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Bourdeau sets new decathlon record: See page B1. The Baysider THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - THEBAYSIDER.COM FREE JOSHUA SPAULDING ■ Above left: VALEDICTORIAN MEGAN FARRELL addresses her classmates during Prospect’s Commencement Ceremony Friday, June 19. Middle: GRADUATE ASHLEY FARRINGTON gets a huge hug and kiss from her mother, Melissa Cromeenes as she descends from the stage at the conclusion of Prospect Mountain’s graduation ceremony June 19. Above right: GRADUATE JORDAN DROLET shares a smile with Erica Clemons as she prepares to enter the gymnasium at the start of Prospect Mountain’s graduation Friday night. Prospect graduates urged to take risks, spread love BY BRENDAN BERUBE a rap he composed for the oc- ward another person, or love Urging the seniors to re- school’s history, three gradu- perintendent Paul Bartolo- Staff Writer casion incorporating some of for what you do, Derrick said flect on the significance of the ates had a parent who worked mucci urged the graduates to ALTON — It was a mo- the students’ names, accom- during his speech, adding evening not just from their at the school, and two more take some words of wisdom ment that perfectly captured panied by a Reggae-tinged that the occasion had led him own perspective, but also had a parent and grandparent with them into the world. both the celebratory mood on saxophone solo by graduate to reflect on his own decision through the eyes of their on the JMA board, respec- “Be yourself, respect your- display throughout Prospect Chris Gentile, Bob Marley’s to marry the love of his life on teachers and families, Princi- tively and another had a self, and respect the people Mountain High School’s 2009 “Could You Be Loved?” sud- the 19th of June five years pal James Fitzpatrick re- parent on the JMA board at you meet,” he said. “Dream Commencement ceremony denly burst forth through the ago. minded them that every one the time Prospect Mountain big, work hard, and accom- on June 19, and the personal- loudspeakers in the school’s Love and appreciation for of them had been “a histori- was conceived. plish much … and most im- ity of this year’s graduating auditorium, prompting the those who helped the gradu- cally significant event in “Here’s to three moms, two portantly, be healthy and class. 133 graduates to rise to their ating seniors make it through someone’s life.” dads, and a grandma,” he said happy.” As Science teacher Joe feet beneath flashing colored high school was a running After giving some thought as each of the six students Salutatorian Kaitlyn La- Derrick wrapped up the lights on the stage and groove theme throughout last Fri- over the previous few days to came down from the stage to Course credited the school’s evening’s keynote address to the music. day’s ceremony, with several what was different about recognize their family mem- faculty with molding her in- (during which he urged the “There is nothing more im- speakers encouraging the this year’s graduating class, bers with red roses. to a “very different person” graduates to spread love portant than the ability to graduates to reflect on the Fitzpatrick said it had sud- Confirming that all 133 from the one who first walked through their world, starting love,” whether it be love for support of their families and denly occurred to him that seniors had met the school’s through the school’s front with love for themselves) with oneself, romantic feelings to- friends. for the first time in the graduation requirements, Su- doors four years ago. “I definitely met some of my best friends and created some of my best memories B’stead planners discuss change of use for Surf Shack here,” she said. While many of her class- BY BRENDAN BERUBE and no activities such as dren will not be allowed to new theater this summer. stalled (including two handi- mates had personal quirks Staff Writer swimming, Preston ex- leave the premises. Walking the board capped seats), the kitchen that struck her as odd at first, BARNSTEAD — Dave plained, adding that there In addition to the camp, he through the renovations gutted and converted into a she said (to laughter from the Preston, owner of the former will be three CPR-certified said, the Hampstead Stage made to the building, Preson dressing room, and a stage stage), she recalled the words Surf Shack restaurant on adults on hand for every 10 Co. will also be hosting a se- explained that 47 salvaged Route 28 (now a children’s children, and that the chil- ries of performances at the movie theater seats were in- SEE BARNSTEAD PAGE A12 SEE GRADUATION PAGE A13 theater) appeared before the planning board last week in hopes of clearing up a mis- understanding concerning Alton Planning Board hears campground proposal the change in use. Informing the board that BY BRENDAN BERUBE verting it into a campground were; find out what the board Wanting to offer winter- ground would be used pri- he planned to host a summer Staff Writer for owners of park model would need to see on a site time camping for skiing and marily on weekends, Dadian theater camp for local chil- ALTON — A trio of local trailers (semi-permanent plan review application; and snowmobiling enthusiasts, assured the board that the dren at the site, Preston ex- entrepreneurs approached units with pitched tin roofs, hear any recommendations he said, the three investors leases for individual sites plained that he recently Alton’s Planning Board last similar in appearance to mo- board members might have. were thinking of shutting would stipulate that they be drafted a new agreement week seeking input on con- bile homes, but smaller in Board Chairman Bill down during the month of used for recreational purpos- with the Locke Lake Colony ceptual plans for a 150-site size). Curtin asked whether the April and the first three es only, with quiet hours Association authorizing the park model campground off Explaining that the trio campground would be a year- weeks of November. from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. use of the property for that Route 28. were sensitive to environ- round operation. Board member Scott Under the proposed rules purpose. Al Dadian appeared be- mental concerns that had Dadian explained that un- Williams advised Dadian to and regulations for the camp- Neither party,he said, was fore the board, along with previously come up regard- der state statutes, the camp- double-check the RSAs, ground, he added, no exteri- aware that according to town partners Scott Newell and ing the property,and were in- ground would have to be shut which he recalled as stating or changes would be permit- regulations, the proposal Dave Hussey, to explore the terested in protecting the down for a certain period of that more than six months of ted on trailers without the needed the board’s approval. possibility of investing in a natural features and re- time each year in order for occupation in a semi-perma- approval of the property The camp, which Preston parcel of land located on the sources at the site, Dadian trailer owners to avoid hav- nent or permanent structure owners. said will run from 9 a.m. to 4 southern side of Route 28, said they had scheduled the ing to declare residency and constitutes residency. Curtin asked whether p.m. during the week from near the Coffin Brook gravel conceptual consultation to pay the attendant property Asked by Williams trailer owners would be able July through mid-August, pit, with the intention of con- see what the town’s desires taxes. whether he or his partners to sub-let the units to renters. has been designed as a way had considered setting a “No,” Dadian replied, ex- to raise awareness of the maximum occupancy limit plaining that he and Newell arts in young children. on campsites, Dadian replied wanted the campground to There will be no that the average age of park be a family-oriented facility. overnight stays involved, model trailer owners is 52. For the benefit of board People tend to buy them, members who were unfamil- he said, in order to have a iar with park model trailers, INDEX place where they can get Newell explained that the ▼ away,and have their children units fall within the statuto- Volume 5 • Number 26 and/or grandchildren come ry size limitation of 400 26 Pages in 2 Sections up for vacations. Explaining that the camp- SEE ALTON PAGE A12 Business........................A7, B5 Churches.............................A8 Help build dugouts at Classifieds .................B7 - B10 Editorial Page......................A4 Prospect Mtn. Sunday John Harrigan ...................B11 ALTON — Sunday, June Anyone with building ex- 28, beginning at 9 a.m., a perience please bring your Letters...........................A4, A5 small group of dedicated vol- hammer, anyone without unteers needs your help. building experience just Obituaries ...........................A8 They are building dugouts at bring your energy,as there is Police Logs..................A11, B6 the Prospect Mountain base- plenty to do. GEORGE MURPHY - COURTESY ■ ball field and need as many Any questions can be di- Sports ..........................B1 - B5 Passing through volunteers as possible. rected to coach Gary Noyes ©2009, Salmon Press, LLC. The field is located at Sr. by e-mail at coach- Call us at (603) 569-3126 Alton Bay surely saw its fair share of motorcyclists passing through on the way to Bike Week events in Prospect Mountain High [email protected] or by email: [email protected] Laconia. Reader George Murphy captured this group motoring through last week.