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BY TIM CROES Staff Writer

ALTON — The Alton School Board meet on Monday, Dec. 16, and discussed an updated strategic plan, warrant articles, recommendations for a new six-classroom addition during its meeting.

Superintendent Bill Lander presented the board with a new strategic plan. The plan was created during several days and was led by Dr. Jeannie Richards. Three objectives come from the plan and include: over three years, increasing the parent and com-

munity participation in school related activities to 85 percent, 100 percent of the students attaining their individual targeted growth and by 2015, developing and beginning to implement a facilities/capital improvement plan to support a safe and effective physical learn-

ing environment. The entire plan will be available on the school web site and it includes school board goals and school district strategy action plans. Member Krista Argiropolis asked about who would be responsible for the goals and when due dates would

be assigned, and Lander said a person would be assigned to each action plan and a start, due date and completion date would be included. Member Steve Miller suggested that workshops should be held to continue addressing the plan and

suggested that outside resources should be used to complete the goals. Lander said the document would be adjusted regularly. Assistant principal Mikel LaChapelle presented the recommendation of the Facilities and Capital SEE SCHOOL, PAGE A10

A time to remember BY DEREK KING PMHS Class of 2008

In celebration of Prospect Mountain’s 10th anniversary, the school is submitting articles focusing on different aspects of the Prospect Mountain experience.

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Prospect Mountain trumpet players (l to r) Matt Jeffers, Michael Hederman and Dante Pryor play with the Prospect Mountain pep band on Friday, Dec. 13, during halftime of the boys’ basketball game.

McDowell serving as acting Barnstead Police Chief Selectmen talk police and fire departments


BARNSTEAD — The Barnstead Board of Selectmen met with the heads of the police and fire departments during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sergeant Joseph McDowell is the acting police chief, now that former Chief Ken Borgia has retired. McDowell said Borgia has turned his uniform and badge into the department. Chair Priscilla Tiede reported that the selectmen recently met with Borgia to conduct a full inventory of the police department prior to him going on vacation. McDowell reported that work on the evidence room is progressing. He

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said that the department is working with a judge to figure out what old evidence can be disposed of. Vice-chair Dave Kerr questioned when the evidence room would be completed and McDowell said the work could be completed if the officer is allowed to work on that project and not pulled out of the office. Tiede questioned if could be completed by the March town meeting and McDowell said that it would be “most definitely” be finished by that date. McDowell reported that the transmission is being worked on one of the cruisers and the other vehicles are running fine. He asked how he could get access to the administrative portion of the computer system. The board asked Karen Montgomery, the selectmen’s secretary, to work with Cybertron to give McDowell the proper access. McDowell reported that a storm coat is needed for the department. Kerr suggested that the board should be notified if any items were missing from the police department budget. Tiede talked about the decision to hold off on purchasing a new vehicle for the police department. Fire Chief Mark Te-

treault met with the board and Tiede asked him about concerns that the chain of command was broken at a recent selectmen’s meeting. Tiede

said she checked with the town attorney and it was determined that it wasn’t a break in the chain of command if the person SEE BARNSTEAD, PAGE A9

I remember looking up at the dark clouds in Richmond, Va., as I stood in a ditch during my senior year with a small group of Prospect Mountain’s History Club. The ditch was part of a network of Civil War trenches that spread out around us, forming smooth grooves in one end of a large quiet field. Mr. Bingham stood on the edge of the trench and shattered the serenity. He read a haunting account from a small journal describing the soldiers’ violent march, and how the hard-falling rain drowned wounded soldiers who were too weak to stand. Eerily, as we emulated the march across the field nearly 150 years later, raindrops began to fall. When I was younger, my aunt said that I should try to keep a journal because eventually I would have a hard time keeping track of my memories. Maybe I should have; some of my memories seem to be blending together, or are just small snippets, like the one above. For instance, I can’t remember much about when or how Prospect Mountain was announced 10 years ago, but I do remember the intense

relief as a Barnstead eighth grader knowing that, for the first time in a generation, my class wouldn’t be split up between the various regional schools around us, and that I would spend high school with my friends. Perhaps it’s just a symptom of nostalgia, but I don’t remember late nights writing papers or studying for a test at Prospect Mountain. Maybe as life goes on, you remember other things. When you’re opening bills, eating ramen noodles because you just mailed out rent (and payday isn’t for another week), why would you remember a test you took in pre-calc? Wouldn’t you think back to an uninspired, yet hilariously juvenile, senior prank? Or maybe back to when Obama spoke, and you stood on your tip-toes to sneak your forehead into a picture with the future president. Or you remember the class of ‘07 rigging Winter Carnival (again), or hearing dirty jokes in the wings of the stage during play rehearsal, or the emotionally scarring things your friends did with beard trimmers during the Senior Trip to Lake George. Even if I don’t remember much about the class material, I know my education was superb. The AP offerings at Prospect helped me graduate with a few credits already under my belt, and my physics class with Mr. Derrick was actually more SEE PMHS, PAGE A8

Early deadlines ahead for the holidays WOLFEBORO — Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays approaching in the next few weeks, our papers will have to have early deadlines for a couple of weeks in a row. In order to avoid printing on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, all deadlines are moved up two business days for two weeks. For the Dec. 26 edition, advertising content traditionally due on Monday, Dec. 23, is due by today, Dec. 19, and all advertising content for the Jan. 2 edition is due on Dec. 26. Editorial content (obituaries, letters and press releases) for the Dec. 26 edition are due on Dec. 20 and content for Jan. 2 edition is due on Dec. 27. We understand that these early deadlines may cause some issues, but we hope readers understand the reasons for these early deadlines.

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Conservation easements take center stage with selectmen use tax. Howe explained the main reason for putting the parcels into conservation would be to remove the development rights from the parcels. Chairman Loring Carr questioned the language on what activities were allowed. Howe explained that mountain biking, ATVs or horseback riding could be allowed, but aren’t guaranteed. Howe said it was important to establish a minimum that is guaranteed that includes hiking, walking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling on the trails. Member Dave Hussey asked about putting a zipline on the property, and Howe said the NHFS could consider any proposal. Howe said without conservation, any of the private landowners could wake up and say I’m done with the public using my property. Howe reported that 98 percent of the property is privately owned in the area around Mount Major. Howe said concerns over the parking area, trash and toilet facilities could be addressed in the future if the NHFS takes over the parcels.


ALTON — The Alton Board of Selectmen met on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and discussed conservation easements near Mount Major, police grants and the Emergency Management 911 Notification System. The board was missing members Bob Daniels and Cydney Johnson during the meeting. The board discussed three parcels in town that are being proposed to become conservation easements. The three plots include a 75-acre parcel near the Mount Major trailhead, 100 acres between Mount Major and Straightback and a 450-acre parcel near the end of Reed Road. Russ Wilder, the head of the Belknap Range Conservation Coalition, Tom Howe, of the New Hampshire Forrest Society (NHFS) and Earl Bagley, the Chairman of the Alton Conservation Commission (ACC), discussed the three parcels. Howe explained that the three access agreements would cost $230,000 and would come from the land

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Bagley talked about the fire department having to perform rescues and said the fire department could be up much more often than it is now. Carr suggested that language be added to the agreement that allows for the ACC to meet annually with the NHFS. Carr also suggested that the ACC should be consulted about any major changes to the trails. The actual acreage of the three parcels is 468 acres, 107 acres and approximately 75 acres. The third parcel hasn’t been surveyed. The total fundraising goal for the project is $1.8 million and Wilder reported that $940,000 has already been raised. Howe reported that the total purchase price for the three parcels is $1,050,000. Howe said that the third parcel isn’t a done deal, but a contract has been created for all three parcels with the three owners. Howe said he could get a guarantee from the director of the NHFS about the third parcel. He said the NHFS has closed on every major project it has committed to. The board voted by a 2-1 vote to approve the $230,000 for the easements, with Hussey opposing over concerns that the deal could fall through, and Carr and member Marc DeCoff voting in favor. Russ Bailey, the town administrator, reported that two monitoring wells have been installed on the Dahl property near the landfill. He said that manganese and arsenic levels were high, but that there were was no volatile organic compounds

(VOC) contaminations found in the testing. DeCoff questioned when the property could be subdivided and Bailey said it would be up to the board. The board discussed the heating in the west side restrooms and approved fixing the furnace at a cost of $2,500, with the option at looking at heat pumps running with electricity. The board also approved purchasing new tires for the loader at the transfer station. The old foam filled tires will be sold for $1,000 and new tires will cost $7,587. Bailey reported that the Belknap County Commissioners would like to meet with the selectmen and he said he would try and schedule a meeting in January. The board approved updating the tax maps, at a cost of $2,625. During public input, Jeffrey Clay questioned the recent review by town attorney Jim Sessler about Daniels sending e-mails to members of the budget committee. Clay felt it was only a violation if action was taken through e-mail. He felt the board owed Daniels an apology, and felt there wasn’t a violation of the Right to Know law. He also questioned the town referring matters to Sessler as often as they do because of the cost. He also questioned holding a meeting via telephone. The board approved the minutes of the Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 meetings. Police Chief Ryan Heath came before the board to discuss police grants. The

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grants will pay for a digital camera and fix-mount tablets and a mobile computer system in the cruisers. Heath said the grants are matching 50/50 grants. A total of $38,803.07 will be coming from the asset forfeiture fund and $9,200 will be coming from the operating budget. Heath said that systems would provide time savings and reduce legal expenses, and the board approved the grants. The board discussed the special event application by the St. Katharine Drexel Church for a 5k road race. Heath said police presence is needed for the race, and he noted that the race also has a 10k loop. The board approved the special event application with adequate police details required. Lieutenant Todd MacDougall gave the board an example of the Emergency Management 911 Notification System. Messages or texts can be sent to cell phones and messages can be left on land line phones. Land line phones are automatically signed up, and people with cell phones or who are interested in receiving messages via e-mail can sign up at www.nhe911. org/selfregistration. Bailey talked about improvements to the town Web site. Changes will be coming in the next couple of months. Bailey reported that meeting videos are available on the town Web site. The board approved a final contract for finishing the roof on the new construction and demolition section at a cost of $40,200. The board approved a request from the fire chief for an additional $7,500 to $8,000 needed for ambulance coverage for the remainder of the year. The money is available from the fire department operating budget. DeCoff said he would like

to see the cost of the rescues at Mount Major. He pointed out that people can’t be charged during a rescue unless they are transported from the scene. The board approved items from the town assessor, including abatements, administrative abatements, an excavation permit and a timber warrant. The board also approved allowing the housing for elderly on Spruce Street to pay only the town portion of the tax rate. The board approved a special primary on Jan. 21 for the opening on the executive council. An additional ballot will also be included on March 11 election for the position. The board discussed the plans by the Mount Major Snowmobile Club to not cover the Jones Field Bridge with plywood to protect it. The board approved blocking the bridge with a boulder to protect the bridge from being destroyed by snowmobiles during the winter months. The board also approved the special event application for the Big Lake Half Marathon on May 10, with a set up date of May 9. During public input, Raymond Howard said he was disappointed in the town using the asset forfeiture fund for cameras and computers. He felt the issue was voted down last year and Bailey said a new cruiser with a camera was voted down last year. DeCoff said there is a limit on what the asset forfeiture fund can be used for. Barbara Howard said she didn’t want the police department calling her house. The system requires a response before a message is played, and Howard felt this is a way the department could track who is home. She asked about opting out for a land line and Bailey SEE ALTON, PAGE A3

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ALTON — Prospect Mountain High School is collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. The school is trying to help feed the need of toy donations to the demonstrated 150,000 children whose parents cannot afford to buy presents for them this holiday season. The school

is looking to collect new, unopened toys that can be delivered to the main office of the Prospect Mountain. Toys cannot be wrapped in gift wrapping, and the actual toy must be visible upon delivery. Toys can be delivered to the school until Dec. 20 when students will then deliver the toys

to the designated state drop off center. If you would like to help, but cannot physically go shopping for toys, the school is also accepting donations and student volunteers will buy products for the program. Anything is appreciated. Help give a child the gift of the holidays.

ALTON — Prospect Mountain’s chapter of FBLA is currently selling Christmas wreaths. The wreaths can be purchased for a small price and you may customize what you would like to have on it. You can choose from the color ribbon, to the design,

and if additional decorations such as pine cones are pinned to the wreath. For more information and pricing, please contact

Kae Cunningham, advisor of the club at [email protected]. Get your wreath before there are none left.

ALTON — The Prospect Mountain High School Budget Committee will meet and hold three work sessions and a public hearing concerning the 2014 - 2015 high school budget. The committee will hold work sessions on the budget on Monday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 30, and Wednesday,

Jan. 8. There will not be public input during the first two sessions. On Jan. 8, the committee will hear any and all public input on this budget. All work sessions and the public hearing will start at 6 p.m. and will be held in the library at the Prospect Mountain High School.

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A Merry Christmas for everyone This is our final issue before Christmas, so we want to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. As we soldier along toward the end of another year, we have to take a moment out of our lives to offer up a huge thank you to everyone who takes the time to help those less fortunate than them. Those who need our help usually need our help most of the year, but during the holidays, those type of situations tend to be highlighted. There are numerous business throughout the local communities collecting gifts and clothes for those less fortunate. The people who stop and make purchases to fulfill those wishes are the true angels of Christmas. There is no doubt that most everybody has gone through hard times at some point in their life. Often, it doesn’t get to the point where one needs to seek out assistance. But sometimes, it does. Sometimes there is just no way out and assistance of others is the only glimmer of hope. Of course, for many people, seeking out the help that is offered can be a tough pill to swallow. Pride often makes it difficult to even go into a food pantry. But, when it comes to taking care of your family, pride has to take a back seat. We can’t thank the organizers and volunteers who spend countless hours at no cost to the community, helping to run food pantries and the numerous charities that support residents in our towns. They usually work behind the scenes, going about their business quietly, providing the community with a valuable resource that most people don’t even think about until the time when they need it. We urge everyone who can to support these local organizations. The money they raise stays right in our community and goes to help your friends and neighbors who might be suffering a little this holiday season. Those that have gone through a personal tragedy or might be out of a job should know that there are people to help. There are people who care and people who will offer you what they have. One of the most wonderful things about the small local communities in which we live is the fact that there are so many wonderful people willing to help their fellow residents. We truly wish everyone the joys that the holiday season can bring. We hope that everyone finds the happiness that the holidays are known for. We know that people have had tough years and have endured countless struggles, but we are hopeful that somehow, things come together this holiday season. And we know, that if things do come together for those who are struggling, it just might be because of the generosity of friends and neighbors and the hard work of so many volunteers. Donate your time. Donate your money, if you can. Every little bit helps. You never know when someone you love might need a little support. And you can bet our local charitable organizations will be there to help. We hope all our readers find the happiness they deserve and have a Merry Christmas.

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Dan Mutz (left), owner of Likin Bikin of Alton, is thanked by the President of the Centennial Rotary Club Duane Hammond for his talk to club members about Fatbikes. They are a recent addition to the line of bikes that are built to be ridden over mountains and snow covered trails. They feature four-inch tires designed to run at low pressure and providing traction and float on snow. His store offers three different pre-built brands, or he can custom build a Fatbike to a customer’s specifications. Fatbikes are ideal for year-round cyclists. Likin Bikin is open every day except Tuesdays and Sundays. Visit www.likinbikin.com for information.

Detectives wanted at New Durham Public Library NEW DURHAM — Calling all sleuths in grades three through six. The New Durham Public Library will hold a detection event, “You Wanted a Mystery – Well, You Got One,” on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:45 p.m. that could call upon your skills. “It’s really a closeof-year party for Cocoa

and Cliffhangers,” Children’s Librarian Cathy Allyn said, referring to the popular afterschool read aloud program, “but we’d like anyone who is interested in mystery to attend.” And a mystery it is. All Allyn would hint at is that any situation that might take detecting could also

include the police. But the New Durham Police Department is equally close-mouthed about the event. Cocoa and Cliffhanger participants recently filled out a mysterious survey, but they, too, are in the dark concerning what might transpire. “You don’t get explana-

tions up front in a mystery,” Allyn explained. “Anyone interested in knowing what is going on will have to come by.” The event is free and no registration is necessary. The library will provide pads, pencils and latex gloves. Call 859-2201 for more information, but no explanations.

Letters to the Editor A Tea Party poisoning of democratic minds BY MATT STANLEY New Durham

If you take the time to visit any diner, local restaurant or public gathering place in New Hampshire and pay attention to public conversations and discussions about US politics being shared over coffee and donuts, lunches and dinners in public forums by our NH citizens, you will become increasingly aware that NH minds are being adversely affected by Tea Party thought poisoning, which is being created by a multitude of negative attack ads, hateful commentary and vitreolic articles being publicized through right wing media outlets and in ads and TV videos being paid for by secret PACS who are supportive of the negative actions of right wing Tea Party members of the Republican Party. What can be observed by any impartial observer is that our American citizens are now being led by their noses into a gross misunderstanding of virtually all major economic and healthcare issues now disrupting our federal government as a direct result of legislative inaction and gridlock instigated by these Tea Party radicals who have managed to corrupt House Republicans into a do nothing Congress, which can lay claim to being the worst in legislative accomplishment in our entire nation’s histo-

ry. This record is now the legacy of our Republican Party conservatives who have lost all control of their party to these Tea Party Right wingers. There’s no kidding here. The sad part of all of this is that New Hampshire voters are being left more confused on federal issues by what is being fed them on a daily basis in the form of propaganda, distortions and lies being found in the daily ranting of these do nothing conservative legislators who are attempting to lead us a nation of sheep in a directions which is totally destructive of our federal government, its programs and laws, along with its federal civil service agencies, and vital institutions. Tea Party right wing legislators in Congress are now claiming that their current anti-governmental actions are being done, “…to protect each one of us as their constituents…” Clearly, this radical minority does not represent the majority of the people of our nation, or for that matter, the Republican Party itself. On the contrary, our true conservative Republicans and the people of America have been victimized by these right wing Tea Party radicals who are really protecting big business interests and not considering the needs of the majority of our US citizens. Our House Republican

party, now totally controlled by this Tea Party, has from outset attempted to completely reverse virtually all bipartisan progress, which has been made in healthcare, gun legislation, job creation etc., with special attempts to eliminate needed federal regulation and transparent oversight of corporate excesses, big business tax-avoidance and needed budgetary funding of our nation’s economy for American job creation. The resulting chaos created by their irresponsible actions has not been a policy which has been good for our democracy, nor for the American people. These extremist Tea Party Republicans are now claiming that our federal government is the worst part of our democracy, yet they want the feds to allow large oil companies and manufacturing corporations, banks, and Wall Street speculators to eat and steal the lion’s share (90 percent) of our nation’s limited fragile economic wealth, while allowing these same businesses to leave the less than 10 percent of the trickle down scraps of our nation’s wealth to feed the rest of us. Tea Party Republicans are now dictating to us that federal government should not be interfering in our daily lives and that Uncle Sam (now car-

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tooned daily by their PAC ads) in right wing media outlets, should play no role in helping us with our struggling economic lives in America. The biggest lie being propounded by these extremists is that President Barack Obama has been a “...gutless leader, a coward in his Middle East Foreign policies…” It just happens that the exact opposite is true of this president, whose courageous stands on war, peace and economic recovery for our nation remain largely unrecognized. The tragic results of these Tea Party poisonous thoughts on voters minds is that they distort the true efforts of our current administration, which has consistently tried to seek bipartisan support for normal good government, despite the obstructionism, obfuscation and war hawk lobbying by right wing Republican legislators in Washington, DC. Thus we are left with the Tea Party poisoning of our collective American electorate minds by the hateful actions of these radical few. All Americans, especially those of us in New Hampshire, should summarily spit out the poisoned tea leaves of these right wing extremists who would poison our democratic minds and destroy our democracy, as if we were a blind nation of sheep.


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New director wants to increase Wright Museum’s visibility and visits BY THOMAS BEELER Granite State News

WOLFEBORO — Michael Culver, the new Director of the Wright Museum of World War II History, only started in his new position on Oct. 7, but already he is working on plans to increase the visibility of the museum, both nationally and internationally, and to get more people to come, and come back often. Culver’s background is not in history, but in art and education. He holds Master of Arts degrees in Painting and Secondary Education as well as a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Louisville. He has taught Art History, American Studies and Humanities at the public school and university level and has lectured and written scholarly articles on American art and culture. Moving on from teaching he became Executive Director and Curator first of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art in Ogunquit, Maine and then at the Naples Museum of Art in Naples Fla., serving as a museum professional for more than 20 years. He also creates his own art as a painter and photographer. So what brought him to the Wright Museum? His wife, Gail, who is a history teacher, “nudged him to apply,” he says, and together they visited the museum, meeting Interim

Director and board member John Warner and President and President and Board Chair Anne Blodget. “We fell in love immediately,” Culver says, “and I felt that this was a mission worth doing.” What attracted him most strongly was the museum’s focus on the Home Front, about what was happening in the United States as it was drawn into and fought a two-ocean war between 1939 and 1945. “There have been two wars that changed America profoundly,” he says, “the Civil War and World War II. The first tore us apart and the second brought us together.” Culver particularly admires the Time Tunnel, a series of seven rooms, one for each year, which allows the visitor to see what was happening in the country from 1939 through 1945. The rooms contain news of the war, but also art, music, industry and facts of everyday life, such as the cost of a house and bread and average wages. Culver’s goal is to refresh David Wright’s vision for the museum and increase its visibility as a unique resource on America during the war years. In the past few years the museum has through Curator Michelle Landry been cataloguing its holdings in order to improve its exhibits and make much of the collection available digitally. This year a new Marine

Corps exhibit was completed and Landry is working on a new exhibit for the U.S. Army for next year. To these standing exhibits Culver is adding two traveling exhibits in 2014. The first, from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, “Snapshots of D-Day,” will be on display from July to September. It features 60 rare photographs of that critical Allied landing in Europe. Culver says the museum plans to augment that exhibit with items from its own collections. June 6, 2014 will be the 70th anniversary of that fateful day. The second traveling exhibit, displayed from mid-September through the end of October, will be “Anne Frank – History for Today,” on loan from the Anne Frank Museum in New York. The museum will invite students to see the exhibit as an educational experience. Culver says a good museum should be educational and be an integral part of the community. “There is not a lot of history being taught in schools nowadays,” he told a Weirs Times reporter recently. His remarks recalled those of Ken Burns, who in a lecture given at the Wright Museum in August 2008 remarked that he finally decided to do a documentary on World War II when he discovered how little American students knew about

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MICHAEL CULVER, who became Executive Director of the Wright Museum of World War II History, in the Time Tunnel room for 1945. Culver considers the seven-room Time Tunnel one of the best features of the museum. the war. One way to increase the educational capability of the Wright Museum is to recruit more docents – volunteer guides who can guide visitors and give background information on the exhibits. “We treasure our volunteers,” Culver says, “and hold an annual dinner to thank them for their good work.” This year the dinner was attended by First Gentleman Tom Hassan, who is also principal of Phillips Exeter Academy. One way to raise the visibility of the Wright Museum is to work with other museums in the state and New England to link web

sites and organize tours. When he was at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art he was for six years Chair of the Maine Art Museum Trail organization, a multi-museum collaborative in conjunction with the Maine Board of Tourism, which set up a tour of seven museums. The Wright is already host to a number of events, including the current Festival of Trees. Culver would also like the museum to become host of other activities, such as conference and seminars, that would draw visitors from other states and countries. Looking forward

Next year is the 20th anniversary of the Wright Museum, and Culver and board are working on plans for celebrating that major milestone. One event already scheduled for July 26 is a “Sentimental Journey” evening featuring a 1940s dance band. A proclamation is also being requested. Culver feels that, if it sticks to its mission, as the years pass the Wright Museum will become more relevant, not less, since it richly records a period of American greatness and unity that many today would like to recover. “We just need to make more people aware of what we have to offer,” he says.

Busy times ahead at Oscar Foss Memorial Library BARNSTEAD — The Oscar Foss Memorial Library will soon be offering a new online catalog. Beginning in mid-January 2014, patrons will be able to log on to their library account from home to renew books, check due dates, sign up for e-mail reminders, place holds and more. Patrons can even receive text messages reminding them that their items are coming due. The library staff is very excited about offering these new online catalog services. The library is now accepting game donations for current gaming systems (Xbox, Playstation, etc.) for circulation to its patrons. If you would like more information or would be interested in donating to this new collection, please visit the library or contact them at 269-3900. The library will be

closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Story Hour will not be held on the following upcoming Wednesdays due to holiday schedules and events: Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Jan. 15. The next Teen Library Club Meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 9, due to the school holiday vacation. Weight Loss Strategies for 2014 with Dr. Adam Killpatrick will be held on Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. A 45-minute presentation on weight loss strategies based on rigorous clinical research will be presented. Dr. Killpartrick cuts through the myths about weight loss to help you reach your health goals. The staff and library trustees wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

Childbirth classes coming to Alton in January ALTON — Childbirth classes featuring traditional childbirth education and an overview of labor, birth, evidence-based information, coping techniques, postpartum care, meditation and visualization will be offered at the Gilman Library. The instructor is working on her pregnancy fitness certification and will be offering low-key fitness sessions at the end of each class. Classes will meet one night a week for six

weeks from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The dates of the Tuesday classes are: Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 11. Classes will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the Gilman Library. Most insurance companies will reimburse the cost of childbirth education classes. Educator is certified through CAPPA. Please contact Korin White by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 859-3635 to find out how to reserve a spot.

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Revised policy on promotional material approved by school board BY HEATHER TERRAGNI Granite State News

WOLFEBORO — The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board voted in favor of a revised policy regarding the distribution of promotional and/or commercial materials at its Dec. 2 meeting; however, the revisions did not include loosening up the policy to allow for non-government-type program materials to be sent home with students as requested by resident Nancy Hirshberg at the board’s November meeting. Though the revised policy, known as Policy KHC, does state that approved materials will be made available electronically on school web sites and/or posted in common areas at each school

upon request, “materials sent home with students are restricted to school or school related organizations and programs and other governmental agencies serving the local community,” such as parks and recreation departments, libraries and police departments. Therein lies the problem, believes Hirshberg, who would like to see information regarding other enrichment activities provided in the community, such as music lessons, yoga, dance instruction, art classes, etc. be included in the “send home” group. Even just a paragraph on each school’s weekly or monthly newsletter letting parents know where more information about these opportunities could be

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BARNSTEAD — Don’t miss a really fun event, the Milk and Cookies New Year’s Eve Concert. The concert, featuring some fabulous local musicians at the Barnstead Town Hall, will be from 7 to 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31. Chris Bonoli and the Blues Monsters and the PMHS Mountaineers invite everyone all to join in ringing in the New Year with a two hour and

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15 minute Milk and Cookies Concert along with a group sing of the song “America Pie” to end the evening, complete with words handed out to everyone. And if concert-goers are interested, there will be a social time after the concert of about 45 minutes to one hour or maybe even a coffee house to continue the evening. (Call Bonoli if you want to perform after at the

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during each school’s fall open house event upon request, but materials that promote for commercial purposes remain unacceptable. Though Hirshberg appealed to the board to reconsider its decision and stated that she had the support of many community members and district parents, the board offered no additional changes in this regard. It was agreed that having the ability to post information on school web sites would make sharing information easier. Board member Charlene Seibel reflected on her understanding of the school district’s roll. “The current policy really accomplishes what we should be trying to do as a school district. I’m personally not comfortable with having the school take on the role of being the conduit to which students find out about other commercial endeavors…” Ernie Brown agreed

with Seibel by saying that the revised policy incorporates a lot of concerns and puts the district in a good spot. Between the web sites and information announced over the loud speakers and kept in the main office, Brown said the district could “support outside activities to the best of our extent according to policy.” While the outcome may have different than Hirshberg had hoped for, the board was grateful for her input and encourages public input at every meeting. The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, in the Kingswood Regional High School Lecture Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. A final budget review and adoption is on the agenda for that meeting. The Dec. 2 meeting can be viewed in its entirety at wolfeborocommunitytelevision.com.

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visions to this policy, but in the end the committee maintains that keeping the district’s role as a channel to outside commercial programs limited is important. “Otherwise,” Board Chair Stacy Trites said, “the number of requests could get out of control,” as it has in years past. There is a lot to be factored in when the district opens its doors as a pegboard for commercial programs, such as liability and limited resources. The number of requests for information to be shared goes up, but so does the number of calls to the SAU and schools for clarification on what materials are appropriate and the number of calls from parents wanting more specifics about programs. The revised policy does now allow non-profit groups that are open to the general public, such as Boy Scouts, 4-H, etc. space to display and distribute their materials

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Kingswood Regional Middle School announces honor roll WOLFEBORO – Kingswood Regional Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll. High honors Grade eight Nicki Aponas, Samuel Barton, Sarah Bean, Kasey Birth, Ashtyn Cameron, Nicole Cayon, Bryton Clifford, Rebecca Coache, Abigail Coulter, Julienne Curran, Cassidy Downs, Dexter Hanson, Jillian Heald, Daniel Humer, Jacob Jensen, Shawna Knowles, Meghan Lapar, Brian Lindsay, Sofia Marshall, Mikayla Matos, Eileen McKenna, Rachael Perrow, Alan Sam, Aubry Shaw, Hailey Wood, Rebecca Connelly. High honors Grade seven Elizabeth Cook, Bridget Coughlin, Samuel Danais, Joshua Duntley, Cole

Emerson, Anya Found, Bryleigh Gray, Sydni Hanson, Danielle Schillereff, Virginia Skelley, Samantha Tavares, Kobe Zimmer, Emma Abraham. Honors Grade eight Dawson A l l w i n e , Gwyneth Anderson, Arhus Babcock, Andrew Bacon, Chase Bailey, Alissa Baldwin, Garrison Barron, Tayze Benson, Skylin Blair, Katelyn Brownell, Mykayla Burdette, Jordan Carter, Julian Cates, Nicholas Chapman, Hannah Chatigny, Bryan Delaney, Sarah D e l a n e y , Olivia Dempsey, Evan Deveau, Markaya Draper, Nicholas Duntley, Kelci Eaton, Paige Edwards, Benjamin Eldridge, Marina Eneeva, Robert Enos, Jonathan Fredette, Haley French, Kelsey

Fuller, Leanna Furber, Alexander Gehl, Mickayla Grasse-Stockman, Nicholas Hall, Joshua Hallam, Edward Hanley, Ani Hastings, Katelyn H a z e l tine, Curtis Heath, Sarah Hotchkiss, Zachary Lafleur, Nathan Landry, Breanne Leblanc, Adriana Lenfestey, Devin Leonard, Andrew Luby, Russell Lucia Jr., Erik Madden, Joseph Marino, Hanson Matheson, Dylan McCann, Mikayla McCarthy, Declan McMahon, Elizabeth McNamara, Keagan Mercier, Julia Merullo, Joie Milbourn, Lillian Miller, Trevor Mills, Joseph Moore, Liam Morrissey, Avery Morton, Faith Murphy, Connor Nelson, Molly Newbury, Wyatt Parsons, Russell Patch, Kara Phu, Riley Quinlan, Dustin Ramsey-Marsh, Kyle Rourke, Burke

Ruel, Emily Ruiz Acevedo, Salome Salgado, William Saunders, Amber Savary, Madeline Souza, Cameron Taatjes, Jenni Talbot, Dominick Tavares, Dayna Thompson, Timothy Thompson, Kaitlyn Tournas, George Tremblay, Grace Trites, Taylor Tufts, Jessica Wachsmuth, Morgan Waldrip, Barry Adjutant. Honors Grade seven James Aldridge, Logan Anderson, Geri Andrea, Kenneth A p r i l , Charles Arinello, Alexander Arsuaga, Sean Atwell, Ruth Barron, Ashley Bedard, Cedric Bellington, Journey Bennett, Kayla Blaisdell, Erika Burgess, Abigail Carr, Mackenzie C h a m b e r l a i n , Bailey Champy, Olivia Chasse, Kyle C l a r k , Athena Coleman, Brett

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Seniors enjoy Christmas party BARNSTEAD — The Nighthawk Hollow Seniors carpooled from the Barnstead Town Hall to the Red Apple Buffet in Concord on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for their annual Christmas luncheon and party. They welcomed several new members and everyone present was treated to a meal as a guest of the club and gifts were exchanged. The group will be meeting during the winter months unless school is

called off due to inclement weather. At the Jan. 8 meeting, the group will play Bingo following the noon potluck lunch at the Barnstead Town Hall. New members are welcome to join the club. They always have a good time, enjoying good food, interesting programs and make new friends. Dues are minimal. For more information, call President Christine Sanborn at 8752676.

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ALTON — The Legion Riders of Post 72 in Alton are sponsoring a Coats for Kids drop off at the American Legion Post in Alton through Jan. 1. They are looking for new or gently

used jackets and coats and are also taking monetary donations. All coats, jackets and donations will be distributed to the community. Call 776-2968 for more information.

The Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association presents a check for $1,000 to help with the “Everyone Hikes Mt. Major” land conservation campaign. Left to right, Don Watson of the Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association, Russ Wilder of the Belknap Range Conservation Coalition, Tom Howe of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and Don Berry of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust.

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Choirs plan concerts for Christmas season

ALTON — The Community Church of Alton and the First Congregational Church of Farmington present a gift to the community. The gift gets its origins from Italy, 1715-25 AD. It’s a choral composition, either sacred and resembling a short oratorio or secular as a lyric drama set to music but not to be acted. Sound a little different? The two church choirs have been working hard preparing for this performance for your enjoyment. It can’t be wrapped or unwrapped, only observed and enjoyed and it’s called a Cantata. THE CONGREGATIONAL Church of North Barnstead is hosting a Christmas Eve service.

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North Barnstead church hosting Christmas Eve service BARNSTEAD — There is something about Christmas Eve that calls people to church. Hearts long for peace, hope, joy and God’s perfect love that casts out fear. God’s love is real and is found in communities that care for one another. “We love because God first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. If you are looking for a church with an extravagant welcome this Christmas Eve, join in at the Congregational Church of North Barnstead. The church worships in an 1820 meeting house on North Barnstead Road in Center Barnstead. The 7 p.m. service is filled with

wonderful music, carols, candles and the Christmas story told for all ages. The Rev. Nancy Talbott and the congregation are waiting to welcome you with good tidings of great joy. The Congregational Church of North Barnstead, UCC is an open and affirming church of the United Church of Christ. No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, no matter who you love, you are welcome there. The church is located at 504 North Barnstead Road, Center Barnstead,

call 776.1820 or visit www. ccnorthbarnstead.com. The church is also on Facebook at The Congregational Church of North Barnstead, United Church of Christ.

GILMANTON — The December Christmas church service of the First Congregational Society in Gilmanton will be held this coming Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Smith Meeting House, located off Smith Meeting House Road off Route 140 and off Route 107. The service will begin at 2 p.m. with an opening of a french horn solo. This prelude

Handbell Choir. Be sure to include this free delightful concert in your holiday plans. Parking and wheelchair accessible entry located at rear of church. For more information, call 4357471 or visit www.pittsfieldcc.com.

Constitution class resumes Jan. 4 Church plans Christmas Eve service ALTON — The Constitution 101 class held in Alton at the Gilman Library will continue classes on Jan. 4. Currently on the fourth

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PITTSFIELD — Join in for a traditional candlelight service Tuesday, Christmas Eve, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield. The program includes music by the Chancel Choir and the JuBellation Handbell Choir, scripture lessons, the story

Christmas Eve service in B’stead Tuesday BARNSTEAD — On Dec. 24, the Barnstead Parade Congregational Church will be holding a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. All are

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will be played by Mary Sawyer, a music educator. She will be joined by organist Harry Harriet Coupal. Plan to arrive early to enjoy this prelude before the service begins. Again, the church is honored to have Lainie Rosato, an accomplished soloist, sing one of the favorites of the Christmas holiday, “Oh Holy Night.” The Reverend Sidney Lovett of Holderness will officiate. His sermons are generally a mix of the scriptures, the events of the times, and his per-

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ABUNDANT HARVEST FAMILY CHURCH Sunday School for children up to age 12, service 10:30 a.m. Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Main St., Union. Pastors Daniel and Sherrie Williams, 473-8914. For more information, please visit abundantharvestnh.org or e-mail [email protected]. ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 11:00 Am. All Are Welcome. Rev. Charles Willson 998-4102. 96 Maple Street & Route 28. Barnstead

of Farmington, 400 Main St., Farmington. There are no tickets involved, bring as many friends as you’d like to share in this Holiday experience. Tell them it’s your gift to them. Light refreshments will be served following the performance.

welcome to attend. The church family hopes to see everyone there, as it will be a great way to start Christmas and keep the Christ in Christmas.

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Pittsfield church hosting Christmas concert Saturday PITTSFIELD — The First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, is pleased to present a Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. This special concert will feature the church’s Chancel Choir along with the JuBellation

Please come to The Community Church of Alton, 20 Church St. Alton, on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. If that’s not convenient, the choirs will be performing the Cantata again on Sunday, Dec. 29, also at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ALTON Fellowship Gathering 9:15am; Worship with Children; Sunday School 9:30am. Church St. Rev. Dr. Larry Adams. 875-5561. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH BARNSTEAD UCC Sun. School and Worship Services, 10:00AM, 504 N. Barnstead Rd., Pastor Nancy Talbott; 776-1820, ccnorthbarnstead.com FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. School 9:45am; Church 11am; Evening Service 6pm; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7pm. Depot St., New Durham; Pastor James Nason.

ALTON BAY CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE CENTER Sundays throughout the summer 10:am & 7pm; PARADE CONGREGATIONAL Tues-Thurs 9am;. 875-6161. CHURCH OF BARNSTEAD, N.H. on the Parade in Barnstead Sunday Morning ALTON BAY CHRISTIAN Worship Service for all ages begin at 9:00 FELLOWSHIP a.m. Prayer Meeting - April through November Sunday Worship Service 6 p.m. in the Chapel at at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday Evenings. the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center. Pastor Sandy Pierson - 483-2846 For more info, please call 875-6161. BEFREE COMMUNITY CHURCH, ALTON Alton-9:30 a.m. Sun. Meeting at Prospect Mountain High School. Pastor Sam Huggard, www.befreechurch.net.

ST. KATHARINE DREXEL 40 Hidden Springs Rd., Alton, 875-2548. Father Robert F. Cole, Pastor. Mass Saturday 4pm; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30am; Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00am.

CENTER BARNSTEAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Morning Service 10:00 am. Adult Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday School for all ages 9:00 am. Rte. 126 next to Town Hall. Pastor Brian Gower. 269-8831.

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intentional. After seeing Principal Fitzpatrick face competitors in dance off after dance off, I learned there is no degree of responsibility that can justify taking yourself too seriously. Mrs. Adriance taught me that there is no such thing as a final draft, yet sadly, she also taught me that even the strongest and most stubborn of us can only fight for so long. While I don’t remember how many soldiers died on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Bingham showed that sometimes the best way to follow in someone’s footsteps is by using a journal, and not a map. To be honest, I am almost glad I didn’t follow my aunt’s advice, even if it means I won’t be able to retrace my steps as thoroughly as we did the paths of Civil War soldiers in Virginia. My memory may be spotted, but I remember the special, unique and strange experiences, and the people I shared them with. I may not remember the quadratic formula, but I remember the lessons that shaped my life, and the teachers who taught me them. I remember Prospect Mountain feeling less like a school and more like a home, and maybe it is just nostalgia, but for as much as I don’t remember, I’m glad I remember that.


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was speaking from their heart. Tetreault felt that claims were made that he wasn’t doing certain things. He said that if there were issues with payroll or human resources that people should talk to him or their supervisor. Kerr said it was an issue of the matters being resolved in a timely manner. Montgomery said that once timecards are submitted, payment must be submitted by a certain date to avoid getting a fine. Tetreault talked about the maintenance schedule for an ambulance. He said it is up to the department to schedule the maintenance. It is up to the town to keep the official records. The board discussed a bill that came from Lakes Region Mutual Aid for $941.24. The bill was sent to the town. The county approved their budget and then cut the budget after it was approved. The bill was sent to cover the shortfall. Kerr questioned the bill and member Gordon Preston questioned the town receiving the bill. Tiede felt the program was paid in full, and Tetreault felt the money is owed to the county for the service. The board asked Montgomery to look into the issue. Rusty Krause said it was a problem in the past and he encouraged the board to get involved in the process. The board approved doing the physicals for the fire department personnel, with the hiring freeze in effect, next year. Member Jim Barnard questioned if a member came back with effects from sleep apnea. Tetreault said any personnel would need to pass the physical to be a member of the department and issues would have to be addressed for individuals to pass the physical. Tetreault reported that Advanced EMTs have until the end of 2015 to get recertified as an Advanced EMT. Otherwise they would revert back to an EMT. The first test provided comes at no cost. If they fail the test, the Advanced EMTs can take the refresher course up to three more times. Deputy Chief Shawn Mulcahy talked about a homeland security grant and talked about a grant that may be coming in to pay for the generator for the fire department.

Tetreault talked about the Barnstead Fire Department and reported that it was graded as one of the lowest cost departments that provide 24/7 coverage for fire and medical coverage. He talked about the well at the Parade Fire Station. It has been tested several times, and high levels lead, manganese and iron have been found. Tetreault presented the board with a plan to purchase a filtration system, at a cost of $4,700. In the past, money was raised to drill a new well, but the money is required to be used by the end of the year. The board approved purchasing the filtration system that will address the concerns brought in the testing at a cost of no more than $4,700. Tiede suggested that a list of the chain of command should be posted in the fire department. The board discussed the problem with the frame on Engine 1. Mulcahy said rusting is occurring between the frame rails. He also reported that no preventive maintenance has been done in the last two months. Mulcahy pointed out that engine is a 1997 vehicle and sister vehicle is a 2000 vehicle. This short gap in years could present a challenge in the future. He is hoping the department can receive a grant for an all wheel drive truck with a pumper, with the government paying for half of the vehicle. He said Engine 1 could make it through this year, but going out three years is a stretch. The board discussed

ment to 12-hour shifts, but Tetreault spoke out against this. He said that 24-hour shifts are the most efficient way to run the department. Tetreault said seven positions would need to be filled to provide 24-hour coverage. Barnard pointed out that part-time employees could be qualified as full-time positions. He recommended to fill the position and a long-time paramedic in town could fill the position. Tetreault pointed out that in the recent Master Plan survey, people were happy with the service of the fire department. Kerr questioned if the chief could pull shifts. Tetreault said it is not his intention to pull shifts, and in the past he has ridden on the second ambulance. He reported that a paramedic intercept cost $525. He also reported that making the chief work shifts is a reduction of services. This issue was brought up during public input by Hazel Holmes. She presented the selectmen with a document and claimed that having the chief cover part of the duty crew would result in a reduction of services. She felt this decision should be decision for town meeting and shouldn’t be an arbitrary decision by the board of selectmen. Tetreault requested several warrant articles to be brought forward. He suggested $50,000 for an expendable trust for equipment, $100,000 for capital reserve for a fire engine and either increasing the ambulance revenues from 40 percent

to 80 to support the ambulances or adding $100,000 for ambulances. The radios for the vehicles were discussed and Kerr asked if the department could get by with one radio per vehicle. Tetreault said having two radios in each vehicle is standard and it is a safety issue. Deputy Chief Rodney Boyd said he has completed 146 mechanical inspections and five fire inspections this year. He feels it is an efficient use of the taxpayer dollars. It creates a positive cash flow for the department. Barnard brought up the possibility of putting a new fire station further north. There was discussion about having a single building, but Tetreault said he would be in support of using the Parade Fire Station and building another station further north. During public input, there were concerns about the police department and discussion that happens during meetings. There were more concerns about the fire chief serving on the ambulance or helping out on a duty crew. Additionally, concerns were brought up about micro-managing the departments. Preston asked

if people in town felt safe, and there was a discussion about when the town discussed having seven full-time police officers. Steve Burrows, a new addition to the police department, felt the police services in town were inadequate coming from a law enforcement perspective. He is concerned with the safety in town. Paul Vince talked about the Local Government Center appealing the decision regarding the withholding too much money for insurance. Vince said the group has obtained its own lobbying group. Vince encouraged the selectmen to engage the legislatures about the cost and services. Vince also brought up the fact the one of lawyers involved in the appeal is a member of the same firm as the town attorney. There was a question raised about the town departments being on Facebook. The issue of the highway department Facebook being taken down was brought up. Montgomery said permission was requested for the Facebook page and anything could be posted on the page. The board said a Facebook page could be set up. Tetreault said that the fire department already

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has one set up. Montgomery reported that a snow date would be set up for the candidates’ night in February at the library. The town offices will be closed at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with any employees required to work after that time receiving holiday pay, and the board discussed closing early on New Year’s Eve, but they agreed to keep the regular hours. The board agreed to lift the purchasing freeze for the town. The board reviewed the payroll and weekly manifest, approved the minutes of Dec. 3, approved an abatement form, a veteran’s credit application and a waiver. The board also reviewed the November building permits, the prosecutor’s report, the November fire rescue reports and approved a culvert order. The board discussed the estimate to hydro-seal the salt shed and agreed to discuss it in the near future with the road agent. The Barnstead Board of Selectmen meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Barnstead Town Hall. Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

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Improvement Committee. The number one concern from the committee was to remove the modular classrooms. LaChapelle presented a plan to build a six-classroom addition on Pine Street, at a cost of $2,244,375, a new central office at $900,000, installing a new fire suppression system at $34,536, with approximately $222,000 coming from the Fire Suppression Expendable Trust and Electrical Upgrade Expendable Trust, a new fire alarm at $136,500, refurbishment of the 1956 bathrooms at $58,589, and new ceilings and lights at $350,000. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $3,724,000. LaChapelle pointed out this is only estimate for the project provided by architect Chip Krause. Additionally, the committee is recommending the use of the Emergency General Expendable Trust Fund, which has $45,110 in the account, to replace the current tiles in the cafeteria. The board was given two options: one with rubber tiles, costing $22,100, with a cost of six to eight dollars per square foot and an additional $5 for asbestos, and one with VCT tiles costing $12,750, with a cost of $2.50 per square foot with an additional $5 for asbestos. Don Nichols, the building and grounds facilities manager, recommended the option for rubber tiles, as it will last longer, and the board approved the option. Nichols reported that asbestos tape is pealing away from the tiles and they are very worn down. LaChapelle said the committee also recommended adding $100,000 to the Buildings and Grounds Expendable Trust Fund to support the upgrade of the plumbing and electrical. Chair Sandy Wyatt asked if food is still stored outside and Lander said he hopes this storage could be moved inside. Miller explained that the amount of $4 million is an amount that he feels could be approved by the voters. Vice-chair Terri Noyes voiced concerns about the

fundraising competition. Please drop off all receipts (or copies) to the main office or Mrs. Schmiermund in Room 216. The school is currently in second place so the more receipts they

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nurse’s offices, and this would be included in the new centralized office. Lander said the modulars results in a loss of an hour per day of instruction because of traveling back and forth from the buildings. It was pointed out that a second floor could be added to the new six-classroom building. Kathy O’Blenes, the business administrator, said the bond bank quoted her a 10-year bond at 3.75 percent and a five-year bond at 3.5-percent rate. Noyes said the school could use a bank for a loan. Argiropolis asked what would happen if the warrant article fails. Lander said concerns would have to addressed, and said even moving the modulars would cost a lot of money. The board approved the recommendations of the committee and agreed to create a warrant article to raise $3.724 million, which they reviewed later in the meeting. The board approved holding a bond hearing for the article during the next school board meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The board approved the disposal of computers that could no longer be used. Principal Sydney Leggett reported that the computers have been cannibalized for parts. Argiropolis suggested contacting vendors that could purchase the computers. The board approved the New Hampshire School Board Association resolutions. Additionally, the board voted to appoint Miller as an alternate to member Carlos Martinez if he is unable to attend as a delegate. The board reviewed the warrant articles. There was discussion about voting on the article with Martinez in attendance at a later date so that there was a full board. One article is to add $120,000 to the Buildings and Grounds Expendable Trust Fund and adding $10,000 to the Alton Professional Development Fund, which was changed from $20,000. Another article was to move the $53,281.68 in June of 2014, which was interest income from the Prospect Mountain High School bond, and move it to

the buildings and grounds expendable trust fund. O’Blenes said the auditors insisted the funds needed to be moved. The board asked the language to be clarified by the school attorney. Another article is to allow for year-end fund balance be used to offset the tax rate or for emergencies. Miller asked that the language be clarified. The board talked about reviewing the articles involving PMHS, but agreed to discuss them at another meeting, as they weren’t sure if they had been reviewed by the school attorney at PMHS. The board approved the hiring of a special education para-educator. The board reviewed the November manifest and reviewes the enrollment at Alton Central School, which was announced as 536 students. Lander said a representative from Primex visited the school and voiced concerns about overheard storage, classrooms, frayed carpets, chairs in the hallway, cracks in the pavement, chemicals stored and labeled improperly and the ramps on the modulars. Miller asked about the policy regarding support staff for $2,000 per staff member being removed and Lander said this will addressed at a future meeting. Miller also asked about the teacher leading the Zumba classes at ACS. Lander said he is working with Alton Parks and Recreation to determine what fee should be charged. Leggett explained that there is a three-tier system for charging for use of the building. Lander announced that $192 was donated by the O’Blenes family for scholarships for the ski program at Gunstock. Leggett talked about the success of the recent holiday concerts and the recent Hour of Code event that was held on Friday, Dec. 13. She thanked the staff for the efforts in hosting the event. The next scheduled meeting of the Alton School Board is on Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Alton Central School library. Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

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Snow: It’s what it is (Hey, the 45th Parallel), so the word is “move”

John Harrigan Rarely do I watch the Weather Channel. It and other media are prone to hyping each advancing storm as akin to Armageddon. My take is that there is nothing new about the weather, because it’s all happened before, since the last glacier and beyond. Snippets Snow on Saturday the 14th came in heaps. My first task was to brush off the tractor (the only one, now that we’ve quit haying) and get it out of the way for plowing. Second was feeding the outdoor furnace, whose maw will accept anything, stump or junks, that I can heave in. My Monday morning began with phone calls to two readers. It’s always easier and more personal (for me) to call. When I

can, bearing in mind that sometimes I don’t even think about keyboard and computer for days before looking at e-mail, and that I have no secretary, I bless readers for including their phone numbers, which I’d never publish. I’m always behind on e-mail, having little time and scant heart for addressing it. My policy, however, is that if you care enough to read, and write, I owe you a response. I’m not exactly a Luddite, though having been accused or praised for it, it’s more a case of not wanting to be on the computer and keyboard when I could be outside pushing snow around or downstairs reading and enjoying the fireplace. Surveys show (I love this line, because of the exclamation points !!!) that if everyone converted to those swirly thingy bulbs it would amount to energy savings of around $3 billion, thus perhaps (don’t we wish) negating our need (not by us, but by the New York and Connecticut markets because we here in New Hampshire export power to the tune of around 80 percent of what we use) sparing us from being

nothing but a doormat for Northern Pass. I love our state, warts and all, and hate “doormat,” especially to the determent of our scenery, which in the north is all we have left. We export power partly because we’re still a small (in population) state. When politicians and decision makers were boosting and boasting when we passed the million mark two decades ago, I thought, and wrote, that we should be wearing black arm-bands. There are 13 species of otters. They need clear and clean water to see to hunt for fish, and are among the first species to be endangered by polluted streams and rivers. The Northern New England states have led the country in cleaning up waterways, but in the interim, from 1970 or so, I’ve been seeing fewer signs of otters. If they are a bellwether the otters and we are in trouble. Among my cherished wildlife moments is leaving Littleton for Lancaster and spotting an otter on an ice-shelf along the Ammonoosuc. It was sitting on the ice, eating what looked to be a sucker, a fish slower than a trout and thus easier

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CAUGHT BEFORE shoveling out, first, the tractor, then the outdoor furnace and then the bird-feeders, with the omnipresent chickadees flying around, unseen but certainly heard. catch. It was doing this as if you and I were savoring a stick of celery. In recent years of scanning ice-shelves for tracks of otters, who habitually swim from pool to rapids and rest or eat on shoreline ice-shelves, I’ve seen scant sign of them.

Skating event for Alton families is Dec. 27 ALTON — The Alton Community Youth Activities (CYA) team and the Alton Centennial Rotary Club will host an ice skating event at the Laconia Ice Arena for Alton’s youth and families. The time we reserved is exclusively for the Alton Community to come together and have some winter fun. Organizers

also invite the Barnstead families that have youth who are attending Prospect Mountain High School. Note that the rink time cannot accommodate hockey activity. They will have skating games, music and ticket drawings. There will be a box available for donations of non-perishable foods for the Alton Food

Pantry; those who donate will receive a free surprise raffle ticket. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 27, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Laconia Ice Arena. The arena is located at 468 Province Road on Route 107 in Laconia. Tickets will go on sale (for a minimal price) Monday Dec. 16, from

Debbie Lane in the Alton Central School Library and at the door the day of the event. Youth under age five skate free. Skates may be rented or sharpened free at the arena. Contact Dick Wallace at 393-3652 for further information or questions. Join together for a positive family fun experience. Buy your tickets.

Readers? Finally, snow. Like anyone all over the state, including small-town settings Down Below, I have to handle snow. This past weekend it amounted to 18 inches, although that’s difficult to ascertain because so much of it blows off to Maine. This past weekend, I had to get the tractor out of where I’d parked it, broom it off, and find a place for it in the main barn, to be ready, bucket forward, for the next storm, which surely will come. Why do the media obsess on this? It is, after all, winter. It is a symbiotic relationship. Television, especially, hypes every approaching storm, and viewers suck it in like a

sponge. The weather is cheap stuff to television, no script, no real production plan, no extras. It happens, and helps make us a nation of neurotic ninnies. Snow has never been an enemy to me. It is more like a blanket drawn over the land to give it a rest. If I sow winter rye into the garden in the fall, up springs a carpet of green, just before Easter, the icon of new growth, and life. This column runs in 13 weekly papers covering the northern two-thirds of New Hampshire and parts of Maine and Vermont. John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or [email protected]

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ALTON — Coach Tom Bourdeau knows what got the Timber Wolf hoop boys to the Division III championship just a few short years ago. It was defense. And while the Timber Wolves kind of went away from defense last year with a strong offensive front line, this year things have gone back to that defensive mindset. “We kind of got away from defense last year,” Bourdeau said. “When we went to the state championship, it was because of defense. “We’ve been focusing on the defense again,” he added. Out of the gate against Inter-Lakes in the season opener on Friday, Dec. 13, the Timber Wolves pulled out the press and led by as many as 13 points late in the frame. “I got a little nervous, it was new to us,” the Timber

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Prospect girls can’t bring intensity to game two Timber Wolves fall behind early in Gilford, can’t catch up GILFORD — The Prospect Mountain girls’ basketball team dropped its intensity a bit in the fourth quarter of the first game of the season. Coach Brian Contorchick expected that his girls would go right back to the intensity they showed in the first three quarters when they headed to Gilford on Tuesday, Dec. 10. However, it turned out the Gilford game was just about the opposite of the Berlin game. The Timber Wolves played an intense style of play in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late, as the intensity was not there in the first three quarters and the visitors found themselves behind early and couldn’t catch up. “The intensity wasn’t there coming out of the locker room from the tip until the last like six minutes,” Contorchick said. “I want to play that same intensity (as the fourth quarter) every night. We need to work on that.” The first-year coach was quick to point out that he was still proud of his kids. “They didn’t quit, they didn’t give up,” he said, noting the 15-3 advantage the Timber Wolves had in the fourth quarter. However, things didn’t go quite that well the other three quarters, as the Gilford girls were able to control the scoreboard and keep the Timber Wolves from getting close. Gilford scored the first six points of the game before a Shannon Meyer hoop and a free throw

from Ella Montminy cut the lead to 6-3. Gilford netted four more points to go up by seven, but a hoop from Amelia Duane cut the lead to five. Gilford drilled two more points to go up 14-5 before a Montminy bucket got Prospect back on the board. The hosts scored the final basket of the quarter and took the 16-7 lead to the second quarter. Gilford scored the first hoop of the second quarter as well before a Madison McKenzie three-pointer cut the lead to 18-10. After a Gilford free throw, a steal and hoop by Hope Carazzo got the Timber Wolves to within seven at 19-12. From that point, however, the Golden Eagles took flight. The hosts scored the next 10 points, all on hoops from the field, opening the lead up to 29-12. Meyer and Lindsey Mucher each hit hoops prior to the end of the half, but the damage was done, as the Timber Wolves trailed 29-16 at the halftime break. Gilford didn’t let up in the third quarter, as the hosts scored the first eight points of the second half to open the lead up to 37-16. A rebound and hoop by Emma Hardie got Prospect on the board more than three minutes into the quarter, but Gilford answered with a three-pointer and another hoop to go up 42-18. Brooke Burley and Anna Hingston hit hoops for the Timber Wolves, only to see the Golden Eagles answer those tallies. McKenzie drilled her second three-pointer of the night to close out the third quarter scoring, making it 46-25 with eight

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HOPE CARAZZO has a hair-raising experience as she drives to the hoop in Gilford on Dec. 10. minutes to go. The Golden Eagles scored the first basket of the fourth quarter, but after that, it was all Prospect Mountain. The hosts managed just one free throw the rest of the way. Brianna Burley got the scoring started with a hoop and a Meyer free throw kept it going. Meyer then finished off a steal with a basket and drilled another hoop and hit a free throw, cutting the lead to 49-33. A steal and bucket from Carazzo cut the lead to 4935 and she followed it up with a three-pointer to cut the lead to 11. Duane then drilled a pair of free throws with 16 seconds to go to cut the lead to 49-40, but they were unable to get any more points on

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LINDSEY MUCHER looks to the hoop in action on Dec. 10 in Gilford.

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Tuttle, Symonds pick up wins in season opener BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

DURHAM — The Prospect Mountain indoor track team kicked off the new season at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, Dec. 14. Though missing a few athletes, the Timber Wolves still came away with some solid results amongst the boys and girls in attendance. The Timber Wolf boys got two overall winning performances on the morning. In the first event of the day, senior Drew Tuttle was dominating in the 3,000 meters, as he ran

away from the field with a time of 9:39.6, almost 30 seconds ahead of the closest competition. The other win came in the 1,000 meters, as junior Cody Symonds pulled away from the field to pick up the win in 2:47.2 Teammate Keenan Grant finished 17th in the same event in 3:33.3. The Timber Wolves had one other athlete scoring points for the boys’ team in the meet. Senior Shane McCartney finished in third place overall in a time of 1:34.1 in the 600 meters. In the 55-meter dash, Chase Plante finished 19th in 7.5 seconds and

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LEXI NORMANDIN clears a hurdle at Saturday’s indoor meet at UNH. George Hodgman finished in 39th in 8.6 seconds. In the 300 meters, Daniel Drury came home in 31st in a time of 46.8 seconds, with Plante in 32nd in 46.9 seconds and Hodgman in 43rd in 50.4. Dylan Tuttle finished 10th overall in the 1,500 meters, running to a time of 4:55.1. On the girls’ side, the only scorer for the Timber Wolves was junior Alley Rogers, who came home third in the 1,500 meters with a time of KATHY SUTHERLAND THE KINGSWOOD hoop girls pose with a banner in honor of teammate Emily Jewett, who was injured in 5:44.3. Teammate Signe Therrien finished eighth a car accident last week. in 6:36.9. In the 55-meter dash, Meghan Stackhouse finished 31st in a time of nine seconds, while in scoring opportunities for Emily,” Gray said. the 300 meters, Lexi NorBY JOSHUA SPAULDING in the half court,” Gray “They showed true per- mandin was 30th in a Sports Editor severance in a tough time time of 55.5 seconds and WOLFEBORO — The pointed out. The Knights were led and showed how much Ally Cleary finished 33rd Kingswood girls’ basketball team didn’t have any on the court by freshman they truly value their in 55.9 seconds. In the 600 meters, Jenica Locke finproblems in the open- Liz McLaughlin, who teammate and friend. “Coach MacDonald ished 15th in 2:18.9. ing game of the season, poured in 15 points in In the 1,000 meters, Anrolling over Manchester her varsity debut. Senior and I are very proud of Jen Simpson put in nine them,” Gray added. nika Patterson finished West by a 49-18 score. The Knights were in 10th overall in a time of The win gave new points and classmate Rahead coach Karly Gray chel Lapar turned in six action after deadline 3:59.9 and Laura Fraser her first varsity win and points on the night. All Monday at St. Thomas in ran to 14th in 4:22.3. In the 55-meter hurthe Knight mentor was told, 10 players scored in the second game of the season and will be hit- dles, Normandin was pleased with what she the win for the Knights. The Knights also ral- ting the road for a game eighth overall in 10.4 secsaw from her squad in lied behind teammate with Plymouth on Fri- onds and Cleary was 11th the opener. “I saw a lot of posi- Emily Jewett, playing day, Dec. 20, with a 6:30 in 11.1 seconds. Cleary tive elements from each under a banner that said p.m. varsity start. That is also finished 14th in the player across the board,” “Do it for Jewett.” Jew- the final regular season shot put with a toss of 20 JOSHUA SPAULDING Gray said. “The starters ett was injured in a car game before the holiday feet, 4.75 inches. CODY SYMONDS won the 1,000 meters at UNH in the season-openThe Timber Wolves executed a lot of what we crash at the start of last break. The Knights will ing indoor track meet on Saturday. had been working on in week and remained hos- again be participating in will return to action on pitalized with her inju- the Lakes Region Holiday Saturday, Dec. 21, for the the week of practice.” The Knight coach not- ries. Gray was impressed Hoop Tournament in Gil- second meet of the seaed that she and JV coach with how the rest of the ford before returning to son, set for 9 a.m. at the Meghan MacDonald were team handled the tough regular season action on University of New HampFriday, Jan. 3. shire fieldhouse. also impressed with the situation. “The girls showed true minutes that the bench NEW & USED BOATS ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Joshua Spaulding can Joshua Spaulding can gave the team in the sec- character and maturity Our rental fleet has returned, been inspected and is by coming together for be reached at 569-3126 or be reached at 569-3126 or ond half. ready for delivery to you at fantastic savings. Models “They maintained our the game and dedicating sportsgsn@salmonpress. sportsgsn@salmonpress. available include 2013 Cobalt 200, 210, 220 and 262. com. lead and looked for good each minute they played com.

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This one’s for the girls

Kingswood welcoming girls’ hockey for next season BY JOSHUA SPAULDING

Sports Editor WOLFEBORO — Last year, Maria Hendrickson and Shannon Riley suited up for the Kingswood hockey team. They aren’t on the roster this year, but next year, they will once again be sporting the green and white. But it will be a little different. At the Dec. 2 Governor Wentworth Regional School District board meeting, parents Dave Richard and Tom Cayon, with support from Kingswood Athletic Director Andrea Ogden, presented a plan to add girls’ hockey to the list of varsity sports Kingswood offers. The board approved, with enthusiasm and the team will kick off its first season next winter. Cayon and Richard, however, credited Hendrickson for really getting the seed of girls’ hockey growing. “Last year, Maria kept telling me she wanted a girls’ team,” said Cayon, who also serves as an assistant coach on the current

Kingswood team. He noted he wasn’t 100 percent positive it would be possible, but then after looking at the numbers coming through the Back Bay Youth Hockey program, he realized it might be possible. Hendrickson actually put a survey out at the school and got 25 to 30 girls who said they would be willing to give the team a chance. While Cayon and Richard both know they likely won’t see all those kids, they are expecting some big numbers coming through, which could be a boon to the program. “Next year’s a big number and the year after that’s another big number,” Cayon said. “And we hope they’re young enough to keep it going.” Richard noted that a U14 girls’ team has been formed that is serving as a feeder team and he is excited about the opportunities it could provide. “Now we’ve got a high school team, girls will see there’s a place to continue playing if they want to,”

Richard said. “In the past, they’ve left to go to a different school or sadly, when it got too physical, they just stopped playing.” “There’s more and more girls playing,” Cayon said. He pointed out that the majority of the numbers right now are at the middle school level, with a number ready to step up to the plate in high school next year and more the year after that. “And there’s a handful of girls in fourth grade, so we’re hoping,” Richard said. “We’re hoping we can keep girls in the school.” Cayon and Richard were quick to praise Ogden for her support of the program, guiding them through the process that they needed to follow in order to get a team started. And they were impressed with how enthusiastic the school board was. “Andrea was awesome,” Cayon said. “And the school board thanked us for doing it. “We sat down and she couldn’t have been more receptive,” Cayon continued, speaking of Ogden.

Two Eagles, two Knights earn All-State honors BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

REGION — Four local football players were selected as Division II All-State for the 2013 season. This year, the teams were selected a bit different than in years past. All players who earned All-Conference First and Second team honors were

eligible for All-State honors and the Division II coaches all met on Dec. 12 to choose an All-State First Team and All-State Second Team for both offense and defense. For Kingswood, senior Abe DeMaio made Second Team Defense as a linebacker and senior Tom McCullough made Second Team Offense as a tight

end. For Kennett, junior Nick Graziano made Second Team Defense as a safety and junior Nate Arnold made Second Team Defense as a linebacker. Joshua Spaulding can be reached at 569-3126 or sportsgsn@salmonpress. com.

“It all kind of came together, it worked out great,” Richard added. While Cayon and Richard note that they are more than willing to step up and help coach the team as it gets off the ground, they are also interested in finding women in the community who might be interested in helping them coach. They believe that having a female coach would give the kids someone to look up to. Additionally, since both Cayon and Richard have daughters who will be on the team next year, and they believe that it’s good to have coaches who might not be parents. “We’re volunteering at the start, but it’s going to be a work in progress,” Richard said of the coaching situation. “We’re looking immediately to find some female coaches with experience who might want to do it,” Cayon added. “No matter how hard we try, we’ve never been a woman.”

Much like the ice hockey and lacrosse teams at the high school, the girls will have to raise funds to support the team. Cayon and Richard are guessing the cost to be between $400 and $500 per player, with fees for ice time and referees, plus possible uniforms and equipment. They are hoping to fundraise to lower the cost for every player. “I don’t want money to be a limiting factor,” Cayon said. The school board agreed to support transportation to away games, but all other fees will be paid by the team. The trial process runs for two years and Cayon and Richard are hopeful that they can go back to the school board in two years, showing that the team has good support and is funded well. “It’s great for the school to get more girls involved,” Richard said. “And we’re finding girls who stopped playing a few years ago that

miss it and want to come back.” With the team starting next year, Hendrickson will be the team’s senior, while Riley will be a junior. The rest of the team will likely be younger kids coming up to high school. Cayon and Richard expect that in a couple of years, the program will be strong numberswise with the girls coming through the Back Bay program. Currently, the NHIAA has 11 girls’ hockey teams. It is one of the newer sports introduced at the high school level. Hanover has won every NHIAA championship in girls’ hockey so far. Other teams Berlin-Gorham, Bishop Brady-Trinity, Bishop Guertin, Concord, Con-Val, Exeter, Lebanon, Oyster River, Souhegan and St. Thomas-Dover.

Most of the time, writing sports is a fairly positive thing. There’s a famous saying that says something like the sports pages traditionally record man’s accomplishments, while the front pages usually record man’s failures. There are plenty of great stories in the local sports scene to write about, but I admit that there are also stories that nobody wants to hear about, but still must be reported. I’ve had to write stories about coaches and student-athletes who passed away much to early and are missed to this day. It is always difficult to have to report such news. I’d much rather be writing happy stories about teams coming away with wins than dealing with tragedy. The latest team to be dealt a tough hand is the Kingswood girls’ basketball team. Before the regular season officially kicked off, the Knights were forced

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that always sticks out to me the most is the Kennett baseball team back in the early days of my journalism career. The Eagles rallied around Torin Hjelmstad, who was diagnosed with cancer and fought through it as the team continued to battle. It’s wonderful to see young people be so considerate of their colleagues and to show their compassion for their friends. It is disappointing that it takes a tragedy or an accident to rally people to bring out that compassion, but it is true that the worst of circumstances usually bring out the best in people. We see the most impressive things when these students are faced with a tough situation. They show their true colors and it is impressive to see. We offer up our thoughts and prayers to Emily and her family as this holiday season comes along. We are more than hopeful that she continues to fight and battle in this fight as we’ve seen her do numerous times on the volleyball and basketball courts. We hope to see her back amongst her teammates before the season finishes up. On that note, we wish you a speedy recovery Emily Jewett.

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to confront something that no teenager wants to deal with. Senior Emily Jewett, a member of both the basketball and volleyball teams at Kingswood, was badly injured in a car crash just days before the team’s first game and as of this writing, remains hospitalized from her injuries. The Kingswood girls came out on Friday night and under a banner that said “Do it for Jewett,” they took care of business against Manchester West in the season opener. It was obvious that their fallen teammate was in their minds as they went about their business. I have seen teams rally around sick and or injured teammates before. The one

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Brewster boys go the extra mile for victory Graham nets 36 as Bobcats win Brewster Invitational

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING SPORTS EDITOR

WOLFEBORO — The Brewster boys’ basketball team needed a little extra time, but the Bobcats managed to come away with a 96-86 over IMG to capture the Brewster Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center. Point guard Devonte Graham drilled a three-pointer with just more than a second to go in regulation to pull the Bobcats even at 79, forcing overtime, where the hosts outscored the visitors from Florida by a 17-7 margin to claim the invitational title. Brewster led for the first portion of the first half, but IMG came battling back and was able to take the lead at halftime. Isaac Copeland finished off a Kevin Zabo steal to open the game and Jared Terrell drilled a pair of free throws to give the Bobcats the early 4-0 lead. Copeland hit another hoop but IMG responded with a three-pointer to cut the lead to 6-5. Graham answered with a three and hoops from Copeland and Graham upped the lead to 13-5. After another IMG three, Max Twyman drilled another three for Brewster to make it 16-8. IMG scored the next five points to cut the lead to just three. Copeland hit another hoop to up the lead to five, but the visitors hit a hoop and a three to tie the game at 18 with 11:20 to go in the half. Zabo hit a free throw

and Jarred Reuter put back a rebound to up the lead to three again, but IMG hit the next two hoops to go up 2221 with 8:50 to go in the half. A pair of Zabo free throws and a bucket from Copeland put Brewster back on top, but IMG answered with a three to tie the score again. Copeland hit another hoop and Graham drilled two from the charity stripe to make it 29-25. IMG didn’t back down, as the visitors hit a hoop and a free throw to cut the lead to one. After Terrell hit a pair from the line, IMG hit a pair of buckets to go up 32-31 with 3:30 to go in the half. A Graham bucket put Brewster back on top, but IMG hit two in a row to go up by three. Terrell responded by drilling a three to tie the game in the final minute, but IMG got two free throws to close out the half and took the 38-36 lead to the break. The two teams went back and forth throughout the entire second half, with the visitors maintaining the advantage for much of the 20 minutes. After an IMG hoop opened the scoring, Copeland hit a free throw and Reuter converted a threepoint play to tie the game at 40 just more than two minutes in. IMG got a pair from the line and a field goal to go up by four again. Graham responded with a three to cut the lead to one and Copeland drilled a hoop to give Brewster its first lead of the half at 45-44.

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the sports I love with this great community,” comments Stackhouse. “We’re working to improve the show, episode by episode during this coming year, to give Wolfeboro a local alternative to sports reporting.” “I love talking sports with Sean, I always have,” says Lovering. “I also love the variety of having different guests come in every week. It ads a new perspective that you don’t normally get from the two of us.” The show covers all major sporting news, with highlights both on athletes and teams, as well as industry news. House of Sports can be seen on Channel 26 in Wolfeboro and surrounding towns. For more information, call 569-0219.

THE BREWSTER boys’ basketball team celebrates its win over IMG in the Brewster Invitational finals. IMG answered with nine points in a row to go up by a 53-45 score. Graham hit a three for the Bobcats to cut the lead to five, but IMG answered with two free throws and a hoop. A rebound and hoop from Reuter and a hoop for Graham brought Brewster to within five at 57-52. However, IMG hit another three to push the lead to nine and Graham came back with a bucket for Brewster. Reuter and Terrell hit hoop for the Bobcats to keep the hosts in the game and after a three from IMG, Graham hit two from the line and another from the field to bring Brewster to within four at 68-64 with

6:30 to go. After another IMG hoop, Terrell and Copeland hit back-to-back buckets and Terrell hit two free throws, pulling the Bobcats even at 70 with 4:25 to go in the game. IMG went up three, but a three from Zabo pulled the Bobcats even again. After an IMG hoop, Graham drilled a three to put Brewster up 76-75 with 1:30 to go. However the visitors hit a pair of hoops, the second coming with just 30 seconds to go, giving them a three-point lead. IMG missed a chance to go up by two scores with a free throw attempt with eight seconds to go. Graham then brought

the Brewster crowd to its feet, drilling a three from in front of his team’s bench with 1.6 seconds to go, forcing the overtime period. Brewster dominated the five-minute extra frame, with Terrell and Graham hitting hoops to start the scoring and Reuter and Terrell each drilling two free throws to put the Bobcats up 87-79 before the visitors scored their first hoop of the extra frame, hitting a three with 1:31 to go. The Bobcats did the rest of their scoring from the free throw line, as IMG went the fouling route trying to close the gap, but couldn’t do the job, as Brewster picked up the 96-86 win.

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Graham finished with 36 points on the afternoon, with Terrell putting in 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Copeland finished with 17 points and Reuter added 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Bobcats return to action Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the City of Palms Tournament, rounding out the 2013 portion of the schedule. The team is back in action Saturday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. against Northfield Mount Hermon. Joshua Spaulding can be reached at 569-3126 or sportsgsn@salmonpress. com.

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points with a three-pointer to up the lead to 38-24. The Lakers got the final four points of the half to cut the lead to 38-28 at the halftime break. The Lakers answered two Farnham free throws to open the second half, but LaRoche drained a three-pointer and Farnham hit another hoop to push Prospect’s lead to 45-30. After a Laker free throw, Prospect ran off nine points in a row, with Robertson hitting a free throw, Jake Towle draining a field goal and LaRoche and Troy hitting backto-back three-pointers for a 54-31 lead. After the Lakers got back on the board with a three-pointer, LaRoche hit another three-pointer, but again the Lakers answered. Robertson hit a free throw and Troy drilled

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LOGAN LAROCHE drives past a defender in action Friday night, Dec. 13. another hoop and Prospect mits allows the opponents took a 60-41 lead to the to score a little more at the other end. fourth quarter. “We traditionally like to The Lakers drilled a three-pointer to open keep teams in the 40s, but the fourth quarter, but because we fast break so Robertson and Tiede hit much, it gives them more Bourdeau back-to-back hoops and possessions,” Prospect’s lead was 20 at said. “But to score in the 64-44. The Timber Wolves 80s, that’s great.” The Timber Wolf coach continued to pull away, as LaRoche three hoops noted that the way his roand John Barnes, Borelli, tation worked was exactly Mike Joy and Towle all hit what he was hoping for. hoops and Sepulveda hit a “We had a good rotafree throw as the Timber tion, 10 kids in there helpWolves rolled on to the 81- ing out,” Bourdeau said. 55 lead. “If Zach was out, John was The Timber Wolf coach in doing a nice job and knew that without much it gives Zach a minute to height, he had to rely on catch his breath. his team’s speed, using the “And Mike went in for fast break, which he ad- Brian, and Jake for Farn-

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DYLAN TIEDE looks for a hoop in action against Inter-Lakes on Friday. ham,’ Bourdeau continued. “Every one gave the minutes I was looking for.” The Timber Wolves were also on the road after deadline Tuesday at Farmington and will host Campbell on Friday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m., the final game before the holiday season. “It was a good win,” Bourdeau said. “But we’ve got Farmington and Campbell, two totally different games. “But I’ll know a little more about my team after that.” Joshua Spaulding can be reached at 569-3126 or sportsgsn@salmonpress. com.

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Typist Position •January through September • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word •Strong proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail •Superb typing / transcription of at least 50 wpm •Minimum of 2 years related work experience Send letter of interest and resume to: Head of School Email: [email protected] WINNIPESAUKEE LUMBER seeks a CDL truck driver. Apply in person. 569-1381. EOE.

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Part-Time Help Wanted Effingham Public Library Library Aide 12 hrs/wk, flexible schedule HS diploma or GED required Submit: Letter of intent, Resume, 3 References to: Marilyn L. Swan, Director Effingham Public Library 30 Town House Road Effingham, NH 03882 (603)539-1537 Position available starting w/o 1/20/2014. EOE.

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Pets & Breeders AKC LABRADOR RETRIEVORS Black, yellow, or chocolate,$550. Also Golden Cross Labs, black or yellow, $400. Farm raised, shots, ready to go! Bred for temperament, very calm. Call 802-249-3002 Cabot, VT. LOW-COST CAT & DOG, spay/neuter. Rozzie May Animal Alliance. (603)447-1373. www.rozziemay.org N.H. Law Requires that dogs and cats... 1. Not be transferred before 8 weeks old. 2. Have Vet’s health certificate within 14 days of transfer. 3. Be inoculated. This applies to all dogs & cats, mongrel or purebred, gift or sale, planned or accidental litters.

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Commercial Space For Rent TWO COMMERCIAL FIRST and second floor units across from Wolfeboro Town Hall. 700 sq. ft. each, great visibility, parking, some furniure. Rent one or both. $700 and $800 month. 603-502-5026

WOLFEBORO OFFICE SPACE Bayside Village Professional Building. Waterfront location. Excellent parking. Ideal for lawyer, doctor, realtor, sales rep, insurance agent, etc. For details call 603-569-2282.

Houses For Rent Ossipee (Granite): 4BR, 3BA colonial, views, 2 car garage, Master suit, 1st fl handicap BR w/handicap bath $1350/mo & ulitlites Wolfeboro: Small 1BR home, gas geat, $700/mo Wolfeboro: Meticulous 3BR, 2BA, 7 Room, 2-car garage, 5acres, Private country settng, includes yard maintenance $1400/mo & utilities Rentals Plus - 569-6696 www.rentals-plus.net

OWNER FINANCING: Whitefield Brand new 2012 upgraded Colony Mobile home. Move in today. 14' by 80' concrete pad, 2-bedroom , 2-bath, den/office. Lg lot, roofed porch, trees. 1000 sq feet of luxurious living space. Close to Mountain Veiw Hotel in Country Village Mobile Home park. Own your own home/taking applications now, (15% down$850/mo.Includes lot rent). No credit checks. call 603-837-2767 WOLFEBORO: 1 BEDROOM house, $650/month plus utilities, non-smoking, 603-321-0686 WOLFEBORO: SUNNY 2-BEDROOM contemporary w/private yard and drive. Near town with view. All utilities included except electric, references, no pets, no smoking, $900/month 569-4781

Rooms For Rent BARNSTEAD: SHARE MY HOME! Room in country log home, includes laundry. Responsible non-smoker. References and deposit required. $425/mo. utilities included. Call 269-3282.

Cleaning SIMPLIFY YOUR HOLIDAYS with Sunshine Cleaners. Holiday cleaning special - Receive one free hour of cleaning for first-time customers. Gift certificates make the perfect gift. Fully insured. 603-662-2249

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White Mountain Hypnosis Center, Madison, NH. Michael R. Hathaway, D.C.H. 603-367-8851. MC/Visa accepted. www.whitemountainhypnosiscenter.com

Wolfeboro: 2nd floor downtown 2BR, water/sewer & cable Included, Year lease required. $700/mo Rentals Plus - 569-6696 www.rentals-plus.net

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Occupational Therapist Busy hospital clinic looking for permanent part-time occupational therapist to work 20 hours per week. Must be able to treat upper extremity injuries and fabricate splints. Knowledge of ergonomics and functional capacity an asset. Must have or be eligible for a NH license. • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution (minimum Bachelor of Science) • Previous outpatient experience preferred Littleton Regional Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

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