Spring Sports Schedule included in Sports Section Community in the Classroom: See page A3 THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - WWW.SALMONPRESS.COM FREE Board focuses on progress of children BY DAVID ALLEN gan at 6 p.m. with the was picked to serve as party. Since they had reading and writing: are introduced, and the Contributing Writer sounds of tired but secretary. Landry not- already agreed with the identifying lower case same books re-read for BARNSTEAD — Dis- happy children from ed that her primary re- teachers on a contract, letters and giving their increasing levels of un- appointment about the the Barnstead Adven- sponsibility would be the issue in this situa- sounds, matching a let- derstanding. Early on results of the Barn- ture Zone (BAZ) after to take minutes during tion is less one of how ter to a sound and writ- the children are intro- stead School District school program still non-public meetings. to come to terms with ing lower case letters. duced to the idea of tak- Meeting was palpa- echoing in the hall- As the board re- the teachers, and more Based on performance ing on the characters ble at the Barnstead ways. viewed the agenda, of how to understand the students were in the books, first cre- School Board meeting Superintendent Bri- Landry signaled her what sort of reductions placed in three differ- ating voices for a book on Tuesday, March an Cochrane began the resolve to start imme- in the contract cost ent groups, each group character, then talking 27. But it was celebra- meeting with the first diately on the task of might best ensure pas- working forward from about how the charac- tion of improvements order of the night: se- crafting a new teacher sage at a special School their beginning level. ters may be thinking in children’s school lection of officers for contract by moving the Meeting. By February, stu- or feeling, then acting progress, and determi- the new year. Eunice agenda item of con- Vice-Principal Jeni dents were working out the character’s ac- nation to find a viable Landry was quickly tract status from the Laliberte gave an ex- on combining sounds tions. By this time of contract agreement nominated to contin- public to the non-pub- tended report on the to form a word. The year, the children are with the Barnstead ue as chair and unani- lic agenda. Readers Workshop teacher would sound acting out entire short Education Association mously approved. Lyla Contract discus- writing and reading out “s,” “short a,” and stories and beginning that dominated the Adkins was chosen sions are one of the program for Kinder- “t” and ask the stu- to read poetry and find meeting. as vice-chair. Newly items that New Hamp- garten. Early last fall dent to come up with and express the feel- The meeting be- elected Eliza Drolet shire’s Right to Know the teachers conduct- the word “sat.” And ings in the poems. Law specifically allows ed “foundation assess- conversely, students In first grade, stu- for non-public meeting. ments” of each of the were asked to spell out dents start with spell- Board members can children. simple words such as ing simple single hash out their ideas Each student was “nap” and “mud” using words. They are intro- and approach without asked 10 questions letter cards that help duced to a few basic tipping their negotiat- in each of three cat- with a visual clue. spelling rules like “qu” ing hand to the other egories of beginning Along the way books SEE SCHOOL, PAGE A12 COURTESY PHOTO TIMBER and officer Chris Johnson have been teamed up as Alton welcomes the new K-9 offer. Alton welcomes new K-9 officer COURTESY PHOTO BY MARK FOYNES al opportunities in the Victorious robot Contributing Writer near future for the pub- ALTON — Just a few lic to meet the pure- Team 319 - Prospect Mountain High School’s robotics team won its District qualifying event this weekend. In addition, the months after the com- bred German shep- team was recognized with the Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors.The criteria for the award is described as follows: "The design is elegant and efficient (simple/executable) and practical. The entire machine reflects a system munity lost Syren the herd. design approach, i.e., the overall machine design addresses the many functional systems that must operate together." The police dog, the APD is Chief Heath ex- team will next compete at the New England District Championship in Boston from April 11 to 14. delighted to welcome plained that Tim- the department’s new ber arrived at Logan K-9. Airport the previous Timber - so named Tuesday, having flown in a nod to Pros- over from the Nether- The famous (and infamous) people of Alton pect Mountain High lands. He noted that School’s mascot - had the 13-month-old dog BY CATHY ALLYN “successful and fa- had one of the earliest Thyng became a his formal introduc- came from a Dutch fa- Contributing Writer mous,” although the homes in Alton and brigadier general in tion on Monday at the cility that specializes ALTON — We all definition of famous was active in forming the US Air Force by Alton Board of Select- in preparing canines to like to reminisce – gave him pause. the town government. way of UNH and hold- men’s meeting. fulfill law enforcement Alton’s Bob Witham In the end, he has A Revolutionary War ing a reserve commis- “This will be his big duties. more than most. In come up with a list of veteran, he was an sion in the Army Air unveiling,” said Al- Heath added that earlier articles, we’ve folks who have made a early member of the Corps. A pilot of Brit- ton Police Chief Ryan the dog comes with a established he has a name for themselves, state House of Repre- ish spitfires, he led the Heath in an interview three-year guarantee lot to reminisce about, in one way or anoth- sentatives and went first American raid a few hours before the to ensure that Timber due to his various oc- er. Some he has a lot on to become a United out of England over meeting. will be a good fit with cupations in his life- of information about, States Representative Europe during World Heath said that it his human colleagues. time in town, and his others it’s just a nib- to the Seventh Con- War II. He also fought was just one of sever- “It’s a little like a war- basic interest in histo- ble; but that’s the way gress, serving from in Korea, and became ranty for your car,” he ry and people. Witham likes it. March 4, 1801 until his one of only six men to INDEX said. “But I don’t think “I’m not an expert “If it inspires peo- resignation in 1802. Af- become an ace in two t it will be necessary. or a historian,” he ple to do some more ter leaving Congress, wars, with both con- “We are very con- said. “My standing dis- research, well, that’s he engaged in agricul- ventional and jet air- Volume 12 • Number 14 fident that he’ll be a claimer is what I say is great.” tural pursuits until his craft. great addition, but what I’ve seen or been He’s also glad to death in Alton in 1812. In 1965, Thyng Business .......................A7 it’s good to know they told.” hear from others, if Both his son and founded the New En- Churches ......................A8 will stand behind their But not everyone they have an anecdote grandson were active gland Aeronautical K-9s,” the chief said. keeps his ears and to add to his store- in politics. Institute, which later Classifieds ..............B6–B9 While essentially eyes open as much as house. That’s the way “He was quite a merged with Daniel Editorial Page ..............A4 still a puppy, Timber Witham. His interests he accumulates sto- man,” Witham said. Webster Junior Col- John Harrigan ............A13 comes to Alton with in the town run the ries, which appears to Witham said Al- lege to become Daniel considerable training. gamut. be his second favorite ton could lay claim Webster College in Letters ..........................A4 “He is already versed Considering what thing to do. to Harrison Thyng, Nashua, and served as Sports ...................B1 - B5 in suspect apprehen- is important to re- His first favorite is a pioneer jet fighter its first president. A sion and tracking,” member, Witham has to share them, so in no pilot who grew up in memorial to General 24 pages in 2 sections Heath noted. Addition- expounded on past particular order, here Barnstead and retired Thyng was dedicated ©2018, Salmon Press, LLC. al duties will include businesses. Most re- is his list. to Pittsfield, because in Pittsfield in 2004. Call us at (603) 569-3126 searching for missing cently, he’s been giv- Joseph Peirce, born “his family lived in Al- W. Rockwell Clough, email: [email protected] persons and sniffing ing thought to people into a prominent Ports- ton prior to moving to the manufacturer and www.salmonpress.com SEE POLICE, PAGE A12 who might be called mouth family in 1748, Barnstead.” SEE ALTON, PAGE A9 A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Kingswood inducts 22 members into National Honor Society WOLFEBORO — The Kingswood Chap- ter of the National Honor Society (NHS) recently inducted 22 new members. Fami- ly, friends, teachers, administrators and current members en- joyed a delicious meal provided by the King- swood cafeteria staff.