 1 (the election of town Thursday, March 26, 2009 • 5-6:30 pm officers); 2 (a series of pro- Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with family & friends posed amendments to the in conjunction with Grades 5-8 town’s zoning ordinance); 3 Science Discovery Day (the reports of agents, audi- Toast some marshmallows tors, committees, or offi- Enjoy a tour of the school and light refreshments. cers); and 19 (a vehicle for Hear from our current students and parents. conducting any other business that might come before Discover the benefits of tailoring your child’s the meeting), the remaining education to his/her unique gifts and talents. articles on Barnstead’s War- 129 Rt. 28, Ossipee, NH 03864 rant include: Tel: 603-539-8636 Article 6, asking voters to raise and appropriate $100,000 to be placed in the Emergency Management www.sticksandstonesfarm.net Expendable Trust Fund. 107 White Oak Road Article 8, asking voters to Center Barnstead, NH 03225 establish an Emergency Fu- 603-776-8989 OpinionOpinion THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 THE BAYSIDER SECTION A, PAGE 4 More to come The front page of this issue contains our Election Day coverage, the results of races in our three towns, as well as decisions on the Alton town and school Warrant. While we were able to hold our front page for these results, pushing back the deadline a bit to allow that information to appear, the deadline for this page was a bit earlier, so results were unknown as of this writing. However, we hope that no matter what the results, no matter who is now in an elected position, that the boards continue to carry out the wishes of the townspeople they serve. We know that there were some contentious issues on the ballot in Alton, from the purchase of land for the school district to the renovation of the Town Hall, police station, fire station and senior center. In tight economic times, we understand that voters are forced to vote more with their wallet than with their hearts, and that could lead to some tough choices for some voters, having to MATTHEW FASSETT ■ COURTESY maybe choose one ‘big ticket’ item over Packing up another. Whatever the outcome, the will of the peo- The weekend’s balmy weather was apparently enough to convince at least one of the ice fishermen on Alton Bay to begin packing up for the season. ple has been made known and it is up to the selectmen and other town officials to follow the path that the voters have headed down, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and continue to do what is best for the town. ■ With Alton’s voting in the books (and New Durham’s Town Meeting after deadline Wednesday night), the attention now turns to Make your voice heard Saturday Barnstead, where voters will now have the To the Editor: men are requesting a three percent certainty of state funding. If you would next two Saturdays to hash out issues regard- Thanks to all who attended last year’s raise for all town employees, retroactive like to be heard on these and other is- ing everything from a teachers’ contract to a Town Meeting. Because of your efforts, to Jan. 1. That comes out to a rate of 4.5 sues in the town’s budget, you must at- full-time fire chief. our tax rate remained unchanged from percent for the year.There is also a War- tend this meeting. Are you willing to This Saturday is Barnstead’s Town 2007. On Saturday, March 14, we will be rant article to set aside $100,000 in an spend four hours of your time on a Sat- voting on this year’s town budget. The Emergency Management Expendable urday to keep our taxes reasonable? You Meeting, while the School District Meeting is selectmen have requested an increase Trust Fund as well as $39,000 in an can be sure that the people advocating set for next Saturday, March 21. in the operating budget. They have re- Emergency Fuel and Heating Oil Ex- for those expenses will be there. While we have no problems with SB2, the quested $31,000 for a town administra- pendable Trust Fund. The selectmen Be there! Be heard! Vote! traditionalist in us, the native New tor, along with approximately $20,000 in have made these requests despite the Paul Landry Barnstead Englander, loves the appeal of Town Meeting, benefits for that position. The select- decrease in town revenues and the un- the feeling of democracy in action, the feeling of the residents of town coming together Now she’s a robotics mom to decide the direction the town (or school To the Editor: scholarships, totaling $9 million, to high watch for “Big Bad Bob” announce- district) will take in the next year. Town I wanted to tell your readers about school students that participate on the ments. Meeting has a true New England feel that a the robotics competition my husband team. Fourth, many teams have parent I would encourage anyone who has Deliberative Session never quite has. and I attended this past weekend. There and community support, groups that or knows a student that could benefit were some things I already knew, such help raise money and promote the pro- from this program to get involved. We like the idea of townspeople from all as my sons were working with a team to gram. They have corporate sponsors If you would like to help promote walks of life coming together under one roof, design and build a robot, the robot had such as NASA, Lockheed-Martin, technology education through this pro- hashing out their differences and figuring to meet a challenge, the robot’s name is Raytheon and Texas Instruments, just gram please e-mail me at out what’s best for the town, lawyers, carpen- Bob, and that Mr.Hikel and Mr.Marceau to name a few. They also get funds from [email protected] and I will put ters, accountants, plumbers and public offi- had been their coaches. members of their community. Fifth, you in touch with the right people. After attending the FIRST Robotics this is a wonderful way to promote tech- Now that my youngest sons are in cials all working together. Competition in Manchester, I learned nology and engineering at the high high school, I’m a robotics mom instead Then again, maybe it’s the Rockwellian some very interesting facts. First, it school level. of a soccer mom. notion of Town Meeting that we like, the costs each team $6,000 to enter. Second, While PMHS wasn’t a top-seeded Heartfelt thanks to Mr.Hikel and Mr. “Freedom of Speech” moment that sits the Granite State Regional Competition team, they were invited by the top team Marceau for their time and dedication is sponsored by BAE Systems. There are to participate with them in the finals. to our high school students. framed and signed by the artist near the front Linda Monasky door of an old New England home. Surely all 40 regional competitions around the They will be competing in several “mi- country. Third, many colleges offer ni-competitions” in the near future, so Alton Town Meetings aren’t like that idealistic scene, but the idea behind it is what makes us Help make local food a priority a fan of the Town Meeting style of government. To the Editor: So many people are now “on the edge,” - Enhancing biological and cultural So, we urge Barnstead residents to head to When it comes to priorities, I am we must reconsider priorities. diversity; amazed by the apparent lack of local So, we in Barnstead are in the process - Blending with nature; the elementary school on Saturday morning wisdom. Yesterday at the State House, of co-creating a permaculture farm - Global connections and synergies; and put in their two cents toward the direc- state sovereignty was a huge issue school, where anyone (especially young - Bioregional self reliance (localiza- tion of the town for the next year. (HCR6). However, considering declin- people) can learn to produce local food tion); ing resources such as cheap crude oil, without poisons, GMOs and petro fer- - Grassroots democracy, etc. little attention is being given to region- tilizers and do it year round. We are We hope farm schools will pop up al food production. Less than five per- open to co-participation, investors, stu- everywhere. For more insight, we en- cent of food consumed in New Hamp- dents and teachers, more land and fa- courage you to google “The Power of shire is grown here. Cheap oil enables cilities. We have survival in mind. We Community.” The its transport from Florida, California, think folks are ready.Our PC school will Talk to us at Greenfire Permaculture Chile, China, etc. This is clearly unsus- be farm-based on the following princi- Farm at 776-7776 or visit www.eco- Baysider tainable. When fossil fuels skyrocket ples: topia.us. again, so will food and domestic energy. - Positive pan-loving relationships; Bruce Shearer Barnstead Proudly serving Alton - Barnstead - New Durham ESTABLISHED APRIL 7, 2005 Still controlling the puppets To the Editor: On Saturday,Feb. 28, there was a “trial” No reprimand. Mr. Ranaldi still pulls Offices at Clarke Plaza, P.O. Box 250, The puppets still dance. Perhaps you held. Several people spoke in favor of the strings on his puppets even when he have been reading our letters from the ladies. We were told the board would is not in the room. Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire 03896 Locke Lake Colony about three ladies make a decision and we would be noti- Dorothy Chioccola Phone: 569-3126 • Fax: 569-4743 and a confrontation with Mrs. Ranaldi. fied by mail. The decision was made. Barnstead Richard Piatt, Publisher Joshua Spaulding, Editor Library thanks church members for their help E-mail: [email protected] To the Editor: Rick Simoneau, one of the members They took an hour out of their busy Staff Writer: Brendan Berube The Oscar Foss Memorial Library in of the board of trustees, noticed that we lives to help us save what we could and Sports Editor: Joshua Spaulding Center Barnstead would like to say a had a room full of books for our book- we wanted everyone to know how very Advertising Sales: Maureen Aselton huge thank you to the members of the sale and wanted to get them out fast. grateful we are. It is so nice to know that Center Barnstead Christian Church. There were also several storage books there are always caring, giving people Graphic Design: Emily Killinger On Sunday, Feb. 7, we discovered a and goods that we kept in the basement. who are there to help you out. Thanks broken air handling unit in the base- Rick made a quick trip over to the Cen- again to each and every one of you for The Baysider is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, ment of the library, which basically ter Barnstead Christian Church and your help. 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. ISSN: 1945-5836. USPS 024921 turned the library basement into a came back with a large group of very The staff of the Oscar Foss Memorial periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: sauna and there were several inches of helpful volunteers who proceeded to Library Send address changes to the Baysider, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH Barnstead 03253. water on the basement floor. “bucket brigade” the books upstairs. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 A5 Joint Maintenance board reviews Math credit policy BY BRENDAN BERUBE Staff Writer Chair Keith Couch said he curriculum, assessment have shown that students on plore the origin of the letters No waiver needed for snow ALTON — A recent in- had concerns with the idea schedule, and competency the advanced track in middle sent out to students in the days … yet crease in the number of stu- of offering incoming stu- tools as his or her counter- school often continue on that past, he felt it was equally im- Bartolomucci informed dents approaching Principal dents a credit that might en- parts at the high school. path once they reach high portant for the board to find the board during his report James Fitzpatrick to ask why able them to avoid taking a St. Cyr noted that students school. some way to forge ahead. that as of March 3, the five they had not received a Math course in high school. on a Calculus track who were Couch continued to ex- Couch suggested that Bar- snow days built into the high promised credit on their “I don’t see what the hand- denied credit for taking Al- press doubts, however, par- tolomucci contact the De- school’s 2008-09 calendar had transcripts for taking Alge- icap is … or where we’re gebra I in middle school ticularly in light of discus- partment of Education been used, meaning there bra I in eighth grade prompt- holding anyone back,” he would be required to com- sions at several past board (DOE) to ask how the issue was no need yet for adminis- ed an extensive discussion said, adding that he would be plete five separate Math meetings about the possibili- has been dealt with across trators to request a waiver about Prospect Mountain “fine” with the idea of cred- courses at the high school be- ty of re-examining credit re- the state. from the DOE. High School’s course credit iting students for their work fore advancing to Calculus, a quirements due to the rising Clarifying for the board’s Announcing that the ten- policy during the JMA in middle school if the high nearly impossible task due to numbers of seniors filing for benefit that her daughter tative last day of school is board’s March 3 meeting. school’s graduation require- time constraints. permission to graduate ear- had been told that she would currently set for some time Explaining that her ments were changed, and the Couch replied that he felt ly. be required to take three on or around June 23, Bar- daughter, currently a sopho- required number of Math the credit system had been “All this concern about Math credits at the high tolomucci said he would more, was one of the stu- credits “bumped up.” designed to enable incoming early graduation, and we’re school, Janinni added (in re- bring a proposed graduation dents who received a letter Board member Diane Bei- students to proceed directly throwing credits over the sponse to Couch’s question- date to the board in April. from the high school in 2006 jer commented that to the to Algebra II, providing them wall … I don’t get it,” he said. ing of the value of crediting informing her that she best of her knowledge, a with an opportunity to dou- Goossens voiced her middle school course work) Odds and ends would receive a non-Math memorandum of under- ble up on courses if neces- agreement with Couch’s that to her, the value lay in In other business, the course credit for successful- standing had been drawn up sary if they chose to proceed opinion that Algebra II, and the fact that her daughter board approved a corrective ly completing an Algebra I between Barnstead’s eighth toward Calculus. not Algebra I, should be the and other students were action plan for addressing is- course in middle school, grade Math teachers and the Chairwoman Lynda first Math course appearing promised credit for their ef- sues from the school’s latest Barnstead resident Kristine high school Math program Goossens felt that the board on the transcripts of stu- forts. audit; approved the planned Janinni voiced her concern director on the idea of stu- had an obligation to follow dents who successfully com- “I don’t see what the big senior class trip to Six Flags at not having seen that prom- dents taking Algebra I at the through on the credit prom- plete Algebra I in eighth deal is,” she said, asking how New England; and granted fi- ised credit on her daughter’s high school, but there had ised to students. grade. the denial of credit for Alge- nal approval to a Drug-Free report card, and urged the been no mention of students Fitzpatrick agreed, stat- Noting that colleges tradi- bra I might affect seniors Workplace policy and a poli- board to follow through on receiving credit for eighth ing that in light of the letters, tionally look for evidence who suddenly found them- cy prohibiting the use of to- what the letter had prom- grade course work. he thought the board had no that prospective students selves one credit short of the bacco products on school ised. Board member Sandy Wy- choice but to allow the stu- have taken challenging graduation requirements, or grounds. Asked by board member att, a resident of Alton, said dents to receive credit for courses, Beijer said Algebra students whose focus was not Jeff St. Cyr whether stu- her daughter, a junior, had their eighth grade course I should appear on students’ Math and who might have Next meeting dents would still be required received a letter from the work. transcripts if they receive been freed up by the Algebra The board’s next meeting to take three years of Math high school promising her Re-iterating his stance credit for having taken it in I credit to take another has been scheduled for Tues- under the new credit policy credit for Algebra I. that students should be tak- middle school. course. day, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. in (which Superintendent Paul Board member Eunice ing three years of Math at the Explaining that he saw the Couch assured her that the high school media center. Bartolomucci said was draft- Landry recalled Barnstead high school level, regardless proposed policy as “a docu- the board and administra- ed specifically to cover Math, Elementary School’s princi- of any credit earned for their ment to move us forward,” tion would look into the mat- Brendan Berube can be but could eventually be used pal at the time talking in 2006 middle school efforts, he Bartolomucci said that while ter. reached at 569-3126 or for Language and other sub- about the opportunity for commented that statistics it would be important to ex- [email protected] jects in the future), Fitz- eighth grade students to re- patrick answered “That’s the ceive credit for Algebra I. plan,” stating his personal She did not, however, re- belief that students should member anything having Explore for Grown-Ups offers wide variety of classes have at least three credits un- been finalized. NEW DURHAM — The available for men and Aid, CPR/AED classes this brary for further informa- der their belts in Math before Agreeing with an earlier Explore for Grown-Ups women, and newcomers are spring. Think how good you tion. graduating. comment from Couch, board Spring 2009 class schedule is welcome to join at any time. will feel knowing that you Fiddle and guitar lessons Explaining the rationale member Terri Noyes said available to everyone located Are you wondering about could assist a child or an are being offered at the Nute behind the proposed policy, she wanted to see a recom- in the newsletter “What’s your past? Think you would adult until the ambulance ar- Library and the Farmington Bartolomucci said he and his mendation from the admin- Happening in New like to research your family rived. You will have the abil- High School is having the H counterparts in Alton and istration. Durham?” Classes for the history, but do not know ity to become certified, and and R Block public educators Barnstead felt that students “What is the value of it?” spring session are starting where to begin? The Geneal- you could save a life someday. offering some workshops on who were excelling at the Ad- Couch asked. and there are a number of ogy 101 class will soon be Upon completion of the first time filers, the new tax vanced level in middle Commenting that in his classes now available just for available, check with the classes, participants will re- changes, missed deductions school would be highly moti- prior experience with simi- you. New Durham Library for the ceive their certification ac- and more. vated to continue on that lar policies, “we don’t lose The adult computer class- new start date. Learn how to cordingly. Check out the creative track in high school. the student,” Bartolomucci es at the New Durham Li- create a family tree that you Do not forget about the crafts, historical and literary Pointing out that Math is explained that the eighth brary with instructor Max can pass on to your next gen- morning and evening adult classes coming up. There is one area in which both the grade teachers would have to Crowe, Town Librarian, will eration. basic education classes that something for everyone. Call community and the country be qualified to teach at the be starting soon. Learn how Have you ever thought are open to all. Set aside the a friend or neighbor to come as a whole has struggled in high school level, and would to create your own blog, surf about being in a situation worry of not having a good along with you, or just come recent years, board Vice be required to use the same the Internet like never be- whereby you did not have the job. Dedicate yourself now, on your own. Everyone is fore, and/or learn a new ap- knowledge and skills to help and attend one of the adult welcome to sign-up for class- plication. Come and ‘“tin- save a life? The New Durham basic education classes. Start es or workshops in New ker” around and see what Library will host the Ameri- preparing yourself for your Durham and in neighboring new things you may discov- can Heart Association First GED. Contact your local li- communities. er. The spring session will help you break out of your standard routine and can of- Masons hosting breakfast Sunday morning fer you something different. ALTON — With the up- breakfast, which will be hot well, all at a reasonable price. Yoga and the healthy holistic coming celebration of St. and waiting for all comers on Please join the Masons on well-being classes have start- Patrick’s Day,many folks will Sunday, March 15, from 7 to Sunday,March 15 for the best ed at the New Durham Ele- have had their fill of corned 11 a.m. breakfast around. They are mentary School. Eliminate beef and cabbage. If you’d The Masons will be ready sure you’ll be glad you did. the daily stress you are ex- like something different, the and eager to serve everyone For more information on periencing or shed those ex- Masons of Winnipesaukee all sorts of breakfast de- the breakfast or on the Ma- Rts. 11 & 11B tra pounds you have gained Lodge #75 in Alton have just lights. And to top it all off, sons, call David Cummings Gilford 293-0841 over these past winter the ticket in their buffet they do all the clean-up as at 875-2715. months. Focus on achievable exercise goals. Classes are Garden Club scholarship applications available ALTON — The Alton Doris Barnes Scholarship ing higher education in Garden Club would like the is for $500. It is for a student these fields. In this econo- parents of seniors in Alton pursuing a career in land- my, the Alton Garden Club and Barnstead to know that scaping, horticulture, is pleased that it is able to the applications for the forestry,environmental sci- help in some small way. club’s scholarship are now ences or earth sciences. In available at the guidance of- the event that there are no fice at Prospect Mountain applicants, the scholarship Briggs family High School. will be opened to a previous The Alton Garden Club graduate currently pursu- welcomes twin daughters E’RE BAC ALTON — Jon and Ka- reen Briggs of West Alton W K! are pleased to announce the birth of their twin daughters on Feb. 8 at Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Alexis Rose Briggs was born at 11:59 a.m., weighed four pounds, six ounces and measured 17 and a half inches. Madelyn 569-3303 Margaret Briggs was born at 1:23 p.m., weighed three OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK pounds, two ounces and measured 15 and a half Mon. - Sat. 11:30 AM-9:00 PM inches. Maternal grandpar- Sunday - Breakfast ‘til 2:00 PM ents are David and Susan Thursday Night Karaoke Merfeld of West Alton. Pa- ternal grandparents are Friday Night Live Band Fred and Judy Briggs of Saturday Night D.J. Bedford. A6 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 Rott, selectmen continue fire department discussions

BY ELIZABETH CANTRALL wanted and it would be much area. of the project and the esti- Grillo stated he agreed Carazzo again said they Contributing Writer more effective than depend- Carazzo told the board mated cost for that would be with Kerr. were going to do the fence BARNSTEAD — Barn- ing on the drivers to keep an that he felt it would be best between $600 and $1,000. “If you are going to do it, themselves and it would be stead Fire-Rescue, Inc. accurate log, especially when for them to buy the fence sup- Preston asked the board you might as well do it while cheaper that way. (BFRInc.) President Nick they are tired after a long plies and put the fence up how big a value they should the prices are low,” stated Se- “That keypad would prob- Rott met with the town’s se- shift. themselves. He said it was put on keeping track of the lectman Andy Houle. “As ably pay for itself,” said Gril- lectmen at their March 3 “It is so much cheaper the cheapest way to go. fuel. long as it [the whole project lo. meeting. Rott and the select- than what we got with the As for the concrete pad, Barnard again said he remaining] doesn’t go over “We are looking at $10,000, men met to further discuss first quote,” said Carazzo. Carazzo presented the board would like to use a book to $7,000, I’m for it.” not a nickel more,” stated the proposed termination of Barnard asked Carazzo if with two quotes he had ob- keep track. Kerr pointed out that what Preston. the contract between he had price quotes for the tained. One quote was $3,590 “I’d like to go for the key was left did go over $7,000. He “It could be less,” said BFRInc. and the town at the cost of the concrete pad that and the other was $5,720. system now. It would show said the cost would be $8,300 Carazzo. end of next year. would have to go under the Carazzo also told the the town that we are trying to with the pad and fence added, Chairman Gordon Pre- tank, and for the fence that is board that the tank would have good control over the and then there was still the For a story on the board’s ston told Rott that the board required to go around the have to be certified at the end diesel,” said Kerr. certification. Feb. 24 meeting, see page B4. was “happy” with what has been presented in the new agreement, other than the proposed Length of Service Dr. Bob Jones III to speak in New Durham Tuesday night Awards Program (LOSAP) requested by BFRInc. NEW DURHAM — Dr. tion to earning two degrees speak than he is able to fill. peared on such national tele- a speaker at women’s gather- At the Feb. 17 meeting, Bob Jones III, chancellor of from the school, he took ad- These engagements have tak- vision programs as “Night- ings across the country. She Rott arranged for a presen- Bob Jones University in ditional graduate work at en him to all parts of the line,” “Good Morning Amer- will speak to the women and tation on LOSAP by Bedford Greenville, S.C., will speak at Northwestern and New York world, and he has conducted ica,” “Donahue,” “Mac- girls in the church fellowship fireman Tom Green. The First Free Will Baptist Universities and holds hon- tours of the Holy Land and Neil/Lehrer Report” and hall at 6 p.m., preceding the 7 The board, however, let Church, Depot Road, New orary doctorates from Pills- Europe. An accomplished ac- “Freeman Reports.” p.m. meeting with Dr. Jones Rott know that they still Durham, on Tuesday, March bury Baptist Bible College in tor, Dr. Jones performs regu- He is also chairman of the in the sanctuary. were not interested in the 17, at 7 p.m. Minnesota, San Franscisco larly in Shakespearean pro- board for the BJU Museum The local church has six LOSAP. Dr. Jones served as presi- Baptist Theological Semi- ductions at the university, and Gallery, which houses of its eight college students “I would not sign a con- dent of BJU for 34 years, re- nary in California and and he has played several one of the most prestigious attending BJU this year, contract with LOSAP in there,” tiring in 2005, the third to Maranatha Baptist Bible Col- dramatic roles in three collections of religious art in tinuing its average of half a stated Selectman Jim hold that office since the lege in Wisconsin. award-winning films pro- America, with 30 galleries dozen each year for the past Barnard. school’s founding in 1927 by Each year Dr. Jones re- duced by the university’s mo- containing more than 400 25 years. The university cur- Barnard went on to say his late grandfather. In addi- ceives more requests to tion picture unit. He has ap- paintings by the Old Mas- rently enrolls thousands of that he felt it was a “fire de- ters. students from across the na- partment issue” and that he His wife, Beneth Jones, al- tion and more than 45 foreign did not believe in a pension Eastern Lakes AAU holding hoop tryouts this weekend so an accomplished actress, countries and territories. program where the recipi- ALTON — The Eastern pany players on the first day 10, 11 and 12 year olds: is the author of several The church is handi- ents do not contribute finan- Lakes AAU basketball club of tryouts to complete regis- March 14 and 15, 10 a.m. – books, hosts a daily radio capped accessible and these cially. will be holding tryouts at Al- tration forms. There will be a noon. program: “Sunshine on the meetings are open to the pub- Selectman Phil Grillo ton Central School in Alton. registration fee. Each age Please arrive 15-20 min- Soapsuds,” and in demand as lic. asked Rott if he thought the Eastern Lakes stresses the group will be participating utes early to fill out the ap- membership of BFRInc. fundamentals of basketball in six tournaments (four propriate paperwork. would have a problem with and is committed to teaching games each tournament) this If you have any questions, the town wanting to take the the game. They will have sev- season. The total cost for the please call Jeri Blair at 520- Alton seniors invited to LOSAP item out of the new eral teams this year. The season includes tourna- 6497, Rebecca Morse at 630- contract. player’s age group is based ments fees, insurance, uni- 1301 or Mark Dionne at 340- “I’ll take it before them,” on his or her age as of July 1, form, and coaches’ stipend. 1281. Wolfeboro club’s meeting replied Rott. 2008. Parents should accom- Tryout times are: ALTON — The Wolfeboro ment. “In fairness, it did come Senior Citizen’s Club once Also, the first meeting of out of left field,” said Pre- again welcomes all Alton the Alton Senior Association ston. seniors to its March meeting will be held on April 8 at 1 “It is something that can BARNSTEAD: Town Meeting is Saturday on March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the p.m. at the Alton Senior Cen- be brought up by the chief in FROM PAGE A1 on the planning board, and ring to the Comprehensive All Saints Episcopal Church. ter. the future,” said Vice-Chair incumbents Nancy Carr Shoreland Protection Act Entertainment for the day, All members are asked to Dave Kerr. years with 411 votes, while (353) and Amy Jennings (311) passed by the state Legisla- organized by the club’s vice attend. Rott again said he would Stuart “Twink” Merrill was were both elected to three- ture in July.This passed by a president Georgiana Nason, Everyone is requested to take it before the member- elected to the three-year year seats. 270-132 margin. will be the Sea Shantey make an Easter Bonnet to ship and let the selectmen trustee of the trust funds For the school district, Question 2 was a house- Singers, from the UNH Ma- wear at the meeting. know what happens. seat with 403 votes. Chris Hipkiss was reelected keeping question to define rine Docenta. Refreshments A prize will be awarded for Another item of concern Sally Kallgren received as moderator for one year shoreline lots and passed by will follow the entertain- the most original. mentioned was the mort- 402 votes in her bid for a with 393 votes, while Anna a 387-160 tally. gage and the timing of the three-year seat as a library Williams will return to her Question 3 sought to allow town taking over the build- trustee. seat as clerk for another year an open deck up to eight feet ings. Rott wanted to make Nobody entered the race with 369 votes. Nobody was wide for all shoreline lots and sure the mortgage was going for a one-year seat on the on the ballot for treasurer, this passed by a 327-119 mar- to be paid in full before the budget committee, but Brian but Frank Conti was the top gin. transition to becoming a mu- White was the top write-in write-in candidate with 64 The final question nicipality was complete. vote getter with 85 votes. votes. changed the sunset date on “I’m going to tell them at Catherine Kowalski (289) Diane Beijer was reelect- the growth management reg- this Town Meeting that there and Bruce Grey (288) were ed to the school board for an- ulation section of the Zoning will be a warrant article to both reelected to the budget other three years with 305 Ordinance from April 1, 2009 pay off the mortgage next committee for three more votes. to April 1, 2014. year,” said Barnard. years. Barnstead residents also A total of 472 votes were “That is a hunk of change Elaine Swinford was had four questions to vote on. cast on Tuesday. that has to come from some- elected to another year as Question 1 sought to Barnstead’s Town Meet- where,” said Rott. Overseer of Public Welfare delete the shoreland protec- ing takes place on Saturday, Preston expressed that he with 376 votes. tion ordinance in the town’s March 14, at 9 a.m. in the el- did not think this would be a Clarke Goodrich received Zoning Ordinance and re- ementary school gym. problem with the town since 372 votes for a two-year seat place it with wording refer- it is money they have to pay anyway. “I think we are in agreement that in order for us to BUSINESS DIRECTORY sign the paperwork on April Electrical Home Energy Services Flooring 1 [2010] the mortgage has to be paid,” said Selectman Phil 603-875-5923 FREE ESTIMATES Grillo. 603.366.1552 Home Energy Auditing and Ratings Highway department MICHAEL F. 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Little Red Shed Call 569-1767 The book would stay in the Snow Plowing 875-2132 486 NH Route 11, Farmington NH 03835 Free Estimates 603-755-9418 truck with the driver. littleredshed.net Carazzo told the board Open Wed. thru Sun. Year Round Toy Boxes, Deacon Benches, SEE YOUR that for $3,300 they could CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT: Rocking Horses & Fire Engines have the key system they & much more AD HERE! NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com Custom orders welcome call maureen at 569-3126 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 A7

OBITUARIES ■ Nancy Fuller Palmer Daniel Henry Gauthier Helen V. Nixon Found humor in every situation US Navy veteran Worked at New Durham post office

SPRING HILL, Fla. — of Virginia A. Fuller of NEW DURHAM — five step children, Russell NEW DURHAM — Helen William R. Nixon, Jr. of Nancy Fuller Palmer, age 44, Brooksville, Fla. and the late Daniel Henry Gauthier, 61, Landry of Haverhill, Mass., V. Nixon, 86, of Shepherd- Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; of Spring Hill, Fla., and for- John C. Fuller. Sisters Sally died Thursday,March 5, after Robert Landry of Loudon, stown, W.V., formerly of New niece, Kathe’ Reed of Los An- merly of Ossipee, went home A. Casoni of Alton Bay, Su- a short illness. Randolph Landry of Durham, died Feb. 25, in geles, Calif.; nephew, Wayne to be with the Lord on Sun- san E. Fuller of Falmouth, Born in Webster,Mass., he Watkinsville, Ga., and Nicole Carehaven Center, in Mar- R. Nixon of Huntington day, Feb. 8. Maine and Elizabeth J. was the son of Leo Daniel Landry of New Ipswich; two tinsburg, W.V., after a short Beach, Calif.; nephew, John She was born in Rochester Fuller of Beverly, Mass. and and Simone (LaPalme) Gau- brothers, Leo Gauthier of illness. H. Roller of Concord, N.C.; on June 25, 1964. She was the brother Larry G. Westover of thier. South Windsor, Conn. and Born in Newark, N.J., she niece, Ruth H. Roller of Shep- wife of Fred E. Palmer and Loudon, will miss her bright Daniel served in the US Edward Joseph Gauthier of worked at the United States herdstown, W.V.; niece, Bar- mother of two daughters, smile, sweet disposition, her Navy during the Vietnam Cromwell, Conn., two sisters, Post Office in New Durham bara A. McNally of Cara Paige Michaels Palmer ability to find humor in every conflict. He worked as a ma- Suzanne Welch of Loudon for 39 years, and was the Analomink, Pa. and Jill Ann Jackson. She situation and wisdom be- chinist in Manchester for 25 and Mary Renaud of North treasurer of the United Burial will be in the was stepmother to Shawn yond her years. years at Freudenburg-NOK. Grosvenordale, Conn.; two Church of Gilmanton Iron spring at Smith Meeting Palmer of Hampstead, There will be a memorial He also worked at Precision granddaughters, 10 step Works. She was an active House Cemetery, in Gilman- Nicole Pettengill of Sandown service held in Ossipee some- Tool and Dye in Concord, Sig- grandchildren, four step member of the Wolfeboro ton. Arrangements are in and Darren Palmer of Hamp- time this summer. Sauer in Exeter and at the great-grandchildren and sev- Wranglers Square Dance the care of Peaslee Funeral stead. She was the daughter Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. eral nieces and nephews. Club, the Grange, the New Home, 24 Central Street, He was a member of Goff- Calling hours were held Durham Volunteer Fire De- Farmington. If desired, me- stown Fish and Game for 25 on Sunday, March 8, at the partment Ladies’ Auxiliary morial donations may be Therese Marie Boyd years, teaching hunter safety Bennett Funeral Home, Con- and the New Hampshire Re- made in her memory to the and was treasurer and secre- cord. publican Party for many United Church of Gilmanton Found tranquility in gardening tary for Goffstown Fish and A funeral mass was held years. Iron Works, NH 03837 or Game. Monday, March 9, at Immac- She is survived by her sis- Rural District Visiting Nurse OSSIPEE — Therese ones, she made all happy to Mr. Gauthier was a mem- ulate Heart of Mary Church, ter, Lorraine W. Roller of Association, 178 Farmington Marie (Elliott) Boyd, 50, of know her. ber of Immaculate Heart of Concord. Concord, N.C.; nephew, Road, Rochester, NH 03867. Chickville Road, Center Os- Although predeceased by Mary Church in Concord Memorial contributions sipee, passed away on March her mother, Marion (Dumb- and sang in the choir and may be made to Immaculate 2, peacefully in her home, rowski) Elliott, who loved served as cantor. Heart of Mary Church, 180 Lawrence F. “Sid” Cedrone surrounded by her close fam- her dearly, she will forever He loved music, fishing, Loudon Road, Concord, NH ily and friends. live in the hearts of those the ocean, sport shooting and 03301, or to the American As- Former standout high school athlete Although born in Exeter survived by her, including playing computer games sociation of Cancer Re- Jan. 23, 1959 and raised in her son, Jeffrey Boyd of with his grandchildren. search, AACR Foundation, WOLFEBORO — well as a 21-foot long jumper North Hampton, she found Newmarket, fiancé, James He was predeceased by 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Lawrence F. “Sid” Cedrone, in track. A member of the her home in Ossipee, where Chase of Ossipee, father, Ju- one brother, Paul Gauthier. Floor, Philadelphia, PA age 80, of Wolfeboro, for- North Quincy High School she lived with her fiancé and nior H. Elliott of Hudson, Survivors include his 19106. Friends are invited to merly of Canton, Mass., Hall of Fame, he went on to beloved Black Labrador Re- Fla., brothers Richard El- wife, Gail (Holmes) Gauthier sign an online guestbook at died Friday, Feb. 20, at Hug- Boston University before trievers. liott of New Port Richey,Fla. of New Durham; his son www.mem.com. gins Hospital in Wolfeboro enlisting in the United During her courageous and Charles Elliott of New Michael Gauthier of Des The Bennett Funeral after a long illness. States Navy, where he fight with a terminal illness, Port Richey, Fla., sisters Moines, Iowa; his daughter Home of Concord is in Beloved husband of 48 served during the Korean she still found peace and Maureen Winn of Hudson, Amy Smith of California; charge of the arrangements. years to the late Jacqueline War. He was an avid golfer tranquility within her gar- Fla., Susan Jones of Ho- “Kiki” (Whalen) Cedrone, and a member of Kingswood dening, which she enjoyed mosassa, Fla. and Nancy he was also the devoted fa- Golf Club. tremendously. Frank of New Port Richey, ther of Robert W.Cedrone of After serving his country, Therese was a very proud Fla., along with six nieces Men’s breakfast is Saturday Stoughton, Mass., Jay M. Ce- he went to work for Instron and thankful person for all and nephews. BARNSTEAD — Calling his testimony. The church drone of Wolfeboro and Corp. of Canton, Mass., that she had, and brought Services were Thursday, all men. The Center Barn- family looks forward to see- Gary S. Cedrone of Mans- where he worked for more such joy and laughter to all March 5, at the Baker-Gagne stead Christian Church will ing you there. The Center field, Mass. and grandfather than 40 years until his re- she knew.From a stranger in Funeral Home and Crema- be having a free Men’s Break- Barnstead Christian Church of Kyle J. Cedrone and Cory tirement in 1992. He was the the store to lifelong loved tion Service, Wolfeboro. fast on Saturday,March 14, at is located next to the Town J. Cedrone of Mansfield, founder and initial presi- 7:30 a.m. This will be a good Hall on Route 126, off Route and Richard M. Cedrone dent of the Canton Associa- time of food and fellowship. 28. For more information, and Angela L. Cedrone, of tion of Industries and a for- Don Hackett will be the please call the church at 269- Stoughton, Mass. He was the mer member of the Canton speaker and will be sharing 8831. brother of Ronald Cedrone Rotary Club. In 1993, he be- of North Quincy, Mass. came the owner of the Lake- Born and raised in North view Inn of Wolfeboro, Come experience the elegance! Quincy, Mass., “Sid” was where he lived until his See why brides come from all over long recognized as one of death. New England to Andrea’s Bridal Boutique. the greatest all-around Visiting hours were Tues- Massachusetts schoolboy day, Feb. 24, and the service athletes of his era. He was was at St. Katharine Drexel Andrea’s Bridal Boutique twice selected to the All- Church in Alton on Wednes- 603-335-4044 New England Team in bas- day, Feb. 25. Donations in www.andreasbridalboutique.com ketball, and once held the lieu of flowers may be made state record for scoring over to the Prostate Cancer Foun- Affiliated with Feliciano Limousine 50 points in a game in 1946. dation, 1250 Fourth St., San- He once pitched a no-hitter ta Monica, CA. A funeral for the North Quincy High mass and burial will follow Baker-Gagne Funeral Home baseball team, was an All- in the spring. B Star halfback in football, The Baker-Gagne Funer- G Cremation Service where he finished second in al Home and Cremation Ser- Pre-Arrangements - Traditional Funerals - Simple Burials Class A in scoring his sen- vice of Wolfeboro is in Cremation Services - Monument Company ior year, and was a 10.2-sec- charge of the arrange- We offer all aspects of funeral planning to meet your individual needs. ond 100-yard dash man as ments. F. Rich Gagne - Funeral Director B Two convenient locations: G Mill Street, Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-1339 (800) 539-3450 Route 16, West Ossipee, NH 603-539-3301 baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com

hurch Schedules CLOSED THURSDAYS C Weekdays 9:30AM - 4:30 PM • Alton Bay Christian Conference Center - Sundays throughout the summer 10:30am & 6 pm; Mon-Thurs - 9am; Tues-Thurs - 7pm. 875-6161. • Baha’i Fireside - Thurs., 7:30pm, Holway Residence, Old Durham Road. • Bay Church - 11am Worship Service, ABCCC; Weds. supper 6:30; Prayer meeting 7:30pm, Church on Rand Hill Rd., Rev. Charles Wilson. 875-6765. • BeFree Community Church, Alton - Alton-9:30 a.m. Sun. Meeting at Prospect Mountain High School. Pastor Sam Huggard, 875-8601, www.befreechurch.net. • Center Barnstead Christian Church - Sun. School ainwright 9:30am; Sun. Worship 10:30am; Wed. Prayer Meeting W Insurance Services, Inc. 7pm. Rte. 126 next to Town Hall. Pastor Brian Gower. 269-8831. • Community Church of Alton - Worship preparation & At Wainwright Insurance we take great pride in the praise music 9:15am; Worship service and Sunday School 9:30am. Church Street Church. Rev. Dr. Larry fact that we are a local business. We live, work and Adams. 875-5561. • First Free Will Baptist Church - Sun. School 9:45am; play right here in the Lakes Region. Our staff mem- Church 11am; Evening Service 6pm; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7pm. Depot St., New Durham; Pastor James bers volunteer their time to many of the organizations Nason. • Lakes Region Bible Fellowship - 10am Sun. wor- that make the area such a great place to live. When ship; 140 Merrymeeting Rd., New Durham, NH 03855; 859-6100. purchasing your insurance protection, please consid- • Congregational Church of North Barnstead UCC - Sun. School and Worship Services 10am, 504 N. er Wainwright Insurance. Your business allows our Barnstead Rd., Rev. Gayle Whittemore; 776-1820. • St. Katharine Drexel - 40 Hidden Springs Rd., Alton, business to be a vibrant part of this great community. 875-2548. Father Robert F. Cole, Pastor. Mass Saturday 4pm; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30am; Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. We Represent Personal All your Business 8:00am. Insurance Needs. • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church - Sunday 9:30. 50 Over 50 Insurance Main St., Pittsfield, Rev. Curtis Metzger, 435-7908, Home-Auto-Boat Contractors, www.ststephenspittsfield.com. Insurance ATV-Snowmobile Home Businesses, Companies 2nd Home Dividend Programs 150 Main Street • Alton • 875-1211 130 Pine Hill Rd. • Wolfeboro • 569-5696 A8 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 ALTON: Twombly property purchase comes up just more than 20 votes short of approval

FROM PAGE A1 Communities aimed at clari- Article 27, an appropria- fying existing definitions tion of $5,000 in support of to the Recreation Facility and making the ordinance the Youth Services Bureau. Capital Reserve Fund (357- more restrictive. Article 28, an appropria- 553); Article 7, an amendment tion of $5,100 in support of Article 23, asking for aimed at making the defini- Community Health and Hos- $36,000 for the purpose of tion of “open space” more pice. purchasing and equipping stringent. Article 29, an appropria- an SUV command vehicle to Article 8, an amendment tion of $2,283 in support of replace the fire department’s aimed at creating a new defi- the American Red Cross. unserviceable 1998 SUV (404- nition for windmills. Article 30, an appropria- 526); Article 9, an amendment tion of $10,000 in support of Article 37, asking for adding the definition of Alton Community Services. $10,000 to be placed in the “small wind energy system” Article 31, an appropria- Benefit Pay Expendable to Article 200 of the zoning tion of $163 in support of the Trust Fund for benefits ac- ordinance. Medication Bridge Prescrip- crued by retiring town em- Article 10, an amendment tion Program. ployees (427-493); adding “small wind energy Article 32, an appropria- Article 39, asking for facilities in all zones [with tion of $1,500 in support of $29,000 for the purpose of re- height requirements]” to New Beginnings. fitting the town fire boat Section 401, Permitted Uses. Article 33, an appropria- with dual engines in order to Article 11, an amendment tion of $7,500 in support of ensure stability and improve removing the phrase “no Genesis. BRENDAN BERUBE ■ response time (461-471); more than four dwelling Article 34, an appropria- Article 40, a proposal to units per structure” from Ar- tion of $2,000 in support of ALTON SELECT BOARD candidates Steve Miller (left) and Steve McMahon (right) stood side-by-side to greet adopt the provisions of RSA ticle 400, Section 463 (2) and Caregivers Transportation. voters outside the polls at Prospect Mountain High School Tuesday.McMahon retained his seat and Miller came 72:69 for a property tax ex- replacing it with “no more Article 35, an appropria- up short in his bid. emption on alternative than five dwelling units per tion of $500 in support of the Special Education Capi- pated utility expenses at clerks submitted their results wood-heating energy sys- structure” in order to bring Court Appointed Special Ad- tal Reserve Fund. Prospect Mountain High to The Baysider by press time tems (397-503). the ordinance into compli- vocate (CASA). Article VII, which asked School during the 2010 fiscal Tuesday night, the results list- With a final tally of 480- ance with the Workforce Article 36, an appropria- voters to establish a new con- year. ed above have not been offi- 435, Article 38 (which asked Housing Act. tion of $3,000 in support of tingency fund for the pur- Article IX, which asked cially confirmed. The voters to change the purpose Article 14, which asked the Appalachian Mountain pose of meeting unanticipat- voters to raise and appropri- Baysider extends a large of the Beach Capital Reserve voters to raise and appropri- Teen Project. ed utility expenses at Alton ate $20,000 to establish a cap- thanks to resident Bob Fund to allow its use for ate $10,000 to be added to the Central during the 2010 fiscal ital reserve fund for the pur- Longabaugh who provided maintenance of the existing Landfill Closure Capital Re- School district results year, and to raise and appro- pose of meeting the cost of the unofficial results. town beach on Route 28-A) serve Fund. The reluctance of voters priate $60,000 to be placed in unanticipated general main- failed to win the two-thirds Article 15, which asked to endorse large-scale spend- the fund. tenance expenses at Prospect Brendan Berube can be majority support it would voters to raise and appropri- ing items extended to the Article VIII, an appropria- Mountain. reached at 569-3126 or have needed to pass. ate $15,000 for the purpose of school district Warrant, with tion of $34,227.75 for the Eco- [email protected] All other non-housekeep- purchasing and installing an Article IV (the proposed pur- nomic Uncertainty Fund es- Editor’s note: As neither ing articles on the town War- emergency generator at chase of the Twombly prop- tablished to meet unantici- the town nor school district rant passed, including: Town Hall. erty on Depot Street and the Article 2, an amendment Article 16, which asked evaluation of its suitability to the zoning ordinance voters to raise and appropri- for use as a future location bringing it into compliance ate $10,000 to be added to the for the Alton Central with the Comprehensive Solid Waste Equipment Cap- School’s athletic fields at a Shoreland Protection Act ital Reserve Fund. cost of $500,000) failing to (CSPA) by stipulating a 50- Article 21, an appropria- pass by 21 votes (452-473). foot setback from any river, tion of $139,000 for the am- The remaining non- perennial stream, lake, bulance lease payment, with housekeeping articles on pond, or impoundment. the full amount to be with- this year’s school district Article 3, an amendment drawn from the Ambulance Warrant met with voter ap- to Article 600, Section 601 of Operation Fund. proval, including: the zoning ordinance refer- Article 22, an appropria- Article II, setting the ring applicants to the more tion of $50,421 for the lease salaries of the district Clerk stringent requirements of payment on the fire-rescue and Moderator at $200 per the CSPA. vehicle, with the full amount meeting; the Treasurer’s BRENDAN BERUBE ■ Article 4, an amendment to come from the fund bal- salary at $2,000; the school moving Article 600, Section ance. board chair’s salary at $2,100; WITH A FEW last-minute write-ins heating up the school board and budget committee races, the line of can- 601:J of the zoning ordi- Article 24, an appropriate and the salaries of board didates on hand to greet Barnstead voters at Town Hall on Election Day was unexpectedly crowded. nance (Commonly Used Wa- of $750,000 to be added to the members at $2,000. ter Front Parcels or Lots) to Highway Reconstruction Article III, which asked Article 300 as Section 326 in Capital Reserve Fund, with voters to raise and appropri- order to retain language not $167,712.09 to come from the ate an operating budget of included in the CSPA. Highway Block Grant Fund, $13,216,515 for the 2010 fiscal Article 5, an amendment and the remaining amount to year. aimed at strengthening the be raised through taxation. Article V, an appropria- Elderly Housing ordinance Article 25, an appropria- tion of $150,000 to be added to and clarifying existing defi- tion of $8,996 for the Com- the Building and Grounds nitions. munity Action Program. Expendable Trust Fund es- Article 6, an amendment Article 26, an appropria- tablished last year. to the Design Criteria for tion of $11,654 for VNA Hos- Article VI, an appropria- Continuing Care Retirement pice. tion of $60,000 to be added to RACES: School board members unopposed

FROM PAGE A1 to finish third. term on the school board. The only other contested this year. race on the Alton ballot was Editor’s note: The Three residents threw for a three-year position as Baysider offers its sincere their hats into the ring for trustee of the trust funds. gratitude to Alton resident that seat and planning In that race, David St. Cyr Bob Longabaugh for provid- board member Dave Hussey bested Mark DiVito by a ing these unofficial results. was the choice of the vot- scant 12 votes, 438-426. The official results did not ar- ers, receiving 408 votes. On the school district rive in The Baysider’s office Budget committee Chair- ballot, all races were un- by deadline Wednesday morn- man Steve Miller finished contested, with Terri Noyes ing. Look for a full rundown second with 331 votes and and Lynda Goossens each of tallies in next week’s edi- Paul White tallied 106 votes earning another three-year tion. GWRSD: Fenderson wins New Durham seat FROM PAGE A1 that received a positive vote null and void by Article VII’s of 3,416-810. failure. percent approval. The school board also There were no contested The plan took the majori- sought a boundary line ad- races on the school board bal- ty of votes in each of the dis- justment on the Kingswood lot. trict’s six towns. Brookfield’s complex in Wolfeboro, which Wendi Fenderson will total was 154-41, Effingham will allow the town to install serve three years as the new voters were in the affirma- a cell tower on the water tow- board member from New tive 147-103, New Durham’s er on the property,and voters Durham, garnering 3,338 margin was 303-220, Os- approved that by a 3,344-797 votes, including 515 in her sipee’s tally was 353-173, margin. hometown. Tuftonboro’s vote was 418- The district’s operating John Widmer will contin- 124 and Wolfeboro voters ap- budget also met with the vot- ue as the board’s representa- proved the proposal 1,581- ers’ approval, with 2,896 ap- tive from Tuftonboro, as he 338. proving and 1,205 voting in received 3,438 votes across Article III sought funds the negative. the district. for a new roof on the Ossipee Article VII sought to es- Ernie Brown will also con- Central School gym and vot- tablish a feasibility study tinue on the school board as ers gave that the thumbs up committee to explore the op- a member-at-large, picking across the district, 3,299 to tion of a budget committee up 3,458 votes. 892. This article needed a 60 for the district and this item The top vote getter of the percent approval and easily failed 2,293 to 1,691. This was day in the school district was cleared that hurdle. a petitioned article. Randy Walker,who was elect- Article IV was for repairs The final article was only ed to another one-year term and improvements for all of in the event that Article VII as moderator with 3,573 the district’s buildings and passed, so it was rendered votes. SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 THE BAYSIDER SECTION B, PAGE 1

WHAT’SONTAP ■ T-Wolves earn bit of revenge in finale The action is sparse for the local high schools this Boys lock down fourth seed in Class M tournament with big win over Somersworth week. The Division III ice hock- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING ey finals will take place at Sports Editor Verizon Wireless Arena in ALTON — There were a Manchester on Sunday, number of things that might March 15, at 12:15 p.m. The have helped motivate the Kennett boys were in semifi- Prospect Mountain boys’ nal action after deadline basketball team against Tuesday against Bedford Somersworth on Tuesday, looking to earn their second- March 3. straight trip to the Division There was a bit of revenge III finals. from the early-season loss to The Prospect Mountain the ‘Toppers. The fourth seed boys’ hoop team opened the in the Class M playoffs was playoffs at home against on the line. It was the final Hillsboro-Deering on home game of the regular Wednesday, March 11, after season for the team’s seven deadline. If the Timber seniors. The Timber Wolves Wolves were victorious, they were looking to go into the will continue to play host in playoffs on a nine-game win the second round, as they streak. will welcome either Whatever the motivation Franklin or Hopkinton to Al- was, the Timber Wolves took ton on Saturday, March 14, care of business, dusting the for a 7 p.m. game. ‘Toppers by 14 points and se- The Class M semifinals curing the fourth seed in the are set for Wednesday,March Class M tournament, which 18, at Southern New Hamp- began after deadline shire University in Man- Wednesday in Alton. KATHY SUTHERLAND ■ chester at 7:30 p.m. PROSPECT MOUNTAIN seniors (l to r), Jack LaFreniere, Ryan Hingston, Chris Gentile, Mike Jensen, Brendan Hussey, Moose Bourdeau and Mike SEE HOOPS PAGE B2 Stevens pose for a photo following the team’s final regular season game March 3. New Durham hoop teams Prospect freshman skis with the best at Meet of Champions BY JOSHUA SPAULDING She then turned around go undefeated Sports Editor and won the afternoon FRANCONIA — Local slalom race, putting in a NEW DURHAM — New high school alpine skiers had combined time of 1:13.55 for Durham Parks and Recre- plenty to smile about after a the victory, besting Pinker- ation had four basketball day of competition at the an- ton’s Emily Husson, who teams go undefeated in the nual Meet of Champions, won the morning giant recently concluded season. held on Tuesday,March 3, at slalom. They included: Cannon Mountain. Kennett senior Maggie The fifth and sixth grade The race was open to any Flynn skied to a fifth place girls’ recreation basketball skier who placed in the top finish overall in the giant team coached by Fern Bren- 10 of their respective divi- slalom, clocking a time of nan, Jay Downey and Amber sion meet in either slalom or 1:10.97. She was followed Green; giant slalom, and featured closely by sophomore team- The fifth and sixth grade skiers from Kennett, mate Taylor Gardella, who boys’ Suncook Valley League Kingswood and Prospect came home sixth in 1:11.26. travel basketball team Mountain. Eagle senior Cassidy Van coached by Michael Aversa The top performer of the Deursen was 17th overall in and Ryan Heath; day among the local ladies 1:12.55, while freshman The third and fourth was Kingswood senior Jessi- teammate Kaitlin Burton grade girls’ recreation bas- ca Kalled. clocked an 18th place finish ketball team coached by Matt The Knight racer skied to in 1:12.84. Rabideau and Will Roiter; a third place finish overall in Prospect Mountain fresh- The fifth and sixth grade the morning giant slalom, man Danielle Tidd had a boys’ B recreation basketball coming in with a combined MICHAEL BENIASH - THE COURIER ■ tough first run, but rebound- team coached by Ryan Heath time of 1:09.95 for her two PROSPECT MOUNTAIN freshman Danielle Tidd cuts through a giant slalom gate at the Meet of Champions and Glen Woodard. runs. March 3 at Cannon Mountain. SEE SKIING PAGE B2 This team also took first place at the end of season tournament held at Tri-City Christian Academy last A light week, but a few new spots to check off my list weekend. The New Durham Parks This time of year, things vision III semifinals against playoff atmosphere. It also I will find something to do, and Recreation Department tend to slow down a bit for SPORTING Bedford. allowed me to check off yet with the Seacoast Hockey is proud of all its players and me. With the regular seasons CHANCE In between, I offered to do another school on the grow- League tournament begin- sends a big thank you to all drawing to a close, all that’s a little work for one of the ing list of places I’ve covered ning. It seems, no matter how By JOSHUA SPAULDING the coaches and the sponsors left on the high school dock- other papers in our Salmon games. light the schedule looks, who helped to make the sea- ets are playoff games. Press chain, The Courier, Oddly enough, I also ran there is always something son successful. Last Tuesday, March 3, I based in Littleton. I had sent into my former Groveton JV coming down the pike to fill made the long trip to day of skiing at Shawnee out word to my fellow sports basketball coach. Randy the time and in turn, fill the Swanzey to see the Kennett Peak, I headed to the Ham editors that I had some time Edgerly is the girls’ varsity sports pages each week. boys’ hoop team in the first Arena in Conway for Ken- on my hands and would be hoop coach at Newmarket And before I know it, round of the Class I tourna- nett’s first round playoff willing to cover some playoff and also teaches at the school spring sports will be here and ment against Monadnock. game with Belmont-Gilford. games, if need be. Honestly,I where he graduated. We the calendar will be full The Eagles almost upset the I had been hoping for stag- can’t stand being bored, so talked for a few minutes and again. defending champions, but gered starting times with when Michael Beniash of he actually remembered my came up just a bit short in enough time to catch the The Courier asked if I could brother and I, which was sort the overtime period. This Kingswood hockey team in cover Woodsville at New- of surprising, since I didn’t Joshua Spaulding is the game also gave me the its Division II playoff ap- market in the Class S boys’ play at all (rightfully so, I was Sports Editor for the Granite chance to check off another pearance. However, it didn’t basketball quarterfinals in not very good), though my State News, Carroll County school on the long list of work out that way and the Newmarket, I agreed. brother played a bit more and Independent and The places I’ve covered games, as home playoff game took And I am glad I did. It was was certainly better. Baysider.He can be reached at it was my first trip to Mon- precedence. The Eagles a great game, with lots of This coming week prom- [email protected], adnock. came away with a big win back and forth action and a ises to have even fewer games at 569-3126, or PO Box 250, Saturday,after a gorgeous and earned a spot in the Di- large, loud crowd, truly a on the schedule, but I am sure Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896.

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FROM PAGE B1 which for the first time this games if we get that far,” Car- quarterfinal game on Satur- year, gives a team the chance penter said. “From here on day, March 14, at 7 p.m. “We got a little payback, to host two playoff games. out we just have to go out and against either fifth-seeded and that’s always good,” said With the win, the Timber play our game.” Franklin or 12th-seeded Hop- Prospect coach Rob Carpen- Wolves accomplished that The Timber Wolves were kinton. ter. The ‘Toppers beat the goal and now will have to go in action after deadline on The Class M semifinals Timber Wolves 57-50 in the out and win to assure them- Wednesday, March 11, in the will take place at Southern season’s second game on selves another home game. first round of the Class M New Hampshire University Jan. 6. “The goal at the beginning tournament against Hills- in Manchester on Wednes- While the Timber Wolves of the year was to get in the boro-Deering. If they were day, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. came out strong to start the top four so we have the successful in that game, the game, it was the second and chance to host two playoff Prospect boys will host a third quarters where they really put things away,holding the ‘Toppers to just 26 points through three frames. Male scholar-athletes to be honored Carpenter noted that the total was well below the at Monday ceremony in Concord team’s average, as the squad came in averaging approxi- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING sented at 9:30 a.m. and Class The honorees from Ken- mately 60 points a game. Sports Editor I and S honorees will be pre- nett High School are George The Prospect boys led by CONCORD — A number sented at 11:30 a.m. Weigold, Isaac Hirschfeld, 23 points after three quarters of local scholar-athletes will Each year, school princi- Seth Shackford, Brett Guer- and there was never much be honored on Monday, pals nominate high school ringue, Casper Van Coesant, doubt about who would come March 16, at the annual New seniors based on a number of Alex Leich, Bart Cromwell, out with the win. Hampshire Male Athletic criteria. All students must Justin Clements, Joe Mur- “We did a good job of hold- Academic Award Program. have a B+ grade point aver- phy and Ian White. ing them to one shot and cre- The New Hampshire In- age or above, they must have The honorees from ating turnovers and we were terscholastic Athletic Asso- lettered in two or more var- Kingswood Regional High able to convert on the other ciation and the New Hamp- sity sports, have participated School are Steve Anderson, end pretty easily,” said Car- shire Athletic Directors As- in community service activi- Tom Roseen, Max Smith and penter. sociation will be hosting the ties and served as a role mod- Mike Gibson. The Timber Wolves, who event, the 11th annual cere- el to their peers. The honorees from have relied on balanced scor- mony to honor senior male Governor John Lynch has Prospect Mountain High ing and solid defense all sea- scholar-athletes. been invited to address the School are Erick (Moose) son long, again got big con- The ceremony will take group and present a procla- Bourdeau, Chris Gentile, tributions at different times KATHY SUTHERLAND ■ place at the Capitol Center mation and each award win- Jack LaFreniere and Mike from different players, help- RYAN HINGSTON puts up a shot in the face of defensive pressure against for the Arts in Concord. Class ner will receive a certificate Stevens. ing to spread out the Somer- Somersworth March 3. L and M honorees will be pre- and a commemorative pin. sworth defense a little to thin. the second half. Fellow sen- those points in the opening Ryan Hingston had 22 ior Jack LaFreniere had 17 quarter. Classmate Brendan points, 16 of those coming in points, but put in nine of Hussey netted 10 points, in- Sign up for baseball, softball Saturday cluding eight in the second quarter. BARNSTEAD — Barn- tary. coach-pitch squads for ages SKIING: Results are online “We had a good array of stead Youth Baseball and Anyone signing up after seven and eight, baseball and guys helping us at different Softball Association will be March 14 will be subject to a softball for ages nine through FROM PAGE B1 the slalom with a time of points in the game to help us holding its last sign-up peri- late fee. 12, softball for ages 13 1:09.94. stay afloat,” Carpenter not- od this Saturday. Assessments, though not through 16 and Babe Ruth ed with the 10th fastest time In the morning giant ed. The final opportunity to mandatory, will be held baseball for boys ages 13 to on the second run and came slalom, Kennett freshman One of the goals for the register will be Saturday, March 28 at Barnstead Ele- 15. Different fees apply to the home in 1:19.04, placing her Jake Van Deursen was ninth season when things got start- March 14, also from 9 a.m. to mentary and will be con- different teams. 38th overall. overall in 1:07.73, while jun- ed was to be in the top four, noon at Barnstead Elemen- ducted for children ages nine Questions can be directed In the afternoon slalom, ior teammate Hunter through 11. to Adam at 776-3216, Chryss Flynn skied to a fourth place Haynes clocked in at 15th Teams are available for t- at 435-7512 or Pam at 776-4776. finish, clocking in at 1:15.62. place in 1:08.62. Fully Free ball for ages five and six, Once again, she was just Michael Larson was 19th Insured Estimates ahead of Gardella, who fin- overall in a time of 1:09.51 C. Buffington ished fifth in a time of and freshman Matt 1:16.03. Halupowski rounded out the Plumbing & Heating Van Deursen was 14th Kennett skiers with his 39th Lakers still have spots to fill LLC overall in a time of 1:20.95 place finish in 1:13.84. Full Service: WOLFEBORO — The tyre can be reached at 875- and Burton came home 21st In the afternoon slalom, Plumbing ~ Heating/Radiant ~ New Construction ~ Renovation Lakers United spring soccer 0862 or smcintyre@metro- in 1:22.98. Van Deursen again cracked teams have only a few more cast.net. Tidd had a strong first the top 10, with a seventh 603-364-5624 roster spots to fill. Teams will U14 and U12 boys should run, cracking the top 15, but place finish in 1:13.10. email:[email protected] Chris Buffington - Member - NH License #4028 practice and play Sunday contact Andrew Krivitsky at struggled on her second run Halupowski finished 26th home games at The Nick. 875-4456 or and finished with a time of overall in a time of 1:25.47, If interested, please con- [email protected]. 1:39.52, which again placed though he did crack the top tact the following coaches or High school boys can get her in 38th place. 15 in the first run. WEST ALTON team managers. in touch with Louie Houle at The top local finisher for Haynes had a good first U16 girls should contact 435-6938 or Coachoule3@hot- the day among the boys was run, placing him in the top GARAGE DOORS John Dwyer at 617-212-6791 or mail.com. Kennett senior Alex Leich. 12, but didn’t finish his sec- Homeowners & Contractors [email protected]. If anyone wants to coach, Leich took fifth place in ond run. U14 girls should be in con- referee or help the soccer the morning giant slalom, Race results are available – service – repair – replace – tact with Lisa Jones at 387- club in any way, please con- finishing in a time of 1:06.99. at live-timing.com. – timely – $ right – quality – 9037 or mysnoopy@metro- tact Pete Clifford at 455-6977 He then took first overall in insured free estimates cast.net. or [email protected]. FAX 293-7266 CALL 455-8128 For U12 girls, Scott McIn- THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 B3 Holistic health and gym ball night on deck in Alton ALTON — Join Alton the health benefits of this en- process offers. if you feel you want to con- Prospect Mountain High person or $3 per family. Pick Parks and Recreation and ergy healing as a possible The Reiki open house will tribute something please School. Families are invited up a registration form at Al- Holistic Health Journey way for you to feel better.Rei- be held the third Tuesday of bring a canned good to do- to play organized basketball ton Parks and Recreation De- Tuesday,March 17, for a free ki allows the body to re-es- every month from 6 to 7:30 nate to the Alton Food Pantry. and volleyball games and partment or www.altonpark- Reiki session. The Reiki tablish its own natural bal- p.m. at the Gilman Museum, participate in themed shoot- sandrecreation.com or get open house will provide an ance by restoring order to the Main Street in Alton. Come Family fun night gym ball ing contests. All ages are in- one e-mailed to you- park- opportunity for you to expe- body, clear energy blockages join in on March 17. Please The Alton Parks and vited, please note pre-regis- [email protected]. Come out rience the relaxing process and detoxify physical sys- call 875-8221 if you have any Recreation Department is tration is required and mi- and play with us. For more of natural healing. The staff tems. Further, folks can re- questions and to let them sponsoring a Family Fun nors must be supervised by information call Alton Parks are all certified Reiki Practi- ceive many benefits from the know that you will be attend- Night Gym Ball on Friday, their parent or an adult over and Recreation at 875-0109. tioners and in addition, Dick deep relaxation that this ing. The program is free but March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 21. Registration fee is $1 per and Carol Wallace from Holistic Health Journey are Certified Health Educators. Kingswood Lancers holding registration sessions March 17, 18 and 19 By attending you will learn about and experience WOLFEBORO — ernor Wentworth Regional and Wakefield. High School in Alton, March information can contact Kingswood Lancer Football School District, as well as Lancer football is open to 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oliver Weiss or Doug Kiley at and Spirit is holding three kids from surrounding kids ages seven to 15 and will Kingswood Regional High kingswoodlancers@metro- sign-up sessions for the up- towns, including but not lim- begin the season on July 28. School in Wolfeboro and cast.net or by calling 582- coming season next week. ited to Alton, Barnstead, The sign-up sessions will March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 0235. 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Level 6 SPRINT CUP DRIVERS team members at the meet Number Driver (Value In Millions) included Hannah Martin, D3 Jimmie Johnson $3.1 million Brittany Powers, Anna D4 Carl Edwards $3.0 million D5 Kyle Busch $2.9 million Kofer, and Lydia Phoenix. D6 Jeff Burton $2.8 million Burgos was high scorer D7 Clint Bowyer $2.7 million for the Level 5 team with a FANTASY2009 D8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. $2.7 million 35.35, placing first in her age D9 Jeff Gordon $2.6 million division. She posted scores D10 Kevin Harvick $2.5 million D11 Denny Hamilin $2.5 million of 9.0 or higher in two events D12 Tony Stewart $2.4 million at the meet. She was first on D13 Martin Truex Jr. $2.3 million vault with a 9.25 and also D14 Greg Biffle $2.3 million first on floor with a 9.10. She D15 Kasey Kahne $2.3 million was second on beam with an D16 Matt Kenseth $2.2 million D17 Mark Martin $2.2 million 8.55 and first on bars with an RACING D18 Juan Montoya $2.1 million 8.45. 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BY BILL JOHNSON tent of the resolution was They were ultimately repu- more interesting was the re- HB461), a bill to raise the gas House approved the measure Gilford clear that we would secede diated by Jefferson himself action of those in the gallery. tax (HB644) and a bill to re- by a significant majority,the It was a very long and from the Union if we were during his presidency. The They proceeded to scream duce the discount on tolls for bill may not receive the same somewhat rowdy day in the not heeded. I received many NH legislature, as a matter of and rant, using some lan- users of E-Z pass transpon- favorable treatment in the NH House of Representa- e-mails on the issue, and a fact, had already responded guage that won’t be repeated ders (HB670). Senate. Further, the gover- tives on Wednesday,March 4. large contingent were in at- to the aforementioned reso- here, and generally disrupt- As you might expect, rep- nor has indicated that he will Numerous bills had to be act- tendance in the gallery. lutions in 1799 by rejecting ed House activity. It took the resentatives of the affected veto the bill if it reaches his ed on that day,so we went un- I am not normally en- their principals by a unani- state police about 20 minutes group of retired state em- desk. til after 7 p.m. thralled with such resolu- mous vote, affirming that the to clear the gallery. So much ployees (mainly police, fire- HB670 was, in my humble Clearly, the most con- tions. First, they are non- question of constitutionality for the reasoned debate! men, correction officers) opinion, wrong-headed. Un- tentious issue facing the binding. Second, they don’t should be decided by the Other interesting legisla- were the main opposition to like HB644, where the main House was HCR6 – a resolu- achieve any real policy reso- courts. Finally, the issue of tion that day included a bill HB590, arguing the effects of burden was on the more fre- tion from the NH legislature lutions. Last, they cost the secession was resolved on raising the retirement age of stressful jobs and the need quent road users, the reduc- to the Federal Government. state more money than the battlefields of the Civil certain state employees from for early retirement. The pro- tion in the E-Z pass discount The sponsors of the resolu- they’re worth. In the case of War in the 1860s. In fact, our 20 to 25 years (HB590), a bill ponents argued that our state was being shifted from the tion wanted to make a state- HCR6, I was even more op- state raised 18 military regi- that would have prevented retirement system is in cri- frequent to the less frequent ment “that it is our intent to posed. The resolution was ments to win that Civil War the state from funding a num- sis mode with past years’ in- users. Further, it reneged on retain our (NH’s) sovereign- based on Jeffersonian princi- and lost over 4,000 of our ber of health care providers adequate funding and the ef- some promises to N.H. driv- ty and defend (our) liberty pals embodied in the Ken- young men in battle. I voted who provide abortion servic- fects of the recent stock mar- ers when we did away with from unconstitutional acts tucky and Virginia Resolu- with the 216 to 150 majority. es (HB486), a couple of gam- ket downturn. The bill was the discounted tokens a few by the United States.” The in- tions from the 18th century. What made the issue even bling bills (HB593 and passed by a wide and bi-par- years ago. I voted with a very tisan majority. Based on re- narrow majority to kill the cent meeting with the repre- bill. Selectmen talk recreation with committee members sentatives from the state re- My readers should be in- tirement system and review- terested in one of the final (Editor’s Note: This arti- something that needs to be formed Kriete that the mon- Boy Scouts that involved using their dire numbers, I had pieces of legislative business cle was originally scheduled clarified. ey in the department’s capi- ing the ice rink and PVC pipe to agree with the sponsors of transacted last Wednesday. to run last week, but lengthy Kriete also questioned tal reserve fund can be used to make a giant fusbol game the bill. The chair of (my) Ways and election previews prevented where he turned in the min- to fix an existing building or on the ice rink. I also agreed with Health, Means Committee presented its inclusion.) utes of his committee’s meet- build a new one. Seminole and Kriete also Human Services and Elderly our initial estimates of state ings and if it was something Preston explained that talked about having Affairs Committee’s over- revenues for coming bienni- BY ELIZABETH CANTRALL they really needed to keep. capital reserve money stays fundraisers and asked where whelming recommendation um. After much study, meet- Contributing Writer Selectmen’s Secretary put, but the annual budget that money would go. (14-4) to kill HB486. While I ings with agency personnel, BARNSTEAD — The Karen Montgomery said that does not. Whatever money Montgomery explained am generally opposed to and presentations by numer- Barnstead Board of Select- the minutes were to be given the committee doesn’t use money earned from “abortion-type” bills (I am ous economist, the commit- men met with representa- to her and that by law the from its annual budget will fundraisers would go in the one of those political oddi- tee decided on a mostly unan- tives from the parks and committee must post meet- get put back in the general committee’s own checkbook. ties, a “pro-life” Democrat), I imous and bipartisan basis recreation committee during ings and keep minutes. fund at the end of the year. Kriete also informed the voted for the committee’s rec- that the total revenues based its Feb. 24 meeting. “I’m going to be there Kriete questioned how board that the committee ommendation. Federal law on current law for the two Bill Kriete, Chairman of [Town Meeting] to fight for much money was currently was looking at offering some governing Title X funds pro- year period would come to the parks and rec committee, your $5,000 back,” stated Se- in capital reserve and was programs like archery and hibit their use for abortion approximately $135 million explained that he and fellow lectman Andy Houle to Kri- told as of Dec. 31 the amount music where the department purposes and direct that the less than the governor was committee member Rick ete and Seminole. Houle was was $21,146. would hire people to run the funds be only used for badly expecting in his budget pres- Seminole asked for the meet- referring to the $5,000 the Kriete informed the board programs, but the cost would needed health services for entation made in early Feb- ing with the selectmen to budget committee cut from that his committee would be covered by the partici- low-income families. The bill ruary. In all fairness to the make sure they were “on the the parks and rec budget. like to eventually build a pants. was killed by a large, bi-par- governor and his staff, they same page.” Montgomery explained to community center with bas- Kriete asked the board if tisan vote. worked up their numbers 30 Kreite stated that the Kriete that his committee ketball courts. they had any problem with The gambling bills were days or so earlier. If you’ve group really didn’t have an has two budgets. They have “Not enough land,” said them hiring these people. not ready for “prime time.” been paying attention to the idea of how the selectmen the money the town raises at Selectman Jim Barnard. The selectmen appeared Even the sponsors argued news lately,the economy has wanted them to run it and Town Meeting ($15,000) and a “People have offered to do- to like the idea of these pro- that they should not be worsened significantly over that so far they have been revolving fund that the town nate land to parks and rec,” grams, but Montgomery re- passed. They were poorly that 30-day period. “shooting from the hip.” voted for in 1999. Mont- replied Seminole. minded Kriete that any crafted with little reliable re- You’ll note that I empha- The board informed Kri- gomery explained that town The discussion then coach or other person work- search in terms of their rev- sized the words “current ete and Seminole that the treasurer Marjorie Terry turned to the ice rink and the ing directly with children enue projections and failed law.” There are many new committee was theirs and has to hold the checkbook for committee’s desire to put a had to have a background to adequately deal with rela- bills working their way they could run it how they the revolving fund. roof over it. check. tive social costs. The Local through the legislature that wanted. “If we don’t spend it by fall Kriete informed the board Selectman Dave Kerr and Regulated Revenue Com- would raise new revenue Selectmen Chairman Gor- we lose it?” questioned Kri- that he had checked into asked how many people were mittee voted them “inexpedi- from all kinds of sources. In don Preston asked Kriete and ete. tresses from one company currently on the parks and ent to legislate;” both sides of the meanwhile, the budget- Seminole what land belongs “No, it was because of and the quote was $44,000. rec committee. the aisle in the House agreed. funding gap for fiscal years to the Department of Parks emergencies last year we Houle told Kriete that he Seminole told the board I voted with the majority. If 2010 and 2011 got larger and and Rec, and which land is froze the budget,” answered ought to look into metal that the committee seemed you’re a gambling “fan,” remains significant and un- conservation land. Preston. structures. Houle said he felt to be growing all the time. He don’t lose all hope. There are resolved. Stay tuned! Kriete agreed that it is Montgomery also in- $20,000 could get him a lot in stated he thought there were more coming, especially Special Note: If you want metal structure. eight people currently on the from the Senate (see espe- to research these or any other “We have a lot of ideas,” committee “and a whole cially SB179). bills on-line, go to http:// Need Computer Help? Popup ad and Virus Issues? said Seminole. army of people behind On the two “road-related” www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bi Problems Connecting to the Internet? Seminole told the board them.” bills, I vote for one and ll_status/quick_search.html Want a Wireless Network in your home? about an idea he got from the against the other. 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ALTON — The second an- hallway. The school’s junior poster. Exhibitors will offer a va- to Alton Senior Center nual Home, Garden and class will provide food for the One of the HG&R Show’s riety of show specials too, in- Recreation Show, Saturday, day as its major fundraiser to main attractions is its many cluding show discounts, free BY BARBARA BALD published? The center will April 25, at Prospect Moun- cover costs for its class trip. free-to-the-public classroom raffles, and give-aways. For the Alton Senior Center compile and organize recipes tain High School will double Other changes include: ex- seminars. Subjects will For information or an ap- ALTON — This weekend into an attractive recipe in size and add more attrac- hibitors seeking to hire new range from “Going Green,” plication, call 569-3745, or brought us a taste of spring, book, which they plan to tions this year. Permission employees will display a geothermal, solar, wind, en- download one at www.alton- some bare ground and a bit have ready by Mother’s Day. was granted by the school for poster at their booth featur- ergy efficient homes, build- rotary.org. This is an Alton of green. Speaking of green, When you drop off your the use of its large gym, ing a large green circle. Non- ing and remodeling, to health Rotary Club hosted event it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day recipes at the center, be sure which allows for 40 to 50 ex- profit and service organiza- and exercise, risk free finan- with all proceeds donated to and the Alton Senior Center your name and address is on hibitors in addition to the 50- tions, and clubs looking for cial security, and the basics charities. is inviting you to its St. Pat- the submissions. plus that’ll occupy the members or volunteers will of digital photography, plus ty’s Day Party on Tuesday, Additionally, the center school’s cafeteria and main also display the green circle many other subjects. March 17. The noontime will soon offer private com- Irish lunch will include ham, puter tutorials for seniors in- turkey, parslied boiled pota- terested in learning about e- Pittsfield Players are ready for some tax time fun toes, carrot, beets, rye bread mail, Internet research, and lime Jell-o. Entertain- word processing and more. PITTSFIELD — “There is hearsal, this writer has expe- Ray Blevins. Stage manager tertaining show with a fun ment will include a special Please call Amy to express a great lot of laughter,” com- rienced teary-eyed laughter Doris George will be chal- and electric cast. Dates are Irish painting demonstra- your interest and set up a mented director John Char- several times over the two- lenged by the fast pace, but March 27, 28 at 8 p.m. March tion by Larry Frates, who time for your tutorial. ron, when asked about the hour production. Charron is she is up for it. 29 at 2 p.m. April 3, 4 at 8 p.m. will create an acrylic paint- Looking ahead, the center latest offering from The Pitts- correct. The cast, composed The two main characters Tickets are $ available ing of Dublin to toe-tapping will host a spring fling lunch- field Players, “Love, Sex and of Ernie Bass, Nate Strong, are male roommates strug- through Ticket Leap at music. The finished piece eon and white elephant Bin- the I.R.S.” And he is talking Kate Mara, Mike Hobson, Ca- gling to make ends meet. As www.pittsfieldplayers.com will be raffled off to the luck- go on Friday,March 20. Start about the rehearsals. “It is role Neveux, Len Miller, a result of some inventive tax or by calling the theater at iest lad or lassie. Friendly so- digging through those spring just a fun play to direct and Meghan Ireland and Steve returns, the guys are visited 435-8852. In addition, the the- cializing will top off the day. cleaning items you no longer this cast is dynamic,” he Bissonnette, is dynamic. For by an I.R.S. agent for an au- ater box office will be open On Thursday, March 12, want and bring them to the added. a mostly middle-aged cast (or dit. The tax preparer listed Saturday,March 21, from 2 to Leslie Takao will offer Tai center. Remember, “one Judge for yourself when older), they have enough en- the couple as married. Oops. 4 p.m. to purchase tickets in Chi at 5:30 p.m., John Davies man’s ‘junk’ is another man’s this “dynamic cast” of eight ergy to light the lights of Everything breaks loose and person. Lots of good seats from Hospice will discuss treasure.” takes the stage in William Broadway. falls apart when they try to available, but don’t wait. The “Coping with Loss and Tran- Here’s how lunch is shap- Van Zandt’s and Jane Mil- The set, designed by Char- skirt the issue. theater is located at 6 Depot sitions” at the noonday lunch ing up for the week: more’s hilarious play set in ron, is being expertly built by Produced by special Street, Pittsfield. and Intergenerational Quil- March 12: Pot roast with 1970s New York City. brother, Bob Charron, and arrangement with Samuel ters will meet from 11:05 to onion gravy, whipped pota- Having sat in on a re- buddies, Steve Aigner and French, Inc., this is a very en- 11:35 a.m. at Prospect Moun- toes, squash, roll and rice tain High School (new par- pudding; ticipants are welcome). March 13: Macaroni and Buffalo Hill takes over the Kingswood stage March 18 On Friday, March 13, and cheese, peas, hot seasoned Tuesday, March 17, the peaches and yogurt; WOLFEBORO — What is Saturday,March 21. Come see The story follows the ac- complexities of human be- “Warm Heart Walkers” will March 16: BBQ riblets Buffalo Hill? Or more to the not only Kingswood’s show, tions of the teachers and stu- havior. This comedy/drama walk at 10:30 a.m. They wel- with sauce, western scal- point, where is Buffalo Hill? but an entire day of the best dents at Ithaca High School’s will delight the audience come you to join their loped potatoes, corn, wheat This original play is current- in high school theater from Theater Department as they with snappy dialog, fast healthy lifestyle. roll and cake; ly being produced by the around the state. There is al- learn the origin of their sta- paced action and rhythmic Senior Community Gar- March 17: Ham, turkey, Kingswood theater class, and so one evening performance ple snack “The Wonder Cook- sequences reminiscent of dening planning is also un- parslied boiled potatoes, car- is Kingswood High School’s for the local community on ie.” This comedy/drama tells Stomp and recycled percus- der way. Please join the Gar- rot, beets, rye bread and lime official entry into the New Wednesday, March 18, at 7 the story of teachers’ and stu- sion. Please note, some con- den Committee, which will Jell-O; Hampshire Educational The- p.m., tickets sold at the door, dents’ pre-conceived notions tent may not be suitable for meet on Monday, March 16, March 18: Swedish meat- ater Guild’s Regional Festi- with doors opening at 6:30 of each other, they grow to children, parental discretion at 10:30 a.m. They’ll be con- balls with sauce, brown rice, val, this year hosted at p.m. at the Kingswood audi- learn more about each other is advised. sidering garden design, in- broccoli and tropical fruit; Kingswood High School on torium. and begin to understand the ventory needs, seed planting, March 19: Chicken with tools needed to turn the land gravy, mashed potatoes, behind the center into a Com- stuffing, Scandinavian blend munity Garden for all who vegetables, cranberry sauce wish to garden or just enjoy and pudding; the wheelchair-accessible March 20: Community garden for community use. dining brunch: Western KNOW SOMEONE Give Amy a call to express omelet, low salt plain omelet, your interest. stewed tomatoes, English On Tuesday, March 1y, muffin and OJ; Meals On Donna Treat will offer her Wheels: Western omelet, low watercolor at 9:30 a.m. and salt plain omelet, stewed St. Patty’s Day rocks at noon- tomatoes, biscuit and OJ. time. Wednesday, March 18, Lastly, the center is hop- NOT GETTING will find Torey Kortz from ing to make a trip to Concord Lakes Region Family Center to visit the State House and conducting a free tax prepa- the newly expanded McAuli- ration program from 9 to 11 ffe-Shepard a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. (No Planetarium/Discovery appointment is needed.) Center. They will have lunch THE BAYSIDER? Remember also that the in the Capital City.Interested center needs your recipes. folks should call Amy at 875- The center has begun a new 7102 to express their interest. fund-raising venture to ben- So, put on your green and Effective July 10 The Baysider went to requester delivery. That means only efit programs, classes, speak- join the folks at the center for ers and trips. Would you like a happy St. Patrick’s Day! those who have sent us a coupon, card or e-mail are guaranteed weekly to see your favorite recipes delivery. If you know someone who lives in the Alton-Barnstead-New Durham delivery area that would like to continue receiving The Baysider Come ice skating Saturday please share this coupon with them. ALTON — The Alton tions of non-perishable foods Community Youth Activities for the Alton Food Pantry. A Free subscriptions can also be obtained by e-mailing the message “Please (CYA) team will host an ice CYA fundraiser will also be skating event at the Laconia concluded with a drawing for continue my free subscription to The Baysider” with name, address and Ice Arena for Alton’s youth two themed baskets filled zip code to: [email protected]. and families Saturday, with merchandise, which March 14, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. will be on display at Profile The time the CYA has re- Bank on Main Street in Al- served will be exclusively for ton beginning Feb. 18. Baysider the Alton community to Tickets, priced at $1 each, Please send the come together and have some are also available at Profile Yes, FREE winter fun. Barnstead youth Bank, or through Debbie to my home for of Charge every week! who attend Prospect Moun- Lane at the Alton Central *only in our Baysider coverage area tain High School and their School Library. families are also invited to Children under the age of join in. Please note, however, five may,however, skate free. Name______that the CYA team cannot ac- Skates may be rented or commodate any hockey-re- sharpened for free at the are- Address ______lated activities. na, which is located at 468 The CYA plans to have Province Road (Route 107) in some special skating games, Laconia. Town and Zip Code______music and a door prize of a Please contact Kristin pair of ice skates donated by Thomas at 875-2841 for fur- Piche’s Ski and Sport Shop ther information or with any Phone (Optional) ______in Gilford. This year, a box questions. will be available for dona- Signature ______Date______Mahoney’s Plumbing & Heating Full Service Plumbing & Heating New Construction • Renovations 24 Hour Repair Service Your address will be kept confidential. Under no circumstances will 603-875-1118 we ever sell your address to outside organizations for any reason. [email protected] Lakes Region Property Management General Contracting Services • Winterizing Services Security Checks & Island Services Mail to: The Baysider, PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 Fully Licensed & Insured • NH Master Lic. # 4096 Ct Lic. # 266716 B6 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 Staines to perform in Gilmanton

GILMANTON — Are you America, singing his songs ances have included A as a sampling of his newly looking for an inexpensive and delighting audiences at Prairie Home Companion, released album, Old Dogs. evening out with good festivals, folksong societies, Mountain Stage, The Good Tickets for the show are friends, fine music and a colleges, concerts, clubs and Evening Show and a host of available at the Sundial Shop sweet bite to eat? Gilmanton coffeehouses. A number of local programs on PBS and in Laconia, The Gilmanton School seventh graders have his songs have been recorded network TV. He continues to Corner Store and the a deal for you. On Saturday, by other artists including: drive more than 65,000 miles Gilmanton School Main Of- May 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Peter,Paul and Mary,Makem a year from Ontario to Texas fice. This show is sure to sell students will host the leg- and Clancy, Nanci Griffith, and Alaska to New Hamp- out, so be sure to purchase endary singer-songwriter Mason Williams, The High- shire, doing what he loves, your tickets early. Dessert Bill Staines at the Gilmanton waymen, Glen Yarborough, bringing music to people. and non-alcoholic drinks will Academy Building located at Jerry Jeff Walker, Grandpa You can check out his Web be available. the corner of Route 107 and Jones, Priscilla Herdman site at: http://www.acoustic- For further information Route 140. and others. Staines has music.com/staines/index.ht or to purchase tickets by For more than 35 years, recorded 22 of his own al- m. phone, contact Mary Fougere Staines has traveled back bums, 15 of which are still in Staines will be performing at 269-4264. and forth across North print. Radio and TV appear- some of his classics as well

It’s all about the ads Sunday at the Wright Museum Bruce WOLFEBORO — As from popular periodicals of Modernity: Advertising the Entry also includes admis- Americans’ wealth in- the time illustrate how ad- American Dream, 1935-1955. sion to the museum’s gal- Bruce Almighty perfect creased during the 20th cen- men weathered the Depres- Presented by Wright director leries, which feature exten- tury, so too did the demand sion, got behind the home Mark Foynes, the illustrated sive displays relating to for consumer goods ranging front war effort during lecture will provide a nostal- American life during the Sec- for a dog-loving family from cosmetics to television WWII, and helped Ameri- gic look at the ad slogans that ond World War. Museum sets. The advertising profes- cans spend unprecedented helped propel America into hours on Sunday are noon to LACONIA — Bruce obvi- dogs waiting for their per- sion grew tremendously dur- amounts of wealth during the consumer age. 4 p.m. To R.S.V.P.or for more ously loves children, he grav- manent homes, but no less a ing this time and admen were the post-war years. The Wright Museum is lo- information, please call 569- itates towards them and wonderful family dog. He’s continually creating new On Sunday, March 15, at 2 cated at 77 Center Street in 1212. For directions or for loves their company. This is not a pick for the White ways to get their message in p.m., the Wright Museum Wolfeboro. Admission to the more information, please known to be true because House, shepherds require front of the buying public. will continue its winter lec- lecture is $5 and free for visit www.wrightmuseum. this kindly older shepherd some spring maintenance on Dozens of ads gleaned ture series with Missions of Wright Museum members. org. boy was hanging out at the their double coats about this Laconia Middle School. Re- time of year, but he is just a member that nursery rhyme perfect companion for any “Mary had a little lamb?” dog loving family. Well, Bruce, lamb-like, fol- Look at that stately, hand- lowed the children to school. some face, how can you re- He was hoping for his free sist? lunch too, no doubt. New Hampshire Humane Scoped up and transport- Society is a no kill shelter ed to New Hampshire Hu- adopting about 2,000 animals mane Society,he wows every- in 2008. Check out one he meets with those soul- www.nhhumane.org for ful, lonely brown eyes. Bruce adoption details. is a little older than other Vicki Davis promoted at Meredith Village Savings Bank

MEREDITH — Meredith sive experience, knowledge Village Savings Bank recent- of loan operations, and lead- ly announced the promotion ership of the department has of Vicki Davis to Vice Presi- been a tremendous asset and dent, Loan Operations and I know she’ll bring that same Compliance Officer. commitment and expertise Davis joined the MVSB to her new responsibilities.” team in 2005 with more than Davis has devoted volun- 20 years of banking and loan teer time to the United Way servicing experience, includ- Day of Caring, Inter-lakes ing 17 years at Laconia Sav- Christmas Fund, WLNH BRENDAN BERUBE ■ ings Bank. For the past four Children’s Auction, Salva- A Bosco break years, she has overseen tion Army,Baby Threads and MVSB’s processing and serv- the Bearcamp Valley Chil- Bosco Bell was a popular pit stop for snowmobilers taking an afternoon ride through Barnstead on Jan. 11. icing operations for residen- dren’s Fishing Derby.She re- tial and commercial loans. sides in Sandwich with her She will continue that role husband. PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS in her new position while al- Meredith Village Savings so assuming the additional Bank is an independent mu- responsibility of overseeing tual savings bank with 11 of- compliance monitoring, re- fices serving individuals, search and training as it re- families, businesses, organi- lates to the bank’s lending ac- zations and towns around tivities. Lake Winnipesaukee and the “Vicki’s supervision of Plymouth area. MVSB has of- our loan operations team has fices in Alton, Ashland, Cen- been invaluable and I’m ter Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, thrilled to see her take on the Meredith, Moultonborough, important role of lending Plymouth and Wolfeboro. compliance at the bank,” More information about the said Carol Bickford, Vice bank can be found at President, Senior Retail www.mvsb.com Lending Officer. “Her exten-

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Curves for free, while also food items at Curves Monday Collectively,over the past five helping feed hungry people through Friday during busi- years, nearly 50 million in the community. ness hours through the pounds of food were distrib- “The Curves Food Drive is month of March. For more uted to local communities all always exciting,” said Deb information, please call Ed- over the world through the Eddy,the owner of the Alton dy at 875-3030. All donations Curves Food Drive. club, located at 5 Monument will go to the food pantry in Curves of Alton is also giv- Square. “We have a chance to Alton. Existing members ing back to the community help so many people at a time who participate will be en- by waiving its normal serv- when the food banks are low- tered in a drawing to win a ice fee for any new member est. Especially during these gift certificate to Hannaford BRENDAN BERUBE ■ who brings in a bag of non- uncertain times, this food is supermarket. perishable groceries and needed more than ever. It’s a Doing the Agbaja joins between March 9 and win-win situation for every- As part of their residency at Barnstead Elementary School last week, renowned African drummer Steve Ferraris and dancer James Marshall introduced middle school students to a series of traditional African dances, culminating in a school-wide assembly on Jan. 16 during which the students performed for their parents and peers. Here, Marshall (wearing the striped shirt) rehearses the Agbaja, a traditional St. Cyr brothers make Dean’s List at UNH Ghanaian dance of celebration, with seventh grade students. DURHAM — David and mester 2008. Both brothers Business, majoring in Hospi- Marilyn St. Cyr of Alton are are sophomores at UNH. tality Management. The proud to announce that their Bryce is in the College of brothers are 2007 graduates two sons, Bryce and Jeffrey, Health and Human Services, of Prospect Mountain High Belknap County Democrats meet March 19 have been named to the Uni- currently majoring in Ath- School. LACONIA — The Belk- March 19, at 7 p.m. to hear non-perishable food items for versity of New Hampshire letic Training. Jeffrey is in nap County Democrats will Rep. Dick Stuart, who will the local food pantry. Call Dean’s List for the Fall Se- the Whittemore School of meet jointly with Laconia De- just be back from a trip to the Lynn Chong with any ques- mocrats at the 54 Canal Middle East. Attendees are tions at 934-6486. Dove Singers plan 2009 presentations Street office on Thursday, asked to bring donations of MANCHESTER — For a powerful personal perspec- Saturday, March 14, First Local designer’s workshop to benefit humane societies their 32nd annual presenta- tive on the redeeming sacri- Assembly of God, 45 Myles WOLFEBORO — Nation- formative, visual presenta- ciety and Conway Area Hu- tion, the Dove Singers will fice Jesus paid for all. Drive, Auburn, 483-2272; ally published interior de- tion on how to improve the mane Society. Extra dona- bring concertgoers into bib- The group is comprised of Sunday, March 15, St. signer Julie Fergus, ASID of look and feel of your home, tions are greatly appreciated lical times. singers, dancers, a full or- Joseph the Worker, 777 W. American Home Gallery in and benefit the area’s hu- and accepted. Call Michele at With fresh new ideas, The chestra and a technical team Hollis St., Nashua, 883-0757; Wolfeboro, will host a “Sim- mane societies. The event is 569-8989 to make reservation Sacrifice looks through the to run sound and lights. Saturday,March 21, Trini- plify Your Home” seminar at on Saturday, April 4. Regis- and to learn more about this eyes of several followers of Their 2009 production of ty Baptist Church, 3 Lund the Mount Washington Re- tration and refreshments are event. For more information Jesus (The Centurion, Peter, “The Sacrifice” was written Road, Nashua, 883-5764; sort. Surround yourself with at 9:30 a.m. Presentation is 10 about Julie Fergus visit her Caiaphas, Pilate, Mary Mag- by Steve Moore and David T. Sunday, March 22, St. An- the beauty and luxury of the a.m. to noon. There is a fee Web site at www.JulieFer- dalene and Mary,the mother Clydesdale. Presentations thony of Padua, 172 Belmont Mount Washington Resort to attend and all proceeds go gus.com. of Jesus), witnessing their will be in Auburn, Nashua St., Manchester, 625-6409. and be inspired by Fergus’ in- to Lakes Region Humane So- insights and emotion. The and Manchester over the A free will offering will be audience will experience a weekends of March 14/15 taken. For more information, moving and dramatic story and 21/22. please visit www. of the first-hand remem- All Performances will be dovesingers.org or call 472- brances of the death and res- at 7:30 p.m. and admission is 2075. urrection of Jesus, and gain free. Hemeon-Plessner assumes new role with MVSB MEREDITH — Meredith 2008. mittee Chair for the Lakes Village Savings Bank recent- Hemeon-Plessner brings Region’s Making Strides ly announced the promotion nearly 13 years of sales and Against Breast Cancer event, of Cindy Hemeon-Plessner marketing experience to her and has recently started to to Marketing Officer. In her new role, most at large mul- volunteer with Barnstorm- new role, Hemeon-Plessner ti-national companies. “Just ers Theater. In addition, she will be responsible for the de- over two years ago, I made a has coached with Laconia velopment and implementa- decision to join MVSB with a Little League and Laconia tion of marketing and com- desire to become a greater Youth Soccer League and act- munication strategy; gather- part of the local community. ed as an alumni interviewer ing and analyzing data to cre- The values at MVSB: respect, for both the George Wash- ate products and services integrity, excellence, stew- ington University and St. that best meet the needs of ardship and teamwork con- Paul’s Advanced Studies Pro- the customers and commu- tinue to inspire me.” gram. She lives in Laconia nity the bank serves; serving “Cindy brings a great deal with her husband and son. as Trustee of the James D. of marketing experience, Meredith Village Savings Southerland Memorial leadership, and energy to her Bank is an independent mu- Scholarship; and managing new role,” said Sam Laver- tual savings bank with 11 of- the marketing department. ack, MVSB President and fices serving individuals, Hemeon-Plessner joined CEO. “I’m thrilled to see her families, businesses, organi- MVSB as Electronic Market- continue her career here.” zations and towns around ing Coordinator in Decem- A native of Laconia, Lake Winnipesaukee and the ber 2006. She was instrumen- Hemeon-Plessner serves on Plymouth area. More infor- tal in the launch of the bank’s the board for Ozanam Place, mation about the bank can successful new Web site and is a member of the Leader- be found at www.mvsb.com. was promoted to Special Pro- ship Lakes Region class of jects Coordinator in January 2008-2009, is the Web Com-

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BY BRENDAN BERUBE previous “bail out” funds, the development of business- sessed value of the property; major catastrophe, the coun- pletely organic. Staff Writer Mulcay’s husband, John, es along the highway,Preston the possibility that it might try’s supermarkets would be “Those people have been BARNSTEAD — The eco- noted that “nobody has commented that Route 28 is generate additional revenue emptied in three and a half pushed to the wall, and nomic woes facing the coun- stepped up to the plate and currently a “restricted ac- in the form of vehicle regis- to four days. they’ve done something try at large also weighed said ‘You will stop,’” adding cess road,” meaning that the trations; and the fact that it “What employs people about it,” he said. heavily on the minds of a that he did not feel Congress state does not plan to con- would create jobs. more than food?” he asked, Returning to the issue of small group of Barnstead had any inkling of how diffi- struct any access points be- “It could transform the tax suggesting that the town fo- corporate accountability, residents who voiced their cult it has been for “people at yond those that already exist. base of the town,” he said. cus on promoting farming fa- John Mulcay said he would concerns about the stimulus the bottom of the food chain” Asked to clarify the cur- Re-focusing the discus- cilities such as “hoop hous- like to see the Obama admin- package recently passed by to survive in the current eco- rent status of plans to devel- sion on the stimulus pack- es” (year-round greenhous- istration demand to see im- Congress during a round nomic climate. op the former Timco proper- age, Mulcay asked Preston es), which Preston said could provement and new leader- table discussion hosted by To illustrate his point ty in Center Barnstead into a whether we had any sense of feed off the water produced ship at the top before doling Selectman Gordon Preston about irresponsibility on the green industrial park pow- what, if anything, the town as a by-product of steam at out stimulus money to com- on March 7. part of “bail out” beneficiar- ered by a biomass cogenera- might ultimately get. the former Timco site. panies like AIG, whose de- Preston explained that he ies, John Mulcay pointed to tion facility, Preston in- “I don’t think anyone real- Asked by John Mulcay cline can be traced to mis- had scheduled the discussion General Motors, where he formed those present that the ly knows what’s going on,” how much say the townspeo- management. in response to concerns he said union representatives proposal initially brought Preston replied, explaining ple would have in how any Addressing the housing had heard from community could have slowed the de- forward last year by Sanco that shortly after the terror- stimulus funds were spent, market, Shearer said rela- members who felt that the cline in the company’s prof- Energy had fallen through, ist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Preston answered “I don’t tives in Canada had told him stimulus plan had not gone its by agreeing to reduce the and that a small group of de- the selectmen suddenly think anyone knows,” there was virtually no hous- far enough in protecting current $73 per hour wage of- velopers who were associat- found themselves the recipi- adding that New Hamp- ing problem there due to the American taxpayers, whom fered to their members. ed with that project had ents of $5,000 from the De- shire’s share of the stimulus fact that Canadian home- he said could shortly become He had spoken with sever- formed a new company that partment of Homeland Secu- package would be adminis- buyers are required to put major shareholders in floun- al people who, given the won approval from the plan- rity for which they did not ap- tered by the governor’s office. down a deposit of 20 percent dering companies like AIG union’s refusal to negotiate a ning board on March 5 to es- ply. “It would be a really good at the time of the sale. and General Motors. lower wage, had responded tablish a wood pellet opera- While the board ultimate- idea that we spend it super- Preston said another of “It has no teeth,” he said, to GM’s pleas for help by say- tion at the site. ly used the funds to purchase wisely,” Shearer said, re-iter- his chief concerns was the adding that he was con- ing, “fine; go belly-up,” he [Editor’s note: For a more equipment for the police and ating that “if we assume the fact that the United States cerned himself with the idea said. detailed look at the proposed highway departments capa- worst,” food will be the one has been borrowing heavily of “bucketing out money” to Asked whether Barnstead pellet manufacturing opera- ble of detecting live wires in commodity in greatest de- from foreign nations, most companies on the brink of would receive any stimulus tion, see our re-cap of the plan- the event of a widespread mand. notably China, in order to collapse with no oversight in funding (particularly with ning board’s March 5 meeting power outage or other emer- “People need to eat,” he fund the stimulus package. place to ensure that it won’t regard to repairs along Route on Page A2] gency, he said, the fact that added. “If they don’t eat, and “How do we say [to our be used to reward the execu- 28), Preston explained that In the hope that the pellet Barnstead, of all places, re- they don’t work, then we’re elected officials] ‘This is in- tives whose “rampant greed” with the roadway itself not manufacturing operation ceived such a sizeable in trouble.” sane’?” he asked. triggered the recession in the likely to see any major re- will produce a “cascade ef- amount of money made him Preston agreed, comment- “It’s all about self once first place. construction in the near fu- fect” by bringing up to 30 jobs wonder what had been sent ing that one thing the United they get put there [in Con- “I find it very disturbing,” ture, town officials had asked to the community, and creat- to other communities. States “has going for it” that gress],” Joanne Mulcay com- he said. “It’s burying my the state Department of ing a number of ancillary po- “I’m hoping it isn’t going the rest of the world does not mented. grandchildren.” Transportation to at least ad- sitions for local out-of-work the same way with this,” he is the fact that its farms are If Barnstead were to re- “I think Washington is out dress the problem intersec- foresters, loggers and truck- commented. capable of producing a sur- ceive $50,000 or $100,000 in of their minds,” Joanne Mul- tions, such as Peacham Road ers (whose commercial vehi- Resident Bruce Shearer plus of food if called upon to stimulus funding, Shearer cay agreed, adding that she and North Barnstead Road. cle registrations would bring said he had recently heard a do so. asked, “how could we best had expected to see a higher In response to a sugges- much-needed revenue into radio commentator suggest Shearer recommended spend it?” level of public outcry against tion from the same resident the town’s coffers), he said, that the finger of blame for that those present view the Preston said he and the se- the stimulus package. (who asked not to be identi- the selectmen planned to the recession be pointed not documentary film “The Pow- lectmen would try to use the Picking up on Preston’s fied) that any safety im- hold a public hearing during just at banks or corporations, er of Community,”which re- money in some way that comments about the bonus- provements made to Route 28 March 17 meeting on an ap- but also at the general public, counts Cuba’s struggle to re- would produce a return es, luxurious getaways, and between Barnstead and Al- plication for a community de- which spent itself into a total cover after losing its major down the road. other amenities provided to ton be tied in with a long- velopment block grant from amount of personal debt source of economic support Thanking those in atten- corporate executives with range plan for encouraging Belknap County for up to comparable to the U.S. na- when the Soviet Union col- dance for their time, he said $20,000 in support of the proj- tional debt. lapsed in the early 1990s. he would compile their con- ect. Pointing out that Barn- “The average person lost cerns into a letter to be sent John Mulcay asked what stead is situated “right in the 20 pounds” through starva- to the offices of U.S. Senators New Durham School sense, if any,Preston had gar- middle of nowhere,” Shearer tion, Shearer said, explain- Judd Gregg and Jeanne Sha- nered from the local commu- commented that the one ing that doctors, lawyers and heen, and U.S. Representa- nity regarding the pellet op- thing people need most when other professionals turned to tives Paul Hodes and Carol releases latest Honor Roll eration. times get tough is food. farming after losing their Shea-Porter. NEW DURHAM — New The school has also re- Preston replied that as a Noting that the town is jobs when the bottom Durham School has an- leased its second quarter selectman, his interest in the currently doing “nothing” to dropped out of Cuba’s econo- Brendan Berube can be nounced its Honor Roll for Honor Roll. project was three-fold: the po- promote agriculture, he my,and that 80 percent of the reached at 569-3126 or the first quarter. tential increase in the as- added that in the event of a food grown there is now com- [email protected] Grade four Grade four Samuel Allard, Avery An- Samuel Allard, Avery An- derson, Ben Anderson, Am- derson, Ben Anderson, ber Arguaga, Michelle Frady, Michelle Frady,Jake Merrill, Marie Luckern, Jake Mer- Cameron Place, Kevin rill, Cameron Place, Kevin Rhoades and Sophia Yari. Rhoades, Tyler Roberts and Sophia Yari. Grade five Victoria Baxter, Olivia Grade five Bellemore, Kaytie DeMaio, Victoria Baxter, Olivia Molly Erickson, Kirsten Bellemore, Jadrien Bennett, Gehl, Shelby Lindsay, Kaytie DeMaio, Molly Erick- Christopher Littlefield, T. son, Kirsten Gehl, Lily Hunt, Clancy Mason, Morgan Mc- Shelby Lindsay, Christopher Cann, Casey Rhoades, Littlefield, T. Clancy Mason, Johnathan Thomas and Ja- Morgan McCann, Casey cob Woodard. Rhoades, Johnathan Thomas and Jacob Woodard. Grade six Christy Belliveau, Grade six Mikaela Corbezzolo, Christo- Christy Belliveau, pher Craycraft, Luis Del- Mikaela Corbezzolo, Christo- Valle, Gabrielle Gantt, Bryce pher Craycraft, Gabrielle Kevorkian-Brown, Tara Gantt, Bryce Kevorkian- Labbe, Kylie Lashua and Brown, Tara Labbe, Logan Brittany Turner. Loring, Travis Merrill and Sabrina Sluss. MATTHEW FASSETT - COURTESY PHOTO ■ Housing info John Simms, a board member for the Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition, spoke to the Alton Centennial Rotary club about the Spirit of Alton rises once again Community Development Investment Program. Jim Fontaine, the club’s past president, right, introduced Simms to the club as the guest ALTON — Once again, ships towards the success of speaker. the Alton community spirit the carnival. To those busi- rose to its highest at the 2009 nesses and individuals who Winter Carnival. The Alton helped organize with set-up, Business Association (ABA) tear-down, running events, extends a hearty thank-you the cooks, servers … the Happenings to the community for sup- members of the ABA thank porting and participating in all of you. WOLFEBORO — Steel, basement, work is continu- gy; urology and vascular sur- and assistance with all of the Winter Carnival, held on Thank you to the many lo- steel and more steel is on the ing on the underground gery. For more information their needs. Maps of the in- Feb. 15. cal businesses and organiza- “to do” list this week at Hug- plumbing lines, the electrical on these specialty services, side office spaces are avail- The ABA, for the second tions as well as to all the town gins Hospital. The concrete lines are being installed and please ask your primary care able at the information desks year, played a major role in departments for supporting foundation sections for the concrete is being poured. provider or call the hospital in the main entrance lobby organizing this event at the this wonderful event. new main entrance area are Inside the hospital, it was at 569-7500. and the Medical Arts Center bay. The Winter Carnival The ABA looks forward to completed and ready for recently reported that the The concierges are avail- lobby. Committee reports this planning the 2010 Winter steel. As that steel begins to newly expanded Wolfeboro able in both the Medical Arts If you want to check the year’s event surpassed last Carnival. Anyone interested go up, people will start to see Pediatrics office has been Center and Emergency De- latest updates on parking and year, with attendance esti- in more information on the the new entrance take shape. completed. Work is continu- partment parking areas to as- entrances before coming to mated at 1,000-plus people ABA is encouraged to visit The new entrance can be ing on the new specialty sist with instructions, trans- Huggins Hospital, call the 24- who came out to enjoy a fam- the organization’s Web site seen from the Emergency De- physician suite next to portation and other needs hour telephone update line ily fun-filled day of events, at www.altonbusinesses. partment entrance. Behind Wolfeboro Pediatrics. This Monday through Friday at 515-2000. good food, and great commu- com. The ABA holds its the plastic sheeting in the specialty physician suite will from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients Please note that all hospi- nity spirit. monthly meetings at 6:30 first level, they are preparing be utilized by patients need- who are unable to utilize the tal offices and services are The ABA acknowledges p.m. every second Wednes- to pour cement. The recent ing to see physicians for ar- golf cart or require special open and available during and gives special thanks to day of the month at the storms have created quite a eas such as cardiology; ear, wheelchair transportation this construction period. the many local businesses for Gilman Museum.7 bit of moisture, which has de- nose and throat; neurology; should consult the concierge their donations/sponsor- layed the pouring. 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Highest Henniker, NH Thank You Maureen Kalfas (603)875-5490 or Wolfeboro: Rt. 28, 1BR, 2nd fl. apt., $$ Prices $$ (603)496-0339. XAVIER HOUSE 25 Morgan St. elec. heat, $545/mo plus util. No Thank You Jobs Wanted Nashua, NH Pets. Paid Wolfeboro: Great downtown loca- for browsing Private Collector 40% of Annual Vacancies to be Do not sell until you have checked tion. Two large 1BR apts. $545- The Town To Town Melody Stockman Cleaning our buy prices. Buying all US and for- Buying Paintings Rented to Applicants with All your cleaning needs Extremely Low Incomes $575/mo plus util. No Pets. Classifieds! eign copper, gold and silver coins. taken care of by Cape Ann and White Mt. Artists Wolfeboro: 2 BR apt, coin-op laun- Buying estate jewelry, damaged jewel- Champney, Shapleigh, Gruppe and dry, electric heat, trash removal, S. 603-455-1205 ry, dental gold, sterling silver. Supportive Services Program SOUTH & EAST Hibbard, etc. at each site Main St., $670/mo. No Pets. Free oral appraisals. Immediate payment Wolfeboro: Sunny 2BR, 2nd fl. GRANITE STATE NEWS Professional & Technical North Country Coins made. Write to: Walk to town, $695/mo plus util. ★ Help Wanted Send photos THE CALEB FOUNDATION No Pets. Main Street PO Box 2180 Wolfeboro: 2nd fl., 1 or possible CARROLL COUNTY 25 Morgan Street English and ESL Plymouth, NH Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Nashua, NH 03064 2BR, $670/mo plus util. No Pets. INDEPENDENT Teaching Opportunities 603-536-2625 [email protected] or call 603-883-6770 Wolfeboro: 2nd fl., 1BR apt., walk- ★ 2009 Summer Session call Tim @ 603-569-3510 for an application to-town, dishwasher, coin-op laun- (Late-June to Mid-August) Fuel/Wood dry, $685/mo incl. some util. No BAYSIDER Wanted to Buy! • Traditional summer boarding CTR. OSSIPEE: Two apartments Pets. Old oriental rugs purchased. Any size, school N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights available immediately. Heat and plow- Wolfeboro: Duplex- walk to town, Publication Rates (30 words) any condition. Please call • Class size: 4 – 6 & Measures Law requires: that ing included, nice closets, no pets, no 2br, 2fl, $595/mo plus util. No Pets $12-1 Week • Mornings only cordwood (fire wood) must: 1-603-356-2309. Wolfeboro: Studio, 1st fl. walk-to- $20-2 Weeks smoking in apartment. Lease, security, • Middle or secondary school ex- 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of references. 2BR $795/mo. 1BR town, coin-op w/d, hot water incl., $27-3Weeks perience required Real Estate $36-4 Weeks a cord; $695/mo. Call 539-5731 or 866-2353. $595/mo No Pets • Veteran faculty of 40 educators 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord DuCo Property Services LARGE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT • 100 years of student success when stacked; 603-539-5577 Call Our Main Call Center Downtown Wolfeboro Send letter of interest 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- 1-877-766-6891 Hardwood Floors, Dish Washer, and resume to: ing the amount of wood sold & the WOLFEBORO: In town, spacious Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 Washer, Dryer hookup, Sunroom and Head of School price. EQUAL HOUSING downstairs 2 BR, 1 Bath. New energy Garage. $1,000/mo. plus utilities. Call PO Box 390 OPPORTUNITY windows. W/D, fridge and stove. 1 year or place online 24/7 at 569-5380. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 All real estate advertising in this lease, no smoking, pets considered. newhampshire P: 603/569-4080 Misc. For Sale newspaper is subject to Ossipee: 2nd/3rd fl. 2BR apt. above $800 per month + utilities. Steve or E: [email protected] lakesandmountains.com The Federal Fair Housing Law "Main Street" commercial space, Nancy 818-848-1248 or 818-355-7601. CABINETS CUSTOM GLAZED which makes it illegal $650/mo plus util. No Pets. http: //nh.craigslist.org/apa/ MAPLE, never installed, can add “to make, print or publish, or cause to Commercial Space below also for 995219399.html Deadline: Monday 11am Special Instructions or subtract to fit your kitchen, sac- be made, printed, or published any rent $300/mo plus util. rifice for $1,650 sells for $8,000+. CDS Driving School - March Special notice, statement, or advertisement, Ossipee: New, clean 3BR, 2nd fl. Commercial Space For Call 334-3377 Non-Profit Events to $375 tuition. Automobile instruction. with respect to the sale, or rental of a apt. $835/mo plus util., Ctr. Ossipee Rent Next class starts March 16th. Five dwelling that indicates any prefer- location. No Pets Support week course. Call 603-545-8266. ence, limitation, or discrimination Ossipee: Studio, 1st fl, new, clean, 1200 Sq.Ft Class A Office Space FURNITURE based on race, color, religion, sex, Equine $455/mo plus util. No pets. for Rent. Carpet, AC, central heat, handicap, familial status or national Center Ossipee: Newly renovated 2 parking, fire sprinkler, alarm. ✚ Hay and Straw for sale $6.00 per bale. WAREHOUSE origin, or an intention to make any BR, 2nd floor, 2 level apt. $770/mo Secure, very bright and sunny. Delivery available. 603-447-6436 such preference, limitation or dis- plus util. No Pets $800/mo. MATTRESS crimination.” Center Ossipee: Newly renovated Call 569-5818, ext. 0. The American Pet Care (The Fair Housing Act of 1BR, 2nd fl. apt. $690/mo plus util. 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c)) Do You Need Financial Help with OUTLET No Pets Red Cross This paper will not knowingly accept spaying or altering of your dog or cat? West Ossipee: 2BR, 1st fl. recently CENTER OSSIPEE any advertising which is in violation The need will continue. Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. CLOSEOUTS & renovated apt. $695/mo plus util. Commercial/Office/Retail space. of the law. Our readers are hereby For blood and monetary donation No Pets. Corner of Main St. & Folsom OVERSTOCKS! informed, that all dwellings advertised Effingham: Ryefield, 1 & 2BR apts. Road. Street level, Approx. 750 Sq. information call: KAT'S K-9 MASSAGE! It's more in this newspaper are available on an Open concept starting at $655/mo, ft. $300mo. plus util. 1-800-262-2660 than just petting. Massage posi- equal opportunity basis. heat incl. No Pets 2BR Residential space above also tively affects every system in the To complain of Tamworth Village: New, clean stu- for rent $650/mo plus util. Businesses For Sale body with deliberate and skilled discrimination call HUD toll free at dio and 1BR apt. 1st fl. Starting at techniques. Be proactive, 1-800-669-9777. $450/mo plus util. No Pets WOLFEBORO FALLS Boat Storage & Repair Facility In the improve your pets health natu- For The Washington DC area, please Tamworth Village: 1st fl, 2BR apt. Commercial Space for Lease, Lakes Region of NH. Turn Key rally. Call 603-875-1322 Or Pillowtop Mattress Set call HUD at 275-9200. The toll free $485/mo. plus util. No Pets. 3 Offices or Retail, 2nd fl, View of Opportunity. Serious Inquiries only. Email: [email protected] SPECIAL PURCHASE Call 603-340-4364 telephone number for the hearing Tamworth: 1BR, ground floor apt. Back Bay, Approx 600 Sq. ft. ➡Twin - $199 impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Close to school and Rt. 25. $575/mo plus util. You may also call $575/mo plus util. No Pets. DuCo Property Services Business & Work ➡Full - $269 The New Hampshire Options THE DOG WASH WAGGIN’! Tamworth: 2BR, 1.5 bath town- (603)539-5577 State of the Art Full Service ➡Queen - $339 Commission for Human Rights house, full basement, $875/mo plus 1-877-FTC-HELP Mobile Grooming Salon at your at 603-271-2767, util. No Pets Call the Federal Trade Commission before doorstep. Convenient and ➡King - $499 or write Tamworth: Spacious 2BR, 1.5 DOWNTOWN ALTON embarking on a new business endeavor. 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HOLDERNESS- SQUAM LAKE property with ALTON- Bring Your Camera- Views! Enjoy 6+ WOLFEBORO- Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath dock, quality home only 100 ft from shores of acres; relax by floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, cape in quiet area minutes from downtown sunrise on porches. Three bedroom home Wolfeboro. Brick fireplace, sunroom. Open (Big) Squam Lake, 187 ft of shared waterfront w/cathedral ceilings, skylights. Large walk-up concept living area. Pride of ownership evident / beach. Inviting pine interior with 2,000 sqft. attic ready to finish. throughout. $639,000 (2736198) Call 253-9360 $295,000 (2763380) Call 875-3128 $222,500 (2729195) Call 875-3128

MOULTONBOROUGH-WATER ACCESS, raised ALTON- New Cape - open concept, Master RUMNEY- Rumney Bible Conference. 3BR ranch w/finished below-grade walk-out on suite w/bath, large deck off dining area. Great cottage on large, level lot. New Rinnai beautiful Lake Kanasatka. Wood deck, 3-sea- farmer’s porch. Beach & boat rights to Hills heaters. Fireplace. HW floors. Amenities son porch and LR., w/heated storage. Pond. $2500 towards buyer’s closing costs! include: Lodge, pool, tennis, basketball, and Lake/mtn. views, shared sandy beach. Tabernacle. Estate Sale! $219,900 (2759369) Call 253-9360 $199,900 (2709200) Call 875-3128 $138,500 (2740391) Call 253-9360 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS MAGNIFICENT Bringing People and Vacations Together in the Lakes Region EAGLES PEEK for over 50 years… IN MOULTONBOROUGH SEASONAL AND YEAR-ROUND RENTALS Kelly McAdam @ 253-9360 or e-mail [email protected] Surround yourself in luxury with this exceptional estate property set on 58+ acres, offering ALTON RENTALS panoramic lake and mountain views and lush $950/mo. 2 Bedroom house in town landscaping throughout. Nancy or Zannah @ 875-3128 or e-mail [email protected] $2,495,000 (2738779) Call 569-3128 We are always looking for new homes to rent— Owners please call about our rental program. LAND AND ACREAGE ALTON - New 16 lot subdivision with 2-7 acre lots and houses starting at $279,900. ALTON-A very nice building lot with driveway and 2 car garage.Adjoining house Local, well respected builder has many house plans to choose from or bring your own. available (see 2747706). $115,000 (2747711) Call 875-3128 Call 875-3128 NEW DURHAM- Attractively priced under $20,000 for a quality 0.47 acre MOULTONBOROUGH- (19) private acres will capture your imagination for moun- lot. MUST SEE if you are considering for new construction or for future invest- tain VIEWS & lay of the land. Approv. 4BR septic design & cleared house site. Town ment opportunity. $19,900 (2733670) Call 253-9360 beach & boat launch nearby. $375,000 (2757788) Call 253-9360 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 Route 16 Hodsdon Farm, Ossipee 539-4176 / 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 Melanson Real Estate, Inc. Sales & Rentals 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 www.melansonrealestate.com

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The other day I donned my pickerel-shaped Coös Snowshoes (made right in NORTH Lancaster by Bill Novacek, using local wood and COUNTRY hunters’ deer-hides) and clomped out of the main barn and across the road to NOTEBOOK pack a trail so we could ski to By JOHN HARRIGAN one of the many snowmobile trails that crisscross private land in our region, one of bilers. And what happened with just about any recre- them on our best hayfield. was what almost always hap- ational pursuit you can We are fortunate to be able pens: they slowed down, took name, snowmobiling in par- to cross-country ski right out in the sight of me and my ticular. Perhaps it’s because our back door and, by dint of trail garb and snowshoes, many people have an in- the brief snowshoe trail, and with friendly waves gave stinctive, gut-reaction dis- reach the superbly groomed me a wide berth and traveled like for the activity to begin and beautiful network of on. with, unfairly or not. Bad trails nearby.Because we use I said, “almost always hap- manners and boorish behav- club-maintained trails for pens” because over the years ior drive them right over the skiing and for the two ma- we’ve had only a few bad en- brink, because they are al- chines we once in a while counters on the trails, once ready on edge, ready to hate use, we maintain member- involving a surly bunch who and hyperventilate. ship in all three local snow- berated us for even being But rarely have we seen JOHN HARRIGAN ■ mobile clubs. there on skis, and another rudeness on the trails, and to SNOWMOBILE TRAILS like this one that crosses a neighbor’s land (which we recently pastured) rely totally on When I reached the even more unforgettable the contrary,we’ve had many the good will of the landowner and are maintained by hard-won snowmobile club funds and volunteers. groomed trail after 20 min- time when we were cursed a pleasant encounter, rang- utes of hard going, nearly a for trying to untangle a dog- ing from friendly waves to hyped ugly trail confronta- ably hostility-permeated snowmobiling industry foot of snow atop a crust, I sledding team. brief visits to extended gath- tions between snowmobilers places. knows the problem here. It’s paused for a breather, and The old saying is that a few erings to share cookouts and and skiers and other users Rude behavior,vandalism mainly newer riders, mostly along came what turned out bad apples can spoil the campfires. Nowhere, ever, reportedly so much more and abuse of landowners’ younger riders, who are not to be half a dozen snowmo- whole barrel, and it’s true have we seen the much- common in other, presum- hospitality (remember here members of clubs and never that the trails rely almost to- have been, and are totally un- tally on privately-owned schooled in landowner re- land) are so uncommon that spect, trail manners, and ba- they usually generate head- sic safety and common lines, as is the case with sense. How to reach these plane crashes and hunting rogue riders, which to be fair accidents. are both local and from Thus it was that snowmo- away? That’s the (literally) bilers, landowners and trail- million-dollar question. users of all stripe were dis- There are 7,500 miles of mayed by news accounts in snowmachine trails in New the Colebrook area during Hampshire, which is twice the past couple of weeks. the mileage of state roads. Scofflaw snowmobilers on More than 100 snowmobile Trail 7 had gone joy-riding clubs labor long and hard for off the marked trail, a strict the manpower and money to no-no among responsible keep them clear,bridged and riders, and had slewed all groomed, and to forge the over Mike Godzyk’s Christ- delicate relationships with mas tree plantation. Here we landowners that make it all have a landowner good- possible. With registrations BRENDAN BERUBE ■ hearted enough to allow at around 61,000 and an al- The sweet sound of victory trails to cross his land, at no most incalculable economic direct economic benefit to spin-off from each registra- Prospect Mountain High School’s senior class celebrates its victory in the “Name that Tune” competition held during the school’s Winter him at all, and he gets dam- tion, snowmobiling is a $1.2 Carnival on Feb. 20. age to his livelihood as billion industry. thanks. Not far away, some- Without willing landown- one pulled up most of the ers and hard-working clubs stop signs on Trail 18, put promoting and enforcing ba- there by volunteer trail sic trail manners and re- workers using donated ma- spect, it will all crumble. And terials. as I waved back, and turned Across the river in Ver- to head home through the mont, meanwhile, a woods, my parting thought landowner in Walden closed was that we can’t let it hap- a long-standing trail because pen. steadily mounting problems with rude, unappreciative, John Harrigan’s address: scofflaw riders made him Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. 03576. throw in the towel. “We did a E-mail: [email protected] lot of soul-searching first,” he said. “There are a lot of good people in snowmobiling. It’s too bad they have to Prospect will pay for what a few do.” Most everyone involved in and benefiting from the huge be rocking this Friday

ALTON — The Prospect Mountain High School class of 2011 will host a rock con- cert at the school on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. The line- up for the evening includes Me As Time, Traces David, Walk Harbor City and High- fire Skyline. Tickets can be purchased for a discount in advance at the school or at the door.

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