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BY CATHY ALLYN experience and journal- the other board mem- brought to the board’s Peter Varney “with do something to pull peo- Contributing Writer ist for The Baysider in bers. attention in the past, but no explanation,” and ple together,” he said, NEW DURHAM — the past, stated that her “The only side I’m on which were not followed the “Bickford/Anthes “so I’m withdrawing my Candidates for public appreciation of local gov- is the town’s side,” she up on. board” and its current candidacy, and hope any office in New Durham ernment, which allows stated. She said there Robert Kroepel an- “problem with the police support that would have spoke for two hours be- residents to have a voice, had been “missed oppor- nounced bluntly, “This department.” gone to me will go to Eliz- fore an audience of more spurred her to toss her tunities to save money” town is a mess.” He cit- He said Swenson “did abeth Cantrall.” than 25 at Candidates’ hat in the ring for select- regarding insurance ed the “Jarvis/Swenson not give me a satisfac- Incumbent Swenson Night. The event was man. costs and free vehicles board” that resulted in tory answer” regarding noted selected accom- held Monday evening at Indicating she’d had and equipment that she the loss of Fire Chief Varney. “I’m trying to SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE ­­A11 the New Durham Pub- a “front row seat” in lo- lic Library, sponsored cal government in New by the Friends of the Li- Durham, Alton and brary, and moderated by Barnstead for years as Town Moderator Cecile a reporter, she said she Chase. knew what worked and The 10 candidates in what didn’t. attendance presented “I’m tired of the in- their platforms. Most of fighting,” she said of the the question and answer current political climate period focused on those in town, “and I believe I three in the contested can work with the other race for selectman. two selectmen.” She said Elizabeth Cantrall, an opponent David Swen- educator with 20 years son “doesn’t work” with Numerous choices on the ballots Tuesday BY JOSHUA SPAULDING visor of the checklist and Editor Lou LaCourse and Tim-

Voters across the othy Morgan have filed BEATRICE GUZMAN – COURTESY PHOTO three local communi- for two three-year seats ties will have their say on the zoning board. Fixing a hole in a number of races for On the school district Workers repair a sinkhole that opened up on Merrymeeting Lake Road in New Durham on Sunday, Feb. 28. school and town posi- ballot, newcomers Con- tions on Tuesday. nie Racine, Michael Ball, Alton Faye LaCourse and Peter Five people have Leavitt have signed up signed up to run for a for two three-year seats Ingham reflects on two decades pair of three-year seats on the school board. on the board of select- Robin Lane is on the men. Steve Miller, Ray- ballot for a one-year seat mond Howard Jr., Tim as moderator and Linda of service in New Durham MacDonald, Virgil Mac- Roy is on the ballot for a BY CATHY ALLYN beckoned. from Concord, and that along, then Tax Collec- Donald and John Mark- one-year term as clerk. Contributing Writer “This is my home- is quite a bit of what tor Mary Fuller needed land are all on the ballot. Barnstead NEW DURHAM — town,” she explains, the position entails.” a deputy tax collector. Virgil MacDonald is an In Barnstead, seven “It hasn’t hit me yet,” and that was the job She applied, and Ingham was the perfect incumbent. men have signed up to says New Durham she wanted. “I had mo- was hired as a part- choice, so that position Three people have run for three seats on the Town Clerk/Tax Col- tor vehicle experience time town clerk. Right SEE INGHAM, PAGE ­­­A12 filed to run for a three- board of selectmen. lector Carole Ingham, year seat as water com- For the two three-year “that I won’t be getting missioner, with incum- terms available, incum- up on Monday morn- bent Richard Glidden bents Gordon Preston ing and heading in to facing a challenge from and David Kerr are be- work.” Tim MacDonald and ing challenged by Sean After 20 years of top- Dick Quindley. Dunne, Emmett Harris notch service, the ded- Those are the only and Gary Mullen. For icated public servant races on the town side the one-year seat avail- is leaving her post. of the ballot. Nancy able, incumbent Richard “I don’t know what’s Merrill and Harry John Duane will be challenged ahead,” she said of her Pohas Jr. have filed for by Kevin Genest. upcoming idle hours. two three-year library Four people have filed “I hope to enjoy camp- trustee seats, Betty for two three-year terms ing with my family, Jane Muelenbroek has on the planning board, spending time with my filed for a one-year li- with Elaine Swinford, grandchildren, and do- brary trustee seat, Mark Dana Frenette, Angela ing some gardening.” Northridge has filed for Harris and Genest all in Civil service is In- a two-year seat as moder- the running. gham’s middle name. ator, Markland has filed For a three-year term She started off as a car- for a two-year seat on as library trustee, both rier for the Post Office the budget committee, Linda Nelson and Genest before going back to Peter Bolster and Russ are on the ballot. college to get her ac- Wilder have filed for two For two three-year counting degree. three-year seats on the seats on the budget com- She wound up in planning board, Sharon mittee, Paul Landry, Concord working in Kierstead has filed for a Bruce Grey, Danielle the collection office six-year term as super- Krause and Genest have dealing with taxes and all filed. motor vehicles, but a Index The rest of the town town clerk vacancy in t SEE ELECTIONS, PAGE ­­­A12 New Durham in 1996 Volume 9 • Number 34 Polls open on Tuesday Business...... A7,A14 Churches...... A8 Voters will go to warrants. Classifieds...... B6–B9 the polls in three local Voting in Alton is Editorial Page...... A4 communities to cast from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. their votes for town at Prospect Mountain John Harrigan...... A15 and school officials for High School. Letters...... A4-A5 the next year. Voting in Barn- Obituaries...... NONE Voters in Alton stead is from 7 a.m. COURTESY PHOTO Sports...... B1 - B5 and New Durham will to 7 p.m. at Barnstead Baysider on snow also have their say on Town Hall. 26 pages in 2 sections Steve Parsons (left) and Jay Mazzola (right), both from Alton, pose with The Baysider ballot questions as Voting in New while snowmobiling in and around West Yellowstone Mountain at House Butte Fire Tower ©2012, Salmon Press, LLC. part of the SB2 Town Durham is from 8 Lookout outside Yellowstone National Park. This tower is 40 feet high at 7,070 feet ele- Call us at (603) 569-3126 Meeting format on a.m. to 7 p.m. at New vation. If you have a photo of you and The Baysider in a unique location, send the photo email: [email protected] both school and town Durham School. and pertinent information to [email protected]. www.salmonpress.com A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Prospect Mountain roof among warrant articles on Alton school ballot

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING ing school facilities. on Barnstead’s approv- stead voters approving Reserve Fund, again Voting takes place Editor The school board rec- al as well. The JMA a similar article. The contingent on Barn- on Tuesday, March 8, at ALTON — In addi- ommends by a 4-0 vote board recommends by JMA and Alton School stead voters approving Prospect Mountain High tion to the elected po- and the budget com- an 8-0 vote, the Alton Board both recommend a similar article. The School from 7 a.m. to 7 sitions that will be up mittee recommends by School Board recom- unanimously and the JMA and Alton School p.m. for grabs on Tuesday, a 6-1 vote. mends by a 4-0 vote an budget committee rec- Board both recommend Alton voters will have Article seven seeks the budget committee ommends by a 5-2 vote. unanimously and the Joshua Spaulding can a number of warrant to add $40,000 to the recommends by a 6-1 Article 14 is to raise Alton Budget Commit- be reached at 569-3126 or articles to vote on at Boiler Capital Reserve vote. $15,000 for the PMHS tee recommends by a 5-2 baysider@salmonpress. the polls. Fund for repair and Article 11 is to Athletic Field Capital vote. com. After article one replacement of water raise and appropriate (election) and article heaters, boilers and $479,500 for the purpose two (officials salaries) ventilation systems. of installing a metal New Durham voters will get comes the operating The school board rec- roof on Prospect Moun- budget. The budget is ommends by a 4-0 vote tain High School. This set at 14,924,457, includ- and the budget com- article also hinges on ing $4,367,339 for Pros- mittee recommends by Barnstead voters pass- say on school, town warrants pect Mountain High a 6-1 vote. ing a similar article. BY JOSHUA SPAULDING crued benefits liability 2017, $23,143 in FY 2018 School. The default Article eight is to The JMA and Alton Editor with a tax rate impact of and $23,490 in FY 2019 budget is 15,020,238 and add $50,000 to the Secu- School Board and Alton NEW DURHAM — $.03 per $1,000 and is rec- and to raise $22,801 for the Alton School Board rity and Safety Expend- Budget Committee all Ten town articles and ommended unanimous- the first year of the recommends the bud- able Trust to main- recommend the article nine school district ar- ly by the selectmen and agreement. The school get by a 5-0 vote and tain safety of school unanimously. ticles will greet New budget committee. board recommends the the Alton Budget Com- buildings. The school Article 12 is to raise Durham voters at the Article six is to raise article. mittee recommends by board recommends by and appropriate $26,477 polls on Tuesday. $45,000 for the 1772 Meet- Article three is to a 5-2 vote. a 4-0 vote and the bud- for the Prospect Moun- On the town ballot, inghouse Restoration have one special meet- Article four is to get committee recom- tain Improvement of article 2 is the operat- Capital Reserve Fund, ing if article two is de- approve cost items in mends by a 4-3 vote. Instruction Capital Re- ing budget, which is set with $10,000 from tax- feated. the collective bargain- Article nine is to serve Fund. This is also at $2,793,039 with a de- ation and $35,000 from Article four is to ap- ing agreement with raise and appropriate contingent on Barn- fault budget of $2,856,009. the unassigned fund bal- prove the cost items the Alton Teachers’ $100,000 for the Spe- stead voters approving The estimated tax rate ance. The impact is $.025 with the collective Association, with an cial Education Capital a similar article. The impact on the budget is per $1,000 and the article bargaining agreement estimated increase of Reserve Fund. This is JMA and Alton School $4.58 per $1,000 assessed is recommended by se- for the Governor Went- $104,521 for the 2016- to come from the fund Board both recommend and the default budget lectmen and budget com- worth Support Staff As- 2017 school year and to balance and no amount unanimously and the has an impact of $4.74 per mittee unanimously. sociation, with increas- raise said funds. The will come from taxes. Alton Budget Commit- $1,000 assessed. The se- Article seven is to es of $66,128 for FY 2017 school board and bud- The school board rec- tee recommends by a lectmen and budget com- spend $4,000 from the and $67,120 for FY 2018 get committee both rec- ommends by a 5-0 vote 6-1 vote. mittee both recommend Shirley Forest Trust and to raise $66,128 ommend unanimously. and the budget com- Article 13 is to cre- the budget unanimously. Fund to invest in the for the first year. The Article five is to al- mittee does not recom- ate an expendable trust Article three is to reclamation of the town school board recom- low for a special meet- mend by a 4-3 vote. fund known as Prospect raise $300,000 for the pur- gravel pit located on the mends the article. ing if article four does Article 10 is to raise Mountain High School poses of a Road Program Shirley Forest Trust Article five is to hold not pass. $40,000 for the Pros- Unanticipated Utili- (RSMS) and to meet an lands. There is no tax a special meeting in Article six is to pect Mountain General ties Expendable Trust appropriation by an ap- impact and both the se- case article four is de- raise and appropriate Maintenance Capital Fund for unanticipated plication of up to $108,000 lectmen and budget com- feated. $60,000 to be added to Reserve Fund, which utility expenses and to from a highway block mittee recommend the Article six is the ap- the existing Building is 50 percent of the to- appropriate $21,875 for grant, $49,000 from the article unanimously. prove the costs in the and Grounds Expend- tal appropriation. The the fund, once again Road Construction Cap- Article eight is to elect collective bargaining able Trust for repair- appropriation hinges contingent on Barn- ital Reserve Fund and members of the zoning agreement with the the remainder ($143,000) board of adjustment in- Governor Wentworth from taxation. The tax stead of having select- Education Associa- rate impact is $.35 per men appoint them. tion, with increases of Compare Our Pricing - $1,000 and is recom- Article nine is to elect $281,657 for FY 2017 and mended unanimously by members of the budget $290,524 for FY 2018 and the selectmen and bud- committee instead of to raise $281,657 for the get committee. having the moderator first year increases. Article four is to raise appoint them. The school board rec- SAVE!!!! $184,800 for various cap- Article 10 is a peti- ommends the article. ital reserve funds. The tioned warrant article to Article seven is to appropriations include increase the size of the hold a special meeting highway trucks ($55,100), board of selectmen from if article six is defeat- police cruiser ($20,000), three members to five. ed. fire truck ($48,700), high- Article 11 is a peti- Article eight is to way equipment ($7,000), tioned warrant article to raise and appropriate hydrants ($2,000), solid elect the town’s fire chief $60,000 for the Turf MORIN waste facilities equip- instead of appointment Field Capital Reserve ment ($12,000), public from the selectmen. The Fund and to use money safety facilities improve- article also calls for the from the fund balance Insurance Agency ments ($10,000), milfoil chief to be a town res- so no money is raised ($10,000), fire department ident, a NH Certified from taxation. The ancillary equipment Firefighter 1 (at least) school board recom- ($15,000) and vehicle and and nationally regis- mends the article. equipment maintenance tered First Responder. Article nine is to ($5,000). The tax rate raise $150,000 for re- impact is $.45 per $1,000 School ballot pairs and improve- and the article is recom- The New Durham ments of buildings mended by the selectmen school ballot sees ar- and grounds at the dis- • More Choices and budget committee ticle two as the cost trict’s property. The unanimously. items in the collective school board recom- Article five is to raise bargaining agreement mends the article. • Local Service $12,000 for expendable with the Governor Article 10 is the op- trust funds, including Wentworth Adminis- erating budget, which $2,000 for forest fire con- trative Team, with in- is set at $49,259,147 and • Better Coverage trol and $10,000 for ac- creases of $22,801 in FY the default budget is $49,235,364. The school Auto - Home - Recreational Vehicles LocaL ExpEriEncEd board recommends the article. Life - Business SociaL SEcurity attornEy New Durham polls Have you been denied are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tues- Social Security Disability? day, March 8, at New Attorney Stanley Robinson has Durham School. Call 603-875-1200 successfully handled disability cases for over 30 years. Joshua Spaulding can be reached at 569- 603-286-2019 • [email protected] 3126 or baysider@sal- 24 Mount Major Highway monpress.com. Alton Bay, NH Fax: 603-875-1201 Email: [email protected] www.MorinAgency.com THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A3 More than 40 articles on Alton town ballot BY JOSHUA SPAULDING The selectmen rec- which has been set at mended unanimously Article 27 is to raise is $2,500 for Child and Editor ommend the article $6,900,267 and the de- by the selectmen and $20,000 for the Library Family Service and ar- ALTON — Voters in unanimously and the fault budget is set at 6-1 by the budget com- Building Improve- ticle 39 is $1 for L.I.F.E Alton will have many budget committee rec- $6,865,318. The select- mittee. ment/Repair Capital Ministries. The select- articles to consider ommends 6-1. men recommend by a Article 24 seeks to Reserve Fund and is men and budget com- when they head to the Article 17 is to raise 5-0 vote and the bud- raise $75,000 or the recommended by both mittee recommended polls on Tuesday and and appropriate $20,000 get committee recom- Highway Equipment the selectmen and bud- all but article 30 and pick up a town ballot. for an engineering con- mends by a 5-2 vote. Capital Reserve Fund get committee unani- article 39. Articles two through sultant to develop a Article 21 is to raise and is recommended mously. Article 40 seeks to six are planning board plan to upgrade and $160,000 for the Ambu- by the selectmen (5-0) Articles 28 through delegate the duties of proposed amendments. expand the Jones Field lance Operation Fund and budget committee 39 are for various the cemetery trustees Article two adds defi- recreation facility. The for funding personnel (6-1). non-profit agencies. to the selectmen and is nitions for terms per- selectmen recommend wages, supplies, train- Article 25 is to vote Article 28 is $8,900 for recommended by the taining to child care, the article unanimous- ing, fuel and mainte- the selectmen to enter Community Action cemetery trustees (3-0) article three proposes ly and the budget com- nance. This money a five-year lease for Program, article 29 and the selectmen (4-1). to amend Article 300, mittee recommends by comes from revenue $440,000 for a front-end is $12,000 for Central Article 41 is to con- Section 320 B 2 b for a 5-2 vote. the ambulance pay- loader and grader for New Hampshire VNA dense all the non-prof- nonconforming struc- Article 18 seeks to ments and there is no the highway depart- and Hospice, article it requests in a single tures located within raise $20,000 to repair funds raised from tax- ment and raise $88,000 30 is $1 for American warrant article and is setbacks, article four the lake wall on the ation. The selectmen for the first year’s pay- Red Cross, article 31 recommended by the adds a new Article west side of Alton Bay and budget committee ment. The selectmen is $10,000 for Alton selectmen by a 4-1 vote. 300, Section 336, Struc- from the boat docks to both recommend the (5-0) and budget com- Community Services, Article 42 is a peti- tures Destroyed by the swim area. The se- article unanimously. mittee (6-1) both rec- article 32 is $227 for tion warrant article to Fire or Other Natural lectmen (5-0) and the Article 22 is to ommend the article. Medication Bridge discontinue the water Disaster, article five budget committee (5-2) raise and appropriate Article 26 is to raise Prescription Program, commissioners and del- adds water wells to the both recommend the $25,000 for the Alton $950,00 for the High- article 33 is $1,500 for egate their responsibil- items excluded from article. Fire Station Capital way Reconstruction New Beginnings, ar- ities to the selectmen. setback requirements Article 19 is to raise Reserve Fund and is Capital Reserve Fund. ticle 34 is $15,750 for Polls in Alton are and article six regards $10,000 for the Ceme- recommended by the This amount is partial- Genesis, article 35 is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the responsibilities of tery Building Capital selectmen (5-0) and the ly offset by revenues for $2,000 for Caregiv- at Prospect Mountain the building inspector. Reserve Fund and is budget committee (6-1). from a block grant at ers, article 36 is $500 High School. Article seven estab- recommended by the Article 23 is to raise more than $162,000. for Court Appointed lishes a Police Detail selectmen (5-0) and $60,000 to be added to The selectmen and Special Advocates, Joshua Spaulding can Revolving Fund to pro- budget committee (5-2). the Alton Fire Equip- budget committee both article 37 is $2,400 for be reached at 569-3126 or vide payment of pay- Article 20 is the ment Capital Reserve recommend the article Appalachian Mountain baysider@salmonpress. roll and overheard for operating budget, Fund and is recom- unanimously. Teen Project, article 38 com. police special details. The article is recom- mended by the select- men. Celebrate Dr. Seuss Article eight is to raise $2,500 for funding Old Home Week events and is recommended at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library by the selectmen (5-0) and the budget com- BARNSTEAD — On popcorn, and help cele- tween 10 a.m. and noon Please call the library Library. Library hours mittee (5-2). Thursday, March 3, the brate Dr. Seuss by watch- to celebrate Dr. Seuss. at 269-3900 or visit oscar- are Mondays from 2 to Article nine is to Oscar Foss Memorial Li- ing the “The Cat in the They will be playing foss.org for more infor- 8 p.m., Tuesdays and raise and appropriate brary welcomes families Hat” with Mike Myers. games, doing crafts and mation about these or Wednesdays from 10 $25,000 to fund the re- to join in for an evening Celebrate Dr. Seuss having yummy treats in any of the library’s oth- a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays pair and upgrade of of free family entertain- The library invites honor of Dr. Seuss’ birth- er programs or events. from 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays the sidewalks in Al- ment while they show a children and families day. Come in and have There is always some- from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sat- ton Bay. The article is movie on the big screen. to join in on Saturday, fun celebrating Dr. Seuss thing happening at the urdays from 9 a.m. to recommended by the Come relax, enjoy some March 5, any time be- style. Oscar Foss Memorial noon. selectmen (5-0) and the budget committee (5-2). Article 10 is to raise and appropriate Glass work classes offered in New Durham $20,000 to be added to the Sidewalk Capital NEW DURHAM — advanced bead making but those wishing to at- Registration deadline is NDParksandRec or Reserve Fund and is Interested in learning including details such as tend class two or three March 4. All supplies by contacting New recommended by the more about working glitter cubic zirconias, must attend class one for are included in cost. Durham Recreation at selectmen (5-0) and the with glass? Want to try murrini and multiple safety education. Classes Further details in- [email protected] budget committee (6-1). out a fun hobby? Join colors. Participants will will be 12-2 p.m. Satur- cluding cost can be or 859-5666. Article 11 is to New Durham Parks and make twisties and pull days March 12, 19 and 26. found at bitly.com/ raise and appropriate Recreation for a unique, their own cane for mak- $25,000 for the Town welcoming, introducto- ing beads and pendants. Hall Building Improve- ry lampworking class Class three will be punty ment Capital Reserve series to working with work to make sculptural Hannaford bag program Fund to be used to up- glass. items such as fish, flow- grade the HVAC, the In class one you'll ers, turtles and marbles. handicap lift and other learn basic glass educa- For safety and in- extended into March needed repairs and is tion, safety and skills. struction purposes there ALTON — End 68 of February. The av- the empty bag to the recommended unan- Participants will make are only six spots avail- Hours of Hunger of Al- erage cost per month program. End 68 Hours imously by both the a bead and a pendant. able. You do not need to ton has been chosen for for the program to fill of Hunger thanks the budget committee and Class two will be more attend all three classes the Hannaford Helps the bags for Alton is community for its con- selectmen. Program. For every re- approximately $1,000. tinued support in mak- Article 12 is to raise usable bag purchased Please consider pur- ing sure the children $12,000 for the Land- Republicans meeting in the months of Feb- chasing a bag or two. in Alton who need a lit- fill Closure Capital ruary and March (blue If you don’t see the tle nutrition over the Reserve Fund and is Good Karma bags locat- bags, just ask. Don’t weekend, will continue recommended by the Tuesday at J.J. Goodwin’s ed in Alton behind the want the bag, donate to receive it. selectmen (5-0) and the BARNSTEAD — The in Center Barnstead. number nine checkout budget committee (5-2). Barnstead-Alton-Gil- Information about the line), End Hunger will Article 13 seeks to manton Republican guest speaker will be receive $1 for each bag raise $30,000 for the Committee (BARC’G) announced as soon as sold up to $1,000. This Benefit Pay Expend- has announced that it the guest speaker has is only if you purchase able Trust Fund to be will hold its next meet- been confirmed. the blue bag at a cost of used to pay benefits ing on Tuesday, March For more informa- $2.29 during the month accrued by employees 8, at 6:30 p.m. at J.J. tion, please send an and redeemed when Goodwin’s Restaurant e-mail to Barnstead. they leave employ- (upstairs dining room), Alton.RepubComm@ ment. Both the select- 769 Suncook Valley gmail.com or alan. men and budget com- Highway (Route 28), [email protected]. mittee recommend the article unanimously. Article 14 is to raise and appropriate The Town of Alton roads will NAPA AUTO PARTS FARMINGTON $25,000 for the Build- ing and Site Improve- be posted as of 679 NH Route 11 • Farmington, New Hampshire ment Capital Reserve Wednesday March 2nd 2016 Farmington 755-2264 • Sanbornville 522-3811 Fund for the transfer station. The selectmen recommend the article 5-0 and the budget com- Strictly enforced mittee recommends 6 ton Weight limit 6-0-1. Article 15 is to raise $20,000 to be added to the Milfoil Capital Re- serve Fund and both Alton Town Clerk/ the selectmen and bud- get committee recom- Tax Collectors Office Closed mend the article unan- Due to the Town/School Elections imously. Article 16 is to raise held at Prospect Mountain High $15,000 to upgrade the School the Alton Town Clerk/Tax Alton Bay restrooms, both east and west, and Collectors office will be closed on the Alton Bay Commu- Tuesday, March 8, 2016. nity Center restrooms. OpinionOpinionOpinion

SECTION A, PAGE 4 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 The roof is needed, vote yes on article 11 Tuesday is an important day for local resi- dents. It’s the day that residents can go to the polls, choose the people they want to lead the town and in a couple of cases, vote on the nu- merous warrant articles that will help keep the town running throughout the year. We don’t make a habit of endorsing candi- dates, but we do make a habit of urging people to learn what they can about the candidates and go out and make an informed decision when you go to the polls on Tuesday. And we urge people to vote, make your voice heard. These elections are where the majority of a town’s decisions are made for a year. While we don’t endorse candidates, we do on occasion offer our opinions on issues that we feel are important and once again, there is an important issue facing the voters of Alton this Tuesday and also going before the voters in Barnstead at their School District Meeting com- ing on March 19. And that issue is the roof at Prospect Moun- tain High School. Yes, there was a mistake made by a contrac- COURTESY PHOTO tor in the building of the school. Yes, the mis- Fairyland take was not noticed in time for it to get fixed by said contractor. There is no question that there Pixies, sprites and elves showed up at the New Durham Public Library at the Fairy and Elf Frolic, where kids stuck snowballs were mistakes on both the part of the person on their noses, created snow trolls, ate acorn cookies and toadstool fruit, made wands, sifted for gems and caught glimpses putting the roof on the school and on the people of elusive fairies. that should’ve followed up on the construction. But those things are in the past, they can not be changed and that’s important to note. Doc Letters to the Editor Brown is not showing up in his Delorean to take people back a dozen years to make sure the roof n is done right. That’s a fact. And we know, as taxpayers, it’s tough to Support Caregivers, vote yes on article 35 swallow a mistake that is going to cost money. We get that. To the Editor: the telephone lines that interconnect 10 differ- However, at this point, it’s about protecting As Alton voters go to the polls this coming ent homes of those who arrange the rides. The the investment. The voters of Alton and Barn- Tuesday, the two of us (the undersigned) want to treasury is also used to reimburse mileage for stead made a significant investment in the be sure they have the correct background infor- those who submit the necessary paperwork. (In building of Prospect Mountain High School. mation concerning Article 35. This article would over two decades of our supplying rides we have This investment has paid major dividends in raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the claimed mileage once. It was for an unusually the education of the high school students from purpose of supporting Caregivers of Southern long full-day trip.) both towns. The school has created a fantastic Carroll County and Vicinity. Inc. The "Vicinity" Alton residents seeking rides to medical ap- community by blending together students from includes Alton where about a dozen volunteers pointments should call 569-6780 between 8 a.m. both towns. supply free transportation to handicapped, elder- and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at least 48 This investment needs to be protected. Tem- ly and other residents needing a ride to and from hours before the service is needed. There is nev- porary or patchwork repairs have been made, doctor and dentist appointments. er a charge for this taxi service. It is a one-stop but water is still able to leak into the school and One of Alton's Representatives to the State Leg- service, however, not a multi-purpose ride for this could cause serious problems that down the islature has published his view not to approve of many clients. road could cost taxpayers a lot more than the Article 35 because "this service is already sup- In addition to putting Alton's appropriation cost of a metal roof being installed on the school. ported through Community Action Program." to good use, Caregivers can benefit from having While there are no 100 percent effective ways However well intentioned, this advice is based on more volunteer drivers in Alton. Always you will of keeping the roof from leaking, a new metal incorrect information. CAP does not fund Care- be picking up fellow residents of Alton. Call 569- roof is about as good as the voters of Alton and givers. The communities in Caregivers' service 6780 to either volunteer or set-up an appointment Barnstead can ask for to protect their big in- area are the source of the monies that keep Care- for a ride you need. vestment. givers in business. The drivers are volunteers In summary, Article 35 merits a "yes" vote. You wouldn’t spend a lot of money on a fancy wanting to provide a community service. That is, in our humble opinion. sports car if you didn’t have a garage to store Caregivers' "Telephone Central" is also staffed MaryBee and Bob Longabaugh it in during the winter months. Why would you by volunteers. The funds are used to pay for Alton Bay put the community’s greatest assets, it’s chil- dren, in a place where they aren’t protected from the possibility of mold and a leaking roof. Excitement about New Durham Yes, mistakes were made in the past, but vot- ers have the chance to put those mistakes in the To the Editor: significantly less to maintain than gravel. rearview mirror and move forward with their I was happy to read the Baysider last week about My only other comments relate to the BOS meet- investment protected. New Durham. I would first like to second Mr. Behr’s ing report. It seems to me it is the same few citi- We highly recommend that Alton and Barn- recommendation for everyone to vote for Mrs. Can- zens constantly trying to increase town spending stead voters support the warrant article for the trall for selectwoman. I agree that Mr. Swenson has when savings opportunities have been identified new roof. In Alton this Tuesday, that is article his own agendas. I further think he cannot make supported by objective data. They never have any 11. We urge a yes vote. objective decisions based on objective data for fear specific data supporting their position or other jus- of criticism. I also liked Mr. Bickford’s comments tification and seem to run on pure emotion. The about making progress lowering taxes. I would like loudest one demanding more spending, I’m told, to add we should also not only lease to purchase doesn’t even pay taxes in New Durham. It’s time capital equipment as Mr. Bickford suggested, but the silent majority speak up in this election. You The also consider rentals, for short term needs and con- can do so by voting for Mrs. Cantrall, and voting no tracting specific jobs when it is proven more cost on articles 10 and 11 as Mr. Anthes recommends. I Baysider effective such as snow plowing. Owning a $300,000 would appreciate your support March 8 so we can road grader or $150,000 loader also makes no cost move forward and save significantly more money. Proudly serving Alton - Barnstead - New Durham sense when you consider our specific town require- Thanks. ESTABLISHED APRIL 7, 2005 ments. We are no longer mining our own gravel Tony Bonanno and paving most roads because they are require New Durham Offices at Clarke Plaza, P.O. Box 250, Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire 03896 Supporting Ray Howard, Virgil MacDonald Phone: 569-3126 • Fax: 569-4743 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher To the Editor: already working for the citizens of Alton and Belk- Joshua Spaulding, Editor This year we are fortunate in Alton to have nap County. He will keep the board and the citizens E-mail: [email protected] two excellent candidates for selectman, Virgil up to date on the goings on in Concord and Laconia Sports Editor: Joshua Spaulding MacDonald and Ray Howard. and how they will affect the town and its tax base. Virgil has been a selectman for the past year As we do not have “home rule” in New Hampshire Advertising Sales: Maureen Aselton and has proven himself to be a balanced and car- it will be very helpful for a selectman to share this Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley ing member of the board. He was a responsible information with the board and the citizens. Information Manager: Ryan Corneau member of the budget committee in the past and Please consider voting for Virgil MacDonald his home and his heart are here in Alton where he and Ray Howard in the town elections on Tuesday, The Baysider is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. ISSN: 1945-5836. USPS 024921 periodicals postage has spent his life. He knows the citizens and cares March 8. Our town will benefit greatly with Virgil paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the about the town. and Ray on the select board. Baysider, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. Ray Howard is currently our state representa- Phil and Chris Wittmann tive and a member of the county delegation, so he is Alton SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A5 Put a suitable roof on Prospect Mountain High School

BY PROSPECT MOUNTAIN This caused them to years from substantial deck was to be cut out meant that over nearly life of 18-25 years be- BUILDING AND GROUNDS work up through the completion of the proj- to determine the cause half the roof there were fore needing replacing. COMMITTEE roofing shingles cov- ect, which occurred in of the roofing issues. problems with the nail- A metal roof will take Alton and Barnstead ering them and had 2004 with the posses- The cut-away sec- ing. These raised nails Prospect Mountain High During the winter caused a breakdown sion of Prospect Moun- tion revealed that nails eventually worked School into the next cen- of 2012 concerns were of the shingles. This tain High School by the approximately one their way up through tury for about the same raised about the con- information first ap- communities. The Stat- and one-quarter inch the shingles’ surface, cost as one that will last dition of the Prospect pears in a building and ute of Repose imposes in length were used negating their weath- maybe 20 to 25 years. Mountain High School grounds committee an absolute bar on any to nail shingles onto a er shedding ability. Leaks along the south roof and what appeared meeting dated Jan. 31, discovery or claims oc- nine-16ths inch deck. Surface cracking of the facing roof surfaces be- to be premature wear 2013. curring after the eight- This left too much of shingles also occurred gan during the winter of the shingles. The The school’s attor- year period, which in the nail sticking up. apparently due to the of 2014 and spring of building and grounds ney and insurance pro- this case appears to be It appears that every irregularity of the 2015, occurring in class- director at that time vider were contacted August 2012. other row of nailing nails sticking up. rooms under the valleys did an assessment and to see if any remedy, Faced with the issue came into contact with Repair and/or re- of the three dormers reported to the build- including recourse of a potential roofing the metal decking un- placement options along that roofline and ing and grounds com- from the original con- deterioration, and with der the sheathing. The were proposed. Ini- into the family and con- mittee that it appeared tractor of the building no immediate remedy, decking was installed tially, it was hoped sumer classrooms in the that the nails used to might exist. We were the school board set parallel with the ridge that the roof could be wing between the main affix the shingles to the informed that New aside funds to carry and eaves, and is of a over-shingled. The size building and library. roofing sheathing were Hampshire, unfortu- into the next year to corrugated design. The of the roof would have Currently, these most too long, and when nately, has a Statute consider temporary re- nails going into the placed the originally damaged sections of the coming into contact of Repose that prohib- pair to the popped nails peaks did not penetrate estimated cost at ap- roof have been perma- with the steel decking its actions against a and to repair damaged correctly, but those go- proximately $600,000. nently repaired by the below the sheathing builder for poor work- shingles. Furthermore, ing into the valleys did Upon discovery of the installation of metal had failed to penetrate. manship beyond eight a sample section of the and were flush. This problem with the ply- panels over the dam- wood sheathing being aged sections, however attached to the decking the remaining valleys and only being nine- and the balance of the Letters to the Editor 16ths of an inch thick, a roof are failing and are n complete tear off of the in need of replacement. existing roof and a sec- Although we have yet to Say no to elected fire chief ond deck installation realize water intrusion To the Editor: pal official includes elected offices (includ- erative session, the per- over sleepers on the into the remaining ar- Article 11 of the 2016 fire chiefs or firewards ing the fire chief), so if son that submitted the original deck increased eas of the building, it is New Durham Town if elected under RSA the citizens of the town article indicated that he this cost by 50-66 per- only a matter of time be- Warrant asks to make 154:1 through 154:1-c. It make the fire chief an was upset with how the cent, due to the high la- fore this will occur and the fire chief an elected then further states that elected position you current fire chief was ap- bor costs. Furthermore, cause costly structural position and attempts “there are no additional should be aware that pointed by the BOS and the nails over the metal issues. Structural water to place qualifications qualifications for elect- anyone could run for the main reason for sub- peaks had also clinched damage and mold are on running for the ed office, and munici- and be elected as fire mitting the article was to making them difficult to costly repairs that can position. If you refer palities do not have the chief, including someone get Chief Varney out of pull out, and increased be avoided by a timely to http://bit.ly/ND- power to add qualifica- with absolutely no fire office. I urge you to vote labor in that each had response to the roofing 2016Art11 from the NH tions.” This means that or EMS qualifications no on Article 11. to be individually pried issue, and have been Municipal Association, we can not place any at all. Is that really what Marc Behr out or cut off. This in- avoided thus far. it states that a munici- qualifications on any you want? At the delib- New Durham creased the cost to be- For these reasons, tween $900,000 and just the Prospect Mountain under $1 million. School Board, the PMHS Racine prepared for the job Another option pre- Joint Budget Commit- sented was to over-roof tee, and the school bud- To the Editor: knowledge of recent is- pressive. will support the one with an engineered, met- get committees from After attending the sues, had fact checked Connie presented candidate, Connie Ra- al standing-seam roof. both Alton and Barn- meet and greet with information prior to herself in a profession- cine, for school board This option was initially stead, as well as the individuals running the event and even al manner, which I feel because she came pre- dismissed because of the Capital Improvement for school board, I am looked up laws per- is a requirement of pared and showed the cost (just over $900,000) Committee of Barnstead convinced that Connie taining to issues. Con- anyone running for of- level of her commit- but it became clear that are recommending a re- Racine is the one can- nie's work history and fice. Not having an ul- ment for the job, by do- the final costs were sim- placement with an engi- didate who knows the long-time commitment terior motive for run- ing so. ilar. The metal roof, be- neered metal roof over role of a school board working with and help- ning is always a bonus Barbara Howard ing engineered, would the remaining surface of member. Connie had ing children was im- with any candidate. I Alton be placed on a metal the roof. It is a better in- frame built on top of the vestment over time, for existing problem roof the same cost as an in- Alton fortunate to have Connie Racine without the need for an ferior shingle replace- expensive tear-off. Snow ment. To the Editor: nurse. As a high-in- was always willing and port with the students, loads falling off of the Additionally, safe- I have known Connie tensity residential/ able to step outside her who trusted her with roof would be controlled guards have been Racine as a colleague day school program own discipline to view some of their inner- by a controlling barrier maintained and shall and friend for 20 years. for adolescents with each student within most fears and hopes. along the eaves and val- continue to insure that As a candidate for the severe emotional and the context of his/her She was always profes- leys. future issues with the Alton School Board she behavioral issues, the larger identity. She sional and could be de- The metal roof has engineered roof will brings excellent cre- Tobey School relied worked collaboratively pended upon to main- advantages over the not occur. A roofing dentials coupled with a heavily on the smooth to help to craft individ- tain confidentiality as shingle roof in that it engineer as well as the strong interest in chil- functioning and cohe- ual plans that would appropriate. will last much longer building and grounds dren and her commu- siveness of the admin- assist each student to I have known Con- at approximately the director have been nity. Developing and istrative team to main- achieve positive out- nie Racine as a dedi- same cost. The metal monitoring and will supporting a local ed- tain an environment comes. cated and enthusiastic roof has a 30-year wa- continue to monitor all ucational system that that provided safety In working with person who is willing ter-tight guarantee, as phases of the repair. will work for all chil- and appropriate sup- both students and to do what it takes to opposed to the shingled Prospect Mountain dren presents multiple ports for the students. families, Connie sup- accomplish any task roof’s warranty which High School is a beau- challenges, and Connie Even though each team ported them in tack- for which she is respon- is pro-rated over 30 or tiful building, built to is well-equipped to con- member had respon- ling some extremely sible. The town of Alton 40 years, depending on last a century or more. front any of these. sibility for a specific sensitive and personal is fortunate to have a the cost of the shingle As you go to the polls From the time that aspect of student ser- matters. Her ability to person with her creden- used. The metal roof to decide on this year’s she first accepted her vices, it was the ability facilitate discussions tials as a candidate for needs to be re-painted school budget, protect nursing position at to function as an in- in a manner that was the Alton School Board. every 30 years and with your communities’ in- the Tobey School in terdisciplinary group non-threatening and Penelope A. O’Con- this re-painting will last vestment by putting a Concord, it was clear that determined the solution focused was nor, M.S, M.Ed. 90 years or more, com- suitable and final roof that she would do more overall school success. a significant strength. Former Principal, pared to the shingle roof on Prospect Mountain than one would expect As an administrative She was able to estab- Tobey School which has an effective High School. from a typical school team member, Connie lish a nurturing rap-

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Whether you promoted and given "Alton's Right to liked my comparison or an increased salary for lead or listen? Know" Tensions are ob- not, there is truth in it. blindly following along. To the Editor: Racine attacking me im Kharitonov] March viously high. Let me tell My attorney will now An example of col- As a parent and tax- personally. Needless to 1 07:32 a.m.: “You have you my experience. I re- monitor the situation for laboration and unity payer, I am very con- say, I was shocked. a right to your opinion. ceived a letter on Feb. 4 a harassment claim. of goals? In last week’s cerned about the cur- My questions and However, I have more from the Alton School Receiving that letter Baysider, Miller stated rent issues at Alton comments during this experience with children Board lawyers threaten- only fueled my need to that adding 20 minutes Central School so I have conversation are all on in a school setting than ing a frivolous lawsuit create transparency. It will allow for more out- been informing myself the Alton Community all 3 candidates com- over a post I made online. seems anytime I or oth- side time. Yesterday, the about the school board Group thread started by bined. Do you have the I took this post down a ers in the community superintendent advised candidates through Anna Ransom on Feb. 28 same opinion of older week prior to receiving speak up, the board says, by e-mail that K-4 would community papers at 5:06 p.m. starting “If teachers. Actually you the letter, but the board "it’s just disgruntled par- have recess but grades and social media and you haven't had time look more like a grand- chose to waste taxpayer ents or past employees." 5-8 is not yet established. my wife has attend- to review the Alton pa than dad. Your Face- dollars. Even if the law- Not once have I heard They have structured ed several meetings. School District report, book page tells me you yer for the school works the board say, "We rec- activity built into their I had the unfortunate I highly encourage you care more about your on a retainer fee, it's still ognize there is an issue, schedule that may or first-hand experience to take a few minutes dogs than your wife or money being spent and and will do our best to may not include going of learning how one of to review it....” Short- daughter. Grow up and powers being abused. It try to fix it and commu- outside. the candidates reacts ly after the communi- act like a man and some- demonstrates misuse of nicate more." As parents, Ask yourself: If the to questions and com- ty group conversation, one your daughter can power and intimidation we have yet to see a plan kids really come first, ments from the public. Connie Racine deleted be proud of. How would by the board. for our children next why isn’t their unity, I posed a comment/ her comments on the she feel about you if she It continued further. year. There is a complete teamwork and collab- question on the Alton thread. This is obvious read your bullish, mean The board also put an lack of communication oration between the Community Group that parts are now miss- spirited statement. You article in the Baysider, between the administra- board, administration, Facebook post by Anna ing and others can attest just like an audience. specifically naming me tion and teachers; and teachers and parents? Ransom regarding the to having read them at Can't wait to read your and calling me shameful. with the administration Why isn’t there unity proposed added time to the time. She obviously next immature, bully They twisted separate and parents. See con- to make ACS the school the school day. Connie cannot stand behind her like, mean and ignorant words and contexts to sistency? We are losing it once was? Why en- Racine, candidate for own comments. Mine statement! Didn't see any create a new context, ac- great teachers, teach- rollment is going down? school board, respond- are there for all to see as response from your little cusing me of calling the ers passionate enough That's an easy one to an- ed to me directly in I have nothing to hide. In group of friends. Sticks school board "perverted to speak up. We know swer. a Facebook personal the personal messaging and stones! Grow up!” abusers and pedophile how that ends when you The one constant in message with basic in- conversation that she I will let the voters priests," a statement speak up. all of this is our amaz- formation primarily initiated, my only re- draw their own conclu- that I never posted. An Use of strength or ing teachers. I thank from the Department sponse to her was “thank sions regarding wheth- attempt to make the post influence to intimidate you and appreciate you of Education rules. I you” after her initial in- er Connie Racine is seem actionable demon- someone to force them to all. A teacher gave my thanked her and re- formative response and the type of person they strates a display of com- do what you want is bul- daughter a brand new sponded on the group “Wow” after her attack. would choose to make plete vindictiveness. lying, plain and simple. I lunchbox because hers page that rather than Her response to me can decisions regarding the My statement was can guarantee you that was ripped. To me that a personal message, also be found on the Al- future of our school and harsh, that's true - that's more than half of our speaks volumes. Our could she post her an- ton Community Face- to set an example for our why I took it down. In my ACS teachers will tell administration should swer for all to see. The book group on March 1. children. opinion, it was correct you that this is what is be as observant to the conversation ended Quote from screen Maxim Kharitonov and attempted to bring to happening inside ACS. needs of our children as with a very abusive shot. Connie Racine (FB name Mak Sim) light the board’s misuse The other half will tell the teachers. and insulting personal Facebook personal mes- Alton of power. I never stooped you there are no prob- Kerri Duggan message from Connie sage to Mak Sim [Max- so low as to name them lems since they’ve been Alton Let’s talk about ACS test performance To the Editor: No. we're not giving teach- The better question Stop pointing fingers tations; The board says that When you drill fur- ers the time to under- is, what are we doing and placing blame; Build and implement our students’ profi- ther into the details, stand (the standards)… to ensure that teachers Make decisions a plan to improve our ciency scores are not there is room for im- then it's not to going to are getting the train- based on facts, not emo- children’s education – adequate. So, let’s talk provement. However, do well… And if we're ing and professional tions; based on fact, not opin- about ACS test scores. even the principal stat- not going to be able to development needed Stop needlessly cut- ions; Have you read the An- ed that the Smarter Bal- understand them to to effectively deliver ting staff under the Work for effective nual School District ance testing is a new do well to teach them, Common Core curricu- guise of overstaffing collaboration between Report? Here are some format and “cannot be then when it comes to lum, SBAC testing and or underperformance. the board, administra- highlights from the legitimately compared taking the assessment, practical application of (It’s obvious neither tion, district staff and principal’s report: to NECAP results.” kids aren't going to do knowledge? are true.); community to deliver The NECAP test- Though ACS has well… When we change Why are we blaming Constructively and on the school district ing was replaced with progressively been over (from NECAP the students’ inability professionally assess vision; Smarter Balanced test- working toward imple- to Smarter Balanced) to navigate a comput- the issues at hand (not Let’s lead our children ing. menting Common Core, people are going to be erized test as a reason attack each other); by example. They’re the ACS students are 45 it was not until the be- shocked because scores for declined proficien- Ensure that every- next generation. percent proficient in ginning of this school are going to go down. cy? Kids are incredibly one understands the Anna Ransom science compared to year that it was offi- There's going to be a brilliant when it comes curriculum and expec- Alton state average of 40 per- cially approved as the big gap. And we're not to navigating electron- cent. minimum curriculum doing a good enough ics. Does this excuse Library a great resource ACS students were in the district. Do an job of explaining that have any foundation? 62 percent proficient online search for Com- and people are going Facts show that, To the Editor: I am mentioning this in writing compared to mon Core and Smarter to freak because it's a based on state averages, I would like to intro- because I am running state average of 65 per- Balance (SBAC) and completely different we have an alignment duce myself to the resi- for one of the three-year cent. you’ll find plenty of type of test.” (http:// of student to teacher ra- dents of New Durham. terms for library trust- Over the past four controversy – some of www.parentingnh. tio, our class sizes are My wife, Michele, and ee. I’m asking you to years, ACS trend is it includes our own com/November-2013/ appropriate and our I moved here from the consider me for this po- one percent below state board members. Con- The-Common-Core-con- teachers are underpaid. South Shore of Massa- sition on Election Day. ranking in Reading sider this statement troversy/). Our average cost per chusetts in July of 2006. I would like to see and four percent below from Laura Hainey, Did ACS test scores student is higher than What stood out to us this valuable resource state ranking in Math. President of the New go down with our first the state average. Let’s was the town library. to continued to grow in Does that sound like Hampshire chapter of use of SBAC testing? figure out why. Here To me it is one of the all that it has to offer. a dismally performing the American Feder- Yes. Should we have ex- are some areas where best assets the town has William J. Kendrick school? My opinion: ation of Teachers, "If pected this? Yes. we can start: to offer. New Durham

The Baysider Dining & Entertainment THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A7 Letters to the Editor n Kids are more than a test score Supports Swenson’s reelection bid To the Editor: cational Policy Center small increases in pay To the Editor: vote the same way with After an excellent eval- Although I always (nepc.colorado.edu), Dr. that are less than the in- I am writing to sup- very few exceptions. If a uation, that raise was want to support the Gene V. Glass reviewed crease in the cost of liv- port the reelection of resident, many of whom never agreed to by the teachers of Alton Central the body of research and ing. They are not hourly David Swenson for New wish that it were Mr. other two selectmen. School, I am struggling concluded that, "Small employees. Our teach- Durham’s Board of Se- Bickford up for reelec- We have so many open with my vote on the marginal increases (10-15 ers lost a lot of ground, lectman. I haven been at- tion this year, angrily positions on boards and teachers’ contract, Arti- percent) in the time allo- salary-wise, during the tending every BOS meet- disagree with Bickford committees because Mr. cle 4. My kids only have a cated to schooling show recession and their pay ing for the last year or and Anthes on an issue Bickford and Anthes few years left at ACS and no appreciable gains in is already a little less more and have seen Se- that is misunderstood don’t like the applicants I listen to the opinions of student achievement.” than average, state-wide lectman Swenson always by those attending, he personally, and usually parents of younger stu- According to NH (http://tinyurl.com/Vi- open to listening to resi- calmly and clearly ex- won’t give their reasons dents. The agreement in- Minimum Standards sionAction). dents who speak at those plains the error in their for not appointing them, cludes a 20-minute/five for School Approval, ED Finally, administra- meetings. He represents understanding of the is- although the public and percent longer school 306.18(a)(3), “the instruc- tors are getting signifi- us on that board and sue. Selectman Swenson al- day, 7:45 a.m.–2:50 p.m. tional school day of an cantly higher pay this knows it is his responsi- Selectman Swenson ways ask for those rea- Many parents are op- individual student shall year and next. I am fa- bility to listen and to try was the lone vote not to sons. posed to the extra time not exceed 5.75 hours of miliar with administra- to do as “we the people” terminate Police Chief Selectman Swenson in the school day, and in instructional time in el- tive salaries in NH, and wish. He thanks people Shawn Bernier. Over may still have 2-1 votes the past few years, teach- ementary schools” (ACS I believe these admin for attending at the end 700 people signed a pe- and not get motions sec- ers have been pressured is an elementary school). salaries are competitive, of every meeting saying tition to reinstate the onded by the other two by Steve Miller to agree Recess can be counted but are we withholding how important it is for chief after the termina- selectmen if reelected, to three-four extra days towards instructional raises for teachers be- the BOS to hear from tion. Selectman Swen- but we do not need a (three days in 2014-15, time, K-6. The proposed cause we've moved too residents about issues son asked the other two board that will vote 3-0 four days this year and school day is a little over much money into admin that affect the town. selectmen to reconsid- for what they want and 20 minutes/day extra seven hours long. Even if salaries? He is intelligent, al- er, to no avail. He also not for what “we the peo- next year). I do not op- you subtract 30 minutes Yes, there are import- ways well prepared, listened when residents ple” want. pose extra time for teach- for lunch and a few min- ant gains for teachers in and respects the will said they didn’t want a Please vote for Select- ers' professional develop- utes for passing to/from this negotiated contract, of the residents of New part time library direc- man Swenson on March ment and planning. ACS UAs, this is a very long including catching up on Durham to have the tor, which the other two 8. We need him to speak already has a long school school day for young a disparity in steps. I’m town we want. He tries voted for. Nor did resi- up for us and for the day for an elementary kids. Why are we adding not asking you to vote to work with the oth- dents want a part time town we love and are los- school and we have in- 20 minutes of instruc- yes or no, just giving er two selectmen, even police chief. His was the ing. If we can not have credibly long bus routes tional time, which Miller some food for thought, though he often loses 2-1 lone vote against that. democracy in our little (my kids are on the bus trumpets as “extra seat but please do vote “Yes” on votes and often can’t He voted to give our very town, where every one for nearly an hour). time,” when we won’t on Article 5 so that the get a second on a motion deserving recreation di- of our votes really does The research is also even be able to use it as parties can go back to in order to even get to a rector the raise she was count, how can we hope clear that these little bits instructional time? They the table if Article 4 is discussion, because Se- promised when she was to have it anywhere. of extra time really do won’t be outdoors, be- defeated. Parents have lectmen Bickford and hired, upon a good eval- Ellen Phillips not provide much educa- cause the administration read the research and Anthes seem to always uation after six months. New Durham tional benefit. Seat time is reducing recess time do not believe that a is often measured as the in grades five and six. small amount of extra “Carnegie Unit,” yet the Why can't we give “seat time” will result Milfoil monitoring already taking place Carnegie Foundation it- teachers a salary in- in positive gains for self declared "seat time" crease without requiring our children. Our kids To the Editor: and comprised of un- tee's founding, regular obsolete as far back as extra time? Most sala- are more than a test Mr. Steve Miller, in paid volunteers, moni- updates have been pro- 1993 (source: www.carne- ried, professional em- score. a letter to the editor, tors Alton's waters and vided to the selectmen, giefoundation.org). And, ployees are not expected Pam McLeod Feb. 25 edition, gave a where invasive species most of which were from the National Edu- to work extra time for Alton Bay lengthy wish-list of ideas are found, the com- published in the Bay- for the town, including mittee in coordination sider, and are available Markland asks for support the suggestion that "we with the selectmen and to the public. An annu- should hire a milfoil the NH Department of al report is published To the Editor: men to serve as an inter- I recognize that I do monitor for the sum- Environmental Services in the yearly town re- Since it appears that im town administrator not have all the answers, mer." plans and supervises port, and all meeting this tactic is working until a successful can- but if you'll give me the It is commendable the control of the inva- minutes are posted on effectively this election didate was found. I was chance to serve you in Mr. Miller recognizes sive threats. Each year the town website. The year season, I thought I fortunate to have an ex- the capacity as a select- the danger of variable the NH Department of monitoring is already might give it a try. cellent relationship with man, I will do as I always milfoil to the town's wa- Environmental Ser- taking place and is ef- I will build a wall be- other town departments do, give 110 percent to ter bodies, and the com- vices conducts a for- fective. tween Alton and New and a top notch crew of the honor you have be- mittee urges Mr. Miller mal survey of the town The Town of Alton Durham, and I will have department heads that stowed upon me. to become familiar with water bodies, and those Milfoil Committee New Durham pay for it. made the transition easy I would appreciate the town of Alton Mil- results are used by the Ted Carl, Chair I will make Alton great during my time. your vote on March 8. foil Committee's work. committee to plan the Bill Mannion again. After I retired from John E. Markland The committee, created yearly treatments. Nancy Downing In all seriousness, I law enforcement, I felt Alton by the selectmen in 2008 Since the commit- Jonathan Downing am John Markland and the need to continue it would be very hum- serving the communi- bling to receive your ty in which I lived and support March 8 for the have been serving Alton Business Directory position of Alton Select- on the budget commit- man. tee for four years now. I We have lived in Al- feel I have a good work- Residential/Commercial ton many years. For 26 ing knowledge of Alton's Site Work • Drainage • Utilities years, I served two com- budget. I do not mind munities in the capaci- asking the tough ques- Winter Maintenance One Call Does It All ty of law enforcement, tions, and I also enjoy Driveways • Trails • Property Maintenance 23 of those years in a spending my own time WATER FILTRATION neighboring communi- trying to get both sides New Lawn Installation • Tree & Brush Removal ELECTRICAL - PLUMBING ty. During my time, I en- of every issue, and make Septic Installation & Repair HVAC - GAS joyed the ability of help- a decision in which I feel ing those in need and best fits the town and its 603-617-0266 569-1569 being there in times of taxpayers. STEVE PACSAY [email protected] Fully Insured www.thurstywater.com crisis to provide support I thrive on municipal and security to the com- employees being a team munity that I served. and working together. I spent 10 years of that I encourage learning WANT TO SEE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISED HERE? time working with mu- from those in the field, nicipal budget practic- rather than sitting on es and attended several the top of the mountain executive management thinking you know all Call Maureen Aselton courses at the FBI Na- the answers. I am also a tional Academy, one of proponent of recogniz- at 569-3126 those courses focusing ing those employees who WE ACCEPT on municipal budgeting go above and beyond to practices. Later in my support the community career, I was approached and encourage retaining by the board of select- of those employees. A8 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Letters to the Editor n Swenson the sensible choice To the Editor: there are three critical ty must stop. With my wishes of the voting ma- decisions are made in the only sensible one on I have been asked to areas that the board of election and continued jority. the best interests of the the board, we should call run for selectman to con- selectmen must address: future elections placing In conclusion, local entire community. him Sensible Swenson.” tinue bringing a voice of Taxpayer value for experienced people in of- government is not the I am reminded of a I was appreciative of his reason, professionalism desired level of service – fice who understand how place for partisan politics New Durham citizen’s comments and I ask for and management experi- This specifically address- to create a work culture and personal agendas. comment after attend- your support in the up- ence to the New Durham es the issue of what the that values the worker In 2015 other BoS mem- ing a recent BoS meet- coming election. I ask Board of Selectmen town wishes for the level based on positive per- bers may have, at times, ing. This citizen, after you to vote for Selectman (BoS). I am proud to have of services provided, i.e., formance, New Durham allowed their personal listening to the various Swenson, the sensible taken a leading role in: police, highway, etc. The can build a reputation agendas to interfere with BoS members speak to a choice. Creating the largest key issues is whether the for a “best place to work” sound judgment. public safety issue, made David W. Swenson New Durham tax rate re- services provided are the experience. I believe New Durham the following statement: New Durham ductions in over a decade desired level as decided Fulfilling the wish- voters need a voice of “Selectman Swenson is without reduction in any by the majority through es of the voting major- reason. If elected, you town services; the approved town bud- ity – The budget is the have my pledge to: Established guide- get. primary method for the Carry out ballot choic- Kroepel terminates lines for cash reserves Creating an envi- voter to indicate their es. Provide budgeted lev- assuring that the town is ronment to attract and wishes for the level of el of town services and campaign for selectman able to meet financial ob- retain highly qualified, town services, town em- staff town departments ligations without resort- productive town employ- ployee headcount to ful- according to approved To the Editor: to say. ing to outside loans for ees appreciates and val- fill those services and to budgets; I am terminating I gladly choose to re- operating expenses; ues the employee – Since direct other tax-funded Create and support a my campaign for New move myself from cam- Initiated action to the 2015 election for se- expenditures. It is the re- healthy work environ- Durham Selectman. paigning for selectman return town-owned lectman, New Durham sponsibility of the board ment for all town em- I urge anyone who so Elizabeth Cantrall tax-deeded property to has suffered a large expe- of selectmen, barring ployees so that they are might have voted for can benefit from the tax-producing revenue. riential employee drain unforeseen catastroph- productive, appreciated me to vote for Eliza- votes from people who We achieved over $70,000 with the departure of ic events, to follow the and valued; beth Cantrall. might have voted for in revenues to the town multiple longer term em- approved budget. The Allow department Elizabeth Cantrall me. to apply to additional tax ployees. Many of these selectmen’s responsi- heads to manage their presents a fresh ap- I therefore urge New rate reductions. Unfortu- employees have left due bility is to assure the departments without mi- proach to the opera- Durham voters to vote nately this process was to a work environment town-voted budgets are cromanagement; tion of the town of New for Elizabeth Cantrall halted by a majority of created by political and adhered to, service levels Make New Durham a Durham and respect for New Durham Se- the 2015 board of select- personal agendas of some achieved and taxpayer well-managed commu- for New Durham em- lectman. men. elected officials. This cul- money is responsibly nity where written pol- ployees and officials. Bob Kroepel Looking forward, ture of work uncertain- spent according to the icies are followed and I like what she has New Durham “Drinking Habits” next production up for Village Players

WOLFEBORO — The sisters have The Sisters of Perpet- become quite good at ual Sewing are known making wine but find for their great stitch themselves run rag- work, but it’s their side ged as they work long life that people find a hours to make the re- bit more information quested wine while and is the main story also getting all the sew- featured in “Drinking ing done as requested Habits,” which is set by the church. to open on The Village The small size of the Players Theater stage convent and their con- on April 1. tinued success trips Written by Tom the interest of a couple Smith, “Drinking Hab- of local reporters, who its” tells the stories of also happen to previ- the aforementioned ously been engaged to nuns and their lucra- be married. The report- tive side project that ers go under cover as a has been keeping their sister and a priest in convent open for many order to figure out just years. what is going on at the COURTESY PHOTO As far as Mother convent. The convent’s CONFUSION reigns supreme as Sister Augusta (Emily Marsh, second from left) and Sister Philomena (Kristi Neiman, second from right) find two new nuns in their convent, Sister Mary Catherine (Maggie Fraser, left) and Sister Mary Mary (Jennifer Smith, right) Superior knows, the groundskeeper, Moth- during rehearsals for “Drinking Habits” at the Village Players Theater. sisters are making er Superior and the grape juice from the priest from the church turn as Miss Casewell Tessari has been in nu- role in The Mouse- Catherine. vines in the convent all play a part in the in The Mousetrap last merous productions, trap as Mrs. Boyle last “Drinking Habits,” and bringing whatev- story, as does a new spring. including one of the spring. She will be por- presented by arrange- er is left over from the sister who raises some Kristi Nieman will starring roles in Lead- traying Mother Supe- ment with Playscripts, local church services suspicions of her own be portraying Sister ing Ladies and most re- rior in “Drinking Hab- Inc., is being spon- into the community to with her arrival. Philomena. Nieman is cently played the Black its.” sored in part by Bruce spread good will. A cast of familiar probably best known Knight (amongst other Brooks Campbell is and Kris Gurall. However, Sister Au- Village Players faces to Village Players au- roles) in Spamalot. also back on stage after The show will open gusta and Sister Philo- has been cast by direc- diences from her title The role of George his role in last spring’s on Friday, April 1, at mena have a small side tor Megan Rohrbacher role in the musical the groundskeeper production of The 8 p.m. and other 8 p.m. project that they’ve and assistant director Mame, back in 2009. will be played by Vin- Mousetrap. He will be shows will be staged on been working on in- Paul Stewart. The reporters look- ny Amico, who has portraying Father Che- Saturday, April 2, Fri- volving another liq- Sisters Augusta will ing to break the story also played numerous nille. day, April 8, and Satur- uid that is made with be portrayed by Emily are played by Jennifer Village Players roles. The cast is rounded day, April 9. There will grapes. One that might Marsh, who has had a Smith and Rick Tessa- He was most recently out by Maggie Fraser, be a matinee produc- not be looked upon so bevy of roles in Village ri. Smith made her Vil- the Not Dead Fred in who most recently was tion on Sunday, April kindly by the powers Players productions, lage Players debut last Spamalot and had a part of the ensemble in 10, at 2 p.m. that be in the church. including a starring summer as Berthe the starring turn in Unde- Spamalot (think Holy Tickets are avail- maid in Boeing, Boe- clared History. Hand Grenade). She able online at vil- ing and also served as Helen Rautenberg will be portraying the lage-players.com or at assistant director for returns to the stage part of the new sister Black’s Paper and Gifts Spamalot last fall and this spring after her in town, Sister Mary in Wolfeboro. Former Belknap County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted on sexual assault charges

LACONIA — For- of power or authority, the Belknap County At- er count of AFSA. That mer Belknap County such as a law enforce- torney by deputies from conduct occurred in Sheriff’s Deputy Er- ment officer, to coerce an the Grafton County At- Bedford while Blanch- nest Justin Blanchette inmate of a correctional torney’s Office and the ette was transporting was indicted on Feb. institution to engage in Grafton County Sheriff’s a female inmate to the 18 on nine counts of sexual penetration. By Department. women’s state prison. aggravated felonious law, consent is not a de- Blanchette was in- Blanchette was released sexual assault and one fense to this conduct. dicted in October by the on $5,000 cash bail and count of felonious sex- The case was investi- Hillsborough County trial is pending in that ual assault. The cases gated at the direction of Grand Jury for anoth- case. involve five different alleged victims, each of whom were incarcer- Retired educators meeting on March 15 ated at the time of the offenses. The deputy The Lakes Region three-course meal with who is a Weirs Times is alleged to have com- Retired Educators’ Asso- a choice of an entrée will columnist and au- mitted the offenses in ciation will hold a meet- be served following the thor of The Flatlander the course of transport- ing on Tuesday, March meeting. The phone Chronicles. If you don’t ing each inmate to or 15, at Gunstock Inn on captains will be calling get a call from a phone from correctional facil- Route 11A in Gilford (580 for your reservations. captain, you may call ities within the state. Cherry Valley Road). The program will be- Ginny Hiltz at 393-2762 State law makes it a The meeting will start gin at approximately to make a reservation. felony crime for an in- at 11 a.m. with check-in 12:45 p.m. The speaker All reservations must dividual in a position starting at 10:30 a.m. A will be Brendan Smith be called in by March 9. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A9 Alton Central’s Scoop n ACS celebrates Read Across America Week with author David Elliott BY KRIS BLACKSTONE published books, offered workshop after Elliott’s minating activity Jackie Principal, Alton Central School Elliott ample material to presentation – inspired Leathers brought to frui- Alton students, PreK- tailor his presentations by the abundant creativ- tion from her grain of an sixth grade, were en- to the various grade lev- ity he instilled in the idea researching how to thralled by the inter- els at ACS all day long, families attending the get an author to ACS for actions they had with and in to the evening. evening presentation. these grades, building NH author David El- Title I families were able Hawkins organized a on our upcoming author liott Tuesday, March 1. to enjoy a “make your “picture writing” activ- visit for May for our sev- Throughout the day, El- own sub” bar before ity, using watercolors, enth and eighth graders. liott met with students hearing his presentation white crayons, SALT, The se ed for the middle and shared stories about to parents about the im- and children’s creative school visit by author being an author, about portance of literature in minds, to illustrate po- Chris Crucher was plant- the writing process, households, and the im- ems from many sources. ed lat e last May, so this about how stories go portance of reading with This visual expression of planni ng has spanned a COURTESY PHOTO from your head through children. imagination dovetailed JACKIE LEATHERS, ASC's Reading and Writing Specialist, year. Crucher is a favor- your fingertips and to Mrs. R. Hawkins, Ti- perfectly with Elliott’s is proud of the poem created during Author David Elliott's ite of our middle level print. Elliott has taught tle I Assistant along with message to our students. presentation to PreK students. Elliott's presentations ran all Language Arts teachers, creative writing, ado- Mrs. D. O’Brien, Mrs. L. The excitement has day and into the evening, culminating with his presentation Mrs. B rooks and Ms. lescent literature and Stevens and Title I teach- built for weeks for this to parents on his love of children's literature. The day's events Lamber t. He lives in playwriting at Colby ers, Mrs. R. Weymouth author’s visit to ACS. included children receiving autographed copies of books, pur- Washington state, so his Sawyer College in New and Mrs. J. Leathers, This began with order chased in advance, and time for older children to learn what's trip here is a lot longer London from 1998-2013. helped facilitate the din- forms going home so involved in publishing a book from concept to product in the than that of Elliott, who Those courses, coupled ner, but even more ex- students could purchase reader's hands. Alton Central School's Read Across America lives in Warner. Week celebration includes enthusiasm for Dr. Seuss, with help with his extensive list of citing, they facilitated a books, and attendees From t he organiza- from the Parent-Teacher-Student Association, also. tion b y Mrs. Perry, for would be able to have takes to sit down and our fifth and sixth grad- them autographed as a commit to writing – after ers to write and publish Alton Police Log special memento of the researching – the topic their work individu- event. Timothy Basil the author is working ally, to Mrs. Leathers ALTON — The Al- cious person/activity general assistance, Ering’s illustrations to on. This message is im- spearh eading the visit ton Police Department report on Main Street. one missing adult, six many of Elliott’s books portant for our fifth and Tuesda y, and looking responded to 231 calls Police made 58 mo- alarm activations, one are vivid, warm and sixth graders, some of forwar d to May’s vis- for service during the tor vehicle stops and lost/found property, luxurious mixed media whom have just com- it, ar ranged by Mrs. week of Feb. 21-27, in- handled three motor two highway/Roadway (charcoal, oils and grease pleted their own “frac- Brooks and Mrs. Lam- cluding six arrests. vehicle complaint-inci- hazards, two general in- pencil) that capture the tured fairy tales” or bert, we have avid read- One male subject dents. formation, one harass- mood, be it humorous or researched a topic to ers te aching here at was arrested for driv- There were 164 other ment, three civil stand- tumultuous, accurately. write accurately about ACS sh aring their love ing after revocation or calls for services that bys, two civil matters, Elliott has also worked during the Stay Day ac- of lit erature with each suspension and sus- consisted of the follow- four wellness checks, with other illustrators tivities on four consec- and ev ery student. We pended registration. ing: One assist fire de- two disabled motor for his books, includ- utive winter Thursdays have many students car- There were five mo- partment, two employ- vehicles, 99 directed ing Becca Stadtlander’s in lieu of rock climbing rying home a book by Da- tor vehicle summons ment fingerprinting, patrols, one motor ve- work for On the Wing, or winter sports at Gun- vid Elliott – and we have arrests. two assist other agen- hicle lockout, four med- which has key facts stock Mountain. Elliott all students who had the There were five mo- cies, two pistol permit ical assists, 19 property about birds related to the reached all of our stu- opport unity to hear his tor vehicle accidents. applications, four an- checks and two paper- reader through poetry. dents from the youngest presen tations, carrying There was one suspi- imal complaints, four work services. Cranes, eagles and hum- PreK to the sixth graders home t he excitement mingbirds are all treated and met their needs as a and reading fever they equally throughout this true teacher can. caught from a writer Eat at Johnson’s March 10 special volume of poems. Our literacy initia- of this caliber offering Students learned a lot tives at ACS span the his in sights and shar- about where the ideas year, with this week’s ing his talents with our to support New Durham PTO come from, and what it author visit being a cul- audiences. NEW DURHAM dents of New Durham sales to the New Durham — The New Durham School . All you have to School PTO, an organi- Parent-Teacher Or- do to help is take a night zation whose efforts sup- ganization (PTO) and off from cooking and go port f ield trips, equip- Johnson’s Seafood and out to dinner. On Thurs- ment p urchases, guest Steak have teamed up day, March 10, from 4 to speake rs and other ​en- for a fundraising eve- 8 p.m. , Johnson’s will richment for the elemen- ning ​to support the stu- donate 10 percent of its tary school students. Mark on the Markets Risky investments tuations. As an example, exposu re to bonds you becaus e yields on CDs, might consider individ- bonds and fixed income ual treasuries, corporate in gen eral are so low, or municipal bonds with invest ment money has varied maturity dates, sought out any vehicle referred to as laddering. that p ays a good divi- Laddering is just a meth- BY MARK PATTERSON dend o r yield. That in od of staggering maturity Contributing Writer turn drives the price up dates from short term to When y ou hear the and yield down, so when long, with a strategy that phrase “risky invest- you have a lot of money the near term maturities ments, ” things like pen- chasin g this yield you may be reinvested into ny sto cks, futures con- get inflated prices of the a pote ntial rising rate tracts , option contracts stock or bond. market. This is referred or jun k bonds likely Now I am not con- to as “immunizing” the come to mind. But those vinced that rates will go portfo lio. If you buy in- invest ments or whatev- up sig nificantly all that dividu al bonds you will er you want to call them soon, in fact I believe at lea st know what you are ty pically used for that we have a lot of de- paid, what your yield, speculation or as it used flatio nary issues to get maturity date will be and to be called “taking a fli- through before we worry have m ore control over er” or chance, knowing about real inflation. Just the in vestment. If you your odds of success are realiz e that abrupt cur- do not feel that you have not gr eat. Futures and rency value change or enough assets to justify option s are not risky a host of external global individual bonds I would per sa y, just leveraged factor s can change the just t ake a pass on the so that they move faster interest rate picture very bond fund at this stage of in or away from profit. quickl y creating a real the game and find some- They can be used for risk jolt to those interest rate thing else for income. mitiga tion in some cir- sensitive vehicles. Of cou rse all these cumstances. Know t hat I am not strate gies can be debat- The ri sk that I want- against bonds, just bond ed, I just want you to be ed to address though funds. Bond funds are active and aware of what was th e risk in owning typically perpetual in na- is goi ng on with your things in your invest- ture, in other words, the money whether you ment p ortfolio that you bonds are bought and manage it yourself or may be lieve are safe sold by the fund manager have someone managing income producing vehi- with no maturity date as for you. cles like dividend paying far as you are concerned. stocks, preferred stocks, Inflow s and outflows Mark P atterson is an MLPs o r bond funds. make h olding a bond invest ment advisor with When a stock or bond is till maturity a challenge MHP Asset Management purchased for income or for fu nds. Typically if LLC an d can be reached the di vidend it becomes rates go up you lose val- at 644 7-1979 or Mark@ that m uch more sensi- ue, if they go down you MHP-Asset.com. tive to interest rate fluc- gain v alue. If you want A10 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Barnstead’s milfoil battle, part two

BY ED NEISTER 4-D treatment in a NH of urgency to get divers the plant has a large minate on the lake bot- quickly. Consequently, Barnstead Milfoil Committee lake involving UNH into the water and scan amount of vegetation tom. In NH, this occurs since variable milfoil BARNSTEAD — This was done to gain a bet- the lake for 2013. How- that is growing rapidly typically when the sun can’t be controlled, us- is a continuation of ter understanding of ever, when surveying and stands high in the is hottest and the water ing it to attract bass is the first summary part the herbicide treatment. began in 2014 in July, water. An herbicide is warmest around July short sighted and detri- printed earlier in The The study would record much to surprise of treatment will cause an 4. Consequently, it is mental to the long term Baysider. It described the treatment response, most, areas of variable 80 percent reduction of critical to keep plants health of the lake or wa- briefly the need for a new its half-life, any local milfoil had developed. crown roots of plants in from reaching the sur- ter way. variable milfoil remov- well contamination and During the month of high silted regions that face. 2, 4-D ester formu- al program and detailed methods that could be September, scuba tow will stunt the plant for Water variable mil- lation is the product background on four wa- used to remove contam- surveys revealed that several years, but it will foil can become so dense of choice for variable ter bodies in Barnstead; ination from wells if it variable milfoil had recover and reach full to make boat traffic, milfoil as proven by re- namely Brindle Pond, occurs. The goals of the made a significant re- growth potential with- swimming and fishing search trials performed Half Moon Lake, Locke program were to pro- surgence in the Lower in the next two years. difficult. Kayak races by DES and the Army Lake and the Suncook vide knowledge of effec- Lake and treatment Plants with 16-inch long were difficult one year Corps of Engineers. 2, River. Part two begins tiveness of treatment would be required in root systems are found on the Suncook River 4-D has been one of the with background events in each area of the lake 2015. Only about 130 in silt with depths of because the plants were most studied chemicals of both the Upper and that has different con- hours were spent by two feet or more. These so dense that they cre- in our society. It is ac- Lower Suncook Lakes. ditions of water, wind, divers before the water plants must be manual- ated strong resistance tually a synthetic ver- Next follows a summa- depth, current and vari- turned cold resulting in ly removed from their to the boats. In some sion of Indole Acidic ry of the results we have able milfoil concentra- the removal of almost habitat to eliminate places in NH, the densi- Acid, which is a growth learned to date, more tion. A diver program 500 gallons. Almost 30 their further growth. ty has become so great hormone found in ap- detail on the variable was used to report on acres were treated with Our studies show that some shorefront ples. It has been shown milfoil plant and how the herbicide’s effective- 2, 4-D, but a number of that herbicide in the residents have asked to be absolutely safe to it grows and spreads, a ness, and the success of small areas have devel- lake will not migrate for tax abatements be- all animals, birds, fish description of the new follow up management oped in both lakes and into shallow wells that cause of their impaired and shellfish at con- approach and reasons techniques. Some of the will need to be removed are one to five feet from use of the resource. De- centrations found in for the changes and ac- important results are by divers in 2016. Since the water’s edge. The partment of Agriculture the water during treat- knowledgement of all mentioned later in this 2004, Suncook Lake As- ERG group at UNH is the authority for per- ment. In fact, two days those who have helped article. The total project sociation in addition to demonstrated that the mit approval. DES, Fish after treatment of Low- in the fight to control cost $150,000, with the treatment cost has used addition of peroxide and Game and Resourc- er Suncook Lake when variable water variable DES R&D Grant paying about 1,800 dive hours, and uvc light will break es and Economic Devel- the herbicide was at its milfoil. The Barnstead $90,750. removed over 2,300 down any 2, 4-D if a well opment provide input greatest strength on the Variable Milfoil Control Suncook Lake Associ- gallons of variable mil- is found to be contami- for any herbicide treat- lake bottom, a movie Committee (BMCC) gen- ation was able to get six foil and paid out over nated. They also found ment. In the past, Fish was taken by UNH that erally meets the second active divers to develop $26,500 and has just a kitchen sink char- and Game Department showed the fresh water Saturday from 9 a.m. to a routine for surveying barely been able to keep coal filter will adsorb promoted variable mil- mussels were cruising noon at the Oscar Foss both lakes and remove it under control. the herbicide for up foil and resisted many along enjoying their Memorial Library in any growing plants. The What we have to three months safe- treatment applications. day and not affected at Center Barnstead. Peo- following chart summa- learned ly. Aeration was also They based their objec- all. All measurements ple interested in helping rizes the activity and The Suncook River demonstrated to effec- tions on observations of the herbicide in wa- are urged to attend. the amount of variable followed the same pat- tively break down the that variable milfoil ter levels greater than Upper and Lower milfoil found from 2006 tern of apparent vari- herbicide. The tests on promotes bass fishing three feet from the bot- Suncook Lakes to 2014. able water variable Suncook Lake took 130 and is harmful to fish tom were 10-20 times In 2004, the amount of Two years after treat- milfoil death to having ppb levels to less than 5 and loons in the lake. lower than permitted variable milfoil covered ment, 290 gallons of vari- significant bloom re- ppb which is more than During the first few levels stated by NIOSH. 44 percent of the Lower able milfoil was found surgence several years a 50x reduction. years of growth, vari- Recently DES and F&G Suncook Lake. Variable and removed by the div- following a major treat- Variable water vari- able milfoil can pro- Departments have de- milfoil was found in ers. Concern that there ment. After a major able milfoil can produce vide habitat to young veloped alternative about 95 percent of ar- were areas missed arose large area treatment seeds that are shed after pickerel from predatory treatment time frames eas that would support during the following with 2, 4-D in 2007 and the plant stalks lay out large mouth bass. This or setback distances variable milfoil growth. winter. In 2007, about 2008, only five acres and on the top of the wa- is the primary reason so treatments can take It covered 132 acres with 900 hours were spent four acres were treated ter forming seed buds, why many bass fishing place even if loons are mature plants at sepa- surveying both lakes in 2009 and 2010. Then which produce black derbies will have bass present. rations of 5-15 feet. 140 using the underwater 78 acres were treated peppercorn like seeds. boats around variable The final part will acres were treated re- scuba tow resulting in in 2012, and 16 acres This typically occurs milfoil regions on NH discuss the variable sulting in almost a com- locating and removing in 2013, and 25 acres in when the plant has lakes. However, as the milfoil plant and how plete kill. Five gallons 150 gallons of variable 2014. In 2015, the river is grown tall enough to plants continue to grow it grows and spreads, a were found to survive milfoil. Diver activity widely infested similar reach the surface to ex- and become denser, all description of the new the treatment and were was limited in 2008, but to the conditions of 2004 pose parts of the plant native bottom growth approach and reasons later removed by divers. reached about 600 hours and 2005. stalks to the air. These vegetation is snuffed for the changes, and ac- A large patch of variable for 2009 and 2010 with So, after 10 plus seeds are produced at a out, predator-prey in- knowledgement of all milfoil was found in the the fabrication of the years, we haven’t put rate of about 50,000 per teraction is reduced, those who have helped Upper Suncook Lake. SLA DASH boat. High this weed down with acre of variable milfoil and oxygen in the local in the fight to control No treatment was done density sites were re- what we believed to be plants. They can take area is reduced and the variable water variable in this lake, but it was visited in 2011 with less a good approach. To say up to three years to ger- fish population drops milfoil in Barnstead. most important to re- than 40 gallons being ‘we don’t understand move any plants, since removed. The thought why’ is an understate- they would act as seeds began to develop that ment. In order to do bet- for new growth to enter variable milfoil was al- ter, we need to under- The Game’s Afoot into the Lower Lake. most out of the Suncook stand what worked and The patch was pulled Lakes and little would what didn’t. What ax- using multiple divers be found the next year. ioms should we follow opens in Pittsfield March 11 on two separate days. In 2012, the Underwa- and what really works? About 15 gallons of var- ter Survey Vessel (USV) The herbicide, 2, 4-D PITTSFIELD — Re- ious plant lengths were was completed and was is the best available hearsals are in full removed. The area was used to scan most of and is highly specif- swing for the March checked two weeks lat- Lower Suncook Lake. It ic to damaging water presentation of “The er, and new plants were demonstrated a unique variable milfoil while Game’s Afoot” coming removed. Two more capability of finding having little effect on to the Scenic Theatre checks were made, each and recording locations native vegetation, fish, in Pittsfield. This rol- two weeks apart. After of single isolated plants mollusks and even blad- licking mystery/farce, the third check, no new that were not located derwort, which looks written by Ken Lud- plants were found. by any divers on scuba like variable milfoil. wig, promises to keep Because a large tows. However, divers This herbicide is effec- the audience guessing amount of variable only had to remove 85 tive where crown roots “whodunit” as the plot milfoil was found in gallons of variable mil- are near the surface, gets thicker and trick- Lower Suncook Lake, foil that year. not in deep silt beds, ier. a research study of 2, There was no sense not in rocky soils and A couple of the invit- COURTESY PHOTO ed party-goers, Madge TWO OF THE CAST of “The Game’s Afoot” are Margot Keyes and Felix Geisel, arrive (left) portraying Madge Geisel and Kevin Guimond, playing at the Gillette mansion Felix Geisel. for a festive time and begun to plague their any other guests meet FREE HOME BUYER SEMINAR find themselves in the good times party. For- untimely demise? 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As in the past Uniformed Scouts will to see you there at this they will be offering be waiting tables and important Troop fund- homemade meatballs assisting. Also avail- raiser. and sauce, bread, salad able, upon request and THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A11 Executive Councilor Joe Kenney to address Belknap County Republicans

BELMONT — The county budget, the latest donations to the meet- ishable food item to this please check the commit- org or send an e-mail to Belknap County Re- information about the ings and again reminds month’s meeting. tee’s web site at www. alan.glassman@gmail. publican Committee presidential race, and them to bring a non-per- For more information, BelknapCountyGOP. com. has announced that its formation of the cruise next monthly meeting is committee for the May scheduled for Wednes- 27 Belknap County GOP day, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. Cruise on Lake Winnipe- World Day of Prayer at Barnstead church at the Top of the Town saukee. BARNSTEAD — The Prayer. Each year wom- Their presentation many traditions who Restaurant, 88 Ladd Hill Belknap County Women's Fellowship en of a different coun- will be followed with a come together to ob- Road in Belmont. GOP meetings are open of North Barnstead in- try share their stories worship service writ- serve a common day This month’s guest to all Republicans and vites local residents to and prayers. This year, ten by Cuban women. of prayer each year speaker will be District like-minded Indepen- participate in the World the women of Cuba call Residents will gather on the first Friday in One Executive Councilor dents. Per their usual Day of Prayer on Friday people into worship con- at 7 p,m, at the Con- March. World Day of Joe Kenney. Kenney will meeting format, if you're evening, March 4, at 7 sidering the words “Re- gregational Church of Prayer was founded provide an update on a interested in having din- p.m. Together they will ceive children, receive North Barnstead (504 on the idea that prayer myriad of topics that the ner (at your option) and/ learn about Cuba and me.” N. Barnstead Road) and action are insepa- council is working on. or wish to socialize be- share in the prayers Ruth and Dick Stew- and will close with re- rable in the service of In addition, the agen- fore the meeting, plan to of Cuban women for art of Sandwich have freshments at 8 p,m. God’s realm. Services da will include updates arrive as early as 5 p.m. their children. In more visited Cuba and will World Day of Prayer begin at sunrise in the on state races, bills that The committee thanks than 170 countries and share pictures and is a worldwide ecu- Pacific and follow the the House and Senate its members for continu- regions people will cel- stories of Cuba's peo- menical movement of sun across the globe on are considering, the ing to bring food pantry ebrate World Day of ple and countryside. Christian women of the day of celebration.

CANDIDATES (continued from Page A1) that’s my job,” she re- Then she added, “If to questions presented time. “That comes from tery trustees asked the sponded. the town wants a chief by a Citizens’ Forum of a lack of understanding public to help find a sur- plishments of the board Paul Perry asked and four full-time offi- 170 people, Cantrall said of what a director does,” veyor “who will return in 2013/14 when he Swenson about attract- cers, I’m all for that. I it was a gray area when she stated. “We have a a phone call” for a re- served as chair, includ- ing businesses to New don’t want the state po- “you get to personnel is- tremendous resource alignment of the corner- ing creating the largest Durham. Swenson not- lice as our police. The sues.” here. The library and stones project. She also tax rate reduction in ed three businesses more local government, Phillips pointed out literacy is so important said a scattering garden over a decade without came in during his term the better.” that questions not per- to people regardless of for cremated remains any reduction in town of service. “That’s the Swenson responded taining to personnel age.” was being looked at. services; meeting finan- first time in a decade,” to the same question by issues, such as hiring a What most impressed Drummey, who has cial obligations with- he said, “that several saying, “My position is fourth full-time police him when he moved served on the planning out outside loans, and businesses have come clear. The budget is a office voted on by the here in 2006, William board for eight years, achieving more than in in a short amount of tool to indicate the lev- people, were not an- Kendrick said, was the said a rewrite of the $70,000 in revenues by re- time.” el of services residents swered, either. size of the library com- Master Plan was com- turning town owned tax He went on to say want.” Cantrall said she pared to the size of the ing up and members deeded property to tax that only certain kinds Jennifer Nyman, a would handle a situ- town. “It’s the best asset would need public in- producing revenue. of businesses could be Parks and Recreation ation such as that by to attract young fami- put to help decide “what He outlined the areas along Route 11 “due to Commission the board treating others with re- lies,” he stated. you want the town to that need addressing the aquifer.” He said he has not reappointed, spect. “We have some With his background look like in twenty to be residents’ desire had spent time develop- stated she felt “disre- building to do regarding as a printer, he told the years.” for the level of services ing strategies, and that spected as a volunteer the police department. audience, “The written Stephanie MacK- provided, creating an economic development and unappreciated in It would be a priority.” word is very import- enzie, who that day environment to attract was part of his platform. the current climate.” She also responded ant to me. You can gain stepped into the posi- and retain productive Cantrall said the She said volunteers to Kroepel’s question knowledge or entertain- tion of town clerk from employees, fulfilling town has “shot itself make this town run and regarding the board’s ment at the library. It deputy town clerk, said the wishes of the voting in the foot” in the past asked the candidates denial of Bernier’s le- should be preserved everyone knew her be- majority, and fostering regarding businesses for selectmen how they gal request for a public because it will help the cause “I’m the woman responsible economic coming in. “We need to would make people feel meeting by saying, “If town to grow.” at the window.” She has development. be friendly to business- appreciated. he requested a public Kendrick said if he worked in Town Hall for “Local government is es. I would prefer mom “I appreciate volun- session, I don’t see how could help the library nine and a half years, not the place for politics and pop-type shops, but teers,” Cantrall said. you could deny it.” carry on, he would be and due to Ingham’s de- and personal agendas,” we need to educate peo- “I’ve done volunteer Regarding outsourc- able to say, “I’ve been parture, is running for he said, adding that if ple to shop locally.” jobs myself and that’s ing, Cantrall said she successful in my life.” town clerk. elected he would carry At that point, plan- a big part of why I’m did not want to do that. Former Trustee Rich “I’ll continue with out the ballot choic- ning board incumbent running.” She said the “We could contract Leonard is back on the the same integrity, at- es and allow depart- Scott Drummey, run- town needs to move on some of the road work ballot. He said the sense tention to detail, and ment heads to manage ning for reelection, ex- from the disharmony to save money, but also of community from in- careful research of the their departments with plained that only a per- that has occurred. weigh what the depart- stitutions such as the laws as Carole,” she “guidance instead of mi- mit from the building “I’m a fresh face and ment heads have to library and fire depart- promised. “I’d like to re- cromanagement.” inspector is required to I haven’t been involved say.” ment have impressed assure people that they In response to ques- open a business in any in all of this drama. I Swenson replied that him. Active with the lo- can come in and be com- tions, Cantrall said structure in the mixed- would treat volunteers there are advantages to cal Rotary Club, he said fortable.” she’d been keeping up use district in the down- with respect.” outsourcing at times, he believes in commu- Fred Quimby is will- with board meetings. “I town area. Swenson said he and but there was “no way nity service and getting ing to fill the vacant pay attention to what’s “It’s a simple pro- his wife have volun- you could provide the the most bang for the seat on the trustees of in the paper.” She also cess,” he said. “An own- teered at the food pantry level of service for high- buck. the trust funds. “I’ve indicated that she was er needs to go before the for years, and that he way, police, and fire.” “My year on the li- worked at the New leaving her current job planning board only if understands the volun- Regarding Capital brary trustees was an Durham polls, served soon and would have a building is to be con- teer process. “We need Reserve Funds, Cantrall education,” he stated, two terms on the library time to devote to the structed.” to develop a culture said the system “seems “and I think I could trustees, been chair of town. He added that the where volunteerism is to work well.” She now do more in that po- the milfoil committee Regarding controver- Master Plan is the blue- valued,” he said, sug- stated she was “open sition. It’s a very busy and am now the assis- sy over the police and print for what residents gesting holding recogni- to ideas” and brought library, and I learned tant moderator,” the re- fire departments, she want in town. Mark tion events and appoint- up what she called “a how it ran. The towns- tired veterinarian said. said, “A lot goes on in Sullivan agreed that ing people to boards in a sound plan” in Alton people trust us to make “I have free time and non-public and at this attracting businesses timely manner. regarding leasing. “I’m good decisions, as those will serve consistent point I don’t know the starts with the planning “I don’t understand not afraid to look at oth- in the past did, and I with the wishes of the whole story. If elected, board and not the select- why the board has cho- er ways.” would love to continue original donors of those I’ll have the full picture. men. He cited experi- sen not to reappoint tal- Swenson said the to provide service to the funds.” I believe the board of se- ence in a town similar to ented people,” he said. town does sometimes library.” Chase reminded the lectman is doing its best New Durham. “Chasing He went on to say, use a lease/purchase Several uncontest- audience of town elec- by the town, but mis- business to reduce taxes “You publicly recog- plan. He said the wis- ed candidates were tion on Tuesday, March takes were made.” doesn’t work. You want nize people,” and cited dom of developing Cap- also present. Michele 8, at the New Durham When asked who was to attract businesses for his recent statement ital Reserve Funds is so Kendrick, running for School. funding her campaign, town character, not to regarding departing taxpayers don’t get hit reelection to the ceme- Cantrall said volun- expand the tax base.” Town Clerk Carole In- with tax spikes for large teers donated signs and Swenson said he’d gham that he read at a purchases. she was running her been the board repre- board meeting. The other contested Homemade Daily WI-FI own campaign. Alicia sentative on the plan- Ellen Phillips, not- race is for library trust- Available Hernandez asked spe- ning board and it has ing that she has been ee, with three residents Specials DAILY cifically if the volunteer been “open to dialogue turned down as a vol- running for two open- mentioned was Select- for businesses.” unteer because she has ings. SPECIALS! man Greg Anthes. Terry Jarvis, a past disagreed with two se- Jarvis said she was a Cantrall confirmed it selectman and current- lectmen, asked Cantrall long-time patron, whose was Anthes, but did not ly running for library what she thought about mother was chairperson feel that was a conflict trustee, asked Cantrall that. of the trustees when the of interest. “I want to how she would imple- Cantrall replied, “It’s current building was Open Everyday Owner: Duane White for Breakfast & Lunch get our taxes down,” she ment the desire of the inappropriate; it won’t constructed. She said 5am - 2pm 444 NH Route 11 explained, “and Greg people for four full-time get our town anywhere long range planning “is Farmington, NH Sundays 5am - 12pm suggested I run. I have a police officers. and it won’t help our my thing” and that the 755-9900 good rapport with both The candidate began reputation. It’s childish trustees “need to look Greg and Selectman Da- by saying that towns to have a personal agen- at what the library will Come vid Bickford.” have department heads da.” be in 10 years” because Check Out Our Hernandez said nei- and she did not micro- When Phillips asked it is “getting crowded.” New Look! ther of those selectmen manage. She said voters for her feelings on the She voiced a concern have been responsive pass an overall budget, board not responding over the majority of the to residents, and asked which is not line-by- to a petition signed by selectmen approving Cantrall if she would be. line, and “things do hap- more than 700 people to a budget that reduced “As a selectman, I’m pen” and adjustments bring fired Police Chief the full-time library di- your representative, so may need to be made. Shawn Bernier back or rector position to part- A12 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Patricia A. Stelz ELECTIONS (continued from Page A1) one-year term as treasur- for a three-year term on Ordained Episcopal priest positions will be uncon- er. the planning board, Pa- tested. For town clerk/ New Durham tricia Grant is running BARNSTEAD — On in faith helped to rein- her daughter, Tara tax collector, Cynthia In New Durham, for a three-year term as the morning of Feb. 21, vigorate the diocesan Donnellan and her Treadwell has filed for there are three residents supervisor of the check- Patricia A. Stelz died youth program. During husband Martin; her another three-year term, running for one three- list and Fred Quimby is in her home surround- this time she sought beloved grandchildren, Marjorie Terry has filed year seat as selectman. on the ballot for a three- ed by family following ordination, attending Chloe, Colm, Maggie for a six-year term as su- Incumbent David Swen- year term as trustee of an extended battle with Episcopal Divinity and Nora; her brother, pervisor of the checklist, son is being challenged the trust funds. cancer. Pat was born in School, Cambridge, Gerry Stelz; her cousin, Denise Adjutant is on the by Elizabeth Cantrall On the Governor Bronx, N.Y., to her lov- Mass. Pat was ordained Lisbeth Riach; and her ballot for a three-year and Robert Kroepel. Wentworth Regional ing parents Catherine first as a deacon and step-daughter, Megan term as trustee of the Deputy Town Clerk School District ballot, and Ernest. She moved then as a priest of the Rice, and step-son Josh trust funds, Swinford is Stephanie MacKenzie New Durham residents to New Hampshire in Episcopal Church in Rice, as well as numer- running for another one- has filed for a three-year will have one contested 1982 with her former 2005. Her interest in in- ous other extended fam- year term as overseer term as town clerk and is race. husband Leo and two terim ministry brought ily members. of public welfare and being challenged by Shy- Incumbent Ernest children, Ryan and her to serve her priest- The celebration of Vernon “Chris” Hipkiss ar Michalski. Brown is being chal- Tara. hood at Holy Trini- Pat’s life and ministry has filed for another two- For two three-year lenged by Lois Jean It was here in New ty, West Chester, Pa.; will take place at the year term as moderator. seats as library trustee, Stevens for a three-year Hampshire she earned All Saints, Oakville, Episcopal Church of For the school district Richard Leonard, The- term as a board member her BA at the Univer- Conn.; St. Michael’s, the Good Shepherd, 214 elections, three residents resa Jarvis and William at large. sity of New Hampshire Holliston, Mass.; and Main Street, Nashua, at have signed up to run for Kendrick have all signed Bridget Edwards is and Masters of Divin- St. Dunstan’s in Dover, 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26. two three-year terms, up. running for the Effing- ity and Social Work Mass. All are welcome. with incumbents Eunice The remainder of the ham board seat and from Boston Univer- Even a brief summa- In lieu of flowers, Landry and Katherine positions are uncon- Kathryn Frothingham is sity while raising her ry of her life would not contributions in the Grillo being challenged tested. Cecile Chase has running for the Ossipee children. be complete without name of Pat Stelz can by Genest. signed up for a two-year board seat, both unop- From 1997 to 2004, the mention of her love be made to the Epis- The other positions term as moderator, Mi- posed. Randy Walker is she served as the and adoration of her copal Diocese of New are uncontested, with chele Kendrick is run- also running for another Youth Ministries Co- family and especially Hampshire to be used Hipkiss signed up for a ning for a three-year term as moderator. ordinator in the Epis- her grandchildren. for youth work. one-year term as mod- term as cemetery trust- copal Diocese of New Pat is survived by Lord Funeral Home, erator, Lynette Rose ee, Lee Newman is run- Joshua Spaulding can Hampshire, where her her husband, Ted Rice; Wolfeboro has assist- running for a one-year ning for a one-year term be reached at 569-3126 or passion in guiding her son, Ryan Brunk ed the family with ar- term for clerk and Paul as library trustee, Scott baysider@salmonpress. youth in their journey and his wife Joanne; rangements. Landry signed up for a Drummey is running com.

INGHAM (continued from Page A1) have someone who has vital records as being all of the many town was added to her du- been in the position for “special” during her volunteers,” a provid- ties. 20 years, either. tenure. “When a young er of “stability, pro- When Fuller passed Her vision of the mother has a home fessionalism, and an away, she took on her job is as a “conduit birth, she has to bring exceptionally strong current roles as town of information” and in the baby. That’s a and positive customer clerk and tax collector. that’s an aspect she special moment for the service experience,” Some people might has really “absolutely” family and for the town as well as of “conti- say she was destined to enjoyed. “Not a week clerk, too.” nuity as the town has serve the community, goes by that we don’t Town Hall issues changed politically as her father was Paul get a phone call asking marriage licenses, and administratively.” Gelinas, a beloved po- who plows, or some- and as a Justice of the Swenson said the lice chief in town. thing like that. We can Peace for the past 10 town would miss Ing- Ingham doesn’t be- answer questions on a years, Ingham has had ham’s “unsurpassed lieve she was destined, wide range of topics.” the honor of marrying knowledge base” and favoring the term Additionally, you many couples. Those that her work, char- “lucky,” but she does have to stay on your experiences make for acter and profession- agree her father was a toes as town clerk. “I good stories. alism have “allowed “great mentor,” being CATHY ALLYN never missed any of- “I’ve married a significantly better “community oriented TOWN CLERK/Tax Collector Carole Ingham has been a main- fered training,” Ing- friends of mine, per- and more cost effec- stay of the New Durham Town Hall for 20 years. Last week she and a great people per- ham says with a touch formed the service out tive operation in Town bid adieu to her duties and is on to the next adventure. son.” of pride in her voice, on frozen Alton Bay on Hall.” A lot of it must have made her a cherished town employee and “because I felt that was Valentine’s Day, done He noted that Ing- rubbed off on Ingham. mainstay of Town Hall. you hear “answers” really important to the one on Friday the 13th ham’s influence and It’s her contacts with When word of her leav- linked with Ingham job.” for a couple dressed in encouragement has the public that have ing hit the streets, resi- consistently. She mentions Pat black, and had to find a kept employee morale dents were crushed. “It’s been great Waterman, town translator for a couple higher “than it might And when asked working with Carole,” clerk in Wolfeboro that spoke only Span- otherwise have been,” Dignified what are the things she Welfare Officer Laura and Kathy Seavers ish.” and has reassured vol- values most about her Zuzgo says. “She’s a in Farmington who No matter what, unteers and officials Pet Cremation years in Town Hall, godsend because she serves as town clerk/ she’s taken care of ev- that they can address SERVICES she indicates it was knows what’s going tax collector as “great eryone who has come problems successful- her dealings with the on and always has an- sources of information in needing something. ly and that conditions people. swers.” for me.” “The office is not a po- can change and im- With the duties she Don Vachon, su- Despite New litical office,” Ingham prove “through their performs, those deal- pervisor at the high- Durham being her says, “and I try to stay continued work.” ings run the gamut. way department says, hometown, Ingham out of politics. You’re Swenson said he was had other incentives serving every person “thankful that I have riCk GaGne She rattles off what “She’s been able to functions make up her answer any question to stay in Town Hall out there.” had the opportunity Licensed Funeral Director office. “Motor vehi- we’ve ever had.” for 20 years. “The res- There is no question to work with you and cles, vital records, dog Finance and admin- idents have been kind that she has served been able to be a part 85 Mill Street licenses, boat registra- istrative assistant Jen- and supportive,” she in an exemplary fash- of the compassion, ex- tions, elections, record nifer Nadeau echoes, explains. “And as I ion. Selectman David pertise, and dedication PO Box 2295 keeping, tax collecting, “Carole knows every- learned more about Swenson deemed her with which you have Wolfeboro, NH 03894 and maintaining town thing about this town.” town government, I service “fantastic” at a performed your du- [email protected] archives.” “Our staff is small,” was awed by how much recent board of select- ties.” It all basically comes Ingham says, “so we of the town and Town man meeting where Former Road Agent down to what she says, cross train. That way, Hall is run by volun- he read a statement of Mark Fuller stopped 603.569.1370 simply, “We can give we can answer ques- teers. That made me thanks to Ingham. by Town Hall to wish dignifiedpetcremationservices.com the answers.” tions that come in or think that I needed to Calling her “the face Ingham well and to ad- Talk to any other send people on the first volunteer, so I was on of the town” and an “ir- vise, “You’ll miss the step in the right direc- the conservation com- replaceable resource,” people.” tion.” mission for five years.” he listed her character- “It’s a wonderful It doesn’t hurt to Ingham singles out istics as being a “trea- job,” Ingham notes. sured support system “You do what comes to both long standing through the door. You and new Town em- make it happen.” ployees, elected/ap- And that is exactly

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NORTH lars waiting in some giant Endangered Spe- COUNTRY cies Bin to be rained on NOTEBOOK a state agency if called for. They also wryly By JOHN HARRIGAN observe that there is no such a thing as a Terrie Herr admits secret in small-town, that it was not exactly rural America, and a glamorous moment if anyone was keep- that led to her Close ing a cougar as a pet Encounter of the Cou- it would quickly be gar Kind. “I was brush- known (not necessarily ing my teeth,” she said, in order) by neighbors, “when I caught this relatives, entire neigh- movement out of the borhoods, the gang at corner of my eye.” the gas station, the bi- What she saw out lingual crowd (one of the window of her bath- the things I love about room was an animal, a where I live) at the pretty big animal with Spa Restaurant, the a very long tail, me- police chief, the local TERRIE HERR – COURTESY PHOTOS andering through the conservation officer TERRIE HERR grabbed her camera in time to see a mountain lion leaving her back yard (top) and, in no particular hurry, dis- back yard. She made (a.k.a. game warden, appearing into the woods (bottom). In the top photo what looks like a color is actually a branch. Persnickety readers should a dash for her camera, fish cop), and indeed, consider that these frames were shot through a window no doubt somewhat coated (no offense to Terrie’s housekeeping) with a which happened to be by far-off skeptical, winter’s worth of windblown grime. on the kitchen count- pooh-poohing, in-de- er, and shot two frames nial Officialdom itself really lucky to have no doubt, that those in time, that it won’t Concord to Lower Que- through the window. (Montpelier, Vt.; Con- seen such an animal, denial and the Doubt- come to that. bec and parts of west- “It was in no par- cord, N.H.). Further, swishing its incredibly ing Thomases will ern Maine and north- ticular hurry,” she re- twice during my more long tail as it walked not stop denying and This column runs eastern Vermont. Write called. And while she than three decades of through their little doubting until present- in weekly newspapers to campguyhooligan@ was pretty sure what writing “Woods, Wa- piece of God’s Country. ed with a carcass. And covering two-thirds of gmail.com or Box 39, she’d seen, when her ter & Wildlife" for the And feeling chagrined, hoping, at the same New Hampshire from Colebrook, NH 03576. husband David re- statewide New Hamp- turned to their home in shire Sunday News, I Canaan, Vt., just across asked readers if any- the Connecticut River one knew of or ever above Colebrook, they heard of anybody keep- looked at various refer- ing a mountain lion as ences to be sure: it was a pet, recent-past or cougar, mountain lion, present, and received panther, catamount, not a single response. all right. They all mean (A little geograph- the same thing, a big ical explanation here: cat (an adult male can Both states have their grow to well over 200 Canaans and Monad- BY JACK MILLER driving fast across it. edge of the bay, await- local ponds, rainbows pounds), with a long nocks; one pair is in Contributing Writer Lots of activities have ing more ice to pull may be found in the tail, that was part of southwestern New March is anoth- been postponed or can- them out onto the bay. Suncook Lakes, Crys- the wildlife scene in Hampshire; the oth- er month in between celled due to the unsafe It is good to see peo- tal and Merrymeeting. northern New Hamp- er is in the Northeast winter and summer. ice, please continue to ple being careful. The Manning Lake has shire and Vermont un- Kingdom of Vermont). This is the last month pay attention and be fish will still be there brook trout. Most of til just after settlement Nothing much seems for ice fishing. The ice careful. after the ice melts. Re- the other ponds right times. impossible for a cou- this year has been very It is nice having ac- member the bob hous- around here have “It looked like an gar, which in normal "iffy." You still need cess into the bay from es must be off the ice warm water species. immature adult,” Ter- circumstances ranges to be careful with the two boat ramps, and April 1, and many will For the hunter, you rie said, citing the 50 miles without paus- rain and warm days the ability to park probably need to be may still go after snow- fuzziness and slightly ing for breath, and can we have had. Snowmo- trailers and tow vehi- removed earlier this shoe hare, coyote, fox, visible rings on its tail. range much farther biles and four wheelers cles in the bay area. year. Do not wait for opossum, skunk, rac- Her experience when hormones and can get stuck in the Thank you to all who totally unsafe ice to re- coon, mink, muskrat, came as no great sur- gonads replace brains layered ice, and one helped make that hap- trieve your bob house. weasel and crow. prise to other people and a young male in- cannot tell where the pen. I have seen many If you do get out on Enjoy the weather. around Canaan Hill, on dulges in wanderlust. thinner ice is when bob houses along the the ice on some of the or near which several Several years ago a people have reported cougar was killed in excellent sightings, in- the road in Greenwich, cluding one resident Conn., just 40 miles or Library offering drawing classes on the southern side of so north of New York the hill who took a pho- City. Genetic research- to of an adult mountain ing and backtracking lion walking among his for hair samples and starting March 10 backyard apple trees. I abundant trail-camera have the picture, and images proved that it NEW DURHAM — know Dawn’s strength almost magical what wish. it’s beyond doubt. was a young adult “dis- What’s drawing kids is how supportive she she elicits from them.” Registration is re- Cougars have been perser” male on the in grades four through is,” Library Direc- Basic Drawing be- quired. The class runs extirpated (fancy word long-distance prowl for eight to New Durham tor Cathy Allyn said. gins Thursday, March from 3:45 to 5 p.m. for for “locally wiped a mate, in this case, all Library on Thursday “Sometimes kids don’t 10. The class is free, four weeks, with the out”), at least in the the way from the Black afternoons? A draw- excel at drawing, and and materials are possibility of exten- Northeast, since the Hills of South Dakota, ing class, led by artist they’re hesitant about supplied, although sion. Call the library turn of the last centu- some 1,800 miles. Dawn Moore. taking a class like this. children are welcome at 859-2201 for more ry. Many sightings are With that and oth- “We’ve had her lead But Dawn believes in to bring their favor- information or to reg- reported each year, er evidence in mind, classes before, so we them so strongly, it’s ite equipment if they ister. however, especially those who question in northern parts of authority resent the Maine, New Hamp- federal government’s shire and Vermont. declaration several Wildlife officials typ- years ago that the East- ically deny their exis- ern Cougar, Northern tence, citing the lack New England’s very of solid proof such as own cougar of antiqui- hair samples, scat, un- ty, is extinct, and point assailable photos or to unquestionable en- film, or a carcass from counters and sightings a road kill or someone as evidence that native protecting livestock. mountain lions hung Conspiracy theorists, on all these years in the however, suspect that wilds of northernmost the denial is based on Maine and the Mari- state wildlife officials’ times. The big cats are unwillingness to cope back, they believe, and with yet another en- are slowly reoccupying dangered species, and their ancestral range. the presumed head- Indeed, the pres- aches it would entail. ence of young “kits” Others point to Offi- in several of the better cialdom’s dismissal of encounters gives rise undeniable sightings to the conclusion that or pictures as “escaped there are at least a few pets.” denning pairs in north- Challengers of these ern Maine, New Hamp- denials, meanwhile, shire and Vermont. note that the whole Where does all this “endangered” thing is leave excited and for- a federal matter, and tunate-feeling cougar thus there are huge spotters like Terrie amounts of federal dol- Herr? Feeling really, A14 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 ACS fundraiser Tuesday at Johnson’s NEW DURHAM — nus” homeless shelters The National Junior and area hospitals. The Honor Society of Alton students selected fleece Central School would fabrics with sports mo- like to have you join tifs, cartoon character others Tuesday, March motifs, floral patterns 8, between 4 and 8 p.m. and all sorts of colors for dinner at Johnson’s and themes in between, Dairy Bar and Steak to appeal to all sorts House in New Durham. of interests and back- You will enjoy camara- grounds of people who derie and be supporting will feel the warmth the NJHS fundraising and comfort of these efforts in support of blankets. The National the Alton Food Pantry Junior Honor Society and the Lakes Region would also like to thank Humane Society. These members of the ACS two charitable organi- “Youth to Youth” orga- zations have been se- nization, facilitated by lected by the students Teri Cox, for their help as the beneficiaries making some of the of their next round blankets in these bags of fundraising, and to be donated, too. “awareness raising” ef- Residents are invit- forts. ed to have dinner on Johnson’s has gra- Tuesday, March 8, at ciously offered a por- Johnson’s to support tion of the dinner pro- this fundraiser for the ceeds that night to the NJHS students’ next NJHS in support of the project. Also, no mat- Alton Food Pantry and ter when you choose COURTESY PHOTO the Humane Society, to dine at Johnson’s, LEFT “holding the bag” are members of the National Junior Honor Society, with bags full of polar fleece blankets folded and too. In the picture, the do let the management ready for use at area homeless shelters and hospital settings. These blankets are part of the Project Linus that NJHS participates NJHS members are know you’re a Baysider in annually. Pictured (l-r): Julia Leavitt, Evelyn Argue, Isabelle Huggard, Alina Hardie, Hannah Racine, Maya Corriveau, Hanna holding the 50+ polar reader and appreciate Linsky, Grace Hardie, Taren Brownell and Mateo Monzione. Members of NJHS who contributed time to the project, missing from fleece blankets, bagged knowing they support photo are Michael Mahoney, Grace DeJager and Samantha Gagne. The group encourages members of the public to enjoy dinner and ready to be donat- Alton Central School at Johnson’s Restaurant, New Durham, Tuesday, March 8, between 4 and 8 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds being donated ed to the “Project Li- students’ fundraisers. to their chosen charities.

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What’s on Tap n Just a few games Prospect girls roll remain on the regu- lar season schedule for the local high school teams and to win in playoff opener playoffs fill the rest of the schedule for those that qualified. The Kennett hoop boys will be at Wind- Timber Wolves can’t keep ham today, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. and will host Manches- ter West on Friday, up with Laconia in second round March 4, at 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth BY JOSHUA SPAULDING hoop boys play their Sports Editor final regular season ALTON — The Pros- game, hosting Bishop pect Mountain hoop Brady at 6:30 p.m. to- girls played their first night, March 3. home playoff game since The Division II 2013. boys’ hoop tourna- And this time, the ment will be start- Timber Wolves came ing on Wednesday, out with the playoff win, March 9, at the home advancing to the second of the higher seed at 7 round of the tournament p.m. with a 56-22 win over Ste- The Division III vens on Tuesday, Feb. boys’ hoop tourna- 23. ment will continue “We did a lot of the with second round small things right,” said action today, March coach Rick Burley. “A 3, and quarterfinal couple of our big scorers action on Satur- weren’t on, but the other day, March 5, both girls picked it up.” at the home of the Early on, it was higher seed at 7 p.m. Emma Hardie who car- The semifinals are ried the scoring load Wednesday, March for the Timber Wolves, 9, at Southern New as the junior center Hampshire Universi- scored the team’s first ty at 6 and 8 p.m. 10 points of the game. The Division II She got some great open girls’ hoop tourna- looks when point guard ment continues with Brianna Burley drove JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING EMMA HARDIE puts up a shot during her team’s playoff win BRIANNA BURLEY takes the ball to the hoop during playoff quarterfinal action at to the hoop, drawing over Stevens last week. action last week in Alton. the home of the high- the defenses in. Burley er seed on Friday, then dished to Hardie for ter Stevens tied the game The Timber Wolves throw. Two hoops from ket. Stevens answered March 4, at 7 p.m. good looks at the basket. at four, Hardie scored opened the lead to start Krysten Goossens and again but Everhart came The semifinals are “Bri set Emma up, the next three hoops in the second quarter, as one from Katelyn Lank back with a bucket for Monday, March 7, at that was huge for us, that a row to put Prospect up Ali Brown and Alyssa sent the Timber Wolves the hosts. After another Southern New Hamp- dribble penetration got 10-4. The first non-Har- Spiewak each hit bas- to the halftime break Stevens answer, Brown shire University at 6 Emma some good open die hoop of the game kets for a 17-4 advantage. with a comfortable 30-10 drained a three-pointer and 8 p.m. shots,” the Timber Wolf for the Timber Wolves After the Cardinals hit a lead over the Cardinals. to make it 39-16. The Division III coach said. “I thought came with 30 seconds to free throw and a hoop, Burley became the White answered yet girls’ basketball fi- Bri did a very good job, go when Tiffany White Delia Everhart drained ninth player to score for another Stevens bucket nals are scheduled she stepped up with her put the ball in the hoop. a three-pointer and then the Timber Wolves, net- with her own hoop and for Saturday, March penetration and passes Mackenzie Burke added put back a rebound for a ting her first points to Prospect took the 41-18 5, at 4 p.m. at South- to get her teammates the a free throw and Pros- 22-7 lead. A Burke basket kick off the second half lead to the final eight ern New Hampshire ball.” pect had a 13-4 lead after made it a 24-7 lead before and after a Stevens hoop, minutes of play. University. After Stevens scored one quarter of play. the visitors hit a free Brown hit another bas- SEE HOOPS, PAGE B5 The unified bas- the game’s first points, ketball tournament Hardie hit two hoops for SEE ON TAP, PAGE B2 the Timber Wolves to put them in the lead. Af-

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KATHY SUTHERLAND KATHY SUTHERLAND SENIORS (l to r) Dylan Tiede, Michael Joy, Connor Clark, Devonte Tillman-Doubleday, Ethan Corriveau and Zackary Beckett pose DEVONTE TILLMAN-DOUBLEDAY drives to the hoop against for a photo prior to their final home game on Friday night. Pelham on Friday night. Timber Wolves get big win in Gilford BY JOSHUA SPAULDING “It meant a lot more game after the big Gil- he said after the Gilford Prospect dropped a home of the higher seed Sports Editor to us than to them, we’re ford win and that was game, looking forward. 79-39 decision to Pelham at 7 p.m. and the semi- ALTON — The Pros- right on the bubble of against the defending “It will test their mettle, on Friday night to wrap finals are Wednesday, pect Mountain boys’ having to play a play-in Division III champions it will see what they’re up the regular season. March 9, at Southern hoop team came up with (first round) game,” Joy from Pelham on Friday made of.” The Division III tour- New Hampshire Univer- a big late-season win on stated. “We helped our night. Hudson Ingoldsby nament began after sity at 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, trav- own destiny for sure. While Joy noted that led the charge for the deadline on Tuesday, The Timber Wolves eling to neighboring “Unfortunately, the game would obvi- Timber Wolves in Gil- March 1, at the home of finished the regular sea- Gilford and walking off we’ve given away some ously be an uphill bat- ford, finishing with 17 the higher seed and con- son at 9-9. with a 59-55 win over the of our destiny (earlier tle, he anticipated the points, while Zach Ben- tinues today, March 3, Golden Eagles. in the season),” Joy con- matchup with the Py- nett had 15 points and also at the home of the Joshua Spaulding can “It was exciting,” said tinued. thons. Zach Beckett added 10. higher seed at 7 p.m. The be reached at 569-3126 or coach Michael Joy of his The Timber Wolves “It will be a good Daniel St. Laurent put quarterfinals are Sat- sportsgsn@salmonpress. team’s final road game had to play one more gauge for the playoffs,” in nine points. urday, March 5, at the com. of the season. Prospect trailed ear- ly on, but a the middle quarters saw the Timber Knights fall on controversial call in OT Wolves come out and take the lead, going up BY JOSHUA SPAULDING goal appeared to many with Winnacunnet 1-1. that he had no business “If we do get in, the 46-43 after three. Sports Editor in the rink, including “We were short seven making,” Potenza said. kids are ready to go,” “I told the kids to EXETER — Their coach Mike Potenza, to guys and half the guys I “He’s played great all the Knight coach said. play like it was a play- playoff fate now lies hit off the post and rico- did have were sick,” Po- year.” “Once you’re in, any- off game, possession by in the hands of other chet out. tenza said. “But it was With the regular sea- body can win.” possession, and they did teams. The second-year head probably the best game son behind them, the The Knight coaching a great job of that,” the Though the outcome coach was quick to point those guys played all Knights now have a bit staff had a relaxing prac- Timber Wolf coach said. of the final game of the out that he was at the year. of a wait to learn their tice following the Win- “They played very well season was not with- other end of the ice and “I couldn’t have asked playoff fate, as most of nacunnet game, with the defensively.” out controversy for the referee was in the for anything more of the other Division II three goalies skating out Joy noted that the the Kingswood hockey position he should have them than what I got,” teams continue play into and seniors Sam Bonen- game likely meant more boys. been in to make the call. the Knight coach contin- this week. fant and Owen Gonya to the Timber Wolves Winnacunnet scored “It definitely hit the ued. “If we would’ve beat- donning the goalie pads. than to the hosts as far as what was ruled the pipe,” Potenza said. “The He also noted that en Winnacunnet, we The coaches also skated playoff seedings go, but game-winning goal on a way it came out didn’t Winnacunnet has al- would have been in in a scrimmage situa- nonetheless, he pointed penalty shot in overtime imply that it hit the net.” ways been a team that better shape,” Potenza tion. out that it is always big to pick up a 2-1 win on The ending spoiled battles the Knights hard said. “But we also gave “It kind of gave them to go into Gilford and Wednesday, Feb. 24. what had been a good and makes them work away some games we a mental break from ev- come away with a win But it wasn’t that sim- game for the Kingswood for every point. should’ve had earlier.” erything,” Potenza said. over the Golden Eagles. ple, as the game-winning side, despite being tied “Every game since He noted that there Kingswood finished I’ve been around, it’s al- are a lot of cards still on the regular season at ways been tough games the table and Lebanon 8-9-1. The Division II with them,” the Knight still had four games left tournament kicks off on coach said. “It can go one on the schedule to deter- Wednesday, March 9, at way or the other.” mine if the Knights get the home of the higher Austin Chasse scored in the playoffs or not. seed. Brackets will likely Kingswood’s lone goal in “There’s a lot of things be released on Monday, the regular season finale that can still happen,” March 7. and keeper Alex McK- Potenza said. “We’re go- enna turned in another ing to continue to go like Joshua Spaulding can stellar effort in the King- we’re going to play until be reached at 569-3126 or swood net. someone tells us other- sportsgsn@salmonpress. “He made some saves wise. com.

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begins today, Thursday, March 3, and continues on Monday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 9, all at the home of the higher seed at 5 p.m. The Division II boys’ hockey tournament starts on Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the home of the higher seed. The Division III tourna- ment doesn’t start until March 12. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 B3 Kingswood’s Brian Lindsay moves on to New Englands

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING mats at Nashua North The lone local wres- swood’s Brian Lindsay, match came against decision. Hunter fin- Sports Editor High School on Sat- tler to move onto the the Division II champi- Tyler Byrd of Lon- ished sixth overall. NASHUA — Local urday for the Meet of New England cham- on at 132 pounds. donderry and he got Greg Waterbury wrestlers took to the Champions. pionships was King- Lindsay’s first a pin to move on to opened his run at 126 the semifinals. In the pounds with a pin of semifinals he lost to Michael Richardson of Ben Widman of John Campbell. After falling Stark by an 8-5 deci- to Casey Broadhurst sion. That loss put him of Timberlane, Water- in the losers’ bracket, bury defeated Vincent where he defeated Da- Marino of Windham vid Simoneau of Camp- by pin but his day end- bell by pin to advance ed with a loss to Ryan to the consolation fi- Cabezas of Londonder- nals, where he picked ry. up a 6-1 win over Cody Troy Johnson lost Lewis of Timberlane to both of his matches at earn third place over- 170 pounds, falling to all. Matt Worthen of Ex- Plymouth had six eter and Jake Ricca of athletes qualify for the Milford. Garrett Mace- Meet of Champions donia also lost both of and five of them were his matches, falling to able to compete. Two of Joshua Curran of Con- them earned place fin- Val and Mornin Kha- ishes but neither fin- waja of Manchester ished in the top three. Central. Thomas Hamel wres- Plymouth coach Ran- tled at 160 pounds and dy Cleary praised the got a pin of Kyle Setzer level of competition. of Pinkerton to get “We have some good

KATHY SUTHERLAND things going. He was wrestlers, but nobody SENIORS (l to r) Rachael Steensma, Casey Fusco, Alex Raifsnider and Jackie Boucher pose for a photo prior to their final home then pinned by Fran who could win every game last Tuesday. Gesel of White Moun- bout consistently,” tains and moved on to Cleary said. “That’s the losers’ bracket. He why we had a good Knights win finale, just miss playoffs defeated Jack Stone of dual meet team, but Nashua North by pin struggled at the really BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Chick said. “The girls and defeated Bailey competitive tourna- Sports Editor have a pretty good idea Alton of Windham by ments. WOLFEBORO — of what we need to do a 13-6 decision. After “And that’s what the The Kingswood hoop to get ready for next falling to Cal MacKen- Meet of Champions has girls made steps in the year.” zie of Concord by a 9-2 become,” Cleary con- right direction during The Knight coach decision, he went on to tinued. “It speaks to the season but just noted that the team wrestle John Ferrelli the level of wrestling missed out on a playoff would get back to work of Winnacunnet and in New Hampshire berth, finishing at 5-13. in the summer and fall got a 2-1 win to take right now. “We got better from and will be working fifth place overall. “We just need to last year and hopeful- closely with the sev- Donald Hunter rise to the occasion,” ly we’ll get better from enth and eighth grad- dropped his first match Cleary said. this year to next year,” ers to help prepare at 195 pounds, falling New Englands will said coach Dan Chick. them to step into the to Michael Furey of take place at the Prov- “Making the playoffs program in the future. Windham by pin. He idence Career and would’ve been a pretty “I think the program came back with a pin Technical Academy in good step, but improv- is really on the up of Dominic Damata of Providence, R.I. on Fri- ing from last year to swing,” Chick said. Merrimack and then day, March 4, and Sat- this year is also a pos- The Knights will lose pinned Josh Smith of urday, March 5. itive.” four seniors in Rachael Milford. After falling The Knights missed Steensma, Casey Fus- to Mitch Comeau of Joshua Spaulding out on the playoffs by co, Alex Raifsnider and Concord, Hunter wres- can be reached at 569- just one game, some- Jackie Boucher. Chick tled Steven Blaisdell of 3126 or sportsgsn@sal- thing that the Knight noted that like all the Timberlane by a 15-3 monpress.com. coach said was a bit girls in the program, frustrating. they are all great kids “We can look back on and they will be missed. a number of different “The whole program games that could’ve got is full of honor students us in,” the Knight coach and good kids that we said. like to have around,” The Kingswood girls Chick said. “They’re did finish the season all good kids.” strong, picking up a sol- id 48-36 win over Plym- Joshua Spaulding outh on Tuesday, Feb. KATHY SUTHERLAND can be reached at 569- 23. 3126 or sportsgsn@sal- ALEX RAIFSNIDER leaps for a rebound in action against Free 1/2 Hour Consultation “We finished up pret- Plymouth on Tuesday. monpress.com. ty well,” said Chick. “It was a game that was never out of control. Snowshoe championship race cancelled Plymouth played hard WOLFEBORO — org), scheduled to be Athletic Boosters plus but I thought we pretty The Granite State held in Sewall Woods all the businesses that much dominated most Snowshoe Champion- this weekend, has been were scheduled to sup- of the game. ship Race, the last race cancelled due to lack of port the race this sea- “I thought we gook of the Granite State snow. son. All sponsorship care of business,” the Snowshoe Series, host- Race organizers money donated will Knight coach added. “A ed by Acidotic Racing wish to thank bronze still go to the athletic lot of people contribut- LLC. (www.granites- sponsors Doran Insur- team chosen to be sup- ed.” tatesnowshoeseries. ance and Kingswood ported. Chick noted that ev- erybody on the team played strong defense in the season finale. Liz McLaughlin led the way for the Knights in the season finale, pouring in 22 points. With the season in the rearview mirror, Chick noted that the girls know what they have to work on in order to take the next step next year. “I am hoping that (the final win) can carry over into next year and into the offseason,” B4 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Riley, Cayon lead Knights to win in finale

JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING SHANNON RILEY gets by a Con-Val defender in action on Saturday in Winchendon, Mass. ALISSA BALDWIN brings the puck up the ice in action against Con-Val on Saturday.

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING just as hungry for a win riod and had a good pen- all had looks in the offen- Baldwin and Luby get- weren’t going to lose the Sports Editor as the Knights on their alty kill, as Marshall led sive zone. ting the looks but the pe- game. WINCHENDON, senior night. the way in the offensive The Knights got their riod drew to a close and “I told them before Mass. — The similari- Riley had the best of zone with some short- first power play with the score remained 1-0 the game, let’s not make ties to last year were all the early chances for the handed pressure and 11:21 to go and Riley and for Kingswood. them the happiest team around. Knight girls, as she had also had a good clear at Marshall combined on The Knights had to on the planet,” Cayon At the end of last year, a number of good bids in the other end, helping a bid that just missed kill off a penalty to start said. “And she said, senior captain Maria the zone, but the Con-Val Kingswood to kill off the wide. Kingswood got a the third period and ‘they can’t win, they can Hendrickson scored the keeper held her ground penalty. two-woman advantage Baldwin and Luby had only tie.’ game-winning goal in and kept the puck out The Knights took an- with 9:55 to go and Luby good penalty kills. Luby “She kept her word,” the final game of the sea- of the net. Nikki Cayon other penalty with 2:42 had a shot stopped by the got a scoring bid after the Knight coach said. son against Con-Val. did the same at the other to go in the period and Con-Val keeper. the penalty was killed He noted that once the On Saturday, Feb. 27, end for the Knight girls, Jillian Luby had a good However, Kingswood off and the Knights got Knights had the lead, the senior captain Shannon turning away a couple of clear for the Knights. took a penalty to make it a power play just more plan was to try and keep Riley scored the game’s chances. Alissa Baldwin also had a four-on-four situation. than two minutes into the puck as far away only goal on the road at Sofia Marshall made a good shorthanded bid Riley and Marshall again the period. However, from the offensive zone the Jason Ritchie Arena a good run up the ice but and Riley had a shot had chances and both Kingswood couldn’t gen- as possible. in Winchendon, Mass. was denied on her scor- blocked as the Knights penalties were eventu- erate much offensive “The plan going to the and the Knights came ing bid. She also made got some pressure in ally killed off. Cayon pressure and Con-Val third was to get it out, out with the 1-0 win in a stab at the rebound the zone. Cayon turned continued to make some killed off the advantage. get it deep and play 200 the season finale. but couldn’t put it in the away a couple of bids solid saves and Baldwin, Riley and Marshall feet from the net,” Cayon “Shannon got the net. Faith Murphy had and the game remained Lauren Pomerleau and continued to lead the said. “That’s where we game winner in her final a chance in the zone but scoreless as the power Marshall all had looks charge offensively for wanted to put them and game,” coach Tom Cay- was denied by the Cou- play ended. Marshall in the offensive zone but the Knights and Cayon for the most part, that’s on said, comparing it to gar defense and Riley had the final bid of the could not convert. turned away a couple what we did.” Hendrickson’s tally in was stopped on a couple frame for the Knights The Knights were fi- of bids. Kingswood took He noted that the last year’s finale. “That’s more bids by the Con- and Cayon turned in one nally able to get on the a penalty with 10:11 to Knights didn’t want to what we like to see.” Val keeper. more save as the period board with 2:34 to go in play in the game and Ri- give the Cougars any It wasn’t an easy road Kingswood took the drew to a close with nei- the second period, as Ri- ley made some great de- hope of getting the tying for the Knight coach and game’s first penalty with ther team on the board. ley took the puck in right fensive plays to help kill goal. his crew, as Con-Val was 4:45 to go in the first pe- After Cayon made off a faceoff and buried it the advantage. “That’s a hungry team an early save in the sec- for a 1-0 lead for King- Perhaps the play of over there,” he said. ond period, the Knights swood. the game came with But when they got in came back with some The Knights contin- four minutes to go as the for the breakaway late chances, as Shelby Lind- ued to pressure, looking Cougars got an attacker in the game, he had con- say, Luby and Marshall for more, with Riley, behind the Kingswood fidence in his keeper. defense and in alone on “It’s always a strong Cayon. She made the big point for her, one-on- PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • SCENICS • EVENTS stop and maintained the one,” the Knight coach 1-0 lead for the Knights. said. “She saw enough of Riley, Jillian and Jenna them this year.” Luby helped kill off a The Knights finished late Con-Val power play up the season at 2-15 and the Knights sur- overall. Matthew Fassett vived with the 1-0 win. 343 Main St. Alton Bay, NH 03810 Cayon noted that his Joshua Spaulding can daughter, the team’s be reached at 569-3126 or phone: 603-393-7336 goalie, told the team be- sportsgsn@salmonpress. email: [email protected] fore the game that they com.

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To name a few, congrat- My love of Survivor mit, the fact that the ulations to Mary Kretch- is well-documented and SPORTING plane was packed on an mer, New Hampshire’s I’ve made a habit of mak- CHANCE overnight flight from LA Division II Nordic cham- ing trips to New York to Boston on a Wednes- pion, Brian Lindsay, Di- City for Survivor gather- day night was a little sur- vision II wrestling cham- ings. Most of the events I By JOSHUA SPAULDING prising to me. I was able pion and Sarah Bean, attend are hosted by Rob to get some sleep on the Division II Skimeister. Cesternino, the two-time I booked my flights on flight back and was back Also congratulations to Survivor and the host the same day, meaning I in the office by 1 p.m. and all of the senior schol- of Rob Has a Podcast, of didn’t have to get a hotel ready to cover some play- ar athletes that were which I am an avid lis- room. That also made for off basketball later that honored by NHIAA and tener. There’s a pretty a long day. evening. NHADA in Concord. good chance that if you My alarm went off at It was a lot of travel for Also, let’s not forget, the see me at the gym in the 2:30 a.m. last Wednesday a short trip, but it was a middle school girls’ Nor- morning and I have my and I headed south to nice chance to get away dic ski champions! headphones on, I’m lis- Dover, where I picked up for a little bit. And in The Boosters would tening to one RHAP pod- the bus to Logan Airport. April they’ll be another like to thank the King- cast or another. My flight took off at 8 a.m. event in NYC and I’ve al- swood Media Center, Each Survivor season, and we landed in LA just JOSHUA SPAULDING ready got my ticket. Ann Olkkola and Karen Rob hosts a live record- after 11 a.m. on the west I GOT A chance to hang out with Oscar last week in LA. Finally, have a great Libby, as well as Kathy ing of the show in New coast. 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Exceptional & versatile Post & Beam Unique Lake Winnipesaukee property Pine River Pond Gorgeous Waterfront contemporary on 77+/- acres in on Smith Point in Alton with 3 summer Home in Wakefield with private dock, Wolfeboro with magnificent lake and cottages, 2 lots totaling 1.62 acres, large crow’s nest, covered dock, patio & mountain views. Beautiful natural light, breakwater dock, fantastic sunset views, sandy beach! Very Spacious Colonial open living areas, greenhouse, separate good development potential. w/ attached 2 car garage. Completely barn and workshop. renovated in 2000. Call 569-3128 $1,200,000 Call 569-3128 $999,000 Call 569-3128 $759,000

WOLFEBORO- Gorgeous setting on WAKEFIELD- Pine River Pond 3-level ALTON- Existing 3 Bedroom home on Lake Wentworth’s north shore. 1,700SF seasonal home with 110’ of sandy beach, over 2 acres with 27 x 40 addition over the year-round cottage has 2Bd/1Ba with boat dock and 225’ on the road. Varied garage. New Master Suite and Great Room astonishing views of lake & mountains. terrain. Views from Deck! await your finishing touches. New septic system. New aluminum dock on level lot.

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32 Glendale Place: .32± acre corner lot zoned Resort Commercial on Glendale Place and Smith Cove Road. The property is improved with a 2 story 3,990± sq.ft. building with two drive-in doors on the first NEW DURHAM- Great 3 bedroom older MOULTONBOROUGH- Ideal location: on GILFORD- Condominium winter retreat level, another drive-in door to the home with fireplace just looking for your corner of Whittier Highway and Redding with Gunstock Mountain views, affordable basement and possible apartment on ideas. Detached 30 x 40 garage with 2 - 10 Lane. Fantastic visibility, high traffic count, year round lakes region destination. x 20 additions. Easy commuting location. next to established convenience store. 1800 sq feet, three bedrooms and baths, the top floor. Municipal Sewer. Assessed Value: $220,400. Tax Map Zoned Commercial “A”. Great opportunity balconies, updated kitchen, lots of storage. 242, Block 146. for developers. 28 Glendale Place: .52± acre lot zoned Resort Commercial with 109± $189,000 (4437754) Call 875-3128 $169,000 (4469380) Call 253-9360 $99,000 (4471228) Call 253-9360 feet of frontage on Glendale Place. This parcel is adjacent to 32 Glendale FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Place. Municipal Sewer. Assessed Bringing People and Vacations Value: $65,970. Tax Map 242, Block LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Together in the Lakes Region for over 60 years… 145. MOULTONBOROUGH Properties will be offered individually. SEASONAL AND 100’ of Lake Winnipesaukee LONG-TERM RENTALS Inspection: One hour prior to auction, if permitted. waterfront. Total of 1.28 acres (two lots of record). 4+BR’s, 4BTHS, 3 Halle McAdam Terms: Five Thousand ($5,000.00) dollar deposit per property or levels of finished living space, large @ 253-9360 (Center Harbor Office) Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) dollar deposit to bid on both by certified enclosed porch, walkout basement. Pat Isaacson @ 875-3128 check, bank check, cash or other form of payment acceptable to the (Alton Office) or e-mail Mortgagee at time and place of sale. Balance due at closing within [email protected] forty-five (45) days. Subject to all terms of sale. $1,250,000 (4462292) Call 253-9360 Owners please call about our rental program. Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS LAND SANDWICH- FABULOUS VIEW PROPERTY! Total of two lots features NEW DURHAM- Nice 3.9 acre country building lot in quiet 1-877-766-6891 views of the Sandwich Mountain Range, Mt. Whiteface, and more! subdivision, easy commute to town. Just minutes to lakes and SalmonPress.com Private, partially cleared with a small pond! mountains. $199,000 (4433403) Call 253-9360 $39,000 (4393960) Call 875-3128

GILMANTON- Nice rural location with easy access to many miles HOLDERNESS- .Wooded .23 acre lot close to Squam Lake. Enjoy of snowmobile trails. 6.9 acres with end of the road privacy and a nearby shopping, restaurants, skiing, public boat launch and private great home site. beach access. Bring your blueprints. Affordable lake living! Melanson Real Estate, Inc. $45,500 (4376730) Call 875-3128 $33,500 (4465989) Call 253-9360 Sales & Rentals MaxfieldRealEstate.com 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 www.melansonrealestate.com 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

TUFTONBORO: Here it is! 2 lots, totaling 6 WOLFEBORO: In-town, on 2.27 acres with WOLFEBORO:Fantastic in-town opportunity! level, south facing acres, over 200’ of lake large, level yard, water views & 181’ of This home is immaculate with updated frontage, 50 ft sandy beach, dock, boat frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Back Bay. systems from floor to ceiling. Hardwood house w/lift & patio firepit. The 3BR/3BA 4BR older Cape is in good condition with throughout, lovely fixtures, Cherry kitchen main house features a stone fireplace & plenty of character from wood floors and with granite and SS appliances. 36x26 heated 2 level cedar deck. There’s even a guest built-ins. Screened porch, garage under and garage with 2nd floor space is perfect for house & 2 garages. town water & sewer too. your business. $4,200,000 MLS #4462482 $550,000 MLS #4417066 $235,000 MLS #4423918 LAND WOLFEBORO: Stoneham Road – 2 pairs of lots in beautiful North Wolfeboro. Country location with easy access to downtown and Route 16. 5.14 acres $90,000 MLS #4451673 4.01 acres $100,000 MLS #4451659 TUFTONBORO: TUFTONBORO: Wonderful year round WOLFEBORO: Work, live & enjoy beautiful Basin Road – Beautiful parcel on the Basin! Affordable waterfront in a quiet cove with access to the main part 3BR/4BA Winnipesaukee waterfront home downtown. The free standing, 10 room building of the lake. Convenient access and great location too! with full walk out lower level, 2 fireplaces, offers plenty of options with lake views, 100’ of $259,900 MLS #4461864 HW floors, 2 BR seasonal guest cottage at the waterfront on Back Bay, good roadside visibility, WOLFEBORO: water’s edge w/fireplace & screened porch, off street parking and town water/sewer. Use as a Stoddard Road – A great spot for your new home! canopied U-shaped dock and sandy beach all home, business or both. 5.20 acre lot with rough driveway in and expired 3BR on a beautifully landscaped lot. state approved septic design. $75,000 MLS #4354113 $1,700,000 MLS #4403908 $375,000 MLS #4411754

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Deeded Dock in Wolfeboro Bay! 25 foot dock located at Goodhue & Hawkins includes parking and access to a full service Marina, gas, valet, and storage extra.

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Check out Wolfeboro Bay at: www.wolfecam.com B8 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Back Bay skill evaluations scheduled WOLFEBORO — the 2016-2017 season from 7:10 to 8:10 p.m. Back Bay Youth Hock- have been scheduled. and Bantams will be ey skill evaluations Squirts will be March on March 16 from 6 to for Squirts, Peewees, 15 from 6 to 7 p.m., Pee- 7 p.m. and Bantams for wees will be March 15 Back Bay seeking coaching coordinator WOLFEBORO — Back Bay Youth Hockey Association is seeking an enthusiastic forward thinking person to take on the role of coaching coordinator for the 2016- 2017 season. Applicants should be a strong lead- er, good communicator and have the necessary time to take on the posi- tion. For additional infor- mation on the position, please visit Back Bay's web site at www.back- bayhockey.com. Please send resume and letter of interest to: BBYHA c/o Back Bay Registrar, PO Box 1577, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Applicants may send materials via e-mail to: bbhockeyreg@gmail. com.

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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Family Dance Party! Dr. Silva and his team will be hosting Patient Appreciation Night in Celebration of caring for his patients for 10 yrs!! If you’re a patient of Dr. Silva and would like to inquire or attend, please contact us at (603)569-9250! Music from all era’s – Dress from your era! Saturday, April 2, 2016 • 7pm – 10 pm Games, prizes and non-alcohol refreshments will be offered! Windrifter Resort Barn, Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-9250 Space is limited, so please call to confirm your reservation!