Candidates visit Alton: See page A3 THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - WWW.NEWHAMPSHIRELAKESANDMOUNTAINS.COM FREE Short night for Prospect board BY TIM CROES During review of the Staff Writer finance committee meet- ALTON — The Pros- ing, Vice-chair Eunice pect Mountain High Landry brought forth School Board met on several items for the Thursday, July 10, and board’s approval. the public session last The board approved less than an hour. a two-year contract The board was provid- with SummerScape for ed with a copy of a letter $39,000 for landscaping. from Ed Darling, board The issue of lunch prices member of the Meadow- at the school was tabled. brook Charitable Foun- The board was provid- dation, complimenting ed with a letter from the the teachers and stu- PMHS Teachers’ Asso- dents of the PMHS mu- ciation Executive Board sic department for an requesting the schedul- outstanding job on their ing of meeting dates and May 30 concert. times for negotiations. The board was pro- Argiropolis commend- JOSHUA SPAULDING vided with changes ed the association com- Out at second to the parent/student ing to the board early handbook, with addi- to request dates. Miller, Suncook Valley’s Jeff Wagner (in orange) forces an Oyster River runner at second base during the Cal Ripken 12U state tional details to clarify member Terri Noyes, championship game on Thursday, July 10, in Lancaster. Suncook Valley dropped both games of the championship to finish questions and clear up Landry and member as the runners-up. See the story and more photos in the sports section. any concerns, and the Kathy Grillo will come board approved the par- up with dates in the near ent/student handbook. future. The board was provid- The board accepted Selectmen agree to support ed with copies of policies letters of resignation in regards to funding from Nicole Smith and proposals and applica- Jason Hills as technolo- tions, payment proce- gy director. conservation easement dures and statement of The board approved purpose, composition the nominations of and function of PMHS fi- Aeron Wrobel as a spe- Board also awards paving contract to Pike Industries nance committee but the cial education teacher/ BY ELIZABETH CANTRALL board for permission to on a 20-acre area. The of 2013 Conservation policies were tabled. case manager replacing Contributing Writer donate a one-time gift of remaining land would Easement. The board reviewed Joanne DeBello, Amie NEW DURHAM — $5,000 from the town to- be allowed to grow to an Next, Mike Gelinas a policy regarding the Felker as a guidance he July 7 meeting of the ward the project. “overgrowth” forest. from the Powdermill school attorney, and counselor and Kimberly New Durham Board of The board had a few Board of Selectmen Snowmobile Club asked member Steve Miller Beidleman as the JV vol- Selectmen began with a questions and Malay Chair David Swenson permission of the board felt the school board leyball coach. presentation provided presented a representa- acknowledged the con- to cut some stumps along members should be able The board approved by Bill Malay, who is tive from Moose Moun- servation commission the snowmobile trail in to contact the attorney the minutes from the an alternate member of tain, Keith Fletcher, to did, at one time, have Shirley Forest. directly. Chair Krista June 3 meeting. the town’s conservation help in answering any money donated to it for The board granted Argiropolis noted that is The next scheduled commission. questions or concerns. this very purpose. Gelinas permission to do in the policy. The board meeting of the Prospect Malay presented the They discussed the Selectman Terry Jar- so. ultimately approved Mountain High School plans for a conserva- easement of Moose vis asked Malay if he the policy regarding the Board is on Tuesday, tion easement on Moose Mountain and the de- was looking for a vote on Public input school attorney. Aug. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain. tails of the responsibili- this measure immediate- Anthony Bonanno, a The board also ap- Prospect Mountain High The mountain is in ties in caring for it. ly. member of the budget proved a second and fi- School library. both New Durham and Fletcher informed “[I] would certainly committee, spoke up nal reading of a policy Tim Croes can be Farmington. There are the board it would be a like that,” replied Malay. during public input to in regards to extended reached at tcroes@sal- approximately 60 acres “no cut easement,” there The board voted to provide data supporting learning opportunities. monpress.com or 569-3126 in New Durham and 100 would be timber harvest- approve the $5,000 do- his belief that the town acres in Farmington. ed from the conservation nation to the Thompson SEE NEW DURHAM, PAGE A9 Old Home Day expands Malay asked the land, but only focused Family Revocable Trust COURTESY PHOTO to the entire weekend On the coast BY TIM CROES until Sunday, Aug. 10. Janet Sullivan, Linda Staff Writer The weekend will Nelson and Karen ALTON — The Old kick off with a penny Mountain (l to r) of Home Weekend Com- sale hosted by the Al- Barnstead check out a mittee has been working ton Rotary Club from copy of The Baysider on hard in the last couple 12 until 8 p.m. at the Al- the shores of Miramichi of months to expand the ton Central School and Bay in Miramichi, New schedule of events from a block party hosted by Brunswick, Canada. The just one day to an entire the Alton Business As- photo was taken just weekend of events and sociation will take place days before Hurricane Arthur tore threw the the committee just re- from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Al- area. If you have a cently approved a final ton Central School. Ad- photo of you checking schedule for the festivi- ditionally, s’mores and out The Baysider in a ties. a campfire will be going unique location, e-mail Old Home Weekend on at the River Run Deli the photo and all per- will begin on Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. tinent information to Aug. 8, and run through On Saturday, the day baysider@salmonpress. starts with the 5k road com. INDEX race sponsored by the t Alton Parks and Recre- ation Department and Masons cooking up breakfast Sunday Volume 10 • Number 29 Meredith Village Sav- ings Bank. The race be- ALTON — On Sun- coffee and juice being Busines ........................A7 gins at 9 a.m. and race day, July 20, the Ma- served, all for one low Wine Tasting Churches ......................A8 day registration is avail- sons of Winnipisaukee price, it is a perfect Fridays at 4 pm Classifieds .............B8-B11 able. Lodge in Alton will be time for family and PEACHES The craft fair will be hosting their monthly friends to sit down and Editorial Page ..............A4 ¢ held from 9 a.m. until 5 breakfast buffet start- enjoy an all you can eat lb. John Harrigan ............A11 p.m. on Saturday, and an ing at 7:30 a.m., open breakfast buffet. So join 89 Letters ..........................A4 antique boat show will to the public, at the the Masons for break- Obituaries ....................A8 take place at the Alton Lodge on Route 28, a fast between 7:30 and 11 Sports .....................B1-B7 Bay boat docks from 9 quarter mile south of a.m., they look forward a.m. until noon. the Alton Circle. With to seeing you there. For 24 pages in 2 sections The Alton Historical fresh fruit, biscuits and more information, go to ©2012, Salmon Press, LLC. Society will hold an open gravy, scrambled eggs, www.winnipesaukee- Call us at (603) 569-3126 house at the J. Jones omelets, bacon and sau- masons.com, or contact email: [email protected] SEE ALTON, PAGE A5 sage, home fries, beans, Walter Gibbs at 387- Open 7 Days 8 am - 6 pm www.salmonpress.com pancakes, french toast, 2538. A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 Help needed for End 68 Hours of Hunger program BY TIM CROES And even though The End 68 Hours funds and food supplies need of the following Checks can be made out Staff Writer school is out for the sum- of Program in Alton is are running down faster food items: plastic jars of to End 68 Hours of Hun- ALTON — With mer the program contin- unique because it’s the than they are going out. peanut butter, jelly, may- ger/Alton and mailed in school on summer ues to support families only program that con- She is looking for onnaise and fluff. They care of Pam Forbes at Al- break, it’s easy to forget that are in need of food. tinues during the sum- someone to help support are also in need of boxes ton Central School. that there are still fami- The program fills mer months while most the program, do fund- of crackers, cereal, cans She stresses that no lies and children in need school bags during the other schools stop their raising and collect food of tuna and soup, snacks, amount is too small and in town. school year with healthy program. donations. Forbes is fruit cups, macaroni and encourages any local The End 68 Hours of snacks likes peanut but- The program in Alton looking for someone to cheese, Ramen noodles, business to adopt a food Hunger program pro- ter, tuna fish, applesauce is supported by the Win- come once every five or spaghetti and meatballs item to donate or to do vides snacks for students and other items.