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BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Editor There is just one con- trustee of trust funds, the checklist, Paul Laro- with multi-family struc- Article 13 is the ALTON — Voters in tested race on the town Betty Jane Meulenbroek chelle and Paul Monzi- tures and townhouse operating budget of Alton will have a lot of ballot, with Reuben and Kristine Simone for one for two zoning board definitions, three allows $8,267,897, recommend- things to vote on when Wentworth, John Mark- to library trustee seats, seats for three years and amusement use in rural ed by both the selectmen they go to the polls on land and Rossiter “Bob” Robin Lane-Douglas Thomas Lee for zoning residential and rural and budget committee. Tuesday, March 10. Holt all vying for two for moderator, Bob Re- board for two years. zones (by special excep- Article 14 is to raise Voting takes place at three-year seats on the gan and Roger Sample On the warrant, arti- tion), four is to remove $50,000 for engineering St. Katharine Drexel board of selectmen. for two planning board cles two through 11 are firewood processing as a at New Riverside Ceme- Church from 7 a.m. to 7 Uncontested races seats, Raymond John- planning board proposed permitted use in residen- tery and is recommend- p.m. have David St. Cyr for son for supervisor of amendments. Two deals tial commercial zone, ed by both the selectmen five permits lumber and budget committee, yards in residential com- unanimously. mercial and residential Article 15 is to raise rural zones (by special $100,000 for the fire de- exception), six removes partment equipment outdoor recreation as a capital reserve, recom- permitted use in residen- mended unanimously by tial zone, seven permits the selectmen and bud- small engine repair in get committee. residential commercial The selectmen and and rural residential budget committee both zones (by special excep- unanimously recom- tion), eight removes wa- mend article 16, to raise ter extraction facility as $100,000 (from undesig- permitted use in the res- nated fund balance with idential and lakeshore no tax rate impact) to residential zones, nine be used toward the pur- removes utility scale chase of a fire ladder solar energy systems/ truck. solar farms as permitted Article 17 is the raise in the residential and $23,000 to the grounds residential commercial and maintenance vehi- zones, 10 amends defini- cle and equipment cap- tion of boat storage and ital reserve fund, rec- 11 adds a definition for ommended by both the product storage area. selectmen and budget Article 12 is to raise committee. JOSHUA SPAULDING $25,000 to the benefit pay Article 18 is to raise Playoff win expendable trust fun, $350,000 to the highway Kassidy Kelley is all smiles as she hugs teammate Julia Leavitt following Prospect Mountain’s win over Belmont in the recommended unani- department equipment opening round of the Division III playoffs last week. See the story and more photos on page B1. mously by the selectmen SEE ALTON, PAGE ­­­A10 and budget committee. Barnstead voters have a Numerous articles on few races to choose from New Durham ballot

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Tiede. for two seats for three- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING on which to vote. Rudy Rosiello are both Editor For planning board year terms. Lyla Adkins, Editor The lone contested on the ballot for two BARNSTEAD — for three years, there Kevin Genest and Bran- NEW DURHAM — race on the ballot is for seats on the budget com- Barnstead voters will are two seats available, dy Pelletier are on the New Durham voters a three-year seat on mittee for three years, have a number of races with Michael Cipriano, ballot. head to the polls on the board of selectmen, Robert Craycraft and on the ballots for town Kathy Preston and Kar- Jason Henry has Tuesday with only one where incumbent Cecile David Wessel are on the and school elections en Schacht Reno have signed up for a two-year contested race on the Chase is challenged by ballot for two three-year when they go to the polls signed up. SEE BARNSTEAD, PAGE ­­­A10 town ballot, but a num- Ron Uyeno. SEE NEW DURHAM, PAGE ­­­A9 in Tuesday, March 10. The other race on the ber of warrant articles Terry Jarvis and Polls are open from 7 town ballot is for super- a.m. to 7 p.m. at Barn- visor of the checklist for stead Town Hall. four years, where Shir- There are three seats ley Hayes and Priscilla available on the Barn- Tiede have signed up. stead Board of Select- Andrew Sylvester has men. Two of the seats signed up for a three- are for three years and year seat for budget com- four residents have mittee, Nancy Carr has signed up to run, Paula signed up for a two-year Penney, Rick Therrien, seat as town moderator, Rick Duane and Gary Elaine Swinford has Madden. signed up for another For the two-year seat one-year term as over- open on the board of se- seer of public welfare, lectmen, Diane Beijer is Karen Montgomery is the lone candidate. on the ballot for a three- There are two can- year seat as trustee of didates for a three-year the trust funds, Judith term as road agent, Forsyth has signed up George Drew and Kyle for a six-year term as su- pervisor of the checklist Index and Ann Cwik is on the t ballot for a three-year term as library trustee. Volume 13 • Number 10 There are also three zoning questions on the Business: ...... A7 ballot as well. Question Churches: ...... A8 one deals with open decks in waterfront lots, Classifieds:...... B4-B5 question two sets up a Editorial Page: ...... A4 sediment and erosion John Harrigan: ...... A11 control plan and ques- tion three adds “overlay Letters: ...... A4-A6 district” to article two COURTESY PHOTO Sports: ...... B1-B3 definitions. Baysider heart 18 pages in 2 sections School board Bob and Laura Montgomery of New Durham recently went on an 11-day, six-country western Caribbean cruise aboard Holland America’s Eurodam. One of its ports of call was Willemstad, Curaçao, where this photo of them with their copy © There is one race on 2019, Salmon Press, LLC. of The Baysider was taken by the Punda Love Heart. Hundreds of couples have placed locks on the heart-shaped struc- Call us at (603) 279-4516 the school ballot, with ture to symbolize their love for each other. If you have a photo of you and The Baysider in a unique location, send the email: [email protected] three people signed up www.salmonpress.com photo and pertinent information to [email protected]. A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Welding student receives Marsters Scholarship BY ELISSA PAQUETTE make parts for their proj- Contributing Writer WOLFEBORO — ects, she says. “There Kingswood alum Kaylee aren’t many females in Hooper (2019) returned the field,” says Kaylee. to the Lakes Region Surrounded by mostly Technology Center on males in class, she says Wednesday, Feb. 11, she’s found that she and with her sister Kayla, to her sister “can do just as represent White Moun- much work as they can.” tain Community College It’s been “empowering” during the College Fair. to develop capabilities. Both young women are “Don’t be afraid of the enrolled in the welding new,” she says, “The only program and are enthu- person who is going to do siastic about the skills good for you is you.” they are learning. She says she’s enter- Kaylee was presented ing her second semester with the Marsters Schol- with confidence. “I pay arship by the Lakes Re- attention, do my home- gion Technology Center work, and work hard in (LRTC) Student Services class,” she says, observ- Coordinator Kathy Te- ing that some people treault at the end of the let others take over and morning and sat down to solve their problems, but talk about life after King- that’s not her style. She swood. She and her sister believes the best way to both enrolled in LRTC develop a skill is to prac- classes, beginning with tice and work through metals, and continuing the difficulties. for two years in the pre- “The industry is a cision manufacturing little intense,” she says, ELISSA PAQUETTE program. Senior year, speaking of the big struc- KINGSWOOD Regional High School alums (2019) Kayla and Kaylee Hooper (l-r) returned to school to represent White Mountain they both took art classes tures, such as bridges in the KRHS art depart- that welders work on. Community College during the College Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The twins are both studying welding. Lakes Region ment. There’s a lot of respon- Technology Center Principal Bruce Farr (left) and Student Services Coordinator Kathy Tetreault welcomed them and also pre- They developed pro- sibility, but “the harder sented a David Marston Scholarship to Kaylee, who recently applied for tuition assistance. gramming skills and pro- the job, the higher the gramed coordinates to pay” Kaylee says with a smile. Plenty of events on deck at Kingswood New Durham Public Library NEW DURHAM — young children, the class essary. Due to necessary and a parent with one hosting Arts Knight March has blown in is open to anyone with preparation work, the school-aged child. some great events at the an interest in sign lan- deadline to register is Regular program- New Durham Public Li- guage. Monday, March 23, by 7 ming at the library in- on March 12 brary. Young children and p.m. cludes Mystery Book The seed swap pro- babies are welcome; play Each glass jar will Club on the first Wednes- gram starts in March and equipment will be set up come painted with sea day of each month, WOLFEBORO — On March 12, the Kingswood will continue through to keep them occupied. glass paint. Participants Book Club on the third Music and Art Departments will present their 20th mid-May. Drop off any An Introduction to will add silhouettes, Monday, First Steps for annual Arts Knight, an evening full of student musi- seeds you don’t need, Signing class is sched- fill materials, and fairy toddlers and babies on lights to complete the Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., cal ensemble performances and art exhibits. Begin- and pick up some that uled for Thursday, someone else brought in. March 26, from 5:30 to craft. Storytime for pre-school ning at 5:30 p.m. and lasting through 8 p.m., artwork The Seed Swap Sack is 6:30 p.m. Children are A variety of silhou- children on Thursdays from selected students in grades seven-12 will be in the entrance lobby on also welcome at this ettes will be available for at 11 a.m., Mini-Story- displayed throughout the lobby and hallway at the top of the bookshelves. class. the lanterns; when regis- time on Fridays at 11 Kingswood Arts Center, while the musical ensem- Help yourself. Candidates’ Night is tering, you may request a.m., and Move It! Move bles from the same grade levels will be performing Co-Sign, a free pro- this evening at 7 p.m. a theme for yours. Drag- It! for children five and in the auditorium. gram offering baby signs Come hear from the peo- ons, fairies, flowers and under on Fridays at 11:15 animals are among the a.m. Arts Knight takes place in recognition of Art and and sign language, runs ple who will be holding every Tuesday morning Town offices. choices. Call the library at 859- Music Month, observed in March. It is widely docu- from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Let Magical Lanterns All materials will 2201 for more informa- mented that art and music education have the abil- this month. Although light up your life with be provided. There is a tion or to register. ity to develop self-esteem, cooperation with peers, geared toward improv- the library’s class on small supplies fee. The an appreciation of the work of others, and a sense ing communication be- Monday, March 30, at 6 class is open to adults, of pride. While these attributes are celebrated and tween caregivers and p.m. Registration is nec- high school students, encouraged daily in the Kingswood classrooms, Arts Knight creates an opportunity for students to share their talents and hard work with parents and com- Barnstead Farmers’ Market munity members. Whether you are able to attend the entire event or only a portion, be sure to mark your calendars for announces new board members Kingswood’s annual Arts Knight and take in Art and Music month with the students of the Kingswood Re- BARNSTEAD — The Coordinator; Jill Fuda- surrounding communi- and non-profit organi- gional Middle and High Schools. Barnstead Farmers’ la, Barnstead Farmers’ ties as well as seasonal zations through events, Market is very excited Co-op, Coordinator. The tourists the opportunity i.e. farm days, farm to to announce the follow- market is located at the to have a one-stop shop- fork festivals, art shows ing new board members: corner of Route 28 and ping place for their local and more. Visit www. Erin Stone, owner of the 96 Maple St. in Center based consumables and BarnsteadFarmersMar- Forest Pump & Filter Co. Fox and Crow Farm in Barnstead. They are al- products. The market ket.club and www.Face- Serving The Greater Lakes Region Area for Over 50 Years Barnstead; Jill Fudala, ways seeking volunteers focuses on providing book.com/Barnstead- owner of the Little Red and board members. For opportunities and sup- farmersMarket. Hen Farm in Pittsfield; more info, please contact port for families, local WE DO IT ALL and Ashley Martin, Lori at info@Barnstead- artisans, musicians owner of Martin Home FarmersMarket.club. Décor in Barnstead. The The Barnstead Area WELL DRILLING PUMP SYSTEMS 2020 BACFM Board of Community Farmers’ Join the PMHS Directors includes: Lori Market (BACFM) and FILTERS Mahar, chair and vol- its entity Barnstead unteer market manager; Farmers’ Co-op is a Rock N Race team Kim Perkins, Green Ap- non-profit 501c3. Their Family Owned Business for 40 Years ple Resources, treasurer goal is to support local ALTON — Prospect Mountain High is looking for and vendor liaison; Di- agricultural farms and a few more local folks for a PMHS team to walk or anna Black, creative con- local craftsmen includ- run the Payson Center for Cancer Care Rock N Race sultant; Bob and Cheryl ing wooden crafts, baked CALL FOR SERVICE Perkins, Autumnview goods, jams, jellies and in Concord at 6 p.m. on May 14. The early registra- Farm, CSA coordinator; more. The farmers’ mar- tion deadline for the Rock N Race has been extended Britni Lamontagne, ad- ket provides a venue to March 15. 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BARNSTEAD — Ger- trude started her career reading being with her trude Romansky was in life at 18 years old by friends and most of all, presented the Boston joining the service. her family. Post Cane on March 16 She served her coun- Gertrude celebrat- at her home on Parade try well. The couple had ed her 97th birthday on Road by Selectmen Pris- two children, Marlyn Feb. 11. cilla Tiede, Rick Duane and Richard. Town officials wished and Edward Tasker. She In later years, she was her well and thanked her and her husband Alex- a volunteer for the Pitts- for being a special part of ander moved to Barn- field Senior Center for 12 the town. stead in 1964 purchased years. the Evergreens Clam She also knit hats for Bar, which they operat- Ruthie’s Thrift Store. ed for four years. Ger- Gertrude loves walking,

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ALTON — The Alton Challenge flier located Please use the following with Marcia Wyman. Parks and Recreation De- on the town of Alton web link to sign up, https:// Improve balance, focus Barnstead March 7 partment is sponsoring site, www.alton.nh.gov www.signupgenius. and move with purpose. an online March Mad- and on the Alton Parks com/go/10C0F45A- Sponsored by CAP. BARNSTEAD — Connect training on suicide pre- ness Bracket Challenge and Recreation Depart- FAA2AA5FB6-alton. For Weight training class vention will be offered to professionals and commu- starting March 19. Use ment Facebook Page. more information, con- with KT is Mondays and nity members on Saturday, March 7, at the Oscar the following link now Contact the Alton Parks tact the Alton Parks and Wednesdays at the Alton Foss Memorial Library in Barnstead. The session until March 18 to create and Recreation Depart- Recreation Department Bay Community Cen- will begin at 9:30 a.m. and go until 12:30 p.m. RSVP to a free account and play: ment if you have any at 875-0109 or parksrec@ ter from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Laurie Raymond at 875-3800 ext. 3160 or lraymond@ http://fantasy.espn. questions at parksrec@ alton.nh.gov. Use light weights to help pmhschool.com. com/tournament-chal- alton.nh.gov. build strength, muscle This program by NAMI NH is offered to adult lenge-bracket/2020/en/. Exercise classes and bone density. Try a members of caring communities in New Hampshire In an effort to streamline Adult volleyball pick- Zumba classes with class for free. to understand how they can prevent suicide. Partic- the process for families, up games - ages 18+ Sherry Meyer are Mon- Intermediate Yoga ipants will learn about the impact of suicide; factors up to five bracket sub- The Alton Parks and days and Wednesdays at with Sheila Marston is that can increase or lower the risk of suicide; the missions are allowed per Recreation Department the Alton Bay Communi- Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. at effectiveness of prevention efforts; what people can one account. is sponsoring adult vol- ty Center from 8 to 9 a.m. the Alton Bay Commu- say or do if they are worried about someone who All ages are welcome, leyball on Thursdays at A fun, cardio workout nity Center. Focus is on may be at risk for suicide; connecting someone at and are eligible to win the Alton Central School that will get you moving. several breathing tech- risk to key community services and state and nation- the grand prize, a $100 Gym from 7 to 10 p.m. Senior Center Tai Chi niques, postures and al resources. gift card to Dick’s Sport- featuring recreational is Wednesdays at the proper alignment. Please note that people who have had a recent loss ing Goods. Challenge play. Drop in anytime Pearson Road Commu- to suicide (within two years) find attending a suicide rules are on the Alton for this free program. All nity Center, 7 Pearson prevention training very difficult. It is important Rec March Madness abilities are welcome. Road, from 9 to 10 a.m. to remember that your own self-care comes first. If you have questions about your participation and/or want information on resources for survivors of sui- Rotary Home Show vendor cide loss, please contact Elaine de Mello at edemel- [email protected]. sign-ups ahead of schedule

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SECTION A, PAGE 4 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Do your research and vote

We asked and again local candidates and resi- dents delivered. We asked candidates to submit letters to the ed- itor to tout their experience and give reasons as to why they believed voters should vote for them on Tuesday. This week alone we have a number of letters on our pages, pretty much the largest number of letters we’ve received since last year at this time. While not all of them are from candidates, almost every single one of them is about the election. There are letters from candidates, there are letters endorsing candi- dates and there are letters asking voters to support COURTESY PHOTO certain warrant articles. We believe that there is no better way to help your Super Knights community than to get involved with your town, be The following Kingswood Regional Middle School students received the January Super Knights Award for Honesty. Back it at the governmental level or elsewhere and the row (l to r), Emma Prentice, Garrett Burke, Rowan Donovan-Laviolette, Cole Garland, Kaitlyn Beaulieu, Abigail Hicks, number of races on the ballot this year shows us that Edward Evans and Brady Clarke. In the front row (l to r), Isabella Garry, Kylie Rapoza, Lilliana Duque. there are some good people looking to get involved in their community. Obviously, not everyone will win and we are sure that when are papers come out next week there will Letters to the Editor be some disappointed people, but the good thing is, n win or lose, people made a stand and volunteered to help their community and that’s always a positive. We pledged to publish every letter from a candi- Vote no on article 36 date that came in at the 550-word limit or less and we are grateful to our paginators and accounting de- To the Editor: by the owner, request- this dock has “valid safe- plan to move forward.” partment for making sure we had enough space to The town of Alton’s ing to remove and re- ty concerns” and is in The voters are being by- do that. Warrant Article 37, Bay place this dock, includes “poor condition.” Why passed on lease changes. Now, we hope that residents in each community Dock Work, should be a drawing of the dock should the Alton tax- If this article passes, will take a moment and read the letters from candi- rejected by the voters on and lists the owner as P. payers pay to rebuild a there is still no docu- dates in their communities and learn about who is March 10. Shibley. dock in disrepair that it ment stating that the running for what and what each person brings to the This warrant article The third document doesn’t own? town owns this dock. We table. will establish the prece- shows that in fact, the Think of the liability are being asked to fix it Alton and New Durham residents, in addition to dent of taking, repairing town only owns the land to the town of an unsafe before we may (or may the voting on the town and school district positions, and refurbishment of under the restaurant dock, on rented town not) own it. will also have a number of warrant articles to choose private property using and structures (build- land that was allowed to A review of the from. taxpayers monies. The ing, cooler, dock). be used all season long amount of money the We’ve said it before and it’s worth saying again, selectmen have stated The current lease after the select board town has raised over local government is where the regular citizen can the dock attached to the was renewed, amended had discussed its poor the last few years for the make the most difference in his or her community restaurant (Shibley’s on and approved by voters condition at its May 6 bay projects needs to be and we hope everyone who has been inspired, one the Pier) in Alton Bay in 2012. The paperwork meeting and later meet- considered as well. In way or another, by the recent national election, will belongs to the town. It includes a 2008 tax card ings. Shouldn’t the own- the last five years, Bay continue to try to be involved in their community. does not. One half-hour with the dock drawn in, er have been notified articles have equaled As local residents head to the polls, we again urge of research uncovered as part of the structures. and reminded of his re- $440,000 (averaging everyone to take time to learn about what they are three public documents, These three legal doc- sponsibilities instead of $88,000 per year) with voting on and take the time to do any research nec- which clearly proves it uments prove this dock pursuing the path of tak- this year’s request bring- essary to make sure you are making the right deci- is not owned by the town is not town property, as ing of private property? ing the total to $525,900. sion. Voting ‘no’ or ‘yes’ without reason is not doing but by the restaurant was stated at the town The voters have not If you believe this anyone any good. owner, nor is the owner- Deliberative Session and been told that the lease is the last of a spend- In Alton, voting will take place at the St. Katha- ship a “grey area.” to the budget committee. will have to be changed ing spree, bad news. At rine Drexel Church lower level from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The first document Furthermore, in sec- upon passage of this the Sept. 24 selectmen’s This is the same location that they moved to last shows the current tax tion five and 20 of the article. In the Oct. 21, workshop meeting, min- year. card lists the dock as lease agreement be- 2019 minutes, the town utes revealed the mind- In Barnstead, voting will take place at Town Hall property of the restau- tween the town and the administrator noted, set of the board. The from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. rant and the town taxes owner, it states that the “… the lease agreement need for a seaplane base In New Durham, voting takes place from 8 a.m. to the dock as belonging to lessee shall maintain should be amended to re- was discussed. 7 p.m. at the New Durham School. the restaurant. the property “at its sole flect the changes…” and Please vote no on arti- Get out and do your part on Tuesday and show The second document cost” and “in a good that “the town attorney cle 36. Thank you. you care about your community. shows a 2001 state wet- state of repair.” The se- will do this if the board Robert Lo ring Carr lands application made lectmen have stated that is in agreement with the Al ton Support Article 13

To the Editor: on equal terms.” thority to enact ethical however it is also not en- cause removal from would be dismissed be- “No Unfair Personal This is Article 13 in guidelines to bind mem- forceable. RSA 31:39-a, office; actual removal fore getting a hearing. Use of Town Property: New Durham’s Warrant bers of other boards the Conflict of Interest must be by petition to Under an ordinance, a No public servant shall to be voted on Tuesday, according to what attor- Ordinance provides for the superior court. neutral judge would de- use town property, ser- March 10. ney Christine Fillmore that. The unfair person- The cost of petition- cide and not the select- vices, or labor person- The reason for adopt- and David R. Connell al use of town proper- ing the court under an men. ally, or make the same ing it is because the published for the New ty needs consequences “ordinance” is no dif- available to others un- ethics policies are not Hampshire Municipal provided in RSA 31:39-a ferent than filing a pe- David Bi dckfor less such use is available binding, and no board Association. in order to act as a deter- tition under a “policy” New Du rham to other residents and (including the board of New Durham’s policy rent. however, a “policy” has taxpayers upon request selectmen) has the au- may be a good guideline This ordinance could no standing in court and Support Alton’s roads

To the Editor: seemed to be well in- some cases unsafe con- than adequate, result- ers. The board of select- tal Reserve Fund. Voting Alton’s 2020 Deliber- formed on the subjects ditions of certain roads. ing in a gradual deteri- men held a special meet- is at the Saint Katharine ative Session, held on and provided valuable Some gave examples oration in the overall ing on Feb. 10 with the Drexel Church on Route Feb. 3, was well attend- background informa- of specific roads where condition of town roads. highway manager and 28. The polls are open ed. A total of 44 Warrant tion. badly needed repairs Last year, surprisingly, agreed on a plan for road from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Articles were present- By far the issue which have been promised for voters rejected the re- work in 2020. The plan Voting only takes a few ed, discussed and voted received the most pub- several years, but not quested funds altogeth- seems well thought out minutes and can make upon. Most were quickly lic comment was War- performed. er, leaving the town with but can only be imple- a big difference for our approved without com- rant Article 19, which The town typically in- no money at all for this mented if voters approve town. ment. A few prompt- proposed $950,000 for a cludes some funding for ongoing need. the funds. ed some debate, with Capital Reserve Fund highway reconstruction Just like schools, po- Please take the time Dick Shea reasoned arguments for reconstruction and in each year’s budget, lice, and fire protection, on Tuesday, March 10, to Al ton presented both for and upgrade of public roads. voted on as a warrant ar- good roads are basic vote in our town election against. The board of Several citizens ex- ticle. Based on the public responsibility of local and support Warrant selectmen and the bud- pressed their concerns input, it appears these government and must Article 19, the Highway get committee members about the poor and in amounts have been less be supported by taxpay- Road Construction Capi- salmonpress.com THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 A5 Letters to the Editor n

Markland has the right qualities Markland, Wentworth the best choices

To the Editor: With Sydney Shap- John is currently on the To the Editor: for reconstruction of ly, fiscal responsibility Hello, fellow commu- leigh stepping down budget committee and In the Alton town town roadways. Con- clearly calls for action to nity members. My name from her position on the has a great deal of expe- election on March 10, sidering the poor con- allow seniors to remain is Kelly Sullivan and I’m board of selectmen after rience with budgeting. the voters will be choos- ditions of some of our in their own homes as writing today in support many, greatly appreciat- John is open-minded ing two selectmen from roads (such as those in long as safely possible. of John Markland for Al- ed years of service to the and consistently listens three announced can- the Stockbridge Corner CAP is vitally important ton Selectman. town, I feel now could be to everybody in the com- didates, Rossiter “Bob” and Roberts Cove areas), to that effort and should Some of you may rec- a very important turn- munity, including peo- Holt, John Markland the costs of repairs and be supported. That sup- ognize my name from ing point for our board ple with views that differ and Reuben Wentworth. reconstruction will only port is beneficial to our my volunteer work and community. from his own. These are All three are people ded- increase with further seniors and to the tax- in the community or I have been to sever- qualities that are much icated to their commu- delay. payers. from the small business al selectmen’s meetings needed on the board of nity, as shown by their Article 42 provid- Two of the candidates community, in which as well as the last delib- selectmen, and these are willingness to serve, ed $10,000 for Commu- supported these Warrant my family and I own a erative session. Sydney qualities that best reflect but two of them have nity Action Program Articles. Mr. Wentworth two-generation excava- always seemed to come the town of Alton, as a shown better judgment (“CAP”), which provides joined the other four se- tion and hardscape com- to the table without any whole. regarding the future of “Meals on Wheels” and lectmen in voting 5-0 to pany here in Alton. personal agenda. She Because John Mark- our town. Fiscal respon- senior transportation recommend both Article To date, all of my let- was open-minded to land exemplifies these sibility is a vitally im- for seniors in our town. 19 and 42. Mr. Markland ters to the editor have the facts and she would qualities, I will be cast- portant factor. But it is These programs help voted as a member of the been to thank the com- listen to everything in- ing my vote for him on more than just saving keep seniors in their budget committee to rec- munity, either for its volved in a situation March 10 and ask that taxpayer money in the homes longer, avoiding ommend both. Mr. Holt support (of Project Back- before casting her vote. you do as well. short run, if the dollar much more costly nurs- was the lone “no” vote pack) or for attending If she had further ques- On a side note, Reu- saved today will cost the ing home care. Many of on both articles in the an event that one of the tions or needed more ben Wentworth is a cur- taxpayers $5 in the long our town residents are budget committee. In my groups I am involved information, she would rent selectman running run, that is far from fis- not aware that as a re- view, John Markland with has sponsored (ice look for that before vot- for his seat. I do feel that cal responsibility. sult of various state stat- and Reuben Wentworth skating, dog shows, fifth ing. he votes in a way that Two of the Warrant utes much of the Medic- have both shown the and sixth grade voices In my opinion, John he thinks is best for our Articles discussed at the aid funding for nursing good judgment and fore- program). Markland holds these town, as well. recent Town Delibera- home care comes from sight that make them the My typical communi- same important qual- Thank you for your tive Session illustrated local property tax. (Last best choices for the Al- ty action is as a behind- ities, and I saw them time. the importance of think- year Alton property ton Board of Selectmen, the-scenes volunteer, demonstrated when he Kelly Sullivan ing ahead. Warrant owners paid approxi- and I urge you to vote for and in the private sector was last a selectman. In Alton Article 19 would allot mately $700,000, up from both. and not in the political addition to his prior ex- $950,000 (offset by an es- approximately $630,000 Hunter Taylor arena. perience as selectman, timated $201,000 grant) in 2014). Consequent- Alton Holt and Wentworth have their support Holt seeking Alton BOS seat

To the Editor: community throughout in advance of meetings To the Editor: the budget committee, develop a detailed road As concerned taxpay- the years, both as an so as to evaluate wheth- My name is Rossiter selectman planning management program, ers, we’d like to encour- elected official and a car- er those tax dollars are (Bob) Holt and I’m ask- board rep for three years improve accountability, age the citizens of Alton ing neighbor. spent on actual needs of ing for your vote March and water commission- conserve spending and to support Bob Holt and Bob Holt has been a the town or the wants of 10 for board of selectman er 11 years. In 2019, I was keep Alton the great and Reuben Wentworth for property owner in Al- a few. Reuben and Bob for the town of Alton. elected to Alton’s Budget beautiful town that it is. select board in the up- ton for many years and are both dedicated to Some of my past pub- Committee. Exercise your right coming town election. was elected to the bud- preserving the quality of lic service in two other I would like to put my to vote on March 10. Both gentlemen have get committee in 2019. life that’s made Alton a New Hampshire towns past public service ex- Vote Holt (I do my home- vast experience serving He feels it’s important great town to live in. (Merrimack and Cole- perience to work for the work). as select board members to research how every On March 10, please brook) includes seven Alton taxpayers and will Rossiter (Bob) Holt as well as serving on tax dollar is spent and join us in supporting and a half years as se- work hard to maintain Alton other town boards. They will never vote to spend these fine candidates. lectman, four years on Alton’s low tax rate, help will apply their knowl- those dollars without Vote Bob Holt and Reu- edge in looking out for knowing exactly how ben Wentworth for Al- the taxpayers of Alton. the money will be ap- ton select board. Genest running for school board Anyone who knows propriated. In this re- Phli and Chrs i Witt- Reuben knows of his gard, Bob believes select mann To the Editor: property taxes; especial- sions. love for the town he grew board members should Alton Thank you to every- ly the elderly who are When you vote in up in and for the many be provided with any one who voted for me forced to sell their vehi- March, if you vote for ways he has helped the and all information well last year. I am running cle in order to pay their the other candidates, say for school board again taxes. to yourself, ‘I like high this year. Our school board taxes,’ and check the They support Holt and Wentworth I was born in New system is a five-person box with their name. Or, Hampshire and have board, which should check the box next to my To the Editor: selectman, Mr. Mark- the BOS, we had some of lived here all my life. I have at least one or two name and say to your- This is our version land rarely attended his the largest tax increases went to all the schools in people with opposing self, ‘I want some control of “Markland running committee assignments we have seen barring Pittsfield, graduating in views, not all five mem- over spending and want for Alton Selectman” unless it was to push his building a new school or 1980. I also took classes bers who have the same lower taxes.’ letter to the editor, Feb. agenda like convincing renovating an existing at NH Technical College views and all vote the Thank you for your 27 edition. Mr. Mark- the planning board to one. He lobbied for an in- in Concord. same. Otherwise we consideration and your land clams he listened give UNH cooperative crease to the already fair I feel saddened when might as well have a vote. to department heads and extension $2,500 dollars increase of the pay scale I hear of people in Barn- one-person type school Kevin Genest employees about their in an effort to convince for town employees. stead who are having a board; and let one per- Ba rnstead concerns trying to ad- the taxpayers there was We see Mr. Markland hard time paying their son make all the deci- equately perform their an interest in a five to as an agent of the town duties with the budgets seven million dollar employees and special we presented them. The community recreation interest groups and not Public Notice way we saw it was, Hey, center using a front a representative for all I’m on the budget com- group ‘All in for Alton’ the people of this great TOWN OF NEW DURHAM mittee What can I do to that was tasked with community. That is why The Town of New Durham Election defend the budget you creating a community we will be voting for Mr. will be submitting? We profile project. After he Holt and Mr. Wentworth will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 don’t remember Mr. had already convinced for selectman. from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Get the word out! Markland ever voting the BOS to create a rec- Raymond and Babr a- New Durham Elementary School, for any reduction in reation facility commit- ra Howard Call (603) 279-4516 any line item of any de- tee. Under his term on Alton salmonpress.com 7 Old Bay Road, New Durham. partment’s budget when he was a member of the budget committee. As

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Museum continues to move forward

To the Editor: Reserve, will be used to extremely grateful for The Lakes Region help match a $130,000 each and every contribu- Model Railroad Muse- grant we have received tion towards this match, um (LRMRM) continues from the Land and Com- and we will keep you in- to move ahead. We are munity Heritage Invest- formed of our progress. working with the town to ment Program. It will If you would like meet the requirements also enable the town to to learn more about for the town to issue a pay contractors direct- the museum, visit the permit for us to proceed ly from this Capital Re- Wolfeboro Bay Hobby COURTESY PHOTO with rehabilitating the serve. Approving this Shop next to the Coun- PERFORM IT! students rehearse a scene from The Tempest. Freight Shed near the Warrant Article will try Bookseller at Durgin Railway Station. have no impact on the Stables, open year- There are two re- town’s tax rate. round, and talk to Rob The Tempest coming to quests of you, the voters Secondly, we have Olive. Did you know we of Wolfeboro. Firstly, received a $25,000 do- have a new hobby shop please vote yes on War- nation requiring a 1:1 in town? rant Article 32 on the bal- match from the public. Thank you very much Wolfeboro March 19-22 lot on March 10. By do- Please help us meet this indeed for your ongoing ing so, you will confirm requirement by making support of your new mu- that the town’s contribu- a donation to LRMRM seum. WOLFEBORO — Per- Sebastian (played by Dax are the Queen’s butler tion of $95,000, already at PO Box 713, Wolfe- John Simms form It! Stage Company, Rivera). Stranded at sea Stephano (played by set aside in a Capital boro, 03894. We will be Pre sident, LRmrm a Lakes Region based with his infant daugh- Ellie Caron), and jest- high school theater ter, Miranda (played by er Trinculo (played by company, is presenting Anya Nicoll), he chances Maddie Barcelona). Shakespeare’s The Tem- upon an island where he The ship’s crew in- Bolduc to address pest March 19, 20, 21 at can take refuge. clude a Ships Master 7 p.m. and March 22 at 2 Twelve years have (played by Nathan p.m. at Brewster Acade- since passed, and in that Chick), a Boatswain Belknap County my’s Anderson Hall in time Prospero has built (played by Danielle Wolfeboro. Adapted by a kingdom of four, with Caron), and a Mariner Christopher Dudley and the spirit Ariel (played (played by Campbell Col- co-directed with Lachlan by Ginger Plache), and lins). Republicans Plache, this production the deformed creature The story is narrated incorporates clear and Caliban (played by Na- by storyteller Balthazar entertaining narrations, than Barcelona), serving (played by Peter Dudley) LACONIA — he Belknap County Republican Committee (BCRC) has sched- which make for an ex- his and his daughter’s and townsperson Eliz- uled their next monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. citing and accessible needs. When he finds out abeth (played by Ellie The meeting will be held at the Laconia VFW Post 1670, 143 Court St, Laconia. presentation of one of that Queen Alonsa, An- Caron). This month’s guest speaker will be US Senate candidate Brigadier General Shakespeare‘s most fa- tonio, and Sebastian are Rounding out the cast Don Bolduc. General Bolduc served in the US Army for 36 years and led one of mous plays all on a ship nearby, he are spirits, villagers, the first groups in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, riding on horseback to take Betrayal. Mercy. Re- uses a Tempest to strand and goddesses (played control of the southern Afghan region from the Taliban. He was one of the few venge. In what is known them on the island, by Elsa Kantz, Abbey survivors of both a helicopter crash and a 2,000-pound bomb that inadvertently as one of Shakespeare’s along with the other pas- Langlois, Alaina Per- targeted on his position by friendly fire. His services included assignments as last plays, these themes sengers. kins, Eden Anderson, Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Component Commander in come up again and Among those strand- Campbell Collins, Emi- Afghanistan, as Deputy Director for US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and as again. Prospero (played ed are the faithful and ly Barcelona, Dominic Special Operations Command-Africa (COMSOCAFRICA). General Bolduc was by Axel Plache), is a kind servant Gonzala Barcelona and Meara raised on the Bolduc Family Farm in Laconia, where his father served as a long powerful sorcerer and (played by Lily O’Con- O’Connor. time city councilor and Mayor. General Bolduc has three children and three former Duke of Milan. nor), Francisco, (played Tickets may be pur- grandchildren, and lives in Stratham with his wife Sharon and his service dog, Obsessed with study, he by Jacob Chick), and chased from students, at Victor. General Bolduc will share his reasons for running for US Senate, and his has neglected his duke- Adriana (played by Tava Black’s in Wolfeboro, on- goals, if he wins the US Senate primary in September and then goes on to defeat dom, and been over- Nicoll). The Queen’s son line at www.performit- the current Democrat US Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the November election. He thrown by his conniving Ferdinand (played by stagecompany.com or will also take questions after addressing the committee. brother Antonio (played Peter Dudley) is strand- by calling Wendy at 998- Belknap County GOP meetings are open to all Republicans and like-minded by Riley Chick) with the ed on a different part of 7111. Tickets may also be Independents. help of Queen Alonsa of the island where he falls purchased at the door. Once again, the committee strongly encourages its members to continue to Naples (played by Hope in love with Miranda. bring non-perishable food items for donation to local food pantries. Collins) and her brother, Providing comic relief For more information about the committee, please check the committee’s web site at www.BelknapCountyGOP.org or send an e-mail to alan.glassman@ gmail.com. NHEC announces

Alton Police Log reduction in electricity supply rate ALTON — The Alton ing/operating under in- calls for services that Police Department re- fluence of alcohol. consisted of the follow- REGION —New on behalf of its members. sible. sponded to 129 calls for One male subject was ing: Three fraudulent ac- Hampshire Electric The price NHEC pays for The lower than ex- service during the week taken into protective tions, one employment Cooperative’s (NHEC) this power is directly pected market prices are of Feb. 23-29, including custody. fingerprinting, five as- Board of Directors ap- passed along to its mem- due to many factors that five arrests. There was one motor sist other agencies, two proved a 26 percent re- bers who do not buy have impacted electric- One male subject was vehicle summons arrest. juvenile incidents, one duction to its members’ their electricity from a ity costs over the past arrested for driving af- There was one motor domestic complaint, electricity supply rate. competitive supplier. few months. Most nota- ter revocation or suspen- vehicle accident. two general assistance, The rate reduction Since the winter pe- bly, New England has sion. There were two sus- two miscellaneous, five applies to the co-op pow- riod co-op power rate experienced a very mild One male subject was picious person/incident alarm activations, two er portion of members’ was set in November, winter, which kept the arrested for unlawful reports on Dudley Road highway/roadway haz- bills, and will result in the market cost of elec- cost of electricity low. possession of alcohol and Powder Mill Road. ard reports, one general an overall bill decrease tricity has plummeted. Temperature is close- of more than $11 for This precipitous drop ly linked to the price of and& possession and use Police made 61 motor information, one vehicle the average residential in market prices, be- electricity, as it drives of tobacco products by vehicle stops and han- ID check, one untimely, member using 500 kilo- low what was forecast, the demand for more minors. dled four motor vehicle one sex offender regis- watt-hours (kWh) per has allowed NHEC to energy during the cold, One female subject complaint-incidents. tration, one civil matter, month. procure electricity for dark months of winter, was arrested for driv- There were 61 other two wellness checks, one NHEC typically ad- its members at a lower and hot, humid summer disabled motor vehicle, justs its co-op power rate cost. Recognizing the months. 16 directed patrols, two in November and May difference between the As a result of the TOWN OF NEW DURHAM medical assists, nine every year. This rate current rate and market board of directors’ vote, property checks and reflects the cost NHEC prices, NHEC has adjust- NHEC’s co-op power rate ZONING BOARD three paperwork ser- pays to purchase elec- ed the co-op power rate will drop from 8.8 cents vices. tricity from the market outside of the normal cy- per kWh to 6.6 cents per PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE cle, which will provide kWh. NHEC’s members the benefit of these low will see the benefits from THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 market prices back to this rate reduction start- 2019-2020 members as soon as pos- ing in their March bills. 7:00 PM @ NEW DURHAM TOWN HALL Spring Coaching Position “I am pleased that we HELP WANTED were able to move quick- Arthur and Challis Krulewitz ly to reduce our rates Alton Central School, pre-k-8, is seeking qualified and pass along the bene- •All Positions fit of the low market pric- You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will applicants to coach the following sport for the 2019 •Asst Manager Trainee es to our members,” said be held by the New Durham Zoning Board on – 2020 season. Steve Camerino, presi- Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the New Top Dollar Paid dent and CEO of NHEC. Durham Town Hall case # 2020-004. The hearing Boys’ Middle School Baseball “NHEC is a non-profit Experience a plus, is regarding an application and plan submitted cooperative and we op- If interested please apply through AppliTrack at: but will train erate at cost, so our rates by Terrain Planning & Design LLC. on behalf of https://www.applitrack.com/altonk12/onlineapp/ reflect the expenses we Arthur and Challis Krulewitz. The applicant Apply in person incur to serve our mem- is requesting a variances from: Article VI Section Application Deadline: bers. We are a mem- ber-driven organization C.3: General Provisions Use Regulations for Town March 20, 2020 or until filled so passing along these of New Durham General Requirements Sewage ANTHONY’S savings to our members If you have any questions contact Disposal and Leach field Setbacks. as quickly as possible is Russ Perrin, ACS Athletic Director PIZZERIA a priority for us.” 35 Center Street The property is located at 228 South Shore Road, [email protected] or 603-875-7500 x 328 Wolfeboro, NH Map 112 Lot 001. EOE No phone calls please. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 A7 TTThehehe RRRealealeal RRRepoepoeportrtrt RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Town Address Type Price Seller Buyer Alton 1416 Mount Major Highway Multi-Unit Apartment building $300,000 Eric G. Gustafson RET Jason D. and Kami Marceau Alton Route 28A N/A $395,000 John R. and Paula M. Hughes Thomas J. and Christine Talbot Alton N/A (Lot 125) N/A $42,533 Reed-Conrad NT and Moira D. Reed-Conrad Johnson Fiscal Trust and Linda K. Johnson Alton N/A (Lot 1) N/A $83,000 Edward W. and Mary A. Roy Jeffrey S. Wood and Heidi Burns-Wood Barnstead Holly Lane (Lot) Residential Open Land $24,000 Timothy J. and Kathleen M. Lambert Geraldine M. and Timothy L. Palmer Barnstead 61 Shaw Rd. Single-Family Residence $429,066 Juvet Fiscal Trust and Davie A. Juvet Jennifer M. and Michael A. Wood Barnstead N/A (Lot 12) N/A $28,000 Nicholina Bischoff RET Claude C. and Cindy L. Charette New Durham N/A (Lot 1) N/A $265,000 Verge Agency Inc. Maureen and Richard Gibson additional parties or locations. Prices are usually or 669-3822. Copyright 2011. Real Data Corp. In the col- ABOUT THE REAL REPORT based on tax stamps and might be inaccurate for public umn “Type”: land= land only; L/B= land and building; agency sales. Refer to actual public documents before MH= mobile home; and COND=condominium. Trans- Here are recent real estate transactions in Alton and forming opinions or relying on this information. Ad- actions provided by The Warren Group, Boston Ma., the surrounding areas. These sales summaries are in- ditional publicly recorded information on these sales, publishers of The Registry Review and Bankers and formational only, not a legal record. Names shown are prior sales and data from Department of Revenue Ad- Tradesman newspapers, Phone: 1-800-356-8805. Web- usually the first listed in the deed. Sales might involve ministration forms is available at www.real-data.com site: www.thewarrengroup.com Build a birdhouse with MMRG on March 21 MILTON — On Sat- MMRG will provide er permit, we’ll take a in birds and the natural out their first family ac- it land trust, works to urday morning, March pre-cut and pre-drilled walk outside to look at world.” tivity for free. For more conserve and connect 21, Moose Mountains pieces of wood so that good locations. We want The birdhouse build- information, directions important water re- Regional Greenways volunteers, parents and families to be able to put ing activity will take and to pre-register, call sources, farm and forest (MMRG) will offer a other adults can help up their houses so that place from 10 a.m. to 12 MMRG’s Educational lands, wildlife habitats, birdhouse building ac- children assemble the they can watch a pair of p.m. in Milton Mills, Outreach Coordinator and recreational land in tivity for families. This birdhouses, with one birds use the house to led by MMRG staff and Kari Lygren at 978-7125 Brookfield, Farmington, event is part of MMRG’s for each family to take raise a family. Kids and volunteers. Children of or e-mail mmrgnh@ Middleton, Milton, New 2020 ‘MOOSE-ies for home. MMRG’s Lorrie adults will love watch- all ages with their fam- gmail.com. Interest- Durham, Wakefield, and Families’ program, in- Drake is enthusiastic ing birds go in and out ilies are welcome but ed families may join Wolfeboro. For more in- tended to encourage the about this event, “The of the house, first carry- pre-registration is re- MMRG with an online formation, a calendar of next generation of con- houses the kids build ing nesting materials, quired. ‘MOOSE-ies for donation per household upcoming educational servationists by offering are just the first step. We then food for the babies, Families’ events are a per year at www.mmrg. events, and the full list families ways to have hope to provide infor- and eventually seeing membership benefit for info or inquire about of 2020 ‘MOOSE-ies for fun together outside mation on proper place- the young birds emerge. MMRG member fami- available scholarships Families’ activities, visit while learning about the ment of the birdhouses It’s a wonderful way to lies, but non-members by calling 473-2020. www.mmrg.info. natural world. and if time and weath- create a lifelong interest are encouraged to try MMRG, a non-prof- Spring nutrition classes offered in Wolfeboro

WOLFEBORO — Pat- to anyone ready to crush cravings. Attendees get of the healthiest popula- cussed. Walker states, sign up a week or more ty Walker, local Register their sugar addictions shopping lists and reci- tions. Participants learn “It may be possible to ahead. Please visit www. Dietitian, is pleased to while also learning the pes for the program and how to gradually reduce halt or in some cases re- pattywalkerrd.com for offer both a sugar detox foundations of a healthy group classes offer won- animal products and verse chronic diseases further information program and a reclaim diet. This program elim- derful support. This pro- adopt a more whole food with the tools from this about the programs and your health program inates all sugars, pro- gram meets Wednesday plant-based diet. The course.” This class is of- to read testimonials. to help you with your cessed flours and artifi- nights, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m., goal is trying to reach 80 fered Thursday nights, Pre-registration is re- Spring wellness goals. cial sugars. More than March 18-April 15. percent or higher plant- 5:15-6:30 p.m., March quired and classes fill up Choose the one that’s 300 people have taken based intake by the end 19-April 16. quickly. Contact Walker right for you and sign up this program. Results Reclaim your health of the five weeks. Other All classes meet at at 520-3176 to register. today. include weight loss (if This program helps topics including activ- Still Waters Health desired), less bloating participants learn the ity, sleep, stress reduc- and Wellness Center, 6 Sugar detox program and body aches, im- most important habits to tion and the importance Grove St., Wolfeboro. Walker recommends proved sleep and ener- create a healthy, long life of purpose and human There is an early bird her sugar detox program gy and better control of by adopting the lifestyles connection are all dis- discount for those who Boat Museum turning Hanson on Hofstra University attention to new facility Dean’s List

WOLFEBORO — expertise as project con- of the homes he built,” HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. small classes and per- munication, the Mau- With the immediate sultant for the planning explained Cummings. — Sydni Hanson of New sonal attention, with the rice A. Deane School of needs of New Hampshire and construction of “John and his wife Les- Durham excelled during resources, technology Law, the Hofstra North- Boat Museum’s exist- the new facility, which lie are passionate about the Fall 2019 semester, and facilities of a large well School of Graduate ing building on Center will be located on Bay our lake life culture and achieving a GPA of at university. Students can Nursing and Physician Street addressed in 2019, Street,” she said. “We are determined to pre- least 3.5 to earn a spot on choose from more than Assistant Studies and the focus has shifted to are all thrilled to have serve it for future gener- the Dean’s List. 160 undergraduate pro- the Donald and Barbara planning for the con- him on our committee ations.” Hofstra University is gram options and 165 Zucker School of Medi- struction of a new year- and believe his expertise Founded in 1992 by a nationally ranked and graduate program op- cine at Hofstra/North- round building in Wolfe- will be invaluable.” antique and classic boat- recognized private uni- tions in the liberal arts well. Hofstra University boro. Since its founding in ing enthusiasts, NHBM versity in Hempstead, and sciences, education, is a dynamic community The campaign and 1979, Wood and Clay has is committed to inspire N.Y. that is the only health professions and of more than 11,000 stu- NHBM itself received built more than 200 luxu- people of all ages with school to ever host three human services, the Pe- dents from around the a boost in 2019, accord- ry homes throughout the an understanding of, consecutive presidential ter S. Kalikow School of world who are dedicated ing to Executive Direc- Lakes Region of NH, pri- and appreciation for, the debates (2008, 2012 and Government, Public Pol- to civic engagement, aca- tor Martha Cummings, marily along the shores boating heritage of New 2016). The campus is a icy and International Af- demic excellence and be- when John Robinson, of Lake Winnipesaukee. Hampshire’s fresh wa- leafy oasis just a quick fairs, the Fred DeMatteis coming leaders in their renowned Lakes Region “His love of the lakes terways. train ride away from School of Engineering communities and their builder and founder of and fine craftsmanship To learn more about New York City and all and Applied Science, the careers. Wood and Clay in Gil- inspired him to incorpo- NHBM, or its Capital its cultural, recreation- Frank G. Zarb School of ford, joined the site plan- rate the use of sustain- Campaign, visit nhbm. al and professional op- Business, the Lawrence ning committee. able and green build- org. portunities. They offer Herbert School of Com- “He has offered his ing practices in many B u s i n e s s D i r e c t o r y

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Annuities to the downside, howev- make drastic changes to ticipating in your plan. proach retirement, the are insurance products er, in time should come your investment mix. If Once these assets are in-service distribution sometimes mixed with back to meet it. Market you are in mutual funds in the IRA you should option is, in my opin- mutual funds (variable analyst have blamed the from the same fund have far more options ion, is the most powerful annuities), that typically Corona virus, but I have family or all in stocks, to structure your plan to tool you must employ to have very high fees. also heard that the pros- then you will feel some work for you! If you are grow and protect your Do your research and pect of a Bernie Sanders pain. If you don’t need going to need this money retirement money. You vet your advisor. democrat nomination is this money for 10 years for retirement income, should also be aware BY MARK PATTERSON also affecting the mar- or more, ride it out and then you can do this that the “annuity sales- Mark Patterson is a Contributing Writer kets, citing that United make those changes in much more effectively men” are attempting to portfolio manager with The equity markets healthcare is down more the future. If you are in the IRA. Choices for frighten investors into MHP Asset Manage- had gotten ahead of than the S and P 500 in- inside five years of re- growth will very likely annuities. While there ment and can be reached themselves over the last dex itself. Whatever rea- tirement and stuck in be broader, cost efficient is a limited use for some at 447-1979 or mark@ couple of months. What son or combination of limited choice 401ks or and more abundant that annuities, they are not mhp-asset.com I mean is that while the reasons are responsible, 403bs then I suggest you a typical plan with very the answer for all your overall economy was the fact remains that we still in good shape, the are due for a pull-back in stock market was trad- the equity markets. Re- Leary field and forest conserved forever ing above its expected av- cently there have been erage growth. So, picture indications that we were FARMINGTON — a left to right ascending going to correct, such as Bob and Debbie Leary of line that represents the negative convergence, Farmington have placed expected growth of the bond yields at historic an additional 63 acres of S and P 500 index that lows and the uncertainty the Leary Farm under is the benchmark the of US elections thrown conservation easement, stock market. The ac- together for a good ex- expanding the area of tual performance of the cuse for a correction. their conserved forests stock market had moved If you have been po- and fields to a total of above that line signifi- sitioned properly in the 140 acres. Local land cantly. But as we have equity and debt markets, trust Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) collaborated with the landowners to complete the project and Church now holds the easement on the 63-acre portion. The project was com- pleted with grants from hosting the Agricultural Land Easements program of the NH Natural Resourc- es Conservation Service (NRCS), the NH Land community and Community Her- itage Investment Pro- gram (LCHIP), the NH State Conservation Com- mittee (Moose Plate), the dinner COURTESY PHOTO Farmington Conserva- BOB AND DEB LEARY are conserving more of their farm’s land in Farmington. tion Commission, the Leary family and private they moved back in 2005, er. He likes to quote Sue that liven the hayfield Sunday donors. fulfilling their dream to Knight of NRCS, who in June with their un- Bob Leary loves to build a retirement home once told him, “One hun- mistakable bubbly song tell the story of his fam- on a high corner of the dred years from now, and fluttering flight. The ALTON — The Community Church of Alton is ily’s farm and will pull family land. people will need a place new conservation ease- holding a free church supper immediately following out a map on which he Although the dairy to grow food.” ment preserves these its 10 a.m. service on Sunday, March 8. Please join has outlined the differ- farm is no longer in Debbie is equally at- wildlife habitats, prime in for the service and stay for fellowship and food. ent parcels to illustrate operation, the Learys tached to the land. She farmland soils, several All are welcome to attend. The Community Church its history. His grandfa- continue to maintain collects sap and manag- historic sites, and pub- of Alton is located at 20 Church St., Alton. For more ther initially acquired the agricultural value es the website for their lic access to a couple of information, please call the church office at 875-5561. 100 acres for subsistence of their land through ‘Forty-to-One’ maple miles of woods roads for farming and sugaring active management and sugar business (the non-motorized, low-im- in 1927. Bob’s father, a soil improvement. On name was her idea) and pact recreation and dairy farmer by trade, the map, Bob points to gets local kids to pull hunting. purchased his father’s the hay fields that he has out the invasive milk- Of primary impor- farm and two adjoining been stewarding for the weed. She loves to walk tance to Bob is that the farms with better fields last decade and a half, their land, enjoying the conservation easement for growing hay and a long list of tasks that views and the plentiful preserves the land that corn to feed his cattle. As includes testing the soil, wildlife. Four years ago, his father and older HIGHEST PRICES PAID a teenager, Bob helped applying soil amend- she had a memorable brother cared for their All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, his father and older ments to maintain soil experience that she still whole lives. He explains, scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. brother in the family health, cutting and bal- loves to recount: a fish- “Dad used to say he NORTH COUNTRY COINS. dairy business when it ing hay, and fighting er streaked across her could stand it if this land Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. was ‘retailing 400 quarts invasive species. “It’s path, darted up a tree, grew up to bushes, but per day’, but left it be- a job,” he jokes, “that and clung there looking would hate to see it grow hind to become a civil I didn’t apply for.” To at her and chittering. “I houses.” Debbie adds, engineer. He and Debbie do otherwise seems un- talked to him for 10 min- “[Bob’s] mom was proud always loved to visit and thinkable to him, howev- utes, until I finally decid- of what we were doing – ed to keep walking,” she working to preserve the says. land. And our son and How to In addition to fisher, daughter are absolutely the Learys’ woodlands supportive of it. They support roaming bear, love to visit, to help with Submit bobcat, and moose, all sugaring and go turkey of which they have cap- hunting, which they Obituaries & 10 am Worship Service tured on camera. The will still be able to do.” Community Church of Alton fields provide import- Underlying his loyalty Announcements 20 Church Street, Alton ant habitat for grass- to family and his con- ABUNDANT HARVEST Worship Services 10:00 A.M land-loving species, scientious reasons to To Salmon Press FAMILY CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 AM Sunday School for children up to age 12, 400 Main Street many of which have conserve the property, service 10:30 a.m. Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Farmington, NH 03835 Main St., Union. Pastors Daniel and Sherrie Williams, Pastor Kent Schneider 755-4816 been declining in NH Bob has an emotional Publications 473-8914. For more information, please visit abundan- www.farmingtonnhucc.org tharvestnh.org in recent years. Bob connection to the land, or e-mail [email protected]. FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH loves to watch a bird of revealed when he ex- Obituaries and Announcements Sun. School 9:45am; Church 11am; Evening Service 6pm; ALTON BAY CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE Wed. Prayer Meeting 7pm. Depot St., New Durham; prey called a Northern claims “I love this place. CENTER Pastor James Nason. of special events such as weddings, Sundays throughout the summer 10:am & 7pm; Tues-Thurs Harrier as it soars low I always have,” adding, 9am;. 875-6161. PARADE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF engagements, and anniversaries are BARNSTEAD, N.H. over the field to hunt. “And I’ll talk to anyone BEFREE COMMUNITY CHURCH, ALTON on the Parade in Barnstead MMRG’s birdwatching about it anytime.” published FREE OF CHARGE in Alton-9:30 a.m. Sun. Meeting at Prospect Mountain High Sunday Morning Worship Service for all ages begin at 10:00 a.m. School. Pastor Sam Huggard, www.befreechurch.net. Prayer Meeting - April through November at 7:00 p.m. on group came to watch any/all Salmon Press newspapers. Wednesday Evenings. CENTER BARNSTEAD Pastor Sandy Pierson - 483-2846 the breeding Bobolinks CHRISTIAN CHURCH Obituaries can be sent to: Morning Service 10:00 am. ST. KATHARINE DREXEL Adult and Teen Bible Study 11:15 am. 40 Hidden Springs Rd., Alton, 875-2548. [email protected] Sunday School for all ages 10:00 am. Father Robert F. Cole, Pastor. Rte. 126 next to Town Hall. Mass Saturday 4pm; Baker-Gagne Funeral Home Wedding, engagement, and anniversary Pastor Brian Gower. 269-8831. Sunday 8:30 & 10:30am; Daily Mass Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:00am. B announcements are welcome at: COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ALTON Cremation Service Prayer Meeting 9:00 am Christian Education for all ages, ST. STEPHEN’S G [email protected] nursery-adults, 9:00 am EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Hollo. 875-5561. Sunday 9:30. 50 Main St., Pittsfield Pre-Arrangements - Traditional Funerals Photos are also welcome, but must be submitted in jpeg format. Sunday Worship Service 10:00am Rev. Miriam Acevedo, 435-7908 Alton Bay Bandstand July 1-Sept 2 www.ststephenspittsfield.com 10:00am 20 Church Street Simple Burials - Cremation Services Please contact Executive Editor UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF LACONIA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH Sunday services and religious education 10:00 a.m. Monument Company BARNSTEAD UCC All are welcome. Brendan Berube at (603) 279-4516, ext. 101 Sun. School and Worship Services, 10:00AM, 504 N. Barnstead Rd., 172 Pleasant St.Laconia • 524 6488 • uusl.org Pastor Nancy Talbott; 776-1820, B MAPLE STREET CHURCH ccnorthbarnstead.com F. Rick Gagne - Funeral Director with any questions regarding Sunday Service 11am G Mill Street, Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-1339 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 96 Maple Street (800) 539-3450 the submission process. CHURCH UCC FARMINGTON Center Barnstead NH 03225 Route 16, West Ossipee, NH 603-539-3301 baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 A9

Pausing while hosting overnight guests

BY VIVIAN LEE DION ror shined in the af- al, and talented Paul friends and medical is- According to Houzz. strip the bed and put Contributing Writer ternoon sun and not a heads up his own con- sues. We grew up in the com, there is a way to the sheets in the laun- Friends arrived on speck of dust showed on struction company. We Eisenhower and Ken- “take the pressure off:” dry basket. Then put a Tuesday and left on the nightstands. That’s talked around the dining nedy era and fondly re- Having guests can feel the folded blanket, quilt, Thursday, we had fun. when I realized my time, room table with hot cof- member the nickel can- like hard work. There’s and coverlet on top of I proudly showed them and energy in cleaning fee and glasses of cold dy bars, watching trains the cleaning before they the bed. A few hours the master bedroom the house paid off. soda, mostly Coca-Cola. go by, and seeing big arrive, the catering after they left, I did the with clean sheets, quilts, Debbie is a retired Our conversation ran dump trucks filled with while they’re with you laundry, and went into and coverlet. The mir- school paraprofession- the gamut from family, dark loam from pasture and the sense of being the bedroom to make land sliced out of nearby “on” all the time and the bed. I was pleasant- fields. Progress is what responsible for their ly surprised to find a our generation has seen happiness. So, build in thank you card and an Team trivia with interstate high- a break for yourself and enclosed gift card of our ways, office buildings, your family. Plan one favorite restaurant that and our housing devel- evening where you eat was tucked between the tournament wraps up opment called Sherwood out or order in – provide blankets. I smiled and Forest, which had roads them with maps and a knew my busy days be- named Friar Tuck Lane, set of keys. While they’re forehand were worth it WOLFEBORO — This for the past 11 years. this event in mind next Glen Drive, and Robin in the house, grab a few all. I value Debbie and year marked the 11th an- This year the week- winter. They would love Hood Drive. All names minutes for yourself Paul’s friendship, and niversary of the Team ly trivia winners re- to see you and a team of synonymous with the by taking the dog out our past history togeth- Trivia Tournament ceived a bottle of wine trivia buffs. legendary Robin Hood. or going for a bath or er. I know their friend- hosted by the Children’s or a gift card to a local The Children’s Cen- Something happens a nap. This will break ship will last for many Center in Wolfeboro. establishment per per- ter has been serving the when you entertain up the day and give you years to come, and that The tournament runs son. 2020 trivia winners needs of children from guests for three days a chance to clear your “hospitality is simply an for six Wednesdays in included: Week 1 – An- ages six weeks to 12 straight especially after mind.” opportunity to show love January and February nie’s Army, Week 2 – No years old since 1974. Its thoroughly cleaning the Remember that peace and care.” and proceeds benefit Names,́ Week 3 – Bicen- mission is to enhance house. There is a big sigh of mind and self-care The Center. Located at tennial Bobcats, Week the well-being of fami- of relief, and then there a keeps you happy and Vivian Lee Dion of The Barn at The Inn on 4 – Still Waters, Week 5 lies and the community gigantic feeling of being healthy. But most of all it New Durham is a writer Main, this rustic loca- – Washashores, Week 6 – by meeting the needs of tired. So, an important brightens your outlook, and speaker. tion provides a perfect Not So New Newcomers. children through com- thing to do is take a few and helps keep your fam- setting to beat those win- Also available for prehensive, affordable, minutes to press your ily on an even keel. ter blues. With the fire purchase at each trivia high quality child and pause button while over- Before leaving, Deb- blazing and string lights evening are tickets for family services, and to night guests are visiting. bie was nice enough to wrapping the overhead a 50/50 raffle. And new collaborate with other wooden beams, trivia op- this year was a six-week agencies serving these ponents gather to mingle long raffle contest to needs. By working to and begin the evening. win a beautiful cornhole provide each child and The entry fee affords game. Generously donat- every family with the participants an entrance ed by Jake Dube with resources they need to to the game and dinner. Headwall Construction, thrive, The Children’s Hot soup and warm the boards retailed for Center remains a pillar bread are paired with $265 at Live Love Lake in in the community for your favorite salad and downtown Wolfeboro. In past, present, and future freshly baked cookies addition, Live Love Lake generations. and brownies are served donated a $35 gift certifi- To learn more about for dessert. Bill Huffman cate to their shop, which The Children’s Center or is the quiz host and of- brought a total value of how to support them in fers a variety of trivia $300 in winnings to the their pursuit to provide questions to engage his raffle contest. The win- childcare services to the audience and make the ner of the cornhole draw- local community, visit evening enjoyable. June ing was Jane O’Brien. The Center’s web site at Connors, Vice President Six weeks of trivia thechildrenscenternh. of the Board of Directors, winners. Six weeks of org or call the office at along with other volun- prizes. Six weeks of deli- 569-1027. teers make this event the cious dinners. Six weeks success that it has been of friends and fun. Keep

NEW DURHAM (continued from Page A1) Article six raises records management funds for public works and $20,000 for town seats on the planning capital reserve funds, buildings and improve- board, Jarvis and Steph- including $25,000 for ments. Both the select- anie Richard are on highway equipment, men and budget com- the ballot for two three- $75,000 for highway mittee recommend the year seats on the zoning trucks, $22,000 for ve- article by unanimous board, Ron Cook has hicle and equipment votes. signed up for a two-year maintenance, $20,000 for Article 11 it to raise seat as moderator, Free- solid waste equipment, $7,200 for contributions man Goodrich is on the $40,000 for road recon- to health and other agen- ballot for a three-year struction and $15,000 for cies, with the funds com- seat as cemetery trustee, gravel. The selectmen ing from the JC Shirley Patrice Mitchell is on the and budget committee Timber Trust with no ballot for two years as li- both recommend the ar- impact on the tax rate. brary trustee, Richard ticle unanimously. The selectmen and bud- Leonard has signed up Article seven is for get committee both for a three-year term as public safety capital re- recommend the article library trustee and Paul serve funds, with $15,000 unanimously. Raslavicus has signed for police cruisers and Article 12 is to change up for a one-year seat on $3,000 for fire depart- the purpose of the ex- the zoning board. ment ancillary equip- isting gravel capital Articles two and ment. The selectmen and reserve fund for the ex- three are zoning ordi- budget committee both ploration, mining and nances put forth by the recommend the article acquisition of gravel for New Durham Planning unanimously. use by the department Board. The first one Article eight raises of public works. A two- amends articles in the $20,000 for the water thirds vote is required, zoning ordinance to be quality and milfoil treat- there is no tax impact consistent with updated ment capital reserve and the selectmen rec- land use sustainability fund, recommended ommend the article map and the second one unanimously by the se- unanimously. amends setbacks from lectmen and budget com- Article 13 is a peti- water bodies. mittee. tioned warrant article to Article four is the Article nine is to raise see if the town will adopt operating budget of funds for facilities cap- a conflict of interest or- $3,210,062, recommend- ital reserve funds, with dinance. ed unanimously by both $5,000 for Smith Ball- New Durham voters the board of selectmen field and equipment, will go to the polls on and the budget commit- $20,000 for public safety Tuesday, March 10, from tee. facility and $25,000 for 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at New Article five raises 1772 Meetinghouse Res- Durham Elementary Brake $330,000 for the road toration. The selectmen School. program, with $117,000 recommend the article coming from the high- but the budget commit- Sports Editor Josh- for way block grant aid, the tee does not. ua Spaulding can be rest from general taxa- Article 10 is for ex- reached at 279-4516, ext. tion. The selectmen and pendable trust funds, 155 or josh@salmon- Moose. budget committee both with $25,000 for comput- press.news. recommend the article er systems and office It could save your life! unanimously. equipment, $10,000 for A10 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 ALTON (continued from Page A1) the fund, recommended budget committee. Article 37 is to raise ommended by the select- board and budget com- by both the selectmen Article 31 establishes $80,400 to replace the ex- men and budget commit- mittee both recommend capital reserve fund, rec- and budget committee an IT Capital Reserve isting dock attached to tee, both unanimously. the article unanimously. ommended unanimous- by unanimous vote. Fund and to place $6,346 Shibley’s on the Pier and Article 46 is to raise Article four is a spe- ly by the budget commit- Article 25 is to raise in the fund, recommend- all related work and al- $2,500 to support Child cial article to authorize a tee and selectmen. $23,000 for the milfoil ed unanimously by the lowing the public to dock and Family Services of special meeting if article Article 19 is to raise capital reserve fund selectmen and budget at the new dock. This ar- New Hampshire, rec- three does not pass. $950,000 for the highway with unanimous approv- committee. ticle is recommended by ommended by both the Article five is to raise road construction cap- al from the selectmen Article 32 raises the selectmen and bud- selectmen and budget $165,000 for the buildings ital reserve fund (par- and budget committee. $80,000 for the installa- get committee. committee. and grounds expendable tially offset by highway Article 26 is to raise tion of the first phase of a Article 38 is to raise Article 47 is to raise trust fund (cafeteria block grant of $201,000), $5,000 for the landfill GIS system for town de- $3,000 for funding Old $15,750 to support Lakes upgrade) and is recom- recommended by the se- closure capital reserve partments. This comes Home Week events, rec- Region Mental Health mended unanimously lectmen and budget com- fund, recommended from the unassigned ommended unanimous- Center, recommended by both the school board mittee. unanimously by the se- fund balance with no ly by both the selectmen by the selectmen and and budget committee. Article 20 is to raise lectmen and budget com- amount from taxation, and budget committee. budget committee. Article six is to create $10,000 for the highway mittee. recommended unani- Article 39 is to sell a Article 48 seeks $3,000 the Alton Technology sand shed capital re- Article 27 offers no mously by the selectmen parcel of land located on to support L.I.F.E. Min- Expendable Trust Fund serve fund, recommend- impact on the tax rate, and budget committee. Coffin Brook Road by istries and is recom- and to raise $30,000 for ed by the budget com- entering into a 25-year The selectmen unan- auction. The article is mended unanimously the fund. Both the school mittee and selectmen. lease agreement for the imously recommend recommended by the se- by the budget committee board and budget com- Article 21 is to raise purpose of construct- Articles 33 and 34, with lectmen. and the selectmen. mittee recommended $150,000 for the bridge ing a solar panel array 33 to discontinue the Al- Article 40 is to raise Article 49 is to raise the article unanimously. construction capital re- on the top of the town’s ton Water Works water $12,500 to support Alton $1,575 to support New Be- Article seven raises serve fund, unanimous- capped landfill. This ar- transmission line exten- Community Services ginnings, recommended $100,000 for the building ly recommended by both ticle is recommended sion capital reserve fund and is recommended by the selectmen and the and grounds expendable selectmen and budget unanimously by the se- and 34 to discontinue unanimously by the se- budget committee. trust, all coming from committee. lectmen. the Alton Water Works lectmen and budget com- the fund balance with no Article 22 is to add Article 28 is to raise water transmission line mittee. School ballot money raised from tax- $20,000 to the highway $25,000 to hire a master replacement capital re- Article 41 raises $2,000 All races on the school ation. The school board building improvements/ plan consultant to ad- serve fund. There is no to support the American ballot are uncontested. and budget committee repairs capital reserve dress master plan needs, impact on the tax rate. Red Cross, recommend- Karen Kharitonov (three both recommend the ar- fund, recommended recommended by the se- Article 35 also has no ed by both the selectmen years) and Julie Brown ticle unanimously. by the selectmen and lectmen and the budget impact on the tax rate and budget committee. (two years) are on the Article eight raises budget committee, both committee, both unani- and is to establish a wa- Article 42 is to raise ballot for school board, $100,000 for the special unanimously. mously. ter main expense capital $10,000 to support Com- Jean Stone for treasur- education capital re- Article 23 raises the Article 29 is to raise reserve fund and to ap- munity Action Program, er, Robin Lane-Douglas serve fund, with unani- sum of $10,000 for the $14,000 for the town hall propriate $55,000 from recommended by the se- for moderator and Linda mous recommendations highway sidewalk cap- building improvements the unassigned fund bal- lectmen and budget com- Roy for clerk. by the school board and ital reserve fund, unan- capital reserve fund, rec- ance to this fund. mittee. Article two is the budget committee. imously recommended ommended unanimous- Article 36 is to raise Article 43 is to raise operating budget of Article nine raises by both the selectmen ly by the selectmen and $5,500 for the water $2,500 to support Care- 15,047,480, which in- $15,000 for the PMHS ath- and budget committee. budget committee. bandstand maintenance givers and is recom- cludes $4,178,027 for the letic field capital reserve Article 24 is to estab- Article 30 raises and repair capital re- mended by the selectmen Prospect Mountain oper- fund, which is 50 percent lish the Alton Bay Com- $50,000 to replace the serve fund, recommend- and budget committee. ating budget. The school of the total appropria- munity Center Property first floor lift at Town ed unanimously by the Article 44 is to raise board and budget com- tion. This is recommend- Capital Reserve Fund Hall, recommended by selectmen and budget $500 to support Court mittee both recommend ed by the JMA board, the and to place $10,000 into the selectmen and the committee. Appointed Special Ad- unanimously. Alton School Board and vocates. This is recom- Article three is to ap- the budget committee, mended unanimously by prove cost items in the unanimously. The Baysider: both the selectmen and collective bargaining budget committee. agreement with the Al- Sports Editor Josh- The next best thing to word of mouth advertising! Article 45 is to raise ton Teachers’ Associa- ua Spaulding can be eeT our ales epresenTaTive $12,000 to support Cen- tion and to raise $137,630 reached at 279-4516, ext. M y s r tral New Hampshire to cover the 2020-2021 fis- 155 or josh@salmon- CaThy Cardinal-Grondin: VNA and Hospice, rec- cal year sum. The school press.news. • Committed to excellent customer service BARNSTEAD (continued from Page A1) • Dedicated to providing local businesses print and online advertising Barnstead voting trict meeting takes place takes place Tuesday, on Saturday, March 21, with outstanding circulation and distribution. seat on the school board, March 10, from 7 a.m. to 7 at 9 a.m. at Barnstead El- • Planning an affordable marketing campaign individualized to the clients specific needs Nancy Carr has signed p.m. at Barsntead Town ementary. up for a one-year term Hall, Barnstead Town Call Cathy today at (603) 788-4939 or e-mail [email protected] as moderator and Hilary Meeting takes place at Sports Editor Josh- Our advertisers trust us, our readers trust our advertisers! Henry has signed up for Barnstead Elementary ua Spaulding can be a one-year term as trea- School at 9 a.m. on Sat- reached at 279-4516, ext. www.Salmonpress.com surer. urday, March 14. 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It’s important to us. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 A11 North Country Notebook Just look down at your feet, please, and pause a moment for snow fleas

people think, automati- snow fleas. During a re- on the forest floor (or in cally, that it’s some kind cent bloom of these little pastures and fields, just of joke? They look at you insects, he was out and about anywhere there’s twice, the double-take, about and I wasn’t, and something to eat. then with a suspicious he took a photo, which When they release squint. “What, are you is hard to do. Mostly, their tails, which are trying to put something the photos look like normally carried tucked over on me?” someone upended a pep- under the body, they That’s when I want to per-shaker onto a blank catapult themselves for By John Harrigan jump up and down, wav- sheet of paper. incredible distances. ing my arms criss-cross So, Gerry sent me this For us, it would be many Columnist above my head in the picture of a whole bunch times the world-record old international sign of of snow fleas he noticed long-jump. Think Arm- This is the time of distress, and shout “For erupting all over the sur- strong and Aldrin and year when, whenever Pete’s sake, don’t you face of the snow when he Shepard and Co., bounc- you go out, you can see ever look down? Or even was out slogging around ing around on the moon snow fleas. Maybe. back at your own trail?” near his home the other at 16.6 percent of earth’s Under certain condi- Because the snow day. It was a gorgeous, gravity. tions. On the snow. At fleas are there for all to sunny, late-February But the moon-shots certain times. In some see, by the hundreds, afternoon, perfect for cost billions. You can see places. “If you hold your no, thousands, no, hun- snow fleas. snow fleas for nothing, mouth right,” as long- dreds of thousands, no, Gerry’s photo looked all you have to do is get time canoe partner Earl millions. Literally. They just like (guess what?) out there on a sunny day, Bunnell liked to say. are the not-so-short- someone took a giant make a footprint in the But here’s the big- lived phenomenon of the pepper shaker and (but snow, and look down. gest condition of all: north. you know the rest). You have to look down. Near-neighbor, log- These tiny creatures Please address mail, Or, even better, back at ger, master carpenter are not fleas at all, but with phone numbers in your own footsteps. Now and fellow outdoor writ- are members of the case of questions, to camp- there’s a novel thought. er Gerry Allen is (fortu- springtail family, and [email protected] What is it about snow nately for me) a kindred exist on the detritus or 386 South Hill Road, fleas that make some soul when it comes to (decaying vegetation) Colebrook, NH 03576. GERRY ALLEN – COURTESY PHOTO ON A recent sunny day, Gerry Allen took one of the best photos of snow-fleas I’ve ever seen. But you know what? It still looks like someone just held a pepper shaker over a sheet of white Senior Tai Chi offered paper. Wednesdays in Alton Barnstead ALTON — There is a great senior (50+) Tai Chi class offered by Marcia Wyman on Wednesday mornings The Office of the Town Clerk/Tax Collector from 9 to 10 a.m. This class is relaxing and rejuvenating, while at the same time improving your balance, strength and flexibility. Join your neighbors at the Pearson Community Center/Senior Center at 7 Pearson will be closed on Election Day- Road, Alton. There is a small fee per session. March 10, 2020. Shaw inducted into Honor Please plan accordingly. Society of Phi Kappa Phi Alton Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office Closed BATON ROUGE, top 10 percent of seniors ic disciplines. 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JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING HANNAH CAPSALIS puts up a shot in action against Belmont last Wednesday night. ELLA MISIASZEK looks to the basket in action against Belmont in the opening round of the Division III tournament. Timber Wolves finish strong in playoff opener PMHS hoop girls push past Belmont to advance to quarterfinals

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING final three minutes to se- a free throw for the 12-6 Sports Editor cure the victory. lead. Belmont got the fi- ALTON — In a game “Overall, it was a huge nal basket of the quarter that never really found team effort,” said coach for the 12-8 score after its flow, the Prospect Rick Burley. “It was a one quarter. Mountain hoop girls great game for the young Leavitt knocked down were able to get in a kids, we’re a young team. a free throw to start the groove late and held “The experience they second quarter but the on for a 44-36 win over got tonight in playoff at- frame was mostly Bel- Belmont in the opening mosphere is good, but mont. The Red Raiders round of the Division III we know it’s going to answered the opening tournament on Wednes- be even tougher at Fall free throw with six day, March 26. Mountain,” the Timber points in a row on a The seventh-seeded Wolf coach added. three, a hoop and a free Timber Wolves out- Belmont scored the throw to take the 14-13 scored the 10th-seeded first hoop of the game lead with 5:20 to go in the Red Raiders 12-4 in the but Ava Misiaszek put first half. SEE GIRLS, PAGE B2 What’s on Tap n PMHS The regular season wraps up completely with a few more games and playoffs are in full swing. The Kennett and Kingswood hoop boys will be sports meeting up in Wolfeboro at 6 p.m. today, March 5. The Plymouth hoop boys will be hosting Laco- nia today, March 5, in their final home game at 6 awards p.m. The Division II boys’ basketball tournament begins on Monday, March 9, at the home of the March 12 higher seed at 7 p.m. ALTON — The Pros- The Division III boys’ hoop tournament contin- pect Mountain win- ues with quarterfinal action on Friday, March 6, ter sports awards will at the home of the higher seed at 7 p.m. and the be held on Thursday, semifinals are Monday, March 9, at Keene State March 12, from 6 to 8 College at 6 and 8 p.m. p.m. in the school audi- The Division II girls’ hoop tournament will torium. have quarterfinal action on Friday, March 6, at the home of the higher seed at 7 p.m. and the semi- finals are Wednesday, March 11, at 6 and 8 p.m. at PMHS a location to be determined. The Division III girls’ finals are Saturday, seeking four March 7, at 4 p.m. at Keene State College. The unified basketball tournament opens to- coaches day, March 5 and continues on Monday, March 9, ALTON — Prospect and Thursday, March 12, all at 5 p.m. at the home Mountain High School of the higher seed. in Alton is searching for The Division II boys’ hockey tournament quar- coaches for girls’ track, JOSHUA SPAULDING terfinals are Saturday, March 7, at the home of SOPHIA BEAN works hard in the paint in the second quarter in the tournament opener. JV softball and JV base- the higher seed at 4 p.m. and the semifinals are ball for the spring season Wednesday, March 11, at the Everett Arena at 5:30 back a rebound to tie the from the line and Ella throw to cut the lead to and girls’ varsity soccer and 7:30 p.m. game. After a Belmont Misiaszek hit a basket to one but then Capsalis hit for the fall season. Any- The Division III hockey tournament starts on free throw, Julia Leavitt up the lead to 7-3. a pair from the line, So- one seeking more infor- Saturday, March 7, at the home of the higher seed hit two free throws, Han- Belmont came back phia Bean hit a hoop and mation can call Corey SEE ON TAP, PAGE B3 nah Capsalis hit one with a hoop and a free Ava Misiaszek drained Roux at 875-3800. Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 279-4516 (phone) - 279-3331 (fax) - [email protected] B2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Knights start fast, blitz Bobcats BY JOSHUA SPAULDING the little things and I was Sports Editor glad to see that.” PLYMOUTH — King- “At halftime we said swood boys’ hoop coach it was time to perform,” Dan Place stresses mak- Sullivan said. “We’re ing the first run of the playing hard and execut- game and the first run of ing well but you have to the second half as a key perform and we didn’t to winning games. tonight. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, “Give Kingswood the Knights started their credit, they sat back in game with Plymouth the zone and that hurt on a 12-0 run and then us,” the Bobcat coach started the third quarter continued. “We had too on another 12-0 run and many turnovers. cruised to a 65-36 win “And it kind of snow- over the Bobcats. balls from there,” Sulli- “First run of the game van said. “You just have and first run of the third to get yourself out of it.” quarter is a good way to Sullivan noted that win basketball games,” the young kids did a said Place. “In that third, nice job coming off the we came out and hit bench with some quali- some shots. ty minutes after getting “The game is easier a hard-fought win in the when you hit shots,” the JV game. Knight coach added. “We want them to be “The biggest difference comfortable out there,” right now, we’re getting Sullivan said of the the same shots as other JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING younger kids. teams, but they’re mak- PLYMOUTH'S Brycen Richardson drives to the hoop as BEN COCHRANE launches a shot during his team’s game in The Knights were led ing them and we’re not,” Kingswood’s Carter Morrissey defends in action last Tuesday. Plymouth last week. by Shannon’s 16 points said Plymouth coach Brogan Shannon and Trevor Arnold fol- Bobcats on the board but throws for the 65-36 final. while Charland’s 12 Mike Sullivan. “We’re do- came back with a lowed with a free throw. Josh Finneron answered “If they hit a couple points led the way for the ing the right things to get three-pointer and then Shannon then finished for the Knights with a of shots, it’s a totally dif- hosts. ourselves in position. finished off his own steal off a Place steal and three-point play. ferent ballgame,” said Both teams will be “We have to put the for Kingswood, stretch- Place himself drilled a A Brycen Richard- Place. “You get a little wrapping up the regular time in so we have the ing the lead to 17-4. Ben three-pointer. son free throw started a confidence once the ball season today, March 5, ability to knock them Cochrane drilled a hoop Shannon finished off 6-0 run for the Bobcats, goes in. with Kingswood hosting down,” the Bobcat coach for the Knights before his own steal for two be- with Charland following “When the ball goes Kennett and Plymouth noted. Samson DeRuvo worked fore Cross closed out the with a three-pointer and in the hole, the rim gets hosting Laconia, both at The Knights got the inside for a basket for the first half with two free a field goal. Shannon a little bit bigger,” Place 6 p.m. first five baskets of the Bobcats. throws to make it 37-13 at answered at the other continued. “And then The Division II tour- game covering more than Morrissey converted the halftime break. end with a three-pointer the defense gets a little nament starts on Mon- the first half of the open- a three-point play and Out of the gate in the and Henry Saunders put better.” day, March 9, at the ing frame. Matt Place Charland got the final third quarter, King- back a rebound for the Place noted that his home of the higher seed. took the opening tipoff basket of the quarter, swood hit five hoops in Knights. team hadn’t played a to the hoop for the first with Kingswood up by a row along with a free Cross hit a hoop for the game in eight days, so KRHS 22-15-20-8-65 two points and then Pat the 22-8 score. throw for 12 points in a Bobcats and a Mamush he was pleased with how PRHS 8-5-14-9-36 Runnals hit a hoop and Cochrane opened row. Place started things Tighe three-pointer at they showed up. consecutive three-point- the second quarter by with a three-pointer and the buzzer cut the lead to “We were ready to Kingswood 65 ers to make it 10-0 before draining a three-point- Ethan Arnold and Mor- 57-27 heading to the final play a basketball game,” E. Arnold 3-0-6, Run- Carter Morrissey hit the er but Plymouth’s Jake rissey followed with quarter. the Knight coach said. nals 3-1-9, Place 3-0-8, fifth basket of the game Crowley answered with baskets. After a Runnals Crowley hit a free “We were sick of each Saunders 1-0-2, Shannon for the 12-0 lead. a hoop. Shannon drained free throw, Shannon hit throw to start the fourth other in practice.” 6-2-16, Finneron 1-2-4, Griffin Charland got two free throws and a hoop and then made a quarter before Trevor The Knights were able Morrissey 3-1-7, T. Ar- the first hoop of the game Plymouth’s Kolby Cross great feed to Ethan Ar- Arnold drained a hoop to use the entire bench, nold 1-1-3, Cochrane 2-0- for the Bobcats with 3:25 got a free throw at the nold for a 49-13 lead for for the Knights. Kyle getting scoring from 10 5, Orzechowski 2-0-5, To- to go in the quarter and other end. the Knights. Joyce sank a three-point- different players and tals 25-7-65 then Quinn Twomey fol- Ethan Arnold hit a Charland drained a er for the Bobcats before Place was pleased with lowed with a hoop. hoop for the Knights three-pointer to get the Finneron hit a free throw how everyone handled Plymouth 36 for the Knights. themselves. Twomey 1-0-2, Cross Camden Orzechows- “Anthony (Carda- 1-3-5, Richardson 0-1-1, Back Bay Hockey tryouts this week ki hit a hoop and a mone) and Trevor (Ar- Tighe 1-2-5, Deruvo 1-0-2, WOLFEBORO — will be March 9, with will be March 10 and 11. three-pointer for the nold), the seniors, they Joyce 2-0-6, Crowley 1-1- Back Bay Youth Hockey squirts (birth years Squirts (birth year 2010- Knights to stretch the played the game the 3, Charland 5-0-12, Totals tryout dates for the 2020- 2010-2011) at 5 p.m. 2011) will be at 5 p.m., lead to 65-31 before the right way,” Place said, 12-7-36 2021 season have been and peewee (birth peewees (birth years Bobcats got the final five noting that when you Sports Editor Joshua announced. years 2008-2009) at 6:15 2008-2009) will be at 6:15 points, with Joyce drain- don’t play tons of min- Spaulding can be reached Mite and mini mite p.m. p.m. and bantams (birth ing a three-pointer and utes it can be easy to get at 279-4516, ext. 155 or evaluations are being Girls’ 10U (birth years years 2006-2007) will be Tighe hitting two free too amped up. “They did [email protected]. held on March 7 at 9:10 2010-2011) and 12U (2008- at 7:30 p.m. a.m. This is for birth 2009) tryouts will be Visit backbayhockey. years 2012-2015. March 9 at 7:30 p.m. com to preregister. GIRLS pushed Prospect’s lead Burley. “And Ella hit a Tier II tryouts Tier III and IV tryouts CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 to six but Belmont came big three, so all three of back and scored the next the freshmen stepped up. Ella Misiaszek came six points on a three-point “I couldn’t be more Bruins alumni game to benefit Kingswood hockey back with two from the play, a hoop and a free proud of the way they WOLFEBORO — as a fundraiser for the ing to benefit the King- line to give the Timber throw to make it 30-30 stepped up,” the Timber The Kingswood hockey Kingswood hockey swood hockey program. Wolves the lead back but with 3:50 to go in the game. Wolf coach continued. teams will be hosting the teams. Anyone interested in the visitors got the final Capsalis drained a “Hannah Capsalis was Boston Bruins alumni Bruins alumni will purchasing tickets can five points of the first basket 15 seconds later to clutch, hitting the free for a game on Saturday, take on friends of King- see any member of the half on two hoops and give the Timber Wolves throws and making stuff March 14, at 1 p.m. at the swood hockey in the girls’ hockey team or a free throw to go to the the lead but Belmont an- happen in an ugly game. Pop Whalen Arena. game, with ticket sales contact coach Peter Kel- half with the 19-15 lead. swered with a basket to “Kassidy had a couple The game will serve and program ad sales go- ly at 833-1483. The Red Raiders con- tie the score at 32 with of big steals at the end,” nected on the first bas- three minutes to go. Burley added. ket of the second half From there, the Tim- With the win, the Tim- but Hannah Racine put ber Wolves got every- ber Wolves moved on to back a rebound for the thing together, even play the second-seeded Timber Wolves. Belmont after Leavitt, their most Fall Mountain Wildcats followed with a hoop but experienced post player, on Saturday in the Divi- Leavitt answered with had fouled out. sion III quarterfinals. a basket for the hosts. Kelley put Prospect The Timber Wolves Kassidy Kelley drained into the lead with a hoop dropped a 62-43 decision a pair of free throws to and then Bean put back to the Wildcats in the pull the Timber Wolves a rebound and Racine quarterfinals. within two and after a hit a hoop for a 38-32 block from Michaela lead. Belmont hit a free PMHS 12-3-8-21-44 Vernazzaro and Capsalis throw with less than two BHS 8-11-4-13-36 drained two free throws minutes to go but Caspa- to tie the score at 23 with lis drained a trio of free Prospect Mountain 44 three minutes to play in throws, the third coming Capsalis 1-9-11, E. Mi- the third quarter. with 46 seconds to go for siaszek 2-2-7, Racine 2-0- Neither team was able the 41-33 lead. 4, Leavitt 1-3-5, Kelley to score the rest of the Belmont hit another 1-2-4, A. Misiaszek 1-1-3, way in the third and the hoop, but Capsalis hit Bean 4-0-8, Vernazzaro game went to the final another free throw with 1-0-2, Totals 13-17-44 eight minutes with the 17 seconds to go and then score knotted at 23. Bean put in a rebound for Belmont 36 Belmont hit a free the 44-36 lead. Belmont Perkins 3-3-10, Flem- throw to start the fourth added the final point on a ing 1-2-4, Hall 2-0-4, Sot- quarter but Vernazzaro free throw. tak 1-0-2, Burke 5-4-14, came up with a hoop and Capsalis finished with Rodrigues 1-0-2, Totals Ella Misiaszek drained 11 points to lead the Tim- 13-9-36 a huge three-pointer to ber Wolves, nine of those push the Timber Wolves coming from the free Sports Editor Joshua ahead 28-24 1:15 into the throw line. Spaulding can be reached quarter. “Sophia and Michaela at 279-4516, ext. 155 or A hoop from Bean both stepped up,” said [email protected]. THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 B3

JOSHUA SPAULDING SENIORS GRACE SAUNDERS (left) and Rachel Bonneau were honored prior to their final home JOSHUA SPAULDING game on Friday. Fellow senior Annalise Cataldo was unable to make the game. ALLIE DREW brings the ball up the court in action on Friday night. Kingswood basketball girls wrap up the season

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING better,” the Knight the first 10 points of back with a three- line and Ekstrom add- Bonneau and Annalise Sports Editor coach added. the second quarter to point play and three ed the final basket of Cataldo for their hard WOLFEBORO — The Generals hit stretch the lead to 27-5 more free throws to the game for the 52-26 work throughout the The Kingswood hoop the first five points on a three-pointer, two push the lead to 40-12 final score. last few years. girls had a tough task of the game with two hoops and three free before Bonneau hit a Bonneau finished in the final game of the free throws and a throws. free throw to close out with 15 points to KRHS 5-2-6-13-26 regular season on Fri- three-pointer before Bonneau got King- the quarter with a 40-13 lead the way for the JSRHS 17-13-10-12-52 day, Feb. 28. Rachel Bonneau hit swood’s only points of score. Knights. With 13-4 John Stark a hoop to give King- the quarter in the final Bonneau had a very “They could’ve Kingswood 26 in town, the Knights, swood its first points of minute and the visi- strong final quarter for thrown in the towel but Ekstrom 2-0-4, Drew who were coming off the game. The visitors tors hit a three-pointer the Knights and start- they didn’t, they con- 1-0-2, Bonneau 6-3-15, their third win of the followed with three at the buzzer to take ed with a hoop. After tinued to fight hard,” Saunders 1-3-5, Totals season just a few days consecutive baskets, a 30-7 lead to the half- a John Stark three, Garabedian said. 10-6-26 earlier, the Knights the second resulting in time break. Bonneau connected “That was a good team found themselves down General senior Chelsea The Knights scored on a three-point play. we were up against. John Stark 52 early and were never Woodsum reaching her the first four points of John Stark hit four “The girls have had Stogner 2-0-4, able to climb back in, 1,000th career point. the second half. Saun- free throws in a row a good attitude the Stenger 3-2-9, Wood- dropping a 52-26 deci- Bonneau hit a free ders finished off her and Bonneau answered last several weeks, sum 6-3-19, Sevigny sion to the Generals. throw for Kingswood own steal for the first with another hoop to I couldn’t ask for 1-0-3, Johnson 3-0-6, “We’ve struggled all and John Stark fol- basket and Allie Drew make it 47-20. anything more,” the Mefford 0-2-2, Michaud year putting the ball lowed with the next followed by putting After a General Knight coach said. 0-2-2, Patnaude 1-4-6, through the hoop,” six points to stretch back a rebound for the three-pointer pushed “Hopefully the girls Totals 16-13-52 said coach Marty Gar- the lead to 17-3. Grace second hoop. After two the lead to 50, Ana Ek- returning work hard abedian. “Our defense Saunders hit a couple hoops for the Generals, strom hit a hoop and in the offseason, that’s Sports Editor Josh- has been better and from the line to make Saunders hit anoth- Bonneau added anoth- what it takes for us to ua Spaulding can be was tonight at times. it 17-5 after one quarter er free throw for the er basket. John Stark’s get better.” reached at 279-4516, ext. “The second half of of play. Knights. final two points came Garabedian praised 155 or josh@salmon- the season was much The Generals scored John Stark came from the free throw his seniors, Saunders, press.news. Back Bay Squirts take state title CONWAY — The Back Bay Indians Squirt 1 team entered the NHAHA Granite State League’s playoff round with an undefeat- ed record of 13 -0-3. The Indians won their first two round robin games against two very tough opponents, Plymouth and Keene. The semifi- nal game was a tough fight against a skilled Rochester team, howev- er the Indians prevailed again, advancing to the state championship game on Sunday, Feb. 23. The rematch against Plymouth was a very hard battle during the first two periods. Back Bay’s Liza Demain scored first and the pe- riod ended with a Back Bay 1-0 lead. The second period started quickly with a second goal by Demain and Plymouth’s Audra Custance an- swering with their own goal one minute later. The Indians quickly scored two more unan- swered goals by Myl- es O’Keefe, ending the THE BACK BAY Squirts 1 finished as the state champions in the Granite State League. COURTESY PHOTO second period with a 4-1 scored late for Plym- state champions with a Every player knew Association has devoted be successful. The Back lead. outh bringing the final final record of 17-0-3. their role, played a two- so much time and effort Bay Indians Squirt The third period end- score of the game to “I am so proud of the way game and brought to changing the way the 1 team will continue ed with three goals by the Back Bay Indians 9, way the team played and a new level of compe- program develops their their season by playing Chloe McClain, one by Plymouth 2. the level of development tition to their game,” players and has shown the Seacoast Hockey Reid Swinerton and one The Indians end their each player achieved said coach John Sikich. that they can provide League’s Playoff rounds by O’Keefe. Custance Granite State League as throughout the season. “The Backbay Hockey a program where focus this coming weekend is on skill development in Rochester. We look at a reasonable cost. I forward to some very Kingswood Cal Ripken League registration is open can’t thank the organi- tough competition and zation enough for pro- hope we can continue WOLFEBORO — Reg- T-Ball (ages 4-6). The league accepts all is available through the viding the amount of our success.” istration for the 2020 All levels of softball major credit cards for Youth Assistance Schol- practice time needed to baseball and softball sea- (8u, 10u, 12u) are also payment through its on- arship Program. Visit sons of the Kingswood available for registration. line registration system http://thenick.org/yap/ Cal Ripken Baseball The league is also re-in- at www.kcrbl.com. for the application and ON TAP The girls’ hockey tour- League (KCRBL) is now troducing Junior Babe Deadlines to register more information. CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 nament quarterfinals are open, including the re- Ruth baseball, for ages 13 are softball on March 29, Keep visiting the Friday, March 6, at 4 p.m. turn of Babe Ruth 13-15. to 15, and the fee covers Majors/Minors/Rookie league web site and at 4 p.m. and the semi- at the home of the higher Baseball registration state tournament (July on March 21, T-Ball on Facebook page to get the finals are Wednesday, seed, with the semifinals is for Majors (ages 11-12) 10-19) fees, uniforms, April 12 and Babe Ruth latest news and informa- March 11, at Plymouth on Tuesday, March 10, and Minors (ages 9-10), umpire fees, insurance, 13-15 on April 5. tion, from evaluations to State University at 5:30 at Everett Arena in Con- and Rookie (ages 7-8) and equipment and more. Financial assistance opening day and more. and 7:30 p.m. cord at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. ADVERTISING WORKS. 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Interested For more information or to apply please go to Region including in West Ossipee, Brookfield, and candidates please send cover letter, resume and www.SchoolSpring.com and reference the above job ID. Madison. Responsibilities include, but are not limited All applications must go through SchoolSpring. salary requirements to: Rhonda Vappi by e-mail, to; Assisting the individuals with their goals and [email protected], by fax, 603-447-8893 learning adult skills as well as hiking, biking, socializing If you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact: or mail to: NHS 87 Washington St., Conway, NH with their peers, finding volunteer opportunities in the Carrie Irving, Secretary community and creating meaningful relationships. 03818. SAU #58 If you are a creative individual with a great sense of Position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of 15 Preble Street humor and enjoy making a difference in someone’s life, adequate auto insurance and the completion of driver, Groveton, NH 03582 then we WANT TO TALK TO YOU! criminal and background records checks. This Agency is an Ph: 603-636-1437 Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer. Fax: 603-636-6102 Our positions offer a flexible schedule and a supportive EOE work environment. Candidates seriously interested in making a difference, please send a resume with phone number and e-mail address to Rhonda Vappi, Office Manager at NHS - 87 Washington Street, Conway NH, 03818, or you can fax to 603-447-8893, and email to rvappi@ northernhs.org. This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and completion of driving, criminal and background records checks. This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Provider.(432,446, 402) Help Wanted MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN Town of Gilford Place your ad, Northern Human Services -White Mountain Mental Health Parks and Recreation Summer Staff Get Read, Come join our talented team at Northern Human The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department Services in lovely Littleton, NH where you can have a is currently accepting applications for seasonal GET RESULTS! direct and positive impact on people’s lives. We offer a Lifeguards (American Red Cross Waterfront great work environment, supportive staff, competitive Lifeguard Certification Required, WSI preferred, wages, mileage reimbursement and a generous benefits but not mandatory) (pay range $11.50-$14.00) and package. Gatekeepers (pay range $9.25-$10.75) for summer employment at the Gilford Town Beach. The beach FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN is open mid-June through the end of August. Call specializing in CHILDREN and/or ADULTS - the Gilford Parks and Recreation Dept. at 527-4722 Are you a LICENSED CLINICIAN or a GRADUATE for an application. Positions will remain open until OF A MASTERS program leading to licensure? Do qualified applicants are found. EOE you have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and clinical writing skills? Recent graduates encouraged Help Wanted to apply. Supervision is offered to candidates pursing licensure for LCMHC, LICSW or LADC/MLADC. BELMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL Dually licensed candidates (LCMHC/LDAC) will find Town of Gilford a setting that values both specialties. COACHING POSITIONS P/T Recreation Program Entry Salary $48,000-$55,000, depending on Belmont Middle School has Baseball and Assistant licensure status and experience. Softball Coaching Positions available for **White Mountain Mental Health is an approved The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is National Health Service Corps site. the 2019-2020 School Year. Past playing looking for a year round, part-time (averaging 18- Licensed Clinicians may apply for and/or coaching experience preferred. 20 h/p/w) Recreation Program Assistant. Position generous loan repayment. ** requires some evening and weekend work. Position Interested candidates should send a cover will assist with the creation, implementation and All positions at NHS require a valid driver’s license, letter and resume to Cayman Belyea, supervision of recreation programs as well as proof of adequate auto insurance, and the completion supervise department facilities and volunteers. Athletic Director, at [email protected], or of criminal and background checks. This agency is an Qualified applicant should be energetic, have a Equal Opportunity Employer, and Provider. positive attitude and a good working knowledge mail to Belmont High School, 255 Seavey We look forward to meeting you! of athletics, recreational activities and facilities.

Road, Belmont, NH 03220. Successful The successful candidate will be required to pass Please send your application to: a criminal background check. Starting pay rate of completion, with satisfactory results, of a Northern Human Services $12.26-$13.65 per hour. post-offer, pre-employment physical and Attention; Bobbi Lyndes-Langtange, Office Manager [email protected] criminal background check, including Please send resume and cover letter to Gilford Parks and Recreation, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH www.northernhs.org fingerprinting, is required. 03249, or call 527-4722 for an application. Deadline Northern Human Services is an Equal Opportunity to apply is April 6, 2020. EOE. Provider and Employer. B6 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

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All-American Brewster’s Terrence Clarke received his McDonald’s All-American jersey prior to Brewster’s home game on Friday night at the Smith Center. The Bobcats finished their regular sea- son with an 85-65 win at Vermont Academy on Saturday and started the NEPSAC tournament after deadline Wednesday. Flag football information/demonstration session at Kingswood Saturday WOLFEBORO — NFL um on Saturday, March five age divisions: ages er instructions. Team portunity to participate The fee covers all ex- Flag Football is com- 7, between 12 and 3 p.m. 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. size of 8-9 players means in this fun, affordable penses for the season ing to Kingswood. Not See how exciting, fun, All age divisions are co- all play. NFL Flag Foot- and instructional youth and players receive an sure if flag football is active and safe this sport ed teams. ball offers great fun and sports program. The NFL Flag team jersey the sport for you? The is. There is no commit- The LRFFL adheres teamwork and all play- league emphasizes posi- and set of NFL Flag belts Lakes Region Flag Foot- ment and there is no to the rules set forth ers on offense have the tive coaching and works to keep. ball League – Kingswood cost to participate. Come by NFL Flag Football, opportunity to touch the to foster an environment For more informa- invites you to come out when you can, leave and can be a great in- ball on any given play. where all children are tion, e-mail lrffl@metro- and try flag football for when you need to. troduction to football. It is the league’s goal given the opportunity to cast.net and follow the yourself. Lakes Region Flag The league offers a five- to offer the children in succeed. league on Facebook at A parent informa- Football League – King- on-five non-contact flag and around the King- Register online at lrf- Lakes-Region-Flag-Foot- tion/demonstration ses- swood is open to all boys football league and play- swood area with an op- fl.com ball-Kingswood. sion will be held be at and girls in the King- the Kingswood Regional swood area between the High School gymnasi- ages of four and 14, with A long strange trip leads across the pond

I graduated from the aly, Monaco and France, Fourth of July parade, University of New Hamp- SPORTING playing in a parade I certainly don’t march shire in May of 1998. I CHANCE in Cannes and at the anymore. had played four years in prince’s palace in Mo- The first rehearsal the marching band, pep naco on New Year’s Day was just music and that band and the symphon- 2002. I had an absolute was not too bad, but the By JOSHUA SPAULDING ic band, as well as a few blast and was glad I took second rehearsal in- years in jazz band. While on a part-time basis. the opportunity to travel volved both marching I was not a music major, One night, the lights with the band. and playing, outside at I spent a lot of time in the were on at the marching Last year, the new the Whittemore Center. Paul Creative Arts Cen- band practice field, so I marching band director, I survived the first day ter. stopped by to see some who entered UNH as a and even went back the The next fall, I got a old friends. freshman when I was a next night for a third re- job working at a nursing As it turned out, senior, announced that hearsal, this time inside home in Concord and the entire trumpet sec- in honor of the band’s the Lundholm Gym. went back to the dining tion was new and a few 100th anniversary, they We leave for Ireland hall at UNH where I had friends told the new di- were heading to Ireland in just over a week and I worked during college rector I was there and to march in the St. Pat- am sure that when all is before long, I was back rick’s Day parade and said and done, I will sur- in the UNH uniform for she opened up the trip to vive the parade intact. At a fifth year. I came back any alumni who wanted least that’s the hope. for one more year after to go. Finally, have a great that before my work I figured this was a day, Dan and Lynette schedule kept me from good chance to see a place Place. staying with it any lon- I had never seen before Joshua Spaulding is ger. However, I did do and signed myself up. the Sports Editor for the pep band for a few more After getting the money Granite State News, Car- years, attending a num- all lined up, the next part roll County Independent, ber of hockey games, in- was getting ready for Meredith News, Gilford cluding the Frozen Four the trip by learning mu- Steamer, Winnisquam in Anaheim, Calif. in sic and getting in some Echo, Plymouth Re- 1999. marching practice. cord-Enterprise, Littleton In 2001, the band For those that don’t Courier, Newfound Land- planned a trip to Europe know, I play my trum- ing, Coos County Demo- and since I was still part pet once a week during crat, Berlin Reporter and of the pep band, the di- the summer months in The Baysider. He can be rector asked if I was in- the Cate Park Band, but reached at josh@salmon- terested in making the other than that, I usually press.news at 279-4516, trip with the band and I don’t play and aside from or PO Box 729, Meredith, spent a week or so in It- walking in the Wolfeboro NH 03253.