Timber Wolves roll past Berlin: See page B1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - WWW.SALMONPRESS.COM FREE In tents experience 16th annual Civil War encampment educates, raises money for scholarships BY MARK FOYNES to get wet,” said Sher- ing forge an enduring to raise funds to erect nothing acknowledg- but harbors a linger- Contributing Writer ry Cullimore, a New partnership. a veterans’ monument ing that,” said Rog- ing connection to the NEW DURHAM — Durham Hstorical Although knowing on the grounds of the er Nason, one of the community. He ex- For over a decade and Society officer whose there was potential for town hall. re-enactors clad in a pressed pride in know- a half, volunteers and historic Ridgetop the encampment to be- “Ten percent of New lieutenant’s uniform. ing his group played history enthusiasts property has been the come an annual event, Durham’s population Nason, a one-time a role in installing a have mustered upon encampment’s host lo- the initial reason for served in the Union town resident, now monument. the Ridge for causes cation since its incep- the collaboration was Army, but there was lives in Farmington SEE ENCAMPMENT , PAGE A11 that have included a tion. She, along with veterans’ monument, other society mem- preservation efforts, bers, provided much and furthering the ed- of the original impe- ucation of local stu- tus behind the annual dents. event. Being Columbus The encampment Day weekend in New was - and continues Durham, that meant it to be - a joint endeav- was time for the annu- or with the Charles al Civil War encamp- W. Canney Camp No. ment, which took place 5, Sons of the Union on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Veterans of the Civil Sunday Oct. 7. War. Leaders of this For once it didn’t group approached the rain. Historical Society in “We always seem the early 2000s, help- Selectmen, budget committee discuss financials BY MARK FOYNES He acknowledges this Contributing Writer is not always possible NEW DURHAM — and said he asked for The budgeting pro- justifications regard- cess is under way and ing any material in- on Sept. 26, the New crease. COURTESY PHOTO Durham Board of Se- After a review of Officer of the Year lectmen and the budget each account, budget On Friday, Oct. 5, Officer Kristen Guest was given the DARE Officer of the Year award at the DARE officers graduation ceremo- committee held a joint chair Cathy Orlowicz ny in Concord. Alton Police Chief Ryan Heath, Lois Stevens from Prospect Mountain High School and Principal John MacArthur meeting to discuss asked about the signifi- of Alton Central School surprised her at the ceremony, which was attended by law enforcement officers from all over New some of the financials. cant increase in the as- England (including Alton) as well as Officer Guest’s family and friends. MacArthur noted that the community is honored to The session began sessing line item. Sw- have Officer Guest at both ACS and PMHS. He also extended a special thank you to Stevens for writing the recommendation. with BOS chair David enson said the expense Swenson describing used to be paid for out the process of drafting of a special reserve and reviewing the 2019 fund, and that, moving Public invited to All in for Alton event Oct. 19 and 20 town budget to date. He forward, they will need noted that Town Ad- to operationalized. Sw- ALTON — The Alton walks of life together in town, young, old and provide information ministrator Scott Kin- enson said that he an- Steering committee in to identify potential in-between, to come that will be important mond solicited budget ticipates more detailed conjunction with the needs and wants for Al- out and voice their during the develop- requests from depart- discussions regarding UNH Cooperative Ex- ton, develop a plan to opinion, in a construc- ment of the new Master ment heads for initial CRFs and EFTs in the tension will be holding implement the sugges- tive way, about what Plan, which essentially numbers. Prior to this future. a citizen-led event on tions, and work togeth- they like about Alton sets the course of the meeting there had been Below is a summary Oct. 19 and 20 at Alton er, either as individu- and also identify op- town’s direction for the discussions with the of many of the budget Central School. als, groups or through portunities for change, next 10 years. BOS, which has had items that were dis- Community Profile town government, to helping to envision a They realize that opportunities to offer cussed. All request- is a program of UNH pursue the vision for vibrant future for our people are all leading input, request clarifi- ed amounts were ap- Cooperative Extension the future. town.” hectic and fast paced cation, and make sug- proved by the BOS in partnership with the Co-Chair Kelly Sulli- The Community Pro- lives and that time is gestions. With these unless otherwise not- town, with the idea to van says, “It is a great file event includes a precious, but ask that two phases in motion, SEE BUDGET, PAGE A12 bring people from all opportunity for anyone dinner and community people consider coming review by the budget discussion on Friday, out to this important committee comes into Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. event that will benefit play. followed by an open fo- not just present resi- Kinmond said his rum on Oct. 20 includ- dents, but the children message to department ing breakfast and lunch and future citizens, as heads during the por- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at well. tion of the process he Alton Central School. There is a simple took the lead on was to This is an opportunity registration set up for make year-to-year lev- for you to share your anyone who would like el funding a target in thoughts and ideas for to attend the profile each functional area. Alton’s future. event at https://bit. Members of the com- ly/2zCIYBg. You do INDEX munity can take action not need to preregister, t on projects you decide but it would be helpful are important to you. so they can plan for Volume 12 • Number 42 The feedback and ideas enough food and mate- gathered will also rials. Business .......................A7 Churches ......................A8 Classifieds ..............B6–B9 Editorial Page ..............A4 Teachers’ contract John Harrigan ............A10 Letters .................... A4-A5 COURTESY PHOTO vote is Monday Obituaries ....................A8 Sports ...................B1 - B5 Swedish ship ALTON — Alton residents can vote on Peter and Lynda Johnson of Alton recently traveled to Sweden and took a photo with The the renegotiated teachers’ contract for 28 pages in 2 sections Baysider at The Vasa Museum. The Vasa was a Swedish warship that sank in Stockholm teachers at Prospect Mountain High School ©2018, Salmon Press, LLC. Harbor in 1628 and remained there until it was raised in 1963 and opened as a museum on Monday, Oct. 15. Voting takes place at Call us at (603) 569-3126 in 1990. If you have a photo of you and The Baysider in a unique location, send the photo the high school and polls will be open from email: [email protected] and pertinent information to [email protected]. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.salmonpress.com A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 ELISSA PAQUETTE DIRECTORS of career technical education and officials from across the state visited the Lakes Region Technology Center on Friday, Sept. 21, to interview students taking college courses while still in high school. LRTC Principal Bruce Farr is second from the right in the front row. State officials tour Lakes Region Technology Center BY ELISSA PAQUETTE needs in the Lakes Re- Kingswood, but also grams. ough also attend, bring- working, construction Contributing Writer gion. from the surround- A group of 35 students ing the total number of trades, culinary arts, WOLFEBORO — On Principal Bruce Farr ing towns of Farming- from Alton's Prospect all students to 285. graphic design, health Friday, Sept. 21, more introduced them to staff ton, Moultonborough, Mountain High School, Courses are offered sciences, hospitality than 30 directors of ca- members and students Barnstead and Alton, which includes Barn- in agricultural science, and tourism, market- reer technical educa- before they began in- who are bused in for stead, attend classes, auto collision repair, ing, multimedia, pre- tion from around the terviews with both first the courses they select- along with 16 students auto service technol- cision manufacturing, state toured the Lakes and third year students ed last spring. King- from Farmington, and ogy, careers in edu- and, new this year, the- Region Technology who are now taking col- swood, which draws 17 from Moultonbor- cation, computer net- ater stage craft. Center (LRTC), located lege courses while in from Wolfeboro, Brook- at the Kingswood Com- high school. field, Effingham, Os- plex on South Main The Lakes Region sipee, Tuftonboro, New Street, to see firsthand Technology Center is a Durham and Middle- Open house, Halloween what the center is do- resource to high school ton, has 217 students ing to meet workforce students not only from enrolled in LRTC pro- Happenings on tap at Boodey House benefit 1772 Meetinghouse NEW DURHAM — from 5 to 7:30 p.m. est citizens, and the dinner is Oct. 20 Come uncover your Do you dare walk faint-of-heart, can par- heritage, and maybe past the oldest town ticipate in some silly NEW DURHAM — lasagna for those who appreciation of New a vampire, witch, or cemetery? Stray ani- fun.